SBOL 06_04_2020

THE PRINT EDITION

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020

VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

Seven-Alarm Fire, Columbia and Douglas

by Rick Winterson photos: Glenn Preston, BFD

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n Saturday, May 30, a seven-alarm fire took place in the 1420 block of Columbia Road, on the western corner of its intersection with Douglas Street. The first alarm was turned in at approximately 3:30 a.m. last Saturday morning, May 30, and quickly rose to seven alarms.

The fire was most intense right at the corner formed by the two roadways; damage was extremely severe in the rear of the seven houses involved. It took approximately six hours for the Boston Fire Department (the BFD) to bring the fire completely under control. Fire crews then remained onsite until late Saturday afternoon to make sure that the huge fire was completely extinguished and local hot spots would not reignite.

Fortunately, no civilians

The sad aftermath – seven burnt out houses at Douglas and Columbia.

An outpouring of support were injured, as all 38 residents indicate they were examined, from the Red Cross, the treated as a precaution, and were safely evacuated from surrounding neighborhood, and every one of the apartment then released. South Boston many South Boston residents has units involved. Six firefighters can only wish them well – they been underway since the fire. We were sent to the hospital for are heroes, true heroes. The suggest you log onto GoFundMe, treatment of burns and for smoke entire Boston Fire Department Continued on Page 3 was praised for its response. inhalation. Fortunately, reports

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he recent incomprehensible murders of black men in Georgia and Minneapolis have shaken even the most jaded among us. Eleven weeks of COVID19 quarantine were more than enough, and now we have faced man’s inhumanity to man as well as our complicated relationship to race. The world, as we knew it has changed. We are changing along with it, and I am just not sure what we will look like as a community when and if the dust settles.

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e mu st g ive credit for t he peaceful assembly that took place in and around Franklin Park on Tuesday evening – a gathering of perhaps as many as 10,000 people, who denounced the death of George Floyd with a period (8 minutes, 46 seconds) of silence along with a (peaceable) call to action. We heard no reports of anyone being arrested afterwards. And the Wednesday a f ternoon demonstration of 1,000+ on Boston Common was equally peaceful. Thank you! This is how Boston re sident s should r a l l y.

Last Sunday’s mass protests were not unexpected. They were planned and widely announced.

A march from Roxbury to the State House seeking justice was an integral part of the protest program. Nor was violence unexpected, which occurred in and around the center of Boston after dark last Sunday evening. The Boston Police had been detailed to control the demonstration in the first place.

Other threatening events had already taken place last week – in the South End last Friday, in Providence also on Friday, nearby in Worcester, and in many urban centers across the U.S.

T he B o s ton Pol ic e Department, the oldest in the country, remains a beacon of hope and comfort for residents of our city. Full disclosure: I have no relatives or even any friends who are members of this outstanding department. As one who works among those with substance abuse issues, I have seen firsthand how the police respond to clients I serve.

They are not the easiest or most respectful folks out and about, and yet the police have done their best to diffuse the situation every time I have witnessed a dust-up from Methadone Mile to Zeigler Street.

They do keep the peace and risk their lives every single day to do so.

Sadly, we seem not to appreciate when things are uneventful, and then we see peaceful protesters, residents and police officers in danger, Boston up in flames and businesses destroyed. We have our fair share of problems and the recent uptick in homicides due to a variety of factors has gotten our attention. Is it the heat, the COVID quarantine, guns, jail releases? One thing though, we can depend on thoughtful men and women led by Commissioner Gross, our Police Commissioner.

Commentary: Sunday’s Violence

All these violent gat herings were responding to the painful, unjust death of George Floyd 11 days ago in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Fortunately, no one was seriously injured during and a f t e r Su nd ay a f t e r no on’s protests. But soon after sunset, major proper t y destr uction accompa nied by a rson a nd pillage erupted. A police car was torched on Tremont Street by the Granary Burial Ground.

