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Wednesday, July 21, 2021 ABCD/APAC TASTE OF EASTIE Mayoral candidate Barros tax program stops by OHNC meeting returns $6 By John Lynds Million to Boston Mayoral Candi- date John Barros stopped residents by Monday night’s Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) meeting By John Lynds to introduce himself to the members and discuss Over the course of a tax the pressing issues facing season, an army of East Eastie and Boston resi- Boston APAC and ABCD dents. (Action for Boston Com- Boston Mayoral Candidate Barros, who served in John Barros stopped by munity Development) the Walsh Administration staff and volunteers pro- Monday night’s OHNC Cabinet as Chief of Eco- ZOOM meeting. vided virtual, drop-off tax nomic Development, was assistance during the pan- raised in Roxbury to im- demic to ensure that resi- migrant parents from West something about it.” dents were included in the Africa. In his youth and work- Earned Income Tax Cred- East Boston Main Streets presented the 25th Annual Taste of Eastie on July 15 at Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. Guests of A Taste of Eastie sampled new cuisines from 28 local “My parents came here ing as a community activist it (EITC) and Child Tax restaurants. See Page 6 for more photos. to help provide better op- Barros helped to clean up Credit (CTC) programs. portunities and educa- Roxbury, pushed against These staff and volun- tion,” said Barros Monday placing trash transfer sta- teers sprang into action night. “At the age of 14, tions in the neighborhood during the tax season--pro- I got involved with my and fought for policies that viding individuals, fami- neighborhood doing en- would improve air quality lies and seniors with low vironmental justice work for his hometown. to moderate income with because I lived in a neigh- “Years later I became expert assistance filling borhood that had some of the Executive Director of out and filing their -fed the highest rates of asthma eral and state income tax and I wanted to try to do See BARROS Page 2 returns. All eligible par- ticipants received the sig- nificant EITC and CTC refunds. Janey and Eastie Farm APAC returned roughly $1 million into the pockets celebrate growing food of Eastie residents and its parent company, ABCD, returned over $6 million and building community in federal and state tax Heather Kobayashi and Catrina Carpenter sampling food from Pueblo Viegjo. See Page 6 Street. Janey said the city refunds at the other eight By John Lynds for more photos. has awarded Eastie Farm ABCD neighborhood lo- There was a lot to cel- $332,400 in Grassroots cations. Those returns ebrate at Eastie Farm last and Community Preserva- included $1,353,994 in week. tion Act funding that will EITC and $437,448 in Councilor Edwards seeking nominations for Acting Mayor Kim be spread across the farm’s CTC credits. Janey and City Council- sites on Summer Street Each tax season East East Boston housing stabilization fund trustees or Lydia Edwards joined and Meridian Street. The Boston APAC, in partner- Eastie Farm Founder and money will also be used ship with the City of Bos- By John Lynds lization fund attached to tions,” said Edwards. “I’m Director Kannan Thiru- to expand the farm as part ton, kicks off the annual a development project in incredibly excited to move vengadam and a whole of a recent land convey- Volunteer Income Tax As- When City Councilor Boston. into the next phase of the host of volunteers and ance on Chelsea Terrace sistance (VITA) and EITC Lydia Edwards was ne- Now, Edwards is seek- process and get Eastie res- residents that have bene- from the City of Boston’s program at its office on gotiating Suffolk Downs ing nominations of Eastie idents on the trust to start fited from the farm to cel- Grassroots Program. Meridian Street. mitigation for East Boston residents that are willing distributing the money to ebrate funding by the city The expansion to 6 For many working peo- she not only ensured that to serve on the trust of the help keep the neighbor- to expand the farm as well Chelsea Terrace will cre- ple in Eastie, the program HYM would up the af- neighborhood’s new hous- hood affordable.” as honor the farm’s work ate a community gathering has provided some relief fordable component from ing stabilization fund. Instead of reaching throughout the COVID space and a geothermal from the confusing pro- 13 percent to 20 percent “This fund is the first of out to constituents in the pandemic. greenhouse for growing cess of figuring out taxes. and construct more fam- its kind in the city and is neighborhood that Ed- Janey made the an- food and engaging school Qualified hard working ily-sized units she also a huge win that the neigh- wards thought might be nouncement last Monday children in experiential low-wage workers often helped create the first borhood got during the ever neighborhood stabi- Suffolk Downs negotia- See EDWARDS Page 2 during a tour and celebra- receive significant EITC tion at the farm on Sumner See FARM Page 7 credits and see a big in- crease in their tax returns Eastie Pride Day to return August 21 through the free program. This is money that can By John Lynds canceled all city-permitted in August the neighbor- directly help low-income parades and festivals tak- hood celebrates Eastie’s residents who work hard Last summer, at the ing place outdoors through diverse culture, rich histo- height of the COVID-19 Labor Day 2020. The ry, and community pride. See ABCD Page 2 pandemic, city officials move was aimed at curb- Now, with the neigh- ing the gathering of large borhood coming out of the crowds and keeping up so- darkness of the pandemic, cial distancing throughout the committee will once the summer months amid again foster Eastie pride, the pandemic. uplift one another, and The city’s regulations support our beloved com- last year forced the Eastie munity. Pride Day Committee to This week the Eastie cancel, for the first time in Pride Day Committee an- three decades, the annual nounced that it will host August festival that draws the 32nd annual celebra- thousands to Piers Park for tion of the neighborhood a daylong family friendly on Saturday, August 21 Acting Mayor Kim Janey (center) joined Eastie Farm Found- celebration. in a new, COVID-19 safe er and Director Kannan Thiruvengadam (center, to the Eastie Pride Day has way right of Mayor Janey) and a whole host of volunteers and become a summer tradi- According to Chair residents that have benefited from the farm to celebrate tion for many families for funding by the city to expand the farm as well as honor the farm’s work throughout the COVID pandemic. over 30 years. 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Key members of Boston’s State House ABCD // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 delegation endorse David Halbert for their money. It can be city and region. care that is unaffordable, used to pay the heat, food “They were there for and a lack of paid leave to

Staff Report dedication to thoughtful mind for East Bostonians. and rent costs that are people who need them, allow workers the ability and impactful public ser- “I know David will uplift weighing people down. finding creative ways to properly care for them- David Halbert’s cam- vice shows throughout his East Boston’s immigrant The EITC credit can during the pandemic to selves and their families,” paign for Boston City platform. From combating communities, fight for be accessed retroactively bring this all-important said Drew. “Policies like for the past three years, program to qualified work- Council At-Large has food insecurity, to improv- the recovery of our small the expanded Child Tax so qualifying low-income ers who get a considerable been endorsed by sever- ing educational outcomes, businesses, and will be a Credit are essential to our al members of Boston’s to working to lift fami- strong partner in making workers qualify for a con- financial boost from EITC siderable sum. and CTC,” said John J. economic recovery to help State House delegation. lies out of poverty, David sure Boston stays livable working parents – espe- Two State Senators - State and I share a deep com- for everyone.” Also seniors ages 65 Drew, ABCD President/ cially mothers – re-enter Senator Joe Boncore rep- mitment towards equity Charlestown-based and older were eligible to CEO. “This is money that resenting First Suffolk & improving the lives of State Rep. Dan Ryan re- receive tax refunds from working people deserve. the workforce knowing and Middlesex and State others. I know he will be marked that he knew the State of Massachusetts It can provide food, rent their children are safe and Senator Sal DiDomenico a strong voice on Boston’s Halbert to be “the kind of through the “Senior Cir- and heat for low-income cared for.” representing Middlesex City Council.” leader in City Hall who