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By Lauren Bennett safe distance from one another, or from the comfort of their own liv- Though Friday, July 24 is the ing room with enhanced elements long-awaited Red Sox home open- on the broadcast. er against the Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, like nearly every other will be empty save industry, activity, and sport, will for the players and personnel, and look very different this year. The will not be filled with the same Major League Baseball 60-game sounds, sights, or smells that a regular season kicks off on July 23 live crowd typically provides—but with Opening Night, followed by those elements will be closely rep- Opening Day on July 24. Masked up and ready to play baseball once again were Red Sox legends Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, Dom licated. With so many changes to the DiMaggio and Johnny Pesky outside of Fenway Park this week as the home team prepared for its Fenway Park In place of the live crowd— regular season this year, the Red opener on Friday, July 24. Major League Baseball had the okay to return to the diamond this year on July 23, which is not permitted due to Sox have put together a neighbor- but alas, there will be no fans and no Lansdowne Street vibe this year. All games will be televised and on radio, health regulations—sounds of hood FAQ that was sent out to res- and businesses around the Park are trying to draw people down creatively, but America’s pastime remains a people cheering will be piped in idents in the area. “new normal.” The stature pictured here was unveiled 10 years ago, done by David Halberstam, and is titled: over the PA system, and instead The MLB has announced that “The Teammates: Portrait of a Friendship.” of peanuts and Fenway Franks each team will play a total of 60 inside the stadium, spectators can games this season, and the Red day through Friday games will will begin at 1:35pm, and August 1:35pm, the Red Sox announced. experience the game from outside Sox will be playing 30 of their begin at 7:30pm, except for Sat- 13, where the game will begin at at venues on Lansdowne St. at a games at Fenway Park. All Mon- urday, July 25, where the game 4:30. Sunday games will begin at (Red Sox, Pg. 10) POP-UP BIKE LANES Police staffing costs A City Exodus? top $5 million for Not quite say the real responses to protests estate professionals

By Seth Daniel By Seth Daniel The additional costs for Boston Police staffing for the As COVID-19 rocked dense urban neighborhoods, and many protests that have unfolded in Boston – mostly in the racial unrest fueled some violent protesting and looting over downtown areas – since late May are close to $6 million the last several months, most in the downtown neighbor- over and above normal police staffing costs for this time of hoods were bracing for what could be an exodus from city year. life. As of this week, Boston Police reported to the newspaper Young families, retired empty nesters, long-time home- that police costs over and above normal costs for responding owners all who had invested and rooted down in the neigh- to protests since May 29 now run at $5,795,518.21. Much borhood were crossing their fingers that people who could of that comes from overtime costs, and there have been some wouldn’t flee from city neighborhoods amidst all of the “Full Call Up” situations where all officers on the force were uncertainty. Some recent numbers, especially in the rental

PHOTO COURTESY BOSTON TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT called to respond if protests became large enough or violence market, seem to suggest such an exodus could be happen- A pop-up bike lane emerged on Extension was anticipated. ing. Anecdotal stories around the neighborhood also seem to by the Boston Common this week as part of the Healthy That comes as there is currently a debate about the use of confirm condo sales are rising in some buildings too. Streets program. The initiative was released in May as overtime within the Police Department, and after the Police However, those numbers and stories may not be what part of Mayor Martin Walsh’s COVID-19 responses. budget was diverted within the current Fiscal Year 2021 they seem on the surface, as real estate professionals said On Tuesday this week, these lanes around the Common budget to reflect calls for restructuring police response. most of what is going on is just the strange new ebb and flow were the first to pop up. They stretched from Tremont to A City Council Ways and Means hearing on police over- of life related to COVID-19. Boylston to Charles and Beacon Streets. A more permanent time expenditures is scheduled for July 28 at 10 a.m. under Listing Service (MLS) data shows there is a plan for such lanes has been discussed prior to COVID0-19 as part of the City’s Connect Downtown planning. (Protest response cost, Pg. 10) (City Exodus, Pg. 3) PAGE 2 THE BOSTON SUN July 23, 2020 editorial

CHANGE MILITARY BASE NAMES IMMEDIATELY If you’re like us, then it truly has been a revelation in these past few weeks to learn that U.S. military installations throughout the South were named in “honor” of Confederate heroes in the Civil War. Whenever we would hear the name, “Ft. Benning, Georgia,” for example, we never gave it a second thought. However, it turns out that Henry Benning was a general in the Civil War who led a number of cam- paigns against the North. In short, he sought to destroy the United States -- so how does a guy like that get a U.S. military base named after him? Well, the short answer is that Benning was an avowed racist who wanted to destroy the Union so that the South could maintain slavery. Here’s what he said at the Secession Convention in Virginia in Febru- ary, 1861: “If things are allowed to go on as they are, it is certain that slavery is to be abolished. By the time the North shall have attained the power, the black race will be in a large majority, and then we will have black governors, black legislatures, black juries, black everything. Is it to be supposed that the white race will stand for that?” It was not a coincidence that almost all of the military bases in the South are named after Confederate war heroes who, like Benning, also were notable for the roles they played in advocating for slavery before the Civil War and for white supremacy after the Civil War, including one general who was a founder of the Ku Klux Klan. Almost all of these military installations came into existence during uest p d WWI and WWII when the U.S. was mobilizing millions of Americans G O -E from all around the country. The naming of the bases for Confederate war heroes was a concession to southern political leaders, who wanted to send the message that although the South had lost the Civil War, their How many friends do you have? belief in white supremacy nonetheless had prevailed. By Dr. Glenn Mollette There is a verse from scripture What if your business fails, you And why did the military and Northern political leaders placidly go that says “A friend sticks closer file bankruptcy, divorce, get a ter- along with such a disgraceful tactic? The short answer is that racism was How many friends do you than a brother.” Often in life you minal illness or do some stupid (and is) endemic in our country from North to South and East to West. have? Thousands? If you are on discover your friends aren’t who things in your life? You may have During both WWI and WWII, the entire U.S. military was segregated, Facebook you may have close to you thought they were but often already found out how people shy something that did not change until 1948 when President Harry S. Tru- 5000 friends and tens of thousands are the people you might never away from you during life upheav- man desegregated our armed forces. of more “friends” via Twitter, Ins- imagined. A true friend steps in al. Often, they don’t know what to These military base names are not merely a vestige of slavery, they also tagram, Snapchat or various other when the others have walked say or do and so they walk away represent the entire history of our country’s racist past. social media connections. Are you away. All you need to do is fall on or become distant. They aren’t real The sooner they go, the better. really connected? Can you real- your face, make some mistakes in friends. A real friend doesn’t walk ly call these social media friends, life and you’ll lose the majority of away. A real friend doesn’t tell you “friends?” your “friends.” They’ll disappear. what you want to hear but may A DEPRESSING THOUGHT – How many of these people do The handful of people who stay tell you their thoughts without you talk to or have ever had a ver- with you or show up to help you trying to wound you. They talk to SUMMER IS HALF OVER bal conversation, in person or on will become the greatest people in you in love and in friendship. The summer of our discontent -- the summer that hasn’t been -- is just the telephone? How many of them your life. How many friends do you real- about half over. June has come and gone and we are just past the midway have you met or would like to I once heard someone say, “The ly have? point of July, which means that there are only seven weekends left until meet? In most cases if your social person who loves God most is at Labor Day. media “friends” wanted to meet his post when all the others have Glenn Mollette is the publish- The arrival of summer has been a blessing for just about all of us you and visit you it would scare walked away.” It’s true with a er of Newburgh Press, Liberty during this pandemic. We can go outside and enjoy the fresh air (which, you to death. Although, I know a friend. A real friend will be there Torch and various other publish- by the way, has been the cleanest it has been in decades in our area little bit about most of mine and in regardless. How many people do ing imprints; a national columnist thanks to the reductions of emissions from automobile, jet aircraft, and most cases I think I would proba- you have in your life who will – American Issues and Common cruise ship traffic). bly enjoy it. If I wouldn’t enjoy it come to you if you are 200 miles Sense opinions, analysis, stories Although our gyms have been closed, we can run, walk, bicycle, and then why have that person in my away and your car is broke down? and features appear each week swim for exercise. Our children can go outside and be children. And for circle of “friends?” The larger the Who will try to wire $500 to you In over 500 newspapers, websites those who simply like to relax, the beaches and our boats have been a number of people you have in your if you are in a distant town and and blogs across the United States. welcome respite from our months of lockdown. social media circle the less likely lose your wallet? But if we look beyond these next seven weeks, the future does not you are to know much if anything seem to be very pleasant. about them and then you have to The lockdowns and quarantines that first began in mid-March were ask yourself “why?” Most people ameliorated by the imminent arrival of spring weather. But as the weath- would never have that much time er soon begins to turn colder and stormier after Labor Day, and the days to talk on the phone with all their grow shorter, our outdoor activities will be limited. social media friends. THE BOSTON SUN The phased reopenings this summer have been difficult enough, but as I receive friend requests every- President/Editor: Stephen Quigley, the weather turns for the worse, we fear that so too, will our mental and day but seldom accept many [email protected] because often they are from peo- physical health worsen. The winter of 2020-21 promises to be the most Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio challenging of our lifetimes on many levels. ple who I’m clueless about. Why ([email protected]) So as we enter the second half of the summer season, let’s make the do I want to know what they are most of the weeks we have left -- always with masks and social distanc- doing or what I’m doing if I don’t Art Directors: Kane DiMasso-Scott, Scott Yates even know anything at all about ing -- to create memories for ourselves and our children that will bolster Reporters: Seth Daniel, [email protected] the person? us for the difficult days to come. Lauren Bennett, [email protected] July 23, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 3 Councilor Flynn hosts Census information session for South End Staff report of responding to the 2020 Census, count populations, and with the rate, and what to expect in the next be able to join us in this 2020 Census ways to respond to the Census, and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, steps for Census operations. information session, and encourage Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn next steps in the process. there are more challenges in getting “It is critical that we get everyone their friends and family to complete will be hosting a 2020 Census infor- A complete and accurate count an accurate count. The South End counted in the 2020 Census, so that the Census. Everyone counts.” mation session for South End civic of the 2020 Census is crucial in has a vibrant immigrant communi- we receive the resources our residents This information session will be organizations and residents next determining the distribution of ty that needs to be included in the and families deserve from the federal conducted over Zoom. To regis- Wednesday, July 29, 6 p.m. State federal funds to our communi- 2020 Census, and it is imperative level,” said Councilor Ed Flynn. “It ter, please visit shorturl.at/hioyX, Representative Jon Santiago will ties, which includes funding for that all South End residents respond is important that we get our civic or email Sophia.Wang@Boston. be joining, and Sebastian Zapata, our schools and programs such as to the 2020 Census. Residents are organizations and residents involved gov. For more information, please Mayor Walsh’s Census Liaison will SNAP. Immigrants and residents encouraged to attend this informa- in our 2020 Census efforts, especial- contact Councilor Flynn’s office be the featured speaker. This meet- who speak a language other than tion session to learn more about the ly for a diverse community like the at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@ ing will focus on the importance English are traditionally hard to 2020 Census, the current response South End. I hope that residents will Boston.gov.

