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Mayor Martin Walsh announced new initiatives to support small businesses.
City plans to better connect small biz with resources Initiatives, center & office to tackle business needs By JULE PATTISON-GORDON
After welcoming corporate giant General Electric, the mayor recently turned his attention to the other end of the business spectrum, announcing last week the city’s first plan for small businesses — a series of initiatives to tackle the needs of the sprawling sector. “We want to make small businesses a top priority in the city of Boston,” Mayor Martin Walsh said, calling them “the lifeblood of our economy.” Small businesses — defined
as those with fewer than 50 employees and/or less than $5 million in revenue — provide a major source of urban employment and revenue. According to the small business plan report, they generate $150 billion in revenue and create 170,000 jobs annually. “Ninety-five percent of Boston’s businesses are represented by small businesses,” said John Barros, chief of Economic Development. Yet many struggle to secure the land, funding and knowledge to get started and build capacity. But resources do exists, said city
officials, among a variety of local organizations as well as those offered by city government. The challenge: “City services need to be easier to use and find and be friendlier,” Barros said. That is a chief reason the city plans to open an Office of Small Businesses Development. Many of the efforts called for in the plan focus on promoting business to business networking, increasing business owners’ awareness of opportunities — such as for acquiring real estate
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Marisol Negron wasn’t sure what to make of the check box on her son’s Boston Public Schools student enrollment form. The simple question, “Is any language other than English spoken at home?” had any number of implications. Would it improve her then-five-year-old son’s chances of obtaining a spot in a two-way bilingual school? Or would it trigger unnecessary and time-consuming language assessment for a child who already is English-fluent? Negron, who is an assistant professor of American Studies and Latino Studies at UMass Boston, and her husband Joel Dawson, an electrical engineer, speak to their son in English and Spanish. Negron checked the box, a decision she soon came to regret. “Once I checked the box, I couldn’t go back and un-check it,” she says. As it turned out, the simple act of checking that box condemned
Negron to ten months in a bureaucratic Hades. As Negron soon learned, a “yes” response on that question triggers an automatic English language proficiency assessment. While the assessment is supposed to happen at BPS Welcome Centers when students are being registered, they often take months to schedule. “Once you submit the form for pre-registration, you’re locked in,” says Citywide Parents Council representative Angie Camacho, whose son was labeled an English language learner and assigned to an English language class at the dual-language Hurley K-8 school in the South End after she checked the “language other than English spoken at home” box. “I wanted him in Spanish classes. I can support his English skills, but not his Spanish skills.” The check box for determining whether languages other than English are spoken at home was added to the registration process after a federal investigation
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BPS student walkout wins half-victory High schools spared, other programs hit By JULE PATTISON-GORDON
Boston public school teens received a mixed victory last week as the mayor reversed plans to cut high school budgets, days after the students held a thousands-strong walkout protest. BPS high schools were expected to face a $6 million funding shortfall, with teachers, classes, extracurriculars and, in some cases, entire programs on the chopping block. Citing pushback from parents
as well as students, Mayor Martin Walsh declared last Thursday that he will realign the budget to protect high schools. That moves the funding gap to new education initiatives — delaying or halting implementation — and takes funding from other lines in the district-wide budget. “For the young people that expressed their concerns the other day, this addresses their concerns,” Walsh told the Boston Globe. The move is both a testimony to the power of student action and
a sign that BPS’s problems are not solved, said Saheed Adebayo, a junior at the Jeremiah Burke school. “We sort of, kinda, got we wanted, but we also didn’t fully secure what we were going for,” Adebayo said. “It’s great [the budget gap] is not going to affect high schools, but other schools— middle schools, elementary schools — need to be prepared for entering high school.” Many students the Burke were satisfied with the mayor’s response, he said. “I feel everyone at school is
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Boston Student Advisory Council member Nathan Tran-Trinh addresses students gathered to protest budget cuts a last week’s demonstration.
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Puerto Rican activists call on Federal Reserve ON THE WEB
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Alliance for Puerto Rico Massachusetts, an organization of Puerto Rican labor and community leaders, mobilized a handful of supporters to appear at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston last week and deliver a report to the bank’s president along with a request that the Reserve intervene in Puerto Rico’s continuing debt crisis. The island’s economy has struggled over the past decade, following the expiration of significant tax breaks for corporations operating there. As the economy worsened, the government relied heavily on borrowing to pave over budget gaps. In June, Puerto Rican Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla called the island’s debts “not payable.” For months, the government has been struggling to balance interest payments to creditors — many of whom are hedge funds — with maintaining basic services to citizens. Puerto Rico has no recourse to restructure its debt. While municipalities and public corporations in a U.S. state may declare bankruptcy, in U.S. territories, bankruptcy is not an option. With Puerto Rico’s appeals to Congress to grant bankruptcy powers yet to yield fruit, Alliance members are turning to the Federal Reserve. Several demonstrators hand-delivered a report titled “Puerto Rico: Pain and Profit” to Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Eric Rosengren, highlighting the humanitarian impact of the crisis. The report was issued by Hedge Clippers, a group backed by Strong Economy for All, which seeks to expose the influence of hedge funds in politics and government.
Rising costs
The Puerto Rican government has attempted to meet interest payments by slashing budgets and raising the sales tax. To date, the sales tax has risen by more than 50 percent — it is now the highest rate in the U.S. — and the government has delayed citizen’s tax refunds, the Hedge Clipper report states. The cost of living in Puerto Rico already is high, in part due to the Jones Act, which limits the island’s ability to find the most competitive price for imports.
READ the pain and profit report: http://hedge-
clippers.org/puerto-rico-pain-and-profit/ prompting expectations of higher copays and fewer benefits. Cuts also are expected to the Medicaid program, which serves approximately 1.6 million people.
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Among the stark examples: the government owes millions to the vendor that supplies food to inmates. Einar Ramos López, secretary of Puerto Rico’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, told Agencia EFE in January that the government owes approximately $9 million to Trinity Services Group and is negotiating to ensure the approximately 12,500 inmates still get fed.
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Springfield City Councilor Adam Gomez, Holyoke City Councilor Nelson Roman, Director of New England SEIU’s commercial division Otoniel Figueroa-Durán, IBA executive director Vanessa Calderón-Rosado and Suffolk Register of Probate Felix D. Arroyo sought help from the Federal Reserve in Puerto Rico’s debt crisis. The Jones Act requires goods traveling oversea between U.S. locations to travel on a ship owned, built and primarily run by Americans. A quick example of the effects: A box of cereal costs $7 to $8 in Puerto Rico, compared to $2 to $3 here, Holyoke City Councilor Nelson Roman said. Rising costs and lack of jobs have create further fiscal pain, contributing to a massive emigration from the island that reduces its tax base.
Education erosion
The Hedge Clipper report outlines the negative effects on the island, as taxes rise and public services decline. One-hundred schools closed last year and approximately 2,400 students with special education needs, such as speech therapy, no longer are receiving services, according to the report. Higher education also experienced cuts, even as the University of Puerto Rico raised tuition. In some cases, UPR is unable to replace retiring teachers, instead increasing class-sizes and relying on adjuncts and part-time professors. Teachers, police officers and others are afraid they will lose their pensions, said Vanessa
Calderón-Rosado, Executive director of Executive director of Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. Alliance for Puerto Rico Massachusetts member Myriam Ortiz told the Banner that her sister is a retired public employee in Puerto Rico who had her pension slashed over the last few years. In late January, the government ceased putting money toward the public employees’ retirement fund, according to the report.
Health scares
Calderón-Rosado visited Puerto Rico earlier this month. “Schools have closed, hospitals have laid off healthcare staff. There’s a lot of blackouts on the island, including in the hospitals,” she said. During the weekend she was there, she noted four to five several-hour long blackouts at one of the hospitals. In January, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority declared that unless a payment plan could be agreed on, it would cut electricity to three hospitals and clinics with outstanding bills, the report states. It also revealed that hospitals are struggling with nurse shortages. The Medicare program, which serves approximately 560,000 people, received an 11 percent cut in January,
Local impact
The struggles in one part of America are becoming the struggles in another, as many Puerto Ricans, lacking job and education opportunities at home, seek them on the mainland. Many are drawn to places like Holyoke and Springfield, where significant Puerto Rican communities already exist, some with family members. But social services in those cities already are strained, said Springfield City Councilor Adam Gomez and Holyoke City Councilor Nelson Roman. The influx of people puts greater pressure on the system. “The crisis is a local crisis,” Roman said.
Federal Reserve strategy
Some Republican members of Congress have pushed back against Puerto Rico’s request for bankruptcy powers. One reason given is the fear that such a move may hurt states’ abilities to issue bonds. If Puerto Rico restructures its debt and negotiates to pay less than the bonds’ full principal amounts, investors may expect similar outcomes from the states, leading to higher interest rates to offset the risk. California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock said at a recent congressional hearing, according to RealClearPolitics. “I’m afraid the credit markets are going to say, ‘Wait a second. If they can do that to the Puerto Rican debt, they can do that for California
and Illinois and New York,’” McClintock said. “Markets will respond to that by assessing this additional risk, and increasing interest costs to reflect that risk. That could sink a state like California.” Holyoke City Councilor Nelson Roman said a quicker tactic may be to appeal to the Federal Reserve. “Congress is taking too long. This [Federal Reserve action] is immediate,” Roman said. The Federal Reserve and the federal Financial Stability Oversight Council — whose members include the chair of the Federal Reserve — can intervene in several ways, according to demonstrators. If the Financial Stability Oversight Council determines that a nonbank financial company or its actions present a risk to the “stability of the financial system” of the U.S., the FSOC can subject it to federal regulation, or, if the threat is deemed very severe, take further action. Several members of the Alliance said they hope this “risk” designation will be applied to the hedge funds that have been pressuring Puerto Rico’s government. Hedge funds own approximately half of Puerto Rico’s debt, according to an Alliance press release. Actions the Federal Reserve can take also include purchasing new bonds issued by Puerto Rico, thus assuming a portion of the island’s debt, according to a demonstrator.
The appeal
Several demonstrators met with the Federal Reserve president to deliver the report, including Calderón-Rosado; Gomez; Felix D. Arroyo, Suffolk Register of Probate; and Otoniel FigueroaDurán, director of New England Service Employees International’s commercial division. The New York Federal Reserve — not the Boston one — has jurisdiction over Puerto Rico. Alliance members requested that Boston President Rosengren call a financial oversight meeting and appeal to his colleagues to act. Rosengren seemed open to considering the proposal FigueroaDurán and Arroyo said. “He was very respectful about the issue,” said Arroyo, and he told the group that he would give them an answer in about a week.
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Jackson calls for hearing on school discipline disparities Cites high suspension rate at Up Academy Holland By YAWU MILLER
In the wake of revelations of high suspension rates at certain Boston schools, City Councilor Tito Jackson last week filed a hearing order to examine disparities in the administration of school discipline in the Boston Public Schools. “There are disparities across the Boston school system when you see Up Academy suspending three- and four-year-olds, and when you look at the disparities in discipline at Boston Latin School,” he said. “It’s important that we look at these disparities and we fix them. We want to ensure there’s equality across the system.” At Boston Latin School, the U.S. Attorney’s office is investigating allegations of racial disparities after a white student who had threatened a girl with an extension cord and used a racial epithet, was not suspended. Up Academy Holland, a privately-run Boston school, suspended 233 pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students out of the 755 students enrolled in those grades, according to data leaked to WBUR. Mirroring a national trend, black students in Boston receive suspensions at a much higher rate than whites. While 1.1 percent
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of white students in Boston received suspensions in 2014, 7.6 percent of blacks and 4.4 percent of Latinos received suspensions, according to data released by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice.
Charter suspensions
While charter schools may not fall under the purview of Jackson’s hearing order, many Boston charters have suspension rates far higher than district schools. In the 2014-2015 academic year, the Roxbury Preparatory Charter School suspended 40 percent of its students, down from 60 percent in the 2012-2013 academic year. Close behind was City On A Hill Charter School, with a suspension rate of 39 percent. “Boston is home to most of the highest-suspending charter schools in the state,” noted Matthew Cregor, a staff attorney for the Lawyers’ Committee. “They’re among the highest-suspending schools in the state.”
