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By Phil Orlandella tative results for final approval,” Romano noted. Friends of Cutillo Park and One of the differences in plans the Boston Parks and Recreation for the rehab of the public park Department discussed design was should the basketball court be review possibilities of the public half or full-court. area located between Morton and Reportedly, some residents Stillman Streets in the North End. believe half court would open up “Three meetings have been held additional space in the children’s thus far,” City Hall North End area and other areas of activities. Liaison John Romano Jr. told the Cutillo Park has a history of Review. drug use and sales, especially on “The Parks Department based warm weather nights. on community input, will devel- Residents believe that with op a construction plan and once proper lighting, more police again will meet with the neighbor- patrols and community activity hood residents to present the ten- the problem will go away.

Durgin recipient of NEWRA Award

By Phil Orlandella imagine,” said Janet Gilardi, Chair of the Award Committee. Daniel Durgin of Fulton Street “He does this with all the love was the newest recipient of the that his heart can hold,” Gilardi North End/Waterfront Residents’ added. Association (NEWRA) “Good “Originally from South Boston, North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center recently received accreditation from The Joint Commission Neighbor” Award. Deann took to the North End like for its nursing care. Pictured from left are: Medical Director Dr. Masaya Higuchi) Administrator Sami He was selected for the com- a trooper and is well deserving of Almadi, Director of Nursing Beth Fearon and Assistant Director of Nursing Beth King. (Courtesy Photo) munity award for “helping and this community award,” Gilardi caring for more people in the noted. North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center receives neighborhood than anyone can certification from Healthcare Accreditation Commission

Special to the Regional Review accreditor of nearly 21,000 health- patients and long-term care resi- care institutions throughout the dents,” said Sami Almadi, Senior North End Rehabilitation and United States. Administrator of North End Healthcare Center announced “The Joint Commission’s Rehabilitation and Healthcare it has received accreditation for accreditation is an important val- Center. “We are honored and skilled nursing care and certifi- idation of the high level of nursing proud of our entire medical team cation for post-acute care from care that the North End team reg- The Joint Commission, a leading ularly provides to its rehabilitation (Healthcare, Pg. 3) Deer tranquilized in North End and safely moved

By John Lynds to trap the deer. quilized and safely transported to Videos and pictures show police the Blue Hills in Milton. Maybe she heard the line at trying to coreal the animal on side “On Friday, June 4, 2021, Umberto’s was getting long or streets, in parks, between cars to Massachusetts Environmental Mike’s Pastry was having a sale no avail. Police Officers responded to the Police did their best to ensure on cannolis. report of a deer in the North End of the deer wouldn’t dart out onto Whatever the reason, a deer Boston,” said the Environmental a busy street and get hit by car Police in a statement. “Due to the wandered into the North End or at the very least knock over an populated location and amount last Friday causing some chaos outdoor dining table on Hanover as Boston Police, Boston Animal Street and spill a bunch of cap- of activity in the area, the deter- Control, Environmental Police all puccinos. mination was made to relocate descended onto the neighborhood Eventually the deer was tran- (Deer, Pg. 4) Daniel Durgin and Janet Gilardi. 2