City Exodus (from pg. 1) tremendous amount of apartments As things have relaxed with ies has declined nationally. are wanting to leave the city fol- with parents or relatives. available now in the Back Bay COVID-19, there is now much Nationally, searches going from lowing COVID-19, but not every- “They’re not going to be back and South End – leading some to more of an appetite to make that the suburbs to the central cities are one. He said many that are leaving in the Back Bay until at least Jan- believe people are leaving and not change. up 11 percent, not the other way had probably been talking about it uary and that could likely mean around. before, or young single profession- returning. “I think we’ll be very busy right June,” he said. “We’re seeing a As of July 19, there were 543 into August,” he said. “This is There was a finding, however, als who have moved back in with lot of that. The young people are apartments available in the Back nothing like 2007 and 2008. We that Boston city-dwellers had an their parents. Bay, as compared to last year at the sas that coming slowly but surely. increased interest in the suburbs – He said in the Back Bay, with going back and living with their same time when there were 173. This year it was like they flipped a more so than New York City and Wayfair offices closed for the near parents. That is happening, but the The average days on the market switch and turned off the world… San Francisco. future, many are surrendering majority of people I know are not had also increased from 36 days Very few people around here have Scott agreed that some people their apartments and going back leaving here.” last year to 43 this year. lost their job. Everyone is working In the South End, as of July 19, from home. I would tell everyone there were 390 apartments listings, to be cautious…There is an enor- as opposed to 100 at this time last mous amount of inventory on the year. The average days on the mar- market. They will get absorbed by ket increased from 26 to 40. Sept. 1. Some apartments won’t SIMPLY FREE CHECKING In Cambridge, there are more get chosen and landlords will feel than 700 on the market now. the pinch.” Realtor Marty Scott of Gibson/ To that, Scott said he is having MAKES LIFE SIMPLE Sotheby’s in the South End has heart-to-heart conversations with OPEN ANY NEW CHECKING ACCOUNT been in the rental market for 35 his landlord customers as the mar- AND YOU’LL RECEIVE FREE: years, and said there isn’t so much ket is dictating the situation. An of an exodus as late decision-mak- apartment that doesn’t look right ing. Where people normally had or is priced poorly will sit in this Instant Issue ATM/VISA® decided by March or April where market. check card with access they would rent in September, “I’ve been having realistic con- to Allpoint® network now they are holding out and still versations with landlords about deciding. this not being the year for a rent “It’s all happening very, very increase,” he said. “They still try late this year,” he said. “Normally to increase it and then they figure it by now the market would be dying out. They’ve been so used to rais- down and people would have ing the rent every year for so long, Online Banking, Bill Pay made their choice for September it’s hard for them. But they get and e-Statements 1. From the second week in June realistic really quick. Still, I think to July 4 it was total pandemoni- the real estate market will be fine um. I did three months of business and the sky isn’t falling just yet.” in three weeks. Then it got quiet The national apartment track- and now we’re in Round 2. It’s ing service, ApartmentList.com Mobile Banking, People extremely late for all this.” released a report last week that Pay and Check Deposit Scott said he was busy in April found Americans are not abandon- and May, but not to the extent he ing cities in the wake of COVID- normally would be. He said he 19. They analyzed date from their believes most of the huge amount location preferences of millions of of inventory results from people Apartment List users, and in con- Plus, get your FREE GIFT being in lockdown and working trast to the popular narrative of when you open any from home. With so much uncer- the city exodus, there was no data new checking account! tainty and having to stay inside in trends to back that up. In fact, on April and May, few people were their service, they found there are going to take the chance of giving more people nationally looking to up their living situation and trying move to higher-density cities. The to find a new apartment. It was share of those wanting to move to simply hunker down mode. less dense locations outside of cit- NMLS # 457291 Member FDIC | Member DIF 800.657.3272 EBSB.com

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Commission moves forward with plans for statue removal, identifies five more pieces for further review

By Dan Murphy and Archer Alexander, the crouch- ing slave depicted in the piece, Following its landmark vote on expressing interest in it. June 30 to remove the controver- Ideally, Pasnik said the sculp- sial Emancipation Group statue ture would be relocated to another that depicts a freed black slave site in the city. crouching at the feet of President “We should explore local Abraham Lincoln from its current options first…perhaps a long-term location in , the Bos- loan, or it could be on city proper- ton Art Commission will assemble ty, such as a library,” he said. two subcommittees – one to create Goodfellow said she expected A copy of “Old South Church an event to inform the public of the commission would be able to in Boston: 1669-2019, A Concise secure some funding from the city Theological, Historical, and COURTESY OF OLD SOUTH CHURCH the piece’s history and permanent A look inside the new book. relocation and another to find it a to install a new piece of public Whimsical Encyclopedia by its new home – as well as consider the art at the current location of the Members, Ministers, and Friends.” future of five other works of public Emancipation Group sculpture. art in the city’s collection. She added that she would draft a New book recounts 350-year history of Old South Church comprehensive “policy memo on Mark Pasnik, the commission’s By Dan Murphy centuries, including Phillis Wheat- ver, Mass., Amherst College and chair, said during a July 14 virtual more equitable statues” to the city, ley, said Larry Bowers, a member the Andover Theological Seminary hearing, the commemorative event which she would share with the Three years in the making, an of the Tell the Story Task Force (which was also based in Ando- would perhaps take place virtually, commission at its next hearing. exhaustive new book chronicles and the congregation since 1974, ver and merged with Newton rather than as a public gathering “We should be more careful the story of Old South Church and as well as a Back Bay resident. Theological Institution in 1965 at the monument itself, in keeping about this process and listen to a how as one of the oldest religious Wheatley, a member of the to become the Andover Newton with social distancing, and that the lot or people about what we need communities in the U.S., it has church during the American Rev- Theological School). event would take place after the for this site…to shape an eventual helped shape the history of both olution and the first published Neesima went on to become piece’s removal. [Request for Proposals] for a call Boston and the nation. African American author, was kid- the first ordained Japanese min- (The commission is also accept- for artists,” Pasnik said. “As we approached our 350th napped from her African home- ister in the U.S. in 1875 before ing public testimony on ideas for During public testimony, former anniversary, we were doing so land at around the age of 7. She returning to his homeland, where relocating the statue via email at State Rep. Byron Rushing said he much research and discovering so learned English and Latin on her he founded the Doshisha English http://www.boston.gov/depart- doesn’t believe the Emancipation many stories, we asked: How can own, as well as how to write from School (later Doshisha University) ments/arts-and-culture/pub- Group statue should be removed we preserve all we have learned white children. Wheatley began – the first school in Japan to adopt lic-art-under-review.) from its current location until after and pass it down to the next gen- writing poetry as a teen and went Western teaching practices. Karin Goodfellow, director of a new home has been found for it. eration,” said Elizabeth Morgan, on to become a celebrated poet. “He left Japan illegally, but the Art Commission, said after Instead, Rushing suggested cov- chair of the church’s Tell the Story “She refuted the notion at the went on to become an ambassador the statue’s removal, permanent ering the statue or “boxing it up” Task Force of the 350th Anniver- time that black people were intel- to help open Japan up,” Rev. Tay- signage to interpret the piece, with at its current location. “It would sary Committee and a South End lectually inferior to whites, and lor said of Neesima. proposed measurements of 24-by- save a few dollars on storage fess,” resident. “We decided on an ‘open that women were intellectually Between 60 to 90 students from 36 inches, is being considered for he added. source’ encyclopedia. Our 106 inferior to men,” Bowers said. the Doshisha English School and installation at the site. Meanwhile, the commission has unique authors range in age from Today, Wheatley, along with its satellite schools travel to Boston “A few signs are being con- identified five other pieces of pub- 10 into their 80s.” Abigail Adams and Lucy Stone, a from Japan each year to sing at sidered for the site, three to four lic art in its collection for further The illustrated, 696-page tome prominent U.S. orator, abolition- Old South Church, with one mem- depending on their placement,” review – The Founders Memorial titled “Old South Church in Bos- ist, and suffragist, is immortalized orable performance falling on the added Kara Elliot Ortega, a com- on the Boston Common; the Chris- ton: 1669-2019, A Concise Theo- at the Boston Women’s Memorial Sunday following Sept. 11, 2001. mission member and the city’s topher Columbus Monument in logical, Historical, and Whimsical on the Commonwealth Avenue “When everyone was pulling chief of arts and culture. Christopher Columbus Park in the As for finding a new, publicly Encyclopedia by its Members, Mall. back and isolating, this group of North End; the Boston Common accessible home for the sculpture, Ministers, and Friends” collects Moreover, historian Richard J. kids from Japan came and sang, Tablet (The Blackstone Tablet); Ekua Holmes, the commission’s 400 essays on the noteworthy Boles determined that in the 1600s and we had an international expe- vice chair, said the commission the Samuel Eliot Morison statue events and individuals that collec- and 1700s, Old South Church rience,” Bowers recalled. had already received offers to take on the Commonwealth Avenue tively tell the story of the church. welcomed more African Ameri- Another one-time parishioner it from other states, with descen- Mall; and the Francis Parkman Captain William Kid, a noto- cans, many of whom were former was largely deprived of formal dants of both President Lincoln Memorial in . rious Scottish sailor who was slaves, than any other church in schooling and instead educated executed for piracy in 1701, is Boston, Taylor added. himself by drawing from the ser- among the individuals who played Another one-time parishioner mons he listened to at Old South a role in this story, according to who graces the pages of the book Church. Rev. Nancy S. Taylor, the church’s is Joseph Hardy Neesima. Benjamin Franklin attended senior minister and CEO, as well Born into the samurai class in the church as boy, Bowers said, as a resident of Back Bay. feudal Japan in 1843, Neesima and while he attended the Boston Several members of the church’s wanted to explore the world as Latin School for two years before congregation helped apprehend a boy, Walker said, but he was being forced to drop out to work, Kidd after Richard Coote, the first unable to do so because Japan was he attended church every Sunday Earle of Bellomont, lured him to a closed society at that time. and listened to the sermons of Rev. Boston with false promises of leni- Neesima, at around the age of Ebenezer Pemberton, who served ency. After Kidd was captured, his 20, stowed away to China before as senior minister during this time. booty was temporarily stored at catching another boat to Boston “He was one of the first min- the church until Kidd was deport- commanded by Captain Horace isters of the time to preach from ed to the UK to face questioning by Taylor (no relation to Rev. Tay- popular literature, not just the the Parliament of England. lor). Upon his arrival here, two bible,” Bowers said of Rev. Pem- Old South Church welcomed members of Old South Church, berton. many African Americans, some Alpheus and Susan Hardy, took Franklin eventually earned of whom were freed slaves, to its him in and paid Neesima’s way to a printing apprenticeship and congregation in the 17th and 18th attend Philips Academy in Ando- (Old South Church, Pg. 5) July 23, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 5 Baker announces new funding, first round of food insecurity grant recipients