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infractions like talking in the hallways between classes or failing to sit still in one’s seat. WBUR reported that the school suspended more kindergarteners than any other school in Massachusetts during the 20142015 academic year. Across Massachusetts 690 three- and four-year-olds were suspended in the last academic year. Up Academy Holland, where 68 students were suspended that year, accounted for nearly 10 percent of those suspensions. Jackson says the high rates of suspension in some schools can take a toll on students. “One of the most glaring effects is that young people are missing critical instruction time,” he said. “It has an adverse effect on parents. Many have to take time off from their jobs.” Jackson’s hearing has not yet been scheduled.
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Education: A correction that works in prison Governments must assure their citizens of protection from criminals. Massive imprisonment is the strategy in the U.S. Unfortunately, it does not work. Recidivism is so high that the convicts are soon back in jail after a short time on the street. But there is a growing belief that providing a college education to qualified prisoners might help to resolve the problem. This approach was initiated by Boston University in 1972, and a recent study at the Bard College program demonstrates that education leads to substantial reduction in recidivism. According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), 2,220,300 adults were incarcerated in prisons and jails across the U.S. in 2013. That is the greatest prison population of any country in the world, and the highest per-capita rate of incarceration of any major country. Nonetheless, massive imprisonment is only a temporary solution. Prisoners serve their sentences, are then released, and they soon run afoul of the law again. A BJS study on recidivism of prisoners released in 30 states in 2005 shows that the years in jail have not corrected the behavior of many of the 404,638 prisoners in the study; more than a third were arrested in six months after release. The percentage of those arrested increased each year until it reached 76.6 percent within five years. The study found that prisoners 24 and younger had a higher rearrest rate of 84.1 percent. The rate was 69.2 percent for those 40 and older. Clearly, massive incarceration provides only a temporary measure of protection to the public, and the situation will become worse as employment opportunities require greater education or training in order for those in prison to be prepared for a productive life upon release. Boston University became concerned with this problem 44 years ago when it launched a college degree
program inside prison. The Prison Education Program, which began at MCI-Norfolk, has expanded and continues today. Such programs were undermined during the 1990s when mean-spirited conservatives passed legislation to deny Pell Grants to imprisoned felons. They believed that such citizens should be punished, not rewarded with a free college education. Nonetheless, former BU President John Silber strongly supported the program and backed the late professor Elizabeth “Ma” Barker, the founder of the program, with university funds. Boston University still continues the program in its Metropolitan College. According to a recent report in The New York Times, Bard College has found that recidivism is only 4 percent for those who merely participated in their education programs and 2.5 percent for those who actually earned a college degree. They also found that savings in public funds amount to $4 or $5 in imprisonment costs for every dollar spent on prison education. In his effort to reform the criminal justice system, President Obama now calls for expanding Pell Grants for college education behind bars. Academic education is a good way for those incarcerated to spend their time. In addition to acquiring needed skills, the academic process induces prisoners to become more contemplative about their lives. Even in prison, college is not for everyone. A high percentage of prison inmates lack a high school diploma, and many are only semiliterate. There also should be programs to raise the level of literacy and provide vocational skills needed for employment after inmates’ release from prison. When former prisoners have the prospect of a productive life, then all citizens will enjoy greater safety from violence and criminality
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Praise for BPS students The BPS students who marched on the State House and City Hall scored an impressive victory last week. Mayor Walsh, who seemed intent on moving forward with a school budget that would have cut deeply into high school funding, did an about face after 3,600 students staged a walk out and turned up the heat on City Hall. It was truly encouraging to
see the students’ youthful determination to revers cuts that they believed would have compromised the quality of their education. Their demonstration showed the city that Boston school students do value their education, perhaps more than the city’s elected leadership does. Let’s hope the elected leadership at the State House gets the message, too, and gives adequate funding to public education.
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Lost in much of the media coverage was the fact that many of those BPS students also attended and testified in a hearing on lifting the charter school cap. That BPS students are savvy enough to see the relationship between charter expansion and BPS funding cuts says a lot about their political acumen.
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By LEE A. DANIELS Friday, Donald Trump, the demagogue masquerading as a politician, got his wish. After nearly a year of racist jibes against Americans of color and those of other nations, and goading supporters to harass and assault the few protesters who showed up at his rallies, Trump used the presence of a sizable throng of protesters at his planned rally in Chicago to cancel the event moments before it was to begin. Why was that Trump’s wish? For one thing, Trump will use the swirling controversy over the grassroots protests likely to shadow his rallies from now on to continue to avoid offering a coherent discussion of domestic- and foreign-policy issues beyond one-liner boasts followed by “and it’ll be great! People will love it!” But the even greater benefit for Trump is that he’s already using such protests to more loudly claim he and his supporters are being victimized by forces of intolerance. Indeed, he rolled out that line soon after arriving in Chicago from St. Louis, where his rally was repeatedly disrupted by a boisterous sizable protest crowd. Naturally, Trump refuses to accept any responsibility for the violence — just as he’s refused to acknowledge his role in stoking the small, increasingly frequent acts of Trump supporters attacking protesters at his rallies before Friday. Instead, he’s attributed the violence to “just anger in the country, and I don’t think it’s directed at me or anything. It’s just directed at what’s been going on for years.” Those few words actually encapsulate nearly the whole of Donald Trump’s appeal: “Real” Americans are being victimized by “others” — by unauthorized Mexican immigrants, by Syrian refugees, by criminal black Americans, by “uppity” feminists, by China’s trade policy, by the “liberal” media; by Islam, and on and on. And, as Trump has repeatedly told his supporters at his rallies, they should strike back — with racist and sexist slurs and lewd expressions, and with their fists. That’s just what one John McGraw, a 78-year-old white man, did two days before the Chicago confrontation, at a Trump rally in Fayetteville, N.C. There, as a young black man, Rakeem Jones, his arms held by police officers, was being ejected from a Trump rally, McGraw sucker-punched him in the eye. Jones’ face was bruised but otherwise he wasn’t seriously injured. McGraw was subsequently arrested and charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct — but not before he gave an interview to the Inside Edition television news program. He said in response to a question, “You bet I liked it, knocking the hell out of that big mouth. We don’t know who he is, but we know he’s not acting like an American. Yes, he deserved it. The next time we see him, we might have to kill him. We don’t know who he is. He might be with a terrorist organization.” It’s been apparent for months that Donald Trump’s rallies are full of men and women like John McGraw whose speech echoes the words of centuries of white racists No wonder Trump’s gotten the endorsement of overt white supremacists. His slow-in-coming public disavowal of their support is as believable as his denial of responsibility for the violent rally incidents before Friday. As if to underscore how central the “fight club” mentality is to the Trump campaign, a reporter for a conservative online magazine said his campaign manager last week grabbed and pushed her as she followed Trump to ask a question. The roughhouse tactic, which the campaign manager denied despite another reporter having witnessed it, angered journalists from liberal and conservative publications alike. Friday, after video surfaced that seemed to confirm the allegation, the reporter pressed charges with the Jupiter, Florida police. As for John McGraw, he’s the first of the Trump thugs to actually face the law; and the sheriff of Fayetteville’s county made his feelings clear in issuing this statement after he was booked and charged. “No one, said Sheriff Earl ‘Moose’ Butler, “should be subjected to such a cowardly, unprovoked act as that committed by McGraw. Regardless of political affiliation, speech, race, national origin, color, gender, bad reputation, prior acts, or political demonstration, no other citizens has the right to assault another person, or act in such a way as this defendant did. I hope that the courts will handle this matter with the appropriate severity for McGraw’s severe and gross violation of this victim’s rights.”
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Naturally, Trump refuses to accept any responsibility for the violence.”
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Basically, they need to revamp the re-entry programs. Sit down with cons who did time, talk to them about what they need.
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They should make it so employers can’t look at people’s backgrounds, unless you’re a rapist. People need to be able to make something of themselves.
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A month before they get out of prison, everyone should go through a re-entry program. When I came out, I couldn’t be around crowds. I was a wreck. They should keep an eye on you.
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NEWSBRIEFS VISIT US ONLINE FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS: WWW.BAYSTATEBANNER.COM Walsh announces new reforms at Boston Redevelopment Authority After hearing feedback from the Boston community over the past two years about the direction of Boston’s planning agency, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced on Tuesday an effort to overhaul the organizational identity of the Boston Redevelopment Authority. With the overall goal of better serving the people of Boston and inspiring greater trust and confidence in the city’s planning agency, the initiative will establish an identity, mission and values for the organization that are reflective of the Walsh Administration’s commitment to smart and sound urban planning and positive economic development, and that are reflective of the critical reforms already underway. The Boston Redevelopment Authority will issue a Request for Proposals on Monday for a strategic advisor, pending approval at the Board of Director’s meeting on Thursday, to assist in the development of an organizational identity and brand strategy that
builds on the ongoing reforms. “While we have implemented significant change at the Boston Redevelopment Authority over the past two years, this is another opportunity to improve city government and take a hard look at an agency that has a difficult legacy to overcome,” Walsh said. “We are committed to transparency and accountability as we move forward, and creating a new identity for the Boston Redevelopment Authority will be an important symbol of change that underscores this progress.” Under Walsh’ leadership, the BRA underwent two independent operational reviews that identified challenges facing the agency and opportunities for improvement. Since then, new policies have been enacted to provide better accountability for land takings and transfers. The agency has upgraded its technology to better enforce compliance with respect to lease agreements for its properties. Additionally, a director of real estate was hired in January to optimize the BRA’s portfolio and ensure that key holdings are redeveloped. In response to calls for more
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proactive and comprehensive planning, the BRA’s Planning Division, now under new leadership, has initiated several in-depth neighborhood planning studies. This work is currently underway in Jamaica Plain, South Boston and Dudley Square, and BRA planners are striving to engage and collaborate with residents in new ways to ensure these initiatives are responsive to needs and reflective of shared community visions. “We have taken a holistic approach to fixing troublesome issues by strengthening our policies, making more information available to the public, staffing up in areas that were under resourced, and taking a fresh approach to the way we work with communities,” said Brian Golden, Director of the BRA. “With substantive reforms fully underway, we now have an opportunity to address our brand, which in many ways hasn’t been altered since our inception.” The project will be informed largely by feedback that has been received from community members and outside organizations about how to enhance BRA’s operations and strengthen public trust
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around its core mission of planning and economic development. Once a firm is hired for the job, additional community outreach will be conducted to help craft the agency’s new identity. The scope of work for the RFP is being finalized this week, but officials expect it to address a range of issues including what defines the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s organizational identity, how those values are communicated through its branding and how to create opportunities for public feedback during the process. The strategic advisor will also be expected to provide assistance in the development of implementation strategies for any recommendations. The project’s cost will be established during the selection process. Once issued, the RFP will be on the Boston Redevelopment Authority website: http://www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org/ work-with-the-bra/rfps-rfqs-bids
Baker-Polito administration elevates state technology office Governor Charlie Baker announced on Tuesday changes to the state’s administration of technology services, establishing the role of executive director of MassIT, the state technology office, and elevating the position to report directly to the governor. The changes come after an eight-month review of current practices across state government with a special immediate focus on improving and upgrading how the Commonwealth’s citizens interact with key state systems over the internet. Mark Nunnelly, current Commissioner of the Department of Revenue and Special Advisor to Baker for Technology and Innovation Competitiveness, will begin as executive director of MassIT on April 4th, 2016. “As so much of our lives become increasingly digitized, it is important state government keep up with the daily needs of our constituents,” Baker said. “Information technology is an important priority for this administration and our ability to provide secure essential services and execute projects in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner is key to a better state government for Massachusetts. This is an important step that not only addresses some of the problems we have, but is an essential way forward to a better future.” “Our administration is always looking for more ways to make government work for taxpayers, and these improvements to our technology services are meant to improve customer service and support the Commonwealth,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We look forward to making these important changes and are confident Mark Nunnelly’s leadership and knowledge will serve this new position well.” The executive director of MassIT will lead an effort to
revamp and improve how end users interact with the Commonwealth, from improving licensing, to answering the latest questions on healthcare services, and help filing taxes. With over 75 percent of constituents interacting with state government online, focusing IT operations on delivering a more user-friendly experience to fully meet expectations is a top priority for the Baker-Polito administration. The executive director will also focus on procuring services, managing projects using more readily available technology and streamlining duplicative IT applications currently in place. A faster, more flexible development process will generate a better outcome at a lower cost to taxpayers. “Elevating the executive director of MassIT to report directly to the governor will create a more streamlined process in order to meet the IT demands of the Commonwealth,” said Kristen Lepore, secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. “This move mirrors a common trend in both the private and public sector to prioritize IT needs and implement them in an effective manner.” The steering committee that lead this process was commissioned in August 2015 and included Lepore, Commissioner Nunnelly, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Connector Louis Gutierrez, interim Chief Information Officer for the Commonwealth Charles Desourdy, former Chief Information Officer for the Commonwealth Bill Oates and key senior staff. The steering committee conducted a top to bottom review of the agency, including interviews with over 100 IT and government leaders. More details on the findings of this process and implementation plans will be announced at a later date.
