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However, year Editorial Editorial By Seth Daniel The Charlestown Townies U12 after year they put in the hard 4 4 work and got better each year. It was a moment when things girls team had all the pieces in This year, with several 12-year- Police News Policeabout News COVID-19 became real for place this year for what looked 16 16 state grant for jobs to be a championshipstate run forgrant the olds who forhad played jobs together for a lot of parents in Charlestown State Tournament and the League Sports Sports– the moment when they got an (U12 Pg. 2) 11 11 title. That came after many years e-mailed letter from the Eliot Special to The Journal the business community that Special to The Journal the business community that Classifieds 18-19 Classifieds (18-19ELIOT Pg. 7) are critical to fostering eco- are critical to fostering eco- Monday morning the Bak- nomic success and building Monday morning the Bak- nomic success and building DEATHS DEATHSNeighbors, customers er-Polito Administration stronger neighborhoods in ev- er-Polito Administration stronger neighborhoods in ev- and friends, awarded $500,000 to nine ery region in Massachusetts.” awarded $500,000 to nine ery region in Massachusetts.” Thomas Boyan, Sr ThomasWith Boyan, our Sr lives beingprojects through the Urban Revere is rebuilding its projects through the Urban Revere is rebuilding its changed on a daily basis by AgendaCharlestown Grant Program. High teacher The economic Alicia Mooltrey and employment said the last few days of Agenda Grant Program. The economic and employment Marie Butera Mariethe ButeraCovid-19 pandemic, we Revereschool arm were of The very Neigh intense- asbase teachers by utilizing and staff large-scale didn’t feel they had the Revere arm of The Neigh- base by utilizing large-scale want to update you on some necessary sanitizing products for their classrooms, and there weren’t any Richard Buttiglieri Richardchanges Buttiglieri that we are makingborhood Developers (TND) and high value assets includ- borhood Developers (TND) and high value assets includ- in the stores to buy as well.ing She Suffolk said it Downs, was a concernWonder -for the kids and ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- Theresa Conte Theresaat the ConteIndependent Newspawas- onefor group the safety given of $50,000 teachers. was one group given $50,000 per Group. in funding to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO in funding to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO Dr. Adrian Costanza Dr. AdrianOur Costanza office will remainworkforce Some development educators ser- plant, worried and the MassDevelop in the- last days workforce development ser- plant, and the MassDevelop- open during regular business ment TDI Waterfront District. ment TDI Waterfront District. Dorothy Cordaro Dorothyhours, Cordaro Monday thru Thursvices- inof Revere school to support before lo- March 16 closure vices in Revere to support lo- cal residents to acquire newly The program seeks to un- cal residents to acquire newly The program seeks to un- day, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This week, as students reported Gerardo Iannuzzi Gerardo Iannuzzi By Keiko Hiromi and on Friday from 9:00 a.m.created jobs. lock community-drivento school on reMonday,- some edu- created jobs. lock community-driven re- Patricia Muse Patriciato 4 p.m. Muse Lt. Gov.Charlestown Karyn Polito High along Schoolsponses was to cators local obstacles,were concerned about the The CharlestownLt. TownieGov. Karyn U12 Polito girls alongteam wassponses well on totheir local way obstacles,to what Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston of The Neighborhood Developers, StateCustomers Rep. RoseLee can Vincent, contact Lt.uswith Gov. HousingoneKaryn of Polito, hundreds and Ann Economic Houstonof Boston andof ThePublic promote Neighborhood supplieseconomic Developers,they devel needed,- State but Rep. didn’t RoseLee could Vincent, have beenwith aHousing multi-championship and Economic year and– that promote is until economic COVID-19 devel - at 781-485-0588 or by the canceled everything for athletes all across the board, from youth sports Paul Penta, Jr. Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian Arrigo Pauland Secretary Penta, Jr. of Housing and BobDevelopment O' BrienSchools of Revere Secretary(BPS) Economic that Jay closedDepartment,opment on opportunities Mayorhave. Brian through Arrigo and Secretary of Housing and Development Secretary Jay opment opportunities through Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the announcement of the Urbanemails Agenda atGrant editor@reverejour Program on Ecomonic- March Development 16 for a Jay prolonged Ash at the period announcement of the Urban Agenda Grant Programto the on professional ranks. It was a year for these girls of “unfulfilled nal.com, seth@reverejourAsh- came to Revere City Hall partnership-building, problem (School Pg. 2) potential,” saidAsh Coach came toDerek Revere Arsenault. City Hall partnership-building, problem Antonetta Salamone Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. Antonetta Salamone Mondaythat morning could in last the intoRevere April. City Council Chambers. nal.com or deb@reverejourto- present the check to the solving, and shared account- to present the check to the solving, and shared account- nal.com. Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 ObituariesThe full Pages print 8 + edition9 will MGH Charlestown and NEW Health Charlestown message to the community be online on Thursday morn- “Our administration under- competitive awards offer flex- “Our administration under- competitive awards offer flex- stands the importanceTo Our Patients of local and ible funding ately. for local We effortsask you NOT to come can be postponed,stands theplease importance contact of localis updated ible fundingfrequently for localand offers efforts Real estate values continue to be stronging at incharlestownbridge. Revere RealCommunity estate Members:values continuedirectly to tobe clinic strong without incall Revere- your physician’s office to resched- information and advice in multi- com. leadership MGH and its Charlestown impact on andthat NEW bring togethering to be commu triaged,- because many ule—this willleadership allow us and to its keep impact ple on languages:that bring https://www.mass together commu-- Our web pages will be INDEPENDENT By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. INDEPENDENT“2017 was a fantastic year the By lives SueHealth Ellen of residents,”Woodcock Charlestown said dayswantnity on stakeholdersyou the marketpatients in to 2016. pursuewith respiratory“2017 wasinfec a -fantasticup our year capacity the livesto help of the residents,” main saidgeneral.org/news/coronavirus/ nity stakeholders to pursue NEWSPAPER GROUP NEWSPAPERupdated with theGROUP latest new to know that we are working tions (including COVID-19) can hospital by seeing urgent visits. coronavirus-latest-update. The number of listings in toregulations be in real estate,” and newssaid Joe from Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economicThe number development of listings ini in- to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economic development ini- hard with Massachusettstiatives. General These be managed awards willsafely at home, which In addition, in your own lives, Thanktiatives. you, and These please awards do not will The Revere real estate mar- 2017 also dropped to 265, Marioour elected of Century leaders 21 as Ma soon- “TheThe RevereUrbanHospital realAgenda toestate confront marGrant- the 2017 COVID- also droppedis often to the 265, safest Mario option, of Centuryand please 21 Ma follow- “The state Urban and nationalAgenda Granthesitate to reach out to our as the news is made public. fund projects in Boston, Clin- fund projects in Boston, Clin- ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8 percent down from 297 rio Real Estate. “There’s a ketProgram in 201719 relies wasepidemic, on definitely the and strong awe 10.8 are percenthere downMGH from is creating 297 rioalternative Real Estate. sites “There’sguidelines a aroundProgram “social relies distanc on the- stronghealth centers with any questions good one with higher prices in 2016. The good news for We urge everyone to adgoodpartnerships- onefor with you. between higher We have prices local two inimportant 2016. The for good the news management for of respirato- ing” and personpartnerships to person between infec- localor concerns. lothere of confidenceto the rules and and equity rec - See TND GRANT , Page 3 lot of confidence and equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 $1.5 MILLION FOR for homes than in 2016, but sellers is that the original list- $1.5 MILLION FOR forgovernment, homesmessages than non-profits in for 2016, the but community and sellers is atthat thery originalinfections. list -We will remain at tion control,government, which are non-profits all-im- andSincerely, inommendations homes. For 35 of years our now elect - this time: work and at the otherin homes. end of For the 35 yearsportant now in reducing the impact of Jim Morrill, MD, PhD, Medical NORTHERN STRAND a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 NORTHERNed officials STRANDand the CDCa indrop Byin Suethe•If Ellen number you Woodcock have of newa cough, ingCouncillor fever, price or was Robertline matched to take Haas 100your Jr. calls, and we will COVID-19 on ourBy Suecommunities. Ellen Woodcock Director,Councillor MGH Robert Charlestown Haas Jr. COMMUNITY TRAIL listings, making home-buying percent of the time. COMMUNITYit’sfighting been positive. this pandemic.TRAIL Now is the listings, makingother flu-likehome-buying symptoms, percenttried please to of get the barrierstime.make sure installed you getit’s the been treatment positive. NowFor ismore the guidance on those strat- tried to getHealthCare barriers installedCenter time to sell. Revere is gettingStay safe contact your primary care phy- you need. time to sell. Revere egiesis getting and for other information Anne Murray-Chiraboga, MD, The Executive Office of an adventure. The condominium mar- The Executive Office of an adventure.For years the abutters of inThe 2011 condominium and received no mar re-- For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re- “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends with Your friends at the“These sician are the by highest phone pric so- thatket we saw can similar •If trends you withhave a scheduled doc- about COVID-19 we offer this Medical Director NEW Health Energy and Environmental EnergytheCharlestown overflow and Environmentalfrom Patriot-Bridge the Boston Route 1 advisehave put and up triagewith theyou sponse.appropri- tor’s visit that is non-essentialthe overflow and from theweb Boston resource Route from 1 MGH,have put which up with the sponse. Charlestown Affairs has approved a $1.5 es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price at Affairsmarket has and approvedpeople are amoving $1.5 esnoise we’ve from seen millionsin the last of eight cars, the “We median should sales get price more re at- market and people are moving noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re- million grant regarding the years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percent millionto Revere. grant regarding the years,”and now said some Maureen city councillors Celata, $315,000,spect from up the 16.7 state and percent fed- to Revere. and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed- owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar- owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar- development of the Northern developmentMario said of Revere the Northern is desir - want to have Mayor Brian Ar- eral government,” Patch said.. Mario said Revere is desir- want to have Mayor Brian Ar- eral government,” Patch said.. ket also dropped from 67 in ket also dropped from 67 in Strand Community Trail led Estate. “And 2018 is going to Strand Community Trail led Estate.rigo contact “And 2018the MassDOT is going to to Keefe noted that more af- rigo contact the MassDOT to Keefe noted that more af- 2016 to 47 days on the market able because of its proximity 2016 to 47 days on the market able because of its proximity by a Revere on the Move part- be another banner year. Inven- by a Revere on the Move part- beinstall another barriers banner along year. RouteInven -1 fluent communities are often install barriers along Route 1 fluent communities are often tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden ner organization, Bike to the ner organization, Bike to the between Route 16 and Cope- granted sound barriers. between Route 16 and Cope- granted sound barriers. is looking to the spring.” everyone is looking toward gem with a beautiful beach. is looking to the spring.” everyoneWard 2 is Councillor looking towardIra No- gem with a beautiful beach. Ward 2 Councillor Ira No- Sea. Sea. land Circle. land Circle. According to figures from the spring,” Celata said According to figures from thevoselsky spring,” pointed Celata out said that Sau- voselsky pointed out that Sau- Revere has a one-mile RevereMario is has looking a one-mile forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles Mario is looking forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is also thePatch, Massachusetts Ward 4 Councillor Associa- gusThe got rental barriers market along is Route also Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route stretch in North Revere. The stretchto the inspring North market, Revere. drawing The to the spring market, drawing tion of Realtors, the median strong with rents ranging from tionPatrick of Realtors, Keefe and the medianWard 1 strong1 installed with rents along ranging a new from ball Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball Northern Strand Community Northernfrom Boston Strand and Community surrounding from Boston and surrounding sales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat noted salesCouncillor prices Joanne was $376,250, McKen - $1,200field. to $3,000. Cleat noted Councillor Joanne McKen- field. Trail has been in development Trailcommunities. has been in Hedevelopment added that communities. He added that a 4.9 increase over prices in that if someone is paying big a na 4.9 teamed increase up overon a pricesmotion in at that“It’s if someone a quality-of-life is paying big is- na teamed up on a motion at “It’s a quality-of-life is- See DeLEO Page 3 for over 20 years. The North See DeLEO Page 3 for over 20 years. The North 2016. rent they just might be capable the Revere School system is 2016.last last week’s council meet- rentsue,” they he justsaid. might be capable the Revere School system is last last week’s council meet- sue,” he said. Revere segment is a major Revere segment is a major Homes also were also on of buying and taking advan- also a draw for buyers. ing.Homes Patch also said werehe and also the late on of buyingBarriers and are taking easily advan seen- also a draw for buyers. ing. Patch said he and the late Barriers are easily seen part in the project that creates part in the project that creates the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyers “It all adds to the future the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyers “It all adds to the future a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail percent increase over the 56 programs. growth of Revere,” he said. percent increase over the 56 programs. growth of Revere,” he said. running from West Everett, Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD runningsity in from children West and Everett, adults. Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sity in children and adults. through Malden and Revere for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the throughThe ATOD Malden Task and Force Revere fund - forREVERE how you could RECREATION make im- Task Force HOSTS and Revere PAINT on the The ATOD Task Force fund- REVERE RECREATION HOSTS PAINT to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the toed the projects Saugus totaling River and $9,500 soon to provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the ed projects totaling $9,500 to into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- intoreduce Lynn. youth The North substance Revere use, community?& SKATE So have NIGHT the ap- ATMGH CRONIN Revere CARES RINK Coa- reduce youth substance use, & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move segmentimprove allows their mental users to health, en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move improve their mental health, joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by the joyand spectacular increase opportunities views of the for grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by the and increase opportunities for Rumney Marsh. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- Rumneypositive Marsh. youth engagement. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positive youth engagement. The funding, awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- TheIn addition funding, to the awarded mini- bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- In addition to the mini- through the Executive Office Force; and this time, these vere. throughgrants already the Executive funded, OfficeRevere Force; and this time, these vere. grants already funded, Revere of Energy and Environmental ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 ofon Energy the Moveand Environmental has extended ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 on the Move has extended Affairs’ (EEA) Gateway City reality. was awarded to fund ideas to Affairs’their permanent(EEA) Gateway change City and reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and Parks Program, enables the Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place Parksprogram Program, mini-grant enables appli the - Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- design of the trail, develop- vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise designcations of to the Sunday, trail, develop March - 4. vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. ment of bid-ready construc- al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the mentUp to of $1,395 bid-ready is available construc for- al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for tion documents, and receipt select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program tionideas documents, that make and it easier receipt to select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to of all necessary construction grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding ofeat all healthy necessary and construction be active for grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for permits. When completed, the through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- permits.all. The When application completed, is openthe through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See MINI GRANTS Page 3 Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See MINI GRANTS Page 3 See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- Our Offices will be Our Offices will be TRASH TRASH

