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By Lauren Bennett of all dimensional and use regu- lations of the code.” On April 30, the Zoning Board The proposed project is a sin- of Appeals granted relief to the gle family home on a “separate- controversial project at 1 Rock- ly assessed parcel of over 9,000 wood Terrace. The violation that square feet,” Tracy said. On that triggered the ZBA hearing was parcel, they are proposing a four insufficient lot width. bedroom, two car attached garage Chris Tracy of O’Neill and As- home. “We engaged in a robust sociates gave the presentation of process with the community,” he the project, starting with the fact said. “We held four community that “our engineer has always meetings on this proposal. We respectfully disagreed with the made a number of concessions variance that we were hit with. based on neighborhood concerns, We always thought it met the even though the dimensions and spirit and intent of the code,” he the size were always compliant said. “We are within compliance with the code.” Tracy added that a lot of the neighborhood concerns were re- JPA provides Continued on page 7 Photo by Mike Mejia community Launa Morales, of The Power of the Skirts, dances to Samba drumming by aNova Brazil during HONORED the 41st Annual Wake Up the Earth Festival on Saturday, May 4. Despite some cloudy and cool updates conditions, participants paraded down Centre Street and Boylston Street to the Southwest By Lauren Bennett Corridor Park for music and community fun. The Festival celebrates the successful blockage of an interstate highway that would have run through JP in 1979. See more photos on Pages 8+9 The Jamaica Pond Associa- tion (JPA) met for their monthly meeting on April 6, where they discussed various updates on dif- An elite college athlete, DA Rollins got ferent projects and happenings around town. BPD District E-13 officer Wil- a taste of the law and never turned back liam Jones kicked off the meeting By Seth Daniel passionate advocate for equity in athlete, and it was on the playing with a brief community safety the law and a solid leader ready field where she first gained her report, saying that there were 12 New Suffolk County DA Ra- to stand up for a cause – but few love and respect for the law. less Part 1 crime incidents com- chael Rollins has quickly come to know that before all that she pared to last April. He also said be known as an agent of change, a was an elite Division 1 college Continued on page 12 that there has been an 18 percent reduction in Part 1 crimes so far this year compared to last year. For the past five years, every fol- Photo by Mike Mejia Fiscal de distrito era una deportista universitaria lowing year has done better than Gerry Wright and Carol the previous year, jones said. “Ev- Miranda, a recipient of the Park By Seth Daniel división, y el campo de juego es numerosa en Cambridge, y los ery year has been the best year Stewardship and Community donde obtuvo por primera vez su deportes formaron parte de su in 10 years,” he said, adding that Service Award, during the La nueva Fiscal de Distrito del amor y respeto de la ley. familia desde el principio, mucho Frederick Law Olmstead 197th condado de Suffolk, Rachael Rol- birthday party on April 25 at the lins, fue una atleta de la primera Rollins creció en una familia Continued on page 12 Continued on page 4 First Church in Jamaica Plain. 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 Police share JP’s April crime stats at monthly meeting

By Laura Plummer bers. Also invited to these meet- one’s property directly from that Crimes that saw no change from line. For example, we know that ings are officials from MBTA’s person and involves intimidation one year to the next were rape or three of the aggravated assaults On Thursday, May 2, Curtis Transit Police and Massachusetts or force. Burglary, also known as attempted rape and other bur- involved the victim being shot or Hall in Jamaica Plain hosted the State Police. breaking and entering (or B&E glary. shot at. These assaults occurred monthly police and community As usual, Officer Jones provid- in law enforcement slang), is Officer Jones also provided a at 98 Heath Street, 34 Gay Head relations meeting organized by ed copies of a chart comparing unlawfully accessing a build- comprehensive list of the indi- Street and 57 Horan Way. District E-13 of the Boston Police the year-to-date Part One crime ing with the intent to commit vidual Part One crimes reported “With aggravated assaults Department (BPD). statistics from 2019 with those theft. Larceny deprives someone in the area the previous month, most times our experience shows Every month, Officer William from 2018. Part One crimes are of their property but it doesn’t including the date, time and loca- us that there is a relationship Jones from the Community Ser- those that are more serious in include force (like robbery) or tion of each incident. According between victim and suspect. vice Office and Captain John nature, and do not include lesser breaking and entering (like bur- to a map provided by Officer Owed money, drug deal gone Greland use this meeting to up- crimes such as vandalism, drug glary.) An example of larceny Jones, eighty-six percent of these bad, argument over girlfriend,” date the community about local dealing or possession of firearms. would be shoplifting, stealing crimes took place in the north- Officer Jones told the Gazette. crime statistics from the previous In order to better interpret items out of a car or picking east corner of Jamaica Plain, in “We do get random incidents month. They also take the oppor- the Part One crime statistics, someone’s pocket on a crowded the areas surrounding Egleston that happen, but that’s a smaller tunity to provide common sense it’s important to know the differ- subway train. and Jackson Squares. percentage.” advice for how to prevent crime ence between robbery, burglary According to Officer Jones’ According to this list, the However, he did acknowledge in Jamaica Plain and to answer and larceny. Robbery, also called chart, so far in 2019 there were month of April saw seven bur- that gang violence can be ran- questions from community mem- mugging, is the taking of some- 214 reported Part One crimes in glaries (down from nine in dom and innocent bystanders Jamaica Plain, up from 212 this March), three robberies (down can fall victim. He also warned • Hair • Skin • Nails time last year, an increase of from four in March), seven aggra- that violent crime tends to spike 2%. Crimes that saw an uptick vated assaults (down from 15 in in the warmer months. • Cosmetics in 2019 included homicide, do- March), one motor vehicle theft “We do see upticks in crime,” • Spray Tanning mestic aggravated assault and (up from zero in March), and said Officer Jones, adding that residential burglary. Crimes that 36 larcenies (down from 45 in the city has worked hard to cre- have seen a decrease so far in March). 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Bike Rodeo: Kids’ bike skills (10:30 a.m.) 1. 20-mile fast paceline ride challenge Start: Ferris Wheels, 6:55 a.m. (weekly) 2. Bicycle trick riding demo (12 noon) 2. Bike to Beer Both at South Street tennis courts 12-mi. ride followed by a cold one at Jeanie Johnston Pub. Must be 21 years old. Mon., May 13 Start: South Street Mall park, 6:15 p.m. 1. Easy-pedaling ride around JP Start: Ferris Wheels, 12 noon. Fri., May 17 Ferris Wheels 2. Learn to Fix a Flat Bike Shop 1. Free pancake breakfast Revolution Bicycle Repair, 7:00 p.m 66 South St. Ferris Wheels, 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (near Curtis Hall) 2. Free movie “Breaking Away” (PG) Tues., May 14 Curtis Hall Community Center, 20 South St., 1. 20-mile fast paceline ride challenge 6:30 p.m. Start: Ferris Wheels, 6:55 a.m. (weekly) 2. Emerald Necklace Tour Sat., May 18 Start: Ferris Wheels, 6:30 p.m. Bike Ride: Parks and Hills (using your gears effectively) 10-mi. ride Wed., May 15 Start: Ferris Wheels, 10:00 a.m. 1. Tool Time: Drop in & work on your bike with mechanics & play with bici-blender Sun., May 19 Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory St., 5:30 p.m. Annual Spring Roll bike ride/parade 2. Bike Safety Tips & Techniques Talk Start: South Street Mall, 10:00 a.m. Ferris Wheels, 7:00 p.m. Revolution Bicycle Repair Bikes Not Bombs ➜ See www.ferriswheelsbikeshop.com for details & venue information or call 617-524-2453 371 Centre St. (Hyde Square) 284 Amory St. (Stony Brook ) Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 • 3 Local musician looks to Iranian roots

By Lauren Bennett worked alone, writing, perform- about the recurring daily pain ing, and producing, but this time, that Samimi deals with due to his Nima Samimi, also known he decided he needed to bring in GI illness. “I wrote the song in 20 by his stage name Muhammad other artists “to do the things I minutes exactly as it is,” he said. Seven, took only three guitar was bad at.” “As it became music I couldn’t lessons as a young child. The So in addition to Mussari and help but think of my experience rest is history, and music has Reed, Samimi enlisted a host of grappling with chronic pain. become an increasingly import- of studio artists for things like At the end of the day coming ant facet of his life. banjo, violin, and lap steel guitar. to terms with the power that is “As a young child, music was “There’s a real possibility that I there which is something that a well that I drew inspiration would swing and miss,” Samimi you do have.” from,” Samimi said. “It was a said, “that I wouldn’t be able to He said that not all the songs haven I retreated to for com- come up with the money, or come are about him literally, but they up with it and be disappointed are all songs that make him feel fort and security and it was Kelly-Jo Reed, Nima Samimi, and Pat Mussari, known as with the album. But in the end, something. “Gambler’s Crutch” a source of perspective on the Muhammad Seven & The Spring world, and that just grew as I out efforts paid off and in the is a song about a man who is an grew.” Though neither his fa- end I’m thrilled with the way it addict and a degenerate gambler, ther, an immigrant from Iran, came out.” Samimi said, which is not the As for Samimi’s biggest chal- But when he’s not out beau- nor his mother, a South Shore Samimi said he feels that this true story of his life but it still lenge with the album? He said it’s tifying the Arboretum, he’s re- native, are musicians, Samimi album covers “a broad swath” of evokes personal feelings. “There the same as his biggest challenge hearsing for the next big thing. got his inspiration from folk his abilities as a singer/songwrit- are truths throughout the song as an artist—“not letting the in- “I’m excited about making music revival, early 70s, and hip hop er and the abilities of the band, that are about me on a deeper ner critic get the best of me.” He videos for many of these songs, music and poured his heart into which he believes helps differ- spiritual or metaphorical level said that in an 18 month process and for gigging extensively in the singing and songwriting. ent people connect with different that I tried to access through of recording, mixing, and master- next years.” The Dorchester resident and songs in a way that many albums the character study of the song,” ing, “there are endless opportuni- And he’s already looking to- Arnold Arboretum employee, cannot. He said he thinks that he said. ties to doubt yourself and to look wards the next album—“I have along with a group of friends, while a lot of albums have “cer- He said his current favorite at yourself with mean eyes and enough material for three new released their first studio album tain hits,” this album is one that song on the album is “Gone So it could ruin everything at any albums but probably won’t use on March 12. Titled Muhammad has songs that different people Long.” He said that though it is time,” he said. “It’s an act of great any of that on the next album,” Seven & The Spring, the album will resonate with. not lyrically his favorite song, “I personal discipline not to let it. he said. follows Samimi’s first album, “All the songs come from a really like the way it works as a Samimi calls himself a “custo- But for right now, “I’m really which was recorded entirely on deeply personal place,” Samimi rocking popular ballad.” He said dian of the outdoors,” and his job looking forward to my band cut- an iPhone. said. “What I’ve given you is the crowds have been going “nuts” for for the past twelve years at the ting our teeth on the stage real Following the unexpect- world according to Muhammad it in recent live shows. Arnold Arboretum has been to regularly,” Samimi said, “getting ed success of the first album, Seven. Listening to the record, “Manifesto,” he said, is the clean up trash and graffiti, and sharper and tighter and putting which landed him interviews you’re looking at the world song that gets the biggest re- perform small repairs. He is also together an act that knocks peo- on Iranian radio and PRI’s The through the prism of my eyes and sponse from the live crowd. “It’s the ship steward of the union he ple’s socks off.” World, Samimi entered what he nestled in there are my thoughts sort of an immigrant’s anthem for is a part of. “I love it,” he said. calls an “unprecedented period on politics and people but also the Trump era,” he said. “People of songwriting.” This is when he my actual experiences of life and are hungry for a perspective in felt like he began to write songs relationships; activism.” A lot of these times to stand up for what’s “of much better quality and the messages of the songs come right.” He said that crowds go caught lightning in a bottle.” from in his Iranian roots mixed silent “with rapt attention,” and Samimi began playing local with influences of different styles then break out into wild applause shows “that I assumed I would of music. at the end of the song. “Maybe MONDAYS have to grovel for,” he said, but He said that some people like I should invite people to cry or 6PM “the shows came to me.” It was a rock edge, while some are more scream after the song,” he half- after that when he decided that attracted to the “songwriterly” joked. WEDNESDAYS he really wanted to put a band songs that tell the story of a Though the album has proven 7PM together. He enlisted the talent family in exile. “For others, it’s to be a success, Samimi was not of his close friend from Jamaica the slightly more pop sound that able to crowdfund all of the mon- Plain, Pat Mussari, for the bass draws unusually from the zeit- ey it took to create and went into TEAM guitar, as well as Kelly-Jo Reed geist of American music,” Samimi debt. The release process is a lot Book through our website or through the MindBody App! No Fees, No Contracts! (also known as “Nacho Cheese”) said. of work, he said, and the album TRAINING for vocal harmonies. Lester He also said that he’s enjoyed took about a year and a half to Fleming produced the album, hearing from Iranians who tell complete, but he does not regret and former Berklee College of him that they’ve never heard his decisions. He said he is also Music student Clark Goodpas- their story represented in Amer- grateful for the support of his ter has taken over for drums for ican music, and he is “equally wife, Amanda Graff, who is a re- live performances. pleased” to hear from non-Irani- ligious educator and an acrobat. The album didn’t happen ans about how they can relate to “It really helps to be married overnight, however. After gath- the themes of love, loss, struggle, to another artist,” Samimi said. DON’T FORGET TO GET ering songs that he was espe- redemption, and resistance. “It’s a huge challenge as a small cially proud of (he is the sole Samimi said that every song independent artist to get all of YOUR 1 HOUR FREE FITNESS writer of 100 percent of the has a different starting point, the work done to have success ASSESSMENT TODAY! songs on the album), Samimi whether it be a lyric, a feeling, or as a band.” No Obligation. No Contracts. For more info visit mikesfitnessjp.com. “decided I was ready to take a piece of melody or rhythm. He Samimi is also the father of a a big change and crowdfund describes the song “Sour Cher- young boy, and he said that being enough money to make a seri- ries” as a “lamentful ballad” that a parent has taught him to be MIKESFITNESSJP.COM ous studio recording,” he said. has a somber tone throughout, “viciously efficient,” which helps 284 AMORY STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN For the iPhone album, Samimi and “Welcome Every Breath” is with the album process. B U I L D I N G C O M M U N I T Y 4 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 JP BIKE WEEK FESTIVAL MAY 12-19