cuit Breaker Tax Credit”. households all year long.” Initiated by the IRS in and Suffolk - are joined State Rep. Nika Elu- will advocate for Charles- This credit was available Drew also applauded 1969, the EITC and VITA by State Representatives gardo, who represents the town, just as I know he to all eligible seniors who the recent increase in the is a nationwide program Nika Elugardo from the Boston neighborhoods will advocate for every paid unsubsidized rent or Child Tax Credit under that assists taxpayers earn- 15th Suffolk, State Repre- of Jamaica Plain, Mis- neighborhood in Boston. property taxes and was President Biden’s Ameri- ing up to $58,000 a year. also retroactive for three can Rescue Plan. He called sentative Adrian Madaro sion Hill, and Roslindale, David has the perspective VITA sites are generally years. The “Senior Circuit the CTC an important step from the 1st Suffolk, and along with parts of Brook- to give voice to those in located at community and State Representative Dan line, shared that “Dave is the city that have felt for- Breaker” offered a tremen- in moving low-income dous financial opportunity families out of poverty. neighborhood centers like Ryan from the 2nd Suf- an incredible listener and gotten or unseen, and I am APAC, libraries, schools, folk. uniquely committed to excited to see what he will for those who qualify. “The pandemic ex- shopping malls and other “I’m proud to endorse bringing all voices to the accomplish on the Coun- ABCD President/CEO posed and worsened David Halbert for Boston decision-making table,” cil.” John J. Drew praised the long-standing economic convenient locations such City Council At-Large,” going on to reflect that “he The two State Senators hard work and initiative of issues in our society: wag- as community colleges in stated State Senator Joe is the kind of honorable and three State Repre- VITA workers across the es that are too low, child low income areas. Boncore. “David’s focus and collaborative leader sentatives join Halbert’s on increasing educational Bostonians deserve. His steadily growing list of equity, his strong support optimism about the future notable supporters, in- of labor rights, and his of our city, combined with cluding early Halbert en- Edwards // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dedication to improving our shared commitment to dorser State Senator Sonia interested in serving as a are able to contribute and meetings begin, the entire access to housing and antiracism and progres- Chang-Díaz. Together, trustee she wanted interest Edwards is actively work- Eastie community will be public transit demonstrate sive action, makes Dave a they represent parts of the to percolate up from the ing with developers to able to provide input and his commitment to the strong partner in mobiliz- Boston neighborhoods community. contribute. ideas. people of Boston. He has ing positive change across of Allston, Brighton, “I wanted community Councilor Edwards is “I’ve already heard the experience, the vision, our communities.” Charlestown, East Boston, members to come forward seeking East Boston resi- people suggest wanting and the tenacity to cham- East Boston represen- Jamaica Plain, Mission and say that they’re inter- dents from a wide variety to start cooperatives or pion real progress on the tative State Rep. Adrian Hill, Roslindale, and the ested in doing this versus of perspectives to serve on use some of the money as Council.” Madaro referred to him- West End, demonstrat- me calling people and the trust. Those interested a fund that helps low-in- Similar sentiments were self as a “longtime friend ing the reach of Halbert’s asking,” she explained. “I in serving should email come residents purchase expressed by Assistant and supporter,” of Hal- message and enforces his felt it was more transpar- the councilor’s Director of their first home or pay Majority Leader, State bert’s, who highlighted the team’s commitment to or- ent to open the process Policy Jesse Purvis at jes- rent,” said Edwards. “I re- Senator Sal DiDomenico, ways Halbert is keyed in ganizing in all corners of up to anyone who may be [email protected]. ally envision the trustees who noted that “David’s to the issues areas top-of- the city. interested instead of a se- “I pushed for the council that apply and are picked lect few. I feel like some- to create the trust, which is will be residents wanting one who would take that awesome,” said Edwards. to see this money spent in Pride // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 kind of initiative to apply “We created it to be able to the best way possible with of the Eastie Pride Day Day.com/. So, on a hot summer would be someone who’s receive this money from an eye towards communi- really dedicated to making HYM so now we need ty and housing stability.” Committee, Liana LaMat- “COVID-19 heavily night at East Boston Me- good decisions on behalf trustees to make deci- Aside from negotiating tina, who took over the morial Stadium that year impacted our community, of the neighborhood.” sions on how to spend the the creation of this trust the first Eastie Pride Day reins from her father and especially as East Boston The fund has an initial money with transparency. Edwards and the city also was held. Eastie Pride Day founder, had one of the highest investment of $2.5 million Again, this is the first of its made sure that there was Sal LaMattina, the event levels of positive cases in “When we planned the from HYM, the Suffolk kind for any neighborhood some immediate relief is typically a day of food, Massachusetts,” said La- first Eastie Pride Day we Downs developer, with in Boston and East Boston given to Eastie from HYM children’s activities, and Mattina. “This is why we thought that would be it,” an additional $2.5 million residents need to be the due to the pandemic. Ed- contests at Piers Park. thought it was crucial to said Sal LaMattina. “Have coming later. driving force behind this wards and the city were However, the Committee encourage the neighbor- everyone come down, Edwards said the mon- fund and make the deci- able to secure an $800,000 has formed a new way to hood to support the local show off their Eastie Pride ey must be used on afford- sions on how best to spend commitment from HYM celebrate the community businesses as they recover and it will be over.” able housing projects in the money.” up front for those facing in a safe, COVID-19 con- from the past year and a But the success of the Eastie. Developers doing Edwards said once the displacement caused by scious way. half. This year’s event will very first East Pride Day work in the neighborhood trustees are in place and the pandemic. This year’s Eastie Pride be a fun, collaborative day was all LaMattina and Day will center on encour- of celebrating community longtime organizers like aging the community to organizations and restau- Larry and Carol Smith and Barros // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the late Anthony Albano support the resilient local rants that have been cor- needed to keep it going. the Dudley Street Neigh- Economic Development gram so that we can start businesses, restaurants, nerstones of East Boston. Now the younger gen- borhood Initiative, where Cabinet for the city of to build out some of these and organizations. The While we will not be gath- eration of community we continued to help lead Boston he jumped at the proposals and put these participating organiza- ering at Piers Park this leaders like his daughter, the change in our neigh- opportunity. plans in place.” tions and additional up- year, August 21st will be borhood by building more “I was proud of the Local environmentalist dates on this year’s event Liana, her fiancé, -An a day to showcase Eastie gel Rodriguez, and Rep. affordable housing, green work that we did there in Gail Miller asked Barros, will be found on the East- space, and an urban eco- helping to move Boston if elected Mayor, what he pride by joining our neigh- Adrian Madaro is keeping ie Pride Day website at system for local food forward,” he said. “Un- would do to address esca- bors in supporting the re- something that LaMattina https://www.EastiePride- production. It was really employment fell to 2.4% lating air pollution in East- silient local businesses in has held very dear to his important that we took before the pandemic. We ie in relation to Logan Air- our community and learn- heart going for a whole NOW HIRING ing about the many won- charge in leading the trans- were able to double the port operations. Miller and new generation to enjoy. formation that was going money going into small others have been lobbying AT derful organizations that If you have questions or call Eastie home. ” to happen to our neighbor- businesses. We doubled to address the high rates of would like to get involved hood but in a way that we the money going to Main asthma in the communi- MAKE Eastie Pride Day was with the Eastie Pride founded in 1989 by for- weren’t going to displace Streets districts and helped ty by placing air filters in Day’s celebration this residents by improving the to better support our small schools and homes as mit- mer Boston City Coun- Yawkey Way Report year, please contact the quality of life. So we built businesses districts around igation for the impacts of To Apply call cilor Sal LaMattina as a committee at info@eastie- an urban land trust to help the city. We increased the pollution. 