THURSDAY, March 12, 2020 The Sun ublished every hursday erving ack ay outh nd enway enmore P T S B B - S E - F - K Gateway to the South End holds NABB MIXER AT SUMMER SHACK ‘topping-off’ ceremony Monday

By Seth Daniel corner building on what is a rede- the project have yet to be filed with velopment of the previous build- the City, though. Virtually everyone associated ing and an addition of a tower However, Monday was a cel- with the 100 Shawmut Ave. proj- above it. It’s part of an overall ebration of the current building ect brought by The Davis Compa- Project Development Area (PDA) and its approaching occupancy nies converged on the construction build-out that includes a new in 2021. The building formerly site Monday morning to celebrate church, nearly 600 units of hous- housed the ABCD Pre-School pro- a ‘topping-off’ ceremony ing, including all of the affordable gram, which moved several years The 100 Shawmut Ave. proj- housing units that were required to ect features 137 living units in the be in 100 Shawmut. Those parts of (Topping off, Pg. 4) Playground planned for Charlesgate Park

By Dan Murphy and Lauren Bennett the Emerald Necklace and the the nonprofit Charlesgate Alliance Commonwealth Avenue Mall into Tuesday at Boston University’s A revitalized Charlesgate Park a single-park system. Kilachand Hall. could boast a 14,000 square-foot “Its size gives us a lot of oppor- The playground would be playground, according to mem- tunities to do things in the play- located on the North Field of the ground itself,” said Marie Law proposed park while a dog park bers of a team devising a plan to PHOTO BY DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN reclaim the “key link” that con- Adams, a founding principal of is planned for its South Field and Audrey Spellman and Karen Quandt of NABB enjoy a social time at nects the Kenmore, Back Bay and the Landing Studio, a Somer- likely divided into two sections to the Summer Shack in the Back Bay before heading over to a concert at Fenway neighborhoods and would ville-based architectural firm, Berklee School of Music. The NABB event sold out and featured the unite the Charles River Esplanade, during a meeting sponsored by (Charlesgate Playground, Pg. 4) music of Rob Lewis, a success musician and Berklee alum.

SoWa KICKS OFF FIRST FRIDAYS ON MARCH 6 Boston, EBNHC preparing for novel coronavirus

By John Lynds self-isolating at home. The CDC is currently testing to confirm these It was only a matter of time eight cases. before the coronavirus, or Coronaviruses are a large family COVID-19, that spread across of viruses that includes MERS and China landed in Boston. The SARS. The most recently discov- Boston Public Health Commission ered coronavirus causes coronavi- announced that as of Monday, rus disease COVID-19. This new there was one confirmed case of virus and disease were unknown coronavirus in Boston and eight before the outbreak began in cases that are presumed positive. Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The presumptive positive cases did not require hospitalization and are (Coronavirus., Pg. 11) Potential sale of Hynes pondered at town hall meeting

By Dan Murphy the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. While the state legislature is “Public space is where every- reportedly expected to decide on body is equal, and by reducing pub- Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal to lic space, it promotes inequality,” sell the Hynes Convention Center said Sen. William Brownsberger, by mid-May, elected officials who hosted the meeting in concert and other neighborhood leaders with Reps. Jay Livingston and Jon PHOTO BY DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN Wire Sculptor Brian Murphy is a sculptor who finds linear humor in wire. Here, he designs a new piece during convened a town hall meeting to Santiago. “Our constituents have the SoWa Artist Guild’s First Friday event on March 6 – the exciting kick-off to a new season of First Fridays discuss what the decision could deep reservations about the Hynes and Second Sundays. The Artist Guild on Harrison Avenue in the SoWa Art + Design District houses hun- potentially mean for the future dreds of working artists. of the Back Bay on Saturday at (Hynes Convention., Pg. 3) PAGE 2 THE BOSTON SUN March 12, 2020 editorial

