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BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep T i m e s -F r e e P r e s s (781)485-0588 East BostonWednesday, March 20, 2019 ZBA approves Mt. Carmel and NOAH 9 Chelsea St. projects approved by BPDA large project By John Lynds large vacant parcel, into hous- ing. By John Lynds At last week’s Boston Plan- At the BPDA hearing the At last week’s Boston Zon- ning and Development Agen- board approved developers ing Board of Appeals hearing, cy (BPDA) board hearing , Timothy White and Richard the Zoning Board of Appeals two large East Boston projects Egan to transform the four (ZBA) approved a large retail in Jeffires Point’s Gove Street Mount Carmel Church parcels development project at 9 Chel- area, as well as the backside on Gove and Frankfort streets sea St. in Maverick Square. of Eagle Hill were approved. in 112 residential units that The project, which received The BPDA board said the include 12 income-restricted Boston Planning and Devel- residential projects moving units. opment Agency approval last forward make progress to- Members of the Gove month, made a few changes wards Mayor Martin Walsh’s Street Citizens Association and some updates to the proj- goal of increasing affordable (GSCA) voted 17 to 7 against ect at the community’s re- housing to support a strong the proposal to develop the quest. middle-class. Mayor Walsh’s former Mount Carmel Church Linear Retail plans to take 2019 legislative agenda aims property. the 18,795 square-foot lot that to support the creation of new While the developer once housed the former Rapi- affordable housing, increase plans to renovate the church no Funeral Home in Maver- access to homeownership op- and construct four-story ick Square and construct a portunities, and prevent dis- row-houses on the vacant par- three-story commercial retail placement of residents. cel along Frankfort Street, the structure with on site parking The first project approved developer’s plan to construct for five vehicles and a loading was the slightly contentious a six-story building at the area. project to transform the for- corner of Frankfort and Gove Linear’s attorney, Richard mer Our Lady of Mount Car- streets that will replace the Lynds, said his client’s propos- mel Church and surrounding existing convent was the most properties, which include the concerning to residents. See CHELSEA ST. Page 3 church, rectory, convent and a See BPDA Page 3 ZBA approves The Quiet Few to open later this month

By John Lynds at 331 Sumner St., received Condor St. his full liquor license from development The East Boston resident Boston Licensing Board a few The main entrance on Bennington Street for the New England Casket Company during Friday planning to open a small bar at months back. night’s 9-alarm fire. The casket company’s manufacturing plant was gutted by Friday’s fire and the former East Boston Kitch- “We were fortunate to re- By John Lynds caused over $1 million of damage. (Photo courtesy of the BFD) en on Sumner Street is almost ceive a restricted all alcohol finished with renovating the license for The Quiet Few,” Last week the Boston Zon- building and plans to open lat- said Weinstein. “Right now ing Board of Appeals (ZBA) 9-alarm fire rips through New England Casket Co. er this month. we are working to close on the approved the project pitched GoFundMe page established longstanding local fami- had spread to a very rare Josh Weinstein, who re- property. In the meantime, we for 101 Condor St. in Eagle ceived Jeffries Point Neigh- have been working on the de- for out-of-work employees ly-owned company that em- 9-alarm blaze as fire stations Hill. ployees over 100 people went from across the city rushed to borhood Association (JPNA) sign phase of the bar, which is The proposed project, up in a blaze that completely Eastie to contain the blaze. support back in February which received Boston Plan- See QUIET Page 2 By John Lynds gutted the business’s man- The huge building, which 2018 to open The Quiet Few ning and Development Agen- ufacturing plant and show- abuts the MBTA Blue Line cy (BPDA) approval last Louis Tobia Jr.’s Italian room. between Orient Heights and month, consists of the re-de- grandfather, who founded the The first alarms for a fire on Suffolk Downs train stations, velopment of a 8,650 square- New England Casket Com- the roof of the plant sounded is close to 100,000 square foot commercial site situated pany on Bennington Street at around 3 p.m. For a few feet and burned for nearly 12 on the corner of Condor and in East Boston more than 75 hours Boston Firefighters hours. Brooks St. years ago, invented the ‘Con- tried to extinguish the flames The fire forced the sus- The site was used by Cor- cord Casket.’ Retailing for that seemed to be contained to pension of the Blue Line ner Stalk Farms. Corner Stalk around $25,000 it became the the casket company’s roof. from Airport MBTA station plans to move to the Chelsea casket of choice for the rich However, Tobia later ex- to Wonderland station until Creek side of Condor St. be- and famous and the likes of plained to reporters at the Monday morning. cause the company, that grows Muhammad Ali, Heath Led- scene that one of the plant’s More than half of all on fresh produce in converted in- ger, Walter Cronkite, Joan furnace exhaust pipes started duty Boston firefighters from dustrial shipping containers, Rivers and Tip O’Neill all the fire. Because the fire was across the city fought the in- outgrew its current location. were all reportedly interred in above the building’s water ferno into the early morning The developer plans to con- the Concord. sprinkler system the system hours and the heavy thick struct a new four story build- Since the leader Tobia was never activated. black smoke could be seen ing containing 18 residential founded the company it has Flames and burning debris from as far away as Lynn. The units and 18 off-street parking been a widely successful busi- began falling through the roof smoke and wind conditions spaces located in the build- ness that manufactures hand- and into the plant below that forced the City to evacuate a ing’s below-grade garage. The made caskets for sale to dis- contained mostly highly flam- portion of the hill around Ori- Please call 1-800-RED CROSS project also includes two in- tributors that in turn sell them mable lumber and chemicals ent Avenue. Officials feared (1-800-733-2767) or visit red- to families. for varnishing caskets. See CONDOR ST. Page 3 On Friday afternoon the By early evening the fire See FIRE Page 6 Quiet Few’s new handcrafted barcrossblood.org with draught pourers. and enter:The Quiet Few should open by the endLazarus of this month. to schedule an ap- pointment. EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE / RECOLECCION DE SANGRE EN LA COMUNIDAD DE EAST BOSTON

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McKay School awarded Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative grant Quiet // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By John Lynds to make a career in theatre. “Every day we see the ben- moving along very quickly.” establishment getting row- The Andrew Lloyd Webber efit of arts participation for our Weinstein received a Com- dy and causing trouble,” he Initiative, named after the leg- students,” said Weymer. “We mon Victualler seven-day, all said. “I will consider this my endary musical theater com- see students gain self confi- alcohol license to be exercised second home and I will treat poser, has provided students dence, take risks and solve at 331 Sumner St., according it like my home and I will tell at all levels with enhanced problems with peers. Being a to the Licensing Board. you I would not invite rowdy theatre education to initiate recipient of this grant solidi- The filing states that the bar drunk people into my home.” meaningful relationships with fies that the arts are an integral will be approximately 1,360 Weinstein’s purchase of theatre in childhood, and part of our school community. sq. ft. on the first floor, with the former EBK building was open doors for pursuing the- We can’t wait to see where our one main dining room and bar contingent upon him gaining atre as children become young program goes next.” area with a kitchen and stor- a full liquor license from the adults. age in the rear of premises. city. Weymer said this grant By fostering lifelong en- Musical theater legend Andrew Lloyd Webber Weinstein’s original pro- Weinstein moved to East- would allow the McKay to gagement with theatre through posal was shot down 14-9 by ie recently with his wife, and provide more opportunities educational avenues the An- School in East Boston was the Through the grant pro- the JPNA in November 2017 lives on Eagle Hill. He said drew Lloyd Webber Initiative for students to participate in with members expressing he was looking for the right recipient of a 2018 Andrew gram, the Andrew Lloyd our annual musicals. provides grant funding direct- Lloyd Webber Initiative grant. Webber Initiative provides concerns over the proposed place and opportunity to bring “We plan to have a student ly to under-resourced public “We are thrilled to be cho- classroom grants to create or closing time of 1 a.m. most his neighborhood pub concept run tech crew that will operate schools more like here in East sen as a recipient of the An- enhance theatre programs in nights. to fruition and found the EBK Boston. drew Lloyd Webber Grant,” our nation’s under-resourced the lighting and sound equip- Weinstein came back be- space available. These grants provide in- said McKay Principal Jordan schools. Scholarships for af- ment provided by the grant,” fore the group and rolled On food, Weinstein said his struments, dance floors, light- Weymer. “ Over the past four terschool and summer training he said. “Not all students back his proposed hours from proposed opening would be ing grids, and other necessary years we have worked hard to programs, and tuition support want to be actors onstage so 1 a.m. to midnight. Sunday 11 a.m., and the food would be materials to enhance existing build a strong musical theater for students pursuing theatre this equipment will provide through Wednesday and 1 comfort food and pub fare like in-school theatre programs. program at the McKay, and in higher education, and pro- us with an alternate way of a.m. from Thursday through sandwiches, burgers, wings, Last week it was announced this grant has empowered us vide support on the individual involving students in the mu- Saturday. That plan received and appetizers for lunch and that the Donald McKay to continue build and expand.” level to students determined sical.” support from JPNA by a vote dinner. A late-night bar menu of 27-9. of grilled cheese sandwiches Weinstein has maintained would be offered after 10 p.m. that The Quiet Few would not If the bar and restaurant is be a rowdy place like some of successful, Weinstein said he the other bars that were in and would consider opening earli- around Jeffries Point decades er for breakfast to capture the Community Meeting ago. morning commuters heading With 15 years of experi- past his establishment on their ence in the bar and restaurant way to the MBTA. business Weinstein has said The inside consists of the he knows whom to serve and dining room seating area, a PLAN: East Boston whom not to serve. bar and kitchen with a capaci- “I don’t want people in my ty of about 40 people. Chat with a Planner Police release additional photos in connection with fatal stabbing Thursday, April 4 150 Meridian Street 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM La Hacienda By John Lynds Police said that the three individuals, one male and East Boston, MA 02128 Boston Police have re- two females, are not consid- leased additional photos of ered suspects at this time but Event Description another individual they would they would like help from the like to speak to regarding the public in identifying the three Stop by La Hacienda for some delicious pupusas and chat with the PLAN: East Boston team to fatal stabbing of a Revere bar- people that were in the area at learn more about the planning process. Children welcome! This event will be bilingual Spanish/ bershop owner last month. the time of the stabbing. English. Alfred Rodriguez was “These individuals are not stabbed during an altercation wanted at this time,” Boston outside Modelo Bar on Chel- Police said in a statement. sea Street in the early morning “This information is being hours of Sunday, February 17. provided for identification Rodriguez, a father and purposes only.” owner of a barber shop in Whether those individuals Revere, succumbed to his in- have been identified and may juries at an area hospital three have led to police seeking this Contact: days after being stabbed in the new individual is unknown at Jason Ruggiero chest. this time. Boston Planning & Development Agency The new photos are of a The Boston Police Depart- single Latino male both sit- ment is actively reviewing One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 ing inside and walking around the facts and circumstances 617.918.4383 | [email protected] Modelo Bar. Police said they surrounding this incident. would like to speak with this Anyone with information is individual. strongly urged to contact Bos- “Boston Police are seeking ton Police Homicide Detec- bostonplans.org @bostonplans the public’s help in an effort tives at (617) 343-4470. Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary to ascertain the identity of the Community members individual shown in the imag- wishing to assist this investi- es in relation to the incident,” gation anonymously can do so said police in a statement. by calling the CrimeStoppers A night out for Rodriguez Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS turned deadly on February or by texting the word ‘TIP’ 17 when police were called to CRIME (27463). The Bos- to Modelo Bar at 2 a.m. that ton Police Department will Community Meeting morning. Police found Ro- stringently guard and protect driguez suffering from a stab the identities of all those who wound to the chest. He was wish to help this investigation rushed to a local hospital in an anonymous manner. with life-threatening injuries. If you find yourself in PLAN: East Boston He survived for nearly three need of emotional support or days before passing away on needing to talk to someone Wednesday, February 20. about distressing events in Police were originally your community, the Boston Pupusas with a Planner searching for three people Neighborhood Trauma Team caught on security cameras (NTT) provides free, private that may have information on support 24/7 at (617) 431- Thursday, April 4 150 Meridian Street the attack. 0125 or by visiting BPHC. org/trauma. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM La Hacienda East Boston, MA 02128

