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Theoutreach economic phase and employment Agenda Grant Program. The economic and employment Marie Butera Marie Butera On Wednesday, NovemberRevere of armthe state’s of The exhaustive Neigh- base licens by - utilizing large-scale Revere arm of The Neigh- base by utilizing large-scale Richard Buttiglieri Richard20, the Buttiglieri Community Alliance borhoodof ing Developersapplication (TND) process. and high value assets includ- borhood Developers (TND) and high value assets includ- was one group given $50,000 ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- Theresa Conte TheresaMission Conte Hill (CAMH) met forwas one groupThe existinggiven $50,000 glass studioing Suffolk site Downs, Wonder- its regularly scheduled monthlyin fundingis almost to help 5,000 establish square land,feet aand soon-to-close NECCO in funding to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO Dr. Adrian Costanza Dr. Adrian Costanza meeting. The agenda featuredworkforce a has ten development dedicated parking ser- plant, spaces. and the MassDevelop- workforce development ser- plant, and the MassDevelop- vices in Revere to support lo- ment TDI Waterfront District. Dorothy Cordaro Dorothypresentation Cordaro for a cannabis retailvices inRoss Revere and to Sanchez support loexpect- ment Raices TDI Waterfront District. cal residents to acquire newly The program seeks to un- shop and a vote on two Delle Ave.cal residentsto be toopen acquire to thenewly public Theseven program seeks to un- Gerardo Iannuzzi Gerardo Iannuzzi created jobs. lock community-driven re- properties. createddays jobs. a week from 9am tolock 8pm and community-driven re- Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along sponses to local obstacles, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along sponses to local obstacles, Patricia Muse Patricia Muse Lt. Gov. Karynto hire Polito, around Ann Houston 20 employees of The Neighborhood at Developers, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston of The Neighborhood Developers, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, with Housing and Economic and promote economic devel- with Housing and Economic and promote economic devel- Paul Penta, Jr. Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian ArrigoPaul and-Raices Penta,Secretary on Jr. the of Housing Hill and Bob O' Brienan hourlyof Revere wage Economic of $15. Department, The shop Mayor Brian Arrigo and Secretary of Housing and Development Secretary Jay opment opportunities through EcomonicDevelopment Development Secretary Jay Ash Jay at theopment announcement opportunities of thethrough Urban Agenda Grant Program on Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the announcement of the UrbanAntonetta AgendaMike SalamoneGrant Ross Program and Jeffrey on SanAsh- camealso to plans Revere to City hire Hall individuals partnership-building, problem Ash came to Revere City Hall partnership-building, problem Antonetta Salamone Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. chez presented a proposal toto presentfrom thecommunities check to the most solving, affect and- shared account- to present the check to the solving, and shared account- transform the site of Diablo GlassNeighborhood ed by the Developers. government’sability “war on in urban centers. The Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 Studio at 123 Terrace Street into“Our drugs.” administration under- competitive awards offer flex- “Our administration under- competitive awards offer flex- a retail cannabis store calledRealstands theestate importance values of local iblecontinue funding for localto be efforts strong in Revere stands the importance of local ible funding for local efforts Real estate values continue to be strong in Revere Photos by Mike Mejia that bring together commu- Raices on the Hill (raices is Spanleadership- and its impactContinued on thaton page bring 2 togetherYoung Terron commu Bizzle- shares his Christmas leadership and its impact on INDEPENDENT By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. “2017 was a fantastic year the lives of residents,” said nity stakeholders to pursue INDEPENDENT By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. NEWSPAPER“2017 was a fantasticGROUP year the lives of residents,” said nity stakeholderswishes to with pursue Santa Claus in a touching NEWSPAPER GROUP The number of listings in to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economic development ini- The number of listings in to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economic developmentmoment last ini- Saturday, Dec. 7, when The Revere real estate mar- 2017tiatives. also These dropped awards to 265, will Mario of Century 21 Ma- “The Urban Agenda Grant tiatives. These awards will The Revere real estate mar- 2017 also dropped to 265, CAMHMario of Century escucha 21 Ma- “The Urbande Agendauna Granttienda the Enchanted Trolley tour visited ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8 percent down from 297 ketProgram in 2017 relies was definitelyon the strong a 10.8fund percent projects down in Boston, from 297Clin - Program relies on the strong fund projects in Boston, Clin- rio Real Estate. “There’s a Brigham Circle.rio Mayor Real Estate. Martin “There’s Walsh a good one with higher prices in 2016. The good news for goodpartnerships one with higher between prices local in 2016. The good news for partnerships between local $1.5delot ofMILLION confidencecannabis, FOR and equity vota en dos See TND GRANTjoined , Pageresidents 3 lot and of confidence business leaders and equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 $1.5 MILLION FOR for homes than in 2016, but sellers is that the original list- forgovernment, homes than non-profits in 2016, but and sellers is that the original list- government, non-profits and NORTHERNin homes. For STRAND 35 years now a drop in the number of new ing price was to matched light the 100 Christmasin homes. Fortree 35 celebrate years now NORTHERN STRAND a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 Councillor Robert Haas Jr. By Sue Ellen Woodcock Councillor Robert Haas Jr. listings, Bymaking Sue Ellen home-buying Woodcock percent of the time.the holidays. Havingit’s been positive.a great Now time is inthe listings, making home-buying percent of the time. COMMUNITYpropiedadesit’s been positive. TRAIL Now is the en Delle Ave. tried to get barriers installed tried to get barriers installed COMMUNITY TRAIL an adventure. The condominiumthe Circle mar were- time Callan, to sell. John, Revere Mac, is getting and an adventure. The condominium mar- Thetime to Executive sell. Revere Office is getting of For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re- For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re- The Executive Office of “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends with “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends withEnergy Bthey overflowL aura and P Environmentall fromummer the Boston Route 1on have the putHill up with the sponse. Meghan Fitzgeraldthe overflow of Mission from Hill.the Boston Route 1 have put up with the sponse. Energy and Environmental es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price at es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price atAffairs has approved a $1.5 noise from Mike millions Ross ofy J cars,effrey Sánchez“We should get more re- market and people are moving noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re- Affairs has approved a $1.5 market and people are moving years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percent years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percentmillion El grantmiércoles regarding 20 de the noviem and- nowpresentaron some city councillors una propuesta spect para from the state and fed- to Revere. and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed- million grant regarding the to Revere. owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. DaysMejia on the mar -wins at-large race by one vote eralafter government,” recount Patch said.. owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar-developmentbre, Community of the Northern Alliance Miswant- totransformar have Mayor Brian el sitio Ar- deeral Diablo government,” Patch said.. Mario said Revere is desir- want to have Mayor Brian Ar- development of the Northern Mario said Revere is desir- Estate. “And 2018 is going to ket also dropped from 67 in Keefe noted that more af- Estate. “And 2018 is going to ket also dropped from 67 inStrand Community Trail led rigo contactGlass the Studio MassDOT en to123 TerraceKeefe noted By thatLauren more B afennett- only one vote.rigo contact Mejia thegarnered MassDOT all to reelected in the September Strand Community Trail led sion Hill (CAMH) se reunióbe para another banner year. Inven- 2016 to 47 days on the market able because of its proximity be another banner year. Inven- 2016 to 47 days on the marketby ablea Revere because on the of Moveits proximity part- install Streetbarriers enalong una Route tienda 1 minoristafluent communities are often 22,492 votes,install and barriers St. Guillen along got Route election. 1 fluent communities are often by a Revere on the Move part- su reunión mensual. La agentory is- low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden granted sound barriers. tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now andner to organization, Boston, and Bike it’s a to hidden the betweende Route cannabis 16 and llamada Cope- Raícesgranted onsound barriers.After a recount called by At- 22,491, thebetween Election Route Department 16 and Cope - St. Guillen has decided not ner organization, Bike to the da incluyó una presentaciónis lookingde to the spring.” everyone is looking toward gem with a beautiful beach. land Circle. Ward 2 Councillor Ira No- is looking to the spring.” everyone is looking towardSea. gem with a beautiful beach. land Circle. Ward 2 CouncillorLarge City Ira No Council- candidate announced on Dec. 9. Mejia will to challenge the results a second Sea. una tienda de cannabis y unaAccording the Hill. to figures Están from en lathe fasespring,” de Celata said voselsky pointed out that Sau- According to figures from the spring,” Celata said RevereMario has is looking a one-mile forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles voselsky pointed out that Sau- Mario is looking forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles Revere has a one-mile votación sobre dos propiedadesthe Massachusetts alcance comunitario Associa- delThe proceso rental Alejandra market is alsoSt. Guillen after los- fill the fourthPatch, vacant Ward At-Large 4 Councillor time. gusIn a got statement barriers alongput out Route by the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is alsostretch in North Revere. The Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route to the spring market, drawing stretch in North Revere. The to the spring market,en drawing Delle tionAve. of Realtors,exhaustivo the de median solicitud strong de licen with -rentsing ranging to Julia from Mejia by 10 votes on council seat,Patrick joining Keefe Michelle and Ward her 1 campaign,1 installed alongshe said: a new “After ball tion of Realtors, the median strong with rents ranging fromNorthern Strand Community Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball from Boston and surrounding Northern Strand Community from Boston and surrounding sales pricescia estatal. was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000.election Cleat notednight, Mejia still came Wu, AnnissaCouncillor Essaibi-George, Joanne McKen weighing- field. all the options with my sales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat notedTrail has been in development Councillor Joanne McKen- field. communities. He added that Trail has been in development communities. He added that-Raices a 4.9 increase over prices in that if someoneout is payingvictorious—but big this time by and Michaelna Flaherty,teamed up who on awere motion at “It’s a quality-of-life is- a 4.9 increase See over DeLEO prices Page in 3 that if someone is paying bigfor over 20 years. The North na teamed up on a motionContinued at on“It’s page a2 quality-of-life is- Continued on page 2 See DeLEO Page 3 for over 20 years. The North 2016. rent they just might be capable the Revere School system is last last week’s council meet- sue,” he said. 2016. rent they just might be capableRevere the Revere segment School is a system major is last last week’s council meet- sue,” he said. Revere segment is a major Homes also were also on of buying and taking advan- also a draw for buyers. ing. Patch said he and the late Barriers are easily seen Homes also were also on of buying and taking advan-partalso in thea draw project for buyers.that creates ing. Patch said he and the late Barriers are easily seen part in the project that creates the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyers “It all adds to the future the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyersa continuous“It all adds7.5-mile to therail trail future a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail percent increase over the 56 programs. growth of Revere,” he said. percent increase over the 56 programs. runninggrowth from of Revere,” West he Everett, said. Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sity in children and adults. running from West Everett, Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sity in children and adults. A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from the Gazette to You through Malden and Revere for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the The ATOD Task Force fund- REVERE RECREATION HOSTS PAINT through Malden and Revere for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the The ATOD Task Force fund- REVERE RECREATION HOSTS PAINT to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the ed projects totaling $9,500 to to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the ed projects totaling $9,500 to into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- reduce youth substance use, & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- reduce youth substance use, & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move improve their mental health, segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move improve their mental health, See You in 2020 joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by the and increase opportunities for joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by theRumney and increase Marsh. opportunities for the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positive youth engagement. Rumney Marsh. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- Thepositive funding, youth engagement. awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- In addition to the mini- The funding, awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re-throughIn the addition Executive to the Office mini- Force; and this time, these vere. grants already funded, Revere through the Executive Office Force; and this time, these vere. of grantsEnergy already and Environmental funded, Revere ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 on the Move has extended of Energy and Environmental ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000Affairs’ on the (EEA) Move Gateway has extended City reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and Affairs’ (EEA) Gateway City Parks Program, enables the Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- Parks Program, enables the design of the trail, develop- vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. design of the trail, develop- ment of bid-ready construc- al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for ment of bid-ready construc- tion documents, and receipt select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to tion documents, and receipt of all necessary construction grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for of all necessary construction permits. When completed, the through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open permits. When completed, the trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See MINI GRANTS Page 3 Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See SeeNEWS MINI BRIEFS, GRANTS Page Page 2 3 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- Our Offices will be Our Offices will be TRASH TRASH Price subject OPEN Price subject OPEN to change NOTICE without th to change NOTICE Due to the president's without Due to the president's thnotice Monday, February 19 notice Monday, February 19 Day Holiday, on Monday, Day Holiday, on Monday, .55 th $ Per February 19 , 2018 Trash .55 th President’s Day $ Per February 19 , 2018 Trash President’s GallonDay will be delayed by one day. Gallon will be delayed by one day. • 1002 Gal. 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2 DECEMBER 13, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • CAMH meeting property. Discreet van deliveries -45 Delle Ave. cant lot. would be made up to three times The developers of 45 Delle -16-18 Delle Ave. Community Alliance of Mission Continued from page 1 a week. Avenue were seeking a variance CAMH voted on a property Hill meets on the third Wednes- One concern was an increase for lack of parking. Twenty-five at 16-18 Delle Avenue that was day of the month in auditorium Raices is a majority Latino-owned in vehicle traffic along Terrace CAMH members voted in favor of seeking many variances for a company, with Alex Oliver-Davila Street due to patrons of the shop. the project and two voted against nine-unit building. Twenty-seven G-3 of the Kresge building at and Jeffrey Sanchez owning 51 Ross and Sanchez said they were it with one abstaining. members voted against the proj- Harvard’s Chan School of Public percent. Raices will also employ willing to consider an appoint- It was previously reported ect with one person abstaining. Health at 677 Huntington Ave. Boston’s first Latino police su- ment-only sales strategy in order that this renovation would in- The Gazette previously re- from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Their next perintendent Rafael Ruiz as its to mitigate the traffic situation. volve adding entry doors and a ported that the proposal was meeting will be on Wednesday, head of security. Of the compa- They are also working with Dia- kitchen, when actually the kitch- for a renovation project for two ny’s investors, 85 percent are blo staff members to explore op- en has already been added and three-family buildings, but it is December 18. All members of Boston residents and 62 percent tions for keeping the glass studio no external changes to the facade actually a new construction of the Mission Hill community are are Black or Latino. Notably, the in operation. will be undertaken. one nine-unit building on a va- invited to attend. owners are planning to invest ten There are currently 241 ap- percent of all profits back into the proved cannabis retailers in Mas- local community and will create sachusetts, with 14 in Boston. de seguridad. De los inversores -45 avenida Delle. a board to decide how best to do The application process requires Reunion de CAMH so. de la compañía, el 85 por ciento El desarrollador de 45 Delle potential owners to host a com- Continued from page 1 Owners would comply with son residentes de Boston y el 62 Avenue buscaba una variación munity meeting in the proposed por falta de estacionamiento. current retail cannabis legisla- por ciento son afroamericanos o area, which Ross and Sanchez El edificio tiene casi 464 met- Veinticinco miembros votaron a tion, which prohibits the sale of latinos. Los propietarios planean hope to realize in January. ros cuadrados y diez espacios de favor del proyecto y dos en con- cannabis to individuals under invertir el diez por ciento de sus The presenters pointed out estacionamiento. Raíces espera tra, con una abstención. the age of 21 and the display of ganancias en la comunidad local. that 78 percent of residents in estar abierto los siete días de Anteriormente se publicó que any signage depicting cannabis. Raíces cumplirá con la legis- la renovación incluiría la adición Ward 10, where the shop would 9 am a 8 pm y contratar a 20 Customers can be banned for re- lación del cannabis minorista, la de puertas de entrada y una be located, voted in favor of retail empleados con un salario inicial selling products purchased at the cual prohíbe la venta a menores cocina, cuando en realidad la cannabis. de $15. Los dueños también pla- shop or consuming them on the de 21 años y la señalización que cocina ya se ha agregado y no se nean contratar individuos de las representa el cannabis. Los cli- realizarán cambios a la fachada. comunidades más afectadas por entes pueden ser prohibidos por la "guerra contra las drogas”. revender productos comprados -16-18 Delle Ave. Raíces es una empresa con en la tienda o por consumirlos en CAMH votó sobre una propie- una mayoría de pertenencia la propiedad. La tienda recibirá dad en 16-18 Delle Avenue que buscaba muchas variaciones. latina. Los propietarios Alex Ol- entregas discretas de furgonetas Veintisiete miembros votaron iver-Dávila y Jeffrey Sánchez, dos o tres veces por semana. con el 51 por ciento del negocio, en contra del proyecto, con una Raíces está dispuesto a con- abstención. también emplearán al primer siderar ventas con cita para re- Anteriormente se publicó que superintendente latino de la ducir el tráfico en Terrace Street. la propuesta era un proyecto de Policía de Boston como su jefe También está trabajando con los renovación para dos edificios de empleados de Diablo para poder tres familias, pero en realidad mantener el estudio de vidrio. Actualmente hay 241 tiendas es una nueva construcción de un minoristas de cannabis aproba- edificio de nueve unidades en un Public Meeting dos en Massachusetts, con 14 en terreno vacío. Boston. El proceso de solicitud re- La Alianza Comunitaria de quiere que los dueños organicen Mission Hill se reúne el tercer una reunión comunitaria, que miércoles del mes en el edificio Ross y Sánchez esperan realizar Kresge de la Escuela de Salud en enero. Pública en 677 Huntington Ave. Los presentadores notaron de 7 a 8.30 pm. Su próxima re- 154 Terrace Street que el 78 por ciento de los res- unión será el miércoles 18 de identes de Ward 10, donde se diciembre. Todos los miembros ubicaría la tienda, votó a favor del cannabis minorista. de la comunidad de Mission Hill Wednesday, December 18 Tobin Community Center están invitados a asistir. 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 1481 Tremont St Mission Hill, MA 02120 She added that she believe St. Mejia Guillen will be an “excellent Project Description: Continued from page 1 councilor” and looks forward to The Proposed Project consists of a new six (6) story building measuring approximately 61,250 gross square being represented to her. feet and containing sixty-four (64) residential ownership units, and located seven (7) minute walk from team and my family, I have come Mejia took to Twitter to show both the Roxbury Crossing and Jackson Square MBTA stations. The preliminary unit mix consists of thirty- to the decision to not move for- her gratitude for her supporters. two (32) one-bedroom units, twenty-four (24) one-bedroom plus den units, and five (5) two-bedroom units ward with a court challenge. I am “I am so overwhelmed by today’s in Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood. so grateful to every person who results,” Mejia wrote on Monday supported me over this last year night. “Thank you to all 22,492 in our campaign to build a better people who believed in this #Me- mail to: Stephen Harvey Boston for all. I am so proud of jiaMovement. Today goes to show Boston Planning & Development Agency what we accomplished and even that #EveryVoteCounts. I want to One City Hall Square, 9th Floor though we came up short, I feel thank my team who have been Boston, MA 02201 like we are all winners.” here from the beginning all the phone: 617.918.4418 St. Guillen also congratulat- way to today’s final count.” Mejia email: [email protected] ed Mejia on her victory and for also thanked all of the volunteers “running an inspiring campaign who aided in the recount process, BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans and showing us all what we can as well as congratulated St. Guillen

