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By John Lynds The developer, City Realty, will redevelop 11,726 square feet of The Boston Planning and underutilized commercial and res- Development Agency (BPDA) idential land by combining two approved a Jamaica Plain project existing parcels at 197-201 Green on Green Street at the board’s St. Photo by Mike Mejia March meeting. According to its ruling, the The Curley K-8 School put on an exciting ‘Winnie the Pooh KIDS’ show on April 1 — dancing, The BPDA board approved the BPDA commented that the project jumping on and off the stage and running through the aisles to the delight of students and $2.25 million project at 197-201 will revitalize the area by replac- parents. More than 40 students from grades 3, 4 and 5 put on a dynamic performance in the Green St. that will create 23 resi- ing the vacant commercial land school-wide play. See Page 7 for more photos. dential units – including income-re- and single-family dwelling with a stricted artist live/work units near Documentary about Dominican Republic draws huge crowd Green Street MBTA station. Continued on page 8 By Laura Plummer “Pinky” Pintor and financed by of sugar and alcohol...” This imag- Dominican bank BHD León, the ery introduces the 90-minute film RUNNING TO THE BEAT On Monday, April 1, a diverse film celebrates the rich cultural her- that takes viewers on a visual and group of almost eighty peo- itage of the Dominican Republic. It musical odyssey of the Caribbean ple packed the basement of the is named after a poem by the same nation of almost 11 million on the Connolly Branch Library for a name by the late Dominican poet island of Hispaniola. special screening of the documen- Pedro Julio Mir Valentín, better This Spanish-language film tary “Hay un País en el Mundo” known as Pedro Mir. with English subtitles is currently (There’s a Country in the World), Mir’s poem opens “There is a being shown as part of a nation- with more trickling in as the night country in the world situated in wide tour organized by the Global progressed. the sun’s path, native of the night, Directed by José Enrique located in an unlikely archipelago Continued on page 2 Película sobre República Dominicana atrae una multitud

Laura plummer la noche. Julio Mir Valentín, mejor conoci- Dirigida por José Enrique do como Pedro Mir. El lunes 1 de abril, un grupo “Pinky” Pintor y financiada por El poema de Mir comienza: Photo by Mike Mejia diverso de casi ochenta personas el banco dominicano BHD León, “Hay un país en el mundo colo- JP’s Jeffrey Ferris running barefoot past Wendell Warriors, an llenó el sótano de Connolly Branch la película celebra el rico patri- cado en el mismo trayecto del sol. African percussion group, on Williams Street during the 23rd Library para ver una proyección monio cultural de la República Oriundo de la noche. Colocado Annual Emerald Necklace 5-Mile Road Race sponsored by especial del documental “Hay un Dominicana. La película tiene el Doyle’s Café on Sunday, April 7. More than 1,100 runners turned País en el Mundo”. Otras perso- mismo nombre de un poema del out for the spring run – and as far as we know – only one was nas llegaron mientras progresaba fallecido poeta dominicano Pedro Continued on page 3 barefoot. See Pages 18 and 19 for more photos. 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 O’Malley talks environmental issues at JPNC meeting By Lauren Bennett are some pretty good projects in “I really appreciate what you all and though the Zoning Committee p.m. at Farnsworth House. the pipeline that are coming down do,” O’Malley said to the JPNC at voted to approve it, the applicant The Jamaica Plain and we need to hold the developers the end of his presentation. “What requested to defer at the ZBA PUBLIC SERVICE Neighborhood Council (JPNC) to it.” you guys do is really important.” hearing. JPNC member Michael held its monthly meeting on O’Malley also discussed the At 79 Jamaica St., the pro- Reiskind said that the Public March 26, where they heard an MBTA fare hike, saying that “it is COMMITTEE REPORTS ponents are requesting to erect Service Committee met on March update from City Councilor Matt beyond frustrating” that any of the a new two-family dwelling—“the 5 and mostly discussed protected O’Malley and provided committee Hyde Park rail stations cost over ZONING: largest building on the street”— bike lanes (especially on Centre updates to the public. $6.00. “It’s frustrating because we JPNC member David Baron on the “smallest lot on the street,” and South Streets) that they had Councilor O’Malley, who is a talk about equity and fairness— presented the Zoning Committee according to Baron. He said the discussed at a previous meeting. huge proponent of environmental these are Boston neighborhoods report, saying that all items that proposal is “quite out of scale with He said they have asked the city to matters, said it’s an “exciting time who are paying three times what were spoken about have already the other houses on Jamaica St,” come talk about it more at the April in the city and in JP,” and discussed they should be,” he said. He said been before the Zoning Board of and called it “offensive,” as this meeting, but Director of Planning a variety of environmental issues that people would generally be Appeals (ZBA), so there would proposal does not have a rear yard for the Boston Transportation and policies that affect the neigh- more receptive to a fare increase if be no votes from the full council setback even though other houses Department Vineet Gupta cannot borhood. A gas leaks bill—the first it led to better service, but he said on this. on the street have backyard space. make it until the May meeting, of its kind in the state—has passed, it doesn’t. At 3231 Washington St., the He said he believes it would cast so that’s when he will be there to O’Malley said. He also talked “We need to make a case proponents requested a change of the neighbors in shadow. A num- discuss the bike lanes and answer about the plastic bag ban, which to legislators outside of Boston occupancy from two residential ber of residents spoke out against questions. Reiskind also said that he said JP was an “early support- that a good system is healthy for units to four, and renovate the this at the ZBA hearing and the they are going to compile the annu- er” of, is “already seeing tangible the state,” he said. He said that kitchen, bathrooms, and systems Zoning Committee voted to deny al list of JP streets, crosswalks, and results,” with fewer plastic bags increased service will result in more within the triple decker. They pro- the application, but the ZBA grant- bike lanes needing repair. The next seen in trees and storm drains, riders, which makes transportation posed to either paint or replace the ed the zoning relief requested. Public Service Committee meeting he said. He also spoke about the across the city more sustainable. existing siding, as well as install Finally, at 106 Forest Hills is April 2, at Curtis Hall. notion of net zero carbon and the He also talked about dedicated bus a sprinkler. Baron said that at the Street, the proponents originally work that is being done on that lanes, calling them “remarkable” zoning meeting, there were some proposed to demolish the existing EDUCATION front especially when it comes to and saying that the city needs more people who were concerned with building and erect a new three JPNC member Trevor Wissink- zoning and development issues. He of them, as they will help expedite things like density and parking. story building with nine residen- Adams provided the Education said that they are “still committed service to transportation deserts. The Zoning Committee voted to tial units with balconies and roof Committee update, saying that at to curbside composting” as well. O’Malley also discussed the approve the project with the provi- decks and twelve off-street parking their last meeting, they discussed O’Malley also said that the community choice energy pro- so that the pope space next to the spaces. A new description from a some of the priorities that they council is also looking at road safe- gram, which gives residents more building be landscaped or fenced handout passed out at the meeting would like to set for the upcoming ty, adding that the ‘West Roxbury control over the type and price to prevent off-street parking. said that the proposal has been year. He said that they would like Part of Centre St. needs to look of energy they use. The program At 16R Robeson St., the home- changed to relocate the original the JPNC to partner with Boston more like the JP part of Centre St.” allows communities to buy ener- owner is looking to construct a structure and build a new structure Public Schools to host a meeting JPNC member Kevin Rainsford gy as a group based on what new single-family home with a with eight residential units and for families to learn how to regis- wanted to know what the status the community wants. “We are roof deck above a two car garage ten parking spaces. The Zoning ter their kids for school. Wissink- of PLAN:JP/Rox was. O’Malley miles ahead of where we were a on an existing vacant lot for her Committee voted to approve it Adams said they have reached out said that “it’s better than it was year ago,” O’Malley said of the daughter to live in. There would with the proviso that the number to the community engagement a year ago,” as there have been program. He said that a vendor/ be two off-street parking spaces of parking spaces be reduced to team at BPS “to see if this is a some projects that abide by the consultant has been hired, and the that can be accessed through the eight, and that a memorandum possibility.” The next Education guidelines of the plan, but “there is next step involves impaneling a driveway at 16 Robeson. Baron of understanding is reached with Committee meeting is April 16, at more work to go,” he said. “There working group. said that there was some opposi- the neighbors. The next Zoning 7 p.m. at Curtis Hall. tion on this application as well, Committee will be April 17, at 7

The Jamaica Plain screening According to the U.S. Census Documentary was presented jointly by GFDD, Bureau, Massachusetts has the Connolly Branch Library and the fourth highest number of Continued from page 1 City Councilor Matt O’Malley, Dominicans living in the U.S., who was present. Also in atten- with the majority of them living Foundation for Democracy and dance was Yvette Gonzalez, the in Greater Boston. Dominicans are Development (GFDD), a nonprofit coordinator of Boston’s annual the largest immigrant group in dedicated to promoting “a better Dominican Festival, and Enerio the city, according to the Boston understanding and appreciation of “Tony” Varros, Special Assistant College Department of History. the Dominican culture, values and to Mayor Marty Walsh. “Hay un País” finished up heritage” both home and abroad. During the event, guests were its Massachusetts screenings on It features a number of Dominican invited to enjoy a colorful spread Saturday, April 5, at the Salem figureheads, artists and musicians. of traditional Dominican foods, Academy Charter Schools in including pastelitos, cornbread and Salem, Mass. View the trailer on assorted sweets familiar to anyone YouTube at youtu.be/AVMlNLmk- SPEND YOUR who grew up in the DR. wI. A special guest was Dominican To learn about other initia- NIGHTS AT artist and folklorist Isaías Amaro, tives by the Global Foundation who exhibited his artwork while for Democracy and Development, talking about his plans for a new go to globalfoundationdd.org. for Domnican cultural initiative that more information on how you can MAKE would help children and young get involved in local initiatives sup- & people to explore the traditional porting Dominican culture, con- Yawkey Way Report handicrafts of the small but proud tact Katy Bernt Polanco at katy@ To Apply call 617-418-7598 Spanish-speaking country. globalfoundationdd.org. or visit our facebook page facebook.com/yawkeywayreport PLEASE RECYCLE Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 • 3

de figuras dominicanas, artistas y niños y jóvenes pueden explorar SNA hears informational proposal for Película músicos. las artesanías tradicionales del La proyección en Jamaica pequeño pero orgulloso país de triple deckers at 34-36 Rossmore Road Continued from page 1 Plain fue presentada conjuntam- habla hispana.

By Lauren Bennett able unit to be honest with you,” ente por GFDD, Connolly Branch Según la Oficina del Censo en un inverosímil archipiélago de Library y el Consejero Municipal estadounidense, Massachusetts Lydon responded. He said he has azúcar y de alcohol.” Estas imá- Matt O’Malley, quien estuvo pre- tiene el cuarto mayor número The Stonybrook Neighborhood “no problem” with the SNA advo- genes introducen la película de 90 sente. También asistieron Yvette de dominicanos en los Estados Association (SNA) heard an infor- cating for that, and if the purchase minutos que lleva a los espectado- González, coordinadora del festi- Unidos, y la mayoría de ellos vive mational proposal on April 8 for price of the building was afford- res en una odisea, tanto musical val dominicano anual de Boston, en Boston. Los dominicanos son el a development at 34 Rossmore able, he would. Lydon said that he como visual, de la nación caribeña Road. is going to purchase the property de casi 11 millones en la isla de La y Enerio “Tony” Varros, asistente grupo de inmigrantes más grande Presenters Liam Lydon in about two weeks. The current Española. especial del alcalde Marty Walsh. de la ciudad, según el sitio web and architect Elaine Scales live in owners live on the second and Esta película en español, subtit- Durante el evento, los invita- del Departamento de Historia de Jamaica Plain, where Lydon has third floors, and rent out the first ulada en inglés, se muestra como dos disfrutaron de una colorida Boston College. also developed 12 units. The pro- floor, though he said it is currently parte de una gira nacional orga- variedad de comidas tradiciona- “Hay un País” terminó su gira posal was for the existing building vacant. nizada por Global Foundation les dominicanas, incluyendo pas- en Massachusetts el sábado 5 de at 34 Rossmore, as well as the There was a comment made for Democracy and Development telitos, pan de maíz y caramelos abril en Salem Academy Charter vacant lot at 36 Rossmore. Lydon about JP being “overbuilt,” and (GFDD), una organización sin domicanos. Schools en Salem, Massachusetts. said that the existing building is “a Elaine Scales said that with the fines de lucro dedicada a pro- Un invitado especial fue el Vea el tráiler en YouTube en little bit of a challenge,” as it sits new proposal, there would be less mover “una mejor comprensión artista y folklorista dominicano youtu.be/AVMlNLmk-wI. right on top of the property line, built area on the lot than what is y apreciación de la cultura, los Isaías Amaro, quien mostró su Para información sobre otras so he is proposing to tear it down there now. valores y el patrimonio dominica- obra mientras hablaba sobre su iniciativas de Global Foundation and put up a new three-family Another comment was made nos”, tanto en la isla como en el plan de construir un centro de for Democracy and Development, house. He said he would like it to about the possibility of replacing extranjero. Cuenta con una serie cultura dominicana donde los visite globalfoundationdd.org. be something that better fits within the stretch of asphalt sidewalk that the area. He also wants to build spans the property with regular another three family building on concrete sidewalk, which Lydon the vacant lot at 36 Rossmore. The agreed to. ** proposed units would be 1,000 Though concerns still remain square foot two bedroom, one about the issue of affordability, bath units for $600,000, Lydon the proposal was generally well PREMIER CHECKING said. received by those in attendance. Lydon also proposed a com- People were happy with Lydon’s mon driveway between the two track record of doing “beautiful” houses, that lead to three spaces work that preserves the appear- for each building, in order to get ance of older JP homes, as well rid of the street parking. He said as his relationship with people in the two buildings would be similar the neighborhood. Green space in scale, but “not cookie cutter.” was another topic of discussion He said that the only zoning vari- amongst the community mem- ance he thinks he would need bers, and they decided to form a % * would be for the Floor Area Ratio, subcommittee for this project to as there would be no issues with explore in more depth the different height or rear, front, or side yard issues that were briefly discussed. APY setbacks. Councilor Matt O’Malley SNA steering committee mem- also briefly spoke about his lat- ber Trevyn Langsford said that he est environmental endeavors and on balances up to $25,000 was concerned with affordability answered a few questions from of homes in the area, and won- the community, and new neigh- 1.25 dered if one or two of these units borhood liaison Enrique Pepen could be made affordable. introduced himself. The next SNA “I don’t think it’s financial- meeting will be on Monday, May ly possible to make an afford- 13 at 7:00pm at Doyle’s Cafe.