Another was tipped over (with officers in it). The “T” was shut down from Copley to Government Center. Rocks and bottles were thrown; some police officers had to be hospitalized.

The arrests of 53 people included only three out-ofstaters (two from Maine, one from R hode Island) and 20 from Boston’s suburbs. Thirty (30) ot her a rre stee s were from Boston. Claims that Sunday’s violence a f ter the demonstrations was somehow pla nned by “outsiders” a re unsupported and have no basis.

So South Boston Online condemns the mob violence that occurred last Sunday; it was mostly the work of City of Boston residents. Smashing store windows, stea ling or destroying what is inside, and trying to set damaging f ires

The matter of race is a tender wound carried by all of us to a greater degree or less. After all, we are America warts and all. Managing crime, drugs and mental illness are part of a police officer’s daily repertoire. As a large and vibrant heterogeneous community, the melting pot can get pretty hot.

It is a gift to all of us citizens that the well-trained men and women of the BPD serve us so very well. As we all move forward, let us take some time for introspection, for some selfcare, for some gratitude to our public servants and an understanding that some suffer mightily. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and pray for your safety and well-being.

are not just against the law – they’re dangerous and morally wrong. Also, they simply do not work. These sinful acts harden members of our society, and prevent making it into a better society. Fundamentally, we are insisting that everyone must address her/his individual conscience before decid ing to commit any act that could become violent, even if it’s an act that hurts, damages, or destroys only “possessions” and “things”, not fel low hu ma n beings.

Questions must still be answered. After a week of near violence elsewhere, why weren’t MPs from the National Guard deployed up front (just in case)?

And we hear that Boston police off icers weren’t fully dressed in protective gear. Why were t h ree big demon st r at ion s/ protests/rallies allowed so closely together (SUN to WED)? Why were our officials, in the grip of their emotions, “pleading not leading”? And why, why, why did our officials allow such large gatherings to assemble, when we are in the middle of COVID-19, a highly contagious pandemic?

Could this cause a new wave of COV ID-19 in two weeks?

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Sen. Collins, Rep. Biele Announce Visitations at Nursing Homes Legislature also Provides Bill to Publicly Disclose Data & Address Disparities.

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his week, State Senator Nick Collins and State Representative David Biele announced a new policy from the Department of Public Health (DPH) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that allows for in-person visitation at long-term care facilities.

Prior to the announcement, Sen. Collins and Rep. Biele were in regular contact with DPH to advocate for increased support systems for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities impacted by COVID-19.

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Fire where Haley Dillon, South Boston’s liaison from Mayor Walsh’s office, is raising funds to help a World War II veteran whose apartment was burnt out.

That well-known saying about South Boston certainly applies here: “Southie takes care of its own.”

The policy goes into effect on June 3, 2020 and allows for visits provided that physical distancing and certain protections are in place.

According to the advisory issued

by DPH to nursing home and rest home administrators across the Commonwealth, visitations can occur at a designated outdoor visitation space, provided that physical distancing and other protections are in place.

These measure include surgical masks for residents, facial coverings for visitors, and visitors must remain at least 6 feet apart from residents.

Residents who have recovered from COVID-19 may be visited.

“Our seniors, our families,

need support right now, and this is an important step in carefully reopening our communities,” said Senator Collins. “I want to thank my fellow elected South Boston colleagues for their collective advocacy on this issue.”

“This new policy will allow residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to experience the love and support of family members,” said Rep. Biele. “I appreciate the efforts of the Department of Public Health in making these visits possible, and will continue to work with my colleagues to advocate for the care and support of our seniors.”

In addition to this updated visitation policy, the Massachusetts

Legislature recently passed legislation to make more information about COVID-19 cases publicly available, including cases at elder care facilities and soldiers’ homes. The legislation, entitled An Act addressing COVID-19 data collection and disparities in treatment, will provide a greater understanding on how the virus is affecting those in locations hardest hit by the pandemic, including elder care facilities and urban areas.