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary accomplish when we have the on her “incredible campaign.” Mejia courage to walk in our power.” wrote, “We made history together.” 3

DECEMBER 13, 2019 3 Mission Hill Gazette • • Interactive board game experience can be yours at ‘Tavern of Tales’

By John Lynds to manage the troops; conquer and improve your territory; and For the past few years ‘Trivia gather resources to make your Nights’ at local bars have been all empire rich. Build an empire the rage. The game nights bring strong enough to crush your foes locals into their neighborhood once and for all.” watering hole for games, food, Tavern of Tales CEO Nicholas prizes and a bunch of laughs. Chen said after gameplay, guests There’s one Mission Hill bar can meet in the Tavern café to that opened last week that takes swap tales of victory and defeat the weekly game night theme to over drinks and appetizers and a whole new level. record their progress in Quest Tavern of Tales, located at Logs, which unlock discounts and Patrons play some of the board games offered at the newly opened bar Tavern of Tales. The 1478 Tremont St., Boston, be- rewards through different game- new bar offers an interactive board game experience in Mission Hill complete with pub fare, tween the Roxbury Crossing and play achievements. cocktails, beer and wine. Brigham Circle T stops, is an in- “We wanted to bring game- teractive board game experience. play to life, starting from scratch ly-known games accompanied The bar opened Friday, Dec. 6 to create intricate, vibrant sound by trained staff, offer holiday and aside from pub fare and li- experiences that allow players versions of gameplay, and even bations Tavern of Tales offers six to immerse themselves in a introduce original games of their different immersive, sound-en- completely new way,” said CEO own. hanced game-play adventures for Nicholas Chen. “That spirit is Tavern of Tales also offers a patrons. embodied in everything from the menu of bar snacks like pretzels, According to Tavern of Tales’s staff we hired and the game ex- flatbread pizzas, funky twists website each game experience periences we designed to the very on tater tots, specialty cocktails, has been carefully selected and space you can experience them beer and wine. designed to be enjoyed by begin- in.” Tavern of Tales is open Tues- ners and experts alike, offering Chen added that the first six day through Sunday from 10 a.m. Happy Holidays! a unique story line for players games are only the beginning, to 10 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 1 every time they sit down. Private with plans to expand the careful- a.m. on Friday and Saturdays. And A GREAT NEW 2020!! game rooms seat up to five play- ly curated library to more wide- The bar is closed on Monday. ers with game masters on hand to explain the rules, establish Happy Holidays Thank You All!! the lore, and embody the char- acters. Plus they’ll handle set Gift Certificates Available We`re grateful for an awesome up and clean up, so that patrons and players can focus on their 1524 Tremont St. year and honored(across to from serve Mission you! Church) adventure beyond the board. Currently there are six differ- The Meeting Point 3464 Washington Street Now serving gourmet dark ent games, Eight Minute Empire; Forbidden Island; Mysterium; roast coffee Robots on the Line; The Resis- 1524 Tremont St. tance; and Tokaido. (across from Mission Church) For example Eight Minute Empire at Tavern of Tales is a war game where players take CRISPY DOUGH Happy Holidays From our family to yours... the mantle of a variety of coun- tries including Japan, England, Everyone!!! France, China, Britain, and Happy Holidays Germany. As you take control of and Thank you for a your country, you can hear live great year!!! commands happening in your Gourmet pizzas, salads, calzones, Everyone! country’s native language as you enact each action! PIZZERIA appetizers, and more. 748 Huntington Ave., Boston 02115 “You’ve risen to power as the Catering services 617-232-2228 • www.montecristomexicangrill.com available head of your faction, but un- fortunately, your enemies have 617-445-7799 or 617-445-7790 also become the leaders of their For special www.crispydoughpizzeria.com respective factions,” reads the de- discounts, order online We Deliver scription of the game. “This shall Open 7 days • 1514 Tremont St. Mission Hill not stand! As ruler, you’ll need COLOR PAGE 4

4 DECEMBER 13, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • Hill Happenings

By Mossy Martin didates last month, there was mer who played in the famous team lost, and after the game, going far, as she will continue her a non-binding ballot question Charlie Parker Quintet Band. the referees became the object pharmaceutical training at CVS Congrats to Mission Church regarding changing the name Other family members include of vilification, and a handful of in Mission Hill. secretary, Rose Cotrone, who was of Dudley Square to Nubian Roscoe Baker and the late Vin- knuckleheads used racial slurs. It was cool seeing my friend the recipient of the Cheverus Square. Thomas Dudley, for cent Haynes and the late Doug- Vinnie had parked his car across Emerson Chadderton profiled on Medal by Cardinal Sean O’Mal- whom the Square is named, was las Haynes. Roscoe, 82, was the the field near the projects and the cover of “Heart of the Hill,” ley at a ceremony at the Cathe- the governor of Massachusetts director of the Roxbury Boys & the other referee tried to per- a magazine published by New dral of Holy Cross last Sunday. Bay Colony and he died in Rox- Girls Club, and he was a terrific suade him to leave his car there England Baptist Hospital-Lahey The award recognizes those bury in 1643. Citywide the voters basketball player, titillating the until later for safety reasons. Clinic. Emerson and I work to- who have served church life in cast their ballots against the large crowds at Tobin Gym when Vinnie declined, and as he was gether at the Baptist, where he exemplary ways. I often stop by name change, but the majority he played for the Boston Bruins about to get in his car, he got is our team leader. the church rectory to see Rose, of Roxbury voters opted for the hoop team in the ‘60s. anxious when he saw a group of I enjoyed talking some politics seeking information. Rose has change to Nubian Square. I’m honored to say that I was kids moving toward him. Vinnie with Mission Hill resident, Joe worked at the Church rectory for If Dudley Square were to be a close friend of Vinnie Haynes, sensed trouble, but then one of Christakis, who is a junior at 32 years, and she is more than a changed, I recommend naming having first met him in Mission the Southie teenagers shouted: Wentworth University. Unlike, secretary. Rose is a distinguished it after a distinguished Rox- Hill years ago. Vinnie, who was a “Hey, ref, good game.” the majority of his classmates, parishioner who loves Mission bury person or persons, and the World War 11 veteran, loved pho- I loved Vinnie, and although Joe is a supporter of President Church. Haynes family comes to mind, in- tography. I cherish the framed I voted against changing the Trump. Joe, who is personable Kenzie Bok will be the new stead of Nubian, which refers to picture he gave me that he took name of Dudley Square, Haynes and intelligent, is the grandson Boston City Councilor from Dis- an ancient African empire. Rev. in 1952 of a Boston Park League Square has a nice ring to it. of Peter Christakis - the owner of trict 8, which includes Mission Dr. Michael Haynes, who died football game at Fens Stadium. A nice farewell party was held the famous Busy Bee Restaurant Hill. Kenzie is a terrific woman, in September at age 92, was the One Sunday afternoon, I spent for Waldianika “Waldo” Nep- in Brookline. I now know why who occasionally stops in Mike’s pastor of the historic Twelfth hours at Vinnie’s Roxbury home, tune last week on her last eve- I write, having read a 60-year- Donuts, and I enjoy chatting Baptist Church in Roxbury. He having dinner and listening to his ning working the front desk at old quote from Mary Flannery with her about local matters. was a relentless fighter for civil stories. One story he told me had Charlesbank Apartments where O’Connor who said: “ I write be- U.S. Senate-candidate, Joe Ken- rights and Rev. Haynes spent Vinnie officiating a Park League I live at 650 Huntington Ave. cause I don’t know what I think nedy visited Mike’s Donuts last time with Martin Luther King football game in South Boston in Waldo, who studied at Massachu- until I read what I say.” month after conversing with the when MKL came to Boston in the mid-‘60s. The Southie home setts College of Pharmacy isn’t patrons at Penguin Pizza, the April of 1965 to speak at the terrific Brigham Circle restau- Boston Common. rant owned by Dermott Doyne The oldest in the family is Roy In addition to electing the can- Haynes, 94, the great jazz drum- City Council holds hearing on pedestrian safety