OUR UNDERPREPARED

HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

The coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping across the world has highlighted how ill-prepared the U.S. healthcare system has become for dealing with a national health emergency of this potential magnitude. The U.S. has lagged far behind other nations in terms of testing our citizens to determine whether they have contracted Covid-19. Not only did our government not have anywhere near the number of test kits available to meet the demand for testing, but those that we did have were defective. As a result, we have lost precious time in identifying how many of our citizens have the disease and the extent of the outbreak in specific parts of the country. Cutbacks in the budgets of the federal agencies responsible for ensur- Guest Op-Ed ing our nation’s health have reduced the ability of the federal govern- ment to respond to such threats speedily and competently. Have a hippity hoppity holiday However, there is a much-deeper problem that has been looming for By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. er colored eggs to children. Aren’t cially at Easter. Many Orthodox years. the hens steamed? It’s hard work Christians still follow the Jewish The closing of community hospitals throughout the nation in the past This year, Easter falls on Sunday, laying eggs, only to give the credit Orthodox customs of not eating April 12. So, make your menu, to a happy hare. Plastic lookalike any pork, so lamb takes center few decades has created a crisis that already has placed our healthcare sew your outfit, and decorate your eggs have replaced boiled eggs in stage at their Easter meal. Others, dwelling while there’s still time. the annual Easter egg hunts. The however, wouldn’t imagine Easter system at the breaking point -- a situation that will only get worse as the Easter has become a commer- chickens don’t have to work as without ham. Symbolizing “good Baby Boomers begin to reach their late 70s and 80s. cial event catered toward children long during the season, but please luck” for many cultures around with baskets full of chocolate rab- give the poor cluckers a raise and the world, it made a fitting meal at Anybody who has been to a hospital emergency room recently knows bits, dyed eggs, jelly beans, and retirement benefits. But no billion- all sorts of feasts and celebrations, aire bunnies allowed according to according to the Encyclopedia of all too well that our healthcare system is woefully inadequate even in the other sweet treats. Easter is the second best-selling candy holiday Bernie. Religion. Some historians believe best of times. in America after Halloween. Keep The White House Easter Egg Easter’s spring timing also factored that a secret from your kid’s den- Roll is an annual tradition. Since into the choice: Farmers typically The 46,500 beds in intensive care in the United States are occupied tist. 1878, when Rutherford B. Hayes slaughtered pigs in the fall and virtually 24/7/365 by mostly elderly persons with a wide range of health How interesting that a dog was in office, American presidents then took several months to smoke is in the running to be the next have hosted the party on the lawn the pork, making a ham ready just issues. Covid-19, if uncontrolled, might lead to up to 1.9 million ICU Cadbury bunny—that will be according to the White House in time for Easter dinner.” www. one funny bunny. And I voted Historical Association website. goodhousekeeping.com. admissions, according to projections presented to the American Hospital for the two-legged dog from New The liberals probably want to roll The Real Deal of Easter Association -- a situation for which we have nowhere near the capacity Richmond, Ohio, to be the 2020 Trump down Capitol Hill—then “The Bible makes no mention candy canine. Bark for the bunny! he will have a bad ‘hare’ day. Sorry, of a long-eared, short-tailed crea- or capability. Lt. Dan is named after the “Forrest I couldn’t resist a hair joke. Womp ture who delivers decorated eggs Even without a pandemic or similar national health emergency, our Gump” character who lost his legs womp. to well-behaved children on Easter overseas in combat. What animal The following corny jokes were Sunday; nevertheless, the Easter health care system is a disaster waiting to happen in the years ahead. lover can resist a disabled dog found at www.southernliving.com. bunny has become a prominent wearing long ears and a fluffy Q: Therapist: What’s been up late- symbol of Christianity’s most tail. Cadbury issued a casting call ly? A: Chocolate bunny: I don’t important holiday,” according to for all pets to enter the contest to know, I just feel so hollow inside. an article at www.history.com. become the next Cadbury Bunny. Q: How can you tell which rabbits Easter is a deeply religious hol- Lt. Dan the dog is competing are oldest in a group? A: Just look iday for many, packed with signif- against a mini-horse, llama, pig, for the gray hares. Q: Where does icance in the resurrection story of THE BOSTON SUN hamster, duck and two cats. The the Easter Bunny go when he needs Christ. Good Friday marks Jesus’s winner of the contest will star a new tail? A: To a re-tail store. crucifixion and Easter Sunday cel- President/Editor: Stephen Quigley, [email protected] in Cadbury’s new TV commercial What’s for Easter Dinner? ebrates his resurrection. The cru- and receive $5,000. The Cadbury “In early Jewish histo- cifixion of Jesus is recorded in Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio ([email protected]) Bunny Tryouts Contest is spon- ry, lambs were sacrificed as offer- the New Testament books, known sored by The Hershey Company in ings to God and served regularly as the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Art Directors: Kane DiMasso-Scott Hershey, Pa.Vote at www.bunny- as part of the Passover feast. Then, Luke, and John. tryouts.cadburyusa.com. when Jesus died during Passover, Blessings to all my peeps at Reporters: Seth Daniel, [email protected] How interesting that a giant he represented the ultimate sacri- Easter! bunny carries a huge basket and fice for sin, the “lamb of God,” Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an Lauren Bennett, [email protected] hops down the bunny trail to deliv- and the animal evolved into a author, columnist, educator, and potent symbol for Christians, espe- therapist. She lives in Ohio. March 12, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 3 Former Councilor Josh Zakim joins Coaster Cycles as Public Affairs Advisor This week, Coaster Cycles the Special Committee on Trans- As curbside congestion and traf- Boston and plans to expand in the related to transportation network announced that former Coun- portation, Infrastructure, Plan- fic continue to worsen, cities are region,” Said Ben Morris, CEO companies, and the city’s cycling cilor Josh Zakim will be joining ning, and Investment. being very creative with solutions of Coaster. “A market for a sus- and pedestrian infrastructure. the company’s leadership team “I am excited to continue to ensure the safety, health, and tainable solution like Coaster is Coaster’s portfolio boasts a as a Public Affairs Advisor. After working in the urban transporta- overall livability. The addition of being created in cities as a result robust mix of public and private choosing not to seek re-election to tion and mobility space. We need bike lines, restriction of car access, of regulation and public pressure sector clients including Aramark, a fourth two-year term, Zakim left greener, more efficient alternatives, and experimentation with vehicle and I think Josh will be an excel- Nestle, Pepsi, University of Mon- the Boston City Council in January especially for last-mile deliveries,” capping and congestion pricing lent resource in helping Coaster tana, Lime, and Uber. Coaster of this year. During his six years on Zakim added. “Coaster has the are but a few of the changes to the understand that market and build Cycles are offered in two size the City Council, Zakim chaired potential to make a hugely pos- urban landscape that make Coast- long-standing partnerships.” options and models can be con- the Committee on Housing and itive impact on the environment er a valuable solution for transpor- During his tenure on the City figured to serve a variety of func- Community Development; the and economy of cities across the tation, logistics, and mobility ser- Council, Zakim chaired the Com- tions such as delivering food and Committee on Civil Rights; and country.” vices. Private companies are also mittee with oversight of the Bos- packages, pouring coffee or beer, adding to the need for this solu- ton Transportation Department and servicing scooter and bike- tion, particularly in last-mile deliv- and the city’s relationship with the share operations. Coaster Cycles ery which accounts for 53 percen Massachusetts Port Authority, the operate in the bike lane, can access Hynes Convention (from pg. 1) of total delivery costs. MBTA, the Convention Center areas cars cannot, do not require “It brings me great pride to add Authority, and related transpor- a driver’s license, and can be out- and what might come in its place.” or seven” public meeting prior Josh’s excellent experience and tation agencies. In particular, the fitted with a variety of integrated Like his constituents, Sen. to the release of a Request for perspective to the Coaster team, Committee had a mandate to over- technology features like Coaster Brownsberger said he felt blind- Proposals for the project. especially with our roots here in see matters and coordinate action Performance and e-assist. sided upon first hearing of the City Councilor Kenzie Bok also potential sale of the Hynes last pointed to the more-thorough September, proceeds from which public process for the potential would be used to underwrite Hurley redevelopment, saying in the expansion of the Boston that instance, it helped provide a Convention and Exhibition Center “roadmap” to guide future devel- in the Seaport. opment. State Rep. Joe Santiago echoed And like Rep. Livingstone, this sentiment, describing the con- Councilor Bok also said she looks versation around the potential sale forward to reading the economic SIMPLY FREE CHECKING of the Hynes – a discussion that studies on the Hynes to better has taken place without sufficient understand the matter. MAKES LIFE SIMPLE input from the Back Bay’s residen- “What questions can we get tial and business communities - as answered by an economic study OPEN ANY NEW CHECKING ACCOUNT being “one-sided.” that could show better alternatives AND YOU’LL RECEIVE FREE: Similarly, City Councilor Ed to the Hynes?” Councilor Bok Flynn, said, “There should be a asked. “Even if you demonstrate voice in this process for the resi- [the potential for] something more Instant Issue ATM/VISA® dents, and there should be a voice vibrant than the Hynes, you won’t check card with access for the business community as get that by offering it to the high- to Allpoint® network well.” est bidder.” Rep. Livingstone said he looks Councilor Bok also expressed forward to seeing an econom- concern regarding the “economic ic study commissioned by the cost of taking down a building Massachusetts Convention Center the size of the Hynes at a time Authority on the potential impact Online Banking, Bill Pay when we’re trying to reduce car- of the sale of the Hynes on the and e-Statements bon emissions.” neighborhood, which reportedly Elliott Laffer of the shows the potential for a 2.3-mil- Neighborhood Association of the lion square-foot, mixed-use proj- ect, consisting of office space, Back Bay, described the Hynes as shops, restaurants and 650 housing “the right size [venue] for intel- ligent-oriented conventions” and Mobile Banking, People units. He added he is also eagerly Pay and Check Deposit awaiting a “more in-depth” study “unique” given its access to near- on the matter from the Back Bay by hotels, as well as the Prudential Association. Center and Copley Place. Meg Mainzer-Cohen, presi- In contrast, he said the BCEC dent and executive director of the “looks like every other convention center and could be anywhere,” Plus, get your FREE GIFT Back Bay Association, said she when you open any expects their economic study will and “to throw the Hynes away for new checking account! be released in the “next week or that would be stupid.” two,” and that it would look at While those in attendance the long-term impact of losing the at the town hall meeting largely Hynes on the neighborhood, as opposed the sale of the Hynes, well as examine other cities with Sen. Brownsberger said other law- multiple convention centers “to makers still might want to weigh see if the Hynes could work in in on the matter. NMLS # 457291 tandem with the BCEC.” “There are 39 other senators Member FDIC | Member DIF 800.657.3272 EBSB.com Meanwhile, Rep. Livingstone and 100 other reps who may have contrasted the lack of public pro- some views on these issues,” Sen. $50 minimum deposit required to open any checking account. Other fees may apply, see schedule of fees for details. Free cess surrounding the Hynes with Brownsberger said. “We’re feeling gift is awarded when account is opened. EBSB reserves the right to substitute a gift of similar value. Please note, in the event the value of the free gift exceeds $10, the bank is required to report the gift value on form 1099-INT. The recipient is the process for the potential rede- our way to find out what momen- responsible for all applicable taxes. Bank rules and regulations apply. Ask a representative for details. velopment of the Charles F. Hurley tum there is for the proposal and

Building on Stanford Street, which what we can do to exert control Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank he said has already included “six over it.” PAGE 4 THE BOSTON SUN March 12, 2020

Topping off (from pg. 1) ago to the campus of the Cathe- dral of the Holy Cross. “Our area of The South End is in the midst of an enormous transformation,” said Founder Jonathan Davis. “100 Shawmut represents a very high quality, architecturally dynamic new gate- way to this rapidly evolving neigh- borhood. Shortly it will also bring new vitality to the neighborhood when the residents of 100 Shaw- mut’s 137 beautiful new homes take occupancy early next year.” Davis called the building the new “Gateway to the South End,” Founder Jonathan Davis talks about how 100 Shawmut will sitting on a corner across from the be the new gateway to the South Mass. Pike and Chinatown. End. The topping-off ceremony included principles, members of the sales team and architects – to name a few – being able to sign the final piece of steel to go in place at the top of the structure. After everyone had signed the white beam, workers from Ironworkers Principles on the project, including Jonathan Davis and Brian Fallon, signed the beam. Local 7 hoisted it up to the roof- line for installation. who took on the challenging task city. It’s an iconic structure in an Meanwhile, Davis also compli- of successfully integrating a turn- iconic location.”  Neighborhood notables Paul mented the architects for bringing of-the-century industrial building Davis added that Suffolk Con- ‘Duffy’ Duffy and Ted Pietras together an old, industrial building together with a contemporary struction has done great work, and took their turn to sign the beam at with a modern glass tower. glass tower,” he said. “The result the project is currently on time and the topping off. “Thanks to our talented archi- is highly successful and truly dis- on budget. tects from The Architectural Team tinctive, unlike anything else in the

Final Ink Block building begins on Albany Street corner

By Seth Daniel That will feed into building the ten a re-start as a taquiera, and it foundation for the structure, and appears the new venture is getting The long-awaited “fill out” of then starting construction on the rave reviews. the Ink Block development has tower. Yellow Door even has lines started construction this month on The building is slated to be the waiting to get in at times, Tye said. the corner of Albany and Herald first co-living space in Boston and •In an unrelated development, streets – a corner that the devel- will be 14-stories tall. Co-living is but next door to Ink Block, the oper said would be activated with a blend of smaller living units and Area 4 pizza restaurant in The residents and replace the freeway more generous community and Troy appears as though it will be feel that dominates that bit of amenity spaces. It’s meant to spark transitioning to something else. urban no-man’s land. community engagement and social The ownership of the restaurant Ted Tye of National Develop- activity within the building. It also sold their liquor license recently, ment said that 7INK has begun and offers a roommate-matching ser- and had the transfer approved by that the work so far has included vice, or single-occupancy units as the License Board late last month. moving utilities from the site, and well. There was no work what might driving piles into the ground. Both Tye said it is to be completed in be replacing it, but the spot was on activities are expected to be com- 2021. a tough corner with little parking pleted by the end of March. •Meanwhile, the former and fast-moving traffic. Speakeasy at Ink Block has got- DID YOU KNOW? Recycled newspapers can be made into cereal boxes, egg cartons, pencil barrels, grocery bags, tissue paper and many other products, including Workers for Ironworkers Local 7 hoisted the final beam up to to be w new newspapers! w installed. March 12, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 5