617-418-7598 summer block party and prideday.com. To stay up to protect our land, protect jobs residency policy for “As Mayor I will be a community celebration to date on this year’s East- or visit our facebook page the affordability of hous- the percentage of people partner for environmen- to bring Eastie residents ie Pride Day and future facebook.com/yawkeywayreport ing and commercial space of color on construction tal justice because this is closer together. announcements, follow and it has grown into the jobs, as well as women where I started doing or- Eastie Pride Day on Face- largest urban land trust in and local residents.” ganizing work,” said Bar- book and on Instagram at the country.” While he is proud of his ros. “It’s important that @EastiePrideDay, or vis- Barros said when for- work over the last seven we continue to have those it their website at www. mer Mayor Marty Walsh years, Barros said he is ex- conversations around air EastiePrideDay.com. asked him to join the ad- cited to discuss what Bos- filtration, soundproof win- ministration and set up an ton needs now. dows but I also think that “Climate change is a the airplane routes need major issue,” said Barros. to always be revisited be- EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY “Sea level rise, extreme cause they change too of- DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION precipitation, heat islands, ten, and before you know Why have some communities not and the city’s tree cano- it, there was an agreement been a part of medical research? 2021 Annual Election of Directors py are the top four things with Massport on where a You can help researchers develop new and better that come to mind and plane would be traveling, treatments that benefit all of us. ELECTION TIMETABLE Boston has some really and then that shifts. So Many groups of people have been left out of good plans working with we always need to make research in the past. That means we know less about Nominations Open July 19, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. neighbors and other stake- sure that we are meeting their health. When you join the All of Us Research Nominations Close August 3, 2021@ 5:00 p.m. holders and came up with with Massport consistent- Program, you'll help researchers learn more about Climate Ready Boston and ly to look at that and make what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. Annual Meeting of the Corporation & Election of other neighborhood based sure that we know where JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland Directors 4:00 p.m. – September 20, 2021 plans. We’ve identified they’re traveling so that (617) 768-8300 East Boston Community Development Corporation about $3 billion needed we can send them over the Office: 72 Marginal Street, Penthouse, 6th Floor for flood barriers like the waterways as opposed to creation of parks on our over our neighborhoods. Persons interested in filing nomination papers may *All participants will receive $25 after waterfront, storm water As mayor I would work completion of their visit. To complete the pick them up in person at the: visit, participants must create an account, management retrofits for with you to make sure that give consent, agree to share their electronic East Boston Community Development Corporation health records, answer health surveys, and 72 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA buildings and other initia- we are mitigating the en- have their measurements taken (height, tives. This is the biggest vironmental injustice that weight, blood pressure, etc.), and give blood and urine samples, if asked. Those members of the corporation entitled to vote at the opportunity we have and Eastie suffers because of Annual Meeting are those Class C stockholders of All of Us and the All of Us logo are service marks of we need to take advantage its proximity to the air- the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. record as of 5:00 p.m. August 31, 2021. of the Biden Administra- port.” tion’s infrastructure pro- Wednesday, July 21, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 3 Eastie’s weekly COVID positive test rate spikes

By John Lynds

For two straight weeks at the end of June and the beginning of July, no East Boston residents test- ed positive for COVID. However, two weeks ago the local weekly COVID positive test rate increased to 0.07. Massport CEO Lisa Wieland and Massport Director of Community Relations & Government Last week, Eastie’s Affairs Alaina Coppola join Salesian Boys & Girls Club Director of Development Anita Bel- weekly positive test rate monte, Program Director Adam Fetherston, Director of Operations Jim Geraci, and summer increased 2,000 percent program participants. and spiked to 1.5 percent according to the latest data released by the Boston Massport’s Community Summer Jobs Public Health Commis- sion (BPHC). Program celebrates 30th anniversary This was the first time the weekly positive test The Massachusetts Port ganizations would not be The 2021 program will rate increased to over Authority (Massport) is able to offer affordable support the following lo- one percent in nearly two celebrating the 30th anni- summer programs to lo- cal organizations: months. versary of its Community cal residents. Since 1991, East Boston Social With new variants of the Summer Jobs Program, close to 8,000 local stu- Centers virus penetrating the US, which has supported thou- dents have gained valu- East Boston YMCA the recent spike may be On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 statistics sands of local students able work experience in Harborside Community due to the Delta COVID by neighborhood that tracks infection rates and COVID through partnerships with various jobs, such as camp Center variant that is sweeping testing results in Boston neighborhoods. community organizations. counselor, office assistant, across the US and infect- This year, 25 organiza- maintenance worker and Martin Pino Communi- ing unvaccinated people creased. According to the by the BPHC as part of its tions are receiving grants lifeguard, paid for by the ty Center with a vengeance. BPHC 11,704 residents to support nearly 300 sea- grant. Maverick Landing weekly COVID19 report Last week, 839 Eastie were tested and 1.5 per- sonal jobs. “Massport is proud to Community Services breaks down the number residents were tested for cent were COVID posi- The annual program partner with and support Piers Park Sailing Cen- of cases and infection the virus and 1.5 percent tive--this was a 275 per- is designed to help civic the great work of these ter rates in each neighbor- were positive--a 2,000 cent increase from the 0.4 and social service agen- non-profit groups and Salesian Boys & Girls percent increase from the percent reported by the hood. It also breaks down cies by providing funds community organizations, Club 0.07 percent reported by BPHC two weeks ago. the number of cases by to hire youth workers in especially as they recover Massport also sup- the BPHC two weeks ago. Eastie’s COVID infec- age, gender and race. Massport’s neighboring from the impacts of the ports local youth athletic Of the 44,097 East- tion rate increased only Citywide positive cases communities including pandemic,” said Mass- and enrichment programs ie residents tested for 0.07 percent and the rate of coronavirus increased Bedford, Charlestown, port CEO Lisa Wieland. throughout the year and COVID since the pan- is currently 1,657.4 cases Chelsea, Concord, East “These summer jobs pro- 0.56 percent since July demic began, 17.7 percent per 10,000 residents. Boston, Lexington, Lin- vide a great opportunity offers scholarships for 9 and went from 70,998 overall were found to be Nineteen additional res- coln, Revere, South for young people to learn graduating high school cases to 71,399 confirmed positive for the virus. This idents contracted the virus Boston, Winthrop, and important life skills, gain seniors. For more infor- cases in a week. Two ad- was a decrease of one per- since July 9 and there are Worcester. Without the professional experience, mation on Massport’s cent from the 17.9 percent now 7,778 confirmed cas- ditional Boston residents assistance of Massport’s and earn a paycheck, community initiatives reported by the BPHC two es in the neighborhood died from the virus in the Community