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EGLESTON SQUARE LIBRARY REDESIGN, PAGE 10 Vol. 30 No. 8 28 Pages • Free Delivery Our offices will be 25 Cents at Stores closed Monday, May Jamaica Plain 31 in observance of Memorial Day Advertising deadline Printed on is Friday @ 4pm Recycled Paper a z e t t e 617-524-2626 G MAY 28, 2021 www.JamaicaPlainGazette.com ESAC awarded Complaints filed against $100,000 Cummings grant project on Washington St. By Lauren Bennett project. Staf report The brewery was not party to Monty Gold, the owner of the the lawsuit against the project at Ecumenical Social Action building at 3377 Washington St., 3368 Washington St. Committee is one of 140 local home to Turtle Swamp Brewing, The project at 3371 Washing- nonprofits to receive grants has filed another suit against the ton St., proposed by the Jamai- through Cummings Foundation›s Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) ca Plain Neighborhood Devel- $25 Million Grant program. decision to approve the afford- opment Corporation (JPNDC), The Boston-based organization able senior housing project at along with New Atlantic Devel- was chosen from a total of 590 3371-3375 Washington St. This opment, is to build a five story, applicants during a competitive lawsuit comes a little over a week 38 unit affordable senior hous- review process. It will receive after settling a suit regarding ing development on the site, as $100,000 over 4 years. the affordable housing project at well as create a new commercial Since 1965, Ecumenical Ecumenical Social Action Committee Executive Director, Dr. 3368 Washington St. space for El Embajador restau- Social Action Committee has Peg Drisko, and Associate Business Manager, Kim Gibson, This time, Turtle Swamp rant, which currently occupies addressed the unmet needs of celebrating the news of their recent award from Cummings Brewing has also filed its own Foundation. suit against the decision, and is Continued on page 14 a direct abutter to the proposed Continued on page 7

E-13 Officer William El oficial de E-13 BPDA public meeting held “Billy” Jones to retire William “Billy” for Doyle’s Cafe proposal By Laura Plummer Jones se jubila

By Lauren Bennett be added during the 69 Williams District E-13 of the Boston By Laura Plummer St. phase. Police Department (BPD) is bid- The Boston Planning and De- Including both phases of the ding farewell at the end of the El Distrito E-13 del Depar- velopment Agency (BPDA) held a project, there are a total of four month to one of its long-time tamento de Policía de Boston public meeting on May 20, where units proposed under the city’s officers, Officer William “Billy” (BPD) se despide de uno de sus developer Lee Goodman and ar- Inclusionary Development Policy Jones, who has served at the oficiales de mucho tiempo, el ofi- chitect Elaine Scales presented (IDP), he said. For the housing location since its opening nearly cial William “Billy” Jones, quien the most recent iteration of the above the market, there are four three decades ago. ha servido en el lugar desde su proposal to revive Doyle’s Cafe condo units per floor, for a total In 1995, following military apertura hace casi tres décadas. and add housing and a grocery of 16 units. service, Officer Jones began his PHOTO COURTESY OF BPD En 1995, después del servicio market to the site. For parking, there are 56 total tenure with BPD at District E-18 Officer Jones receiving a militar, el oficial Jones comenzó Goodman explained that spaces proposed, Goodman said. special commissioner’s there are two proposed phases The restaurant will be oper- Continued on page 4 commendation Continued on page 4 to the project, the first including ated by Brassica Kitchen + Cafe, the restaurant, the market, 1 headed by Jay Kean. Gartland St., and 60 Williams He then talked about compli- St., and the second including 69 ance with PLAN: JP/Rox, saying “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time Williams St. that there are stepbacks pro- The housing proposed above posed for the fifth floor, and “we that men have died to win them.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt the market (1 Gartland) will be did not build to the property line.” Celebrate Safely this Memorial Day! a total of four stories and 16 PLAN:JP/Rox allows or a units, four on each floor, and at height of 55 feet, and the pro- 60 Williams St., seven units are proposed. Another six units will Continued on page 3 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021

JP Observer Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk: JP Historical Society Does Both—and More

By Sandra Storey / Special to the Gazette Riddle: What’s a special sign ment Square, Stony Brook (area table sound systems so everyone prominent merchant and real mation about how to sign up to it’s spring in Jamaica Plain? near the T station), Sumner Hill could social distance in their estate developer from Jamaica see it. Answer: You start seeing and Woodbourne. Two years ago, masks. Plain. The double-frame house, JPHS has also collected ar- groups of people touring parts Spanish-speaking guides started For a map of JP showing its located at the corner of Washing- chives which are now housed at of the neighborhood on Saturday leading additional tours of Hyde sub-neighborhoods, see the Ja- ton and Gartland Streets, is built the UMass/Boston. The Jamaica mornings. You might even be one Square and Stony Brook in Span- maica Plain Gazette home page. in the Gothic Revival style…,” Plain Gazette, one of many par- of tourists. ish. That will bring up a double rid- according to author Jenny Na- ties to contribute, has donated The Jamaica Plain Historical JPHS even managed to do dle: Why are two areas of JP thans. The property is part of old photos and history articles, Society (JPHS) is in its 26th tours starting in July last sum- called “Stony Brook” and “Stony- a proposed mixed-use develop- many collected and written by year of conducting free histori- mer when covid guidelines were brook,” and where are they locat- ment under Small Project Re- the late Walter Marx, to the ar- cal walking tours, usually from strict, President Gretchen Gro- ed? Which one has the tour? view at the Boston Planning & chives in the early 2000s. mid-May through mid-Sep- zier said in an interview earlier JPHS, voted Best Neighbor- Development Agency. JP is definitely lucky to have tember on Saturday mornings. this month. Typical of group’s hood Group by Gazette readers The website is entertaining such a terrific organization to This year, almost 30 tours are creativity and resourcefulness, in 2017, is “one of the most ac- and educational at the same meticulously keep and share planned, including walks in oth- they used more guides than usu- tive” historical societies around, time. A lot of people know this. neighborhood memories for us. ese areas: Green Street, Hyde al, divided into smaller groups, Grozier confirmed. Founded JPHS.org had 124,000 impres- The group has 350 members at Square, Jamaica Pond, Monu- and the guides had small, por- in 1987, its incredibly helpful sions [looks at specific items on the moment and dozens of vol- website was created by Charlie its pages] last year, Grozier said. unteers, but it has no desk, no Rosenburg in 1997 and is still History articles are grouped ac- phone, no office. managed by him, with Grozier cording to three eras, people, Grozier, president since 2008, and others contributing. The locales, transportation and latest said she is inspired by the “rich- noted website, JPHS.org, offers items. detailed information about JPHS In addition to its other activ- ness of the history, the huge array walks and events and how to ities, JPHS sends out a monthly of people and the historic build- Affordable Homeownership Opportunity ings” in JP. She added she likes Fieldstone Way Condominiums – Phase 2 attend them as well as how to newsletter and sponsors historic Affordable Homeownership Opportunity submit historic photos and arti- talks and films. that it is “continually changing” FieldstoneWellesley, Way Condominiums MA 02482 – Phase 2 cles about JP. A film screening of “Bor- and has a “history of activism.” www.FieldstoneWayLottery.comWellesley, MA 02482 The amazing site contains derland—The Life & Times of Asked if there is anything she www.FieldstoneWayLottery.com would like to know more about 300 articles, 1,700 historic im- Blanche Ames Ames” will be ages carefully gathered and or- next on the plentiful docket of in JP, she said “the indigenous 2 Available2 Available Income Income Restricted Restricted Condominiums Condominiums Affordable Homeownership Opportunity ganized as well as some original programs of JPHS on June 5. people who lived here.” Available UnitsFieldstone WayUnit Condominiums Size – PhaseSales 2 Price resources, like maps, for histori- The “artist, activist, builder, in- Everyone who is interested in Available Units Wellesley,Unit SizeMA 02482 Sales Price 2 3 Bedroom $339,500 cal information about JP. ventor, birth control maverick the JP community today and con- www.FieldstoneWayLottery.com 2 3 Bedroom $339,500 One of the most recent ar- and a leader within the wom- cerned about its future should Maximum Income per Household Size 2 Available Income Restricted Condominiums ticles is about 3474 Washing- an suffrage movement in Mas- know about its history. Joining Available Units Unit Size Sales Price Household ton Street next to Doyle’s “built sachusetts” has an “intriguing JPHS is an inexpensive good MaximumSize2 Income380% Bedroom per AMI Household Low$339 Income,500 Size sometime between 1874 and connection to JP,” according to idea. Once again, see the website 1 $70,750 HouseholdMaximum Income per Household Size 1886 by Isaac Harris Cary, a the website, which gives infor- for more information. 2Household $80,850 Size Size 80%80% AMI AMI Low IncomeLow Income 3 1 $70$90,750,950 1 4 2 $$80101$,85070,050 ,750 5 3 $$9010,9509,150 Acting Mayor Janey kicks off Joy Agenda 2 4 $101$,05080 ,850 6 $117,250 Square Task Force and communi- 5 $109,150 Initiative looking for artist to create mural in Mozart Park 3 6 $11$7,25090 ,950 ty members to create a mural for Households may request an application be sent by email or mail from By John Lynds allows all residents of Boston to Boston’s Latin Quarter in Mozart Households4 may request an application$ be101 sent by,050 email or mail from May 15, 2021 – July 14, 2021 through the following methods: thrive,” said Janey. “We believe Park. May5 15, 2021 – July 14, 2021 through$10 the 9,following150 methods: VisitVisit: www.FieldstoneWayLottery.com: www.FieldstoneWayLottery.com Last week, Acting Mayor Kim that by emphasizing the power of The deadline to apply for this 6 $117,250 Janey, in collaboration with the joy in healing and growth, we’ll opportunity is Wednesday, June To have a hardTo have copy a hard of copythe ofapplication the application sent sent to to your mailing mailing address, address, please pleasecall: 781- 992call-5318: 781 -992-5318 MA Relay 711 Mayor’s Office of Arts and Cul- be able to come back together as 16 at 5 p.m. Artists can apply MA Relay 711 ture, Boston Parks Department a stronger, more welcoming city.” at https://cityofbostonartsand- Informational Meeting: Households may request an application be sent by email or mailand from the Mayor’s Office of New A key part of this work in- culture.submittable.com/sub- Due to an abundance of caution,Informational we have decided to Meeting: cancel the information meeting. To replace the informational meetings, we have created a presentation that includes information about the Due to anMay abundance 15, 20 of21 caution, – July we 14,have 2021 decided through to cancel the the information following meeting. methods: To replaceUrban Mechanics, announced cludes a focus on City-led initia- mit/194885/transformative-pub- property, the application process, preferences, the lottery, and what happens after the lottery. lic-art-the-joy-agenda. the informational meetings,For aVisit copy of we :the www.FieldstoneWayLottery.comhave presentation, created please a presentation visit: www.FieldstoneWayLottery.com that includes information aboutthe the “Joy Agenda” initiative. tives that create job opportunities property, the application process, preferences, the lottery, and what happens after the lottery. 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plete Streets program. project has a “beautiful design,” make every access point, you BPDA Project Manager Lance Doyle’s Goodman said that one and praised Scales’ other work have to drop the whole first floor Campbell said that diving into change that has been made from in the neighborhood. She also down.” These changes will have the zoning requirements is Continued from page 1 previous proposals of this project said that Goodman “has a really to be made within the building “ISD’s job,” and that he is “not is that the community had asked good reputation” in the commu- to make it work for the project. at liberty” to do so. posed height of the building is for gender neutral bathrooms, nity, and also spoke favorably of Goodman did say that “we Another question was raised 56 feet on Washington St. and which have been added to the Brassica. think we can do a good job trying from resident Alcurtis Clark was 42 feet on Williams St. for the proposal. “A grocery market has been to put it back together in a way,” about the second proposed gro- residential portion of the propos- The market would be 5,188 on the list for our neighborhood,” by restoring the bar and some cery market as part of the BMS al. There is also a proposed roof square feet, and would have a she said, adding “I’m strongly in other memorabilia from the orig- Paper project down the street. deck above the Doyle’s restau- “shared service area where de- favor of the whole package.” inal restaurant. Goodman said that this one rant that will feature heaters to liveries would come,” Goodman Resident Jenny Nathans won- When it comes to zoning vio- would be “more of a corner store,” extend the amount of time the said. dered why the inside of the exist- lations, Goodman said that it’s “a adding that “I hope it doesn’t deck can be used. He then talked about the au- ing Doyle’s building is not being little misleading the amount of compete with him and they could “We think it will be a great tomated stacker parking system restored. variances we have,” and though both coexist quite well.” place for everyone to gather,” that will have three levels of Goodman said that not a lot he said he did not have the zon- For more information on Goodman said. parking. It would be located un- of money had been put into the ing refusal letter readily avail- the Doyle’s project as well as Scales said that when design- der the second floor of housing building over the years to main- able at the meeting, he said that to view the full meeting video ing the building, she was “en- and away from the the public tain it and bring it up to code. there are “tons of violations” with all comments and questions visioning a strong commercial parking. He said the existing building is because the area is zoned for raised, visit the BPDA project base,” that is “distinct from the Many residents spoke out in “not handicap accessible,” nor is local industrial but the proposal site at bostonplans.org/projects/ residential units.” favor of the project, saying that it “really up to sprinkler code.” includes housing, which is not an development-projects/doyle-s-ca- She said that the “strong” they were excited to have a re- He continued, “in order to allowed use in the area. fe-restoration. commercial sign band from the vamped version of the beloved original Doyle’s will remain on Doyle’s restaurant, as well as the new restaurant, and wrap more housing in the neighbor- all the way around the build- hood and a grocery market that ing. She also said that there are is so desperately needed in the storefront windows proposed as area. well. Resident Jan Wampler said “We want to make that open that there is an “onslaught of and inviting and strong,” Scales housing on Washington Street,” said. Additionally, there will be but “the scale of this one is much a stepback at the second floor more appropriate than the other level. ones we have seen.” “We wanted to use the red He also said that he was “con- brick,” Scales continued, as it’s cerned about the starkness of a “very iconic building material glass” on the residential housing in Boston.” portion. She talked about the entrance Goodman said that he be- to the housing on Gartland St., lieves the stepback “was intend- saying that it “won’t feel like ed to help alleviate that,” but you’re getting mixed up with “your point is taken and we can commercial activity.” look at that.” Additionally, about nine Resident Sue CIlbulsky, who street trees will be added, and is also a member of the Stony- the sidewalks will be expanded brook Neighborhood Association to comply with the city’s Com- (SNA), said that she thinks this