Governor Baker signs opioid legislation Monday at the State House, Governor Charlie Baker signed landmark legislation into law to address the opioid and heroin epidemic afflicting the Commonwealth. The bill, titled An Act relative to substance use, treatment, education and prevention, passed with unanimous votes in both legislative chambers. “The Commonwealth stands in solidarity to fight the opioid and heroin epidemic that continues to plague our state and burden countless families and individuals,” Baker said. “I am proud to sign this legislation marking a remarkable statewide effort to strengthen prescribing laws and increase education for students and doctors. While there is still much work to be done, our administration is thankful for the legislature’s effort to pass this bill and looks forward to working
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BECKETT, ADA C., 82, of Roxbury, MA, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2016, in her home.
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Two developers plan housing, retail for Mattapan Sqr station lot this [development] further into the overall transit system and makes it a compelling place to live and to be,” he told the Banner. “In both of these proposals, what is glaring is how critical the future of the Mattapan high-speed trolley line is to any economic development in the area,” Rep. Cullinane noted.
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Two developer teams are vying to bring housing and retail to the vacant MBTA-owned parking lot by the Mattapan Square bus and trolley station. “[Redevelopment] is a great opportunity for what has been a lifeless, vacant parking lot to become a positive gateway into Mattapan Square,” said state Rep. Dan Cullinane. The property’s close proximity to public transit and the Main Streets district are particular attractions. Trinity Financial teamed up with Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation on a proposal, while Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc. and Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation partnered on their own proposal. Both plans provide retail space and affordable and market rate housing on the approximately 2.5 acres of land on River Street. The minimum sales price for the land on the MBTA’s request for proposals is $1.5 million. In 2014, the MBTA was close to selling the property to a charter school, but halted the process and re-issued an RFP after protest came over lack of community involvement in the decision.
Mixed-income housing
Trinity Financial and Codman Square NDC’s plan provides more housing and less retail than their competitors. Trinity-Codman propose to create a three-building complex, each section six-stories tall, containing a total of 267 housing units and 4,500 square feet of retail space. Approximately 75 percent of the units will be affordable to those making up to 60 percent of the Area Median Income. During phase one, 101 affordable and 25 market rate rental units would be built, said Mathieu Zahler, senior project manager for Trinity. Ninety-four affordable rental units would be introduced in Phase 2A, and 47 condos for sale in Phase 2B. Plans call for 153 residential parking spaces, with an additional 50 parking spaces for commuters/visitors required by the RFP. Housing is in high demand in the community, especially among young adults looking to stay in the neighborhood they grew up in, who are often forced out due to high rents, said Cullinane. “What we need in Mattapan is housing. Right now rents are going up because there isn’t enough housing supply, ” he said. “It’s not just about the number of units, it’s about creating a real mixed-income community ... of all levels of affordability,” he added. Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc. and Nuestra Comunidad propose to provide135 units of housing in two buildings, along with 10,000 square feet of retail. Fifty-two percent of the housing units would be affordable to those
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Project rendering: Trinity Financial, in partnership with Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, propose to construct three buildings on the site. making up to 60 percent AMI. In addition to the 50 required commuter parking spaces, there will about 94 residential parking spaces, Nuestra Executive Director David Price said. Part of the decision to build housing at lower-density was to provide for open community space, Price said. “We’re trying to create generous public space where there can be opportunities for the community.” As examples, Price suggested the Mattapan farmer’s market and a walking path could be sited there.
Retail offerings
While Trinity Financial’s plan offers more housing, POAH-Nuestra’s would provide more than double the retail space. “We heard from residents we met with, both one-on-one and in groups, that there is a strong desire for more retail in Mattapan Square,” Price said. “We programmed as much retail space as we could .” Price said POAH and Nuestra look to fill empty niches on the retail scene, which could mean sitdown restaurants open at night, a gym and a café where youth could gather, socialize and work. The partners also are open to the idea of a community program occupying some of the retail space. In Mattapan, there are few restaurants where families can dine in the evening, Cullinane said. Other needs include a café and coffee shop, breakfast place and healthy food options. What is not needed, he said: another cell phone retailer or liquor store. “If you put in full day’s work, come home and want to take family out to dinner, the square is for large part shut down during evening hours,” Cullinane said. “If you come home and want to spend a dollar in your community, there’s really not an opportunity most days of the week to do so.” Zahler said the Trinity-Codman team would defer to the community about what businesses should occupy the retail space, and he and Codman NDC Executive Director Gail Latimore added that they are concerned
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that any retail complement, not compete with, existing businesses in Mattapan Square.
Transit factor
Codman’s Latimore said that her organization is drawn to the Mattapan Square station site in large part because of the proximity to public transit. Codman NDC is part of the Fairmount/Indigo Corridor Collaborative — a coalition of neighborhood CDCs that have been working for over a decade to bring transit equity along the Fairmount Line corridor. The coalition seeks to ensure that as service improvements come to the line, current residents are served by the new transit opportunities, not displaced as those assets attract newcomers. “ Transit is the number one aspect in neighborhoods
gentrifying,” Latimore said. “We were concerned about that.” To combat displacement, the coalition has been working to create affordable housing in the Fairmount corridor, and building such housing in Mattapan is part of those goals. In addition, the MBTA is reviewing Mattapan’s high-speed trolley line and considering its future. Last week elected officials wrote to the MBTA, asking for a $3 million allocation to maintain the trolley line as is, while cautioning against proposals for converting the line to shuttle bus service. Zahler said the Trinity-Codman plan cannot go forward if the trolley service is discontinued, according to the Dorchester Reporter. “Having a trolley there and connection to a bus station integrates
Both teams cite a history in Mattapan or with similar projects. Trinity Financial carried out several previous projects in the neighborhood, along with three projects with the MBTA and MassDOT, Zahler said. Trinity’s partner, Codman, has had a presence in portions of Mattapan for about 25 years, has 101 housing units in the neighborhood and has worked with Mattapan organizations, Latimore said. “This is a chance to leverage our experience doing transit-oriented development and to work with the Mattapan community again,” Zahler said. Meanwhile, POAH’s work includes housing developments in various cities, with three 145200 unit rehabilitation projects in other Boston neighborhoods. Price said Nuestra has owned a 96-unit apartment building on River Street for a dozen years and is involved with local community groups. Nuestra also is currently developing a former MBTA bus yard in Roxbury. “We’ve been active in the neighborhood. We know the concerns the neighbors have about that lot and the potential it has,” Price said.
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with the Attorney General and our mayors to bend the trend and support those who have fallen victim to this horrific public health epidemic.” The legislation includes multiple recommendations from the governor’s Opioid Working Group, including prevention education for students and doctors, and the first law in the nation to establish a seven-day limit on first-time opioid prescriptions. The seven-day limit applies to first time adult prescriptions and every opiate prescription for minors, with certain exceptions. Other provisions from the recommendations include a requirement that information on opiate-use and misuse be disseminated at annual head injury safety programs for high school athletes, requirements for doctors to check the Prescription Monitoring Program database before writing a prescription for a Schedule Two or Schedule Three narcotic and continuing education requirements for prescribers — ranging from training on effective pain management to the risks of abuse and addiction associated with opioid medications. Several measures were passed to empower individuals and update current prevention efforts. Patients will receive access to non-opiate directive forms and the option of partially filling opioid prescriptions in consultation with
doctors and pharmacists. Schools must annually conduct verbal substance misuse screenings in two grade levels and collaborate with the Departments of Elementary and Second Education and Public Health around effective addiction education policies. To reduce the prevalence of unused medication, manufacturers of controlled substances in Massachusetts must participate in either a drug stewardship program or an alternative plan as determined by Department of Public Health. This bill strengthens access to insurers and the bed-finder tool website; requires that patients receive information on FDA-approved medication-assisted therapies after being discharged from a substance use treatment program; and ensures civil-liability protection for individuals who administer Narcan. This week’s signing is the latest collaborative effort across state government to combat the opioid epidemic. It is the fifth piece of legislation signed into law by Baker — including the Fiscal Year 2016 budget and supplemental budget — to help fight opioid addiction and provide funding for prevention, treatment and education. In late January, Baker signed into law a bill to prohibit the civil commitment of women facing substance use disorders at MCI-Framingham and providing addiction treatment services at Shattuck and Taunton State Hospitals. This reform was a recommendation of the Governor’s
Opioid Working Group and will end the practice of sending women committed for treatment for a substance use disorder under section 35 of chapter 123 of the General Laws to MCI-Framingham. For the past 25 years, women committed under section 35 have been sent to this correctional institution instead of a detox center—preventing proper treatment options for women. Under this law, women can only be committed to a facility approved by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Mental Health. Baker also recently signed a fentanyl trafficking bill, authored by Attorney General Maura Healey, making trafficking in more than ten grams of fentanyl a crime, punishable by up to 20 years in prison. In addition to legislative action, the Baker-Polito Administration has implemented multiple initiatives from Governor Baker’s action plan announced in June, completing 26 initiatives and implementing another 23. The administration has allocated more than $250 million toward the opioid epidemic for substance use disorders, education, prevention and treatment, increased bulk purchasing of Narcan in municipalities by offering Narcan at a discount to first responders and changed reporting requirements for the Prescription Monitoring Program from seven days to 24 hours. More than two hundred substance use treatment beds have been opened throughout the Commonwealth.
We’re Seeking Input from Our Community. The National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) is seeking applications for new members for its Community Liaison Committee (CLC). The CLC was formed to facilitate communication between the NEIDL and the community and to ensure transparency in the activities of the NEIDL. The mission of the CLC is to promote a continuing conversation between the community and the NEIDL about the NEIDL’s activities and research. This dialogue must be an honest and respectful exchange of information, questions, and concerns intended to build trust and understanding.
The opioid epidemic continues to impact every community in Massachusetts. According to the most recent data, it is estimated that there were nearly 1,200 unintentional and undetermined opioid deaths in 2014. The estimated rate of 17.4 deaths per 100,000 residents for 2014 is the highest ever for unintentional opioid overdoses and represents a 228% increase from the rate of 5.3 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2000. Preliminary data estimations show, there were over 1,100 opioid deaths between January and September of 2015. In February 2015, Baker appointed a working group to develop a plan to reduce opioid deaths in the Commonwealth. In June 2015, the Governor’s Opioid Working Group released 65 recommendations and a comprehensive Action Plan aimed at curbing the opioid epidemic. These short and longterm recommendations focus on Prevention, Intervention, Treatment and Recovery Support. Approximately ninety percent of the initiatives in the Governor’s action plan are complete or underway.
AG Healey announces resources to boost open meeting law compliance As part of “Sunshine Week,” Attorney General Maura Healey announced Monday that her office is offering new resources to provide additional transparency and help the public better understand and comply with the Open Meeting Law. “Our office works to provide transparency and access to information about the Open Meeting Law, and these new resources help to further those efforts,” Healey said. “With these additional resources, we aim to offer a wealth of information so that the public can better understand and follow the law.” These resources include a new training video about accessibility to public meetings and an updated webpage where people can view pending OML complaints as well. The website can be accessed at www.mass.gov/ago/openmeeting under “Open Meeting Law Pending Complaints.” The AG’s OML determinations and declinations are already available online through the AG’s interactive database.