By Lauren Bennett lion in rental assistance and sup- businesses that have five or less funding will be used to support they will be “evaluated on a rolling port is currently in a supplemental employees with up to $10,000 in small businesses, community ser- basis through September 15.” Gov. Charlie Baker provid- before the legislature, he added. grants,” he added. Some commu- vices, and people in need.” Baker said that “other invest- ed an update on COVID-19 and On July 16, he said that an nities will also be able to use the On July 22, Baker held a ments include increased invest- announced new funding at a press additional $20 million was added funds for job training in areas such press conference at the the Sal- ments for the Healthy Incentives conference on July 16. He said that on top of the other money, and as health care. vation Army in Lynn, where he Program, $3 million in funding for face coverings continue to be the will be distributed across 181 “Funding will help communities announced that the first round of immediate relief for food banks, “best and most important thing communities in Massachusetts support households who have lost grant applicants for the $36 mil- and $12 million for the provision we can all do here in the Com- for food assistance, homelessness employment, households who are lion Food Insecurity Infrastructure of 25,000 family food boxes per monwealth,” as well as distancing prevention, and for hard-hit small struggling to access food, home- Grant Program has been selected. week through a regional food sup- whenever possible, to be outdoors businesses through the Commu- bound seniors who are unable to Nearly $3 million will be ply system.” Each of these food instead of indoors, practicing good nity Development Block Grant get to the grocery store, and much, awarded to 26 organizations such boxes contains between 30 and 35 hygiene, and disinfecting surfaces. (CDBG) Programs. much more,” Baker said. as farms, school meal programs, meals. On July 1, a $20 million fund “This funding is for non-enti- He added that he is “pleased food pantries, and organizations “That work will continue was launched for rental and mort- tlement communities as defined by that in addition to the funding the that work on food sourcing and throughout the summer as need- gage assistance for low income [the Department of Housing and state received, our 37 federally distribution, the governor said. ed,” Baker said, and he said the households from a mix of federal Urban Development] as municipal- designated entitlement cities and The grant program is a part state and its partners will continue funding from the Cares Act and ities with less than 50,000 people towns and general communities of $56 million in investments to to bring resources to where they federal reserves, Baker said. He and is an important part of how that exceed 50,000 people in pop- implement recommendations of are needed to help with the effects said that the money “will invest in we’re leveraging state and feder- ulation that receive funding direct- the state’s Food Security Task of COVID-19, “and at the same more access to emergency housing al assets to meet this moment,” ly from HUD also received another Force, which was announced this time do the work we need to do to resources for families who need Baker said. $40 million. Those communities May. help people who are dealing with it.” “This new funding will also are using these resources in many Applications for the grant funds food security issues.” Additionally, another $20 mil- help micro-enterprises; very small of the same ways that today’s opened in June, and Baker said

Old South Church (from pg. 4) stopped attending church, but he Taylor said has earned it the spe- thon services the following year educated himself by reading every cial distinction as “The Ministry to wearing their scarves, Morgan book that Pemberton mentioned the Marathon.” added. during his sermons. The church holds two services What makes the story of Old “A critical part of [Franklin’s] for runners on the Sunday before South Church so unique, Rev. Tay- education took place because he the Marathon, which Rev. Taylor lor said, is that at 350 years old, was a kid at this church,” Bowers said are typically a bigger draw it has already far surpassed the said. than its Easter Sunday services. 75-year lifespan of most churches. After a fight with his master, “We built up a ministry to the “We talk about the church’s Franklin then fled to Philadelphia, athletes right outside our door 350-year history as a relay race Pa. But he never forgot Old South where the bombs went off,” Rev. where each generation picks up Church, and upon his death at age Taylor said, adding that members the baton, does the best it can and 84 in 1790, Franklin left some and friends of the church were then passes it into the next gen- money behind to the church in his injured during the tragic events of eration,” she said. “Part of what will. April 15, 2013, when two bombs we’re curious about is when there More than 150 years later, exploded near the finish lane were moments when the church Coretta Scott King, who was the during the Marathon could have failed, what allowed wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, The “Marathon Scarf Project” it to navigate theses treacherous Jr., sang in the Old South Church was launched before the footrace moments in history, and we’ve had choir while her husband studied the following year by two parish- many over 350 years.” systemic theology as part of a doc- ioners, Marilyn Adams and Diane But perhaps more importantly, toral program at Boston Universi- Gaucher, who led an effort to knit the new book is a testament to all ty. scarves for runners in blue and the people and events that have Dr. King apparently worshipped yellow – the official colors of the brought Old South Church into at Old South Church enough Boston Athletic Association, the the present moment. times, Rev. Taylor said, that two of footrace’s official sponsor. “The church, from the begin- his sermons included in the Mather “Every one of the scarves was ning, has had an interest in his- Luther King, Jr., Papers Project knit with love and courage,” Rev. tory,” Rev. Taylor said. “We just were based on those of Frederick Taylor said. keep doing this because I think M. Meek, who served minister of Volunteers from every state our congregation honors those Old South Church from 1946 to and several countries outside the who came before us and know we 1973. A woman adorned in a Marathon Scarf, courtesy of Old South Church, U.S. knit the scarves, and on some didn’t come from nowhere, and Meek’s successor, James W. is seen embracing a supporter at the finish line. days, full postal trucks arrived at that we’re indebted to them. We’re Crawford, stood 6 feet, 8 inches the church that contained nothing not the inventors; we’ve inherited tall, but would “fold himself up,” W. Crawford had on the kids, and “We know we’ve had church but scarves. so much, and we’re building on as Bowers describes it, to ride with they changed their lives for the bet- members, including ministers, The next year, runners who that.” black children being bused to the ter.” who were slave owners,’ Rev. Tay- attended the Sunday services prior To purchase a copy of “Old city’s white neighborhoods in the While the positive influence lor said. “It’s a sobering history… to the Marathon were “scarfed,” South Church in Boston: 1669- 1970s to personally ensure their Old South Church has had will and we face historical complicity as Taylor puts it. Each runner was 2019, A Concise Theological, His- safety. be readily apparent to readers, the in being part of the problem, not presented with a scarf, and the torical, and Whimsical Encyclope- “I don’t know the impact I had book also doesn’t shy away from always the solution.” parishioner bestowing it on them dia by its Members, Ministers, and on kids,” said Bowers, who taught less favorable accounts of some Meanwhile, Old South Church would say, “This scarf was knit Friends,” visit https://tinyurl.com/ Sunday School at Old South one-time members of the ministry is located next to the finish line for with love. Be safe and run well.” OSC-Encyclopedia. Church for 16 years, “but I see and congregation. the , which Rev. Many runners returned to Old the impact that Nancy and James South Church for the pre-Mara- PAGE 6 THE BOSTON SUN July 23, 2020 BAA construction site back in action; structure work expected to be completed soon

By Lauren Bennett was originally expected to be fully which has now resumed construc- finished and open for classes by tion. Kennedy said that the work Construction on the new Bos- fall of 2021. on the structure is “nearing com- ton Arts Academy (BAA) building Construction updates have been pletion in another month or so.” is back in full swing, despite hav- provided to the surrounding com- He said he could not speak on ing to take a nearly 9 week hiatus munity over the past two years, whether or not the setback will due to COVID-19 orders from the but the pandemic has caused the affect the opening date, as they City and State. project to fall a little bit behind are “working with the City to see The Sun spoke with Lee Michael schedule. what we can do.” Kennedy of Lee Kennedy Co. Inc. Kennedy said that before the In the coming weeks and to find out more about the status COVID shutdown, the construc- months, he said neighbors can of the project. tion of the building was about expect to see a continuation of As previously reported by the 25-30 percent complete. He said work on the structure, and once Sun, the state-of-the-art school that construction ceased the week that is completed, work on the building will be five stories tall, of March 15, and did not resume building envelope will commence and include dance studios, a black again until mid-May, when Mayor to enclose the building. This is the box theater, a gymnasium, a 500 Walsh allowed construction to work that will continue for the seat theater, recording studios, resume for places like hospitals, remainder of the year and into the and much more. BAA is the only public schools, small residen- first quarter of next year, he said. high school in the City focusing on tial buildings, and other open air “It’s been a great project with visual and performing arts, and as work. really tremendous partnerships,” Cranes, mixers, and other construction vehicles can be seen at the one of the project’s big supporters, No construction work at Kennedy said, adding that the Boston Arts Academy site again as construction resumed following a Mayor Walsh has expressed his all happened in those weeks in BAA team, the City of Boston, the 9-week shutdown due to the COVID-19 crisis. excitement and pride for the proj- between, he said. Boston Planning and Development ect many times over the past cou- Prior to the shutdown, the work Agency (BPDA), and others have Despite the schedule being “I envision a very successful ple of years. had been focused on the founda- “really worked hard and worked pushed back, he said he’s excited project,” he said. “It’s going to be a The $125 million project broke tion and structure, including the well together on this very complex for the final product and all eyes wonderful building; a treasure for ground on October 16, 2018, and steel and concrete frame structure, project.” remain on the prize. the neighborhood and the City.” City launches pilot program to provide more off-campus housing for colleges and universities

