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THURSDAY, August 5, 2021

Published every Thursday Serving Back Bay - South End - Fenway - Kenmore Victory Programs KELLEHER ROSE GARDEN IS IN BLOOM scraps plan to lease Roundhouse for By Seth Daniel Atkinson Street Comfort Station. The announcement by Sarah Victory Programs announced Porter, executive director of Vic- to stakeholders on Wednesday tory Programs, came after a very that they would no longer be contentious stakeholder meeting pursuing a lease at the Round- online last Friday afternoon – house building on Mass/Cass one where elected officials and for a 14 to 35 bed transitional, residents decidedly opposed the low-threshold shelter at the for- mer hotel just a block from the (Victory Programs Pg. 10)

Following successful first year, WATERGOAT trash net launched for a second season PHOTOS BY SETH DANIEL By Lauren Bennett the surrounding area as part of the event, according to Muddy A beautiful Queen Elizabeth rose bursts in The Muddy Water Initiative Water Initiative Volunteer Coor- bloom at the Kelleher Rose Garden in the Fenway last month, with the magnificent launched the WATERGOAT dinator Danielle Ibrahim. trash net for a second season on fountain in the background. Roses such as According to a press release this don’t continue to bloom throughout August 1, at an action-packed from the Muddy Water Initia- the summer without the help of volun- event offering live music, ice tive, the WATERGOAT received teers who do the painstaking pruning, or cream from the Police ice a Boston Planning and Develop- deadheading, of the plants in the weekly cream truck, and even live goats. ment Agency Boston Red Sox ‘Tuesday with the Roses’ activity. Here, Many volunteers came out to Fenway Park Demonstration Fenway volunteer John Gill chats with help clean the river banks by the Project Community Benefitsother volunteers in the Kelleher recently as Ispwich Street Bridge, as as grant for the second year in a they weed and deadhead the rose bushes. helped empty the WATERGOAT. row, and volunteers will clean See photos and story on Pages 4 and 5. More than 70 pounds of trash was removed from the river and (Watergoat Pg. 6) Mayoral candidates tackle issue of homelessness

By Lauren Bennett House, hosted a virtual mayoral ros, , Annissa forum on July 28. Essaibi George, , and The Boston Coalition for Called “Pathways Out of . Homeless Individuals, which Homelessness,” the forum was The forum focused on ques- consists of Boston Health Care moderated by Boston Globe tions relating to issues surround- for the Homeless, Pine Street columnist Marcela Garcia and Inn, Project Place, and St. Francis attended by candidates John Bar- (Homelessness, Pg. 9) Janey says there are ‘no current plans’ for requiring proof of vaccination in Boston

By Lauren Bennett theaters, and restaurants, Act- In a video on WCVB’s website, ing Mayor Kim Janey was asked Janey responded by saying that Following an announcement Tuesday if she would follow suit showing proof of vaccination is from New York City Mayor Bill in Boston. What came next was “difficult to enforce,” and stated de Blasio that proof of vaccina- the latest controversy in the sum- on that “…there are no Bob Palmer and Lilianna Palmer work together to remove a pair of tion will be required for many pants from the Muddy River area, while Marco DeMelo and Juliette mer edition of this year’s mayoral indoor activities such as gyms, Palmer keep hunting for more trash. race. (Vaccines, Pg. 3) PAGE 2 THE BOSTON SUN August 5, 2021 editorial

NOT ALL PARENTS KNOW Guest Op-Ed WHAT’S BEST FOR THEIR KIDS The executive order signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis Have You Heard? of Florida banning local school boards from requiring students to wear masks in schools in that state rates as one of the most repre- By Alison Barnet kept yelling, “These sidewalks find himself on a particularly bad hensible actions of any public official since the pandemic began. are 100 years old” as though that stretch of sidewalk with many When President ’s Thanks to DeSantis’s lack of leadership and nutty pronounce- were something to be proud of, loose bricks and deep holes. “Is infrastructure bill finally gets and, when the president correct- the hospital drumming up busi- ments throughout the course of the pandemic, Florida now rates passed, do you know the first ed him: “They were put down ness?” he wondered. Noticing a as one of the biggest hotspots for the coronavirus in the world, thing on his agenda? He’ll be fly- 1979-1980,” the guy told him he bus stop at the corner, he won- accounting alone for almost 20% of the daily infections in the U.S. ing to the South End where he’ll didn’t know anything and kept dered how anyone could manage and recently breaking its own one-day record for infections. proceed at once to rip up our yelling, “These sidewalks are to run for the bus without harm. Predictably, the state’s healthcare system is being swamped by brick sidewalks and replace them 100 years old,” jabbing angrily Nearly finished with pulling COVID-19 patients, who are dying at a rate that is 10 times greater with smooth slabs of pavement at the ground. A group from the up bricks on all the South End than New York City’s. safe to walk on. Hordes of peo- nearby neighborhood associa- streets, Biden, standing on a DeSantis’s order fails to recognize two basic facts: ple, many on canes and walkers, tion applauded him, furious that piece of the old sidewalk, didn’t First, although the rate of serious illness among children who who wouldn’t dare walk on the their beloved bond with historic notice a hole where bricks used catch COVID remains low, more than 19,000 children have been sidewalks, will cheer him from Beacon Hill had been questioned. to be and tripped and fell. Each hospitalized with coronavirus in 24 states and New York City as of the street. No longer could they claim that of the congressional committee July 22, according to a database from the American Academy of Of course, the president the South End is just as old, and had already fallen, one break- Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association. wasn’t alone in pulling up the they vowed to sell their condos ing her glasses, another who That is a large number and it surely will spike when children bricks. A large contingent of con- ASAP. didn’t notice big, long lumps in return to school indoors. gressmen and women did much Arriving the day after a rain the sidewalk. That was nothing Second, DeSantis’s order fails to acknowledge that while masks of the work, piling up bricks to storm, Biden was shocked to see compared to what happened to afford some protection to the mask-wearer, the primary benefit be taken away by truckloads of a lake covering the intersection another team member who went accrues to everyone else who is around the mask-wearer, whose masons. of many South End streets, an flying after he tripped over a aerosols are contained within the mask, rather than being spread We’ll hear the president com- infrastructure problem he some- dog’s leash and had to be taken around a room unimpeded where they linger to be inhaled by an- plaining, “Whoever put these how hadn’t foreseen. One was away by ambulance. other person. sidewalks down apparently directly across the street from Alison Barnet is a South End didn’t know a thing about trees.” Maskless students needlessly risk infecting their teachers, class- a hospital—shocking! Getting resident and former editor of the That’s right,” the people watch- mates, and staff members, as well as the family members and ev- his legs and feet wet, he crossed South End News. ing from the street will chime in. eryone else who comes into contact with anyone who is at those the street to the hospital only to But one guy, apparently drunk, schools. In short, the reopening of schools without adherence to the COVID-19 precautions that we’re all familiar with will become a superspreader event in every community in Florida, even among Letter to the Editor the vaccinated, thanks to the highly-contagious Delta variant. However, it is the basic false premise of DeSantis’s executive TAKES ISSUE WITH a plan to create a renewable ener- harmful policies. order -- that parents know what is best for their children’s health BPL STAFF DECISIONS gy future, revitalize the economy, As a resident and practicing -- that is the most harmful aspect of his reasoning. create thousands of jobs and physician in Boston, I see the Dear Editor, Typical parents are not the best caregivers for their children’s save our planet through a Bos- health effects of climate change By what measures (consumer health for the simple reason that they are not medical experts, es- ton . She knows regularly. We need to move for- satisfaction, program develop- pecially when it comes to COVID-19. we need transformative environ- ward with the level of urgency ment, community involvement) While we will concede that most parents love their children, it mental policy not only now but that the climate crisis demands did the BPL decide to termi- also to build a sustainable future. – failure on the environment also is undeniable that parents who are not following the guide- nate Librarian Anne Smart and That’s why I’m proud to sup- has led to widespread negative lines set forth by the CDC and the American Society of Pediatri- (another South End branch librar- port Michelle for Mayor. It’s no health impacts, disproportion- cians (which are recommending mask-wearing in schools) are sac- ian)? Because by the measures surprise that she has earned the ately affecting communities of rificing their children’s health on the altar of their political views. noted above, they get a grade endorsement of many respected color. It is heartening to see the of “ excellent” on all of them. environmental groups like the issues we face on climate change ENJOY THE REVERE BEACH This is an ill-conceived and Boston , Envi- have never stopped being a pri- quite frankly, moronic, deci- ronmental League of Massachu- ority for Michelle. Michelle has SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL sion on the part of the BPL. Is setts and Sierra earned my vote because she has This weekend marks the return of the 16th annual Revere Beach there an hidden agenda here to Club. Through bold leadership shown that she is more than International Sand Sculpting Festival, featuring master sand sculp- which none of us is privy? Oth- alongside community organizers ready to tackle these issues fully. tors who have come from all over the globe to compete in one of erwise, it makes no sense at all. and activists, Michelle will con- Jarone Lee, MD the largest sand sculpting festivals in the world. In any case, what the BPL has done tinue putting the environment Boston is detrimental to our community. The festival will be held on Friday from 10 a.m.-10 pm., Sat- front and center, while reversing urday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. A Please, for the good of the South grand fireworks display will be held Saturday evening at 9:00 p.m. End community, reinstate these In 2019, the event drew an estimated one million attendees, two valuable BPL employees. drawn not only by the wonderful , but also by food Carol & Frank Feldman trucks, food vendors, exhibitors, and much more, so it is advisable Don& Liane Crawford THE BOSTON SUN that attendees from out of town plan on taking the T to Revere SUPPORTING President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Beach station. MICHELLE WU Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio This year’s festival also will be a celebration of the 125th anni- Dear Editor, ([email protected]) versary of Revere Beach, America’s first public beach. Boston City Councilor Art Directors: Kane DiMasso-Scott, Scott Yates All in all, the 2021 Sand Sculpting Festival promises to be a Michelle Wu is the only candi- Reporters: Seth Daniel, [email protected] memorable event for all members of the family. date running for Mayor that has Lauren Bennett, [email protected] August 5, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 3 NABB License and Building Use Committee hears application for Harvard Club permanent patio

