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THURSDAY, March 25, 2021

Published every Thursday Serving Back Bay - South End - Fenway - Kenmore Walsh gives final farewell following Senate confirmation By Lauren Bennett Janey over the past two months, and said that “together the coun- Mayor gave his cil president and myself and our final press conference as mayor of teams have worked diligently to on March 22, and headed ensure a smooth transition.” off to Washington, D.C on Tues- Janey tweeted on Monday eve- day morning to begin his new ning, “Congratulations on your role as US Secretary of Labor. confirmation, Secretary Walsh. The Senate voted 68 to 29 to You are a proud son of Dorches- confirm Walsh’s position late ter who will bring our city with Monday afternoon, after which you to the @USDOL. The work- he delivered his heartfelt final ing people of America will benefit farewell to Bostonians. greatly from your passion. Now, Walsh reflected on his past we look ahead to a new day—a seven years as Boston’s mayor, new chapter—in Boston’s histo- saying that “there is no other ry.” elected or appointed position Janey made history by becom- where you are so closely in touch ing the first Black person and first with the people you serve. It’s woman to lead the city. Acting Mayor is sworn into office on Wednesday by Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly truly where democracy lies.” “I am proud of what we’ve Budd, as her granddaughter holds the Bible for her. She becomes the first African American and woman to He said he has frequently been lead the City of Boston following the departure on Monday night of former Mayor Martin Walsh. (Walsh, Pg. 3) in touch with Acting Mayor Kim Following Walsh’s departure, Janey sworn in as acting mayor

By Lauren Bennett Pressley presided over the cer- an, and Budd was the first Black emony, which was attended woman to become Chief Justice In a ceremony at City Hall by Janey’s friends and family, of the Supreme on Wednesday afternoon, Kim while Chief Justice Kimberly Judicial Court. Janey was sworn in as the first Budd administered the oath of “It is a great day, anoth- Black person and first woman office. An invocation was deliv- er history making day in an to lead the City of Boston, a day ered by Reverend Willie Bodrick unprecedented week in the City after Mayor Marty Walsh left for II, Senior Pastor at the Twelflth of Boston,” Pressley said in her Washington D.C. following his Baptist Church. Pressley was the remarks. confirmation as US Labor Secre- first woman of color on the Bos- Pressley called Janey a “fierce tary. ton City Council and Massachu- Congresswoman Ayanna setts’ first Black Congresswom- (Kim Janey Pg. 4) Star Market proposes 50,000 square-foot Fenway location

By Dan Murphy Estate Equities, Inc. to build the plans for the project with the new grocery store as part of an Boston Planning and Develop- Star Market plans to open a expansion planned for 401 Park, ment Agency this spring, and if new 50,000 square-foot loca- formerly the Landmark Center. approved, the new store could tion in the former Sears complex Samuels & Associates and open in 2024. in the Fenway, according to last Alexandria, according to Star “Star Market has been shin- week’s press release from the Market, are now in the planning ing since 1915 and we continue company. phase for a mixed-use building to proudly serve our neighbors, Mayor Martin Walsh waves a final The supermar- located adjacent to 401 Park friends and family in Greater goodbye to Boston residents and ket chain announced it would building and abutting the MBTA Boston,” Rob Backus, President those in attendance following an partner with Samuels & Asso- D-line tracks on the site of an of Shaw’s and Star Market, said emotional farewell address. ciates, a Boston commercial existing Bed, Bath & Beyond in a press release. “The Fenway estate developer, and Pasadena, store and loading docks. The Calif.-based Alexandria Real developers expect to file their (Star Market, Pg. 2) PAGE 2 THE BOSTON SUN March 25, 2021 editorial

VIOLENCE AGAINST THE AAPI COMMUNITY MUST END Prejudice, discrimination, and violence against members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has existed ever since immigrants from China began to arrive in America in the 1850s. The first anti-immigration law in our nation’s history, the Chinese Exclusion Act, specifically targeted Chinese immigrants in 1882 and was still the law of the land until 1943. The wrongful detention of Japanese-Americans in camps during WWII has become well-known to every high school student of Amer- ican history. Locally, our newspapers through the years have reported on numer- ous incidents of hate in the Boston area, ranging from the graffiti and vandalism that plagued a popular Japanese restaurant in Winthrop Centre in the 1980s to the arson fires in Revere in the 1980s that culminated with the blaze in December, 1990, that drove more than 150 persons, mostly from the Revere Cambodian community, from their homes. The tragic shooting late last week in by 21 year-old Robert Aaron Long that targeted Asian-American employees in massage par- lors is just the latest example of the growing trend of violence against Asian-Americans that was encouraged by the rhetoric of certain pub- lic figures who fed the flames of racial animosity with terms such Letter to the Editor as the “China virus” and “the kung-flu” to describe the COVID-19 pandemic. A FINAL GOODBYE my dreams. I want you to know: Wherev- The targeting of members of the AAPI community must stop. Dear Editor, When I became Mayor in er I go, I will bring Boston with Hopefully, with a new administration that has rejected the divisive To the people of Boston, 2014, I said I would listen, I me. I will work to make the new rhetoric of the past and a renewed determination by law enforcement Today, the Sen- would learn, and I would lead administration in Washington, to prosecute every incident of racially-motivated violence, our society ate voted to confirm me as the together with you. That is what D.C., the best federal partner can put an end to this virus of hate. next Secretary of Labor. I am we did, every moment of my Boston and America’s cities have

deeply honored to serve my time in this office. Our City’s ever had, and I will never stop country in this way at such a crit- success is due to all of you who fighting for the values we believe THE ATLANTA SHOOTINGS: A ical moment in our history. advocated for a better, more in. Before I depart, I want to say inclusive future for the city we all I hope you and your families CONFLUENCE FOR A PERFECT STORM thank you to the City and the love. This spirit of collaboration, are staying safe and well during people who helped make me the compassion, and community has this uncertain time. There are In addition to the obvious targeting of Asian-Americans in the person I am today. I have spent been especially clear during the better days ahead, and I have no tragic shootings in Atlanta, there were two other factors that created my entire life in Boston. It’s the ongoing COVID-19 pan-demic. doubt you will continue to show a perfect storm for this sort of tragedy to take place. City that welcomed my immi- Our City has come together in the world what it means to be The first was the easy and immediate access for the purchase of a grant parents, and it’s the City extraordinary ways to look out Boston Strong. high-capacity weapon by the 21 year-old perpetrator of the shootings, that gave me a chance to follow for one another. My heart is filled Sincerely, who was able to buy the gun on Tuesday morning and kill six people with pride. Marty Walsh that afternoon. The idea of a waiting period -- also known as a cooling-off period -- between the purchase of a gun and the delivery into the hands of Star Market (from pg. 1) the buyer has been shown to be an effective measure in saving lives. According to a recent study, states with mandatory waiting periods community can look forward tion, and deliveries, ACNA is partner with Star Market and — regardless of their length — had an average of 17 percent fewer to a brand-new, technology-en- overall very supportive of this create an opportunity for them murders and 10 percent fewer suicides by guns. abled, state-of-the-art store, and project,” to expand and evolve.” The second factor was the influence of the young man’s church we look forward to partnering Star Market will continue In 2013, Samuels & Asso- upon his mind from an early age. This is by no means an excuse for with Samuels & Associates to to operate at its home of more ciates announced a mixed-use his murderous spree, but it is to say that he clearly had been brain- make the project a reality.” than 40 years at 33 Kilmarnock development plan for the 401 washed by the extreme and confusing messages from his evangelical The announcement of the new St. (at the corner of Boylston Park site, according to The Bos- church about sex that led him to believe that he had an unnatural sex supermarket also came as wel- Street) until the new store opens, ton Globe, that in addition to addiction that he could quell only by taking extreme measures. come news to Katherine Gree- according to the company, “to 550 residences and 125,000 When there are tragedies such as the shootings in Atlanta, we all nough, Vice President of the ensure the community has unin- square feet of retail, restaurant want easy answers. But in reality, the truth of what drives persons to Audubon Circle Neighborhood terrupted access to essential gro- and office space, would have also commit such heinous acts are not always easily understood, even by Association. ceries.” Samuels & Associates included a 75,000 square-foot the perpetrators themselves. “This is a very exciting piece has also agreed to purchase the Wegmans grocery store. But that of news for all Audubon Circle deal eventually fell through. two-acre site. and Fenway residents!” Gree- In January, Alexandria “For many years, we have nough wrote in an email. “To announced a $1.5 billion deal to aspired to incorporate a new, have a new, larger Star Market in buy that project from Samuels’ THE BOSTON SUN full-service grocery store for the the area will add so much to our investors, the Globe also report- President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Fenway neighborhood,” Peter quality of life —both economi- ed, and to partner with the Bos- Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio ([email protected]) Sougarides, a principal at Samu- rt irectors ane i asso cott cott ates cally and socially. While we still ton developer on its next phases. A D : K D M -S , S Y els & Associates, said in a press Reporters: Seth Daniel, [email protected] have concerns about shadows, release. “We are delighted to Lauren Bennett, [email protected] noise during and after construc- March 25, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 3