Event Description Stop by La Hacienda for some delicious pupusas and chat with the PLAN: East Boston team to learn more about the planning process. Children welcome! This event will be bilingual Spanish/ English.

Contact: Jason Ruggiero Community Engagement Manager Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4383 | [email protected] Murder update. Boston Police are seeking the public’s help in an effort to ascertain the bostonplans.org @bostonplans identity of the individual shown in the images in rela- Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary tion to the incident. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 3

Tufts tobacco wants to convert Chelsea St. // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 al hopes to revitalize the site with approximately 39,000 to adult use marijuana facility square feet of gross floor area, with approximately 13,000 By John Lynds cease selling tobacco products and switch over to adult use square feet being on the lower Tufts Tobacco owner Jim- cannabis sales under the Local and upper two levels. my Shenna has successfully Roots banner. “In what will be an import- run a highly regulated busi- “Jimmy (Shenna) has been ant project for the Maverick ness in Orient Heights Square running a successful and Square neighborhood, the for over two decades without highly regulated business in building has been re-designed any incidents. the community for 25 years and modified with input from When cigar bars were En without incident,” said Ross. neighbors, residents and Vogue over a decade ago “Like his current business no businesses of the Maverick Shenna’s business was boom- one under the age of 21 would Square community through An artist rendering of 9 Chelsea St. ing and was an anchor in the be able to step foot into the community outreach, which Mike Ross pitches the plan to has spanned three years,” said square. With a lounge, televi- adult use facility. It’s not like a St. or somewhere else in the delay set to expire on No- open an adult use marijuana Lynds. sions, a full liquor license and facility at the Tufts Tobacco liquor store where minors can neighborhood if that’s what vember 20, 2017 Linear was This process included nu- one of the most comprehen- location in Orient Heights walk in to buy chips or a soda residents want. told by the Landmarks Com- merous meetings held by East sive collections of cigars for Square. or other non-alcohol prod- The former Rapino Funeral mission that they were in Boston Main Streets, the Jef- sale, Shenna used to see over ucts. This would strictly be Home and the two bowfront violation of Article 85. At a fries Point Neighborhood As- 250 customers come in and for adults and it will be highly buildings were demolished subsequent hearing in front of Council meeting, Sheena and sociation (JPNA) and abutters. out of Tufts each day. regulated.” last year as part of the project. the Landmarks Commission a team of other East Boston In addition, the proponent has However, stricter regu- Ross explained that Tufts The demolition ended a Linear was told that the same residents led by attorney and engaged in discussions with lations over employee sec- interior would be turned into yearlong battle between the community members trying to former Boston City Councilor the local elected delegation ond-hand smoke issues, the an adult-use shop. Security developer and residents. In save the two homes had pro- Mike Ross, pitched the idea of and has had numerous discus- reliqueshing of his liquor li- measures would include a foy- September the Landmarks vided the commission with turning Tufts into a adult-use sions with the Urban Design cense and the decline of cigar er between the street entrance Commission placed a 90-day pictures depicting demolition marijuana facility under the staff of the BPDA. smoking in general has Shen- and actual interior shop. There demolition delay on the proj- work occurring at 144-146 name Local Roots. After hearing from abutters na struggling. customers would have to pro- ect. The Landmarks Commis- Maverick St. “There a lot of people com- and members of the communi- However, the new burgeon- duce identification showing sion regularly grants 90-day While no Landmarks Com- ing in from out of town and ty and based on that feedback ing adult-use cannabis shop they are an adult before being demolition delays under Arti- mission members went out landing in Boston and open- the project has been increased business has Shenna trying let into the shop. cle 85 unless the commission to inspect the two Maverick ing these very lucrative busi- in size from two to three sto- to keep his business alive by “There will be no flashy determines there is good rea- Street properties they ruled nesses,” said Ross. “Everyone ries adding approximately switching from tobacco sales signs, marijuana leafs or any son for the buildings to come Linear was in violation of Ar- on the team lives in neighbor- 13,000 square feet of com- to recreational marijuana other signage that would ad- down sooner. The purpose of ticle 85 and slapped the two- hood so we all got together mercial space from what was sales. vertise the business,” said Article 85, according to the year moratorium on the proj- and attempted to do this Local originally proposed. At Monday night’s Ori- Ross. Landmark Commission, ‘is to ect. This meant that Linear Roots business.” Also materials and architec- ent Heights Neighborhood establish a predictable process could not move forward with Ross said Tufts would See TUFTS Page 8 tural features have been mod- for reviewing requests to de- zoning or permitting for the ified to reflect an exterior that molish certain buildings in or- project until 2019. is more complimentary to the der to establish an appropriate However, in April 2018 the BPDA // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 surrounding neighborhood. waiting period during which ZBA voted unanimously to re- The developer also agreed the city and the applicant can verse a previous Boston Land- However, GSCA members to pay $75,000 for the resto- propose and consider alter- marks Commission ruling that like Jack Scalcione applauded ration of a historic Howard natives to the demolition of a placed the two-year moratori- the developer’s work with the Clock that once stood inside building of historical, archi- um on a Maverick Street de- community. the Rapino Funeral Home tectural, cultural or urban de- velopment project. The ZBA Scalcione, who lives on parking lot. The clock was sign value to the city’ as well ruled that Landmarks Com- Frankfort Street, said the de- destroyed several years ago as to ‘provide an opportunity mission erred in its determi- veloper has worked closely during a storm. Lynds said for the public to comment on nation to impose the two-year with the abutters for several that his client would not only the issues regarding the demo- moratorium on the project un- months. restore the clock but site it ap- lition of a particular building.’ der Article 85 of the Boston In total the project will in- propriately outside 9 Chelsea clude 112 units and 84 park- Then, with the demolition Zoning Codes. ing spaces, 71 of which are lo- cated in a below-grade garage. The developer recently Condor St. // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 eliminated the development of the recorty and decided to raze come-restricted units. that building to house 13 of According to the develop- the 84 parking spaces, as well er’s attorney the project would as to create a new landscaped create a residential develop- greenspace. ment combining market-rate The renovated Mount Car- and affordable housing oppor- mel Church building will in- tunities clude 14 residential units. The four-story building will The existing rectory and have roof decks and a more convent buildings will be modern facade with wood ac- razed and the vacant Frankfort cents to match the somewhat Street parcel industrial look of the build- An artist rendering of the ZBA approved Condor Street project. will include the construc- The BPDA approved two projects at its board hearing last week. ing across the street along the tion of a new building that in- Shown are artist renderings of both the Mt. Carmel Church and Chelsea Creek. NOAH Condor Street projects that were approved. project at 101 Condor St. to the City of Boston’s Parks cludes 98 condominium units. Recently the Eagle Hill The developer has also Department to invest in Eagle The rectory building located Civic Association (EHCA) agreed to contribute $20,000 Hill’s Prescott Park. at 128-134 Gove Street, and voted 23 to 9 in support of the the convent are both compro- The developers will also mately 26,250 square feet of mised structurally and are not create a reflective outdoor vacant land, on 131-151 Con- suitable for human habitation, space along the widened side- dor Street in Eagle Hill will according to current Boston walks at the corner of Frank- construct an approximately building codes. fort and Gove Streets that 49,750 square foot mixed-use, According to the filing the honors Mount Carmel’s his- mixed-income development proposed project will provide tory. that includes two buildings market-rate and affordable On the vacant lot the de- with a total of 40 residential units with a variety of unit siz- velopers plan to erect a build- units, artist studios, a work SIMPLY es and styles to accommodate ing that mirrors the brick row bar/gallery, community studio Mobile Banking, People Instant issue EBSB Eastie’s diverse and growing houses along Frankfort Street. space, and a workshop Pay and Check Deposit ATM/VISA® check card population. The four-story structure will Last week the Boston City The unit designs will vary extend along Frankfort Street Council approved $735,200 and include apartments and and articulate as individu- in Community Preservation FREE lofts. The unit mix for the 112 al row houses with separate, Act (CPA) funding to the pro- units will comprise a mix of raised entrances and planter posed Aileron development to CHECKING studio units, one-bedroom or boxes. The fourth floor will build seven housing units, in- one-bedroom plus den units, contain setbacks for private cluding four affordable units. and two bedroom units. deck space while reducing Overall. NOAH, its archi- the massing along Frankfort tect Eastie based Joy St De- Online Banking, Bill Pay Access to Allpoint® network with Thirteen percent of the and e-Statements your EBSB ATM/VISA® check card units will be designated as af- Street. sign, and the CDC have joined fordable in accordance with This design was in re- forces to create a 41-unit proj- the BPDA’s Inclusionary De- sponse to many residents at ect that includes a mixed-use, velopment Policy (IPD). past meetings not liking the mixed-income, ownership/ OPEN ANY NEW CHECKING ACCOUNT Attorney for the project, modern design of some of the rental housing and gallery Jeff Drago, said White and buildings. The original design spaces for theb Eastie artist AND YOU’LL RECEIVE: Egan plan to make the former included a mix of glass and community and community at­ Mount Carmel Church build- other materials but residents large. • No minimum balance required • Free instant issue ATM/VISA® check ing “the cornerstone of this asked the developer to consid- NOAH’s project, dubbed er replicating the architectural ‘Aileron’ will include eight • No monthly fee card development.” • Free access to Allpoint® ATM “This will be a respectful styles of the turn of the 20th ownership units, half work- • No monthly service charge reuse being converted into Century brick buildings along force and half market, in one network spacious loft-style living units Frankfort Street. building with 33-units occu- that capture the soaring inte- The developers will also pying a larger building next rior spaces and volume of the construct the six-story build- door. Of the 33 units in the building,” he said. “There will ing at the corner of Frankfort larger building 17 will be set PLUS, GET YOUR FREE GIFT WHEN YOU OPEN be three levels of residential and Gove streets that will re- aside for artist work/living ANY NEW CHECKING ACCOUNT! units with the top- floor units place the existing convent. space. capturing the currently hidden White and Egan purchased NOAH is also proposing truss space above the vaulted the property in 2015 for $3 two large common spaces, a ceiling. The exterior of the million. Gallery and Workbar, that will building, including its brick The BPDA also approved be available for the other resi- and stone façade, will be re- the East Boston Neighbor- dents in the building. stored. It will be sensitively hood of Affordable Housing The vacant land was pre- repaired where religious ico- (NOAH) and East Boston viously owned by the Boston 800.657.3272 EBSB.com nography was removed. The Community Development Planning & Development Corporation’s (CDC) plans to Agency, and was transferred $50 minimum deposit required to open any checking account. Other fees may apply, see schedule of fees for details. Gift is front-door and side-window awarded when account is opened. EBSB reserves the right to substitute a gift of similar value. Please note, in the event the develope artist live, and work to the Department of Neigh- value of the free gift exceeds $10, the bank is required to report the gift value on form 1099-INT. The recipient is responsible for openings will be lowered to all applicable taxes. Bank rules and regulations apply. the ground to better connect space on Condor Street. borhood Development (DND) NOAH and CDC’s Ai- in 2017 for disposition in sup- the building to the street and Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank Member FDIC | Member DIF surrounding landscape.” leron, located on approxi- port of affordable housing. 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EastTimes-Free Boston Press PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio Forum EDITOR:: Cary Shuman PUBLISHER EMERITUS: John A. Torrone