Summer Jobs while giving back to their and youth programs, visit weeks ago. since the start of the pan- past two weeks and there Program, many local or- communities.” www.massport.com. Citywide, the week- demic. are now 1,395 total deaths ly positive test rate in- The statistics released in the city from COVID. Baker-Polito administration kicks off LOCAL STUDENTS statewide small business tour EARN ACADEMIC HONORS Staff Report en city and town centers In June, the Baker-Poli- across Massachusetts. to Administration filed a Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito Each stop will include plan to put $2.9 billion LOCAL STUDENTS is a graduate of Middle- in 1793 as the Hamil- joined Housing and Eco- a tour of downtown and of Commonwealth’s di- NAMED TO sex School. ton-Oneida Academy, nomic Development Sec- main street businesses and rect federal aid from the Caroline Zuffante of Hamilton College offers retary Mike Kennealy and a roundtable conversation American Rescue Plan HAMILTON Winthrop. Zuffante, a an open curriculum that local business, communi- with business owners, Act (ARPA) to use imme- COLLEGE rising junior majoring in gives students the free- ty, and municipal leaders community leaders, and diately through existing, DEAN’S LIST psychology, is a graduate dom to shape their own last Thursday on the first of Winthrop High School. liberal arts education state and local officials to proven programs to sup- The following local stop of a statewide small engage directly on how the port key recovery priori- To be named to the within a research- and business and downtown residents were named to Dean’s List, a stu- writing-intensive frame- Administration can con- ties including housing and the Dean’s List at Hamil- conversation tour. The tinue to offer necessary homeownership, econom- dent must have carried work. Hamilton enrolls ton College for the spring purpose of the tour is to support for economic re- ic development and local throughout the semes- 1,850 students from 49 2021 semester: celebrate the Common- covery. downtowns, job training ter a course load of four states and 49 countries. Clarissa Hurley of East wealth’s reopening and dis- While Massachusetts is and workforce develop- or more graded credits Additional information cuss the Administration’s known as a global leader ment, health care, and in- Boston . Hurley, a rising with an average of 3.5 or about the college can be $2.9 billion proposal for in industries such as life frastructure. The proposal junior majoring in eco- above. found at www.hamilton. American Rescue Plan Act sciences and the innova- expressly targets support nomics and government, Originally founded edu. (ARPA) funds to jumpstart tion economy, research for lower-wage workers the Commonwealth’s eco- conducted by the U.S. and communities of color. nomic recovery, including Small Business Adminis- Included in the Admin- $450 million for economic tration found that prior to istration’s plan is $450 mil- development. the pandemic, more than lion for economic develop- “Small businesses are fundamental to the charac- 45 percent of the entire ment. Of that total, $100 ter of our downtowns and Commonwealth’s work- million will be allocated main streets and our pro- force was employed by a specifically for downtown posal to use federal fund- small business. development to concen- ing targets the communi- “COVID-19 created trate economic growth ties and neighborhoods hit unprecedented economic activities, resources, and the hardest to ensure an pressure on the small busi- investments within local equitable recovery,” said ness community across neighborhood areas in mu- Lt. Gov. Polito. “We look Massachusetts,” said nicipalities disproportion- forward to getting back out Housing and Economic ally impacted by COVID; into communities across Development Secretary $250 million will support the state to engage with Kennealy. “As we con- investments and regional and work with our partners tinue taking steps to put collaboration aimed at in- at the local level in order the effects of this virus vigorating downtowns and to restart and re-energize behind us, our proposal to main streets throughout Massachusetts’ economy.” direct $2.9 billion to exist- Massachusetts; and $100 The tour, which offi- ing, proven programs will million will be designated cially launched today, will accelerate the Common- for efforts to support cul- continue throughout the wealth’s economic recov- tural facilities and tourism summer and will stop at ery with a focus on equity assets throughout Massa- approximately two doz- and sustainability.” chusetts.

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EastTimes-Free Boston Press PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio ForumGuest Op-Ed EDITOR:: Cary Shuman PUBLISHER EMERITUS: John A. Torrone Showing up for our aging residents

NOT VACCINATED? By Councilor es that have taken many of health. Mental health and includes, our seniors. Annissa Essaibi George residents by surprise. services, in particular, We have to meet them COVID-19 WILL GET YOU -- Good planning will allow will be key in the coming where they are. From AND YOUR FAMILY This past year and a half us to create and maintain months after a year and a door knocking programs has been devastating for greenspaces, open space half or more in isolation to phone calls, mailers so many, and with that has ideal for community gath- with the added stressful to meetings at their local When we were writing about COVID-19 last year at come a long list of chang- erings, and make Boston burdens of living through senior center, we have to the height of the pandemic, we often put it this way: es and priorities that the truly accessible for all a global pandemic. Our be on the ground, listen COVID-19 is a hunter and we, the human animal, are City of Boston must ad- with more ramps, smooth neighborhood communi- to their needs, and allow its prey. dress. But perhaps voices sidewalks, and benches. ty health centers can be a what we learn to drive the In the summer of 2021, another way to think about it too often left out of these Our residents need critical link between our City of Boston’s agenda. is this: COVID-19 is a microscopic version of the alien critical policy conversa- transportation options that aging residents and the There’s no question that monsters in the popular sci-fi movies A Quiet Place or tions belong to Boston’s are close to their homes services they need to lead Boston is such a special The Tomorrow War in which the aliens have invaded aging residents. and go to and from lo- healthy lives. place because of the peo- Earth and are seeking to exterminate the human race. Here in Boston, it is cal senior and commu- As Mayor, I will sup- ple who choose to call In both of those films, the humans have banded to- projected that 20% of our nity centers, community port and strengthen the this city home, who build gether to fight the aliens in order to avoid extinction. population will be age 65 health centers and hos- lives of older individuals businesses here, who en- In particular, the heroes in those movies do whatever or older within 15 years. pitals, places of worship, in Boston by ensuring that rich our neighborhoods they can to protect their families. It’s essential that our and to the grocery stores we are intentional about and contribute to our com- However, unlike in the movies, many of the humans policies reflect this and and pharmacies. By ex- addressing their needs and munities. So let’s make on our planet, especially here in the United States, are that any future planning panding shuttle services improving their quality of sure we’re creating more not acting with the same degree of rationality and unity includes measures that and providing free MBTA life in our policies and ini- opportunities for aging in fighting COVID-19. make our city welcoming, passes, we can provide tiatives. I’ll make bold im- residents to stay in them, Virus infections and hospitalizations are rising sharp- accessible and inclusive our older residents the provements to programs such as more senior-spe- ly across the United States thanks to the Delta variant, of our aging residents. resources and tools to be that will optimize the cific affordable housing, an updated version of the virus, that is both more trans- We must prioritize mobile and lead healthy, health, safety and inclu- improved and accessible missible and causes more serious disease. housing. Our aging res- happy and enriched lives. sion of aging Bostonians, infrastructure, and com- However, as President Biden succinctly put it, the idents decided to call As part of my public and continue to invest in munity-centered care. But Boston home. Many new surge in cases is occurring almost entirely among health plan, I lay out the the generational diversity even more importantly, raised their families here, those who are not