THURSDAY, April 22, 2021

Published every Thursday Serving Back Bay - South End - Fenway - Kenmore New traditions, sad reflection mark One Day

By Seth Daniel the neighborhoods. Last Thursday, April 15, It’s been nearly eight years known as One Boston Day, Act- since the Boston Marathon ing Mayor toured Bombing in 2013, where numer- several locations to thank first ous people were injured and four responders at Engine 33 on died of their injuries, but already Boylston Street and Engine 7 on One Boston Day has taken on Columbus Avenue, help out with steadfast traditions throughout cleaning the Carter School in

Just after noon, Acting Mayor Kim Janey noted the names of Martin Richard and Lingzi Lu on their memo- rial on Boylston Street. Meanwhile, at the finish line, there was no Marathon on Monday, but workers on Thursday painted the iconic Boylston Street finish line in yellow and blue to commemorate One Boston Day. the South End, and to pause for Engine 7 and Engine 33 to thank age everyone to show acts of a moment of silence at the new them for their service to our city kindness to others and reflect on Memorial on Boylston Street just that day and always. the importance of this day.” after noon. “The Boston Marathon At the Carter School, the Pub- “On April 15, 2013, our first Memorial serves as a tribute to lic Facilities Department for the responders stepped up in the face the victims and their families of City made its annual sojourn to of tragedy to protect everyone the 2013 bombing, but also our the South End to clean up the At the Carter School in the South End, Donere Johnson of the City’s at the Boston Marathon,” she City’s resilience,” she continued. Public Facilities Department cleans out a flower bed as part of the said. “Today, I was happy to visit “This #OneBostonDay, I encour- (One Boston Day Pg. 8) Department’s annual One Boston Day cleanup there.

From the Mayoral Candidates Forum Virtual candidates forums Mayoral candidates answer Acting Mayor Janey cancels bring new challenges questions on hot-button issues last minute on mayoral forum

By Dan Murphy Durkan, chair of the Bos- By Lauren Bennett Black on GBH. By Seth Daniel There was no offi- ton Ward 5 Democratic Acting Mayor Kim cial announcement made For the Boston Ward 4 Committee, planned this Five of the six declared Janey has announced that Acting Mayor Kim about Janey’s absence at and 5 Democratic Com- week’s event, they want- mayoral candidates gath- she will join the mayoral Janey was the only miss- the Forum, which began mittees to successfully part- ed to make sure it took ered on Zoom on Tuesday race, but she did not attend ing candidate for mayor around 6:45 p.m., but ner on their online May- place early enough in the evening for a Candidates this forum. of the six major candidates Moderator Callie Crossley oral Candidates Forum campaign cycle that voters Forum that drew an esti- The forum covered who have declared during did mention that she was on Tuesday, April 20, its weren’t already suffering mated 500 participants. several topics of con- Tuesday night’s lively Ward not able to make it due to organizers were met with a from “Zoom overload,” The forum was host- cern throughout the city, 4 and 5 Democratic Com- the breaking news on the different set of logistics and which they had both read ed by the Boston Ward 4 including the Boston mittee. Chauvin verdict. challenges than they would has already happened with and Ward 5 Democratic Police Department (BPD), Janey had been commit- Janey’s campaign told have faced in staging an voters in New York in the Committees. and candi- affordable housing, cli- ted and confirmed to the the Sun that the acting in-person event, as was the anticipation of that city’s dates John Barros, Andrea mate change, Boston Pub- 6:30 p.m. Forum earlier in mayor had put a stop to all norm in the pre-pandemic upcoming mayoral elec- Campbell, Annissa Essaibi lic Schools, the Boston the day, but cancelled last political activities on Tues- world. tion. George, Jon Santiago, and Planning and Develop- minute in order to speak at day night in light of the Jonathan Cohn, chair “We wanted to make answered ment Agency (BPDA), and a 6 p.m. press conference verdict. of the Boston Ward 4 sure we had a forum early questions from modera- COVID response. regarding the verdict ren- “In light of the verdict in Democratic Committee, tor Callie Crossley, host of dered in the Derek Chau- said when he and Sharon (Virtual Challenges, Pg. 4) Under the Radar and Basic (Mayoral Forum, Pg. 5) vin case in Minnesota. (Janey, Pg. 4) PAGE 2 THE BOSTON SUN April 22, 2021 editorial

AT LAST, SPRING HAS SPRUNG Letters to the Editor Spring officially may have arrived on March 21, but the past month MONTEIRO RUNNING know what it takes to help our to combat youth homelessness, has been anything but spring-like. FOR COUNCIL AT- families and children be success- and passed historic zoning legis- For those of us who live along the coastline, this is ful. lation to help ensure fair housing nothing new of course. The prevailing, on-shore sea breezes at this LARGE I know that Boston’s families access and housing affordability time of year transport air from the ocean that still is in the low 40s. Dear Editor, are struggling because I have across all our neighborhoods. So on days when the temperature may be in the 60s in central Mass., My name is Carla B. Monteiro lived that struggle and see the We’ve gotten the City to commit we’re at least 10 degrees cooler, with a wind-chill factor that makes it and I’m running for Boston City consequences of the gaps in our to reevaluate large institutional feel 10 degrees cooler than that. Council At-Large. My story is social services daily. But the real- landholdings this year so that In other words, the 60s elsewhere feel like the 40s for us. the story of so many Boston fam- ity is this: We can achieve a Bos- the PILOT program can work as But this week finally brought a measure of spring, not only because ilies, one of struggle and rising ton where everyone’s basic needs intended. of the warmth, but because of the daffodils, forsythia, and flower- above it. are met if we’re bold enough to We’ve also put Communi- ing trees that signal the end of winter and the promise of nicer days My parents emigrated from imagine it and passionate enough ty Preservation Act dollars to ahead. Cabo Verde in 1979. As the to fight for it. Join our neighbor- work improving our parks and With the coronavirus pandemic hopefully coming to an end, the daughter of immigrants, my fam- hood by neighborhood move- preserving our architectural arrival of spring is coming none too soon. ily, like so many others across ment at CarlaForBoston.com treasures. We’ve shown our care Boston, struggled to navigate Carla B. Monteiro for our community landscape at language barriers in our daily Candidate, Council at-large countless virtual public meetings, MASS SHOOTINGS lives. At age 4, my father walked whether by blocking electron- out on us and we were evicted. : I’M ic billboards, saving the garden ARE OUR NEW EPIDEMIC I was too young to fully under- courtyard at the Prudential, or stand what was happening, but, RUNNING FOR weighing in on updates to our in so many ways, that day would Mass shootings with high-powered weapons are nothing new in RE-ELECTION! much-loved playgrounds at Clar- form the rest of my journey. America. The recent tragedies in and are just Dear Editor, endon St and Sheehy Park. We As a 16-year-old, I dreamed two more of a long string of the slaughter of innocent Americans who Two years ago, I walked into have capital projects committed of buying a house in Boston and simply were going about their everyday lives at work, in school, or at City Hall and put my name on that will bring quality accessible moving my family in to protect a shopping mall. the ballot for the first time. This pathways to the Fens, redesign all of us from housing insecuri- But as horrific as these well-publicized incidents have been, they week, I returned to the Elections the last block of the Common- ty. Eventually, I transformed my are just the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to mass shoot- Department and filed to run for wealth Mall at Kenmore Square, ings all across the country, which have been occurring at ever-increas- dream of owning a home into re-election! improve safety on Boylston and ing rates. a reality and at 28 I purchased I have never loved doing any- Blossom Streets, give us a new In the past 30 days since the Atlanta massacre, there have been 45 a triple-decker in Dorchester to thing as much as I love represent- West End Library, and revitalize mass shootings -- defined as incidents where four or more people have provide a home for my family ing the people of Mission Hill, the Boston Common. been shot -- across the U.S. and create a stable foundation Fenway, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, A draft budget came out this The vast majority of these shootings never make it into the national for my son, Mesiah. and the West End. It would be week with some more great wins headlines to the extent of the Atlanta and Indianapolis incidents, but As a social worker, I know my honor to continue represent- I’m proud to have advocated for they are real. For example, on April 8 in Bryan, Texas, a gunman families and our youth are strug- ing District 8 on the Boston City on behalf of our neighborhoods: (who apparently was a disgruntled former employee) shot six persons gling to navigate Boston’s social Council, so let this be the first of funds to redesign Terrace St at a cabinet-making company. One was killed and five were wound- safety net just as I did. many times this year that I ask and make Mission Hill safer for ed, four critically. As one of my many jobs, I am for your vote this fall. pedestrians, money to finally ren- We could go on and on, but the bottom line is that America is an emergency psychiatric social If you can help our campaign ovate the maintenance building the only place in the world where mass shootings are a daily part worker at Boston Children’s by pledging to sign my nomina- in the Public Garden, and anoth- of life. And the reason is very simple: America is the only country Hospital where I provide ther- tion papers, making a donation, er planner for the understaffed where there are more guns than people and a large percentage of apeutic support to our youth. or forwarding this email to a Landmarks Commission. The those weapons are high-capacity, semi-automatic firearms. Every weekend, we are flooded friend, I would be so grateful. I draft budget also permanently Ardent supporters of gun ownership make the time-worn argu- with young people who are expe- will be having a campaign kick- expands some of the departments ment that if there are restrictions on gun ownership, then only crim- riencing symptoms of depression off on Zoom on Friday, April 30, I fought to grow last year as inals will have guns. and anxiety and need help. When 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. part of the emergency pandemic But the reality is that the perpetrators of mass shooting incidents COVID-19, hit I collaborated I’m extremely proud of the response, including food access, are not criminals -- they’re typically the guy next door who has some with other community leaders, work we’ve done together over language access, and our youth sort of mental health or anger issue, but who has been able to buy a elected officials, and institutions the past 15 months. We’ve deliv- jobs program. I am about to run high-capacity weapon on a whim and go on a shooting rampage a to gather masks, hand sanitizer, ered thousands of boxes of food 35+ hearings on the city budget short time later. and hot food then went door to to our neighbors and prevented and incoming federal funds in The shooter in Atlanta, for example, had purchased his gun just a door across the city delivering the MBTA from canceling the my role as Ways & Means Chair, day before he went on his murderous spree. them to our elders and those E line to Heath St, the Mission so there’s lots of work ahead, but Other nations -- principally narco-terrorist states such as Mexico most vulnerable. Many times the Link Bus, or the #55 in Fenway. these are good places to start. and Honduras -- may have higher homicide rates, but mass shootings people who need support must We secured record affordable Fifteen months, however, is not by, and of, ordinary civilians are a uniquely American phenomenon. struggle the most to find resourc- homeownership funds in the city es. budget, launched a city strategy Countries with broad gun-ownership, such as Australia and New (Letter, Pg. 5) Zealand, have instituted common-sense laws that have eliminated Even before the pandemic mass-shootings. Australia did so after a school massacre in 1996 -- hit, the systems meant to meet and there have been no similar incidents since then. our basic needs to survive were What will it take for America to reach the tipping point that will failing us. I’m running for City persuade Congress to implement common-sense gun legislation? Council to use my experience to THE BOSTON SUN ensure every Bostonian has what We’re obviously not there yet. Our guess is it will occur only when President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Americans will be fearful of gathering such that it will affect travel they need to thrive. In this period Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio and business. After all, who wants to travel to a state where people of healing and recovery, our City ([email protected]) are allowed to openly carry high-capacity weaponry? Council needs a social worker, Art Directors: Kane DiMasso-Scott, Scott Yates But in the meantime, America tragically will remain among the one who knows how to put ser- Reporters: Seth Daniel, [email protected] most randomly-violent places on the planet. vices in place for the people. I Lauren Bennett, [email protected] April 22, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 3

