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There is a direct correlation between more overall housing and affordable housing. “Innovative Solutions” is one of the operating buzz words guiding decision-makers. A new building recently opened in the

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EDITORIAL We Can Finally Breathe Again. Masks Be Gone!

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he word came down early this week that a federal court had ruled The Biden Administration’s executive order to extend the mask mandate on public transportation, on airline flights, airports etc. as being unconstitutional and must be lifted immediately.

In many cases, if there is a ruling that a ‘president’s’ executive order is to be removed, those entities effected would wait for an appeal and the result of that appeal before taking action. But not this time. The airlines, airports and so many other businesses etc. just could not wait to comply. In fact

they jumped at the chance to lift the mask mandate and announced it almost immediately after the court’s ruling.

By the way, this ruling has also had the effect of getting rid of mandatory mask requirements locally; including on Amtrak, The MBTA and even Uber with many more to follow.

The announcement was met with cheers and approval. News video showed that passengers already in flight instantly whipped off their masks and stood and applauded as soon as the pilot gave the go ahead.

Over the course of the past two years, where mask

mandates were put in place, it was never popular; especially when there was always a question of whether masks did anything to help protect from Covid or not. Some professional sources even said they could actually do more harm than good; especially where young children were concerned. And yet, even though the credible concerns always loomed as to whether masks did more harm than good, the powers that be insisted the mandates stay in place – often under penalty of law. Well, it appears the time has finally come to shed these, as some would call them ‘ face dia-

pers’. The results of surveys taken after the announcement this week were overwhelmingly positive. Most people are thrilled to be rid of them.

But as with any issue, not everyone agrees and some individuals as well as organizations have expressed outright fury at the court’s ruling. And it is certainly their right to oppose this change.

But, it’s suspected that some in opposition would be quite content to have the public be forced to remain masked indefinitely, if not forever.

The bad news for those unhappy with the lifting of the mandates is you’ll need to get used to it. Much of the public

has complied in good faith up to this point but will do so no longer – ruling or not. And there is a message or suggestion to those displeased with the turn of events that should be taken seriously and it reads like this: “Nobody is stopping you from taking your own precautions. Feel free to do so instead of complaining that you can no longer force it on others”.

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Start or end your evening with a bite to eat or a beverage at one of your favorite restaurants. This is a great time to do your Mother’s Day shopping!

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that will be strolling along East Broadway from 5-7 p.m., and on West Broadway you can enjoy the “soulful and upbeat” music of Stephanie and Luke. Free Pedicabs will be available from 5-7 p.m. to whisk you along Broadway and beyond to and from your favorite business establishments.

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Why Does ‘Free Speech’ So Terrify Certain Groups?

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ho would have thought that in the 21st Century, the First Amendment or FREE SPEECH would be something that brings horror and fierce anger at the mere mention of it to some Americans? If you follow the news at all, you probably know what I’m talking about. Though we’ve spoken of billionaire Elon Musk once before in this newspaper, the mere mention of the man has the radical left in this country so frazzled, they stutter each time they try to speak or as they so often do – shriek.

If Musk has accomplished anything with his threatened takeover of Twitter, he has exposed for even those still having doubts about the liberal Democrat leftists in America campaign to censor, stifle and totally block, any and all opposing views. To The left’s way of thinking, if you have different opinions from them, you should be silenced, cancelled and then punished.

Musk has been a vocal critic of the established social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others for several years. He does not like the fact that they block and cancel the accounts of anyone who dares express views that they don’t like. So, he’s decided to step forward and do something about it. He says it’s not a matter of making money, he certainly doesn’t need any more of that. No, it’s a matter of freedom to express one’s own views.

Freedom of speech is important for the survival of a true democracy and of course a

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Constitutional Republic which is what the United States actually is. His plan is to buy Twitter and change it from a business that only allows selected opinions to be expressed to one where everyone can have a say. This sounds like a pretty fair concept to the overwhelming majority of Americans. The right to speak freely is one of the most important things guaranteed by our Constitution.

Well, you’d think the earth was about to be hit and destroyed by a giant asteroid when you watch and listen to the reaction of so many liberals in the country. TV networks like MSNBC, CNN (Yes CNN still exists at least for the next month or so), CBS, NBC and newspapers like the New York Times and Washington Post are in full blown meltdowns. The cast (or Coven) on ‘The View’ were in hysterics with wringing hands almost claiming it must truly be the end of the world. The workers at Twitter itself are said to be in such a panic that they need special counselors and group therapy sessions to simply get through the day. One report was said to have stated that access to Twitter Headquarters roof top might have to be blocked to prevent employees from jumping off.

As always, the usual cast of characters in government went into a rage at the news of Mr. Musk’s plans and are frantically working behind the scenes to block his attempts with whatever political power they could muster and the heads of other established social media companies are putting their influence on the line to stop

it as well in fear that Musk will want to buy their companies next and turn them in to free speech outlets as well. To them, this would be the most terrifying outcome ever.