Walsh (from pg. 1) been able to do together over the Walsh said. “It is not right for mayoral candidates have issued I wish him the absolute best as he the nation.” last seven years in moving the city me to play a role in the mayor’s statements on the mayoral tran- embarks on this new chapter. Jon Santiago said in a state- forward,” Walsh said at the press race, number one, and number sition, including City Councilor It’s with excitement and joy ment, “I have been proud to conference. During his term, two, the candidates that are run- , John Barros, that I also congratulate our call Marty Walsh our mayor Walsh said that almost 140,000 ning…I know them all person- and State Rep. Jon Santiago. Council President, now Act- and my friend during his time in new jobs have been created in “Congratulations to our new ing-Mayor Kim Janey. This is ally. One worked for me, one office. His leadership has been the city, Boston is “number one grew up on my street, one’s a Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh. a historic moment for our City, marked by a commitment to in the nation for building afford- legislator, we served in the same I look forward to working with and absolutely the beginning of a able housing,” major crime has body, I served with councilors as Mayor Walsh in his new role new era of female leadership in public service, an empowerment been reduced, the graduation well, so it’s no place for me to be to center working people as we Boston.” of working people and for those rate in involved.” build a strong, equitable recov- In a statement, mayoral can- in recovery across the City of has increased nine points, and a Walsh also said he will not ery from this pandemic and for didate John Barros, who worked Boston and the Commonwealth “new system to end homeless- endorse any mayoral candidate. the future of the City of Bos- as Walsh’s Chief of Economic of Massachusetts. Throughout a ness was created.” Walsh said that he doesn’t ton,” Andrea Campbell said in a Development for the past seven global pandemic, he’s guided our He added, “We tackle racial “know if I can put a signature statement. “There’s so much I’ve years, said “Marty Walsh is the city with a steady hand, navigat- justice. We changed Boston’s achievement” on his time in been proud to work with Mayor right person at the right time to ing immense challenges I look Walsh on to address longstand- serve as United States Secretary reputation. We still have work to office, but “I’m really happy with forward to working with him in do.” our accomplishments in housing. ing inequities in Boston, includ- of Labor. As millions of Ameri- the years ahead as he begins the Walsh said he will be the “first We inherited a housing crisis in ing establishing the Youth Devel- cans struggle to recover from the work of advocating for working to admit” that more work needs our city. I’m really happy with opment Fund, passing the Com- devastating impacts of the pan- to be done, but he is confident 2300 formerly homeless people munity Preservation Act, and demic, we now have a Secretary families nationwide alongside that it will continue. living in a home today.” most recently committing our we can trust to advocate for the President Biden and Vice Presi- Also during Walsh’s adminis- He said he would leave his City to historic policing reforms. needs of working families across dent Harris.” tration, investments were made failures “for other people to crit- in new parks, libraries, commu- icize.” nity centers, fire stations, streets, Walsh said that “there’s defi- sidewalks, bike lanes, and more, nitely a feeling of work undone,” he said. but “I think that your work is “We did all of this while man- never done.” He said he would ESCAPE FOR A aging our city finances respon- like to have built the Long Island sibly…” Walsh said. Over his Bridge, “but we’re not giving up LITTLE WHILE. seven years as mayor, the city had on that one.” an AAA bond rating each year. Walsh also said that he was We’ll take care of He also said that “battling a hoping to have the investiga- global pandemic” was “not what tion on Dennis White, who was the rest. anyone expected,” but ”in some appointed police commissioner ways, it was a blessing” and after William Gross’ retirement helped the city come together to but was found to have domestic help each other. assault allegations against him, “As I told the team this morn- completed before leaving, but ing, the journey doesn’t stop. that did not happen. OPEN ANY NEW CHECKING ACCOUNT The work of the city keeps going. 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I have been very emo- I want to thank all of you.” He tional in my office because I love also thanked those who “criti- the people I work with. They’re cized” him, adding “that might amazing. I love being mayor of have been criticism you were giv- the city I grew up in. I’m honored ing, but what it was for me is ‘we to have been called by President have to do better.’” Biden to serve in his cabinet. He also gave advice to the can- And I think, honestly, now NMLS # 457291 Member FDIC | Member DIF 800.657.3272 EBSB.com didates running for mayor in the thinking about it, I think I just $50 minimum deposit required to open any checking account. Fees may reduce earnings. Other fees may apply, see schedule of fees November election. try to get every single last second for details. Gift is awarded when account is opened. Please note, in the event the value of the free gift exceeds $10, the bank is required “Enjoy the race,” he said. out of being mayor of the City of to report the gift value on form 1099-INT. The recipient is responsible for all applicable taxes. Bank rules and regulations apply. Ask a “Have fun. Talk to everybody.” Boston…..then I can start focus- representative for details. However, “I will not be play- ing on the new gig.” Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank ing a role in the mayor’s race,” Several elected officials and PAGE 4 THE BOSTON SUN March 25, 2021 Remembering Cliff Janey’s role in the South End’s Bancroft School

By Paul Wright, was one of the key interviewees of his passing he was a Senior South End Historical Society in the first round of the South Research Scholar at Boston Uni- End Historical Society’s Oral versity’s School of Education. At Clifford Janey, who was an History Project in 2018 that a reception for the Bancroft oral influential, charismatic teach- focused on the Bancroft School. history team in December 2018 er at the South End’s Bancroft The Bancroft was an alternative CJ enjoyed an emotional reunion School from 1974-1977, passed public school that flourished with several former Bancroft stu- away at his home in Washing- from 1969-1981, and CJ was dents, parents, and teachers. In a ton, DC, on February 13, 2020, one of the formative influences communication about his experi- but he has not been forgotten as on the school’s innovative curric- ence in the South End he said: “I an educator here – and is espe- ulum and practices. A native of taught three years at the Bancroft cially remembered now that his Boston, he came to the Bancroft and enshrined in my classroom daughter, Kim, has ascended to after earning a doctorate in edu- a celebrated soulful marriage be the first African American cation at Boston University, and between schools and communi- and woman to lead the City of went on to national prominence ties. Let’s give more ‘space’ to the Boston.CJ, as he was known, is as superintendent of schools in significance of the Bancroft and PHOTO COURTESY OF JUDITH AND JENNIFER WATKINS, AND LYNN WEISSBERG remembered with affection and Rochester, NY, Washington, DC, its remarkable contribution to Typical Bancroft School class, 1976. Cliff Janey is second from the right respect by his students, their par- and Newark, NJ. At the time the roots of public education!!” in back row. His daughter, Kim Janey, was sworn in this week as the ents, and his fellow teachers. He new leader of the City of Boston.

