Haymarket Hotel Moves Forward
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1 MAY 3, 2018 PUBLISHED EVERY OTHER THURSDAY BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep TT HEHE NN OROR TT HH EE NN DD (781)485-0588 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.NORTHENDREGIONALREVIEW.COM [email protected] RREGIOEGIONNALAL RREVIEWEVIEW ON THE GREENWAY Crime is down Area A-1 sees 8-percent drop in Part One crime so far in ‘18 By Dan Murphy in 2017. Non-domestic aggravated Area A-1 has seen an 8-per- assaults, on the other hand, cent decrease in violent and were down slightly as the num- property crime to date in 2018, ber of incidents fell to 67 from compared to last year. 69 last year. According to Boston Police, Commercial burglaries were 602 incidents of Part One crime up around 38 percent as the were reported between Jan. 1 number of incidents climbed to and April 8 of this year in the 18 from 13 in 2017, while res- area, which includes Beacon idential burglaries were down Hill, Chinatown Downtown nearly 41 percent as the number and the North End, as opposed fell to 13 from 22 in 2017. The number of other burglar- to 655 during the same time- ies dropped to one incident from frame in 2017. two last year. No homicides were reported Larcenies from motor vehi- either this year or last while cles were down about 20 per- the rate of rapes and attempted cent as the number of incidents rapes remained the same with fell to 94 from 118 in 2017. six incidents a piece in 2017 and Other larcenies saw a nearly 2018. 3 percent decrease as the num- Robberies and attempted ber of incidents fell to 326 from robberies saw an approximately Give Mom a gift that the whole family can visit 336 last year. and treasure. Dedicate a paver on The Mothers' 31-percent decline as the num- The rate of auto thefts Walk and visit The Greenway to see sights of ber of incidents dropped to 42 remained steady, with 25 inci- spring and Mom's new stone. from 61 last year. dents both this year and last. Order by Monday, April 23rd and you will receive In contrast, domestic aggra- Citywide, Part One crime has a certificate and an email with the location of your vated assaults saw a dramatic seen a 8-perecnt decrease so far new paver just in time for Mother's Day. uptick as the number of inci- this year as the total number fell dents climbed to 10 from three to 4,175 from 4,560 in 2017 Greenway Spring Food Truck Fest is back Haymarket Hotel moves forward By Phil Orlandella support the Haymarket Pushcart New boxing and fitness studio opening soon Association. Plans for the Haymarket Located on a 29,400 square Special to the Regional Review DiPaola was inspired at a young have so much to offer here from Hotel (Parcel 9) have been feet parcel along The Greenway age to pursue a career in fitness spin to yoga to running, and approved with a minor height also received a modest increase Knockout North End, a box- after being diagnosed with a boxing is the perfect comple- addition by the Boston Planning in the maximum height of the ing and fitness studio located in tumor on the brain stem at age ment to round out that exercise and Development agency, for- building, from 65 feet to a max- the heart of Boston’s North End, five, which caused balance and mix.” merly the BRA. imum of 69 feet, 6 inches tall to is expected to open in early May coordination issues. DiPaola To celebrate the opening, Plans call for 225 hotel units, achieve acceptable floor-to-ceil- 2018. Offering group exercise, began going to the gym with DiPaola will offer one week patio, open space, and new ing heights within the building. personal training options, and her father at age 11 so she could of classes for donations of any street-front landscaping. The Pushcart Association KO jump, which is an intense work on strength and balance – amount to Boston Children’s Approximately 125 perma- will lease space to accommodate jump rope based circuit, and and by age 25, her goal of open- Hospital, where she was treated nent jobs will be created and storage and restrooms for their enhanced by the enthusiasm ing her own fitness studio one for her brain stem tumor. 