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, Rev- Mon., May 13 olution Bicycle Repair and Bikes 1. Easy-pedaling ride around Not Bombs are back with the sec- JP ond annual JP Bike Week Festi- Start: Ferris Wheels, 12 noon. val, May 12 through 19, at sever- 2. Learn to Fix a Flat al venues in Jamaica Plain. The Revolution Bicycle Repair, Festival has expanded this year, 7:00 p.m offering more rides and training. Tues., May 14 The week’s free activities include 1. 20-mile fast paceline ride bike rides, bike maintenance challenge training, kids skills rodeo, the Start: Ferris Wheels, 6:55 a.m. classic movie “Breaking Away.” (weekly) Jeffrey Ferris, owner of Fer- 2. Emerald Necklace Tour ris Wheels Bike Shop on South Start: Ferris Wheels, 6:30 p.m. Street in Jamaica Plain, said, Wed., May 15 Credit Donrick Pond “We had a ball last year cele- 1. Tool Time: Drop in & work JP Bike Week Festival runs May 12 through May 19, with the11th Annual Spring Roll closing brating bikes and bike riding on your bike with mechanics & out a week of bike activities in Jamaica Plain. in JP at the first JP Bike Week play with bici-blender Start: Ferris Wheels, 10:00 a.m. parade For information, contact Fer- Festival. Most bike week events Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Sun., May 19 Start: South Street Mall, ris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South are downtown. The JP bike shops St., 5:30 p.m. Annual Spring Roll bike ride/ 10:00 a.m. Street, 617-524-BIKE. want to celebrate all of JP’s great 2. Bike Safety Tips & Tech- parks and paths, bike events and niques Talk cycling fun.” Teamed with Revo- Ferris Wheels, 7:00 p.m. lution Bicycle Repair on Centre Thurs., May 16 oppose the proposal. According to said that Tree of Life announced Street in Hyde Square and Bikes 1. 20-mile fast paceline ride JPA Rosemary Jones, the proponents that they were starting a Go- “haven’t squeaked, haven’t made FundMe page to raise the $6,000 Not Bombs at the Brewery Com- challenge Continued from page 1 plex on Amory Street, Ferris has Start: Ferris Wheels, 6:55 a.m. a move” since that meeting. “So needed to have 30 kids in the far, they haven’t gone to anybody program. The goal was achieved put together a lineup of fast and (weekly) there have also been 500-1000 else,” she said, and the project last week, Reiskind said. easy-pedaling rides and tours, 2. Bike to Beer less arrests citywide. seems to be on hold for right now. A resident on Bynner St. talk- pancake breakfast, fix-a-flat 12-mi. ride followed by a cold “When we build good relation- JPA member Jamie Maguire ed about the ongoing issue of session, and more. The Festival one at Jeanie Johnston Pub. ships with community members spoke on behalf of the group that intense traffic on Bynner St. and kicks off with the kids’ bike skills Must be 21 years old. and they want to include us in was formed to work on organiz- talked about things that have and a trick riding demonstration Start: South Street Mall park, meetings like this…it spills back ing the closing of the Jamaicaway been discussed at the Bynner on Sunday, May 12, and closes 6:15 p.m. onto you,” Jones said. for some Sundays in the summer. St. traffic calming meetings. He with the 11th Annual Spring Roll Fri., May 17 The JPA has been having He said that the group is aiming said that the street is “like the bike ride/parade May 19. For full 1. Free pancake breakfast some concerns about the traf- for two Sundays—one in July expressway at rush hour. I can’t schedule and venue information, Ferris Wheels, 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 fic lights on Rambler Road and and one in August—to close off get out of my driveway.” He said see the ad here, ferriswheelsbike- a.m. Centre St. for a while, so State the Jamaicaway from Perkins they have had a couple of meet- shop.com or 617-4524-BIKE. 2. Free movie “Breaking Away” Rep. Nika Elugardo’s legislative St. through Eliot St. from 12:00 ings to talk about what can be Sun., May 12 (PG) aide Isabel Torres told the JPA to 6:00 pm. He said they have to done to remedy the issue, but he 1. Bike Rodeo: Kids’ bike skills Curtis Hall Community Cen- that the Department of Conser- consider home games at Fenway said he doesn’t believe the lights (10:30 a.m.) ter, 20 South St., 6:30 p.m. vation and Recreation (DCR) has Park as well as other events are timed very well. 2. Bicycle trick riding demo Sat., May 18 ordered the new equipment and where traffic would increase to JPA member Franklyn Salim- (12 noon) Bike Ride: Parks and Hills it should be fixed soon. avoid scheduling the closing on bene said that he believes a three Both at South Street tennis (using your gears effectively) 10- The JPA then moved to a dis- one of those days. fold approach might work: speed courts mi. ride cussion of some development Maguire said that after a peri- bumps, making the street a one updates. At 626 Centre St., the od of no response, DCR got back way to the VA, and some res- former site of the George’s Mobil to them saying that they were idential parking restrictions. Service Station, residents have looking into it as of the morning The resident said that those been awaiting a presentation for of April 6. “It feels like it’s going are all things that have already what will happen to the site. On very slow,” Maguire said. “I don’t been put forward. Another resi- April 25, JPA Chair Rosemary Spring Special know how likely it is.” The group dent said that “there is not one Jones sent out an email saying didn’t lose all hope, though, be- parking meter in all of Jamaica Oil, Filter & Lube, Rotate Tires, Inspect Brakes, Suspension, that as of that date, “word from cause they said that even if it Plain,” and the two hour parking the owner’s architect is that the Cooling System, Exhaust and Check Air Conditioning doesn’t happen this year, they restriction is not enforced. current plans will be modified have put in the work and laid Finally, Rosemary Jones talk- Performance for the Warm Weather and re-submitted to the City down a foundation to make it ed about the Centre/South St. ISD.” As of the meeting on April Most cars & light trucks. Please present this work for next year. cleanup that happened on April Only 6, Jones reported that the project $59.95 advertisement at time of check-in. Cannot JPA member Michael Reis- 27. She said about a dozen people be combined with other offers. Exp. 6/1/10 proponents were not going to go kind mentioned that the police showed up at the South St. mall ahead with anything. 475 Centre St are trying to recruit more kids and they had a great time clean- Morrison’s Jamaica Plain on Last month, the JPA held a for their JP Police Summer ing up the area. They are going to the 39 bus and very well-attended meeting re- Auto-Rite convenient to the Camp. He said that last year ask JP Centre/South for another Orange Line garding the proposed marijuana they only had eight or ten kids, weeding cleanup in two months. dispensary at 769 Centre St. but they’re looking to increase The next meeting of the Ja- Call for an (AAA Appliance building). After 617-522-4444 it to 30. The cost is about $200 maica Pond Association will be appointment nearly unanimous concern and www.MorrisonsAutoRite.com per kid, and at the last Jamaica its annual meeting on June 3. opposition from the community Plain Business and Professional The speaker will be DCR Com- Outstanding Service since 1969 at that meeting, the JPA voted to Association meeting, Reiskind missioner Leo Roy. Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 • 5 Local thespian to be in the 2019 production of Legally Blonde Anthony Creary of Jamaica ning musical, Legally Blonde, The About Curry College Plain has been cast as Emmett in Musical follows the transformation Founded in 1879, Curry College Curry College’s Main Stage The- of Elle Woods as she tackles ste- is a private, four-year, liberal arts- atre production of Legally Blonde, reotypes and scandal in pursuit of based institution located on 131 The Musical. Anthony is a Senior her dreams. Action-packed and ex- acres in Milton, Mass. Curry extends Graphic Design major with a mi- ploding with memorable songs and its educational programs to a con- nor in Communication. Anthony dynamic dances - this musical is so tinuing education branch campus in has enjoyed playing many other much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Plymouth, Mass. Curry offers 27 un- roles in Curry Theatre such as Le- Woods appears to have it all. Her dergraduate majors, as well as grad- lio in Sganarelle and being a part life is turned upside down when uate degrees in business, education, of the Improv Cabaret. The ability her boyfriend Warner dumps her criminal justice, and nursing, with to become a character and envelope so he can attend Harvard Law. De- a combined enrollment of approxi- Nancy (left) and Michaela go over some information. himself in that character is some- termined to get him back, Elle in- mately 3,000 students. The student thing Anthony loves about theatre. geniously charms her way into the body consists of approximately 2,000 With this final performance he prestigious law school. While there, traditional undergraduate students, FriendshipWorks helps local seniors would have come full circle of per- she struggles with peers, profes- and over 1,000 continuing educa- Many older adults have dif- on preventing isolation for elders forming in Improv, Blackbox, and sors, and her ex. With the support tion and graduate students. Approx- ficulty navigating the complex with low vision. FriendshipWorks other Main Stage performances. of some new friends, though, Elle imately 75% of its students reside While not on the stage he enjoys quickly realizes her potential and on the Curry campus. The largest system of doctors, hospitals, and does not charge for any of its ser- art and music. sets out to prove herself to the majors are business management, appointments. Understanding the vices. Legally Blonde, The Musical is world. Curry Theatre’s Main Stage communication, nursing, criminal instructions of the doctor, getting On Sunday, May 19th at 10 based on the novel by Amanda production ran Saturday, April 27 justice, and education. The College to and from appointments safe- AM, FriendshipWorks will have Brown and the MGM motion pic- through Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 offers a wide array of extra-cur- ly, picking up prescriptions, and a Walk to End Elder Isolation at ture. The book is by Heather Hach PM at the Keith Auditorium at the ricular activities ranging from 14 lending a hand when mobility is the Rogerson House on Jamai- and the music and lyrics are by Academic and Performance Center NCAA Division III athletic teams an issue, are all things that a ca Pond. To walk, volunteer, or Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benja- on the Milton campus, which is to an outstanding theatre program. FriendshipWorks Medical Escort sign up for any of the programs, min. A fabulously fun award-win- located at 1071 Blue Hill Avenue. Visit us on the web at www.curry.edu Volunteer can help with. On Sun- please visit www.fw4elders.org or day, May 19, FriendshipWorks will call 617-482-1510. host at “Walk to End Elder Iso- FriendshipWorks is a nonprofit ** lation” at Jamaica Pond to help organization in Boston, Massachu- support services like these. setts that was founded in 1984 Nancy, a Jamaica Plain resi- with a three year grant from the PREMIER CHECKING dent, is one such recipient. A vi- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. brant older adult, she appreciates FriendshipWorks mission, “to re- a helping hand from a volunteer duce social isolation, enhance for her doctor’s appointments. quality of life and preserve the dig- One thing that Nancy’s escorts nity of older adults in the Great- help with is mobility, helping walk er Boston area” is accomplished over cobblestones, making sure the through a variety of programs: elevator stays open long enough at Friendly Visitor: Friendship- the hospital, and telling the Uber Works’ main program matching or Ride to wait while Nancy walks % * a volunteer with an elder to meet out. Not only the practicalities are about once per week. addressed, they get to talk about a Medical Escort: Accompany an APY variety of interesting subjects. It elder to/from a medical appoint- really is like having a friend with ment. Volunteer may provide you when you go to the doctor’s emotional and/or physical support. office. As Michaela, one of Nan- on balances up to $25,000 Friendly Helper: Assist an elder cy’s escorts says, “It is honestly a on a short-term basis for a specific 1.25 pleasure. We had lunch before the task. appointment and just got to know each other. We discussed what I Low Vision Initiative: Program was doing in school and what she that supports low vision and le- has done in her life. It was a great gally blind elders. In addition experience.” to providing FriendshipWorks Medical escorts are one of sev- services, the annual Low Vision Forum seeks to educate healthcare Mobile Banking, People Instant issue EBSB eral programs that Friendship- Pay and Check Deposit ATM/VISA® check card Works offers. 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Staff Report receive 75 new recycling bins of recycling access and education, through the Keep America Beau- public space bin placement and Boston residents and visitors tiful/Coca-Cola Public Spaces Re- other will soon find it even easier to cycling Bin Grant Program and infrastructure improvements recycle right, thanks to a new will start collecting recyclable that can serve as a model for the public education campaign and items in parks in the Dorches- rest of the city. efforts to expand recycling in city ter and Mattapan neighborhoods “We hope this recycling pi- parks, households and in public this summer. Harambee Park and lot in Boston serves as a cata- spaces. Boston was recently se- Franklin Park will be among the lyst to drive increased recycling lected as one of seven U.S. com- first parks that benefit from new rates and help Boston achieve munities to receive a $250,000 recycling infrastructure. its ambitious objective of be- grant for a community recycling “Our goal is to make it easier coming a Zero-Waste city,” said pilot program from The Coca-Co- for people to recycle when they Helen Smith Price, president of CUMMINGS FOUNDATION la Foundation. This grant will are out enjoying the City’s nat- The Coca-Cola Foundation. “The support the Fund for Parks and ural resources,” said Chris Cook, Coca-Cola Foundation places SUSTAINING GRANT RECIPIENT Recreation in Boston and build Chief of Environment, Energy a priority on helping communi- on the City’s ongoing efforts to and Open Spaces. “In addition ties become more sustainable by X-Cel Education, a Jamaica Plain-based organization dedicated improve access to recycling and to increasing access to recycling supporting innovative recycling to improving economic opportunity for underserved Bostonians encourage better recycling be- in parks, we are introducing re- solutions at a local level.” through free education and career development programs, is haviors through how-to guides, cycling at all special events and The City of Boston also encour- proud to announce it is a 2019 Cummings Foundation sustaining informational materials and sig- creating new Zero Waste guid- ages residents to utilize tools like grant recipient, one of the local nonprofits sharing in Cummings nage in multiple languages, web- ance for park permit holders. the City’s free “Trash Day” app. Founcation’s $25 million grant program in 2019The sustaining site resources and mobile apps. Through this pilot program we’re The app enables Boston residents grant will provide $350,000 in funding over a 10-year period “When we look at the opportu- striving to collect at least 50,000 to search a directory of hundreds to support X-Cel’s free high-school equivalency, college prep, nities we have to reduce waste in pounds of recyclable material, of household items to find out and career readiness programs. “We are most grateful for the Boston, increasing education and and in the process gather best the right way to dispose of them Cummings Foundation’s tremendous support of our efforts awareness about trash reduction practices for measurably improv- while on the go or at home. App to ensure all Bostonians have an opportunity to prosper and and proper recycling is a top ing recycling that can be scaled users can also view a calendar for reach their educational and career goals,” said Don Sands, priority,” said Mayor Martin J. across the City.” their home’s collection dates, set executive director of X-Cel. “This grant will have significant Walsh. “We are proud to partner Another goal of the program is reminders and get notifications and long-term impact on X-Cel’s ability to help hundreds of with The Coca-Cola Foundation to test and learn how to improve of schedule changes. individuals across Boston each year take solid steps to create on a program that encourages recycling in Boston Housing Au- Most recently the City a better future for themselves and their families.” residents and visitors to recycle thority properties, in the pilot launched a new citywide edu- X-Cel Education, founded in 2000, offers free preparation right and furthers Boston’s ze- communities of Dorchester and cation campaign to encourage classes for the high school equivalency exam and college, ro-waste goals.” Mattapan through education- residents to recycle right. New college guidance services, and career development programs The pilot program will bring al efforts and incentives. Focusing signage and online materials in Dorchester, Roxbury, and East Boston. For more information recycling bins, signage and col- on these neighborhoods for new will help Boston residents bet- on X-Cel’s programs, please visit www.x-celeducation.org. lection services to City parks to public space and household recy- ter understand what items are Pictured Don Sands (left), Co-Founder & Executive Director further expand the reach of recy- cling initiatives will enable the acceptable and what cannot be and Lisa Holden (second from left), Case Manager & X-Cel cling services in areas with high City to evaluate techniques and recycled, what kind of containers Graduate with Cummings staff at the Cummings Foundation foot traffic.The City will soon determine the right combination can be used to recycle, and when May 2 awards night at TradeCenter 128 in Woburn. events are held for disposing of items like paint and motor oil or hazardous waste. The new cam- COUGHING? LIMPING? ITCHY EARS? Gazette Pet of the Week paign builds on the success of by Sarah Carroll the recent “Bring Your Own Bag” They don’t know who to call, campaign, which encourages res- idents to bring reusable bags but you do. FLARES AND TALON when shopping in Boston because Flares and Talon are living reminders of the warmth and relax- plastic bags are no longer allowed ation of the tropics — or the Cretaceous Period — that you’ve in retail stores. Last year, the been longing for. This duo could live together if you’ve got City commissioned an advisory double the love (and space!), but are also fine to live separately. committee to develop recommen- These iguanas are super sweet, and to stay that way, they need dations for a zero waste plan for owners who are committed Boston and expects that process to be completed soon. The City’s to handling them and social- progress to date is an important izing them as they continue milestone in reducing citywide to grow — and grow they greenhouse gas emissions and will! Iguanas can get up to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. 7 feet long, and will need a COMPASSIONATE, COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY large enclosure with plenty WELLNESS AND SPECIALIZED CARE of heat to keep them comfy and cozy. Sound like you? ADVERTISE IN • Wellness Exams • Direct Access to Specialists Come check them out today! • 24/7 Emergency Care • Spaying & Neutering For more information about THE GAZETTE • Chronic Disease Management • Geriatric Medicine Flares and Talon and or other “Gazette Pet of the Week” is a biweekly • Weekend & Evening Hours animals in need of adoption, submission sponsored by Sarah Carroll, Please Call please contact: Sales Associate of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 713 Centre St. • Jamaica Plain • 617-522-4600 617-524-2626 (617) 522-5055 www.mspca.org 350 S. 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project due to “numerous letters, pletely out of character with the take care of it. “The design review needs to be ZBA emails, and phone calls opposing surrounding neighborhoods.” The ZBA ultimately voted to robust to reflect the character of this project.” Councilors Michael ZBA board member Mark approve the proposal with con- the neighborhood, and you really Continued from page 1 Flaherty and Althea Garrison Elich said that “It seems the tinued BPDA design review and need to deal with the issue of lated to the design of the building are also opposed to the proejct. zoning issues here seem to be rel- to pay “specific attention to the ledge removal ASAP and keep rather than the zoning issue. April Evans, an abutter on atively de minimis, but you seem drilling” and make sure that no people informed. “It’s important to note that no Rockwood Street, said she is op- to have a hornet’s nest here and work is done until the neighbors “This board has our commit- matter how much we shrunk the posed to the project “due to the that seems to be something that are informed of the results. ment that we will keep working size of the home that variance of lack of proper process with re- you need to address. It may or “So you’ve gotten your ap- with them on these issues,” Tracy lot width insufficiency would re- spect to community involvement may not be outside of the purview proval,” Erlich told the team. responded. main,” he said. He said they were in this undertaking.” of this board but that seems to committed to a “robust design Another JP resident said that be a problem.” He added that the review” with the Boston Plan- as someone who has had a new ledge also “seems to be a major ning and Development Agency house built next door to him, he issue,” and asked the proponents (BPDA), and the organization is “not automatically opposed to to make sure that is addressed. is aware of the process that has new housing,” but he said that “We don’t anticipate that there been gone through so far. the word “concession” suggests is ledge there and if there is he Though the ZBA does not reg- that the proponents are “giving will not blast, he cannot blast ulate design and can only judge in,” rather than trying to rem- here,” Tracy responded. He said projects based off of concerns edy the situation. He said that that they have agreed to hire about zoning violations, Tracy one of the major issues with the an engineer for studies and to said that they have worked with project is the possibility of ledge take before and after photos and the community to come down on on the property. He said that the any damage would be taken care the height, changed design of the proponents have “been unwilling of. “That’s a commitment we’ve roof, and pushed back the bay to simply engage in the process made from the start to the neigh- window, all of which are design of finding out if there’s ledge bors,” he said. issues and do not have anything there…they refuse to do it and “I would have assumed that by to do with zoning violations. it’s been a continuous process the time you got to this level in Maria Lanza, on behalf of that I’ve observed with them.” the process that you would have neighborhood liaison Enrique One resident stood up and said done borings to determine if there Pepen, said that they are in favor that “the whole neighborhood is a ledge removal necessary or of the project, as it “went through is here,” many of whom have not. I mean, that seems a little a full community process con- attended every public meeting odd to me that you haven’t done sisting of abutters meetings and regarding this proposal. Another that,” Erlich said. “If you’ve got meeting with the neighborhood said that they have “continually” ledge…that’s a huge issue and groups.” Lanza did request that asked for a reduction in the size neighbors have absolute right to the ZBA include a proviso that it of the project as well as seeing a know whether there’s going to be goes through a full BPDA design building plan for water and what any potential disruption of their review to address the design is- is being done about the ledge. foundations depending on the sues, however. “We have not seen relief on any removal of the ledge.” Lanza was the only person to of those points,” she said. A member from the team said speak in favor of the project. City Pond Street resident Jeffrey that they were told to wait to see Councilor Matt O’Malley was op- Stevens said he is concerned if they were granted the permits posed to the project due to the about the development issues before those steps were taken, opposition of both the Jamaica with the project, such as drill- but an engineer will be hired to Hills Association and the Jamai- ing and excavation on the rock. ca Plain Neighborhood Council. A “We haven’t been assured that THE BOSTON representative of City Councilor our houses won’t be damaged,” Anissa Essaibi-George said that he said, adding that the house the councilor was opposed to the would be in his view and is “com- HOSPITAL 3840 Washington St. JP www.thebostoncathospital.com617-522-7877 www.thebostoncathospital.com Internal Medicine EchocardiogramsSurgery The Healing Power of Stillness Dentistry Internal EndoscopyMedicine A free Christian Science talk EndoscopyUltrasound Ultrasound Wellness PLEASE RECYCLE Stillness. 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amily and friends from the Jamaica Plain community cele- brated the 41st Annual Wake Up the Earth Festival on Satur- Fday, May 4. The festival began in 1979 when a group of local neighbors banded together to stop the Interstate 95 expansion into Jamaica Plain. Attendees enjoyed a day full of music, games, and performances along the Southwest Corridor Park.