By Dan Murphy which would give the industry a town, wrote in an email: “Nation- nal contact testing team trained pate and by the lack of transpar- much-needed boost, since it has al Development has committed by the John Hopkins University ency in the process and the moving The city launched a pilot pro- seen occupancy dwindle in the city all rooms in the hotel to North- School of Medicine in coordina- between phases. We should push gram Monday, July 13, to ease from 90 percent a year ago to just eastern for the coming academic tion with the Department of Pub- that Boston be more proactive and restrictions on off-campus housing 5 percent now. She added that the year. This will assist Northeastern lic Health and the Boston Public have more seats at the table, too.” for colleges and universities, and move would also create around in distancing their students when Health Commission, said David Nieves said: “Testing, tracking to help alleviate the city’s hous- 100 jobs and generate an esti- they return for the fall semester. Luzzi, Northeastern’s senior vice and tracing are vital tools in the ing crunch during the pandemic, mated $12.5 million in additional The commitment is for this aca- provost for research. fight against the virus. At a min- which has prompted Northeastern income for the city’s hotels. demic year. The hotel has had a Besides reconfiguring the cafe- imum, low barrier-testing should University to pursue leasing all Kathy Spiegelman, Northeast- long standing relationship with teria and other campus common be available for students who have of the Midtown Hotel and entire ern’s vice president and chief of Northeastern and we were glad to areas for social distancing and in light symptoms or are asymptom- campus planning and develop- be able to assist them during this following Center for Disease Con- atic, as well as for staff, workers floors of the Westin Copley Place ment, said the university intends challenging period. “ trol guidelines to ensure they stay and those [not directly employed to provide additional student beds. to lease all of the Midtown Hotel, Meanwhile, Councilor Ken- sanitized, Tobin said in the fall, by schools].” Nupoor Monani, senior insti- located at 220 Huntington Ave. zie Bok, who co-sponsored the Northeastern would introduce Nieves added that the Boston tutional planner with the Boston in Back Bay, and entire floors of hearing with City Councilor Liz Hybrid NuFlex – a new teaching University School of Public Health Planning and Development Agen- Westin Copley Place, which along Breadon and Council President approach that aims to limit the has offered to assist the Health cy, said during a virtual hearing of with apartment buildings it owns Kim Janey, raised concerns about number of students in the class- Commission’s Infectious Disease the City Council’s Public Health the master lease for, would provide the potential density of off-campus room whereby they will alternate Bureau in contact tracing by reach- Committee on July 9 that par- off-campus housing for around housing for students. between learning on campus in the ing out to thousands of possible ticipating colleges and universi- 2,000 students. “There is a lot of savings in the traditional sense and remote learn- infected individuals. ties must submit an application “We’ll treat it like a dormitory, student economy with fitting as ing. “It would be helpful for insti- found on the agency’s website at and there will be staff on every many students in as small a place Face coverings also must be tutions to maintain databases of www.bostonplans.org to request floor,” Spiegelman said regarding as possible, and there’s a public worn in campus common areas at cases within their communities to off-campus housing outside of plans to occupy the Westin Copley health concern here,” Bok said. all times, Spiegelman added, and allow for quick responses,” Nieves their specific, individual Master Place. “There will be a lot of pro- “And how do you support stu- proctors will be on hand to ensure said. “We’re also counting on Plans. The applications would out- gramming and a lot of staff that dents in off-campus housing and that no visitors are allowed in the robust communication campaigns line plans for safety precautions will make sure they have every- enforce school standards when dorms, which will have reduced from colleges and universities, with that the schools would be taking thing they need access to.” they aren’t living in dormitories?” occupancy in adherence with safe- a highly visible message underlying against the spread of COVID-19, As for the Midtown, Spiegel- Councilor Bok suggested that ty guidelines. that students are part of a bigger as well as for off-site housing man- man said the hotel has provided colleges and universities might Rita Nieves, interim execu- community here in Boston, and agement. The city’s Inspectional off-campus housing for North- want to step up supervision in tive director of the Boston Public that they have a responsibility to Services Department would then eastern students since the spring of neighborhoods that many students Health Commission, said the city that community.” review each application and, if 2018, “so we already figured out call home as a proactive step. is still waiting for safety guidelines Councilor Bok, who is also a approved, grant the school a six- how to have an area that was pri- John Tobin, Northeastern’s vice for schools from the state’s DPH. part-time professor at Harvard month certificate for housing. And vate for the students.” president of city and community City Councilor Michelle Wu University, said she is concerned if the need for off-campus housing Spiegelman added that 70 to 75 affairs, as well as a former Boston said she is disheartened at how that the “ramp-up period” for test- extends into the spring of ‘21, the percent of students would continue city councilor, said all students and little input Boston has had in this ing might not be in place when stu- schools must apply to renew the to live on campus in the fall, mean- staff returning to campus would process to date. dents return to the city’s colleges approval, which would be subject ing not many more students would have mandatory screenings for “I’m not very comforted or and universities in the fall. to review by the BPDA, ISD and be living off-site as did before the COVID-19, and that the universi- impressed by the state’s pace and “One of the greatest moments community stakeholders. pandemic struck. ty expects to have the capacity to acknowledgment of what the safe- [for the virus to spread] is the Hotels would likely accom- Ted Tye, managing partner of test upwards of 2,500 people each ty concerns are,” Councilor Wu moment of influx,” she said. modate most of the off-cam- Newton-based National Devel- day. said. “I’m also disappointed that pus student beds, Monani said, opment, which operates the Mid- Northeastern will have an inter- the city wasn’t asked to partici- July 23, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 7

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By Seth Daniel large LED TVs so people can see the game from the new restaurant No fans in the seats of Fenway and it will become a pedestrian Park at this summer’s Red Sox zone similar to what exists now in games means fewer, if any, cus- the North End. tomers at the adjacent businesses Under the has that live off of the nation’s pastime 90 seats in a patio setting with each summer. Sam Adams as a partner with a To try to make up the differ- beer truck. The hours will be on ence, they’re getting creative. gamedays and weekends from The Lion’s Group announced 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. last week they were opening a new Jones said they are trying to do pop-up restaurant on Lansdowne something to get people as close to Street called ‘Under the Green the game as possible to enjoy a lit- Monster.’ Working with the City, tle bit of summer baseball, even if Vice President of Operations Ryan they can’t have the traditional fan Restaurants and bars in the Fenway area are getting creative this summer to try to reap some business in the Jones said they plan to put up experience. wake of having no in-person baseball games. Home games start July 24, but fans won’t be coming to Fenway. Here, the Lion’s Group has created Under the Monster pop-up restaurant to try to bring fans down to the Park.

“It’s the first major profession- ness business and the opening of a parking garage. With the Green Est. 1997 al sportEst. 1997to start, so we’re excited baseball season. Monster in the background, tables about that,” he said. “As a busi- “The timing couldn’t be worse and picnic benches have been set ness, it’s huge for us. We’re con- for us,” he said. up socially distant to allow peo- tinuing to work with the City Nearby, The House of Blues has ple to enjoy a game as close to the about what we can do for radio created The Deck on Lansdowne game as possible. and other solutions too…For out of what was the top floor of Lansdowne Street, it’s critical. Our bars and restaurants totally depend on Fenway events, Red Sox games and tourists. That’s not going on this year. You have to think out of “We’ll Take Your the box…This is the closest you’ll get to going inside the Park this year.” Building’s Exterior From He said salvaging something of the summer at Under the Monster, the existing Bullpen Bar (which Landmark Approval to is the only place on can actually see the live game through a win- dow) and the Lansdowne Pub and Curb Appeal” Rita’s Last Call down the street are essential. They were closed down Carpentry & Painting March 16, and that meant they Masonry Restoration lost St. Patrick’s Day, March Mad- Roofing & Roof Decks Sealants & Coatings Benita Dewing and Gabby Wootten enjoy a drink at Under the Monster Sheet Metal last week as the new pop-up restaurant prepared for its grand opening Skylights & Windows Friday.

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Harvard international student recently stranded abroad now committed to helping immigrants navigate difficult system

By Dan Murphy grants temporary immunity to cer- is an immigrant from China; and tain individuals who came to the Jonathan Petts, the team’s attorney As an international undergrad- country illegally as children] tried whose wife is an immigrant from uate student at Harvard University to dismantle, a lot of people had Romania. studying abroad, Lavinia Teodo- to renew immediately,” Teodores- Teodorescu likens the services rescu found herself a woman cu said during a virtual call Mon- that Immigrants Like Us offers without a country in March when day from Denmark, where she had to those of Turbo Tax, such as her semester in Denmark was cut returned to collect her belongings answering simple questions for short due to the pandemic. before traveling back to Roma- users and helping them prepare Teodorescu, age 20, was then nia to await the fall semester. “It forms before returning “the whole informed that her academic pro- was a matter of weeks where they package” to them with step-by- gram, which was set to run from would be deported, so every day step instructions on how to file the Lavinia Teodorescu, a 20-year-old international undergraduate student January through May, had been and every moment mattered. For paperwork. at Harvard University and member of the nonprofit Immigrants Like cancelled, and that she would me, I had to [resolve my situation] And for those users who would Us. need to leave Denmark the fol- that day.” prefer to fill out the forms them- lowing Friday. She also learned Experiencing this dilemma selves, the nonprofit offers links to DACA, a lot of people have “The Trump Administration that her home country of Roma- firsthand led Teodorescu to join resources on its website, such as a applied [for our services],” Teodo- took a big step forward in interna- nia had closed its borders, and the newly established Immigrants DACA renewal guide, as well as a rescu said. tional politics with that,” she said. that she would be unable to enter Like Us – a nonprofit made up Green Card renewal guide. In the future, Immigrants Like Visit https://www.immigrant- it because her health insurance is of lawyers and technologists who Since its January inception, Us plans to help users navigate the slikeus.org to learn more about only valid in the U.S. Teodores- offer predominantly low-income Immigrants Like Us has assisted Violence Against Women Act as Immigrants Like Us and the pro cu was eventually allowed to live individuals pro bono assistance in a few hundred in navigating the well, she said. bono services it offers, including in the UK because of the nation’s preparing their immigration appli- immigration process, beginning relationship with Harvard until cation forms. Besides Teodorescu, with DACA and first-time appli- Meanwhile, Teodorescu is its DACA renewal guide (https:// she could return to Denmark earli- who holds an F-1 visa as an inter- cations. The group’s work grew to encouraged by the Trump Admin- www.immigrantslikeus.org/immi- er this week. national student at Harvard, the include helping 150 “Dreamers,” istration’s reversal on its stance last gration-resources/how-to-renew- “It really resonated with me nonprofit also includes Fernando whose individual DACA status week that will now allow interna- your-daca-2020). Teodorescu’s bio that when [Deferred Action for Urbina, a Harvard student whose was uncertain, within the last two tional students to reenter the U.S. page can also be viewed at https:// Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – parents are immigrants from Mex- weeks. to study, even if they are only www.immigrantslikeus.org/our- a U.S. immigration policy that ico; Yao Yin, Harvard student who “Now that they can renew attending classes remotely. team-1.