It’s 2022, and most Americans get it. They know exactly how biased, corrupt and dishonest the news media, so many in elected office, and those who control social media are. The people for the most part can no longer be fooled.

But for the small percentage who still had their doubts and found it hard to believe that

the afore mentioned groups have as their goal to control the news you see and hear and slant it so you only get to hear what THEY want you to believe, this controversy over Musk and free speech and the other side’s desperate attempts to censor it should expose to all what’s been going on. And here’s more good news: Whenever the liberals, the leftists and the socialists are this upset about anything, it can only mean that something good has happened or is about to happen in America.

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Window Into The State House

Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education.

We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives.

These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news.

The ups and downs of Boston biotech Demand for lab space is seemingly insatiable. Venture capital investments are soaring. And many biotech stocks are down and some companies are resorting to layoffs. The Globe’s Ryan Cross untangles what’s going on in one of the most vibrant sectors of the Massachusetts economy.

Environmental justice sought in Baker’s infrastructure plan Gov. Charlie Baker has proposed legislation to borrow $9.7 billion for long-term investments in transportation and environmental infrastructure, but GBH’s Emma Foehringer Merchant reports that some advocates worry the impact of those projects on low-income and minority communities might be getting lost in the rush to put the money to work. Merchant

writes that an environmental justice advisory council created by a 2021 climate law is supposed to advise the state on the impact of its policies and large infrastructure projects, but it has yet to be constituted. The Legislature has not yet passed any version of Baker’s bill.

Effort afoot to help police cope with on-the-job trauma WBUR’s Ally Jarmanning recounts the day Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office deputy Jim Creed had just enjoyed a dinner with his wife at Bertucci’s when he was called into action. Creed fired a single round, killing a man who was attacking other patrons with a knife.

Creed and his wife were not injured, but Jarmanning writes that they were also not “unscathed.” Creed and is now part of an effort being

led on Beacon Hill by Rep, Kathy LaNatra of Kingston to require law enforcement agencies to establish programs to help officers and their families deal with trauma.

National Grid embraces green gas The push to cut carbon emissions has meant efforts to electrify everything from cars and public transit to stoves and home heating. But National Grid said Tuesday what it can’t electrify it will aim to power with “clean” gas by 2050. The British utility company released its plan to decarbonize its US natural gas pipeline system within the next 28 years, replacing it current gas supply with renewable natural gas from decomposing materials on farms and landfills and “green” hydrogen created from water using electricity from offshore wind

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farms. The Globe’s Jon Chesto explains more of the details.

A more effective COVID-19 vaccine in works for fall Cambridge-based Moderna has found some success with a new version of its COVID-19 vaccine that it hopes will provide “stronger, longer-lasting protection against variants of the virus” and be ready for the fall to help protect against a winter surge, WBUR’s Rob Stein reports. More testing must still be done, but Stein writes that federal officials hope to see results from Moderna and Pfizer on modified vaccines this spring to give the companies time to ramp up production.

Baker wades into national charter school debate Not since early in his governorship has Gov. Charlie Baker spent much political capital on the charter school movement, but Christian Wade reports in the Eagle-Tribune that Baker has joined with 17 other Republican governors asking the Biden administration to delay a

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Face Coverings No Longer Required For MBTA, Airport Travelers The RIDE paratransit service and most Regional Transit Authorities still have a mask mandate in place

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he Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) are announcing updates to masking requirements following a U.S. District Court judge’s decision on Monday voiding the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation.

Beginning today, the mask mandate on MBTA vehicles and MBTA properties will be lifted for all MBTA customers. Masks will still be required by users of The RIDE paratransit services.

In line with updated guidance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), travelers using the Commonwealth’s Massport facilities are no longer required to wear face coverings. This includes airports, Conley Terminal, and the Logan Express service.

Most of the state’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities (RTA) are also rescinding the face-covering mandate but members of the public should check with a specific RTA to confirm the requirement.

“The Commonwealth has followed federal guidance in terms of face coverings and to be consistent with that, we are lifting the face covering mandate at the Commonwealth’s transportation hubs and on most public transportation vehicles,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler. “While these face covering requirements are being lifted, we remind travelers that masks are welcome if people choose to wear them.”

MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak added, “Customers are no longer required to wear a mask on MBTA vehicles, or at stations or facilities if they choose not to; how-

ever, if people feel more comfortable wearing a facemask, then by all means continue to do so. The MBTA remains committed to safety and will continue adhering to all CDC and Massachusetts’ public health guidance. The T is continuing to clean vehicles and stations regularly and upgrade air filtration systems.”