aNova Brazil, a Grooversity percussion group, gave an electrifying performance while parading down Centre Street. Julia, Jess, Shira, and Diego. Residents take part in spring walk in Franklin Park On April 28, dozens of com- servancy Board of Overseers, Necklace Conservancy President munity members from around who provided an update on the Karen Mauney-Brodek. Boston and neighboring com- status of the Shattuck Campus The event commenced with munities gathered for a spring and the Conservancy’s desire to some remarks by the Picnic walk in historic Franklin Park, see more open space incorporat- Tables near the Franklin Park organized by the Emerald Neck- ed and consideration of other Tennis Courts below Shattuck lace Conservancy and Franklin nearby state -owned property Hospital, along Circuit Drive. Park Coalition to raise aware- would could be considered, such Participants enjoyed the wind- ness about the park’s past and as Arborway Yards. ing paths and views, including its continuing function as a “Today we have the oppor- the beautiful new Scarboro Pond public health resource and an- tunity to repair the area and Pathways. They also toured the Thom Cleland and Steve St. Denis juggling during the Wake swer to many of Boston’s urban restore the 13-acre parcel to its area surrounding the current Up the Earth Festival. challenges. The walk was led by previous use as parkland. We Shattuck Campus, in light of Mark Swartz, former National must take the time to explore all the pending relocation of the Park Service Ranger at Freder- options and opportunities to pro- Shattuck Hospital. Participants ick Law Olmsted National His- vide the most public open space learned about Heathfield and its toric Site, and JoAnn Robinson, possible in this high-needs area historic role as a part of Franklin Landscape Historian and Chair and at this critical time for cli- Park. of the Emerald Necklace Con- mate resilience,” stated Emerald

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Asa Ellman, 3, getting his face painted during the Wake Up the Earth Festival.

ABOVE, Right: Dylan Marketar, 2, makes music with a bucket and sticks at the festival. RIGHT: Attendees of the festival dancing on Boylston Street. ABOVE: Nadine Desharnais walking Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz, Representative Liz Malia, Marie with her friend, Niko. Furley, and Anne Rousseau having fun at Wake Up the Earth.