The new training video provides guidance to public bodies and members of the public on compliance with laws governing accessibility to public meetings and ensuring rights for people with disabilities. The video also covers a recent change to the Open Meeting Law on the use of remote participation for local commissions on disability, and shows public bodies how to comply with this law by making services available, such as assistive listening devices or screen reader technology. The AG’s Division of Open Government was created in 2010 to ensure a continued and consistent focus on the law by educating individuals about the OML, enforcing the OML, and acting as a readily accessible resource for members of government, the public, and the press. Since assuming responsibility for enforcement of the Open Meeting Law at all levels of government in 2010, the division has responded to more than 11,000 telephone and email inquiries from members of public bodies, municipal counsel, and the public. The Division has also conducted 34 regional trainings across the state, 12 webinars, and issued more than 720 written determinations. In 2015, the division issued 200 determination letters resolving OML complaints. The division has created resources that include answers to certain frequently asked questions; checklists about meeting notices, minutes and executive sessions; and an online training video that can be found onYouTube and can also be accessed through the AG’s OML web page. In an effort to better inform the public and government officials about the Open Meeting Law and its requirements, the AG’s Office will hold two training events this spring in Auburn and Martha’s Vineyard. The AG’s Office will also offer a live web-based training on the law, and more information is available on the OML Training webpage. The forums are open to the public, and are being offered free of charge. Individuals interested in attending an educational forum or the webinar are asked to register in advance by emailing OMLTraining@state.ma.us.
Junior League of Boston 110th Anniversary gala
The NEIDL, owned and operated by Boston University, is dedicated to the development of diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments for newly emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. The NEIDL contains state-of-the-art BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories to conduct this important research in a safe and secure environment. Individuals interested in becoming members of the committee may apply online at www.bu.edu/NEIDL or by contacting Valeda Britton, Executive Director, Community Relations/Boston University Medical Campus; email: neidl@bu.edu; phone: 617-638-1911. PHOTO: PAUL S ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY
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The Junior League of Boston kicked off their 110th anniversary year with their charity gala fundraiser at The Algonquin Club of Boston. From left to right: Ed Divino, Marisa Saladino, Gary Cole, Suseen Divino, Erich Rhynhart, Robyn Earley, Michelle Lentz, Leigh Anne Dempsey, Tony Murphy, Kathleen Riley, Scott Liddell The Gilded Gala raised $85,000 to support community service programs that positively impact adolescent girls. Next up the Junior League celebrates the 45th Anniversary of their Show House. The 2016 Decorators Show house will be the 1854 Nathaniel Allen House in Newton, Massachusetts held May 7, 2016 through June 5, 2016. https://www.jlboston.org/
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Boston Public Schools has revamped its process for assessing whether students need English language learner services, with mixed results, according to several parents.
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continued from page 1 found that BPS was routinely denying services to children in need of ELL services. As part of a 2012 settlement agreement, the school department began making more concerted efforts to assess students’ English proficiency. “In accordance with state and federal mandates, including the 2012 Successor Settlement Agreement regarding ELLs between Boston Public Schools and U.S. Department of Justice, Boston Public Schools provides a home language survey for parents to identify English Language Learners at the time of school registration,” reads a statement BPS officials emailed to the Banner. “Based upon answers provided in the survey, students may be assessed to determine whether they are eligible for language services and supports. Students who are identified as ELLs will receive language services until they meet exit criteria, which includes classroom performance and results of mandated tests, including ACCESS for ELLs and MCAS.”
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The department’s efforts to comply with the DOJ consent decree may have gone too far, says Kim Janey, a senior project director at Massachusetts Advocates for Children. “In their attempt to catch kids who need services, they may be catching kids who don’t,” she said. “It’s a challenge school districts across the country are facing,” Negron says. “Many are over-identifying or under-identifying students.” Negron said she and her husband did not want their son to have to undergo the language assessment, or to be classified as an
English language learner. “We were concerned that if he inputted syntax from Spanish into English, it would be considered a deficiency rather than evidence of language contact,” she said. Negron immediately went about trying to rectify her son’s designation, initially going through the painstaking process of determining with whom she could speak. She thought she had lucked out when she secured a meeting with an official in the English Language Learners Office, who instructed them to take up the issue at the Hernandez school. At the Hernandez school, they were instructed to take up the issue with the ELL office. But by then, the trail went cold. “We weren’t getting our phone calls returned,” she said. “They weren’t answering our emails. It took months.” For many weeks, Negron and Dawson made calls several times a week, in an ultimately fruitless quest to reverse the designation. Negron said the experience taught her a lesson about the difficulty of dealing with the BPS bureaucracy. “It’s not just about my kid,” she said. “For us, it was also about how our students being assessed. We have jobs where we can take off in the middle of the day. We were able to email and make calls many times a day. Not everyone can do that.” For the first half of the year, Negron and Dawson’s son was in an ELL class. In December, the ELL office conducted a language assessment. In January, the office deemed him English proficient and he was removed from the ELL classroom. “Ultimately, we know that our son is going to be okay,” Negron said. “He has two parents who have the social capital to do the best we can within this system. He’s going to be okay at the Hernandez.”
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A focus on job creation
Governor’s point man on workforce launches new initiatives By MARTIN DESMARAIS
As Labor and Workforce Development Secretary, Ronald Walker II is a driving force behind the state’s efforts to create new jobs and provide opportunities for Massachusetts residents to compete in the state’s growing job market. At a time that the state and the country are on a record streak of job growth, Walker is charging hard at a problem that still plagues the state and many of Boston’s neighborhoods — high unemployment rates in communities of color. Born and raised in Mattapan, Walker says he feels his ties back to the community, so his seat up high in Baker’s administration does not distance him from the areas where unemployment still has a daily impact. His office provides the data to show just how much of a battle there still is. While the overall unemployment rate now hovers around 5 percent, for African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans the rate is as high as almost 20 percent. These groups make up a larger number of the more than 160,000 still unemployed in Massachusetts. Native Americans have the highest unemployment rate at 19.7 percent with an estimated 1,300 unemployed, but Latinos and African Americans tally the greatest numbers. Latinos have an unemployment rate of 11 percent with 27,000 unemployed and African Americans hit a rate of 10.7 percent for 24,400 out of work. Looking at these numbers, Walker knows that the more than five years of job growth that has most employment pundits elated is not hitting home in Massachusetts in some of the places it matters most — and he wants to change that. “We have to try and make sure that we are creating a pipeline to get individuals clear opportunities to get jobs from both large businesses and small businesses,” Walker said. On paper, Walker has an almost dizzy array of initiatives, boards, cabinets and reports to try and make this happen. These include: n The Workforce Skills Cabinet, which is developing legislative policies to ensure more training for workers in areas that have a high demand for labor. n The Workforce Development Board, which is working directly with state employers to figure out what jobs need to be filled and how the state can help develop more workers to fill them. n The Task Force on Economic Opportunity for Populations Facing Chronically High Rates of Unemployment, which is tackling the unemployment disparity in some communities. As Labor and Workforce Development Secretary, Walker also
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Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker II oversees five labor and workforce development regulatory agencies: the departments of Unemployment Assistance, Career Services, Labor Standards, Industrial Accidents and Labor Relations. In addition, he also manages Commonwealth Corporation, a quasi-public state agency charged with administering work force training funds. Walker is also acutely aware that to fix the problem these jobs efforts can’t just be paper tigers. And what that means more than anything is getting the money to make things happen on the street.
Early success
So far his efforts in this area have produced good results, such as $1 million to back job programs for those coming out of prison, $2 million for the Workforce Competitive Trust Fund to support underemployed populations and almost $3 million for apprenticeship programs. In regards to the “chronically unemployed,” Walker has scored an even more impressive victory so far with $9.3 million in Workforce Skills Capital Grants to help 35 high schools, community colleges and vocational training programs prepare students for futures in high-demand industries looking for workers. Ultimately, in the fight to help get more jobs to African Americans and Latinos and other underemployed communities, the task
force that examined chronically high rates of unemployment came back with a major finding that education and training could be among the main solutions. Case in point, you have online retail giant Amazon with 400 jobs at a distribution center in Fall River, but not enough qualified workers to fill the jobs. The state is currently working with Amazon to bridge the gap, but also using it as an example of the types of in-demand careers that workers need to be trained for. “We are trying to make sure we work more closely with what I call the demand side of the equation, so we have to customize our approach to meet the needs of these new business opportunities,” said Walker. He points out that other sectors such as manufacturing and technology also struggle to fill job needs. “The manufacturing industry, and this is across the Commonwealth, if you talk to them they have major job opportunities that they need to fill with new, young workers that exist in every neighborhood in Boston and through the state,” Walker added. “We also initiated conversations with finance companies, with health care companies and with hospitals because they also, as they are growing, need to figure out ways to get more people in the pipeline.” Gov. Charlie Baker has been vocal about the success of the work Walker and his peers have been
doing so far. He said the Workforce Skills Capital grants would play a massive role in economic development by helping provide the skills needed for students and workers to connect with promising careers.
Strong demand
The good news is there many schools, community colleges and job training programs clamoring for the funding to help out. While the state was able to shell out $9.3 million in funding, they had requests for more than $18 million, so there is more work that can be done if Walker and his job proponents can find ways to throw more cash behind it. Some of the local schools that received funding include English High School, North Bennet Street School and the New England Center for Arts and Technology. Walker also has strong ties to the area’s small business community and because of this believes in the importance of small businesses in job growth, particularly in underserved communities. Prior to being appointed to the Baker Cabinet, Walker was managing partner and president of Next Street, a merchant bank he co-founded to offer financial and business advisory services to underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs in urban areas. He also has retail and commercial
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS & REQUEST FOR COMMENTS A Substantial Amendment to the current budget is needed for two proposed changes: 1. to establish a property acquisition loan pool of up to $8 million for affordable housing projects from one-time revenue received; 2. to increase the CDBG budget for the Supportive Housing program for a centralized system for housing placements for the homeless.
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In accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105(b), the City of Boston hereby announces two (2) public hearings seeking input concerning the development of the Program Year 2016 (7/1/16-6/30/17) Action Plan. The Action Plan is a document submitted annually to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and serves as the City's application for and planned use of its HUD housing and community development for these resources: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program ($15,958,081); HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program ($4,134,556); Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) ($2,005,609); and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) ($1,449,423).
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Hearing 2: May 3rd to obtain feedback on the draft Action Plan. Hearing Location: 26 Court Street, Boston MA 02108, 6:00 to 8:00 PM Interpreter services (Spanish-English) are available during the hearings. If interpreter services are needed in other languages, including ASL, please call 617-635-0243 at least ten days prior to the hearing date. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request. The location is wheelchair accessible. Comments: Written comments and suggestions for consideration are encouraged and may be sent by e-mail to DNDComments@boston.gov or mailed to: DND/PDR, 26 Court St., 11th floor, Boston, MA 02108
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A consistent argument from BPS activists is that the budget cuts reflect a decision not to fully fund the schools — not an inability to do so. Williams questioned a current proposal to install a Ferris wheel on City Hall Plaza while schools still struggle with budgets. Now that high schools appear funded, it is unclear if the energy that drove the walkout will be harnessed again. Williams said she saw the potential for further activism, while Adebayo was more doubtful. “Some students are like, ‘That’s enough,’” Adebayo said. “To me personally, I don’t feel like that’s enough. I don’t know if students will really be moved to spur to action.”
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have such respect for her. I think she’s a really strong, smart, funny woman. I don’t know anybody who would feel upset about her playing them,” says journalist Kim Barker on Tina Fey portraying her in the new film “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.” The film, out now in theaters nationwide, stars Fey, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Margot Robbie and Billy Bob Thornton, and is based on Barker’s autobiography “The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan.” The memoir chronicles her experiences as a first-time foreign correspondent reporting on the war in Afghanistan, beginning in 2002 for The Chicago Tribune, “shuffling” between Afghanistan and Pakistan, navigating the politics of both countries and the U.S. military — all the while learning to understand the culture and figuring out her life and her place in this new and unpredictable world. The New York Times reporter, who was in Boston promoting the film, talked about living in Kabul, being portrayed by Tina Fey and her upcoming projects.
What was the adjustment period like when you arrived in Kabul? Kim Barker: You know, I think as a journalist you’re not really thinking like that. You’re just like ‘Oh, my god, this is a great story. Oh my god, this is a great story.’ When I went over there I thought that I was going to have to totally
change my life. ‘Ok, for a few years you’re going to live a very aecetic life. You’re not going out at night.’ This is going to be a about a story. It’s not going to be about any parties or anything like that. I didn’t understand there was this sort of lifestyle that crops up in any sort of war zone where there’s a lot of people there.