Kim Janey (from pg. 1) advocate on behalf of our chil- said of Janey. lic Schools. Janey said that she will “fight” ourselves accountable.” dren and education equity,” and “Today is a new day,” Janey “I had rocks and racial slurs to ensure that vaccines are acces- She also spoke about racial said that “this is a proud day for said in her speech. “I stand thrown at my bus, for simply sible for all, “especially in com- justice in the city and the work the City of Boston and all Bosto- before you as the first woman attending school while Black,” munities hardest hit” by the she plans on doing on that front. nians.” and first Black , she said. virus, as well as work to expand “Dismantling systemic rac- Janey was the first woman the city that I love. I come to this She said that she has always testing across the city. ism also includes reforming how and first Black person to become day with life experience that is been an active supporter of Additionally, “our recovery we police our city. As mayor, I the District 7 City Councilor, different from the men who came quality public education for all must include working together will continue to be an advocate eventually becoming the City before me.” students, especially as a young on behalf of our children,” she and lead the implementation of Council president. According Janey thanked her her family mother herself who wanted the said, by reopening schools in a these reforms. Together, work- to City Councilor Matt O’Mal- for their support over the years. best public education for her safe way and ensuring that teach- ing with our police department, ley’s office, O’Malley has now “As a girl growing up in Bos- daughter. “This issue is personal ers get vaccinated. I am determined to bring safety, become City Council President ton I was nurtured by a family to me,” she said. She said she has plans to invest healing and justice to all of our Pro Tempore as he was previous- who believed in me and sur- “As I assume the responsibili- in summer opportunities for stu- neighborhoods.” ly the vice president. rounded by good neighbors who ties of mayor of Boston, I prom- dents and partner with the super- Janey said that there is “more “She will lead with clear eyes, knew my name,” she said. ise to give you bold, courageous intendent and other groups to work to do,” and “that work a fully heart, and a steady hand She spoke of her experience leadership,” she said, adding “help our children recover aca- starts now.” She thanked her as we begin with the reconstruc- being bussed to her school in the that she will be “starting with an demically and emotionally.” transition team and the city staff tion of our city that this city and 1970s as a pre-teen during the unrelenting focus to address the Janey said that the pandemic for their work so far. our country ache for,” Pressley effort to desegregate Boston Pub- impacts of COVID-19.” has only made existing inequal- “To the people of Boston, I ities and gaps “worse,” and that say you have a stake in our city’s action needs to be taken. future,” Janey said. “You are the Janey mentioned the dispar- essential part of this recovery. Virtual Public Meeting ity study that was recently pub- Let’s not be afraid to tackle the lished, saying that it “showed longer-term challenges that we the enormous inequality in our face together. From racial justice city contracts.” She said that “as to environmental justice; from mayor, I will take action to solve affordable housing to our transit 321 Harrison Avenue this problem with new creative system. From our public schools, solutions to boost city contracts to public safety. We cannot go Wednesday, April 7 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3vBodAJ with minority business enter- back. Our only option is to go 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 prises and new strategies to hold better.” Meeting ID: 161 547 0046

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Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary March 25, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 5 launches as mass vaccination site Two hours of free comfortable fashion and that’s something you’ll see at the races parking available for we put on.” those getting the shot The Hynes mass vaccination site is a product of the time, with By Seth Daniel conventions gone and the Red Sox looking to likely have a sea- If there’s a little bit of a sport- son this year starting in April, ing event or road race feel to the some things had to be shuffled. organization of the Hynes Con- The mass vaccination site at Fen- vention Center mass vaccination way Park will close by the end site – which went full-on starting of March, and operations will Monday – there’s a pretty good be increased and moved to the reason for it. Hynes – which has much more With their road race and space and no convention busi- sporting event business gutted ness booked any time soon. A worker at the Hynes site draws by COVID-19 restrictions, CIC For CIC Health, which is up vaccine at the Vaccine Prep Health and the state have utilized based in Cambridge, this will Bar. Boston-based DMSE Sports to be their fourth mass vaccination of vaccine lasts six hours from help coordinate the flow of folks site – the others being Fenway, when it is first punctured, said coming in for vaccinations to the Reggie Lewis Center and Gillette Margot Blume. new site. Stadium in Foxborough. “It’s a very time sensitive oper- Matt West, who is also the “This is our fourth mass vac- ation,” she said. CEO of DMSE Sports, is now cination site for CCI in the Com- Last Friday, some people had the director of operations for the monwealth,” said West. “Right already secured appointments at Hynes site, and said his company now we have about 500 guests the Hynes and were getting vac- is using its expertise from orga- a day coming through our doors cinated. One of them was John nizing races and events to keep- for our soft launch. Starting Aubrey, of Revere Beach. ing the vaccination site moving on March 22 we’ll be ramping “I’m here because I want to orderly. up and we’ll eventually get up be able to go back out to a bar “We specialize in road races to around 5,000 vaccinations at some point and I can’t now and running races and anything per day depending on supply Margot Blume, who oversees the ‘Vaccine Prep Bar’ at the new Hynes because they’re all closed,” he from the BAA 10K and half-mar- through the state. We’re real- Convention Center mass vaccination site, said the operation is very time said. “This was easy. I booked athon all the way up to the LuLu ly excited to open our doors… sensitive. Holding up a vial of the Pfizer vaccine, she said they have six the appointment, walked in and Lemon 10K,” West Guest flow is a huge piece to all hours to use it before it goes bad, and each vial has about seven shots. got a COVID shot. Everyone said during the site’s soft opening this. No one has ever done this The Hynes site opened fully on Monday and hopes to ramp up to about that can sign up, should. This is on Friday, March 19. “Our busi- before so managing expectations 5,000 shots per day. simple.” ness has been gutted by this virus of ourselves and making sure we bring your ticket up and we’ll ing vaccinations and it’s a lighter He said getting the shot does and put on hold. So, we’ve pivot- understand how guest flow will validate it after you’ve been vac- day. There are better days on the make him feel a little more ed to work with CIC Health to be work has been huge.” cinated.” way.” secure. able to manage these mass vacci- As an aside, to make things David Gibbons, executive Gibbons said there were a “It’s a nice feeling,” he said. nation sites from an operations easier, there will be two hours director of the Convention Cen- lot of positives for being at the “I’d like to get the second one standpoint. It’s a game-changer of free parking for anyone being ter Authority (MCCA), said the Hynes. before I feel totally secure – for us to be able to get people vaccinated at the Prudential Cen- Hynes gives space to ramp up “The advantage here is the especially with everyone going back to running, which is what ter garage, courtesy of Boston from about 1,000 shots per day location,” he said. “You’re min- to work and me trying to go to we specialize in. Properties. at Fenway to go to about 5,000 utes away from a lot of different work. After the second one, I’ll “It’s connecting with people, “We have worked with our per day. Boston neighborhoods.” feel everything is safe.” moving people and understand- friends at Boston Properties who “During the darkest days we The site is currently giving out Aubrey said he is booked to ing people,” he continued. “We own the buildings next door set up the Boston Hope hospi- the Pfizer vaccine, as that is what come back in the next few weeks have all those elements in a road and they have made available tal in the Convention Center the state is supplying them with. to the Hynes for his second does. race and we do them here at the two hours of free parking for all and taking care of patients with Each 1.8 milliliter bottle is pre- Hynes Convention Center when guests coming to be vaccinated,” COVID and the homeless,” he pared at a “vaccine bar,” where we’re vaccinating people. We’re said West. “You can park at the said. “Now we’re at out other shots are drawn up and checked just trying to make sure people Prudential Center garage and building in the Hynes and giv- for accuracy and ID. Each vial get through in a safe, orderly and