By Lauren Bennett sored by Councilor Ed Flynn, hearing also covered topics like the hearing was focused on pe- traffic lights, crossing signals for The Boston City Council held destrian safety and vision zero, pedestrians, and infrastructure a hearing regarding pedestrian which is a plan to reach zero improvements to roads such as safety on November 18. Spon- serious or fatal crashes. The speed humps, raised crosswalks, and pedestrian signals. Flynn has said many times Jamaica Plain’s Independent Realtor that pedestrian safety is of top priority for him as a councilor, and that “we need to do every- thing we can and prioritize safety for pedestrians,” especially for children, seniors, and those with disabilities. Several members of the pub- lic as well as city officials were invited to testify at the hearing. Scott Burke, Managing Part- ner of Morrison Mahoney, said Honest Advice . Genuine People that his office building is right Keep your Benjamins Always giving back to our community outside the crosswalk where a where they belong. through our Good Deeds Program. woman was fatally hit this past September. Burke said that last A portion of all of our listing proceeds goes to charity. February, he and several others Don’t let your heat, and more importantly, your money, emailed the city warning them out the window. We’ve been helping people weatherize that there were issues with the their homes since 1978. How can we help you this year? SALES • RENTALS • 1st TIME BUYER light sequence at the intersec- tion. SEMINARS • CONDO CONVERSIONS This past June, he said addi- tional reports were filed to 311, 100 Terrace St., Boston, 02120 and that “the death of Diane (near Roxbury Community College) M–F 8–4:30  Saturday 9–3 Jamaica Hill Realty [Ly] was absolutely preventable 617-442-2262 if anybody listened to us…we bostonbuildingresources.com www.jamaicahillrealty.com have local knowledge that I think a member-owned co-op 726 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain - 617~524~0130 Continued on page 5 5

DECEMBER 13, 2019 5 Mission Hill Gazette • • Pedestrian safety over the past couple fiscal years. abilities…those are places we should be extended, as many has to be a criteria looking at the Additionally, the city is working look at first.” crosswalks do not allow enough speed on these corridors and that Continued from page 4 on engineering changes with a City Councilor Kim Janey said time for elderly or people with has to be one of the determining focus on major corridors, which is important.” that there should be a citywide disabilities to get across the factors whether it’s going to be will lead to safer driving. Accord- Gilbert Ho, a longtime Chi- plan in place to make these im- street. Additionally, he said that an all-way stop.” She added that ing to Osgood, there are “dozens natown community activist, also provements, because right now, bikers who blow through cross- she hopes the public can be more of projects on the move on these said that he is “very concerned” “we have neighborhoods fighting walks are dangerous, as well as involved when discussing these key corridors.” about the safety of pedestrians, over Slow Streets initiatives.” bikers who go the wrong way intersections. The Neighborhood Slow as there are many senior citizens Osgood said that the city will down a one-way street. He said As this conversation contin- Streets program, which is fo- and families with young children take 311 requests for problem he would like to see bike rules ues to move forward, “we have a cused on contiguous blocks, is who cross the street in China- areas, and recommended de- enforced, as he does not believe lot of work to do,” O’Malley said, prioritized for streets with “high town. He said he has mentioned scribing the situation through they currently are. adding that he believes it’s a good numbers of vulnerable road us- to Councilor Flynn that traffic 311 to be reviewed by the city. Community activist Alison thing to see that everyone wants ers,” Osgood said, as well as ar- lights should be delayed green City Councilor Michelle Wu said Pultinas said the design issue safer roads for pedestrians, cars, eas where there are “key links” for cars turning and pedestri- she hopes that “even one person with the conflict between turning and bikers. in the transportation network, ans crossing, as “people and cars such as bus routes and MBTA flagging something as unsafe” vehicles and pedestrians is an Councilor Flynn said that pe- are fighting to get across.” Addi- train stations. Areas where there will warrant the city checking it important one. “The issue of cars destrian safety is probably the is- tionally, he said the city should are high percentages of crashes out, as she’s concerned that the that have the right to turn on red sue he works the most on within “further look into slowing down are also considered for the Slow city waits for several complaints or cars that have a green light his district, and is glad to see that the right or left turn arrow for Streets Program. The city is also about the same issue to come in and are allowed to turn while residents want to be active and pedestrian crossing.” focused on redesigning streets before they address it. pedestrians have a walk signal is involved, and “have some great Ho said that another issue is for 20 miles per hour, as was Another community member very complicated and deserves a ideas for how we can improve with cars turning right on red. discussed in a previous Council mentioned that crosswalk times lot of analysis,” she said. “There pedestrian safety. He said he recognizes that cares hearing about lowering the city are allowed to do this in some speed limit. places, but “I see a lot of cars not Bike lanes are another fo- really yielding for pedestrians cus, and the city is making it DOES YOUR BIG BANK MAKE YOU FEEL SMALL? when they are making the right a priority goal to have roughly turn,” he said. “It’s very danger- four times as many people com- SWITCH TO EBSB, IT’S A NO BRAINER! ous for pedestrians.” muting to work by bike by 2030, Brendan Kearney of WalkBos- and there are several more miles ton said that crashes, fatalities, of protected bike lane to come, OPEN ANY NEW EBSB PERSONAL and injuries can be prevented with eight miles already in place CHECKING ACCOUNT & EARN UP TO through fixing signal timing, throughout the city. among other things. “that design The city has also installed is to influence [driver] behavior,” about 85 speed feedback signs he said. Kearney referenced page across the city, Osgood said, and * 140 of the GoBoston 2030 plan, is focused on improving cross- $ which he said contains “great rec- walks by doing things like day- ommendations” that he believes lighting intersections. the city should be putting into City Councilor Matt O’Malley 100 practice. “The city has already inquired about things like raised done the research on this,” he crosswalks, photo enforcement, said. and feedback regarding the Slow Chief of Streets Chris Osgood Streets program with the only highlighted some of the work complaint being that certain that his team is doing, including neighborhoods did not receive a focus on maintenance and edu- Slow Streets benefits. cation, major roads and corridors, Osgood said that city engi- the Neighborhood Slow Streets Mobile Banking, People Online Banking, Bill Pay Access to Allpoint® network with Instant issue EBSB neers do support raised cross- Pay and Check Deposit and e-Statements your EBSB ATM/VISA® check card ATM/VISA® check card Program, and the bike network walks in areas where they make across the city. sense, but they don’t work in Osgood said the citywide ef- every situation. By state law, PLUS, GET YOUR CHOICE OF A FREE GIFT WHEN forts in legislation, education, photo enforcement is not allowed, and maintenance include a bill though there are bills out there YOU OPEN ANY NEW CHECKING ACCOUNT!** that is “likely to succeed this pushing for things like stop arm week in pushing forward a dis- cameras mounted to stop signs tracted driving bill to be signed on school buses. at the state house,” as well as Osgood added that they are NMLS # 457291 lowering the default speed limit trying to “find the right mix of Member FDIC | Member DIF 800.657.3272 EBSB.com in the city of Boston. The City staff and capital” for the Slow *Bonus offer only available for accounts opened between September 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 at any of our branches. Minimum deposit to open is also focused on ensuring that Streets program, and taking any new checking account is $50. Receive $50 cash bonus when you have 2 recurring direct deposits within 60 days of account opening. Receive another safe driver behaviors are prac- a look at it for the upcoming $50 when you enroll in online banking and make at least three online bill payments within 60 days of account opening. In order to receive the bonuses, the account must remain open in the eligible product type at the time of bonus payout. In addition, the account must have a positive balance at the ticed by all drivers. fiscal year’s budget to see how time of bonus payment. Bonus is considered interest and will be reported to IRS on Form 1099-INT. If multiple accounts are opened with the same signer(s), only one account will be eligible for the bonuses. Bonus payments will be credited to your account within 90 days of account opening if the As far as maintenance goes, the program might be able to be above conditions are met. Primary customer on the account is only eligible for bonus offers once ($100 maximum). **Free gift is awarded when account Osgood said that the city has broadened. “It’s a prioritization,” is opened. EBSB reserves the right to substitute a gift of similar value. In the event the value of the free gift exceeds $10, the bank is required to report the gift value on form 1099-INT. Bank rules and regulations apply. Ask representative for details. doubled its investment in things Osgood said of the program. “We like pavement markings and has are looking at where do you have Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank restriped about 2,600 crosswalks seniors, youth, persons with dis- 6

