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By Seth Daniel

In a world preaching coop-eration, the meeting in Quincy Tuesday night on the Long Island Bridge state Chapter 91 license was all about opposition.

It was Boston vs. Quincy.City Hall vs. City Hall.And Recovery vs. traffic.In a hall in the Squantum

neighborhood of Quincy that was packed to standing-room capacity,

the showdown that was to tran-spire was apparent from the out-set, with the Department of Envi-ronmental Protection’s (DEP) Ben Lynch ineffectively trying to con-trol matters and enforce time limits on speakers. About 50 percent of the room was made up of Boston City Hall officials, with a large contingent of neighbors from the South End and Bay Village making the trip to show their support for the Bridge – which opens the key

to creating a Recovery Campus on the abandoned facility.

Yet, none of those neighbors even got to speak, and most left in frustration about 90 minutes into a meeting dominated by public offi-cials and engineering experts hired by Quincy to give a dissenting point of view regarding the engi-neering studies done by Boston.

The meeting began with a

prejudice.“We appreciate all of your time

to date,” Federman told the Com-mission. Commissioners had gone to the property to examine it them-selves, as well as listened to what a structural engineer (hired by the applicants) had to say about the deteriorating building. Senior Pres-ervation Planner Nicholas Armata said that this building is especial-ly significant as it is one o the last remaining warehouses in the dis-trict, and was designed as a rug beating factory. Armata said this building was a “direct correlation to the bay, which is what the neigh-borhood was developed for.”

Commissioner John Freeman said that there is deterioration of the piles under the building, as well as a “dangerous” failing chimney and fire escapes. The building also has not been shored for public safety.

Federman said that they are trying to follow the guidelines of the structural engineer. “We hope that we are able to move forward with the plan,” he said, and design something that is historically appropriate.

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As an elite college athlete, DA Rollins got a taste of the law and never turned back

School Supt. Cassellius makes first public appearances

SELDC denies demolition of 587 Albany St. building

PHOTO BY MARIANNE SALZA

President/CEO David Snead, with honoree David Gergen, and his wife Anne Gergen during the Handel + Haydn Society’s annual Society Ball at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in the Back Bay on May 4. The Gergen family have been supporters of the Society for 20 years.

PHOTOS BY DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN

Amanda Sobhy with Team Unbridled lunges for a shot from Nick Taylor with team Eijk’s Knights during a squash match at SquashBusters on Saturday, May 4, during the organization’s annual Kentucky Derby-themed tournament. To show their Derby Day flair, Natalie Libitz and Kait Bowes sported Kentucky Derby spirit with some fancy hats.

By Lauren Bennett

In a continuation from July 2018 and April 2019, applicant Josh Federman returned before the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on May 7

with another proposal to demolish the existing building at 587 Albany St. and construct a six-unit residen-tial building in its place. The pro-posal ended up being fairly contro-versial, and the SELDC ended up denying the application without

By Seth Daniel and John Lynds

Newly chosen Supt. Brenda Cassellius made her first public appearances this week, having been tabbed on May 1 and her contract expected to be ratified by the School Committee last night, May 8.

At one pubic appearance, she said she would start things off by being present in the neighborhoods and listening to parent – trying to tackle the achievement gap and the anxiety parents feel about grade transitions.

Cassellius said she was to meet with teachers late on Wednesday,

and she plans to do a lot of listen-ing to hear parents, staff and stu-dents.

“I don’t want to come with assumptions that some things that worked for me in the past will work here, but I do know some things

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By Seth Daniel

After a rain-soaked weekend dampened the planned opening of the SoWa Market on May 5, the Sunday market is now slated to open the season this coming Sun-day, Mother’s Day, on May 12.

Discover and explore hundreds of New England’s best vendors all in one spot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will also be a Progressive-ly Pink Pop Up Bar at the Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the

South End’s Urban Grape in the Market with a Rose Wine Bar pop-up.

Don’t miss a photo booth for Mother’s Day Portraits courtesy of The Wing on Thayer Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Wing is com-ing to Boston this June, opening up on Boylston Street in Back Bay. Ahead of their official first day, they’re celebrating Mother’s Day at the SoWa Open Market. Bring

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BIG TOBACCO: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

OR: IS YOUR CHILD A NICOTINE ADDICT?

In the mid-1990s, our newspaper group was honored in consecutive years by the Massachusetts branch of the American Cancer Society for our reporting and editorials regarding the regulation of tobacco products in our local communities. We wrote about every aspect of the tobacco industry, from the insidious means by which the tobacco companies were pushing their products with advertising geared toward young people, to taking to task local authorities who were not doing as much as they could have (by means of ordinances limiting smoking in public places) in order to prevent young people from becoming the future tobacco addicts of America.

This exact week in 1999, we editorialized in favor of a state law to ban smoking in restaurants.

So it was with a great deal of personal satisfaction that we took some degree of pride in what seemed to be the vanquishing of a foe -- the tobacco lobby -- that for generations in this country had reigned with impunity and that had seemed invincible until there finally were laws enacted throughout the country limiting the sale and use of tobacco beginning in the mid-2000s.

Shortly after these laws went into effect, teenage cigarette smoking rates began to decline precipitously and smoking in public became an anathema.

Big Tobacco had been defeated.Or so it seemed.But like one of those horror-film swamp creatures that becomes res-

urrected in even more ominous form when exposed to seemingly deadly radiation, Big Tobacco is back -- and in a big way -- thanks to the new, so-called e-cigarettes.

A recent article in the New York Times put it this way, “Although teen cigarette smoking rates have fallen below five percent, America is now contending with an epidemic of young people using e-cigs, vapes, and other ‘nicotine delivery devices,’ as the tobacco industry christened them years ago in secret memos, searching for an official alternative to describing their products as cigarettes.”

Nicotine is considered by some to be the most addictive substance, legal or otherwise, known to man. In previous generations, teen smokers, encouraged by images of James Dean with a cigarette hanging from his lips, became lifetime smokers, assuring Big Tobacco of a steady stream of income ad infinitum.

Teens once again have become the target consumer group for Big Tobacco, a dangerous trend on many levels. According to one study, the effects of teens using these new products are dramatic and signif-icant: “For a teen, becoming nicotine-addicted greatly increases the likelihood that they will graduate to traditional, combustible cigarettes. Importantly, nicotine addiction during adolescence increases the vulner-ability to subsequent addictions, like opioids or cocaine. For most users of illicit drugs, their initial addiction was to nicotine.”

More ominously, the use of these new products, known ubiquitously as juuling, delivers as much nictone in one pod as 200 cigarettes, all but assuring users of a fast-track to addiction.

The bottom line is that Big Tobacco (which owns or controls all of the largest of these e-cigarette companies) has found a 21st century means by which to hook a new generation of future tobacco addicts.

Parents have to take a watchful eye to make sure their children are not using these products and society needs new laws to ensure that these products cannot be sold to those under the age of 21.

Big Tobacco is back -- and we need to take action immediately.

Our May Day message: We will not be divided

Guest Op-ed

By Antonio Amaya, Gladys Vega and

Milagros Barreto

Just a couple weeks ago, we saw the power of workers standing together. Stop & Shop employees represented by UFCW Local 1445 went on strike to protect their income and push back against extreme cuts to benefits. The peo-ple of Massachusetts stood with them. And soon they had a fair contract.

Many employers want to divide us. So does the Trump adminis-tration, which has tried to split America’s working class in half: native-born against immigrants. If they succeed, we might miss their attacks on labor rights, consumer protections or our social safety net.

But it’s not going to work. We’re smarter than that.

Yesterday, on International Workers’ Day, thousands of us took to the streets together in a massive show of strength and unity: labor leaders and immigrant activists, workers born and raised right here in Eastie, and people

from Latin America and all over the world who’ve made this their home.

We carried signs that pro-claimed our common interests: Protect worker safety and the right to organize. End wage theft and worker abuse. Protect public education. And because immigrant rights are workers’ rights, too: Protect DACA and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). And stop local officials’ collaboration with Immigration & Customs Enforce-ment.

It’s a tradition we’ve been proud to uphold for two decades. Every year for May Day, the immigrant communities of Everett, Chelsea and East Boston join together for an hours-long march and rally to send a powerful message to the world: We stand together with workers in more than 80 coun-tries who are out on the streets demanding justice, dignity and respect in the workplace and the community at large.

It is true that workers are better

off today than a few generations ago – or in some of the countries that our members came from. But in recent decades, conditions in many workplaces have actual-ly declined. And even in modern times, we continue to fight for labor rights. There is still a wide socioeconomic gap that separates the working class from the rich – and that gap is widening. Corpo-rate greed is rampant, and white supremacy and corruption enable it to thrive.

This is why it’s so important to honor the enormous battles that workers are waging in Mas-sachusetts, across our nation and around the world. Every day, they stand up for dignity and respect, for income security, for an end to exploitation and wage theft. And at the same time, many of those same activists are fighting just to keep their families together and in America.

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have worked in the past,” she said on Wednesday. “It’s important for me to go out and listen to the teachers…I need to find out what’s working and what isn’t working so we can maximize the dollars and put them where they are needed. It’s a lot of listening at first, but I know people want to get going, so we’ll develop some plans and work those plans… Parents are really just wanting to be listened to now and we’ll see what emerges from there.”