LOCAL STUDENTS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS

RECEIVES BACHELOR’S ter’s Circle at St. Joseph Prep. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in one that recognized excellence in mission is “To recognize and pro- DEGREE FROM A student must have all A’s 1897 under the leadership of un- all academic disciplines. Today, mote academic excellence in all UMASS/AMHERST to be named to Headmaster’s dergraduate student Marcus L. the Society has chapters on more fields of higher education and to Catherine Aileen Bohling of Circle. Urann who had a desire to create than 300 campuses in the United engage the community of schol- Jamaica Plain earned a Bache- a different kind of honor society: States and the Philippines. Its ars in service to others.” lor’s Degree in February, 2019 LOCAL STUDENT from UMass/Amherst. INDUCTED INTO THE HONOR SOCIETY JAMIACA PLAIN STUDENT Puja Dutta of Jamaica Plain, MAKES HONOR ROLL was recently initiated into The Jake McConathy of Jamiaca Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Plain, from the class of 2021 the nation’s oldest and most se- at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall lective all-discipline collegiate School, has been named to the honor society. Dutta is pursuing Along Centre Street, Jackson to Hyde Squares honor roll for the 2018-2019 a degree in Biological Science winter trimester. Jake received at Carnegie Mellon University. honors, which requires a grade Dutta is among approxi- Sat. May 18 point average of 3.0 or above for mately 30,000 students, faculty, the marking period. professional staff and alumni 12:00—4:00 pm Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is to be initiated into Phi Kappa a coeducational day and board- Phi each year. Membership is Rain Date is June 1 ing school located in Waltham, by invitation only and requires Balloon Twisters Artistas de Globos MA. With 190 years of history, nomination and approval by a the school remains dedicated chapter. Only the top 10 percent Jugglers Malabaristas to teaching the way students of seniors and 7.5 percent of learn. Learn more at www.chch. juniors are eligible for mem- Music Música org. bership. Graduate students in Food Comida the top 10 percent of the num- DESMORNES ON ber of candidates for graduate Fun Divertido HONOR ROLL degrees may also qualify, as Samantha Desmornes of Ja- do faculty, professional staff maica Plain, Class of ‘22 has and alumni who have achieved   been named to the Headmas- scholarly distinction. 10 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 the fall and spring for kids ages community. We meet on Satur- 3 - 8th grade, and it is a really days at 8:45 a.m. at the top of great way for kids to experi- the Sugarbowl. Run starts at JP Agenda ence fun competition, enjoy 9:00am. All welcome, all ages, the outdoors and get in some all abilities. The deadline for listings is borhood Association will shop.com. Call Ferris Wheels activity on a (hopefully) nice Yoga, meditation and stress noon, Tues. May 21 for the meet on Monday, June 3 from Bike Shop for information 617- weekend afternoon. They are reduction classes at the Mind- May 24 issue. Send listings to 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting is 524-2453. This year, the ride currently looking for sponsors Body Center (SJPHC-HPC) @ reporter@jamaicaplaingazette. in the YMCA Building at 3134 will be on May 19. We will for the fall season! If your busi- 10 Green Street. Low cost or com. Note: 617 should be di- Washington St. Agenda to be gather at 10am at the tennis ness would like to learn more free, in English and Spanish. aled before numbers below, determined. courts at the corner of South or has any interest in being a For more information call 983- unless another area code is JP Problem Properties Com- and Carolina Streets in Jamaica sponsor, please feel free to 4226. given. mittee, first Wednesday of Plain, and the ride will begin contact Adam at amarks555@ Fitness Walk, Saturdays, 8-9 the month, 10:30 am, E-13 Po- at 11am. yahoo.com or 610-999-5937. am, Franklin Park Golf Club- Meetings lice Station Community Room, Ninth annual Ferris Wheels Spanish-English Language house parking lot. Info: ali- Stonybrook Neighborhood 3347 Washington St. Info: Lia- Bike Shop free bike movie Exchange / Intercambio de [email protected]. Association. next meeting na Poston, 722-2060. nights! Free movies at Curtis Idiomas en Inglés y Español, Care to Care, a support group is Monday, May 13, 7-9pm, Hall Community Center (first Saturdays / sábados, 12 – 1:45 for family caregivers of people back room of Doyle’s, 3484 Youth/Families floor), 20 South St., Jamaica p.m. Connolly Branch Library. with Alzheimer’s and other de- Washington St. More/latest Inside Out Sidewalk Fair, Plain. Movies start at 6:30 Support Group for Young mentias, second Wednesdays info: www.sna-jp.org Saturday, May 18, 12- 4pm. p.m. on May 17. Free popcorn Parents, a program of Jewish of the month, 6:30-7:30pm. Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Enjoy merchant displays and juice and soda. For infor- Family and Children’s Services, Springhouse, 44 Allandale St. Council The Zoning Commit- and food from restaurants, mation, contact Ferris Wheels open to all faiths, for parents Info: Meredith Griffiths, 522- tee’s next upcoming meetings face painting, balloon twist- Bike Shop, 66 South Street, with children from birth to one- 0043/mgriffiths@springhouse- will be May 15 and June 5. ing, street musicians. Centre 617-524-BIKE. year, registration not required. boston.org. The regular monthly meeting of Street from Jackson to Hyde 2019 Kite & Bike Festival on Thursdays, 10:30am-noon. Forest Hills Runners, several the Jamica Plain Neighborhood Squares. Rain date June 1. Saturday, May 18 from 11AM- Info: 781-647- 5327/info@jfcs- weekly group runs, info/sched- Council will be Tuesday, May Sponsored by Hyde Jackson 4PM boston.org. ule: foresthillsrunners.org. 28 at at Farnsworth House, 90 Square Main Street. Info 617- (Rain date: Sunday, May 19 Tiny Tots World Music and South Street. 522-3694. www.hydejackson- from 1PM- 5PM) Playstead Movement, music classes Seniors The Housing & Development square.org. Franklin Park, 25 Pierpont Road for kids age 2-5 by Helder The Jamaica Plain Branch Committee of the Jamaica MOTHERS OUT FRONT 2019 festival highlights include: Tsinine, Mondays 11-11:45am; Library, 30 South Street, Ja- Plain Neighborhood Council Mothers Out Front will be hold- kite-making, games and ac- Saturdays, 10-10:45am, $17 maica Plain (617) 524-2053 will hold its monthly meeting ing Jamaica Plain Green Living tivities led by Playworks and per class or $90 for 6 weeks, Monthly Memory Cafe. May on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 pm Tour on May 19, 2019 2-4 p.m. Appalachian Mountain Club’s Egleston YMCA, 3134 Wash- 20. 10:30-noon. We will hold at the Bowditch School, 82 Why: Wondering what a heat OutdoorsRX, biking in Boston ington St. Info: htsinine@gmail. a special program with Joel Green St. (Community Room - pump is? Looking for a food - organizations & resources, com. Light titled “Fill My Heart with entrance on sidewalk level, left garden or composting tips? food vendors, face-painting, Family art class, wheelchair Song” featuring live piano mu- of front stairs). On the agenda Intrigued by electric cars and music, performances & MUCH accessible, Tuesdays 10:30am- sic, classic songs and audience will be discussion of the City’s solar panels? Check out all of MORE! Visit https://www. 11:30am, ages 3-5. Tuesdays, participation. Inclusionary Development Pol- these and more at the Jamaica franklinparkcoalition.org/kitef- 3:30-4:30pm, ages 5+. Family Intro to Medicare, May 29, icy (IDP) and current efforts to Plain Green Living Tour! Come est for more info. Resource Center, 1542 Colum- 10:15-11:15am. Learn about update the IDP; the purpose see what your neighbors are Jamaica Plain Communi- bus Ave. Info: 522-1018. Medicare and how it works. of the IDP is to create and pre- doing to Go Green on this ty Softball League Seeks Egleston Square Library, free RSVP required, call 617-522- serve affordable housing. self-guided walking tour of Ja- a team or players to form a homework help, Mondays, 9270 and leave name, phone All meetings are open to maica Plain homes and other team. Adult, co-ed, slo-pitch in Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and number and mention this event the public. sites. Franklin Park. Games at 6 p.m. Thursdays, ongoing throughout Café Connections NEW from The Jamaica Pond Associa- Maps available at https:// weekdays from mid April thru the school year, 3:30-5:30pm, Ethos! Combine a nutritious tion The June 3 meeting will ma.mothersoutfront.org/jp_ August. 2044 Columbus Ave, Roxbury. lunch with an informative and be held 111 Perkins St. at the green_living_tour_2019 Email jamaicaplainsoftball@ interactive workshop that also Jamaica Way Tower. All are Tuesday & Thursday a.m. gmail.com for more informa- Health/Fitness includes a simple exercise rou- welcome; there is no cost to bike training rides: Paceline tionro o t inquire about sign- parkrun is a grassroots, com- tine to stretch and strengthen. attend. ride, great for training for char- ing up munity running event, run Learn how to eat well, control Police Community Rela- ity rides or general condition- The Roberto Clemente 21 by volunteers for the local run- pain, begin an exercise pro- tions Meeting will take place ing. Leaves from Ferris Wheels Sports program is now ac- ning and walking community. gram, handle stress and relax, on Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 Bike Shop, 66 South St. (1/2 cepting applications (boys and We hold free timed 5k events and increase your energy lev- pm at Curtis Hall, 20 South mile from Forest Hills) at 7:00 girls ages 6-16). Location: The every week. Everyone is invit- el. Lunch and Workshop are Street. Commanders from a.m. sharp. Rain cancels. Call Hennigan Community Center, ed to run, jog or walk for 5k offered at no charge. Anyone Boston Police Area E, MBTA 617-524-2453. 200 Heath St., Jamaica Plain. (two laps around the pond). from any neighborhood may Police and State Police will deal • BIKE WEEK FESTIVAL Info: 617-828-9524 or alliria- We are very proud to be the join in. Location: Woodbourne with all issues of public safety JP Bike Week Festival--Sev- [email protected]. first parkrun in Boston, MA. It’s Apartments, 6 Southbourne raised by the community. 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Time: Thursdays, beginning 635-5201. looking for volunteers to serve nesses interested in catering, with JPCSMS to spearhead at 11:00 a.m. Class dates: Volunteer for the 41st annual as ESL tutors. Info: 982-6864 / food truck prep and/or culinary this project. If you are a small through March 7. For more in- Wake Up The Earth Festival fmartinez@englishfornewbos- educational experiences. We business owner or entrepre- formation or to register for this and Parades to be held May 4! tonians.org. provide an opportunity to let neur interested in participating workshop contact Ann Glora Contact wutevolunteer@gmail. VNA Care, a nonprofit home your business grow so you can in the program, as a mentor, at 617-477-6616 or aglora@ com to help during or prior to health and hospice organiza- save & spend less on start-up mentee, or both, please reach ethocare.org the event. tion, needs volunteers to pro- cost. For More info contact out to Renee Wong or Ginger Monthly Memory Café, Are Volunteer Tutors Needed, The vide companionship to patients Kennia Phone: 617-524-3992 / Brown. you an individual with mem- Boston Teachers Union School and respite for family members Email: Churchoffice@firstbap- Needle disposal, City of Bos- ory loss? Are you a caregiv- is looking for volunteers to in close to your home. Training, tistjp.org ton reminds residents medical er to someone with memory tutor middle school students supervision, and support are Seeking Interested Local needles/syringes cannot be put loss? Are you looking for an one-on-one or in small groups provided. Call 781-569-2811 Small Business Owners and in household trash; drop-off enjoyable way to spend time Tuesday and/or Wednesday af- for more information about Entrepreneurs for New Men- location: AIDS Action Com- together? Come and enjoy ternoons from 3 to 4:30 PM. becoming a hospice volunteer toring Program, In response to mittee, 75 Amory St. Nee- coffee, creative arts, refresh- Contact: David Weinstein, or visit www.vnacare.org. feedback from local small busi- dle exchange program for IV ments and conversations with 7/8th Grade Math Teacher, Brigham and Women’s nesses and entrepreneurs, JP drug users available via AHOPE new friends of all ages. Amo- Boston Teachers Union Pilot Faulkner Hospital at 1153 Centre/South Main Streets is Boston at 534-3963. If needle ry Street Housing Develop- School, dweinstein@boston- Centre St. seeking volun- excited to kick off a new men- found in public area, call May- ment, 125 Amory St., in the publicschools.org, 857-334- teers for gift shop, info desk, toring program this year. The or’s Hotline: 635-4500. community room. Meets the 9855. radiology, orthopedic center program will provide a valuable Community composting, Sat- last Thursday of every month Volunteer as a mentor or and more. Info: 983-7424 or mentoring network to local urdays, 10am-2pm, Egleston from 1:30-3pm. Free to all. Call tutor, help students explore brighamandwomensfaulkner. small business owners and Square Farmers Market, 45 Brittany McLaren at Upham’s career and college opportuni- org. entrepreneurs. There will be Brookside Ave. Info: greeno- Elder Service Plan at 440-1615 ties. Tutor students in a range FriendshipWorks Music Pro- opportunities to connect par- vateboston.gov. or email bmclaren@uphams. of subjects including math, gram, Do you enjoy music? ticipants with entrepreneurs Spotholes, pothole reporting org for more info. science, history, English, for- Seeking volunteers to share from other local university and tool, 635-4500, Citizens Con- ABCD Good Life Healthy eign languages, SAT, and more. music and friendship with el- business associations. Renee nect mobile phone app, city- Living Club, monthly well- Tues, Weds, and Thurs, 3-8pm, ders in JP. 277-5248. Wong, a local JP resident with ofboston.gov/mayor/24, and ness sessions, for adults 50+, Saturday 10am-2:30pm. To Reunions extensive economic consulting using #spotholes on twitter. Wednesdays, 10am. My Life, apply: www.hydesquare. A reunion for all who attend- background, is volunteering My Health, class for adults 50+ org/get-involved/join-our-pro- ed Roslindale High School with chronic health conditions, grams/ and the Class of 1969 takes The police and communi- weekly classes, Thursdays, Chelsea Jewish Hospice & place on Saturday, June 22 at ty relations meeting is on the 2pm. Computer classes for Palliative Care (CJHPC) is the West Roxbury Elks Club, 1 Crime first Thursday of every month adults 50 and older, Mondays, seeking volunteers to offer Morrell Street from 7 to 11:30 Continued from page 2 3pm. 30 Bickford St. Info: 522- companionship and support p.m. Send a check for $40. at 6:30pm at Curtis Hall at 20 South Street. The next meeting 4251. 1-2 hours per week to persons To Roslindale High School Re- opportunity and to collectively is Thursday, May 2. A Spanish Community Arts Music Pro- facing terminal illness who union c/o Maria Bennett P.O. participate in removing as many language version of this meeting gram for Seniors, Curtis Hall, reside in Jamaica Plain. Volun- Box 365858 Hyde Park, MA opportunities as possible,” he con- is also held on the second Thurs- 20 South St., Fridays 10:30- teers can make a difference for 02136. Include an e-mail ad- tinued. “People need to have a day of every month at 6:30pm noon. Info: 983-3638. patients through activities such dress and year of graduation. heightened sense of awareness Ethos workshops for healthy as holding a hand, listening to Updates can be found at ros- at 155 Lamartine Street. The when living their lives. Pay at- aging, Chronic disease man- music, running an errand, or lindalehighschool.com next Spanish-language meeting tention to things that don’t look agement Tuesdays, 10am, even just sitting quietly. Mu- is Thursday, June 6. These meet- or feel right and never hesitate to SJPHC, 640 Centre St., power- sicians, certified pet therapy Public Notices ings are open to the public and all call 9-1-1 when the hairs on the ful tools, Wednesdays, 4:30pm teams, and those trained in Airport Noise Complaint interested residents are encour- back of the neck go up.” Ethos, 555 Amory St. Info: alternative modalities such as Line, Massport’s Noise Com- aged to attend. ethoscare.org. Reiki are also encouraged to plaint line is open 6 AM to 6PM. Diabetes Self-Management apply. Free training provid- Call whenever Logan Runway Program, Hyde Park Commu- ed. Info: Aimee, Volunteer Co- 27 airplane noise disturbs you: nity Center, 1179 River St., ordinator, at 889-0779 or email 561-3333. Congressman Mike MOUNT PLEASANT HOME Wednesdays 9:30am-noon. [email protected]. Capuano 621-6208 and Con- Info: Ann Glora at 477-6616. Serve with Franklin Park gressman Steven Lynch 428- Since 1901 Crossroads Café, free lunch Coalition, Seeking board 2000 also asked Jamaica Plain and social event for seniors members, committee mem- constituents to call their office and their guests, often featur- bers, and volunteers. Info: ad- about aircraft noise. ing live music and educational [email protected] Free Community Meal Pro- presentations. Food made with (Board of Directors and Com- gram: These are free walk-in Quality, Affordable Residential Care for Seniors 62+ local produce and other healthy mittee) or volunteer@franklin- meals for all ages with veg- • Private bedrooms with full bath ingredients. Bread, produce, parkcoalition.org (volunteer) or an options always available! • 24-hour personal care assistance milk, and leftovers to take call at 442-4141. Come in, eat all you want or • Medication administration home as available. Saturdays, Senior Companions Need- take a plate to go! We recently • 3 Home-style meals daily First Baptist Church, 633 Cen- ed, Ethos is looking for elders hired a new cook, Elaina Smith • Laundry and housekeeping services tre St., 12:00-2pm. Info: 524- to provide friendly visits and & She provides a healthy home • Leisure and wellness activities • Lovely common areas 3992/www.firstbaptistjp.org. companionship to homebound cooked experience to every • 100% accessible or isolated seniors! Take a walk meal! Community dinner every Volunteers together, chat over a cup of Wednesday @6:30 pm. Cross- Tutor Adults, 2 hrs a week, coffee, play a board game, and road Café lunch every Saturday PM. Jamaica Plain Adult Learn- develop a new and rich friend- @12pm ing Program seeks volunteer ship! Volunteers must attend a For More info contact Ken- tutors to help students work one-time orientation and make nia Phone 617-524-3992 / NO entrance fee towards their H.S. Diploma a one hour per week commit- Email: Churchoffice@firstbap- income or asset or learn English as a Second ment. Opportunities available tistjp.org restrictions! Language. Work in innovative in Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Just Cookin’ Kitchen is a student centered program with West Roxbury, Roslindale and partnership between FBCJP motivated adults from all over Mattapan. Apply via www. and caterers in need of qual- 301 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain the world. Free Orientation ethocare.org/volunteer/appli- ity kitchen space. We offer a www.MountPleasantHome.org and Training. Contact Eric at cation or call 522-6700. commissary kitchen for less 617-522-7600 [email protected] or 617 English for New Bostonians, money, available to small busi- 12 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019

those without much of a voice. However, when it came to lead- Rollins “At first, I was kind of re- ership – another characteristic Continued from page 1 lieved because I didn’t have to she said has been critical as the wake up at 5 a.m. for conditioning newly-elected DA in an office Rollins grew up in a large anymore, but later I began to that has had the same leader family in Cambridge, and sports miss sports,” she said. “I’d played for almost two decades – it was were part of her family from the sports my entire life and missed what happened after the teams beginning, long before she ever the camaraderie you feel when were re-instated that taught her thought of the legal system. you have the team behind you the most. Rollins said she was a team and you score a goal. She said when the team was captain of every sport she played “We only had three or four finally brought back, she was going back to youth soccer, and scholarship players and we were the only player left with any real an All-Scholastic in basketball good,” she continued. “The men’s experience. Most of the players at Buckingham, Brown & Nich- football team hadn’t won a game and coaches had been plucked ols School (BB&N), but it was on in years and they had 75 full-time from other sports like track and the lacrosse field where she was scholarships with everything volleyball. The elite athlete soon the most outstanding. The sport provided for them, including food found herself the captain of a DA Rachael Rollins has proven to be a solid leader in legal circles – which was somewhat newer to and lodging. I didn’t know a law- team that couldn’t win a game and the political world so far, but few know she was an elite New England in the 1980s when yer or a judge, but it seemed so to save themselves. athlete in high school and college - an experience she credits she was in high school – was unfair. Myself ,and a few other Yet, she said it was the most with teaching her leadership and inclusion skills necessary fast moving and, having been re- athletes from the women’s teams, important time of her life, leading to lead the DA’s office in a new direction. Here, Rollins (No.5 cruited to play after a basketball asked to meet with the Athletic a team that likely wasn’t going first row, far left) is shown on her 1989 high school national practice, Rollins had a great skill Director.” to win, but could still accomplish championship lacrosse team. set to be a high achiever. That meeting didn’t go so well, some goals in the meantime. and there was no change, but DA “It was one of the best learning “I was the oldest of five sib- to those valuable lessons. In fact, to do is show up, know the great Rollins said everything changed experiences I ever had,” she said. lings and my parents worked she said, it has been sports that work they do and be as encour- when they got a lawyer. “You show up with a smile on very hard to make sure we got a taught her about justice and aging and purposeful as I can.” “Our lawyer threatened a Ti- your face and give 100 percent great education,” she said. “I got leadership. Nowadays, Rollins doesn’t tle 9 lawsuit,” she said. “The AD even when things aren’t going into BB&N after the third grade, “We are breaking down bar- spend much time on the playing completely changed his tune. We well. It taught me character… but at one point my parents sat riers,” she said. “When you see field, but still enjoys watching got all or our teams re-instituted Anyone can be present when me down and told me I was a good a woman in leadership roles, it her daughter run track, where after a while.” things are going great, but where athlete and a good student and happens quite often that in the she has won national champion- Rollins – who attended North- are you when things get hard? Do needed to get a scholarship if I past that woman had some ath- ships in the 100m and 200m rac- eastern University Law School you still show up? I like to say it wanted to go to college.” letic ability or played some sport. es. Such things are encouraging, after UMass – said it was her costs very little to pay someone a Her skills led her to a full It teaches us about inclusion she said, to see girls and young first taste at how the law can be compliment or be respectful. Yet Division 1 Scholarship to UMa- or teamwork or perseverance. women have so many opportu- used to empower and bring about so few do it.” ss-Amherst for lacrosse, this Sports doesn’t care about how nities that were hard-fought by justice. That kind of optimism for a coming after winning a national much money you have or where the generation ahead of them – a And it was a powerful expe- competitive person in the midst championship on the high school you live, it’s about how well you generation such as the women rience. of a losing season was life chang- level in 1989. After an outstand- perform on the field. It’s a great athletes like Rollins who used “I saw that lawyers matter ing. ing freshman year, Rollins and leveler. It’s been invaluable for the legal system to challenge and words matter,” she said. “As “What’s beautiful is to learn her teammates were shocked to me.” decision makers. a young person, I thought, ‘Oh my not to be discouraged and to be learn that their sport was being And in the office, she is adjust- “It’s really exciting to see God, lawyers are awesome.’ They optimistic,” she said. “Those are eliminated by the university due ing to being that new person who young women are getting the make everyone fall into line and actually the years I broke records to budget cuts. is also the leader of the office. same opportunities men have things change.” because the numbers of goals I Though she was able to keep That, she said, takes the kind of had a long time,” she said. “Be- It was the defining moment scored. There are still records her scholarship, she said she skills she honed on the athletic ing excited for my young girls she points to after a long legal out there 26 or 27 years later eventually missed the athlet- fields some years ago. playing sports doesn’t take away career with MassPort, the MBTA, that I set and I’m proud to say I ic fields, and that’s when she “I’m the new person to the from my excitement for young and now as the Suffolk District still hold.” and some other women athletes team here in the DA’s office and men playing sports. We want ev- Attorney, where the law became Certainly, the end of her ath- turned to the law – which she I’m also their leader,” she said. eryone to have the opportunity her passion. letic career did not mean an end found to be a powerful leveler for “Change is difficult. What I try for success, on and off the field.”