300 construction jobs. members. and expertise of some of the day was born with the launch Boasting an industrial yet The hotel will include 9,000 The project will also provide city’s best trainers and instruc- of Ride North End. Now she is also aesthetic vibe, Knockout square feet of retail and restau- $20,000 to community benefits tors, Knockout North End is a certified in spin, Megaformer, North End features cus- rant space rooftop amenities, but no direct funding to North dynamic addition to Boston’s rowing and boxing. tom-made steel beams from revitalized Blackstone Street and End groups or organizations. boutique fitness scene. “Fitness is not only a pas- which the boxing bags hang, Knockout North End is the sion of mine, but of so many beautiful lighting in colors like second North End fitness ven- Bostonians, and it’s been espe- red and blue that are custom- ture from owner and instruc- cially exciting to be a key part ized to each class type, and NEAA BASEBALL OPENING DAY tor Melina DiPaola, who of the wellness revolution in high ceilings. The space, which SEE PAGE 8 opened indoor cycling studio my home neighborhood of the Ride North End in July 2015. North End,” said DiPaola. “We (FITNESS Pg. 13) 2 PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES MAY 3, 2018 editorial BARBARA BUSH Seeking to end homelessness for youth in Boston On Friday, Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined this reason, it is challenging to estimate the full Barbara Bush, who passed away last week at the age of 92, was both a members of the City’s Youth Action Board to number of youth experiencing homelessness. An throwback to a time when a woman was expected to sacrifice her career launch Rising to the Challenge: Ending Youth important part of this strategic plan will be to for her husband and family and a trailblazer for the manner in which she and Young Adult Homelessness in Boston, the gather additional data about this group. led the life she chose. City of Boston’s community planning process cen- Boston’s annual Homeless Census shows that Mrs. Bush, who was the only woman, other than Abigail Adams, to tered around preventing and ending homelessness on a given night, 360 youth and young adults are among unaccompanied youth and young adults. either sleeping in Boston’s shelters or on the street. be both the wife and mother of a president, was respected by Americans The Youth Action Board is the City’s consumer The City’s data also shows that the majority of of all ages and from all walks of life, regardless of political leanings -- a advisory group of youth and young adults who these youth and young adults stay in shelter for a feat that can be said of very few who have stood on the public stage in have current or former experience with homeless- week or less. our country during the past 40 years. ness or housing instability. In addition to gathering additional data on Mrs. Bush exemplified what it means to have grace and dignity amidst “Whether it’s attendance and graduation rates, youth and young adult homelessness, the City’s unemployment and the local economy, youth plan will require a new understanding of the cur- partisan divides. She was known for her straight talk and lack of pre- incarceration rates, or emergency room costs, the rent system’s capacity; identifying the unmet needs tension and exhibited a degree of compassion and common-sense that effects of youth and young adult homelessness of youth and young adults; and designing a plan transcended politics. are broad,” said Mayor Walsh. “I’m proud that to address gaps in Boston’s emergency assistance Barbara Bush served as an inspiration to all of us as a spouse, parent, our city is taking the critical first steps in ending system that will end youth homelessness. The plan and fellow human being. May she rest in peace. youth homelessness. Each of the Youth Action will be tied to concrete investments in housing and Board members -- and their peers -- have import- services necessary to end youth homelessness. ant stories to tell us, and will contribute so much The plan will outline how to find resources for to the creation of this plan. There is a role for all youth and young adults to access better perma- of us to play in ending youth and young adult nent connections, education and employment, and homelessness in Boston, and I look forward to improve their health and well-being. Creation of working with everyone who has came together to the plan will involve disparate stakeholders from reach this goal.” across Boston, including law enforcement and Boston’s Way Home, the Walsh Administration’s adult and juvenile justice; healthcare providers; Black plan to end chronic and veteran homelessness, educators; the State’s child welfare system; land- highlighted unaccompanied youth and young lords; school programs and private foundations. adults as a priority population and identified the need for a comprehensive plan to prevent Throughout the day, attendees broke into small and end youth and young adult homelessness in groups to discuss the current state of youth and Boston.