By Dan Murphy architect with Meyer and Meyer whenever possible. November “at the latest,” said restaurant use in an “insulated Architects, while offering seating The patio would also be set 6 Miller, and its proposed hours corner” of an otherwise residen- Representatives for the Har- for 40 patrons. inches above the sidewalk, said of operation would likely “mir- tial neighborhood. vard Club outlined their propos- Plantings and “lush greenery” Sadecki, so an ADA-accessible ror” Deuxave at 371 Common- Miller said that the applicant al to create a permanent patio on designed by Newton landscape ramp would be built to provide wealth Ave., which currently go has yet to file with the city’s the private front lawn of its 374 architectural firm, Pressley and access to it. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and Tuesday Licensing Board for this propos- Commonwealth Ave. location Associates, would be added to Patio furniture, along with through Friday and to 9:30 p.m. al, which would then go before during the Aug. 2 meeting of the accentuate the building’s historic the portable heaters, would be on Saturday. the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Neighborhood Association of façade, said Sadecki, while the stored inside the Harvard Club “Now, guests have to be at Control Commission, in antici- the Back Bay License and Build- patio would comprise stone pav- during the winter, said Sadecki, their tables by 9, so you figure pation of opening next spring. ing Use Committee, which was ers. Swing gates, which would and there are no plans to provide it takes them 90 minutes tops, In another matter, Gene Rich- held virtually. swing inwards, would also be patio service when it’s snowing which takes it to 10:30 p.m.,” , an attorney for Ramsay’s The proposed patio would installed in the wrought-iron or during otherwise inclement said Miller, who added that alco- Kitchen, the restaurant that consist of two sections, each fence, “flanking the entrance” weather. hol wouldn’t be served without celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay, measuring 20-by-40-feet on and providing access to both Like the Harvard Club’s exist- food on the patio, “and we get intends to open in the former Bar either side of the walkway to sides of the patio, she added, and ing dining room and lounge, very few reservations for 9 p.m.; Boulud space in the Mandarin the building’s main entrance, spindles and other details of the admission to the patio would it’s a much earlier crowd.” Hotel, returned to the commis- said Nancy Sadecki, a project fence would be matched exactly be limited to its members and Seven tables that the Harvard sion to provide more informa- guests, as well as those staying Club currently has set up on the tion on the proposed patio. overnight in one of the gues- sidewalk would be eliminated, he In response to feedback from Vaccines (from pg. 1) trooms, said Stephen Miller, an said, if the patio proposal comes last meeting, the patio’s proposed attorney for the applicant. to pass. capacity has been reduced from in this country of people needing mation directed at our residents The patio is expected to be NABB Chair, Elliott Laffer, to show their papers, whether about this pandemic, particularly open from April 1 through expressed some concern put a we’re talking about this from the Black and brown residents, and (NAAB, Pg. 4) standpoint of, you know, as a it is incumbent upon us as lead- way to after, during slavery, post ers not to give these conspira- slavery, as recently as, you know, cies any more oxygen. Showing what the immigrant population proof of vaccination is not slav- has to go through here.” ery or birtherism. We are too She continued, “we heard close to give ground to COVID. Trump with the birth certificate It’s pretty simple — Vax up and nonsense. Here, we want to mask up.” make sure that we are not doing Wu said, “At the level of gov- anything that would further cre- ernment closest to Bostonians, ate a barrier for residents of Bos- City Hall must ensure our com- ton or disproportionately impact munities get the protection they BIPOC communities.” need so we can end this pan- Janey said that her intention is demic. Vaccination should be to work with community organi- mandatory for city workers, and zations to get the vaccine out to our leaders should build trust in all residents. vaccines. I also support requiring Despite not having plans to proof of vaccination to protect mandate proof of vaccination at people at restaurants, shops, the- the city level, Janey said that “as aters, and other indoor venues, it relates to people who want to and will work to strengthen our encourage their workforce to get public health infrastructure so vaccinated, we certainly support the burden does not fall on our that.” small businesses and workers as Right now, about 66 percent we work to close the vaccination of Bostonians are fully vacci- gap across every neighborhood.” nated, she said. “”We’re inching ’s cam- closer and closer to 70 percent paign also weighed in on the having at least one shot,” Janey matter, saying that she feels the You show up, take on everything added. “That is good progress. most important thing for the city they throw at you, stand up for We have much more work to do to do is place emphasis on vacci- what you believe in, and get the job done. We’re proud to stand to make sure that everyone can nating everyone quickly. Bankwith East Boston Savings right alongside you. get the vaccine and we’ll contin- Her campaign issued the fol- ue to focus on that.” lowing statement to the Sun: Other mayoral candidates have “Annissa believes the only thing issued statements in response to we should be focusing on is get- Janey’s comments, including City ting shots in arms, which is crit- Councilors Andrea Campbell ical to ending this pandemic. We and Michelle Wu, who did not should all be able to agree on agree with Janey’s remarks. that. We need to stop making this “When we are combating a a politically-charged issue.” deadly virus and vaccine hesitan- John Barros’ campaign did not cy, this kind of rhetoric is dan- respond to a request for com- gerous,” Campbell said. “There ment by press time. is already too much misinfor-