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Egleston Square Neighborhood such as the Healthy Families of a confrontation with an armed trict,” he told the Gazette. “[He] William Jones Assoc., Hyde Square Task Force, Program and the Youth Police man in emotional distress. He has served as a bright example Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Academy. and a fellow officer used dees- of dedication and community fo- Continued from page 1 Council, and the South Street Officer onesJ was also the calation techniques to calm the cus.” in Hyde Park. He then moved Youth Center. He encouraged leader of the district’s R.A.D. individual, eventually convinc- Officer ones’J last day with the department will be May 31. to District E-13 in 1996, where robust dialogue regarding law program, which teaches self de- ing him to lay down his weapons. fense to civilians. Over the years, He is currently researching vol- his assignments included rapid enforcement. Commissioner Evans praised his A familiar face in the commu- he received ongoing praise for unteer opportunities with vari- response, transport wagon and “tremendous courage, compo- nity, Officer Jones could be seen his work in the community from ous organizations. undercover work. He eventually sure, and restraint.” entertaining kids at police-orga- elected officials including City Sgt. John Dougherty worked “It’s been an honor to work became a peer support officer, nized barbecues in the summer, Councilor Matt O’Malley and with Officer Jones since 2016, at District E-13,” he said in an and finally a community service and dressing up as Santa during State Rep. Liz Malia. when he was first assigned to email. officer for the past 11 years. Officer Jones acted as the dis- the holidays. He was a central In 2017, Officer Jones re- E-13. Officer’s Jones' colleagues at trict liaison at a number of com- figure at community events like ceived a special commendation “Billy was one of the most E-13 thank him for his service munity meetings including the National Night Out and Wake by BPD Police Commissioner reliable, dependable, proactive and wish him health and happi- Up the Earth, and initiatives William Evans for his handling and helpful officers in the dis- ness in his retirement.

enlace a una serie de organi- de eventos comunitarios como cibió un elogio especial del comis- más confiables, proactivos y ser- William Jones zaciones comunitarias, incluidas National Night Out y Wake Up ionado de policía de BPD, William viciales del distrito”, le dijo a Ga- la Egleston Square Neighbor- the Earth, e iniciativas como el Evans, por su manejo de una con- zette. “Ha servido como un bril- Continued from page 1 hood Association, Hyde Square Programa de Familias Salud- frontación con un hombre arma- lante ejemplo de la dedicación y Task Force, Jamaica Plain ables y la Academia de Policía do en angustia emocional. Utilizó el enfoque comunitario”. su mandato con BPD en el Dis- Neighborhood Council y South Juvenil. técnicas de desescalamiento para El último día del oficial Jones trito E-18 en Hyde Park. Lu- Street Youth Center. Fomentó El oficial onesJ también fue calmar al individuo, y finalmente con el departamento será el 31 de ego se mudó al Distrito E-13 en un diálogo sólido respecto a la el líder del programa RAD, que lo convenció de que deponga las mayo. Actualmente está investi- 1996, donde sus asignaciones in- aplicación de la ley. enseña defensa personal a civi- armas. El comisionado Evans gando oportunidades con varias cluyeron la respuesta rápida, el Un rostro familiar en la co- les. A lo largo de los años, recibió elogió el “tremendo coraje” del organizaciones. vagón de transporte y el trabajo munidad, se podía ver al oficial elogios continuos por su trabajo oficial Jones. Ha sido un honor trabajar encubierto. Con el tiempo llegó a Jones entretener a los niños en en la comunidad de parte de El Sargento John Dougherty en el Distrito E-13”, dijo en un ser oficial de apoyo entre pares las barbacoas organizadas por la funcionarios electos, incluidos trabajó con el oficial Jones desde correo electrónico. y, finalmente, oficial de servicio policía en el verano, y disfrazarse el concejal Matt O’Malley y la 2016, cuando fue asignado por Los colegas del oficial Jones le comunitario durante los últimos de Santa durante las vacaciones representante estatal Liz Malia. primera vez al E-13. agradecen su servicio y le desean 11 años. navideñas. Estuvo en el centro En 2017, el oficial Jones re- “Billy era uno de los oficiales salud y felicidad en su futuro. El oficial onesJ actuó como

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To ﬁnd out more call 311 or visit boston.gov/covid19-vaccine 6 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 JPNC discusses local developments and its election; hears from D6 candidate Kelly Ransom By Lauren Bennett 7). 54 Danforth Street to con- mittee wants to ask the devel- of the space. “Affordable housing via z website called iPetitions.” struct dormer over bathroom and oper to include even more units units stay affordable for 30, up to The election will be held The Jamaica Plain Neighbor- renovate bathroom; between 70 and 100 percent of 50 years,” she said. “The devel- in-person on July 24, with poll- hood Council (JPNC) met virtu- 8). 79 Perkins Street to change the Area Median Income. oper is saying he needs to give ing locations at Stop and Shop on ally on May 25, where members occupancy from three-family to Additionally, the committee commercial space affordability” Centre St., JP Licks on Centre discussed committee updates as four-family residence, create a would like to see the housing as it is “such a tough time for St., and at Forest Hills “inside well as heard from District 6 City unit in basement, and install units be electric, not gas. restaurants right now.” what used to be the Harvest [Co- Council candidate Kelly Ransom. partial sprinkler system. He said that the committee She said the “question is, will Op],” Glikman said. liked that the development is the affordable space stay, and for He also said that volunteers ZONING COMMITTEE: HOUSING & “very transit-oriented,” and in- how long?” are needed to count votes as Zoning Committee Chair DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: cludes bike parking. They also The JPNC voted to submit the well as help out at the polling Dave Baron reported that none Marvin Mathelier reported appreciated that the “Doyle’s comment letter as it had been stations. Tables and chairs also of the matters heard by the com- that the housing and devel- look and feel” was going to be drafted. need to be borrowed for the poll- mittee were particularly contro- opment committee discussed kept for the new restaurant, and ing locations. versial, and said that here was sending letters to various or- the project supports local busi- PUBLIC SERVICE JPNC member Michael Reis- “no dissent on any of them.”All ganizations for different proj- nesses. COMMITTEE kind said that “the candidates were approved by the Council. ects, including support for the “The developer has been very Committee chair Michael have to decide whether they The projects are as follows: the Mildred Hailey 1B building engaged with the community,” Reiskind reported that there should run at-large or an area 1). 56 Lochstead Avenue to proposal, the MBTA regarding Mathelier said, adding that he’s was not much to report, but the seat,” adding that 25 signatures increase the size of an existing support for funding for a new bus heard of several residents get- discussion of a Good Community are required to run for an area deck; facility at the Arborway Yard, ting a quick response from Lee Business policy will continue. seat, and 50 are needed if run- 2). 15 Jess Street to create and an Article 80 comment letter Goodman of Watermark Develop- ning at-large. curb cut per plans; regarding the Doyle’s project on ment when they reach out with OUTREACH AND He said that that type of out- 3). 15 Rocky Nook Terrace #3 Washington St. questions or concerns. ELECTION COMMITTEE reach is an “important showing” to add roof dormers to third-floor Mathelier explained that the There was also some discus- The JPNC election, which had of the “flag for the Neighborhood unit; committee was in favor of the sion amongst council members been postponed several times Council.” 4). 5 Wise Street to confirm le- Doyle’s proposal to bring back about the affordability of the from last year’s original date, Those wishing to run need to gal occupancy as two-family res- a revived version of the beloved restaurant space that is being will be taking place on July 24. collect signatures, then collect idence and expand living space Doyle’s Cafe, along with housing offered to Brassica Kitchen + Nomination papers will be made votes, and also round up volun- into basement; and a grocery market. The proj- Cafe, who will operate the new available on May 28. teers to help out. 5). 22 Sedgwick Street to con- ect is being developed by Water- Doyle’s,. Committee Chair Max Glik- Rainsford added that all struct new dormer on right side mark Development and designed Paige Sparks, a JP resident man said that the papers will candidates should submit a 150 of house per plans; by architect Elaine Scales. The and a member of the Stonybrook be made available digitally as word bio with their nomination proposal includes four afford- 6). 41-41A Green Street a/k/a Neighborhood Association’s a PDF, but paper copies will be packet, as well as a photo of able units as part of the city’s 43 Green Street to install new steering committee said that a available should someone need themselves. Inclusionary Development Policy deck; remaining question relates to one. (IDP), but he said that the com- the timeline of the affordability He said that the committee is “encouraging candidates to collect signatures electronically Continued on Page 7

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has also rallied to support afford- cerns around construction, but ters to address their concerns. from hundreds of residents re- Complaints able housing in general. But the to my knowledge, JPNDC is more We know from experience that garding this project, and look project 3368 Washington St. and than willing to come to the ta- it is possible to build affordable forward to building it and con- Continued from page 1 this project have been especially ble…and propose real solutions homes and be good neighbors. tinuing to advance our mission.” supported recently given the op- that will mitigate whatever is- We are 100% committed to min- The JPNDC’s full statement the space but has faced threats position from Gold and now also sues they have,” he added. imizing the impact of the 3371 as well as commitment to mitiga- of eviction in the past. Turtle Swamp. In a statement, JPNDC CEO Washington project on Turtle tion for this project can be found In a complaint filed on May Alex Ponte-Capellan, a Com- Teronda Ellis said that “with Swamp’s operations. at jpndc.org/in-planning-3371- 21, Turtle Swamp Brewing (via munity Organizer at City Life/ any proposed project, JPNDC is We appreciate the tremen- washington-street. its attorneys) says that “in short, Vida Urbana, told the Gazette committed to working with abut- dous support we have received this development is too big, too that “this project has been close to its neighbors, and does through the community pro- not provide parking or loading cess for two years and I know areas sufficient to serve the that [JPNDC has] made com- Project. These Code provisions she said at the meeting, add- Ransom said that it’s “part of mitments around construction are intended to protect neigh- JPNC ing that she has been “bring- my platform that every voice gets issues that Turtle Swamp has boring land uses and the sheer ing people together since I was included,” and she said she is raised to minimize any issues Continued from page 6 number of variances needed, and 15 years old. I’ve continuously “committed to consistently door that they have, but Turtle granted, amounts to a complete brought people together to cre- knocking” to hear from residents Swamp and Monty Gold contin- KELLY RANSOM, re-zoning of the Project parcel in ate a community vision,” such about what is on their minds. ue to sue this project and that is CANDIDATE FOR violation of Massachusetts law.” as organizing the Latin Quarter Glikman asked Ransom, “how just creating an existential crisis DISTRICT 6 CITY COUNCIL In Gold’s separate lawsuit, it World’s Fair or working for the will you be a candidate for the en- for the Latino owned business Kelly Ransom is a longtime states that “…The Plaintiff con- Jamaica Plain Neighborhood De- tire district?” as it includes West that’s there that’s been a part of community activist in District tends that the Board exceeded velopment Corporation. Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. the community for 30 years, as 6, and has introduced herself its authority and made a decision She said she feels this is one Ransom said that “West well as blocking much-needed as a candidate for City Council that was arbitrary and capri- of her strengths that would help Roxbury has no dedicated de- housing for low-income seniors.” at various different community cious which did not meet the her as a City Councilor and be velopment corporation,” which Following the first lawsuit meetings and events so far. legal standard for a variance.” able to ensure that every constit- is something she said would be against 3368 Washington St., She came before the JPNC Additionally, it states that “… uent’s voice is heard. beneficial to the neighborhood. City Life created a petition ask- on Tuesday evening to talk a the Project will result in adverse JPNC member Carolyn Royce For more information on Kel- ing Monty Gold to drop the law- little bit about herself, as well impacts to Plaintiff’s Property asked Ransom how she believes ly Ransom and her platform and suit. That suit was settled, but as answer questions from council during construction resulting in she can represent residents who campaign, visit votekellyransom. now another petition has been members. harm to the operation of [Tur- may not be as good at expressing com. created asking Turtle Swamp “I am a natural connector,” tle Swamp Brewing’s (TSB)] their opinion as others. and Gold to drop this lawsuit and business. The development will has already received more than adversely impact Plaintiff and 800 signatures. TSB’s utility service and after “We’re going to continue to construction traffic and parking support affordable housing in impacts will harm TSB’s opera- JP, especially when there’s tons tions.” of luxury developments going Overall, the project has re- up all down Washington St.,” ceived positive feedback from Ponte-Capellan said. the community, as many JP res- “They may have their con- idents said they would like to see more affordable units be built in the neighborhood, as well as to preserve a small business. Turtle Swamp owners John Lincecum and Nik Walther have both expressed their support for the building of affordable housing in the neighborhood at community OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, June 5 & Sunday, June 6 | 2-4pm meetings, but have also brought up their concerns for their loading zone and the impact of construction adjacent to the Turtle 93 MOSS HILL RD, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA Swamp property. The Jamaica Plain Neighbor- hood Council (JPNC) also held Set on the top of Moss Hill sits this lovely raised ranch | Asking $1,100,000 an informal discussion regarding • Front to back fireplaced living/dining room • Two baths and three generous bedrooms the lawsuit at its May 25 meet- Home of the • Open kitchen plan with family room • Private deck and garden off the family room ing. “Original Cuban” “I think the lawsuit is friv- in Boston olous and they should not sue JPNDC,” JPNC member Max INSIDE SEATING ANNE CONNOLLY, REALTOR® Glikman said. 617.308.6052 | [email protected] “I think it’s just a shame to OPEN 11am-9pm have JPNDC and a local busi- plus Takeout & Delivery ness at odds with each other,” said member Carolyn Royce. “I’m Grubhub & UberEats really hopeful something will be 416 Centre St. JP worked out…it’s unfortunate.” 617-524-6464 w PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER w City Life/Vida Urbana, which www.elorientaldecuba.net 8 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 Controversy erupts in endorsement by Speaker Mariano

By Seth Daniel South End, and also in a neigh- had changed since he was here borhood that has emerged from as a student 50 years ago. He A funny thing happened to being a high-crime area. agreed. Friends are honest with House Speaker Ron Mariano on “I’m sorry and I regret my each other and I’ve expressed my the way to endorsing State Rep. comments,” Mariano said in a concern to him. He’s said he’s sor- and mayoral candidate Jon San- written apology. “It was a poorly ry and I accept the apology, but I tiago – he tripped and fell flat delivered attempt at humor ref- reject the comment because it’s over his words. erencing my personal experience emblematic of the kind of think- In what was to be a banner as a college student in the `60s ing we’re trying to move beyond.” endorsement day for Santiago on when my car was stolen, which When asked if he would re- the courtyard of Plaza Betances I had shared with folks at the ject the endorsement, he said he in the South End, it became an event prior to the program. My would not. event with a focus on Mariano’s intention was not to portray the “No. The Speaker is my friend off-the-cuff comment about his neighborhood or the city in a and success in expanding oppor- car being stolen. negative light, but to endorse the tunity for our city means bring- Apparently, Mariano said in candidate who I believe should ing everyone to the table who an apology issued Wednesday, he be the next mayor of Boston.” wants to be a part of it and hav- had been talking to Santiago and Santiago said he didn’t plan ing tough conversations,” he said. other colleagues about attending Erin Murphy, a Dorchester Democrat running for at-large city to reject the endorsement, but he “He’s apologized and I accept it Northeastern University years council, was endorsed Friday by the Boston Firefighters Local did say he rejects the comment and look forward to working with ago. At the time, he had his car 718, becoming the first candidate in the city to receive their him as mayor to advance the stolen multiple times, and so made about the South End, even endorsement. The firefighters are supporting Erin because city’s needs on Beacon Hill.” when he got to the podium, he if it was a bad attempt at humor. of her unwavering commitment to public safety, her fierce The Ward 4 Democratic Com- tried to keep the narrative going “Speaker Mariano’s com- devotion to front-line workers and first responders, and her mittee, which last weekend en- and said he hoped that his car ments (Tuesday) morning in the longtime record of standing in support of collective bargaining dorsed Santiago’s opponent – didn’t get stolen. South End were disappointing,” rights. During a time of deepening economic inequality in our Michelle Wu, said the candidate While there was context, it said Santiago. “Shortly before country and our city, Erin has been a public school teacher who should not accept the endorsement. went over like a lead balloon in our event, I was proudly showing raised her family here and has demonstrated her commitment that heavily Hispanic part of the him how much our community to ensuring that Boston is a safe, affordable, and equitable Continued on Page 7 place to live for every family, in every neighborhood.