6 DECEMBER 13, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • City Paws Excessive Licking By Penny & Ed Cherubino licking can bring on problems. We have a little dog friend who Licking can be a dog’s way of tell- loves to lick carpets and floors. ing you that something is wrong. She will continue to do this non- Unlike cats, dogs don’t spend stop until some human in the hours grooming themselves. room tells her to cut it out. She They will give a few casual licks has been cleared of medical is- to clean up something that’s sues that might cause this be- bothering them or as a way of havior. But the problem is that investigating an object. However, all that licking of fiber could when you see a dog excessively gather enough material to cause licking a specific area on their a blockage in her intestines or body or object in the home, you an upset to her gastrointestinal should make note and follow-up. system. Constant licking of skin can lead Causes to fungal or bacterial infections, Licking can signal you to seek so the sooner you discover the a cause. If your dog is licking cause and stop the licking the a paw or leg, you might check better. What’s more licking is for sore spots, interdigital cysts, often accompanied or followed by cuts, broken nails, and note any scratching which can compound change in gait. Dogs will also the damage. lick areas that are painful even though they can’t reach the site Prevention of the pain. Licking a leg may Be aware of seasonal allergies. A quick lick to get the snow off your nose is perfectly okay but long, repeated sessions of licking mean the leg hurts, even if you If you know that your dog gets can be a sign of a problem. (Photo by Josh Bean on Unsplash). itchy at a certain time of year, can’t see anything on the surface. Recognize that a dog licking or iety. If your dog doesn’t try to ing toys like those that are food you may want to set up a plan If the pup is licking their gen- scooting on his or her rear can lick when they are playing, in- puzzles, or adding more exercise for dealing with this before the ital or anal area, it could be a mean the dog’s anal glads need teracting with others and never and activity to tire out that busy season arrives. Experts may sign of a urinary tract infection to be expressed. A quick trip to wakes up in the middle of the mind. If all else fails, you can suggest some environmental or sore skin. Your veterinarian the vet to have this done could night licking, you may have a consider a mild sedative or anti controls, grooming steps that can investigate the problem and prevent a bigger problem. smart dog who needs more men- anxiety medication. eliminate medical conditions can help remove allergens, and/ tal stimulation. The big takeaway here is to no- or preventative medication like that might be responsible. Boredom, Stress, and Obses- If you and your vet think this tice heavy duty licking and log antihistamines. Having a treat- sive Behavior may be your dog’s problem, you when it begins, how long each ment plan in place for our Westie Possible Effects Some dogs lick objects out of could try rotating toys so there session lasts, and if it’s one spot Poppy has been a big help. On the other hand, excessive sheer boredom, stress, or anx- is often something new to play or more. Also consider any oth- with, providing more stimulat- er significant changes in stress levels, seasons, food, or other as- pects of your dog’s life that could COUGHING? LIMPING? ITCHY EARS? help you and your veterinary They don’t know who to call, team resolve the issue. but you do. Do you have a question or topic for City Paws. Send an email to [email protected] with your request.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019 7 Mission Hill Gazette • • Info/Scheduling: Josh Snyder Weekly Bilingual Mandarin-En- After-school, ages 6-12, M-F, 617.442.4299 glish chat, practice Mandarin lan- Sept.-June, $60 per month plus Hill Agenda Ballroom dancing, offered by guage skills with native speakers membership. Homework help, RTH, Sundays, 7:30-9pm, 2 New and others, must request Harvard tutoring, sports, arts, computers. The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is cle & Larz Anderson, Cambridge, Whitney St., 1st floor. Info: 232- building access permission 2 days Info: 635-5216. noon, Monday, Dec. 30 for the issue Medford LoConte, Newton-Brigh- 0400/[email protected]. in advance, Tuesday evenings, MissionSAFE, leadership pro- January 3. Email listings to reporter@ ton, Quincy, Somerville, Waltham, jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 Museum of Fine Arts 6-9pm, HSPH, 677 Huntington gram for teens. Info: 319-0679. West Roxbury and Weymouth. should be dialed before numbers be- Regular hours are Saturday Ave. Info: 615-9672 / Maynard. Sports Camp, licensed sports for Use either hockey, recreational or low, unless another area code is given. through Tuesday, 10 am–5 pm, [email protected]. kids 6-13, M-F, 8am-4pm, $65/ figure skates. Beginner, intermedi- and Wednesday through Friday, Weekly Bilingual Cantonese-En- week. Register: 635-5217. Meetings ate and advanced classes taught 10 am–10 pm. glish chat, practice Cantonese Adult/Family Fitness, Family by professional instructors. Over Mission Hill Neighborhood language skills with native speak- kung-fu: ages 6+. Info: 635-5216. 50 Year’s Experience. For informa- Housing Service holds its month- Parker Hill Branch Library ers and others, must request Har- Adult tai chi: Mon., 6:30-7:30pm. tion and to register, call Bay State ly meetings on the first Monday of The Parker Hill Branch Library vard building access permission 2 Info: 635-5216. Skating School at 781-890-8480 or each month at 6 PM at the NHS has the following upcoming days in advance, Friday evenings, Computer Lab, Open Access, visit online at www.BayStateSkat- office at 1 Brigham Circle in Mis- program: 6-9pm, HSPH, 677 Huntington Wed., 10am-1pm. Info: 635-5216. ingSchool.org. sion Hill on the mezzanine level. Book Discussion Group The Parker Ave. Info: 615-9672 / Maynard. Senior Activities, free for adults 55 Mission Hill Line Dance Class Mission Main Tenant Task Force, Hill Branch Book Discussion Group [email protected]. and over. Tues. & Thurs.,10-11am. the task force board requests second Saturday of the Month meets on the third Thursday of ESOL and citizenship classes, Info: Carmen Pola, 820-1089. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Exercise and So- residents’ help and input, third every month. offered by RTH. Beginning ESOL, cialize with your neighbors. Spon- Public Notices Monday of each month, 6-8pm, Yoga for Older Adults The Park- Mon. & Fri., 7:30-9pm. English sored by the Mission Hill Health Mission Main Community Room, er Hill Branch Library presents for workplace, Tues. & Thurs., Sociedad Latina has opened 43 Smith St. Info: 708-8515. Movement at Tobin Community as a BPSCares Pop- Saturday yoga classes for adults 7:30-9pm. Advanced ESOL, Fri its doors Center call 617 427 6919 for more Up Welcome Center every Thurs- Mission Hill Neighborhood ages 55 and older. Wear clothes 6-7:30pm, Sat. 7:30-9pm. Flynn Crime Committee, meets on information. day and Friday from 10:00am- that you can move in comfortably. conference room, 805 Huntington the last Thursday of each month Walking for Our Health Group, 4:00pm. Newly-arrived families Yoga mats and props will be pro- Ave. Citizenship class, Tues. & at 7pm, Mission Church Music Thursdays 10 AM. Departs from from Puerto Rico and the Carib- vided. All experience levels are Thurs., 2:30-4pm, 2 New Whitney Room, 1545 Tremont Street. 1534 Tremont St. Join the Mission bean affected by Hurricane Maria welcome.This program is made Street, 2nd floor. Info: 232-0400/ Hill Health Movement’s Walking will receive assistance on reg- Health/Fitness possible by the Mission Hill/Fen- [email protected]. Group for a weekly walk; for both istering for school, registering way Neighborhood Trust and the New Learn-To-Skate classes for beginner and advanced walkers. Office Hours for FEMA disaster relief, Mass figure and hockey skating skills for New England Baptist Hospital. Call 427-6919. Neighborhood Coordinator from Health, SNAP benefits, and ob- children ages 4 and 18 are starting Saturdays, 10:00 am Boston Brakers power soccer, The Mayor’s Office of Neighbor- tain access to other resources to at 11 Greater Boston rink loca- practices 1st, 2nd, 3rd Saturdays Youth/Families hood Services, Shaina Aubourg, get settled in Boston. For more tions: Brookline – Cleveland Cir- of the month, noon-2pm, Tobin Sociedad Latina’s Academy second and fourth Monday of the information, contact info@socie- dadlatina.org. Community Center, 1481 Tremont for Latinos Achieving Success month, 3:30-5:30pm, Tobin Com- for informa- St. Info: facebook.com/boston- (ALAS), a program which provides munity Center, 1481 Tremont St. $5 Million Reward, tion leading directly to the return breakers‎. students with transition coaching Info: 635-2679. of 13 works of art stolen two through their first two years of Music /Art/Culture Tobin Community Center decades ago from the Gardner college. 1530 Tremont St. Con- Recording Studio, Sociedad 1481 Tremont St., yearly mem- Museum. 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8 DECEMBER 13, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • ENCHANTED TROLLEY TOUR AT BRIGHAM CIRCLE

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DECEMBER 13, 2019 11 Mission Hill GAZETTE • • Mission Hill resident Katherine Santos appointed Gazette Pet of the Week VP of Strategy and Operational Excellence at Legacy Lifecare by Sarah Carroll

Legacy Lifecare, a not-for-prof- Ms. Santos earned a Master it organization providing man- of Business Administration from FUNTIK agement services to affiliated MIT Sloan School of Manage- Look out, world! Here comes Funtik, a super-sweet senior non-profits in the senior living ment and a Bachelor of Arts in guinea pig looking to make all your cuddle bug dreams come and healthcare sectors through- Chemistry from Harvard Uni- true. is social little guy loves to be handled and pet – he out Massachusetts, is pleased to versity. She is a highly trained even runs up to greet you announce that Katherine (Kae) and experienced instructor of when you peek into his S. Santos has been appointed Lean, Kaizen, Work-Out, and cage! Funtik is 6 years Vice President of Strategy and Change Acceleration Process old, and is looking for a Operational Excellence. In this by GE Healthcare Performance loving home to live out his new role, Ms. Santos will oversee Solutions. Katherine resides in golden years, either with or without his younger the organizational strategies for Boston with her husband, Abra- cage mate. He’ll be sure advancing clinical and operation- ham, and their three sons, Ben- to bring you a dollop of al excellence at Legacy Lifecare. jamin, Matthew, and Jonathan in joy for the holiday season. Katherine will also serve as a Mission Hill. Come adopt him today! member of the organization’s Ex- About Legacy Lifecare Email adoption@mspca. ecutive Leadership Team. Katherine Santos. Legacy Lifecare Inc. (www. com today for more infor- Throughout her career, Ms. legacylifecare.org) a non-profit mation on Funtik! Santos has established herself management resources collab- For more information about as a leading expert in health- Network, a grass roots organi- orative, provides small-to-mid- Diesel and or other animals “Gazette Pet of the Week” is a biweekly care quality and performance zation with over 400 members sized organizations access to the in need of adoption, please submission sponsored by Sarah Carroll, improvement. Prior to Legacy and 100 healthcare organizations infrastructure needed to succeed contact: Sales Associate of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1375 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 • 617-731-2447 Lifecare, she worked for seven- across Massachusetts and New in today’s complex world. With teen years at Brigham Health, England that promotes learning deep expertise in strategy, fi- (617) 522-5055 www.mspca.org most recently as the Director of within the healthcare quality nance, operations and support Service Excellence and Perfor- and process improvement. systems management, Legacy mance Improvement at Brigham “We are thrilled to have Kae Lifecare enables its not-for-prof- and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Santos join our organization,” it affiliates to preserve their Ms. Santos teaches at Harvard said Adam Berman, President missions and identities while Medical School as the Co-Direc- and CEO of Legacy Lifecare. “Kae gaining access to sophisticated tor of the Safety, Quality, Infor- possesses a tremendous back- managerial services and collab- matics and Leadership Program, ground and expertise in strategy, orative opportunities ordinarily a year-long certificate program operations and efficiency. More- only available to larger organi- for international healthcare lead- over, she understands our culture zations. Member organizations ers seeking to build their knowl- and our ongoing quest for service include Chelsea Jewish Lifecare edge of healthcare innovation excellence. Kae will be a tremen- (www.chelseajewish.org) and and improvement. She is also dous asset to Legacy Lifecare as JGS Lifecare (www.jgslifecare. on the leadership board of the we continue to grow.” org), two highly respected leaders Massachusetts Healthcare Lean in senior living.