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U12 (from pg. 1) years really gelling in a special idea of unfulfilled potential. record number of CYHA teams five years. newest member of the team, hav- way, Coach Derek Arsenault and “A lot of us have played for – five in all – advanced to the “It was sad when we found ing joined last year. After having Assistant Coaches John Sutich four or five years together and had Tournament this year, with three out we couldn’t make it to States played for several other teams in and Kenny McConnell could see a very close bond,” said player of those teams on the girls side. because it got canceled,” she said. the past, she said the chemistry they had a dream season on their Annie Driscoll. “This was one of (The co-ed teams played their “We came a long way from when with the Charlestown U12s was hands. our last years that we were going State Tournament two weekends we first started. I felt like we could amazing. They were seeded #1 in their to be able to play together. We ago, and got it in before the shut- have gone really far in States. I feel “This team gets along a lot tier for the State Tournament, worked very hard to reach a goal down). like all of the hard work, and play- better than any team I’ve been on, which was to be held this coming and we weren’t able to play for Most had been looking for- ing three years of U10, was going whether on the ice or off the ice. weekend in Springfield, and they it. It was harder because it was ward to it for several months, but to pay off and we could go far.” Every player was ready to play also had the top seed for their all out of our control. I found no team was anticipating it more Player Olivia Arsenault said she and it was everyone playing as a League playoffs the week after. out at home and I was already than the U12 team. Last year, they wanted to be able to avenge last team. There wasn’t one person They sat at a remarkable 24-2-4 upset because we had found out had done well all season, only to year’s disappointing performance who took over. Next year, I’ll be record. my brother had gotten off from get to States and perform disap- at the end of the season. She had a U14, and I’m just glad I had this They had scored 132 goals on school. Then my mom came in pointingly. That also came after been looking forward to re-writ- opportunity to join Charlestown the season, and only 39 had been and said States were canceled. I many years of the core of the team ing that script, but it wasn’t to be. because it’s more competitive than scored against them. cried a little bit. I was mad too.” – Brianna Dacey, Anna Corcoran, “Last year, the way we played at the other teams.” Then came COVID-19, and Said Coach McConnell, “This Kate Frawley, Annie Driscoll, and States was very disappointing and that pretty much ended it those team had a very good year and Rory McConnell – getting beat this year was going to be when we THANKS TO THE dreams abruptly. Sadly, it wasn’t it’s unfortunate it ended this way. badly for years as they played up made up for that and have a great just the culmination of many We tried to see if maybe they in the U10 level at the age of 7. year,” she said. “Then came every- COACHES months of play that were foiled, would come back and play the This year, the team had solid- thing with the Coronavirus. When By and large, all of the girls and but many years of building up a Tournament in the summer, but it ified its talent and showed more they finally announced it, we were the parents on the team had one team of girls who were close, tal- wasn’t in the cards. It’s a circum- perseverance. Things likely could really, really sad about it. A lot of thing to say – thank you. That ented, and ready to succeed after stance you just can’t control. We have been different this time. us played together for four years appreciation went to the three years of work. understand the decision, but it’s a “It’s particularly sad for the and we got really close.” coaches who put many hours into “We were really in position to little sour for us.” U12 girls that have to move up Other teammates also added helping the team – realizing last give it as good a run as we could,” McConnell noted the season next year,” Arsenault said. “We’ll their thoughts. November that they had a group said Coach Arsenault. “We were started 22 weeks ago, and the be good, but it will be harder to •Brianna Dacey – “We’re a real- that was committed and ready for the number one seed in that State girls have practiced twice a week compete against the second-year ly close team. We played together a championship run. Tournament. We would have been every week, and played one or two U14s. Those five girls started play- every year and I’ve known these For Coach Arsenault, he said the first seed in our League play- games a weekend in that time also. ing in Charlestown U10 at the age girls for half of my life. We go there was one thing he dreamed offs. We had a really great team That, he said, is over 80 hours of of 7. They got destroyed the first to dinner after practice, we have of doing, and that was putting the that came together. Everybody ice time and dedication to the goal year. The League gave them the sleepovers, and go to tournaments five girls who started at 7 on the looks forward to that weekend at of winning States and the League. first and only ‘Most Improved’ together. We always look forward ice together in the championship the State Tournament, as much the To have it suddenly ripped out trophy because they didn’t win to going to States together. It’s game to finish out what they start- parents as the kids. The parents from under them, he said, was a game and stuck it out any- unfortunate this happened this ed long ago. are all friends too. There has never hard for the girls to process. way. They didn’t quit or leave the year because we know we could “I had this idea as the season been any drama on this hockey “There were tears; it was tough Charlestown program. They just have gone all the way this year in went on and we got better that team. The girls get along on the to accept,” he said. worked harder and harder. This States and the Playoffs. I’m really maybe we would be up a couple ice as much as they do off the ice. year was looking to be the reward upset about it.” of goals in the championship game The timing of this was as bad as it IT WAS THEIR YEAR for that hard work. It was going to •Erin Flaherty – “We were very and I might be able to get all five could be for this team, these girls. pay off in a state championship.” close and we had a lot of success girls from the original team on the It’s sad because unfulfilled poten- The U12 team was one of three Rory McConnell said it was throughout the year. I just want ice to celebrate together at the end tial is one of the worst things in girls’ teams that were headed to very hard for the team – many of to give a big thank you to Coach of the game,” he said. “That’s a life. But it’s all out of our control.” Springfield this weekend for what whom have played together since Derek, Coach Kenny and Coach dream we won’t be able to get to That was something the girls on is typically the capstone on the the age of 7 and most all of whom John for helping us.” yet because of these circumstances the team all agreed to as well – the season for those teams that won have played together for at least •Goalie Katlin Sacco is the that are just out of our control.” their district playoff in January. A