vaccinated. important role communi- of our residents by culti- let’s intentionally engage worked here, and have be- ty health centers (CHCs) vating a safe and healthy our older residents in ev- More than 160 million Americans have received come a part of the fabric play in our city. In addi- community with resources ery aspect of these poli- vaccinations, roughly half of the country. However, of their community. They tion to providing primary to make Boston an enjoy- cies so that all voices have the vaccination rate varies widely depending upon the need affordable housing care, CHCs provide com- able place to grow older. the opportunity to shape geographic region. In the Northeast and the West Coast, options: we must build se- prehensive community To do all of this and en- our city’s future—I think vaccination rates are in the range of 70 percent, com- nior-specific rental units, services to address food sure older residents use we could all learn a thing pared to under 40 percent in large areas of the South and provide them options to insecurity, housing insta- these services, City Hall or two. middle of the country. downsize within their own bility, behavioral health, must make a concerted Councilor Annissa Es- Predictably, the increase in infections, hospitaliza- neighborhood, and lower immigration support, and effort to conduct outreach saibi George is a candi- tions, and deaths are surging in those under-vaccinated skyrocketing property tax- other social determinants in a way that reaches, date for Mayor of Boston. areas. The numbers don’t lie. It was reported last week that the seven-day moving average of new COVID-19 cases across the country increased by 16%, but that 93% Guest Op-Ed of those cases were among counties with low vaccina- tion rates. In states with high vaccination rates, new infections Fast track to turmoil are occurring almost solely among the unvaccinated. In the state of Maryland, which has a high vaccination rate, Dr. Glenn Mollette consensus by many is, as much as possible – af- there’s nothing better than 99% of new COVID cases are occurring in persons who “I don’t want to wait un- ford. Try to buy, drive and living life with peace of are not vaccinated. A happy and secure life til I’m old to have a nice live with the afford word mind. If you can be com- The Delta variant that is now prevalent in the U.S. does not mean immediate house.” Or, “I don’t want as your ongoing theme. If fortable, eat well and have and across the globe is more than twice as transmissible gratification. to wait to enjoy the finer you can’t afford it you cer- as the original version of COVID-19. Fortunately, all a good daily life of health We have heard these things of life.” tainly don’t need it, what- then what more do you three of the vaccines being used in this country (Pfizer, words before, “I want it ever it is. Don’t overbuy An old acquaintance really want? If you want Moderna, and J&J) are highly-effective against infec- all and I want it now.” bought an expensive on your house. Buy what more, then take your time, tion by the Delta variant. Wanting the things of life house in California a few you can afford now and In addition, we have more than enough of the vaccine as quickly as possible years back and remarked, maybe soon you can sell do good and more will to inoculate every American against this dreaded dis- is natural. Some climb “I couldn’t wait to get into and buy greater. If you are probably become avail- ease. America is the richest country in the world and we the career ladder quickly that incredible house and living beyond what you able to you. The wisdom have used our wealth to encourage the development and achieving epic heights at then I couldn’t wait until can afford you will end writer of Proverbs said in production of vaccines and to purchase a supply suffi- young ages. Many burn we sold it.” Another friend up losing ground. Get- 15:16, “Better a little with cient to immunize every American. the candle at both ends in remarked, “The greatest ting behind with making fear of the Lord than great The incredible success in developing successful vac- order to have the biggest day in my life was when payments on property or wealth with turmoil.” cines has been the equivalent of a 21st century Manhat- house the finance compa- I bought my boat and the having to file bankruptcy Glenn Mollette is the tan Project, which was the scientific effort to develop ny will allow. Some want second greatest day was will only put the things publisher of Newburgh the nuclear bomb that eventually ended World War II. to have a certain number when I sold it.” Our view you want out of reach. De- Press, Liberty Torch and So why are so many of our fellow citizens hesitant to of children by a certain of life’s wants and needs stroying your credit rating various other publishing get the vaccine? age along with a mega ca- change throughout life. only dismantles what you imprints; a national col- reer, housing, cars and all We look at some things will want to buy next. President Biden noted that misinformation -- and umnist – American Issues outright disinformation -- on social media platforms that a segment of society as if we can’t live until So, take your time. Try- considers successful. we get them. After awhile ing to spend more and and Common Sense opin- are killing people. He also should have added that dis- ions, analysis, stories and information campaigns on certain so-called mainstream However, is your men- we realize life was simpler buy more than you can af- tal sanity worth the stress and more manageable be- ford does not make you a features appear each week news networks similarly are contributing to vaccine In over 500 newspapers, hesitancy. of all that it usually takes fore we had them. greater person in anyone’s websites and blogs across If you are relying on your Facebook friends or some to get as much and as fast Consider pacing your- minds or eyes. Keep in as you can? The common self. Remember this word mind that it’s your life and the United States. other on-line (or mainstream news network) to persuade you from getting the vaccine, then you are a victim of bad information that can harm you and your families. In short, the simple -- but brutal -- truth is this: If you Residents reminded of upcoming VaxMillions Giveaway deadlines and your loved ones are not vaccinated, it is inevitable that COVID-19 will find you, just like those science-fic- Staff Report Residents ages 18 and old- and Spanish, and 100 addi- other post-secondary edu- tion aliens in the movies. And just like the movies, for er who are fully vaccinated tional languages are avail- cational institution eligible all too many of the unvaccinated, the outcome will be The Baker-Polito Ad- prior to each drawing will able through translators. to participate in a student ministration and the State deadly. have the opportunity to en- Residents are reminded aid program administered Lottery reminded residents ter to win one of five, $1 that they have time to get by the U.S. Department of of upcoming deadlines for million cash prizes. Resi- fully vaccinated in order to Education. 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By John Lynds up with Captain Kelley McCormick and the Com- Last Tuesday afternoon munity Officers from Dis- At-Large City Councilor trict A-7 to bring down the Michael Flaherty hosted a police department’s Ice community cookout with Cream Truck so children help from the East Boston and adults could enjoy ice Community Soup Kitch- cream sandwiches for des- en (EBCSK) that operates sert. out of the Our Savior’s “It was great to get out Lutheran Church in East in the neighborhood, to Boston. accentuate the work that For several years, the Sandra Nijjar and her EBCSK has been conduct- team at the East Boston ing weekly food distribu- Community Soup Kitchen tion operations and Coun- have been doing through- At-Large City Councilor Michael Flaherty manned the grill during the event and cooked over 400 hotdogs for soup cilor Flaherty has emerged out the pandemic, and kitchen clients and volunteers. as a staunch supporter of bring some joy and levity the soup kitchen’s efforts to all those who could at- prior and during the pan- tend this afternoon,” said demic. Flaherty. “I was lucky Flaherty decided he enough to volunteer with wanted to do something the Soup Kitchen and I special not only for those am honored to continue to that benefit from the support them.” weekly soup kitchen but The EBCSK distrib- the team of volunteers that utes grocery bags full of show up week after week kitchen staples and high to help distribute food to quality, healthy food every those who are food inse- Tuesday. cure. Founded by Nijjar and “I had been down to the a team of dedicated vol- soup kitchen to volunteer unteers EBCSK has fos- a few times during the tered community through pandemic and had the op- addressing