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By Seth Daniel “The project will help to The project, at 415 Newbury ment units. It would also include and abutting the Mass Pike, is address Boston’s need for tran- St. on the other side of Mass Ave- parking for 125 vehicles – with around 48,000 sq. ft. Trinity Financial and the Har- sit-oriented housing units while nue, looks to demolish the annex the current lot now accommo- Fay wrote that they plan to file vard Club of Boston submitted at the same time providing the of the Club that houses squash dating 112 vehicles. an Expanded Project Notifica- a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Harvard Club with member and courts and construct a 123,000 “The Project will maintain the Boston Planning and Develop- guest amenities, including under- sq. ft., 11-story building. That existing vehicular passageway tion Form very soon in the near ment Agency (BPDA) late last ground parking and state-of-the- building would contain new connecting the mid-block alley future. The project is expected week to officially introduce their art athletic facilities,” read the member, fitness and athletic facil- and Newbury Street and will to have to proceed through the project on Newbury Street in the LOI from Jamie Fay of Ft. Point ities for the Harvard Club, and create a new pedestrian passage- reviews of the Article 80 process. Back Bay – a project that seeks Associates. “The project will also 95 residential units above it. way to allow for safer pedestrian That process will result in numer- to demolish the Harvard Club also fill a void in the urban fabric The existing parking lot would access to Newbury Street,” read annex and rebuild it within a res- along Newbury Street dating to also be developed, with a 60,000 the letter. ous meeting with the community idential tower and an accompa- the construction of the Turnpike sq. ft., three-story building on the The total amount of land, and the Impact Advisory Group nying building. in the 1960s.” lot that would house 38 apart- located along Newbury Street (IAG) in the coming months.

Virtual Challenges (from pg. 1) before Zoom fatigue hit people,” our communities, and our plan- about Boston’s future.” down.” Their ongoing partnerships Cohn added. ning committee began planning Despite all the advantages to Another upside to using the are “logical,” said Cohn, since One major upside to holding this months ago, which gives holding these events virtually, app, said Cohn, is that “it makes both wards cover parts of the the event online, said Cohn, is you an idea of how much work one new issue that has arisen is it run more smoothly flowing Back Bay, South End and the that it “allows better flexibility goes into this event behind the the possibility of what Cohn calls in terms of candidates trying to Fenway. as to who can attend,” since they scenes,” Durkan wrote in an “crosstalk” in reference to feed- constantly interrupt each other, As for how he expects wouldn’t have to overcome trav- email. “I think the best compli- back that can result when more which can happen.” these events would look in a el obstacles or forego eating din- ment to our event is that other than one person are speaking Prior to this week’s event, the post-pandemic world, some ner at home to be there. “When community groups have already simultaneously. Boston Ward 4 and 5 Democrat- previously held in-person Can- you can attend from your liv- reached out to ask for our advice “If you jump in when some- ic Committees had partnered didates Forums had also been ing room,” he said, “it helps to in planning and executing virtual one else is talking, that creates a on a forum for Suffolk Coun- live streamed, Cohn said, and expand the conversation.” forums.” horrible sound effect on Zoom,” ty District Attorney in 2018, as he expects that practice would More than 500 people tuned She also credits much of the Cohn said. well as on candidates forums for resume again in the future. in for Tuesday’s event, accord- event’s success to its moderator, As for getting candidates to both the District 8 City Council Yet, Cohn anticipates this ing to Durkan, which was the Callie Crossley, who, according adhere to their allotted speaking and City Council at-Large races would likely result in a new set biggest audience for one of their to Durkan, “asked questions that times, that job actually got easier in 2019, and they have already of challenges. forums in recent years. really helped make distinctions for Tuesday’s event, said Cohn, scheduled a joint Candidates “We’ll just have a whole new “Going virtual/online gave between the candidates, and cre- thanks to a downloadable app Form for City Council at-Large set of logistical issues, especially us the opportunity to have our ate a captivating conversation that “gives candidates a count- on June 24. around sound quality,” he said. forum reach more members of

Janey (from pg. 1)

the trial of the murder of George Virtual Public Meeting Floyd, Mayor Janey has pulled down all her political activities this evening to focus on the needs of the City of Boston,” read a 771 Harrison Avenue statement. “The Mayor will be addressing the City, meeting Monday, May 3 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3mKOZmo with her City Hall team and con- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 necting with community leaders Meeting ID: 161 412 3122 throughout the evening.” Many had wondered about Project Proponent: Janey not taking out Nomina- 761 Harrison Church, LLC tion Papers yet, but the campaign Project Description: reported she did so on Wednes- The 771 Harrison Avenue project is currently under construction and is approved as a 63 day afternoon. residential unit project (51 rental units and 12 condominiums). On March 31, 2021, the Of the six candidates, until Proponent submitted a Notice of Project Change and the Third Amendment to Planned Wednesday, she had been the Development Area No.59 to the BPDA, seeking to convert all of the residential units in the only one not to have taken out Proposed Project to condominiums. No other changes to the project are being proposed. Nomination Papers – though the campaigns have until May 11 to Acting Mayor Kim Janey took mail to: Raul Duverge do so. All five of the other major, out her Nomination Papers on Boston Planning & Development Agency Wednesday afternoon, the last One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Close of Comment Period: declared candidates took out 5/16/2021 Papers last week, on April 12. of the major declared candidates Boston, MA 02201 to do so. Janey wasn’t present at phone: 617.918.4492 “The work ahead of us Tuesday’s Mayoral Forum due to email: [email protected] requires bold leadership — and the verdict in the Derek Chauvin we’re just getting started,” stated trial, though the other five can- BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans Janey on her social media page. didates were present for the two- Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary hour forum. April 22, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 5

Mayoral Forum (from pg. 1) Police was one of the first issues and helping people out of wants all residents to be more in a transparent manner by should been allocated “dispro- topics discussed, given that the poverty. engaged in the planning and the mayor’s office and the City portionately” to areas where Derek Chauvin verdict was read “I do believe we have to get to development processes. He said Council and include representa- people were disproportionately in court on Tuesday evening, the root cause,” Essaibi George that things like transit-oriented tion from parents. affected by the virus. where he was found guilty on all said, but “I do not support development and “modernizing” Santiago said that he is “com- The candidates were then charges in the death of George defunding the police.” She said the Article 80 process are import- mitted to changing things up and asked a series of yes or no ques- Floyd. Crossley asked the can- that investments need to be made ant, and he agreed that an update seeing what we can do,” adding tions on topics ranging from vot- didates if they would make any in community programs but she to the zoning code is needed. that he would support a hybrid ing to BPD to safe consumption cuts to the BPD, and if so, how also believes that more police Affordable housing is one of the model that would work with the sites. much, and where the money officers are needed. biggest issues in neighborhoods City Council and the Mayor’s On removing police from the would be reallocated. Crossley then asked candi- across the city, and all candidates Office. , every “I have put forward a propos- dates if they believe the BPDA said they believe that more needs Campbell said she believes a candidate except Essaibi George al to ensure that we are making should be eliminated. Many to be done in this area. Wu said hybrid model would work best, said “yes.” structural changes to the depart- candidates said they believe that that more resources should be put though she does not have a spe- When asked whether there ment and the budget,” Wu said. there should be a planning agen- into affordable housing, especial- cific one in mind. She said that should be a “hard cap on over- She said that police do not belong cy and a development agency, ly climate resilient housing. San- the fully appointed committee is time” for police officers, Barros in the Boston Public Schools, and but they should not be one entity. tiago said he wants to “leverage not the answer. said “yes, “at 30 percent of an investments need to be made in Campbell said that she has our AAA bond rating” to allow Wu said that a majority elected officer’s salary; Campbell said mental health and substance heard from her constituents as a for more affordable housing to committee would be her answer, “yes,” but wasn’t sure what abuse treatment. city councilor that the BPDA has be built. Essaibi George said though some seats should remain percentage; Essaibi George said, Barros said that as mayor, he caused many issues for residents that “better paths to home own- by appointment only for things “not at this time”; Santiago said would create a new public agency in terms of process. “At different ership” is something she would like expertise and racial and geo- “no”; and Wu said “yes,” but that would respond to calls relat- moments, the process is rigged,” strive for, as well as “break down graphic inclusivity. didn’t provide a total. ed to substance abuse and mental she said, and at the “end of the systemic racism that we see in our Barros believes that appoint- When the candidates were health, rather than having police day, the project goes through. We housing market.” Campbell said ment is the way to start out. “I asked if they would implement respond first. He said that money need to reform the system and that helping people out of public agree that we should not bring a rent control ordinance should from the police budget should the culture within it.” housing and into homes they own more politics onto that body,” he the state lift the ban, Barros said be reallocated to this agency and Barros said that he does not is a goal of hers, and Barros said said, adding that it “should not “no”; Campbell said “yes,” but the “trained professionals” that want to get rid of the agency, that he believes “affordable hous- be something that is fully elected a conversation would need to be would work for it, as well as to as it “would cause more lack of ing is critical” and that housing for sure.” had with small landlords; Essaibi community organizations. transparency.” Instead, he said is a human right, so he said that The candidates also discussed George said “no’: Wu said “yes’: Santiago said that there needs the BPDA needs to “increase as mayor, he would also work what grade they would give and Santiago said “no.” to be a “reduction in the demand planning staff and resources,” to ensure that Boston residents Governor Charlie Baker for his On whether or not the city of police services,” and money and “needs to take planning seri- are not displaced or evicted from COVID response. Wu gave him a should have safe-consumption should be reallocated towards ously.” their homes. C-, Santiago gave him a C+, Bar- sites, Wu said “yes, but the siting public health issues, as well as Essaibi George said she sup- When it comes to schools, ros gave him a B-, Campbell gave decision is important”; Essaibi to create space for community ports creating a “separate office Crossley asked candidates if they him a C+, and Essaibi George George said “no’; Santiago said policing so that the appropriate of planning” that would help believe the school committee gave him a B-. “yes “but it’s important how we individuals can respond to 911 “prioritize the needs and wants” should be appointed, elected, or “We’ve seen too many of our think about these…sites”; and calls. of Bostonians. a hybrid of the two. communities miss out on the Barros said “yes,” but only as “I voted against the bud- Wu also said she supports a Essaibi George, a former BPS testing, vaccine opportunities, a way to continue helping folks get because it didn’t allocate separate planning agency, and high school teacher, said she is economic opportunities,” Essaibi recover from substance abuse. enough,” said Campbell, speak- called for “big changes” to a “true believer in an appointed George said. For the complete range of ing of last year’s city budget. She address the issues within the cur- school committee,” adding that Barros said that information questions asked and the candi- said that $50 million in cuts to rent agency, including an updat- she doesn’t “want to involve pol- related to COVID-19 should be dates’ answers, the full video of the BPD budget should be reallo- ed zoning code. itics.” She said there should be “immediately” available to the the forum is up on the Ward 4 cated “to the root causes of vio- Santiago said that he also a nomination process, and the public in different languages, and 5 Democratic Committee’s lence,” including mental health seeks to reform the BPDA, and appointments should be made and he said that state resources Facebook pages.