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On March 16, it was a last day ucts at stores throughout the her students came to school on for public health emergency for the students to collect items United States and Greater Boston, Monday, March 16, Mooltrey they needed for the unexpected and caused shortages of such pro- said. The USS Constitution Museum To serve students and the pub- break. As students filed into the tective kits for Coronavirus. “I wish we would’ve known has temporarily closed in response lic who are working remotely, school and then left later that day Fearing for not only the health last week that there wouldn’t be to the coronavirus public health the Museum will provide com- for the last time in a while, teacher of her students, but also herself, school, so that we could have emergency and to minimize spread plimentary access to additional Alicia Mooltrey said she was wor- she had been scrambling to pro- had more time to plan, but we of COVID-19. The Museum will content on its digital platforms reassess the public health situa- ried about how things ended. vide hygiene products for her are doing our best to keep stu- for adults, children, educators, “Last week, teachers were classroom. dents engaged by putting work on tion at the end of March. and students. The content will stressed because the district had “Thankfully we (teachers) all Google classroom and passing out “The safety of our visitors include videos, images, blog posts, not delivered any hand sanitizer, or shared what we had with each Chromebooks for students who and staff is our top priority, disinfectant wipes to our school, other to make things work,” she need them.” and we will continue to moni- and other materials, which will and trying to find those supplies in said. By press time this week, that tor new developments closely,” be shared daily on the Museum’s stores was a challenge,” she said. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh effort to get online for the thou- said Museum President and CEO robust website and social media Panic-buying left many shelves announced BPS was closing Friday sands of BPS students was still Anne Grimes Rand. channels. empty of hygiene/cleaning prod- night, March 13. Not many of underway.

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MARCH 19, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 3 Historic Houses of the Month The Temple Front Greek Revivals

By Nancy Hayford Kueny

During the reconstruction following the Battle of Bunker Hill, two house styles dominated Charlestown, the late Georgian and the Federal. Both of these styles were derivative of English architecture, but the newly inde- pendent United States, particular- ly following the War of 1812, began looking to the ancient clas- sical world for inspiration. From about 1825 until 1860, the Greek Revival style emerged as a popular style. Within this style, a sub- type developed known as the tem- ple-form house. Displaying all the hallmarks of the style, 33 Cordis St. is a fine example. The three- bay gable end of the building faces the street to form the main façade. A full-width portico with four 20 Albion Place. handsomely carved fluted Ionic columns with scrolled capitals The Amaziahn Swallow mansion 33 Cordis St. stretches across the façade. The from the Town Hill (Windmill across from what is now Dexter Ionic columns are surmounted by Hill) settlement past the Mill Pond Row. The property had been entablature as well as a classical and Mill Village and onward to owned by John Hay, baker, since pediment which gives the home the Neck .The 19th-century devel- before the Revolution. All of the the look of a miniature Greek opment of the Neck Village was land between Main and High temple. Greek Revival homes are largely due to the influx of immi- street from Green Street almost side-hall plans and generally have grants from Ireland and Europe to Cordis Street was John Hay’s elegant taller first floor windows, arriving in Boston at that time. In pasture. The house was burned in this case nine-over-six sashes. the 1840s, Brighton, Perkins and following the Battle of Bunker Known as the Swallow Mansion Parker streets were laid out on Hill, and Hay erected a new house and built in 1845, 33 Cordis St. land purchased in the early 1800s in the 1780s on the site of his was named for its fifth owner, by Richard Sullivan, Sr., a son of former homestead. The historian Amaziah N. Swallow. Swallow James Sullivan who was Governor Timothy Sawyer believed that the purchased the home from Robert of Massachusetts (1807-1808) and house was the first house to be Edes in 1862 for $2,462. Swallow also President of the Middlesex reconstructed in Charlestown fol- was a successful grocer who oper- Canal Company, which operated lowing the battle. Hay’s daughter ated ‘The Big Store’ at 12-13 City from 1803 until 1851. Richard, Mercy Hay Boylston inherited the Square beginning in 1850. It was also involved with the Middlesex house and it became known as one of the largest grocery stores Canal, was an attorney, a real the “Boylston House.” The house in the Boston area. Groceries were estate speculator and owner of was a two-story, gable-roofed shipped all over New England on Sullivan’s Tavern near the termi- Georgian, and in 1828 Elias Crafts a daily basis. Swallow also held nus of the canal. Sullivan Square established his apothecary shop lucrative contracts with the U.S. was named after this family. on the northwestern end of the Government to supply warships Another variation of the mon- building looking up Main Street. with hundreds of tons of goods. umental Greek Revival is located The corner was known as “Crafts The Swallow family owned No. at 20 Albion Place. It was built Corner” for the next 40 years. 33 until 1901. 1840-42 by carpenters Aaron The shop was stocked with all Two more fine examples of Clark and Enos Varney on a lot sorts of bottles and jars of medi- the temple-form Greek Revival purchased for $466. The house cine, as well as fancy goods, and are located on the Charlestown is notable for its side porch with it became a gathering place for 4 Brighton St in the Neck Village. Neck at 4 Brighton St. and 28 four fluted columns that rise to the locals to stop by to socialize a projecting entablature under and discuss the news of the day. Brighton Str., anchoring both Hunnewell, MACRIS: Various McAlester, “Images of America: the roof. Corners are accented In 1857, Dr. Crafts sold his store ends of the block. Both were built Landmarks Commission Surveys, Charlestown” by Anthony with flat Doric pilasters. It’s a and established a wholesale drug around 1846-7 by Boston builder “A Field Guide to American Mitchell Samarco. fine example of a homestead built business on Commercial Wharf in James Richie who was active from Houses” by Virginia Savage around 1835 until his death in when lots were much larger, prior Boston. In 1869, the City Council 1884. The house at No. 28 has the period of extensive building of of Charlestown passed an order to most of the same attributes as 33 row houses that commenced in the enlarge the square. The Boylston NANCY KUENY Cordis St., while the temple-form later part of the 19th century. House was torn down, the corner Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty This house at 20 Albion cut off, and the square enlarged house at No. 4 is a simpler, smaller 20 City Square version of the style with an ionic was eventually lived in by one and renamed Thompson Square, [email protected] columned porch that rises to the of Charlestown’s most notable after the Thompson family who attic. citizens of the mid-19th C, Dr. lived in the neighborhood. The 617.697.9819 The Neck Village has been Elias Crafts. Dr. Crafts ran an Thompson houses shall be the apothecary shop located at the topic of a future article. Visit NancyKueny.com/Blog inhabited since the early days of to access her Charlestown Real Estate Blog Charlestown when Main Street confluence of Warren and Main Sources: “Old Charlestown” was known as the ‘Main Road’ streets at the point where Austin by Timothy Sawyer, “A Century or ‘Country Road,’ which went Street enters Thompson Square, of Town Life” by James F. 4

PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE MARCH 19, 2020 editorial THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Americans forever were forced to change the manner in which we traveled. The strikes on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon made clear that the screening system we had in place at airports at that time was inadequate for meeting the threat posed by a determined international terrorist organization. Long security lines at every airport in this country, as well as around the world, soon became the norm, as new protocols were put into place for our protection against future attacks. Americans didn’t -- and still don’t -- like them, but all of us understand that the inconvenience and expense of the enhanced security measures are essential for our safety. Similar to the issue of inadequate airport security before 9/11, the onset of the world-wide, COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the gross shortcomings of the American health care system’s ability to confront a major health emergency of the magnitude we are facing today. The U.S. is far less capable of dealing with an influx of patients afflicted with coronavirus than every other industrialized nation in the world (as well as many poorer nations). Relative to our population, we have far fewer doctors, nurses, hospital beds, and acute care capabilities than countries all across the globe that already are struggling with the onslaught of COVID-19. With our emergency rooms already at 75-90 percent of capacity at any given time, it will not take much to overwhelm every hospital in every city in every state if this pandemic comes even close to a worst- case scenario. In addition, a huge percentage of our population has no direct access to quality health care that could identify early exposure to the virus. For example, federal emergency officials have urged every citizen to call their doctor first, rather than just reflexively coming into the doctor’s office, if they suspect they are becoming ill. However, about 25 percent of our fellow Americans -- about 75 million of us -- do not have a primary care physician either because they do not have health insurance or are underinsured. So what are those people supposed to do -- other than flood into emergency rooms? Kennedy Center COVID-19 response The bottom line is this: America’s healthcare system is under stress For over 56 years, the Kennedy Center (JFK you are not already subscribed to even in the best of circumstances. It is neither designed nor capable of Center has provided critical safe- CRC), located at 55 Bunker our feeds on social media please ensuring the optimum health outcomes for most of our citizenry and ty nets for Charlestown’s most Hill Street from Monday, March follow us on Facebook, Twitter, excludes a large percentage of our population altogether even in ordi- vulnerable children, families, and 16 - Friday, April 3. and Instagram @KennedyFSC. nary circumstances. 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MARCH 19, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 5 CLERGY VIEWPOINT Mayflower Sails 2020 in From the Charlestown Clergy Association Navy Yard to be postponed In light of the current public today and will serve us well as health crisis related to COVID- we face this challenge together,” What can I do? 19, recent guidance issued by said Stephen Brodeur, Mayflower By Very Reverend James Ronan, VF – Pastor, St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Sails 2020 Chair and Founding Baker’s office regarding public Sponsor. “Safety is our top prior- Every hour the news offers up ple, he describes the time he was and our world without the winds gatherings and recommendations ity. Once this rapidly evolving sit- new information about how our becalmed (there was no wind). and often gales of everyday life. by the CDC, Mayflower Sails uation stabilizes, we look forward world and our neighborhoods are At first, he moved the tiller Yet, there is another critical 2020 is being postponed. The to inviting the public to experience responding to the corona virus. every which way, pulled on the piece to carry the metaphor for- original event had been scheduled this iconic ship and the many sto- The very best information is both lines, jerked the sail all around ward. In that sailboat, becalmed to take place May 14 through ries it represents.” frightening and made more so but nothing happened. There was or shrouded in an unexpected May 19 in the Charlestown Navy For anyone who has because it is inconclusive. There is no wind. He was going nowhere. fog bank, the sailor has to throw Yard. reserved free tickets to the event, so much unknown and there is no As the afternoon passed into early out an anchor to avoid unwanted Like many large public events Mayflower Sails 2020 asks that end in sight. evening, he learned to let go, drift from tides and currents. The during this challenging time, the you hold onto them. The organiza- As I walk around Town with stretch out on deck, and wait for anchor means safety, the security organizers of Mayflower Sails tion will update ticketholders and Lily, it is a real pleasure to stop the wind. Once he did that, he of not drifting into danger. 2020 are in uncharted territory, the public via email and its web- and chat with folks. Everyone began to sense many things: the What is your anchor? What and will take time to determine site (www.MayflowerSails2020. seems eager to share a thought or sounds of the sea birds and the keeps you safe and out of danger the appropriate course of action com) as soon as possible with new some word about his or her life tide against the hull; the smells in this most turbulent time? The that is in the best interest of the information. and perception of what is hap- from the sea and from the distant corona virus finds a number of us health, safety and well-being of In the coming weeks, Plimoth pening. Of course, underlying all land; the gentle movements of the without an anchor at a time when the public. Plantation and Mayflower of our communications, there is current and sights of the setting we really need one. For many oth- “We are grateful to our part- Sails 2020 will release details a restless anxiety about what may sun. And as the air cooled from ers, the anchor is our faith. Our ners for their immediate willing- of Mayflower II’s movements. occur. We all want to “DO” some- the sun’s setting, a light westerly belief in an ever-present omnipo- ness to accommodate these diffi- Currently the ship is slated to thing that makes things better and breeze arose and he set a course tent God who will never abandon cult circumstances. The story of arrive home to Plymouth Harbor makes us feel better too. for his safe harbor. us, even though our world is so the Mayflower and her passengers on May 21. Visit www.plimoth. Sailing is a favorite pastime of Perhaps like myself, you can deeply shaken. is one of incredible persistence org for updates as they become mine. Years ago, I came across a identify with the lad who felt so This moment in our lives, in and determination. These attri- available. priceless little book, “First You helpless and agitated, fearful and our community, has no point of butes live on in Massachusetts Have to Learn to Row a Little lost, becalmed at sea. If so, look reference to guide us. Yet, we are Boat.” The author, Richard Bode, around and look inside as well. not alone. The God, who created tells a story of his childhood dream There is so much to see and sense; each one of us in love, continues SJC issues order restricting court of sailing on Long Island Sound. so much that is good and precious profoundly close, waiting for us to As the boy’s experience unfolds, he to recall and savor. This becalmed secure ourselves in God, the one, appearances to emergency matters draws profound life lessons from time can be a gift, in some ways, true, Anchor we so greatly need. his time on the water. For exam- helping us go deeper into ourselves The Supreme Judicial Court civil cases scheduled to com- (SJC) on Tuesday ordered that, mence in Massachusetts state because of the public health emer- courts between today and April PLAN Charlestown on hold, online resources will continue gency arising from the COVID-19 17 are continued to a date no pandemic, beginning March 18 earlier than April 21, unless the Staff Report with Planning staff by submitting reviewing comments submitted comments directly to the PLAN: at the last meeting and through and until at least April 6, the only trial is a civil case where the par- While public meetings Charlestown team: http://www. the website. BPDA Planning staff matters that will be heard in-per- ties and the court agree that the for the Boston Planning and bostonplans.org/plancharlestown. will address Charlestown’s histor- son in Massachusetts state court- case can be decided without the Development Agency’s (BPDA) Based on feedback received at ic assists, development over time, houses are emergency matters that need for in-person appearance in planning initiatives, including the kick-off open house, the team and the history of the more recent cannot be held by videoconference court. Where a jury trial has com- PLAN: Charlestown, are current- has been working on materials for planning efforts. or telephone. menced, the trial will end based ly on hold per guidance issued by a workshop focused on the histo- Chris Breen, BPDA Urban Each of the seven Trial Court on the manifest necessity arising Mayor Martin Walsh, planning ry of Charlestown’s built environ- Renewal Manager, will build on departments, in new standing from the pandemic and a new trial staff are continuing to prepare ment, to be scheduled once public remarks from his Urban Renewal orders to be issued March 17, will may commence after the public and review planning materials, the meetings resume. This will include Public Meeting in February about define emergency matters for their health emergency ends. BPDA said this week. a review of the neighborhood’s the history of urban renewal as a departments. Courts, to the best of their abil- During this time, the BPDA said historic assets, how the present planning tool, and how its use has As a result of the SJC order, ity, will attempt to address matters it recommends that stakeholders condition relates to past plan- evolved over time. courthouses will be closed to the that can be resolved or advanced engage in the PLAN: Charlestown ning and zoning initiatives, and a The PLAN: Charlestown team public except to conduct emer- without in-person proceedings process through the website, review of how Charlestown has is in the process of developing gency hearings that cannot be through communication by tele- where all planning study materi- been shaped by larger economic an exercise to be implemented resolved through a videoconfer- phone, videoconferencing, email, als are posted. They also encour- and social trends. during the aforesaid workshop ence or telephonic hearing. Clerk’s or other comparable means. age the public to keep in touch The workshop will begin by to document the mental map of offices shall remain open to the The SJC and the Appeals Court Charlestown, as it is understood public to accept pleadings and in the coming days will offer guid- by those who live, work, and go other documents in emergency ance with regard to oral argu- to school in the neighborhood. matters only. ments scheduled in April in these THINK OF IT AS Participants will review and dis- All trials in both criminal and appellate courts. AN OWNER’S cuss which areas of the neigh- MANUAL FOR borhood are most rich in historic YOUR MONEY. assets. The meeting will include time for questions and answers, as The free Consumer Action Handbook. In print and online at well as discussion of findings from ConsumerAction.gov, it’s the everyday guide to getting the most the exercise. for your hard-earned money. For your free copy, order online at The BPDA has also extended ADVERTISE IN COLOR! ConsumerAction.gov; write to Handbook, Pueblo, CO 81009; or the PLAN: Charlestown Advisory call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. Group Nominations to Friday, More than 10 MILLION to choose from!! A public service message from the U.S. General Services Administration. March 27. 6