HONORING WOMEN IN HISTORY Mixed-use development planned for Parcel 13

By Dan Murphy aims to link the Back Bay and izen Advisory Committee for the Sculptor paying tribute to Fenway neighborhoods and rein- project on Feb. 11. A developer is moving forward vigorate the Newbery Street corri- The project also includes plans Charles Sumner faced sexism with plans to transform air-rights dor with its distinctive design and to construct a new headhouse Parcel 13 over the Massachusetts diverse mix of uses, respectively,” that would provide access to the Thomas Ball. Vizza said the snub By Dan Murphy Turnpike in the Back Bay into a according to the Peebles Group MBTA Hynes station at Boylston was “particularly ironic” since sprawling mixed-use development website. Street, as well as improve access to Venerable sculptor and Sumner was so committed to with a reported $300-million price The 432,000 square-foot devel- equality that Rep. Preston Brooks, the station at Massachusetts Ave- Massachusetts native Anne tag. opment would consist of between Whitney felt the sting of sexism a pro-slavery advocate, attacked nue to create a new, ADA-accessi- The Peebles Group of West 125 and 150 condo units; a full-ser- firsthand when her favored design him with a walking stick on the ble, state-of-the-art T station. Roxbury intends to convert the vice luxury hotel with between 175 for a statue to commemorate Senate floor in retaliation for a State Rep. Jay Livingstone site located on the northeast cor- and 200 keys; first-floor communi- Charles Sumner in the recently scathing speech he made two days wrote, “I’m pleased that Peebles constructed Public Garden was earlier, lambasting slaveholders, ner of the intersection of Mas- ty and retail space; and an internal has decided to engage in stake- passed over due to her gender. including one of Brooks’ relatives. sachusetts Avenue and Boylston above-ground parking garage that Upon Sumner’s death at age Shortly after learning of the Street that stretches partially over could accommodate more than holder meetings to figure out a 63 on March 11, 1874, the entire committee’s decision, Whitney the east and west bound lanes of 150 vehicles, according to plans design that will provide signifi- City of Boston entered a state of wrote to her brother and sister the Mass. Turnpike and partially filed with the Boston Planning and cant community benefits (new T mourning over the loss of one of from Rome in 1875, “Bury your over the MBTA Green Line Hynes Development Agency, according to station) while building a structure its favorite sons, and soon after- grievance, my dear Sarah and station into “The Viola Back Bay.” a revised proposal that the devel- that respects the historic district in wards, the Boston Arts Committee Edward. It will take more than a “The transformative project opment team presented to the Cit- which it’s located.” began soliciting designs for a stat- Boston Committee to quench me.” ue to honor the U.S. senator from Whitney subsequently Massachusetts who was an out- reclaimed the original version of spoken abolitionist. her Sumner statue, hoping to find THE Whitney submitted her design a permanent home for it. The anonymously, which depicted a piece became part of a tempo- seated Sumner holding an open rary exhibit at the 1876 United book in one hand while staring States International Exposition into the distance. While Liz Vizza, in Philadelphia, Pa., before going INDEPENDENT executive director of the Friends of into storage at Whitney’s Beacon NEWSPAPERS the Public Garden, said Whitney’s Hill home for nearly three decades. design was believed to accurately In 1902, however, an anony- capture Sumner’s “spirit,” and it mous paid for the statue to be cast went on to beat out numerous other in bronze in a foundry in Chicopee, designs, including some by the most Mass., and soon afterwards, it prominent architects of the day, was unveiled at the intersection of the honor was soon revoked when Cambridge and Kirkland streets someone tipped off committee and Massachusetts Avenue in members that the top design was Harvard Square, proving to be a Size: 160x600 IAB in fact the work of a woman. “It vindication for Whitney, who died 00 was considered obscene at the time at age 93 in 1915. $300 per month/per site for a female artist to model a man’s “Whitney exemplifies the chal- legs,” Vizza said. lenges women have had to face for Instead, the committee opted very long time,” Vizza said. “She to erect the runner-up design in was tough. 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By Lauren Bennett The existing headhouse will be Brookline St. and 130 West New- support of the applications, as Advisory Services, the owner is kept for access to the expanded ton St. were very similar, as they “the decks are in line with what’s a third-generation owner of this Roof decks and headhouses roof deck, but it will be reduced were requests to add roof and/or usually approved in the South South End townhouse who is were popular topics of discussion in size. Mark Erlich said that the rear decks to the properties. End.” She said that the neighbors doing his own work for the prop- for the South End at the Zoning ZBA is not particularly fond of At 170 West Brookline St., were “appreciative” of the hatch erty. Board of Appeal (ZBA) hearing on headhouses. the applicant sought both build- access. Councilor Flynn was also Faisa Sharif said that the May- March 10. Faisa Sharif of the Mayor’s ing code and zoning code relief. in support. or’s Office was in support, as the At 11 Bradford St., the propo- Office of Neighborhood Services He said that they wan to install The ZBA approved the zoning proposal is “consistent with rear nents proposed a change of occu- said that the Mayor’s Office is in a hatch rather than a headhouse and building code relief requested decks in the South End,” and the pancy from a two-family to a sin- “strong support” of this project, for access to the propopsed roof for this project. roof hatch is preferred by neigh- gle family dwelling, to remove the as the proposed roof deck and deck. “It is the traditional means At 130 West Newton St., the bors. She said that neighbors were penthouse to construct a new stair, headhouse “actually have less of access in this historic South End appeal was again for both the “generally supportive” at the abut- head house and roof deck, among of an impact” on the neighbors. district to keep the street scape uni- building and zoning code, and the ters meeting she held. other interior and exterior renova- City Councilor Ed Flynn was form,” he said. applicant requested a hatch rather City Councilor Ed Flynn was in tions. also in support of the application. Additionally, he said that the than a headhouse for access to the opposition to the project, as his staff The applicant said that they Nobody came to the hearing to proposed roof deck complies with roof deck. He also proposed three member said that Steve Fox of the would like to remove the solarium speak in opposition to the project. dimensional regulations and could rear decks that would project six Rutland Square Association had at the backside of the building, and The ZBA voted to approve the be built as a matter of right. It feet out, one for each proposed requested that the applicant defer extend the existing roof deck in its project as presented. would not be visible from a public unit. They would not be visible the project to have more time for place. He said the deck would not way. from a public way, and would be the community to review plans and be visible from a public way, just 170 West Brookline St. and Faisa Sharif of the Mayor’s supported by brackets. engage with the project proponents. the private alley in the rear. 130 West Newton St. Office of Neighborhood Services According to the applicant, The ZBA voted to grant the The proposals for 170 West said that the Mayor’s Office is in a representative from Alpine relief requested.