Letter (from pg. 2) LEGAL NOTICES nearly enough for all we’d like to the City can coordinate to pur- LEGAL NOTICE 4/22/21, 4/29/21 withdrawn at any time for the Issuance of Parking 7111 # and use # as your BS without notice. Certain Freeze Permits adopted participant ID. accomplish. We need to launch a sue shared urgent goals; we must Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice terms and conditions under M.G.L. Chapter 111, Translation and sign City Conservation Corps; we need revise the way we structure PILOT Prime Storage - Boston apply. See manager for Section 31C. language interpreters to fundamentally improve our community benefits to enable Southampton St. located LEGAL NOTICE details. This application consists of will be provided upon tools for historic preservation; we that kind of coordinated strate- at 100 Southampton Notice of Self Storage Sale 4/22/21, 4/29/212 two hundred and eighty prior request. A copy of need to take advantage of a fed- gic approach to Boston’s crisis of St., Boston, MA 02118 Please take notice Prime BS (280) exempt parking the application is available eral program that will let us build racial and economic inequity. We intends to hold an auction Storage - Boston Traveler spaces. This permit mod- for public inspection by new public housing units. From should launch a plan to add ele- to sell the goods stored St. located at 33 Traveler ification would remove a appointment at Boston by the following tenant St., Boston, MA 02118 LEGAL NOTICE permit condition that limits City Hall, Room 709, from supplementing sidewalk snow mentary schools in our area and at the storage facility. intends to hold an auction AIR POLLUTION CONTROL use of the parking facility 9 AM to 5 PM Monday removal to brick sidewalk repair use federal support to jumpstart The sale will occur as an to sell the goods stored COMMISSION (APCC) to hotel guests only, to through Friday. Questions to revising the traffic signal policy, major improvements to all our online auction via www. by the following tenants PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE allow parking by exempt should be directed to: we still need to do so much more public high schools. And we can storagetreasures.com on at the storage facility. Notice is hereby given users in the surrounding [email protected] or 617- to make Boston a “Vision Zero” pursue the real need for communi- 5/12/2021 at 12:00 PM. The sale will occur as an that the City of Boston area. Issuance of the per- 635-3850. city that’s safe for our elders, par- ty safety with a pilot of alternative Unless stated otherwise the online auction via www. Air Pollution Control mit would have no effect For the Commission, storagetreasures.com on Commission will hold a on the Downtown Boston Alison Brizius, Executive ents with strollers, bicyclists, and 911 responders for mental health description of the contents are household goods 5/12/2021 at 12:00 PM. virtual public hearing on parking freeze bank. Director gawking tourists alike. calls. and furnishings. Richard Unless stated otherwise the May 12, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. Due to the public Air Pollution Control We also have to make sure that There’s a lot I could add to Williams unit #4261. All description of the contents at https://us02web.zoom. health emergency, the Commission our economy recovers in a way this list; I’m energized by the property is being stored are household goods us/j/86329377111. The public hearing may only City of Boston Environment that actually puts independent work that lies ahead, because it’s at the above self-storage and furnishings. Inkeun Commission will consider take place virtually at Department local businesses in our vacant a blueprint to a better city. And facility. This sale may be Chey unit #204; Terrance the proponent’s request https://us02web.zoom. Boston City Hall, Room 709 storefronts and gets Bostonians I can’t wait to get back to seeing withdrawn at any time Williams unit #247; Kossi for a modified permit for us/j/86329377111. If Boston, Massachusetts Bakuaya unit #249. All a facility located at Hilton you are unable to access 02201 into well-paying jobs. We learned you all in person again as we without notice. Certain terms and conditions property is being stored Back Bay, 40 Dalton St, the internet, you can call 617-635-3850 from the COVID-19 crisis that tackle this list together! apply. See manager for at the above self-storage Boston, MA, pursuant to 1-929-205-6099, enter 4/22/21 our hospitals, universities, and Councilor Kenzie Bok details. facility. This sale may be the Procedures and Criteria Meeting ID 863 2937 BS PAGE 6 THE BOSTON SUN April 22, 2021 StoryWalk series VACCINATION CLINIC AT CASTLE SQUARE APARTMENTS comes to Fenway, Kenmore, South End

By John Lynds with the Boston Public Library, the Highland Street Foundation, A family-friendly outdoor the New England Patriots Foun- multilingual program that com- dation, and Xfinity to produce bines reading with the outdoors the series of these StoryWalk kicked off Monday and will go installations in Fenway-Ken- through May 10. more, the South End and eight The city’s second StoryWalk other neighborhood parks across series will be held at Symphony the city. Community Park, 39 Edgerly After completing the Story- Road, Fenway-Kenmore and at Walk, City of Boston residents the South End Branch of the Bos- are invited to scan the QR code ton Public Library at 685 Trem- and enter their information to ont St. enter to win one of five grand At Symphony Community prizes of a Kindle with a three- Park there will be a multicul- month Kindle Unlimited sub- tural “board book” that lets scription courtesy of Xfinity. young children explore the area. The StoryWalk Project was The board book’s bold illustra- created by Anne Ferguson of tions show children the people Councilor Ed Flynn was proud to join residents at Castle Square Apartments at last Saturday’s vaccination and animals they will meet, and Montpelier, Vermont, and devel- clinic. The clinic was supported by Castle Square Tenant Association, GOTVax, Rep. Jon Santiago, Brewster objects that they will see and hear oped in collaboration with the Ambulance Service, Last Mile Vaccine Delivery, and Boston Fire Department. Staff from Councilor Flynn’s office was also there as volunteers to provide Cantonese interpretation. during the outdoor park expe- Kellogg-Hubbard Library as an rience. Laminated pages from innovative way for children and children’s books are attached adults to enjoy both reading and to wooden stakes and installed the outdoors. along outdoor paths. As visitors The distance between stations stroll through the park, they are will naturally support social dis- City budget focuses on climate climate resiliency in Back Bay tancing, but visitors are reminded directed to the next page in the By John Lynds ience in the Back Bay. on. No one can be left behind as story. to stay six feet away from those “During the past year, Bos- Boston recovers from COVID- Over at the South End Library who are not members of their Last week, acting Boston ton has come together like never 19, and looks forward to the there will be themed book dis- own household. Face coverings Mayor Kim Janey Mayor Kim before, and we must take that future.” Janey proposed her adminis- plays, themed book bundles and must be worn in public parks. If spirit of inclusiveness and com- Focusing on protecting our tration’s recommended $3.75 passion and translate it into real environment Janey said the City make-and-take crafts for families participants find the StoryWalk billion Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) investments for the City of Bos- of Boston has been at the fore- for the duration of the StoryWalk to be crowded, they are encour- operating budget and $3.2 bil- ton and our residents. COVID- front of recognizing and address- aged to come back another time series installation lion Fiscal Year 2022-2026 19 has brought on unprecedented ing the risks of climate change, The Boston Parks and Rec- or choose a different StoryWalk (FY22-FY26) Capital Plan. economic and social change for and protecting our environment. reation Department teamed up location. Janey said the budget focuses on our city, and this budget propos- As part of the city’s Capital Plan, providing the resources for the al meets the moment and makes 10 percent of all new capital city’s continued robust public targeted investments to ensure spending has been dedicated for health response to COVID-19, that as we emerge from this pub- resilience projects. making strategic investments in lic health crisis we are not going The city will spend $15.5 mil- Boston’s neighborhoods and res- back to normal, but going for- lion as part of its Capital Plan idents, and setting the stage for ward better than before,” said to complete the park redesign at Boston’s equitable reopening, Mayor Janey. “I am proud of this Copley Square to optimize resil- recovery and long-term renewal. budget and the enormous work ience to high-traffic events and One of those investments that goes into running our City storm-water. highlighted in the budget was government and providing the Landscape architecture firm, money focused on climate resil- services Bostonians need and rely Sasaki, is working with the City of Boston and the Parks & Rec- reation Department to bring new Clinical Research Study for Healthy life to a well-loved, iconic Boston Men and Women destination. Are you a healthy man or woman without any chronic illness? Are you age 45 or older? The project is just beginning If yes, you are invited to participate in a research study at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital with an initial public engage- that is looking at the effects of a dietary supplement β-nicotinamide mononucleotide, (a ment phase and will extend into dietary component found in various food products) on metabolism, muscle performance, and physical function. design and implementation over • Participation includes up to 12 study visits the next two years. • Financial compensation of up to $1700 is provided The city will spend another • Free parking and meals are also provided. $7.5 million to repave pathways For more information, please call: 617-525-9193 Or Email: [email protected] Or Visit: at the Back Bay Fens to improve w w w https://rally.partners.org/study/nad_booster • http://hormonesandaging.bwh.harvard.edu/mib/ accessibility and site conditions. April 22, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 7 Third meeting held for Copley Square Park redesign project