Do you ever miss being there, the addiction, the energy, and the people? KB: Sure. I miss the story. I miss the people. I miss the energy. It’s not like any of us look at addiction like we’re in those situations. You miss the story, though. You miss the adrenaline of covering a story like that. It’s a much grimmer place now. I have two friends who are there right now, who are in Kabul [Afghanistan] right now. It’s a darker place. It’s a grimmer place. There isn’t that same social scene that you see in the movie. That was of a time. It’s more dangerous now and there aren’t a lot of journalists covering it now.
How have you changed since that journey first started? KB: It’s always weird. I’ve been asked about this a lot
over the last few days: Personal growth through war. It seems a little bit Western. Afghans and Pakistanis have had to live through so much harder things. Sure, you change when you’re covering things like that. Sure, you learn more about yourself. I know in any situation I’ll be able to handle it as a journalist. Anything you throw me at I’ll be able to do. I hope that I have more patience. I hope that I’ve learned more patience.
Do the Afghanis really know what’s going on in their country? KB: Not necessarily. That whole scene in the movie with the ‘Are you the Russians?’ True, true. That happened in villages in Afghanistan. Absolutely true. No, absolutely. I don’t think that everybody understood what was going on. You look at a place that’s been through 30 years of war. Now, these people are here. Alright, adjust to these people. Go along to get along. I still don’t know that Afghans necessarily, especially in villages, understand what’s going on with the international presence there.
What was your reaction when you first heard that Tina Fey wanted to portray you? KB: Michiko Kakutani wrote this review back in March of 2011. She loved the book; it was one of her top 10 books of the year. She said I created a Tina
Fey character, that I was like a Tina Fey character. I was thrilled with that. I think Tina Fey is so smart, so funny. And so within two weeks of that review coming out, she was pushing Paramount to option it. It was really just that simple. Pushing Lorne [Michaels]; it was time for another M*A*S*H update.
What’s next for you? KB: I of course can’t talk about what I’m working on. I work on the Metro desk and I’m blessed with having a great editor and support to be able to spend time to work on stories. This year we’re going to be focusing on a lot of housing issues in New York.
El Gato Melendez is the first Puerto Rican-born basketball player ever to play for the Harlem Globetrotters. He was raised in the town of Juana Diaz, where he would make a 2-mile jog just to play basketball. The 6’8” forward received his nickname because while on his way to the courts one day, he followed some stray cats that he saw run into a sugarcane field. Next thing he knew, the cats had taken him right to the courts.
How did you become a Harlem Globetrotter? El Gato Melendez: I was finishing a contract as a pro in Puerto Rico when I was asked by Sam Worthen to try out for the Globetrotters. It was one of the best experiences and I am really glad that I took Sam’s suggestion.
What does it mean to you to be the first and only Puerto Rican-born player to ever play for the team? EM: It is a proud honor for me and one that I don’t take lightly. I am very happy to be the first. It is a real honor that I am representing the entire Latin community and I want to be a role model for the kids. I want to show them that if you work hard, you can achieve your dreams. I am very happy to be the first.
What are your token moves on the court or your role in the Globetrotters comedic routine? See MELENDEZ, page 16
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Is there another book planned? KB: Yeah. I’ve got probably three more books that I could do. I spent a lot of the last year hanging out with these recovering drug addicts and addicts for these stories that I did with folks with mental illness. I’ve had a couple of people say ‘you should write a book on that’ and some editors reach out. I’d only do it if it could be a darkly comic book about how the other one percent live, and how they sort of move through this other New York that the rest of us don’t even know exist; hustling and buying this for this, and selling it over here, and the junkie McDonald’s that I wrote about and weaving all these characters through that. That’s one idea.
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Terrence Jenkins, aka Terrence J, was born in Queens, New York on April 21, 1982, but raised in Raleigh and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism at North Carolina A&T University where he also worked as a DJ and was served as student body president. In 2006, Terrence launched his television career as host of BET’s “106 & Park.” That same year, he made his movie debut alongside Zoe Saldana and Wood Harris in The Heart Specialist. He parlayed that success into roles in “Stomp the Yard 2”, “Think Like a Man” and “Sparkle,” to name a few. And just last year, he played himself in the big screen version of “Entourage.” Jenkins has blossomed into a charismatic actor, philanthropist and author who is now one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, most recently as the co-anchor of the news program “E! News.” The three-time Emmy Award-nominee also spent seven years hosting BET’s “106 & Park,” the longest-running music countdown show in television history. Jenkins published his first literary
To see a trailer for The Perfect Match, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKCFk FaIwU0 work, “The Wealth of My Mother’s Wisdom,” in 2014; he’s also a model and spokesperson for several brands, including ad campaigns for Jeep Wrangler, Crown Royal Black Whiskey, Sean John and Snapple. He’s appeared in GQ magazine four times in the past couple years, too. Away from work, Jenkins is heavily invested in numerous philanthropic endeavors. For instance, he served as a Centennial Ambassador in the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary “Find Your Park” campaign. Furthermore, he’s a spokesperson for Ronald McDonald House Charities Future Achievers Scholarship campaign, a mentor with Steve Harvey’s Disney Dreamers Academy, and an avid supporter of the Newark, New Jersey, Boys and Girls Club. Closely associated with the Obama Administration, Jenkins has been tapped to host the White House student film festival. Here, he talks about his latest outing opposite Cassie Ventura in “The Perfect Match,” a romantic comedy revolving around a shameless player who takes a dare to
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What interested you in the script for “The Perfect Match”? Terrence J: I don’t think it was called ‘The Perfect Match’ at the time, but it had some really amazing characters. And I’d been working with Queen Latifah and Flavor Unit [her production company] for quite some time. When we were able to develop it into a great story with dynamic characters, it became a nobrainer and a project I really wanted to be a part of.
Who put together such a talented cast with people like Paula Patton, Lauren London, Cassie Ventura, Kali Hawk, Brandy Norwood and Donald Faison? And even that scene stealer Beau Casper Smart was terrific in a minor role. TJ: Yeah, Casper was great! It was definitely a collaborative effort. Billie [director Billie Woodruff] made some decisions. Queen Latifah’s team made some decisions. I had my hand in it, and we had great casting directors [Kimberly Hardin and Natasha Ward]. We all came together.
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EM: I do a lot of dunks. I really work the crowd. I want them to get on their feet and cheer and have a great time. Seeing the reaction the kids have when they watch us play is priceless. The Globetrotters are all about family and seeing families have fun together is truly awesome.
What is your pre-game routine? EM: I don’t do anything too crazy. I stick to my regular basketball warm-ups. The other
guys eat cookies [he laughs]. I listen to music of all kinds to get me pumped up. I love all kinds of music! I love Spanish, hip-hop, 80’s or rock music, but what I listen to really depends on my mood.
What is the greatest thing about being a Globetrotter? EM: Besides the travel and bringing smiles to the crowds face, I love the community outreach we do, whether it’s visiting a school or a pediatric unit in a hospital. There is so much joy I get to see when kids see the Globetrotters. That makes it all worthwhile.
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TJ: I really wanted to nail this character, so I worked with an acting coach. I was heavily inspired by Eddie Murphy in ‘Boomerang’ and a lot of my favorite movies growing up. Charlie’s a multi-layered character, and I devoted a lot of time to working on him so that I felt like I knew him by the time we shot.
What message do you think people will take away from “The Perfect Match”? TJ: This is a coming-of-age story about growing up. A lot of times, guys think we can get away with things. In the case of Charlie, he meets his match, a girl who really helps him mature and to look at relationships, his career and other aspects of his life in a new way. That’s what I hope people take away from the film.
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oasted breadcrumbs are pure genius. They put old bread to new use and add flavor, texture and interest to whatever they grace. To make sure you always have a touch of crunch around, buy panko, or Japanese breadcrumbs. Unlike run-of-the-mill packaged breadcrumbs, panko is made from crustless bread, producing a coarser yet lighter crumb. The result? A crunchier, lighter breading that doesn’t get soggy or weigh down a dish. This pasta bake with cauliflower is a dish to soothe the soul. The crunchy panko provides a great contrast with the tender cauliflower and pasta.
Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Crumbs n 2 pounds cauliflower florets (about 2 medium heads) n 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided n ½ teaspoon salt, divided n Freshly ground black pepper n 12 ounces dried rigatoni (or other) chunky pasta n 2 tablespoons butter, divided n ½ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) n 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced n ½ teaspoon anchovy paste n 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste) n 2⁄3 cup freshly grated Romano cheese n¼ cups chopped fresh mint Preheat oven to 500F. Slice cauliflower florets into halves vertically (quarters if large), toss with 2 tablespoons oil, and place cut-side down
on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes, then turn cauliflower and roast 5 minutes more, or until tender and browned. Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving ½ cup cooking water. While pasta is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add panko, and cook 3 minutes or until browned. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon each oil and butter in skillet. Add sliced garlic and sauté until golden. Add red pepper and anchovy paste, stirring well; add cauliflower and toss well. Return drained pasta to pot with ½ cup of the cooking water. Add cauliflower mixture and Romano, cover and cook 3 minutes. Stir in mint and black pepper. Spoon into serving bowls and sprinkle with the toasted panko. Serves 6.
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FRIDAY CASTLE OF OUR SKINS PRESENTS “NIGHT SONGS” Castle of our Skins, a Boston-based concert and education series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music, will present its second appearance at Roxbury Community College in a concert entitled “Night Songs,” on Friday, March 18 at 7:30pm. All art songs on the program were written by Black poets ranging from such path setters as Langston Hughes and James Weldon Johnson to living legends Sonia Sanchez and Cornelius Eady. Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury. Tickets: FREE ADMISSION. For more information, please visit www.Castle-of-our-Skins.com.
SATURDAY LEARN AND BURN On Saturday, March 19, from 2-4pm, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (Olmsted NHS) partners with the Arnold Arboretum to offer a vigorous educational walk at this Olmsted-designed landscape, followed by an indoor yoga class. “Learn and Burn at the Arnold Arboretum” is free and open to anyone age eight and older, but advance registration is required by Thursday, March 17. For registration, please visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/learn-and-burn-at-thearnold-arboretum-tickets-22230063719. For further information, please contact Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site at 617566-1689, extension 206, Monday through Friday. Participants will be given the meeting location upon registration. Inspired by the National Park Service’s Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative, this current offering in Olmsted NHS’s “Learn and Burn” series offers participants the opportunity to experience and chat about the relationship between nature and our well-being. “Learn and Burn at the Arnold Arboretum” explores the links between the design philosophy of the park’s designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, and the practice of Amrit yoga. Led by National Park Service staff, participants spend the first hour walking briskly through the landscape and stopping at points to talk about its original design. During this period they will be exploring the connections between an intentionally-designed landscape and inner emotional life. Participants will then spend the second hour practicing Amrit yoga indoors. Participants should bring water, and wear appropriate footwear for walking and appropriate attire for practicing yoga. No past yoga experience is necessary, but individuals should be in shape to walk vigorously for a mile or two. Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, lead sponsor of this walk, was the home and office of America’s premier park-maker and the designer of the Emerald Necklace park system. It is now administered by the National Park Service as one of its 409 sites around the United States. Please visit www.nps.gov/frla or call 617-566-1689 weekdays to learn more about site programs and tours.
MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL DCR Blue Hills Reservation Maple Sugar Festival — It’s sugarin’ time in the Blue Hills! Join us as we make maple syrup in the traditional way at beautiful Brookwood Farm in Canton. Smell the wood smoke as you watch
clouds of steam rise from the bubbling sap. Savor the taste of real maple syrup and enjoy a journey through time as you learn about the history of maple sugar in Massachusetts. Activities for all ages. Program Admission: $6.00 per person. Ages 2 and under free. March 19 & 20, 10am – 4pm. Maple Sugar Festival is a joint program of the DCR and Mass Audubon’s Trailside Museum. Brookwood Farm is located in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation in Canton. Take exit 3 (Houghton’s Pond) off Route 93 and follow signs to Maple Sugar Festival parking. This program is wheelchair accessible. For more information, please call 617-333-0690.