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SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT mass.gov/CovidVaccine Commonwealth of Massachusetts Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 • 9 First Baptist Church to return to Janey announces launch of 2021 Garden Contest in-person outdoor services on June 6 Staff Report am incredibly grateful to the from last year visit here. Garden- Mayor’s Garden Contest partic- ers who have won three or more By Lauren Bennett mask” during the outdoor ser- Mayor Kim Janey and the ipants for your role in enhancing times in the last ten years will vice, Wiest-Laird said. She said Boston Parks and Recreation De- the natural beauty of our city. be automatically entered into With the news of all COVID-19 that while the service will not partment today announced that This annual event is a perfect ex- the Hall of Fame. These distin- restrictions being lifted by the necessarily prohibit people from the 25th annual Mayor’s Garden ample of our recovery, reopening guished Hall-of-Famers are not state on May 29, many business- shaking hands, it will not be Contest is now open, following and renewal as the weather gets eligible to enter as contestants es and organizations are decid- encouraged, either. COVID-19 public health guide- warmer and as our public health but are invited to return as judg- ing how they are going to move “We’ll see as the summer lines. The competition provides metrics continue to improve.” es. forward after adapting to chang- goes, too,” she said. “Maybe after the opportunity to recognize Gardeners or those nomi- The safety of gardeners and ing public health guidelines and a month we’ll decide it’s okay; we the gardening skills of Boston nating their favorite gardeners contest judges is the top priority residents who contribute to the may find printable and online of the Boston Parks and Rec- operating a certain way for more don’t need the masks.” She said beauty of the city’s landscape. nomination forms here. Alter- reation Department. Gardeners than a year. that concerns remain for young- Participants have until 11:59 natively, gardeners may request should follow all current advi- The Gazette spoke with Ash- er children who are not yet able p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 to an application by emailing their sories from the Boston Public lee Wiest-Laird, a pastor at the to receive the vaccine. “We’re just register. The contest recognizes name and address to garden- Health Commission and the First Baptist Church in JP, to going to take it in small steps,” gardeners who have landscaped, [email protected]. While online City of Boston. Visit boston.gov/ learn about the church’s plan, as she said. planted flowers, trees, shrubs, applications are preferred, paper coronavirus for the latest public it has been offering virtual mass She also said that some of and, in the process, helped beau- submission forms are available health guidance. only since last year. the members of the congrega- tify Boston’s neighborhoods. The upon request; all paper entries Please call (617) 635-4505 or Wiest-Laird said that the tion who work in the medical grand prize of two round trip must be postmarked by July 8. email [email protected] plan right now is to gather on field will be consulted as well to tickets on JetBlue for non-stop First place winners will re- for more information. To stay up the side lawn of the church, decide what would work best for travel from Boston is provided ceive the “Golden Trowel” award, to date with news, events, and by JetBlue. Additional support while second and third place construction projects in City of “weather-permitting,” for in-per- this particular church group. will be provided by Mahoney’s winners will be awarded certif- Boston Parks, sign up for our son mass beginning on June 6. Wiest-Laird added that the Garden Centers. icates. The traditional awards email list at bit.ly/Get-Parks- She said that the church will church’s food distribution pro- “Boston’s gardens and green ceremony is anticipated to occur Emails and follow our social continue to offer streamed mass gram is still going strong, and spaces bring so much joy to our in late August, depending on the channels: @bostonparksdept on alongside the in-person service, they are even looking at expand- residents,” said Mayor Janey. “I COVID-19 public health guide- Twitter, Facebook, and Insta- as well as when it rains, to be ing it “because it’s still such a lines. To see a list of winners gram. able to accommodate everyone huge need.” who wants to participate. Some community programs She said that the hope is to re- were recently held out on the turn to indoor service beginning lawn at First Baptist Church, EYE Q OPTICAL in September. The reason for not and she said “you could just feel EYE Q OPTICAL heading indoors sooner is that the excitement” that people ex- the Shattuck Child Care Center perienced to “be back in a space, operates out of the church space listening to live music.” during the week, and “they have Overall, she said she is look- a very strict protocol,” so she said ing forward to returning to some- that the church does not want to thing that feels a little more jump right back into that space normal, and is especially excited and have to worry about properly to sing again during mass. cleaning it or moving around the “There’s just a real strong items for the preschool. need for that,” Wiest-Laird said. “We’re going to take it slow “I think everybody’s going to be and we’ll still ask people to really excited about that.”

Mariano should apologize.” Mariano Beyond the misstep, the event Continued from page 8 did feature a cavalcade of state representatives that are backing “We cherish the diversity of the Santiago. In addition to Mariano, South End and believe that our they included Ways & Means elected officials should be better Chair Aaron Michlewitz, Majori- than making or tolerating racist ty Leader Claire Cronin, Speaker LOCAL - INDEPENDENT ‘jokes,’ as House Speaker Ron Pro Tem Kate Hogan, Jim O’Day, mostLOCAL insurances - INDEPENDENT accepted Mariano did today during an en- Frank Moran, Ed Coppinger, most insurances accepted dorsement event for State Rep. Sean Garbally, Paul Donato, 617.983.3937 Jon Santiago,” said Chair Jona- Tommy Vitolo, Meg Kilcoyne, 617.983.3937 than Cohn. “Rep. Santiago and Rich Haggerty, Paul McMurtry, his colleagues should disavow Danielle Gregoire, Bill Driscoll VISIT WWW.JAMAICAPLAINGAZETTE.COM such comments, and Speaker and Jessica Giannino. 10 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 Community meeting for Egleston Square Library redesign looks at planning options By Lauren Bennett teen, and children’s areas, as well as for the community room, A fourth community meeting classroom, and small meeting regarding the redesign of the Eg- rooms. leston Square branch of the Bos- He said that the community ton Public Library was held on room would be able to seat 100 May 18, with the main purpose of people and be able to be laid looking at planning options and out in various ways, as well as how different programs would a multimedia sound system for work with the library site. lectures, community meetings, Maureen Anderson of the classes, and more. city’s Public Facilities Depart- The classroom could seat up ment said that the study process to 20 people and could be used for this project began in July of for training sessions and small last year, and is preparing to meetings, and the small meet- wrap up next month. ing rooms could hold four to six “The study is only one part of people and would feature white- a total project process,” she said. boards and AV hookups. There are two ways the project The outdoor space would offer could move forward: as a stand- a gardening area, as well as a alone library, or the library plus children’s reading and learning affordable housing on top. area, Gerard said, with “connec- Architect Philip Chen said tions to the surrounding neigh- that the “feedback that we’ve re- borhood.” Bicycle parking would ceived from everybody has been also be available, and all paved super helpful for this study,” and areas will be ADA accessible. went over some of the things that Seating options are also part of A rendering of the second proposal from the meeting. the team has heard from the the proposal. ing the project timeline, financ- said. She also discussed setbacks between the adult and children’s Taylor Cain, Director of the public during the information ing, and traffic concerns. allowed by zoning. areas, which “helps to divide gathering phase. city’s Housing Innovation Lab, She also talked about “outlin- She discussed two different those two areas from each other,” He said that people desire discussed some details of what ing the potential of co-locating options for the building: one with Merchant said. The teen area is multi-use programming spaces, the housing program could look housing and libraries,” according a single story library plus four by itself next to the community a large community meeting room like. to a slide, including “promoting stories of housing, for a total of room, and the outdoor space is in According to a slide, “the plus some smaller ones, outdoor more creativity in use and rede- five stories, as well as a single front of the building with a roof study has not made any deci- space is important, program- velopment of public buildings; story library plus five stories of terrace for the housing. sions on the types of affordable ming for children, space for local meeting citywide and neighbor- housing, for a total of six stories. Currently, there is no parking housing,” but “as a placeholder, artists, a pickup/dropoff area, hood housing needs; and foster- She said that the team has on site, and only street parking the study is using a mixture of modern technology, and study ing climate, social, and economic “looked for ways to locate the is offered in the area. studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units. rooms. resilience.” library program on the site” that According to the presenta- For the possible housing The Department of Neighbor- Cain said that “we really see would “maximize the usefulness tion, during the site parking portion, he said that the team hood Development will continue this as an opportunity to help of the outdoor space that would study, it was determined that heard that “affordability is para- the Community Conversation meet some of our larger citywide be created.” “adding a ramp would signifi- mount,” and housing for seniors, on types of affordable housing and also neighborhood housing Merchant also discussed two cantly reduce available space for families, and young adults is before a request for proposals needs and and goals and think potential ways for siting the the library program,” and under- important. Sustainability is also (RFP) is advertised.” about this as really a poten- building. The first one was to ground parking is very expensive Cain also discussed some “key important to folks, as is allow- tial to bring families closer to set the building in the back cor- and would not be feasible with considerations” when it comes ing current residents to remain public transportation and other ner of the site, leaving space in affordable housing, Merchant to co-locating the library space in the neighborhood. There was essential resources offered by the front and side for a garden said. with housing, including how the mixed feedback about offering our library branches by really and outdoor space. There would She said that removing two building will relate to the sur- parking on site, as some said creating an opportunity for cre- be plantings, tables, chairs, and of the street parking spaces to rounding neighborhood, as well they wanted it and some said ating housing that communities benches, as well as gardening create a driveway and curb cut as the coordination between the they didn’t, and there was also can afford and build savings in.” space. The entrance to the li- would “significantly reduce green discussion of rental versus own- different uses of the building. Architect Ashley Merchant brary would be in the middle of space,” and “create an additional ership for the units. Additionally, she talked about then went over the program test the building, and the housing driveway on site and pedestrian “understanding the challenges Architect Steve Gerard dis- fits, and made it clear that “this entrance would be at the corner. conflicts,” according to a slide. and opportunities” of such a cussed some of the potential li- is a test of the program on the Inside the library space, the Right now on the site, there mixed-used development, includ- brary programming for the adult, site and not a final design of the left side would be more open, and is a five minute dropoff/pickup library.” the “more enclosed programs” area, and Merchant also dis- She said that the area where would be featured on the right cussed an option to have five the library is is “zoned for side of the entrance. There would street parking spaces in front multi-family residential,” and be a lot of windows for the spaces of the library that would have also “falls within the JP/Rox adjacent to the outdoor space. various restrictions on them. master plan area.” The second approach was to The team said that once the The height is limited to 45 “notch” the building on the south study is completed in June, it will feet by zoning, but “the JP/Rox side for a “deeper reading gar- be available on the Boston Public master plan includes a density den,” and also leaves room for Library website and will include bonus for affordable housing” the outdoor space on the front of community feedback. Brendan Behan Pub that allows for a height of 55 the building. According to the presenta- 378A Centre Street feet and five stories. There are Inside the library for this op- Jamaica Plain no limits on Floor Area Ratio, she tion would feature the classroom Continued on page 11 Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 • 11 Council At-Large candidates discuss issues of housing, police, and more at candidate forum By Lauren Bennett of the two. Right now, Boston has needs,” she said, adding that council currently has over the sis team,” are things she would an appointed school committee. she is calling for lowering “the city’s budget, she believes the support. JP Progressives, Mijente, Most candidates said they threshold for when IDP kicks in.” goal is to have participatory vot- Nick Vance said that “we need NAACP, Right to the City Vote, were in support of a fully elect- Additionally, she said her office ing on the council. She also said more community policing” in the and BEJA hosted a forum for ed committee, with Alex Gray, is “in the process of creating a that strengthening and investing city and also have more police the At-Large City Council can- David Halbert, Said Abdikarim, citywide steering committee to in nonprofit organizations can training. He also said that money didates on May 17, where 12 and James Colimon saying they help inform our planning and help decrease violence in neigh- should be reallocated to “social candidates were split into two would like to see a hybrid model development process.” borhoods that is experienced by services programs.” groups and answered questions employed in the city. Carla Mon- Other candidates, like Erin so many young people in the city. Said Abdikarim said that he related to housing, education, teiro said she would like to see Murphy and Domingos DaRo- Carla Monteiro said, “I also supports participatory vot- police, workers and an equitable a hybrid model at first, but then sa, talked about looking at city believe in a collaborative ap- ing on the council for the budget, economy, and democracy as it re- transition over to a fully elected owned lots to build affordable proach,” adding that she thinks and said that diversity training lates to the City Council charter committee, as she believes the housing, and DaRosa said that both responsibilities and funds is a must for police officers, as and potential changes. process for running a campaign more public housing controlled should be reallocated, especially is “community engagement be- There were also “Lightning is not equitable for all, and work by the city is a solution to the when it comes to “responding to tween law enforcement and the Round” questions at the be- would need to be done to make housing crisis. mental health, substance abuse, residents of Boston.” ginning of each round, where that happen. Policing in the city has been a and [the] homelessness crisis.” Kelly Bates called for the candidates answered yes or no For housing, candidates were huge topic of discussion this elec- She also said that having more elimination of tear gas, rubber questions. asked about their priorities when tion cycle, with many candidates collaborative programs with the bullets, and attack dogs, as well The first group consisted of it comes to affordable housing in looking to make big changes to Boston Police Department and as to “strengthen” the city’s new Said Abdikarim, Kelly Bates, in- Boston. the police budget and how public “reallocating 911 calls to other cumbent councilor Michael Fla- Alex Gray, who is blind, said safety is approached. responders so that we could use herty, Ruthzee Louijeune, Carla he would advocate for accessible Candidates were asked: “Giv- those fundings for a city run cri- Continued on page 12 Monteiro, and Nick Vance. The housing should he be elected. “I en the City Council’s Influence second group included James Co- will fight for affordability, but I over budgets ad recognizing limon, Domingos DaRosa, Alex will fight more for accessibility,” the constraints of the council in Get Ready for Summer Driving Gray, incumbent councilor Julia he said. He also said that he is regards to the police contract, Mejia, and Erin Murphy. in support of a first generation how would you approach reform Come in for inspection of items that For the education round, can- homebuyer program. of our current system of police didates were asked about the Julia Mejia said she is in and public safety, and associated GREATLY AFFECT your gas mileage— Boston school committee and support of raising the city’s In- spending?” whether they support a fully clusionary Development Policy Ruthzee Louijeune said that Maximize your gas mileage elected committee, a fully ap- (IDP) by 50 percent. “I think while “there is a lot of power even 475 Centre St pointed committee, or a hybrid we need to reflect what the city in that up or down vote” that the Jamaica Plain Morrison’s on the 39 bus and convenient to the Auto-Rite Orange line. standalone library.” from one of the polls conducted 617-522-4444 Call for an Egleston Square Some residents then said that during the meeting, stating that MorrisonsAutoRite.com appointment they would like to see a version 38 percent of respondents said Outstanding service since 1969 Continued from page 10 with just the library shown. that they only wanted to see Another question was raised the standalone library with no tion, “the study will require city about having fewer floors for the housing, 33 percent wanted to approvals and funding in the housing portion, as some resi- see the library plus four stories capital plan. Once funded, DND dents feel the proposed building of housing, and 13 percent said will begin the community en- would be too tall in the area. they wanted to see the library gagement process to determine “The thing that’s helpful to and five stories of housing. She STICK TO IT! the Affordable Housing’s unit reiterate,” Cain said, is that said that 21 percent said they types, percentages of affordabili- Share your message in our “Egleston Square…has a really wanted to see “as much housing ty, and other community require- diverse range of building typol- as possible.” ments for the RFP.” paper with a STICKY NOTE ogies,” including single families, Anderson said that nothing is Happy Holidays Maxfield & Company wishes you Vol. 29 No. 23 the joy of love and peace There were several comments 24 Pages • Free Delivery Holidays in Jamaica Plain, Pages 18 & 19 triple deckers, two families, and finalized yet, and the team still 25 Cents at Stores Jamaica Plain 617 293-8003 Printed on made about the fact that no pro- OPEN HOUSE? Recycled Paper BOOK YOUR 617-524-2626 POST IT G a z e t t e Call Your Advertising Rep other apartment buildings. wants to hear from the public HEY, BOSTON LATIN! WHERE DECEMBERWERE YA? 4, (617)524-7662 STICK IT! 2020 www.Jamaica posal was shown for just the one Plain G After 10 years on the Cityazette.com She also said that the team about what they want to see on Council, Matt O’Malley story library with no housing on will not run again FUNDRAISER? By Lauren Bennett Incumbent Dis- Margot Gillian, who has to discuss funding and “what the site. trict 6 Councilor Matt was born in Septem O’Malley announced ber, as “the greatest - STICK IT! on December 2 that moment of my life.” top, even though some residents after serving District T h r o u g h o u t 6 for ten years and his decade as City having received the Councilor, O’Malley most votes for a dis- has been a leader on PHOTO COURTESY OF trict councilor ever, VOTEMATTOMALLEY.COM environmental issues size project has the greatest po- “This is a process,” she said, he will not be seeking District 6 Councilor and has worked to re-election next year. Matt O’Malley. reduce plastic waste, In a message on his website, increase renewable O’Malley provided a short history energy, and pushed expressed that they would like to for more environmentally friend NEED-TO-KNOW of what he has accomplished over ly buildings, among many other the past ten years, and talked - The oldest high school football rivalry in the nation was about to go away this year without things. Also during his time, as a about the birth of his daughter, a fight – or at least a good-natured joke. With the English High vs. Boston Latin Thanksgiving tential of receiving funding for “so we can explore different ap- football game cancelled due to COVID-19, some daring membersPHOTOS of the BY EnglishPATRICK O’CONNOR High Alumni (EHS ’76). Association, and some current players and coaches, gathered at Harvard Stadium to call out Continued on page 2 INFO? Latin and have a little fun in such difficult times. The game has been played continuously since THANKSGIVING AT PINE STREET INN see a standalone library. 1887. This was the first year it was not held. See the story on Page 3. JPNDC to hold virtual job fair for first dispensary