Participación BPDA Income-restricted Rental Opportunity 1470 Tremont Street – Longwood Row Continued from page 10 1-3 Sewall Street Mission Hill, MA 02120 dos décadas del museo Gardener. There are four income-restricted units available: Mande denuncias anónimas a 280 # of Units # of Bedrooms Rent Income Minimum Income Maximum (see table below) The Fenway. Info: Anthony Amore, The future of health 1 Studio $1125 $27,000 70% AMI begins with you director de seguirdad Security: 2 1 Bedroom $1318 $31,632 70% AMI The more researchers know about what makes each of 278-5114. 1 2 Bedroom* $1492 $35,808 70% AMI us unique, the more tailored our health care can become. *This unit is built out for individuals with mobility disabilities Income Minimums Apply unless household has housing assistance like a mobile Section 8, VASH, etc. Join a research effort with one million people nationwide to create a healthier future for all of us. Centro Comunitario Tobin 1481 Tremont St., membresía an- Maximum Income per Household Size (2019 limits, provided by BPDA) JoinAllofUs.org Household size 70% AMI ual: 55+ gratis; familias y adultos 617-768-8300 or 617-414-3300 Founding Members of Partners HealthCare 1 $55,550 $20; jóvenes 13-17 $10, niños con 2 $63,450 [email protected] or [email protected] menos de 12, $5. Info: 635-5216/ 3 $71,400 Precision Medicine Initiative, PMI, All of Us, the All of Us logo, and “The Future of Health Begins with You” are service marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. TobinCommunityCenter.org. 4 $79,300 MissionSAFE, programa de lider- 5 $85,650 azgo para jóvenes. Info: 319-0679. 6 $92,000

Campamento de deportes, para Applications are available from December 5th through December 20th, 2019. niños 6-13, lunes a viernes, 8 am To request an application online follow this link, http://bit.ly/1470Tremont, e-mail [email protected] , or call 617-713-4444 ext. 106. – 4 pm, $65/semana. 635-5217. Applications may also be picked up in person at 1607 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120 on the following days: Bienestar físico para adultos/famili- Monday-Friday December 5th-20th; 9am-5pm, Thursday December 12th; 9am-7pm, and Saturday December 13th; 10am-2pm as, kung-fu: 6+. Info: 635-5216. Tai Returned applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later chi para adultos: lunes, 6.30 – 7.30 than December 20th, 2019 pm. Info: 635-5216. Mailed to: Savage Properties, 1607 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120 Laboratorio de computadoras, Mission Hill Selection by Lottery. miércoles, 10 am – 1 pm. 635- Income & Asset, Use & Occupancy Restrictions apply. Preference for Boston Residents. 5216. Preference for Households with at least one person per bedroom. Actividades para mayores de edad, For more information, language assistance, or reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities GAZETTE please email [email protected] or call 617-713-4444 ext. 106 gratuitas para 55+. Martes y s jueves, 10-11am. Info: Carmen Call 617-524-7662 for ad rate Pola, 820-1089. Equal Housing Opportunity 12 DECEMBER 13, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • Jamaica Plain/Mission Hill Gazette • 2020 Publishing Calender Tel. 617-524-2626 • FAX 617-524-3921 • 7 Harris Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 • JamaicaPlainGazette.com JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 MARCH 2020 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 7 8 9 101 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 138 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 2722 28 26 27 28 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31

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Jamaica Plain Gazette DeaDlines for friDay Publication Space reservations: Previous Friday 3pm Classified Line Ads/Legal Notices: Monday 3pm Mission Hill Gazette Event listings: Tuesday noon OR Advertising Manager: Patricia DeOliviera 617-524-7662 [email protected] Marketing Director: Deb DiGregorio 781-485-0588 x101 [email protected] Publisher of The Revere Journal • The East Boston Times Free Press • The Winthrop Sun Transcript • The Chelsea Record • The Everett Independent • The Lynn Journal Charlestown Patriot Bridge • The Boston Sun • The Beacon Hill Times • North End Regional Review • Jamaica Plain Gazette • Mission Hill Gazette 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 | (781) 485-0588 DECEMBER 13, 2019 13 Mission Hill Gazette • • Editorial Op-Ed Remember those who A just society doesn’t criminalize girls are less fortunate By Congresswoman and comfort than other children. both of which have been threat- Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and We fail to see their humanity ened by the Trump administra- this holiday season Dr. Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. and we fail to respond to the tion; and it establishes a Federal adverse childhood experiences Interagency Taskforce to End the “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Too frequently, educational that so many of us experience in School Pushout crisis, to measure -- Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. justice is denied for girls – es- our youth. the efficacy of these reforms and pecially for girls of color. Schools These disturbing discrepan- share best practices. With Christmas just two weeks away, most of us will be rushing should be the safest place for cies are the result of a failure The Ending PUSHOUT Act about -- either to the stores and malls or on-line --- to do our last-min- our children and yet, for many to cultivate schools as locations challenges schools to ban most ute holiday shopping in hopes of finding that “perfect” gift for our girls of color, the school envi- for healing so that they can be suspensions and expulsions for family members and loved ones. ronment adds painful weight to locations for learning. our youngest learners in pre-k Although the vast majority of Americans have much to be thankful their already heavy emotional The policies and unfair prac- through 5th grade; ban suspen- for because of a strong economy and a record-low unemployment backpacks. tices that disproportionately sions and expulsions in all grades rate, there are many of our fellow citizens who have not shared in Across our country, black and push girls of color from institu- for minor infractions such as the general prosperity. brown girls are pushed out of tions of learning stem from deep- tardiness and violations of dress Statistics tell us that millions of Americans of all ages, includ- school not because they pose any ly entrenched biases that require codes and hair policies; and ban ing those in our own communities, are struggling financially, often sort of threat, but for simply bold, community-based solutions the heinous practice of corporal through no fault of their own, thanks to a combination of low-wage being who they are. Society too to correct. Now is the time to punishment, which is still legal jobs and a strong real estate market that ironically has made apart- often deems our hair too distract- support relationship-building, in 19 states. ments (let along buying a home) unaffordable. ing and our bodies too provoca- mental health support, and re- The Ending PUSHOUT Act is Far too many of our fellow citizens, including children, live either tive, our voices too loud, and our storative interventions, as op- the first of many bills stemming in shelters or in similar temporary housing arrangements -- or on attitudes too mean — demeaning posed to unfair and exclusionary from Representative Pressley’s the streets -- because the reality of our economy has left them out in our very existence before we even discipline. People’s Justice Guarantee — a the cold -- literally -- thanks to high rents and soaring land values. reach adulthood. According to This alarming crisis is what bold, progressive resolution out- This dichotomy is most evident and acute in the cities of Los the National Women’s Law Cen- led to the development of the lining a new vision for the Ameri- Angeles and San Francisco, Despite the vast wealth in those metro- ter, black girls in preschool are Ending Punitive, Unfair, School- can legal system that makes good politan areas, thousands of homeless persons, including many who 54 percent of the girls receiving based Harm that is Overt and on the promise of justice for all. have full-time jobs, are living in tent and cardboard “neighborhoods” out-of-school suspensions despite Unresponsive to Trauma Act. The Achieving this vision requires all on city sidewalks. making up only 20 percent of Ending PUSHOUT Act aims to of us to dismantle the systems of The homeless always have been among us, but the scope and depth girls enrolled in preschool. Pre- dismantle school-to-confinement oppression and control that have of the problem is far beyond anything that has been experienced in school. pathways by creating an ecosys- unfairly policed and criminalized our lifetime. The vast discrepancy between the enormous wealth We are internalizing oppres- tem within our schools where all marginalized communities for enjoyed by some Americans and the abject poverty being endured sion before we’ve learned to read children, especially children of generations. The Ending PUSH- by others is similar to what we read about in major urban centers or write. color, can heal and thrive. OUT Act does just that, centering in South America and India -- but it now is happening right here From kindergarten to 12th In order to create safe and the experiences of young girls of in the U.S.A. grade, black girls are seven times nurturing school environments color and keeping them out of the For these millions of Americans, the holiday season brings no joy. more likely than white girls to be for all students, the Ending criminal legal system and in the Indeed, the announcement by the Trump administration last week suspended from school, and four PUSHOUT Act emphasizes gen- classroom where they can learn, that there will be a cutback in the Food Stamps program (known times more likely to be arrested der-specific and culturally-re- thrive, and develop the skills nec- as SNAP) that threatens to leave millions of Americans (including at school. Latinx girls are more sponsive protocols and policies essary to achieve their dreams. many children) hungry is a real-life Grinch story, but without a than 1.5 times as likely as white that work to intentionally and US Representative Ayanna happy ending. girls to receive an out of school holistically support girls of color. Pressley represents Massachu- Psychologists tell us that the Biblical directive, that we should suspension, and Native Ameri- The bill establishes new federal setts’ Seventh Congressional Dis- give to those who are less fortunate, actually is the best gift that we can girls are suspended at three grants to support states and dis- trict. Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. is can give to ourselves. Giving to others activates regions of the brain times the rate of white girls. tricts that commit to ban unfair the creator of the documentary associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, creating the When we unfairly discipline our and discriminatory school dis- “PUSHOUT: The Criminaliza- so-called “warm glow” effect. girls, we rob them of their child- cipline practices; it protects the tion of Black Girls in Schools” Whether it be donations to local food banks and toy programs, or hood by treating them as if they Civil Rights Data Collection and and the Founder and President even as simple as dropping a few dollars in the buckets of the Salva- need less protection, nurturing, strengthens the Department of of the National Black Women’s tion Army Santas, there are multiple opportunities in the next two Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Justice Institute. weeks for each and every one of us to make the holidays brighter for those who are less fortunate. Op-Ed Who makes Christmas?