UPCOMING THE LEAGUE OF MOST INTERESTING GENTLEMEN The Shirley-Eustis House, a National Historic Landmark house museum and carriage house, is pleased to announce a special presentation to be held at Shirley Place Mansion on Thursday, March 24 at 6pm. The League of Most Interesting Gentlemen offers commentary on political and social issues of their times, and give their personal remarks regarding the intellectual spirit of the Enlightenment. As you stroll from room-to-room, you will meet and actively participate in the lives of Benjamin Franklin, President James Madison, President Thomas Jefferson and The Natural Philosopher who will be representing an engaging but “quack physician.” These characters represent a broad range of historical narratives interwoven in a unique interdisciplinary meeting of the minds that invite the audience to participate in the spirit of the Salons of the Enlightenment era. They will seek to educate and entertain you at the same time. Just be sure to ask Ben Franklin how things are going in Philadelphia! The doors will open at 5:30pm and your stroll will begin at 6pm. Following the presentation, The League of Most Interesting Gentlemen will answer any further questions and engage in conversation with the audience. Refreshments will be served. Event admission is $10 per person. Please call to reserve at 617-442-2275. The Shirley-Eustis House, built by Massachusetts Royal Governor William Shirley in 1747 and later the home of Democratic-Republican Governor William Eustis in 1819 is located on 33 Shirley Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Please call 617-442-2275, check out the website at www.shirleyeustishouse. org, or email governorshirley@gmail.com for more information on this and other programs.
THROUGH BARBED WIRE PRESENTS 4TH FRIDAY SERIES 7-8:30pm: Monthly prose/poetry participatory event focused on the voices of prisoners, through their writings, speaking to family, friends, youth and allies in the community about prison reality and their lives in it. Audience participation encouraged. Light refreshments. Created and directed by Arnie King. Friday, March 25, First Parish Dorchester, 10 Parish St, Dorchester MA 02125. For more info: throughbarbedwire@yahoo. com or visit www.arnoldking.org; tel. 857-492-4858. Cost: Donation.
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“Art of Jazz” Cinema Series: Greatest Jazz Films Ever Volume 2. The Sound of Jazz contains performances from Billie Holiday, Lester Young, Thelonious Monk, the Count Basie Orchestra, and more. Also included are excerpts from a 1959 television special called Jazz From Studio 61, featuring the original Ahmad Jamal Trio with the Ben Webster Quintet. 1. The Sound of Jazz ft. Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Jimmy Giuffre, and many others (54 mins). 2. Jazz from Studio 61 (18 mins). Thursday, March 17, 12pm, Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African & African American Art, 102 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge. Free and open to the public.
FRANKLIN PARK: A ‘QUIET SEASON’ JAUNT On Saturday, March 26 at 2pm a National Park Service ranger from Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (Olmsted NHS) will be conducting a guided walk of Franklin Park entitled “Franklin Park: A ‘Quiet Season’ Jaunt.” This 90-minute tour is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required by Thursday, March 24. To register, please email Mark_Swartz@nps. gov. Please provide the number of people in your party and contact information. The meeting place will be given out to registrants before March 26. Franklin Park is considered one of Frederick Law Olmsted’s finest design achievements and a prime example of his social ideals. Walkers on this tour will learn about Olmsted’s vision for Franklin Park as they visit the landscapes of Scarboro Pond, Schoolmaster Hill, the Country Park meadow, and a portion of the Wilderness, including the “99 Steps.” They will also stop at the location within today’s park where writer and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson lived as a young man. Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, lead sponsor of this walk, was the home and office of America’s premier park-maker and the designer of the Emerald Necklace park system. It is now administered by the National Park Service as one of its 409 sites around the United States. Please visit www.nps.gov/frla or call 617-566-1689 weekdays to learn more about site programs and tours.
THE RHYTHM OF OUR STORIES The Rhythm of Our Stories: Songs, Movement, Games — March 28, April 4, 18, 25, May 2, from 5:30-7:30pm at Jamaica Plain Community Center (Curtis Hall), 20 South St., Jamaica Plain. FREE workshops from Families Creating Together with award-winning teaching artist and drummer Cornell Coley who mashes up storytelling with drums and percussion — songs, movement, games. Experience stories with a live pulse and ambient sound. Find your storytelling rhythm! Presented in English, Spanish and American Sign Language (upon request). Wheelchair accessible. Child care provided. FCT is a program of Community Service Care/Tree of Life Coalition. To register and for more information call 617-522-4832 or email mfcabrera53@ gmail.com. Additional information at www. familiescreatingtogether.org.
to increase memory & focus and achieve emotional balance. Connect with other older adults age 50+ to cultivate a community of elders inspired to enhance their health, wellness & wisdom with yoga. These classes are free and open to the public. Saturdays, 10-11am, April 2 - May 28; there is no class on May 14. Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont St., Roxbury (Boston’s Mission Hill); take the MBTA to Roxbury Crossing, Ruggles or Brighams Circle stations, or bus routes #39 or 66. Some on-street parking is available. To RSVP, call head librarian Katrina Morse at 617-4273840, email earthseedyogi@gmail.com, or visit earthseedyoga.com.
PICS IN THE PARKS Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite Boston residents to participate in the free Pics in the Parks photography workshops taking place on select Sundays in April and May from 3-4pm. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their cameras and participate in these informal sessions led by a photography instructor. Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday. Select photos may be chosen for an exhibit at Boston City Hall. Dates and locations are as follows: April 3 — Geneva Avenue Cliffs, 275 Geneva Ave., Dorchester; April 10 — Christopher Columbus Park Trellis, 110 Atlantic Ave., North End; April 17 — Chandler Pond (main entrance), 95 Lake Shore Dr., Brighton; April 24 — Franklin Park Bear Cages, 25 Pierpont Rd., Dorchester; May 1 — Lagoon Bridge, Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St., Boston. For more information please visit the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at www. facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment or www.cityofboston.gov/parks. Participants
must bring their own equipment and can register via email by contacting mavrick. alfonso@boston.gov.
ONGOING MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER GALLERY SHOWS Through April 1, the Multicultural Arts Center will host “To My Mother Who Used to Tell Me Stories” and “Young Artists” in the galleries. Erica Frisk is back, this time showing her photographs from Guatemala and the women of the weaving community. Colorful photos of textiles and the faces of women and their daughters fill the walls of the Lower Gallery. Local Cambridge students also get the chance to show their artwork on real gallery walls as we invite back the CPS group to the Art Center. Galleries are FREE and open to the public. Regular Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30am - 6pm. Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St., East Cambridge.
EXHIBIT: MUJERES For this year’s celebration of Women’s Month, we present the exhibit “Mujeres,” a unique exhibition that presents the work of Isabella Mellado. Mellado was born in Puerto Rico and is a current student of Rhode Island School of Design. Despite her young age, her paintings reveal the depth of a much older artist. Isabella’s work in acrylic and oils create portraits that are mysterious and revealing. Her subjects, who are oftentimes nationally recognized individuals and business leaders, have been said to look out at the viewer from the canvas with inscrutable gazes. This exhibition will run through April 6. The gallery is open Thursdays and Fridays 1-5pm, and by appointment. La Galería at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, 85 W Newton St., Boston. Register here: http:// bit.ly/Mellado-Register.
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and loans — and bringing businesses to the attention of customers and support organizations. The initiatives follow monthslong study conducted by the city, in conjunction with Next Street and Mass Economics. The research effort was guided by a 34-person Small Business Advisory council, representing members throughout Boston’s small business community. Research included interviews with academics, vice presidents of financial institutions and loan providers, heads of development corporations and directors of small business associations, and roundtable discussions with business owners. According to the study, key small business needs include help with identifying and acquiring new hires, finding and affording real estate, securing capital for business ventures, networking, gathering information on the markets and navigating government resources and services.
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Above all else, businesses said they need help reaching new customers, said Rafael Carbonell, deputy director of the Office of Business Development, in a Banner interview. “The number one need we heard was customer acquisition,” he said. Part of the city’s plan is to lead by example, by emphasizing procurement and contracting with small businesses, said Karilyn Crockett, director of Economic Policy & Research. Another piece of the plan: The city aims to help large institutions — such as hospitals and
universities — find small firms from which to procure goods and services. The city also will encourage institutions to consider doing more business with small local firms. That could be enacted by discussing procurement options with institutions when they review their ten-year master plans. “For large organizations that need to procure goods and services, we want them to think about the small business ecosystem as a way to tap that need,” she told the Banner. “[The city is saying to institutions,] ‘Let us show you some of the other opportunities you can tap for your services and goods-purchase needs.’ ” Other customer-boosting strategies include encouraging small firms to do business with each other when supply and demand align.
Capital and real estate
Vernee Wilkinson is the former owner of Colorwheel Collection, a children’s gift store in Roslindale. She closed her store after three years. Wilkinson told the Banner she had market-tested her idea and knew what was working, but did not have the funds to grow. The store’s high rent was one problem. Rafael Carbonell said that despite businesses saying they have trouble finding capital, lenders also are saying they have trouble finding businesses. The lending capacity exists, Carbonell said: Boston has approximately 400 capital providers. The trick is making the connection, and that is precisely what the city plans to do: create a referral pipeline to link firms with reliable sources of capital and focus on bringing investment to minority-, women- and immigrant-owned businesses, which struggle particularly with this problem, according to the report.
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Along with struggling to acquire funds, businesses often struggle to find real estate spaces that suit their needs, Crockett and Carbonell said. New initiatives call for increasing information to business owners about what spaces are available.
Tackling inequities
Women, minorities and immigrants often have less access to capital and business networks, an inequity that carries over and hinders their business ventures, according to the report. Boston’s population is majority female but a minority of Boston’s businesses are owned by women. Between 2009-2012, employment grew 13 percent for Boston’s minority-owned business enterprises, compared to 68 percent for all small businesses in the same industry segments, the report stated. In Massachusetts, immigrant-owned businesses with employees generate 44 percent less revenue-per-firm than native-born businesses with employees. The report sets forth steps
to increase networking among women and minority entrepreneurs, as well as connect the groups with mentoring and other resources.
Business ins and outs
Carlene O’Garro of Delectable Desires Pastries, a combination cake shop-bakery-café that opened in West Roxbury in 2015, said a passion for baking led her to open a store. She had to learn the business side of things along the way. “When you want to start a business, you have a craft. You don’t know all the details that go along,” she told the Banner. The local Main Streets district helped her find a location, and small business loans helped her get started. She said business support can be especially helpful not just in guiding a new owner through the next step, but also in identifying what that next step should be. “[Small businesses] go through a lot of challenges in terms of permitting, how to get a license, how to get a beer and wine license, how to sign a lease,” said Solmon
Chowdhury, Small Business Plan Advisory Council member and coowner of Shanti Taste of India in Dorchester, Roslindale and Cambridge, Dudley Café in Roxbury, and Monroe in Cambridge. When he got started, he did not know where he could get help with these questions, he said. Issues related to small businesses that currently are handled by various city departments soon will be consolidated within a new Office of Small Business Development. As currently envisioned, it will feature a Small Business Center to help navigate the city’s resources via a physical presence, hotline and web portal. The Office of Small Business Development is slated for creation early in fiscal year 2017, according to Carbonell. It will be housed within the Office of Economic
ON THE WEB Read the report: www.cityofboston.gov/ images_documents/160302%20Boston%20 Small%20Business%20Full%20Report_tcm353060.pdf
Jane Sapp and Boston Childrens Chorus Generational differences evaporate as Jane Sapp, world-renown musician, singer, educator and civil rights activist, shares passionate and uplifting stories through words and song with members of the Boston Childrens Chorus. PHOTO: DON WEST
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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Five simple habits to help our children thrive Did you know that 80 percent of a child’s brain development occurs during the first three years of life? That fact presents a challenge: It means we can’t wait for schools to prepare our kids to learn. But it’s also an opportunity, because much of what youngsters need to become lifelong learners is right in the hands and hearts of those closest to them — their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Making the most of this opportunity is the mission of a new, grassroots movement called the Boston Basics Campaign. It’s a vision developed by the Black Philanthropy Fund and the Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard. And it has grown into a
partnership that includes the City of Boston, Boston Medical Center, WGBH, and soon, we hope, every health care setting, community center, day care classroom and child’s home in Boston. Our goal is to help parents and caregivers adopt five easy practices that research has proven are essential to brain development from birth to age three. Here are the Boston Basics that children need to thrive: First, maximize love and manage stress. Showing affection and patience at every opportunity helps children build confidence to explore the world on their own. Second, talk, sing, and point
a lot as you interact. Humans are social animals, designed to communicate from the moment they are born. Talking and singing to infants and toddlers stimulates their brains and develops their skills. Pointing helps them connect words to the associated objects.” Third, teach them to count things, group objects and compare everyday items. Having fun with numbers, names, shapes, and patterns is how children learn to understand their world. And it prepares them to learn and love math. Fourth, allow children to explore the world through free movement and play. Curiosity is a child’s built-in engine for learning. It’s our job to
encourage it and provide safe outlets. At home or in the playground, help kids dive into their environment and develop their “mind’s eye.” Finally, read and discuss stories. Whether made-up or factual, the people, places and events of stories are the building blocks for our children’s imagination and much of their learning later in life. The goal of the Boston Basics Campaign is to promote these habits anywhere and everywhere, from churches and stores to daycare and community centers. We know that raising kids is hard — and it’s only made harder by the stresses of work, money, illness, violence, and more. So we want to make our entire city
a relentlessly supportive place for all those who care for young children. We’re asking everyone to help. If you care for young children, or are close to anyone who does, that means you. You can start by checking out some introductory videos and downloadable materials at www.bostonbasics.org. We believe every child deserves to start school ready to learn and thrive. The power to give that strong foundation to every infant and toddler is in our collective hands as a community. We invite you to join us in this vital work.