PAGE 2 REGIONAL REVIEW JUNE 10, 2021 editorial

HAS AMERICA GONE FROM ON THE Guest Op-Ed BRINK TO OVER THE EDGE? Boston needs more affordable housing With Americans emerging cicada-like from the restrictions imposed ket rate. This large gap is causing mortgage of the same amount—we by COVID-19, one would think that this would be a time of joy as we By Councilor Annissa Essaibi George low to middle income families to just have to make home ownership resume participating in all of the things that make life worth living. Right now, Boston’s residents fall through the cracks. We need accessible! But rather than embracing in a positive way our newly-rediscovered are struggling to pay rent, our affordable, multi-bedroom hous- The City also has to invest more freedom after 15 months of restrictions, it would seem as though we families can’t find or afford stable ing for our families and we need in our first time homebuyers pro- have lost our collective minds. housing, and too many individuals to push developers to build it. We gram, which not only prepares Fights and other outbreaks of violence, once rare in our airports and are experiencing chronic home- must also look into amending and first time home buyers looking to on airplanes, have become so commonplace and dangerous that two air- lessness. The past year has only updating HUD’s Area Median purchase their first homes, but also emphasized these realities and the lines, American and Southwest, have decided to halt all sales of alcohol Income (AMI) standard for the offers residents, many of whom effects will last long after the pan- city. The formula does not reflect would not be able to otherwise, the until September. demic. the income of the many residents opportunity to purchase a home by Mass shootings are more prevalent than ever all across the country Affordability and accessibility who need more affordable hous- qualifying to make a below aver- thanks to the easy access to high-powered weaponry in many states. of both rental units and homes for ing. age down payment upon purchase Drug overdose deaths soared in 2020 to record heights and show no sale is key for a thriving city. We For those who do qualify for and lower monthly mortgage rates. sign of abating. need to ensure that everyone who subsidized housing, the housing Finally, more must be done to Random hate crimes, especially toward the AAPI and Jewish commu- wants to call Boston home has the voucher allocation processes are encourage the creation of more nities, have soared in the past year. opportunity, option and a path- not consistent and the number of senior-specific housing and ensure way to ownership to do so. We can Our political discourse has not been this divisive since 1861, when the available vouchers varies dramati- that those who have made Bos- start by building more housing and cally year to year. As Mayor, I will ton their home can stay here. We Confederates fired on Ft. Sumter to start the Civil War. ensuring what we build is actually push for dedicated investments must support our seniors to age in We finally can travel, but who wants to venture to our usual getaway affordable for Boston’s residents. in public housing and extremely the community they call home by destinations (especially cruise ships with unvaccinated passengers) along Our housing stock must also be low-income housing and improve creating more secure and accessi- with the hordes of other travelers who have the same idea? It’s one thing a reflection of the needs of those measures to prevent race-based ble affordable housing options, for airports and flights to be jammed, but the crowds will be huge wher- who call this city home. That’s and income-based voucher dis- including housing for older resi- ever we might want to go, which only will exacerbate the new epidemic why I’ve called for a hearing on criminatory behavior. dents who identify as LGBTQIA+ of short-temperedness that seems to be infecting our present emotional our City’s existing residential unit Housing production should also or older residents with disabilities. state. diversity, so we can understand provide our residents more oppor- I was born and raised in Boston. what units we have and what units tunities for home ownership. In I feel so fortunate that my parents Here’s our theory to explain the sudden surge in the general level of we need to equitably house our res- order to address the affordable were able to settle here and make unruliness among our nation’s population: After 15 months of being told idents and more proactively shape housing crisis and the racial wealth this city my family’s home. I’m what to do, some people feel as though they now are entitled to do as an inclusive and thriving city. We gap, we need to make sure our proud to raise my children here. I they please with no regard for the basic rules of civility that allow us to need to see what’s out there and investments in affordable rental want that for all of Boston’s fami- coexist peacefully. then act accordingly. We need to units and homeownership units lies and anyone else that loves Bos- It’s as though some Americans, in their eagerness to make up for 15 plan, then build for the realities of are aligned. Many of the residents ton enough to choose it over any months of lost time, have forgotten how to be polite and respectful of our residents. in our City-funded rental units are place else in this world. As Mayor, others. Much of our focus should be paying about 70% of AMI, which I’ll work relentlessly to make this on creating housing for the many equates to $1,400 a month for a happen. The Orange County District Attorney, speaking at a press conference residents and families that don’t one bedroom unit. If they are able Annissa Essaibi George, is a about the arrests of the two suspects accused in the tragic shooting death qualify for subsidized housing, to pay that much in rent, they can City Councilor, At-Large and a of the six year-old boy in a road rage incident on a California freeway, but still cannot afford to pay mar- also afford and sustain a monthly candidate for mayor. put it succinctly when he stated, “....how quickly we get out of control today and take actions against others....without assuming any personal responsibility.” Guest Op-Ed We may be getting COVID-19 under control, but we are failing at being in control of ourselves. Do you need Social Security?

Dr. Glenn Mollette received at least 90% of their cent and look for creative ways total incomes from Social Securi- to only report a small salary. This In 2020 over 64 million Ameri- ty. That’s a big difference from the may enable you to have more cash R e g io n a l R e v i e w cans were collecting Social Securi- stat provided by the NIRS. now but your Social Security check ty. Nevertheless, the point is that will be much smaller when you - FOUNDED IN 1967 - The National Institute for for millions of Americans Social become retirement age. Retirement Security (NIRS)has Security is either all they have or Religious objectors can often PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] reported that Social Security is mostly all they have. Also, there be exempted from paying the the only income source for 40 are some government employees tax. I knew a minister who in his EDITOR AT LARGE: PHIL ORLANDELLA percent of retirees over the age of who have their own pension sys- younger days did the paperwork REPORTERS AND CONTRIBUTORS: 60.” (Forbes.com) The study also tem and do not pay into Social to exempt out of Social Security. It claimed that only 6.8 percent of Security. was the one of the biggest mistakes retirees receive income from the Social Security taxes take a bite of his life. When he became 65, Seth Daniel, John Lynds and Cary Shuman three-legged stool of Social Securi- of our income from every check. he couldn’t quit working. He had ty, a defined benefit pension and a Employers and employees each also drawn out most of his other PHONE 781-485-0588 // FAX 781-485-1403 defined contribution plan. pay 6.2 percent of wages up to the pension savings for emergencies. Another study conducted by taxable maximum of $142,800 With meager retirement dollars Independent Newspaper Group, LLC researchers at the Social Security for 2021. The self-employed pay he was also faced with having to Administration, found that only 12.4 percent. Some self-employed buy Medicare insurance. To make PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley 19.6 of Americans 65 and over struggle with paying the 12.4 per- (Op-Ed Pg. 3) 3