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By Seth Daniel people to such an emotional state, will play Mahler’s Symphony No. and communicate an idea through 5 and Ives’s Symphony No. 3. When Boston Philharmonic harmony. Zander was particularly excit- Orchestra (BPO) Conductor “Mendelssohn said music is ed about this concert and the Benjamin Zander was just a boy, more precise than words,” said pairing of two very different com- he would watch his father come Zander. “The thing is that it is true, posers. home from a hard day’s work and and not just with Classical music. Mahler’s 5th is one that sit at the piano and create a lan- You listen to a Billie Holiday song Zander and the BPO have per- guage that dazzled the young man and you get to places in the song formed before – with Mahler – the language of music that went where the tears come to the eyes… being their house composer for beyond words and still delights Those harmonies and sounds take years. However, Zander said it the accomplished conductor at the you to a place of nostalgia and never gets old and is a piece age of 80. feeling and it’s so precise that our of music that describes the full Zander, the founder and con- tear ducts start working. People potential of humanity. ductor of the BPO, which is based don’t stand in front of a painting “You enter into a world that in the Back Bay, celebrated his and cry. The only place people isn’t accessible in any other way,” birthday in March, along with really cry is in front of music. It’s he said. “There’s nothing that can the 40th anniversary of the BPO. because it doesn’t go to the brain, Maestro Benjamin Zander has led the Boston Philharmonic bring you to that sense of being This week, he sat down with the but rather straight to the heart. Orchestra (BPO) for the last 40 years and just celebrated his fully in touch with what human Sun to talk about the uplifting No one can decipher how it works 80th birthday, but said he feels more effective than ever. The beings can do.” world of Classical music and that way. It’s a great mystery.” conductor got hit with the love and mystery of music at a young The second piece is by Charles the progress that has been made Soon after Zander was hit with age, and has never turned back. He can be seen with the BPO Ives, an American composer that by the BPO and the seven-year- the music bug listening to his dad this month at Symphony Hall on April 26. is relatively unknown. His third old Boston Youth Philharmonic play piano, he began studying symphony has only been per- Orchestra (BYPO) over their suc- music at the age of 12 – tak- formed here one other time, in cessful decades-long run. ing composition under Benjamin concerts per year, and now they’ve career has been a recent TED talk 1983. Ives was moved by the “I got it young,” he said of his Britton and Imogen Holst. From grown to having 24 concerts and he gave on the ‘Transformative religious “camp meetings” of the love of music. “Back in England there, at the age of 15, he left many outreach efforts – with Power of Classical Music.’ That 1800s and the aspiration to the growing up, I watched my father his home in England to study in Zander also doing an interpre- talk has exploded worldwide and highest values, everyone believing playing. He would come back Florence and Cologne with cellist tation class at the Boston Public is the most popular TED talk in together. home from work and sit at the Gaspar Cassado. He completed a Library as well. China right now. “Nobody in the audience will piano and play. His whole body degree at the University of London “I’ve spent 55 years here and As well, the BPO and the BYPO have heard the piece,” he said. would transform and he was and won a fellowship that brought 80 years old is a big one because are operating at full capacity right “There is no way…It will be ecstatic. I said, ‘Whatever he’s hav- him to the United States. you really aren’t in good enough now, he said, and with great pop- completely new, which is excit- ing, I want to have it too.’” He came to Boston in 1965 and shape to celebrate your 90th,” he ularity. He said they have grown ing.” It’s that communication with never turned back – founding the said with a laugh. “My love for beyond the limits of what anyone The BYPO will also have a music that goes beyond words – a BPO in 1978 and appearing all music started very, very young and expected, and he said he sees a wide ranging concert on April philosophy of sorts – that Zander over the world as a guest conduc- it’s really grown over time. You get hunger for music and knowledge 14 at Symphony Hall at 3 p.m. said moves people to the point tor, frequently collecting awards four quarters: 20, 40, 60 and 80. of music at every performance The BYPO concert will feature of tears. Music, he said, is one of for his interpretation of music. From 80 on is overtime…I think these days. Wagner, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky the only mediums that can take The BPO started with three I’m more effective now than ever “I’ve never seen so many young and Mahler. before…Things are really coming children at a concert and it’s It is, in fact, the BYPO that has to fulfillment. I don’t have any because parents feel comfortable truly energized Zander in the last bosses, so I do what I want. If it’s bringing their children,” he said. several years, and he said that is too much, I only have myself to The next chance for a great con- because of the unlimited potential blame.” cert from the BPO comes on April of youth. One of the highlights in his late 26 at Symphony Hall, where they He works closely with the stu- dents, giving them assignments and helping them with their outlook on life. He said he is constantly inspired by the young performers and their resilience and energy. Welcome Back “That’s another part of the secret of getting old is to sur- round yourself with young peo- REDWSunday,ING A prilB 14,LA 2:00C-3K:30B I RD! ple,” he said. “Their develop- ment and growth is so critical Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain and so vulnerable and so easily destroyed.” FREE FAMILY HIKE! In the end, Zander said there is so much to be taken from life, Go on a StoryWalk, but it’s only the symphony and Get a tattoo, the idea behind it that has no downside. Wear a redwing “Sports are great, but they are blackbird cape, limited because it’s really about Use binoculars to see winning or losing,” he said. “That’s why there is a down- these beautiful side with sports. Whereas with migratory birds! music there is no downside. It’s all about the journey of human beings to reach for the stars… Rain or Shine! The symphony world is a world in which everybody is uplifted.” Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 • 5 Walsh announces Enrique Pepen as neighborhood liaison for JP Staff Report appointed to this position by Mayor Walsh,” said Enrique. CITY OF BOSTON/COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Mayor Martin J. Walsh today “The Mayor has worked very BOSTON CENTERS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES (BCYF) hard to keep Jamaica Plain the announced the appointment of INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE PROCUMENT OF THE Enrique Pepen as the Jamaica special and diverse neighborhood FOLLOWING SERVICES AND OR /SUPPLIES: Plain Neighborhood Liaison with- it’s always been and I am very Camp Joy Transportation Service at the Jackson Mann Community Center, July 15, 2019 through August 09, 2019 and July 13, 2020 through August 7, 2020. Transport in the Mayor’s Civic Engagement excited to continue his vision for up to 70 campers to and from the program, with and without disabilities, between 3 Cabinet. “I am excited to have the neighborhood.” years to 22 years of age. Enrique join my office and know Born and raised in Boston, The City of Boston(“the City”), acting by the Commissioner of the Boston Centers for he will serve the residents of Enrique attended the John D. Youth& Families, hereinafter referred to as the Official, invites sealed bids for the per- formance of the work generally describe above, and particularly set forth in the Invita- Jamaica Plain well,” said Mayor O’Bryant school and is currently tion for Bids The bid documents will be accessible on line from Monday April 15,2019 Walsh. “Enrique has dedicated his working towards his Bachelor of through Friday April 26, 2019 by visiting the City of Boston Public Procurement career to helping the residents of Arts in Law and Public Policy website and Supplier Portal at the following link (http://boston.gov/procurement and accessing the event ID #EV000006587 Boston and the Commonwealth. at Suffolk University. Prior Note: For information specific to this bid please contact Hazel McAfee at 617-635- This appointment will make sure to this appointment, Enrique 4920 ex 2704 or [email protected] that Jamaica Plain continues to worked as district coordinator All sealed bids shall be filed electronically no later than 4:00 pm on Friday April 26, receive excellent city services.” Enrique Pepen. for Congressman Joe Kennedy III 2019 by logging onto the City of Boston Procurement website as listed and accessing As the Jamaica Plain liaison, helping constituents navigate the the above event number. Enrique will serve as the primary federal government in English and A bid deposit in the amount of 25% of the total contact amount shall be required pation through service requests, from each bidder. contact for constituents and busi- Spanish. In his spare time, Enrique neighborhood meetings, mailings The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions of the Invitation for Bids and nesses looking to connect with the enjoys walks along Centre and and emergency responses. To contract documents, specifically to the requirements for bid deposits, insurance and Mayor’s Office, and will facilitate South Streets or practicing his performance bonds as may be applicable. report non-emergency issues to the delivery of services in collabo- photography skills. Sealed bids shall be opened electronically by the Official on Friday April 26, 2019 at the City, residents are encour- ration with City departments. Alexandra Valdez formerly 4:00 PM. The contract awarded pursuant to this invitation to bid will commence on or aged to connect with BOS:311 by about July 1, 2019 and will end on August 07, 2020. The Mayor’s Office of served as the Jamaica Plain liai- dialing 3-1-1 or by downloading Neighborhood Services (ONS) son, until she was named the A performance bond in the amount of $42,200.00 shall be required from the the free BOS:311 app on iOS or successful bidder. The supplies/services describe above for the 2 year term of this encourages, facilitates and max- Director of Engagement in the Android platforms. contract is an actual amount of the supplies/services to be procured. All bidders are imizes citizen input and partici- Mayor’s Economic Mobility Lab hereby notified that they shall provide a unit price for each supply/service to be pro- “I am very honored to be cured in this contract, subject to the following terms that will govern price adjustments: earlier this month. Number of campers transported and number of vehicles needed. The award of any contract shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston and Zoning relief granted for 50 Stedman Street project the Awarding Authority. The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City after the opening of bids shall be ninety days (90 days). The City/County and the Official reserve the right reject any or By Lauren Bennett Enrique Peen from the Mayor’s and the Carpenter’s Union also all bids, or any item or items thereof. Office of Neighborhood Services went on record in support. No one The City/ County and the Official reserve the rights to reject any or all bids, or any item The Zoning Board of Appeal spoke in support of the project, and spoke in opposition of the project. or items thereof if found to be not in the best interest of the public. (ZBA) on April 9 approved the pro- said that after “extensive communi- The ZBA approved the proj- William Morales posal for a 21 unit residential struc- ty meetings,” there are “no further ect with “continued BPDA design Commissioner ture at 50 Stedman St. This pro- concerns.” Councilor O’Malley review.” posal has gone through a lengthy process with neighborhood associ- CITY OF BOSTON/COUNTY OF SUFFOLK CITY OF BOSTON/COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ations, especially the Stonybrook BOSTON CENTERS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES (BCYF) BOSTON CENTERS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES (BCYF) Neighborhood Association (SNA), INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE PROCUMENT OF THE INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE PROCUMENT OF THE who voted not to oppose the proj- FOLLOWING SERVICES AND OR /SUPPLIES: FOLLOWING SERVICES AND OR /SUPPLIES: ect in February. Camp Joy Transportation Service at the Ohrenberger Community Center, July 15, 2019 Camp Joy Transportation Service at the Madison Park Community Center, July 15, The building was before the through August 09, 2019 and July 13,2020 through August 7,2020. Transport up to 70 2019 through August 09, 2019 and July 13,2020 through August 7, 2020. Transport campers to and from the program, with and without disabilities, between 3 years to up to 70 campers to and from the program, with and without disabilities, between 3 ZBA for violations of insufficient 22 years of age. years to 22 years of age. off-street parking, forbidden use, The City of Boston(“the City”), acting by the Commissioner of the Boston Centers The City of Boston(“the City”), acting by the Commissioner of the Boston Centers for and excessive FAR. Architect for Youth& Families, hereinafter referred to as the Official, invites sealed bids for the Youth& Families, hereinafter referred to as the Official, invites sealed bids for the per- Luccio Trabucco said the project performance of the work generally describe above, and particularly set forth in the formance of the work generally describe above, and particularly set forth in the Invita- Invitation for Bids The bid documents will be accessible on line from Monday April 15, tion for Bids The bid documents will be accessible on line from Monday April 15,2019 has gone through an 18 month 2019 through Friday April 26, 2019 by visiting the City of Boston Public Procurement through Friday April 26, 2019 by visiting the City of Boston Public Procurement process, through which they have website and Supplier Portal at the following link (http://boston.gov/procurement and website and Supplier Portal at the following link (http://boston.gov/procurement and accessing the event ID #EV00006586 been able to meet “most, if not all accessing the event ID #EV00006588 Note: For information specific to this bid please contact Hazel McAfee at 617-635- Note: For information specific to this bid please contact Hazel McAfee at 617-635- concerns of the abutters.” Trabucco 4920 ex 2704 or [email protected] 4920 ex 2704 or [email protected] confirmed that they have met with All sealed bids shall be filed electronically no later than 4:00 pm on Friday April 26, the Stonybrook Neighborhood All sealed bids shall be filed electronically no later than 4:00 pm on Friday April 26, 2019 by logging onto the City of Boston Procurement website as listed and accessing 2019 by logging onto the City of Boston Procurement website as listed and accessing the above event number. Association and the Stonybrook the above event number. A bid deposit in the amount of 25% of the total contact amount shall be required Neighborhood Association, who The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions of the Invitation for Bids and from each bidder. both expressed non-opposition to contract documents, specifically to the requirements for bid deposits, insurance and The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions of the Invitation for Bids and the project. performance bonds as may be applicable. contract documents, specifically to the requirements for bid deposits, insurance and performance bonds as may be applicable. The proposed residential build- Sealed bids shall be opened electronically by the Official on Friday April 26, 2019 at 4:00 PM. The contract awarded pursuant to this invitation to bid will commence on or Sealed bids shall be opened electronically by the Official on Friday April 26, 2019 at ing is in an industrial subdistrict, about July 1, 2019 and will end on August 07, 2020. 4:00 PM. The contract awarded pursuant to this invitation to bid will commence on or about July 01, 2019 and will end on August 07, 2020. and the current site of Wentworth A performance bond in the amount of $48,050.00 shall be required from the Service Station. The SNA was orig- successful bidder. The supplies/services describe above for the 2 year term of this A performance bond in the amount of $42,200.00 shall be required from the inally concerned about what would contract is an actual amount of the supplies/services to be procured. All bidders are successful bidder. The supplies/services describe above for the 2 year term of this hereby notified that they shall provide a unit price for each supply/service to be pro- contract is an actual amount of the supplies/services to be procured. All bidders are happen to Bill Miceli, the owner of cured in this contract, subject to the following terms that will govern price adjustments: hereby notified that they shall provide a unit price for each supply/service to be pro- the auto repair shop, as well as the Number of campers transported and number of vehicles needed. cured in this contract, subject to the following terms that will govern price adjustments: Number of campers transported and number of vehicles needed. setbacks for the abutting property. The award of any contract shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston and These issues were addressed by the the Awarding Authority. The award of any contract shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston and the Awarding Authority. developer, leading to the SNA’s vote The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City after the opening of bids shall be of non-opposition. ninety days (90 days). The City/County and the Official reserve the right reject any or The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City after the opening of bids shall be all bids, or any item or items thereof. ninety days (90 days). The City/County and the Official reserve the right reject any or Trabucco said the building all bids, or any item or items thereof. would consist of 15 two bedroom The City/ County and the Official reserve the rights to reject any or all bids, or any item or items thereof if found to be not in the best interest of the public. The City/ County and the Official reserve the rights to reject any or all bids, or any item units, six one bedroom units, and or items thereof if found to be not in the best interest of the public. 21 parking spaces. Four of the units William Morales William Morales will be affordable, and the Floor Commissioner Commissioner Area Ratio is a little over 2. 6 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 Walsh announces $28M investment for Franklin Park master plan

Staff Report Winthrop Square Garage, Mayor $28 million investment, Boston tial as Boston’s largest park, and The plan will provide a vision Walsh committed $28 million to Parks and Recreation Department one of our cherished green spac- for the park, building on existing Mayor Martin J. Walsh revitalize Franklin Park, which is launching a new master plan for es,” said Mayor Walsh. “Thanks public and private investment and announced on April 5 that the was designed by Fredrick Law the park. to the sale of the Winthrop Street inform the priorities for expendi- Boston Parks and Recreation Olmsted and commissioned in the “I’m excited to celebrate the Garage, we will have $28 million tures from both Winthrop Square Department has launched a new 1890s in response to the challenges master plan of Franklin Park and to invest in preserving and improv- funds and future City of Boston master plan for Franklin Park, associated with increasing urban the renovations that will help ing this park for our residents, and Capital Plans. The funds will Boston’s largest park. With sale of density. In preparation for this Franklin Park reach its full poten- for future generations to come.” support capital investments as well as investments in the main- tenance and activities of the park. 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And, poor oral you see the dentist for your service, use and the app is free to download. million project to improve path- health — especially gum disease — has your phone to pay through the secure, “Chewsi helps people get the dental ways and entrances in Franklin been linked to certain chronic diseases, cloud-based Chewsi app and see how care they need, when they need it, Park, the largest investment in the park since the golf clubhouse was including heart disease, diabetes and much you saved immediately. for less,” Nagle says. “With Chewsi, opened in 1998. That work deliv- stroke. Anyone can use Chewsi to save on you never have to worry about limits, ered on the long-term community all dental services — not just more exclusions or waiting periods.” Fortunately, there’s a new way to save goals of taking Parks Department on dental care: Chewsi. expensive care. 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The City and the Coalition worked together to select a unique and dynamic team to facilitate the master planning efforts. “This is a generational oppor- Chewsi helps you tunity to protect and enhance the public health benefits of our beloved park, while also devel- save on all dental care. oping creative new opportunities in partnership with the Parks We’re a whole new way to save BIG when you go to the dentist. and Recreation Department,” From implants, crowns and braces, to cleanings, dentures and said Franklin Park Coalition more, Chewsi helps you save on all dental care. Plus, it’s free to executive director Janna Cohen- download and easy to use, with no monthly fees. Rosenthal. “We were impressed by the selected team’s collabora- tive approach, dedication to the Download Chewsi and register with community process, and design expertise. 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Continued on page 8 Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 • 7 CURLEY K-8 SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF DISNEY’S ‘WINNIE THE POOH KIDS’ Photos by Mike Mejia The Curley K-8 School held its fifth and final production of Disney’s ‘Winnie the Pooh KIDS’ on Monday, April 1. More than 40 students from grades 3, 4 and 5 put on a dynamic performance in the school-wide play.