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By Cary Shuman an all-New England outfit. He shoe factory.” fought through six major Euro- Deeb and his siblings helped out Ernest “Ernie” Deeb, a highly pean campaigns, including “The at the family store and joined their decorated U.S. Army veteran of Invasion of Normandy” and “The mother in taking good care of the World War II and retired Boston Battle of the Bulge.” roomers who lived above the store. firefighter, died on July 5. Deeb and his fellow soldiers “They would feed the residents He was 97 years old. served under the command of and clean the rooms,” said Ernie Deeb and his wife, the late Rose General George S. Patton, and Deeb. “A lot of these folks didn’t Nassif, lived at 287 Shawmut Ave. along with surviving members of have any place to go and didn’t in the South End for many years his Battalion, later received “The have a lot of money, so my grand- and raised their four sons, Ernie, Presidential Unit Citation” from parents would rent the rooms by Billy, Bobby, and Sammy in the President Harry Truman for their the week for them. It was really three-story building that had a contributions to the war effort and something back then.” family-owned variety store on the many outstanding achievements. Ernest Deeb met Rose Nassif, first floor. They lived in what was who lived on nearby Bradford the heart of a now mostly-forgot- Growing up in the South End Street in the South End. Ernest ten Lebanese community in the Ernest Deeb was the son of Sha- Deeb and Rose Nassif got mar- Eight Streets neighborhood by heen and Zahee Deeb, who immi- ried and lived in the home at 287 Peters Park. Aside from the excel- grated from Lebanon through Ellis Shawmut Ave. where they raised lent Syrian Grocery importing that Island in the early 1900s. He was their four children. remains on the street, there are few the youngest of four children and Interestingly, Deeb’s son, Ernie vestiges of what was once a strong, had two brothers Jim and Nat, also met his wife, Deb, who grew Ernest “Ernie” Deeb stands adjacent to the “Deeb Corner” sign at vocal and powerful community. and a sister, Alice, who were all up on Hanson Street, in the South the corner of Shawmut Avenue and Hanson Street in the South End in For the Deeb family, a sign born in Boston. End. 2007. bearing their name still remains The family settled in the South “It was a very close-knit neigh- now located there.” firefighting career, Deeb was sta- though. End. Deeb attended Mechanic borhood and it was kind of a melt- tioned in the South End, Brighton, The corner of Shawmut Avenue Arts High School. His brothers ing pot,” recalled Ernie. “People City honors Ernest Deeb the Back Bay, and Charlestown. In and Hanson Street was named attended Boston English High from all sorts of backgrounds In a tribute to his heroism an act of bravery, Deeb rescued a “Deeb Corner” in 2007 in a trib- School, which was also located in migrated to the South End. Every- during World War II and his ser- 3-year-old child from a burning ute to Ernest Deeb’s heroism in the South End at the time. body seemed to know each other. vice in the Boston Fire Department, building in Charlestown, saving the war and his 31 years of out- “My grandparents had a little It was a great place to grow up. the City honored Deeb in 2007 by the child’s life. standing service in the Boston Fire grocery store downstairs in the There was nothing like the South naming the corner of Shawmut Department as a firefighter and brick building and they took in End. I attended the John J. Wil- Avenue and Hanson Street “Deeb In 1984, the Deeb family moved inspector. roomers and rented rooms for $2 liams Elementary School on Shaw- Corner.” On June 6, the anniver- to Winthrop where other relatives Deeb was the last surviving a week and that’s how they earned mut Avenue and the Abraham Lin- sary of D-Day, the City Council were living at the time. The Deeb member of the United States a living,” said Deeb’s son, Ernie. coln School. The [Williams] school proclaimed it “Ernest Deeb Day” family continue to live in Win- Army’s 150th Combat Battalion, “My grandfather also worked in a burned down and Peters Park is in the City of Boston. During his throp and to thrive there.

Red Sox (from pg. 1) The MLB has announced that past.” to first pitch, Van Ness St between “seeking photos or autographs.” tures checked and be evaluated for the postseason format will remain NESN and WEEI 93.7 FM will Jersey St. and Ipswich St. will also The MLB has also released pro- symptoms twice a day. the same as it has since 2012. broadcast all games, and “this sea- be closed to vehicular traffic. After tocols that will be implemented “Social distancing will be Even though no spectators son’s NESN broadcasts will fea- the game is over, both portions will to prevent spreading COVID-19 encouraged as much as possible will be inside the park, music ture new, innovative elements to reopen within two to three hours, during the season. Some of those both on the field and off,” the and board announcements will add to the viewer’s experience…” the Red Sox said. protocols include testing players, MLB stated. “Players and other be played as usual. “In addition, the FAQ states. “As in the past, there will be coaches, and other staff for the team personnel not participating we plan to play simulated crowd For those curious about street full pedestrian access on one side virus “every other day during Sum- in the game will be sitting in the noise to enhance the game experi- closures, the Red Sox reported that of Van Ness Street, and local res- mer Camp, the regular season and stands, at least six feet apart.” ence for the players and for those five hours prior to the first pitch, idents will be given pedestrian postseason,” according the MLB’s For more information on the watching at home on TV,” the Red Jersey Street adjacent to Fenway access on Jersey Street,” the Red official website. In addition to the rules and regulations of this sea- Sox wrote in the FAQ. “Sound Park between Van Ness St. and Sox said. regular testing, antibody testing son, as well as answers to more levels in and around the ballpark Brookline Ave. will be closed to The Red Sox advised people to will take place once a month, and frequently asked questions, visit will not differ much from seasons vehicular traffic. Seven hours prior not gather outside of the ballpark players will have their tempera- mlb.com.

Protest response cost (from pg. 1) Chair Kenzie Bok. It is likely that District 2 Councilor Ed Flynn. police presence to maintain public comment on the matter, and he of racial justice, and I support the the costs of responding to protests Flynn said he believes it is safety for all, including our pro- said spending that money was a residents who have been mak- this year will be included in that important to maintain such expen- testors exercising their rights, our primary function of government – ing their voices heard peaceful- conversation. ditures when people exercise their neighbors, residents, businesses giving people their Constitutional ly throughout our City, and the Several City Councilors and rights to free speech. and institutions - so that the city right to peaceably voice their opin- public safety officials who have some community activists were “I believe that when we have is able to respond quickly to any ion and also making sure they were been protecting residents’ right asked to respond to the expendi- protests and demonstrations, it’s emergencies or incidents,” he said. protected by police in doing so. to assemble and advocate for ture with their own thoughts on also important that we have a Mayor Martin Walsh did also “Protests in Boston have been change,” he said. it, but none gave comment except centered on the fundamental issue July 23, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 11 Walsh addresses COVID-19, equity, violence in the City

By Lauren Bennett Walsh said. He said the “best way last Thursday. “And if the city see someone experiencing difficul- cides this summer,” Walsh said. to do this” is through grassroots councilor took time out of her ty in the heat. “We’ve seen too many shootings Mayor Marty Walsh held a organizations like IBA in the South schedule just to give me a call or He also said that outdoor spac- this summer. The violence in our press conference on July 16 to give End and Hyde Square Task Force maybe go on a call to talk to us es are essential to getting fresh air city needs to stop. There’s no an update on COVID-19 and talk in Jamaica Plain, who are already about the Resiliency Fund, she and staying healthy, so the City is excuses for violence in Boston.” about the City’s continued work working on the ground with the would understand what the resil- working on expanding outdoor Commissioner Gross said that on equity, as well as address the communities. iency fund has done. And I want opportunities. He reminded every- the man working at the conve- increase in violence in the City in Samuel Acevedo, Executive it to be very clear: the Resiliency one to continue wearing face cov- nience store is an “innocent young recent weeks. Director of the Boston Higher Fund has raised $33 million, all erings and “do not become part man.” He continued: “the mayor’s Walsh said that COVID-19 Education Resource CEnter, said privately raised by 1700 different of a crowd,” as was seen over the right: we’re tired of this. The men- testing “remains one of our most that “many families reported hav- donors.” weekend at beaches in South Bos- tality in the streets is you can do essential weapons in this fight,” ing symptoms but were afraid of Walsh added that to date, $24 ton. what you want because the courts and urged everyone to get a test, getting tested because of their sta- million has been distributed from He also talked about the City’s are closed. Repeat violent offend- which he said is covered by insur- tus.” the fund, and 53 percent of grants Healthy Street Initiative, which ers should be held accountable.” ance if you have symptoms or have He said that prior to COVID- have gone to organizations led has allowed for the creation of He said that the Boston Police been exposed. There are also sev- 19, Massachusetts was already by people of color. The Fund has temporary bike lanes connecting Department (BPD) will continue eral sites around the city that offer the number one state for Latinx provided grants for things like several locations in downtown and working with the community. He free testing for everyone. inequalities, and the pandemic expanding testing, making sure the Back Bay, extended bus stops, also said he has met with the store He said that getting tested ben- has exacerbated that. “Some don’t people have food, expanding Tele- created more outdoor dining loca- owner and will talk with others efits not only an individual, but have health insurance or a dedicat- health medicine, buying Chrome- tions, food truck locations, and about how all convenience stores their family and the city and state ed health care provider,” Acevedo books for Boston Public Schools pickup spots. It has also allowed should be equipped with security as well. said. students for online learning pur- for the distribution of mobili- cameras. Walsh said testing has been He said that working with the poses, and donations to places like ty ramps for outdoor dining to On July 21, Walsh said that expanded in black and immigrant East Boston Neighborhood Health the Greater Boston Food Bank and ensure it is accessible for all. the previous weekend had been a communities, as well as language Center, the goal is to strength- Project Bread, among others. “This is the work of many “tough weekend” in the City, with and communication access. He en the work the health center is “I am proud and I want to different partners,” Walsh said, the death of a 16 year old and a 17 also talked about the COVID-19 doing among the Latinx commu- thank the thousand plus people including the Boston Transpor- year old due to gun violence. He Immigrant Collaborative that has nity. He said that they are going who have donated to the Boston tation Department, the Public said the Boston Police Department been created. “Any outbreak that to “embark on a bilingual cam- Resiliency Fund,” Walsh said. Works Department, the Office is continuing to ask for the public’s occurs ultimately impacts every- paign to promote mask wearing On July 21, Walsh held anoth- of Economic Development, and help, and tips can be given anony- one,” Walsh said. “Equity has among the Latino community,” er press conference where he other local community and small mously. been a significant reason for our and thanked Chief of Health and addressed the previous weekend’s businesses. “Violence of any kind is cer- success in containing the virus to Human Services Marty Martinez heat wave. Several Boston Centers Walsh and Boston Police Com- tainly unacceptable in our com- the extent that we have.” for his “leadership early on.” for Youth and Families (BCYF) missioner William Gross also munities,” Walsh said, adding that There has been an increase in Walsh also called out City were open at 40 percent capacity as addressed the ongoing increase in resources are being focused on positive test rates among Latinx Councilor Michelle Wu for speak- cooling centers. He said that while violence in the City last Thursday. “our most highly impacted com- communities, Walsh said. He said ing on the radio about the Boston they did not see heavy use, they Last Tuesday night, a 21-year- munities in the city. This is a coor- that more than $400,000 from Resiliency Fund. “encourage people to not be out old store clerk was shot in Rox- dinated strategy.” the Boston Resiliency Fund will “Normally I would not con- in the middle of the day during the bury during a robbery. Walsh said “Our communities are not be invested in an equity plan for front something I hear on the heat wave,” especially those who the victim was an immigrant from desensitized to violence; they do more testing in the Latinx com- radio, but an hour ago, there was are elderly. He called on residents Bangladesh, and was in the hos- care,” Gross said on July 16. “Let’s munity. This money will help get a city councilor talking about the to check on their elderly neighbors pital “fighting for his life” as of continue to stick together and “testing to where it’s needed” and Resiliency Fund and I think the or others who are housebound, Thursday afternoon. work together.” help “families facing barriers,” ineffectiveness of it,” Walsh said and to call 911 immediately if they “We’ve seen too many homi-