By Lauren the development of affordable proaches. Please don’t hesitate STICK IT! Bennett eral retail and customer service Core Empowerment, LLC will positions. soon be opening the first adult- spoke with Enrique Ponce, a ca- “We believe that the approach The Jamaica Plain Neighbor- use cannabis store in Jamaica reer coach for the JPNDC, and hood Development Corporation Plain under the name Seed, and Paola Liendo, JPNDC’s Economic (JPNDC) will be hosting a virtual is looking to hire people for sev Prosperity Program Senior Man- job fair for Seed on December 11 ager, to learn more about the job Keep your name in - from 10am-11am. The Gazette housing.” to let us know your thoughts JPNDC ofreceSticky f size: 3 in. x3 in. Continued on page 2 By Lauren Bennett eria de trabajo para tienda de cannabis one and two can meet a stand- primera tienda de cannabis rec- Jamaica Plain Neighbor reativa en Jamaica Plain. hood Development Corporation Shown sizedtoria del cannabis. Todosto los tra- scale above the eyes of our - La tienda está contratando (JPNDC) bajos son amigables al CORI. Mayor Martin Walsh made his annual Thanksgiving trip to presentará para varios puestos minoristas de trabajo virtual para unaSeed feria La feria gratuita comenzará the Pine Street Inn in the South End, shown here carving the y de servicio al cliente. Además, COURTESY PHOTO Chen added, “this is in the and continue the dialogue on this con una turkey with Pine Street President Lyndia Downie. Mayor Walsh , la haycovers puestos en su museo de his- approx. orientación el De dropped2 columns by to carve the turkey and say hello to residents in c. 11 the Pine who enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner. The mayor said he alone library fit test,” Anderson thousands of Continued on page 2 is thankful to all the partnerships in the City that are coming range of what we think would project.” together to try to end homelessness in Boston. said. “The BPL prefers a one-sto- readers! Copy for a Sticky due be feasible,” in reference to the The community survey for 3 weeks prior to run date ry library that has great sight proposed number of floors. the project is still open, and lines and provides excellent ser- Four Options to Choose From Resident Priscilla Andrade can be found at bpl.org/eg- 12,000 COPIES vices to the community and has 7,000 COPIES $ 7,000 COPIES $ $800 said that “I understand there leston-square-project, along with 2-COLOR 600 4-COLOR 700 2-COLOR a flexible floor plan.” are so many interests involved… more information about the pro- 4-COLOR STICKIES CAN BE A COMBINATION OF COLORS. She said that with the re- 12,000 COPIES $ 4-COLOR 900 2-COLOR STICKIES CAN BE MADE WITH ANY 2 COLORS moval of the housing portion, sometimes there’s this conflict posal and videos from all commu- between what the community nity meetings held so far and a Call or Email Your Rep Today! either option would “still be a [email protected] [email protected] very acceptable approach to a wants and what is feasible.” feedback form for the project. 617-524-7662 781-485-0588 Merchant discussed results 12 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 Councilor At-Large and Candidate for Mayor Michelle Wu releases 2020 Financial Disclosures Staff report “At a moment when building and unwavering commitment to and communications access ordi- transcripts of public hearings trust in government is critical transparency and civic engage- nance in 2016 to ensure everyone available online, renovating the City Councilor At-Large and to our recovery and collective fu- ment across city government, could access city services and a Council Chamber for universal Candidate for Mayor Michelle ture, we must start with a base- starting from the top,” said Mi- comprehensive lobbyist disclo- accessibility, and doubling the Wu today released her 2020 City line of transparency throughout chelle Wu. sure ordinance in 2018. She has Council’s capacity to conduct of Boston Statement of Financial our departments and from our Michelle Wu has been serving consistently worked to deliver public meetings and hearings Interests and 2020 federal tax officials. The decisions and pol- on the City Council for 8 years, transparency and accountability, outside City Hall in the neigh- return to ensure public transpar- icies implemented in City Hall including two as City Council including implementing sever- borhoods. She has repeatedly ency and establish a precedent have tremendous consequences President, and has implemented al major reforms to make city challenged the administration for financial disclosure. Click for our economy, communities, key reforms to make government government more accessible in to do more to build trust through here to access the information. and families. Residents deserve work better for people, including her time as City Council Presi- good government and transpar- a foundation of good government passing a landmark language dent—making closed captioning ency.

prosecute our way through prob- they call home in Boston,” said said that he has heard from some city recovers from the pandemic Forum lems.’ It’s been more of a holis- James Colimon. “Needless to say, people that they are “afraid” of and students make adjustments again. Continued from page 11 tic approach.” He also said that we need the police.” He aid as a taking money away from the po- police “may not be required” for Black man in Boston, he has ex- lice department. The lightning rounds at the Office of Police Accountability calls about substance abuse or perienced “my fair share of racial David Halbert said that as beginning of each topic section and Transparency. “We need mental health. profiling. We need to make sure a city councilor, he would be allowed candidates to provide a to remove things for the police “I think our office has been we have a police department that an advocate for “making very quick answer to some hot but- that frankly they shouldn’t be one of the leading voices,” Julia reflects the community they are hard decisions as to what we ton issues. During the housing spending their time on,” she said, Mejia said, in “dealing with all serving.” would vote yes or no within the lightning round, candidates were “where social workers can inter- things police reform.” She said Domingos DaRosa said that budget relative to public safety asked if they support rent con- vene and help our communities.” her office has been “fighting for he has heard that police want and where that money is going— trol, and everyone except Mi- Michael Flaherty said that a 15 percent reallocation” of the more training, and said that “a where it shouldn’t be going, quite chael Flaherty, James Colimon, “there are certain matters” police budget, when many other lot of them are suffering from frankly.” He also supports in- and Erin Murphy said yes. where the city would “need to advocates have only been asking mental illness themselves.” He vesting more money into mental Candidates were also asked work with federal law enforce- for 10 percent. said that reallocating funds to health services, substance use if they supported a requirement ment,” along with ICE, such as Erin Murphy called for the programs for violence prevention councilors, and social workers. for the majority of new affordable issues of child trafficking and expansion of the police cadet and community policing is some- Candidates were also asked units to be built on-site, and all exploitation, drug and weapons program, as she believes more thing he is in support of. how they would use the approx- candidates said yes. trafficking, and cybercrimes. police officers are needed in the Alex Gray said that “people by imately $300-400 million in For the police lightning He said that his approach to community. and large very much want great- funding allocated for the Boston round, candidates were asked public safety has “never been “I strongly believe that ever accountability” when it comes Public Schools (BPS) through the if they support closing the BPD driven by ‘we need to arrest and eryone should feel safe wherever to the police department, and American Rescue Plan. gang database, and all but Said Many of them, including Abdikarim, Michael Flaherty, Nick Vance, Michael Flaherty, and Erin Murphy said yes. and Ruthzee Louijeune, said that When asked they support- they would use the funds for ed the cessation of information infrastructure improvements to sharing between the Boston Po- BPS schools, as many of them lice Department and ICE, all No drought are in desperate need of improve- said yes except Michael Flaherty. ments. When asked if they would Others, like Kelly Bates “advocate for the reallocation of about it and Said Abdikarim said they money from the Boston Police would like to ensure teachers Department budget to reinvest- have proper wages and training, ment in communities,” all aid yes and Abdikarim also said that in- except Michael Flaherty, Alex vesting in STEM and vocational Gray, and Erin Murphy. An Ivy rain barrel will help your programs is important for him. For the full video with all garden grow. Bates said that she would like to see more “worker training for questions and responses from > Removable locking lid jobs that are going to be relevant every candidate, visit the JP Pro- gressives Facebook page, where > Screened inlet post-pandemic.” Michael Flaherty called for screenshots are also available > Holds 50 gallons “more school nurses” as well as from each lightning round ques- > Available in forest green or black “more social and emotional option so responses can be viewed > Made in the USA portunities,” especially as the at a glance. > Recycled plastic