The legislation also creates a task force to provide recommendations to alleviate disparities in infection and treatment among populations disproportionally impacted by the outbreak. The bill has been sent to the Governor for approval.

The source of the f ire has not yet been determined, although there was some talk (still unconf irmed) of either careless smoking or a grille.

Newly appointed Boston Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey commented to the press, saluting his firefighters and saying the cause of the fire is still “under

investigation”.

It initia lly appeared to this observer that as many as nine homes might have been involved; seven were later confirmed to have been damaged.

S out h B oston On l i ne will repeat that no resident of the affected buildings was injured, a nd da ma ge wa s conf ined to the immediate

neighborhood of that corner at Marine and Douglas, because of the Boston Fire Department’s concentrated and self less efforts.

Thank you, BFD personnel.

A nd ple a se remember that 38 folks lost everything t hey possessed – Sout hie t a ke s c a re of it s ow n.

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by Rick Winterson

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ou are completely aware of the need to take steps against Coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic – it was (and still is) a true plague of global, worldwide dimensions. Here, our schools, churches, athletic facilities, entertainment venues, and almost all of South Boston’s stores were shut down.

And while it has been a great economic sacrifice, this quarantine has measurably “flattened the curve”. It has worked.

Now it’s time for South Boston to reopen – gradually!

South Boston Online plans to report upon this reopening in segments, using several short articles. You know that there are a large number of excellent retail establishments in our neighborhood - establishments that play a huge part in the high quality of life we all enjoy around here. The various segments of the local economy will reopen stepwise in phases until we reach Phase Four – the “New Normal”, as it’s called.

Perhaps the most cheerful reopening is “bringing up Baby”. What store could be more important than one that’s devoted to our youngest people as they grow up? And “bringing up

Baby”, operated by Sandy and J.C., continues to serve young people until they reach age 12. They have been awarded both a Boston’s BEST and a Best of Boston – stop in there sometime.

Quality merchandise can also be found in places ranging from “deirfiur” home furnishings on East Broadway near L, to Stapleton Florist at Emerson and East Broadway. And Luxe Leisure on East Broadway at the top of Pill Hill is getting ready to reopen this coming Monday. Get care for your dog at The Broadway Dog Spa, also on Pill Hill.

Or your dog can visit B.Y.O.D., which carries retail items for pets as well. For your own convenience, Abu Musa has

reopened his store, 6-12 Convenience.

For salon styling and services, visit Headquarters, Broadway Haircutters, The House of Ivy, or The Luxury Box Barber Shop and Nurture. These five have now reopened, but check with them to see whether appointments are necessary (or perhaps even required).

Our next article will describe the reopening scene in Perkins Square and West Broadway. And let’s say thanks to those establishments that were essential and stayed open during the COVID-19 quarantine – pharmacies, grocery stores, home repair retailers, medical practices, and food takeout/delivery services.

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Let’s Reopen Southie: Carefully, but for Real!

hase Two of Governor Ba ker’s multi-step pla n to reopen Massachusetts, after the mid-March shutdown, could begin on Monday, June 8. The shutdown shot down our St. Patrick/Evacuation Day Parade, and it mostly continues even now. Barber shops, beauty shops, and beaches are open already, provided that access and all personal gatherings are controlled and limited. And make no mistake – “Social Distancing” when we knew very little about Coronavirus wa s absolutely necessa r y But right now, let’s start thinking about more reopenings, and how we can make it as real and enjoyable as possible here in South Boston. Here are a few ideas: First, last weekend, beach crowding and athletics were rare.

Other than a couple of volleyball nets and some “gentlemen” passing a football back and forth

at M, games being played over our three miles of beachfront were virtually non-existent.

Other than small gatherings around individual blankets, there was good, 12-foot “Social Distancing”.

So, let’s take down those barriers and cones along Day Boulevard.