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TUESDAY WITH THE ROSES: At the Kelleher Rose Garden, it’s the volunteers that make it bloom

By Seth Daniel Roses, gets together to weed the unteer leader for the group, said They get to decide. It’s not deter- Parks Department, the volun- rose beds and conduct the all-im- people volunteers really enjoy mined by an edict. With this you teers help keep the Garden look- Taking a stroll in the Fen- portant technique of “deadhead- the activity once they learn the get to make some decisions on ing like the showpiece that it is. way’s Kelleher Rose Garden is ing” the different varieties of technique – and many continue deadheading the plants. There’s “There is more work here than a special experience with dozens roses. Deadheading is the special to come back. also an aspect where you are one man can do, even someone upon dozens of varieties of roses process of pruning a flowering “It tends to be a very contem- using your technique to make the as great as Eddie,” she said. “We bursting in bloom seemingly all plant to encourage it to keep plative activity as people chat Garden beautiful and you know really want to thank the vol- summer long. blooming even outside of its nor- about things and meet new peo- that people appreciate it. You unteers. Volunteers know how It’s a special respite, and one mal peak. ple,” he said. “At the same time may not be there or see them much work goes into a garden that dazzles the sense of smell On a recent Tuesday, about they are doing something encour- appreciate it, but you know as like this. We are just now able and sight. 12 volunteers from around the aging for others. It’s a wonderful you’re doing it that happens.” to get our volunteers back. I’m But while most enjoy the Gar- city showed up to spend Tues- and casual activity. There are no Joelle Boyle, Conservancy excited to have volunteers back den, it is a dedicated group of day with the Roses. Some had expectations…There’s also some coordinator of Land Steward- out doing this work…For a lot volunteers that help keep it at its been coming regularly for years judgment involved, which I think ship, said they are very happy to of volunteers, it’s a great way to tip-top beauty all summer long. and like the camaraderie, while is appealing to people. It’s kind have the volunteers return this get to know their neighbors, get Once a week, and sponsored others had only recently started of like the reason why people in year for Tuesday with the Roses, their hands dirty and be stewards by the Emerald Necklace Con- coming for the mere fact that Japan are said to enjoy the mazes as they weren’t allowed in during of the Emerald Necklace.” servancy, a group of volunteers they adored roses. they have there. They love mazes the 2020 pandemic. She said that known as Tuesday with the Richard Stroshane, the vol- because they get to figure it out. along with “Eddie” from the (Rose Garden, Pg. 5)

NAAB (from pg. 3) 42 to 26, with two patrons each from April 1 to November, said is proposing to open a fitness an all-alcohol license to serve volume of any sort.” at 13 tables, said Richard, while Richard, and close at 10 p.m. in center at 247 Newbury St in the a “small selection of Greek-in- LBU Chair, Conrad Arm- the patio would have the same accordance with a recommenda- retail space formerly occupied by spired cocktails.” strong, requested that the restau- footprint and dimensions as the tion from Laffer, who suggested an iFixYouri, an iPhone repair The liquor license would be rant close its windows by 10:30 one for Bar Boulud. that would be an appropriate shop. transferred from the now-shut- p.m., which would likely be A railing, along with trees at time for the patio, given its close The proposed hours of opera- tered Lincoln Bar and Grill in included as a proviso for the the curbs and patio enclosures, proximity to nearby residences. tion for the business are 7 a.m. to Brighton, said Farnsworth, and applicant’s liquor license. he said, would surround the The LBU Committee also 8 p.m., said Sanday, and most of the applicant is seeking a 1 a.m. The LBU Committee also perimeter of the patio. heard from Romel Sanday, a his clients are expected to live in liquor license, which would heard applications for 191 The patio would be open certified personal trainer, who or work in Back Bay. allow them to serve patrons up Commonwealth Ave. to legalize In another matter, Trish Farn- until midnight or 12:15 a.m., five-dwelling basement units, sworth, the attorney for Krasi, a while the kitchen now closes at which have been there since the Greek restaurant at 48 Glouces- 11 p.m. building was a hotel and now GARY DRUG ter St., which currently has a “We have 14 seats at bar and serve as staff apartments, as well For over 75 years, Gary Drug has been serving the beer-and-wine license, said the 12 tables in the restaurant,” she as for Lobstah on a Roll at 254 establishment is now seeking said, “so we’re not looking for Newbury St. to transfer the name residents of Beacon Hill, the West End and the Back Bay. of manager on the restaurant’s existing beer-and-wine license Stay , Stay Safe (which was determined to be beyond the purview of the com- CALL US mittee). Armstrong told the applicants Your Neighborhood PharmacY that he would inform them of the LBU Committee’s determina- NEIGHBORHOOD tions like by Friday, Aug. 13. DELIVERY SERVICE Why have some communities not PARKING SPACE FOR been a part of medical research? RENT – Back Bay MONDAY THRU FRIDAY You can help researchers develop new and better Full space (not tandem). Delivering Your Medication treatments that benefit all of us. Beacon St between Hereford Many groups of people have been left out of St and Massachusetts. Ally 414- research in the past. That means we know less about And Other Essential Items their health. When you join the All of Us Research between Marlboro St. and Beacon Program, you'll help researchers learn more about St. $320/month. Store Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-8pm what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. Available from Sept. 1 JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland Call Marie 781-455-6746 Sat & Sun 9am-5pm (617) 768-8300