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clients support to obtain and of our local community,” said “We benefit from their diverse came together to affect positive ESAC maintain housing,” said Ecumen- Cummings Foundation executive backgrounds and perspectives; social change. By focusing their ical Social Action Committee ex- director Joel Swets. “It is the in- they benefit from a meaningful efforts on housing and educa- Continued from page 1 ecutive director Dr. Peg Drisko. credible organizations we fund, and fulfilling experience, and the tion, Ecumenical Social Action “We are incredibly grateful to however, that do the actual daily nonprofits often benefit from -in elders, homeowners, and youth Committee strives to improve Cummings Foundation for their work to empower our neighbors, creased exposure and new advo- throughout Boston. Through pro- generous support of our work.” educate our children, fight for cates.” the quality of life of Boston res- grams in sustainable homeown- The Cummings $25 Million equity, and so much more.” This year’s grant recipients idents and serve as a catalyst ership, homelessness prevention, Grant program supports Mas- With the help of about 80 represent a wide variety of caus- for strengthening neighbors and education, and public benefits sachusetts nonprofits based in volunteers, the Foundation first es, including social justice, home- building communities. enrollment, Ecumenical Social and primarily serve Middlesex, identified 140 organizations to re- lessness prevention, affordable Woburn-based Cummings Action Committee equips hun- Essex, and Suffolk counties. ceive grants of at least $100,000 housing, education, violence pre- Foundation, Inc. was established dreds of low-income residents Cummings Foundation aims each. Among the winners were vention, and food insecurity. The in 1986 by Joyce and Bill Cum- each year with the tools, knowl- to give back to the area where first-time recipients as well as nonprofits are spread across 43 mings and has grown to be one of edge, and supports they need it owns commercial buildings nonprofits that had previously different cities and towns. to overcome their barriers to through this place-based initia- received Cummings Foundation The complete list of 140 grant the three largest private founda- stability and growth. tive, all of which are managed, at grants. Forty of this latter group winners and more than 800 pre- tions in New England. The Foun- Cummings Foundation’s in- no cost to the Foundation, by its of repeat recipients were then vious recipients is available at dation directly operates its own vestment will allow Ecumenical affiliate, Cummings Properties. selected to have their grants ele- www.cummingsfoundation.org. charitable subsidiaries, includ- Social Action Committee to ex- This Woburn-based commercial vated to 10-year awards ranging Cummings Foundation has ing New Horizons retirement pand the Senior Tenancy Stabi- real estate firm leases and man- from $200,000 to $500,000 each. now awarded more than $300 communities in Marlborough lization program team to better ages 10 million square feet of “We adopted a democratic ap- million to Greater Boston non- and Woburn, and Veterinary serve older tenants at risk of, debt-free space, the majority of proach to philanthropy, which profits. or experiencing, homelessness. which exclusively benefits the empowers an impressive roster Boston-based Ecumenical So- School at Tufts, LLC in North “This funding will play a critical Foundation. of dedicated volunteers to decide cial Action Committee was estab- Grafton. Additional information role in offering our most vul- “We aim to help meet the more than half of all our grant lished in 1965 when a group of is available at www.cummings- nerable, disabled, and homeless needs of people in all segments winners each year,” said Swets. community and church leaders foundation.org. Former State Rep. Marie St. Fleur endorses Andrea Campbell for Mayor of Boston Staff report the painful losses and inequities can harness our strengths and proud to have Marie’s support Sheriff and Secretary of Pub- she experienced growing up in move our city forward.” in this race,” said Councilor lic Safety Andrea Cabral, Cam- Today, Councilor and Bos- Boston and driven by her under- Marie St. Fleur served as Campbell. “Marie’s leadership bridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, ton mayoral candidate Andrea standing and knowledge of the State Representative for the in our city has always been about Governor’s Councilor Eileen Campbell was endorsed by Marie opportunities that Boston holds Fifth Suffolk district, represent- bringing people together across Duff, State Representative Liz St. Fleur, a former Dorchester for all people. These experiences ing parts of Dorchester and Rox- demographics and industries to Malia, former State Represen- State Representative and com- allow her to see, hear, connect bury, from 1999-2011. She was advance equity and opportunity tative Marty Walz, Bill Walczak, munity leader. to, and fight for all people,” said the first Haitian-American elect- for all, and that’s exactly what Diana Hwang, Dr. Atyia Martin, “Andrea Campbell is exactly St. Fleur. “Boston is a multi-cul- ed to state office in the United this campaign is about. I’m proud John Borders IV, and Makeeba the kind of leader Boston needs tural, multi-racial, multi-ethnic States. Her endorsement comes that our campaign continues to McCreary, in endorsing Andrea right now. She is informed by city and we need a mayor who as Boston, which has the third build a diverse coalition of sup- Campbell for mayor of Boston. largest Haitian population of any port in every neighborhood.” Campbell has also been endorsed city in the country, celebrates St. Fleur joins other politi- by Our Black Party, a national or- Haitian American Heritage cal and community leaders, in- ganization that exists to advance Month and Haitian Flag Day. cluding former First Lady Diane a political agenda that addresses “I am deeply humbled and Patrick, former Suffolk County the needs of Black people.

Boston firefighters endorse Essaibi-George for mayor Staff Report men and women, to advocating little girl, my family home caught for investments in our health on fire, but we all made it out On Monday, International As- and safety, she has our backs safely thanks to Boston’s brave sociation of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and we have unanimously voted firefighters. It’s no surprise that Local 718 unanimously endorsed to have hers in this race.” I hold a special place in my heart At-Large City Councilor Annissa Said Essaibi George, “Our for them. Their sacrifices and Essaibi George in her candidacy firefighters are a constant source bravery keep our city and its for Mayor of Boston citing her of inspiration and pride to our residents safe. I’m honored to unwavering support for Boston’s city,” said Essaibi George. “As a have their support.” first responders. “Boston’s firefighters are proud to endorse Annissa Essaibi Best wishes for a meaningful George for Mayor of Boston,” said John Soares, IAFF Local 718 Memorial Day! President. “Since her early days on the Boston City Council, she has demonstrated her unwaver- Liz Malia ing commitment and support for State Representative Boston’s first responders. From showing up at our firehouses 617-722-2380 with coffee, to picking up the [email protected] phone to check in on our brave Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 • 15 JP’s weekly test rate drops under 1 percent By John Lynds Last week, the Baker-Polito tion plans to expand this program Administration today announced to support in-home vaccinations Jamaica Plain’s weekly plans to close the Common- for all eligible residents who are COVID-19 positive test rate wealth’s vaccine pre registra- unable to get to a vaccine site. dropped under 1 percent accord- tion system by the end of May. The Administration launched ing to the latest data released by The COVID-19 Vaccine Finder at the Homebound Vaccination on the Boston Public Health Com- vaxfinder.mass.gov will remain March 29 for individuals who mission (BPHC) last Friday. available, with over 900 locations met specific federal criteria, such According to the latest data listed across the state. as requiring significant support 1,288 Jamaica Plain residents The Administration also an- to leave the home for a medical nounced the expansion of the appointment. Beginning May 24, were tested last week and 0.5 state’s Homebound Vaccination any individual who has trouble percent were found to be COVID Program to support in-home getting to a vaccine site is eligi- positive-- a 64 percent decrease vaccinations for all eligible resi- ble for the homebound program. from the 1.4 percent reported by dents who are unable to get to a According to the BPHC data, the BPHC on May 7. vaccine site, beginning Monday, Jamaica Plain’s infection rate Of the 37,536 Jamaica Plain May 24. increased 1 percent since May 7. residents tested for COVID since The pre registration form at Jamaica Plain went from the pandemic began, 7.9 percent vaccinesignup.mass.gov closed 723.4 cases per 10,000 residents overall were found to be posi- to new submissions on Tuesday. to 730.6 cases per 10,000 resi- tive–this was the same percent- According to the administration dents. age reported by the BPHC on all remaining people still in the An additional 29 Jamaica May 7. system will be contacted with Plain residents became infected Citywide, the weekly posi- an opportunity to book appoint- with COVID-19 since May 7 and On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by tive test rate continues to de- ments before closing out the sys- the number of total cases here neighborhood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing crease. According to the BPHC tem on May 31. All remaining went from 2,921 cases to 2,950 results in Boston neighborhoods. 17,329 residents were tested people who pre registered will cases in the neighborhood. and 1.6 percent were COVID be given an opportunity to book The statistics released by It also breaks down the number from 70,297 cases to 70,546 con- positive--this was a 24 percent before the system closes. the BPHC as part of its weekly of cases by age, gender and race. firmed cases in a week. To date, decrease from the 2.1 percent The state’s Homebound Vac- COVID19 report breaks down Citywide positive cases of 1,383 Boston residents have died cination Program began on Mon- positive test rate reported by the the number of cases and infec- coronavirus increased less than a from the virus since the pandem- day, May 24 and the Administra- BPHC two weeks ago. tion rates in each neighborhood. half percent last week and went ic began.

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Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 • 17 Jamaica Plain Gazette • January 4, 2002 • exercise. “The goal for the day is to This year, they already have teach kids how to ride a bike and Bike-riding program returns early in JP increased their numbers of vol- then also teach them proper road By Seth Daniel The success of the program last year during the pandemic unteers, and they will be able to bike safety,” said Hislop. brought tremendous momentum because it was a discouraging accommodate 25 kids as opposed One new feature, he said, is Jamaica Plain Gazette January 4, 2002 • 1 A bicycle riding group from to the effort and an invigorated time for families and communi- to 19 last year. The collaboration a training/orientation for KIT • Arlington will return on June 5 spirit of giving to the group. With ties. With more time this year, for the event is between HOPE- volunteers – helping them to for an early, second-annual Bike sponsorships from Landry’s Cy- we decided coming back in early Worldwide, Boston Church of be prepared to understand the for Kids day on the grounds of cles on Commonwealth Avenue June would give the kids more Christ, Boston Police and KIT. young people they are helping. English High School (EHS) in JP. for the bikes and the law firm time to ride their bikes and prac- Landry’s Cycles has once again “One thing this year that’s go- Last October, in the after- of Breakstone, White and Gluck tice the new skills we will teach stepped up to help the effort in ing to be added is we are chang- providing new bikes and helmets ing our orientation for volunteers math of the pandemic, the Keep for the helmets, KIT gathered 25 them on the day of the event.” came from the above-mentioned – putting an emphasis on what It Tight (KIT) bicycle club – volunteers and decided to come Art Trapotsis, of KIT, last law firm. it takes for the volunteers to based in Arlington and made up back for the second installment year said the group is a bike club made up of serious riders Like last year, the event will engage and encourage these fam- of residents from many Metro of the program a little earlier. from Arlington, Lexington and be focused on showing young peo- ilies and kids that may be facing West communities – put together “This will be the second-an- Watertown, and they had been ple how to ride a bike, as many challenges at the moment,” he a quick program with the Boston nual event and we’re very excited wanting to do some sort of event do not fully know how to ride. said. “It’s about helping to make Police and the HOPEWorldwide about that,” said KIT member in the city to share their skills Some have skills to ride a bike, sure we’re giving out respect and organization to teach selected Richard Hislop. “We decided to with kids who may not know how but don’t know all the safety not charity when we engage.” young people how to safely ride do it earlier this year so the chil- to ride a bike – as biking was and precautions. Both of those things The event does take place on a bike and, afterward, present dren will have more time to ride is identified during COVID-19 will be addressed in learning sta- June 5, but participants are by them with a brand new bike to their new bikes in the summer times as a great way for kids tions throughout the EHS field invitation-only from the Boston take home. months. We started our effort to get good, socially-distanced and track on June 5. Police. Boston License Board aligns with state to lift all limits on licensees May 29 By Seth Daniel be lifted,” announced the Board. Gov. Charlie Baker for the state ress, I am making the decision ed include: “Private businesses, including earlier this week, but Janey had to align with the Commonwealth •No gathering limits. With the support that Acting restaurants, may require masks been hesitant to follow suit in of Massachusetts and lift COVID •No table limits. Mayor Kim Janey announced on and social distancing at their dis- Boston. restrictions on May 29,” Janey •No time limits. May 19, the Boston Licensing cretion. However, this will not be On May 19, she announced wrote in a statement. “But, let •No mask/social distancing Board on Wednesday, May 20, required by the City of Boston.” that the metrics were headed in me be clear, our battle against restrictions. approved a lifting of all restric- In a vote on the morning of a direction where she felt more COVID is not over. Reopening •Alcohol can be served with- tions on licensed premises as of May 20, the Board agreed to comfortable in lifting the restric- our city will only work if we all out food. May 29. lift all COVID restrictions on li- tions on businesses and licensed continue to do our part to fight •Dividers may be taken down. “As of May 29, all restrictions censed premises in Boston. 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Intentionally embedding Excellence Awards will be an- in Boston and the contributing the program into the school day Students learning the skills needed to work in a kitchen. nounced at a virtual awards cer- systemic issues. From one pro- cements the link between suc- emony, MNN’s 2021 Nonprofit gram serving fifteen students, cess in a chosen career and suc- Awards will be presented to one hashtag #MAkingadifference to Excellence Awards: Celebrating AL now offers three programs in cess in school and reinforces the finalist in each of the following raise public awareness of non- Idealism and Achievement pre- five BPS schools serving over 300 practical need for basic litera- six categories: Advocacy, Innova- profits’ important contributions sented by Citizens, on Wednes- seventh, eighth, rising ninth, and cy in math and other subjects tion, Leadership, Small Nonprof- to Massachusetts. day, June 23 at 10:00 am. ninth grade students. Programs that can often seem abstract it, Young Professional, and new The Massachusetts Nonprofit “We are excited to recog- include one-day career explora- or irrelevant in the context of this year, Resilience. Network (MNN) brings togeth- nize Apprentice Learning for tions, a workplace apprentice- school.L A has over 130 busi- This year, an independent er nonprofits, funders, business their invaluable contributions ship, a paid five-week summer nesses partners including retail panel of judges reviewed over leaders, and elected officials to the Commonwealth,” said Jim internship program for girls, and stores, shops, biotech and tech 180 nominations for the Non- to strengthen nonprofits and Klocke, CEO of MNN. “We look alumni career services. firms and arts organizations. No- profit Excellence Awards. The 29 raise the sector’s voice on criti- forward to recognizing them and AL’s 2020 enrollment reflect- tably, 90% have participated finalists range from large in- cal issues. MNN’s mission is to the other Excellence Award fi- ed the demographics (44% Black, more than once. novative social enterprises to a strengthen the Massachusetts nalists and announcing the six 48% Latinx, and 8% multiracial) The Nonprofit Excellence small rural family support group nonprofit sector through advo- winners on June 23.” of BPS. Seventy percent were Awards will highlight the work and represent different regions cacy, public awareness, and ca- The Excellence Award in In- considered low-income and 50% of the nonprofit sector and raise of Massachusetts. pacity building. The network has novation recognizes a nonprofit spoke a language other than En- awareness of important causes In the weeks leading up to more than 750 nonprofit mem- organization that has utilized glish. throughout Massachusetts. The the 2021 Nonprofit Excellence ber organizations and more than Awards, nonprofits across the 150 business affiliate partners. state are engaging in a so- Massnonprofitnet.org rtisin cial media campaign with the nline Adve g News Briefs O POSTAL EMPLOYEES Services. Everyone is invited WILL CELEBRATE to participate in this monthly le gathering for racial justice and vailab MEMORIAL DAY is A human rights. For further infor- Post Offices across the com- mation, contact Mary Lenihan Showcase Your Business, Open monwealth will be closed on at [email protected] House, or More with an online Monday, May 31, as our employ- or Penny Wells at pwells222@ AD SIZE ees pause to celebrate Memorial gmail.com. ad! Day. Street delivery on Monday Clients and Customers in pixels will be limited to guaranteed KELLY BATES ON THE overnight parcels and there will BALLOT FOR CITY are just a click away! W: 160px be no collection of mail. 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Special to the Gazette their masks and sit near one ebrant’s chalice. Consideration cies is still not allowed at this another at different times. Regarding the celebration should be given to the health and time. A clear communication will Given the new State of Mas- Parishes should communicate of the Mass vaccination status of both priest go out to parishes when this sachusetts protocols that go into that they are prepared to accom- Pastors should strongly con- and deacon in that decision. practice may resume. place on May 29, the following modate those who are ready to sider continuing to stream their Priests, deacons, and Extraor- guidance is issued for the parish- take off their masks and sit near Masses. dinary Ministers of the Eucha- Final Points es of the Archdiocese of Boston others, and those who are not. Registration for Masses is no rist should still disinfect their There are many heroes Some people who are comfort- longer required, although pas- hands before distributing Holy among our volunteers that have General guidelines able dropping social distancing tors may desire it to continue for Communion. kept our parishes going during Priests, deacons, and Extraor- As of May 29, vaccinated peo- may not yet be comfortable tak- a period while they adjust the these difficult times. They should dinary Ministers of the Eucha- ple are no longer required to ing off their masks. It should seating in their churches. be acknowledged and thanked, wear masks or socially distance be communicated to people that Congregational singing is al- rist are strongly encouraged to collectively and personally. in our parishes. they are free to continue to wear lowed, as are choirs. Pastors may continue to wear masks during This document is not intended to This statement applies to masks as long as they like, and use their discretion with regard the distribution of Holy Commu- be comprehensive. There will be worship and other parish activ- that they will be respected if they to masks for their choirs. nion. many questions that arise, that ities, but not to schools and not choose to do so. Deacons can play their full The bottle of hand sanitizer will be addressed in the coming to the office space. Further guide- When a parish becomes liturgical roles: reading the gos- should be kept close at hand in lines will be issued for those two aware that a COVID positive pel, preaching when appropriate, case someone receives commu- weeks. areas. person has attended Mass, there preparing the altar, the elevation nion on the tongue. Pastors may There will be a webinar for par- Parishes and pastors will not should be some kind of general of the chalice, and assisting in exercise their discretion in this ishes and staff on Wednesday, be policing the population. Every announcement at least on the the distribution of Holy Commu- matter. May 26 to discuss these ques- parishioner and every family will parish’s website. Parishioners nion. Communion under both spe- tions. be expected to make a sound, should be advised to keep an Altar servers may be used. reasonable decision about when eye on the website, as that will In scheduling children as al- Announcing BLO's 2021/22 Season! they are ready to take off their be where such an announcement tar servers, a pastor may want masks and be near other people. will be made. to schedule members of the same No pastor and no parish will be family for a given Mass. expected to ask people whether Regarding the setup of It should be clearly commu- or not they have been vaccinated. churches nicated to parents that children The pastor has a high degree Parishes should continue to may wear masks while altar of discretion in the implemen- make provisions for people who serving. tation of all of these changes. are not vaccinated and/or who It is likely that a retraining of Some pastors may make changes are not yet ready come to sit near altar servers, both children and quickly, and others may make other people. adults, will be necessary. Join us for three brand-new productions, including them slowly. Pastors are encour- Perhaps this can be done by Liturgical ministers, such as our return to the theater and Ariadne auf Naxos, aged to engage parish leadership offering or continuing to offer Lectors and Extraordinary Min- BLO's 1991 landmark remastered film, and more in a conversation about how best outdoor Masses. isters of the Eucharist can be cinematic innovation on operabox.tv! to make the changes in their Perhaps this can be done used. From classic Italian drama to American opera and jazz fusion, respective parishes. by offering Masses at particu- A retraining of these volun- combined with brand new streaming offerings, BLO brings the There is no longer a distinct lar times for those who want to teers may be necessary. best of modern innovation on-stage, on-screen, and beyond. set of protocols for parishes in maintain social distancing. Parishes may wish to use this CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA SVADBA red zones. Perhaps this can be done as an opportunity to reach out to Oct 1 – 10 | 2021 Winter 2022 by cordoning off portions of the new volunteers to fill these roles. Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre Exclusively on BLO's operabox.tv Regarding communication church, in a respectful way, for A collection may be taken up CHAMPION: AN OPERA IN JAZZ All parishes must publish socially distanced seating. If this by using a basket, preferably May 18 – 22 | 2022 | Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre something like the following is the option chosen, every pew with a pole, since some people Join us by June 30th and renew your operabox.tv subscription statement: “As of May 29, masks can be used in the non-distanced may still feel uncomfortable early for a special, one-time $50 rate! are no longer required for vac- section of the church, and mark- touching a basket that many cinated people in the State of ings adjusted accordingly. other people have just touched, After internal reflection, BLO has changed its previously announced Massachusetts. The State does Respectful signs in the church and may feel that they have no plans to mount a new production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.The Company reaffirms its commitment to creating inclusive environments advise that non-vaccinated peo- should make clear how different option if the basket is handed to and intentional storytelling for our audience and our artists. ple continue to wear masks.” The sections of the church are being them. This reluctance may end PLUS: A Special Engagement statement should be published in used. up hurting the parish offertory. BLO'S 1991 ARIADNE bulletins and on web sites, and It is no longer necessary to Pastors are encouraged to AUF NAXOS announced at Mass. regularly disinfect surfaces. slow play a return to a shaking All parishes should strong- Some pastors may decide to con- of hands at the Sign of Peace. It Witness BLO's iconic 1991 production that starred and ly consider communicating the tinue to do so for a time, but it is may well be that not everyone is launched the career of American following points clearly to their not required. ready for that, even if they are soprano Deborah Voigt! Seen parishioners: Missalettes and hymnals may unmasked and sitting near one and heard for the first time in 30 The dispensation from the be used, and kept in the pews. another. Other forms for the Sign years, this opera debuts on operabox.tv featuring restored audio and video. obligation for coming to Sunday Parishes may want to engage in of Peace could be used. Questions? Our Audience Services team is here to help! Mass has not yet been lifted, and significant conversation about The deacon should be allowed You can contact us M-F, 10am-5pm at [email protected] or 617.542.6772. even when it is, if a parishioner whether and how they want to to receive the Precious Blood, COVID-19 UPDATE: Boston Lyric Opera will continue to be guided by federal, is feeling ill they should remain do this. The Office of Worship but the pastor may exercise his state, and public health advice and comply with all local government regulations when implementing health and safety protocols for our return to the theater. We at home. will make some recommenda- discretion in the matter of the will communicate details about health and safety protocols as we get closer to It is understood that different tions and resources available on deacon using a separate chalice, each production. BLO is committed to flexibility for any ticket holders who need people will be ready to take off their website. or intinction, or sharing the cel- to change or return their tickets for COVID-related reasons. 20 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 The IndependenT newspaper Group Jamaica Plain Gazette circulation 16,000* • mission Hill Gazette circulation 7,000 The Only Newspaper Delivered Free Door-to-Door in Jamaica Plain Special Issues 2021