“In line with the TSA’s guidance, mask wearing will now be optional within our airport facilities and on Logan Express buses,” said Massport CEO Lisa Wieland. “There may still be certain requirements onboard international flights, so we would encourage those passengers to check with their airline and destination.”

The MBTA continues its robust cleaning programs for passenger vehicles and stations, and the T regularly upgrades vehicles’ air filtration systems. Please find more information here on the MBTA’s

Ride Safer program: https://www. mbta.com/covid19/ride-safer?utm_ campaign=curated-content&utm_ content=Ride+Safer&utm_ medium=whats-happening&utm_ source=homepage&utm_term=null Per the Department of Public Health, masks remain required in several settings including healthcare facilities and congregate care facilities. For a full list of requirements, please visit: mass.gov/maskupma.

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MAYOR WU APPOINTS ARTHUR JEMISON AS CHIEF OF PLANNING

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ffirming a key commitment to reform the City’s development process to elevate planning and ensure that growth delivers the resources to address urgent challenges, Mayor Michelle Wu today appointed James Arthur Jemison II as the City’s inaugural Chief of Planning. In this role, Jemison returns to Boston with the charge to advance the Mayor’s vision for planning that creates a more equitable, resilient, transit-oriented, and affordable city, and aligning development with those goals. Jemison will coordinate and direct all City plans, land use directives, and all related development policies and processes. He will begin his new role in late May. “With his deep experience across city, state, and federal government tackling housing instability and building more equitable communities, Arthur will help drive our agenda forward to make Boston a city for everyone,” said Mayor Wu. “In this moment of urgent challenge and opportunity, Boston’s growth must reflect the possibilities for our brightest future—from affordable housing and racial equity, to climate resilience and healthy, connected communities.”

“I’m incredibly grateful to Mayor Wu for the opportunity to bring my expertise and passion for equitable development back to Boston,” said Arthur Jemison. “I am honored to have the opportunity to work with Bostonians to reform the development process and create the kind of growth that reflects our values.”

Jemison will have the responsibility of coordinating and elevating the land use planning efforts across all City of Boston department planning teams, including the planning functions of the

Boston Transportation Department, the Environment Department, the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Public Works, Public Facilities, Boston Public Schools, Boston Public Libraries and other departments, while ensuring these efforts align into a comprehensive vision for the future of Boston. The Chief of Planning will also play a central role in structurally reforming the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) and leading ongoing planning, zoning and development. As Chief, Jemison will work with the BPDA Board and BPDA staff to advance reforms that ensure a planning-led approach to development review. Mayor Wu will ask the BPDA Board of Directors to appoint Jemison as the BPDA’s director at their next regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, 2022, although Jemison will not receive additional compensation from the BPDA on top of his City of Boston salary.

Jemison is a creative public-private development leader with 28 years of planning and affordable housing expertise, working with community members to create equitable places in Detroit, MI, Washington D.C. and Boston, MA. Most recently before joining the City of Boston, Jemison served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where he led the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) and served as the policy lead and HUD partner for American Cities, Counties, States, and other local units of government. Under Jemison’s leadership, the CPD administered the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG - Disaster Recovery Funds, as well as the HOME Partnership program, Homelessness Assistance Grants (HAG) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), among other funds.

Jemison joined HUD from the City of Detroit, where he was Group Executive for Planning, Housing & Development, leading the City’s efforts toward equitable growth, working in partnership with Directors of the Housing & Revitalization Department, the Planning & Development Department, the Detroit Land Bank Authority, Detroit Housing Commission, and the Bridging Neighborhoods program. In early 2014, Jemison was recruited by Mayor

Michael Duggan to be the Director of the Housing & Revitalization Department for the City of Detroit, to assist as the City recovered from bankruptcy.

In that capacity, Jemison led strategy, deployment and management of municipal housing policy and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) entitlement funding.

Before going to Detroit, Jemison served as Deputy Undersecretary and Deputy Director for the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Governor Deval Patrick. Prior to that, he held a variety of public and private-sector positions, all related to city planning and urban development, primarily in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. This includes service at Massachusetts Port Authority, Boston Housing Authority, the then-Boston Redevelopment Authority, and in private development

work at GLC Development Resources.

It also includes service in the District of Columbia, as the City emerged from Control Board management during the first term of Mayor Anthony Williams.

Jemison has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He also holds a Master of City Planning degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was a Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellow. Jemison is also a 2021 Spirit of Detroit Award winner, a 2016 Michigan Chronicle Men / Women of Excellence awardee, and a member of the team recognized with the 2013 Robert Larson Public Policy Award for Workforce Housing from the Urban Land Institute, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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of consulting firms and a panel of Boston-area real estate leaders to study toughening requirements on commercial and residential developers in order to increase the city’s stock of affordable housing.

During her campaign last year, Mayor Michelle Wu supported requiring residential developers to set aside more units in new buildings as affordable under Boston’s inclusionary development policy, or IDP. She also called for hiking so-called “linkage fees” on commercial developers.