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Rose Garden (from pg. 4) Melanie Dennis has been vol- “I come here to appreciate unteering with the roses for a the roses and doing this gives number of years, and said Tues- me an even greater insight on days are “a respite from busy how to appreciate them,” he urban life and having the foun- said. “Maybe one day I’ll have tain behind them is a pleasant a garden of my own and do this background sound.” for myself. I got into this from John Gill, of the Fenway, said community gardening – hear- he got his start with the roses ing about it from other people. through community gardening. When you learn from older peo- ple and more experienced peo- ple, you learn much more than you could ever take form a video or a book or a website. It’s also Bharathi Anand, known to her just satisfying to do.” friends as the ‘Queen of Roses,’ Part of the magic the volun- loves to volun-teer at the Kelleher Joelle Boyle, Emerald Necklace Conservancy Coordinator of Land teers work is knowing just the because she simply loves roses. She Stewardship, and Tuesday with the Roses Volunteer Leader Richard right technique to prune, or said she has 47 varie-ties planted Stroshane. deadhead, the roses so they will at her own home garden. continue to bloom through the warm months. Stroshane said probably not be done. “Normal- it’s a process of going from plant ly they hit their peak in June to plant, amongst the hundreds and die, but if you trim them by of varieties, and finding parts of deadheading, it coerces them into the plant that have died off, and another round of blooming.” taking off leaves at just the right And so it is that the magic of spot. the Fenway roses continues to One of the varieties of roses in full delight and dazzle residents, tour- bloom at the Kelleher, with the “There is a special technique that has to be done to encourage ists and gardening gurus every Prudential Tower and One Dalton summer. Anyone who would like in the background. For many, the roses to bloom,” he said, noting Kelleher is a place to volunteer that without the volunteers, such to volunteer can inquire with Boyle by e-mailing volunteer@ and also get some respite from hand-son painstaking care would Long-time volunteer Melanie Dennis teaches first-time volunteer Janet emeraldnecklace.org. urban life. Washington the proper deadheading technique on the roses. PAGE 6 THE BOSTON SUN August 5, 2021

Cory Azmon, Rep. Jon Santiago, Jackie Royce of the Muddy Water Shown above,the WATERGOAT trash net sits ready Initiative, and her son Ethan to be pulled to shore for volunteers to clean the trash Royce were all smiles at the it has collected. WaterGoat launch event. Azmon Shown to the left, State Senator Will Brownsberger and Santiago were presented and Caroline Reeves of the Muddy Water Initiative. with “Goat Medal Certificates” Shown right, Cassandra Mondazzi of Enchanted from the Muddy Water Initiative Animal Parties poses with a baby goat, who was for their work on making the very popular with Birch Sieger and his mom, Lucy WATERGOAT a reality for the Bullock-Sieger. Muddy River for the first time last year. Watergoat (from pg. 1) out the net biweekly. als-Boston, Tzu Chi, and groups from the river and its banks, The came out to the event on Sun- River in the same area as the Caroline Reeves of the Muddy from MIT and Boston Universi- WATERGOAT Season II promis- day, including Rep. Jon Santi- WATERGOAT,” she said. The Water Initiative said that sever- ty, as well as plenty of resident es even more good fun cleaning ago, Rep. Jay Livingstone and boom will sacks filled al groups are already lined up volunteers. up our threatened urban water- his family, Senator Will Browns- with activated charcoal called to help clean the river this year, “Following on last year’s roar- ways,” the Muddy Water Initia- berger, and Emerald Necklace bio-char. “This is the material including the Temple Israel Riv- ing success with over 160 vol- tive said in the release. Conservancy President Karen that’s used in wastewater treat- erway Project for 20s & 30s, the unteers deployed and more than Many volunteers, community Mauney-Brodek. ment and in fishtanks,” she said. Taiwanese American Profession- 700 pounds of trash removed members, and elected officials Preston Musoke, a volunteer “We are betting that the who also helped out last year Muddy River, because it’s so for his community service hours stagnant, will react very well to at school, said he enjoys helping this kind of filtration system and clean the Muddy River and con- we think that we will see a sig- tribute to his community. nificant reduction in phosphorus, “It was pretty fun to be hon- nitrogen, hydrocarbon s, and E. est,” he said of the experience coli.” last year. “When we go to the This activated charcoal will other side of the river, we get to help to absorb toxins from the clean it. I feel like it’s better than water without using chemicals, just letting all the trash flow into which Reeves said is an “envi- the Charles River…” he said, ronmentally positive method of adding that he likes being able to water purification.” help make that happen. The Muddy River Initiative Musoke said that last year, a is always looking for new vol- bed frame and a bike were pulled unteers to come help with the out of the river, and seeing those clean-ups, and more information removed really stood out to him. can be found at muddywaterini- “I think that the beauty of the tiative.org. WATERGOAT is that it allows “In 2019, 2.9 million people people to see that they can make crossed the Muddy River to get a difference in our environment to a home game for the Red Sox,” with their own two hands, Reeves said. “I could almost Reeves said. “Our volunteers guarantee you that three quar- come back two or three times, ters of those people did not stop SCAN ME and that’s only in our first season to think about the Muddy River because they love the experience and the importance of quality in Preview participating restaurants, so much.” our urban waterways.” prices, menus, and make reservations. Reeves also said that next The next WATERGOAT year, the goal is to clean the cleanup will take place on August water itself. 15 from 10-11:30am across from DINEOUTBOSTON.COM “We are going to be deploying 50 Charlesgate East. If interest- another boom across the Muddy ed, a waiver must be filled out.