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P.O. Box 301119, 7 Harris Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 • Tel. 617-524-2626 • FAX 617-524-3921 JamaicaPlainGazette.com • MissionHillGazette.com Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 • 21 It is time! Tuesday Walking group returns

Special to the Gazette COVID -19 came and our the former general secretary group went into hibernation. We of the United States Sanitary The walking group would all recognized our own privilege Commission, was hired to design gather every Tuesday morning and security in the face of a world a series of parks to respond to at 9 AM at the entrance to the pandemic. We hoped it might be public health needs. Olmstead Arboretum. Named the “Tues- a short hiatus. The pandemic did believed access to fresh air was day Walking Group”, we walked not deter the love of walking, so critical and that parks would be those paths for the last half doz- many of us walked alone. As the meeting grounds for people of en years marking the changing weather improved last spring, we different backgrounds and eco- seasons. The group would walk ventured out in masked socially nomic means. Upon completion regardless of weather. Some- distanced pairs, similar to the of his design of Central Park, he times we were four, and other animals on Noah’s Ark. Our commented that the park “were times a dozen. That is, until walks coincided with the burst- the lungs of the city” . One hun- March 2020 when the pandemic ing of spring. Suddenly there dred and fifty years later the stopped us in our tracks. were hundreds of people walking emerald necklace provided fresh We were connected by the through the parks, the pond and lungs for the city and created a fragile thread of a google group, The Tuesday Walking Group. local cemeteries. Our walking place for racially diverse crowd but had no formal organization. group mixed it up quite a bit. of young and old, to walk and back. We first stepped a group faces and smiles. If you are in Tuesday mornings, one early ris- Even though it was often in two’s, breathe the air of the city. with our masks on and ready to the Arboretum you might see er, would check the weather and different people walked with dif- walk. And then as the CDC lifted us there. people would confirm attendance. With the coming of fall, we ferent people during the spring its mask mandates for outdoors, Enid Eckstein, has lived in At 9:05, the group began the walk grew anxious with the coming and summer. Two or three was the masks came down. We were Jamaica Plain for the last thirty and then concluded an hour later darkness, cold and the winter the limit. We were part of a na- all happy to see each other’s years. back at the front gate. We walked solstice. Many of us upped our tional movement of people taking in many formations; sometimes wardrobe choices and learned to the streets to walk during the three or four, sometimes two by there is no “bad weather, just two, but always as a group. The pandemic. The Guardian news- bad gear.” We learned that as Tuesday morning walk provided paper named 2020, the year of long as you keep moving, even OPENOPEN FOR FOR PICK-UP PICK-UP & DELIVERY & DELIVERY connection, and an anchor to our the walker. Some of us were fugi- the cold is bearable. Emails week. Many of us are retired tives from the gym, and walking were exchanged on best walking from full time work, but actively became exercise. For those who routes in icy weather. Others engaged in other work and vol- missed yoga, walking became exchanged information on new unteer activities. Our walks in- moving meditation. Some of us walking areas. Walking provided cluded weekly personal updates, were fleeing our apartments and solace and adventure when the AuthenticAuthentic Dominican Dominican Cuisine Cuisine political discussions, movie and homes seeking a change of pace world stole both. book suggestions and a walking and location and others created One year later, with many 857 273 4962 billboard of upcoming events. Ev- walking meetings. of us vaccinated or close to full 857 273 4962 ery May, we joined together and We walked different parts of vaccination status, we asked, 660A660A CENTRE CENTRE ST., ST., JAMAICA JAMAICA PLAIN PLAIN marched in the Louis D. Brown the emerald necklace from the “Is it time to come together as 100X100DELICIASEXPRESS.COM100X100DELICIASEXPRESS.COM Mother’s Day March for Peace. mouth of the muddy river to the a group?” The google group is Mond.Monday - Wed. - Saturday7am-7pm | Thur.10am -Sat. to 7am-9pm 11pm This year we commemorated the cliffs of Franklin Park. In the alive and humming. We started walk in the Arboretum. 1870s, Frederick Law Olmstead, again. The Tuesday walkers are

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Staff report understanding and foster trust. paramount, our communications Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha I am thrilled to have Stephanie team will be a key link between Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. An Mayor Kim Janey announced as part of my cabinet and look City Hall and the residents of active member of Union United today that she is appointing forward to her continued leader- Boston aswe work to create a Methodist Church in the South Senior Advisor Stephanie Gar- ship and counsel as we advance stronger, more equitable city.” End, she lives in West Roxbury rett-Stearns as Chief Communi- a city wide agenda for Boston’s An alumna of The Partner- with her husband and daughter. cations Officer. She will serve as recovery, reopening, and renew- ship, Inc. Next Generation Exec- Janey’s appointment of lead communications strategist al. As we prepare for this transi- utive program for professionals Garrett-Stearns is her latest and advisor for the Janey ad- tion, I am tremendously grateful of color, Garrett-Stearns also move to build one of the most ministration, guiding a dynam- to Nick Martin. His dedication, completed the Business Man- diverse cabinets in the City’s ic team of press, digital media, leadership and skill have been agement Institute at Cornell history. Since her swearing-in speechwriting and photography invaluable. I wish Nick the very University. She holds a Master of on March 24, Janey has named professionals. Garrett-Stearns’ best in his next chapter.” Business Administration degree Dion Irish, Chief of Operations; new role includes responsibil- Before joining the Janey ad- from Washington University in Justin Sterritt, Chief Financial ities held by Nick Martin, who ministration, Garrett-Stearns St. Louis and a bachelor’s de- Officer; Celina Barrios-Milner, announced plans to pursue new served as Vice President of Com- gree in human resources man- Chief of Equity; and Rev. Mari- opportunities in April and will be munications and Fund Develop- agement from Michigan State ama White-Hammond, Chief of New Communications Officer leaving his role on May 21. ment for The Community Builders, University. Environment, Energy, and Open Stephanie Garret-Stearns. “Stephanie Garrett-Stearns Inc, where she led communications Garrett-Stearns is a vol- Space. is a communications veteran and fundraising strategy and pro- “I am honored to serve the unteer and board member for “I am committed to building with insight into Boston’s di- gram execution. Garrett-Stearns people of Boston as part of the several nonprofit organizations, a cabinet that is as talented as verse communities,” said Mayor was previously Head of Public historic Kim Janey adminis- including the Massachusetts In- the city we serve,” said Janey. “I Kim Janey. “She is a master of Relations and Chief Corporate tration,” said Garrett-Stearns. stitute for a New Commonwealth am proud to welcome these expe- authentic, transparent commu- Spokesperson for the Siemens di- “At a time when public trust is (MassINC), the Boston Chapter rienced and inclusive leaders to nication strategies that deepen vision, Osram Sylvania. of The Links, Incorporated and Boston City Hall.”