South End to create their own MOU to check Roundhouse Residents said to have the support of Mayor Walsh

By Seth Daniel nity of the South End,” said Steve bers. It has also bred distrust in End businesses and residents Fox. Fox, moderator of the South End the neighborhood for residents would be looking for in the MOU A final piece would be informa- In the wake of the surprise, new Forum. and business owners alike. The would include a promise not to tion sharing and metrics to show homeless shelter at the Round- The move is in response to an announcement of a separate MOU backfill rooms when those living the community the real progress house Hotel on Mass/Cass in the unexpected announcement by Pine seems to be the beginnings of a there are placed elsewhere in per- of relocating clients to permanent South End, residents and business Street Inn on July 10 that they had breaking between some partners manent housing – an overall goal housing – along with goals to meet of the South End are combining procured a one-year lease to use on Mass/Cass and the neighbor- of the Pine Street plan. That would by the six-month mark. forces to create their own stan- the Roundhouse Hotel on Mass/ hood. Some in the South End said mean once a person leaves, no one The situation has actually dards of conduct for the 180-per- Cass – the epicenter of the opiate the Newmarket MOU had more can take their place. brought businesses and residents son shelter, and they are said to epidemic in New England and protections for that area than Another point would be to get in the South End closer on issues have the backing of Mayor Martin a place that was tabbed to have the South End, and pushed the Pine Street to agree to no renewals related to social services. Fox said Walsh. fewer social services and not more. planned Business Improvement of the lease after 12 months, and there are currently discussions That in opposition to a Memo- The plan relocated 180 individu- District (BID) program along with finally, that there would be some between the South End Business randum of Understanding (MOU) als to 92 rooms in the hotel from identified fees that Could have to fail safes built into the plan. For Alliance (SEBA) and the South that was crafted with Pine Street the Suffolk University dormitory be paid of more than $18,000. example, if they were to begin dis- End Forum. Inn, the Roundhouse and the and was to start on Aug. 1 if not Fox said Mayor Walsh is in sup- cussions about extending the lease “Discussions are underway Newmarket Business Association. sooner. port of the South End MOU pro- or buying the property, the com- between SEBA and the Forum to “The South End will be drawing The move caught many in City cess and has asked Pine Street to munity would be notified. create a unified approach to both up our own MOU that specifically Hall by surprise, including upper recognize and abide by it. “I think we want to hear about commercial and residential inter- addresses the key concerns of the level managers and cabinet mem- Some of the things that South it even if they’re just talking,” said ests in the South End,” he said. commercial and resident commu- PAGE 12 THE BOSTON SUN July 23, 2020 Peters Park turning into a mess this summer, neighbors say

By Seth Daniel in the park this summer. Likewise, they are not there this summer. the situation changes quickly. a space for residents, families and they said there are more needles Neighbors said there are chil- “Our parks and open spaces children to enjoy. I’m meeting with Peters Park – the king of open being found, and the garbage is dren who use the park from day- are vital to the quality of life and Captain Sweeney at the park to spaces in the South End – has everywhere. care centers that have re-opened, well-being for residents in the City discuss public safety and quality taken a turn for the worse this This is compounded by the fact and there is a fear they could pick of Boston, and Peters Park is a jewel of life issues such as needles, our summer as the homeless popula- that long-time D-4 Officer Richie up the needles being found. for the South End community,” homeless population, and cleanli- tion increases and more drug activ- Litto has not been on his regular One neighbor said they hav- he said. “It’s critical that we keep ness. I will continue to work close- ity has shown up. patrols, as he is out with an injury en’t gotten many answers from the park safe, clean and welcom- ly with the Parks Department, Neighbors in the area and from as a result of protest activity in late the City, but Councilor Ed Flynn ing to all. I know that neighbors officers from D-4, and neighbors the East Berkeley Neighborhood May. Likewise, South End Baseball told the Sun he planned to have a all across the South End, especial- to see how we can improve condi- Association (EBNA) said there has usually has a major presence in the community meeting at the park – ly around the East Berkeley area, tions at Peters Park.” been a noticeable increase in the park during the evenings – driving which came after Sun deadlines. have worked hard to ensure that numbers of homeless people living away questionable activity – but He said he is working to make sure it’s well-maintained and remains Red Cross seeking local volunteers before peak of hurricane season

Staff report gives us the ability to deploy spe- ic, MD/DO or PA with active, cur- at a nearby hotel for all affected tering services has been met, our cially-trained disaster volunteers rent and unencumbered licenses residents, as well as a few peo- recovery casework teams will con- Hurricane season doesn’t stop from all over the country – but to help assess the health of shelter ple displaced by flooding in other tinue to follow up virtually with because of a pandemic, and 2020 with COVID-19 travel restric- residents. communities. In-person volunteers clients as needed. has been widely predicted to be tions in place, we’re looking to Since the beginning of July, helped serve residents three meals Volunteering with the Amer- even busier than recent years. local residents to answer the call more than 60 disaster volunteers a day and made sure all areas used ican Red Cross is a reward- Now, the Red Cross of Massa- and train up for emergencies that have already been deployed in by Red Cross clients were proper- ing and life-changing experience chusetts is looking to virtually may arise in our region. Massachusetts, many of those in ly cleaned and sanitized on a reg- that benefits everyone we serve train new volunteers in sheltering, The biggest areas of need are response to severe flooding from ular basis. At the same time, our in a time when many Ameri- health services, and other crucial in sheltering and health services. recent storms. A heavy rain storm virtual teams were working with cans feel helpless in the face of aspects of mission delivery. Tasks may include registration, on June 29 caused a partial roof the apartment’s property manage- this coronavirus pandemic. To The Red Cross responds to feeding, dormitory and informa- collapse at a Malden apartment ment company to ensure residents make a difference in your commu- more than 60,000 disasters per tion collection in both associate building, forcing the residents of had regular updates on the status nity, email MAVolunteers@red- year, with a workforce that is 95 and supervisory roles. The Red 30 apartments to seek shelter with of repairs and access to alternate cross.org , call 1-800-564-1234 percent volunteer. Usually, that Cross is also looking for RN, LPN, the Red Cross. housing arrangements as needed. or reach out to us online. LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramed- The Red Cross provided rooms While the immediate need for shel- Baker-Polito administration announces new Housing Choice Communities

Staff report of housing across the state. nities now make it easier to build nities in the Commonwealth, it • This legislation also includes a The newly designated commu- new multi-family housing through does not require cities and towns provision, added by the Joint Com- On July 16, the Baker-Polito nities are: Amesbury, Belchertown, by-right zoning or a robust spe- to make any of these changes. mittee on Housing last session, that Administration announced the Medfield, Middleborough, New- cial permit pipeline of approved With the proposed simple major- would reduce the voting threshold inclusion of eight new communi- buryport, North Attleborough, projects. Many others have invest- ity threshold, municipalities that for a special permit issued by a ties in the Housing Choice Com- Salem, and Sunderland. ed Community Preservation Act pursue rezoning efforts, including local permit granting authority to munities program and the re-des- Between 2015 and 2019, this funds in local projects, often in those enabling transit-oriented or a simple majority vote, for certain ignation of 56 Housing Choice year’s 64 Housing Choice Com- combination with local Affordable downtown-oriented new hous- multi-family or mixed-use projects Communities. munities built 73 percent of all Housing Trusts to support new ing, would gain approval if they with at least 10 percent affordable Included in the designation new housing units in Massachu- affordable housing development in achieve more than 50 percent of units in locations near transit, or were Everett, Chelsea and Boston. setts. This designation affords the future. the vote, as opposed to the current in centers of commercial activity The administration’s Hous- supermajority of more than 66 within a municipality. This brings the total number of Housing Choice Communities ing Choice Initiative, which was percent. Massachusetts is currently The Baker-Polito Administra- current Housing Choice Commu- access to an exclusive, competitive announced in December 2017, is a one of only a few states to require tion has shown a deep commit- nities to 74 across the Common- capital grant program, and points on applications to nine other state package of technical assistance for a supermajority to change local ment to increasing the production wealth. This program is designed capital grants, including Mass- communities, the Housing Choice zoning. The legislation does not of housing across income levels. to recognize communities who Works, MassDOT Complete Communities (HCC) designation, apply to the City of Boston, which Since 2015, the administration has have made substantial progress Streets, EEA Community Invest- new capital grant funding, and has its own zoning regulations. invested more than $1.1 billion towards housing development ment Grants, and more. pending legislation, An Act to Pro- Zoning changes that promote in affordable housing, resulting goals and for the implementa- Communities that receive this mote Housing Choices. This initia- best practices for housing growth in the production and preserva- tion of housing best practices to designation have either produced tive complements the investments that would qualify for the simple tion of more than 18,000 housing encourage sustainable develop- at least 500 new housing units or made by the Department of Hous- majority threshold include: units, including 16,000 affordable ment. The Housing Choice Desig- saw an increase of 5 percent or ing and Community Development • Building mixed-use, units. In 2018, Governor Baker nation is part of the Baker-Polito more in new housing units from in affordable housing production multi-family, and starter homes, signed the largest housing bond Administration’s strategy to pro- January 1, 2015 through Decem- across the state, and supports local and adopting 40R “Smart bill in Massachusetts history, com- duce 135,000 new housing units ber 31, 2019, or, alternatively, government actions to meet the Growth” zoning in town centers mitting more than $1.8 billion to by 2025 to meet the high demand produced at least 300 new hous- demands of a growing and aging and near transit. the future of affordable housing ing units or saw an increase of 3 population in Massachusetts. • Allowing the development production and preservation. The percent or more new housing units The legislative proposal An of accessory dwelling units, or Baker-Polito Administration has SERVICES from January 1, 2015 through Act to Promote Housing Choices, “in-law” apartments. also advanced the development of December 31, 2019 and met 7 of which was also filed as part of the • Approving Smart Growth or more than 14,000 mixed-income 14 Housing Choice Best Practic- Administration’s economic devel- Starter Home districts that put housing units through the suc- JOHN J. RECCA es, two of which must be related opment legislation in March, will housing near existing activity cen- cessful MassWorks Infrastructure PAINTING to affordability. Most communi- advance new housing production ters. Program, reformed the Housing Interior/Exterior ties in today’s announcement have and promote equitable access to • Granting increased density Development Incentive Program, Commercial/Residential increased their housing production opportunity by enabling cities and through a special permit process. and worked with communities to towns to adopt certain zoning best • Allowing for the transfer of implement smart-growth develop- Fully Insured by 5 percent or more or have built over 500 new units since 2015. practices related to housing pro- development rights and enacting ment and planning efforts. Quality Work Many of the Housing Choice duction by a simple majority vote, natural resource protection zon- 2020 Housing Choice Commu- Reasonable Rates Communities are implementing rather than the current two-thirds ing. nities Free Estimates best practices to produce new supermajority. While this legisla- • Reducing parking require- • Boston [email protected] housing. Over 70 percent of the tion will lower the voting thresh- ments and dimensional require- • Chelsea old to change zoning for commu- ments, such as minimum lot sizes. 781-241-2454 2020 Housing Choice Commu- • Everett July 23, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 13 Wards 4 and 5 Democratic Committees Endorse Ed Markey