Krismanny Guerrero, Jianelys Maldonado and Jack Shapiro sit beside a “Bring Your Own Honey” sign.

Left to right: Gabriella Drakes as Red Narrator, Damia Hunt as Anja and Kim before the play. Green Narrator, Evie Litongua as Indigo Narrator and Estelle Day as Violet Narrator jumping with their pom-poms.

Robert Fitzgibbon, sitting in front of the stage, played Rabbit. On stage (left to right): Damia Hunt, Ellie Scharfenberg as Kim Taylor Knight directed the play. She hopes to bring Bee, Finuala Nevins as Yellow Narrator, Jayla Ross as Bee, The Bees included (left to right) Maya Szydlo, Ruby Pearlmutter, Charlie and the Chocolate Evie Litongua, Estelle Day, Ankaa Hollister-Carlson as Orange Zoe O’Grady and Sabina Alicia. Narrator and Gabriella Drakes. Factory to the school next year. Olmsted 2022, Friends of Jamaica Pond, Friends of Olmsted Park, Arborway Coalition, A.R.T. Institute presents CCeelleebbrraattee OOllmmsstteedd''ss 119977tthh BBiirrtthhddaayy

State Senator Sonia Chang­Diaz, State Representative Nika Elugardo, Boston Chief of Environment & Energy Chris Cook, Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley and Frederick Law Olmsted aka Gerry Wright TThhuurrssddaayy,, AApprriill 2255tthh,, 77::0000 PPMM,, FFrreeee First Church Jamaica Plain, Unitarian Universalist, Centre and Eliot Streets, Boston, MA 02130 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://olmsted197birthday.eventbrite.com Citizen Call For Park Stewardship: Jamaica Pond Park, Olmsted Park & Arborway Frederick Law Olmsted will reflect during his 197th Birthday Celebration on the creation of the Emerald Necklace Parks to the creation of the Olmsted Nature Center, Dynamics and Need to Preserve the Trees in the Watershed for Jamaica Pond, Muddy and Charles Rivers, plus the Significants of the Jamaicaway and Arborway as Vital Connecting Links. City and State Officials will reflect upon and provide present work plans plus commitments for the future. www.Olmsted2022.org + www.FriendsOfJamaicaPond.org + 617­524­7070 8 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019

made affordable to households current vacant lot and single­ BPDA earning not more than 70 percent family dwelling with housing and of AMI. All four IDP units are retail space; creating commercial Continued from page 1 to be built out as artist live/work retail space along Green Street units.” to accommodate Jamaica Plain’s new mixed-use building. The also In a statement City Realty said growing population of residents, includes vehicular and pedestri- its goal when conceptualizing which will allow residents to not an access measures and improve- this project was to revitalize only live, but also shop and have ments. the neighborhood by replacing access to amenities in the neigh- Plans filed with the city show the existing outdated free standing borhood; encouraging alternative City Realty will construct a new single-family dwelling and vacant modes of transportation through four-story residential building land with a mixed-use building the use of bicycling and walking, totaling approximately 20,480 that will add new housing units to due to the close proximity of the gross square feet with 23 resi- the increasingly popular Jamaica bus lines and at the Green Street, dential rental units, approximately Plain community. Forest Hills and Stony Brook An artist rendering of the BPDA approved project on Green 720 square feet of ground floor The project will exceed the MBTA stations; as well as creating retail space with at-grade parking 20,000-square foot total build-out Street in Jamaica Plain. bike racks and a dedicated bike for six vehicles, and storage for 22 requirement for a project in a creating on-site affordable rent- Agency’s affordable housing stan- room for storage of bikes within bicycles. Boston neighborhood, and there- the building to encourage bicy- “The project is within the al units, which will meet the dards; revitalizing two underuti- fore required BPDA approval Boston Planning & Development lized parcels and replacing the cling as a mode of transportation, PLAN: JP/ROX corridor, and trig- under the Article 80 Small Project allowing for less vehicular traffic. gers density bonus requirements,” Review regulations of Boston wrote the BPDA board in its rul- Zoning Code. ing. “Four units within the project The BPDA said the project will be income-restricted, one of will provide substantial benefits City Council passes amended ordinance which will be made affordable to to the Jamaica Plain community households earning not more than by; creating much needed mar- 50 percent of the Area Median ket rate residential housing in the for regulating shared mobility services Income (AMI), and three will be Jamaica Plain Neighborhood; By Lauren Bennett data on trips and imposing fines mittee.” Flaherty added that many on users who violate terms of the of the amendments suggested by Electric scooters are becoming ordinance,” Flaherty said, as well the committee will be addressed a reality in the city of Boston— as “the collection of scooters and through licensing and contracting ognize the beauty of the land- the City Council last week voted the responsibility of the compa- with the businesses that will pro- scape Olmsted found and carefully Franklin Park to pass an amended draft of an nies as well as the insurance and vide the vehicles. reshaped for public enjoyment, ordinance that would allow the all liabilities.” “This is really exciting and Continued from page 6 and we appreciate the important city to regulate businesses renting Flaherty said that one of the this is an incredibly important role it has played in the lives of city out small vehicles, such as electric more important topics of discus- first step,” said Councilor Matt Engineering, Applied Ecological residents for past generations. We scooters, on city streets and side- sion was concerns about safety O’Malley, who has been a cham- Services, ETM Associates, and are eager to serve the communities walks. and equity, as well as the indus- pion of micromobility services ARUP as well as subject matter who spend their mornings, after- City Councilor Michael try’’s impact on ADA accessibility, throughout this process. He said specialists Stephen Gray, Ethan noons, evenings, and weekends Flaherty said that the Committee as there was testimony from the that the council would like to Carr, Julie Africa, and others. here. We are committed to envi- on Government Operations held disability community at the hear- learn from the triumphs and “A master plan for Franklin sioning a sustainable and equitable a public hearing on February 26 ing. He said that the ordinance tribulations of other municipali- Park is an exhilarating and hum- Franklin Park that contributes to a and a working session on March is “intentionally broad” because ties across the country that have bling commission,” said John prosperous and vibrant Boston for 15. At the working session, the the industry is constantly evolving already implemented these types Kett, principal and lead designer future generations.” for Reed Hilderbrand. “We rec- committee discussed suggested and an advisory committee will of vehicles. “So we’re going to do changes to the ordinance, includ- help create the regulatory authori- it right, we’re going to do it the ing reporting requirements of the ty that is currently not fully spelled Boston way,” he said. advisory committee findings, a out in the ordinance. O’Malley said he supports youth appointee, a dynamic cap, Flaherty also provided a sum- micromobility because it helps and an annual analysis of licens- mary of the amendments made, people get where they need to go, es, privacy, and public reporting including that a city councilor it takes cars off the road, it helps requirements regarding utiliza- and a representative from the lower greenhouse gas emissions, tion, Flaherty said. disabilities commission serve on and “if done right…it can actually “The committee also discussed the advisory committee, and a generate revenue for the city,” he BTD staff capacity to effective- quarterly report will be submit- said. “So I can’t wait to get to ly implement this program, the ted to the mayor and Council work and I can’t wait to see all of creation of a pilot program and “on actions and recommendations us on scooters in the not-too-dis- undertaken by the advisory com- tant future.

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answer about parking when the email address, or return address rently used for storage space only, with the kids,” she said. She said JPA traffic study is complete,” he said. to get into contact with him. “You and the renovation will include a that the dormer they want to add Resident Bob Matthews said need to do a better job of outreach master bedroom, bathroom, and would be identical to the one that Continued from page 1 that the “traffic and parking to the community if you want our walk-in closet. He said that a dor- currently exists next door. issue is huge,” adding that Core support,” one said. mer will need to be built in order “It actually doesn’t look very they would like to keep the build- Empowerment’s proposal in Hyde “We were supportive of the to gain the appropriate amount of attractive to me from your pic- ing’s appearance “uniform…clean Square has just been approved by shop in Hyde Square because it headspace. “By adding this space, tures,” JPA member Michael it up and have a nice awning, a the ZBA, so “why do we need was a local business,” resident that space is not livable space,” Reiskind said. “I don’t think it little bit of display on the win- another one down here?…You’re Marcia Burley said. “This is not Cloutier said, “so now it’s part of looks great from the front.” He dows.” He said they want too adding no incremental value, even a local business.” There were sev- the gross floor area of the home. said that what bothers him the use the basement along with the for people who want to use this eral other comments made about That will cause the home to exceed most are the windows, as the ones street level. At the street level, facility, to this neighborhood,” this too, as neither Bairos nor his the zoning code…” on the proposed dormer don’t line there would be a guard to check Matthews said. “You will have investors are from Jamaica Plain. Rabbi Margie Klein-Ronkin, up with the windows below it. IDs, and “nothing cannabis relat- no control after they leave your One resident said that there the owner of 41 Pershing Road, Reiskind suggested that if they ed in that front part,” he said. premises.” are only two things he could think said that she and her family live make the dormer a little longer, There would be a waiting area for “You kept saying that every- about in favor of this proposal: in the two-family property and they could install windows that crowd control, and then the main thing in here was for the com- there is a pizza place next door, “love it.” They rent the other unit line up with the others. dispensary area. Bairos said that munity,” another resident said, and “it’s not another Dunkin’ out to make extra money, and The JPA voted not to oppose the basement area is where the “but you need to get to know the Donuts,” he said. “I don’t think they have Klein-Ronkin’s parents this project with the proviso that vault and the security office would neighborhood better,” including you’re ready.” over to help out with the kids. “If if it is physically possible, that be, as well as a break room for the names of streets. Enrique Pepen, the new JP my husband and I moved upstairs Klein-Ronkin agrees to rearrange the employees. He also proposed Another resident said that 600 neighborhood liaison from the [into the attic space], it would the windows, which she happily “artistic, JP oriented design” for people a day will displace the local Mayor’s Office, said that there give room to my parents top help agreed with. the walls, and the main dispensary businesses. “Take your business to has not been an official abutters would “look like an Apple Store,” a community that can handle it,” meeting scheduled yet, but once he added, with long tables that he said. “We are a family oriented there is, it will provide “another display the product. community and we’re trying to chance for the logistics to be spo- Dinners needed for VFP in JP Bairos said that there would be keep it that way.” ken about,” he said. security personnel throughout the While the location does fit Once it came time for the JPA dispensary. He said that Howard within the required radius from to vote, there was some discussion for Wake Up the Earth Festival Stein Hudson is the traffic consul- schools, there were several com- about whether or not they even For the third year, Spontaneous ferent types of housing situations tant for the project, and they are ments made about the large num- should vote at that meeting, as Celebrations is hosting in Boston and sample all kinds of “in the process of doing a traffic ber of places for children in the there was still more information International Volunteers with foods. report.” He said that the dispen- immediate area surrounding the to be heard. Bairos asked the JPA Volunteers for Peace (VFP) that We are looking for people who sary would be mostly cash-based proposed location, including a day to defer until the traffic study is part of an international net- would like to host a dinner party pay, but there is an online system care and a camp. Eric Weil, a is done, but the community was work of organizations under the for ten people (and any more you where people can purchase a pre- doctor in Revere, said that there insistent that they vote immediate- umbrella of UNESCO, who run want to invite) on an evening paid card using a credit or debit have been “increased motor vehi- ly. International Voluntary Service between the above dates. It will card, and use that prepaid card to cle accidents since marijuana has “I think in fairness to this Projects all over the world. give you a night of interesting con- make a transaction in the store. been legalized,” and “children group we ought to give them the These volunteers are coming to versation with people from various There would be about 15-20 and adolescents who use mari- same opportunity to the folks in work with the local community countries. It is most fun when you employees in the dispensary at any juana have been shown to have the Hyde Square group,” said JPA and Spontaneous to put on the invite some of your friends, too. given time, Bairos said, with about developmental issues.” He said member Franklyn Salimbene, add- Wake Up the Earth Festival, which On the days closest to the festival, 20-25 total employees. He said that more than anything else, and ing that he wants to hear more is celebrating it’s 41st year this we are also looking for people they will follow most other dis- others agreed with him, that he is clarity about the proponent’s con- May!! The volunteers will be here who could make food for the vol- pensaries in using an appointment concerned about this this propos- tributions to the community. from April 17 to May 8, 2019. unteers and share it with them at system at first. They proposed to al “because of the location more “I think we can predict what The volunteers will be housed by Spontaneous. sell “cannabis products and can- than anything else,” as it “poses a the traffic study is going to do,” various community members. One Please call or text Paula, at 617- nabis infused products,” he said, risk to our children.” said JPA member Kevin Moloney. of the most memorable activities 543-2534 or email her at pjcan- such as cookies, brownies, and Another resident mentioned “The concept of deploying just for the volunteers is to be invited [email protected] if you are inter- gummies, depending on what the Kids Arts, an after school program to talk about parking is mislead- to dinner parties in the area. They ested in helping out! JP community would like. in the area, is where kids “come ing,” JPA member Mark Zanger love to get to know locals, see dif- “We’re not looking to adver- directly after school and spend said. “The reality is they’re pro- tise to the outside world,” Bairos many hours there,” she said. “To posing something that is illegal in said. “We came to JP because we me, that’s just as important as a terms of the population.” Himalayan Bistro want to be part of the JP commu- school.” JPA member Martin Thomson nity…we’re not trying to bring Diane Spears of the Loring said that the difference between Fine Indian & Nepali Cuisine any additional people in.” Greenough House, which is across this proposal and the other is that He said that they anticipate the street from the proposed mar- the feedback from the communi- $10.00 OFF Dinner serving anywhere from 400 to ijuana facility, explained that the ty was balanced between support With $50.00 Order Takeout 600 people a day, and the pro- grounds of the house are open to and opposition. “This one, I don’t Delivery posed hours of operation are from the public from dawn until dusk, hear a single person in support Catering 9:00am to 7:00pm. Bairos said and that they “deal with a lot of he said.” JPA member Ed Burley Buy 2 Buffets, get 3rd free he also has a grow facility in the challenges along the way keeping added that Core Empowerment works in Fall River, which will 1735 Centre St. West Roxbury • 617-325-3500 our property open to the commu- “was a lot more organized and www.himalayanbistro.net • [email protected] provide the product for this dis- nity. She said that currently, peo- prepared initially.” pensary. ple park unauthorized and come The JPA ultimately voted unan- There were several comments to the property “to do things they imously with three abstentions to • Hair • Skin • Nails made about how Bairos and his shouldn’t do.” Spears said she oppose the proposal for this loca- team were premature in their pro- • Cosmetics is worried about people coming tion at Centre St, which seemed to • Spray Tanning posal to the community, as they do from the dispensary and loitering please the community. not have the traffic study yet and on the grounds of the property. there was no real security or park- “Our problems will be exacerbat- 41 Pershing Road ing plan presented. Bairos did say ed by people coming from your Also heard at the April 1 15% off a Lash Lift & Tint! that for the “initial period” (which store,” she told Bairos. JPA meeting was a proposal to see our skin care services on FreshHair.com Bairos said he did not know the Several people from area busi- renovate the existing attic at 41 length of), they would like to nesses and properties said they Pershing Road to create addition- BOGO sale on many items! have a person directing traffic to received a letter from Bairos’ al living space. Attorney Kevin parking. “We’ll have more of an company with no phone number, Cloutier said that the attic is cur- 617.524.6867 • 62 South Street • freshhair.com 10 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 The School Street Sessions celebrating literature and history on April 27 The School Street Sessions cel- has been an electrician on Boston position to investigate issues of and drink at Parker’s Bar not Coe (Poet, Musician); Danielle ebrating literature and history construction sites—will share two power and social policy. Stanley’s included. There is paid park- Legros Georges (Professor inspired by the Saturday Club will new books and an interactive Girl (Cornell, 2018), her fifth ing available near State Street of Creative Writing, Lesley be held at the Omni Parker House, online exhibition. Through poetry, poetry book, was published simul- and Government Center T sta- University); Holly Guran (Poet); Kennedy Room, followed by nonfiction, and digital media, the taneously with the nonfiction New tions. 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The Blue Frog Bakery cele- brated its 15th anniversary on Saturday, March 23. Owner Chef Brad Brown and his wife, Ginger Brown, celebrated their milestone with Mayor Martin Walsh, State Rep. Elizabeth Malia and the Jamaica Plain community. There were plenty of cocktails, cake and sweets to go around.