food insecurity At-Large City Councilor Michael Flaherty and soup kitchen portunity to help prepare volunteers serve hot dogs during last week’s event at the that was exacerbated by East Boston Community Soup Kitchen that operates out of grocery bags for distribu- the pandemic. the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in East Boston. tion,” said Flaherty. “Once “When I went there things started to open up for the first time I was a bit I suggested doing shocked to see just the something in July to give sheer number of folks in back to not only the clien- the line,” said Flaherty. tele that the soup kitchen “So last week’s cookout serves but also the volun- was a chance to meet and teers. So we came up with engage not only with the this July Hot Dog Safari folks that come to the pan- on the day the soup kitch- try but also to celebrate en is distributing meals to the volunteers.” residents. We just wanted Flaherty said he en- to give everyone involved joyed the event so much the opportunity to cele- he’d like to make the soup brate a slight return to nor- kitchen Hot Dog Safari an mal, relax and enjoy the annual event in Eastie. afternoon with a hot dog “Having Councilor Fla- or two after this extremely herty here to help out was difficult year.” a great experience,” said Manning the grill him- Nijjar. “Having the grill At-Large City Councilor Michael Flaherty said he wanted self Flaherty cooked going with hot dogs, the the event to give everyone involved with the soup kitchen almost 400 hotdogs ice cream, and the music the opportunity to celebrate a slight return to normal, throughout the afternoon brought smiles to the faces relax and enjoy the afternoon with a hot dog or two after and the Councilor teamed of our patrons today.” this extremely difficult year. BOSTON’S DESTINATION FOR PREMIUM CANNABIS

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Farm // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 learning. with Tawakal Halal Cafe own success,” said Eastie every individual in that “The Grassroots Pro- to provide halal meals to resident and Eastie Farm community, especially the gram supports gardening the community, stressing volunteer Salvador Carta- most vulnerable. I want to gena. “Now, I understand and farming opportunities that it was important for thank all the partners for it’s about the well-being in all of Boston’s neigh- recipients of these meals helping make this farm a borhoods,” said Janey. “I to get food that is not only of my community. A resil- am excited to announce healthy and hot but cultur- ient community is critical reality for the East Boston the recent renovation and ally appropriate. to the health and safety of community.” Acting Mayor Kim Janey poses with families at East Farm. expansion of this beau- “Eastie Farm has been tiful community farm in an incredible partner in East Boston. I want to also helping us live our com- honor and thank the Eastie munity values, while also Farmers for their commit- ensuring business sustain- ment to the East Boston ability,” said the owner community, especially of Tawakal Halal Cafe throughout the COVID-19 Yahya Noor. “Without pandemic. We are pleased Eastie Farm, we would to support the success of not have gotten through Eastie Farm, and I want to the first part of the crisis thank the farmers and res- before any other form of idents of East Boston for support became available. their work.” Eastie Farm has made us The City of Boston’s feel welcome in the East Acting Mayor Kim Janey talks with families during last City Councilor Lydia Edwards, Acting Mayor Kim Janey and Grassroots funding al- Boston family and held week’s Eastie Farm celebration. Eastie Farm Founder and Director Kannan Thiruvengadam. ready enabled Eastie Farm our hands in getting inte- to expand and upgrade grated. This is a sincere their space on Sumner organization, a rare find, Street in Jeffries Point more than just a farm, and with a new water con- an asset for families in nection, create a retaining the community. I want to wall, build a tool shed, thank the City of Boston produce an ADA-compli- for supporting organiza- ant ramp, provide storm- tions like Eastie Farm and water management equip- mom-and-pop businesses ment, build raised garden like Tawakal Halal Cafe.” beds, and update the land- The community pro- scaping and irrigation. cess for Eastie Farm effort The new improvements began in 2014, which in- will beautify the farm, cluded a partnership be- Acting Mayor Kim Janey ceremonially breaks ground on Acting Mayor Kim Janey greets residents at last week’s increase its accessibility tween the City of Boston the expansion of Eastie Farm. Eastie Farm celebration. and engagement with res- and East Boston residents, idents and support urban who have been active in farming in Boston, which both the redevelopment is designed to increase the and management of the availability of fresh fruits new farm and garden and vegetables in neigh- space. The redevelopment borhoods across Boston. of this land on Summer “We want to thank Street, Meridian Street, Mayor Janey for support- and 6 Chelsea Terrace has ing community-led efforts been funded by more than and for celebrating the $282,400 in Grassroots Acting Mayor Kim Janey successes of bottom-up Funding and $50,000 in with Tawakal Halal Cafe solution-building,” said Community Preservation Yahya Noor. Thiruvengadam. “East- Act Funding. ie Farm grows food and Established in 2015, builds community. A lit- Eastie Farm is dedicated tle kid pulls out her first to pursuing climate jus- carrot here. An immigrant tice, improving food ac- women’s cooperative cess, and fostering com- is launched here. Many munity resilience through hands together plant a the development of inter- tree here. With the help active urban agricultural of support from the City spaces and environmen- of Boston, foundations, tal education programs. Acting Mayor Kim Janey and community members, Programming encourages is presented with a flower East Boston has turned residents of all ages and grown at Eastie Farm by Eastie Farm volunteer A group shot of Acting Mayor Kim Janey with Eastie Farm’s crew of farmers, volunteers the abandoned lot at 294 backgrounds to learn and and supporters. Sumner into a communi- take part in the production Salvador Cartagena. ty asset: supporting food of healthy, locally-grown, security; serving as an in- and culturally relevant formal learning space for foods. growing food, building “Now we offer a CSA soil, conserving rainwater, (Community Supported and reducing food waste; Agriculture) program to Your Independent Grocer, Where Old Friends Meet And New Ones Are Made and providing a relaxing increase the availabili- SALE DAYS THURSDAY, JULY 22ND 2021 THROUGH WEDNESDAY JULY 28TH 2021 open green space in an ty of locally grown fresh otherwise dense urban and healthy produce to Grocery Meat block.” residents,” said Thiru- "Meat Cut Fresh Every Day" In 2020, Eastie Farm vengadam. “And we host Great grocery specials Best Yet Squeeze Ketchup ...... 10/$10.00 received over $300,000 in budding musicians, co- Family Pack Specials Kraft Single Box Macaroni & Cheese ...... 10/$10.00 grant funding through the medians, and other artists. London Broil Shoulder Steaks ...... $4.99 /lb Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Boston Resiliency Fund to It’s a fun, positive, and Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloin ...... $3.59/lb Canned Tuna ...... 10/$10.00 tackle food insecurity in active community space. Bone In Split Chicken Breast ...... $1.79/lb Eastie and respond to the With city and state funds, Chobani Greek Yogurt & Flips ...... 10/$10.00 Grade A Bone In Chicken Thighs ...... $1.29/lb growing pandemic. With we look forward to setting Best Yet K-Cups ...... $3.99 this funding, they spear- up 6 Chelsea Terrace, just Best Yet Apple Juice 64 oz ...... 2/$3.00 Banquet Brown N' Serve Sausage Links .... headed an effort to pro- conveyed to us by the City Best Yet Peanut Butter ...... 3/$5.00 4/$5.00 vide hot healthy meals for of Boston, with a green- Barilla Pasta ...... 4/$5.00 Kayem Polska Kielbasa ...... 2/$8.00 food-insecure individuals house for use as a nursery (ex: gluten free-protein-tortellini-pasta ready) Al Fresco Breakfast Patties ...... 2/$6.00 in their community. and a year-round learning At last week’s event space, powered by clean Best Yet Mayonnaise 30 oz ...... 2/$5.00 Thiruvengadam explained renewable energy. Spac- Kens' Salad Dressing 9 oz ...... 3/$5.00 how Eastie Farm, like es like 294 Sumner and Boston Market Dinners ...... 2/$5.00 Weekend Specials many other groups, had the collaborative work of Rays Bagels ...... 3/$5.00 Friday, July 23rd to Sunday July 25th to switch gears during organizations like Eastie Udi's Gluten Free Bread ...... $3.99 "while supplies last" BAKERY the pandemic to address Farm with government Silk Soy Milk 64 oz ...... 