IndependentNewspapers_6-0832x5-5.indd 1 7/26/21 7:07 PM August 5, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 7 The Anchor seen as a national model for outdoor activation, programming By Seth Daniel from opening to New Year’s Eve. “A lot of operators will close there and you are open – that approach.” Sinclair said the group in Flori- early or skip days,” he said. they can come down and find The Anchor is located in Ship- Sometimes special places da wanted to know how Boston “We’ll have $100 days in the us open if it’s 90 degrees or 30 yard Park in Charlestown’s Navy don’t seem entirely unique when pulled that off, and what it takes year, but we stay open so there degrees – wet or dry…It’s a long- Yard. The hours are Monday to they’re in one’s backyard. to make it happen elsewhere. is consistency because over time term game. It’s not a quarter Thursday, 4-11 p.m., and Friday That just might be the case for “It is fascinating in retrospect the public understands you are by quarter, or month by month to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Anchor venue in the Navy a lot of the things we did during Yard, which this summer is gain- COVID-19,” he said. “We held ing accolades from near and far – nearly 400 events and they want- even as far away as sunny Miami. ed to know what we did to host Fresh off being named a 2021 so many things, even in the pan- Best of Boston beer and wine gar- demic. We explained it takes den this week, Owner Chris Sin- thousands of man hours and the clair said they have also gotten business isn’t for everyone if they attention beyond Boston, with don’t have the time. If they do him having been invited earlier have the time and the team, then this summer to share the success- maybe what we’ve done can be es of the Anchor with the Greater re-created. I did share our busi- Miami Festival and Events Asso- ness plan also.” ciation. Another key interest they had Sinclair said they reached out was the fact that The Anchor is to him and invited him to speak at a public-private partnership. The their gathering in June regarding Boston Planning and Develop- how The Anchor has combined ment Agency (BPDA) owns the food, beverage, creative place- land they operate on and licenses making and tremendous amounts the establishment – with the goal of community programming. of activating the area and brining “I’ve never thought of it this more people into the Navy Yard way, but we’ve created a model from Charlestown and citywide. here with the BPDA that at least Many in Florida also wanted to Florida wants to re-create,” he copy that idea of using public out- said. “If the Miami area thinks door space in a better way. this is great, I’m sure Los Angeles, “They had never seen any- New York and San Francisco also thing like The Anchor,” he said. think that…It’s such a different “They’ve seen placemaking and feel and space and business model. they’ve seen beer gardens, but to They wanted to know about it. combine them with the commu- Boston has a global appeal. Cities nity to produce so many events – really do look to the way we do they’d never seen that…If we’re a things here…The Anchor is not national model, it has to be pred- @TheAnchorBoston a beer garden or a restaurant or icated on the fact this is so com- TheAnchorBoston.com an events space. It’s all of them munity driven.” mixed together and they were A final key to the model was interested in the model we creat- something The Anchor is known ed with the extensive community for – always being open virtual- programming.” ly in any kind of weather. Even That programming has been with July being one of the rainiest very prolific since the beginning of months on record, they opened The Anchor, but it took on a new every day. He said for a model and bigger role last year when like The Anchor, no matter where, they hosted more than 400 events there has to be consistency. Mission Hill 2021 Open Newbury Street dates

Staff Report collective joy and imagination,” said Mayor Janey. “We look Acting Mayor Kim Janey forward to supporting business- announced Open Newbury es by providing space for them BUSINESSES Street will turn Newbury Street to engage customers in creative into a pedestrian-only walkway ways. I hope residents and visi- for three Sundays in August: tors will be able to experience all August 15, 22 and 29 from 10am that Open Newbury Street has to to 8pm. As Boston emerges from offer.” ARE OPEN the COVID-19 pandemic, Open Newbury Street will be open Newbury Street provides excit- to pedestrians and closed to DURING GREEN LINE CONSTRUCTION ing new opportunities for busi- motor vehicles from 10am to nesses to engage their customers 8pm from Berkeley Street to AUGUST 2-29, 2021 on repurposed street space, and Massachusetts Avenue. Parking allow pedestrians to enjoy the will be restricted on Newbury full width of this famous Boston Street and adjacent streets with street. enforcement beginning at 5:00 Green Line Transformation “I’m especially excited to kick- a.m.; signs will be posted inform- off Open Newbury Street as we ing drivers of the change. Learn more at mbta.com/GLT look for ways to hold space for PAGE 8 THE BOSTON SUN August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 9

Homelessness (from pg. 4) ing homelessness in Boston, such would remain committed to if view and resume skills. services on the site, others feel Campbell said that “closing as creating housing and services elected. She said she would acti- “Workforce development in that the land should be returned the gaps in terms of economic for individuals and families expe- vate 100 city owned lots with- general is near and dear to me,” to Franklin Park and these ser- opportunities, safe neighbor- riencing homelessness. in her first 100 days as mayor. Campbell said. She said that vices should be sited elsewhere, hoods, schools, health dispar- Candidates were first asked “Workforce development also employees at City Hall need to such as at the Arborway Yard in ities,” as well as “dealing with how they would increase “deeply has to be a part of this conversa- be diversified, and providing jobs Jamaica Plain. and addressing the public safety affordable housing” in the city tion,” she added. to those with CORI and disabili- Barros said yes, he supports crisis” at Mass and Cass” are and “what goal” they could com- Barros said he is the “only ties at the city level. She also said the construction of supportive priorities of hers. She said that mit to for building new units. candidate in this race that has that the “digital divide” needs to housing on the site. Wu said everyone has a responsibility, Essaibi George said that the actually built housing; built be closed. “we need to have a full conver- including city employees, the process for searching for housing deeply affordable housing; built In a question directed at Wu, sation with the state in terms of business community, health pro- needs to be made “less burden- transitional supportive housing Barros, and Essaibi George, can- all the parcels.” She said that she fessionals, and those who work some,” and people need better for homeless” in partnership didates were asked if they would does “support and will commit in supportive housing, to be a access to the system. with organizations. support supervised consumption to urgently increasing the num- leader on this