Matt West is the director of oper- ations at the Hynes, but he is also the CEO of DSME Sports, of the largest road race coordinators in Rodrigo Martinez, communica- the country. That business has tions director for CIC Health, John Aubrey, of Revere Beach, been gutted by COVID, but the said they are trying to make the said getting the vaccine at the company is using its race logistics most comfortable environment for Hynes was very easy, and encour- expertise to organize the mass vac- patients as possible. aged others to do so. Jose Barreto, of Malden, gets his COVID vaccination on Friday. cination site. PAGE 6 THE BOSTON SUN March 25, 2021 Kelly Bates launches at-Large campaign

Staff Report Yves and sons Paul and Chris- Bates has also been a long-time or alcohol. tian. advocate for Boston’s young peo- I lost my mom when she was Hyde Park resident Kelly Bates decided to run for City ple. Bates brought together resi- 60, she struggled for most of Bates, a mom, problem-solver, Council because “Boston, the dents throughout the city, and my life with mental and phys- crisis management leader, lawyer city I love, is in crisis: COVID- fought to save Boston’s neighbor- ical health challenges. My dad and a champion for women and 19 and addiction are ravaging hood libraries from closures and always reminds me of her deep girls, will launch her campaign our public health, families can devastating cuts. She also serves belief in hope despite the hard- for Boston City Council At-Large no longer afford to remain in the on the board of directors of her ships she faced. on Monday. city they love, and we desperate- son’s school, Fenway High, sup- Boston is in crisis: COVID- Since filing with the Office ly need a swift economic recov- porting students, parents, and 19 and addiction are ravaging of Political Finance (OCPF), ery that works for all. I’m run- educators during remote learn- our public health, families can the Bates Campaign has raised ning for City Council At-Large ing, “By bringing people togeth- no longer afford to remain in the $53,000 from 182 donors, with because I know that by coming er, we can build a more equitable city they love, and we desperately an average donation of $291. together, we can not only repair Boston.” need a swift economic recovery Bates, who has led a number our communities, but reimag- Bates released a video and that works for all. We need to rebuild our crum- of local and national non-profit ine a better and more equitable a campaign website, batesfor- Candidate for Councilor-at-Large bling schools and help our chil- organizations over the past 25 future for Boston.” boston.com. A transcript of the Kelly Bates. dren rebound from the pandem- years, is the daughter of a Black Launching her campaign in video follows: ic. mother and an Irish father, who cated for policies that benefited Every day, I think about my Women’s History Month, Bates We can tackle the climate married in 1963 before interra- highlighted the role that women women and girls, passing legis- parents. I’m the proud daughter lation that ensured new moth- of a Black mother and an Irish emergency before it’s too late, cial marriage was safe or widely have played in her life: “I’m Save Boston residents money accepted. Bates said, “I grew up standing on the shoulders of ers could stay in the hospital father who married in 1963. I grew up in two different worlds, and create jobs by making the in two worlds that were so sim- strong women, who taught me longer after childbirth and one of the first laws prohibiting sex- and saw a lot of loss and a lot of T fare-free, and end violence by ilar yet so different. I saw pain, that by bringing people together, uplifting our youth, like during ual harassment in the workplace. love in each. but also beauty, in each.” Bates we can overcome anything,” said the Boston Miracle. Bates is also a founding board I moved through these worlds lost relatives on both sides of her Bates. standing on the shoulders of I’m Kelly Bates and I’m run- member of Emerge Massachu- family to addiction, and felt the Issues facing women and girls strong women who taught me ning for Boston City Council-At toll that mental illness played will be central to Bates’ platform. setts, which trains and supports that by bringing people together, Large because I know that by in her mother’s life. Bates has After graduating from Boston women running for political we can overcome anything. coming together, we not only lived in Boston for nearly three University Law School, Bates led office. “I truly believe that when I’ve had relatives survive and can repair our communities, decades and currently resides a coalition of over 50 women’s women succeed, Boston suc- others lose their lives from addic- but reimagine a better and more in Hyde Park with her husband groups that successfully advo- ceeds,” she said. tion; be it opioids, crack cocaine, equitable future for Boston. Zoning Board of Appeals approves five one-bed units at 34 East Springfield Street

By Lauren Bennett the project has zoning violations land housing development.” unit with full access at the back,” ciation was in support as well, and of insufficient usable open space, Christian Simonelli of the Zoller said. “It’s going to be an they had also met with the project The Zoning Board of Appeal insufficient number of park- Boston Groundwater Trust said accessible unit with its door to proponents in October. (ZBA) on Tuesday voted to ing spaces, the basement unit is that he has received the approv- the alley in the back.” “The income restricted units approve zoning relief for the pro- forbidden, Floor Area Ratio is al letter from the Boston Water Kim Crucioli from the May- will benefit and be a great addi- posed project at 34 East Spring- excessive, there are roof structure and Sewer Commission and a or’s Office of Neighborhood Ser- tion to the neighborhood. field St. in the South End to ren- restrictions, and the project is in no-harm letter from an engineer. vices said that the mayor’s office Also in support were City ovate the existing four story row the Groundwater Conservation Zoller said that all units except is in support of the project, and Councilors , Michael house into five affordable one Overlay District. for the fourth floor unit are 750 that an abutters meeting was Flaherty, and Annissa Essaibi bedroom rental units. The proj- Developer Matthew Zoller square feet, and the fourth floor held in October, where neighbors George, as was Carolyn Barry ect is proposed by the Boston said that this project’s purpose is unit is 625 square feet. expressed support for the project. from the BHA. Housing Authority (BHA). to “redevelop what was formerly The proposed basement unit is She also said that the Worcester The ZBA voted to approve the According to the ZBA notice, part of the West Newton Rut- a “typical South End garden-style Square Area Neighborhood Asso- proposal.