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MARCH 19, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 7

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School leadership announcing that not. Kids are used to structure They need to keep up with their weekends,” Dan said. “My kids the imprint it will have on this there was a potential exposure to in the day – going from math to education and not fall behind. It is are going to teach me how to play generation of kids as they come the virus through a “non-student science to art. You wake up and not a vacation.” piano. We’re each going to learn up the ranks,” he said. “If social community member” and that the have breakfast at the normal time. One frustrating thing for them, something we haven’t had time to distancing becomes the norm, school was going to be closed for Then there’s exercise time, like PE. he said, is it seems like different do and that we want to do.” whereas social media has already one week. If it’s raining they can do yoga schools are doing different things. On the more serious side, been pushing them in that direc- Some were at the hockey rink, inside.” Some kids that are now also out DeRoeve said depending on how tion anyway, I wonder what kind others were around the kitchen Both said they have used have teachers doing classroom long the situation lasts, he is wor- table, some heard through word resources from the Eliot and else- Facetime lessons. His school isn’t ried about the imprint that ‘social of engagement we can expect to of mouth. where to have blocks of math, of yet there, but overall there is a distancing’ will have on his and see in the future between people. All were in disbelief. science, and creative time. There concern for how his kids will keep other children. I would prefer a world that comes To that point, Mayor Martin is also a block for chores, and one this up through April. closer together, but will that be the Walsh had indicated that Boston day this week they made brownies “Clearly, the education is going “I think about what these Public Schools (BPS) wouldn’t with them in between working- to dip without teacher interac- viruses and social distancing and world they want after this?” close, and he had said so much from-home tasks. tion,” he said. that very night, March 11, on “The uncertainty we’re facing On most days, DeRoeve said, national television. But then, the and the anxiety right now, at least the kids have been following e-mail came and it was shocking there’s a plan with your kids and a schedule of academics – and and unbelievable to most – even the structure of a plan keeps them he asks for three or four strong though now, one week later, the off the screens,” said Kara. hours. They supplement that by thought of a one-week closure of Eliot parent Joe DeRoeve said doing other fun learning things Open for takeout. the schools seems rather tame. he and his wife, Jess, have also online and outside. In fact, the Eliot had only a been trying to keep on a schedule This week, they tried archery few days ahead of the rest of BPS with their two girls – but have in the backyard – something they We also deliver.* in bringing kids into the home to found it hard as BPS has been never thought they would do. take on home-schooling as parents slow to initiate online learning in They’ve ridden their bikes regu- tried to help them cope with a new full force. Both are workers that larly, and watched the Dropkick daily reality and schedule – all cannot take off long periods of Murphy’s livestream concert on Order online while trying to figure out how to time, and also cannot work from Tuesday, St. Patrick’s Day. work at home themselves. home if they have to work. “We’ve been looking at the 8 am – 2 pm It has been, for some, full of It has been an adventurous Atlantic White Shark Conservancy challenges and some fun distrac- week so far, but with some fun online and learning about sharks,” tions along the way. mixed in as well, Joe said.. he said. “I’ve been trying to use sorellecafe.com State Rep. Dan Ryan and his “For me, I’m a student myself the Internet to introduce alterna- wife, Kara, have been navigating getting my master’s degree and I tive content – something that is the new reality with their two have a job too,” he said. “Now I more for enrichment and learning daughters as best they can. 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PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE MARCH 19, 2020 Marathon runners approach postponement with ‘Boston Strong’ attitude

By Seth Daniel Athletic Association CEO Tom “Right now, I am definitely Grilk announced the postpone- dialing it back,” she said. “I was Charlestown’s Emily Runey ment of the race from April 20 supposed to do a 16-mile last has been training very hard since to Sept. 14 – which Gov. Baker weekend and that didn’t happen. December to run the Boston has made a new Marathon Day I’m going more conditioning and Marathon in April for the Dana holiday. That was a relief to many cross-fit now. It is 26 weeks until Farber Cancer Institute – the runners, charities and businesses Marathon Monday.” medical center where her retired as a cancellation would mean the One of the worries, however, is firefighter father gets his cancer loss of millions in commerce and, training through the hot months treatment. especially, in donations to places – which is exactly the opposite It has been a cause very near like Dana Farber. of what most trainings for the and dear to her heart, naturally, “The Dana-Farber Marathon Boston Marathon are like. Also but now it has all changed with the Challenge (DFMC) runners have one thing that is a worry is run- postponement of the Marathon to trained hard and raised millions ning in mid-September when it Sept. 14 – but Runey said it isn’t of dollars to fund vital innovative could be 50 degrees or 80 degrees. dampening her enthusiasm. basic cancer research projects at “It will be intense for all of us “We’re raising money to help the Institute, and we are grateful training in the summer months people, but we’re also postponing for their terrific fundraising results because we usually throw on as the race to help those same peo- to date and ongoing efforts,” said many layers as possible in the ple who are vulnerable right now Melany Duval, senior vice presi- cold,” she said. “Maybe it will medically,” she said. “Boston is so dent and chief philanthropy offi- be more early morning runs or resilient. We’ll come back. Time cer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. night running…It will be difficult. after time we continue to come “Our team’s commitment to con- I think the number one concern, back and things are better than quer cancer remains the same though, with the September date ever. If anything, this Sept. 14 date despite the postponement. Every is the temperature on race day.” is something to look forward to. I DFMC runner has been impacted Overall, though, she said she Charlestown runner Emily Runey was glad to see the big race post- was happy there was a postpone- by this disease, and we all know and other runners going for char- poned rather than canceled. She is running for Dana Farber Cancer that cancer doesn’t quit. DFMC ity are seeing it as an expanded ment. I knew there was a likeli- Institute where her father receives treatments. She (center) is pictured remains mission-first; whatever time to raise more money and hood of that happening because here with her family. in 124 years there’s never been a the time of year, our runners never more awareness. cancellation.” stop striving for that ultimate fin- “We have raised more than get people involved…I think a Marathon.” Out of a response to the ish line: a world without cancer.” $30,000 over all three races I’ve lot of the runners are thinking Fundraising by DFMC team COVID-19 outbreak last Friday Runey said her training has run,” she said. “Now there is that way…If you want renewed members continues at RunDFMC. morning, Gov. Charlie Baker, taken a step back to accommodate an extra 180 days. It simply faith in humanity, run the Boston org. Mayor Martin Walsh and Boston the later date. gives more time to fundraise and