TRAGEDY, SADNESS IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is a beautiful country that seems far removed, both literally and figuratively, from the problems facing the rest of our troubled planet. However, the tragic shootings at two mosques in New Zea- land this past Friday have demonstrated that there is no place on earth that is immune from the forces of evil and hatred that are tearing apart the fabric of our societies. As we are writing this, 50 persons have been confirmed dead, with another 31 injured, of whom nine are in critical condition, including a 4 year-old child. The shootings are typical of the cowardly perpetrators of these deeds: They choose churches, mosques, and synagogues where their victims are unarmed and worshipping their God pursuant to their individual faith in a place where the victims feel most safe. Are we getting to the point where every house of worship must hire armed guards in order to protect their congregants? New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, was un- equivocal in her resolve to take action in the wake of the trag- edy. “Within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism, we will have announced reforms that I believe will have made our com- munity safer,” Ms. Ardern said. To be sure, there is no one action that any government can take to prevent this sort of tragedy from happening. Hatred and mental-illness always will exist. However, common-sense measures can be undertaken re- garding the sales and licensing of the sort of military arms that are responsible for these mass shootings. While none of us can predict the future, we do not have to be Nostradamus to know that until we restrict the sale of these Guest Op-Ed weapons of mass murder, they will occur again -- and again -- and again. Looking at women as heroes

ANOTHER SIGN OF By Christine Armstrong teaching, sewing and house- rights activists and was a firm Charlotte Hawkins Brown work, but soon she embraced abolitionist. Honor Lucy’s CLIMATE CHANGE March is Women’s Histo- Bet this is a name you ha- her gift for writing, and at age memory by investing smartly ry month, and Friday, March ven’t heard before, but let me 16 wrote her first book, Flow- in a portfolio – you can start “Historically catastrophic” flooding is the description of 8 was International Women’s tell you, it’s one you should er Fables – eventually pub- small! The important thing is what has been happening across our nation’s Midwestern Plains Day. As I look back on the know. Born in North Caroli- lished when she was 22 years to protect your future. states this past week, thanks to a combination of heavy snows legacy of women in our coun- na, but raised in Cambridge, old. By 1860, her stories and and unseasonably cold weather followed by unusually heavy try, I’m reminded of the vast Massachusetts, Charlotte poems were being published Clara Barton rains. number of accomplishments (Lottie) Hawkins Brown’s in the Atlantic Monthly, and Oxford, Massachusetts When most of us think of climate change, images of rising and achievements that wom- parents made sure she had by the time she served as a was home to Clara Barton, sea levels and fearsome hurricanes that threaten our dense- en have made. In Massachu- every educational opportuni- nurse during the Civil War, a volunteer nurse during the ly-populated coastal cities are what come to our minds. setts, alone, these five women ty available – a tough thing to her descriptive works entitled Civil War. During a time of But this past week’s unprecedented events in the heart of our stand out to me as heroes who achieve for a woman of color Hospital Sketches brought her deep turmoil for our country, nation’s bread basket should make all of us realize that no place fought their way to the top. in the 1800s. She caught the considerable attention nation- Clara stood up and cared for on earth is safe from the devastating effects of climate change, Let’s remember them, honor attention of renowned educa- wide. Finally, in 1866, she hundreds of soldiers suffer- which are accelerating at a rate faster than even the most-dire them, and keep moving for- tor Alice Freeman Palmer, and wrote Little Women and from ing from wounds and serious models had predicted. ward! the rest, as they say, is history. that point forward her family illness. After the war, she es- It should be clear to all of us by now that whatever the costs Lottie later founded the Palm- never suffered financially. tablished the American Red Julia Child er Memorial Institute in North This Women’s History may be of implementing green energy measures, they will be Cross, and was the organiza- Who can forget Cam- Carolina, providing top-notch Month, let’s remember Loui- far outweighed by the costs of the devastation caused by the tion’s first president. bridge’s beloved Julia Child? educational opportunities to sa and all women who are the Health care costs have been forces of nature that await us if we do not change our ways She changed the world of African-American children. primary earners in their fam- immediately. on the rise for years; it’s im- food in America and made Consider building into ily; make a long-term invest- portant to plan your finances your long-term financial ment in your retirement and French food accessible to the so if something happens, you home cook. plans, a savings portfolio for lessen the load. Regularly and your family are secure. Before all that, Julia was a your dependent’s education- evaluate the risk level in your Life is unpredictable; start a spy for the Americans during al opportunities – they might portfolio versus potential re- rainy-day fund to make sure Your opinions, please World War II. She worked be the next Charlotte Haw- ward to keep on track to reach you aren’t blindsided by un- for the Office of Strategic kins Brown! A 529 college your goals. Services, a precursor to the savings plan is a step you can expected expenses. Putting The Times welcomes letters to the editor. Our mailing address is 385 CIA. There, she helped de- take to give your children the Lucy Stone, Abolitionist away a small amount each Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. Our fax number is velop shark repellant and at gift of higher learning. Women have been making paycheck will help offset any future cost. 781-485-1403. one point, was Chief of the less than men for years – re- OSS Registry during her time Louisa May Alcott, Author ally. Christine Armstrong is Letters may also be e-mailed to [email protected]. in China. Julia Child never Born to a poor family in Lucy Stone noticed this an executive director with Morgan Stanley Boston, Letters must be signed. We reserve the right to edit for length backed down from a chal- Pennsylvania,Louisa moved disparity all the way back in lenge, and throughout her life, to Boston, MA when she was 1844. Working at Oberlin Col- and a frequent contributor to and content. she had the freedom to do two. There, her father, an lege while attending school Bloomberg Radio, WBZ’s what she loved. idealist, an abolitionist and there , she was paid less than “Before the Bell” and Herald It’s important to invest so an early supporter of wom- her male counterparts for Radio’s “Morning Meeting”. you can pursue your inter- en’s rights, founded a school teaching and menial jobs, and As a financial advisor, Chris- ests, now, and in retirement. where he planned to use his forced to work twice as hard as tine’s wealth management Julia lived life to the fullest; own teaching methods. The a male student to pay the same practice is centered on help- we should all take that as an school failed, however, and costs. When she asked for a ing clients pursue their most example. Invest in your future the family’s financial diffi- raise, the school declined, and meaningful long-term goals Times-Free Press and support what you love culties continued. Eventual- caused a strike they came to by identifying and addressing through careful financial plan- ly settling in Concord, MA, regret. After the ordeal, Lucy key financial challenges. She Directory ning. Think outside the box Louisa and her three sisters was hired back, and all of the also has specific expertise in 617-567-9600 • 781-485-0588 with philanthropic services realized early on that they women were paid the same as Family Wealth Advising, a Fax: 781-485-1403 and sustainable investments – must find ways to support their male colleagues. Lucy topic that is still relevant to- the sky’s the limit. the family. Louisa took jobs went on to organize women’s day. Advertising and Editorial KENNEDY SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS Scott Heigelmann Marketing Reporters, Regular Contributors Debra DiGregorio John Lynds Assistant Marketing Seth Daniel Director Copy Editing, Layout Scott Yates Maureen DiBella Senior Sales Associates Kane DiMasso-Scott Peter Sacco Business Accounts Executive Kathleen Bright Judy Russi Legal Advertising Ellen Bertino Printer It was an awesome morning for Sen. Joseph Boncore and Rep. Concord Monitor (N.H.) Adrian Madaro as they got to hang out with the future of the Massachusetts State House. The two elected officials thanked The Kennedy School students pose for a photo behind the desks the Kennedy School in East Boston for visiting them. of State Reps in the House Chambers. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5

COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR

GOVE STREET We also have a food pantry Wednesdays and Fridays Community Meetings Friend of the East Boston Greenway CITIZENS on Saturdays from 10 a.m. from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Fourth Thursday of every month. until noon in the church base- Starting on February 6th ASSOCIATION Harbor View Neighborhood Association 6:30 p.m. at the Anna DeFronzo Center, ment. There are a number of This is an adult ESL In- First Monday of every month 395 Maverick St. MONTHLY MEETING ways you can help us to serve termediate English class for 6:30 p.m. at the Edward Brooke Charter Monday, March 25, 2019 East Boston. Volunteer at or people with some English School, 145 Byron St. Maverick Central Neighborhood Association 6:30 -8:30 p.m. contribute to the food pantry. experience. You will review Third Wednesday of every month Catherin Leonard MacLean Sing with the Festival of Les- grammar basics, learn how to Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association 7 p.m. at Paris Street Community Center, Community Room, Logan sons and Carols choir. Bring offer and request advice, talk Second Monday of every month. 112 Paris St. Airport Rental Car Center a dish to the monthly Sunday about future hopes and plans, 6:30 p.m. at the Jeffries Point Yacht Club, 1. Welcome & Project Up- evening community suppers. and fix common mistakes in 565 Sumner St. Gove Street Citizens Association dates Participate in the Sunday wor- English pronunciation! Fourth Monday of every month 2. Boston Police Updates ship service. Help with Sun- Registration is required. To Orient Heights Neighborhood Association 6:30 p.m. at the Noddle Island Community - Sargent Martin and Officer daySchool. Visit the Grace register and for more infor- Third Monday of every month. Room, Logan Rental Car Center Simmons Church web site at www. mation, please visit us, call 6:30 p.m. at Ashley Street YMCA, 54 Ash- 3. Neighborhood Services gracechurcheastie.org or call 617.859.2446, or email litera- ley St. Eagle Hill Civic Association Updates - Jesus Mota the church at 617-569-5358 [email protected]. Last Wednesday of every month 4. GSCA Board elections for more information. Classes are free. 7 p.m. at East Boston High School Cafete- 5. Friends of the East Bos- Caravan Puppets ria, 86 White St. ton Greenway - Designs for EAST BOSTON Friday, February 22nd at 3 the Gove Street intersection p.m. day at 10 a.m. for this fun and sharing a great night of assortment of gift certificates, for membership feedback SENIOR LUNCH Caravan Puppets has de- 6. Future Waters - Neenah class. The East Boston Social laughs, pizza and friendship. sports tickets, baskets and PROGRAM lighted countless children and much more. Chances are $20 Estrella-Luna, climate change Centers is located at 68 Cen- The East Boston Social If you are 60+ years of age, families throughout the USA, for a book of 10 (Need not be art project and survey. tral Square. Center is a 501(C) 3 non-profit the East Boston Social Cen- Canada and Japan. “The Four present to win). 7. 48 Geneva St (1st pre- multi-service agency that has ters at 68 Central Square in Season Bear” is a delightful served the children, families, Thank you for your con- sentation/no vote), Attorney EAST BOSTON East Boston has a table and a tale of the year of a young and senior citizens of East tinued generosity to the East Richard Lynds TECH MEETUP meal waiting for you! bear with memorable songs, Boston since its founding over Boston Social Centers and Project to erect a 6 unit The Senior Lunch Program beautiful puppets, storytelling The purpose of the East 100 years ago, in 1918. support of the community of dwelling at 48 Geneva Street. sponsored by ETHOS Con- and audience participation. Boston Tech Meetup is to Net proceeds from this East Boston. We look forward Location: The Catherine gregate Meal Program pro- Funding for this program was build a community of people event will support the Social to seeing you on April 11th! Leonard McLean Commu- vides a hot, nutritious lunch, made possible by the High- currently working in tech or Centers’ programs, which To purchase tickets for the nity Room is located on the along with wonderful social- land Street Foundation. those aspiring to move into a serve over a thousand mem- event or for raffle chances, 1st floor of the Logan Airport ization, Monday through Fri- tech career who live or work bers of the East Boston and please call Marisa at (617) Rental Car Center, at the end day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EAST BOSTON SOCIAL in East Boston. These meet- Greater Boston community 569-3221 ext. 107, email at of Porter Street. Free parking A suggested donation of $2 is ings will be held in the heart each year. The Social Centers [email protected] - or is in front of the building and CENTER’S SENIOR asked. of Maverick Landing con- provide fully licensed and contact any of our Board in the Porter Street parking lot PROGRAM NOW veniently located steps from accredited Early Learning members. adjacent tot he building We welcome seniors from our East Boston Community OFFERING SPANISH the Maverick T station, in the and After School programs You may also purchase Maverick Landing Meeting and surrounding areas. for children ages two months tickets online at: https://www. LANGUAGE CLASSES House at 31 Liverpool Street. GRACE CHURCH The Senior Program at the through fourteen years, free ebsoc.org/new-events/ NEWS SERVICES EAST BOSTON East Boston Social Centers after-school programming for EAST BOSTON at-risk teens, a Summer Pro- LEARN ITALIAN FREE Grace Church Federated is BRANCH LIBRARY is now offering Spanish Lan- an Episcopal/United Church guage Classes for adults over SOCIAL CENTER gram, as well as nutritional The class will be held at of Christ church located at EVENTS 60 years old. Classes are held PIZZA AND COMEDY and social and recreational Robert DeLeo Senior Cen- programming for seniors, and 760 Saratoga Street in East 365 Bremen Street every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in FUNDRAISER ter, 35 Harvard Street Win- community space for advoca- throp for residents age 55 and Boston. All are welcome. East Boston, MA 02128 Room 209. All are welcome East Boston Social Cen- cy, self-help and community above. Please join us for Sunday 617-569-0271 to attend. Class is taught by ters to Hold Annual Pizza and groups. Whether you have Italian morning worship at 9:30 a.m., ESOL Intermediate En- Mr. Montaro. No need to reg- Comedy Fundraiser April 11. Ticket price of $35 per per- ancestry, or just want to learn followed by a coffee hour. glish Class ister, just come by on Wednes- The East Boston Social son includes unlimited cheese one of the world’s most beau- Center will hold its Annual pizza and soft drinks and a tiful languages, join us at in- Spring Fundraiser, a Pizza hilarious comedy show with formal and friendly Italian and Comedy night at Prince some of the area’s best come- language and culture classes. District Seven Police Report Restaurant in Saugus, on the dians. Other menu items and a Wednesday afternoons from evening of Thursday April 11, cash bar are also available for 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. 2019 – doors open at 6:30 p.m. purchase. For info call 617-846-8538. We look forward to seeing you There is also a Raffle for an Monday, February 4, 2019 Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Around 10:20 a.m., in the area of 37 Merid- Around 11:00 p.m., in the area of 83 Everett ian St., a 27 year old male with a Dorchester, St., a 29 year old male with an East Boston ad- MA address was arrested for Trafficking; Class dress was arrested for Assault & Battery A, Drugs 200 grams or more, Possession W/I to Distribute, Class D, Drugs Thursday, February 7, 2019 Around 10:15 a.m., in the area of 207 Por- Around 2:50 p.m., in the area of 50 Maver- ter St., a 27 year old male with a Hyde Park, ick Sq., a 32 year old woman with an Everett, MA address was arrested for OUI – Controlled MA address was arrested for Assault & Battery Substance and Disturbing the Peace Around 10:15 a.m., in the area of 207 Por- Around 4:15 p.m., in the area of 259 Chelsea ter St., a 34 year old male with an Orange, NJ St., a 33 year old male with an East Boston ad- address was arrested for Possession of Class B, dress was arrested for Assault & Battery Drugs