2/$6.00 growing food insecurities and the private sector are Best Yet Cream Cheese brick pack ...... 2/$5.00 Pizza Dough (white only) ...... $1.79 in Eastie. They partnered a testament of the collec- with local Bon Me restau- tive power and resiliency DELI rant locations, which of our society.” Land O' Lakes American Cheese ...... $4.99/lb helped the Eastie Farm Since transforming the Bakery Best Yet Roast Beef ...... $7.99/lb Ciabatta Bread ...... $2.99 team provide over 5,000 vacant lot, Eastie Farm has PRODUCE meals per week to East- planted several fruit trees, Mini Bundt Cake assorted varieties ...... $1.39 ie and Chinatown resi- hosted more than 300 Fresh & Sweet Peaches ...... 99¢/lb Table Talk 4" Pies assorted varieties ...... 99¢ dents. Their work with the volunteers, donated more Sweet Size Grape Tomatoes ...... $1.79 Boston Resiliency Fund than 5,000 pounds of fresh Fresh Butter & Sugar Bi-color Corn ...... 10/$3.99 enabled Eastie Farm to produce, herbs, and fruits MEAT buy these meals at cost, to food security organiza- Deli Best Yet Corned Beef ...... $6.99/lb Family Pack Sirloin Steak Tips ...... $10.99/lb helping restaurants stay tions in East Boston, and Belgioioso Slicing Provolone ...... $4.99/lb Family Pack Boneless Chicken Breast ..... $2.79/lb in business and even pay- given more than 2,000 Citterio Mortadella ...... $5.99/lb Best Yet Raw Shrimp 41 - 50ct ...... $5.99 ing community members seedlings of food-bearing Kretschmar Black Forest Turkey ...... $6.99/lb a living wage to deliver plants, as well as garden- Best Yet Salads assorted varieties 1lb pkg ...... $2.99 GROCERY these meals. ing supplies to the com- Thiruvengadam said munity members engaged Starbucks Bagged Coffee ...... $6.99 by turning the farm into in gardening. In 2016, Produce Best Yet Butter Quarters ...... 2/$5.00 a meal and produce dis- they won the City of Bos- Tropical Mangoes ...... 4/$5.00 Best Yet Ice Cream ...... 3/$5.00 tribution spot, the space ton Greenovate Award for Fresh & Plump Blueberries ...... 2/$5.00 proved integral in the ar- Community Engagement. 35 REVERE ST., WINTHROP • (617) 846-6880 eas resiliency during the “Before I got involved Northeast Grown Fresh Romaine Lettuce ...... $1.19 WWW.WINTHROPMKTPLACE.COM food crisis caused by the with Eastie Farm, like Fresh & Crisp Jumbo Green Bell Peppers .... $1.49/lb New Store Hours starting June 22: Mon-Sat 7:30 am-8pm; Sun: 7:30am-7pm COVID-19 shutdown. most of my friends, I used All Purpose Yellow Onions 2 lb bag ...... $1.59 Not responsible for typographical errors. They also partnered to think my life is about my We have the right to limit quantities. Page 8 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Wednesday, July 21, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 9 Gov. Baker signs Fiscal Year 2022 State Budget into law

Staff Report “The FY22 budget makes FY22, bringing the fund to compliance with diversity $3.6 million in funding for Mental Health. historic investments in our an all-time high balance of goals, overseeing agency di- Community Compact-relat- OUTSIDE SECTIONS Gov. Charlie Baker has communities, schools, econ- $5.8 billion. This represents versity spending, and audit- ed programs including best AND EARMARKS signed the Fiscal Year 2022 omy, and workers as Massa- an increase of $4.7 billion ing and reviewing spending practices and regionalization The Governor also signed (FY22) budget into law, a chusetts emerges from the or 421 percent since 2015, data. and efficiency grants. Addi- several outside sections $47.6 billion plan designed pandemic,” said Gov. Bak- a significant achievement •Recognizing the signifi- tionally, the budget includes attached to the FY22 bud- to support the Common- er. “As we continue in our thanks to the collective fiscal cant needs around workforce $4.8 million for the Public get. •One such section was wealth’s communities, economic recovery, we are discipline of the Administra- training identified in the Safety Staffing Grant Pro- filed by the Administration schools, families, small focused on supporting those tion and the Legislature that Administration’s recently gram managed by the Exec- and creates a Disability businesses, and workers as communities that have been will help protect essential published Future of Work utive Office of Public Safety Employment Tax Credit to Massachusetts emerges from hardest hit by COVID-19, government services in the Report, the Administration and Security, as well as $3 support businesses that hire the COVID-19 pandem- and this budget will comple- event of future economic un- is focused on connecting million for local technical individuals with disabilities. ic. The budget fully funds ment our $2.9 billion pro- certainty or downturns. workers with career path- assistance. For qualifying employees the implementation of the posal to invest a portion of INVESTING IN ways in high-demand fields. •The Governor’s Council who work a minimum of Massachusetts’ federal funds landmark Student Opportu- MASSACHUSETTS’ The FY22 budget includes to Address Sexual Assault 12 consecutive months, this in urgent priorities that sup- FUTURE a total investment of $17.9 and Domestic Violence, nity Act, strengthens local credit will be $5,000 per communities, and supports port communities of color •The FY22 budget sup- million across state agencies chaired by Lieutenant Gov- and lower-wage workers. By ports historic investments in for transforming vocation- ernor Polito, continues to employee for the first year key priorities like job train- of employment and $2,000 ing and assistance for small working with our legislative local schools: The budget al high schools into Career work closely with com- partners to carefully manage fully funds the Student Op- Technical Institutes and munity partners and local for subsequent years, fur- businesses. The budget is thering the Administration’s in balance, does not rely on the Commonwealth’s fi- portunity Act as it includes training 20,000 new workers stakeholders to ensure that nances and by reopening our a $219.6 million increase in in skilled trades and techni- survivors and their families commitment to improving new taxes, and forecasts a employment opportunities $1.2 billion deposit in the economy, we now expect to the annual Chapter 70 in- cal fields over four years. have access to services and make a $1.2 billion depos- vestment. It also provides This initiative will increase supports necessary in times and economic security for Commonwealth’s Stabiliza- individuals with disabilities. tion Fund, bringing the total it in the Stabilization Fund an additional $28.2 million student demand, involve of crisis. The FY22 budget through this budget, bringing for special education cir- businesses in program de- continues these efforts with •Another section original- balance of the fund to $5.8 ly proposed by the Adminis- billion, an increase of $4.7 the balance to $5.8 billion, cuit breaker reimbursement velopment and credentials, a $103.8 million investment an increase of over 400 per- for local cities and towns, reduce barriers to licensure, to address sexual assault and tration makes permanent the billion since the beginning Massachusetts Education Fi- of the Baker-Polito Admin- cent since we took office. We as well as $34.3 million in and create incentives for domestic violence, a 61-per- are able to responsibly grow nancing Authority’s College istration. additional funding for char- completion and post-gradu- cent increase over Fiscal our reserves without raising ter school reimbursement. Year 2015 (FY15) spending. Savings Tax Deduction Pro- The funding in this bud- ate employment. taxes, while continuing to This funding complements •The budget also sup- •The COVID-19 pan- gram, which was scheduled get would complement the make historic investments in substantial federal resourc- ports Massachusetts’ small demic has exacerbated sub- Administration’s recently to sunset at the end of 2021. our schools, job training pro- es including $2.9 billion in businesses and downtown stance misuse issues across filed legislation to -imme Nearly 30,000 tax filers grams and downtown econ- Elementary and Secondary economies as the Common- Massachusetts. The FY22 diately put to use $2.915 across Massachusetts benefit omies.” School Emergency Relief wealth’s economic recovery budget continues to provide from this program each year billion in federal American FISCAL OVERVIEW (ESSER) funding and $3.4 moves forward. The FY22 substantial resources toward Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and save a total of approxi- •This FY22 budget incor- billion in ARPA direct aid for budget includes $7 million this critical priority with a mately $2.3 million. discretionary funding to help porates an upgraded $34.3 local governments through- for the Small Business Tech- total investment of $408 mil- jump-start the Common- •The Governor