She also said she would like to get the youth more involved in the decision making process and want-ed students to know their new school leader will listen.

“For kids, my message is that your voice matters and I’m going to be working with the Youth Board and try to get them truly involved in the decisions that impact them every day,” she said. “For the over-all community, my message is it’s going to take an all-hands-on-deck approach. We need all of us wrap-ping our heads around the issues. Expect me to be out and present in their communities and listening to them.”

Last Wednesday, the Boston School Committee voted 5-2 to offer the position of Superinten-dent of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) to Dr. Brenda Cassellius, who most recently stepped down as Commissioner of Education for the state of Minnesota.

The vote was taken during a meeting where School Commit-tee members publicly debated the qualifications of the three finalists for the Superintendent position, which also included Dr. Oscar San-tos, Head of School for Cathedral 7-12 High School in the South End; and Marie Izquierdo, Chief Academic Officer for Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida.

The BPS Superintendent Search Committee held a series of public interviews with the three candi-dates last month all over the city.

“All three superintendent candi-dates brought excellent ideas and experience to the discussion. On behalf of the Boston School Com-mittee, I thank all of them for par-ticipating in this public process,” said Boston School Committee Chair Michael Loconto. “We are excited to begin working soon with Dr. Cassellius, whose wealth

of experience, commitment to equity, and proven track record as an education leader will be critical in continuing our progress in the Boston Public Schools.”

Cassellius served as Education Commissioner for Minnesota from 2011, and would succeed Laura Pereille, the current Interim Super-intendent and former CEO of the education improvement organiza-tion EdVestors. Perille became the Interim Superintendent last sum-mer following the resignation of Dr. Tommy Chang, who held the superintendent role for three years.

“With the selection of Dr. Cas-sellius, we’re investing in a proven leader who knows what’s right for kids and understands the value of community voice,” said Mayor Martin Walsh.

At one of her public appear-ances Wednesday, Supt. Cassellius stood in while Mayor Walsh talked with a group of parents. While the mayor implored them to not only think of elementary school issues, but also to give the non-exam high schools a shot – Supt. Cassellius lis-tened in and took in the concerns.

Later, she said she does support the idea of limiting transitions for students and families, but that there needs to be a discussion in the neighborhoods first.

“I do believe less transitions for students are always good for fami-lies,” she said. “But then when we look at middle schools and what

works at middle schools, they have specific adolescent needs we all know of as parents of teen-agers. We want to make sure we develop programming and curriculum that is rigorous across our schools and there is equitable…I think they were talking about K-6, K-8, and 9-12 – however those configura-tions work. We’ll be talking to the community about how those make sense and how to minimize the transitions. I know the mayor has talked about these things before already with families and com-munities. We’ll continue to build on that real good work that Supt. Pereille has been working on.”

Her impression of Boston so far has been quite good in the initial days – being greeted with a mob of activity and excitement at the McCarthy Playground.

“I love Boston,” she said. “The people have been so friendly to me and so welcoming to me. I’ve met all the staff around and folks in the communities now. I’m anxious to get out and talk with more people in the communities, but folks have been so gracious and wonderful to me…The biggest thing is earning the public’s trust and going out and talking with them in the communi-ty – speaking with them authenti-cally about their hopes and dreams for their children. Once I do that it’s easier to come together with a plan and get consensus. Then we can collaborate and connect

the dots. I’m also very anxious to start meeting with the cabinet and bringing to bear some of the resources the City has. I have met with a lot of Cabinet members and I know the mayor is very interested in this. So, working across the dif-ferent agencies is important to do the best for communities.”

The new superintendent, com-ing to Boston after a long stint in icy Minnesota, made about 9,000 friends when she shared her love of hockey and her experience play-ing the game – particularly hav-ing become a Bruins fan in recent weeks.

“Yes I am a hockey player,” she said after being introduced by Mayor Martin Walsh. “I started when I was 42 and have played about nine years on a women’s team. Now, I’m not the greatest stick handler, but I’m a pretty good skater…Of course I’m going to become a Bruins fan. I’ve already been watching them and super excited about them. Go Bruins.”

According to her resume Cas-sellius enacted comprehensive education reforms, including his-toric new funding for schools, enactment of all-day kindergarten, state-funded preschool for 25,000 children, and has overseen histori-cally high graduation rates. She has also served on the board of direc-tors for the Council for Chief State School Officers and contributed to the development of “10 Equity Commitments,” which education chiefs across the country worked to

adopt to further equity goals and outcomes.

However, before she left Minne-sota, the state’s educational system has been embroiled in a lawsuit since 2015 alleging constitutional violations.

In 2015, seven families and a nonprofit organization sued the state, alleging a range of constitu-tional violations, including the state government’s refusal to change the boundaries of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul school districts; creating charter schools; and inequitably distributing resources. Because the Minneapolis and Saint Paul school systems enroll a disproportionate-ly high number of minority and low-income students, the plaintiffs claim that the districts’ boundaries violate the uniformity requirement of the constitution.

Cassellius was named in the lawsuit.

Those who filed the suit alleged that their children received an inadequate education as the “result of the educational and social poli-cies pursued or accepted by (state officials), including the racial and socioeconomic segregation of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul public schools.”

In July 2018, in a 4–2 opinion, the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that dismissed the case, assert-ing that judicial intervention was indeed allowable and sent the case back to the trial court where it still sits.

New School Supt. Brenda Cassellius made her first public appearances this week with Mayor Martin Walsh after being tapped by the Boston School Committee on Wednesday, May 1. Her contract was expected to be ratified on Wednesday night.

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countless TPS holders who, after decades in this country, face the prospect of deportation as soon as next January. And we marched with undocumented workers whose status forces them to serve

as subcontractors, highly vulnera-ble to abuse and wage theft.

We’ll say it again: Immigrant rights are workers’ rights. And in a state where 1 in 5 workers is foreign-born, and key unions are

powered by immigrants, workers’ rights are very much immigrant rights.

They can try to divide us. They won’t succeed. We stand together – indivisible – against hate and big-

otry, and for justice and dignity for all. See you next May Day!

Antonio Amaya is executive director of La Comunidad, Inc. Gladys Vega is executive direc-tor of the Chelsea Collaborative.

Milagros Barreto is coordinator of the Immigrant Worker Center at MassCOSH. The three orga-nizations jointly lead the May 1st Coalition.


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sioners came when a man who said he was the current owner of the building asked to speak. Fed-erman and his team currently have a purchase and sale agreement for the building, but the current owner said that he had a “kind request” for the commission: the building is currently the subject of litigation, so he asked that they “hold off” on doing anything until after the liti-gation. The owner is trying to pre-vent the applicants from officially purchasing the building.

“This is something you need to work on the building department with,” Armata told him. “As far as we’re concerned, it’s settled.” Armata said he has spoken to city attorneys, and the applicants for this proposal are in the process of

owning the property, so he said that the commission should treat the proposal as if they already own it.

“We have the building under agreement to purchase,” Federman said. He said that any suring of the building would be done by the sell-er of the building. “We’re not in a position to make any temporary repairs,” he added. “Any work done today would have to be done by the current owner.”

“This is complicated,” said Commissioner Catherine Hunt. She wanted to know why the building was not shored.

“The purchase and sale agree-ment is null and void,” the cur-rent owner said. “We are the legal owners and just like Mr. Federman

said, the owner should be suring the building.” He said the reason they have not done it is because they have $200,000 in legal fees to fight the potential buyer, “so funds are kind of limited now.” He said that it can be fixed, however, as there is no debt on the building right now. He said he could bor-row one million dollars to fix that building—to shore it and renovate it.

“This is complicated, as you said, Catherine, and we have been instructed to look at the applica-tion that is in front of us,” said Commissioner John Amodeo. “The building has a possible alter-native fate here. It’s a preferably preserved building. In situations like this we want to be cautious and

demolition is final. Even without an ownership dispute, the building is preferably preserved. Airing on the side of preservation would be something I would advise.”

“I feel much the same way,” said Commissioner Peter Sanborn. “No doubt that the building has severe deterioration.” Amodeo added that after visiting the site, he was conflicted about what to do.

“I will say that at the end of the site meeting, I was prepared to allow the demolition,” Free-man said. He said he felt this way because if they allowed the demo-lition, the Commission would have full review of the new construction and “could require anything we thought was appropriate.”

However, “I think the appropri-

ate finding tonight is to air on the side of preservation and you can’t help but understand that there is an ownership dispute.”

“I just want to emphasize the unique use of this building,” Hunt said. She said it adds to the signif-icance and is representative of a special type of building, and sug-gested that portions of it may be able to be repurposed or rebuilt, as the “essence of the building should be preserved.”

After some more discussion, the Commission decided to deny the application without prejudice, meaning the applicants can come back at a later date with a different proposal, but they are not allowed to demolish the entire building as it was most recently proposed.

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Photos by Lauren Bennett

The Mayor’s Bay Village Cof-fee Hour took place on May 2 at the Eliot Norton Park, and though it was a dreary day, it didn’t stop hordes of residents from coming out to talk with representatives from city services and listen to Mayor Walsh. Attendees listened to selections from the Josiah Quincy Orchestra and sipped on Dunkin’ coffee before the Mayor’s presentation. Walsh talked about a lot of the capital investments that are going to be made in China-town and Bay Village, such as $1 million for the design of the new library in Chinatown, as well as “new features planned for Arling-ton, Melrose, and Isabella streets,” Walsh said. He said that the trans-portation department is also doing restriping and restoration of Essex and Washington streets on the Sil-ver Line bus lane, as well as work-ing to increase visibility for cyclists and pedestrians.