Forward Fund grants $250,000 to nonprofits and activists fighting for racial equity

Staff Report 50 nonprofit organizations and en philanthropic partners and Imari Paris Jeffries, Executive ly funded initiative currently individual organizers in Mas- community advisors, as well as Director of King Boston. “This is housed at The Boston Founda- Responding to a collective sachusetts have each received $150,000 from the Barr Founda- a moment in time that we can’t tion, working to honor the legacy re-traumatization that com- $5,000 to support their ongoing tion. gloss over. We need to help these of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. munities of color have faced in racial equity work. “For this round of giving, we organizations take a stand and and Coretta Scott King while the wake of the trial of Derek The Forward Fund, managed were intentional about giving to make an impact, and that’s what addressing economic and racial Chauvin and the ensuing recent by King Boston, has been funded organizations and organizers all these funds will do.” inequities. The 50 organizations incidents of racialized violence, by contributions to date totaling across the Commonwealth,” said King Boston is a private- selected by the Forward Fund $100,000 from more than a doz- Advisory Committee to receive grants have missions that align with the Kings’ work and legacy, 24/7 Emergency Vet Care Weekend Appointments | Free On-Site Parking MOUNT PLEASANT HOME including social justice groups and organizations, BIPOC-led initiatives, and trauma response Since 1901 and healing projects. WORMS? This round of grants follows the November 2020 grants when INFECTIONS? the Forward Fund donated to five DISEASE? grassroots organizations that re- Quality, Affordable Residential Care for Seniors 62+ sponded to postelection needs. BYE FELICIA! • Private bedrooms with full bath All grants distributed at this • 24-hour personal care assistance time will support organizations • Medication administration across Massachusetts that work • 3 Home-style meals daily to address racialized trauma and • Laundry and housekeeping services healing, particularly through Angell is Here to Help! • Leisure and wellness activities • Lovely common areas non-clinical settings; organize With services ranging from • 24/7 Emergency • Diagnostic Imaging • 100% accessible communities of color to advocate 24/7 emergency & critical & Critical Care (with on-site CT) for reforms in policing; make care to cardiology; from • Anesthesiology • General Medicine meaning of this moment through behavior services to surgery, • Avian & Exotic • Internal Medicine Angell has everything you cultural organizing; and/or orga- Medicine need to keep them healthy • Neurology nize responses to violence in the and happy. • Behavior • Oncology community. • Cardiology • Ophthalmology NO entrance fee The following are among the • Dentistry • Pathology income or asset grantees: • Dermatology • Physical restrictions! •Sean Ellis Rehabilitation •Neenah Estrella-Luna • Surgery •Muslim Justice League angell.org 301 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain •Asian American Resource Angell Animal Medical Center | 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston | 617-522-7282 www.MountPleasantHome.org 617-522-7600 Continued on Page 23 Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 • 23 McConathy wins award at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall On May 10, Jake McConathy Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Class Prize. The Jose Rafael Arboleda of Jamaica Plain, and the Chapel of 2021. Moreover, Junior Awards, Sportspersonship Awards, es- Hill-Chauncy Hall School com- Certificates of Distinction, Se- tablished by family and friends munity gathered, in-person and nior Departmental Prizes, Senior in memory of Jose Rafael Arbo- virtually, for the Baccalaureate Awards, and Faculty Prizes were leda, Class of 1978, recognizes Ceremony to celebrate the Class presented. The ceremony conclud- students who have shown the of 2021 accomplishments and ed with the highly anticipated highest degree of citizenship in completion of high school. yearbook dedication, presented athletic endeavors. Faculty Priz- Beyond the recognition of the by the Publications class. es are awarded to members of graduating class, the Baccalaure- During the ceremony, Jake the senior class who have been ate also presented the opportuni- McConathy was awarded the outstanding citizens, contribut- ty to hear from faculty and stu- Jose Rafael Arboleda Sportsper- ing significantly to the general dent speakers, as selected by the sonship Award and a Faculty well-being or spirit of the school. Jake McConathy.

Jamaica Plain’s Samantha Camilo graduates from Scranton University Samantha C. Camilo of Ja- academic degree requirements in lege of Professional Studies, the business from the University of York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. maica Plain was among more August and December of 2020, as Kania School of Management Scranton. Undergraduate majors with the than 800 bachelor's degrees at well as January and May of 2021. and the College of Arts and Sci- Members of the University's most graduates are accounting, its in-person undergraduate cel- Due to capacity restrictions in ences at the Mohegan Sun Arena undergraduate class of 2021 rep- nursing, biology, occupational ebration ceremonies on May 23. place because of the pandemic, at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. resent 12 states including Con- therapy, exercise science, finance Degrees were conferred to grad- separate ceremonies were held Camilo earned a Bachelor of necticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and marketing. uates who had completed their for the University's Panuska Col- Science degree in international Maryland, New Jersey, New

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BSH002_DisplayAd_Ind_MHJP_36.indd 1 5/4/21 10:47 AM 24 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 A long hunt for justice rewarded with guilty verdicts in child rape case Defendant Jose “Brujo” sentence in the Commonwealth na, Deputy Chief of the Suffolk has taken control back over this comprehensive services at the and once that sentence is com- District Attorney’s Office Victim incredibly traumatizing part of Children’s Advocacy Center of Ortega returned to pleted he can then be deported Witness Assistance Program, is his life. Although I am grateful Suffolk County. The CAC can back to the Dominican Republic.’’ the assigned victim witness ad- for the Jury’s verdict, I told the be reached at 617-779-2146 or US in 2019 after At the time of his alleged of- vocate. The case was tried before survivor Thursday after closing [email protected]. Survivors may deportation to DR fenses in Boston, Ortega was the Judge Robert Ullman. arguments that by him speaking also contact the Child Protec- manager of the Boston Broncos DA Rollins added, “Sexual up and testifying, ‘We have al- tion Unit at the Suffolk County Seven years after immigra- youth baseball league. Begin- assaults and rapes can happen ready won.’ What matters most District Attorney’s Office at 617- tion authorities deported JOSE ning in 2000, when the victim to anyone, of any age, and gender is the truth and speaking about 619-4300. Anyone who believes “BRUJO’’ ORTEGA, 49, pre- was as young as nine years old, or gender identity. The survivor what happened. This survivor that a child in Massachusetts venting him from facing child the defendant groomed and in this case, like so many of stood up not only for himself, may be the victim of abuse can rape charges in Suffolk Supe- abused him chronically over our survivors, showed incredible but for the countless other young call the Department of Children rior Court in 2014, and almost a period of approximately six bravery by first disclosing the people affected by child abuse and Families’ Child at Risk Ho- two years after he was returned years. According to prosecutors, abuse, and then continuing on and sexual assault.” tline at 1-800-792-5200. Those from the Dominican Republic, one of the many ways in which with the often difficult criminal While the victims and wit- concerned that a child is being a Suffolk Superior Court jury the defendant secured the vic- justice process. He found the nesses of any crime should call exploited online may report a yesterday found him guilty of tim’s silence and compliance was strength to confront his rapist in 911 in an emergency, there are Cybertip to the National Cen- two counts of rape of a child, one by not playing him in games if he court, not only having to describe additional resources available to ter for Missing and Exploited count of indecent assault and did not give in to the defendant’s the details of abuse to a jury and report suspected crimes against Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or battery on a child under 14, one sexual advances. others, but by enduring cross children. In Suffolk County, www.cybertipline.com. count of open and gross lewdness Ortega was previously con- examination. In cases involving survivors of child abuse and A sentencing date has not and one count of dissemination victed of child enticement in 2012 children, offenders often target exploitation and their non-of- been set. of matter harmful to minors, Dis- for his actions toward another vulnerable youth and exploit the fending caretakers can receive trict Attorney Rachael Rollins member of the youth league. In many situations which make a announced. 2014, he was indicted in this child dependent on and loyal to “This case would not have pending case and arraigned in a person in a position of trust. Gov. Baker files legislation to extend been possible without the ded- Suffolk Superior Court. He re- This victim was a 9 year old ication of the prosecutors, the mained held on high bail until child, looking for guidance and certain COVID-19 emergency measures police, our federal partners, and May 29, 2014, when that bail was support, both related to his love Staff Report the proceedings. The bill filed most importantly, the courage reduced to personal recognizance of baseball and in other areas by Governor Baker today will and perseverance of the survi- with the agreement that the de- of his life. We must remove the On May 25, Governor Charlie extend these provisions related vor,’’ said District Attorney Ra- fendant would appear in court shame and stigma of reporting Baker filed legislation to extend to the Commonwealth’s Open chael Rollins. “We want to hold for all scheduled court dates. By rape and sexual assaults. Unfor- certain emergency measures Meeting Law until September serious offenders accountable his next hearing date on June tunately, that shame and stigma, currently in place via executive 1, 2021, which will allow addi- regardless of their immigration 6, 2014, however, the defendant in certain cultures, is particular- orders that are set to expire tional time to consider possible status. We were forced to be pa- had been taken into custody by ly strong when the victim and on June 15 when the State of permanent changes to the open tient, but this man, who groomed Immigration and Customs En- perpetrator are both male. By Emergency will be rescinded. meeting law to provide for great- this victim robbing him of his forcement and deported. not only disclosing the abuse, but Most restrictions, including lim- er flexibility in conducting open childhood and love of baseball, ADA Laura Montgomery rep- by confronting his abuser during itations placed on businesses, meetings through reliance on was held accountable in Suffolk resented the Commonwealth and this trial, this survivor – now a will be rescinded effective May electronic streaming and similar County. Ortega will serve his Attorney Joe Griffin represent- grown man with a loving wife, ed the defendant. Kate Laga- family and children of his own – 29 as Massachusetts nears the measures. goal of vaccinating four million The bill will also grant mu- residents. nicipalities authority to extend This legislation proposes to special permits for restaurants extend measures providing for offering outdoor dining issued a temporary suspension of cer- under the State of Emergency tain open meeting law require- through November 29, 2021. Un- ments, special permits for ex- der an Executive Order issued panded outside dining at restaurants, and billing protections for Continued on page 25 COVID-19 patients. When the State of Emergency ends, these orders will expire, and tempo- rarily extending these measures will allow for time to transition. Extending these measures, which were instituted by execu- COMPLETE LANDSCAPE SERVICES tive order, requires legislation. — Serving New England Since 1998 — To allow public bodies to safely meet during the pandemic and • Weekly Mowing ensure public access to meetings, • Spring & Fall Cleanups Governor Baker issued an Exec- • Shrub Trimming utive Order in March 2020 allow- ing these bodies to meet quorum •Lawn Care & Fertilization requirements even if meetings • Plant Health Care were held remotely through elec- • Tree Spraying tronic means as long as mea- • Licensed & Insured sures were taken to ensure the public with electronic access to 781-551-8733 • 617-242-8733 Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 • 25 Janey announces new funding for recovery investments in the city

By Lauren Bennett event will be hosted “to remem- vaccine, and nearly half of resi- The money will be put to- nounced that City Hall will re- ber those we’ve lost and reclaim dents are fully vaccinated. wards a “robust package of in- main operating for in-person May 25 marked the one year space to do the important racial “While the pandemic is not vestments that protect the lives service four days a week May 29 anniversary of Geroge Floyd’s equity and justice work.” over, our progress is real, and and livelihoods of Boston res- through July 9 by appointment death after former Minnesota Janey then spoke about the our public health recovery is the idents,” including investments only, but as the city approaches police officer Derek Chauvin COVID-19 pandemic, and an- foundation of a stronger, more in small businesses, the public full reopening, “you can enjoy the knelt on his neck for more than nounced additional funding that equitable Boston,” Janey said. health response, and treating convenience of walk-in services nine minutes. Acting Mayor Kim has become available to the city She announced $50 million in behavioral health and substance at City Hall five days a week”be- Janey on Tuesday said that “on through the federal American funds from the American Rescue use disorder. ginning on July 12, she said. this anniversary of the murder of Rescue Plan. Plan to invest in the city’s .recov- “$10 million will support the “I want to thank all of our George Floyd, we honor his life “I am proud to report that ery hardest hit communities affected amazing, dedicated city employ- and legacy throughout our collec- we continue to see Boston’s “This is the first allocation by COVID-19,” Janey said, with ees who have been working hard tive action for racial justice and COVID metrics trending in the of funding that will total $500 investments in affordable hous- over the last 14 months of this healing in the City of Boston.” right direction, including in our million over 5 years,” she said. ing, childcare, language access, pandemic, and as we reopen City She continued, “we recognize hardest-hit neighborhoods and Janey said that she is putting and other services. Hall for full services, we are that the conditions that led to in communities of color,” Janey together an “equitable recovery She said that $14.5 million welcoming back our employees George Floyd’s death are still said. coordinating committee consist- will be dedicated to food access, in a phased in approach over present. That is the urgent work She added that COVID in- ing of members of my cabinet, tourism and culture, and hous- the next six weeks, because we that is before us. We honor his fections have decreased by 51 along with external stakeholders ing, “in addition to the %50 mil- understand that people need to life and his legacy with an ur- percent in the past two weeks, that will help ensure the equita- lion I’ve already invested in the work out their childcare options gent agenda for racial equity and the citywide positivity rate ble distribution of this funding.” Rental Relief Fund,” Janey said, and summer camp options for and justice. As we mark this an- is 1.6 percent, “a historic low,” She said that this committee and $15.5 million will be allo- their children and other respon- niversary, now is our moment to she said. will work in conjunction with cated for small businesses that sibilities,” Janey said. “We will learn in and live up to our values Additionally, Janey said that the City Council on addressing have been affected the most by continue to support our city em- of equity and justice.” 60 percent of Bostonians have inequalities that existed before COVID-19; ployees as they return back into She said that on May 29, an gotten at least one dose of the the pandemic hit. Additionally, Janey an- the building.”