Charlesgate Playground (from pg. 1) accommodate two different age “It’s more expensive upfront, dent of the Emerald Necklace Con- we’re in the process right now clean up the Muddy River, as there groups. A path running through but longer lasting and easy to servancy Mauney-Brokek told the where a lot of attention is being is lots of debris in the water, which the middle of the playground maintain,” Adams said of the Sun about some of the other pos- focused on this by the Conservan- returns after it has been cleaned would provide vehicle access for poured rubber. “It also comes with itives aside from the playground cy and the new community groups. out. She said that the DCR cleans site inspections, as well as repairs more color options.” that are going into Charlesgate We’ve had a lot of small wins that I up the water once a year, and they on the Bowker Overpass above, Dan Adams, also a Landing Park right now that could help think add up.” are exploring whether or not there and benches would be installed Studio founding principal, said abate what has been going on at For example, last year, the first are ways to have it cleaned in a overlooking a walkway adjacent the design for Charlesgate Park, that location. movie night was held in Charle- different way or on a more regular to the Muddy River. including the playground, should Mauney-Brokek explained that gate Park and brought out many basis. The playground would likely be finalized and an estimated $10 Charlesgate Park was the first park families and members of the com- Another big request is an off- have a poured rubber surface and million to cover all the construc- designed by Frederick Law Olmst- munity. Additionally, the DCR has leash dog play area, as a lot of be surrounded by a 42-inch-tall tion costs in place by the end of ed for the Emerald Necklace. fixed the lights in the park, as well people currently travel far from steel picket fence, since the Depart- 2020. “Over time as the City and State as replaced the fence. Red chairs their homes in the area to take ment of Conservation and Recre- Following another cleanup has added roads and other things; have also been placed out in the their dogs to an off-leash park. ation (DCR). has indicated a pref- and more issues with drug use in some of the glory of the park has park for people to stop and enjoy Mauney-Brodek said that there is erence for both of those materials. Charlesgate Park last week, Presi- declined,” she said, “but I think the surroundings. an opportunity to create “a very So far, the Emerald Necklace large off-leash dog play area” that Conservancy has raised over would provide a lot of regular $650,000 to have a full commu- attention to the site by users. The nity design process to determine goal for Charlesgate Park is to find Community Meeting what else the community would ways to bring more people to the like to see in the park. area to help with some of the issues Mauney-Brodek said that what and concerns that are associated they often find is that activities PLAN: Nubian Square with the park as it is now. Another like the proposed playground and movie night is also planned for this Monday, March 23 Boston Water & Sewer Commission dog park, as well as more seating coming September, she added. 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM 2nd Floor Training Room areas—amenities that draw people The project would also 980 Harrison Ave in—become a positive, and can Roxbury. MA 02119 help fix some of the challenges that increase connectivity between Event Description Charlesgate Park currently faces. Charlesgate Park, the Esplanade, The March PLAN: Nubian Square workshop will build upon previous PLAN: Nubian workshops and will focus Additionally, the Emerald Neck- and the Back Bay, as the creation on reviewing draft RFPs for Crescent Parcel and Malcolm X Parcel. We will review comments from previous lace Conservancy held a clean-up of Storrow Drive and the Bowker meetings and how they are or are not incorporated into the RFPs. Throughout the evening there will be in February, and have another Overpass have severed the link. opportunity for attendees to engage in productive dialogue with City/BPDA team members and each other Mauney-Brodek said that on evaluation criteria and development objectives detailed in the Draft RFPs. one scheduled in April. This year’s a full design for implementation Draft RFPs will be available for review March 18. Party in the Park fundraiser will be will be ready as soon as the end of As with all previous workshops, feedback provided will be taken into consideration for incorporation into the benefitting the project at Charles- RFP documents. gate Park, and Mauney-Brodek this year, and encourages the pub- PLAN: Nubian Square is an initiative to think strategically about the types of uses and the scale of said that the Emerald Necklace lic to stay involved and contribute development best suited for the future of Nubian Square and Roxbury. PLAN: Nubian Square builds on the Conservancy is having conversa- suggestions and ideas. visions presented in both the Roxbury Strategic Master Plan and Dudley Vision. tions with “important institutions The Charlesgate Alli- Contact: in the area,” as well as organiza- ance, which was established more Muge Undemir tions on the city and state level than three years ago with the goal Boston Planning & Development Agency who are “very interested in this of reclaiming the park that was One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4488 | [email protected] project coming to fruition.” designed by Olmsted in 1878 but Mauney-Brodek said that razed in the mid-1960s to build the some of the community feedback Bowker, will hold another public bostonplans.org @bostonplans received about the park so far is meeting on the proposed dog park Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary that people have a real desire to on Tuesday, March 31. March 12, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 7 New Boston Ventures’ Burton takes on Mayoral Chief of Staff role Staff Report January, “together we’ve made city and being part of the team that Boston the safest, healthiest, most is leading the charge in making Mayor Martin J. Walsh last dynamic, productive and inclusive Boston a better place for all.” week announced that he has it’s ever been... We are number Burton is currently Director of appointed Kathryn R. Burton as one in the country for subsidized, Operations for New Boston Ven- his Chief of Staff, effective March affordable housing. We are num- tures, a role she has held for the 9. ber one for access to open space. last four years. During her tenure Burton formerly worked for the We are ranked number one most with Treasurer Grossman, the South End development group, energy efficient, climate-friendly Treasury oversaw a $9.6 million New Boston Ventures, which has city in the United States of Amer- operating budget, managed the been developing in the South End ica... It’s an exciting time for Bos- Commonwealth’s deposits, and for decades and is currently work- ton, but there’s a lot of work still issued approximately $3 billion in ing on re-development of the for- to be done.” bonds per year, as well as oversee- mer Harriet Tubman House. As Chief of Staff for Mayor ing the Massachusetts Lottery and Kathryn Burton has assumed the role of Mayor Martin Walsh’s new “Kathryn brings a wealth of Chief of Staff. Walsh, Burton will focus on accel- state pension funds. She also previ- public policy experience to the erating the implementation of the ously served as a senior official at City of Boston, and I am proud to funding agreement signed in 2017 Leroy Denny, Chief of Eskasoni Mayor’s priorities, ensuring the the Barbara Lee Family Founda- appoint her as my Chief of Staff,” that solidified State support and Mi’kmaw First Nation in Cape effectiveness of city services, and tion and the Barbara Lee Political said Mayor Walsh. “From her brought new funding from the Breton, Nova Scotia, said, “In our wide-ranging background across supporting over 18,000 employees Office, which has been a leading City and adjacent property own- community, people earn the high- sectors, it is clear that she is some- in doing their jobs at the City of force in supporting and electing ers via the Greenway Business est esteem from serving others. We one who is smart and driven, and Boston. Burton previously served women in politics. Improvement District. During her know that Kathryn will work hard who has a keen sensibility of the as Chief of Staff for then-Massa- As part of her work in the com- tenure, the Greenway received for the mayor and the people of opportunities and challenges we chusetts Treasurer Steven Gross- munity, Burton currently serves on national acclaim for its public art, Boston and we honor her service.” face as a city. Her commitment to man. the Boston Children’s Museum’s including more Americans for the Burton holds an undergradu- common sense solutions will be a “I am honored and humbled Board of Overseers and the Bea- Arts awards than any other non- ate degree from the University of valuable asset as we work together by this appointment, and I thank con Hill Nursery School Board of profit in the country. King’s College in Halifax, Nova to carry out our wide-ranging and Mayor Walsh for the opportu- Directors. She is a past Vice-Chair Burton is a member of the Scotia and a graduate degree from progressive agenda of bold initia- nity to serve the city I love and of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Gesgapegiag Mi’kmaq tribe in Dartmouth College. She resides in tives to move Boston forward.” call home,” said Burton. “I look Conservancy Board of Directors, Quebec, Canada and will be the the North End with her husband, As laid out in the Mayor’s State forward to helping Mayor Walsh where she was part of the negoti- first Indigenous person in a Cabi- Chad Jackson and two boys Miles of the City address delivered in achieve his ambitious goals for the ation of a landmark multi-party net-level position at City Hall. and Graydon.

House passes legislation to invest up to $600M statewide in the Mass. transportation system Last week, House Speaker the gas tax and the diesel gas tax car rental companies to close an the House took in adopting this transportation system is unac- Robert A. DeLeo along with of 5 and 9 cents, respectively. existing loophole that currently legislation today ensures that we ceptable, and we have to pro- colleagues in the House of The legislation also features allows companies to purchase fleet can make a greater investment in vide the resources to further Representatives passed legislation the first increase to the corporate vehicles without paying sales or our transportation infrastructure address our roads, bridges and to invest up to $600 million annu- minimum tax in more than 30 use taxes on the transaction. without doing unnecessary harm mass transit systems,” said Rep. ally in an immediate and critical years. The tax is tiered to protect “Strong transportation infra- to our constituents and businesses William Straus (D-Mattapoisett), infusion of transportation fund- small businesses while ensuring structure powers strong econo- alike. These investments are vitally Co-Chair of the Joint Committee ing. the largest companies contribute mies,” said House Majority Leader important because the longer we on Transportation. “This bill The House plan provides appropriately for their reliance on Rep. Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). wait, the worse our transportation shares the responsibility to raise much-needed revenue that will the state’s transportation infra- “The House’s transportation rev- system will get.” funds in a balanced and fair way.” begin to address the ongoing needs structure. Small businesses with enue package calls on a broad With the goal of keeping over- “Our transportation system of the statewide Massachusetts less than $1 million in annual selection of stakeholders to con- sight of the MBTA’s fiscal man- is in dire need of immediate rev- transportation system. The system Massachusetts sales would see no tribute more to the roads, bridges, agement practices intact, the bill enue sources,” said Rep. Mark faces increased congestion, ongo- change in their tax rates. Businesses and railways upon which our cur- extends the Fiscal Management Cusack (D-Braintree), Co-Chair of ing unreliability and safety con- with Massachusetts annual sales rent and future prosperity depend. Control Board to at least 2023, the Joint Committee on Revenue. cerns while cities and towns across above $1 million would pay fees Importantly, the revenue generat- with an option for an additional “This well- balanced approach the state report increased trans- according to an eight-tier scale. ed by this proposal will be shared extension to 2025. The provi- portation infrastructure needs. The maximum annual fee of by every city and town across sion also adds two seats, one for ensures stakeholders have a “We know there is a significant $150,000 is for companies with the Commonwealth for their own the City of Boston, to increase shared interest and investment need for transportation revenue, annual Massachusetts sales of $1 local and regional transit priori- municipal representation on the in fixing our transportation sys- and this package delivers it,” said billion or more. ties.” board. Finally, the bill establish- tem. Every community across the Speaker DeLeo (D – Winthrop). Under the bill, Transportation “Throughout this process, it es an 11-member commission Commonwealth will benefit from “Thank you to Chairs Michlewitz, Network Company (TNC) fees has become clearer by the day that of outside experts to study con- this new revenue, and we can Straus and Cusack and to Leader would increase in a tiered struc- the need for more transportation gestion pricing and tolling sys- make real strides with real dollars Mariano for their diligence and ture to incentivize shared rides. revenue is real, and it is immedi- tems to provide a comprehensive in building the transportation sys- focused attention to this critical Shared rides fees will not increase, ate,” said Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, investigation into roadway pricing tem the people of Massachusetts issue.” but fees are higher for non-shared Co-Chair of the Joint Committee mechanisms designed to change deserve.” The House estimates the legis- and luxury rides. The bill updates on Ways & Means (D-Boston). commuter behavior. The bill will now go to the lation, known as An Act Relative a TNC out-of-state driver excise “The balanced approach that “The current condition of our Senate. to Transportation Finance, will tax provision and sets TNC data bring between $522 and $612 collection and reporting require- million in annual revenue. The bill ments. The bill also eliminates a ADVERTISE IN THE BOSTON SUN. PLEASE CALL 781-485-0588 contains a moderate increase in rental car sales tax exemption for PAGE 8 THE BOSTON SUN March 12, 2020

SoWa KICKS OFF FIRST FRIDAYS OPEN STUDIOS MARCH 6

Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian

The SoWa Artists Guild at 450 Harrison Ave. in the South End started their season of First Fridays Open Studios on March 6. Visitors came to see the artists in their workspace and to witness first-hand the creative processes involved in the art produced there.