City Councilor Ed Flynn poses with young string players from the Josiah Quincy Orchestra Program, who performed at the Coffee Hour.

Mayor Walsh, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Chris Cook, and Chinatown neighborhood liaison Danchen Xu announced the winner of the Dunkin’ (Donuts) goodie bag.

Students from the Josiah Quincy Orchestra Program concentrate on their sheet music during their performance at the Coffee Hour.

Mayor Marty Walsh tells the huge crowd at his Bay Village Coffee Hour about some capital invest-ments that are being made in the area.


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THIS WEEK'S CLUE

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THIS WEEK'S ANSWER

The “Electrical Service Emergency Switch Box” in the last clue is on 73 Bay State Road designed by architects Townhouse, Peters and Rice and built in 1901. At this time, in Boston, electricity was generated by many different companies. Wiring in homes could be dangerous. Thus, emer-gency shut-off panels were highly visible outside buildings like this one. The next clue will be found near the South End.

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Wednesday, May 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm*

Historic Garden at the King’s Chapel Parish House

Enjoy cocktails, hors-d’oeuvre, raw bar and a jazz combo

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NABB, the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay, held its annual Alley Rally neighborhood cleanup. Meeting at the Clarendon Street Playground, neighbors gathered to take on the trash and debris of the alleyways of the Back Bay, cleaning them up and building on neighborly relations, further enriching the Back Bay community.

ANNUAL NABB ALLEY RALLEY BRINGS NEIGHBORS TOGETHER TO CLEAN

Council candidate Kristen Mobilia, Chris Howard, and Patrick Beyea pose after cleaning up Public Alley 426.

NABB member Jason Post, who coordinated the Alley Rally, gets some trash to a bag.

State Rep. Jay Livingstone, NABB member Howard Hayman, and Council candidate Kenzie Bok.

NABB members who organized the cleanup Ellen Rooney, Chris Howard, Anne Swanson, Patti Quinn, Howard Hayman, and Nancy Devereaux with State Rep. Jay Livingstone.

Shown above, MIT fraternity Delta Tau Delta members clean up Public Alley 424. Shown below, Claire Owen (right) checks to see if her brother Judson was up for participating in the cleanup…maybe in a few more years.


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As we begin to imagine this space, we want input from you!

Please participate:

The Exchange South End project approved at 540 Albany St. will bring life science and technology space to Boston’s South End, and will

include approximately 30,000 square feet of space for use by an existing or start-up business, and/or for not-for-profit affordable cultural space.

ANNUAL NABB ALLEY RALLEY

Shown above, Council candidate Landon Lemoine and Back Bay resi-dent Brian Owen.Shown below, Chris Howard moves a bag of collected rubbish in Public Alley 426.

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From noon to 3:30 p.m., there will be live music by Bradley Cop-per Kettle and Friends, and the Beer Garden Takeover will be han-dled by Fiddlehead Brewing Co. The first 55 customers will get a free Fiddlehead pint glass.

As always, e x p e r i e n c e new works at over 300 artist studios, con-

temporary galleries, design show-rooms, and shops in the SoWa Art and Design District. The area will be having its Second Sunday event at the same time as the market.

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Above, Textile artist Mary Mandarin last weekend in her studio at 450 Harrison Ave., where artists will have their Second Sunday event alongside the SoWa Market season opening on May 12. To the left, Lakov Malkiel introduces his companion Charlotte to Katie Legge inside the Vintage Market at SoWa.


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lengthy presentation by Boston Chief of Streets Chris Osgood and Engineer Mark Ennis of STV con-sultants.

“We’re here because we’re fac-ing a public health crisis brought on by the opiate epidemic,” said Osgood. “There is a shortage in the continuum of care to provide recovery…I think everyone in the room agrees on that. On Long Island, there is a public health cam-pus now. In order to re-open that public health campus, we need to re-build the bridge.”

One key point made by Ennis involved the idea brought about by Quincy that the Island should be accessed only by ferry. Boston offi-cials spent nearly an hour talking about that issue before public com-ment started.

Ennis said a commonly referred to report by the Cecil Group in 2001 concluded that the best way

to reach Long Island was by water. However, he said that study was

done looking at passenger service, and not looking at a ferry that can

carry vehicles.“That report looked at provid-

ing recreational access to the pub-lic separate from the campus,” he said. “Only passengers would be accommodated and certainly not 24-hour services…We would need to be able to bring vehicles to the Island. We have to have heating oil deliveries, food deliveries, trash pickup and lots of services that require vehicle access.”

The new dock system to accom-modate that on Long Island and in Boston – along with other costs would be around $330 million, he said, over a 75-year period. On the other hand, the Bridge would be at $150 million over that same period of time.

Fire Commissioner Joe Finn said he cannot support a ferry system as a matter of public safety.

“My major concern is that with a ferry we wouldn’t be able to get the resources we need to the Island in time,” he said. “It’s that simple…Fire doubles in strength every minute. It’s dangerous…It’s important we have a bridge that is able to help us get our fire equip-ment out there.”

Chief of Health Marty Martinez said there is a major public health crisis, and Boston is treating the region’s problems. He said now is no time to delay.

“Well over 50 percent of the people we serve in Boston are not from Boston,” he said. “We need to build a bridge. The need is too great to not figure this out…The need is too great to delay, delay,

delay.”And then, the tide turned as

Quincy officials came to the micro-phone for more than an hour.

“The roads in Squantum were not designed to handle the loads of traffic this will bring,” said Quincy State Rep. Bruce Ayers.

Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey, an outspoken opponent of the Bridge, said Boston has not shared any information with Quin-cy – and few know what the real plan is.

“This is the first time we’ve been able to have a conversation,” he said. “This is someone saying they are going to build a big hole and foundation next to your house, but they’ll tell you later whether it’s three stories or 10 stories…Let’s have a real conversation. Let’s not fool anyone. Get your vendor together, get your plan together and then talk to us.”

At that point, he had far exceed-ed the three minute limit – exacting calls from the crowd to cut him off.

“I don’t see the City of Boston following that three-minute rule,” he cajoled, and then went on for many more minutes.

South End State Rep. Jon San-tiago made the counterpoint that his neighborhood, which is at the epicenter of the crisis on the Mass/Cass corridor, is overburdened.

“Help us help those with sub-stance use disorders by allowing us to re-open the Long Island Bridge,” he said. “The Bridge will save lives and bring families back together…I hope we can come together to save the lives of my patients, and to save my community, which can no lon-ger bear the brunt.”

Quincy City Councilor William Harris, who is originally from Dorchester, said Boston has been a bad neighbor. He also alleged that Mayor Martin Walsh wants to sell parts of the island to developers for luxury housing.

“We would rather be friends with Boston than foes without a doubt,” he said. “But the City of Boston has not been a good neigh-bor. Martin Walsh said in front of some of you here tonight five weeks ago he’d reach out to me – hasn’t happened yet…The issue is he put a ‘for sale’ sign on that Island. The

Boston Chief of Streets Chris Osgood introduced the plans for the Bridge and Recovery Campus at the meeting in Quincy on Tuesday night.

Boston Fire Commissioner Joe Finn said he wasn’t comfortable using a ferry to get equipment to Long Island.

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City of Boston has been a bad neighbor to Quincy for several years. And I come from Boston.”

Quincy Councilor Anne Mahoney also alleged that Mayor Walsh wants to develop the Island for luxury condos.

“Boston has cut Quincy out and hasn’t talked to us,” she said. “Mayor Walsh has to say it is for addiction purposes only. We should all be working to solve this and that is the sin of this conversa-tion tonight.”

Some residents from Squantum were concerned about safety and toxicity of the Bridge.

“My environmental issue here tonight is my children going swim-ming on Orchard Beach or Nicker-son Beach,” said Margaret Ronan. “There’s going to be traffic, noise and fumes…I want answers. If we go swimming on those beaches, what would be the toxicity of this bridge there.”

Said neighbor Donna Richard-son, “We need more facilities, but I wonder if there is a better place. We had a dog hit by a fire truck and killed. We have taken just about enough from Boston. We would like our space to be preserved.”

However, the charisma award for the night seemed to land on Recovery Coach Jack Harper, of

Quincy. A boisterous recovery vet-eran – who sobered up on Long Island years ago, Harper explained with a thick South Shore accent how it was the children from Quin-cy and all over that he picks up and tries to save. However, he said with the Island closed, he has to take patients as far away as Worcester (he pronounced it ‘Wista’)

“For 17 years I picked up men and women from Quincy getting out of jail and taking them to Long Island,” he said. “They would go to get services on Long Island they needed and it was all there in one place. They grew their own food out there…It’s your kids every day I’m taking to detox. I’m picking them up in my car – dope sick – and taking them to Tewksbury and Worcester. I don’t hear anyone complaining about the traffic going to Marina Bay. That’s big bucks. Come on, let it out.”

The meeting continued on until about 10 p.m., though many who wanted to speak had left before they got an opportunity. However, the Chapter 91 process continues on until the end of the comment period on May 27. To submit writ-ten comments, one can email them to [email protected]. For questions, call (617) 348-4084.

Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey said Boston is not being honest with Quincy.

Chief of Health Marty Martinez said now is not the time to delay.

Quincy Councilor William Harris said Boston has been a bad neighbor, and he questioned the intentions of Mayor Walsh – saying he felt the plan is to sell parts of the Island for luxury housing.

EXCHANGE SOUTH END COMMUNITY SPACE SURVEY

The upcoming Exchange South End project on Albany Street is calling on the community to help them define a required 30,000 sq. ft. community space that will be located in the development. The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) in collaboration with The Abbey Group developers will be seeking input from neigh-bors for the space. The survey can be accessed online via the BPDA project website.

However, there will also be open houses on Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m. in the Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments, 1472 Washington St.; and on Weds., May 15, at 6 p.m. in the Flower Exchange Building, 540 Albany St.

DUCKLING DAY MAY 12

The Friends of the Public Gar-den will celebrate Mother’s Day with Boston-area families during its annual Duckling Day parade on Sunday, May 12. A beloved tradition for over 30 years, the parade celebrates the children’s classic book Make Way for Duck-lings by Robert McCloskey. Every year, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story. Led by the Harvard Uni-versity Marching Band, the parade will begin in the Boston Common at the Parkman Bandstand and end in the Public Garden near the famous Make Way for Ducklings sculptures. Prior to the parade will be Playtime on the Common, a vibrant array of family entertain-ment from 10 a.m. to noon. All activities are included with event admission. The registration fee is $35 per family in advance (before May 10th) and $40 per family the day of the event. Each child who registers will receive a special goody bag. For more information or to register, go to http://friend-softhepublicgarden.org/events/ducklingday/

URBAN GARDEN CONTEST

Mayor Martin Walsh this week announced the Boston is seeking proposals for creative installations and events at three community gardens as part of the Community Grown program, a three year-part-nership between the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics, The Trustees, and TD Bank. Now in its second year, the program is seeking ideas for innovative design

installations at the Joe Ciampa Community Garden in East Bos-ton, the Berkeley Community Gar-den in the South End, and the Fen-way Victory Gardens that support the gardens' role in strengthening social connections and creating welcoming spaces. Applicants are encouraged to submit their pro-posals by 9 a.m. on May 20, 2019.

"Community gardens bring families, friends and communities together, creating stronger connec-tions in neighborhoods through-out our city," said Mayor Walsh. "Through this partnership, Bos-ton's green spaces will continue to welcome visitors and provide a free, welcoming space to all across Boston."

DISTRICT 8 CANDIDATE DEBATE

On Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m., Berklee College (160 Mas-sachusetts Avenue), there will be a District 8 candidate debate. Join the Boston Wards 4 and 5 Democratic Committees, Fenway CDC, Fenway Civic Association, Greater Boston Young Democrats, and MassVOTE for a communi-ty conversation with the Boston City Council District 8 candidates. Margaret McKenna, President Emeritus of Lesley University and a civic and philanthropic leader in Boston, will be moderating. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at bit.ly/BostonD8Forum.

LEMOINE CERTIFIED FOR BALLOT

District 8 City Council Candi-date Landon Lemoine announced on May 6 that he was certified by the Boston Elections Department for having enough signatures to be qualified for the ballot in Septem-ber. "This campaign is now mov-ing full steam ahead now that we have been qualified for the District 8 City Council seat. We had doz-ens of volunteers working every neighborhood last week to meet with residents and ask them for their support in September,” Lem-oine said. ”Over the last few days I have spoken with hundreds of residents, who are concerned that the traditional candidates are not doing enough to think differently and solve problems long term. The solutions I am discussing across the city for streets, parks, homes, transportation, etc. are innovative, forward thinking, and will benefit those who need it most."

MAYOR’S COFFEE HOURS

Mayor Martin Walsh announced his Coffee Hours for the coming spring and summer months. All Coffee Hours run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The schedule is as follows:•Tuesday, May 14, Fenway,

Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Rd.

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2019 JAPAN FESTIVAL BOSTON TAKES OVER THE COMMON APRIL 27 AND 28This year’s Japan Festival

catered to thousands over the two-day event the weekend of April 27. The festival brought a stage featur-ing traditional and more contem-porary Japanese art forms, dozens of vendors of goods and Japanese cuisine to the heart of the Com-mon in the annual event meant to bring together the community and introduce authentic Japanese cul-ture and traditions to the world. This year’s Japan Festival marked 60 years of friendship between the sister cities Boston and Kyoto. A proclamation was read aloud during the opening ceremony declaring Saturday, April 27, 2019 Boston Kyoto Day.

The Mayor of Kyoto, Daisaku Kadokawa, thanked and welcomed every-one to the Festival, and urged them to take part in the many activities.

SHOWA Boston held everyone’s attention with their dance performances.From left to right, John BA, Johnny Avon, Daphne Avon and Kamden made it through the long lines to get some traditional Japanese cuisine.

The various Ramen and noodle dish-es were a hit among Festival goers.

Keiko Orral, head of the Mass. Office of Travel and tourism brought greetings from the Governor’s office and an official citation commemo-rating the Japan Festival Boston Day.

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Zakim joins Fenway seniors for pizza and conversation

2019 JAPAN FESTIVAL BOSTON TAKES OVER THE COMMON APRIL 27 AND 28

During proclamation of the day as Boston Kyoto Day, the crowd was advised to raise their hands, speak and take part in the officiating statement.

Following Showa Boston’s performance, “The Sake Bomb” took to the stage treating the audience to a blend of modern day hip hop and traditional Nichibu dancing.

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Aiko and Jeiko Taiko Japanese Drums

Many Bostonians attended the Festival in full-blown cosplay, whether participating in the Festival-sponsored cosplay events or not.

There wasn’t a moment to waste when it came to the preparation of food. The lines just keep on getting longer. Despite over 20 food ven-dors, waits for the most coveted offers, Takoyaki and Tonkotsu were up to 90 minutes.

Volunteers stationed themselves at the back of lines with signs reflecting what the line was for and the current estimated wait time.


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Since 1996, SquashBusters has connected more than 800 youths in Boston, Lawrence, and Providence and introduced them to the sport of squash. The SquashBusters Derby is a two-and-a-half day fundraising tournament held during the Ken-

tucky Derby horse race, emulating the pageantry of the famous sport-ing event.

The 13th annual MFS Squash-Busters Derby brought together more than 100 amateur and pro players and raised more than $1.4 million, which is nearly half their operating budget.

2019 Secretariat Award Winner Amrit Kanwal, who raised more than $100,000, with the winner of the 2018 Secretariat Award, David Drubner. The Secretariat Award Cup is awarded to the top fundraiser for the year.

Becky Hamlin, Katie States, Alison and Robert Bedenkop, Michelle Ho, and June Ventresca are proud support-ers of team True Blue.

John Nimick, emcee and SquashBuster legend, thanks the gathering for their support.

SquashBusters Founder, CEO, and retired pro squash player Greg Zaff, with communications manager Becca Lattimore, keep the competition board for the tournament up to date with the tournament’s progress.

The Singles Pros in this year’s tournament: David Palmer with team Salubrious; Campbell Grayson (New Zealand) with team Churchill Downey; Todd Harrity (United States) with team Bob’s Cats; Clinton Leeuw (South Africa) with team Lucky Strike; Amanda Sobhy with team Unbridled; Nick Taylor with team Eijk’s Knights; Wael El Hindi with team True Blue; and Timmy Brownell with team Racqueteers.


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SquashBusters Shante Frank, Colin Charles, and Colin Ye.Campbell Grayson with team Churchill Downey about to connect with a ball from Wael El Hindi with team True Blue.Shown above, Chris and Catherine Spahr are enthusiastic supporters of

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Nick Taylor with team Eijk’s Knights prepares to hit back against Campbell Grayson with team Churchill Downey.

Todd Harrity with team Bob’s Cats and David Palmer with team Salubrious.


•Thursday, May 23, Back Bay, Comm Ave Mall, 15P Comm Ave.

Participants will enjoy coffee and breakfast treats provided by Dunkin' Donuts and fresh fruit from Star Market. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a flowering plant grown in the city's greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Walsh. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin' Donuts. Information will be available on City programs from the Boston Public Library, Boston Public Schools, Boston Police Department, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families.

RED SOX HOME GAMESThe Red Sox kicked off the

home season this month. Other upcoming home games include:

5/10 vs. Seattle Mariners at 7:10pm



5/14 vs. Colorado Rockies at 7:10pm

5/15 vs. Colorado Rockies at 7:10pm

5/17 vs. Houston Astros at 7:10pm

5/18 vs. Houston Astros at 7:15pm

BACK BAY HAPPENINGS

•The Back Bay Association will hold its 96th annual meeting on May 13, 9 a.m., in the John B. Hynes Veteran Memorial Conven-tion Center. Keynote speaker will be Mayor Martin Walsh.

•SAVE THE DATE: A NABB Homelessness Forum will take place on June 17 at 6 p.m. The dis-cussion will focus on homelessness and how it affects the Back Bay and many neighborhoods in the city.

•Cocktails and Collecting Kick-off at Copley Society of Art: Enjoy cocktails, a photo booth, refresh-ments and networking with young professionals all while learning what Co/So circle events entail. Over 70 Fresh Paint works will

be available for attendees to place early silent auction bids before the Gala on May 16. The event will be on May 10 from 7:00-9:00pm.