The hiring of the consultants marks a key step in making Wu’s vision a reality. The mayor is required under state law to conduct the studies before making the proposed changes to the IDP or linkage fees.

The administration said in a statement Wednesday that it expects to receive policy recommendations from the firms in September.

One study will look at a potential hike in linkage fees, which developers of larger commercial projects pay to fund affordable housing and job training. The administration is interested in higher fees specifically on new laboratories. That study is being handled by a firm led by former MIT urban studies lecturer Karl Seidman and Cambridge’s ConsultEcon Inc. In the other study, Californiabased David Paul Rosen & Associates will offer advice on ramping up Boston’s IDP so that residential developers must put income restrictions on 20% — or higher — of units in new buildings, up from the current 13%. (Developers can also

put income-restricted units off-site or pay into a fund under the IDP.) Wu announced Wednesday that an advisory committee made up of leaders from Boston-area developers, nonprofits and other organizations will provide input on the IDP study.

The 11 members include NAIOP Massachusetts CEO Tamara Small, Samuels & Associates principal Abe Menzen and DREAM Collaborative managing principal Greg Minott.

The full membership of the committee includes: • Donna Brown, executive director, South Boston Neighborhood Development Corp.

• Jesse Kanson-Benanav, executive director, Abundant Housing Massachusetts • George Lee, Coalition for a Truly Affordable Boston/Keep it 100 for Real Affordable Housing & Racial Justice • Abe Menzen, principal and executive vice president of development, Samuels & Associates • Greg Minott, managing principal, DREAM Collaborative • Markeisha Moore, Coalition for a Truly Affordable Boston/Dot Not For Sale • Leslie Reid, CEO, Madison Park Development Corp.

• Erica Schwarz, board member, Boston Neighborhood Community Land Trust • Tamara Small, CEO, NAIOP Massachusetts • Peter Spellios, principal, Transom Real Estate • Justin Steil, associate professor of law and urban planning, MIT

new rule they worry will make it harder for private charter schools to access federal funding. Baker and the governors wrote a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona asking him to suspend implementation of the rule for a year to gather more feedback.

The new rule would require charter schools to prove local districts are over-enrolled to qualify for federal support

Could it possibly get any harder to buy a home in Greater Boston. The Globe’s Tim Logan writes that despite dwindling inventory and rising interest rates, the median price for a singlefamily home hit $789,500 in March, according to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors, up 9.4 percent from the same month last year. It’s a great time to sell, but maybe only if you’re moving out of state.

Housing prices continue to climb this spring

Road test retakers have high failure rate

The Hera ld’s Joe Dwinell reports that 64.5 percent of the 1,074 drive rs who had a retake a roa d test a fter it was revealed they never pas s ed the ir initia l exam failed the retry. More gave up their lic ense s volunta rily and 838 just never responded to the RMV. This a ll ste ms from the revelation in Febru ary that Registry of Motor Vehicle e mployees in Broc kton were just handing out licens es without putting pe ople behind the wheel.

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South End with innovative offerings.

Quoted by CBS News, “We have been working on this building now for over five years,” said Ted Tye, the managing partner with National Development; the group behind 7INK. The building offers renters to lease typical units or single rooms with shared living and dining space — a unique option that Tye said allows them flexibility in pricing. “It has allowed us to come in at a slightly lower price point than people would normally get in this very challenging market,” said Tye. A single room, with shared living space, starts at $1,700 at 7INK. That is nearly a thousand dollars cheaper than the average one-bedroom cost, currently at $2,700 according to Zumper. In addition, rates at 7INK include all utilities, cable, Wi-Fi, furniture, and more. “Ironically, they are bringing the college concept back into the actual form of living,” said Greater Boston Association of Realtors president, Melvin Vieira Jr. “We have to be willing and open to all types of ways to create more housing for many different people,” Vieira Jr. said. “We also realize that some people do not need to live, or want to rent, just to have a kitchen or a bedroom and just be by themselves.” Vieira Jr. said there are more buildings like this in the works in Boston. He added the city is in desperate need of housing like this.

As these projects are in progress, the Mayor Michelle Wu administration, as reported by the Boston Business Journal, has tapped a trio

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Chief of Operations & Organizational Transformation under Jemison. In this new role, he will be responsible for implementing Mayor Wu and Chief Jemison’s vision for the transformation of the BPDA as well as overseeing the daily operations of the Agency. Quirk has worked for the City of Boston for over a decade and has held positions in the CFO’s Office, the Mayor’s Office of Housing, and at the BPDA, where he currently serves as Director of Real Estate. He holds a Masters in Public Policy and Urban Planning from the Harvard Kennedy School and will bring significant experience in community development, real estate finance, and affordable housing creation to the role. He and his family live in Charlestown where they are a proud Boston Public Schools family.