después de un primer año excep- empoderar y hacer justicia. Y fue vida, liderar un equipo que prob- los que le enseñaron sobre la Fiscal cional, Rollins y sus compañeros una experiencia impactante. ablemente no iba a ganar, pero justicia y el liderazgo. Continued from page 1 de equipo se enteraron de que su “Cuando era joven, pensé que que aún podía lograr algunos “Cuando ves a una mujer en deporte fue eliminada debido a los abogados eran increíbles. Ha- objetivos. roles de liderazgo, a menudo esa antes de que ella pensara en el recortes presupuestarios. cen que todos se pongan en línea “Fue una de las mejores ex- mujer practica un deporte”, dijo. sistema legal. Aunque ella pudo mantener su y que las cosas cambien”. periencias de aprendizaje”, dijo. “Nos enseña sobre la inclusión, Rollins dijo que era la capi- beca, parecía tan injusto. Fue el momento que definió su “Cualquiera puede estar presente el trabajo en equipo y la perse- tana de todos los deportes que “Yo y algunos otras atletas larga carrera legal con MassPort, cuando las cosas van bien, pero verancia”. jugaba, pero fue en el campo de femeninas nos reunimos con el la ATMB, y ahora como Fiscal de ¿dónde está usted cuando las Y en la oficina, ella se está lacrosse donde ella era la más Director de Deportes“, dijo. Distrito. cosas se ponen difíciles? ” adaptando ser nuevamente la sobresaliente. No hubo cambios, pero Rollins Sin embargo, fue lo que sucedió Su optimismo durante una líder. Eso, dijo, requiere las ha- “Mis padres me dijeron que era dijo que todo cambió cuando con- después de la reinstalación de los temporada de pérdidas cambió bilidades que perfeccionó en los una buena atleta y buena estudi- siguieron un abogado. equipos que más la enseñó. la vida. campos atléticos. Hoy en día, Rol- ante y que necesitaba una beca si “Nuestro abogado amenazó Ella dijo que cuando final- “Esos son realmente los años lins no pasa mucho tiempo en el quería ir a la universidad”. con una demanda por el Título mente reunió el equipo, ella era en los que batí récords que aún campo de juego, pero disfruta ver Después de ganar un campe- 9”, dijo. “El Director de Deportes la única jugadora experimentada conservo debido a la cantidad de a su hija correr y ganar campe- onato nacional en el nivel de cambió completamente su tono y que quedaba. La atleta pronto se goles que metí”, dijo. onatos. Es alentador, dijo, ver a secundaria en 1989, obtuvo todos nuestros equipos volvieron convirtió en la capitana de un Ciertamente, el final de su car- las niñas y las mujeres jóvenes una beca completa de primera a instituirse”. equipo que no era capaz de ganar. rera atlética no significó el final con tantas oportunidades, opor- división para jugar lacrosse en Rollins dijo que era la primera Sin embargo, dijo que era el de esas valiosas lecciones. De tunidades dadas por las genera- la Universidad de Massachu- vez que vió cómo la ley puede momento más importante de su hecho, dijo, han sido los deportes ciones anteriores. setts-Amherst. Sin embargo, Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 • 13 AN ENDURING PRESENCE Jamaica Plain Celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted̓s Birthday embers of the Jamaica Plain community celebrated Frederick Law Olmsted’s 197th birthday on Thursday, April 25. The MBoston Parks and Recreation Department and State Sen. Sonya Chang- Díaz celebrated with constituents at the First Church in Jamaica Plain. PHOTOS BY MIKE MEJIA

Chris Cook, Boston Chief of Environment and Energy, addressing members of the audience at Mary Hickie and Karen Mauney-Brodek, who both received the First Church in Jamaica Plain. awards for preserving Olmsted’s vision.

Ryan Woods of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Bill Nygren.

Sarah Freeman, of the Arborway Coalition, addressing members of the audience.

Piney Kesting and Kevin Handly. Sarah Freeman and Rosemary Jones. David Mittell and Gerry Wright. 14 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 GIRL SCOUTS HELP OUT Democratic Committee to caucus on May 20 for convention delegates

Boston Ward 11 Democratic prepare for the 1920 elections. Committee representing parts The caucus is open to all of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury registered and pre-registered will hold their caucus on Monday Democrats in Ward 11 Boston. night, May 20 at Farnsworth Pre-registered Democrats who House, 90 South Street, Jamaica will be 16 by May 11, 2019 will Plain, Ma to elect delegates and be allowed to participate and run alternates to the 2019 Ma. Dem- as a delegate or alternate . Ward ocratic State Convention . 11 is electing 16 delegates and The doors will open at 6 4 alternates to the Convention pm and the Caucus will begin to represent Ward 11 in this promptly at 6:30 pm. important effort. The 2019 Convention will Those interested in getting be held in Springfield, Ma. on involved with the Ward 11 Dem- September, 14th where thou- ocratic Committee or want more sands of Democrats will gather information about the Caucus , to discuss issues, celebrate our please contact Marie Turley at successes , do party business and 617-522-1643

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LEARN MORE AT ELIOT SCHOOL SPRING SOCIAL ELIOTSCHOOL.ORG/ABOUT Artists Sharing Their Talents he Eliot School hosted a spring social in Jamaica Plain on April 28. In 2018, more than 3,500 students in the U.S. benefited from Tthe school and 108 working artists shared their skills as a part of the Eliot School’s teaching corps. Along with the director, Abigail Nor- man, and Board member, Melony Swasey, teachers and a students from the school’s teen bridge program shared their experience at the program during the social. Host of the social, Anne Gavin, also spoke of the school’s benefit to Jamaica Plain neighborhood and the community at large. PHOTOS BY KEIKO HIROMI

Robert Siegelman, Ginny Zanger, Judy Fox andTrustee Ed Forte. City Council President Andrea Campbell and Ari Zimmet, Eliot School teacher at John W. McCormack Middle School in Dorchester.

Trustees Melony Swasey and Joanna Damp.

Heidi Whitman, Marilyn Mase, and Thaddeus Hogarth. David Mittell and Ed Costello.

Abigail Norman, executive director of Eliot School, speaking Tish and Henry Allen. Barbara Trachtenberg, Rebecca and Brian Szetela. at Eliot School Spring Social.

Michelle Madera, Executive Director Abigail Norman, Eliot School student Isaac Madera and Charlotte Huffman, team Sean and Anne Gavin hosted Club Mediterranean performing at Eliot School Spring Social. Program Coordinator. the social in their home. 16 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 26, 2019

RoslindaleNeighbors riends and family gathered at the St. Nectarios Hall for the Annual Spring Dinner Fto benefit the Roslindale Day Parade on Friday, May 3. The 44th Annual Roslin- STREET TO TABLE dale Day Parade will take place on Sunday, October 6, and neighbors in Roslindale Spring Dinner Benefits the Roslindale Parade are already getting things prepared for the big day. Don’t miss the parade this fall.

Angelina DeNapoli, Anna Manganiello, Jean Parrelli, Mary Rice, and Arlene Girouard.

The VillageSee You Square In

HAIR • SKIN • NAILS • MASSAGE GIFT CARDS The Morenada-Diablada New England dance group being presented the Nina Schaefer Youth Award. Pictured left to right: Albert Todesca, Sandy Schaefer, Jose Cardenes of Morenada- Concept Salon Diablada, Paula Miranda of Morenada-Diablada, Jacoh Saariaho of Morenada-Diablada, and www.centrecuts.com Glenn Williams. 6 Belgrade Ave. Roslindale, Ma. Tuesday-Sunday 617-325-0002 Jamaica Plain Gazette • APRIL 26, 2019 • 17

RoslindaleNeighbors ROSLINDALE PARADE SPRING DINNER

Ross Flynn represented the Flynn family in accepting the Tap dancers from the Dance Academy in Hyde Park, including Roslindale Pride Award. Mike McGuire, Kris MacDonald, and John MacDougall of Insight Grace Colon, Nicole Malouf and Mikey McCarthy – among Realty Group. PHOTOS BY MIKE MEJIA others. LEFT: Albert Todesca, vice president of the Roslindale Day Parade Committee, presenting the 2018 Best Float Award to Highrock Church Southwest Boston. Pictured left to right: Albert Todesca, Andy Ober Lead Pastor of Highrock, Quami Lee, Lay Pastor of Highrock, and Glenn Williams. RIGHT: Albert Todesca, Earnest Pearlstein of the Aleppo Shriners, Mike Segal of the Aleppo Shriners, and Glenn Williams. 18 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019

RoslindaleNeighbors Community involvement still ahead for Councilor McCarthy

By Lauren Bennett McCarthy said has always been capital investments in the last started thinking last September at the forefront of his work. He 20 years. “If you look around about what he might want to After six years as the District said that he has really sunk his now, we’ve completely restored do next. With one of his sons 5 City Councilor, Tim McCarthy teeth into transportation, public many of the parks in D5,” McCa- choosing to go to the army, the has announced that he will not works, and parks. “What you see rthy said. He said there has also other enrolled in Stonehill Col- seek re-election this fall. As he outside your front door is import- been a lot of road work done, and lege, and his wife accepting a looks back on his three terms, ant to us,” he said. that his “greatest joy” has been new job that requires her to work the councilor, who represents McCarthy said that he sat looking across the street and from home four days a week, Hyde Park and Roslindale, told down with Mayor Walsh before seeing kids playing on brand new McCarthy said he thought might the Gazette that there are sev- being sworn in and told him playgrounds. want to make a change too. eral accomplishments that he that his main pushes were cap- Despite the rewarding sat- “Everybody in the family is particularly proud of. Basic ital investments, as he felt that isfaction of serving the city for made changes,” he said. Right Councilor Tim McCarthy city services are something that Southwest Boston had lacked a number of years, McCarthy now, he goes from City Hall to want it,” he said. He said that he community meetings Monday personally looks for a candidate through Thursday, and with his “who’s been here, who’s doing wife home more now, he said it’s the work, [and is who is an] time to spend some more time integral part of the community Adventures in Montessori with her. He said his choice not already. That’s where you’ll find to run again was solidified when Early Childhood Center someone who’s going to be your his sons were home for Christ- candidate.” Accepting mas in December—it was “not a And his message to his con- Enrollments tough decision,” he said. McCarthy is finishing out his stituents? “Thank you for all of term—which ends next Janu- your support,” he said. He said Infant, Toddler, and Primary classrooms Arts and crafts ary-=-so while he is in the pro- he appreciates all of the kind cess of looking for a new job, he comments and messages he’s said he’s “in no rush.” He said he received from people since his would like his next job to be in the announcement in January. “I’ll Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:30 a.m-2:30 p.m realm of what he knows best: op- still be busy, but just not in this Satu:rday, May 25, 2019 10:30 am-2:30 p.m. erations, public works, or parks, capacity,” he said. Bouncy House “I feel really happy,” he said. In the future, he’s hoping to “I’m honored to have that D5 get more involved in the Hyde

Adventures in Montessori Early Childhood Center is seat and I’m looking forward to Park community with things like committed in providing a superior educational environment 65 Rockwood Street, Jamaica, Plain, MA 02130 bigger and better things.” He the theater and Pop Warner. “I’m dedicated to the young children of our community! Tel: 857-273-3453 has some words of advice for the not dying,” he joked. “ I’ll still be Email: [email protected] www.adventuresinmontessori.org current candidates: “you have to very involved.”

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RoslindaleNeighbors Roslindale Village Main Streets prepares for an exciting summer season

twenty-two participating busi- small business owners. Main Street Districts in the City By Laura Plummer sion and dedication of its local volunteers. As such, RVMS will nesses in the village. Rozzi Bucks RVMS is an independent of Boston. In 2006, in recognition Roslindale Village Main be offering orientations for new encourage local shopping and can non-profit that seeks to strength- of its successful revitalization Streets (RVMS) is excited to volunteers on July 22 and again be purchased at the RVMS office en the appeal, economy and local efforts, RVMS was the recipient present a number of new initia- in the fall. Sign up for one of the or at the Farmers Market on Sat- character in Roslindale Village of a National Main Streets Urban tives to bring the local commu- trainings online. urdays. A full list of participating by connecting members of the Pioneer Award. nity together this spring and Roslindale is also celebrat- businesses can be found on the community. Based on the funda- RVMS Executive Director Alia summer. ing the opening of its first per- RVMS website. mental values of National Main Hamada Forrest was exposed This month, RVMS is offering manent brewery, Distraction Also on the RVMS website Street Center, RVMS aims to to the hospitality industry as a free Social Media & Marketing Brewing, this summer. And JP’s is a wealth of information for promote a shared vision for the child through an events manager workshops for Roslindale busi- popular Turtle Swamp Brewing residents, business owners and future of the neighborhood by mother and an executive chef fa- ness owners. Find out more on seeks to turn its temporary beer aspiring business owners alike. bridging the gap between local ther. She lives with her family in their Facebook page. garden in Roslindale into a per- The site features a map of vacant residents and business owners. Roslindale and enjoys engaging June 1 will celebrate the manent community fixture. properties for those wishing to Founded in the mid-eighties, people in their community. return of the thriving RVMS Also recently opened is Square open a business, a community RVMS was one of the country’s The work of RVMS depends Summer Farmers Market at Ad- Root Café, which features live calendar where residents can find first urban main street programs, upon the donations of several ams Park from 9a.m. to 1:30pm. music and stand-up comedy fun and interesting activities ev- established with the assistance major sponsors, including Boston There will be live music, enter- nearly every night. Check out ery day of the week, a directory of of former Mayor Thomas Meni- Main Streets, MassDevelopment, tainment for children and of their events calendar on their all businesses within the village, no, who at the time was a City Boston Main Streets Foundation course all your favorite vendors. website. and a number of resources for Councilor. It is now one of twenty and The Cooperative Bank. Visit the Farmers Market every Ongoing initiatives include Saturday through November. Rozzi Bucks, a local currency RVMS depends on the pas- that can be used at any of the