By Dr. Glenn Mollette gift for children and grandchil- My mom worked hard cooking dren and most anyone else. She and wrapping and decorating the As we approach Christmas day also wraps the gifts and has the Christmas tree. The mother of let’s take a moment to salute the wheels turning for our Christ- my two sons loved Christmas grand women of Christmas. mas meal. Let me stop every- and always knocked herself out My wife knocks herself out thing here and interject that I cooking, shopping and wrapping. preparing for events like Thanks- have presented myself front and I remember my grandmother giving and Christmas. She start- center many times for helping Hinkle slaving over a stove and ed preparing the Thanksgiving wrap gifts and even preparing my hat is off to my two sisters meal two weeks in advance and the meal. However, my wrapping and deceased mother’s in law for sure we had a feast. For some and cooking do not “meet up to who did so much to make Christ- time now she has been in charge muster,” as we used to say in the mas meaningful for family and of locating the right Christmas country. Continued on page 14 14 DECEMBER 13, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • Op-Ed Encouraging lifelong learning by eliminating late fees for youth at our public libraries

By Mayor Martin J. Walsh often serve as an extension of struggle to pay off their overdue supportive of the kinds of pro- Boston. They exist to serve all our schools, and they encourage balance and feel ashamed return- gramming people in our neigh- people, of all backgrounds and In the City of Boston, we be- learning after school and all year ing to the library. I remember borhoods want. Our new capital income levels. Eliminating late lieve every child deserves an long. worrying about that when I got plan includes a $127 million in- fees for youth under 18 is our equal opportunity to succeed. We recently announced a new an overdue notice when I was a vestment in our libraries, includ- next step toward that goal. With We’re investing more than ever policy that will help make sure kid. I felt like I had committed ing $10 million to renovate the more than 150,000 youth library in our public schools, building out all our young people have ac- a crime and I was afraid to go Roslindale branch, $18.3 million cardholders in the City of Boston, universal pre-kindergarten, pro- cess to the services our librar- back. I don’t want any kid or to renovate the Adams Street I believe this change will make viding free community college, ies provide. On November 1, all teenager to feel that way, because branch in Dorchester, and sev- a significant positive impact. We helping students experiencing Boston Public Library locations a library is a public institution eral other improvement projects hope there will be additional ben- homelessness, and giving free T eliminated overdue balances for that is meant to serve as a re- throughout our neighborhoods. efits, too: some other American passes to all Boston students in those under the age of 18 who source for everyone. If a child is We’re installing new technolo- cities that have eliminated li- grades 7-12. We are dedicated have a Boston Public Library seeking out more ways to learn, gies, public artwork, and creating brary fines have seen significant to breaking down any barriers card. While youth cardholders or a safe place to spend time more spaces where communities increases in return rates. that exist between our students will still be required to return after school, we don’t want them can gather. This is one of the ways we’re and the quality education they any overdue books in order to to avoid libraries because of fear The Boston Public Library is investing in our neighborhoods deserve. check out additional materials, over late fees. the oldest free city library in the and inspiring the next gener- Over the past five years, we’ve they will no longer face fines for Eliminating late fees isn’t United States. Our city has a long ation to follow their interests, also made historic investments late returns. We believe this will the only way we’re encouraging legacy of investing in cultural seek out knowledge, and become in another educational asset: encourage more young people to young people to visit our librar- resources and public education. engaged in their communities. our public library system. Our take advantage of the education- ies. We’re also renovating our The BPL’s motto is “Free to all.” 26 library locations are precious al resources our libraries provide. library buildings to make them That means that our 26 library Martin Walsh is the Mayor of neighborhood resources. They Many young people might more modern, welcoming, and locations belong to the people of Boston.

Op-Ed Where the locals go: ‘20 Districts in 20 Days’ By Mayor Martin Walsh culture, and traditions of the blood of our local economy and surrounding neighborhood. We the backbone of our communi- cial districts that strengthen our local. You’ll be supporting your The holiday season is in recently celebrated Small Busi- ties. They represent goods and local economy. When our small community and learning more full swing, and many of us are ness Saturday and kicked off our services close to home, first jobs businesses thrive, our entire city about our historic and vibrant searching for gifts to give friends ‘20 Districts in 20 Days’ cam- for our young people, and oppor- thrives. Supporting small busi- neighborhoods. After all, they’re and family to show them how paign in Four Corners. Through tunities for our residents. They nesses is very important to my where the locals go. much they mean to us. It’s a December 19, each day is dedi- hire locally, they reflect our rich administration, and it’s a key You can find out more about great time to try and shop local to cated to a different neighborhood diversity of cultures and lan- strategy in some of our most the Boston Main Streets pro- support the small businesses in to highlight their Main Street guages, and they care deeply important efforts—from creating gram and the 20 Districts in 20 our neighborhoods. Lucky for us businesses. I’m inviting all Bos- about being good neighbors. jobs, to beautifying our neighbor- Days campaign at Boston.gov/ in Boston, it’s easy to find won- ton residents to get involved and Boston is home to more than hoods, to improving equity and SmallBusiness. And share your derful small and locally-owned see what their local Main Street 40,000 small businesses, which making sure that opportunities support by using the hashtag places to shop! Districts have to offer—or to ex- account for about 170,000 jobs. reach everyone. “#WhereTheLocalsGo”! There are 20 official Main plore a part of the city they’ve That’s nearly half of all pri- Throughout the holiday sea- Streets districts in Boston, each never visited before! vate-sector employment! All to- son, and throughout the year, I Martin Walsh is the Mayor of reflecting the unique history, Small businesses are the life- gether, they create vital commer- hope you’ll join me in shopping Boston.

The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. Mission Hill Op-Ed and wrap to exhaustion, clean treasured up all these things and house and try to make Christ- pondered them in her heart.” For GGazetteazette Continued from page 13 mas wonderful and then feel like Circulation 7,000 most of her life before and after Circulation 7,000 Published 12 times a year by the Independent Newspaper Group friends. Trust me here I don’t nobody gives a dang or appreci- the birth of Jesus, she carried a Published 12 times a year in Jamaica Plain by Gazette Publications, Inc. Stephen Quigley want to leave anyone out. ates what they have done? I bet heavy load. Editor plenty do. Don’t let this happen © Hear me I am not slighting Keep the love, kindness and azette Patriciaublications DeOliveira nc this year. Praise them! Thank the G Advertising P Manager , i the men of Christmas. My dad, Telephone: (617) 524-2626 • Fax: (617) 524-3921 dear souls who knock themselves praise flowing this Christmas - Post Office Box 301119,Sandra 7 Harris Storey Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Joseph and Jesus all count big Founder/Publisher Emerita 1993-2011 out to try to make Christmas especially for those dear women Member MissionHillGazette.com time. Many men cook, wrap gifts © happen - for you and your loved who often carry a heavy load. Of- Independent Newspaper Group and shop. I’ve done all of that. For ones. ten they are the ones who really Gazette Publications, Inc. will not assume financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertise12- years my now deceased first ments. Questions or complaints regardingStephen advertising Quigley, must President be sent in writing to the billing department Mary the mother of Jesus went make Christmas. within seven days of publication in order for adjustments to be made to the account. We reserve the rightwife could do nothing because of to use our discretion in accepting Debra or DiGregorio, rejecting advertising Director copy. of Marketing through a lot. When she became Glenn Mollette is the publisher [email protected] multiple sclerosis. Whatever was pregnant and still a virgin, who of Newburgh Press, Liberty Torch done was on me. Looking back I Telephone: (617) 524-2626 • Fax: (617) 524-3921 bought her story? Not many. Jo- and various other publishing Post Office Box 301119, 7 Harris Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 know I was sorely lacking when seph did and he married her and imprints; a national columnist it came to pulling it altogether. I took care of her and the new baby MissionHillGazette.com – American Issues and Common The Mission Hill Gazette is delivered free businesses and organizations simply had to do the best I could Jesus. However, starting out as Sense opinions, analysis, stories in the neighborhood 12 times a year on Friday and Saturday. and my best wasn’t all that great a young mother with so many It is free in stores. really. unknowns and the hardships and features appear each week Independent Newspaper Group will not assume financial responsibility for typographical errors in I wonder how many moms and that came with an unexpected In over 500 newspapers, web- advertisements. Questions or complaints regarding advertising must be sent in writing to the billing de- partment within seven days of publication in order for adjustments to be made to the account. We reserve women feel this way. I wonder pregnancy in that day were not sites and blogs across the United the right to use our discretion in accepting or rejecting advertising copy. how women cook their brains out easy. The Bible says, “But Mary States. DECEMBER 13, 2019 15 Mission Hill Gazette • • What’s Happening on Main Streets