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Acting Mayor Kim Janey #BOSCanHelp BOS:311 March 25, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 7 Ruthzee Louijeune launches campaign for Council at-Large

Staff Report vision: a city where all feel wel- and Brown residents. She has was the first Haitian-American come, a city that is more prosper- also been volunteering with elected to state office in the Unit- Ruthzee Louijeune, an attor- ous, a city that is more just, a city the Guild Works in Dorchester, ed States. “Ruthzee’s candidacy ney and advocate, this week where all are valued and treated delivering food and supplies to is historic for the Haitian-Ameri- launched her campaign for Bos- with dignity.” Boston residents quarantining can community. If elected, Ruth- ton City Council. Ruthzee brings seven years’ with COVID-19 or struggling zee would break barriers.” “Today, I am announcing my experience working on politi- with food insecurity. Ruthzee, 34, is the daughter candidacy for Boston City Coun- cal and advocacy campaigns, “Ruthzee will be a great addi- of Haitian immigrants, born and cil At-Large,” said Ruthzee Loui- fighting for working people and tion to the Boston City Council. raised in and Hyde jeune. “I have the experience and Black and Latinx communities Ruthzee’s background of advo- Park. She is a trained attorney conviction needed to lead this on issues of housing, education cacy will make her a solid deci- and advocate. She graduated city forward. We must do more access, and civic participation. sion maker and City Councilor from Columbia University, Har- to care for our residents, our Most recently, Ruthzee start- for the people. Ruthzee will be a vard Kennedy School, and Har- children, and our businesses, and ed her own legal and advocacy leader who matches great nego- vard Law School. She is also a we must do so with urgency. As business, The Opening PLLC. tiation skills needed for systems proud graduate of Boston Pub- an attorney and advocate, I’ve Previously, Ruthzee served as change with great constituent lic Schools: Charles H. Taylor focused on issues and campaigns Senior Counsel for U.S. Senator Candidate for Councilor-at-Large services, and that is what I look Elementary School, the John W. that center working people and ’s presidential Ruthzee Louijeune. for in my City Councilor,” said McCormack Middle School, and Black and Latinx communities. campaign. Prior to that, she was Massachusetts Affordable Hous- Marie St. Fleur, Former State . She resides I’m running for all of us, and a lawyer at Perkins Coie LLP. ing Alliance (MAHA) to expand Representative. Fleur spent in Hyde Park, and is fluent in this campaign will need all of Since the pandemic hit, Ruth- homeownership opportunities 11 years in the Massachusetts French, Haitian Creole and us, together, to create an equita- zee has been working with the in the city for first-generation House of Representatives and speaks conversational Spanish. ble Boston. We can achieve this homebuyers, particularly Black Friday, March 26 declared ‘Leonard Nimoy Day’ in City of Boston th By Dan Murphy Stocker began in earnest in “Scrolls” - a 16-foot-high sculp- asked him to not yet divulge who Shatner’s 90 birthday, “William March of 2015, one month after ture by Boston-area artist David would fund the project, as well Shatner Day.” But so far, Stocker Just days before being con- the actor’s death. Phillips” crafted from perforat- as its possible location. hasn’t heard back from them. firmed by the Senate as the Somewhat surprisingly, ed stainless steel to resemble the Stocker, who initially pro- As for the status of the memo- nation’s Labor Secretary, exiting Stocker, who regularly watched form of a violin and illuminated posed “Leonard Nimoy Day” rial, Stocker said he hoped to Mayor Martin Walsh declared the series in reruns in the ‘70s from within via LED lighting to the City of Boston, has also have more information to share this Friday, March 26, “Leon- and even saw “Star Trek: the that sits on the lawn across from reached out to , Can- on this project in time for the day ard Nimoy Day” in the City of Motion Picture” upon its theat- the New England Conservatory’s ada, the hometown of William honoring Nimoy. Boston in honor of the West End rical release in 1979, has never Jordan Hall. Shatner, who played Captain “This is sort of an appetizer native who skyrocketed to inter- considered himself a “Trekkie.” Progress on the Nimoy James T. Kirk on “Star Trek” for the main course,” Stocker national fame in the 1960s for But instead Stocker’s interest in Memorial is now moving at a opposite Nimoy and remained a said last week of the information his portrayal of the iconic char- Nimoy was piqued after watch- swift pace, said Stocker, although close friend of Nimoy’s through- he has provided to date, “with acter, Mr. Spock, on the classic ing “Leonard Nimoy’s Boston” – the Nimoy family, which is fully out his life, in regard to that city meatier details coming down the TV series, “Star Trek,” on what a half-hour special that first aired on board with the project, has declaring March 22, which was line.” would’ve been Nimoy’s 90th on WGBH-TV in 2014 in which birthday. Nimoy, accompanied by his film- Walsh wrote that Nimoy, maker son, Adam, returned to who died at age 83 in February his native city to reminisce about at Saint Cecilia Parish of 2015, “through his fiction- growing up as the son of Jewish Holy Week al character, Mr. Spock – half immigrants from Ukraine in the This year, we will be celebrating Holy Week virtually on our YouTube channel. human/half Vulcan – gave the old West End. immigrant, the refugee, and the Nimoy also revealed in his Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion - March 28 oppressed, a hero for ‘the Out- autobiography “I Am Not Sunday Mass - 10:00 a.m. (live on YouTube) sider.’” Spock,” that he based the Vul- Holy Thursday - April 1 Nimoy honed his acting skills can salutation, which comprises Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:30 p.m. (live on YouTube) at the Elizabeth Peabody House a raised hand with the palm for- and the West End House, as well ward and thumb extended while Good Friday - April 2 as through a summer scholarship the middle and ring finger ring Stations of the Cross - 12:00 p.m. (video on YouTube) Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion - 3:00 p.m. (live on YouTube) for acting lessons at Boston Col- fingers are parted, on a rabbin- lege in his teens, wrote Walsh, ical blessing he saw performed Holy Saturday - April 3 and he was awarded an honor- during a religious service he The Great Vigil of Easter - 7:30 p.m. (live on YouTube) ary degree from Boston Univer- accompanied his grandfather to sity in 2012. as a boy at an Orthodox syna- Easter Sunday - April 4 “I encourage all Bostonians to gogue in the old West End. Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord - 10:00 a.m. (live on YouTube) recognize Leonard Nimoy’s com- Stocker, who has been in close mitment and dedication to the contact with Leonard’s daughter, Arts and the lasting impact that Julie Nimoy, has finalized the All videos may be found at youtube.com/SaintCeciliaParish. he has left on the community,” design for the memorial, which, For other information, or to learn more about us, please visit our website at stceciliaboston.org. Walsh told WBZ-TV, the local he said, depicts the Vulcan hand news outlet that first reported salutation crafted from stain- We look forward to welcoming you virtually for Holy Week. the story. less-metal lattice and illuminated Walsh’s proclamation dove- from inside using LED lighting. tails with an effort to build a Stocker, a Northampton memorial to Nimoy in the West Street resident, said he drew his End that South End artist Tom inspiration for the design from 18 Belvidere Street, Boston MA | 617-536-4548 | www.stceciliaboston.org PAGE 8 THE BOSTON SUN March 25, 2021 State Rep. Santiago joins partners to vaccinate nearly 100 low-income, elderly, and disabled BHA residents