• 350th Anniversary Cele-bration at Old South Church: May 12, 1969 was the first gathering of Old South Church, so on May 12 of this year, from 1:00-2:00pm. In the 350 years since, Old South Church has taken bold stances and pursued justice and mercy. The church of Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams, of Phillis Wheat-ley and the Boston Tea Party, they continue to make history in the 21st century. And they think that deserves some celebration! The schedule of events for the day includes:

• 11:00am Festive Anniver-sary Worship Service

• 12:30pm Ceremony: Heraldic trumpets, dignitaries, an interfaith blessing.

• 1:00pm 350th Birthday Party: Cupcakes & ice cream, magician, games, reenactors, and dance music by Keytar Bear & DJAB Entertainment

• 2:30pm Finale: Pealing of the Tower Bell.

•Coffee With a Cop at Loews Boston Hotel: May 15 from 9-10 a.m. Join your neighbors and Boston police officers for coffee and conversation. No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neigh-borhood!

SOUTH END DATES•Bikes Not Fights. The Friends

of O’Day Park will have a bike rodeo event at O’Day Park on West Newton Street on Saturday, May 11, 1-4 p.m. (rain or shine).

Come for a free spring bike tune-up and cleaning. There will be a safety rodeo and obstacle course – as well as games, prizes and ice cream. Helmets are required to ride.

•Tropicaliente! The Hurley K-8 School in the South End will have a Latin Nightclub themed Trop-icaliente benefit for the school on Friday, May 10, at the Benjamin Franklin Institute, 41 Berkeley St. Join the Conga Line for their retro Latin Nightclub event. It is the 11th year of the event, and it will go from 7-11 p.m.

•The South End Forum can-celled its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, May 7. The Forum will meet in June before its summer recess.

•The Ellis South End Neigh-borhood Association will meet for its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m., at the Benja-min Franklin Institute. There will be presentations from the lead-ership and an election of officers and directors. The Arthur F. Howe Award will be given to former State Rep. Byron Rushing. Speakers will include Gregory Ruffer (BCA); Lecolion Washington (Community Music Center of Boston); Jim Tor-res (Speakeasy Stage); and Rachel Yurman (Boston Ballet). A recep-tion will follow.

•The next Eight Streets Neigh-borhood Association will be on Tuesday, May 14, in Project Place at 6:45 p.m. in the second floor. Join Eight Streets for a conversa-tion on all things South End with Mayoral Liaison Faisa Sharif.

•The East Berkeley Neighbor-hood Association (EBNA) will meet on May 21 in Project Place, 6:30 p.m. On the docket is State Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz with a leg-islative update.

•The Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association will have its next General Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the D-4 Police Station. State Rep. Jon Santiago will be joining neigh-bors for the meeting to hear con-cerns and feedback. The annual elections will also take place at the meeting. Those interested in run-ning for a seat on the board have until May 7 to do so.

•The Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, May 28, in Boston Medical Center’s Menino Pavilion at 7 p.m. New location, look for the signs through the surgical suite. Also WSANA will be holding elections on May 28 for the executive board. Anyone interested can send an email to the nominating committee, Peter San-born, [email protected], and Sahar Zaheer, [email protected].

•The South End Forum Opi-ate Working Group has released its meeting schedule for Winter/Spring 2019. The group will meet at 4 p.m. in the Crosstown Hilton on May 21. The featured speaker on the agenda will be Human Ser-vices Chief Marty Martinez.

•Boston Ward 4 Caucus will be Saturday, May 11, at 11 a.m., in the South End Library. The Boston Ward 4 Democratic Committee will be hosting its caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Party convention in Springfield in September. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m.. All reg-istered Democrats in the Ward 4 (which includes parts of Back Bay, Fenway, and the South End) are welcome. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Invitation to Bid

The First Baptist Church, Boston, Massachusetts, the Awarding Authority, request bids for the replacement of slate roofing and flashing materials, stone masonry restoration, architectural woodwork preservation and flat-lock copper roofing on the circa 1872 church building and tower which is listed in the State and National Register of Historic Places.

The project is being funded with grants from the City of Boston Community Preservation Commission, National Fund for Sacred Places, the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and the Goerge B. Henderson Foundation. All work must be performed in accordance to the documents prepared by Structures North Consulting Engineers, 60 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (Telephone: 978-745-6817) and meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. State law prohibits discrimination. Awarding of this contract is subject to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity guidelines. A copy of the bidding documents may be obtained by writing or telephoning the engineer at the above address.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church at 110 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston on April 23, 2019, at 11:00 AM. Bids shall be evaluated on the basis of price, previous experience with similar types of construction projects, ability to perform the work in a timely manner, and references. All bids must be delivered to the church’s office at the above address prior to 12:00 PM noon on May 10, 2019, to be eligible for consideration and all of the work must be completed by October 31, 2019.

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Following the public reports of drone use over Fenway Park in Boston this spring during the ninth inning of the Red Sox game, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is remind-ing members of the public of their responsibility to know the rules of the “Drone Road.” Whether you’re a novice drone pilot or have many years of aviation experience, rules and safety tips exist to help you fly safely and to ensure the safety of everyone.

“We are strongly urging drone owners to become aware of the

rules for operation as outlined on the website of the Federal Aviation Administration,” said Aeronau-tics Administrator Jeffrey DeCar-lo. “Drones are not a toy. They should be operated only under spe-cific circumstances and for specif-ic purposes in order to ensure the safety of the public.”

Please note the following safety protocols:

●Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports

●Never fly over groups of peo-ple, public events, or stadiums full of people

●Never fly near emergencies

such as fires or hurricane recovery efforts

●Never fly a drone while under the influence of drugs or alcohol

●Respect privacy and stay with-in an appropriate operational area - drones should not be flown above private properties, such a neigh-bor’s backyard

●Do not fly in bad weather con-ditions or during low visibility

●Operate drones only during daytime hours and within sight. To maintain visual contact, do not rely on binoculars or try to follow a drone by traveling inside a mov-ing vehicle.

●Do note fly the drone higher than 400 feet.

In addition, please note that the FAA has implemented registration requirements:

•Registration is necessary for drones weighing less than 55 pounds and more than 0.55 pounds. Additional requirements must be adhered to for drones weighing more than 55 pounds. Visit the FAA online at FAA.GOV for more information on registering your drone.

•As a drone operator, you are required by the FAA to properly mark your drone for identification.

All drone operators must now place their registration number on the outside of the drone. The FAA has posted a new rule in the Fed-eral Register requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number on an outside surface of the aircraft. Owners and operators may no longer place or write registration numbers in an interior compartment as allowed previously.

The rule was effective on Febru-ary 23, 2019. The markings must be in place for any flight after that date.

MassDOT Aeronautics Division is reminding the public to know the rules of the ‘Drone Road’


Photos by Marianne Salza

The Handel + Haydn Society (H+H) held its 2019 gala bene-fit, The Society Ball, on May 4, at Mandarin Oriental in the Back Bay. As the oldest performing arts organization in America, H+H provides engaging and inclusive musical experiences for thousands of children, ages 8-18, as well as community concerts throughout the city.

“The buzz and excitement is wonderful,” said W. Carl Kester, chairman of the Board of Gov-ernors. “Our proceeds from this evening are directed to important education programs through-out Greater Boston. We are also pleased to be honoring David Ger-gen tonight. Gergen is literally a towering national figure.”

Honoree, David Gergen, and his wife Anne, have been gener-ous supporters of H+H for 20 years. Gergen is a co-founder of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, is a senior political analyst for CNN, and has served as a White House advisor to four U.S. presidents: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ron-ald Reagan, and Bill Clinton.

Guests enjoyed performances of Vivaldi excerpts by H+H musi-cians, and the Young Men’s Cho-rus singing, “Come Travel with Me,” by Scott Farthing, and “This is Me,” from The Greatest Show-man, by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

THE HANDEL+HAYDN SOCIETY BALL GALA BENEFIT

H+H musicians performing excerpts from Vivaldi’s, “Summer,” from The Four Seasons.

Carolyn Aliski, Education Committee/Overseer of Board, and Karen Levy, Education Committee/Vice President of Board.

Richard Larivee, Lauren Jones, Debbie First, trustee, and her husband, Bob First.

H+H cellist Guy Fishman, with his daughters, Sabyon and Lilia.

Sophia Garmey, Alex Robinson, and Claire Ellis.

H+H Artistic Director Harry Christophers, and Melissa Gerrity.

Carl Kester, chairman of the Board of Governors.

Dorothy Bless and Stephen Snyder.


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On Friday, May 17, the Friends of the Mass General Cancer Center will host a spring luncheon for about 300 guests at Four Seasons featuring local authors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, who wrote The New York Times bestselling children’s book Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship.

Over the past 30 years, The Friends of the Mass General Cancer Center has raised $6.5 million. The Friends utilize 100 percent of all donations from indi-viduals, corporations and founda-tions to fund supportive care ser-vices for people living with cancer.

“When we think about support-ing patients with cancer, many peo-ple think about research and the pursuit of a cure,” said President of the Friends Council and Back Bay resident Brenda Flavin Warshaw. “The Friends of the Mass General Cancer Center understand that while medical treatment and research are essential for curing the disease, supportive care is what

improves a patient’s daily life and makes every day a little easier and a little better.”