Ron Ferguson is the faculty director of the Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard. Jeff Howard is Chairman of the Black Philanthropy Fund. Martin J. Walsh is Mayor of Boston.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU15P2364EA Citation on General Probate Petition Estate of: Augustus L. Bowen Date of Death: 07/30/2015
To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by Dolores W. DaLomba of Rochester, NY requesting Special Personal Representative. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 03/24/2016. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, HON. Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 12, 2016 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
Estate of Inez C. Wheeler Date of Death: 10/06/2015 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Robert H. Wheeler of Boston, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Robert H. Wheeler of Boston, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in an unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/14/2016. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, HON. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 04, 2016 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
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The land with the building that may exist thereon situated in that part of said Boston called Dorchester, and being lot E on a plan by Toomey-Munson & Associates, Inc. entitled “Subdivision Plan Norwell Street” dated August 17, 2004, and recorded in the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds at the end of Book 35300, numbered seventy-one (71) in the numbering of said Norwell Street, and containing four thousand nine hundred eighty-three (4,983) square feet more or less, according to said plan. Said interest is conveyed in said premises subject to and with the benefit of restrictions, easements, rights of way, and conditions of record, if any there be, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable. Setting forth that she desires that — all — the following described part — of said land may be sold at private sale for not less that $400,000.00 dollars and praying that partition may be made of all the land aforesaid according to the law, and to that end that a commissioner be appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any part of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private sale or public auction, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Boston before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the 7th day of April, 2016, the return day of this citation. Witness, Joan P. Armstrong, Esquire, First Judge of said Court, this 17th day of November, 2015. Felix D. Arroyo, Register. Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division Docket No. SU14P1271EA Citation on Petition for Order of Complete Settlement of Estate Estate of Louise M. Kelley Date of Death: 04/21/2012
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Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS PROBATE COURT CASE NO. SU15E0133PP
To Patrick Smith of Boston in the County of Suffolk and to all other persons interested. A petition has been presented to said Court by Dolores Michel of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, representing that she holds as tenant in common undivided part or share of certain land lying in Boston, in said County of Suffolk, and briefly described as follows: A certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon being at present numbered and known as 71 Norwell Street, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts and described as follows:
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To all interested persons: A petition has been filed by Thomas M. Finneran of Mattapan, MA requesting that an Order of Complete Settlement of the estate issue including to compel an accounting, compel or approve a distribution, adjudicate a final settlement, approve an accounting and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 04/07/2016. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, HON. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 29, 2016 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 Docket No. SU16P0275EA
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Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication Estate of Augustus L. Bowen Date of Death: 07/30/2015 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Dolores W. Da Lomba of Rochester, NY requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Dolores W. Da Lomba of Rochester, NY be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/24/2016. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.
UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, HON. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 12, 2016 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
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Divorce Summons by Publication and Mailing Rivera, Keren J.
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Rivera, Luis A.
To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Keren J. Rivera, 25 Polk St. #81, Charlestown, MA 02129 your answer, if any, on or before 05/19/2016. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 4, 2016
Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
DOCKET NO. SU16P0450PM
In the matter of: Genita Williams Respondent (Person to be Protected/Minor) Of: Boston, MA CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Kenlie F. Millwood of Milton, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Genita Williams is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve With Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 04/07/2016. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 01, 2016
Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
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Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1606-C1, FY16-18 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TERM CONTRACT, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MA; L.G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MA; ALL MARITIME FACILITIES, AND WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MA, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S, Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 06, 2016 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. NOTE:
PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016.
The work includes THE PROVISION OF LABOR FOR JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS, APPRENTICE ELECTRICIANS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND INCIDENTAL MATERIALS FOR THE REMOVAL, RELOCATION, REPAIR, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, AND TESTING OF LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WIRING (600V, NOMINAL, OR LESS), INCLUDING FIRE ALARM WORK, AND OTHER LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS WORK. THE PROVISIONS FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO REMOVAL, RELOCATION, REPAIR, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, AND TESTING OF TELEPHONE AND DATA COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, CABLING AND FIBER OPTICS AT THE AUTHORITIES PROPERTIES. THE AUTHORITY’S PROPERTIES INCLUDE LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MA, L.G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MA, ALL MARITIME FACILITIES, AND WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MA ON AN AS NEEDED AND ON CALL BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS WITH A MASSPORT OPTION TO EXTEND ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR. Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Department Office, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certified in the category of ELECTRICAL. The estimated contract cost is NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($900,000). Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to five (5) percent of the sub bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and / or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. No filed sub bids will be required for this contract. This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive Order 11246). The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS P. GLYNN CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1609-C1, FY16-18 WATER LINE REPAIRS TERM CONTRACT, ALL MASSPORT FACILITIES, BEDFORD, BOSTON, AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S, Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016, immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016. The work includes REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OF WATER MAINS, GATE VALVES, HYDRANTS, AND AUXILIARY WORK INCLUDING PLUMBING, EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, ASPHALT PAVEMENT PATCHING, AND CONCRETE WORK, FOR ALL MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY FACILITIES IN BEDFORD, BOSTON, AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, ON AN ON-CALL/AS-NEEDED BASIS OVER A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD.
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or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form.
ADD ALTERNATE NO. 3: ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($135,000).
The estimated contract cost is ONE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,300,000.00).
ADD ALTERNATE NO. 4: FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($460,000).
A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to five (5) percent of the sub bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.
A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to five (5) percent of the sub bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and / or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and / or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater.
The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive Order 11246). The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS P. GLYNN CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. W212-C2, CONSTRUCT NEW TAXIWAY, INSTALL CATEGORY III INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM (ILS) WITH APPURTENANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS, WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S, Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016, immediately after which, in a designated room, the proposal will be opened and read publicly. NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN THE TERMINAL BUILDING OF THE WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, 2ND FLOOR, 375 AIRPORT DRIVE, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, AT 1:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016. The work includes: BASE BID: MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK; CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TAXIWAY G/G3 INCLUDING MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EARTH (MSE) WALL, SUB-SURFACE DRAINAGE FEATURES, PAVEMENT BOX SECTION, P-401 WARM MIXTURE ASPHALT, PAVEMENT MARKINGS. TAXIWAY EDGE LIGHTING, CENTERLINE LIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE, AIRFIELD GUIDANCE SIGNS, ELECTRICAL VAULT WORK, AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM (ALCMS), CENTERLINE LIGHTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TAXIWAYS A & B.
The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of THREE MILLION DOLLARS ($3,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that not less than FOUR AND FIVE TENTHS PERCENT (4.5%) of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive Order 11246). The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. A Contractor having fifty (50) or more employees and his subcontractors having fifty (50) or more employees who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will, within one hundred twenty (120) days from the contract commencement, be required to develop a written affirmative action compliance program for each of its establishments. Compliance Reports - Within thirty (30) days of the award of this Contract the Contractor shall file a compliance report (Standard Form [SF 100]) if: (a) The Contractor has not submitted a complete compliance report within twelve (12) months preceding the date of award, and (b) The Contractor is within the definition of “employer” in Paragraph 2c(3) of the instructions included in SF100. The contractor shall require the subcontractor on any first tier subcontracts, irrespective of the dollar amount, to file SF 100 within thirty (30) days after the award of the subcontracts, if the above two conditions apply. SF 100 will be furnished upon request. SF 100 is normally furnished Contractors annually, based on a mailing list currently maintained by the Joint Reporting Committee. In the event a contractor has not received the form, he may obtain it by writing to the following address: Joint Reporting Committee 1800 G Street Washington, DC 20506 Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals.
CONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY 11 GLIDE SLOPE WITH MSE WALL, LOCALIZER AND ALSF-2 APPROACH LIGHTING SYSTEM INCLUDING ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION DUCTBANKS, FIBER OPTIC, INSTALLATION OF OWNER PROVIDED NAVAID SHELTERS, NAVAID EQUIPMENT, ENGINE GENERATOR AND SHELTER. CONSTRUCTION OF A STEEL SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR LOCALIZER, MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING ENGINEERED ARRESTING MATERIALS SYSTEM (EMAS). MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING APPROACH LIGHTING SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND INSTALLATION OF NEW APPROACH LIGHTING SUPPORT STRUCTURES.
MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS P. GLYNN CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REAL ESTATE Tewksbury Affordable Rentals 15—1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Units Rent: $1,075, $1,252, $1,373
The work further includes: ADD ALTERNATE NO. 1: INSTALLATION OF THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON TAXIWAY G/G3. ADD ALTERNATE NO. 2: INSTALLATION OF MASSPORT DESIGNATED FIBER OPTIC INNERDUCT AND RELOCATION OF EXISTING NAVAID SHELTER FOR REUSE. ADD ALTERNATE NO. 3: INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE, MOTORIZED GATE WITH KEY CARD ACCESS AND SECURITY CAMERA. ADD ALTERNATE NO. 4: INSTALLATION OF SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM (SMGCS) FOR RUNWAY 11 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES INCLUDING LIGHT BASES, CONDUIT, CABLE, LIGHTS AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL VAULT WORK. EXCLUDES CENTERLINE LIGHT BASES AND CONDUIT FOR TAXIWAY G/G3 AND TAXIWAYS A & B (BASE BID). Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Department Office, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. The estimated contract cost is: BASE BID: NINETEEN MILLION SIX HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($19,650,000).
Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016.
ADD ALTERNATE NO. 1: ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($135,000)
Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Department Office, together with any addenda
ADD ALTERNATE NO. 2: ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($130,000).
(utilities not included)
Tower Building at Halstead Tewksbury 11 Old Boston Road Income Limits 1—$46,100 4—$65,800 2—$52,650 5—$71,100 3—$59,250 6—$76,350
Public Information Meeting 12:00 pm, Saturday, March 26, 2016 Tewksbury Public Library 200 Chandler Street
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 26, 2016 2:00—3:00 p.m. 11 Old Boston Rd.
Application Deadline April 4, 2016 Language/translation assistance available, at no charge, upon request. Units by lottery Reasonable Accommodations Available
For Info and Application: Pick Up: Tewksbury Town Hall—Town Clerks Office, Public Lib, or Leasing Office Phone: (978) 456-8388 Email: lotteryinfo@mcohousingservices.com Application available online at: www.mcohousingservices.com
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Parker Hill Apartments
Three - 1 Bedroom Affordable Units and One - 2 Bedroom Affordable Rental Unit* in Beverly, MA
Brand New Renovated Apartment Homes
McKay School Apartments
Available July 7, 2016 1 Bedroom - $$1,224.00/month — 2 Bedroom - $1,337.00/month Utilities Not Included Refidgerator, stove, dishwasher included No Pets - No Smoking *Applicants must have documented income below 80% of area median income. For 2 persons $55,800, 3 persons $62,750, 4 persons $69,700 For information or to request an application, please email applications@harborlightcp.org or call 978-922-1305 x201 Harborlight Community Partners is an equal opportunity organization that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation or familial status.