David and Amy Santopietro, with their daughter, Noelle, and A few of the delicious pastries the bakery has to offer. six-weeks-old Luke.

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Right now the invest- ital nature of the surveys, and the leaders and advocates at the East ments that were made from the possible inclusion of a citizenship Boston Library to kickoff a year- 2010 census were free lunches at question. long outreach campaign to ensure public schools, funds for afford- At the kickoff other speakers a fair and complete count in the able housing, senior services, job commented there are multiple 2020 U.S. Census. training for our residents for the hard-to-count populations that The event drew leaders and future. If we don’t do the count reside in Massachusetts that his- advocates from across Greater accurately we won’t get what is torically have made a complete Boston and local leaders were on due to us in the Commonwealth.” census count difficult. This is due hand to support not only Boston’s Walsh pointed out that for in part to the state’s population efforts but to show there’s a strong every person not counted in the of recent immigrants, renters, col- partnership with communities that upcoming census equals $2,400 in lege students, and other hard-to- surround Boston. lost federal money every year for count populations. Boston is the Mayor Martin Walsh said the city will provide $100,000 to local The census will be issued exact- the next ten years. ninth hardest-to-count city among organizations to support Boston’s outreach Census 2020 efforts. ly one year from the past Monday, “Think of it? If 100,000 people the largest 100 cities nationwide, starting the decennial count that are not counted that translates according to a recent report by here for many, many generations.” the state, all to ensure that fear determines everything from rep- into 2.4 billion the state loses in Boston Indicators and the Boston Chair of the Massachusetts doesn’t drive us into darkness,” resentation in Congress, to federal federal aid over the next decade,” Foundation. Census Equity Fund Alexie Torres said Alexie Torres. “Darkness can funds for schools, affordable hous- said Walsh. “The library’s mission is to sup- said trusted messengers will play only be cast out when we stand in ing, infrastructure and health care Monday’s kickoff also high- port this work of civic engage- a particularly important role in the light. We must come together programs. lighted a range of collaborations ment,” said David Leonard, pres- compelling individuals from hard- and support trusted messengers to “To all the partners in the room across Greater Boston focused ident of the Boston Public Library to-count communities to partici- highlight what’s at stake for the we can’t do this without you,” said on ensuring that all residents are Monday. “We will continue being pate in the 2020 Census. 2020 census.” Walsh Monday. “It’s so important aware of the upcoming census, a trusted information provider, a “The Massachusetts Census For more information on the to be counted. We need to make know why it’s important, and safe space, and help everyone be Equity Fund just announced the City’s outreach efforts to ensure sure we are all counted because it are prepared to participate. Next counted, whether you arrived yes- first half a million dollars in grants a fair and complete count, please determines our representation in year’s Census faces unprecedent- terday, ten years ago, or have been to over 40 organizations across visit boston.gov/2020-census. March stats from monthly police and community relations meeting By Laura Plummer Plain and to answer questions burglary and larceny. subway train. intoxicated at 1am wearing expen- from community members. Also Robbery, also called mugging, According to this chart, so far sive shoes, and another was walk- On Thursday, April 4, Curtis invited to these meetings are offi- is the taking of someone’s prop- in 2019 there were 212 reported ing around after midnight wearing Hall in Jamaica Plain hosted the cials from MBTA’s Transit Police erty directly from that person and Part One crimes in Jamaica Plain, jewelry valued over two thousand monthly police and community and Massachusetts State Police. involves intimidation or force. down from 240 this time last year, dollars. relations meeting organized by As usual, Officer Jones provid- Burglary, also known as break- a reduction of 12%. Crimes that Officer Jones gave some sug- District E-13 of the Boston Police ed copies of a chart comparing the ing and entering (or B&E in law have seen a decrease so far in gestions to avoid being the vic- Department (BPD). year-to-date Part One crime sta- enforcement slang), is unlawful- 2019 compared to the same time tim of a robbery: walking in well Every month, Officer William tistics from 2019 with those from ly accessing a building with the period in 2018 included rape, rob- lit areas, walking with someone, Jones from the Community Service 2018. Part One crimes are those intent to commit theft. Larceny bery and attempted, non-domestic being aware of your environment, Office and Captain John Greland that are more serious in nature, deprives someone of their proper- aggravated assault, commercial paying attention to people who use this meeting to update the and do not include lesser crimes ty but it doesn’t include force (like burglary and all larceny. Crimes appear to be following you, and never roaming intoxicated. community about local crime sta- such as vandalism, drug dealing or robbery) or breaking and entering that saw an uptick in 2019 includ- “All these things help minimize tistics from the previous month. possession of firearms. In order to (like burglary.) An example of lar- ed domestic aggravated assault our potential [of] being victim- They also take the opportunity to better interpret the Part One crime ceny would be shoplifting, steal- and residential burglary. Crimes that saw no change from one year ized,” he said. “Crime comes from provide common sense advice for statistics, it’s important to know ing items out of a car or picking opportunity and our collective how to prevent crime in Jamaica the difference between robbery, someone’s pocket on a crowded to the next were homicide and other burglary. jobs is to remove as many oppor- Officer Jones also provided a tunities as possible.” comprehensive list of the individu- In addition, Officer Jones said City golf courses now open for the 2019 season al Part One crimes reported in the that people should trust their Mayor Walsh has announced courses were recognized with the popular acoustic music series this area the previous month, including instincts and “[pay] attention to that the City of Boston’s two 110th playing of the Massachusetts summer on the outdoor patio. the date, time and location of each the hairs on our neck.” municipal golf courses are now Amateur Championship contested Contact PGA Professional Scott incident. According to this list, the “We’ve had victims that report- open for the 2019 season. over five days at both the George Allen at (617) 364-2300 for more month of February saw 45 lar- ed ‘sensing’ that the suspect was The City owns and operates Wright and the William J. Devine information. cenies (up from 39 in February), focusing on them before the inci- the William J. Devine Golf Course and the Massachusetts Women’s The second-oldest public golf 9 burglaries (down from 20 in dent happened,” he said. in Dorchester and the George Amateur Championship and course in America and part of February), 15 aggravated assaults The police and communi- Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park President’s Cup held over four the historic Emerald Necklace, the (up from 10 in February), 4 rob- ty relations meeting is on the designed by Donald Ross. Both days at the George Wright. The William J. Devine Golf Course at beries (up from 2 in February). first Thursday of every month have received national accolades unprecedented move was the first Franklin Park in Dorchester offers There was also one arson and one at 6:30pm at Curtis Hall at 20 as must-play courses when golf- time in state history that either a a pleasant golf experience only kidnapping reported in March, up South Street. The next meeting ing in the Boston area. Golfers men’s or women’s amateur golf minutes from downtown Boston from zero in February. Both were is Thursday, May 2. A Spanish domestic in nature, according to can access information on rates, championship was held at a public and is open year-round, weather language version of this meeting is Officer Jones. No rapes or mur- season permits, monthly specials municipal course. permitting. A new patio oversee- also held on the second Thursday and tournaments and book tee Founded in 1938, the 18-hole ing the golf course and a new roof ders were reported in March. On his handouts, Officer Jones of every month at 6:30pm at times at www.cityofbostongolf. par 70 Donald Ross-designed are two of this season’s enhance- 155 Lamartine Street. The next com. For updates, the City’s George Wright Golf Course is a ments. writes notes next to the major inci- dents, adding more context and Spanish-language meeting is May golf courses can be followed on hidden gem in the Hyde Park neigh- Contact PGA Professional 9. These meetings are open to the Twitter @FranklinParkGC and @ borhood of Boston open seven Kevin Frawley at (617) 265-4084 detail than is available online. For example, in two of the robberies, public and all interested residents GeorgeWrightGC. days a week through November. for more information. one victim was walking around are encouraged to attend. In 2018 the City of Boston The clubhouse will continue their Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 • 15

Yoga, meditation and stress guage. Work in innovative stu- reduction classes at the Mind- dent centered program with JP Agenda Body Center (SJPHC-HPC) @ motivated adults from all over 10 Green Street. Low cost or the world. Free Orientation and free, in English and Spanish. For Training. Contact Eric at jpcctu- The deadline for listings is noon, Youth/Families yahoo.com. more information call 983-4226. [email protected] or 617 635-5201. Tues. April 23 for the April 26 is- Healthy Kids Running Series Fitness Walk, Saturdays, 8-9 Volunteer for the Wake Up the Our Lady of the Cedars Bless- sue. Send listings to reporter@ (HKRS) is a series of races and am, Franklin Park Golf Club- Earth celebration on Stony ed Mother Breakfast Buffet jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: competitions held on consecu- house parking lot. Info: ali- will be held on Sunday May Brook 617 should be dialed before tive Sunday afternoons in the [email protected]. 5 at 12:30 p.m. at the Cush- The Friends and the library are numbers below, unless another fall and spring for kids ages Care to Care, a support group ing Center that is located at planning to have a table at the area code is given. 3 - 8th grade, and it is a really for family caregivers of people 65 Rockwood Street, Jamaica Wake Up the Earth celebration great way for kids to experience with Alzheimer’s and other de- Plain. The event is hosted by at Stony Brook on May 4. Meetings fun competition, enjoy the out- mentias, second Wednesdays Joanne Carter. There will be We are looking for volunteers to Stonybrook Neighborhood doors and get in some activity of the month, 6:30-7:30pm. breakfast buffet, raffles, prizes help staff the table. The hours Association. next meeting is on a (hopefully) nice weekend Springhouse, 44 Allandale St. and surprises. Donations are of the festival are 12 - 4. Monday, May 13, 7-9pm, back afternoon. They are currently Info: Meredith Griffiths, 522- $25 per adult and $15 per child. We are thinking of one hour room of Doyle’s, 3484 Washing- looking for sponsors for the 0043/mgriffiths@springhouse- Ninth annual Ferris Wheels increments 12 - 1, 1 - 2, 2 - 3, ton St. More/latest info: www. fall season! If your business boston.org. Bike Shop free bike movie and 3 - 4. sna-jp.org would like to learn more or has Forest Hills Runners, several nights! Free movies at Curtis If you are available and willing Jamaica Plain Neighborhood any interest in being a spon- weekly group runs, info/sched- Hall Community Center (first at any of these times please let Council The Housing and sor, please feel free to contact ule: foresthillsrunners.org. floor), 20 South St., Jamaica us know. Development Committee of Adam at amarks555@yahoo. Plain. Movies start at 6:30 p.m. Volunteer for the 41st annu- the Jamaica Plain Neighbor- com or 610-999-5937. Seniors on April 19, May 3 and May al Wake Up The Earth Festival hood Council (JPNC) will meet Spanish-English Language The Jamaica Plain Branch Li- 17. Free popcorn and juice and and Parades to be held May 4! onTuesday, April 16 at 7 pm at Exchange / Intercambio de brary , 30 South Street, Jamaica soda. For information, contact the Bowditch School, 82 Green Idiomas en Inglés y Español, Plain (617) 524-2053 Contact wutevolunteer@gmail. Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 Street Saturdays / sábados, 12 – 1:45 JP Jubilee “Joyful Singing”JP com to help during or prior to South Street, 617-524-BIKE. Agenda p.m. Connolly Branch Library. Jubilee is a class for all seniors the event. SAGE Table JP: Socialize. Updates & Announcements Support Group for Young who want to learn new songs Volunteer Tutors Needed, The Dine. Bridge Gaps Sustainable Construction Parents, a program of Jewish and musical skills, make friends, Boston Teachers Union School SAGE Table JP is a unique op- - continued discussion of Family and Children’s Services, promote good health and per- is looking for volunteers to tutor portunity to bring together good-for-the-environment con- open to all faiths, for parents form for the community. middle school students one-on- many generations of LGBTQ struction guidelines with children from birth to one- Meets Friday mornings 10:30 - one or in small groups Tuesday family members, friends, and Shattuck Campus Planning - year, registration not required. noon through May 10. and/or Wednesday afternoons allies for an evening of sharing update & continued discussion Thursdays, 10:30am-noon. Info: Class is held at the JP Branch of from 3 to 4:30 PM. Contact: food, sharing stories, and mak- All meetings are open to the 781-647- 5327/info@jfcsboston. the Boston Public Library, David Weinstein, 7/8th Grade ing new connections across public. org. 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain Math Teacher, Boston Teachers generations. April 27, 3-6pm, JPNC will hold its regular Tiny Tots World Music and (617) 524-2053 Union Pilot School, dweinstein@ Southern JP Health Center (640 monthly meeting on Tuesday, Movement, music classes for Wheelchair accessible. bostonpublicschools.org, 857- Centre St). Free! Wheelchair ac- April 23 at 7:00pm at Farn- kids age 2-5 by Helder Tsinine, Instructor: Elizabeth Anker, sing- 334-9855. cessible, All gender bathrooms sworth House, 90 South Street. Mondays 11-11:45am; Satur- er and voice teacher available, all ages welcome. Chelsea Jewish Hospice & Pal- On the agenda will be a pre- days, 10-10:45am, $17 per class No registration, audition or ex- More info: sagetablejpinfo@ liative Care (CJHPC) is seeking sentation from State Senator or $90 for 6 weeks, Egleston perience required.. gmail.com, 857-544-1270 volunteers to offer companion- Sonia Chang-Diaz. Also on the YMCA, 3134 Washington St. ABCD Good Life Healthy Liv- 2019 Kite & Bike Festival on ship and support 1-2 hours per agenda will be reports from Info: [email protected]. ing Club, monthly wellness ses- Saturday, May 18, 2019 from week to persons facing terminal the Working Committees. All Family art class, wheelchair sions, for adults 50+, Wednes- 11AM-4PM (Rain date: Sunday, illness who reside in Jamaica interested residents are invited accessible, Tuesdays 10:30am- days, 10am. My Life, My Health, May 19 from 1PM- 5PM) Play- Plain. Volunteers can make a to attend. 11:30am, ages 3-5. Tuesdays, class for adults 50+ with chronic stead Franklin Park, 25 Pierpont difference for patients through The Jamaica Pond Associa- 3:30-4:30pm, ages 5+. Family health conditions, weekly class- Road activities such as holding a hand, tion The May 6 meeting will Resource Center, 1542 Colum- es, Thursdays, 2pm. Computer 2019 festival highlights include: listening to music, running an er- be held 111 Perkins St. at the bus Ave. Info: 522-1018. kite-making, games and ac- classes for adults 50 and older, rand, or even just sitting quietly. Jamaica Way Tower. All are Egleston Square Library, free tivities led by Playworks and Mondays, 3pm. 30 Bickford St. Musicians, certified pet thera- welcome; there is no cost to homework help, Mondays, Appalachian Mountain Club’s Info: 522-4251. py teams, and those trained in attend. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and OutdoorsRX, biking in Boston - Community Arts Music Pro- alternative modalities such as Police Community Rela- Thursdays, ongoing throughout Curtis Hall, organizations & resources, food gram for Seniors, Reiki are also encouraged to ap- tions Meeting will take place the school year, 3:30-5:30pm, 20 South St., Fridays 10:30- vendors, face-painting, music, ply. Free training provided. Info: on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 2044 Columbus Ave, Roxbury. performances & MUCH MORE! noon. Info: 983-3638. pm at Curtis Hall, 20 South Aimee, Volunteer Coordinator, Visit https://www.franklinpark- Ethos workshops for healthy ag- Street. Commanders from Bos- Health/Fitness at 889-0779 or email afarrell@ coalition.org/kitefest for more ing, Chronic disease manage- ton Police Area E, MBTA Police parkrun is a grassroots, com- chelseajewish.org. info. ment Tuesdays, 10am, SJPHC, and State Police will deal with all munity running event, run by Jamaica Plain Communi- 640 Centre St., powerful tools, issues of public safety raised by volunteers for the local running ty Softball League Seeks a Wednesdays, 4:30pm Ethos, 555 the community. All interested and walking community. We Reunions team or players to form a team. Amory St. Info: ethoscare.org. residents are invited to attend. hold free timed 5k events every A reunion for all who attended Adult, co-ed, slo-pitch in Frank- Diabetes Self-Management The Egleston Square Neigh- week. Everyone is invited to Roslindale High School and lin Park. Games at 6 p.m. week- Program, Hyde Park Commu- borhood Association will run, jog or walk for 5k (two laps the Class of 1969 takes place on days from mid April thru August. nity Center, 1179 River St., meet on Monday, May 6 from around the pond). We are very Saturday, June 22 at the West Email jamaicaplainsoftball@ Wednesdays 9:30am-noon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting is proud to be the first parkrun in Roxbury Elks Club, 1 Morrell gmail.com for more informa- Info: Ann Glora at 477-6616. in the YMCA Building at 3134 Boston, MA. It’s been a very Street from 7 to 11:30 p.m. tion or to inquire about sign- Washington St. Agenda to be successful initiative for getting Send a check for $40. To Ros- ing up determined. people of all ages outside to ex- Volunteers lindale High School Reunion c/o The Roberto Clemente 21 JP Problem Properties Com- ercise, and to meet members of Maria Bennett P.O. Box 365858 Sports program is now ac- Tutor Adults, 2 hours a week, mittee, first Wednesday of the their local community. We meet cepting applications (boys and PM. Jamaica Plain Adult Learn- Hyde Park, MA 02136. Include month, 10:30 am, E-13 Police on Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. at girls ages 6-16). Location: The ing Program seeks volunteer an e-mail address and year of Station Community Room, the top of the Sugarbowl. Run Hennigan Community Center, tutors to help students work graduation. Updates can be 3347 Washington St. Info: Liana starts at 9:00am. All welcome, 200 Heath St., Jamaica Plain. towards their H.S. Diploma or found at roslindalehighschool. Poston, 722-2060. all ages, all abilities. Info: 617-828-9524 or alliriano@ learn English as a Second Lan- com. 16 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019