Staff Report ing support daily now in these last progressive champion in this race increasing access to affordable includes Beacon Hill, Bay Village, weeks approaching the primary, - Senator Ed Markey. I proudly housing to pushing for universal Back Bay, and parts of the South Both Boston Ward 4 and Ward and the voters are responding to support Senator Markey because health care to co-authoring the End, Chinatown and Fenway. 5 Democratic Committees voted the building momentum,” said of the profound impact his legis- Green New Deal. In this moment, “The Boston Ward 4 Democrat- Tuesday night to endorse Sena- Senator Ed Markey. “With the lative victories have had reducing he’s a champion against eviction ic Committee is proud to endorse tor Ed Markey for re-election to new, official backing of both Bos- greenhouse gases and his contin- and police brutality and for direct Ed Markey for his history of pro- the United States Senate. Their ton Wards 4 and 5 Democratic ued leadership on one of the most financial support to our families. gressive leadership,” Ward 4 Chair announcements come as mail-in Committees, our movement is pressing issues of our time.” As we look to recover from this Jonathan Cohn said. “Ed Markey and early voting nears in the pri- highlighting our shared progres- Said Councilor Kenzie Bok, crisis, the City of Boston and the brings an ideal combination of mary election. sive agenda.” “I am proud that the Boston whole Commonwealth of Massa- experience, commitment, and pro- Both vote results were over- Said State Representative and Ward 5 Democratic Committee chusetts need his leadership now gressive values, and we need his whelming: Ward 4 voted in favor Ward 5 Executive Committee -- my home ward -- joined me in more than ever.” leadership in crafting legislation to of endorsing Senator Ed Markey member Jay Livingstone, “It’s endorsing Senator Markey Tues- The Boston Ward 4 Democratic get us out of the mess of the Trump 20-3, with 3 abstentions, while not surprising that the Boston day night. Senator Markey has Committee includes parts of Back administration.” Ward 5 voted 30-5. Ward 5 committee overwhelm- been consistently fighting for jus- Bay, Fenway, and the South End. “We are moving forward gain- ingly endorsed the productive, tice throughout his career, from The Boston Ward 5 committee

ZBA approves Motor Mart Garage project; residential building on Boston Street

By Lauren Bennett Stuart Street mixed use building BPDA project site. in our neighborhoods as opposed applicants. construction will be happening Attorney Victor Baltera said to university campuses” and had The ZBA voted to approve The Zoning Board of Appeal concurrently. The mayor’s office that there are 68 total affordable concerns about the height and the the project with continued BPDA (ZBA) has been holding virtual went on the record in support of units as part of the project, and “nature of the relief sought” by the design review. hearings after gathering a back- the project. added that the Baseball Tavern log of cases during the first cou- Councilors Flynn and Essaibi- will be relocated into this new ple months of the COVID-19 George are also in support, along property. pandemic. At first, the focus was with several other unions. He said that the allowed height on smaller scale projects, but the An attorney representing 20 is 115 feet “with bonuses,” but the PARENTS! hearings now include larger scale Park Plaza, which is across from proposed project is 163 and 15 projects such as the Motor Mart the Motor Mart Garage, said stories at some parts. From west This Resource is Garage project in the Bay Village that he is opposed to the project to east, the building steps down area and the Scape residential because the project is “too tall 13 stories and from the front of building proposal for Boylston St. and too dense for this location” Boylston back, it steps down to 11 FOR YOU! in the Fenway, both of which were and the “proponent cannot show stories. heard art the July 21 virtual ZBA any valid special circumstance” to Baltera said that an FAR of 5.5 hearing. build the building in the way it is is allowed, but they are requesting Back to School proposed. an FAR of 7.1 with the theater as BefoSAFELYre you know it, the new school year will begin. In this climate of crisis 201-241 STUART ST. The ZBA also reported that the benefit in exchange for going there are so many new factors to consider before classes resume. Parents At 201-241 Stuart St., attorney eight letters of opposition were over. are anxious to learn about new protocols and options for their children. Michael Flannery and architect received. Architect Rich Curtiss said that We have created Safely Back to School as a way for schools to reach out Phil Casey presented the proposal The ZBA voted to approve this on the second floor, there will be for the Motor Mart Garage, which to parents to help them learn about all of the new safe education options proposal with the proviso that it a 12,000 square foot area with includes the construction of a new that are available for the year ahead undergo continued BPDA design common space for the residents, residential tower with approxi- review. including a gym, a communal din- mately 231 units. There will be ing area, work areas, a library, and 672 total parking spaces. 1260 BOYLSTON ST. outdoor dining space. There is also The eight story residential tower The proposal at 1260 Boylston a small outdoor area on the 14th consists of 39 studio units, 75 one St. has been adjusted since first floor. SAMPLE bedroom units, 80 two bedroom units and 29 three bedroom units. presented in April of 2019, when No parking is proposed for the The building will feature basement British-based developer Scape pro- area as it is “well serviced” by level retail space, and Flannery posed a dormitory building for the public transit and other modes of said that the required FAR is 10 space that was not affiliated with transportation, the team said. but the proposed is 13.1. any particular university in the The ZBA reported that they had INFORMATIONAL LISTINGS SAMPLE Flannery said that there are City. received 16 letters of support. The site is also home to Ram- Shanice Pimentel from the Wide 4” x 2” or Tall - 2” x 4” no affordable units on site, but Are $75 each. Publish 4 or more and the developer will be contribut- rod/Machine, an LGBTQ+ friend- Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood ing funds towards the 85 units of ly nightclub and performance Services said that this project has it will be only $50 each. affordable housing being built at venue. Those involved with the gone through an “extensive and All you have to do is send us your 288 Harrison Ave. in Chinatown. nightclub were not happy with the successful community process,” text [about 300 characters], logo Faisa Sharif from the Mayor’s originally proposed replacement and has been supported by orga- and contact information and we’ll Office of Neighborhood Services space, and the community as a nizations like the Fenway Com- make your listing. SAFELY Back To whole was vehemently against the munity Development Corporation said this project was subject to School listings pages will be dormitory proposal. (CDC), the Kenmore Square Busi- “lengthy community review” available through August 20, 2020 during the Boston Planning and The current proposal includes ness Association, and the Boston Development Agency’s (BPDA) around 477 rental units with retail Arts Academy. She said the May- THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER GROUP - “In town newspapers” Article 80 review process. She on the ground floor, and a 10,000 or’s office is also in support of the The Beacon Hill Times - The Boston Sun - The Charlestown Patriot Bridge did mention that the Bay Village square foot ‘Boylston Black Box,’ project. North End Regional Review - The Mission Hill Gazette - The Jamaica Plain Gazette Neighborhood Association has an “LGBTQ-centric venue for the Dolores Boogdanian, a resident written and submitted a letter performing arts—anchored by a of Audubon Circle, voiced some To PlaceTo a p listinglace a Sioux: listing [email protected] contact: Sioux Gerow outlining its concerns about con- 156—seat theater which will be of her concerns about the project, struction management, particu- delivered and operated on a not- including that she is “concerned or callc Debharle atsto thewna office:ds@hot m781-485-0588ail.com larly with the fact that the 212 for-profit basis,” according to the about a concentration of students PAGE 14 THE BOSTON SUN July 23, 2020

Attention to Detail Boston Properties proposes observation By Penny Cherubino deck, public pavilion for Prudential Center THIS WEEK'S ANSWER By Dan Murphy year-round programming, sources subsequently instructed Boston told the Sun. Properties to file the amendment, Boston Properties has as well as to submit a “framing approached the Boston Planning The BPDA has determined that document” outlining the project’s and Development Agency (BPDA) this would require an amendment design parameters in the coming with a proposal to add an obser- to an existing Planned Devel- weeks. vation deck at the top of the Pru- opments Areas (PDA), which is Upon hearing the news, State dential Center, as well as to build a defined by the BPDA as “ an over- Rep. Jay Livingstone told the Sun, public pavilion on the South Gar- lay zoning district that establishes “I am looking forward to review- den, which would facilitate access special zoning controls for large ing the details and understanding to the observatory and provide or complex projects.” The city as any impact on the community.”

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BACK BAY Swierczynski, Alan Porcello, Dean 163 Beacon St #9 $563,000 Pakes, Ariel Drothers RT 242 Beacon St #6 $1,940,000 Rudin, Gregory Santa Maria RT 169 Commonwealth Ave #1 $2,910,000 Marlborough Home LLC 321-323 Marlborough St 321 Marlborough St $18,000,000 Marlborough Home LLC 321-323 Marlborough St 323 Marlborough St $18,000,000 BEACON HILL Bian, Boyang Kevin Divney 2005 RET 88 Beacon St #5 $1,320,000 Mcmahon, Susan C Sambuco, Nicholas J 21 Bowdoin St #1C $617,500 Abbas, Atif Tepper, Carol 45 Garden St #4 $527,000 Wang, Liguo Foti, Marcia 36 Myrtle St #7 $680,000 Nirmal Kanta Kapur RET Tierney, Ann M 145 Pinckney St #225 $570,000 69 Pinckney Street 4 RT Nadol, Benjamin N 69 Pinckney St #4 $1,900,000 BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE BRM 40 Realty LLC Eighteen Realty LLC 40 Lawrence St #3 $665,000 Jayne, Rachael K Melrose RT 19 Melrose St #2 $400,000 Atelier 613 NT Klein, Joshua 505 Tremont St #613 $1,200,000 Patel-Shah RET Jani, Shreya 28 Claremont Park $3,300,000 The window in the last clue is on 111 Cummington Mall Sargent, Randall Mckinney, Andrew M 37 E Concord St #4 $1,515,000 designed by architects Soms and Parsons as an automobile Chai, Li Rebeiz, Elie E 80 Fenwood Rd #809 $658,000 showroom in 1909. The architects made good use of a new Vora, Darshan Thakkar, Hemali 80-82 Fenwood Rd #706 $665,001 material, concrete! Today it houses the Li, Bing Garvey, Harold J 39 Hemenway St #4 $470,000 Department of Mathematics & Statistics. Bousquet, James Piretti, Peter L 19 Milford St #4 $951,000 The next clue will be found in the South End. Zhao, Kun L Tracey Ann Smith T 425 Newbury St #N89 $124,500 Aubuchon, Deirdre O Lobkowicz, Richard 133 Pembroke St #5 $799,999 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like fea- Wallace, Bradford R Murphy, Elaine 22 Rutland Sq #1 $1,500,010 tured? Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Steven J Tromp RET 2020 Bousquet, Jennifer J 59 Rutland St #1 $2,060,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Duncan, Grace Rosenberg, Randall A 469 Shawmut Ave #6 $620,000 Grodin, Alan R Housman, Jacob 597 Tremont St #5 $790,000 Koenigsberg, Sheryl A Orbon, Everett R 147 W Canton St $4,575,000 Rincon LLC Meyer, Jeffrey 80 W Concord St #4 $420,000 Stefano, Mari Meyer, Jeffrey 80 W Concord St #5 $870,000 Sun, Peter Foley, William 13 Waltham St #B309 $575,000 Welsh, Patricia E W&M Brenninkmeyer RET 83 Waltham St #1 $1,750,000 Borin, Mitchell Wettemann, Rebecca 6 Wellington St #3 $665,500

WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Markos, Elias Capobianco RT 357 Commercial St #609 $1,050,000 Derrouche, Marisa Tiberi, Cesidio P 392-394 Commercial St $1,300,000 Law, Kenneth Gray, Patricia 85 E India Row #29A $647,000 Johnson, Nathan Maloney, Tina B 181 Essex St #E204 $700,000 Sepol BG Axquisitions LLC Theta Delta Chi Educatnl 214 Lewis Wharf #218 $625,000 Beyen, Gil Rich, Brodie 96 South St #4 $1,000,000 Friedman, Clarence D Liu, Tong 151 Tremont St #25D $1,071,375 Horwitz, Nathaniel Marincovic, Coppelia 151 Tremont St #7M $650,000 July 23, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 15 Walsh announces ordinance allowing plastic bags extended to Sept. 30

Staff report bags that they have purchased time,” said Mayor Walsh. “While On October 1, all provisions of now able to use reusable bags if during the emergency. The five- we’re extending that suspension to the plastic bag ban ordinance will they would like to. Mayor Martin J. Walsh cent per bag fee will also not be in best serve businesses and residents, come back into effect. This includes More information about the announced recently the City of effect. I want to be clear that the Boston the elimination of most single-use City’s plastic bag ban is available Boston’s executive order to exempt “In March, we suspended the Public Health Commission and the plastic bags and the requirement on boston.gov. The City’s previ- all establishments from the plas- City’s ban on plastic bags and the state Department of Public Health for the five-cent fee. The ordinance ous guidance on allowing plastic tic bag ban ordinance will stay 5-cent fee for paper bags in order have said that reusable bags are still allows the ISD Commissioner bags during the COVID-19 health in place until September 30. This to give both stores and customers safe and people should feel free to to grant exemptions on a case-by- emergency is available on boston. transition period will allow stores more flexibility during this difficult use them.” case basis. Residents in Boston are gov. to use up any single-use plastic

Walsh announces final preservation of Newcastle Saranac with Fenway CDC

Staff Report to creating safe, stable housing for City of Boston's Department of midst of COVID-19 did not make and thanks to everyone at the City all Boston residents. I am proud Neighborhood Development's this already very complex trans- of Boston, CEDAC, MassHous- Building on his commitment to that, together with our partners, Housing Preservation Program, action any easier, but the public ing, and DHCD who helped make creating and maintaining afford- we have been able to preserve the the development was acquired by partners for this project truly went the Newcastle-Saranac Apart- able housing in the City of Boston, affordability of 97 homes in Bos- Fenway CDC in early 2019. Last above and beyond to make sure it ments project feasible. We could Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced ton," said Mayor Walsh. "We will month, the Fenway CDC and their could close in time to get construc- not have preserved and rehabbed the preservation and the start of continue to preserve and grow our development partner, The Scho- tion safely started. At one point I these units without working with the rehabilitation of 97 affordable affordable housing stock in Bos- chet Companies, successfully final- think we had someone from nearly our public partners." rental units at the Newcastle Sara- nac Apartments in the South End. ton, and the acquisition and reno- ized the financing needed to rehab every Department at the City work- The Schochet Companies pro- Newcastle-Saranac is an exist- vation of this building will ensure the development, while preserving ing on this project - during COVID vided development services for ing urban residential development that residents living here will not affordability in perpetuity by uti- - to make sure it crossed the finish the transaction and will continue comprising two, four-story build- be priced out of their homes." lizing additional State and City line," said Leah Camhi, Executive in that role through construction. ings on two city blocks. Through the joint efforts of resources. Director of Fenway CDC. "I want Schochet also serves as the man- "In Boston, we are committed CEDAC, MassHousing, and the "Closing on this project the to extend my sincerest gratitude agement agent.

For Record CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Due ston LLC, Boylston Kenmore 1260 LLC, as to height and FAR. BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT to public health concerns, the hear- and Roofdeck LLC for the acceptance of UPDATE ON PERMITS ings that normally would be held on a a Pedestrian Easement adjacent to Boylston From the July 28, 10 a.m., (Online) CITY Due to the harsh economic impact week have been postponed or canceled due Street (public way), Boston Proper, located on COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses, to the guidance of Mayor Martin Walsh and its southerly side at address nos. 1252-1270, MEANS HEARING: A hearing regarding the Boston Fire Department is extending the the order of Gov. Charlie Baker. Some meet- generally west of Ipswich Street. Boston Police overtime. The Chair of the expiration date on all existing Place of Assem- ings, however, have been moved to an online •On a joint petition by Scape Boylston LLC, Committee is Councilor Kenzie Bok, and the bly and Annual Permits from June 30, 2020 or teleconference format under the emergen- Boylston Kenmore 1260 LLC, and Roofdeck sponsors are Councilors Kenzie Bok, Andrea to September 30, 2020. Any issued Place of cy order on the Open Meeting Law issued by LLC for the making of Specific Repairs with- Campbell, and Matt O’Malley. Assembly Permit or Annual Permit stating Gov. Baker. in (public way), Boston Proper, an expiration date of June 30, 2020 will now located on its southerly side at address nos. From the July 28 Boston Landmarks automatically be valid in the City of Boston From the July 22 Public Facilities Commis- 1252-1270, generally west of Ipswich Street, Commission meeting, 4 p.m., Online via until September 30, 2020. The invoices for sion meeting, online: consisting of curb realignment, roadway and Zoom (HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM. renewal will be mailed out in mid-August, and •Contract to Gale Associates, Inc.: To sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and US/J/88664823684): the permitting cycle for both Place of Assembly provide architectural design and construction relocated pedestrian ramps, specialty pave- •Back Bay Fens - 31 : Replace and Annual Permits will become October 1 to administration services associated with the ment, street lights, street trees, planters, land- existing concrete street light with metal street September 30 of the following year from this Josiah Quincy Elementary School Envelope scaping, street furniture, bike racks, and a pro- light and small cell wireless infrastructure point forward. project located at 885 Washington Street, Chi- tected cycletrack. including radio cabinet and antenna. natown. Contract Price: $464,998. •On a petition by the City of Boston Trans- •Christian Science Church Complex - 210 REPORTING WORKPLACE SAFETY •Contract to CSS Architects Inc.: To pro- portation Department for the making of Spe- Massachusetts Avenue: At fountain remove CONCERNS vide architectural design and construction cific Repairs within Boylston Street (public and replace bricks in-kind to accommodate •Workers in any size organization have administration services associated with the way), Boston Proper, located on its southerly replacement of trough grates, and waterproof options if they feel they are being pressured Fire Alarm Building Roof and Antenna proj- side at address no. 1340, generally between trough. into an unsafe situation. Attorney General ect located at 59 Fenway, Back Bay. Contract Jersey Street and Richard B. Ross Way, con- Maura Healey has created resources for work- Price: $110,000. sisting of curb realignment, roadway and side- From the July 30, 10 a.m., (Online), THE ers to report safety concerns during reopening. •Contract to Shepley Bulfinch Richardson walk reconstruction, as well as new and relo- COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION HEAR- They include an online form at the Attorney and Abbott Incorporated: To perform a mas- cated street lights, bike racks, protected bicycle ING: Order for a hearing identifying restor- General’s website and a dedicated Fair Labor ter plan and programming study associated facilities, and a pedestrian island. ative justice practices and the role of the police hotline at 617-727-3465. People can also find with the Boston Public Library (BPL) McKim •566 , 450 Massachu- in our schools. The Chair of the Committee those resources by calling 311. Building Improvements project located at 230 setts Avenue, West Springfield Street; South is Councilor Essaibi-George and the sponsors Dartmouth Street, Back Bay. Contract Price: End – Pedestrian Easement, Specific Repairs, are Councilors Mejia and Janey. •HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM PROP- $640,000. Projection License, Temporary Earth Reten- ERTY tion License – On a set of petitions by CKG From the July 30 South End Land- Since taking office in 2014, Mayor Walsh From the July 23 Public Improvement Columbus LLC. marks Commission, 5 p.m., Online via has made fixing quality of life issues a priority Commission hearing, 10 a.m., Online: •611 ; Boston Proper – Zoom (HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM. in his administration. From investing in Public •On a petition by Mark Kenmore LLC Grant of Location – On a petition by Crown US/J/86755512013): Works to making sure community policing is a for the making of Specific Repairs within Castle. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING staple in every neighborhood, we are making the following public ways in Boston Proper, •566 Columbus Avenue. Construct a new sure every neighborhood is clean, safe and a consisting of curb realignment, roadway and From the July 28 Zoning Board of Appeals building great place to live and work in. Unfortunate- sidewalk reconstruction, as well as new and meeting, 10 a.m., Online: •566 Columbus Avenue/ 450 Massachu- ly some properties in Boston need more help relocated pedestrian ramps and driveway curb •28 Exeter St., Back Bay. Applicant: Exeter setts Avenue. Proposed Work: Modifications than others, and that’s why we are here. If cuts: Commonwealth Avenue – at address no. Towers LLC. The work will consist of an addi- to sidewalk including utilities, light poles, side- you know of a property that fits one of the 560-574, generally at /Kenmore tion to a 9 story building. It will be a renovation walk material and blue bike stations; installa- following criteria: multiple calls to 911, one Square; Beacon Street – generally at Com- and addition of a rooftop of approx.4870sf.,of tion of bike racks and street trees; removal of that’s blighted or just a general concern, monwealth Avenue/Kenmore Square. which 2130sf is exposed. bldg.is non-conform- bus stop on Massachusetts Avenue. we encourage you to reach out to your •On a joint petition by Scape Boyl- ing and addition will require relief from ZBA neighborhood liaison. PAGE 16 THE BOSTON SUN July 23, 2020

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