“I am honored that Mayor Wu and Chief Jemison have asked me to take on this challenge,” said Quirk. “This is a unique moment in Boston’s history, and we have the opportunity to bring together the talented staff at City Hall with community members to shape the future of how development happens in Boston. I am committed to helping our team make thoughtful changes to systems and structures, build trust with communities, and advance the inclusive growth of our incredible City.”

In the weeks ahead, Mayor Wu and Chief Jemison plan to open recruitment efforts to attract planning and urban design professionals, including the first-ever Deputy Chief of Urban Design to elevate the importance of design on this new leadership team.

New hires will add capacity to the existing and talented staff, while also creating a transformation-oriented workforce capable of executing a new approach to planning and development in Boston.

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BPDA designates diverse partnership to create South Boston Waterfront life sciences hub aimed at diversifying Boston’s life sciences economy

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he Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board today voted to tentatively designate a joint venture between Related Beal, Boston Real Estate Inclusion Fund (BREIF) and Kavanaugh Advisory Group to redevelop the BPDA-owned site at 20 and 22 Drydock Avenue in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park (RLFMP) in the South Boston Waterfront. The proposal plans to create a new life sciences/research and development hub, aimed at diversifying Boston’s life sciences sector by offering opportunities for job training.

Like all BPDA-owned parcels in the City of Boston, the selected development team was required to meet the BPDA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion evaluation criterion, and outline commitments to including Minority and WomenOwned Business Enterprise (M/WBEs) in all aspects of their development. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) criteria was weighted at 25 percent of the total evaluation of the proposal. The overall development team is comprised of 45 percent M/WBE firms, and 100 percent of the team has committed to obtaining M/WBE participation throughout their respective responsibilities. The Boston

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Real Estate Inclusion Fund (“BREIF”) is a specialized real estate investment vehicle that aims to provide people of color with unprecedented access to invest in transformative projects in mature markets from which they have been historically excluded. The fund is aiming to be comprised of at least 51 percent investors from diverse backgrounds.

“We look forward to working with this development team to create another opportunity for job growth in the life sciences industry, especially among communities that have been historically marginalized,” said BPDA Director Brian Golden. “This partnership is another example of the BPDA’s goal to use public land for public good.”

The RFP for this parcel was released in April 2021. It encouraged proposals to include uses that are consistent with furthering the BPDA’s commitment to promote maritime economic development and the retention and creation of job opportunities within the existing zoning and regulatory framework. Respondents were encouraged to submit proposals that are compatible with the RLFMP Master Plan Update, as well as current zoning, while also demonstrating

an innovative approach to achieving exceptional public benefits.

Proposal The joint ventures proposal specifies an innovative, class A, seven story, 319,000 gross square foot life science facility. The project will achieve the highest standard in sustainability and resiliency, obtaining core and shell LEED Platinum designation and zero net carbon impact and will thoughtfully elevate the ground floor and all critical infrastructure above future flood plain levels and contribute to the broader BPDA initiated RLFMP Climate Resiliency Fund.

The project will foster interest and employment opportunities in the life sciences industry among diverse populations, which will in turn diversify the life sciences sector and the overall economy in Boston. On the first floor of the proposed project will be the Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI). This non-profit will target underprivileged and BIPOC communities for training as technicians in biotech and biomanufacturing laboratories. This facility will also allow the expansion of GMGI’s middle and high school STEM education programs, which will be targeting local Boston students.

As the RLFMP has become an increasingly attractive location for the expansion of Boston’s life science lab sector, the BPDA issued the RFP for this site to capture opportunities offered by the current market. Since these industrial uses are in line with years of careful planning for the future of the RLFMP, and because the land is publicly owned, the BPDA is in a unique position to leverage this highly valuable real estate to achieve the best possible economic and community development outcomes for the City of Boston.

Since adopting DEI criteria in 2018, 16 RFPs have been released with the DEI requirements, and ten have been designated. A core value of the BPDA’s real estate practice is to use public property to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a result, the RFP required respondents to submit a detailed, impactful and implementable Diversity and Inclusion Plan for establishing and overseeing a minority outreach program aimed at creating increased opportunities for people of color and women.

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ur country’s freedom is protected by our military. Our veterans who live in our community should always be recognized for their service to our country. Many of these veterans have been exposed to traumatic experiences of war. Tim Cook was a South Boston kid who grew up playing sports and participating in the South Boston community as a counselor and mentor for local kids. Tim went to Gate of Heaven School and graduated from BC High where he learned from the Jesuits the true meaning of being a man for others. Tim went on to serve our country as a Navy corpsman with the USMC. Tim was an inspiration to friends and fellow vets. While serving in Iraq, Tim designed and implemented a mass casualty vehicle to save fellow marines, earning the nickname “Doc.” Tim dedicated his life to defending his country and protecting his fellow brothers. The mission of the Timothy “Doc” Cook Foundation is to support programs that increase awareness and prevent hidden wounds that travel with veterans. Our fellowship of supporters includes Mass Military Hero Foundation, Skate for 22, Boston Wounded Vets run, the Vincent Brodeur Foundation, Bridges for Fallen, and TAPS.