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Friday, February 8, 2019 Around 12:20 a.m., in the area of 104 Falcon No Arrests St., a 20 year old female with a Chelsea, MA address was arrested for Assault & Battery Saturday, February 9, 2019 No Arrests Around 5:34 p.m., in the area of 106 Prince- ton St., a 64 year old male with an East Boston Sunday, February 10, 2019 address was arrested for Assault & Battery Around 5:00 p.m., in the area of 14 Shelby St., a 25 year old male with an East Boston ad- dress was arrested for Operating After Revoca- tion or Suspension

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the burning chemicals ing pays off when presented tered.” without work. in a 9-alarm fire,” read the Go- over 40 years.” inside the plant was caus- the challenges this fire had. Local residents launched “We are raising money to FundMe post. “Louis Tobia The post added that all ing toxic conditions in and It cannot be overlooked that a GoFundMe account support the workers of the Jr., the company has been pro- funds raised will go directly around the fire. first class fire apparatus, prop- at www.gofundme.com/ New England Casket Com- viding jobs for the community to the employees who are now Luckily, at around 10 p.m. er protective gear and most new-england-casket-co?fb- pany whose building at 1141 for over 75 years. Some em- without jobs due to this unfor- a passing strong thunderstorm importantly a fully staffed clid=IwAR3dA4eW3W_uS- Bennington St. burnt down o ployees have worked there for tunate accident. dropped a significant amount department putting “Boots fE7WCsFlNbGJamGbhi- of rain and hail on East- on the Ground” make the dif- MoVf5etXUA5qPDA3uN- ie--helping firefighters get the ference. It was a tremendous, WVmSLacJe8 with the help situation under control. professional effort by our fire- of raising a goal of $50,000 By Saturday morning the fighters in East Boston. There for the employees of the cas- fire was under control and was excellent command deci- ket company that are now Boston Fire Commissioner sions protected this densely Joe Finn was back on hand populated neighborhood as after spending the entire night firefighters have worked over at the blaze. Finn surveyed 8 hours and counting battling the damage and said the fire this 9 Alarm fire storm. I’m most likely caused over $1 Grateful for the incredible million worth of damage. bravery and hard work of our Demolition crews were first responders that battled on hand in Eastie as early as this fire in East Boston. Fi- Additional Boston Firefighters arrive to scene as the New England Casket Company fire goes to Sunday and began razing the nally a thank you to the many 9-alarms. skeletal remains of the casket city and town fire depart- company. ments that protected Boston “There were so many de- (Friday). I know you spent partments and agencies that several hours in our City and helped us at this fire,” said I appreciate your efforts that Commissioner Finn. “Train- proved seamless when it mat- BFD Commissioner Joe Finn briefs the press during Fri- day’s 9-alarm fire in Eastie.

BFD Commissioner Joe Finn Firefighters battled for over 12 hours to bring the 9-alarm fire under control at the 75-year-old and Mayor Martin Walsh on New England Casket Compant on Bennington Street in Orient Heights. the scene of Friday’s blaze.

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ChewsiDental.com More than half of all on duty firefighters joined in to battle the fire. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 7 ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY AT THE CHEVERUS STREET APARTMENTS FAITH AND BEGORRAH

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Cheverus School Apartments residents enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day party music. Jerry Napolitano and Joe Parziale.