By Lauren Bennett scheme. She said that the hope setup, and the infrastructure whole city.” She said that the parks depart- is to “maintain and reinforce would allow for tents to be set The team also addressed a ment has worked to identify The Boston Parks and Recre- some of the significant features up as well. concern about skateboarding in spaces in the city that can be ation Department is in the mid- of today’s square,” and main- The project as a whole hopes the square. used for skateboarding instead dle of a design process to provide tain an “open view” between the to create a “renewed square” Chatfield said that the parks of places like this. some needed updates to Copley Boston Public Library (BPL) and that connects the area’s cultural department is “not opposed to The team will continue to Square Park. the . It will still institutions as well as protects skateboarders,” but “we under- refine the design in the coming A third public meeting regard- include a fountain area, a lawn the existing trees. stand that they use public space months and then construction ing the Copley Square Park rede- area, and a plaza area. In the chat, there were some and they can be wonderful peo- documentation will be drawn up, sign project was held on April 14, Kate Tooke of Sasaki said that comments that there was too ple.” with construction set to begin in where the project team proposed “the vision for Copley needs to much paving proposed and not However, “our redesign is the summer of 2022. some designs that were based off be updated,” and it “needs to enough grass. not seeking to accommodate More information on the of some feedback that has been be a 21st century space that can “I feel like I grew up in Cop- that use,” she said. She said that Copley Square redesign as well gathered from the community. support 21st century urban life.” ley Square,” said City Council- although the proposed plat- as the full videos from all three B Chatfield, a project manager She also spoke about trees in or Kenzie Bok. “I am a lifelong form is a “large angled piece of meetings can be found at boston. for the Boston Parks and Recre- the square, saying they want to parishioner of Trinity Church,” material and that can be entic- gov/departments/parks-and-rec- ation Department, said that con- preserve the tree canopy, and as well as a “longtime attendee ing to skateboarders,” and the reation/improvements-cop- struction is currently planned for they had discussed with the com- of the farmer’s market and user proposed linear benches might ley-square-park. There is also a after the marathon in the spring munity how best to preserve the of the BPL. It’s just such a trea- have the same effect, they will community survey that can be and summer of 2022, with an trees. The trees will need more sured civic space for those of be designed to discourage skate- filled out. opening in 2023. soil to thrive, she added. us in the Back Bay and for the boarders from using them. Radhika Mahan of planning Tooke also talked about the and design firm Sasaki went over proposed platform, saying that several reasons why the square it will provide “key views of the needs renovations, including surrounding architecture and that the trees are under a lot of civic activity,” as well as become stress, the fountain needs repairs, a “signature gathering space” the pavement is uneven, and the that is slightly elevated. lawn is not in good shape. The proposed concept for “The challenges run deeper the fountain will continue to be than Copley’s surface,” the pre- refined, she added, but is pro- sentation read, as the square is posed to be next to the lawn and heavily used by the public for able to be viewed from the plat- things like the farmer’s market, form. It will also include a tex- a place to meet friends, and a tured slope and a waterfall. place to skateboard, which have Tooke said that the plaza caused it to become worn down. could be drivable for events like “Our project continues to the farmer’s market, where vehi- coordinate with the BPL Mas- cles would need to have access to ter Plan team,” Mahan said, to bring goods onto the site. collaborate on ways to make the “The goal is to be resilient to two projects work together. different kinds of vehicular traf- She then went through differ- fic,” she said. ent conceptual options for the The new design would also square that include a large plat- allow for larger events to take form scheme, a raised crossings place in the square, including scheme, and a framed ellipse a possible 40 by 60 foot stage You do so much good. Making a difference. Employing people. You’re doing amazing things. And we’re grateful to be along for find us online at Bankwith East Boston Savings the ride. www.thebostonsun.com

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One Boston Day (from pg. 1) grounds of the unique school, Meanwhile, at the Memori- which is getting re-built soon to al down the street, Chris Loper be fully inclusive and accessible. stood off to the side of the crowd Principal Mark O’Connor said with a single Daffodil plant. The the new school, which is in the former manager of the Forum, final design stages, will include a Loper looked over at what still is rooftop classroom, generous out- an empty space where the thriv- door spaces and even zero entry ing restaurant existed up until therapy swimming pool – some- 2:49 p.m. on April 15, 2013. thing the physically-challenged Every year, Loper returns to students at the Carter have to the site of the Memorial – even travel to Canton to access now. before there was a Memorial – “It’s an exciting project and it’s and puts down a Daffodil plant. what our students deserve – that “It’s unbelievable it’s been they will have a school building eight years,” he said. “I come that supports their education and back every year to do this. I’ve allows us to provide that educa- been down to Florida for a while Acting Mayor Janey and Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey, as well as tion,” he said. “It will be a build- and I live in South Boston so it’s other fire officials, stood for a moment of silence outside the station. ing that won’t be a physical bar- not too far. After I put down the Acting Mayor Janey and Boston Athletic Association Director Tom rier to them achieving support Daffodil, the former staff from Grilk observe a moment of silence and learning.” the Forum and I get together for at the Memorial. At Engine 33 in the Back lunch. It’s a tradition we have. Bay, Fire Commissioner Jack One of the young women is eight Dempsey hosted the mayor along months pregnant now, and it’s with the jakes in the Boylston amazing how their lives have Street house. progressed since that day. Janey presented them with Now, Loper said he’s training Dunkin’ Donuts treats and to run the Marathon on the 10th thanked them for what they did anniversary, in 2023, and is writ- in 2013, and what they continue ing a book about his experiences. to do each day.

Joe Battafarano and Tim Fannin pose for a photo with Acting Mayor Janey outside their restau- rant, the Atlantic Fish Company, which made a comeback after the bombing.

Supt. Brenda Cassellius and School Committeeman Michael O’Neill got John Mansfield retrieves some mulch at the Carter School while speak- their hands dirty planting herbs in the Carter School garden. ing with Public Facilities Director Kerrie Griffin.

Former Forum General Manager Chris Loper stood ready to place his Daffodil plant next to the Memorial outside the former restaurant. He said it is an annual tradition for him to come back to the site, and then to meet up with former staff to socialize. A group shot at the clean-up for the Carter School in the South End. April 22, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 9 Boston Water Sewer Commission offers property owners credit to replace lead pipes

Staff report and businesses built before 1950 regarding the program and other should run their drinking water lead resources, property owners Boston Water and Sewer for two to three minutes if it has are encouraged to visit the Com- Commission (BWSC) announced been stagnant for several hours, mission’s website at: www.bwsc. The Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden. that it is doubling to $4,000 the before drinking or cooking, to org, or call the LEAD HOTLINE credit for replacing lead pipes flush out any lead that might at (617) 989-7888. Swan Boats return on May 8 through its Lead Replacement have leached into the system. About the Boston Water and Incentive Program. A recent Under the Lead Replacement Sewer Commission: The BWSC Staff report by the Paget family. Mr. Paget review conducted by the Com- Incentive Program, properties manages the largest and old- designed the Swan Boats after mission estimates that as many owners who may have lead pipes est system of its kind in New Mayor Kim Janey is pleased to attending the opera Lohengrin in as 4,800 property owners may will receive a letter outlining the England, providing drinking announce that the popular Bos- . At the end of the be eligible for the program. For program and urging them to water and sewer services to more ton Swan Boats will open for the opera, the hero crosses a river in most customers, this credit will reach out to the Commission to than one million people daily. 2021 season at the Boston Pub- a boat drawn by a swan. cover the total cost of the lead schedule an evaluation and esti- The BWSC’s goal is to provide lic Garden lagoon on Saturday, 2021 marks the 144th season pipe replacement. mate. Owners are responsible residents and businesses in the May 8, at 10 a.m. for the Swan Boats. The oldest Lead water pipes can sig- For the first time in its histo- and smallest boat in the fleet nificantly increase a person’s for all pipes on their property. city of Boston with the best water The Commission is giving prop- quality and sewer services avail- ry, this annual rite of spring did just celebrated its 111th season, exposure to lead, a toxic metal not take place last year due to while the newest was launched that can be harmful to human erty owners 60 months inter- able in a way that is both pro- est-free to pay for replacement tective of the environment and COVID-19 and the Paget fami- in 1993. The swan on today’s health. The water provided by ly is pleased to bring this tradi- costs beyond the amount of the financially prudent. BWSC was boats is made from either copper BWSC and Massachusetts Water tion back to the Public Garden. incentive. To be eligible for the created by the Massachusetts or fiberglass, depending on the Resources Authority (MWRA) In keeping with current health program, property owners must Legislature in 1977, replacing age of the boat, and encloses a is lead-free when it leaves the res- guidelines masks are required paddle mechanism that is used to be current in their payments separate water and sewer divi- ervoirs because distribution pipes and passengers will be safely foot propel the boat through the and agree to have the work sions of the city’s Public Works are made mostly of iron and steel. spaced both in line and on the water. performed by the Commission. Department. BWSC is overseen However, lead can leach into tap Swan Boats. For more information, please Lead pipe replacement is subject by a three-member Board of water through home service lines Launched in 1877 by Irish visit the Swan Boats of Boston and internal plumbing, especially to availability and is offered on a Commissioners that is appointed immigrant and shipbuilder Rob- online at www.swanboats.com, if water sits for long periods of first-come, first-served basis. by the Mayor with the approval ert Paget, the Swan Boats con- call (617) 522-1966, or email time before use. People in homes For additional information of the City Council. tinue to be owned and operated [email protected].