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ith the weather being all over the place for the next several days, I thought it might be best to hedge our bet on what wines might be most enjoyable.

So, some reds, some whites and hopefully, some time to try the following…

Carson Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, ($13.99) is a great wine for Pulled Pork, other BBQ fare or Angus beef Bacon Cheeseburgers. You’ll find pleasant but not overbearing notes of dark berry fruit and cherries, with soft oak notes and a pleasant finish. It’s balanced, with deep coloring and a very satisfying moth feel. Frankly, this one drinks closer to a $20.00 bottle than its posted price; you might want to pick up more than one!

Beaumont Chenin Blanc, 2020, Stellenbosch, South Africa, ($19.99), is a pleasant and surprising break from your typical Chardonnay. You’ll find that the fruit notes of melon, kiwi and citrus are subtle but, combined with an unexpectedly long finish for a white, will give you a great

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taste. The South Africans have been growing a number of Loire Valley varieties for over a century now and this one represents the enhancements that come from attention to detail and the unique weather patterns of the country. Any seafood or poultry dish will be better for it!

Alexander Valley “Sin Zin” Zinfandel, Sonoma, California, ($19.99),This Zin from the Alexander Valley in Sonoma, captures the true essence of Alexander Valley. The fruit is sourced from a variety of vineyards with differing microclimates. This provides winemaker Kevin Hall with an array of unique parcels of fruit and he produces a wine of structure, balance and finish, with distinctive notes of dark berries, earthiness and layers of flavor.

You can have this Alexander Valley Sin Zin Zinfandel with pungent cheese and baguette or a nice New York strip done

the way you like it.

2020 Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio, ($19.99).

The grapes sourced for Bottega Vinaia’s Pinot Grigio come from a tiny cluster of vineyards located 400 meters above sea level in the Dolomite Alps, farmed by the same two families for over 100 years. This crisp, clean and dry unoaked white is the hallmark of Bottega Vinaia craftsmanship.

This high-quality Pinot Grigio also possesses an intense aroma uncommon in Pinot Grigio, as a result of unusually cool nighttime temperatures in the region. I’m sure all the PG drinkers out there know what they like to have it with, but don’t forget Chicken Picatta or Braised Scallops, as the acidity and balance of this wine really bring their flavors out.

Please submit this application with an essay written on one of the following topics: • What is PTSD and how does it affect veterans and their family members?

• What would you do to help increase awareness of PTSD in your community?

• Please explain the ways in which you have served and/ or positively impacted your community?

Currently, there are a lot of remarkable organizations put into place but the battle against PTSD continues.

Change and innovation are still needed. Besides what already exists what would you personally do to help our veterans that come back home after fighting for our nation? Brainstorm your ideas. Pick your best idea and be sure to include your own unique and original idea. (All essays must include your own idea) *We encourage you to include your brainstorm art or ideas Scholarship applications must be received no later than March 1, 2020. Winners will be announced during an award ceremony by April 1, 2020. Applicants must be a South Boston student attending tuition-based schools’ grades 8–12.

All paperwork should be handwritten or typed and submitted to the following: Timothy “Doc” Cook Scholarship ATTN: Joseph Cook 419 East Eighth Street South Boston, MA 02127 For additional scholarship information please contact Joseph Cook at 617-816-9350 or Facebook.com/YaDudeDoc/ Sincerely, The Timothy “Doc” Cook Foundation

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Kathy Morrison Bench Dedication Ceremony Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 12:00pm

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taught us to never give up and to continue the progress and development of the program that she loved so much. Some of our kids have been coming to the program for over 30 years and grew up knowing that they were loved by Kathy and would always have a safe place to meet and enjoy lifelong friendships.

We celebrate Kathy for creating this special program which serves so many in our community. We know that she is smiling down upon us as she sees our kids thriving and our program welcoming new faces each year.

We miss you Kathy!

Sending love and thanks from your South Boston Special Kids and Volunteers.

lease join us and your City Point neighbors for a Marine Park and Pleasure Bay cleanup this Saturday from 10AM-12PM hosted by Congressman Stephen Lynch, Senator Nick Collins, and State Representative David Biele. City Point Neighborhood Association is partnering with our local elected officials as well as the South Boston Mom’s Club to help get our beloved Marine Park and Pleasure Bay ready for Summer!

Meet at the Pleasure Bay parking lot by the World War II Memorial.

10:00 AM- Meet in Pleasure Bay parking lot for coffee and introduction.