vetoed billion tax revenue forecast. out Massachusetts. nical Assistance Grant Pro- lion across a variety of state $7.9 million in gross spend- wealth’s economic recovery This represents an increase •As the impacts of the gram for entrepreneurs and agencies. This translates to and support residents hard- ing. Of 149 outside sections, of $4.2 billion over the FY22 pandemic have fallen dispro- small businesses, especially an increase of $72.8 million the Governor signed 122, ve- est-hit by COVID-19, such consensus tax revenue esti- portionately on communities those owned by women, im- above the FY21 budget, and as lower-wage workers and toed 2, and returned 25 to the mate announced in January, of color, the FY22 budget migrants, veterans, and peo- an increase of $288.8 million Legislature with proposed communities of color. This based off better-than-expect- provides over $35 million ple of color. It also provides (242 percent) since FY15. $2.915 billion would include amendments. ed actual tax collections in to continue implementing $6 million for regional eco- •The public health emer- •Given the Common- investments in housing and recent months. The budget the recommendations of the nomic development grants. gency has also intensified the wealth’s fiscal position, homeownership, econom- includes a total of $47.6 Black Advisory Commission •To continue supporting housing crisis and dispropor- ic development and local billion in gross spending, (BAC) and the Latino Advi- local communities through- tionately impacted vulnera- Governor Baker vetoed an downtowns, job training excluding the Medical As- sory Commission (LAC). out Massachusetts, the FY22 ble communities. The budget outside section which would and workforce development, sistance Trust Fund transfer, This includes funding across budget increases the Unre- continues promoting access have delayed the implemen- health care, and infrastruc- which reflects approximate- a range of initiatives and pro- stricted General Government to sustainable and affordable tation of the charitable tax ture. Additionally, with state ly 3.6% growth in authorized grams including Adult Basic Aid (UGGA) investment housing through numerous deduction. This deduction revenues continuing to ex- spending over Fiscal Year Education, YouthWorks by $39.5 million compared programs and initiatives in- was approved by voters 20 ceed benchmarks, the Ad- 2021 (FY21). Summer Jobs, early college, to the FY21 budget. This cluding $197 million for the years ago and slated to go ministration’s proposal for a •The budget as enacted is teacher diversity, small busi- translates to a total UGGA Emergency Assistance fami- into effect when state financ- two-month Sales Tax Hol- in structural balance, with no ness development, financial investment of $1.168 billion ly shelter system, $151 mil- es allow, and the combina- iday would provide further planned Stabilization Fund literacy, and workforce train- to cities and towns. Under lion for the Massachusetts tion of strong state revenues relief for small businesses withdrawal. Instead, the re- ing. The FY22 budget also the Baker-Polito Administra- Rental Voucher Program, and serious needs facing and residents, especially vised capital gains tax collec- fully funds the newly ele- tion, total annual UGGA has $85 million for local hous- non-profits and charitable lower-wage workers who tions are expected to result in vated Supplier Diversity Of- increased by $222.4 million ing authorities, and $12.5 organizations necessitate are most impacted by the a $1.2 billion deposit in the fice, which is responsible for (23.5 percent). million in rental subsidies this tax deduction’s going sales tax. Stabilization Fund during ensuring accountability and •The budget provides through the Department of into place. Eastie's Professional Service Directory

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MAYOR JANEY in their neighborhoods. 517 Commercial Street, to secretary@govestreet. the number of units from 9 sons within the office. ANNOUNCES Through these discus- North End org or contact (781) 951- to 11 so “they could have “Micheal Bonetti is one sions, and a suggestion For more information 4111. an affordable unit.” of the hardest working NEIGHBORHOOD box at each site, Mayor and updates on possible Though the agenda is We will not meet in Au- people I know,” said Ed- COFFEE HOUR Janey looks forward to weather cancellations, subject to change, we plan gust. wards. “He is kind, funny, SERIES hearing how the City of please contact the Bos- to discuss the following The next meeting – and follows through. He is Mayor Kim Janey and Boston can improve upon ton Parks and Recreation items: Monday, September 27, passionate about constitu- the Boston Parks and local parks, public areas, Department at (617) 635- Attendance Roll Call 2021 ent services and will serve Recreation Department and city services. 4505, on our social chan- Welcome and An- the entire district well.” will host the 2021 Neigh- Participants will enjoy nels @bostonparksdept nouncements EDWARDS NAMES “I’m excited to serve borhood Coffee Hour Se- Dunkin’ Iced Coffee and on Twitter, Facebook, and Boston Police Updates - MICHAEL BONETTI the people of district one ries, in collaboration with assorted MUNCHKINS® Instagram, or by visiting Sgt Cintolo AS DIRECTOR OF in this new capacity and Dunkin’, in local parks donut hole treats pro- www.boston.gov/parks. Office of Neighborhood look forward to the new citywide from July 30 to vided by Dunkin’. Fresh Services Updates – Lina CONSTITUENT challenges that come with August 27. fruit will be provided by GOVE STREET Tramelli SERVICES this position,” said Bonet- “I look forward to Star Market. In addition, CITIZENS Neighborhood Updates City Councilor Lydia ti. “I look forward to – Nat Taylor meeting residents one-on- each family in attendance ASSOCIATION Edwards has announced meeting people and mak- one to discuss issues that will receive a free flower- Project Presentations: that Michael Bonetti will ing new connections in interest them,” said May- ing plant provided by the MEETING AGENDA Bremen/Orleans Hous- elevate to Director of Con- East Boston and Charles- or Janey. “The Neighbor- Boston Parks and Recre- (GSCA) Monthly ing Project – Natasha Pe- stituent Services for Dis- town while continuing my hood Coffee Hours bring ation Department, while Meeting will be held on rez trict One. He first joined work in the North End. neighbors together to supplies last. Residents at Monday, July 26 from Project site: 156 – 158 Councilor Edwards’ staff This is an exciting oppor- connect with one another the event will also be eli- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Maverick; 75 – 115 Bre- shortly after her inaugura- tunity and I can’t wait to and get to know a variety gible to win a raffle prize The agenda is as fol- men; 135B Bremen; 147 tion in 2018 as her North get to work!” of the City of Boston offi- from Dunkin’, including lows: – 163 Orleans; and 164 End community liaison In addition to his job cials who serve our com- Dunkin’ swag and gift The GSCA monthly Orleans. and took over the man- on Edwards’ staff, Bonet- munities. Come by for a cards. meeting will be held ON- Developed into six res- agement of her schedule ti serves as a Master of beautiful morning in your All coffee hours will be LINE (and on phone) via idential buildings with in 2019. He has also led Ceremonies for his local local park with iced cof- held from 10:30 to 11:30 ZOOM. The meeting approximately 426 resi- the office through outdoor parish of Saint Leonard’s fee, treats, fresh fruit, and a.m, weather permitting. will be held on Monday, dential units, 4330 SF for dining in District One and in the North End, and is a flowers.” The full schedule of May- July 26 at 6:30 PM. Reg- ground floor retail space has worked closely with proud member of the Saint Mayor Janey’s Neigh- or Janey’s 2021 Neighbor- istration is required. If and parking for approxi- many other departments Anthony Society that borhood Coffee Hours hood Coffee Hours is as you have not received an mately 172 spaces. in that process. As direc- hosts the annual Saint An- are a unique opportunity follows: invitation to register or 167 Maverick Street – tor of constituent services, thony’s Feast in the North to speak directly with the Monday, August 9 - have difficulty register- Additional Information – Bonetti will oversee all End. He is a life-long res- Mayor and staff from City East Boston/Charlestown/ ing or attending, please Jeff Drago, Esq. constituent cases through- ident of the North End and departments about open North End go to https://govestreet. The BPDA and ZBA out the district and will currently lives there with space and other features Puopolo Playground org/zoom, send an email suggested that he increase manage community liai- his family.

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