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By Seth Daniel cent…Our ultimate goal is to are used up close – and much prevent myopia and to do that less likely to go outside to play Prior to the advent of remote we need to find out more.” or exercise. Now, with COVID- schooling on electronic devices That’s exactly what Dr. 19 in play, the situation has ushered in by COVID-19, doc- Vera-Diaz, Cecilia Idman-Rait gotten much more concerning tors and researchers at the Chil- and Kristin Kerber have been much faster. Prior to COVID, dren’s Vision Lab in the Back doing at the Children’s Vision kids could go outside, they could Bay’s New England College of Lab, as well as in presentations have recess and they took breaks Optometry (NECO) were con- to local schools and parent at certain times of the day. Now, cerned about how those devices groups in Boston. with remote schooling all or part might be contributing to near- One of the keys is that they of the week, it’s much harder to find that kind of schedule. sightedness (known as myopia) know myopia is caused by envi- Dr. Vera-Diaz and her in young people. ronmental concerns – particu- researchers recommend for chil- Dr. Fuensanta Vera-Diaz with children at NECO’s Myopia Control Now, with vastly greater larly spending more time inside dren and adults to take a device Clinic in the Back Bay, where the researchers are educating and studying amounts of time spent looking at and more time looking closely break every 20 minutes. That can the growing numbers of children with nearsightedness – or myopia. a device without breaks, the con- at things like computers for long be a challenge, but even looking cern has grown even greater, and periods of time. They believe out the window for a bit into light is very different than indoor free time on a device as well,” the researchers are conducting if that can be slowed down or the distance can change things if lighting, but we don’t know she said. informational sessions around changed, the growing numbers done regularly. exactly the mechanism.” The reason they have gone the city – including one at the of young people with myopia can “Taking these breaks is hard The problem with myopia, she on a virtual tour to the various Hurley School in the South End also be slowed down. to do, especially with electronic said, is a modern problem that schools is to educate teachers and recently – and also looking for “It’s a fact we’re using our eyes devices because you get immersed developed over the last 150 years parents about the threat myopia volunteers to help them further to look closely long periods of in them and lose track of time,” as people started spending more is causing and will cause. Educa- study the issue. time,” said Dr. Vera-Diaz. “It has she said. “That is especially true time indoors and less time out- tion is a primary purpose of the “Myopia is caused by the eye- the effect of bringing on myopia with games and developers are side. Myopia started to show up visits, to sound the alarm and let ball getting too long,” said Dr. for younger people. We know good at keeping you from getting in young people 150 to 200 years everyone know this is a grow- Fuensanta Vera-Diaz, of NECO. that. We have to reduce the time up.” ago when children started to go ing problem they may not have “It causes you to see blurry but spent looking up close. That’s In addition, she said there are to school and started having to heard a lot about. it’s because the eye is too long. very important. If we reduce the numerous studies and evidence look close up at books. That has “Our main purpose is to edu- When it’s too long, you can’t overall time we spend looking up they’ve uncovered that spending gotten worse with electric light- cate,” she said. “Education is change that. At the moment, the close, it’s very positive. What’s at least two hours outdoors every ing and now, with technology. being in the know about what’s only treatment is to slow it down also very important is taking day reduces the ability to develop As more time is spent inside, and good and not good for kids’ breaks when we are looking up from growing longer. Once it myopia. less time outside – as well as the eyes.” close.” starts, we cannot reverse it. The “Sunlight is important,” she demand of having to spend long The other part of the visits are That was difficult before majority of myopia is caused said. “We don’t know why for periods of time looking closely – to recruit kids to study treatments COVID-19 as children and sure. We do know there is a ben- by the environment. There is the numbers have only increased. within their PICNIC study at young people were more and efit of having sunlight…We just the Children’s Vision Lab. That a genetic component, but that Over the last 25 years, she more drawn to video games, know light plays a role and sun- said, there has been a 50 percent study is founded by the National accounts for only about 10 per- phones and other devices that increase, and now 43 percent of Institutes of Health (NIH) to do older kids and adults have it. a long-term study with kids on “The numbers are rising rap- myopia. For three years, the kids idly and that one reason it’s so visit the clinic and the research- Virtual Public Meeting important to us,” she said. ers measure their eyesight for Additionally, they are con- the study. That all falls within cerned because myopia is asso- the purpose of slowing down the ciated with a number of other advance of myopia in kids – and eye problems, including retinal thus more severe sight issues as 761-793 Boylston Street detachment and glaucoma. an adult. Monday, May 3 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3su05NT Dr. Vera-Diaz and Idman-Rait For more information on the 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 and Kerber said they have great study or on myopia in kids, go to Meeting ID: 161 948 0960 concerns about what the last the study’s website at www.neco. 18 months has done for kids in edu/PICNIC. Project Proponent: relation to myopia. She said the Boylston RE, LLC c/o Tavistock Development Company studies are not done yet, and they Project Description: are just now starting to see some The proposed development program provides a mix of uses complimentary to the fabric of the Back Bay. early studies, but her gut feeling SERVICE The Project proposes an eight-story mixed use building, building upon the existing three-story building and is that it’s not going to be good adding five levels on top of 761-793 Boylston Street. The Project proposes approximately 15,830 SF of retail, news. 25,720 SF of office/fitness and nine residential units within the top three stories totaling approximately “Looking up close is detrimen- DIRECTORY 18,600 SF. The retail uses occupies level 1 through level 2, followed by office space on levels 3 through 5, and residential units on levels 6 through 8. A rooftop amenity for the residential units is also imagined. A lobby tal,” she said. “Looking up close accessed from an entrance on Boylston Street leads to a compact vertical elevator and fire stair core located at the screen all day for school is JOHN J. RECCA to the northern edge of the floor plan. The core provides access to all upper levels. a problem.” PAINTING For those in remote schooling, Interior/Exterior mail to: Michael Sinatra and even adults working online Commercial/Residential Boston Planning & Development Agency Close of Comment Period: remotely, she said it’s important Fully Insured One City Hall Square, 9th Floor 5/14/2021 Boston, MA 02201 to make sure free time is spent Quality Work phone: 617.918.4280 doing things that don’t involve a email: [email protected] screen or looking up closely. Reasonable Rates “It will be very important Free Estimates BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans that when screen time is over for [email protected] Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary school, kids don’t spend their 781-241-2454 April 22, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 11 Jon Spillane announces candidacy for City Councilor at-Large

By Dan Murphy so I had an inclination towards budgets in recent memory,” he the public sector and being pub- said, as Director of Budget for A lifelong Bostonian with lically engaged.” Councilor Bok, who serves as firsthand experience at City Hall In September of 2017, Spill- Chair of Ways and Means. He and a proven commitment to ane joined the city’s Department also said he has “contributed affordable housing, Jon Spillane of Neighborhood Development to new policy discussions that has announced his candidacy for (DND) as part of a team, he said, resulted in new ordinances.” City Councilor at-Large. that “leveraged city resources – Moreover, Spillane has Spillane, a 29-year-old Irving NHT grants, HUD funding, city- worked as an advocate for Bos- Street resident on Beacon Hill, owned parcels, and inclusionary tonians affected by COVID-19 has taken a leave a leave of zoning requirements” – to build by helping tenants access rent relief and by connecting strug- absence from his role as City more than 1,000 affordable gling small businesses with the Councilor Kenzie Bok’s Director housing units citywide. city’s Office of Economic Devel- of Budget and Constituent Ser- In January of 2020, Kenzie opment. vices to focus on his campaign. Bok began her first term as Dis- Outside of work, Spillane pre- He grew up in Hyde Park as the trict 8 City Councilor, and Spill- viously served on Mayor Martin son of two civil servants – his ane became the Director of Bud- Walsh’s Spark Boston Council, father was a police officer and his get and Constituent Services for which partners with City Hall City Council at-Large hopeful Jon Spillane. mother the city’s deputy commis- her office. to represent and advocate for sioner of elderly affairs – so, he “I saw it as an opportunity young Bostonians, ages 20 to throughout his time in Council- their frustration firsthand and said, community organizing and to contribute and participate in 34. He is currently a member of or Bok’s office, as being “vitally can use their office as a micro- civic engagement, such as taking the policy-making process that the Boston Ward 5 Democratic important” to the role of City phone [could promote] transpar- part in neighborhood cleanups impacts the city on a wide scale Committee, as well as a founder Councilor. ency.” or helping to turn out voters on and also as an excellent oppor- and current Young Professional “We need someone at City Another asset that Spillane Election Day, were “part of his tunity to get experience at City Board Member of the Genesis Hall who understands budget- would bring to the role of City family’s everyday life,” as well as Hall and practically apply a lot Foundation for Children, a non- ing and has a background in Councilor at-Large is his legal something that has left an “indel- of the things I learned at DND,” profit that helps children with finance,” Spillane added, “and background. ible impression” on him. said Spillane, who had previ- rare diseases and rare genetic dis- can advocate for countercyclical He attended Suffolk Univer- fiscal policy” - an approach that sity’s Evening Program while A graduate of Boston Latin ously known Councilor Bok orders. increases capital spending and working at the DND and Coun- School and Boston College, Spill- through community engagement With his campaign now and local politics. underway, Spillane said afford- the debt level during an econom- cilor Bok, graduating in May of ane spent several years working ic downturn. 2020, and as he looks forward in multi-residential real estate In his new role, Spillane has able housing is one of the biggest had regular contact with the issues now facing the city, and in As City Councilor at-Large, to seeking Bar Admission this sales and financing, which, he Spillane would also advocate spring, Spillane said he has been said, made him aware of the city’s Office of Housing Stabili- the spring, he said he would soon ty on Court Street, which is part release his plan for policy ideas for small businesses, he said, inspired by City Councilor Lydia city’s housing crisis and subse- and seek to improve the some- Edwards, who, as an attorney, he quently compelled him to find of DND and located just a few that can be implemented at the local level. times-strained communication said, “has been able to do some employment that would combine floors away from where he previ- ously worked, so he was already “I’m utilizing things I learned between small businesses and amazing things at City Hall.” his experience in the private sec- well acquainted with the staff through my work at DND and at city and state government. And for Spillane, that’s some- tor with his lifelong commitment there. City Hall,” he said of the plan. “One thing I heard from a lot thing to aspire to. to public service. “I can’t say enough good Spillane also describes his of small business during the peak To learn more about Jon Spill- “After a couple of years in the things about the Office of Hous- knowledge of constituent ser- of COVID was the lack of com- ane’s campaign for City Coun- private sector, I started taking ing Stability and the amazing job vices, such as being able to con- munication on getting informa- cilor at-Large, visit http://jon- account of what direction my life they’ve done,” Spillane said. nect someone seeking assistance tion from the state-level down,” forboston.com, or follow him was going,” Spillane said. “My Meanwhile, Spillane “helped at the with the appropriate city he said. on Facebook, Instagram, and parents were both civil servants manage one of the toughest city department as he has done “Having a councilor who saw . Back Bay Garden Club to celebrate Arbor Week with pop-up event