10:30 AM- Disperse for cleanup.

11:30 AM- Start wrapping up and head over to the café at the Murphy Rink. Lunch will be provided for volunteers.

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Being a special needs parent means choosing to believe in yourself, believe in your child, be your child’s advocate and best friend. A special needs parent is strong, determined and never gives up. Kathy

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Bunnies, Eggs and Children Take Over The Dorchester Heights!

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big shout out to Congressman Stephen Lynch, Senator Nick Collins and State Representative David Biele for hosting an epic Easter event for the South

Boston community last Saturday at the Dorchester Heights. The children had fun receiving eggs, turning them in at the prize table and greeting the Easter Bunny along with his helper.

It was a full on community gathering with JROTC – South Boston High School and Excel National Honor Society volunteering and doing a great job as they always do. Boston Police

were enjoying the smiles and giggles that filled the air with children of all ages running and playing. The event was supported by Moms Club and City of Boston Credit Union.

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pring is in the air and it has been a busy one at St. Peter Academy. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, donations for the monthly Tag Day were raised for The South Boston Special Kids

Program. The students dressed in the colors of the rainbow for the day.

The Season was celebrated with parties and learning about Ramadan, Passover and Easter. A great time was had by all as we look forward to

April Vacation, April Vacation Camp and the Toddler Program after a restful long weekend!

St. Peter Academy is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. St. Peter Academy is an independent, community-based private school and serves students from ages 15 months through grade 6. SPA is currently accepting applications for the limited spaces available in the year-round tod-

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Happy Easter!

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” Psalm 118 he students in Grade 1A at South Boston Catholic Academy did a marvelous job

drawing, coloring, cutting, pasting, and writing the captions for their storyboards depicting Holy Week.

Holy Week marks the last week of Jesus’ life here on earth beginning on Palm Sunday and leading up to Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and then to Jesus’ glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday.

As you can see from the pictures of some of the students in Grades K0, K2A, 2nd, and 4th, they had fun getting ready to celebrate the Easter

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season just before they left for their spring vacation. All of us at South Boston Catholic Academy wish everyone a Blessed and Happy Easter season!

New families are welcome to email Mrs. Jamie Brown at j.brown@sbcatholicacademy.org to learn more about South Boston Catholic Academy.

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This week, Danny reacted to the New England Patriots’ Hall of Fame Finalists for 2022:

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he New England Patriots have announced the three finalists for this year’s induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame. All three finalists are former players: linebacker Mike Vrabel, offensive lineman Logan Mankins, and defensive lineman Vince Wilfork.

It’s the first time that Mankins and Wilfork have been named finalists, while it’s the sixth straight time for Vrabel. Last year, Richard Seymour got the nod over Vrabel and former Patriots coach Bill Parcells. Vrabel, Mankins, and Wilfork were selected as finalists by an 18-person nomination committee. The 2022 inductee will be chosen by the fans, who can vote through May 16 on the Patriots website.

This year’s inductee will become the 32nd person to be enshrined into the Patriots Hall of Fame. The Patriots are the only team in the NFL that allows its fans to make the final selection into its Hall of Fame. For what it’s worth, I believe all three of this year’s finalists are deserving.

And I hope they all eventually get in. But for now, there’s no reason to make Vrabel wait any longer, even if he is the current head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

We all get a vote though, so here’s a breakdown of each player’s Patriots ac-

colades, pulled from the team website: Mike Vrabel is recognized as one of the most versatile linebackers and best free agent signings in team history. He joined the team before the 2001 season, following a four-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was used primarily on special teams and as a reserve linebacker.

During his eight-year tenure in New England, Vrabel played a major role in the Patriots dynamic run that included three Super Bowl championships in four years (2001, 2003 and 2004).

He exemplified positional versatility during his Patriots tenure by starting at both inside and outside linebacker, regularly lining up on offense in shortyardage and goal-line situations, and continually making valuable contributions on various special teams units.

As a Patriot, he caught eight regular season passes and two more in the playoffs. All 10 of his receptions were for touchdowns, including touchdown receptions in back-to-back Super Bowl wins over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII and Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. He earned Pro Bowl and first-team Associated Press All-Pro honors following the 2007 season. During the 2006 season, he played a major role when the defense set a then-franchise record

by allowing just 14.8 points per game.

Logan Mankins is recognized as one of the best offensive linemen in franchise history. He played nine of his 11 NFL seasons with the New England Patriots after joining the team as a first-round draft pick in 2005. The three-time team captain earned six Pro Bowl selections and six All-Pro honors (2007, 2009-13) during his time with New England, including firstteam Associated Press All-Pro honors following the 2010 season. Despite playing his entire collegiate career as a left tackle, Mankins was moved to left guard when he joined the Patriots and was immediately inserted into the starting lineup.