The keynote speakers for this event are connected to Massachusetts General Hospital. Jessica Kensky was an MGH oncology nurse when she and her husband Patrick Downes were critically injured at the Boston Marathon bombing. At the time, they were newlyweds enjoying a day off in the city together. Jessica immediately had her left leg removed below the knee and eventually lost her right leg below the knee, after nearly two years of limb salvage surgeries and com-plications. Patrick lost his left leg below the knee.

In September 2013, Jessica and Patrick gained a new family mem-ber when they received a service dog from NEADS World Class Service Dogs, a black lab named Rescue. Jessica is now back to work part time on Yawkey 8 at MGH, while Patrick is a psycholo-gy fellow at the MGH Home Base

Program.MaryLynn Antonellis, Marion

Martignetti and Leslie McCafferty are co-chairing this special event that will bring people together to raise funds and awareness for the Friends, a group of volunteers who tirelessly bridge exceptional med-ical and supportive cancer care through innovative programs that promote whole-person healing.

“Our spring luncheon is a chance to connect, spend some time together and reflect,” said luncheon co-chair Marion Martignetti. “It’s a time to remem-ber why we do what we do – make a true difference in the daily lives of patients and their families.”

The Friends of the Mass General Cancer Center Spring Luncheon will take place on Friday, May 17, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at Four Seasons Boston Hotel, 200 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. Tickets are $200. For tickets and more information, visit www.mghfriends.org/spring.

Back Bay’s Warshaw hosts upcoming MGH luncheon

MaryLynn Antonellis, Marion Martignetti, Brenda Warshaw, and Leslie McCafferty.

Walking Your Dog in Boston

City Paws

By Penny & Ed Cherubino

This spring we’re sharing some of our favorite places to enjoy a stroll with leash-in-hand. This week we’ll wander the Beacon Hill and West End neighborhoods. If you are coming from the sur-rounding area, you can arrive by any of the MBTA subway lines.

Boston CommonWe always recommend gathering

friends for a proper wander with dogs. It allows the humans to visit restrooms, gather food, and enjoy great conversation as they walk.

The Boston Common offers a complete package of amenities for people in the pack. It also has an official, designated off leash dog recreation space where you can burn off some energy for dogs who need it before walking the narrow sidewalks of Beacon Hill.

Public GardenThis has always been one of

our favorite quiet spots in the city. Unlike the Common, this is a passive park designated for quiet activities. We love sitting on a bench, watching people take pho-tos of the trees, flowers, bridge, lagoon, ducks, and statues. It’s the perfect place for a cool down after a Boston Common workout.

Beacon HillFrom the garden, we recom-

mend enjoying a few blocks of what is called, “the flat of the hill.” This may be an area you have not visited very often. Take Brimmer Street (next to Cheers) and walk to Lime Street. This is one of our favorite streets in Boston with lovely architectural details and the feeling that you are in a very spe-cial place.

On your way to Lime Street, you may notice that some of the buildings on the cross streets are one and two story structures. Many of these are former stables, blacksmith shops and the like.

Make your way back to Charles Street to find great shopping and food. If you want to visit

Louisburg Square or Acorn Street in your tour, you’ll include some uphill work in your day.

The EsplanadeAt the end of Charles Street, you

can take the new Frances Appleton Pedestrian Bridge to the Esplanade. While this is a bridge legally shared with bikes, it is wider and feels a bit safer than other crossings to the river– especially when you have a dog beside you.

This part of the riverfront park is a perfect place to picnic on the goodies you bought on Charles Street, and you’ll find rest rooms at the Hatch Shell. Bonus! Arrive on a performance date and you might enjoy a concert as a break from your walk.

Thoreau Path & MGH CampusWalk under the restored

Longfellow Bridge and get back across Storrow Drive at the Blossom Street pedestrian bridge. Continue in the same direction past the Mass General Hospital (MGH) buildings until you reach the entrance to Thoreau Path.

This is one of Boston’s pub-

lic access, private areas. Pathways curve around the Charles River Park complex buildings. You’ll find a few places to sit and one food stop at J. Pace & Son. Or you can visit one of the cafés or the cafeteria at MGH.

We’ll make that area of the MGH campus the last place of interest on our tour. Here again you’ll find outdoor seating areas and some older architecture and

sculpture to enjoy. To return to the MBTA, you can hop on the Red Line at the MGH stop or walk up Cambridge Street towards City Hall and the Green Line Government Center stop.

Do you have a question or topic for City Paws. Send an email to [email protected] with your request.

You will see a lot of dog walkers wearing hospital scrubs when you walk along Thoreau Path. The medical community seems to know that dogs are good for our health.


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The Back Bay Garden Club held its 2019 Twilight Garden Party at the St. Botolph’s Club. The annual soiree is the Garden Club’s primary event and a chance for neighbors to gather and celebrate their efforts to keep the Back Bay green. The St. Botolph’s Club was an elegant setting for the celebration and flower arrangements made by the club members were present as well.

Ann Philbin with Jerry Gnazzo, former Registrar Of Motor Vehicles. Gnazzo, interestingly, was the first to conduct an electronic transaction renewal of registration in the U.S.

Pictured above, Vose Gallery owner Carey Vose and accountant Sara Allen are presented with the Magnolia Award from co-president of the Back Bay Garden Club Sherley Smith. The Magnolia Award was in rec-ognition for the tree in the Vose Gallery front garden that was planted around 1960.Pictured above and to the left are major supporting couple, Dale and Peter Coxe.

Jim Burke, with Rachel and Justin Hajj.

Back Bay Garden Club new member Susan Leathers, Co-president Sherley Smith, Vice President Stephanie Fletcher, Co-president Diane Gipson, and another new member, Jane Maguire.


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The Emerald Necklace Con-servancy is holding its must-at-tend Party in the Park luncheon to support the Justine Mee Liff Fund on May 15, 2019 at the Frank-lin Park Playstead. Each year, the fundraiser features the presentation of the Liff Spirit Award, which this year is being awarded to Commis-sioner Kathryn Ott Lovell of Phil-adelphia Parks & Recreation for her indelible impact on the preser-vation of parks and open space.

A special public conversation with Ott Lovell will also take place on May 16.

Kathryn Ott Lovell’s work at the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department, and previously the Fairmount Park Conservancy in

Philadelphia, demonstrates a suc-cessful public-private partnership – a model the Emerald Necklace Conservancy strives to practice and hone for the benefit of Boston’s Emerald Necklace Parks. Through projects such as Reimagining the Civic Commons and programs like the annual Love Your Park Week and fall service days, the Parks on Tap traveling beer garden, and The Oval+ pop-up park, Kathryn’s example has set a gold standard for how municipal parks departments and privately funded nonprofit organizations can work together to create world class parks and programming for the benefit of all residents. Her successes in moving forward public-private partner-

ships in Philadelphia embody the spirit of Justine Mee Liff, who was a true convener and unifier.

“Public spaces have incredible power to uplift individuals and transform communities,” said Commissioner Ott Lovell. “It is a true honor to be considered for an award named after Justine Mee Liff, whose work as a champion of public spaces has influenced our contemporary approach to urban parks management and preservation.”

Proceeds from Party in the Park benefit the Justine Mee Liff Fund, named in honor of the late Boston Parks Commissioner, who served from 1996 until her untimely passing in 2002. Liff’s

vision, leadership and dedication have encouraged a new generation of park supporters and advocates committed to the continual res-toration and enhancement of the historic Olmsted-designed Emerald Necklace. Party in the Park con-tinues Liff’s legacy of bringing people together to support and champion the parks. Since 2003, the Liff Fund has raised $10.3M to support the Emerald Neck-lace’s renewal initiatives, including major capital improvements such as the restoration of the Kelleher Rose Garden and Fountain; the Olmsted Tree Society’s urban for-est management work, tree care, new planting and soil work; and new water fountain/bottle fillers, pathways and footbridges, signage and park furniture.

“The Liff Spirit Award is an opportunity to recognize the out-standing work of a green space champion, and to reflect on Jus-tine’s enduring legacy of bringing public and private support togeth-er to improve our common space. Kathryn’s outstanding achieve-ments exemplify that legacy, and we are thrilled to be able to rec-ognize her at this year’s Party in the Park,” said Karen Mauney-Brodek, President of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. “We are extremely proud of the work the Conservancy does each year to maintain, improve, and celebrate our parks, which are a vital part of our city, communities, environ-ment and Frederick Law Olmsted’s legacy. We are grateful to our com-munity for its passion and support, and to the Party in the Park com-mittee, whose hard work and ded-ication ensure that this beloved event continues to make possible our improvements in the parks.”