front. “As we work to build and “I’m proud to have been facilities in the city. ber of supportive housing units “Segregating affordable hous- streamline the process…we have part of the Walsh adminis- “We need to take every possi- on city owned land and public ing or concentrating poverty into to make sure there are entry tration that has housed over ble step to save lives,” Wu said. land,” but there needs to be “one a few areas in the city” is not points along the continuum of 15,000 un-housed people since “The data is clear.” She said conversation about all the par- fair, Barros said. He said con- housing search for our city’s 2014, including 1000 chronical- that medical experts have said cels at play here.” versations need to be had about residents who are experiencing ly homeless people and 1300 that these sites are life saving for Janey said, “I support more “equity and access” and “equi- housing instability and homeless- homeless veterans,” he said. many. “This is a moment where supportive housing, indeed,” ty in resources.” He said he has ness,” she said. She added that “As mayor, I would promise to we have to follow the recom- adding that she also calls for been having these conversations she has worked on this as a city double that within the first four mendations of our providers and “a much more comprehensive in the community about where councilor, and would continue if years.” Barros also said that ser- experts in this area,” she said, approach in terms of how we get supportive housing should be elected mayor. vices for mental health, safety, and “work hand-in-hand with at that number.” built, and this process should Acting Mayor Janey said that and food are also important. community partners and stake- Essaibi George said she does be done in a way that promotes “we have done a lot already in my Some questions were aimed holders…not just at Mass and support supportive housing on equity citywide. tenure over the last four months at particular candidates, such as Cass, but across all neighbor- that site, but she said that at the Janey said that aside from under my administration,” one for Janey and Campbell ask- hoods and regionally.” same time, the city, stakeholders, the $50 million invested in the including investing $50 million ing how they would “invest in Barros said he supports super- and residents “can continue to Rental Relief Fund, her admin- in the Rental Relief Fund. “We workforce development training vised consumption sites “that are have those conversations around istration is also working to pre- need to get into the thousands and incentivize employers to see planned and part of a continuum other parcels of land.” vent the displacement of people of units. We have to recognize individuals experiencing home- of care” and “created in tandem Campbell said she also sup- from their . She said that that it’s not just individuals, that lessness and returning to the with additional wraparound ser- ports the housing on that site. “I this “doesn’t even include the it’s families that need supportive community from incarceration vices.” He said that to implement have received a lot of correspon- hundreds of millions of dollars housing,” she said. as a solution to the workforce these sites in Boston, a “thorough dence on this issue,” she said, in federal support. That money Wu said that “we have fallen needs that employers are current- community process” would have adding that many residents have is going to a number of things, far short in terms of growing our ly facing.” to be held, and the sites would expressed support for the hous- including how we’re dealing city in a way that matches the Janey said that she would have to be able to be accessed ing and services as a way to tack- with public housing in our city.” accessibility at the income levels introduce a Chief of Labor and equitably. le the opioid crisis in the city. She She said many existing units are of what’s needed as well as the Workforce Development, which Essaibi Geroge said she has aded that there are also “ways “in desperate need of upgrades,” type of occupancy that’s need- would be a cabinet-level posi- visited safe consumption sites in in which to have a conversation and there is a need for addition- ed.” She said that city resources tion. She said that working to Toronto and Vancouver. She said about the other concerns related al units of supportive housing as should be used, and added that employ those with CORI, as well that it is “important to note” to that parcel.” well. she has “committed to…analyz- as working with labor unions that these sites are “illegal by All candidates were asked how Candidates were also asked ing every single city owned build- and the Suffolk County Sheriff federal standards and federal they would “respond to NIMBY- about “innovative ideas” they ing” for opportunities to create are things she would tackle. law” in the , so “… ism and community pushback, have for tackling homelessness supportive housing within her “If we want people to be suc- licensed healthcare providers will and actually get permanent sup- in the city, as well as increasing first 100 days as mayor, should cessful, we’ve got to set them up not be able to participate in their portive housing built.” access to water, bathrooms, and she be elected. for success,” she said. She added operation.” Essaibi George said that it’s places to do laundry for those “I’ve always led from an inter- that partnering with and expand- She said that for these sites imperative to ensure that when experiencing homelessness. sectional lens,” Campbell said. ing nonprofits who already do to “work effectively and appro- supportive housing is built, that The full recording of the forum Campbell began the Vacant Lot this type of work is a goal of priately,” there would have to it truly is permanent support- can be found on Pine Street Inn’s Initiative, which she said she hers, to help people with inter- be many sites “located in close ive housing. “We need to work YouTube channel or on its web- proximity to one another,” as in direct partnership with our site. people will not travel very far non-profit organizations,” she to go to one. “That investment said, and the City has to be a will cost millions of dollars,” she leader. said, adding that she would rath- “We have the power to cre- SERVICE er spend the money on “long- ate a streamlined process and term recovery services.” making sure we’re pushing that DIRECTORY There was also a “lightning through,” Wi said. She called round” question, where candi- for zoning code updates, as “… JOHN J. RECCA dates were asked whether or not we are in a broken system where PAINTING they support the development of every single new development Interior/Exterior permanent supportive housing has to go through unknown, Commercial/Residential in the Shattuck Campus site, an unspecified numbers of meetings Fully Insured issue that has caused a divide in and conversations and negoti- Quality Work the communities surrounding ations because there is no clear Reasonable Rates Franklin Park where the hospi- sense of what the rules are.” She Free Estimates tal site is located. While many also said she would “transform [email protected] residents support the state’s plan and empower the Boston Hous- to build supportive housing and ing Authority.” 781-241-2454 PAGE 10 THE BOSTON SUN August 5, 2021