By Ellen Walker Business Saturday, November MHMS’ Small Business Satur- will be served. season. Special to the Gazette 30th is the official start date for day beginning at 10:00am until As you walk through the Mis- On November 18th, at the communities to promote shop- 2:30pm. We will be in Brigham sion Hill neighborhood over the Back of the Hill Apartments, It is that time of year when ping local for the holiday season. Circle with a welcome table and next week or two, you will notice Representative Nika Elugardo Mission Hill Main Streets The vibrancy of Mission Hill tru- maps of participating businesses MHMS’ Holiday Posters in store- was in Mission Hill. She was spreads the word to “Shop Local!” ly comes from the local business who are offering specials for the front windows, Holiday Snow- here for her “Ride and Roll” cam- It is important for each of us to district, the residents, students day between 10:00am-2:30pm. flakes on the lamp-posts and paign to help residents develop support our small businesses as and visitors. Mayor Walsh’s Tree Lighting is Holiday Banners installed on processes using 311 to provide they are the cornerstone of the We hope you join us on Satur- scheduled for 3:00/3:30pm on De- Huntington Avenue and Tremont improvements in bus and trains Mission Hill community. Small day, December 7th as we promote cember 7th and hot refreshments Street, as we ring in the holiday Continued on page 16

Op-Ed Nation-leading education equity law won by decades of courageous organizing By Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz The case took 15 years to wend K-12 education aid, also known how he and his peers deal with We failed Roburn Webby 40 its way through the system -- so as the “Foundation Budget.” poverty, violence, homelessness, years ago, and we missed the Last month, I stood in a packed long that Roburn aged out of the Still, parents, students, and and few employment opportuni- mark on doing right by Jami gymnasium at English High Brockton school system and was advocates knew the work was ties -- and that he had no one at McDuffy 26 years ago. But today, School right here in Boston, and succeeded by 13-year-old Jami far from over. For the next year, school to talk with about it. finally, this law is getting it right watched Governor Baker as he McDuffy as the lead plaintiff. as we on the Commission held “So I ask you,” he said to us. for José Cruz and the decades of signed a nation-leading educa- But at the end of the day, their hearings across the state, com- “Do you sincerely expect us to Bay Staters who will come after tion funding equity bill into law. work led to one of the most im- munities turned out -- sharing succeed under these circum- him. The bill corrects our Com- portant changes to K-12 educa- stories of damaging budget cuts stances? Are you aware of these This is what generational monwealth’s 26-year-old K-12 tion in Massachusetts history. year after year, and the double issues? Can you do something to progress for educational equity funding formula, delivering $1.5 In 1993, the Massachusetts Su- bind faced by low-income kids help us? Will you help us?” and economic justice looks like. billion in state aid primarily to preme Court decided that every who endure a more difficult road The law we won this year will This is what refusing to give up low-income students who have child had a constitutional right to start with and who receive finally answer these calls. It in- looks like. faced drastic underfunding for to quality education. The Legis- even less support along the way. cludes all five of the Foundation I’m profoundly grateful to decades. These are the exact fixes lature’s subsequent Education The next year, in October Budget Review Commission’s have had the chance to stand that families, educators, and or- Reform Act that year set a na- 2015, the Commission issued our recommendations, with the full alongside so many of you in this ganizers across the Common- tional standard for K-12 funding. report -- with five clear recom- investment prescribed to close fight. Never doubt that when we wealth have been fighting for. Yet, even as the Massachu- mendations to update the formu- opportunity and achievement organize, we win. Seismic progress like this setts education system climbed la and provide necessary support gaps at scale. doesn’t happen by itself and it the national rankings, achieve- to close the achievement gap. These provisions weren’t po- doesn’t happen overnight. It ment and opportunity gaps per- Still, we all knew the work was litically easy, and getting here Classifieds requires resilient advocacy and sisted -- and in some cases grew. far from over. The recommenda- was never certain. But we al- courageous commitment from So these same communities con- tions had no force of law, they ways knew this was the right [email protected] people all across the state. This tinued to champion educational would make no true impact by goal -- and a diverse coalition of 617-524-2626 fight was no different, and it justice, calling for increased in- themselves. So these stakehold- Democrats, Republicans, teach- started long before this legisla- vestment to make good on our ers and advocates redoubled their ers unions, charter school ad- SERVICES tive term began. constitutional responsibility. In efforts again -- crafting legisla- vocates, parent groups, student David at kNurd on Kall : com can Forty-one years ago, in 1978 2010, these communities were tion, organizing demonstrations, organizers, civil rights advocates, help with PC computers, net- (the year I was born!), 8-year-old joined by others across the state attending hearings, calling the business leaders, and local offi- works, audio/video/multimedia, Roburn Webby from Brockton who were facing growing year State House, meeting with offices cials all agreed. phone solutions. $Reasonable$. was one of the first to call for over year budget cuts. again and again. And, more than Generations of Bay Staters House calls. 617-676-5676 or 617- reforming our state’s education They got down to work, mak- 40 years after Roburn Webby and tirelessly and passionately kept 522-6090 funding system. She saw that she ing their voices heard in calls, her parents first led the charge this cause alive -- never giving and her classmates did not have meetings, and long trips back and for equity -- these stakeholders up, even political insiders be- forth to the State House. Their the same opportunities as their filed another lawsuit. lieved the issue was dead. And peers in other communities. Ro- grit and persistence achieved the On a cold morning this past now, future generations of Bay CLASSIFIED INFO burn and her parents joined to- rebirth of the Foundation Budget January, 13-year-old Chelsea Staters will taste the fruit of Rate: $14 buys 10 words, including gether with 15 other families and Review Commission, which I co- middle schooler José Cruz Jr. their efforts: a public education stakeholder groups from across chaired in 2015--whose mandate came to the State House and to create the society we want to a bold heading: 25 cents for each the state to sue for every child’s was to recommend updates to the echoed these calls for an equal live in and support every child additional word. Deadline: 3 PM on right to a quality education. state’s decades’ old formula for chance in life. He told us about as they reach for their dreams. the Monday before publication date. Fax your ad to 617-524-3921 or mail it to Gazette Publications, Inc., PO. 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We empower advocacy for this group. also appreciate having Shirma Councilors Essabi-George and Pierre of Brigham and Women’s O’Malley both support this effort Hospital, as a member of the as well. With several residents MHMS Board. from the neighborhood and Back No matter where you travel, of the Hill apartments, the group there is no place like home. Even split up and one group took pub- though that statement sounds lic transit while the other walked like something Dorothy would to join up at the Dunkin Donuts have said to Toto, it is true. Re- near Brigham Circle who gen- cently I was in Las Vegas, Neva- erously donated hot drinks and da and as I walked away from donuts for the very chilled advo- the tourist and casino areas, the cates and volunteers! The group neighborhoods were nice. They will continue to meet, addressing were sunny, well laid out but issues and monitoring resolution lacked that vibrancy that defines of the reported issues that inter- Mission Hill. We have such diver- fere with daily transportation. sity not only in our people but in We had several new guests to our foods and housing, with an the neighborhood, and we hope energy from our international Representative Nika Elugardo, Ana Nunez (BOH Manager), Bruce Cardozo (BOH Security), to see them stopping into our mix that is remarkable. Wherev- Ellen Walker (MHMS Streets), Mary Ann Nelson (MHHM), Tony Knight, Linda Freeman, Jochitl businesses again! Ms. Wanda er you look, there is always some- Rosario (BOH Manager) and Justin McClary from Councilor Matt O’Malley’s Office, Back of McClain, Vice President of Com- thing to wonder at. I for one am the Hill Apartments lobby. Gazette article munity Health and Health Equi- glad to be here in Mission Hill, ty for Brigham and Women’s Hos- where I can stop into a number with smoked fish or a delicious wishes everyone a happy and the story begins, the anticipation pital, and sponsor of the Rouse of small restaurants on a wintry chicken seekh kabob to take the healthy holiday season! of familiar turns it takes, the fa- bench which was recently in- day and grab a hot bowl of chick- chill off. There is no place like “I like to compare the holi- miliar moments of suspense, and stalled on Tremont Street, spoke en soup with that strong hint of this neighborhood! day season with the way a child the familiar climax and ending.” warmly of both Richard and the lemon, or a steaming chowder On that note, it is a lovely day listens to a favorite story. The Mr. (Fred) Rogers Mission Hill during the Mayor’s in the neighborhood and MHMS pleasure is in the familiar way

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