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MARCH 19, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 9 Archdiocese suspends Daily and Sunday Masses

By John Lynds in Charlestown. the directives of the government, “As a people, a community and I want to assure all of you that Charlestown’s Catholic as a nation, we are being forced we, your priests, are offering mass Churches have long been the cen- into a stance of social distancing each day for all of you. You are all ter of faith, social gathering and to ward off a potential health spiritually united in these masses interaction as parishioners join in disaster,” said Cardinal O’Malley where we pray for the living and prayer, especially during Lent. during the live broadcast. “Even the dead. Our priests in the parish- Each Sunday at churches like St. as we embrace a methodology of es are there and can be contacted. Mary’s Church and Saint Francis physical isolation, we must reject We are trying to use social media de Sales Parish, hundreds come to any stance of alienation and indi- and internet streaming as a means gather, say Mass and then catch up vidualism. Our motivation cannot of sharing communications.” with fellow parishioners, friends be fear and self-preservation, but a Cardinal O’Malley said he was and family. sense of solidarity and connected- grateful to all priests and parish However, the COVID-19 pan- ness. What is being asked of us is staff and the 3000 Catholic school demic kept Charlestown churches for the common good, to protect teachers and administrators who eerily quiet this past Sunday as the most defenseless among us.” are all working diligently to be the Boston Archdiocese decided to Cardinal O’Malley said in able to serve people in these chal- An empty St. Mary’s Church in Charlestown. suspend daily and Sunday Masses some ways the present, surrealistic lenging circumstances. to control the spread of the virus. atmosphere is similar to what we “Let me share with you an At a time when many are pray- experienced after the attacks of account I read many years ago that pasteurization. Arguably, he did day from Sunday to Friday and ing for a quick end to the virus Sept. 11, 2001. made quite an impression on me,” more than any other person in the the Mass in Spanish every Sunday. outbreak and a speedy recovery “We were shaken from our said Cardinal O’Malley. “A group history of medicine by his remark- Bishop Robert Reed, Auxiliary for those affected by the illness, complacency and confronted with of rowdy university students on able breakthroughs in understand- Bishop of Boston and President Masses will be suspended until the reality that changed our lives the train in France spotted an old ing the causes and prevention of of CatholicTV, said, “The launch further notice. overnight,” Cardinal O’Malley man sitting alone praying his rosa- diseases.” of this new website comes in Following the decision to tem- continued. “Likewise, today we ry. The students who prided them- Cardinal O’Malley ended by response to the quarantines, travel porarily suspend daily and Sunday see the real risk to countless num- selves on their sophistication and saying, “May this strange Lent restrictions, and church closures Masses, Cardinal Sean O’Malley bers of elderly and infirm persons, scientific outlook began to mock that we are living, help us to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. has asked that all parishes be open to healthcare workers, indeed to the old man who seemed unper- overcome the physical distance The CatholicTV Network seeks to daily during reasonable hours in our hospital system, and even the turbed by their hazing. Suddenly by growing closer to God and by serve Catholics who cannot get to order that Catholics and other economic well-being of millions a passenger jumped to his feet and strengthening our sense of soli- Mass during this time of crisis and members of the community can of people whose lives have been rebuked the students: ‘Stop both- darity and community with each asks dioceses to share this resource have the opportunity to visit the upended by the necessary closings ering Dr. Pasteur.’ The students other.” with all their parishes.” church for times of prayer in small and precautions.” were shocked and embarrassed. Last Friday, the CatholicTV The CatholicTV Mass is groups. The Cardinal has also Cardinal O’Malley said just That old man praying the rosa- Network launched a new, simpli- also always available on cable, asked that whenever possible, as after 9/11, we need to come ry was Louis Pasteur, a national fied website where viewers can CatholicTV.com, Roku, Apple there be exposition of the Blessed together as a people with a pro- hero, a rock star, whose research easily watch daily Masses from TV, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart Sacrament in the churches. found sense of solidarity and com- and inventions have saved mil- the CatholicTV chapel. At www. TV, and on iOS and Android On Tuesday, Cardinal O’Malley munity, realizing that so many lions of lives. Pastuer discovered WatchtheMass.com, viewers can mobile apps. Masses will also be held a special St. Patrick’s Day people are suffering and fearful. the principles of vaccination and watch the Mass in English every available on demand. 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PAGE 10 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE MARCH 19, 2020 MBTA tweaks reduced service schedule By John Lynds approximately every nine to 13 employees with increased clean- In an effort to stem the spread of minutes. ing and sanitation at stations and COVID-19, the MBTA announced On the Red Line between on vehicles,” said Poftak. “This last week it would be reducing fre- Alewife and JFK/UMass stations, includes cleaning and disinfect- quency in service to help facilitate trains continue to be expected to ing vehicles. All MBTA fleet vehi- social distancing. arrive approximately every seven cles (buses, trolleys, subway cars, However, following Tuesday’s minutes. Red Line trains on the Commuter Rail coaches, ferries, implementation of service reduc- Ashmont and Braintree branches and RIDE vehicles) are being dis- tions that led to crowded trains on will run approximately every 14 infected on a daily basis.” some lines, the MBTA announced minutes. The MBTA is also cleaning and Wednesday additional revisions to In response to reports of heavy disinfecting MBTA property. service to reflect demand at spe- passenger volumes on the Green “All business locations, includ- cific times of day. This change Line E branch, and to further sup- ing the RIDE Eligibility Center and applies to select rapid transit lines port workforce access to area hos- CharlieCard store, are being disin- and bus routes. pitals in the Longwood Medical fected every 24 hours,” he said. In Charlestown, the Orange Area, service will be added to the “All high-contact areas at subway Line will continue to arrive E branch specifically with more stations (handrails, fare gates and approximately every nine to 11 frequency seen between Prudential fare-vending machines) are being A MBTA Orange Line train in Charlestown. The MBTA will be reduc- minutes. and Heath Street stations. Green cleaned every four hours.” ing frequency in service on some lines while meeting high demand on “As we continue monitoring the Line B, C and D branch trolleys The MBTA is also adding more others. situation, we are making adjust- will continue to run every seven to sanitation equipment like hand ments to ensure we can provide 13 minutes. sanitizing dispensers, disinfectant tain routes. off-peak travel throughout the service for essential trips in the saf- The MBTA urges members wipes, and cleaning sprays. These Route 710 will operate reg- day. est manner possible,” said MBTA of the public to travel only if will be deployed at MBTA facil- ular weekday service beginning Mattapan Line: General Manager Steve Poftak. absolutely necessary in keeping ities and stations throughout the tomorrow. Routes 7, 501 and 504 The Mattapan Line will contin- “We recognize that some employ- with Gov. Charlie Baker’s decla- system. will continue to operate modified ue to run trolley service approxi- ees in key industries, including ration of a State of Emergency The MBTA is also encouraging weekday service. mately every 12 to 26 minutes. those in the medical community, and efforts to slow the spread of all riders to: Select express bus routes 325, The RIDE: rely on the MBTA to get to their COVID-19 by engaging in social • Wash hands often with 326, 351, 352 and 354 will con- The MBTA will continue to places of work, and we’re commit- distancing. soap and warm water for at least tinue to operate according to reg- operate full service on the RIDE. ted to providing service to those These changes are being made 20 seconds. ular weekday schedules. The MBTA encourages RIDE cus- folks who rely on the T. That based on guidance from public • Cover coughs and sneez- Ferry: tomers to plan their trips accord- said, service continues to oper- health professionals with the prin- es with elbows. Ferry service continues to be ingly and follow the guidance of ate at reduced levels in an effort cipal goal of protecting the health • Stay home if sick. cancelled until further notice. public health officials while in to maintain a responsible balance and safety of MBTA employees • Avoid touching eyes, Ferry customers who board at the close contact with older adults between protecting our workforce and customers. The MBTA will nose and mouth. Hingham and Hull terminals are or people with underlying health and operating safe service.” continue to monitor and assess • Clean areas that are fre- encouraged to use West Hingham issues. The MBTA will continue to ridership needs as this situation quently touched with sanitizing or Nantasket Junction stations on CharlieCard Store: track customer volumes and make evolves, with a particular focus on spray or wipes. the Greenbush Commuter Rail The MBTA’s CharlieCard Store service adjustments accordingly workforce access for hospitals and Other MBTA updates Line as an alternative. is located at 7 Chauncy St. within while continuing to meet the needs food distribution locations operat- Bus: the Downtown Crossing T station. of customer demand and support- ed by the City of Boston. MBTA buses will continue Commuter Rail: Normal hours of operation are ing social distancing. The MBTA also said it contin- to operate on a Saturday sched- All Commuter Rail lines will 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday According to Poftak, the Blue ues to ramp up its cleaning and ule, though frequency (especial- operate on reduced schedules, through Friday. In the event that Line service will be increased in sanitation work in stations and ly during the early morning and which can be found at mbta. hours of operation change, cus- the mornings to reflect ridership across vehicles. morning peak hours) will be com. On all lines, Commuter Rail tomers should check MBTA.com demand. Outside of the morning “We are continuing to take nec- added beginning tomorrow based schedules are being modified to for updated service hours. rush, Blue Line trains throughout essary steps to protect the health on reports today of heavy rider- support targeted periods of peak the day will continue to arrive and safety of riders and MBTA ship during certain times on cer- travel while providing options for