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RoslindaleNeighbors Lochdale Road project should head to BPDA for a vote next week By John Lynds space, garage parking for 46 mo- configured as three modules, in tor vehicles, a bicycle storage between which are light courts The public comment period room, and a loading dock. Floors that provide views, and light on a large development project two through four will contain and air to the interior second on Lochdale Road concluded at 36 residential units. Each floor bedroom of each unit.” the end of April and the project will contain one 1-bedroom unit, The exterior of the building’s should be before the Boston Plan- ten 2-bedroom units, and one will be a composition of fiber ce- ning and Development Agency’s 2-bedroom-plus-study unit. The ment clap siding in two depths, board for a vote next Thursday. building will define the street fiber cement vertical siding, The proposed $ 7 million wall along both Lochdale Road glass fenestration, and painted project at 43 Lochdale Rd. in- and Kitson Road, and will fill the fiber cement trim and aluminum cludes building a new four-story most of the combined lot.” storefront. building will consist of 36 new The front face of the building “The materials and rhythm of residential rental apartments, will be set back nine feet from the façade are similar to adja- primarily market rate, with five the lot line to provide for a wider cent residential buildings along An artist rendering of the proposed project at 43 Lochdale Rd. affordable units in accordance sidewalk with tree planters and Washington Street. The build- with the City’s Inclusionary De- a planting bed. ings form and scale are similar to velopment Policy on a 22,500 “On the Kitson Road side, the other newer developments along be consistent with neighborhood • generation of thousands of dol- square foot lot. The lot is com- building face is setback 19 feet Washington Street,” said Moran- design,” said Morancy. “The ma- lars in revenue annually to the prised of one full parcel of land from the lot line to provide for cy. terials and architectural mass- City of Boston once the project is fronting on Lochdale Road, and a generous 9-foot wide sidewalk The proposed building height ing have been designed to visu- completed in the form of new real a portion of a second, smaller and a minimum road width for is approximately 40 feet to the ally reinforce the geometry and property tax payments; parcel that fronts on Washington vehicles to encourage pedestrian roof of the uppermost story. Me- movement of the site.” Street. The second parcel is being and bicycle activity,” Morancy chanical equipment, the stair- Community benefits include; • improvements to the property subdivided to enlarge the project wrote in the filing. “Kitson Road ways, and an elevator shaft head- • the creation of 36 new rental boundaries including landscape site, while leaving a portion with and the new 9-foot walkway/bike house will rise above that point, apartments in an attractive low- buffering and associated street- Washington Street frontage for path will serve as a connection but will set back from the front rise building, including 5 afford- scape improvements; and later infill development. to the bike path off Arboretum edge of the building so to not be able units in accordance with • the expected creation of at least According to the attorney for Street. On the south side lot line, visible from the street. the Inclusionary Development 45 construction industry jobs to the developer, George Moran- the building face is set back 21.3 “The materials and architec- Policy; complete the proposed project. cy’s filing with the BPDA, “The feet from the lot line to provide tural massing have been planned proposed project will consist of for added green space. The rear and designed to relate and com- a new four-story building. The building face is set back 10.5’ plement the scale of the exist- first floor will contain a lobby from the lot line. The building is ing adjacent buildings and to Roslindale Urban Wild to host clean up, beautification May 11 By Seth Daniel areas help a lot with the natu- ral environment and help our Preserving wild, urban spaces health. Boston is very dense has been a priority in Boston and places like this can be so for many years now, and a se- inspiring.” ries of 40-plus such properties On May 11, Corbie and commu- throughout the city have been nity members will come together home to native plants, trees and to remove trash and invasive wild animals. species in the Selwyn Urban It’s not a park. Wild. The clean-up will take It’s not green space. place from 9 a.m. to noon. It’s a “wild” thing. “We’re going to be removing a lot In Roslindale, residents can of invasive species out of there get a taste of that Urban Wild that are non-native to the area landscape at the Selwyn Street and replace them with native Urban Wild – also known as the species,” Corbie said. “It’s go- JUNE 24-28 Roslindale Wetlands - adjacent ing to be completely community to the Arnold Arboretum. In fact, driven and giving residents the DAILY DROP residents and friends of the Sel- chance to remove these non-na- JULY 1-5 IN RATES wyn Street property are coming tive species and beautify the JULY 8-12 together Saturday, May 11, to area by picking up a lot of the clean, beautify and enjoy the trash that tends to accumulate JULY 22-26 wild space in an urban setting. on these Urban Wild locations. The Selwyn property is about It’s an activity that cares for JULY 29-AUG 2 two blocks square in size. the environment and helps with “With all of the bustle of urban climate change, and at the same AUG 19-23 life and developed areas, these time allows people to see the are areas where the communi- fruits of their labor firsthand.” AUG 26-30 ty has agreed to preserve the Corbie said Greenovate will also natural environment with trees, be sponsoring a cleanup of the native plants and animals,” said Allandale Woods Urban Wild in David Corbie, Greenovate Bos- June. ton Outreach Director. “These Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 • 21

RoslindaleNeighbors Dr.. Mitchell, awarded prestigious Harvard Medical School Excellence in Mentoring Award

Harvard Medical School af- seniors with whom we work ev- Amphitheater, Tosteson Medical mentorship of young investiga- tional senior services leader ded- filiate Hebrew SeniorLife with ery day.” Education Center, Harvard Med- tors and is the recipient of a icated to rethinking, researching, a campus in Roslindale, an- The Excellence in Mentor- ical School. An informal recep- NIH-NIA K24 Mid-Career In- and redefining the possibilities nounced that Susan L. Mitchell, ing Awards were established to tion will immediately follow the vestigator Award. She is also of aging. The Boston-based non- has been selected as a recipient recognize the value of quality ceremony. an attending geriatrician at the profit, founded in 1903, provides of the A. Clifford Barger Excel- mentoring relationships and the About Susan L. Mitchell, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical. communities and health care lence in Mentoring Award from impact they have on profession- M.D., M.P.H. She earned her medical degree for seniors, research into aging, Harvard Medical School. al development and career ad- Susan L. Mitchell, M.D., at the University of Ottawa, and and education for geriatric care Lewis A. Lipsitz, M.D., Di- vancement in clinical medicine, M.P.H., Director, Palliative Care her master’s of public health at providers. Visit http://www.he- rector, the Marcus Institute & teaching, research, and admin- and Clinical Trials Research, and Harvard University. brewseniorlife.org, follow us on Chief Academic Officer, Hebrew istration. A total of 20 recipients Senior Scientist at the Marcus About Hebrew SeniorLife Twitter @H_SeniorLife, like us SeniorLife, said, “Susan is do- were selected across three cate- Institute, is a Professor of Medi- Hebrew SeniorLife, a Harvard on Facebook, or read our blog. ing groundbreaking research for goriesin 2019: the William Silen cine at Harvard Medical School. Medical School affiliate, is a na- people nearing the end of life Lifetime Achievement in Mentor- She is a geriatrician and health and living with dementia. At the ing Award, the A. Clifford Barger services researcher. Dr. Mitchell’s same time, she is a stellar role Excellence in Mentoring Award, research interests focus on deci- Himalayan Bistro model for junior scientists and and the Young Mentor Award. sion-making, health outcomes, Fine Indian & Nepali Cuisine students entering the geriatrics Award winners were selected and resource utilization for old- field today. With geriatricians through a nomination process er people with advanced illness, $10.00 OFF Dinner in such short supply across the among Harvard Medical School/ particularly those with demen- With $50.00 Order Takeout United States and with the grow- Harvard School of Dental Medi- tia. She is the principal investi- Delivery ing number of older Americans, cine faculty members, house offi- gator on several large research Catering having such a brilliant and ap- cers, fellows, and students. projects funded by the Nation- Buy 2 Buffets, get 3rd free proachable scientist nurturing A celebration honoring all al Institutes of Health and has 1735 Centre St. West Roxbury • 617-325-3500 and cultivating the next genera- Excellence in Mentoring Award authored many articles in top www.himalayanbistro.net • [email protected] tion of researchers is an invalu- recipients will be held on Tues- peer-reviewed journals related able asset to Hebrew SeniorLife, day, May 21, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to this topic. the medical community, and the - 6:00 p.m. in the Carl Walter Dr. Mitchell is active in the Beverly Cooper-Wiele Tutor/Editor LOCAL STUDENTS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS [email protected] 617 524-4183 Local Students Receive qualify for these the student Kristin Mulkerrin, Class of ‘21 Bachelor’s Degrees from must have all A’s and no more were named to the Phoenix Study Skills UMass Amherst than two B’s. Scholar list. To qualify for this Below is a list of stu- Chloe Smith, Class of ‘20, list a student must have All A’s Reading Achievement dents from your area who earned Sherell Jeudi, Class of ‘21 and and B’s. Vocabulary Development a degree in February, 2019. A retired teacher who’s Effective Writing ROSLINDALE not tired of teaching! Grades K-8 Philippe Michel Derivois Jennie Deborah Rozenberg Schedule Summer Reading and Writing Clubs now! Local students on honor What’s the value of your home? roll Several students from Ros- lindale were name to the Hon- or Roll at St. Joseph Prep in Boston. Havilland Clark, a member ART • WOODWORKING • SEWING of the Class of ‘20 was named go to: to Honors with Distinction. To SUMMER PROGRAMS JamaicaPlainValues.com for CHILDREN PLEASE RoslindaleValues.com WRITE… The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor. Word limit: 500. Dead- line: Friday at 5 p.m. one week before publication. Letters may be emailed to letters@Jamaica- Powered by PlainGazette.com. Please include address and telephone number Maxfield & Company Real Estate ELIOT SCHOOL OF FINE & APPLIED ARTS for verification purposes. Anony- ExpEriEncE. ExcEllEncE. 24 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain 02130 mous letters will not be published. 617.524.3313 • www.eliotschool.org More information: 617-524-2626 22 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 Chang-Diaz attends educational forum On Friday, May 3, Latino ed- is and Andy Vargas showed up under served come from low-in- ucators attended a convening to to listen and discuss with 75 come communities, many with discuss the Massachusetts fund- Latino educators, leaders and high Latino and English Lan- ing formula and advocate for the parents from across the state. guage Learner (ELL) student issues legislators should consider Lewis and Chang-Diaz explained populations. A poll of participants during the next few months as budget proposals and the funding revealed the top three education they work to pass an equitable formula. matters that matter most to are funding bill. The Massachusetts “The goal for today is three- support for ELL Students (85%), legislature is reviewing educa- fold,” said Amanda Fernandez, ensuring students are well-pre- tional funding proposals. The Executive Director of Latinos for pared for college and beyond decisions they make this spring Education, as she opened the con- (80%), and increasing teacher about how to allocate education vening. She continued: “We need diversity (73%). funds, will significantly impact to understand the challenges “Who here remembers the 1993 the outcomes and lives of stu- faced by schools, educate stake- Education Reform?” asked Sen- State legislative leaders Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, Senator dents for years to come. holders about how the funding ator Sonia Chang-Diaz during Jason Lewis and Representative Andy Vargas listened and Latinos for Education with systems work, and act to secure her presentation to attendees on discussed the education funding formula with Latino educators, Amplify Latinx, Greater Boston a funding formula that works Friday. “There were some things leaders and parents from across the state. Latino Network and Gaston In- for all.” about the foundation formula stitute created a space for the Both legislators and communi- that the Commission recognized collective Latino voice to be heard ty members agreed, the students had started off correct, but had of our current economy.” tough questions. on the matter. Legislative leaders most affected and at highest risk eroded over time and needed to A theme of accountability The mission of Latinos for Ed- Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason Lew- of being further detrimentally be updated to reflect the realities surfaced during the Q&A. One ucation is to develop, place and attendee asked how account- connect essential Latino leaders ability is written into the bud- in the education sector. The orga- SPEND YOUR get proposals. Another attendee nization is mobilizing a network commented on accountability of skilled education leaders to NIGHTS AT versus punishment. 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Just Cookin’ Kitchen es una eventos para niños, entre- ayuda con la tarea gratuita, crónicas los martes, 10am, 982-6864, fmartinez@english- colaboración entre servicios namiento y más. 12 a 19 mayo. los lunes, martes, miércoles y SJPHC, 640 Centre St., herra- fornewbostonians.org. de catering que necesitan ac- Calendario: ferriswheelsbike- jueves, durante el año escolar, mientas poderosas los miér- Brigham and Women’s ceso a una cocina. Ofrecemos shop.com. 3.30-5.30pm, 2044 Columbus coles, 4.30pm, 555 Amory St. Faulkner Hospital en 1153 Cen- una cocina económica, para Feria de Calle, sabado, 18 Ave, Roxbury. ethoscare.org. tre St. busca voluntarios para la pequeñas empresas de ca- mayo, 12-4pm. Con comida, Programa de auto-manten- tienda de regalos, la mesa de tering, preparación de comida globos, música. Centre Street imiento de diabetes, 1179 River información, radiología, centro para camiones de comida, y a Jackson y Hyde Squares. Salud/Bienestar St., los miércoles, 9.30am-12. ortopédico y más. 983-7424, experiencias culinarias educa- Lluvia: 1 junio. hydejackson- físico Ann Glora, 477-6616. brighamandwomensfaulkner. tivas. Kennia: 524-3992, Chur- square.org. parkrun, evento comunitario Crossroads Café, almuerzo gra- org. [email protected]. Tour guiado de vivienda de correo, con eventos de 5 tis y evento social para ancia- Programa de música Friend- Buscamos a pequeños empre- ecológica, presentada por kilómetros cada fin de semana. nos y sus invitados, con música shipWorks, ¿Le gusta la músi- sarios para nuevo programa de Mothers Out Front, 19 mayo, Todos los sábados, 8.45am, en vivo y presentaciones edu- ca? Buscamos voluntarios para tutoría, para ofrecer una red de 2-4pm. Información: ma.moth- Sugarbowl. Carrera: 9.00am. cacionales. Comida de ingredi- compartir la música y la amis- interconexión para pequeños ersoutfront.org. Paseo para el bienestar, los entes locales. Pan, vegetales, tad con los ancianos en JP. empresarios. Con oportuni- Festival de Bicis, 12 a 19 sábados, 8-9am, Lote de leche y comida para llevar di- 277-5248. dades de hacer conexiones mayo, ferriswheelsbikeshop. estacionamiento del club sponibles. Los sábados, 633 con asociaciones de nego- com. de golf de Franklin Park. ali- Centre St., 12.00-2pm. 524- cios. Con Renee Wong, una Noches de película gratuitas, [email protected]. 3992, firstbaptistjp.org. 24 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 REGISTER OF PROBATE FELIX ARROYO BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER

Felix Arroyo, Register of Probate for Suffolk County, and former at- large member of the Boston City Council, celebrated his 71st birthday on Thurs- day, April 25. Friends and family joined Fe- lix Arroyo for a night of laughter and fun at Doyle’s Café in Jamaica Plain. Laury Lucien and Milton Wright. Shirley Shillingford and Bernadette Adonis.

Ricardo Arroyo, Boston City Councilor for District 7 Kim Janey, and Felix Arroyo.

Jorge Machal, Josiane Martinez, and Helen Cajigas. Photo by Mike Mejia Ernesto Arroyo, Julian Arroyo, Ricardo Arroyo, Felix D. Arroyo, Ana Arroyo, and Felix G. Arroyo celebrate Suffolk County Probate Court Clerk Felix D. Arroyo’s 71st birthday last Thursday, April 25, at a party in Boston. Numerous supporters and family members came out to celebrate the birthday fundraiser.