DJ TeenieZ provided some music and a festive atmosphere in Audrey Markoff’s studio.

Artist Tom Stocker paints acrylic on canvas with a technique he referred to as ‘post-pointalism.’

Artist Audrey Markoff (far-right) shows Amy Johnson and Kerry Moore some mosaic techniques.

Cedric Harper with his acrylic on wood pieces. Jewelry artist Analinda Marcus (center) shows Sheila Garcia and Yvonne Koziol some of her pieces. March 12, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 9

SoWa KICKS OFF FIRST FRIDAYS OPEN STUDIOS MARCH 6

Denny Caruso with her mixed media piece “Unaware 1” the first piece in a series that won an award at the Greater Westerly Art Installation in Rhode Island.

Jennifer Jean Okumura with her oil paintings.

Artist Elena DuPlessis (far-right) describes her creative process to Avery Bleichfeld and Cathleen Zhang.

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By Seth Daniel haven’t gotten the ear of the coun- Councilor Kim Janey declines to come to meeting due to Coronavirus cilor. Directors of the Cooper Com- Now, it appears the wait will corner lot,” she said. “We’re still removing the shelter might help if and the Cooper with those not in munity Center and neighbors in continue. dealing with a lot of issues there, the stop cannot be moved. I just the room who depend on that stop the Alexandra Ball Neighborhood particularly with the bus stop. I don’t understand why the City or to go to the supermarket in Dudley Association (ABNA) sounded off •DIGANGI WILL BUILD think the bus stop moving is polit- state want to continue with this Square. on what might be the worst bus ABOVE PARKING LOT ical, but it is a problem…If that kind of behavior that near to chil- stop in the neighborhood during Developer and resident Joe bus stop could be moved, I think dren.” •JANEY DOESN’T SHOW their monthly meeting on Tuesday, DiGangi told neighbors that in the it could be a lot safer at our facility Fannie Hernandez said it has What was expected to be the March 10. near future he would be filing to and in the park.” been ongoing for a number of first showdown between neighbors Described as more of a night build another building behind his The stop is directly in front of years, and that was echoed by and Council President Kim Janey club than a bus stop, the protected, 1902 Washington St. building. The the Cooper on the west side of Jerome Branch, president of the since she ordered a controversial heated shelter stop has been a tre- area now serves as a parking lot Washington Street, and has been Mandela Tenants. change to their resident parking mendous disruption for children and he said they would build over a major problem for years, but “We’ve been bringing these program in ABNA did not end up and workers at the Cooper and for the existing lot, and they would has upped its troublesome ante in issues all along and it is something happening. residents of the Mandela Apart- use East Lenox as the entrance and the last year as the issues of Mass/ they know about,” Branch said. Janey told President Jim Dilday ments – not to mention everyone address. There were no concrete Cass spread to the ABNA area and Some of the neighbors agreed the day of the meeting that she else on Washington Street. plans for the building, and he said Ramsey Park. that the stop is a problem, as is the would not be attending due to the There are reports of open drink- it would be of the same height like- Searcy said she has fought to get one on the other side of the street Coronavirus. ing, open drug use with needles, ly. a change to that stop since 2012, as well. “They contacted me today and harassing behavior and extensive Secondly, he informed the but it got her nowhere. Resident and developer Joe said they aren’t going to any public loitering. neighborhood that he plans to “I fought that for three years DiGangi said he constantly sees meetings because of the Coronavi- Lillie Searcy said she has been re-file to build a two-story exten- and you get nothing,” she said. problems there, especially at night rus concerns,” he said. advocating for several years to get sion on the stop of 1902 Washing- “It wears you down. It’s not safe – and referred to it as more of a That went over like a lead bal- the bus stop moved, and that it has ton St. The extension had been in for us either because they come “night club” than a bus stop. loon in the room, which got quiet definitely gotten worse in the last the original plans of the building in here from the stop and want Mayoral Liaison Faisa Sharif for a bit. year or so. She said it makes things in 2015, but the funding ran out to to use the bathroom all day long. said they have removed shelters Many in ABNA have been difficult for staff at the Center, put that part in. Now, the funding When we tell them no, they curse in areas like Mass/Cass and New- requesting a meeting and/or dis- and also scares the children – who is in place to finish that extension, at us. It affects our program. The market due to similar issues of cussion with Janey regarding the range in age from 3 months to 12 but the permit has expired. The kids in the afterschool program drinking, drugging and loitering at removal of their South End resi- years. extension would not result in any don’t want to come through the a stop. She said they need to bal- dent parking without any notice “It’s not easy being on that new units or any expanded foot- gate because of that stop. Even just ance the needs of the community or input last summer. To date, they print.

News Briefs OFFICE HOURS WITH Darlene Lombos, the executive and to vote on the U.S. Senate race. STORY OF THE SOUTH secretary-treasurer of the Great- The caucus is open to all registered DISTRICT 8 CITY FLYNN VISITS CASTLE er Boston Labor Council; former and pre-registered Democrats in END COMMUNITY COUNCILOR KENZIE SQUARE Boston Police Department super- the ward. Youth, minorities, peo- HEALTH CENTER BOK Councilor Ed Flynn visited intendent Lisa Holmes; and John ple with disabilities, and LGBTQ Please join Dr. Gerald Hass and Friday March 13 8:00 - 9:30 Castle Square residents in the Smith, the director of programs individuals who are not elected as Mel Scovell for a book signing a.m. South End on March 4 as part at TSNE MissionWorks, a non- a delegate may apply to be an add- and celebration of ‘The Story of Neighborhood Coffee and of his information outreach on profit that provides meeting space on delegate at the caucus or online the South End Community Health Crepes (96 Peterborough St.) the coronavirus. This is part of plus management, training, and at www.massdems.org. Questions? Center’ on March 17, 6 p.m., in Councilor Flynn’s effort in speak- consulting services to other non- Email [email protected]. the South End Library, 685 Trem- ing with Chinatown, South End, profits. “The purpose of Boston’s •Boston Ward 4 Dems March ont St. KLEZMER JAM and Chinese residents to provide Cannabis Board is to make sure Meeting: Tuesday, March 17. The Dr. Gerald Hass co-founded COMES TO BOSTON updated and accurate information our actions continue to match our Boston Ward 4 Democratic Com- the South End Community Health Center with Mel Scovell in 1969. SYNAGOGUE on the nature and prevention of values: supporting equity, diversi- mittee will be meeting on Tues- the virus, and to support the Chi- ty, and local ownership in this new day, March 17, at 6 pm at Union They responded to the expression The Boston Synagogue at 55 natown community. Councilor industry,” Walsh said in a state- Church (485 Columbus Ave.). Fea- of need for primary health care ser- Martha Road at Charles River Flynn focused on language access ment. tured speakers include Sen. Sonia vices for families in the South End Park invites you to the Klezmer when conducting public outreach, Chang-Diaz on next steps in edu- of Boston. Dr. Hass was assistant Jam on Sunday, March 22, at and he will continue to provide clinical professor of Pediatrics at 6:30 p.m. Klezmer music origi- cation equity and Beth Huang of communication with residents in BOSTON WARD 4 DEMS Harvard Medical School at Boston nated as Eastern European Jewish the MA Voter Table on the impor- English, Chinese, and Spanish. CAUCUS: SATURDAY, tance of the upcoming census. Children's Hospital and a fellow Folk music and more recently has of the American Academy of Pedi- been influenced by American jazz. MARCH 21 atrics. Mel Scovell, a former shoe It’s lively and often high energy MEET THE NEW Registered Democrats in Bos- business executive, was the first with violins, cellos, accordions, ton's Ward 4, which includes parts CONNECT DOWNTOWN BOSTON CANNABIS director of the Health Center. The clarinets, saxophones, and other of the neighborhoods of Back Bay, OPEN HOUSE #3 "Story of the South End Commu- instruments. If you play an instru- BOARD Fenway, and the South End, will When: Saturday, March 14, nity Health Center" is dedicated to ment, bring it —or just hangout Say hello to the city of Boston’s hold a caucus on Saturday, March 2020 — 1 p.m. the medical and support staff and and enjoy the music. Light refresh- newest government agency: the 21, at Union Church (485 Colum- Where: BPL Orientation Room to the thousands of families who ments will be served, and there is Cannabis Board… bus Ave.) to elect delegates to the | 230 Dartmouth St. were patients. a suggested donation of $5 per … The Cannabis Board’s mem- 2020 Massachusetts Democrat- What: We invite you to attend person. Contact the Boston Syn- bers are Kathleen Joyce, the chair ic State Convention. This year's an Open House to learn more agogue with questions regarding of Boston’s Licensing Board and convention will be held May 30th about the project and share your TREMONT ST. DESIGN this event at office@bostonsyna- the former top lawyer at the Bos- at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, thoughts on the proposals. The Boston Transportation gogue.orgor call 617-523-0453, or ton Planning and Development where thousands of Democrats Visit the City of Boston website Department invites community visit https://bostonsynagogue.org Agency; Monica Valdes Lupi, Bos- from across the state will come for more details. for more information. ton’s former health commissioner; together to discuss Party business (News Briefs Pg. 13) March 12, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 11