Reopen Castle Island parking. Cars of those driving to Pleasure Bay are being parked along Farragut and even farther away. Those cones and barriers are ugly! And they make it difficult for older folks and families with little children to actually get onto the beach or all the way out to Castle Island Second, let’s really encourage pleasant, enjoyable dining out of doors in South Boston as much as possible this summer.

Allow restaurants to serve at tables along sidewalks and in the parking lanes in front of their establishments all along

Broadway. Use disposable menus.

Perhaps Ed Flynn, our District 2 City Councilor, can help us get this permitted and set up.

Third, let’s also encourage outside displays of retail merchandise from the stores and small businesses on South Boston’s streets - along both East and West Broadway, in and around Andrew Square, and over in the Seaport District (they’ve been hurt by COVID-19 as well).

Do this over a couple of June

weekends and the Fourth of July to see how well it works. Local small businesses (those that are still left) really need our support.

And we need the jobs provided by South Boston’s small businesses.

Sure, we have to obey the COVID-19 restrictions – Social Distancing, no large groups, and so on – no question about that! But let’s enjoy South Boston’s reopening as much as possible this summer.

Take part in it! Dine and shop South Boston! Let’s go out!

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Walsh Dedicates Additional $5 Million for Rental Relief Total of $8 million will help prevent displacement of residents who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic Building on his commitment to keeping the residents of Boston stably housed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the reopening of the application process for the Rental Relief Fund at noon this Friday, June 5 with an infusion of $5 million in new funding, in addition to the $3 million dedicated towards the Fund in April.

The Rental Relief Fund was established

by Mayor Walsh as a means to provide income-eligible tenants in the City of Boston with direct financial relief to assist with rental payments. The deadline to complete the initial pre-screening application is Friday, June 19, and applications will be available in seven languages on boston.gov/rentalrelief.

“During this challenging time, it is important that we leverage all resources available to ensure the health and safety of our residents, and to keep them stably housed during the COVID-19 public health crisis,” said Mayor Walsh.

“We know that many Bostonians are struggling, and we know the need for assistance with housing payments remains, which is why we are proud to make available this additional funding for households who otherwise would be unable to make their rent payments.”

The amount of assistance renters receive is determined by analyzing their income sources, including the federal Economic Impact Payment payments residents may have received. To qualify for financial assistance from Boston’s Rental Relief Fund, households must reside in the City of Boston and their income must be at or under 80% of Area Median Income which is $90,650 for a family of four. Preference will continue to be given to qualified applicants who were not eligible for unemployment benefits or, due to the nature of their jobs, would not receive full benefits.

The Rental Relief Funds may be used for short-term rental assistance for up to three months. The funds may be used to cover more than one month’s rent or may be used to supplement partial payments of rent. For each household,

financial assistance will not exceed more than $4,000 in a 12-month period.

Since the Fund was first announced in April, the City has been working with partner organizations including Metro Housing|Boston, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH) and Project Hope to process the 1,600 applications received, ensure required documentation is provided by the applicant, and administer funds directly to the landlords. To date, over $680,000 in assistance has been disseminated to 210 households in 17 different neighborhoods to cover rent for April and May. As part of the application process, the City has made available staff from the Department of Neighborhood Development and the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) to support callbacks to applicants through the application process. Assistance has been provided in multiple languages with the help of multilingual City staff as well as telephonic interpreters.

“NOAH is proud to be able to participate in the Mayor’s much-needed emergency rent relief program,” said Philip Giffee, Executive Director of NOAH. “The City is to be congratulated for stepping up to provide millions of dollars to help these vulnerable individuals and families remain housed for the long term. The Mayor and the City staff are attuned to meeting the needs of distressed households and by creating another round of rent relief funding, they are looking to help both Boston residents as well as the economy as whole. It is a wonderful effort among dedicated City staff and hard-working non-profits which work closely with local community members to assist them at this demanding time. NOAH is grateful to have the opportunity to do this work.”