Staff Report cine access and hesitancy. ple in Boston who are highly “Addressing the COVID cri- most at risk to COVID-19 and State Rep. Jon Santiago part- sis means bringing like-minded otherwise would have a nearly nered with Dr. Alister Martin, people together to take action impossible time getting vaccina- the and get it done,” said State Rep- tions through existing sites. This South End Community resentative Jon Santiago. “I’m program is changing lives for vul- Health Center, Mascon Medical, so thankful for our partners in nerable populations in our neigh- the Boston Housing Authori- this effort and looking forward borhoods,” Santiago continued. ty, Brewster Ambulance, and to improving vaccine equity by Vaccines provided by the the Professional Firefighters of bringing shots to those most vul- South End Community Health Massachusetts to set up pop-up nerable.” Center are administered by COVID-19 vaccination clinics This is the second day of Last Mile Vaccine Delivery, a aimed at administering vaccina- operations for the new pro- mobile vaccine service provid- tions to the most vulnerable and gram. Today, Santiago, Martin er for underserved communities difficult to access populations in formed by Mascon Medical, the Commonwealth. and partners brought vaccines Brewster Ambulance Service and The effort, known as Get Out to Torre Unidad complex in the the Professional Fire Fighters of the Vaccine (GOTVax), applies South End, following on their Massachusetts. traditional techniques of com- successful administration of vac- “The GOTVax program rep- munity organizing to bolster vac- cines in a variety of BHA build- resents the best of Boston,” said cine administration, including ings, including Frederick Dou- text banking, phone banking, glass Community, Washington Dr. Alister Martin, an attend- and door to door canvassing. Manor and Hampton House. ing physician at Massachusetts Volunteers from Harvard Med- Since its inception last week, Get General Hospital. “Partners like ical School and student groups Out The Vaccine has adminis- Rep. Santiago, volunteers from Harvard Medical School, South State Rep. Jon Santiago and Dr. Alister Martin display the GOTVax such as We Got Us implemented tered 297 vaccines. reservation tickets. a week long campaign to engage “GOTVax has now brought End Community Health Cen- John Chen, President of Mas- elderly and disabled residents are residents around the issue of vac- vaccinations to nearly 300 peo- ter, Mason Medical, the , Brewster con Medical and co-founder of among the most vulnerable in Ambulance and our frontline Last Mile Vaccine Delivery. “As the city – we needed to bring the Don’t miss our annual heroes at the Professional Fire a minority-owned business and vaccine to them to ensure vaccine Fighters of Massachusetts have first generation Asian American, equity,” said Lydia Agro, Boston Guide combined their efforts, resources we’re sensitive to the challenges Housing Authority Chief of Staff Summer in the City and Public Affairs. “The Get featuring Safe Summer Camps & Great Safe Activities! and expertise to make a differ- of people living in these diverse ence in our collective fight against communities. We’re problem out the Vaccine effort has been this virus. Seeing these shots go solvers here to help municipali- instrumental in in the arms of people who need ties and other non-profits in the vaccinating our residents them most is so rewarding.” Commonwealth accelerate their where they live. We want to “We’re honored to partner vaccine distribution in order to thank our GOTVax partners - Dr. with Representative Jon Santi- save lives. We look forward to Martin and the South End Com- ago and Dr. Alister Martin in operating more of these pop-up munity Health Center, Mascon, their efforts to get the COVID- vaccination sites, as well as acti- Representative Santiago - and Get ready 19 vaccine to Boston’s most vating our mobile vaccination our BHA staff and volunteers for ! helping us make this happen at underserved communities and units.” communities of color,” said “Our diverse, low-income multiple sites in the South End. for Summer Through this and other partnerships with Boston 2021 EMS, Boston Public Health RUNNING APRIL 15 Commission, and the Mass. Beacon Hill | Back Bay | Fenway | Kenmore Association of Independent South End | North End | Charlestown Pharmacists, we’re able to stand up clinics at 35 elderly/disabled to os n sites in Boston.” The b Sun The Beacon hill TimeS T B h T “The Professional Fire Fight- ers of Massachusetts stand ready T h e N o r T h e N d c harlestown to respond, just as we have r e g i o N a l r e v i e w PATRIOT-BRIDGE throughout the pandemic,” said Rich MacKinnon Jr., President Make sure YOUR programs are inlcuded! of the Professional Fire Fighters Text listings are only $80 — Great Deals on FULL COLOR Ads of Massachusetts. “We know the 1/6 Page Color 1/4 Page Color 1/2 Page Color benefits of getting vaccinated and are eager to put our experience $600 $900 $1,200 to work to help more residents get vaccinated.” DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH Several more clinics are Deb DiGregorio Sioux planned at other low-income, [email protected] Gerow senior housing developments A member of Brewster Ambulance vaccinates one of the residents at the over the next few weeks as eligi- 781-485-0588 x 101 [email protected] pop-up clinic as State Rep. Jon Santiago looks on. bility for residents is expanded. March 25, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 9 Mayoral candidate meets with Back Bay business owners

By John Lynds rebuild and thrive post-pandem- it a step further and really getting ic.with owners and staff. at the root issue of redesigning Last Thursday, At-Large City “The pandemic has been dev- our economy to work for every- Councilor and Boston Mayor- astating for our small business- one,” said Essaibi George. “I al Candidate Annissa Essaibi es,” said Essaibi George. “That’s look forward to continuing these George made a campaign stop in why it was important to me to important conversations with Back Bay and met with business- be on the ground in every single small businesses and employees es owners struggling throughout neighborhood to hear direct- in every single neighborhood of the COVID-19 pandemic. ly from business owners and Boston.” Restaurants have been hit par- employees about their experienc- As a former Boston Main ticularly hard by the pandemic es. I want to thank the businesses Streets Director for and were forced to recalibrate in the Back Bay for hosting me, and a small business owner her- their entire business model in sharing their perspectives, and self, Essaibi George previously order to survive. Some decided offering their insight on how visited small businesses in Down- Last Thursday afternoon At-Large City Councilor, mayoral candidate to pack it in for the winter and we can get Boston back to busi- town, , Dorchester, Essaibi George visited small business owners in the area. reopen when the warmer weath- ness and build an economy that , , Chi- As part of her “Get Boston Back to Business Tour”, Essaibi George vis- er returns to New England and works for everyone in this city.” natown, South End, Jamaica ited Jonquils Cafe & Bakery in the Back Bay to discuss with local own- the infection rates decline. Essaibi George said since Plain, and Brighton. ers and staff about the resources and support needed to recover, rebuild and thrive post-pandemic. As part of her “Get Boston launching the tour two weeks Before entering the political Back to Business Tour”, Essaibi ago she’s heard directly from arena, Essaibi George taught softball coach for 14 years. George and Andrea Campbell George visited Jonquils Cafe & small businesses about the real Economics, Business Manage- In 2015 Essaibi George decid- ousted two incumbent council- Bakery in the Back Bay where she challenges they’ve faced before ment and Health & Human ed to run for Boston City Coun- ors and doubled the number of bought coffee and some baked and during this crisis. Services to juniors and seniors cil and was part of a wave of women on council with their vic- goods and discussed the resourc- “Of course we’re talking at East Boston High School and change that ushered in a new era tories. es and support needed to recover, about recovery, but we’re taking served as the school’s assistant on the council. That year Essaibi