Coronavirus (from pg. 1) Trending in Boston: According to the BPHC, there is no evidence of community trans- mission in Boston right now. The risk remains low, but this situation ‘Cancelled’ is evolving rapidly and changes day to day. By Seth Daniel “BPHC is engaging in daily Numerous public gatherings, meetings and conferences were communications with the CDC, abruptly cancelled on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week the Massachusetts Department following Gov. Charlie Baker’s Public Health State of Emergency dec- of Public Health (MDPH), City laration regarding precautions for the Coronavirus. of Boston departments and other Civic meetings, conferences and social events were cancelled one community partners to make sure we have the latest information on after one in the downtown neighborhoods this week, though some guidance, best practices and rec- organizations weathered on despite the warnings. ommendations,” said the BPHC In the South End, the Blackstone/Franklin Neighborhood Asso- in a statement. “BPHC will pro- ciation cancelled its meeting on March 12, while the City’s Connect vide updated information on this Downtown Open House on Beacon Hill was also cancelled March 12. website and on our social media Seemingly, everything was on hold or in a holding pattern. channels as it becomes available. Many higher-education schools also pulled the plug, with North- We are confident the City of eastern, Boston University and Harvard all moving to online courses Boston will be ready for a safe and for the time being – emptying out classrooms and campuses. effective response as the situation EBNHC President and CEO Manny Lopes and U.S. Congressman At the neighborhood’s largest hospital, Boston Medical Center, there develops.” Joseph Kennedy III address the crowd during the roundtable discussion have been a number of precautions put in place, as well as preparations Over at East Boston concerning COVID-19. for any large outbreak – as it is the only Trauma 1 hospital in the area Neighborhood Health Center U.S. and would likely be a major center of testing and treatment were many Congressman and Senate candi- Manny Lopes. “We are fortunate can land on people who are near- people to come up sick. date Joseph Kennedy III partici- that we have had no active cases by (within six feet). It may also Already, the hospital has restricted employee travel. pated in a roundtable at the Health of the coronavirus present here be possible for a person to get Patients at BMC, under federal guidelines, are being asked if they Center to discuss the status, needs at EBNHC, but regardless we COVID-19 by touching a contam- have had a fever or cough or having traveled in the last 30 days. They and preparedness for COVID- must remain vigilant. East Boston inated surface or object and then are also asked if they have had any close contact with a confirmed 19. The goal of the meeting was Neighborhood Health Center has touching their own mouth, nose, COVID-19 case. These questions are asked during a phone call or to provide assistance to Kennedy been providing quality care to the or eyes. during an appointment. in disseminating appropriate and residents of East Boston and our “To ensure the safety of staff and “For any patient considered at risk for COVID-19, clinicians will timely information regarding the surrounding communities for the patients and to contain the spread undertake actions to protect the patient, hospital staff, and other hos- virus. The discussion consisted last 50 years and we remain stead- of the coronavirus as much as pos- pital patients,” read their website. “This includes putting the patient of best practices and recommen- fastly committed to caring for all in sible, East Boston Neighborhood in a private room and providing masks for both the patient and care dations on how to respond to our community during this crisis. Health Center has instituted a team. Staff has undergone training for possible cases of COVID-19, COVID-19. We will continue to work closely very thorough screening process and BMC regularly conducts staff drills and training for infectious dis- Of particular interest was the with the Department of Public in our Call Centers and in our potential impact on Eastie’s senior eases.” Health, the Boston Department of various clinical departments,” said BMC indicated a few things to do to stay healthy: population, the role of our emer- Public Health and both State and EBNHC Chief Medical Officer •Cover your sneezes and coughs with your sleeve, not your hand. gency department and the partner- Federal Government as every day Jackie Fantes. “Patients are •Wash your hands frequently to reduce the spread of germs. Wash ship with Massport and the City’s brings forth new information and screened for symptoms if they have with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not Public Health Department. recommended guidelines.” had any exposure or have traveled “The coronavirus outbreak is When the outbreak in Wuhan, available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. the number one priority for the China, began, many patients outside of the area recently. If •If you feel sick, stay home, and avoid travel. Health Center and the communi- reported links to a large seafood testing is deemed necessary, the •Avoid close contact with people with flu-like symptoms whenever ties we serve. Like other health- and animal market. This suggested State Lab will process the results. possible. care organizations, we have enact- that it was spread from animal to We’re hoping to have access to ed our Emergency Operations people. However, it is now clear private labs as well. Thankfully, Planning and put protocols into flu season is subsiding and that that COVID-19 spreads mainly nity during this crisis with the the bathroom; before eating; and place to ensure the safety of our from person to person. It is spread should help eliminate a lot confu- concerns of our own staff is no after blowing your nose, coughing, staff, patients and members of our through respiratory droplets pro- sion over symptoms in the coming Neighborhood PACE program,” duced when an infected person weeks. Given that the elderly pop- easy task, but we are fortunate or sneezing. said EBNHC President and CEO coughs or sneezes. These droplets ulation is at the highest risk, we to have an incredibly committed • If soap and water are not are focused on our Neighborhood team here at the Health Center readily available, use an alco- PACE Program and are taking who always rises to the occasion. hol-based hand sanitizer with at every step possible to continue giv- We will continue to take every least 60-percent alcohol. ing high-quality care both at our step we can to see that our staff is • Avoid touching your eyes, PACE Centers and in their homes utilizing best practices in infection nose, and mouth with unwashed without compromising their risks control in the care of our patients, hands. further. Throughout this crisis, we in their normal work day and in • Avoid close contact with peo- must still care for all of the health their personal lives.” ple who are sick. issues our community faces and There is currently no vaccine to • Stay home when you are sick. it is important that people don’t prevent COVID-19. The best way avoid necessary care because of to prevent infection is to avoid • Cover your cough or sneeze this crisis. We are grateful for our being exposed to this virus. BPHC with a tissue, then throw the tissue skilled and determined staff for the recommends standard precautions in the trash. work they are doing every day.” to prevent the spread of respirato- • Clean and disinfect frequently EBNHC Vice President of ry viruses, like those that cause the touched objects and surfaces using Human Resources Steven Snyder a regular household cleaning spray added, “The safety of our staff is flu or a cold: always a priority for us. Balancing • Wash your hands often with or wipe. EBNHC Chief Medical Officer Jackie Fantes and BPHC Executive the need to care for the commu- soap and water for at least 20 • Avoid spitting in public. Director Rita Nieves. seconds, especially after going to • Get a flu shot. PAGE 12 THE BOSTON SUN March 12, 2020 NAAB AND BERKLEE PARTNER FOR MIXER AND CONCERT

Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian mixer event at the Summer Shack produced by Rob Lewis, a Berklee in the Back Bay before heading to alum and a successful force in the The Neighborhood Association a student concert at Berklee Col- music industry. of the Back Bay (NABB) held a lege of Music. The concert was

Stephen Baker. Sandy Pentland and Phil Rice. Linda Zukowski and Shirley Shames.

Elliott Laffer and Diana Kassler. Event organizer Tracy Heibeck with Gail Laffer, head of Special Ann Heimlicher and Julie Mathisen. Events Committee.