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ZBA APPROVES it’s a workable project. There on that point. ST. JOHN SCHOOL DELIVERS HARVEST FORBES PARK PLAN is lots of homeownership, “It’s a shame that no one with 60 percent being condos. has thought about the conces- TO FRANCISCAN FOOD CENTER CHELSEA - The Forbes This is the largest condo proj- sions of the residents that live Park development proposal, ect in Chelsea for more than in our neighborhood,” he said. with more than 500 residen- a decade if not longer. They “Right now, with cars parked tial units slated for the former also have really exciting plans on both sides of the street that industrial campus, has been for accessing the waterfront go into the Forbes site, and approved by the City’s Zon- along the Chelsea Creek.” what we have to go through ing Board of Appeals (ZBA) Ambrosino said they also every day. Try getting out of after four years and two major agreed to several affordable your driveway every day; try re-designs. housing concessions. Of the driving down the street when The final iteration of the required 59 units of affordable you have to dodge cars, and project includes 590 units of housing, the mix will include then add 963 parking spac- housing, with 60 percent of many different income rang- es which is 1.6 cars per unit. those units being condos for es, including 60 percent of the But someone seems to forget sale and 59 units being afford- Area Median Income (AMI), about the cars they will have able to a range of incomes. 50 percent of the AMI and 30 for each unit like the mother, There are also 1.6 parking percent of the AMI. father and kids that all have spaces per unit, or 963 spac- “That’s really deeply af- cars, not to mention the visi- es. The project also boasts a fordable and it assures that tors or guests that will come major public access area to actual families that live in with cars. Has anyone thought the waterfront of the Chelsea Chelsea now will be able to where to put the overflow of Creek and Mill Creek. The afford to live in the complex. these cars? Our streets are al- current project also has a very That was very important to ready congested, and getting small amount of retail and of- the City,” he said. in and out will be so bad. This fice uses, with both totaling The developer also agreed is just part of the nightmare.” below 20,000 square-feet. to contribute $300,000 to GreenRoots Executive Di- The project, though still the four schools at the Mary rector Roseann Bongiovanni very large, was scaled back C. Burke Complex, which said they didn’t believe the On Ash Wednesday some of the third graders at St. John School in the North End took a from the developer’s (YIHE is about two blocks from the project was perfect, but felt Forbes of China) original brisk walk over to St. Anthony Shrine to deliver the freshly harvested tower garden produce Forbes entrance. there had been reasonable grown at St. John’s for the Franciscan Food Center, while there, they received ashes and took proposal in 2015. That pro- That said, not everyone was concessions made about their posal featured skyscrapers time to say special Lenten prayers. Third grade students always enjoy looking at the dolls happy with the news – and in concerns. of different Congregations of religious sisters in the lobby. On this day, Brother John Jasko- about 21 stories tall and more particular was Councillor Joe “We had a number of con- than 1,000 units of housing wiak, who spent his spare time for several decades sewing traditional habits for the dolls, Perlatonda, who represents cerns relating to the impacts spoke with our students about this labor of love and explained the history of several of the accompanied by large office the Mill Hill and Forbes area. on the neighborhood, and we dolls. Principal Karen McLaughlin is especially grateful to Brother John for the time he spent spaces and large hotels. It was He said the problem with the feel that we have achieved with the students. rejected informally and the Forbes project is the same as some reasonable concessions company eventually withdrew it has always been, and that from the developers,” she during a ZBA meeting that problem is the fact that there said. “The number of afford- went past midnight. is one access point. able units, deeper levels of test if necessary - to ensure On March 7, the Com- sue. The news of Tuesday’s ap- In the first iteration, City affordability and preference the benefits are for everyone mission continued a public “I would oppose any sort of proval of the new plan was officials – including Ambrosi- for Chelsea residents for those in the community, not just the hearing on the regulations, restriction on the number of viewed with mixed emotions no – had called for a bridge units - together with the miti- lucky few who will get to live focusing on the topics of ap- feet from one place to anoth- by most, including those who over the Chelsea Creek to gation for the adjacent neigh- at Forbes.” plication fees, locations of the er,” he said. “We already have had come to support the proj- Revere as a second access borhood and the $300,000 for Ambrosino said the site is pot shops, and security. zoning in place in the city and ect, including City Manager point to alleviate traffic in the four schools at the Mary very large, and that did allow Commission Chair Mark we don’t need to add another Tom Ambrosino. the neighborhood. However, C. Burke Complex are all the developer to be able to Rossi said the Commission layer to that; we don’t do it for “I’m happy with the project this time around that was not concessions that we are proud build large numbers of units should be ready to take a final other businesses.” even though it’s far from per- made a requirement, and Per- to have fought hard for… by right if they chose to do so vote on the regulations at its The Commission also fect,” he said. “Given all the latonda said he was not happy GreenRoots is committed to and could meet the parking meeting in early April. agreed on a $500 application concessions made since they there was a concession made ongoing dialogue - and pro- requirements. That, he said, The City is limited to four fee and $5,000 yearly renew- first showed up here, I think would have cut the City and retail marijuana establish- al fee for the marijuana busi- the neighborhood out of the ments. nesses. planning completely. He felt Those shops will already While there were some Tufts // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 it wasn’t worth the risk to be vetted heavily before they questions about the Commis- chance that. reach the Licensing Com- sion’s role in looking at secu- Like at his current busi- ments because most of their organizations or programs “They could have gone in mission for final approval. rity at the establishments, City ness, Ross said Shenna would sales come from other com- that may need help in the by right and built 450 units Other approvals include a Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fish- be instrumental in keeping modities. community. and 900 parking spots and got host agreement in place from er noted that there are already cannabis and cannabis related So if a convenience store, At the meeting the primary a building permit without any the City and approved by strong security requirements products out of the hands of supermarket or another store concern was over traffic and say from the City or the neigh- the state’s Cannabis Control from the state, and require- minors as he has been able to gets caught selling tobacco parking and adults using the bors,” he said. Commission, as well as any ments are also written into the do so with tobacco for many, or tobacco products to mi- product in the area around the The project has already necessary approvals from the host agreements with the pro- spective businesses. many years. nors they are fined and have shop. cleared Major Site Plan at the City’s Zoning and Planning Planning Board, but has many Boards. Commissioner Roseann “He has ran Tufts Tobacco their license to sell tobacco Ross said in regards to hurdles to clear at City Hall in Rossi said the Licensing Bongiovanni said she would without one single incident,” suspended for few days. It parking patrons could take reviewing plans before they Commission will grant the re- still like to look at the host said Ross. doesn’t really affect these advantage of parking in the In fact Shenna has long types of stores because they can break ground. tail pot shop licenses in much agreements to see how they square, take the MBTA Blue maintained that tobacco sell other goods and services It is believed that the devel- the same manner as it does for address security before taking Line because the shop would should only be sold in licensed for a profit. oper plans to keep three of the liquor licenses. the final vote next month. tobacco shops by licensed to- The same rule of thumb be located directly across smaller buildings on site and One of the questions raised “I don’t think security is bacconists like himself. Shen- would apply if the adult-use from Orient Heights train sta- rehabilitate them. The rest of by an early draft of the Licens- going to be an issue,” said na’s currently holds a license cannabis shop was allowed to tion, or take advantage of the the project will be new con- ing Commission regulations Commissioner James Guido, to sell tobacco and another li- open in Orient Heights. Ross very inexpensive MBTA lot struction. was whether the Commission adding it is more likely traffic cense to allow smoking in his said the Local Roots team on Barnes Avenue that is a 2 should limit the shops to one that could cause some issues. establishment. He is allowed would invest nearly $1 mil- minute walk. LICENSING or two per voting district. According to the proposed the second license because a lion into rehabbing Tufts and “There could be a lot of op- COMMISSION The City ordinance already regulation, the Licensing majority of his sales are di- could easily risk losing that tions for customers trying to limits the establishments to Commission would not issue rectly related to tobacco and investment and its marijuana access the shop,” said Ross. NEARING FINAL three zoning districts -- In- a license to anyone who has not food, liquor or other goods license if any violations oc- But in the end as more VOTE FOR dustrial, Shopping Center, and violated Licensing Commis- and services. Convenience curred. marijuana shops open there MARIJUANA Business Highway zones. sion rules and regulations in By the end of last week’s the past five years. All licenses stores, supermarkets and other Ross also said that above will be less demand on the REGULATIONS stores have the same license the six percent in tax on the few that have already opened. hearing, there was general are subject to zoning approval CHELSEA - With plans to to sell tobacco but smoking is shops sales, the team is in the Ross said they will most like- agreement among the com- and state Cannabis Control host four recreational mari- not allowed in those establish- beginning stages of seeking ly morph into the equivalent missioners that there would Commission approval. juana shops already at some not be a restriction on how The operating hours for re- of a local liquor store. phase of readiness in Chelsea, “You are not going to drive close the pot shops can be to tail shops will be limited to 9 The Massachusetts Department the Licensing Commission is one another. a.m. to 9 p.m., and all signage across town to say Jamaica nearing a final vote on -regu City Councillor-At-Large will have to be approved by of Transportation Plain to buy a bottle of wine,” lations for special additional Roy Avellaneda agreed that the City, according to Fisher. Invites you to a Public Information Meeting for the said Ross. “In the end this will rules for those establishments. was the right move on the is- be a store that services the lo- Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves cal neighborhood and some of the surrounding communi- THE Rehabilitation Project ties.” As far as crime in or around BOOK YOUR SPOT th INDEPENDENT Wednesday, March 27 , 2019 the shop, former City Coun- FOR 2019 NEWSPAPERS cilor Sal LaMattina, who is WHY TOP BILLING? 6:00 – 8:00 PM working with the Local Roots Chelsea City Hall team, said during his trip to Colorado when he was on the MAXIMUM VISIBILITY City Council Chamber Council to get suggestions Size: 160x600 IAB 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA from officials there on how TOP OF THE FOLD $30000 per month/per site to regulate and zone the new A PRICE THAT CANT BE BEAT The purpose of this public meeting is to provide residents of Chelsea and industry here was very infor- REVERE DENTISTRY AND BRACES $ 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE General and Cosmetic Dentistry for Adults and ChildrenBlack Cyan Magenta adjoining communities with an opportunity to become fully acquainted with the 370 Broadway • 781-629-9093 • Offers.RevereDentistryAndBraces.com 200/wk for HALF • mative. 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Cordaro “They told er-Polito Administration are critical to fostering eco Richard Buttiglieri state grant for jobs Gerardo Iannuzzi awarded $500,000 to nine - nomic success and building the structure’s roadway deck. projects through the Urban Patricia Muse Theresa Conte stronger neighborhoods in ev - jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com Agenda Grant Program. The ery region in Massachusetts.” Special to The Journal us, andPaul Penta, Jr.feel free to talk to theDr. Adrian Costanza Revere arm of The Neigh Revere is rebuilding its - Monday morning the Bak To be added to the project email list, please visit www.mass.gov/tobin- Antonetta Salamone Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston of The Neighborhood Developers, StateDorothy Rep. RoseLeeCordaro Vincent, borhood Developers (TND) economic and employment the business community that was one group given $50,000 er-Polito Administration Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian Arrigo and SecretaryGerardo ofIannuzzi Housing and - base by utilizing large-scale are critical to fostering eco in funding to help establish awarded $500,000 to nine - nomic success and building Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the announcement of the Urban Agenda Grant Program on and high value assets includ projects through the Urban Traffic reports available upon request bridge-repair-project or www.mass.gov/chelsearoute-1-viaduct-rehabilitation- otherObituaries PagesCity 8 + 9 Councilors thatPatriciaThe end Muse of Portside at Pier I lookingworkforce towards Clippership development Wharf. ser stronger neighborhoods in ev Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder - vices in Revere to support lo Agenda Grant Program. The ery region in Massachusetts.” Paul Penta, Jr. land, a soon-to-close NECCO - Revere arm of The Neigh cal residents to acquire newly - Revere is rebuilding its - Antonetta Salamone Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston ofplant, The Neighborhood and the MassDevelop Developers,- State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, borhood Developers (TND) project. The Chelsea City Hall is ADA accessible. Spanish interpretation will created jobs. - economic and employment INDEPENDENT Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department,ment TDI Mayor Waterfront Brian ArrigoDistrict. and Secretary of Housing and was one group given $50,000 - traveledN E W S P A P E R G R O U P thereReal estate with values continue me, to be thatstrong in Revere Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along base by utilizing large-scale Call your Rep. at 781-485-0588 Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the Theannouncement program seeks of the to Urban un -Agenda Grant Program on in funding to help establish and high value assets includ Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 with Housing and Economic The Roseland Portside at Pier I under water. be made available at this public meeting. To request access or language Monday morning in the Revere City Councillock community-driven Chambers. re workforce development ser ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder By Sue Ellen Woodcock ‘BombDevelopment Secretary Cyclone’ Jay sponses to local obstacles, floods partsvices in Revereof to supportEastie lo - land, a soon-to-close NECCO - By John Lynds Ash came to Revere City Hall and promote economic devel cal residents to acquire newly the shops reducedThe Revere real estate mar street crime - - plant, and the MassDevelop - Sales Rep Ext $1.5 MILLION FOR days on the market in 2016. to present the check to the accommodations in languages other than Spanish, please contact MassDOT’s ket in 2017 was definitely a INDEPENDENTEast Bostonians can take waterfront. opment opportunities through A mancreated stands jobs. on a retaining wall at- thement corner TDI of Waterfront Marginal and District. 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Inven began in 1921, the water lev- percentofSee water of TND the at theGRANTtime. marina,” , Page said 3 - nity stakeholdersBut could the to pursueflooding have over 2016. Days on the mar development of the Northern es we’ve seen in the last eight - surge, and sea level rise to- Programthe intensity relies onand the the strong frequency Revere has a one-mile tory is low now, but everyone market and people are moving el reached 15.16 feet on Jan 4, TheKennan condominium Thiruvengadam, mar who in homes. For 35 years now economicbeen worse? development Thiruvengadam ini See DeLEO Page 3 ket also dropped from 67 in Strand Community Trail led years,”For years said Maureen the abutters Celata, of gether caused the water levels of storms on a global level,” he - stretch in North Revere. The is looking to the spring.” - to Revere. ketCouncillorhas saw been similar working Robert trends Haas with with Jr.East it’s been positive. Now is the partnerships between local tiatives.says yes. These awards will 2016 to 47 days on the market- by a Revere on the Move part Routeowner/broker 1 have putof MCelata up with theReal to be so high. Of these factors, said. Northern Strand Community thetriedBoston’s median to get sales barriersNeighborhood price installed at of Af-- government, non-profits and fund projects“Winds in picked Boston, up afterClin the According to figures from “Inventory is low now and nerMario Rep. organization, said Revere BikeMadaro is to desir the noiseEstate. from “Andblasts millions 2018 is of going cars, Trump to administrationtimeexplained to sell. Revere Thiruvengadam, is getting the - Trail has been in development the Massachusetts Associa $315,000,in 2011 and up 16.7received percent no re So as storm intensity in- high tide,” he said. “It was a everyone is looking toward ableSea. because of its proximity - andbe another now some banner city year. councillors Inven the highoverflow tides hadfrom nothing the Boston to do creasesBy Sue Ellen as does Woodcock the frequency tion of Realtors, the median oversponse. 2016. Days on the mar quickSee TND storm. GRANT It did , Page not last3 over for over 20 years. The North the spring,” Celata said Revere has a one-mile - wanttory is to low have now, Mayor but everyoneBrian Ar marketwith and climate people change. are moving However, of storm surges like the one ex- - See DeLEO Page 3 to Boston,for and ending it’s a hidden temporary statusket “We also dropped should for get from more 67Salvadorians inre - For years the abutters of multiple tide cycles, which Revere segment is a major sales prices was $376,250, - stretch in North Revere. The rigois looking contact to thethe MassDOTspring.” to perienced in Eastie last Thurs- Councillor Robert Haas Jr. The rental market is also gem with a beautiful beach. - 2016spect to from 47 days the stateon the and market fed - to Revere. Route 1 have put up with the would have compounded the part in the project that creates a 4.9 increase over prices in Northern Strand Community install barriers along Route 1 day. That coupled with an ex- tried to get barriers installed strong with rents ranging from According to figures from - eral“Inventory government,” is low Patch now and said.. - Mario said Revere is desir noise from millions of cars, effect. The blizzard-force a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail 2016. TrailMario has isbeen lookingBy in John development Lynds forward the Massachusetts Associa in 2011 and received no re $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat noted between Route 16 and Cope everyone is looking toward able because of its proximity and now some city councillors running from West Everett, Homes also were also on tofor the over spring 20 years. market, The drawing North landtion ofCircle. Realtors, the median Keefe noted that more af - sponse. that if someone is paying big Of the over forty thousand scores of people in 2001 while thefluent spring,” communities Celata said are often to Boston, and it’s a hidden - want to have Mayor Brian Ar through Malden and Revere the market 41 days, a 26.8 rent they just might be capable fromRevereresidents Boston segment whoand is surroundingcall a major East Boston salesWard prices 5 Councillor was $376,250, Charles -- “We shouldPlease see get FLOOD more re Page 2- others fled the lawless gang vi grantedThe rental sound market barriers. is also - gem with a beautiful beach. rigo contact the MassDOT to spect from the state and fed to the Saugus River and soon percent increase over the 56 of buying and taking advan communities.parthome, in the over project He half added that are createsfrom that Lat- Patch,a 4.9 increase Ward 4 Councillorover prices in install barriers along Route 1 Have you ever had an idea olence in their homeland. strongWardcommunity. with 2 Councillorrents ranging Ira from No - eral government,” Patch said.. into Lynn. The North Revere a continuousin American 7.5-mile countries. rail Oftrail that Patrick2016. Keefe and Ward 1 Mario is looking forward between Route 16 and Cope - for how you could make im tage of first-time homebuyers the Revere School system is Since the Bush Administra- $1,200-voselskyOn to Monday,$3,000.pointed Cleat outPresident that noted Sau Don- segment allows users to en runninghalf a from majority West hail Everett, from El Sal-CouncillorHomestion over also Joanne 200,000 were McKen also Salvadorians on to the spring market, drawing land Circle. Keefe noted that more af - provements to the Revere programs. - also a draw for buyers. thatgus ald if got someone Trump barriers announced is along paying Route thatbig he- continued attacks on legal res- fluent communities are often joy spectacular views of the Task Force. 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Have knownPatch you said as ever Temporary he hadand an the Protect-idea late Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 Ward 2 Councillor Ira No The funding, awarded grams hosted by Revere on sity in children and adults. for how you could make im tagevadorians of first-time here, homebuyers and across the the Revereshameful School and misguided," system is said voselsky pointed out that Sau - MGH Revere CARES Coa segmentThen, allows another users wave to arrived en to ed Status. Those Salvadorians “It’s a quality-of-life is Councillor Joanne McKen through the Executive Office The ATOD Task Force fund provements to the Revere - programs.sue,”U.S. he said. - also Madaro.a draw for "This buyers. announcement gus got barriers along Route the Move and the Alcohol, To- lition. Revere on the Move joy spectacularthis country views and to of this the neigh- have been able to live and workTask Force. 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John Bradley Niesa Guarino Hernandez Robert Gleason Special Officer at Boston City Hall Of East Boston Formerly of East Boston