Since the first round of applications closed in mid-April, the City has been receiving interest forms from residents who have requested information on the next round of funding, and to date the City has received 3,375 expressions of interest forms. In an effort to better serve residents in the current round announced today, the City is extending the prescreening period to two weeks to help

applicants determine their eligibility, and demonstrating the City’s commitment to ensuring fair and equitable access to this funding. The pre-application screening forms will be available in seven languages from Friday, June 5 to Friday, June 19. Any qualified applicants from the first round who do not receive funding will automatically be entered into the second round of the fund.

A person’s immigration status is not asked during the Rental Relief Fund application process and receiving funds does not impact other financial assistance that a person may be already receiving. Additionally, assistance from the Rental Relief Fund does not affect immigration applications as a “public charge” ground of inadmissibility.

“Project Hope has assisted families in our community for many years with eviction prevention resources to ensure that families have a roof over their head and parents and children can thrive,” said Christine Dixon, Executive Director of Project Hope.

“We are pleased to be partnering with the City of Boston to be able to connect families in crisis with critical resources through the Rental Relief Fund in this time of unprecedented need. We are grateful to Mayor Walsh for prioritizing housing stability for families in our city.”

“The Boston Rental Relief Fund helps to relieve the fear and anxiety of losing your home in the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis,” said Zoe Cronin, Managing Attorney of the Housing Unit at Greater Boston Legal Services. “This fund is critical because it helps those most in need and those not able to access other programs.”

A statewide eviction and foreclosure moratorium is currently in place across

the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, protecting tenants from being evicted and homeowners from foreclosure. The moratoriums will remain in place until August 18 or 45 days after the state of emergency ends, whichever is sooner.

As part of the City’s work to prepare for the end of these moratoriums, this new infusion of funding, along with other housing stability resources, will help keep hundreds of people in their homes.

“Metro Housing has been thrilled to partner with the City of Boston and the Department of Neighborhood Development to connect residents in need with critical rent relief funds,” said Chris Norris, Executive Director of Metro Housing Boston. “With applications from neighborhoods across the city, the Rental Relief Fund is on track to help hundreds of families to survive the current housing crises and remain in their homes, close to their family, friends, and social supports.”

Other COVID-19 resources available on boston.gov and through the City of Boston include free meals for students and adult residents; free toiletries for Boston students; emergency childcare centers; information on homeless shelters; transportation options for healthcare workers; resources for those with substance use disorder; and mental health resources. In addition, the City has launched boston.gov/reopening with information on Boston’s cautious, phased-in reopening of the economy.

For information on additional programs, please visit boston.gov/ coronavirus, or call 3-1-1, Boston’s 24-hour constituent hotline.

Text BOSCOVID to 888-777 to receivetext alerts on a regular basis, available in 11 languages.

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Statement from MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak I Want to Offer My Support for the People Who are Marching for Justice in Our Communities The k illing of George Floyd, the most recent in a long line of injustice against African Americans, has caused great pain in our community and, most acutely, among our friends and colleagues of color. I want to offer my support for the people who are marching for justice in our communities. The civil unrest that has followed some of these events is unfortunate, but should not obscure the important message that is being sent.

In general, during marches and gatherings involving large numbers of people, there are assessments conducted to determine a proper response by the MBTA – service levels, staff ing needs, and public safety. It is this assessment that informs decision makers of the potential for a service disruption, station closures, or need for alternative service.

On Sunday night, in coordination with local officials and local law enforcement entities, the decision was made to close multiple stations when, in the opinion of the Transit Police Incident Commander, outside activity posed a danger to the safe operation of the station and transit activity. The TPD Incident Commander is the designated representative on scene to make decisions regarding public safety. As many likely saw on television, social media, or in person, it was a ver y u nset tled scene and a f luid situation.