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times in Jamaica Plain.” for those 25 and over. The Haven, HOOTENANNY - JP’s OPEN MIC EVERY WEDNESDAY, hosted by Tom Dowd. Sign up is Dance and comedy Sights & Sounds 9.30pm and we have prizes every Dance JP Revival! Free your Wednesday for the most interest- mind, body, and soul, and lift your The deadline for listings is noon, The Healing Power of Stillness, a Iron Mountain, as well as support ing acts. spirits with high-energy, feel-good, May 21 for the May 24 issue. Send complimentary Christian Science from the MacLean Foundation, Midway Café, All shows socially conscious music from listings to reporter@jamaicaplain- lecture given by Larissa Snorek, Jane & Lawrence Caldwell, and 21+, doors 8pm, 3496 Washing- around the world! All ages. Wheel- gazette.com. Note: 617 should C.S.B., a member of the Christian other individuals and institutions. ton St, 524-9038. Thursdays are chair accessible. Nov. 16, 7:30- be dialed before numbers below, Science Board of Lectureship. Queeraoke lesbian night; Fridays 9:30pm, First Baptist Church JP, unless another area code is given. Lorissa invites you to consider JP Jubilee is An Elders’ Chorus 6-8:30pm are Hippie Hour, free; 633 Centre St. $5-$15 (No one if it’s possible to find an endur- with Elizabeth Anker, conductor Sundays 9pm-2am are open mic. turned away for lack of funds). Special events ing, deep-settled calm within our- will present “Come See About May 2019 More info: https://tinyurl.com/ Free Guided Walking Tour of selves. Me,”Music of The Supremes, Saturday 5/11 (Night Show): The DanceJPRevival, DanceJPDance@ Monument Square neighbor- Held in the community room at Beatles, Bach and more! Knock Ups, Ila Minori, Erel, Chad gmail.com hood will take place on Satur- First Baptist Church, 633 Cen- On Saturday May 11, 2019 from Gosselin of The Big Lonesome Gender-Free/English Country day, May 11 starting at 11:00am tre Street, Jamaica Plain. Spon- 2:00 - 3:00 pm at St John’s Thursday 5/16 (before Queeraoke): Dance, beginners welcome and from in front of Loring Greenough sored by the members of Third Church , One Roanoke Ave- Travels With Brindle encouraged. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays House, 12 South Street. Conduct- Church of Christ, Scientist, Bos- nue, Jamaica Plain. Parking avail- Friday 5/17 (after Hippie Hour): (5th Tuesdays: experienced) of ed by the Jamaica Plain Historical ton. https://christiansciencebos- able at the nearby Elm Street lot. Brown Lasers, Editrix, First Chil- the month, 7:30-11:30pm, First Society. ton.org/2019/05/01/save-the-date- Wheelchair accessible. dren, Charmed and Strange Church, 6 Eliot St. Info: www.lcfd. monday-may-20th-the-healing- Voluntary donations are gratefully Saturday 5/18 (Night Show): The org/bgfe/512-5554. Free Guided Walking Tour of power-of-stillness/. Public warmly accepted to keep the chorus free Humans Being, The Stupid Robots, Learn to stiltwalk with Sponta- Sumner Hill neighborhood will invited! 781-308-9455 to participants. Uncle Funky and the Mystic Mon- neous Celebrations, 45 Danforth take place on Saturday, May 18 key Band St. Sundays, 11am-1pm, $5. Info: starting at 11:00am from in front Arts, music, & culture JP Aritist on exhibit:Jamaica Sunday 5/19 (Day Show): Thalia 857-498-2438. of Loring Greenough House, 12 Family Day: America Transformed Plain photographer Robin Ra- Zedek, Anna Connolly, Weather Free Drop-In Homework Help South Street. Conducted by the Join us for a fun afternoon to cele- din and Woods Hole artist Jon Weapon, Cotton Candy Egleston Square Branch Library, Jamaica Plain Historical Society. brate the opening of a new exhibit, Goldman are currently exhibiting Saturday 6/8 (Day Show): Sammy 2044 Columbus Ave. “America Transformed: Mapping their work at The Boston Conven- Kay, Townes Constantino, Michael Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm How NOT to Enjoy Your Birth- the 19th Century” at the Norman tion and Exhibition Center in the Kane, Matt Charette The library provides free, drop-in day: Getting Malaria & Almost B. Leventhal Map & Education second floor Northwest lobby Saturday 6/8 (Night Show): Grave- afterschool homework help for Dying: Faith Girdler will present a Center at the Boston Public Library gallery. The BCEC is located at yard Of The Atlantic, Forktie, Knock students in grades K-8 throughout slide show on June 6 at the Jamai- at Copley Square. This collection 415 Summer Street in Boston. Over City, The Melatonins the school year. Spanish assis- ca Plain Branch Library 30 South of maps and images will explore The exhibit will run through May tance is available Mondays and Street, (617) 524-2053 www.bpl. the dramatic changes and develop- 27, 2019. Jeanie Johnston Pub, 144 South Thursdays. Help is provided by org. ments in the land, the population, The exhibition’s curator Caitlin St. Open Mic hosted by Tony Blu- trained, high-achieving high school The theme it is about how in Feb transportation, and the economy Foley writes:”Radin and Goldman ze, Sundays at 8pm. More events students. This program is available of 2019, she was bitten by a ma- that occurred in the 1800s. employ their work as a means at jeaniejohnstonpub.com. at locations across Boston on days laria infected mosquito in Ghana, This free, family-friendly event will of documenting, celebrating, that Boston Public Schools are in W. Africa and didn’t even know it. take place on Saturday, May 18, and asking questions about the Bella Luna & The Milky session. The full list of locations is She returned to the United States from 1-4pm, and is open to com- communities in which they are Way Weekly events include; online at www.bpl.org/homework. for a few days and the went onto munity members of all ages. The embedded...These two distinctly NOLA Sundays every Sunday Jamaica Plain Branch Library Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. She still afternoon will open with a ribbon different bodies of work comple- at 5pm with a live brass band. Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 30 felt fine, until she passed out on cutting ceremony and include an ment one another via their shared Stump Trivia every Monday 7pm- South Street, (617) 524- the street. She was then rushed introductory talk by Curator Ron exploration and documentation of 9pm, 50% of wings. Taco Tuesday, 2053 www.bpl.org by ambulance to a world - famous Grim. The event will also feature place and community.” Teacher Tuesdays plus Dirty Water May 10-11. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friends clinic specializing in infectious hands-on, family-oriented activ- JESUS DRINKS FREE! Saloon Line Dancing for queer of the JP Branch Library Annual diseases. ities; debut an evocative sound/ 1950s-70s country, gospel, soul folks and allies at 7PM. Live music Book Sale. Thousands of titles! So she will have pictures of the video installation by artist Beau and RnB spun by 2 atheists (and every Wednesday from at 6:30 - Bargain prices! Books and dvds doctors, but also the GORGEOUS Kenyon; and host exhibition tours. guests) @Jeanie Johnston 9pm- 8:30 pm. Throwback Thursday with for all ages! Jamaica Plain Branch hospital grounds and historical We are grateful for our ongoing Close FREE DJ J-Wall 6- 8 p.m. Visit www. Library, background of this famous place partnerships with the Boston Map SOUL music & COUNTRY music. milkywayjp.com for more late Connolly Branch Library and visionary doctor who invented Society and the Boston Public Li- Foundational sounds of the Amer- night events every Thu-Sat. 433 Centre St., 522-1960, www. the vaccine for smallpox and yel- brary, as well as guidance from the ican experience spun month- Old time music, Southern/roots bpl.org. low fever, singlehandedly! Akomawt Educational Initiative. ly with love, admiration, and a music, second and fourth Wednes- Baby Story Time Stories and This exhibition was made possible deep want to create fun. Throw days, 7.30pm, back room at Doyle’s songs for babies up to 18 months Monday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m.: through lead sponsorship from in a non-believer’s true lust for Cafe, 3484 Washington St. Info: old. Fridays, May 24, 10:30 a.m. spinning GOSPEL music and you [email protected]. Spanish-English Language Ex- have JESUS DRINKS FREE. The First Fridays Youth Open change/Intercambio de Idiomas music comes from the 1950s thru Mic with renowned feature artists, en Inglés y Español the 1970s. We’re @ The Jeanie first Friday of every month, 7pm at Saturdays/Sábados, 12-1:45 p.m. Johnston Pub every first Thurs- First Baptist Church, 633 Centre Bilingual Story Time/ Hora de day night of every month. Good St. Free for performers and those Cuentos Bilingües under 25, $10 suggested donation Join us for stories and songs in English & Spanish. For children 2-4, with an adult. Acompáñanos para cuentos y can- ciones en inglés y español. Para niños/as de 2-4, con un adulto. Tuesdays, May 14, 21, 10:30 a.m. / martes, 7, 14, 21 de mayo, 10:30 a.m. Children’s Films Short, fun films for preschoolers. Brendan Behan Pub Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 378A Centre Street ESL Conversation Groups Mondays, May 13, 20, 6:30 p.m. Jamaica Plain (no ESL May 27) Jamaica Plain Gazette • January 4, 2002 • 

Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 • 27 New school superintendent makes first public appearances around Boston