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MARCH 19, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 11 Encore Boston Harbor shuts down for at least two-weeks

By Seth Daniel that it will be closed to the pub- guests, employees, and regulators. virus, though he was low-risk and they would continue to get paid lic for two weeks,” read a state- “We are all doing our best to without symptoms while there. during the shutdown. The Encore Boston Harbor ment on March 14 from the com- appropriately and thoughtfully Encore, at the time, said it was “As long as we’re getting paid, resort and casino closed its doors pany. “The gaming areas will close respond to this highly complex being vigilant despite the “low- it should be okay for us to get for at least two weeks on Sunday beginning 5:59 a.m. on Sunday, and unprecedented set of circum- risk” designation and it had noti- by,” he said. “I think it’s going at 6 a.m., following several days of March 15. All other non-gam- stances and uncertainties,” the fied employees at the resort who to be longer than two weeks intense debate on whether to stay ing operations will cease begin- statement continued. “United in had direct contact with the per- though…I’m just really glad they open or to close – all intermingled ning midnight on Sunday. The a shared goal of preventing the son. Those employees have been closed because I didn’t want to with the emergence of a positive Company will pay all full-time spread of infection, the MGC and take precautionary measures, and end up getting sick. We all breathe case from a guest who was at employees during this period as it our licensees view this immediate those employees have been place the same air whether we’re in a the resort on March 5 and later evaluates the impact of the tempo- mitigation measure as our social on paid leave. restaurant or on a casino floor. tested positive on March 12 for rary closure. A limited number of responsibility to prioritize the Spokesman Eric Kraus said I’m glad they closed and we are COVID-19. employees and management will health and safety of one another they have taken a substantial staying home.” That person who tested pos- remain at the resort to secure, above all else.” amount of safety preparedness Encore officials had been try- itive is believed to be, and was sanitize and maintain the facility. The MGC said they will remain and will continue to do so. ing to keep the resort safe and first reported to be, NBA Utah The health and welfare of our in close contact with licensees A number of employees contin- keep open for business as long as Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. They guests and employees has been our during the shutdown and will con- ued to work regular shifts through possible to protect the jobs and player went public on March 12 primary concern throughout this sult with government and health Thursday, Friday and Saturday – livelihoods of the employees, they with the fact he, along with other health crisis.” officials to determine what is a and at least one restaurant worker said on Friday afternoon. members of the team, had tested The MGC logged a unanimous safe time to resume operations. said it was an intense time. On Monday, Wynn Resorts positive. vote in an emergency special meet- At the moment, the MGC has The worker, who was kept announced the temporary closure The resort announced the clo- ing on Saturday to discuss the clo- decided to re-assess the situation anonymous for this article to pro- of its properties on the Las Vegas sure of Memoire Nightclub and sure of all three casino-properties. in two weeks. tect his employment, said he was Strip as well. its Luxury Buffet on Thursday “The Massachusetts Gaming On Monday, a special meeting very nervous in working a final In a video memo to employ- evening, March 12, in addition to Commission voted unanimously of the MGC reported that all clos- shift on Saturday. ees on Tuesday, March 17, CEO a laundry list of cleaning efforts to temporarily suspend operation ing operations had gone smoothly. “It was a great idea for them Matt Maddox said all full-time and safety precautions to prevent at the state’s three casino prop- All of the above, however, that to close it,” he said. “They should and part-time employees would closure. erties, including Encore Boston concluded a fairly rocky few days have shut down as soon as Walt be paid for 30 days. He encour- However, by Saturday, March Harbor, MGM Springfield and at casino properties, especially Disney World shut down. Disney aged employees not to worry 14, the Massachusetts Gaming Plainridge Park Casino,” read a Encore. never shuts down, and they about how to pay bills and said Commission (MGC) ordered statement from the MGC. “In On Thursday evening, the state should have shut down imme- they would get their paychecks, Encore and the state’s other two response to the coronavirus pan- Department of Public Health diately. I had to work a shift and tipped workers would receive casinos to close operations by 6 demic, the decision was made in (DPH) reported guest who was on Saturday, and that was my pay for missed tips as well. a.m. on March 15. collaboration and cooperation at the Encore Boston Harbor on last day. We were worried there He said there are 15,000 “In consultation with the MGC, with our licensees to safeguard the March 5 was reported to have would be a lot of people, but employees between Las Vegas Encore Boston Harbor announced health and well-being of casino come down with the COVID-19 most people stopped coming. It and Boston that will rely on these was supposed to be busy through resources, and indicated the com- the weekend, but a lot of people pany has the resources to weather started canceling. this storm – as it recently did in “Once the governor said there China earlier this year. couldn’t be more than 250 people, This is the second wave of casi- that changed a lot,” he continued. no closures for the Wynn com- For Record “We have that many workers on pany, as they had to shutter their shifts at that very time – never Macau properties for 15 days •Warren-Prescott School includes a 3 level, 3 space, 9 car This meeting has been can- mind the customers coming in.” in January and February due to Dates: garage with elevator. celed. It was to be held on The worker said he was relieved concerns over the Coronavirus in School has been canceled Look for more information in March 28. – as were all his co-workers – that China. until further notice. the coming weeks. •HOW TO REPORT A •Harvard-Kent School Dates: •From the March 19 Zoning PROBLEM PROPERTY School has been canceled Advisory Board meeting, 1010 You’d think at least one Since taking office in 2014, until further notice. Mass. Ave. 5th floor, 9:30 a.m.: of them could tell you Mayor Walsh has made fixing *56 Green St. how to renew a passport. •The Charlestown Applicant: Isamu Kanda quality of life issues a priority in Neighborhood Council meeting, Add rear dormer, rebuild his administration. From invest- scheduled for Tuesday April 7, existing 2nd floor deck, interior ing in Public Works to making has been cancelled in alignment renovation, add full sprinkler sure community policing is a with the Mayor’s guidelines for system. staple in every neighborhood, meetings in the City of Boston *16 Hill St. Applicant: Isamu we are making sure every neigh- at this time. Kanda borhood is clean, safe and a Touching exterior roofline to great place to live and work in. •Abutters Meeting for 1-2 enlarge front + rear dormers. Unfortunately some properties Thompson Square Interior remodel of 1st floor in Boston need more help than The meeting to discuss a pro- kitchen/living & 3rd fl master others, and that’s why we are posal to change occupancy and bedroom suite. Structural head- here. If you know of a property add a residential addition to er above 1st floor to widen an existing building was can- existing openings. Structural that fits one of the following cri- celed. The proposed addition header at 3rd floor to remove teria: multiple calls to 911, one will be approximately 23,630 existing chimney below 3rd fl. that’s blighted or just a general Not everyone in the government knows everything about the government. So when you need official info about sq. ft. and will be comprised of concern, we encourage you to Social Security, getting a passport, renewing a driver’s reach out to your neighborhood license, or if you’re just checking your local weather, go to nine residential units. The first •City of Boston - Youth Job FirstGov.gov. A monumental source of useful information. floor of the proposed building and Resource Fair liaison.

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PAGE 12 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE MARCH 19, 2020 C VDI What you need to know about CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 19 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? What are severe complications from this virus? Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes failure and in some cases death. COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. How can I help protect myself? People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with Can people in the U.S. get COVID-19? everyday preventive actions. Yes. COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in parts of • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. the United States. Risk of infection with COVID-19 is higher • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with for people who are close contacts of someone known to have unwashed hands. COVID-19, for example healthcare workers, or household • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 members. Other people at higher risk for infection are those seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at who live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. of COVID-19. Learn more about places with ongoing spread at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/ If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness transmission.html#geographic. to others, you should Have there been cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.? • Stay home when you are sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the Yes. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was tissue in the trash. reported on January 21, 2020. The current count of cases of • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects COVID-19 in the United States is available on CDC’s webpage at and surfaces. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html. How does COVID-19 spread? What should I do if I recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19? The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an animal source, but is now spreading from person to person. If you have traveled from an affected area, there may be The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who restrictions on your movements for up to 2 weeks. If you are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) develop symptoms during that period (fever, cough, trouble through respiratory droplets produced when an infected breathing), seek medical advice. Call the office of your health person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person care provider before you go, and tell them about your travel and can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has your symptoms. They will give you instructions on how to get the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or care without exposing other people to your illness. While sick, possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main avoid contact with people, don’t go out and delay any travel to way the virus spreads. Learn what is known about the spread reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others. of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html. Is there a vaccine? What are the symptoms of COVID-19? There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory actions, like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and illness with symptoms of washing your hands often. • fever • cough Is there a treatment? • shortness of breath There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help relieve symptoms.