Summer Shack General Manager Corvington Domond (fourth from left) poses with some very grateful members of NABB prior to the Berklee concert. March 12, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 13

From Pg 10 News Briefs members to a series of open hous- Center’s Menino Pavilion in the GO GREEN WITH of Irish Dance perform in the mar- Center will take place on Thurs- es for the Tremont Street Design conference room, next to the sur- ket as part of the St. Patrick’s Day day, March 19 at 6:30 p.m.Take a Project. Stop by at any time to gical suite waiting room. THE IRISH SPRING celebrations. The O’Shea Chaplin break from the frigid Boston win- learn about our current design •The East Berkeley Neighbor- COCKTAIL FROM Academy of Irish Dance has been ter and join your neighbors, col- and to review changes to the curb hood Association (EBNA) will GLENDALOUGH teaching modern and traditional leagues, and friends for a tropical regulations along Tremont Street. have its next meeting on Tuesday, DISTILLERY | MARCH Irish dancing for over 65 years! celebration of Fenway Community Open houses will include: April 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the AC Their dancers have won regional, Center at Love, Fenway! •Revolution Hotel, 40 Berkeley Hotel. 13 @ 5:00 – 9:00 PM national and world solo and team Join us for a night filled with : “Go green” with Glendalough St., Monday, March 16, 6-8 p.m. •The Quinn development will titles! They have performed at • Live music Distillery’s Wild Botanical Gin, an •South End Library, 685 Trem- be hosting a neighborhood social events all over New England and • Open bar (beer and wine) ont St., Saturday, March 21, 11 Irish gin sustainably made with several of their senior dancers have • Hors'd'oeuvres for the East Berkeley Neighbor- wild, foraged mountain plants a.m. – 1 p.m. hood Association (EBNA) on performed in Riverdance, Lord of • Raffle/silent auction and distilled fresh each day in the the Dance and other professional Weds., April 29, in The Quinn • And more! “Garden of Ireland.” Time Out dance shows!This event is free of sales office on Harrison Avenue. Additionally, we will present the CONNECT DOWNTOWN Market Boston and Glendalough charge. 2020 Community Spirit Award to •The next Alexandra Ball Distillery will be serving the signa- OPEN HOUSES Neighborhood Association meet- Brenda Clark, as well as honor the ture Irish Spring cocktail, compli- TEELING IRISH late Stephen Sorkin. Visit fenway- Connect Downtown creates a ing is on April 14, 7 p.m., in the mentary to guests 21+. In addition WHISKEY ST. communitycenter.com for more network of comfortable, on-street Grant AME Church on Washing- to the cocktail, guests can revel in a information and to purchase tick- walking and bicycling routes from ton Street in the basement. Poten- live green wall and various botani- PATRICK’S DAY ets. Columbus Avenue in the South tial agenda items include Ramsey cals and plush planters throughout COCKTAIL CLASS | •The Rink at 401 Park is open End to key locations in Bay Vil- Park and a stoplight on Washing- the space. The event benefits the MARCH 16 @ 5:30 – and operating (weather depen- lage, Downtown, Beacon Hill and ton Street. Emerald Necklace Conservancy. dent). The rink is open seven beyond. Boston Transportation •The BPDA will host a South 7:30PM Teeling Irish Whiskey is hosting days a week. Monday-Friday, 3-9 Department (BTD) plans to design End Urban Renewal meeting on a special St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; the project in a way that allows Weds., March 18, 6 p.m., in the AC SHAMROCK BALLOON Class to celebrate the holiday. Teel- Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. $10 for for faster construction. Below Hotel, 225 Albany St. The meeting ART WITH MR. are upcoming open houses in the ing is renowned for their vision of adults, $6 for college students, is intended to gather information South End. TWISTER | MARCH 14 @ doing things differently with deep seniors and kids under 12. Skate and give the community updates Open Houses at the BPL South roots in distilling dating back to rentals are $6. on the potential extension, or not, NOON – 4 PM End Branch Library - 685 Tremont Kids love the creative balloon 1782 that have shaped the Irish •The Fenway Community Cen- of Urban Renewal in the South Street art of Mr. Twister. Come see Time Whiskey landscape through the ter is hiring! Fenway Communi- End Area. •Tuesday, March 17, Noon-8 Out Market's in house balloon generations. The evening includes ty Center is growing and seeks a p.m. artist who is a master of balloon a cocktail making demonstration part-time operations coordinator •Tuesday, April 14, Noon-8 p.m. twisting and mesmerizing children. from Abby Grillo of St. Germain to oversee the day-to-day manage- •Tuesday, May 12, Noon-8 p.m. FENWAY TIMES In addition to Mr. Twister’s array and Matt O’Connor from Teel- ment of the FCC facility, as well •Tuesday, June 9, Noon-8 p.m. of interesting animals, he will also ings Irish Whiskey. Guests try their as the development and execution CELEBRATE ST. be creating plenty of Shamrocks hand at making the recipes, while of operational systems to sup- PATRICK ALL to celebrate the luck of the Irish. learning the history of Irish whis- (News Briefs Pg. 15) FRIENDS OF THE WEEKEND LONG AT (Insider tip: he is the same balloon key and indulging in small bites from BISq. All guests will leave SOUTH END LIBRARY TIME OUT MARKET artist who does the shamrocks at Celtics games.) with cocktail recipe cards and a SERVICES ANNUAL MEETING Time Out Market Boston, the Balloon animals and sham- bit of Irish whiskey history. This The Friends of the South End food and cultural market bringing rocks are free of charge. event is approximately two hours Library annual members meet- the best of the city together under and is open to guests 21+. Tick- JOHN J. RECCA ing will take place on Thursday, one roof, is elevating the St. Pat- IRISH STEP DANCING ets are available at: https://www. PAINTING March 12, in the Library at 6 p.m. rick's Day experience with five WITH THE HALEY eventbrite.com/e/teeling-whiskey- Interior/Exterior The meeting will highlight the days of festivities for all ages. st-patricks-day-cocktail-class-tick- Commercial/Residential renovations recently unveiled SCHOOL OF IRISH ets-97812775645 Fully Insured and will feature Library Director HARPOON BREWERY DANCE | MARCH 14 @ Quality Work David Leonard giving updates on TAP TAKEOVER | 2 – 3:30 PM •LOVE, FENWAY Reasonable Rates the future library expansion and There are many great neighbor- Come get a taste of the Irish Free Estimates study. There will be refreshments MARCH 13-17, DAILY hoods, but there is only one Fen- spirit as The Haley School of Irish [email protected] and the Friends’s Board of Direc- Harpoon Brewery is hosting a way! Love, Fenway, a benefit to tap takeover at Time Out Market Dance perform in the market as tors will be voted upon. part of Time Out Market Boston’s support the Fenway Community 781-241-2454 Boston starting on Friday, March St. Patrick’s Day celebration. 13 and continuing straight through Haley School of Irish Dance has to St. Patrick’s Day. The 6 beers on BACK BAY been teaching children traditional tap are: HAPPENINGS Irish dance in the Greater Boston SOUTH END DATES Rec League – Pale Ale area for half a century. Dancers at •The Blackstone/Franklin American IPA the Haley School have achieved Neighborhood Association can- Dragon Weiss – Sour great competitive success on the celed its March 11 meeting due The Craic – Irish Red IPA local, regional, national and inter- to concerns over the Coronavirus. Don’t Poke The Bear (GO BRU- national stages. This event is free The busy agenda will likely be INS) – Golden Ale of charge. rescheduled, but no dates as of yet. Nitro Boston Irish Stout •There will be a Board meeting Also, on March 14 Harpoon IRISH STEP DANCING of the Ellis South End Neighbor- Brewery and Union Square Donuts WITH THE O’SHEA hood Association on March 24, are teaming up to share Beer Flights CHAPLIN ACADEMY OF 6:30 p.m., 1 Chandler St.. and Donut Bites. Guests can expe- •The Worcester Square Area rience three specialty donuts made IRISH DANCE | MARCH Neighborhood Association with Harpoon beer and a flight of 14 @ 6:00 – 7:30 PM (WSANA) will meet next on four (5 oz.) Harpoon brews. 21+. Come get a taste of the Irish spir- March 24 in the Boston Medical it as The O’Shea Chaplin Academy PAGE 14 THE BOSTON SUN March 12, 2020

Attention to Detail By Penny Cherubino Real Estate Transfers BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER BACK BAY Farboodi, Maryam Haviland, Courtney 177 Beacon St #4 $1,900,000 Macrae, Douglas B Chiu, Bernard K 348 Beacon St #5 $9,900,000 Corbett, John W Driscoll, James E 75 Clarendon St #505 $1,062,500 Schlesinger, Jessica L Ingraham, Kenneth M 240 Marlborough St #4B $585,000

BEACON HILL CSLF Alamosa LLC 5 Wise LLC 6 Chestnut St $3,850,000 75 Chestnut Realty LLC TND RT 75 Chestnut St #75 $2,100,000 CSLF Alamosa LLC 5 Wise LLC 8 Chestnut St $3,850,000 Burden, Steven Eckenrode, John C 108-110 Mount Vernon St #1 $1,980,000

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Janica Lane LT 82 Chandler LLC 82 Chandler St #2 $3,050,000 CSP 109 Brookline LLC EQC Operating T 109 Brookline Ave $270,000,000 GPT Properties LLC N&P Associates LLC 126-132 N Washington St $11,500,000 Xu, Lingjie Low Tide Properties 2 12 Stoneholm St #616 $681,000 Schaefer, George I 98 West Springfield Rlty 98 W Springfield St #2 $749,000

WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Estella, Ignacio Johnson, Thomas P 80 Broad St #904 $1,360,000 Bruce D Thibodeau T 2016 Kadish, David 99-105 Broad St #6E $715,000 DeCarvalho-Djevalikian, M Hall, Brodie 357 Commercial St #8 $585,000 Fileva, Kristina Wang, Sida 580 Washington St #6C $1,525,000 WHERE IS THE SUN? BELOW ARE THE LOCATIONS THAT YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR THE BOSTON SUN Back Bay Area Pavement Coffee Kenmore Square Symphony Plaza East Back Bay Hair Design Victoria’s Diner Area Ritz Carlton Bauer Wines & Spirits Liquor Land Sarni Cleaners Newbury Comics Blackstone Community Center Hotel Buckminster Boston Public Library Trident Booksellers Rome Pizza Cornwall’s The dog in the last clue is Luath as depicted alongside his master Robert Citizen’s Bank Converse Metropolis Blue Moon Smoke Shop Burns in the 1920 statue by Henry Hudson Kitson. The sculpture was Teriyaki House Starbucks The Lower Depths Tap Room Little Stevie’s Pizza Sarni Cleaners moved from the Fenway to Winthrop Square in 1975. It took a pro- Beacon hill Area India Quality Pad Thai South End House of longed community effort to have it returned to the Fens on October 30, Peterborough Senior Center Crazy Dough Pizza & Grill 2019. Sarni Cleaners Hotel Commonwealth Tasty Burger Mings Supermarket Boston City Hall 7 Eleven Cask and Flagon Dunkin Donuts Bank of America The next clue will be found in the South End. Back Bay Bicycles Foodies Urban Market East Boston Savings Bank Sheraton Hotel Fenway Park Area South End Community Health Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send Hilton Boston Center Upper Crust Copley Square Hotel South End Area Mike’s City Diner an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Fenway Community Center The Greenhouse Apts Post Office Back Bay Laundromat b. good Berkeley Perk Cafè Hidyan Cafè Bangkok City Restaurant Club Cafè Blick Art Supply Symphony Area Tomodachi Sushi South End Library Branch THIS WEEK'S CLUE Canestaros City Hair/Thai Body South End Food Emporium Huntington Wines El Pelòn Taqueria Snappy Sushi The Wine Emporium Boston House of Pizza Jersey Street Liquors Starbucks Food Basket Cappy’s II College Pizza Lauren’s Nails Giorgiana’s Boston Shawarma Guitar Center Ben & Jerry’s Charlie’s Sandwich Shoppe Huntington YMCA The Verb Hotel Hempest Brownstone Restaurant Marino Center - NEU Red Mango Fairfield Realty Cleary’s Curry Center - NEU Supreme Pizza Bush Cleaners City Convenience Fern Exotic Flowers Fenway Studios Back Bay Ace Hardware Tent City Ruby’s Nail Salon Fenway Health Deluca’s Market East Boston Savings Bank Whole Foods Market Fenway Community Boloco Whole Foods Market Symphony Apartments Development Corporation Newbury Guest House Bostonian Market

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D-4 POLICE NEWS LOSING AN EARFUL keys off the ground, the victim app indicates that their location taining clothes, sneaker and slip- 7 p.m., police responded to The On Monday, March 2, at noticed the Apple AirPod ear- has changed. pers off the ground. At this time, North Face at 326 Newbury St. around 8:30 p.m., police respond- phones, which were inside her the suspect threatened to stab the for a report of shoplifting in prog- ed to a radio call to 400 Massachu- right jacket pocket, were missing. PUNCHY PEDESTRIAN victim before sucker-punching ress. setts Ave. for a larceny in progress. The victim couldn’t provide On Wednesday, March 4, at her in the face and running down Upon arrival, officers spoke to Upon arrival, officers met with police with an accurate description approximately 5:37 p.m., officers Washington Street towards the manager, who said a female the victim, who said she was in the of the suspect. responded to 30 Northampton St. The suspect was accompanied suspect that frequently steals from area of Massachusetts and Colum- Using the Find My iPhone app, to a radio call for a person with a by a woman who is known to the the store entered the business and bus avenues walking towards St. the victim was able to track the knife. victim, and who the victim said pilfered two North Face jackets, Botolph Street. At this time, an earphones to an apartment build- Upon arrival, police spoke to often stays at Rosie’s Place. valued at $149 each, before fleeing unknown female walking in the ing at 400 Massachusetts Ave. the victim, who said about five A description of the suspect was the store. same direction bumped into her, Officers notified operation of minutes earlier, a male suspect had disseminated via police radio. The suspect fled in an unknown causing the victim to drop her the location where the earphones approached her outside the CVS direction prior to the arrival of keys. had been tracked to and requested Pharmacy and brandished a knife REPEAT CUSTOMER police, but the store has a surveil- When she went to pick up her that the victim notify them if the and grabbing her backpack con- On Friday, March 6, at about lance video of the alleged theft.

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For Record From the March 10 Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, City Hall: •On a petition by MEPT Harrison/Albany Block Owner LLC for the making •11 Bradford St., South End. Applicant: Nicholas Paolucci of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Boston Proper, consisting of Change of Occupancy from Two-Family to Single-Family Dwelling. Remove curb and sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and relocated specialty pavement, penthouse to construct new stair, head house, and roof deck. Construct new rear bay street lights, street furniture, street trees, irrigation infrastructure, and bike racks: windows. New kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms. New interior partitions, mechanicals, dry- East Canton Street – on its northeasterly side generally between Jeffrey Street and Albany wall, paint and flooring. Replace Front Windows and Door. New groundwater infiltration. Street; Replace rear siding. East Dedham Street – on its southwesterly side generally between Jeffrey Street and Alba- •435-435A Columbus Ave., South End. Applicant: Alpine Advisory Services ny Street. Change the use from one store, hall, 3 apartments to One store, 4 apartments. No work to be done existing condition. From the March 17 South End Landmarks Commission, City Hall Rm. 900, 5 p.m.: •170 West Brookline St., South End. Applicant: Alpine Advisory Services DESIGN REVIEW HEARING Add two rear balconies and roof deck. •85 West Newton Street. Continued from 11/05/2019, 12/03/2019, and 12/17/2019 •130 West Newton St., South End. Applicant: Alpine Advisory Services SELDC Public Hearings. Proposed Work: Demolish the existing former church and parish Adding three (3) decks Location: rear of the building - 1st floor - 2nd floor - 3rd floor house (Villa Victoria Center for the Arts/ IBA Preschool) Constructing roof deck. •566 Columbus Avenue. Proposed Work: Construct a new building at the former United South End Settlements Harriet Tubman House. From the March 11 License Board meeting, City Hall: •Tatte Holding, LLC D/B/A: Tatte Bakery and Café, 80 BOYLSTON St., Back Bay. Has From the March 18 St. Botolph Architectural Commission, City Hall Rm. 709, 5:15 applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above - First floor; kitchen, p.m.: restroom, and counter service with seating. Manager: Tzurit Or. Hours of Operation: 7 DESIGN REVIEW a.m. to 8 p.m. •20 Cumberland St. Proposed Work: At rear façade, construct a carport and roof deck. •Garbanzo 134 Boylston, LLC D/B/A: Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, 134 BOYL- ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW STON St., Back Bay. Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the •9-17 Harcourt St.: At penthouse level, replace all windows on a non-contributing build- above - Kitchen and dining upstairs, storage area in basement. Manager: Kevin Brown. Hours of Operation: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. ing for like windows. •OLKA Corporation D/B/A: 7 Eleven, 55 BERKELEY St., Back Bay. Has applied for a Retail Package Store Malt & Wine License to be exercised on the above - Single floor con- From the March 19 Zoning Advisory Board meeting, 1010 Mass. Ave. 5th floor, 9:30 venience store approx.. 3,540 square feet. Manager: Oltion Kadilli. Closing Time: 11 p.m. a.m. •37 Dwight Street Ward: 3 Applicant: Highline Development From the March 12 Non-Hearing Common Victurallers Hearing, City Hall, 10 a.m.: Construct a roof deck with roof hatch access. Construct rear deck. Both with exclusive •Northeastern University, 238 St. Botolph Street, Boston, MA 02115 has apply for a one use to Unit. day extension of the hours for Trivia Night on Thursday April 2, 2020 from 6:30-9 p.m. •HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM PROPERTY From the March 12 Public Improvement Commission meeting, City Hall Rm. 801, 10 Since taking office in 2014, Mayor Walsh has made fixing quality of life issues a priority a.m.: in his administration. From investing in Public Works to making sure community policing •On a petition by MEPT Harrison/Albany Block Owner LLC for the acceptance of is a staple in every neighborhood, we are making sure every neighborhood is clean, safe Pedestrian Easements adjacent to the following public ways in Boston Proper: and a great place to live and work in. Unfortunately some properties in Boston need more East Canton Street – on its northeasterly side generally between Jeffrey Street and Albany help than others, and that’s why we are here. If you know of a property that fits one of the Street; following criteria: multiple calls to 911, one that’s blighted or just a general concern, East Dedham Street – on its southwesterly side generally between Jeffrey Street we encourage you to reach out to your neighborhood liaison. and Albany Street. PAGE 16 THE BOSTON SUN March 12, 2020

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