John E. Bradley of Boston Niesa M. Guarino Hernan- Robert Gleason of Flor- passed away peacefully on dez of East Boston passed ida, formerly of East Bos- Sunday, March 17. away on March 16 at the age ton, passed away on Sunday, A Special Officer at Boston of 27. March 3 at Sarasota Memorial City Hall. John was an avid She was the beloved wife Rehab Center at the age of 92. deep sea fisherman who loved of Fredy Hernandez, devoted He was born to Joseph and going to the racetrack at Suf- mother of Arianna and Aa- Elizabeth Gleason on Dec. 14, folk Downs in East Boston. liyah Hernandez, cherished 1926 in Boston, one of nine He was the devoted fa- daughter of Michael and the siblings. He grew up in East ther of Jennifer Soares and late Judith Guarino, dear sis- Boston and after graduating her husband, Paul of Wo- ter of Michael Guarino Jr. from East Boston High School burn, John Bradley Jr. and his and adored granddaughter of in 1944, he joined the United wife. Stefanie of Stoneham, Guiseppe Guarino and the States Army and served as a and Rita Tigges of East Bos- late Grace Guarino, Nicholas Supply Sergeant in the Asiatic at 12 noon. Services will con- Jim Gleason; sisters, Isabel ton, beloved longtime friend Boston, on Saturday, March Ruggiero and Lillian Ruggi- Pacific Theatre during World clude with Niesa being laid to Gleason, Pauline Miozza and of Nicole Giglio, cherished 23 at 8:30 a.m. before leaving ero. She is also survived by War ll. After his service, he rest with her mother at Holy Eleanor Bernabei. grandfather of Grace, Jack, in procession to Saint Joseph many loving aunts, uncles, married Ida Capua and they Cross Cemetery, Malden. He was preceded in death Nicolas and Michael. - Saint Lazarus Church, East nieces and nephews. Family had three children. Services are under the care by his wife, Ida Gleason, his Family and friends will Boston, for a mass celebrating and friends will honor Niesa’s Bob moved from Massa- and direction of the Ruggiero parents, Joe and Elizabeth honor John’s life by gathering John’s life at 10 a.m. Other life by gathering at St. Joseph chusetts to Sarasota, Florida in Family Memorial Home, 971 Gleason; his children, Bobby in the Ruggiero Family Me- services will be private. For - St. Lazarus Church 59 Ash- 1996. He loved his hometown Saratoga St., East Boston. For Gleason and Sandy Albright; morial Home, 971 Saratoga more information, please vis- ley St., East Boston on Friday, teams the New England Patri- more information or to send brothers Joe, George and Street, (Orient Heights) East it www.ruggieromh.com. March 22, for a Funeral Mass ots, the Boston Red Sox and in celebration of Niesa’s life an online condolence, please the Boston Bruins. He will be Charlie Gleason and sister, visitruggieromh.com. remembered as a stubborn and Alice Corlito. cheap man who fiercely loved Memorial Services will be James Odoardi his family and friends. held on March 29, at Oak- Will be remembered for his kind heart, Henry Rudolph Boyd Robert Gleason is survived wood Manor, Sarasota, FL Retired mechanic and veteran of two wars by his son, Joey Gleason; from 12 - 2 p.m. big smile and generous spirit son-In-Law, Terry Albright; In lieu of flowers, dona- grandchildren Terry Albright tions can be made in Robert James E. Odoardi of his daughter in law, Nancy Henry Ru- Jr., Sean (Renee) Albright Gleason’s name to his favorite Wellingon, Florida died Odoardi of Hobe Sound, FL; dolph Boyd of and Kera (Ryan) Schwartz; charity the Boy’s Town Orga- peacefully at his home Friday, his grandsons: Jamie Odo- Goldsboro, NC great grandchildren, Stepha- nization, PO Box 5000, Boys March 8 following a brief ill- ardi (Alyssa) of Topsfield, formerly of the nie, Christian, Angel, Noah, Town, NE 68010 or www. ness. He was 91 years old. Jay Odoardi (Allison) of North End of Camden and Caylin; brother, boystown.org. Born and raised in East Hamilton; his granddaugh- Boston and East Boston, he made his living as a ter, Kristen Bixby (Steve) of Boston, passed away peace- masonry foreman and was an Essex; his brother, Richard fully surrounded by his loving expert craftsman. After retir- Odoardi (Joyce) of Peabody; family on March 14 at the age Richard Stanley Saltzman ing to Florida, he transferred nine great grandchildren and of 90. Of Jamaica Plain, formerly of East Boston his talents into completing many nieces, nephews and A retired mechanic and projects for his family. Every friends. He was preceded in U.S. Army veteran of World family member has a piece death by his son, Robert Odo- War II and the Korean War, Richard Stanley Saltzman of his craftsmanship in their ardi, his parents James and he was born in North Carolina of Jamaica Plain, formerly of home, be it an entertainment Rose (DiBennedetto) Odo- on October 19,1928 to Jarvis East Boston, passed away on ering at the Ruggiero Fam- center, a tiled backsplash, or a ardi, four sisters: Antoinetta and Virginia (Bass) Boyd. Feb. 6. He was 61 years old. ily Memorial Home, 971 custom built dollhouse. DeRosa of Malden, Florence He was the beloved husband He is survived by his former Saratoga St., East Boston on His generosity did not end Mercurio, Emma Tritto and of the late Dorothy (Gallo) wife, Joane Viarella Stone and Thursday, March 21, from 4 with his work. He was a care- Anna Fulcino, all of Revere Boyd, devoted father of Marie Jason Stone and his daugh- to 8 p.m. and again on Friday taker in every sense of the and a brother, Robert Odoardi Ekasala, Phillip Orlandella, ters, Kristen Saltzman J.D. of morning at 8:30 a.m. before word. He looked after his sib- of East Boston. Theresa Caruso, Carol Piazza, Woburn, Desiree Dipaolo and leaving in funeral proces- lings, protected his wife, and Family and friends are Henry Boyd, Debbie Dewing, her husband, Peter Dipaolo sion to Sacred Heart Church, most of all enjoyed the com- invited to gather in remem- Joseph Boyd, Jacqueline of Revere and his grandchil- Brooks St., East Boston for a pany of his children, grand- brance on Monday, March 25 Boyd, Joann Lundin, Robert dren, Joseph Vitale Luca and 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in cel- children and great grandchil- from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Palms Boyd, Richard Boyd, Antho- Mikaelya Dipaolo. He is also ebration of Henry’s life. Ser- dren. Jim was equally loved West Funeral Home, 110 ny Boyd, Cheryl Murray, Rel- survived by his uncle, Leon- vices will conclude with Hen- and respected by everyone Business Park Way, Royal la Jernigan, Jeanette Jackson, ard Saltzman of Andover, his ry being laid to rest with full who knew him and will be re- Palm Beach, FL. A Mass in and the late Dorothy Dicedue brother and sister, Alan Saltz- held on Friday, March 22 at 10 military honors at Holy Cross membered for his kind heart, celebration of Jim’s life will and Janet Boyd; loving com- man and Kerri-Ann Tobin and a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, big smile and generous spir- be held Tuesday, March 26, panion of Ruby Woodson. many nieces and nephews. 45 Brooks St., East Boston. memorial donations may be it. He left this earth having at 10 a.m. at St. Therese De dear brother of Elizabeth A memorial service will be Please omit flowers. made to: Boston Wounded no regrets. Lisieux, 11800 Lake Worth Carver and the late George Vet. Run, ITAM Post #6, 60 Jim is survived by his wife Road, Wellington, FL. A Suppis and is also survived by Paris St., East Boston in honor of 72 years, Louise (Vecchio) gathering in Massachusetts to many adored grandchildren, of Cpl. Vincent Mannion Bro- Odoardi; his son, Jim Odo- celebrate Jim’s life will take great-grandchildren, nieces, ❖ ❖ deur. For more information or ardi (Anne) of Marblehead, place in the coming months. nephews and friends. to send an online condolence, Family and friends will Magrath please visit ruggieromh.com honor Henry’s life by gath- Doan Le Funeral Home Owner of Allure Salon in Everett 324 Chelsea Street Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend 2nd Anniversary (near Day Square) Frank Coughlin Danny S. Smith 617-567-0910 Funeral services were held 10/4/49 - 3/20/17 ❖ ❖ on Tuesday, March 19, at the 773 Broadway Wing Fook Funeral Home, 13 Taken from us too soon, Revere, MA 02151 Gerard St., Boston for Doan Phone (781) 284-7756 M. 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Festively clad in four-leaf Tclover scarves and sequins, friends danced to the Cupid Shuffle with DJ Alan Labella, who presented members with shamrock stickers and “Kiss Me I’m Irish” bracelets. Mayor Marty Walsh also surprised the Golden Age Club with a visit, singing along with them to “Four Leaf Clover” on the dance floor.