PINE OAKS VILLAGE PHASES 1 AND 2 61 JOHN NELSON WAY, HARWICH, MA 02645 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PLACEMENT ON WAIT LIST Pine Oaks Village is sponsored by MidCape Church Homes Inc. Phase 1 is an apartment community designed for elderly (62 and over) persons. Phase 2 is designed for elderly (62 and over) and also for disabled persons who may be under 62. Phase 1 is subsidized by the HUD Section 8 Program. Phase 2 is subsidized by the USDA Rural Development Rental Assistance Program. Most residents pay 30% of their adjusted annual income for rent. Some residents may pay more than 30% based on availability of subsidy and on income. PHASE 1 INCOME LIMITS: 1 Person 2 Persons
VERY LOW $30,650 $35,000
PHASE 2 INCOME LIMITS: 1 Person 2 Persons
VERY LOW $30,650 $35,000
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Wollaston Manor
Medway 55+ Affordable Housing Three 2 Bedroom Townhomes Price: $174,700
Senior Living At It’s Best
Millstone Village Winthrop Street
91 Clay Street Quincy, MA 02170
Stainless Steel Appliances New Kitchen Cabinets Hardwood Floors Updated Bathroom Custom Accent Wall Painting Free Parking Free Wi-Fi in lobby Modern Laundry Facilities
Two Bedrooms Starting at $2200 888-842-7945
A senior/disabled/ handicapped community
Public Information Meeting 6:30, Thursday, March 31, 2016 Medway Sr. Ctr.—76 Oakland St. Application Deadline April 22, 2016
0 BR units = $1,027/mo 1 BR units = $1,101/mo All utilities included.
Call Sandy Miller, Property Manager
#888-691-4301
Program Restrictions Apply.
Pine Oaks Village Phases 1 and 2 are beautifully landscaped communities close to beaches, shops, doctors, churches, police and fire stations and public transportation. All units are ground level. Pine Oaks is a non-smoking community.
Interested parties may call (508) 432-9611 or TDD 1-800-545-1833 x 132 or may write to the address listed above.
Application available online at: www.mcohousingservices.com
INCOME RESTRICTED RENTAL HOUSING
FOR RENT
One Canal One Canal Street, Boston MA 02114
2 Affordable Rental Units* in Manchester, MA
Applications may be picked up during the following dates and times: Reasonable accommodations made Community Work Services 174 Portland Street, Boston, MA 02114 Weekdays 3/31/16 - 4/08/16 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday 4/2/16 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and Wednesday 4/6/16 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Available July 1, 2016 $1,500.00/month - Heat/Hot Water Included, Tenant pays Electric Two units - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Refridgerator, stove, dishwasher No Pets - No Smoking
Deadline for completed applications to be in lottery: In person at Community Work Services, 174 Portland Street, Boston, MA 02114 by 4/8/16 at 3:00 p.m. or by mail, postmarked by 4/15/16.
*Applicants must have documented income below 80% of area median income. For two persons $55,800, 3 persons $62,750, 4 persons $69,700.
SELECTION BY LOTTERY Use and Occupancy Restrictions Apply *Total household Income cannot exceed 70% of AMI. See amounts below.
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
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Harborlight Community Partners is an equal housing opportunity organization that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation or familial status.
For more information or an application to be sent by mail or alternate means, call Trinity Management, LLC Phone # 857-239-1490 or via e-mail: OneCanal@trinitymanagementcompany.com Informational Sessions will be held at: Community Work Services 174 Portland Street Boston, MA 02114 on: Wednesday, 4/6/16, at 6:00 PM
Affordable Rental Housing Opportunity Selection by Lottery - 1 , 2 & 3 BR Apts. 151 Peirce Street - Middleborough, MA Applications available beginning 3/7/16 at: • Middleborough Public Library, 102 N. Main St.; • Middleborough Housing Authority, 8 Benton St.; • Middleborough Town Clerk’s Office, 20 Center St. #C; • Middlebury Arms Apts., 89 East Grove St. or online ShoeShopPlace.com; or by phone 781.794.1000 (TTY 711) Info Session: April 7, 2016 | 4PM & 6PM Lottery Drawing: May 18, 2016 | 3PM Middleborough Public Library 102 N. Main St., Middleborough
Assets to $275,000 Units by lottery
For Info and Application: Pick Up: Medway Town Hall, Town Clerks Office or Public Lib. Phone: (978) 456-8388 Email: maureen@mcohousingservices.com
For information or to request an application, please email applications@harborlightcp.org or call 978-922-1305 x201. LOW $46,100 $52,650
MAX INCOME 1—$48,800 3—$62,750 2—$55,800 4—$69,700
Rents*:
# of Program Type Apts. Type Rents 1BR 4 60% $941 2BR 14 60% $1126 2BR 4 PBV Rent** 30% 3BR 2 60% $1298 3BR 1 PBV Rent** 30%
Heat & Hot Water Included in Rent **Resident rent share determined by South Shore Housing 30% AMI $18,400 $21,000 $23,650 $26,250 $28,410 $32,570
Type
Income
Rent
*2
Studio
70% AMI
$1,068
*11
1 bedroom
70% AMI
$1,246
6
2 bedroom
70% AMI
$1,424
1
3 bedroom
70% AMI
$1,602
*Studios and 2 of the 1 bedrooms are built out for person with a mobility disability. Disability preferences are applied for these unit types Boston residency preference applies Minimum 1 person per bedroom preference apply Maximum Income Limit by Median Income
Income Limits (as of 3/6/15)*: #HH 1 2 3 4 5 6
# of Units
60% AMI $36,780 $42,000 $47,280 $52,500 $56,700 $60,900
Mail completed application to: Peabody Properties, c/o SSP Lottery, 536 Granite St., Braintree, MA 02184; or email to shoeshop@peabodyproperties.com; or fax: 781.794.1001 *Median income levels, rents & utility allowances Deadline: Postmarked by May 5, 2016 are subject to change based on HUD guidelines (HUD.gov). Please inquire in advance for reasonable accommodation. Info contained herein subject to change w/o notice.
HELP WANTED
HH Size
BRA 70% AMI
1
$48,250
2
$55,150
3
$62,050
4
$68,950
5
$74,450
6
$80,000
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Information Sessions every Thursday at 1:00 PM. Career Collaborative 77 Summer Street, 11th Floor Downtown Crossing, between Macy’s and South Station (617) 424-6616 www.facebook.com/careercollaborative
Roofers Wanted: Experienced flat roof mechanics wanted. Benefits. Accepting Applications at: Capeway Roofing Systems, Inc. 664 Sanford Road, Westport, MA 02790. Minorities and women encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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WANT WORK IN ROXBURY? The Dimock Center is seeking Certified MBE/WBE Trade Firms and Skilled Construction Workers for its Acute Treatment Facility Renovation Project.
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PRESIDENT MBL HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT MBL Housing and Development (MBL) is an established real estate development consulting firm located in Amherst, MA. We seek an entrepreneurial developer, with a commitment to affordable housing and to Western Massachusetts, to take over the leadership of, and continue to grow our business. MBL provides affordable housing development, financial feasibility analysis, development packaging, project management, and market analysis services to housing and economic development projects. We partner with for-profit and non-profit project sponsors. MBL became an affiliate of HAPHousing, a housing services nonprofit located in Springfield, MA, in July of 2015. MBL’s President will lead a team of development professionals who support and oversee the development of affordable housing and economic development projects. S/he will market MBL’s services to nonprofit and for profit developers, and facilitate successful development projects. Our ideal candidate is an experienced affordable housing developer who has an interest in and aptitude for: developing a business; building strong client relationships; and mentoring others to grow as professionals. S/he will be motivated to strengthen the affordable housing development infrastructure, particularly in Western Massachusetts. Submit a resume and a cover letter to: MBL President Search, c/o Ann L Silverman Consulting, MBLPresident2016@gmail.com. MBL and HAPHousing are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.
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Maintenance Aide Sr. Maintenance Aide Two (2) Maintenance Positions available at Bridgewater Housing Authority (BHA), 40 hours per week. Duties include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical repair, painting, unit turnovers, operating snow equipment, i.e. snow plow, snow blowers, lawn mowers, maintaining buildings and grounds, appliance repairs and heavy lifting. This position requires alternating on-call maintenance responsibilities after hours, weekends and holidays. Job requires individual to be able to work under adverse conditions such as sleet, snow, cold, heat, dust. Valid driver’s license, CORI/SORI and pre-employment physical required. Please mail resumes to Bridgewater HA, Attn: Karen Rudd, 10 Heritage Circle, Bridgewater, MA 02324 by 1:00 PM Thursday, March 28th. No phone calls please. BHA is an EOE. Must be able to positively interact and communicate effectively with elderly/disabled and family residents from differing socio-economic and diverse backgrounds. Salary range: $24.31 - $24.96 per hour. Benefits included.
OCCUPANCY SPECIALIST We are looking for a dynamic and outgoing person to become the Occupancy Specialist for properties located in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of property management or the ability to learn quickly. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential to this position. The candidate must also have a strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, ability to work as a team player, and effectively multi-task. This is a great opportunity for someone that can get the job done with a positive attitude in a supportive environment. Essential Functions • Ensure that all required paperwork for move-ins, move-outs, renewals, recertification and internal transfers is processed in accordance with all federal/state/local regulatory requirements • Perform regular audits of site files to ensure compliance • Responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance at the local portfolio Education • Boston Housing Authority Hope 6/LIHTC experience preferred but not required • High School Diploma or equivalent • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, Yardi experience a plus Job Requirements Excellent communication skills Strong work ethic & positive attitude Attention to detail and ability to multi-task Send resumes to: Bsundai@winnco.com A COMMUNITY OF QUALITY PROVIDED BY WINN RESIDENTIAL, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
BSC Group, Inc.,
a consulting engineering firm located in the South Boston Seaport District, is looking to fill the following full-time positions:
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
is a growing, employee owned, mid-size national consulting engineering firm with offices in the Northeast and Florida. We currently have an the following openings:
Accounts Payable Clerk – to handle all aspects of AP including maintenance of the AP electronic and manual files. Must have 5 years of experience, knowledge of general accounting procedures and experience in MicroSoft Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER: Two to four years of experience to join our Environmental Services Group in Maine. Responsibilities include water and wastewater design, stormwater studies, rate studies and asset management projects. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS Software, ArcView and GPS data collections as well as good communication and organizational skills a must. BSCE and EIT required, P.E. or ability to obtain preferred. (Career Code CLQ30316).
Marketing Proposal Writer – primary responsibilities will be to develop, coordinate and manage the production of proposals for clients. Requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience and BS/ BA in Journalism, English or Marketing.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING INTERNS: Motivated engineering interns to join our Environmental Services Group in Portsmouth or Manchester, NH. Responsibilities will include Assisting engineers with water, sewer and stormwater projects, quantity calculations, GIS input, GPS and water sampling work. The preferred candidate will be at a minimum entering their fourth year of B.S. coursework in civil or environmental engineering. Start date anticipated to be May 2016 with a flexible work schedule of 0 – 40 hours per week. (Career Code CLQ10316 & CLQ20316).
Executive Assistant – to provide administrative support to executives and other office staff. Must have a minimum of 3 years of administrative/executive assistance experience in a professional setting. Requires a BS in Management or related field.
BOOKKEEPER: Responsible for processing accounts payable, expense reimbursement and related accounting functions in our Manchester, NH office. The ideal candidate will have a two year college degree or higher with three years of related experience working in a professional environment preferred. Basic understanding of accounting, reconciliations and bookkeeping functions and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent organizational and communication skills a must. (Career Code MBD10316)
Qualified candidates should send, fax or e-mail cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department, BSC Group, Inc., 803 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02127; Fax no: (617) 896-4301; e-mail: info@bscgroup.com.
BRIDGE ENGINEERING INTERN: We are currently seeking a motivated intern to join our Bridge and Structures Group in Burlington, VT. Responsibilities include assisting engineers with bridge and parking structure design projects, quantity calculations, hydraulic analysis, CADD plan preparation and limited fieldwork. The preferred candidate will be entering their fourth year of B.S.C.E. coursework with an anticipated graduation date of May 2017 or sooner. Coursework in structural engineering such as concrete, steel, timber and foundations preferred. Start date anticipated to be in May/June 2016. (Career Code JAO10316)
No telephone calls, no recruiters, please. BSC Group is an AA/EEO employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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