By Seth Daniel The presentation will discuss to be cut down to isolate the area tion walks, tree giveaways, and Garden Club event, please go how to identify these organisms of infestation from spreading. tree movies. We invite communi- to this web address: https:// The Back Bay Garden Club and the damage they cause, their One strategy in the downtown ty members to learn more at our bostonu.zoom.us/meeting/reg- and Speak for the Trees will be biology, and where to report sus- parks is to systematically replace website sfttbos.org/events.” ister/tJUrf-6vrT4tE9c6Zv6P- hosting a pop-up Zoom forum picious insects so you can help the current ash tree population To register for the Back Bay g8vQzMToDHdZUUzA. on invasive insects in the urban protect the Commonwealth. with non-host trees. This in itself forest on Thursday, April 29. “Invasive insects present a is a radical solution.” As part of the event, UMass very present danger to Boston David Meshoulam, of Speak Extension Entomologist Tawny trees, particularly the host trees for the Trees, said the program is Simisky will speak about how to the Asian Longhorn Beetle part of a larger Arbor Week that invasive insects not only impact and the Emerald Ash Borer,” goes from April 24 to May 1, naturalized areas, but also the said BBGC Member Margaret and features a series of in-person urban forests and managed land- Pokorny. “Our downtown parks and online programs. scapes as well. Insects including are clear of these insects for the “We are thrilled to announce the Asian longhorned beetle moment but they have been Boston ArborWeek 2021,” he (Anoplophora glabripennis) spotted in areas too close for said. “Beginning on Saturday and emerald ash borer (Agrilus comfort. The Parks Department April 24th and running through planipennis) have had striking and the Friend of the Public Gar- Saturday, May 1, through a series impacts in Massachusetts and den are monitoring the situation of virtual and in person events, beyond. Relatively new non-na- closely. If caught early there is we will be celebrating Boston’s tive species, like the spotted lan- some possibility to treat the trees, urban forest and its trees. There is ternfly (Lycorma delicatula), con- if it gets out of hand whole pop- something in it for everyone: free tinue to threaten our shade trees, ulations, thousands of trees have seedlings, tree talks, tree medita- ornamentals, and agriculture. PAGE 12 THE BOSTON SUN April 22, 2021 Shattuck Hospital to start construction this summer, residents concerned about parking plan

By Seth Daniel would begin site work as early as neighbors behind the alley. July as part of Phase 1, to include “That’s not giving the abut- The construction on the new demolition and utilities. Phase 2 ters much thought in taking Shattuck Hospital – formerly would begin work on the back away what has been a nice buf- the Newton Pavilion – on East alley in October, and then Phase fer from the hospital and the Newton Street in the South End 3 would include the rest of the buildings there,” he said. “It was could begin as early as July, with project such as the exterior enve- talked about creating dignity for new green spaces and a smart lope and the interior fit-up. That patients and staff at the front, but new exterior, but a plan to park would start in April 2022 and I think more dignity should be transport vans near East Brook- would continue through 2024. given to the neighbors in back.” line Street neighbors has put the “We have a lot of road in David Meguerdichian, an A rendering of the new façade of the Shattuck as unveiled to neighbors abutter and an emergency room on Tuesday night. The new façade features warmer colors and more kibosh on any welcome wagons front of us, but we feel we can doctor at BMC, said while signs creative lighting, and the Plaza introduces a badly needed green space for the new state ownership. get there,” said Rick Povino of and cameras might be in place, he in what is now totally hardscape. The construction on the hospital will Frank Doyle of the state’s SLAM. didn’t feel the idling law would be start in July. Health and Human Services Yet it wasn’t an interesting new enforced – thus subjecting neigh- appeared at an abutters meeting façade or the refreshing green bors to exhaust from numerous plaints about idling. He said they or would also feature new treat- on Tuesday night for the proj- space in the front of the hospital vans in the daytime hours. The don’t expect Officers driving the ments with warmer colors and ect, which seeks to refurbish the that drew neighborhood atten- parking spots were pledged to be vans to be sitting in them. warmer brick – as well as more Newton Pavilion over the next tion. Rather, it was a new plan to unoccupied in the evenings and “The expectation is the pris- appropriate lighting. three years and move the Shat- have Corrections Vans drop pris- weekends. oners would be getting treated Architects were excited to tuck Hospital from Jamaica Plain oner patients off at the old ambu- “That green space back there and the Officers would go into announce the removal of the to the new building in 2024. lance entrance, and then circle that was removed has been a the hospital,” he said, “and not black tempered glass on the That plan has been out in the around the back alley and park great buffer between the industri- sit in an idling van by the alley.” Pavilion and replace it with clear public realm for some time, but near the loading dock – directly al hospital and the neighborhood Nevertheless, Doyle and oth- glass so the inside and outside are with construction on the way in behind the backyards of neigh- behind,” he said. “As an ER doc- ers said they would investigate more visible. July, the specifics of the plan are bors on East Brookline Street. tor, I dispute the no idling claim other alternatives, such as nego- “It’s all about the human now being shared with the pub- Most neighbors were not because vans and ambulances are tiating with BMC about their experience in the building now,” lic – including a mostly favorable happy losing the green buffer constantly idling…I doubt that if lot next to the DOB Building – said Neil Martin of SLAM. “The design of the new Shattuck. space they’ve had there, and we call the State Police to enforce which is rarely at full capacity glass is transformed to a clear “We are at an extremely excit- worried that the vans would idle this it would be a top priority for and doesn’t really abut the neigh- glass to see and be seen from the ing juncture for this project,” while there and no one would them to deal with.” bors. It would also allow neigh- Plaza.” said Doyle. “This is the stage enforce laws requiring them to Doyle said the vans begin bors to keep the green space bar- The team has also recom- arriving at 7 a.m. and would all where in architectural lingo we shut off the vans. rier in the alley. mended moving the bus stop be gone by 4:30 p.m. He said move from the design develop- Marc Croteau said he is an Some more positive news from from in front of the hospital to they would have signage and ment portion to the construction abutter, and while he appreciat- the project including a front cameras to prevent idling, and a just 50 yards down the street phase.” ed everything being done at the design that brought in a new police force there – to include the under the existing overhang of Architectural team members front, he said there wasn’t much State Police – to act on any com- green space at the cul-de-sac in the hospital – creating a natural from the SLAM firm said they being thought about for the front of the hospital. The exteri- safe space from the elements. YouthINK offers aspiring teen writers the chance of a lifetime

By Dan Murphy of great authors,” she said. Cashman has hand-picked horseback riding during the days al writer’s retreat to encourage YouthINK is holding a a group of esteemed authors, while her husband went out a young person who might not Through her newly launched, short-story writing competition musicians, film-makers, actors looking for a castle for them to ordinarily think of themself as a Boston-based nonprofit initia- for young people worldwide, and artists to judge the entries, buy, and she said, “Low and writer to submit something.” tive, YouthINK, Christy Cash- ages 13 to 18, and accepting including New York Times-best- behold, around 15 years later, he And while YouthINK is now man is offering a trip to Ireland submissions of a short story or selling author Andre Dubus III; bought a castle.” just a fledgling initiative, Cash- for some lucky teenaged writ- an essay of no more than 3,000 award-winning Irish author Cashman said they “didn’t do man anticipates a long future er to hone their craft in a most words pertaining to nature and/ Colum McCann; bestselling much with it for a few years” ahead for it. inspiring setting, Cashman’s own or animals. The deadline has authors Tom Perrotta and Arthur until they renovated the building, “Even though, it’s in its infant Kilkea Castle, located just out- been extended to Dec 31. Visit Vanderbilt; Emmy award-win- which dates back to 1180, and stages, it’s my favorite organiza- side County Kildare. https://www.christycashman. ning producer and journalist converted it back into a hotel, tion I’m involved with and some- “There’s a lot of history there, com/youth-ink to submit an Lisa Pierpont; business strategist with two restaurants, which thing I want to do for the rest of and for writers, especially young entry or for more information. and bestselling author, filmmak- opened in October of 2018. my life,” she said. writers, they can only focus on The winner, and their par- er and director Michael Mailer; Kilkea Castle also served as their art and their storytelling ent or guardian, will receive an musician and artist Sally Taylor; the setting for the retreat and and have an experience that, in all-expenses paid trip to Kilkea columnist and novelist Jonathan workshop for GrubStreet’s board the words of [American writer] Castle, where they will attend a Soroff; literary agent Lucy Cle- of directors one year. (Cashman Joyce Carol Oates ‘will utterly three-day creative workshop that land; casting agent Angela Peri; started taking classes at Grub- change a young person’s life,” includes music, paintings, sculp- and writer and editor Louise Street in 2013 and went on to said Cashman, an author, actress ture and a culinary experience Piantedosi. serve on the organization’s board and producer who divides her – all attended and facilitated by As for Cashman, she had was for nine years, just finishing time between her family’s homes notable authors and other cre- previously visited Ireland to go up her last term a coupe of weeks on Dartmouth Street in Back ative luminaries. horseback riding in her 20s, but ago.) Bay and in Chatham on Cape The contest’s runner-up will her husband, who is half Irish, “It gave me the idea that every- Cod, as well as at Kilkea Castle. be invited to a one-day, remote had never visited the country, one loves being on the property