By Seth Daniel and John Lynds impact them every day,” she said. from 2011, and would succeed bear some of the resources the “For the overall community, my Laura Perille, the current Interim City has. I have met with a lot of Newly chosen Supt. Brenda message is it’s going to take an Superintendent and former CEO Cabinet members and I know the Cassellius made her first public all-hands-on-deck approach. We of the education improvement mayor is very interested in this. appearances this week, having need all of us wrapping our heads organization EdVestors. Perille So, working across the different been tabbed on May 1 and having around the issues. Expect me to became the Interim Superinten- agencies is important to do the her contract unanimously rati- be out and present in their com- dent last summer following the best for communities.” fied by the School Committee on munities and listening to them.” resignation of Dr. Tommy Chang, Jamaica Plain Gazette The newJanuary superintendent, 4, 2002 •com 1 - Wednesday night, May 8. Last Wednesday, May 1, the who held the superintendent role ing to •Boston after a long stint in At one pubic appearance on Boston School Committee voted for three years. icy Minnesota, made about 9,000 Wednesday, she said she would 5-2 to offer the position of Super- “With the selection of Dr. friends when she shared her love start things off by being pres- intendent of the Boston Public Cassellius, we’re investing in a of hockey and her experience ent in the neighborhoods and Schools (BPS) to Cassellius, who proven leader who knows what’s playing the game – particularly listening to parents – trying to most recently stepped down as right for kids and understands having become a Bruins fan in tackle the achievement gap and Commissioner of Education for the value of community voice,” recent weeks. the anxiety parents feel about the state of Minnesota. said Mayor Martin Walsh. “Yes I am a hockey player,” she grade transitions. The vote was taken during a At one of her public appear- said after being introduced by Cassellius, who officially starts meeting where School Commit- ances Wednesday, Supt. Cassel- Mayor Martin Walsh. “I started on July 1, said she was to meet with tee members publicly debated lius stood in while Mayor Walsh when I was 42 and have played teachers late on Wednesday, and the qualifications of the three talked with a group of parents. Brenda Cassellius. about nine years on a women’s finalists for the Superintendent While the mayor implored them team. Now, I’m not the greatest she plans to do a lot of listening to talked about these things before position, which also included Dr. to not only think of elementary stick handler, but I’m a pretty hear parents, staff and students. already with families and com- Oscar Santos, Head of School school issues, but also to give the good skater…Of course I’m go- “I don’t want to come with as- munities. We’ll continue to build for Cathedral 7-12 High School non-exam high schools a shot – ing to become a Bruins fan. I’ve sumptions that some things that on that real good work that Supt. in the South End; and Marie Iz- Supt. Cassellius listened in and already been watching them and worked for me in the past will Perille has been working on.” work here, but I do know some quierdo, Chief Academic Officer took in the concerns. Her impression of Boston so super excited about them. Go things have worked in the past,” for Miami-Dade County Public Later, she said she does sup- far has been quite good in the Bruins.” port the idea of limiting transi- According to her resume Cas- she said on Wednesday. “It’s im- Schools in Florida. initial days – being greeted with The BPS Superintendent Search tions for students and families, sellius enacted comprehensive portant for me to go out and listen a mob of activity and excitement Committee held a series of public but that there needs to be a dis- education reforms, including his- to the teachers…I need to find out at her appearances. what’s working and what isn’t interviews with the three candi- cussion in the neighborhoods first “I love Boston,” she said. “The toric new funding for schools, en- working so we can maximize the dates last month all over the city. about how to do that. people have been so friendly to me actment of all-day kindergarten, “All three superintendent can- “ I do believe less transitions for dollars and put them where they and so welcoming to me. I’ve met state-funded preschool for 25,000 didates brought excellent ideas students are always good for fam- are needed. It’s a lot of listening all the staff around and folks in children, and has overseen his- and experience to the discussion. ilies,” she said. “But then when at first, but I know people want the communities now. I’m anxious torically high graduation rates. On behalf of the Boston School we look at middle schools and to get going, so we’ll develop some to get out and talk with more peo- She has also served on the board Committee, I thank all of them what works at middle schools, plans and work those plans… ple in the communities, but folks of directors for the Council for for participating in this public they have specific adolescent Parents are really just wanting have been so gracious and won- Chief State School Officers and needs we all know of as parents to be listened to now and we’ll process,” said Boston School Com- derful to me…The biggest thing contributed to the development of mittee Chair Michael Loconto. of teen-agers. We want to make see what emerges from there.” is earning the public’s trust and “10 Equity Commitments,” which “We are excited to begin working sure we develop programming She also said she would like going out and talking with them education chiefs across the coun- soon with Dr. Cassellius, whose and curriculum that is rigorous to get the youth more involved in in the community – speaking try worked to adopt to further wealth of experience, commit- across our schools and there is the decision making process and with them authentically about equity goals and outcomes. ment to equity, and proven track equitable…I think they were However, before she left Min- wanted students to know their their hopes and dreams for their record as an education leader talking about K-6, K-8, and 9-12 nesota, the state’s educational new school leader will listen. children. Once I do that it’s easier will be critical in continuing our – however those configurations system has been embroiled in a “For kids, my message is that to come together with a plan and progress in the Boston Public work. We’ll be talking to the com- lawsuit since 2015 alleging con- your voice matters and I’m going get consensus. Then we can col- munity about how those make stitutional violations. to be working with the Youth Schools.” laborate and connect the dots. I’m Cassellius served as Educa- sense and how to minimize the Cassellius was named in the Board and try to get them truly also very anxious to start meeting tion Commissioner for Minnesota transitions. I know the mayor has lawsuit. involved in the decisions that with the cabinet and bringing to For Your HealtH Mind & BodY RCoaChiNG aND CoUNSELiNG ACUPUNCTURIST-HERBALCHIROPRACTORS MEDICINE FITNESS TRAINING for growth and CHIROPRACTORSdevelopment. New group starting this fall. 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Robocalls are the new plague of the digital and cell phone era. According to some estimates, Americans received 48 billion rob- ocalls last year, up from 30 billion in 2017. It used to be that only a person's land line would be subject to telemarketers, but these days our wireless phones also are being deluged on a daily basis with these annoying phone calls from robocall centers that typically operate from overseas. The latest nuance in the robocalling game is spoofing, whereby a robocall essentially hijacks a local phone number, tricking the receiver of the phone call into thinking that the call is coming from someone in one's hometown. No one is immune from the scourge of pre-recorded robocalls trying to scam us out of our money. And the calls seem to never stop coming. The deluge of these robocalls have become the number one complaint of Americans who have a phone line -- which is to say, just about all of us. uest p d Robocalls have become an epidemic that must be stopped and to G O -E that end, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey has introduced a bill, known as the TRACED Act, that will give authorities and the telecom companies Fighting the opioid epidemic with care and data the ability to find, catch, and prosecute scammers. By Alexander Acosta department was not even avail- Additional risk factors, includ- The TRACED Act gives the FCC the authority to levy civil penal- able until operational changes ing the use of extended-release were instituted that year. Since opioids and the associated use of ties against scammers, extends the window from one to three years A little more than a year ago, I had the opportunity to visit we started this effort, a series of certain interacting medications, to take action against intentional violators, and requires telephone Maryhaven treatment facility in successes can be attributed to the were also identified. providers to adopt call authentication technologies to verify that Columbus, Ohio, to hear from implementation of a four-point The legacy challenges needed incoming calls are legitimate. those recovering from the effects strategic plan: (1) effective con- to be confronted. All federal in- This bill already has overwhelming bipartisan support -- one of of addiction. The visit was an im- trols, (2) tailored treatment, (3) jured workers with a prescription the few things that Republicans and Democrats can agree upon these pactful one. I met with individu- impactful communications with of 90+ MED underwent extensive employees and providers, and (4) individual case reviews. Treat- days -- and recently passed a Senate committee by a 26-0 margin. als who talked about the terrible impact addiction had on their aggressive fraud detection. ing physicians were contacted Each of us can show our solidarity behind ending the scourge of families. I heard from employers The strategic plan’s core is a and, as needed, nurses were as- robocalls by calling Sen. Markey's office to become a citizen co-sponsor looking to offer a second chance to process where the department signed. Our goal was to work of the TRACED Act. those in need. I heard from both continuously gathers information with the medical provider and Let our elected officials know that the sooner Congress takes about the importance of job skills and analyzes data. The results injured worker to provide opioid yielded great progress: treatment where needed, reduce action, the better. and having a job in recovery. With National [prescription] • 51 percent decline in new the opioid risk level, and assist opioid prescriptions that last in securing the Tapering an ad- The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. Take Back Day this week, the Department of Labor released more than 30 days; dictive drug takes time and there new information on what we have • 59 percent decline in claim- are a host of interacting factors Jamaica Plain learned about the opioid crisis ants prescribed a morphine to consider, yet as the statistics Gazette and how we are improving our equivalent dose (MED) of 500 prove, the intense focus produced Circulation 16,400 or more; a real difference. This effort is Published 26 times a year in Jamaica Plain by Independent Newspaper Group effectiveness in overcoming its challenges. • 31 percent decline in claim- not the federal government de- In 2017, President Donald ants prescribed a MED of 90 or ciding what is best for patients. Patricia DeOliveira Trump’s administration declared more; Rather, the federal government is Advertising Manager the opioid epidemic a national • 30 percent decline in overall acting as a responsible employer public health emergency and opioid use; and by caring about its workforce Sandra Storey Founder/Publisher Emerita 1990-2011 directed all executive agencies • 24 percent drop in new opioid and ensuring that employees are to use every appropriate emer- prescriptions getting the treatment and sup- A recent study highlights the port needed for what can be a ©Independent Newspaper Group gency authority to minimize the devastation. Since 2017, the U.S. unique challenges facing a leg- challenging recovery. 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This is evaluates that information, and The Jamaica Plain Gazette is delivered free to households and businesses The use of opioids to treat important because the higher the invests the time necessary to find in the neighborhood 26 times a year on Friday and Saturday. It is for sale in injured federal workers contin- opioid dose, the higher the risk the right, healthy solutions for in- stores for 25 cents. Subscriptions: $75 for First Class Mail. ued, virtually unchecked, until for misuse and overdose death. dividuals struggling with opioids. Independent Newspaper Group will not assume financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements. Questions or complaints 2017. The capability to monitor Higher doses, greater than 100 Alexander Acosta is the 27th regarding advertising must be sent in writing to the billing department within seven days of publication in order for adjustments to be made to the account. 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medicare for all Dear Editor: tecting the civil rights of all of ities when there is no credible We hear stories daily of fam- us within the Commonwealth. It evidence of criminal behavior. Dear Editor: and other benefits – but without ilies fleeing violence in Central sends a strong message that here We need our city and state Our current health care sys- premiums, deductibles, co-pay- America who arrive at the south- in Massachusetts, law enforce- lawmakers to keep us all safe by tem of over 1500 private insurers ments and out of pocket expenses. ern border of the United States ment protects us all. The Safe protecting those most vulnera- is a complicated and fragment- Improved Medicare for All only to face additional trauma at Communities Act will also ensure ble among us – immigrants who ed approach to health care with would cover everyone, not just the hands of immigration author- that Massachusetts tax dollars go abide by the law while working much administrative waste. As those over 65, with no payment ities. But border crises are not towards Massachusetts priorities and going to school every day a result, 31% of every healthcare at the point of service. Current only happening far away. Right instead of upending the lives of with us. We ask the Boston City dollar goes to paperwork, mil- employer and employee premi- here in Boston and Massachu- immigrants and their children Council to update and strengthen lion-dollar salaries for insurance um payments to private insurers setts we have a less visible border across the state. the Boston Trust Act and we urge company CEOs, profits, advertis- would be eliminated. Improved that puts our neighbors and all of More locally, the Boston Trust the Joint Committee on Public ing and other costs. In contrast, Medicare for All would be fi- us in danger. It is the boundary Act, passed by the Boston City Safety and Homeland Security Medicare which covers 55 million nanced by a modest employer and that immigrants face between Council in 2014 to keep local po- to advance the Safe Communities residents over 65 operates with employee payroll tax. Dividends the light of open participation in lice from detaining undocument- Act and begin building a safer just a 3% overhead. and interest over $30,000 would civic life and the shadow of living ed immigrants solely at the re- community for all Massachusetts It’s clear that our profit-based be taxed. State spending on in fear of arbitrary detention and quest of immigration authorities, residents. healthcare system cannot con- health care and federal monies deportation. needs updating. Boston police Kevin Batt trol costs. It’s the most expensive would be directed into the health We have read this year of a and Boston school police officers Carol Marton and complicated health care in care trust fund which would be- construction worker, injured on should not communicate or coop- Members, Jamaica Plain the world. As a result, health come the single payer for all med- the job, who was reported by erate with immigration author- Progressives care is often unaffordable and ical bills. Boston police to immigration au- unattainable for many, even with Improved Medicare for All thorities and detained so that his insurance. Health care is a basic would be publicly funded, but employer can avoid paying work- human right that is violated privately administered. Patients ers’ compensation. We hear of a when patients cannot get the care would be able to choose their Boston high school student facing they need. This results in endless doctors and hospitals, rather than a deportation hearing because suffering and death. having to stay in the current nar- the non-violent argument he had We need to replace our cur- row networks of providers. Classifieds with his peers was recorded by a rent health care with a better I believe we would all greatly school police officer in an incident system that works for patients. benefit from Improved Medicare report ultimately shared with SERVICES GUITAR LESSONS Improved Medicare for All would for All and I urge you to learn immigration authorities. In their be a universal single-payer pub- more about it and to support it. 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Saturday, May 18, 9 am - 2 pm respecting the office and institu- more recently the NCAA cham- The Safe Communities Act, (Rain Date Sunday May 19) including a bold heading: tion, this decision dishonors play- pion University of Virginia team. renewed and streamlined, is in 25 cents for each addi- ers of color, especially Latinos. What is it about the optics committee awaiting a hearing. tional word. Fax your ad For that matter, it disrespects that this otherwise enlightened This legislation is designed to those fans, both black and white, organization doesn’t get? to 617-524-3921 or mail it restore community trust in police PLEASE to Gazette Publications, who recognize Trump as nothing Michael Spitzer by limiting their entanglement more than a self-serving fraud, in immigration matters and pro- Inc., PO. Box 301119, JP, RECYCLE MA 02130. Or e-mail it to classifieds@JamaicaPlain- THIS Gazette.com. For more PLEASE WRITE… info. call 617-524-2626, The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor. Word limit: 500. Deadline: Friday at 5 ext. 225. The Gazette p.m. one week before publication. Letters may be emailed to letters@JamaicaPlain- NEWS accepts all major credit Gazette.com. Please include address and telephone number for verification purpos- cards. es. Anonymous letters will not be published. More information: 617-524-2626 PAPER 30 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 New street planned at Jackson Square

Boston Community Ventures Inc. (BCV) and the Jackson Square Partners LLC (JSP) have signed a document that will lead to creation of a new street in Jackson Square that will enhance mobility and accessibility, and allow for future development of residential, commercial and oth- er uses in the neighborhood. BCV has been an early inves- tor in the neighborhood since the 1990s, with a strong vision of ren- ovating underutilized buildings and working with the community to establish commercial business- es that create a vibrant neighbor- hood with jobs and amenities for local residents. BCV has long recognized the need for and has diligently worked toward the creation of an alternative public street in MBTA and MassDOT to the JSP, Under the agreement, BCV ridor and beyond to the Centre including Jamaica Plain Neigh- Jackson Square, which is at the BCV and its affiliates will donate will pay for all design, engineer- Street Business District. borhood Development Corpora- intersection of Columbus Avenue a significant portion of its land ing and construction of this new “We anticipate that the con- tion’s 44-unit building at 25 Amo- and Centre Street. to the City of Boston, as well as street as a gesture of support and tribution by BCV will be a new ry St., The Community Builders’ In conjunction with the agreed- funding the design and construc- nod to a vision of Jackson Square milestone and model for coopera- 112-unit building at 250 Centre on transfer of land owned by the tion of “New Jackson Street.” that embraces revitalization for tion between private developers, St., and BCV’s mixed-use devel- existing and future residents and City agencies and local commu- opment plan for the two-acre par- CITY OF BOSTON/COUNTY OF SUFFOLK businesses. nity development corporations, all cel at 41-71 Amory St. JPNDC BOSTON CENTERS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES (BCYF) This cooperative agreement of whom share the common goal and TCB are partners in Jackson between neighbors ensures that to create much needed housing Square Partners. INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE a portion of the street becomes a for all income levels and to bring Construction of “New Jackson FOLLOWING SERVICES: permanent public through street vitality and economic opportunity Street” is expected to be under EXTERMINATION OF VERMIN for the Boston Centers for Youth & Families that will help to ease conges- to Jackson Square,” said Morde- way this summer. The east-west (BCYF) and its Community Center Sites and Pool Sites. The term of the contract shall be for 2 (two) fiscal years starting July 1, 2019 ending June tion in a tight corner of Jackson chai Levin, founder and principal portion of what has been referred 30, 2021 Square at Amory Street’s ter- of BCV. to, as New Jackson Street will minus at Columbus Avenue. It The new public roadway, long be called Brewery Lane, and the The City of Boston (the City), acting by the Commissioner of the Boston will also provide an alternative envisioned by City of Boston north-south portion of the new Centers for Youth & Families, hereinafter referred to as the Official, invites through connection from Colum- planners, provides access for fu- street will be called Alliance Way. sealed bids for the performance of the work generally described above, bus Avenue to the Southwest Cor- ture new planned developments, and particularly set forth in the Invitation for Bids. The bid documents will be accessible online from Monday, April 29, 2019 through Monday, May 13, 2019 by visiting the City of Boston Public Procurement website at the following link http://www.cityofboston.gov/procurement/ and accessing the event ID # EV00006701, or call Varnie Jules, Finance Unit Manager @ 617-635-4920 x 2149. Becoming A Man (BAM) program a hit at English High All sealed bids shall be filed electronically no later than 4:00pm on Mon- By John Lynds comes and/or involvement in the Boston schools by the 2019-20 day, May 13, 2019 by login onto the City of Boston Procurement website as juvenile justice system, as BAM academic year to support more listed and accessing the above listed event number. The contract awarded A new program at English has achieved in Chicago,” said than 450 young men. pursuant to this invitation for bid will commence on or about July 1, 2019. High School in Jamaica Plain Brown, Executive Director of “Building upon Youth Guid- The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions of the Invitation supported by Youth Guidance in BAM Boston. ance’s BAM program’s success for Bids and contract documents, specifically to the requirements for bid Chicago is making waves among In fact research by the Uni- last year, we launched into two deposits, insurance and performance bonds as may be applicable. young men at the school. versity of Chicago Crime Lab has new Boston schools this year, Becoming a Man (BAM) Bos- found that BAM reduces violent East Boston High School and Tech A bid deposit in the form of a bid bond issued for 10% (ten per cent) of the ton, headed by former Boston crime arrests by 50 percent and Boston Academy,” said Brown. total bid amount shall be required from the winning bidder. Public School basketball coach increases on-time high school “As a result, BAM is growing Shawn Brown, creates and im- graduation rates for youth in to serve 300 students – we call The award of any contract shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of plements school-based programs under-resourced communities. scholars – across Boston’s Jamai- Boston and the Awarding Authority. that enable students to overcome Under the leadership of Brown, ca Plain, Dorchester, Roxbury, The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City after the opening of bids obstacles, focus on their educa- BAM is now serving about 150 and East Boston neighborhoods shall be ninety days (90 days). The City/County and the Official reserve the tion and, ultimately, to succeed young men at English High, the during the 2018-19 school year. right to reject any or all bids, or any item or items thereof if found to be not in school and in life. Jeremiah Burke High School, And to deepen BAM’s impact, in the best interest of the public. “The pilot program, now ex- East Boston High School and Boston Public Schools recently panding to more schools, seeks Dearborn STEM Academy shared announced a two-year funding the same nationally-recognized campus and the John O’Bryant commitment that will grow to William Morales Commissioner outcomes, for young men of color School of Mathematics. Future serve 450 students by 2020.” at risk for poor academic out- plans include expansion to nine Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 10, 2019 • 31 Jamaica Plain Historical Society News The Jamaica Plain Historical 13th and again on September from 4-6:00 p.m. The summer Society announces the following 14th). We will also bring back the kitchen and laundry room were events in the coming weeks: very popular Southwest Corridor added to the main house as part JPHS Walking Tours are Park that premiered in 2015...on of the construction of the 1811 Coming! Sunday, July 28th at 11:00 a.m. ell and remain remarkably pre- For the 24th year, the Jamaica The 2019 tour schedule is up served. New this year: fun kids Plain Historical Society will offer on our website. activities related to the 19th-cen- a series of walking tours each Summer Kitchen Opening tury kitchen — ice cream making Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. In Jamaica Plain, we are (old-time crank machine!), rug Tours will start on May 11th and lucky to have an intact sum- beating, apple peeling, laundry the season will run through Sep- mer kitchen from the early 19th wringing, and more! A reception tember. This year, we are excited century within the Loring-Gree- will be held on the 19th-century to be able to offer two tours in nough House. Tours will be farm table with free, delicious Spanish (Hyde Square on July offered on Saturday, May 11th refreshments! 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