Mayoral candidate responds to Atlanta shooting, violence against

By John Lynds must fight to end. And all too 00155d43c992&emdi=b- often, the most silenced mem- cc5daad-b888-eb11-85aa- Here in the Back Bay 15.1 per- bers of our community — Asian 00155d43c992&ceid=3988518. cent of our neighbors are Asian American elders and women Asian Americans account for Americans and while they make working in invisible industries 6 percent of all the COVID 19 up a small minority of our over- — have borne the brunt of these cases and 8 percent of all the all population they contribute attacks.” deaths in Boston. While count- greatly to the fabric of the com- Wu said the unconsciona- less communities are severely munity as business owners, par- ble blaming of Asian American impacted by the COVID-19 ents, students, and activists. communities for the devastation pandemic, the Asian American The recent trend of violence from the COVID-19 pandemic community in Greater Boston against Asian Americans has has reinforced the sense of invis- is being hit harder than most. been shocking and the shooting ibility and perpetual foreigner Many are immigrants who work in Atlanta that killed six Asain status that so many have known in food, hospitality, home care, Americans at three spas last week their entire lives. and child care sectors that have has shaken us all to our core. “Growing up as the daugh- been closed. Consequently, these City Councilor Michelle Wu, ter of immigrants from Taiwan, workers have lost their incomes. who is vying to become Boston’s some of my most vivid childhood City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu. Because of language barriers and first Asian American Mayor of memories involve racist encoun- must build community to protect cial support to Asian and Asian immigration status, not everyone Boston, responded to the recent ters with strangers,” she contin- and celebrate intersectional iden- American Boston residents who can access public benefits like uptick in violence towards the ued. “People who knew nothing tities. are having trouble meeting their unemployment and the new stim- Asian American communi- about me except for my appear- “We will stop Asian hate and basic needs,” said Wu. “If you ulus dollars. These families are in ty across the US as well as the ance feeling empowered to pull combat racism by meeting this can, please chip in to the Asian jeopardy of not having enough Atlanta shooting. eyes into slits or chant ching moment, by building a city for Community Emergency Relief money to buy basic necessities “I join our Asian American chong sounds. That constant everyone, by transforming our Fund. Your donation will go and pay for housing. community in mourning and feeling of needing to be aware, systems to see and value every towards providing aid to those in So far the fund has raised and solidarity following the senseless ready, on guard whenever out life,” she said. our city’s Asian American com- distributed over $350,000 and shootings in the Atlanta area,” in public. Since before COVID- Wu also encouraged residents munity who need it most.” helped 327 families, totaling 946 said Wu in a statement. “It’s 19 was spreading in the United to support the Asian Community The fund can be found individuals and 55.5 percent of heartbreaking and appalling to States, Asian American commu- Emergency Relief Fund. at https://donorbox.org/ the fund went to families with see the anti-Asian harassment, nities have been on edge, reeling “Today, we’re asking for you covid19-relief-fund?utm_cam- undocumented members, and violence, and now mass murder from the impacts.” to make a donation to support paign=mfb&utm_medi- the remaining fund helped fam- that has accelerated over the past Wu said Boston has not been the Greater Boston area’s Asian um=wu-email&utm_source=wu- ilies that were ineligible for other year — part of a long history of immune to these incidents and in Community Emergency Relief em-210319-acerf&emci=- public benefits because of their racism in America that we all every city across the country, we Fund to help provide direct finan- 1d852ae9-b488-eb11-85aa- immigrant status. find us online at www.thebostonsun.com PAGE 10 THE BOSTON SUN March 25, 2021

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BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Kapelson, Cassandra A Nguyen, Stephanie 285 Columbus Ave #201 $481,000 Lamb Stratton T Casper, Cheryl P 505 Tremont St #606 $935,000 Dowlati, Soroor 2451 Washington LLC 2451 Washington St #206 $439,000 Perry, Brian J 2451 Washington LLC 2451 Washington St #401 $585,000 60 Charlesgate W 4A LLC Kasdon-Sidell, Louisa 5-7 Bay State Rd #4A $850,000 60 Charlesgate W 4A LLC Kasdon-Sidell, Louisa 60 Charlesgate W #4A $850,000 Tannoury, Margaret M Kazakevich, Elaine 33 E Springfield St #1A $430,000 Huang, Hui Coku, Lindita 58 E Springfield St #2 $585,000 Sharma, Manu Zlotoff, Benjamin D 405 Marlborough St #21 $1,750,000 Lee, Daniel S Orvieto RT 11 Park Dr #11 $310,000 The paw in the last clue is on sculptor Nancy Schön’s “Tortoise and the Sung, Tsung Y Zhou, Jingyl 11 Park Dr #17 $649,000 Hare” in Copley Square Park. She has said, “The tortoise and the hare seemed a perfect metaphor to represent the wide variety of people who Sung, Tsungyuan Curry, Michael T 125 Park Dr #22 $523,000 participate in the marathon - people of all ages, shapes and sizes, many Sung, Tsung Y Marder, Kathleen S 125 Park Dr #39 $529,000 of whom finish, but walk over the finish line.” Giblin, Brendon Donnelly, John 296 Shawmut Ave #2 $2,730,000 The next clue will be found in the Kenmore/Fenway neighborhood. Bennett, Melissa Giblin, Brendon P 296 Shawmut Ave #2 $2,675,000 Thomson, Cheryl Stone, Patrick S 81 Waltham St #6 $980,000 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send Michay, Magdi Allied Residences LLC 88 Wareham St #301 $636,500 an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Cho, Albert Allied Residences LLC 88 Wareham St #501 $695,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Petrova, Rositsa D Johnson, Constance M 1721 Washington St #503 $640,000 Howard, Kyle S Ellis, Lauren M 88 Worcester St #6 $1,000,000 Hazelton, Bryan C Kahn, David 9-11 Worcester Sq #6 $1,900,000

WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Davis, Gary S Carol A Hodges RET 2 Avery St #24B $1,245,000 King, Robert B Kalton T 2-1/2 Battery Wharf #4308 $2,000,000 Hotermans, Christophe Trujillo, Daniel 65 E India Row #6E $797,000 Tan, Lily Nguyen, Trucdao T 1 Nassau St #1208 $434,007 Howley, Michael L A Lopiccolo 2017 T 20 Rowes Wharf #506 $1,900,000 Carol A Hodges 2004 RET Zandparsa, Roya 2 Avery St #26G $1,550,000 J P Rosenfield 1995 T Rappaport, James W 50 Battery St #308 $2,725,000 Clements, Dina Lanza RT 357 Commercial St #210 $933,333 Pelzek, Ashley Doran, Jean M 480 Commercial St #4B $530,000 Nawana, Namal Osoul Hldg De 3 Inc 1 Franklin St #3704 $3,300,000 Szymborski, Zdzislaw J Peter J Stone IRT 449-463 Washington St #3A $1,075,000 March 25, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 11 Lawsuit against Exam School admissions process slows down notification

By Seth Daniel dents under the revised process mid-March. soon as possible. We will also ter Reporter, the parent group created last fall due to COVID- However, in a letter to parents share any impact the case has on is made up of 14 families, with As if the Exam School admis- 19. That process went forward late last week, Supt. Brenda Cas- the admissions timeline directly 10 of them from West Roxbury. sions process could be any more using zip codes, student pop- sellius said the process would be with families and on our website. They do maintain a Facebook confusing, now parents waiting ulation data and grade point delayed because of the lawsuit. Updates will be available every page under the same name. for notification of acceptance, average/MCAS test results to “On Tuesday, March 16, in two weeks…” Fighting back against the suit or not, will have to wait about determine admission to the three a court hearing for the ongo- That setback could complicate are a coalition of organizations, a month or more longer than selective schools, which include ing lawsuit regarding this year’s enrollments for families in K-8 including the Greater Boston usual. Boston Latin School, Boston Exam School admissions pro- schools who have 6th graders. To Latino Network, the NAACP A parent advocacy group Latin Academy and O’Bryant cess, the judge stated his goal is keep their spot in those schools Boston Branch and the Asian called the Boston Parent Coa- High School. The entrance this to provide a decision on the case were they not to get into the American Resource Workshop. lition for Academic Excellence year is for students in 6th grade by April 15, 2021,” wrote Supt. exam school could be complicat- They are being represented by Corp. filed a lawsuit this month going into 7th, and for those in 8th Cassellius. “This lawsuit directs ed by the longer timeline to hear attorneys from Lawyers for Civil on behalf of several parents grade going into 9th. The typical our timeline for informing fam- about admissions to the exam Rights Boston and the Greater claiming discrimination against timeline has students and fam- ilies about Exam School admis- schools. Boston Legal Services. Asian American and white stu- ilies notified of acceptance by sions. We will move forward as According to the Dorches-