“Encouraging young people to workshop a creative writing so at her urging, the couple was because it’s so historic,” Cash- PHOTO COURTESY LYNDSAY AHERN be creative and use their imagi- workshop hosted by GrubStreet, married at Adare Castle in Coun- man said of the experience that Christy Cashman, founder of nation is an important step to a Boston-based nonprofit writing ty Limerick. During their stay in paved the way for YouthINK. YouthINK, as well as an estab- developing the next generation center. Ireland, Cashman said she went “We wanted to create an annu- lished author, actress and producer. April 22, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 13 Federal judge sides with School Committee on temporary Exam School Admissions policy South End parent of two ment shall enter for the School merely derivative of the Plan’s that every student in Boston, “This one-year policy was devel- children seeking admission Committee defendants.” effect on geographic and socio- despite the pandemic, will have oped in response to the global part of the case That said, Judge Young also economic diversity -- not the the chance to attend some of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ruled that the plan should only reverse. This Court finds and most selective schools in our city. challenges of administering the By Seth Daniel be in effect for one year and the rules that the Plan is race-neutral, We look forward to continuing entrance exam during a public new mayor elected in November and that neither the factors used our multi-racial coalition work health crisis. We are in the pro- Federal Judge William Young should champion a robust dis- nor the goal of greater diversity with Boston Public School lead- cess of finalizing exam school late last week issued his decision cussion about how these schools qualify as a racial classification.” ers, educators, students, and invitations and working with our on the challenge to this year’s handle admissions in the future. That said, the judge did not families to ensure that this poli- external independent partner to altered Exam School Admission “The education of one’s chil- take lightly the racial comments cy is implemented with integrity make sure our final calculations process, saying that the tem- dren is a matter of prime concern made by the School Commit- and transparency.” are accurate. Invitations to the porary admissions system did to any parent,” he wrote. “Thus tee members in formulating the Almost immediately, the three exam schools will be sent not discriminate by race against it is worthy of remark that the plan, and even racially-insen- Boston Public Schools sent out via email and regular mail by the white and Asian students, but Plan the Court today upholds sitive comments toward Asian instructions about how they end of April as soon as that work it should be a system in place applies only to the 2021-2022 Americans allegedly made by would begin issuing invites to is completed.” only one year to accommodate school year. All parties here the former Chair of the School students who had applied to In a simulation released in COVID-19. concede there may be better Committee during a hearing on enter the seventh grade or ninth January, the South End would be Locally, intervening in the race-neutral ways to handle the Admissions Plan in October. grade at the Exam Schools. Due scheduled to lose approximate- case with other organizations, Exam School admissions. This is He said some of the comments to the lawsuit, sixth grade to sev- ly four seats or 11 percent of its was South End parent Maireny also the year of a mayoral elec- made by the Committee and enth grade assignments citywide Exam School seats. The Back Bay Pimentel, who is mentioned tion. As the mayor appoints the the Admissions Working Group were delayed for about a month. would lose 7 seats or 27 percent, in the case as having two chil- School Committee, these matters were cause for concern, but “The court issued a rul- and Fenway would gain one seat. dren seeking to enter the Exam are sure to be, and of right ought didn’t drive the plan. ing today in the exam schools That is only from the allotment Schools – including her eighth be, the subject of lively civic “…this Court does not take admissions suit that means of 80 percent of the seats that go grade son looking to attend Bos- debate.” lightly the statements made by Boston Public Schools (BPS) by zip code. Another 20 percent ton Latin Academy and her sixth The Admissions Process to the School Committee and the can now proceed with the tem- of the seats go to the students grade son who plans to apply the three Exam Schools – Boston Working Group,” he wrote. porary Exam Schools admis- with the top GPA citywide, no next fall. Latin School, Boston Latin Acad- “Without question, some state- sions policy as adopted by the matter what zip code they are In a 48-page opinion, Judge emy and O’Bryant High School – ments raise cause for concern. Boston School Committee in within. Young stressed that the plan was typically involved a standardized The statement within the Equi- October 2020,” read the letter. well-thought out and accom- Admissions test and the consider- ty Planning Tool, for example, plished the goals of making the ation of grades for students, who about a hard pivot away from school more geographically and all must live in Boston. This year, equality and towards equity sim- economically diverse, and though because of COVID-19, it became ply has no support in the Equal race was spoke of, it wasn’t a impossible to conduct the exam, Protection jurisprudence of the Virtual Public Meeting plan that sought to racially bal- so that was scrapped for a new Supreme Court…Had this Plan ance the Exam Schools – which system based on zip code and unconstitutionally substituted would be unconstitutional. grades that also sought to make equality of result for equality of “It comes down to this: This the school population more geo- opportunity along racial lines, year, the best way for a rising graphically and economically this Court would not hesitate Minor Modification to seventh or ninth-grader to get diverse – while at the same time to strike it down. But that is not into one of Boston’s three pres- likely increasing the racial diver- what happened here. Apparently tigious exam schools is get excel- sity as a consequence. well counseled, the School Com- Urban Renewal Plan lent grades all around (the GPA In February, the Boston Parent mittee considered diversity and Criterion), attend a school with Coalition for Academic Excel- developed its Plan within the Thursday, May 6 Zoom Link: bit.ly/32fkGKW a high level of grade inflation, lence filed suit against the School permissible framework of the 6:00 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 live in a Boston zip code heavily Committee and it’s plan, saying Supreme Court precedent.” Meeting ID: 161 149 0476 populated with school-age chil- it – among other things – vio- The Boston Branch of the dren (geographic diversity) - but lated the 14th Amendment and NAACP, The Greater Boston Project Proponent: hopefully not too many rising discriminated against white and Latino Network, Asian Pacific Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) seventh or ninth-graders (your Asian students. The students and Islander Civic Action Network, direct competition), but a zip families were from West Rox- Asian American Resource Work- Project Description: code encompassing the poorest bury, Chinatown, Beacon Hill shop, Anti-Defamation League The Boston Planning and Development Agency welcomes the residential area of the city (socio- and Brighton. of New England, and the Mas- surrounding community for a meeting to discuss a minor modification to economic diversity),” he wrote. Judge Young said he did not sachusetts Law Reform Institute, the South End Urban Renewal Plan for parcels within Villa Victoria. The “…Only the third and fourth agree with the arguments made who are intervenors on the law- modification would update the allowable land uses in the plan to criteria bear any correlation to by the attorney for those parents, suit, said the ruling was a victory properly reflect existing conditions at two sites. (1) At 100 West Dedham racial demographics at all, and that there was an illegal racial for all students in Boston. Street where allowable land uses would be updated to include both have been approved by the diversity goal that was discussed “Over the past year, the (Residential, Commercial, Office, Community and Cultural Land Uses) Supreme Court…The fact that when formulating the plan and COVID-19 pandemic has and (2) at 2 San Juan Street where land uses would be updated to include (Office, Community, Cultural and Parking). Feel free to reach out if you the policymakers appreciated that discussion influenced the revealed deep inequities in our the correlation does not render have any questions or if any translation or interpretation services would plan. education system, and created be needed in advance. these diversity criteria unworthy “The School Committee’s goal unprecedented and unforeseen of consideration as rationally of a more racially representative challenges for students, educa- advancing proper educational student body, although more tors, school leaders, and fami- mail to: Chris Breen Boston Planning & Development Agency goals for Boston’s children. often discussed and analyzed, lies,” read the statement. “The “Here, this Court rules only One City Hall Square, 9th Floor did not commandeer the Plan, admissions criteria that were Boston, MA 02201 that this one year Plan has a and it in fact necessarily took the subject of this lawsuit were rational basis and denies none phone: 617.918.4202 a back seat to the Plan’s other designed thoughtfully and inten- email: [email protected] of Boston’s citizens the equal goals, which the Plan more aptly tionally to respond to this crisis protection of the laws,” he con- achieved,” he wrote. “Conse- in a way that is fair to all of our BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans tinued. “Nor does it violate Mas- quently, any effect on the racial students. By upholding them, Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary sachusetts General Laws. Judg- diversity of the Exam Schools is Judge Young has helped ensure PAGE 14 THE BOSTON SUN April 22, 2021