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Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Page 12 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Fourth PLAN: East Boston workshop deals with traffic issues

By John Lynds hosted the fourth in a series of PLAN:East Boston workshops It’s no secret that traffic is last week at East Boston High arguably the most pressing is- School. sue in East Boston today. Since This workshop focused on MassDOT began its project transportation and traffic in that removed the Sumner Tun- Eastie. Unlike past workshops nel toll plaza and reconfigured were residents broke off into traffic in the area Eastie has smaller working groups and been left with a mess for resi- brainstormed ideas to improve dents and commuters. the quality of life in the neigh- This project, coupled with borhood, last week’s workshop a 47 percent traffic increase at EBHS was a bit more infor- increase into the tunnel during mal. the morning commute and the The smaller working groups A resident speaks with the BPDA’s Michael Sinatra (left) during fact that 10 million Uber and were replaced by officials from The City’s Transportation the workshop. Lyft trips a year are using East- city and state agencies that deal Commissioner Gina Fiandaca. ie to pick up and drop off pas- with traffic each and every day sengers to Logan International in Eastie. Each representative for Proposals (RFP) to hire a Local activist Chris Marchi Airport, has left residents have from various departments were consultant team to assist in the talks with the City’s Transpor- been screaming for a solution able to engage residents and preparation of the PLAN: East tation Commissioner Gina to the neighborhood’s traffic jot down suggestions, ideas Boston Multimodal Transpor- Fiandaca. woes. as well as listen to complaints tation Study. East Boston is experiencing of were and when traffic is the Part of the Plan:East Bos- a period of tremendous growth worst in the community. Alternatives analysis, includ- ton transportation component ing planning-level design de- with a population increase of “This is our fourth com- the BPDA will analyze East- 17 percent from 2000 to 2015. munity event in East Boston,” velopment and cost estimating; ie’s multimodal transportation Recommendations and designs This is faster growth than the said BPDA’s Jason Ruggiero. network, develop network overall City’s growth of 10 “We are just getting into this for immediate-term network recommendations for all travel improvements to be imple- percent over the same time pe- process that will most likely modes, and design and imple- mented during Study develop- An East Boston residents provides some suggestions and feed- riod. While growth has brought take two years. We are hoping ment time-sensitive recom- welcome investment, in- to build on our last workshop ment; Recommendations for back to city officials during last week’s workshop. mendations. near-, medium- and long-term creased development pressure that concerned open space and The study holistically an- has had impacts on the Eastie resilience. The theme there transportation improvement alyze East Boston’s walking, projects; as well as technical ‘preserve, enhance and grow’ realm and access to open space multimodal transportation and was ‘connectivity’ so we really biking, transit, and street net- traffic network. According to want residents to think about support and staffing for com- the neighborhood. and neighborhood-serving works and recommend poli- munity and Advisory Group The city plans to work amenities, addressing mobili- the MBTA, ridership on the the ways they move around the cies, strategies, and improve- Blue Line has increased 18.1 neighborhood, the things they meetings. closely with Eastie commu- ty challenges, and supporting ments that respond to existing “Two years ago Mayor Mar- nity groups, community lead- neighborhood resiliency and percent since 2014 while Red see that work and don’t work traffic issues and support fu- Line, Orange Line, and bus rid- as well as suggestions for im- tin Walsh launched Imagine ers and other stakeholders to preparing for climate change. ture growth. and Go Boston 2030,” said the ensure decisions made by the The city will work with the ership has declined during that proving mobility in, out and Work on the transportation same period. around East Boston.” City’s Transportation Commis- city are following the guiding community in Eastie’s half and traffic study is expected to sioner Gina Fiandaca, an Eastie principles of “preserves wisely, dozen enclaves with a focus Boston Planning and De- In January the BPDA ap- begin in April and completed velopment Agency (BPDA) proved the issuing an Request resident. “We are here together enhances equitably, and grows on the the neighborhoods here within 24 months. Key tasks to imagine our city and imagine inclusively.” that are facing increased de- for the consultant selected our community and how those As part of the initiative in velopment pressures. Working through this RFP will include imaginations can increase bet- Eastie comprehensive planning with the community the city Development of neighbor- ter mobility in the future. So will include a focus on bal- will determine a shared vision hood goals and vision that we are proud to see so many ancing contextually-sensitive for the future of the neighbor- build on the Go Boston 2030 people here tonight and we development alongside preser- hood. Community discussion framework; Identification of want to hear from you.” vation. There will also be a fo- will focus on preservation of transportation analysis areas; Last summer Walsh an- cus on supporting existing res- the existing residential fabric, Existing and future scenario nounced Eastie was chosen idents and businesses through enhancement of the vitality of network analysis for all trans- as one of five neighborhoods increased access to opportuni- existing residential communi- portation modes; Written and that will be part of the BPDA’s ty, affordability strategies, and ties and businesses, anti-dis- Senior Whole Healthvisual content for the Existing anti-displacement policies. placement strategies for resi- planning initiative as part of an Conditions Report and Neigh- Imagine Boston 2030 effort to One of the highlights in East- dents and businesses, borhood Plan; Generation and ie will be improving the public City transportation officials talk with residents during last the analysis of policies, strategies, BPDA’s Plan:East Boston workshop last week focused on trans- and transportation improve- portation and traffic. ment projects for all modes; Senior Whole Health Your career A health plan for seniors 65 or older with deserves both Medicare an Encore. and MassHealth

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