using the space. No musical 2 featuring Maiden New En- experience required. Bring gland, PanzerBastard, Arctic your enthusiasm and willing- Horror, Cortez, and Scott Hel- ness to be open to the joyful land Guitarmy of One-ness Sights & Sounds play of music. For further Tuesday 4/30: Jesse & The information, contact songbeat- Hogg Brothers Album Release Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. This [email protected] or 617-775- Party with special guests The deadline for listings is this FREE disability-inclusive 7602. / noon, April 23 for the April 26 series of art workshops for chil- talk will be followed by a full ex- hibit at the JP library available JESUS DRINKS FREE! Jeanie Johnston Pub, 144 issue. Send listings to report- dren ages 5-13 accompanied 1950s-70s country, gospel, South St. Open Mic hosted by [email protected]. by an adult family member/ through June. All events are free and open to soul and RnB spun by 2 athe- Tony Bluze, Sundays at 8pm. Note: 617 should be dialed guardian. Create clay artwork ists (and guests) @Jeanie More events at jeaniejohn- before numbers below, unless to be fired in a kiln, then glaze the public. More info at LaGue’s Facebook page https://www. Johnston 9pm-Close FREE stonpub.com. another area code is given. it with bright colors and watch SOUL music & COUNTRY Bella Luna & The Milky creatures and objects emerge facebook.com/Laguewax/ Special events Jamaica Plain photographer music. Foundational sounds Way Weekly events in- from the clay…inspiring chil- of the American experience clude; NOLA Sundays every A Centre Street mini-cleanup dren to develop stories about Robin Radin and Woods Hole artist Jon Goldman are cur- spun monthly with love, ad- Sunday at 5pm with a live will be held on Saturday, April them! Build backdrops out of miration, and a deep want to brass band. Stump Trivia every 27 from 9:00am to 12:00noon. mixed materials to help dis- rently exhibiting their work at The Boston Convention and create fun. Throw in a non-be- Monday 7pm-9pm, 50% of Bring shovels, brooms and play and perform those stories. liever’s true lust for spinning wings. Taco Tuesday, Teacher wheelbarrows, if you can, to Presented in English, Spanish Exhibition Center in the second floor Northwest lobby gallery. GOSPEL music and you have Tuesdays plus Dirty Water the South Street Mall (tennis and American Sign Language JESUS DRINKS FREE. The mu- Saloon Line Dancing for queer courts), at the corner of South upon request. Wheelchair ac- The BCEC is located at 415 Summer Street in Boston. The sic comes from the 1950s thru folks and allies at 7PM. Live Street and Carolina Avenue. All cessible. FCT is a program the 1970s. We’re @ The Jean- music every Wednesday from interested residents who want of Community Service Care/ exhibit will run through May 27, 2019. ie Johnston Pub every first at 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Throwback to help should please call JP Tree of Life Coalition in Jamai- Thursday night of every month. Thursday with DJ J-Wall 6- 8 Centre/South Main Streets at ca Plain This is not a drop-in The exhibition’s curator Cait- lin Foley writes:”Radin and Good times in Jamaica Plain.” p.m. Visit www.milkyway- (617) ) 942-2439 or director- program. Please enroll if you The Haven, HOOTENAN- jp.com for more late night [email protected]. can commit to at least three Goldman employ their work as a means of documenting, NY - JP’s OPEN MIC EVERY events every Thu-Sat. The Annual Jamaica workshops. To register and for WEDNESDAY, hosted by Tom Old time music, South- Plain Love Your Block/Spring more information call 617-522- celebrating, and asking ques- tions about the communities Dowd. Sign up is 9.30pm and ern/roots music, second and Clean-Up will be on Satur- 4832 or 617-372-3022 (cell, we have prizes every Wednes- fourth Wednesdays, 7.30pm, day, May 4 from 9:00am to text, Espanol) or email familie- in which they are embedded... These two distinctly different day for the most interesting back room at Doyle’s Cafe, 1:00pm. Tools will be avail- [email protected]. SPACE acts. 3484 Washington St. Info: able at 8:00am at Curtis Hall IS LIMITED so register today! bodies of work complement one another via their shared Midway Café, All shows 21+, [email protected]. or 9:00am at Mozart Park. All Additional information at www. doors 8pm, 3496 Washing- First Fridays Youth Open interested residents who want familiescreatingtogether.org. exploration and documentation of place and community.” ton St, 524-9038. Thursdays Mic with renowned feature to organize a local clean-up Jamaica Plain abstract land- are Queeraoke lesbian night; artists, first Friday of every should sign up in advance scape artist Ruth LaGue an- Music and Art at the Taylor House, 50 Burroughs St. in Fridays 6-8:30pm are Hippie month, 7pm at First Baptist with Enrique Pepen at www. nounces her upcoming partici- Hour, free; Sundays 9pm-2am Church, 633 Centre St. Free boston.gov/2019-love-your- pation in ArtWeek MA. LaGue Jamaica Plain have a cncert on Friday, April 26, Man On Land are open mic. for performers and those un- block-spring-cleanup or at (617) will be giving two separate Tuesday 4/16: Celebutant, The der 25, $10 suggested dona- 635-2185. talks during ArtWeek MA that Jazz CD Release Bus 39 stops at the end of Glue, Muddy Wires, Home tion for those 25 and over. takes place April 26 through Despot Arts, music, and culture May 5. More about ArtWeek Burroughs. We are a 10-15 minute walk from the Orange Wednesday 4/17: Fully Cele- FREE SPRING ART WORK- MA at http://www.artweekma. brated Orchestra with special Dance and comedy SHOP SERIES: The Power of org Line GREEN Street stop. Please do not park on Agassiz guests Detroit Rebellion Dance JP Revival! Free our Stories – What Does Clay On Thursday May 2 at 6:30 Thursday 4/18 (before Queera- your mind, body, and soul, Have to Say? with teaching p.m., LaGue will give her pre- Park out of consideration of our neighbors. Burroughs is fine to oke): Noah Kessellman and lift your spirits with artist Wendy Ellertson on April sentation on “Art and Medita- Saturday 4/20 (Night Show): high-energy, feel-good, so- 17, 24 and May 1 with optional tion” located at the BNN Media park on. You can drop people off and park at the end of Bur- SONIC RED, Bossnova (Album cially conscious music from field trip from 5 – 7 pm with Center at 3025 Washington Release), Blackletter, City of around the world! All ages. light, healthy dinner at 5 pm. Street, Egleston Square, Bos- roughs in the Bank of America parking lot in the evenings and Dis Wheelchair accessible. Nov. Dinner and workshop provided ton, MA 02119, On Saturday Monday 4/22: Raaid, morgan 16, 7:30-9:30pm, First Bap- FREE OF CHARGE by Jamaica May 4th at 10am, LaGue will be walk down as well. SongBeat Circle hosts anoth- miller, Tysk Tysk Task, Grace tist Church JP, 633 Centre Plain-based Families Creating giving an artist talk on her pal- Givertz St. $5-$15 (No one turned Together at Unitarian Univer- ette knife painting techniques er season of improvisational singing and drumming togeth- Saturday 4/27 (Day Show): away for lack of funds). More salist Urban Ministry, 10 Put- at the Jamaica Plain Library Peach Fuzz, Youth & Canvas, info: https://tinyurl.com/ nam St., Roxbury. Join us for located at 30 South Street, er for wellness, stress relief, and community. It is held on Rivers & Plains, Medical Maps DanceJPRevival, DanceJP- the first Tuesday of each month Sunday 4/27 (Night Show): [email protected] at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall Rawkstars Inc. Benefit Day Gender-Free/English Coun- at First Church in Jamaica Plain. 1 featuring Swarm of Eyes, try Dance, beginners wel- All ages are welcome. A small Oxblood Forge, Disco Rice, come and encouraged. 2nd donation of $5 to $10 is encour- Wrought Iron Hex and 4th Tuesdays (5th Tues- aged to help with the costs of Sunday 4/28 (Day Show): days: experienced) of the Rawkstars Inc. Benefit Day month, 7:30-11:30pm, First Church, 6 Eliot St. Info: www. lcfd.org/bgfe/512-5554. Learn to stiltwalk with Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St. Sundays, 11am-1pm, $5. Info: 857-498- 2438. Egleston Square Branch Li- brary, 2044 Columbus Ave. Brendan Behan Pub Free Drop-In Homework Help Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30- 378A Centre Street 5:30pm Jamaica Plain Jamaica Plain Gazette • January 4, 2002 • 

Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 • 17 en 534-3963. Si ha encontrado com. 522-0043, mgriffiths@spring- una aguja en un área público, Healthy Kids Running Series houseboston.org. llame a la línea directa del al- (HKRS) es una serie de carreras Corredores de Forest Hills, Invitación calde: 635-4500. y competiciones los domingos varias corridas en grupo sem- Compostaje comunal, sába- para niños del tercero al octa- anales, info/horario: foresthill-  dos, 10am-2pm, mercado vo. Se buscan patrocinadores. srunners.org. Plazo para la sección de even- nitaria, comidas gratuitas, tos: martes, 23 abril para la con opciones veganas. Co- de agricultores de Egleston Adam: [email protected] edición de 26 abril. Mande mida casera sana. Cena cada Square, 45 Brookside Ave. / 610-999-5937. Adultos Mayores eventos a reporter@jamaica- miércoles, 6.30pm. Almuerzo, greenovateboston.gov. Intercambio de idioma in- Café mensual de la memo- plaingazette.com. Los númer- Crossroads Café cada sábado, Spotholes, herramienta glés-español, sábados, 12- ria, para la gente que sufre os telefónicos que siguen em- 12pm. 524-3992, Churchof- para reportar hoyos, 635-4500, 1:45pm, Connolly Branch Li- de la pérdida de la memoria piezan con 617. [email protected] con la aplicación móvil Citi- brary. Jamaica Plain Gazettey los que• January les cuidan, 4, 2002 Amory • 1 Just Cookin’ Kitchen es una zens Connect, cityofboston. Grupo de apoyo para padres/ Street Housing Development, Reuniones colaboración entre servicios gov/mayor/24, y usando #spot- madres jóvenes, un programa 125 Amory St., El último jueves de catering que necesitan ac- holes en twitter. de Jewish Family and Chil- de cada mes de 1.30 – 3pm. Stonybrook Neighborhood ceso a una cocina. Ofrecemos dren’s Services, para gente de Gratuito para todos. 440-1615 Association, lunes, 13 mayo, una cocina económica, para Jóvenes/familias todas religiones, para padres/ / [email protected]. 7-9pm, Doyle’s, 3484 Wash- pequeñas empresas de ca- Desayuno del Día de la madres de niños con menos Programa de música para los ington St. sna-jp.org Madre, domingo, 5 mayo, de un año, no se requiere in- ancianos, Curtis Hall, 20 South Jamaica Plain Neighborhood tering, preparación de comida 12.30pm, Cushing Center, 65 scribirse. Los jueves, 10.30am- St., los viernes, 10.30-12. 983- Council, Comité de Desar- para camiones de comida, y Rockwood Street. Presentado noon. 781-647- 5327, info@ 3638. rollo y Vivienda, martes, 16 experiencias culinarias educa- abril, 7pm, Bowditch School, tivas. Kennia: 524-3992, Chur- por Joanne Carter. Donación de jfcsboston.org. La Vida Buena Club para la 82 Green Street. Agenda: ac- [email protected]. $25 / $15. Intercambio de idiomas in- Vida Sana de ABCD, ses- tualizaciones, la construcción Buscamos a pequeños em- Noches de película gratuitas, glés-español, los sábados, iones mensuales del bienestar, sostenible, la planificación de presarios para nuevo pro- presentada por Ferris Wheels. 12-1.45pm. Connolly Branch para los adultos con más de Shattuck. grama de tutoría, para ofrecer Curtis Hall Community Center, Library. 50 años, los miércoles, 10am. The Jamaica Plain Neigh- una red de interconexión para 20 South St. 6.30 pm 19 abril, 3 Egleston Square Library, Mi Vida, Mi Salud, clase para borhood Council (JPNC), 23 pequeños empresarios. Con mayo, 17 mayo. Con palomitas ayuda con la tarea gratuita, adultos 50+ con condiciones april, 7pm, Farnsworth House, oportunidades de hacer con- de maíz. 524-BIKE. los lunes, martes, miércoles y de salud crónicas, clases sem- 90 South Street. Agenda: una exiones con asociaciones de Festival de Bicicletas y Com- jueves, durante el año escolar, anales, jueves, 2pm. Clases de presentación de la Senadora negocios. Con Renee Wong, etas, sabado, 18 mayo, 11am- 3.30-5.30pm, 2044 Columbus computadora para adultos 50+, Sonia Chang-Díaz; informes de una consultante económica 4pm. Fecha de lluvia: domingo, Ave, Roxbury. los lunes, 3pm. 30 Bickford St. los comités de trabajo. de JP. Renee Wong: w.renee@ 19 mayo, 1pm-5pm. Playstead 522-4251. The Jamaica Pond Associ- gmail.com. Ginger Brown: di- Franklin Park, 25 Pierpont Salud/Bienestar físico Talleres de Ethos para el ation, 6 mayo, 111 Perkins [email protected]. Road. franklinparkcoalition.org/ parkrun, evento comunitario envejecimiento sano, el man- Street, Jamaicaway Tower. Línea de quejas sobre el kitefest. de correo, con eventos de 5 tenimiento de las enferme- Reunión de la policía y la ruido del aeropuerto, línea Clases de música y movi- kilómetros cada fin de semana. dades crónicas los martes, comunidad, el primer jueves de quejas de Massport sobre miento para niños edades Todos los sábados, 8.45am, 10am, SJPHC, 640 Centre St., de cada mes. 6.30 pm at Cur- el ruido, abierta 6am to 6pm. 2-5, con Helder Tsinine, los Sugarbowl. Carrera: 9.00am. herramientas poderosas los tis Hall, 20 South Street. Con Llame cuando le molesta el lunes, 11 – 11.45 am; los sába- Paseo para el bienestar, los miércoles, 4.30pm, 555 Amory representantes de la Policía ruido de aviones de la pista dos, 10-10.45 am. $17/clase o sábados, 8-9am, Lote de St. ethoscare.org. de Boston. 27 de Logan: 561-3333. Los $90/seis semanas, Egleston estacionamiento del club Programa de auto-manten- Egleston Square Neigh- Congresistas Mike Capuano YMCA, 3134 Washington St. de golf de Franklin Park. ali- imiento de diabetes, 1179 Riv- borhood Association, lunes, (621-6208) y Steven Lynch [email protected]. [email protected]. er St., los miércoles, 9.30am- 6 mayo, 6.30pm - 8.30pm. (428-2000) también quiere Clase de arte para la fa- Clases de yoga, meditación 12. Ann Glora, 477-6616. YMCA Building at 3134 Wash- que la gente llame sobre ruido milia, accesible a las sillas y la reducción del estrés, bajo Crossroads Café, almuerzo ington St. de aviones. de ruedas, los martes, 10.30 costo, algunas gratis, inglés gratis y evento social para an- Comité de casas abandona- La eliminación de agujas, Las – 11.30 am, edades 3-5. Los y español, MindBody/Health cianos y sus invitados, con das en JP, primer miércoles agujas/jeringas no se pueden martes, 3.30 – 4.30 pm, 5+. Promotion Center, 10 Green música en vivo y presenta- del mes, 10.30, en la comisaría tirar en la basura normal de Family Resource Center, 1542 St. 983-4226. ciones educacionales. Comida del distrito E-13, salón comu- la casa. Lugar para depositar: Columbus Ave. 522-1018. Care to Care, un grupo de de ingredientes locales. Pan, nitario, 3347 Washington St. AIDS Action Committee, 75 Programa de Deportes Roberto apoyo para la familia de perso- vegetales, leche y comida para Liana Poston, 722-2060. Amory St. Programa de inter- Clemente acepta aplicaciones nas con Alzheimer y otras de- llevar disponibles. Los sábados, cambio de agujas para los usu- para niños y niñas 6-16. El mencias, segundo miércoles 633 Centre St., 12.00-2pm. Noticias publicas arios de drogas inyectables centro comunitario, 200 Heath del mes, 6.30-7.30pm. 44 Al- 524-3992, firstbaptistjp.org. 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Are you MINDing Advertise YOUR services HERE! YOUR business? 617-524-7662 18 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 23RD ANNUAL DOYLE’S EMERALD NECKLACE 5 MILE ROAD RACE

Doyle’s Cafe kicked off the New England Runner Pub Series sea- son with its 23rd Annual Emerald Necklace 5-Mile Road Race on Sunday, April 7. Participants ran through Franklin Park, made their way to Williams Street and fin- ished at Doyle’s.

Luke O’Connor was the first to cross the finish line. He completed the 5-mile race in 26:05.0, giving him an average 5:13/M split. Wendell Warriors, an African percussion group, played music for runners on Williams Street, 300 yards from the finish line.

Photos by Mike Mejia Boston Deputy Chief Mike Ruggere, Boston Police Officer Steve McNulty and Boston Firefighter Bill Carey sang the National Anthem before the race. Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums, the Boston Police Department’s bagpipe band, played music for runners on Williams Street, 30 yards from the finish line.

Gazette Pet of the Week THE BOSTON by Sarah Carroll

MEOW Meet Meow! This fake feline came to us from a HOSPITAL home with lots of other birds, and would love to go to a home where there is at least one other bird to keep him company. 3840 Washington St. JP Meow is 5 years old and has a long life ahead of him—these www.thebostoncathospital.com617-522-7877 beautiful birds can live for 40-60 years!—so we’re looking for www.thebostoncathospital.com bird-savvy people who will give him all the love and atten- Internal Medicine tion he requires and deserves! He knows his name (meow!) Home of the Mike Sullivan enjoyed a beer Surgery and “hello,” and will likely be able to learn more words and Echocardiograms “Original Cuban” after the race, while dressed Dentistry phrases. He has yet to learn to Internal Medicine in Boston for the occasion. use his giant beak for good, not Endoscopy Hours: evil, so he would do best in an EndoscopyUltrasound Mon.-Thurs. 8am-9pm adult-only home who’s looking Ultrasound Wellness Fri.-Sat. 8am-10pm to add a chatty conversationalist Nutrition Sun. 8am-8pm to the clan. Come meet Meow Surgery Behavior 416 Centre St. JP today! Email adoption@mspca. Boarding 617-524-6464 com for more information on Dentistry www.elorientaldecuba.net Meow today! Echocardiograms Wellness For more information about Meow and or other animals Nutrition “Gazette Pet of the Week” is a biweekly FIND US in need of adoption, please submission sponsored by Sarah Carroll, BehaviorVeterinary contact: Sales Associate of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Services 713 Centre St. • Jamaica Plain • 617-522-4600 ONLINE: Boarding WWW.JAMAICA (617) 522-5055 www.mspca.org PLAINGAZETTE.COM Mike Melia and Ash Jackson after the race. Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 • 19

Peter Furth of Jamaica Plain, Mike MacNeil of Quincy, and Northeastern students Alice Wang and Christina Codden before the race.

Staff members from Doyle’s served free beer to runners after the race.

Photo courtesy Mayor’s Office Mayor Martin Walsh was on hand to distribute water to runners at the finish line.

The Arborview Realty Team: Jaden Iantosca, Alisa Iantosca, Anita Iantosca, Justin Iantosca, Caitlin Unger, Ebony Irvin and Christian Iantosca before the race. COUGHING? LIMPING? ITCHY EARS? They don’t know who to call, but you do.

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Editorial Op-Ed College debt is a national Celebrating One Boston Day By Mayor Martin J. Walsh healing. It serves as a way to resenting the lives lost. The mark- celebrate the resilience, kindness, ers will forever serve as a symbol crisis & disgrace Every year on the third Monday and strength demonstrated by the of hope, representing our city’s in April, tens of thousands of ath- people of Boston and around the resolve. We look forward to their One of the clearest indications of the growing income and wealth letes gather in Hopkinton, and world in response to the tragedy. completion this coming summer. inequality in our nation is the level of college debt that is being incurred begin the 26.2-mile journey to We honor those we lost, and those Until then, please join us in by the vast majority of the current generation of college students and Boylston Street in Boston. All whose lives changed forever, with preparing for the fifth annual recent graduates. along the Marathon route, specta- acts of kindness, big and small. It’s One Boston day on April 15, According to one study, student loans total an astounding $1.5 tril- tors cheer on their friends, family a day when Boston shines bright- 2019. I encourage you to visit lion, a figure that represents the largest source of debt for Americans members, and complete strang- est. And it’s a tradition that we OneBostonDay.Org, to see the after home mortgages. ers. It brings our city together will continue for years to come. acts of kindness planned by The recent college admissions scandal has highlighted what is com- like nothing else. That’s why the This year, for the first time since individuals and organizations mon knowledge, namely, that the rich are able to gain admission into Boston Marathon is much more 2013, One Boston Day and the throughout the city and around elite colleges for no other reason than their extreme wealth. than a road race. It’s a celebration Marathon fall on the same day. the world. Last year, we counted more than 43,000 individual acts But the flip side of this story is that the wealthy not only can pay huge of everything Boston stands for It will still be a citywide day of of kindness. Bostonians shared sums to bribe their kids’ way into these schools, but also that they can -- our grit and heart; our resilience service. I call on everyone to do their projects on social media, and afford to pay the full fare without worrying about financial aid or loans. and hope. something good for your commu- However, admission into elite colleges is not even the tip of the the hashtag #OneBostonDay was In recent years, the Marathon nity on Monday or the weekend trending nationwide. This year, as iceberg in terms of the issue of paying college expenses. Public college has come to stand for something leading up to it. Go to OneBoston and universities used to be affordable alternatives for lower-income and we get closer, we’ll be highlighting even bigger. April 15, 2013 left Day.Org and tell us what you will the projects people are planning. middle-class students. But given that state and federal funding for higher our city reeling -- it was one of do. Whether it’s volunteering at a food education has been on a steady, downward plunge since the 1980s, state our city’s darkest days. But it This year, we are also finalizing bank, or helping your neighbor schools of higher education now have little money for scholarships, even also showed us the generosity and our work on permanent markers with a household project, there for needy students. compassion of everyday people. on Boylston Street to honor the are countless ways to honor this As a result, today’s young people are graduating with an average debt We came together as one com- lives that were lost near the fin- special day. I hope that the stories of $50,000. $100,000 in loans is not an uncommon figure -- and these munity, as one Boston, and we ish line on April 15, 2013. Artist of others’ actions inspire you to are graduates from state universities. showed the world what it meant Pablo Eduardo is working closely get involved this year, and for There also are two other factors that are compounding the negative to be Boston Strong. We showed with families to honor their loved many years to come. effects of high student debt: According to a recent study, young adults that we would never let the dark- ones in a meaningful way. These For 123 years, the Boston today earn $10,000 a year less than their counterparts did in in 1989. ness win. And we vowed to take markers will reflect our City’s spir- Marathon has represented the In addition, the interest rate on that $1.5 trillion of debt is around seven back the finish line. it after the tragedy: bent, but not strength of the human spirit. Now, percent -- a figure that is far higher than almost any other kind of con- Over the last six years, we have broken. along with One Boston Day and sumer debt turned the Marathon into a move- This remembrance consists of our permanent marker, we will This situation not only is tragic -- and that is not too strong a word to ment. April 15th will always be stone markers on two separate continue to show the world what use -- for our young generation, but it also holds profound consequences One Boston Day. It’s a Citywide sites. Bronze and glass pillars will it means to be Boston Strong. for the future of our country. day of service, reflection, and rise and twist into each other, rep- Martin J. Walsh is the Mayor With such high levels of debt, young people are marrying later in life of Boston. and having fewer children. Their college debt means that they will be unable to buy homes, which not only ultimately will have a depress- Letter ing effect on the housing market and the economy, but will render the achievement of the American Dream all but impossible for this genera- tion. Walk for Peace on Mother’s Day With the Baby Boomers reaching full retirement age, there also is this Peace. Salaam. Shalom. when violence manifests in our tious fundraising goal for the 2019 question: Who is going to pay for the Boomers’ Medicare and Social On Thursday, April 4 at the neighborhood and to seek peace walk. You can sign up to join the Security costs if today’s young people are so financially overburdened? First Baptist Church, the Jamaica for all. walk or make a direct contribu- The Green New Deal proposed by Senator Ed Markey and others Plain Interfaith Clergy Group in The Reverend Darrell Hamilton tion at their website: https://www. not only is about saving our environment, but it also aims to give young partnership with the Louis D. of the First Baptist Church, mark- mothersdaywalk4peace.org. people a fighting chance to get out from under the crushing burden of Brown Peace Institute held an ing April 4 as the anniversary of We members of the J.P. student debt and exorbitant tuition bills. enthusiastic Rally for Peace with the violent death of Dr. Martin Interfaith Clergy Group invite and America is the only major country that imposes these debts upon its singing and powerful speakers. Luther King, called us to recall the encourage you, our neighbors and young people -- and the time may have come to end it now. Together we are gearing up to par- powerful words of Coretta Scott friends, to join the Mother’s Day ticipate robustly in the Mother’s King and recognize poverty is vio- Walk for Peace, Sunday, May 12. The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. Day Walk for Peace, the biggest lence, discrimination is violence, Together, we can partner with the fundraiser for the Louis D. Brown violence comes in many forms Louis D. Brown Peace Institute to Jamaica Plain Peace Institute whose mission is and if we would pursue peace, we make our neighborhood and our Gazette growing peace in our city. must confront racism and pursue city a more peaceful, compassion- Circulation 16,400 Published 26 times a year in Jamaica Plain by Independent Newspaper Group For 25 years, in response to justice. ate and just home for us all. the worst tragedy imaginable, the The Reverend Laura Ruth Peace. Salaam. Shalom. Patricia DeOliveira Peace Institute and its executive Jarrett of Hope Central challenged Rev. Ashlee Wiest-Laird Advertising Manager director, Clemntina Chéry, have us to make Jamaica Plain a com- Rev. Laura Ruth Jarrett Sandra Storey tended a space for all those who munity of peace, where we care ev arrell amilton Founder/Publisher Emerita 1990-2011 R . D R. H II suffer the effects of murder, trau- for one another, no matter the Rev. Courtney Jones © ma, grief and loss to heal and risk, and where we see any child Independent Newspaper Group First Baptist Church move towards peace while also suffering violence as our child suf- Stephen Quigley, President Hope Central Church teaching the essential principles fering violence. Rabbi Victor Reinstein, Debra DiGregorio, Director of Marketing and skills of peace-making to chil- The good and right work of [email protected] Rev. Elizabeth Bukey dren, youth and adults to inter- the Peace Institute is sustained by Nehar Shalom Community Telephone: (617) 524-2626 • Fax: (617) 524-3921 rupt the cycle of violence in the its biggest fundraiser, an annual 7 Harris Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Synagogue first place. At the April 4 Rally, Walk for Peace through the streets JamaicaPlainGazette.com First Church, UU Tina witnessed to her journey as of Boston on Mother’s Day, which Carrington George Moore, The Jamaica Plain Gazette is delivered free to households and businesses our featured speaker, a story of this year is May 12. This year will in the neighborhood 26 times a year on Friday and Saturday. It is for sale in loss and renewal and the sacred be the 23rd Walk. As it seeks to M.Div. stores for 25 cents. Subscriptions: $75 for First Class Mail. work of seeking peace. She chal- expand its work in our city, the The Rev. 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Letters Think before you buy bunnies Special Interest Money