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For Record CORONAVIRUS •Notice of Intent for DEP from •Boston Common: Alterations petitioned to transfer the license the building are 6 fueling UPDATE: Due to public Weston & Sampson on behalf of to sidewalk at corner of Beacon and the location from the above stations that are open 24 health concerns, the hear- the Massachusetts Department of Street and Park Street. – To: Chang Xin Global Cre- hours. Sale of Alcohol would ings that nor-mally would be held Conservation and Recreation for ADMINISTRATIVE ations Co. d/b/a Bootleg Special close at 11 PM. Manager: Scott on a week have been postponed the proposed test plots associated •Back Bay Fens - 121 Park 400 Tremont Street Boston MA, Goldberg. Closing Time: 24 Hour or canceled due to the guidance with the new Charles River Vege- Drive: Upgrade existing antenna 02116. The premises consist of a Operations , 11:00 PM Close of of Mayor Martin Walsh and the tation Management Plan located facility. 3,540 sf ground floor and 957 sf Alcohol Sales. order of Gov. Charlie Baker. Some along the Charles River Reserva- •97 Bay State Road: Replace mezzanine. The ground floor has a •552 TREMONT LLC - meetings, however, have been tion, Boston, MA (BLSF, River- roof frame and membrane at rear fully equipped commercial kitch- D/B/A: The Butcher Shop; 552 moved to an online or teleconfer- front Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft addition. en, dining room, bar and three TREMONT St., South End. Has ence format under the emergency Buffer to Inland Bank) * Contin- •97 Bay State Road: Replace restrooms, two of which are acces- applied for a Common Victualler order on the Open Meeting Law ued from the April 7, 2021 hearing seventeen windows and one pair sible. Seating capacity, 100. The 7 Day All Alcohol License to be issued by Gov. Baker. The BPDA is having a virtual of French doors in-kind. mezzanine is nonpublic and used exercised on the above - Premises public meeting for 76-793 Boyl- •Charles River Esplanade: for dry storage, utility systems, includes 1,713 sf on ground floor; CITY COUNCIL BUDGET ston St. in the Back Bay on April Demolish vacant non-contributing and an administrative office. The one main room with bar (seating HEARINGS FOR THE WEEK: 26, 6 p.m. The proposed develop- building for future site of conces- restaurant has one front entrance capacity 30); kitchen and storage •From the April 26, 10 a.m., ment program provides a mix of sion building. and two exits. Operational hours: in basement. Main entrance/exit CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE uses complimentary to the fabric •8 Church Street: Replace Sun-Wed 4PM to 11PM, Thurs on Tremont St., additional exit on ON WAYS AND MEANS HEAR- of the Back Bay. The Project pro- twelve six-over-six non-historic and Fri 4PM to 2AM, Sat 10AM Waltham Street. Manager: Barba- ING: One of a series of hearings to poses an eight-story mixed use wood windows in-kind. to 2AM, Sun 10AM to 11PM. Ste- ra Lynch. Closing Time: 1 a.m. review the FY22 Budget. The focus building, building upon the exist- •491 Commonwealth Avenue: phen Chan, Manager. Lastly, has The BPDA is having a virtual of this hearing is an overview of ing three-story building and add- Remove HVAC unit from front petitioned to pledge the license to public meeting for 771 Harrison the FY22 Budget. Orders for the ing five levels on top of 761–793 garden, infill from removal of win- In Vino Veritas Bistro, LLC. Ave. in the South End (Immaculate FY22 Operating Budget, includ- Boylston St. The Project proposes dow air conditioning units, repair •KENTUCKY BEVERAGE Conception Church) on May 3, ing annual appropriations for approximately 15,830 SF of retail, and repaint windows, replace ply- CO., INC - D/B/A: CLAREN- 6 p.m. Public meeting in connec- departmental operations, for the 25,720 SF of office/fitness and wood at existing window openings DON WINE CO.; 563 BOYL- tion with the proposed changes to School Department, and for other nine residential units within the with spandrel glass, and repoint STON St., Back Bay. Holder of a the 771 Harrison Avenue project post-employment benefits (OPEB). top three stories totaling approxi- masonry. Retail Package Store All Alcoholic (currently under construction) in *4 p.m. - A community work- mately 18,600 SF. The retail uses Beverages License has petitioned to the South End (the “Project”). On ing session to prepare for FY22 occupies level 1 through level 2, From the April 28 License transfer the license from the above March 31, 2021, 761 Harrison Budget hearings. The focus of this followed by office space on levels Board hearing, 1 p.m., online via – To: 563 Boylston Inc. D/B/A Church, LLC, submitted a Notice working session is to hear from the 3 through 5, and residential units Zoom (HTTPS://US02WEB. Whiskey & Wine Back Bay (at the of Project Change and the Third public regarding their questions on on levels 6 through 8. A rooftop ZOOM.US/J/87184178172? same location). Krupa Patel, Man- Amendment to Planned Develop- the FY22 budget. - PWD=Y2ZZVU1LYXHOU- amenity for the residential units is ager. 11 p.m. Closing Hour. ment Area No.59, seeking to con- •From the April 27, 10 a.m., also imagined. A lobby accessed 2JMS0JXK0TZWWDHUT09): •LEGAL SEA FOODS, LLC - vert all of the residential units in CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE from an entrance on Boylston •SORELLINA LLC - D/B/A: D/B/A: LEGAL SEA FOODS; 100 the Project to condominiums (cur- ON WAYS AND MEANS HEAR- Street leads to a compact vertical SORELLINA; 1 HUNTINGTON HUNTINGTON Ave., Fenway. rently the Project is approved with ING: One of a series of hearings to elevator and fire stair core located AVE., Fenway. Holder of a Com- Holder of a Common Victualler 63 total residential units, of which review the FY22 Budget. The focus to the northern edge of the floor mon Victualler 7 Day All Alcohol- 7 Day All Alcoholic Beverages 51 are designated as rental units of this hearing is the FY22 budget plan. The core provides access to ic Beverages License has petitioned License has petitioned to transfer and 12 as condominiums). The for the Boston Public Schools, all upper levels. to amend the description of the the license from the above - To: LSF public is encouraged to attend. including their Return, Recover, From the April 26, 1 p.m., licensed business -From: In one Copley Square, LLC d/b/a Legal Imagine Plan and plan for City, BOSTON CANNABIS BOARD room on the first floor, kitchen Sea Foods (at the same location). REPORTING WORKPLACE CARES, ESSER and ARP funding. INFORMATIONAL SESSION: and storage in the rear. To: In one Sean P. Donnelly, Manager. Clos- SAFETY CONCERNS *2 p.m. - The focus of this hear- This informational session will room on the first floor, kitchen and ing hour 2:00 AM. Secondly, has •Workers in any size organiza- ing is the FY22 budget for the Bos- provide an overview of the process storage in the rear. In addition will petitioned to Pledge the License to tion have options if they feel they ton Public Schools. This hearing for applying for a cannabis estab- include a 1,325 sf patio on private Northern Bank & Trust Company. will cover topics including weight- lishment in the City of Boston, the property in front of the restaurant •BKW PARTNERS, INC. - are being pressured into an unsafe ed student funding, enrollment process and criteria for certifica- entrance consisting of 14 tables D/B/A: CONOR LARKIN’S; 329 situation. Attorney General Maura projections, schools with declin- tion as an equity applicant pursu- and 60 seats. It will have one HUNTINGTON Ave., Fenway. Healey has created resources for ing budgets, opportunity index, ant to the Ordinance Establishing main entrance/exit and one exit Holder of a Common Victualler workers to report safety concerns new investments, transformation Equitable Regulation of the Can- at the other end. Seasonal opera- 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages during reopening. They include an schools, and Hub schools, as well nabis Industry in the City of Bos- tion from April-October. Hours of with Liqueurs License has peti- online form at the Attorney Gen- as BPS use of federal funds for ton, and the technical assistance operation 4 p.m. to midnight. tioned to transfer the license and eral’s website and a dedicated Fair their Return and Recovery plans. and funds available to certified •CHANG XIN GLOBAL CRE- the location from the above – To: Labor hotline at 617-727-3465. •From the April 28, 6 p.m., equity applicants by the Mayor’s ATIONS CO. - D/B/A: BOOT- Teetotal, LLC d/b/a Beacon Hill People can also find those resourc- CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Office of Economic Development. LEG SPECIAL; 400 TREMONT Books & Cafe 71 Charles Street es by calling 311. ON WAYS AND MEANS HEAR- The informational session will also St., South End. Holder of a Com- Boston, MA, 02114. The prem- ING: The focus of this hearing focus on the new delivery license mon Victualler 7 Day Wines and ises consist of one large room on •HOW TO REPORT A is public testimony, specifically types that have recently been creat- Malt Beverages with Liqueurs ground floor comprised of café PROBLEM PROPERTY regarding priorities for an equita- ed by the Cannabis Control Com- License has petitioned to transfer space with dining area and ban- Since taking office in 2014, ble recovery. mission. the license and the location from quet seating (30), service counter Mayor Walsh has made fixing •From the April 29, 10 a.m., The presentation will be fol- the above – To: Tora Ramen, Inc. and kitchen located in rear (3,822 quality of life issues a priority in CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE lowed by a question and answer d/b/a Tora Ramen 99 Harrison sf), and annual outdoor patio his administration. From investing ON WAYS AND MEANS HEAR- segment. The informational ses- Ave. Boston MA, 02111. The located on private property at rear in Public Works to making sure ING: The focus of this hearing sion will be recorded and posted to premises consist of a ground floor of the building with seating for community policing is a staple in is the FY22 budgets for the Law the BCB’s website along with the with full kitchen, dining area (seat- approximately 15 patrons. Indoor every neighborhood, we are mak- Department, Office of Arts & Cul- presentation. ing capacity 16), and two accessi- and outdoor closing hour 10:00 ing sure every neighborhood is ture, and Office of Tourism, Sports ble restrooms, with a loft area for PM. Melissa Fetter, Manager. clean, safe and a great place to live & Entertainment. This hearing From the April 27 Boston storage and office use. Total square •Ell Bern Service Corporation; and work in. Unfortunately some will also cover the revolving funds Landmarks Commission meet- footage is 645 sqft. Hours of 584 COLUMBUS Ave., South properties in Boston need more overseen by these departments. ing, 4 p.m., online via Zoom operations are Sunday-Thursday End. Has applied for a Retail Pack- help than others, and that's *2 p.m. - The focus of this hear- (HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM. 11:00 AM to Midnight, Friday age Store Malt & Wine License to why we are here. If you know of ing is an overview of the Capital US/J/87279153845): and Saturday 11:00 AM to 1:00 be exercised on the above - Premise a property that fits one of the fol- Budget, as well as the FY22 budget DESIGN REVIEW AM. Patrick Zhong, Manager. includes a building at 584 Colum- lowing criteria: multiple calls to for the Public Facilities Depart- •Commonwealth Avenue Mall •IN VINO VERITAS BISTRO bus Ave that has 3 floors (1150 sf). 911, one that's blighted or ment. (Continued from 3-23-2021): LLC - D/B/A: LES ZYGOMATES A basement for storage, middle just a general concern, we encour- From the April 21, Conser- Landscape and lighting Improve- CAFÉ; 129 SOUTH St. Holder of floor with two rooms where busi- age you to reach out to your vation Commission meeting, ments to the Hamilton, Glover, a Common Victualler 7 Day All ness is conducted and an upstairs neighborhood liaison. online: and Sarmiento statues. Alcoholic Beverages License has office with two rooms. Outside PAGE 16 THE BOSTON SUN April 22, 2021 BEACON HILL PENTHOUSE

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