For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19

CS 314937-A 03/03/2020 What to do if you are sick with MARCHC 19, VD2020 I THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 13 CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 19 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) C VDI What to do if you are sick with CORONAIfVI youRUS are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow DISEASEthe steps1 below9 to helpcoronavirus prevent the disease from disease spreading to people 2019 in your (COVID-19)home and community.

IfStay you home are except sick with to get COVID-19 medical care or suspect you are infectedClean with your hands the virus often that causes COVID-19, follow Youthe should steps restrict below activities to help outside prevent your the home, disease except fromfor spreadingWash your to handspeople often in withyour soap home and andwater community. for at least 20 getting medical care. Do not go to work, school, or public areas. seconds. If soap and water are not available, clean your hands Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis. with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them StaySeparate home yourself except fromto get other medical people care and animals in Cleantogether your until hands they often feel dry. Soap and water should be used your home preferentially if hands are visibly dirty. Avoid touching your You should restrict activities outside your home, except for Washeyes, nose,your handsand mouth often with with unwashed soap and waterhands. for at least 20 People:getting medical As much care. as possible, Do not go you to shouldwork, school, stay in ora specific public areas. room seconds. If soap and water are not available, clean your hands andAvoid away using from public other transportation, people in your ride-sharing, home. Also, youor taxis. should use Cleanwith an all alcohol-based “high-touch” hand surfaces sanitizer every that day contains at least 60% a separate bathroom, if available. alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them Separate yourself from other people and animals in Hightogether touch until surfaces they feel include dry. Soapcounters, and watertabletops, should doorknobs, be used yourAnimals: home Do not handle pets or other animals while sick. 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Labels contain Wear a facemask instructions for safe and effective use of the cleaning product If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider Seekincluding prompt precautions medical attention you should if yourtake illnesswhen applying is worsening the (e.g., Youand shouldtell them wear that a facemaskyou have orwhen may you have are COVID-19. around other This people will product,difficulty such breathing). as wearingBefore gloves seeking and making care, call sure your you healthcare have good help(e.g., thesharing healthcare a room provider’s or vehicle) office or pets take and steps before to youkeep enter other ventilationprovider and during tell them use ofthat the you product. have, or are being evaluated peoplea healthcare from gettingprovider’s infected office. or Ifexposed. you are not able to wear a for, COVID-19. Put on a facemask before you enter the facility. facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), MonitorThese steps your willsymptoms help the healthcare provider’s office to keep Wearthen people a facemask who live with you should not stay in the same room other people in the office or waiting room from getting infected with you, or they should wear a facemask if they enter Seekor exposed. prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., Youyour should room. wear a facemask when you are around other people difficulty breathing).Before seeking care, call your healthcare (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) or pets and before you enter provider and tell them that you have, or are being evaluated a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a Ask your healthcare provider to call the local or state health Cover your coughs and sneezes for,department. COVID-19. Persons Put on who a facemask are placed before under you active enter monitoring the facility. or facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), These steps will help the healthcare provider’s office to keep Coverthen people your mouth who live and with nose you with should a tissue not whenstay in you the cough same orroom facilitated self-monitoring should follow instructions provided otherby their people local in health the office department or waiting or occupational room from healthgetting infected withsneeze. you, Throw or they used should tissues wear in aa facemasklined trash if theycan; immediately enter or exposed. yourwash room.your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds professionals, as appropriate. 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Throw used tissues in a lined trash can; immediately COVID-19.by their local If healthpossible, department put on a facemask or occupational before emergencyhealth Avoidwash your sharing hands personal with soap household and water items for at least 20 seconds medicalprofessionals, services as arrive.appropriate. When working with your local or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that health department check their available hours. Youcontains should at notleast share 60% dishes,alcohol drinking covering glasses,all surfaces cups, of eating your hands Discontinuing home isolation andutensils, rubbing towels, them or together bedding untilwith otherthey feel people dry. orSoap pets and in water If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the shouldyour home. be used After preferentially using these ifitems, hands they are shouldvisibly bedirty. washed Patientsdispatch withpersonnel confirmed that youCOVID-19 have, or should are being remain evaluated under forhome thoroughly with soap and water. COVID-19.isolation precautions If possible, until put theon a risk facemask of secondary before transmissionemergency Avoid sharing personal household items medicalto others services is thought arrive. to be low. �he decision to discontinue home isolation precautions should be made on a case-by-case You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating Discontinuingbasis, in consultation home isolationwith healthcare providers and state and COVID-19utensils, towels, orcases bedding inwith Massachusettsother people or pets in local health departments. your home. After using these items, they should be washed Patients with confirmed COVID-19 should remain under home thoroughly with soap and water. isolation precautions until the risk of secondary transmission as of March 17 to others is thought to be low. �he decision to discontinue Confirmed cases of COVID-19 218 Hampdenhome isolation precautions should be made on a case-by-case 1 basis,For in more consultation information: with healthcare www.cdc.gov/COVID19 providers and state and Middlesexlocal health departments. 89 CS 314937-D 02/29/2020 Total Number of Cases by County Norfolk 43 Barnstable 2 PlymouthFor more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19 5

BerkshireCS 314937-D 02/29/2020 14 Suffolk 42 Bristol 5 Worcester 8 Essex 8 Unknown 1 PAGE 14 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE MARCH 19, 2020 State announces $10 million in small business assistance for COVID-19 damages

By Seth Daniel today’s uncertainty and what is address emergency needs due to hopefully a prosperous future. I the disruption caused by the ongo- State Rep. Dan Ryan is joining thank the Governor, Speaker Bob ing COVID-19 pandemic.” • 123 BUILDING • 272 GEN’L the Baker Administration in cham- DeLeo, Chair Aaron Michelwitz •How to Apply: HELP pioning an immediate effort to and our Senate partners for work- *Please complete the applica- APTS. FOR FOR SALE provide $10 million in assistance ing together on this loan program tion found on MGCC’s website, RENT WANTED to small businesses across the state and other issues that are before us. EmpoweringSmallBusiness.org. REVERE – an effort announced earlier this Be well. Support our local shops *Completed applications can when and if you can.” be sent via email to mgcc@mass- LYNN - 2 bedroom, 1 Great Location PART TIME DRIVING week in cooperation with the U.S. 2 Store Fronts 1 4BR Apt. INSTRUCTORS - Weekday Small Business Association (SBA). The $10 million Small Business gcc.com with the subject line bath, kitchen, living room The money was announced for Recovery Loan Fund will provide “2020 Small Business Recovery 5 open Pkg. spots afternoons to early $1800 month includes businesses that have fewer than emergency capital up to $75,000 Loan Fund.” $950.000 heat & hot water. Call evenings & Saturdays. 50 employees, and Rep. Ryan said to Massachusetts-based busi- *MGCC can be reached by Vipul 781-218-9706 617 785 7027 Certified and experience it was the right move in unprec- nesses impacted by COVID-19 email: [email protected] with under 50 full- and part-time •Loan Fund Details: 4/1 preferred will train. Call edented times. He also urged Pleasant Auto School those who can to support small employees, including nonprofits. *Who Qualifies: Open to ------SOBER businesses as much as possible in Loans are immediately available Massachusetts-based business- REVERE Beachmont - (781)284-4388 Charlestown. to eligible businesses with no pay- es impacted by COVID-19 with Available now. HOUSING 4/1 “I thoroughly support the ments due for the first six months. under 50 full- and part-time 3BR, 2BA, LR, Kit, ------actions being taken by our state Massachusetts Growth Capital employees, including nonprofits Laundry in bldg., Sec 8 Sober Housing Accommo- DELIVERY DRIVER - Part government over the past week,” Corporation (MGCC) has capital- (negative impact must be verifi- he said. “These are unprecedented ized the fund and will administer able). approved. $2500 incl. dations Time Safe and sober housing times we are in. 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