Last year, the luncheon raised over $1.24 million for special resto-ration projects in the park system throughout Boston and Brookline. Held in spring for the past 15 con-secutive years, the event attracts 800 of Boston’s most notable women and gentlemen for a styl-ish afternoon under a tent. Party in the Park will be held at Frank-lin Park, the largest park in the sys-tem at over 500 acres, and consid-ered by Frederick Law Olmsted the “crowning jewel” of the Necklace.•16th Annual Party in

the Park Luncheon Wednesday, May 15, 2019; Frank-

lin Park Playstead, Pierpont Road, Boston

11:00am – Reception 12:00pm – Luncheon

Boston’s most generous philan-thropists and park supporters will be in attendance at Party in the Park, widely considered the city’s “Must-Attend Fundraiser.” Nearly 800 women (and a grow-ing number of brave gentlemen) will mingle under a tent on the picturesque grounds of the Play-stead in Franklin Park, wearing their finest millinery. From picture hats and fascinators to cloches and pillboxes, every conceivable type of headgear will be on display. Festive spring décor, including stunning Winston Flowers arrangements, will grace the venue while attend-ees enjoy a champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception, courtesy of The Catered Affair, before lunch is served. Additional fundraising opportunities to benefit the Justine Mee Liff Fund include an exciting “fund-a-need” auction and a lux-ury raffle at the luncheon. Mem-bers of the public are invited to purchase tickets online at https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/party-in-the-park/purchase-tickets/•Meeting Our Climate

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Thursday, May 16, 2019; Wilm-ington Trust Offices, 280 Congress Street, Suite 1300, Boston

5:30pm – Registration and net-working

6:00pm – ProgramTo complement Ott Lovell’s

acceptance of the Liff Spir-it Award at Party in the Park, a free, public discussion will take place featuring Ott Lovell, Phil-adelphia Parks Commissioner and 2019 Party in the Park Liff Spirit Awardee; Chris Cook, Chief, Environment, Energy, and Open Space and Commission-er, Parks and Recreation, Bos-ton; and Karen Mauney-Brodek, President, Emerald Necklace Conservancy. The conversation will focus on the shared goals of public parks departments and pri-vate parksorganizations, as well as the role of partnerships between these two groups in preparing for our climate future. The program will be followed by a reception. To learn more and register to attend, visit https://www.emeraldneck-lace.org/event/meeting-our-cli-mate-future/

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South End Baseball celebrat-ed Opening Day with festivities at Peters Park on Saturday, May 4. Kids marched to the park and lined up along the field for a first pitch from Mayor Martin Walsh and Police Commissioner William Gross. Former Red Sox players Luis Tiant and Sam Horn joined in on the fun.

OPENING DAY AT PETERS PARK FOR SOUTH END LITTLE LEAGUE

Police Commissioner William Gross stood along-side former Red Sox players Sam Horn and Luis Tiant.Owen Carlson welcomed everyone

South End Baseball opening day in Peters Park.

Darwin Mendoza and Mason Tanous struck a pose for the camera.

Mayor Martin Walsh threw out a first pitch.

Boston Police Commissioner William Gross threw a first pitch as well.

Alexis Robinson adjusted her Giants hat during the festivities.Leon McBean struck a pose during opening day.

Yeduardy Batiste lent a helping hand picking out raffles with League Director Mike Kudisch.

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For RecordFor RecordFrom the May 9 License Board meeting, City Hall, 10 a.m.:•The Catered Affair, Inc. d/b/a The Catered Affair at the Boston Public Library, 700

Boylston St., Back Bay, have applied for a one day amendment for the Hooley Campbell Wedding on July 27, between the hours of 7pm-2 am. The cocktail reception will start at 7

pm and run until about 8 pm, the dinner will start at 8 pm, the bar will re-open after dinner when the dancing starts at about 10 pm until midnight, an after party for roughly 100 guests will take place in a smaller room until am, the bar will close at 1:30 am with soft beverage service until 2 am, all guests out by 2:30 am.

• Change of Ownership for Lodging House to be voted: MVC 119 Berkeley LLC have applied to take over ownership of 119 Berkeley St., Back Bay, it is a Lodging House with 5 floors, 23 rooms with a total of 25 lodgers and the manager is Bruce Percelay.

From the May 9 Boston Groundwater Trust meeting, 4 p.m., Lenox Hotel (710 Boylston St.):•Review of FY 2020 Budget Proposal- VOTE REQUIRED•Project LightWell Update•Future Meetings & Topics•Executive Director’s Report

COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION HEARING:A May 10 Hearing Order at 10 a.m. Regarding the City Council Biannual Urban Renewal

Progress Update. This matter is sponsored by Councilor Michelle Wu and was referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation on 5/1/2019.

From the May 14 Licensed Premise Violations hearing, City Hall 10 a.m.:• MARLBOROUGH LIQUOR MARKET, INC. , D/B/A: MARLBOROUGH MARKET, 45

MASSACHUSETTS Ave., Back Bay. Date: 03/11/2019 Community complaints of marijuana sales from behind the counter. Undercover officer made three purchases of marijuana on separate occasions. Search warrant issues by Boston Municipal court. Marijuana seized during search warrant.

• BOSTON BALLROOM CORPORATION , D/B/A: ROYALE, 279 TREMONT ST., Bay Village. Date: 02/26/2019 Failure to notify Board of 18+ event inside premise.

•THE PARISH CAFE, INC. , D/B/A: THE PARISH CAFÉ, 359 BOYLSTON ST., Back Bay. Date: 03/05/2019 Blocked emergency exit (chairs).

• IPSWICH ENTERTAINMENT, INC. , D/B/A: Loretta’s Last Call, Location: 1 LANSDOWNE St., Fenway. Date: 03/22/2019: Service of alcohol to person under 21 years of age (Schnapps); and Persons under 21 possession of alcohol (Beer).

From the May 14 Bay Village Historic District meeting, City Hall, 4 p.m.:DESIGN REVIEW

•4 Melrose St.: At roof install rear dormer with roof deck and headhouse located on its roof.•6 Melrose St.: At front façade re-point masonry, replace deteriorated window lintels

and sills with pigmented poured concrete elements to match the existing brownstone,

install new structural iron stars at third story to match existing, remove wall vent, replace all windows and remove window shutters, replace entry door (including letter box plate and door knob), restore sidelights and transom, remove second set of address numbers from door casing, and repair and re-paint entry steps. At roof, install new copper downspouts and gutters, install slate and copper cladding at existing dormer, remove skylights and replace windows at dormer, replace black rubber membrane roof in-kind, install skylight, and install two air condensers recessed into roof.

•67-69 Church St.: Renovate existing two-story commercial building and add two-story rooftop addition.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW•40 Isabella St.: At front façade remove metal window grates at second story windows.•4 Lyndeboro Place: At rear roof replace two sets of non-historic sliding doors at dormer with

wood eight-light wood doors painted black.

From the May 14 Bay State Road/Back Bay West Architectural Commission, City Hall, 5 p.m.:

DESIGN REVIEW•City Light Pole - Northwest Corner of Bay State Road and Charlesgate West (7 Bay State

Road): Replace existing city light pole with new pole that includes a small cell wireless antenna system.

•City Light Pole - Northeast Corner of Raleigh Street and Back Street (Rear of 51 Bay State Road): Replace existing city light pole with new pole that includes a small cell wireless antenna system.

•City Light Pole - Southeast Corner of Bay State Road and Deerfield Street (96 Bay State Road): Replace existing city light pole with new pole that includes a small cell wireless antenna system.

ADVISORY REVIEW•665 Commonwealth Ave.: Construction of Data Sciences Center – Boston University•91 Bay State Rd.: Renovation of Kilachand Hall – Boston University

From the May 16 HUD federal funding input meeting, DND (26 Court St.), 6 p.m.:•Join us to discuss and provide feedback on our draft annual Action Plan to the Department

of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Action Plan details how we will use the $27 million in HUD funds to address the housing and community development needs in Boston.

City Council Budget Hearings, ongoing, City Hall:•Boston Public Library, May 13, 10:30 a.m.•Parks and Recreation, May 13, 2 p.m.•Boston Police, May 15, 2 p.m.•Boston Public Health Commission, May 16, 10:30 a.m.•Health Commission-Recovery Services, May 16, 2 p.m.•Boston Fire Department, May 21, 10:30 a.m.

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On Monday, April 29, at around 7:49 a.m., police responded to a radio call to investigate a person at the Sheraton Hotel at 39 Dalton St.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to hotel security, who stated they would like a “frequent trespass-er” removed from the third-floor lobby. Security also said problems with the individual date back sev-

eral years, and that she is continu-ally abusive towards them, yelling and swearing at them, and refus-ing to leave the hotel on her own accord.

Security escorted police to the third-floor lobby, where they immediately recognized the sus-pect from previous trespassing complaints against her in the area.

When police attempted to engage her in conversation, the

suspect, who is known top suffer from mental illness, began cursing at them and refused medical atten-tion at that time.

Police removed the suspect from the hotel and notified the Depart-ment of Mental Health and the Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST) of the matter.

SMOKING HAZARDOn Saturday, May 4, at approx-

imately 6:45 p.m., a victim entered the District 4 police station to report that he was the victim of an assault and battery early that morning.

The victim said between 3 and 3:50 a.m., after completing his shift as an Uber driver, he entered the Mobil gas station at 273 East Berkeley St. to purchase cigarettes and upon exiting the store, an unknown male suspect punched

him in the chest for no apparent reason.

When the suspect gestured menacingly as if he was carrying a weapon, the victim ran back to his vehicle and drove home.

The victim said the suspect was accompanied by a female accom-plice and drove a black, new-er-model Mercedes.