A disorderly situation in a station poses significant risks to riders, T employees, and critical T assets such as vehicles and signal systems. An accident, a deliberate act, or trespassing poses a significant risk of an incident -- including contact with the third rail, potential to be str uck by a moving vehicle, injury to another rider or employee, and a risk to

our employees and customers in the for m of secondar y trauma due to the injuries caused a nd /or w it nessed.

In the event of service d isr upt ion s, t he M BTA’s Operations Cont rol Center (OCC) communicates closures and alternative service options as promptly as possible. On Sunday evening, we witnessed a rapidly developing situation, but at no point did the MBTA ‘shut down’ as was mentioned in some social media; it was a limited closure of specific stations with trains continuing to operate.

I feel it is important to state, the MBTA suspends service or closes stations for safety concerns only. When there are services changes,

delays, or disruptions, the T promptly issues T-Alerts and communicates with riders and traditional media outlets via our social media platforms. There are no policies or directives to keep people in one place.

In fact, our planning includes measures to safely facilitate the movement of large crowds.

In discussions with the Chief of the Transit Police, we are in full alignment that our preference at the MBTA is always to provide service to our customers unless safety concerns necessitate closure.

I would note that there wa s a sma ller protest on Saturday evening and TPD had c ontemplated closi ng Park Street and Boylston but

did not as conditions did not deteriorate. Tuesday night’s rally necessitated closure of Downtown Crossing and Park Street for an hour, but the stations were reopened by 10:45 PM. The OCC was also able to quickly communicate alternative travel routes via social media.

I’m hopeful that my explanation helps to clarify how the MBTA and the Transit Police Department made decisions this week to balance safety with our responsibilities to our riders and employees. And I’m grateful to all of the MBTA employees – operators, station officials, transit police, and dispatchers – who work so hard to get our riders to and from these events safely.

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A few photos taken by South Boston Online along M Street Beach on Sunday – usually our most crowded shoreline, especially on a warm, sunny day – show that small groups and many individuals are keeping/staying between six and 12 feet apart, as recommended.

Face coverings weren’t evident, however. They interfere with tanning, we imagine.

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Gate of Heaven & St. Brigid of Kildare Parishes & St. Augustine Chapel PARISH UPDATE

Important Message - Please Read First Cardinal Sean continues to dispense all Catholics from the Sunday Mass obligation. This will be in place for the foreseeable future. Catholics are not obliged to go to Sunday Mass due to the current pandemic and the continued risks.

The Cardinal strongly encourages people in vulnerable populations, especially elderly and those with pre-existing conditions, to watch via live-stream on our website-https://www.gateofheavenstbrigid.org or on Catholic TV. LIVE STREAMING on our parish website will continue!

For the Month of June - Temporary Mass Schedule Saturday Mass (until further notice) 4:00 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Church - Also Live-Streamed Sunday Morning Mass (until further notice) 8:00 a.m. at St. Brigid Church 9:00AM at Gate of Heaven Church - Also Live-Streamed 10:30AM at St. Brigid Church Daily Mass Monday - Friday (until further notice) 9:00AM at Gate of Heaven Upper Church- Also Live-Streamed Parish Office Hours Parish Office will be moving... and remains closed to visitors for now The Parish Office will remain closed to visitors for the next few weeks, until Tuesday, June 9th.

Parish personnel will be available in the office on phone and email:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 10AM - 2PM If you need to drop anything off - you may use themailbox outside the office door.

Office Moving: We will be moving the Officesometime in the next few weeks to our Parish Rectory - in the lower level. This is the entrance just off theparking lot, next to the lower Church hall entrance.

We need to downsize. This will save money as we try to recover from the financial effects of the pandemic.

St. Brigid Convent Building: The current Parish Office, the former convent building, is being examined now for possible classroom space for Religious Education programs and South BostonCatholic Academy. Due to the effects of the Pandemicand the increasing enrollment at SBCA, the use of theconvent may help in the next few years as the schoolaccommodates the many South Boston families that are seeking a Catholic Education. More information will follow as we explore its use.

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