Mankins started all 130 regular season and 17 postseason games in which he appeared as a member of the Patriots. With Mankins in the lineup, the Patriots offense finished in top 10 in eight of his nine seasons with the Patriots - 2005 (7), 2007 (1), 2008 (5), 2009 (3), 2010 (8), 2011 (2), 2012 (1), 2013 (7). Mankins finished his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-15), earning a seventh Pro Bowl berth in his final season in 2015. He is a member of the Patriots all-2000s Team, all-2010s Team and their 50th Anniversary team.

Vince Wilfork is recognized as

one of the best defensive linemen in franchise history. He played 11 of his 13 seasons with the Patriots and helped bring two Super Bowl Championships to New England with victories in Super Bowl XXXIX and Super Bowl XLIX. Wilfork was originally drafted by the Patriots in the first round (21st overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. The Miami (Fla.) product spent the first 11 seasons of his NFL career with the Patriots before playing his final two seasons with the Houston Texans. While with the Patriots, Wilfork played in 158 games with 148 starts, and the Patriots owned a 123-35 (.778) record in the regular season, averaging 12 wins per season. The Patriots played in 21 playoff games, six AFC Championship Games and four Super Bowls with Wilfork anchoring the defense.

He served as a defensive co-captain for seven consecutive seasons (200814) and earned five Pro Bowl selections (2007, 2009-12). He also earned first-team Associated Press All-Pro Honors in 2012 and second-team Associated Press All-Pro honors in 2007, 2010 and 2011.

During his time in New England, he helped the Patriots defense finish in the top 10 in points allowed eight times.

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cknowledge him.

Marcus Smart is the best defensive player in the NBA. He was crowned as such this week, being named the league’s regular-season Defensive Player of the Year award.

Smart, 28, becomes just the second Celtic ever to win the award.

Kevin Garnett was the first, winning it in 2007-08. Smart also becomes just the second point guard to win it, along with Gary Payton, who won the award in 1995-96.

The NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award was first given out in 1982. Since, it’s mostly been awarded to centers and

forwards. Smart beat out several centers and forwards for this year’s DPOY award.

Smart received 37 first-place votes from a voting panel that consists of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters.

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges finished in second with 22 firstplace votes. Miami Heat center Bam

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ust when you thought everything was back to normal in Major League Baseball, several members of the Boston Red Sox organization have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Red Sox placed both of their catchers, Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki on the COVID injured list this week, forcing them to call up catcher Connor Wong from Triple-A Worcester on an emergency basis.

Also placed on COVID IL was infielder Jonathan Arauz. Two unnamed Red Sox staff members also tested positive.

Vazquez, Plawecki, and Arauz are all believed to be vaccinated.

Vaccination status will be important next week, as the Red Sox head to Toronto for a four-game series against the Blue Jays, beginning on Monday night. The Canadian government requires players to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in

order to enter the country.

As far as we know, at least two Red Sox players will not be able to make that trip: starters Tanner Houck and Chris Sale.

Sale is currently still on the IL, so his absence won’t be an issue. But Houck was originally scheduled to start on the mound for the Red in the second game of the series on Tuesday. That will obviously no longer be the case.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora was asked this week whether multiple players would be missing the trip to Toronto because of their unvaccinated status. To which, Cora responded with a simple, “Yeah.”

Through their first 10 games of the 2022 season, the Red Sox went 5-5, losing two of three to the Yankees in the Bronx, winning two of three against the Tigers in Detroit, and then splitting a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in their home-opening set.

Adebayo finished with 13 first-place votes. And defending DPOY, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, finished with 12 first-place votes.

As a team, the Celtics finished the regular season with the best defensive rating in the NBA, at 106.2.

They also led the league in points allowed per game, at 104.5.

Winter Classic, as the Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime, thanks to a game-winning goal by Marco Sturm.

Next year’s Winter Classic between the Bruins and Penguins at Fenway will mark the 15-year anSBT Staff niversary of the first NHL Winter Classic, which was held at Ralph e’ve known for a while Wilson Stadium, home of the Bufthat the Boston Bruins falo Bills, in 2008. In that inauguwill be hosting next ral Winter Classic, the Pittsburgh year’s Winter Classic at Fenway Park. We just didn’t know their op- Penguins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in a shootout. Sidney ponent, until now.

The National Hockey League an- Crosby scored the game-winning nounced late last week that the Bru- goal in the shootout.

It makes sense for the Penguins ins will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 at Fenway. to be the Bruins’ opponent next The game will be broadcast nation- year at Fenway, because back in November, Fenway Sports Group ally on TNT. purchased a controlling interest It marks the Bruins’ fifth regularin the Penguins. Fenway Sports season outdoor game. This will Group is the parent company of be the second time that they’ll be hosting an outdoor game at Fenway the Boston Red Sox, run by John Henry and Tom Werner.

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