School 172nd Anniversary Cele-bration Fundraiser. Enjoy a fun-filled night with a 10-course tra-ditional Chinese banquet, student performance, and online/live auc-tions. Event to be held on Wednes-day, May 15 at Empire Garden Restaurant from 5:30-9 p.m. at 690 Washington St. Online auc-tion items being added daily. All proceeds to fund the school pool

and enrichment programs. Visit www.supportjqes.org for more information and to purchase tick-ets, donate, or view online auction items. Last year's event was sold out.

FENWAY TIMES• Fenway Studios is hosting

their first springtime Open Studios on Sunday, May 5 from 11am to

5pm. The Fenway Studios are located at 30 Ipswich St.

•The Peterborough Senior Cen-ter holds bingo at 12:30 and a Tech Café at 11 a.m. every Wednesday. Come play bingo and meet new people, or can get help with your phone or tablet/computer.

• The BPDA is holding a pub-lic meeting for the proposed Ken-more Hotel at 560-574 Common-

wealth Avenue on May 8 from 6:00-8:00pm at 610 Common-wealth Ave., first floor. The Pro-ponent proposes to construct a new, 27-story, approximately 389-room hotel surrounded by a new, approximately half-acre public plaza. The Project also includes the demolition of the existing building at 560-574 Commonwealth Ave-nue, and shifting the building site

east, amid the new public plaza. The shift allows construction of a new public street to connect Com-monwealth Avenue and Beacon Street, in between the new plaza and the former building site. The Proponent will be responsible for construction of the new public plaza and roadway improvements, which will improve the pedestrian experience in Kenmore Square.

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The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy today announced the opening dates for our 2019 season of open-air beer and wine gardens. Opening in May, these unique outdoor spaces build on the Conservancy’s history of engaging creative partnerships in the contemporary park in the heart of Boston.

The Greenway Conservancy and Trillium Brewing Company announced earlier this month the return of Trillium Garden on The Greenway for a third sea-son. From its inaugural season in 2017 and return in 2018, Trillium Garden on The Greenway has quickly become an iconic down-town destination. Trillium Garden on The Greenway will open for the season on Thursday, May 16, operating at the corner of High Street and Atlantic Avenue, across from Rowes Wharf. The regular hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday 2-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday 12-6 p.m.

"After a couple of incredible seasons on The Greenway we can’t imagine summer without the Trillium Garden!”, said Esther Tetreault, Co-founder of Trillium Brewing Company. “We love look-ing out at historic Rowes Wharf while watching the beautiful revi-talization of Boston’s downtown landscape by the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy…with a beer in hand, of course. Their commitment to fostering shared spaces and community-building is perfectly aligned with our values and we’re proud to support their initiatives through the Garden on the Greenway."

The Greenway Conservancy was also delighted to announce a new partnership with City Winery Boston this month to bring an open-air wine garden to Dewey Square on The Greenway this summer. Boston’s first outdoor wine garden, City Winery on The Greenway, will open for the season today, Wednesday, May 1, and will celebrate with a grand opening on Wednesday, May 15. The regular hours of operation are Wednesday and Friday 3:30-10 p.m., Saturday 1-9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

“We are proud to be made locally in Boston,” said Avi Kent, Chief Growth Officer for City

Winery. “City Winery is excited to enjoy our first summer outdoors on The Greenway. We can’t wait to bring what we do at our exist-ing Boston location with wine and food to The Greenway, reaching a whole new audience of locals,

downtown workers, and visitors throughout the warmer months in Boston.”

City Winery will be serving their award-winning locally craft-ed wine on tap, including multiple varieties of reds, whites, and rosé. In addition, City Winery has part-nered with Boston based Harpoon Brewery to offer locally-made craft beer and cider on location. The Mediterranean-inspired menu of charcuterie, cheeses, olives and nuts will complement the wine garden experience, as well as the warm and welcoming decor of this family friendly space. City Winery on The Greenway will also include live music on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

"We are thrilled to be joined by Trillium Brewing again for a third season and to welcome City Winery to The Greenway for an incredible summer," said Jesse Brackenbury, Executive Director at the Greenway Conservancy. "Whether you're exploring the park or relaxing after the work day, The Greenway is the perfect place to unwind this summer."

The Conservancy’s open-air beer and wine gardens compli-ment all the The Greenway has to discover, from over 450 FREE events, contemporary public art, seven unique water features, and more! Organic lawns and gar-dens invite visitors to unwind, the Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove is spin-ning daily with a host of native New England creatures, and our free Wi-Fi network continues to stretch the entire 1.5 mile length of The Greenway.

The Greenway is the contem-porary public park in the heart of Boston. The Greenway welcomes millions of visitors annually to gather, play, unwind, and explore. The Greenway Conservancy is the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway. The majority of the

public park’s annual budget is gen-erously provided by private sourc-es.

Trillium Brewing Company was founded by JC and Esther Tetreault in 2013 and has since become internationally recognized and regarded as one of the top breweries in the world. Trillium Brewing Company is a New England farmhouse brewery, using local ingredients whenever possi-ble and utilizing both traditional practices and modern re-invention such as brewing with the seasons and producing styles that speak to the region.

City Winery, founded in New York in 2008 by Michael Dorf, strives to deliver the highest-end combined culinary and cultural experiences to urban food, wine, and music enthusiasts.

Opened in 2017, City Winery Boston is a fully functioning win-ery, restaurant/bar, music venue, and private event space located in the heart of Downtown Boston at 80 Beverly Street, steps from TD Garden. City Winery is a contem-porary 30,000 square foot haven for those who are passionate about wine, music and culinary arts. The décor evokes the romance of being in wine country, from the exposed stainless-steel fermenting tanks and French oak barrels, to the aroma of fermenting grapes. The winery has produced dozens of in-house wines sourced from vineyards in California, Oregon, Washington, & Argentina. The globally inspired, locally sourced, wine-focused food menu is con-ceived for pairing and sharing. The concert venue hosts 450 ticketed shows per year and accommodates up to 280 guests, all seated at tables with complete beverage and dining service, ensuring a comfort-able and intimate “listening room” experience.

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Staff Report

Boston residents and visitors will soon find it even easier to recy-cle right, thanks to a new public education campaign and efforts to expand recycling in city parks, households and in public spac-es. Boston was recently selected as one of seven U.S. communities to receive a $250,000 grant for a community recycling pilot pro-gram from The Coca-Cola Foun-dation. This grant will support the Fund for Parks and Recreation in Boston and build on the City’s ongoing efforts to improve access to recycling and encourage better recycling behaviors through how-to guides, informational materials and signage in multiple languages, website resources and mobile apps.

“When we look at the oppor-tunities we have to reduce waste in Boston, increasing education and awareness about trash reduc-tion and proper recycling is a top priority,” said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “We are proud to partner with The Coca-Cola Foundation on a program that encourages res-idents and visitors to recycle right and furthers Boston’s zero-waste goals.”

The pilot program will bring recycling bins, signage and collec-tion services to City parks to fur-ther expand the reach of recycling services in areas with high foot traffic.The City will soon receive 75 new recycling bins through the Keep America Beautiful/Coca-Cola Public Spaces Recycling Bin Grant Program and will start collecting recyclable items in parks in the Dorchester and Mattapan neigh-borhoods this summer. Harambee Park and Franklin Park will be among the first parks that benefit from new recycling infrastructure.

“Our goal is to make it easier for people to recycle when they are out enjoying the City’s natural resources,” said Chris Cook, Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Spaces. “In addition to increasing access to recycling in parks, we are introducing recycling at all spe-cial events and creating new Zero Waste guidance for park permit holders. Through this pilot pro-gram we’re striving to collect at least 50,000 pounds of recyclable material, and in the process gath-er best practices for measurably improving recycling that can be scaled across the City.”

Another goal of the pro-gram is to test and learn how to

improve recycling in Boston Hous-ing Authority properties, in the pilot communities of Dorchester and Mattapan through education-al efforts and incentives. Focusing on these neighborhoods for new public space and household recy-cling initiatives will enable the City to evaluate techniques and determine the right combination of recycling access and education, public space bin placement and other

infrastructure improvements that can serve as a model for the rest of the city.

“We hope this recycling pilot in Boston serves as a catalyst to drive increased recycling rates and help Boston achieve its ambitious objec-tive of becoming a Zero-Waste city,” said Helen Smith Price, pres-ident of The Coca-Cola Founda-tion. “The Coca-Cola Foundation places a priority on helping com-munities become more sustainable by supporting innovative recycling

solutions at a local level.”The City of Boston also encour-

ages residents to utilize tools like the City’s free “Trash Day” app. The app enables Boston residents to search a directory of hundreds of household items to find out the right way to dispose of them while on the go or at home. App users can also view a calendar for their home’s collection dates, set reminders and get notifications of schedule changes.

Most recently the City launched a new citywide education cam-paign to encourage residents to recycle right. New signage and online materials will help Boston residents better understand what items are acceptable and what can-not be recycled, what kind of con-tainers can be used to recycle, and when events are held for dispos-ing of items like paint and motor oil or hazardous waste. The new campaign builds on the success of the recent “Bring Your Own Bag” campaign, which encourages resi-dents to bring reusable bags when shopping in Boston because plas-tic bags are no longer allowed in retail stores. Last year, the City commissioned an advisory com-mittee to develop recommenda-tions for a zero waste plan for Bos-ton and expects that process to be completed soon. The City’s prog-ress to date is an important mile-stone in reducing citywide green-house gas emissions and becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

Boston launches new recycling pilot program

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