of Emergency. emergency and non-emergency residents in this transition peri- vulnerable populations, all in- Baker The legislation will also ex- cases will become effective. Ear- od, and I look forward to working dustry restrictions will be lifted tend a protection adopted in an lier this year, Governor Baker on these and other issues in the at that time, and capacity will Continued from page 24 executive order that prohibits signed legislation establishing week ahead with our partners in increase to 100% for all indus- in 2020, municipalities were medical providers from billing surprise billing protections for the Legislature.” tries. The gathering limit will be permitted to use an expedited patients who have received patients for non-emergency ser- Last week, Governor Baker rescinded. process to approve temporary COVID-related emergency and vices. announced that on May 29, all Before June 15, the adminis- permits for new or expanded out- inpatient services for charges “Massachusetts is leading the industries will be permitted to tration plans to take addition- door dining and alcohol service. in excess of costs paid by their nation in the vaccination effort open. al steps that will permit the Without a legislative extension, insurers. As filed, the protec- and that progress is enabling With the exception of remain- continuation of targeted public special permits granted under tion would extend until January the Commonwealth to return to ing face-covering requirements health measures beyond the end the Governor’s Order will expire 1, 2022, at which time recently normal,” said Governor Charlie for masks in public and private of the State of Emergency, in- 60 days after the end of the State passed federal legislation that Baker. “These temporary mea- transportation systems, hospi- cluding the mask requirements included protections for both sures will help businesses and tals and other facilities housing announced last week. S LEGAL NOTICE relief as requested in the within thirty (30) days of MA in the above captioned without further notice to 5/28/21 Guardian. you or your attorney must COMMONWEALTH Petition. the return day, action may matter requesting that you. In addition to filing JP The petition asks the court file a written affidavit stat- OF MASSACHUSETTS The Petitioner requests be taken without further LEGAL NOTICE the court: the written appearance, to make a determination ing the specific facts and THE TRIAL COURT that: Stacey A. Richards notice to you. COMMONWEALTH Remove the Guardian. you or your attorney must that the Guardian and/ grounds of your objection PROBATE AND of Jamaica Plain, MA be UNSUPERVISED ADMIN- OF MASSACHUSETTS The petition asks the court file a written affidavit stat- LEGAL NOTICE or Conservator should be within 30 days after the FAMILY COURT appointed as Personal ISTRATION UNDER THE THE TRIAL COURT to make a determination ing the specific facts and COMMONWEALTH allowed to resign; or should return date. Suffolk Probate Representative(s) of said MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE AND that the Guardian and/ grounds of your objection OF MASSACHUSETTS be removed for good cause; IMPORTANT NOTICE And Family Court estate to serve on the PROBATE CODE (MUPC) FAMILY COURT or Conservator should be within 30 days after the THE TRIAL COURT or that the Guardianship The outcome of this 24 New Chardon St. bond in unsupervised A Personal Representative Suffolk Probate allowed to resign; or should return date. PROBATE AND and/or Conservatorship is proceeding may limit or Boston, MA 02114 administration. appointed under the MUPC And Family Court be removed for good cause; IMPORTANT NOTICE FAMILY COURT no longer necessary and completely take away the (617)788-8300 IMPORTANT NO- in an unsupervised admin- 24 New Chardon St. or that the Guardianship The outcome of this CITATION GIVING therefore should be termi- above-named person’s CITATION ON TICE istration is not required to Boston, MA 02114 and/or Conservatorship is proceeding may limit or NOTICE OF nated. The original petition right to make decisions PETITION FOR You have the right to obtain file an inventory or annual (617)788-8300 no longer necessary and completely take away the PETITION FOR is on file with the court. about personal affairs or FORMAL a copy of the Petition from accounts with the Court. CITATION ON therefore should be termi- above-named person’s RESIGNATION You have the right to financial affairs or both. ADJUDICATION the Petitioner or at the Persons interested in the PETITION nated. The original petition right to make decisions OF A object to this proceeding. If The above-named person Docket No. Court. You have a right to estate are entitled to notice FOR REMOVAL is on file with the court. about personal affairs or GUARDIAN OF you wish to do so, you or has the right to ask for a SU21P0618EA object to this proceeding. regarding the adminis- OF A You have the right to financial affairs or both. AN INCAPACITATED your attorney must file a lawyer. Anyone may make Estate of: To do so, you or your tration directly from the GUARDIAN OF AN object to this proceeding. If The above-named person PERSON written appearance at this this request on behalf of Janet R. Richards attorney must file a written Personal Representative INCAPACITATED you wish to do so, you or has the right to ask for a Docket No. court on or before 10:00 the above-named person. Date of Death: appearance and objection and may petition the Court PERSON your attorney must file a lawyer. Anyone may make SU01P2370GI A.M. on the return date of If the above-named person 12/13/2020 at this Court before: 10:00 in any matter relating to Docket No. written appearance at this this request on behalf of In the interests 04/29/2021. This day is cannot afford a lawyer, one To all interested persons: a.m. on the return day of the estate, including the SU12P1757GD court on or before 10:00 the above-named person. Of:Clinton Forbes NOT a hearing date, but may be appointed at State A Petition for Formal 06/08/2021. distribution of assets and In the Interests A.M. on the return date of If the above-named person Of: Boston, MA a deadline date by which expense. Probate of Will with This is NOT a hearing date, expenses of administration. Of: Natalie Starling 06/10/2021. This day is cannot afford a lawyer, one To the named Respondent you have to file the written WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Appointment of Personal but a deadline by which WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Of: Boston, NOT a hearing date, but may be appointed at State and all other interested appearance if you object to Dunn, First Justice of this Representative has been you must file a written Dunn, First Justice of this MA a deadline date by which expense. persons, a petition has the petition. If you fail to Court. filed by Stacey A. Richards appearance and objection Court. To the named Respondent you have to file the written WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. been filed by Department file the written appearance Date:May 04, 2021 of Jamaica Plain, MA if you object to this pro- Date: April 27, 2021 and all other interested appearance if you object to Dunn, First Justice of this of Mental Health of Boston, by the return date, action Felix D. Arroyo requesting that the Court ceeding. If you fail to file a Felix D. Arroyo persons, a petition has the petition. If you fail to Court. MA in the above captioned may be taken in this matter Register of Probate enter a formal Decree and timely written appearance Register of Probate been filed by Department file the written appearance Date: May 04, 2021 matter requesting that without further notice to 5/28/21 Order and for such other and objection followed by 5/28/21 of Mental Health of Boston, by the return date, action Felix D. Arroyo, the court: Remove the you. In addition to filing JP an affidavit of objections JP may be taken in this matter Register of Probate the written appearance, 26 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021

Editorial A MEMORIAL DAY TO LOOK BACK AND AHEAD

If Memorial Day of 2020 was unlike any other, Memorial Day of 2021 will represent almost a 180 degree turnabout from the dark days of a year ago. Thanks to the miraculous production of vaccines and plummeting infection and hospitalizations rates, it would appear that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. However, as joyful as our leap from the oppression of COVID-19 may be, we are saddened and humbled when we realize that almost 600,000 Americans, a total almost equal to the number of our soldiers killed in all of our foreign wars combined, have succumbed to the virus over the past 15 months. But as Americans prepare to embark on the great reopening this Memorial Day weekend, marking our freedom from the virus, it is appropriate that we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in our nation’s wars so that we might enjoy the freedoms that define the American way of life. Ever since the official inception of the holiday on May 30, 1868, when the practice of decorating the graves of the fallen Union soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags officially became recognized by the order of General Logan at Arlington National Cemetery, Me- morial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) has been a time for all Americans to commemorate those who made the Supreme Sacrifice to preserve our freedom. When Memorial Day was moved to the last Monday of May starting in 1971, the three-day weekend also came to mark the official p d start of the summer season when we gather for cookouts and other O -E outdoor activities with friends and family. Amidst the usual festivities of Memorial Day weekend however, As our city reopens and the weather gets we must remember not to take for granted the freedoms that allow us to partake of the American way of life. warmer, I encourage everyone who can to Although the worst of the pandemic hopefully is behind us, we still are facing a grave threat to our democracy. The enemy is not a foreign power or a viral infection. support our small businesses Rather, it is from within. By Acting Mayor Kim Janey make Boston the city we know powerhouse in its diversity of It is fair to say that Americans are as disunited as we ever have and love, and my administration services, cultures, and ideas. been since the end of the Civil War itself 156 years ago. The triad of Warmer weather has brought is working tirelessly to make This summer, I urge you to seismic events of the past year -- the pandemic, the ensuing economic good news in Boston’s fight sure they are front and center do your part in supporting our dislocation, and the endemic racism in our society -- exposed the against the pandemic. Across in our economic recovery. This city and helping neighborhood deep fissures in our country that have been lurking beneath the sur- face for decades and exploded volcano-like over the past 12 months. our city, COVID-19 cases have includes the All Inclusive Boston businesses recover from unprec- Rather than serving to unite us in a common effort to overcome dropped to their lowest levels in Campaign to showcase stores, edented challenges. Here is how these challenges, they tore us apart even further, culminating with more than a year. And, from Rox- restaurants, and cultural assets you can help: the shameful effort on the part of some to bring to an end the great bury to Roslindale, East Boston all across the city. We’ve also •Download the B-Local app American experiment of democracy with the events of January 6. to West Roxbury, Boston resi- launched the B-Local app that and earn rewards automatically In searching for appropriate words to capture this moment in dents are getting vaccinated at gives shoppers reward points at when you shop at hundreds of which we find ourselves, the Gettysburg address that was delivered rates that outpace the rest of the neighborhood businesses. participating local businesses by President Abraham Lincoln on the site of the battlefield on No- vember 19, 1863, rings most true, both in terms of honoring those country. Small businesses assistance across the City when you make who gave their lives in our nation’s wars and for healing the wounds As a result of this progress, from our Office of Economic De- a purchase with a credit or deb- created by the current crises. I recently announced that the velopment also includes weekly it card. Then, redeem those re- We hope our readers take a moment to absorb Lincoln’s words City of Boston will align with the Small Business Calls, small busi- wards like cash at local business- and reflect upon the meaning of Memorial Day, both in terms of our Commonwealth and COVID-19 ness COVID surveys, and more es! past and our future: restrictions starting May 29. Our than $16.6 million in grants to •Visit the All Inclusive Bos- Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this battle against COVID-19 is not over 4,500 businesses through ton website and discover new and continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the over. Reopening our city will only five COVID-19 relief funds for diverse businesses to explore. proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that work if we all continue to do our small businesses. We have also •Post your visits to local nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long en- part to fight the pandemic. expanded public space for busi- businesses on social media using dure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come We know what works in Bos- ness extensions through this #AllInclusiveBos and spread the to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those ton. We have created a culture of year’s Outdoor Dining Program, word to your family and friends who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether wearing our masks, washing our Food Truck Lottery, Outdoor Fit- about where you go! fitting and proper that we should do this. hands, and keeping our distance ness Classes, and more. Boston’s recovery, reopen- But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate that keeps us safe. Let’s keep it As mayor, I take regular ing, and renewal takes all of us. -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to up, as we enjoy the recovery, re- neighborhood business walks Thank you for doing your part add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what opening, and renewal of our city. throughout our city, including by getting vaccinated and safely we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us The pandemic has dispropor- in Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Chi- enjoying all that Boston has to the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which tionately impacted small busi- natown, Upham’s Corner, and offer. Let’s make this a happy, they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather nesses and businesses of color more. Talking with business healthy summer. for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us across the city. As Boston re- owners generates new ideas and -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that opens, I encourage all of us to deepens my appreciation of the For more information on cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that support these businesses and pivotal role businesses can play Mayor Janey’s efforts to support we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom help our city make an equitable in Boston’s equitable recovery. small businesses, visit: https:// -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, recovery. From restaurants, to bookstores, www.boston.gov/departments/ shall not perish from the earth. Small businesses are what to clothing stores, our city is a small-business-development. Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 28, 2021 • 27

Letters Community deserves a transparent process for sale of Blessed Sacrament Church Dear Editor building, and that there is in- ically, we request that before own real estate who have in- as they go through their deci- We want to thank the hun- terest in the property beyond taking a vote, the HSTF hold one volved the community in the sion-making process. dreds of people who have joined market rate condo developers. or more public meetings where development process so that An open and transparent our campaign in support of de- We are also encouraged by the community can hear from residents can understand how community process will result velopment at Blessed Sacrament recent public statements that potential developers and give the proposals align with neigh- in the most favorable outcome for Church that prioritizes the com- HSTF will prioritize a buyer that their feedback and comments. borhood priorities. For example, everyone concerned and ensure munity’s vision and goals for appreciates the significance of We understand that as the the Dudley Street Neighborhood that the future owners continue Hyde/Jackson Square: Boston’s the church building to the Boston owner of Blessed Sacrament, Initiative (DSNI) recently hosted to engage with the community Latin Quarter. More than 1,500 Latin Quarter and that HSTF HSTF will make a final decision a meeting to introduce two pos- going forward. residents have signed our peti- will consider community benefit based on a variety of factors. sible developers for the former We look forward to hearing tion (online and in-person) call- as well as financial benefit and Given HSTF’s long history of Citizens Bank building in Up- how HSTF plans to involve the ing for development at Blessed make sure any future buyer lis- holding developers accountable ham’s Corner, currently owned community as they consider Sacrament that promotes the tens to the voices and concerns to the community and the impor- by DSNI’s community land trust. the proposals to redevelop the Boston Latin Quarter and aligns of the Latin Quarter community. tance of the church building to The DSNI Board of Directors will church. with the vision and priorities of As HSTF considers proposals the future of the Latin Quarter, make the final decision on de- Betsaida Gutierrez residents, youth, business own- to develop the church, Friends of it is essential that they create a veloper selection, but they have Damaris Pimentel ers, and artists. Blessed Sacrament requests that process where residents have the committed to take into account Dorothy Malcom We were pleased to hear from they create a process where the opportunity to have their voices community feedback received Harry Smith the Hyde Square Task Force community gets a chance to meet heard before a final decision is at the developers’ meetings and Cisnell Baez (HSTF) that they have received potential developers and give made. from members of the community Vanessa Snow several formal offers to purchase input and feedback before HSTF There are nearby examples steering committee they estab- Mark Hanser the Blessed Sacrament Church makes a final decision. Specif- of community organizations that lished to advise them on the Christine Harris project. Given the significance Pat Feeley of the church building, a similar Alok Shrivastava process for Blessed Sacrament Paloma Valenzuela 3368 Washington St. is welcome news Church would serve HSTF well Dear Editor : standing on the sidewalk crying off the loans and go to graduate Lauren Bennett’s May 14, as we were being forced from school. I have been very fortu- 2021 story of the settlement that our house. I grew up in a white, nate in my life. I’m now retired will allow the affordable housing working class family in a small with a pension and I own my project at 3368 Washington St. to southern town. My father worked house. As a white woman, I’m not proceed brought welcome news. long hours at jobs with unpre- the target of the systemic racism The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. Developers and landlords have dictable income and no health that permeates our society. Still, long determined peoples’ access insurance and he faced enormous I sometimes wake up with the to housing regardless of the fed- medical bills due to my mother’s fear of loosing my house and eral government’s Constitutional illnesses. The available medical ending up on the street. Jamaica Plain responsibility to “provide for the care was inadequate. Righteous organizations like general welfare”. With scholarships and stu- City Life/Vida Urbana do tre- The story brought back mem- dent loans I was able to go to mendous work. But the housing ories of me as a nine-year-old college and within 10 years pay problem goes far beyond our city. 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Walking Tour of Sumner Hill Ongoing Events Plant a Patio Pot | June 5, Saturday, 1-3pm May 29, Saturday, 11-12pm Check their website JP Open Studios September 25 + 26 With peak real estate season well under way, analysts are predicting indicators worth noting: Increasing Mortgage Rates: Mortgage rates could continue to increase. As vaccinated Americans move toward herd immunity, it’s expected the economic recovery will continue and contribute to an upward movement in mortgage rates. If you’re thinking of buying this summer, it may be in your best interest to lock in a rate as soon as possible. Inventory: Home shoppers have found the lack of inventory to be a source of frustration. It has been difficult, if not impossible, to find available properties. As homes enter the market, they are scooped up in days or even hours, with multiple competing offers. Hope on the Horizon: Some analysts believe we will see an increase in inventory this year. As a general sense of stability returns, home sellers who were deterred from making a move in 2020 will be more likely to list their properties. Activity and Prices Rise: Last month, the Greater Boston Association of Realtors’ reported that single families homes sales rose 12.2% compared to April 2020 while condo sales rose more sharply with a 60.3% annual increase in the same period. Over the past year, single family median prices increased 15.9% from $660,000 to $765,000 while condo prices had a 2.8% increase, $604,915 to $622,100.

Here’s a peek at JP Single Family, Multifamily and Condo Sales Activity over the last 2 years and the trend so far this year.

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