Victory Programs (from pg. 1) project. Victory financial help to lease the Chief Marty Martinez, has lost Amanda Curley, of Baker’s of a call for decentralization in “Victory Programs is no lon- building and some City officials the trust of WSANA. office, said the councilor did not the area. She said conducting the ger seeking to rent 891 Massa- had previously said it would be “It’s great news,” he said. “We support the lease. process the community has called chusetts Avenue as a location “immoral” to let the rest of the have no hard feelings towards “Councilor Baker is not sup- for will result in losing more lives for 14 to 35 transitional beds,” rooms sit vacant. Victory Programs. Although we portive of this based on its loca- at Mass/Cass. said Porter in the letter. “The That led to many in the com- believe that the location was a tion,” she wrote. “There are not “The proposed transitional plan will not move forward at munity becoming worried that bad one for its clients, it sincerely enough details and it seems as beds would have allowed already that site. We thank the City of the City might try to establish did not, and it, like all the social though it can grow. He supports identified individuals to exit the Boston, the Commonwealth of a third City-run shelter at the service providers, thinks of its a program like this, but does not street immediately, connect to Massachusetts, and the many Roundhouse, to go with nearby clients before it thinks about the believe that this is going to be a services, and ultimately move individuals who supported this Woods-Mullen and Southamp- other stakeholders. The city, on good program that benefits any- into stable housing quicker under the other hand, has a responsibil- one, at this location.” those principles,” she wrote. effort. But in the end, the outcry ton. ity to all the stakeholders. Marty State Rep. Jon Santiago said it “Luckily, those beds are only one of opposition to this plan at this South End Forum Moderator Martinez’s machinations in seek- was a non-starter completely. component of a larger project location was loud and forceful, Steve Fox said, upon hearing the ing to build another shelter at “From my perspective, this to move individuals from Mass including from elected officials news that Victory wouldn’t pur- this location has cost the Janey proposal is a non-starter,” he & Cass into permanent hous- who had originally supported sue the lease, it was quite a relief Administration our trust.” said on the Friday call. “I think ing throughout Suffolk Coun- the idea. due strictly to the location. Porter’s letter followed that it’s best for you to go back to ty. While we continue to pursue “We will stop, regroup, “We’re really pleased that contentious stakeholders meet- the drawing board and talk to other options for the transitional and continue to explore other Victory Programs and the City ing on Friday, and preceded the community. This amount of beds, the other components con- options,” she continued. “We have listened to neighbors and what was believed to be another opposition from the neighbors tinue and we eagerly anticipate will count on elected officials and neighborhoods and understand difficult meeting with Roxbury and elected officials shows that handing individuals keys to their community members who have our continuing desire to make stakeholders this month – not to the pathway to success for this new units very soon. expressed their commitment to decentralization a reality,” he mention other informal meetings is really improbable…This is not “Stakeholders, representing helping both this effort and oth- said. “While the program is a being proposed by neighborhood the place for it.” the Mass/Cass area and adjoin- ers similar move forward.” good one and one we actual- leaders in the South End and He also said he opposed the ing neighborhoods, made it clear The program was to be leased ly embraced in the Mass/Cass Roxbury. idea as a health professional who that the City of Boston and the for only a portion of the Round- Task Force, the location selection The Friday meeting featured works with this population every State must first move forward made it a non-starter. We’re look- house, a former Best Western a lot of information sharing, but day, noting that he didn’t think it with a plan to decentralize ser- ing forward to Victory Programs that was used by Pine Street Inn some frustration from Porter, res- was healthy to locate such a facil- vices,” she continued. “They finding an alternative location from last summer to July 1 as idents and elected officials. ity so near a troubled area. called for additional formal pro- and beginning the outreach to Councilor Ed Flynn and Others on the call that object- cesses. They suggested alterna- emergency shelter overflow. The those in need.” Victory Programs planned to Councilor both said ed to the plan included Council tives like locked facilities, ferries, Long-time decentralization they couldn’t support the idea. candidate Domingos Darosa, bussing individuals to Sudbury use part of the Roundhouse for advocate George Stergios, pres- an encampment to housing pro- “It is difficult to support a and representatives from the or Quincy. But, the devil is in the ident of the Worcester Square project when the community offices of Councilor Michelle Wu details……and these details can gram – where people living on Area Neighborhood Associa- process is flawed,” said Flynn. and Councilor Andrea Camp- take a very long time to work the streets in Mass/Cass would be tion (WSANA), said they were “The residents of the South End bell. out. We will gladly engage in provided a room at the Round- happy to hear of the change, and and Roxbury deserve to have In her letter, Porter said she each conversation going forward house. There were no definitive that there were no hard feelings their voices heard and respected. believes the program would have while mourning the lives that plans for the remaining rooms, despite the emotional meeting That did not happen.” worked, but there is too much will be lost during the process.” though the City was offering last Friday. He said that Health For Record From the Aug. 3 Boston Civic Commission meeting, online: floor, approx. 1968 sq. ft. one small room Services. tion of addition. Design Commission meeting, •Notice of Intent from SOLitude Lake in the back for prep, separate kitchen, and ADVISORY REVIEW online: Management on behalf of the Massachu- separate dining room. One entrance/3 From the Aug. 11 Air Pollution •40 Newbury Street: Renova- REPORT FROM DESIGN COM- setts Department of Conservation and emergency exits; 40 seats. Outdoor Control Commission, 1 p.m., online via tion of former Brooks Brothers building. MITTEE Recreation Lakes and Ponds Program for (annual weather permitting) patio on Zoom (HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM. Proposed work includes: installation of •220 Huntington Avenue, Back Bay the creation of an Aquatic Management private property with 20 seats the same US/J/86329377111) roof deck, awnings, signage, and exterior PRESENTATION TO THE COM- Program at the Charles River to control hours as the restaurant. Wei Zheng as •Application for a Modified Down- lighting. MISSION nuisance and non-native plant and algae manager of record. Hours of operation: town Boston Parking Freeze Permit •Fenway Development, Fenway growth utilizing treatment with USEP/ 11 AM – 10 PM. from Animal Rescue League of Boston •97 Newbury Street: Renovation of •380 Stuart Street, Back Bay MA State registered aquatic herbicides, for 25 exempt parking spaces located at existing building and construction of algaecides, and other BMPs. From the Aug. 9, 1 p.m., City Coun- 425 Tremont St. This permit is to add roof-top and rear additions. From the Aug. 4 License Board meet- cil Committee on Government Opera- 15 exempt parking spaces to be shared ing, online: From the Public Improvement Com- tions and Committee on Arts, Culture, between the public, lessees, employees, REPORTING WORKPLACE •Miyuki, Inc. mission meeting, Aug. 5, 10 a.m., online and special events: Order for a hearing patrons, customers, clients and guests. SAFETY CONCERNS Doing business as: Mr. Tea; 266 New- and in-person: regarding the Creation of a Boston-Cam- Issuance of the permit would have no Workers in any size organization bury St., Back Bay. •On a petition by the City of Boston bridge Tourism Marketing District. This effect on the Downtown parking freeze have options if they feel they are being Has applied for a Common Victual- Public Works Department for the making matter was sponsored by Councilors bank. * Continued from the July 14, 2021 pres-sured into an unsafe situation. Attor- ler License to be exercised on the above of Specific Repairs within the following and Frank Baker and was hearing. ney General Maura Healey has created – First floor space with seating , serving public ways in Boston Proper, consisting referred to the Committees on June 30. •Application for a Modified Down- re-sources for workers to report safety bubble tea, coffee, and muffins. of curb realignment, sidewalk recon- town Boston Parking Freeze Permit from concerns during reopening. They include Manager: Jing Feng. Hours of Opera- struction, as well as new and relocated From the Aug. 10 Bay Village His- Animal Rescue League of Boston for 20 an online form at the Attorney Gener- tion: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. pedestrian ramps, specialty pavement, toric Commission, 4 p.m., online via exempt parking spaces located at 7 Apple- al’s website and a dedicated Fair Labor traffic signal infrastructure, street lighting Zoom (HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM. ton St. This permit is to add 4 exempt From the Aug. 4 Public Facilities infrastructure, street trees, storm drain US/J/82824291103): parking spaces to be shared between the hotline at 617-727-3465. People can also Commission, online: infrastructure, and bike racks: DESIGN REVIEW public, lessees, employees, patrons, cus- find those resources by calling 311. •Order of Taking: Various property Boylston Street – on its northwest- •27 Isabella Street: At roof install per- tomers, clients and guests. Issuance of interests located in Boston for the Fenway erly side, between Fairfield Street and gola and shade canopy. the permit would have no effect on the HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM Multi-Use Path (Phase 1) Construction Gloucester Street; Fairfield Street – on its •25 Isabella Street: Convert former Downtown parking freeze bank. * Con- PROPERTY Project. 