Councilor Flynn working with BHA to promote vaccine equity for residents living in public housing

Staff report and immigrants living at these ing calling residents in multiple cess. for our city and country. I will developments who have been languages such as Spanish, man- “It is critical that our neigh- continue to work with the BHA Councilor Ed Flynn is work- disproportionately impacted by darin and Cantonese. Councilor bors in public housing have the to ensure that our residents have ing with the Boston Housing COVID-19. Flynn has visited some public same level of access to COVID- the opportunity to get vaccinat- Authority (BHA) to ensure that Councilor Flynn’s team assist- housing developments, and in 19 vaccines as anyone else, espe- ed and help protect themselves, eligible residents living at BHA ed in the outreach effort in noti- addition, members of Councilor cially as many of these residents their families, and their commu- housing have access to COVID- fying residents at the both the Flynn’s team assisted in vaccine are in communities that have nities.” 19 vaccines. He has been in Monsignor Powers in South Bos- efforts at Torre Unidad in the been hit so hard, and dispropor- For more information, please contact with the BHA about ton and the St. Botolph Housing South End with door-knocking, tionately, by pandemic,” said contact Councilor Flynn’s office onsite vaccinations for residents, Development in Back Bay about calling, and helping our seniors Councilor Flynn. “Vaccine equi- at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Fly- as there is a large number of onsite vaccination clinics, includ- with the vaccine registration pro- ty is key to our path of recovery [email protected]. our seniors, residents of color,

CORONAVIRUS scheduled date for the meeting willFor ary 13, 2021. RecordHEARING: BACK BAY: An April – 380 Shawmut Ave. (South UPDATE: Due to public be on March 25, 2021, at 6 p.m. via 1, 10 a.m. meeting: The request is End). health concerns, the hearings WebEx. From the March 30, 4 p.m., for the removal of one red oak tree •Boston Chinese Evan- that normally would be held on a This BPDA virtual public meet- COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON measuring 14 inches dbh (diameter gelical Church, 120 Shawmut Ave. week have been postponed or can- ing is to present proposed amend- HOUSING AND COMMUNI- at breast height) due to the MBTA (Monday, Weds., and Friday only – celed due to the guidance of Mayor ments to Article 32 Groundwater TY DEVELOPMENT HEARING: Symphony Station Improvements South End). Martin Walsh and the order of Gov. Conservation Overlay District of Order for a hearing regarding the Project on the Huntington Avenue •Boston Latin School – 78 Ave- . Some meetings, how- the zoning code and receive com- state of affordable housing as to Bos- side of 300 Massachusetts Avenue in nue Louis Pasteur (Fenway). ever, have been moved to an online ments in order to extend protec- ton’s Inclusionary Development Pol- Back Bay. The hearing will be held or teleconference format under the tion to groundwater levels in areas icy. This matter was referred to the by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden REPORTING WORKPLACE emergency order on the Open Meet- of the city with older buildings on Committee on February 10, 2021. (or designee). Please note that due SAFETY CONCERNS ing Law issued by Gov. Baker. wooden piles built on filled land. The chair and sponsor is Councilor to the current pandemic the hearing •Workers in any size organiza- This includes parts of East Boston, . will be a virtual meeting via ZOOM. tion have options if they feel they From the March 23 Boston Civic Downtown Waterfront, Roxbury/ Written comments or questions may are being pressured into an unsafe Design Commission meeting, online: South End, and Audu- COMMUNITY MEETING be submitted to parks@boston. situation. Attorney General Maura •220 Huntington Avenue, Back bon Circle. The meeting will take FOR A PROPOSED CANNABIS gov prior to the hearing. Healey has created resources for Bay. place on Monday, March 29, from ESTABLISHMENT on March 31, 6 The BPDA will host a virtual workers to report safety concerns •Fenway Center Phase 2 Facade 5:30-7 p.m. via Zoom. p.m., online: This is an application public meeting regarding a Notice during reopening. They include an and Public Realm, Fenway. by Andrea Pearce, Royalty Group, of Project Change for 321 Harrison online form at the Attorney Gen- From the March 29, 10 a.m., LLC for a Recreational Cannabis Ave. in the New York Streets area. eral’s website and a dedicated Fair From the March 25 Entertain- CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Establishment to be operated at the The proponent has changed from Labor hotline at 617-727-3465. ment Application Hearing, 11 a.m., ON GOVERNMENT OPERA- address of 31-39 Stuart Street, Bos- office space uses to lab space uses. People can also find those resources online: TIONS HEARING: Ordinance ton, MA 02116. No other changes are proposed. The by calling 311. • Sons of Boston requiring equitable COVID-19 vac- This is BPDA a virtual public meeting will take place online Weds., 88 Van Ness Street, Fenway. cine distribution in the City of Bos- meeting to present proposed zoning April 7, from 6-8 p.m. Request: To maintain and operate HOW TO REPORT A ton. Ordinance extending paid sick changes that would make Accessory the categories of trivia, disc jockey, PROBLEM PROPERTY karaoke, instrumental music up to leave for City of Boston employees Parking a Conditional Use in neigh- SCHOOLS INFO Since taking office in 2014, five (5) performers, vocal music up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. borhood business subdistricts. Cur- •School Return Timetables – Mayor Walsh has made fixing qual- to five (5) performers, and dancing These matters were sponsored by rently it is an Allowed Use in base- March 1-4 – Students in K0-Grade ity of life issues a priority in his by patrons for seven (7) days a week Councilor Michelle Wu and were ments and first floors where there is 3 (Groups A and B); March 15-18 – administration. From investing in to the existing non-live entertain- referred to the Committee on Janu- an Allowed Use on the upper floors, Students in Grades 4-8 (Groups A & Public Works to making sure com- ment license. ary 27, 2021 and February 3, 2021. such as residential. This condition B); and March 29-April 1 – Students munity policing is a staple in every Applicant: Causeway Union, creates a blank street wall with no in grades 9-12 (Groups A & B). neighborhood, we are making sure LLC. From the March 30, 1 p.m., active first floor use and runs counter every neighborhood is clean, safe Manager: Jason Kuczynski CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE to planning goals for neighborhood FREE BPS BREAKFAST IN and a great place to live and work ON CIVIL RIGHTS HEARING: subdistricts. By making Accessory SOUTH END/FENWAY in. Unfortunately some properties in From the Community meeting Order for a hearing to discuss ways Parking Conditional, requiring a Students who wish to get a free Boston need more help than others, for proposed Cannabis Establish- for the City to prevent and investi- Conditional use permit, it provides breakfast Monday through Friday, and that's why we are here. If ment in the South End/Back Bay: gate incidents of hate crimes and an opportunity for community input 8:30 to 11:30 am., have three sites you know of a property that fits one This is an application by Redemp- discrimination. This matter was and design review. The meeting will to choose from in the South End and of the following criteria: multiple tion Co. for a Recreational Cannabis sponsored by Councilor Ed Flynn, take place on Weds. March 31, from Fenway. This is the BPS initiative, calls to 911, one that's blight- Establishment to be operated at Councilor Andrea Campbell, and 5:30-7 p.m. online via Zoom. but other organizations are also serv- ed or just a general concern, we the address of 29 Stanhope Councilor Lydia Edwards and was ing meals in the area as well. encourage you to reach out to St., South End/Back Bay. The referred to the Committee on Janu- VIRTUAL TREE REMOVAL •Blackstone Elementary School your neighborhood liaison. PAGE 12 THE BOSTON SUN March 25, 2021

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