Dear Editor, small hutch at the end of the gar- The “Make Mine Chocolate” Dear Editor: some of the newer members of the There’s no doubt that cute den all their lives. rabbit welfare campaign is urging Few if any discussions among House, these people are under the fluffy bunnies are very appealing! Rabbits can cost over $1,500 people who may wish to get a media pundits and politicians thumb of those corporations who With many pet shops full of baby a year to care for correctly. They rabbit to talk to their local reputa- about the future of the Affordable helped launch their campaigns bunnies, it is easy to succumb require spaying/neutering, annual ble rabbit rescue before they buy; Care Act seem to broach the sub- and keep them in office. After all, to temptation and buy a bunny vaccinations, and a high standard prospective owners should take ject of special interest money that America is a capitalist country without thinking of the long term of accommodation. It is a big some time to find out what rabbits ties legislators to the goals of the where profit is the all-consuming consequences – or the time and commitment to care for rabbits need for a happy and healthy life insurance and pharmaceutical agenda - at all costs. It would money needed for the next 10+ that can live for ten years or more. before making a commitment for companies. That’s why we’re at a take a full scale blood-shedding years. All this in addition to emergency the next 10 years or more. The standstill and could quite possibly revolution to change that. Of the Sadly domestic rabbits are vet treatment if problems arise, House Rabbit Network provides see the end of a program that serves few things Donald j. Trump under- one of the most misunderstood spending quality time with the lots of informative and helpful over 20 million citizens. It’s similar stands about this nation’s history, and mistreated pets according to rabbits, frequent cleaning of lit- articles on their website. to the gun industry’s hold over it’s this: Profits before people. animal welfare reports. Rescues terboxes, daily fresh greens, and Please ask your readers to think the Congress. Nothing will get Michel L. Spitzer around the country are full to much more. before they buy, and support the done because, with the exception the brim – the Rabbit Welfare Sadly, many rabbits bought on “Make Mine Chocolate” rabbit of a remarkable few - especially Association estimate 67,000 rab- impulse will soon find themselves welfare campaign and the House bits pass through rescue each year, uncared for, given up to rescue or Rabbit Network too. I am not and a “Make Mine Chocolate” abandoned to fend for themselves associated with either of these national survey reveals over 60% (which almost certainly leads to organizations, but I am a rab- of rabbits surrendered to rescue their death) as their new owners bit owner and believe this is an are surrendered within the first realize that a rabbit is not the right important message to get out, Disappointing feature year of purchase. pet for them; perhaps because of especially at this time of year. Despite popular belief, rabbits a lack of time, a lack of interest Thank you for your help and at Jamaica Plain Pond are not cheap to look after. They or money issues. Whatever the support. are not ideal children’s pets, nor reason, it is the rabbit that suffers Emily Brosky Dear Editor: would be an amazing amenity for are they happy living alone in a the consequences. Like many residents of JP, I the great number of people who enjoy the Jamaica Pond on a reg- visit. I would love to be able to be ular basis. One disappointing fea- able to sit with friends with a view ture of it is the poor and neglected of the beautiful pond. Instead, the Support a free public condition of the buildings, includ- Pond’s many visitors are greeted ing the boathouse. Given the num- with mostly vacant and locked transportation system ber of people who use the Pond, buildings, smelly bathrooms, bare- I believe with a little effort and ly-operable drinking fountain, and Dear Editor push some T riders back into cars, driving which would decrease our imagination, these buildings can be overflowing trash cans. I hope that It came as a surprise to no one or towards rideshare options like carbon emissions. Finally, anyone substantially improved and better those who oversee the Pond can that regularly drives in Boston Uber and Lyft. In addition to the that would still need to drive into utilized. For example, it would consider this suggestion in the spir- that last month our city was cho- impact on emissions as more gas and around the city would see a lovely to have a nice cafe in the it of making it into an even more sen as having the worst rush-hour guzzling vehicles return to the decrease in traffic as more people building housing the boat rent- welcoming and enjoyable place for traffic. Not only does our city road, the increase in cars would chose to take the T over driving al office, which appears mostly the neighborhood. suffer from streets that are little surely impact traffic. Rather than or ordering expensive ride share vacant, with perhaps outdoor seat- Ruth Solomon more than evolved cow paths, but take a more expensive MBTA ing in nice weather. Such a place options. the sheer number of cars on the ride, drivers will gamble on find- Some people will oppose free road leads to traffic congestion ing parking or resort to an Uber. that seems slower than walking. When Councilor Wu spoke at public transit because they think Often when traveling around the the hearing held to discuss the that the MBTA should solely be city it can be faster and more fare increase, she explained that supported by fares, but in fact economical to take the MBTA, the MBTA should be working the fares pay for barely twenty Agrees with editorial leaving one’s car at the outskirts of towards free public transit. Just percent of the MBTA’s budget. We the city and skipping the road rage under one hundred cities around all benefit from the use of public of driving in Boston. the globe have invested in their transit, thanks to the cleaner air, on climate change Which is why a recent fare public transportation to make this less traffic and more economically Dear editor: need a bold drive towards green- hike by the MBTA strikes such feasible. The results could hugely prosperous city that it affords. Thank you for your timely edi- house gas reduction, not just a a blow to the passengers of pub- beneficial in several ways. For It’s time to have the whole pub- torial (“Another Side of Climate slow down-ratcheting. It may be lic transportation. With this fare many low income residents taking lic shoulder the expenses of the Change”) pointing out the rap- expensive, but not as expensive as hike, an expected 1.3% of T riders the T is an economic decision, with MBTA -- both riders and non. In idly advancing effects of climate climate change. will stop riding the subways. City each trip carefully calculated into change across the nation. Massachusetts is well situated that way, we’ll see a growth in Councilor Michelle Wu accurately their budget. A free public transit Governor Baker and our to lead the nation on this issue, public transit ridership and the points out that this change will would allow residents to find jobs Legislature have taken a moderate, with our strong economy, our most affect those residents who outside of their neighborhoods, benefits that brings. And so any- incremental approach to reduc- technology resources, and our already struggle to afford the T. and greater freedom to use city- one who takes the T, drives around ing greenhouse gas emissions. relatively enlightened population. But anyone who drives should wide services and amenities. From greater Boston, or breathes our air Usually, this style is a good politi- Now we just need leaders who will also pay attention, as several envi- an environmental standpoint free should support a free public trans- cal strategy, and often a useful one make it happen. ronmental groups have pointed public transit would incentivize portation system. in attempting change. But nature Susan Donaldson MD out that these fair hikes will also using the subway and bus over Andy Gove plays by different rules. We now PLEASE WRITE… The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor. Word limit: 500. Deadline: Friday at 5 p.m. one week before publica- tion. Letters may be emailed to [email protected]. Please include address and telephone num- ber for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be published. More information: 617-524-2626 22 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 Letters Classifieds On Jamaica St. Project Dear Editor: ly by leaving the attic unfinished Sarah Perreault SERVICES GUITAR LESSONS On March 26, the Boston in the plan. The overall size of the Janet Nicholas David at kNURD on Kall:com Jamaica Plain Guitar Studio - Zoning Board of Appeals voted building was not changed. Hallie Smizik Dubin can help with PC computers, net- Classical, Acoustic and Rock Gui- to approve new construction at 79 The Zoning Board, after hear- John Crowley works, audio/video/multimedia, tar Lessons by Erik Puslys. Jamaica Street in Jamaica Plain. ing from the developer’s lawyer Esther Leidolf phone solutions. $Reasonable$. Over 20 years teaching experi- House calls. 617-676-5676 or 617- ence. Special: Five lessons for the The approval was given despite: and architect, gave only a few Janet Crowley 522-6090. price of four. -- ten violations of zoning codes minutes for public comments. John Carroll in the design A representative of the Mayor’s Info: www.jamaicaplainguitarstud- Ann Neiderkorn io.com 617-306-3208 -- the objection of residents on office, who had not attended any CLEANING SERVICE Anne Crane both Jamaica Street and St. Rose other related meeting, supported Home Cleaning-Have your home Henry Cook Street (the project’s backyard) to the project. Before approving the sparkling! I'm consistent, reliable, Stephanie Yesner GARDEN HELPER the size of the building project unanimously, the Zoning flexible. Phyllis Robinson --the large number of neigh- Board demanded the removal of References. Vivi @ 857-318-9076. NEEDED Patrick Barron bors in attendance to present their two offstreet parking spaces. I am looking for a young man/ objections at many and all relat- Permitting multiple zoning vio- Maura Russell woman who can take care of my Robert Seifert small but well kept garden this ed meetings including submitting lations to allow luxury housing TEACHER NEEDED maps, charts, photos as well as out of scale and character for the Manuela Mariani summer as I recover from a knee surgery this May. bringing additional letters in oppo- neighborhood only exacerbates the Tita Wernimont Infant/Toddler Teacher Need- sition from those who were unable gentrification displacing long term Eliza Parad ed! Work will involve planting annuals, to attend residents. We did what we could to Maria Vitagliano Sign on bonus: insurance avail- fertilizing perennials and shrubs, mulching and watering ( 3 times --the City Counselors who preserve the quality of our neigh- Tom Rust able.j Offered-paid vacations, personal a week). Will pay by hourly rate . Janet Van Zandt opposed the building’s size borhood. What more could we days, sick days, snow days, and If interested, --the Jamaica Plain have done? We are left with several Betsey Brooks all federal holidays. Comparable please call Bish at 617-800-4854 Neighborhood Council’s unani- other difficult questions: Luis Sturla salary with experience! or email : [email protected] mous denial --is Mayor Walsh truly commit- Brian Karlsson-Barnes please send resume to: Flaine83@ We would welcome new con- ted to the vibrancy and diversity of Don Eunson gmail.com struction on the site. We are our neighborhoods? Bill Thompson opposed to this project that, in --did we waste our time even Douglas Evans HELP WANTED relation to plot size, is almost triple engaging in the hearing process Natalie Pangaro CLASSIFIED CHIEF EXECUTIVE the average on Jamaica Street. The with the Neighborhood Council Laura George INFORMATION: proposed structure is huge, the --is the Neighborhood Council OFFICER Hope Wallace Hill Rate: $14 buys 10 words, plot is relatively the smallest. so irrelevant to the Zoning Board Chuck George The average Floor to Ratio that their unanimous decision to including a bold heading: Urban Edge (UE) is seeking a Misha Hill (FAR) on our street is .54 deny this proposal was so easily 25 cents for each addi- CEO. UE, a nonprofit corporation Erin George The allowable FAR for our dismissed and replaced with an tional word. Fax your ad and national leader in the com- Catherine Carothers munity development field, owns neighborhood is .6 even worse proposal? to 617-524-3921 or mail it Koji Nakashima to Gazette Publications, over 1,300 affordable homes The FAR for a lot the same size As of March 31, the following primarily in Boston’s Egleston Peter Cassidy is 1.0 neighbors on Jamaica Street and Inc., PO. Box 301119, JP, and Jackson Squares. UE offers The FAR for the approved St. Rose Street have signed this Michele Sinunu MA 02130. Or e-mail it to programs such as homeown- building is 1.4 letter: Claudia Huettner classifieds@JamaicaPlain- ership training for community Nick Menzies residents and works to promote The original FAR requested was Susan K. Jacoby Gazette.com. For more 1.54 but was reduced to 1.4 mere- Debra Acquavella info. call 617-524-2626, high quality, sustainable and af- Henry Dubin fordable communities. For full ext. 225. The Gazette position profile and application accepts all major credit guidelines please visit https:// cards. www.urbanedge.org Sherrill House appoints Kshitij JP’s Ellen Davis nominated Rawal as Director of Expressive for Mentor of the Year Therapy and Recreation Ellen Davis, a Jamaica Plain with extra administrative tasks. resident and a volunteer at Kenny Everyone at the school agrees that Sherrill House, a not-for-prof- background and admirable dedi- Elementary School in Dorchester, Ms. Davis is beloved by both the it skilled nursing and rehabilita- cation to our residents and com- was recently nominated for her students and teachers. tion center, today announced the munity,” said Patrick Stapleton, contribution to Boston Public Ellen was nominated by Boston appointment of Kshitij Rawal as CEO of Sherrill House. Schools’ student success through Director of Expressive Therapy Born and raised in New Delhi, Partners’ Peter Darling, Program Boston Partners in Education. and Recreation. India, Rawal is the first musician Director, and Sue Li, Partnerships Though she did not win the Rawal is a professional musi- in his family. After building a suc- Manager, who boasts that “In only Mentor of the Year Award, Ellen cian and full-time music and cessful music career, Rawal began her second year volunteering at expressive therapist at Sherrill to share his love for music with nonetheless deserves recognition Kennedy Elementary, Ellen has House. He is responsible for over- the community by visiting schools for her sincere investment in the Kshitji Rawal seeing the program led by two for children with special needs, education of Boston Public School been requested by name from other board-certified music therapists and traveling to poverty-stricken students and integral role she teachers asking for her assistance who regularly provide comfort, a sectors of India. music therapist. In his spare time, played in the classroom. Ellen vol- in their classroom. She volunteers sense of community and psycho- Rawal received a bachelor’s he practices his musicianship as a at least two hours every day, five social and emotional support for degree in Performance and Music professional musician and drum- unteers at Kenny Elementary five residents through music. Therapy from the Berklee College mer in various projects through- days a week, sometimes staying days a week, and has embedded “Rawal brings an impressive of Music, and is a board-certified out Boston. for three or four hours to help herself within the school.” Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 • 23 Jamaica Plain Historical Society offers local programs for residents The Jamaica Plain Historical grams being offered are as follows: minutes. They feature landscape Join the Trustees of Reservations Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m. Society hopes the warmer weather Arboretum Tours highlights, items of seasonal inter- for a free workshop on getting the at Minton Stable Community sparks the urge in you to go out Each Saturday at 10:30 est, history, and more. most out of your garden! Learn Garden, corner of Dungarven and and explore our historic neighbor- a.m. beginning from April 13, Meet your guide at about intensive spacing, succes- Williams Streets. Free but registra- hood. Get out and walk through 2019 enjoy a free guided tour of the Hunnewell Building unless sion planting, interplanting, ver- tion is requested. any of JP’s amazing parks, but also the Arnold Arboretum landscape otherwise specified. tical growing, and season exten- For other historical activi- take a tour to learn about the built with a knowledgeable docent. More details on the Arnold sion. Get tips and ideas for your ties, check out the Jamaica Plain environment in Jamaica Plain (and Tours are appropriate for Arboretum’s website. own plot or raised bed and get Historical Society website at Boston beyond). Some of the pro- adults and last approximately 90 High Yield Gardening your hands dirty with some plant- www.jphs.org. ing and trellising demonstrations. LEGAL NOTICE a deadline by which you must First Justice of this Court. Petitioner or at the Court. You CITATION ON Felix D. Arroyo, modified, or limited since the WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, COMMONWEALTH file a written appearance if you Date: April 02, 2019 have a right to object to this PETITION FOR Register of Probate time of the appointment. The First Justice of this Court. OF MASSACHUSETTS object to this proceeding. Felix D. Arroyo, proceeding. To do so, you or ALLOWANCE OF 4/12/19 original petition is on file with Date: April 02, 2019 THE TRIAL COURT WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Register of Probate your attorney must file a written ACCOUNT JP the court. Felix D. Arroyo, PROBATE AND First Justice of this Court. 4/12/19 appearance and objection at Docket No. You have the right to object to Register of Probate FAMILY COURT Date: April 01, 2019 JP this Court before 10:00 a.m. on SU13P1742PM this proceeding. If you wish to 4/12/19 Suffolk Probate Felix D. Arroyo, 04/29/2019. In the matter of: LEGAL NOTICE do so, you or your attorney must JP and Family Court Register of Probate This is NOT a hearing date, but Lucy Ann Berry COMMONWEALTH file a written appearance at this 24 New Chardon St. 4/12/19 LEGAL NOTICE a deadline by which you must To all interested persons: OF MASSACHUSETTS court on or before 10:00 A.M. on Boston, MA 02114 JP COMMONWEALTH file a timely written appearance A Petition as been filed by: THE TRIAL COURT the return date of 05/03/2019. LEGAL NOTICE (617)788-8300 OF MASSACHUSETTS and objection followed by an Raffaela Witkin of Newton, MA PROBATE AND This day is NOT a hearing date, COMMONWEALTH OF CITATION ON THE TRIAL COURT Affidavit of Objections within requesting allowance of the 3rd FAMILY COURT but a deadline date by which MASSACHUSETTS PETITION FOR LEGAL NOTICE PROBATE AND thirty (30) days of the return Annual account(s) as Personal Suffolk Probate you have to file the written THE TRIAL COURT ALLOWANCE OF COMMONWEALTH FAMILY COURT date, action may be taken Representative and any other re- and Family Court appearance if you object to the PROBATE AND ACCOUNT OF MASSACHUSETTS Suffolk without further notice to you. lief as requested in the Petition. 24 New Chardon St. petition. If you fail to file the FAMILY COURT Docket No. THE TRIAL COURT Division WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, You have the right to obtain a Boston, MA 02114 written appearance by the return CITATION GIVING SU13P1742PM PROBATE AND INFORMAL PROBATE First Justice of this Court. copy of the Petition from the (617)788-8300 date, action may be taken in this NOTICE OF In the matter of: FAMILY COURT PUBLICATION Date: March 18, 2019 Petitioner or at the Court. You CITATION ON matter without further notice PETITION TO Lucy Ann Berry Suffolk Division NOTICE Felix D. Arroyo, have a right to object to this PETITION FOR to you. In addition to filing the EXPAND THE To all interested persons: 24 New Chardon St. Docket No. Register of Probate proceeding. To do so, you or ALLOWANCE OF written appearance, you or your POWERS OF A A Petition as been filed by: Boston, MA 02114 SU19P0570EA 4/12/19 your attorney must file a written ACCOUNT attorney must file a written CONSERVATOR Raffaela Witkin of Newton, MA (617) 788-8300 Estate of: JP appearance and objection at Docket No. affidavit stating the specific facts Docket No. requesting allowance of the 4th CITATION ON Laurence this Court before 10:00 a.m. on SU13P1742PM and grounds of your objection SU15P1438PM Annual account(s) as Personal PETITION FOR Ornelien 04/29/2019. In the matter of: within 30 days after the return In the interests Representative and any other re- FORMAL Date of Death: LEGAL NOTICE This is NOT a hearing date, but Lucy Ann Berry date. of: Debbie L. lief as requested in the Petition. ADJUDICATION August 13, 2018 COMMONWEALTH a deadline by which you must To all interested persons: IMPORTANT NOTICE Alleyne You have the right to obtain a Docket No. To all persons interested in the OF MASSACHUSETTS file a timely written appearance A Petition as been filed by: The outcome of this proceeding of: Jamaica Plain, MA copy of the Petition from the SU18P2628EA above captioned estate, by THE TRIAL COURT and objection followed by an Raffaela Witkin of Newton, MA may limit or completely take To the named Respondent and Petitioner or at the Court. You Estate of: Petition of Petitioner Martinez PROBATE AND Affidavit of Objections within requesting allowance of the 1st away the above-named person’s all other interested persons, a have a right to object to this Elizabeth Ann Etienne of Weymouth, MA. FAMILY COURT thirty (30) days of the return Annual account(s) as Personal right to make decisions about petition has been filed by Wesley proceeding. To do so, you or Coughlin The estate is being administered Suffolk Probate date, action may be taken Representative and any other re- personal affairs or financial A. Alleyne of Dorchester, MA your attorney must file a written Date of Death: under informal procedure by and Family Court without further notice to you. lief as requested in the Petition. affairs or both. The above- in the above captioned matter appearance and objection at 04/23/2018 the Personal Representative 24 New Chardon St. WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, You have the right to obtain a named person has the right to requesting that the court: Expand this Court before 10:00 a.m. on To all interested persons: under the Massachusetts Uniform Boston, MA 02114 First Justice of this Court. copy of the Petition from the ask for a lawyer. Anyone may the powers of a Conservator. 04/29/2019. A Petition for Formal Probate of Probate Code without supervision (617)788-8300 Date: March 18, 2019 Petitioner or at the Court. You make this request on behalf of The petition asks the court to This is NOT a hearing date, but Will with Appointment of Per- by the Court. Inventory and CITATION ON Felix D. Arroyo, have a right to object to this the above-named person. If the make a determination that the a deadline by which you must sonal Representative has been accounts are not required to be PETITION FOR Register of Probate proceeding. To do so, you or above-named person cannot powers of the Guardian and/or file a timely written appearance filed by Honor E. McClellan of filed with the Court, but interest- ALLOWANCE OF 4/12/19 your attorney must file a written afford a lawyer, one may be Conservator should be expanded, and objection followed by an Waban, MA requesting that the ed parties are entitled to notice ACCOUNT JP appearance and objection at appointed at State expense. modified, or limited since the Affidavit of Objections within Court enter a formal Decree and regarding the administration Docket No. this Court before 10:00 a.m. on WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, time of the appointment. The thirty (30) days of the return Order and for such other relief as from the Personal Representative SU13P1742PM 04/29/2019. First Justice of this Court. original petition is on file with date, action may be taken requested in the Petition. and can petition the Court in any In the matter of: LEGAL NOTICE This is NOT a hearing date, but Date: March 22, 2018 the court. without further notice to you. The Petitioner requests that: matter relating to the estate, Lucy Ann Berry COMMONWEALTH a deadline by which you must Felix Arroyo, You have the right to object to WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Honor E. McClellan of Waban, including distribution of assets To all interested persons: OF MASSACHUSETTS file a timely written appearance Register of Probate this proceeding. If you wish to First Justice of this Court. MA be appointed as Personal and expenses of administration. A Petition as been filed by: THE TRIAL COURT and objection followed by an 4/12/19 do so, you or your attorney must Date: March 18, 2019 Representative(s) of said estate Interested parties are entitled Raffaela Witkin of Newton, MA PROBATE AND Affidavit of Objections within JP file a written appearance at this Felix D. Arroyo, to serve on the bond in an to petition the Court to institute requesting allowance of the 2nd FAMILY COURT thirty (30) days of the return court on or before 10:00 A.M. on Register of Probate unsupervised administration. formal proceedings and to obtain Annual account(s) as Personal Suffolk Probate date, action may be taken the return date of 04/29/2019. 4/12/19 You have the right to obtain a orders terminating or restricting Representative and any other re- and Family Court without further notice to you. LEGAL NOTICE This day is NOT a hearing date, JP copy of the Petition from the the powers of Personal Represen- lief as requested in the Petition. 24 New Chardon St. WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, COMMONEALTH but a deadline date by which Petitioner or at the Court. You tatives appointed under informal You have the right to obtain a Boston, MA 02114 First Justice of this Court. OF MASSACHUSETTS you have to file the written have a right to object to this procedure. A copy of the Petition copy of the Petition from the (617)788-8300 Date: March 18, 2019 THE TRIAL COURT appearance if you object to the LEGAL NOTICE proceeding. To do so, you or and Will, if any, can be obtained Petitioner or at the Court. You CITATION ON Felix D. Arroyo, PROBATE AND petition. If you fail to file the COMMONEALTH your attorney must file a written from the Petitioner. have a right to object to this PETITION FOR Register of Probate FAMILY COURT written appearance by the return OF MASSACHUSETTS appearance and objection at this 4/12/19 proceeding. To do so, you or ALLOWANCE OF 4/12/19 Suffolk Probate date, action may be taken in this THE TRIAL COURT Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the JP your attorney must file a written ACCOUNT JP And Family Court matter without further notice PROBATE AND return day of 05/14/2019. appearance and objection at Docket No. 24 New Chardon St. to you. In addition to filing the FAMILY COURT This is NOT a hearing date, but this Court before 10:00 a.m. on SU13P1742PM Boston, MA 02114 written appearance, you or your Suffolk Probate a deadline by which you must LEGAL NOTICE 04/29/2019. In the matter of: LEGAL NOTICE (617)788-8300 attorney must file a written And Family Court file a written appearance and COMMONWEALTH This is NOT a hearing date, but Lucy Ann Berry COMMONWEALTH OF NOTICE OF affidavit stating the specific facts 24 New Chardon St. objection if you object to this OF MASSACHUSETTS a deadline by which you must To all interested persons: MASSACHUSETTS PETITION FOR and grounds of your objection Boston, MA 02114 proceeding. If you fail to file a THE TRIAL COURT file a timely written appearance A Petition as been filed by: THE TRIAL COURT CHANGE OF NAME within 30 days after the return (617)788-8300 timely written appearance and PROBATE AND and objection followed by an Raffaela Witkin of Newton, MA PROBATE AND Docket No. date. NOTICE OF objection followed by an affi- FAMILY COURT Affidavit of Objections within requesting allowance of the 5th FAMILY COURT SU19C0149CA IMPORTANT NOTICE PETITION FOR davit of objections within thirty Suffolk Probate thirty (30) days of the return Annual account(s) as Personal CITATION GIVING In the matter of: The outcome of this proceeding CHANGE OF NAME days (30) days of the return day, and Family Court date, action may be taken Representative and any other re- NOTICE OF Teresa Jean may limit or completely take Docket No. action may be taken without 24 New Chardon St. without further notice to you. lief as requested in the Petition. PETITION TO Haswell away the above-named person’s SU19C0135CA further notice to you. Boston, MA 02114 WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, You have the right to obtain a EXPAND THE To all persons interested in right to make decisions about In the matter of: UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION (617)788-8300 First Justice of this Court. copy of the Petition from the POWERS OF A petition described: personal affairs or financial Arine Woodhouse UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS CITATION ON Date: March 18, 2019 Petitioner or at the Court. You GUARDIAN A Petition to Change Name of affairs or both. The above- To all persons interested in UNIFORM PROBATE CODE PETITION FOR Felix D. Arroyo, have a right to object to this Docket No. Adult has been filed by Teresa named person has the right to petition described: (MUPC) ALLOWANCE OF Register of Probate proceeding. To do so, you or SU09P1709GD Jean Haskell of Jamaica Plain, ask for a lawyer. Anyone may A Petition to Change Name of A Personal Representative ACCOUNT 4/12/19 your attorney must file a written In the interests MA requesting that the court make this request on behalf of Adult has been filed by Arine appointed under the MUPC in an Docket No. JP appearance and objection at of: Richard Dorian enter a Decree changing their the above-named person. If the Woodhouse of Jamaica Plain, MA unsupervised ad ministration is SU13P1742PM this Court before 10:00 a.m. on of: Jamaica Plain, MA name to: above-named person cannot requesting that the court enter a not required to file an inventory In the matter of: 04/29/2019. To the named Respondent and Teresa Jean Townsend afford a lawyer, one may be Decree changing their name to: or annual accounts with the Lucy Ann Berry LEGAL NOTICE This is NOT a hearing date, but all other interested persons, IMPORTANT NOTICE appointed at State expense. Irene Woodhouse Court. Persons interested in To all interested persons: COMMONWEALTH a deadline by which you must a petition has been filed by Any person may appear for WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, IMPORTANT NOTICE the estate are entitled to notice A Petition as been filed by: OF MASSACHUSETTS file a timely written appearance Department of Mental Health of purposes of objecting to the First Justice of this Court. Any person may appear for regarding the administration Raffaela Witkin of Newton, MA THE TRIAL COURT and objection followed by an Westborough, MA in the above petition by filing an appearance Date: March 18, 2018 purposes of objecting to the directly from the Personal requesting allowance of the 1st PROBATE AND Affidavit of Objections within captioned matter requesting that at: Suffolk Probate and Family Felix Arroyo, petition by filing an appearance Representative and may petition & Final (Temp.) account(s) as FAMILY COURT thirty (30) days of the return the court: Expand the powers of Court before 10:00 a.m. on the Register of Probate at: Suffolk Probate and Family the Court in any matter relating Personal Representative and any Suffolk Probate date, action may be taken a Guardian. return day of 04/19/2019. 4/12/19 Court before 10:00 a.m. on the to the estate, including the distri- other relief as requested in the and Family Court without further notice to you. The petition asks the court to This is NOT a hearing date, but JP return day of 04/18/2019. bution of assets and expenses of Petition. 24 New Chardon St. WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, make a determination that the a deadline by which you must This is NOT a hearing date, but administration. You have the right to obtain a Boston, MA 02114 First Justice of this Court. powers of the Guardian and/or file a written appearance if you WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, copy of the Petition from the (617)788-8300 Date: March 18, 2019 Conservator should be expanded, object to this proceeding. 24 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 12, 2019 Fairy house building event returns to Franklin Park April 18 PROMOTED