819 Beacon St. and Overland southwesterly side, northwest of Boyl- church structure into condominium units. tinued from the July 14, 2021 hearing. Since taking office in 2014, Mayor Street. ston Street; and Gloucester Street – on its Work includes a rooftop and rear addi- Walsh has made fixing quality of life northeasterly side, northwest of Boylston tion, removing the front entry steps, and From the Back Bay Architectur- issues a priority in his administration. From the Aug. 4 School Committee Street. redesigning the front entrance. al Commission, 5 p.m., online via From investing in Public Works to mak- meeting, online: •On a petition by TC Systems Inc. for Zoom (HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM. ing sure community policing is a staple in •The Boston School Committee will a Grant of Location with lead company From the Aug. 11 Zoning Commis- US/J/82715251801): every neighborhood, we are making sure immediately adjourn to an executive status and no participants to install new sion meeting, 9 a.m., online: DESIGN REVIEW every neighborhood is clean, safe and a session for the purpose of conducting a telecommunication conduit with City •First Amendment to the Develop- •52 Hereford Street (a/k/a) 303 New- great place to live and work in. Unfor- strategy session related to collective bar- shadow within Commonwealth Avenue ment Plan for Planned Development Area bury Street: At roof remove two stealth tunately some properties in Boston need gaining with the Boston Teachers Union. (public way), Boston Proper, located gen- No. 106: 1000 Washington Street and flue pipes and add one stealth chimney • Suspension of the Maximum Age erally at address nos. 609-685, generally 321 Harrison Avenue, South End. Said enclosure. Replace telecommunication more help than others, and that’s why we Policy, School Year 2021-2022 between Granby Street and Silber Way. First Amendment amends the Develop- equipment. are here. If you know of a property that •Preparing for School Year 2021- ment Plan to establish a review process •116 Beacon Street: Install canopy at fits one of the following criteria: multiple 2022 From the Aug. 5 License Commission for any proposed Research and Develop- entrance. calls to 911, one that’s blighted or just a •Wellness Policy Update meeting, 10 a.m., online: ment Use on the site which would operate •234 Beacon Street: At rear garage general concern, we encourage you •JSM 636 Group, Inc. d/b/a BB.Q at BioSafety Level 3, as established by the addition extend roof deck to footprint of to reach out to your neighborhood From the Aug. 4 Conservation Chicken, 636 Beacon St, Back Bay. First U.S. Department of Health and Human previous deck prior to 2017 reconstruc- liaison. August 5, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 11 Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE BACK BAY THIS WEEK'S ANSWER George, Sean Robinson, Carl F 265 Beacon St #5 $1,475,000 Kim, Julie Fulp, Carol 54 Commonwealth Ave #1 $2,550,000 Spring, Jennifer Bartol David Est 15 Dartmouth Pl #3 $1,165,000 Wang, Elvire Helian, Yizhou 79 Saint Botolph St #3 $1,298,000 Kim, Julie Fulp, Carol 54 Commonwealth Ave #1 $2,550,000 Wang, Elvire Helian, Yizhou 79 Saint Botolph St #3 $1,298,000 BEACON HILL Johnston, Leslie E Hodges, Stephen W 34 Beacon St $650,000 Daniel R Brownell RET Golden, Rickie J 34-1/2 Beacon St #3 $1,525,000 John E Ryder Jr T Canyon NT 36 Beacon St #2 $1,560,000 Simmons, Douglas C 52 Beacon St Dev LLC 52 Beacon St #3 $4,200,000 5A-70-72 Mt Vernon St RT Burke, Theodore D 27 Chestnut St #27 $9,800,000 Aguiar, Kathleen Wong, Jason 20 Gloucester St #B $608,000 Balmforth, Sharon D Morgan, Amy K 2 Hawthorne Pl #5G $485,000 Piemonte, Thomas C Edward J Higham RET 35 Pinckney St #3 $1,685,000 Casavant, Timothy Butler, Elena 19 Revere St #8 $628,000 Toker, Tunc Cheng, Matthew H 9 Temple St #3 $1,275,000 S&Y Investments 1 Ltd Sharma, Rajeev 6 Whittier Pl #11R $565,000 BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Greenberg, Steven Becker-Judd LT 150 Appleton St #3B $1,400,000 Okeefe, Julia Hammond, Megan R 5 Appleton St #4A $645,000 Myer, Bennett P Myers, Ardith 50 Chandler St #4 $1,690,000 Ahn, Kihong Sullivan, Brian D 53 Chandler St #4 $850,465 Khan, Haroon Green RT 37 Lawrence St #11 $525,000 Hoffstein, Jeffrey Pastore, Fabio 120 Norway St #12 $900,000 505 Tremont Street 210 RT Bourne, Ira R 505 Tremont St #205 $1,900,000 Baker, Joshua Mcparland, Stephen 7 Warren Ave #6 $1,900,000 Bell, Madeline Rosmarin, Daniel 76 Warren Ave #76 $1,000,000 San-Woo, Sophia S 636 Beacon Unit 606 LLC 636-638 Beacon St #606 $720,000 Astero Boston LLC Tricerri-Burbank LLC 75 Burbank St #101 $575,000 Murdock, Angie Tonti, Samantha 234 Causeway St #802 $655,000 Myer, Bennett P Myers, Ardith 50 Chandler St #4 $1,690,000 WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN 772 LW RT Carlson, John H 28-32 Atlantic Ave #336 $3,700,000 Impact Vent Prop I LLC Michael B Mccaskey RET 2 Avery St #37A $965,000 Averin, Nikolai Sarkytbayev, Marat 3 Avery St #505 $720,000 Hulse, Timothy Bredariol, Nicole E 17-R Clark St #5 $690,000 Brownstone RT Berger, Brandon 102 Commercial St #4 $770,500 Keenan, Erin Fanale 2016 T 120 Commercial St #2-1 $606,000 150 Commercial LLC 150 Commercial Street 150-152 Commercial St $3,750,000 Leishman, David Prinn, Michael D 343 Commercial St #104 $1,299,000 Buxhaku, Joana Meagher, Denise L 357 Commercial St #321 $600,000 Chandarana, Keval Geraghty, Anne C 65 E India Row #37F $1,342,500 The carved number in the last clue is on 11 Bay State Road, built in Lynch, Terence Jacobs, Robert 1 Franklin St #1009 $1,100,000 1895 and designed by architect Francis Richmond Allen. While Paris had house numbers as early as 1512, adding numbers to buildings in Boston began circa 1879 to improve services like mail delivery. Fenway Studios unveils fence mesh mural beautification You’ll find the next clue in the South End. Special to the Sun Fenway Studios. Fenway Studios as fiduciary holder of the funds. alumnus artist, Denise Lindquist, Essential to the mural installation Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send A stunning 500-foot mural designed the uplifting mural. was the removal and replace- an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. showcasing work from Fenway Through the Boston Planning ment of the existing dilapidated Studios artists, as well as featuring and Development Agency’s chain link fence. The MBTA and a variety of Fenway community (BPDA) Red Sox, ‘Beautification Keolis Commuter Services were attractions, has been installed on Program,’ Friends of Fenway immediate in their response and THIS WEEK'S CLUE Ipswich Street. Studios (FOFS) founding presi- authorized our request. Addition- More than a year in the making, dent, Lynda McNally, wrote the ally, demonstrating the epitome of the mesh mural panels have been approved grant which provid- collaboration, Keolis Commuter installed on the chain-link fence ed funding for this collaborative Service Supervisor Brian Walsh, along Ipswich Street across from project. The FOFS board served assigned members of his work crew to assist Fenway Studios artists during the actual instal- lation of the fence mesh mural. Working in harmonious collabo- ration with all the agencies result- ed in an impressive outdoor art installation which will bring joy to all who see it. “We are extremely grateful to the BPDA, the Red Sox Organi- zation, the MBTA, Keolis Com- muter Services, Friends of Fenway Studios along with the Fenway Studios artists for bringing our A 500-foot mural now decorates what was an uninspiring chain-link magnificent mural to life,” said fence on Ipswich Street in front of the Fenway Studios. The mural, FOFS and Fenway Studios. which features work from the artists at Fenway Studios, was unveiled last month to great accolade. PAGE 12 THE BOSTON SUN August 5, 2021

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