Having made it through anoth- at Schoolmaster Hill in Franklin rytelling, entertainment with er winter, it will soon be the time Park. Rosalita’s Puppets, plant edu- of year when we see the magical Local children and families are cation from the Massachusetts creatures that reappear in New invited to help by building tiny Horticultural Society, and face England’s fields and woods in homes for them. Spring is the best painting. Children are encouraged the spring. In order to welcome time to build fairy houses, experts to wear their favorite fairy and elf the local elf and fairy population, say, providing the magical crea- costumes to encourage their tiny the Boston Parks and Recreation tures with shelter for the coming guests to alight in Franklin Park. Department will host their sixth summer months and the flitting Natural materials will be provided, annual Fairy House Building season that begins in late May. and youngsters are encouraged to family event on Thursday, April This free family event will explore their surroundings to find 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon include outdoor nature play, sto- natural elements such as sticks, stones, and leaves to adorn their fairy houses. There will also be a fairy puppet show at 11:30 a.m. Located in Franklin Park’s historic 220-acre forest among oak and pine trees overlooking Sherrill House, a 196-bed nonprofit skilled nursing and the William Devine Golf Course, rehabilitation center in Jamaica Plain, recently promoted four Schoolmaster Hill provides the key members of its nursing staff to Senior Certified Nursing perfect location for fairy and elf habitat that recognizes their con- Assistants. The Senior CNAs now have an expanded role in nection to the earth by utilizing overseeing services for long-term care residents and patients building materials from the woods in the short-term rehab unit. Pictured with Director of Nursing around them. Lorene Begley of Milton, center, are the Senior CNAs, from Schoolmaster Hill is located on left: Adelie Jean of Dorchester, Marie Batraville of Dorchester, Circuit Drive between the William Eunice Jones of Roxbury and Jacqueline Smart of Dorchester. Devine Golf Course Clubhouse Sherrill House supports better outcomes in elder health and and Shattuck Hospital. For more well-being while offering a model of excellence for the field of information, please call the Boston skilled nursing. The experienced team provides an exceptional Parks and Recreation Department quality of care to 190 patients each day, including 150 long- at (617) 961-3047, or visit online term residents and some 40 short-term rehabilitation patients. at www.boston.gov/parks or www. Sherrill House also provides specialized care for individuals facebook.com/bostonparksdepart- Local children, dressed with fairy wings, strolled through with Alzheimer’s Disease, along with innovative programs ment. Franklin Park during last years Fairy House Building event. and services such as physical and occupational therapy and recreation, music, art and chaplaincy.

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Ecumenical Social Action program. There was an inventive Foreclosure Prevention and EYOC Committee (ESAC) Neighborhood daily specials, kids’ menu, vegetar- programs. through West on Night fundraiser was held at West ian and gluten-free. Centre’s community giving pro- on Centre on March 18. West ·ESAC “Neighborhood Night” gram. See more at esacboston.org on Centre sponsored the event diners enjoyed great food while through their community giving supporting Senior Home Repair,

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