JUNE 10, 2021 REGIONAL REVIEW PAGE 3

Guest Op-Ed A Chance to Safeguard Us All

By Sarya Baladi should therefore be a priority for they fear that their information to report a crime or serve as key pens here in Massachusetts every us to pass. By limiting the entan- will be shared with federal author- witnesses. Everyone can agree time a parent is deported. Because The past year has been defined glement of local law enforcement ities. that communities are safer when many Massachusetts residents by conversations surrounding with Immigration and Customs The general safety of all Massa- victims and witnesses are not come from mixed-status families, how to best contain the spread of Enforcement (ICE), we are not chusetts residents is also at stake. afraid to come forward to report ICE’s policies are devastating for COVID-19 and how to rethink only protecting our immigrant When ICE’s mission is entangled crimes, a reason many police citizens and non-citizens alike. the role of law enforcement in neighbors but also making our with that of local law enforcement chiefs across Massachusetts agree When police departments collab- our communities to ensure every- communities safer for everyone. agencies, our communities are less that local police officers should orate with ICE, they are contrib- one’s safety, health, civil liberties, The Safe Communities Act safe for two key reasons. Firstly, not ask about immigration status. uting to breaking those families and wellbeing. While we have all helps address the public health police departments are spending In effect, more crime is reported apart. No child should lose a been affected by these crises, the imbalance between immigrant time, money, and resources on pol- and communities are safer when parent because local officials are most vulnerable in our society and non-immigrant communities. icies that are inherently not their police departments have a strong dabbling in immigration enforce- have suffered the most, and immi- While this has been an issue for job, since immigration enforce- relationship with those they serve, ment – the job of the federal gov- grants – many of whom have lived decades, the COVID-19 pandemic ment is solely a federal responsibil- and entangling ICE in the police’s ernment. in Massachusetts for decades, has brought to light the dangers of ity. Therefore, allowing local law work creates a barrier to that goal. It is, therefore, a practical and worked hard, and raised families unnecessary cooperation between enforcement to do the job of the Our public health and safety moral responsibility for us to urge in constant fear of their deporta- ICE and local law enforcement federal government means that the are top priorities for most of us in our lawmakers to vote for the Safe tion or the deportation of their agencies. Immigrants in Massa- state is actually paying to distract Massachusetts, but the Safe Com- Communities Act to make our family members – are emblematic chusetts have been some of the local law enforcement from their munities Act also addresses a crit- communities healthier and safer of the intersection of this strug- hardest hit by COVID-19, yet core mission, which ultimately ical human rights issue happening and to uphold Massachusetts’ gle. The Safe Communities Act many have been afraid or unable makes all of us less safe. Secondly, right here in our state. We have all long tradition of standing up for (S1579, H2418), which should to get the medical testing, treat- when police departments are seen seen the horrendous family separa- the dignity of all. be taken up by the Massachusetts ment, and vaccinations they need as an extension of ICE, individu- tion happening along the southern Sarya Baladi is a North End Legislature in the current session, in the current political climate, as als are less likely to come forward border, but family separation hap- resident.

O p i n i o n By Phil Orlandella

ILLEGAL FIREWORK NSC STAFF TOP-SHELF be safe and to enjoy quality events CUTILLO PARK REHAB and activities. DISPLAYS ARE Staff dedication and outstand- PREGMON AN ACTIVE MADE POSSIBLE BY ing job performance is the key MEMBER OF THE NOT ACCEPTABLE FEASTS ARE MAYOR WALSH to the great success of the North NEIGHBORHOOD As the Fourth of July gets clos- End/West End Neighborhood PUBLIC EVENTS Shortly, construction for reno- er, illegal firework displays will Community activists John vation of Cutillo Park will begin Service Center (NSC) located on North End feasts are tradition- start occurring in the neighbor- Pregmon, current President of with final approval from the com- Michelangelo Street. al, religious, and social public hood and create dangerous situ- North End Against Drugs (NEAD) munity. NSC staff have been and will events that attract thousands of ations, possibly creating serious possesses great leadership and Friends of Cutillo Park, other continue to be top-shelf provided visitors and families to enjoy the injuries to the public, possibly fires residents and the City of Boston is in every sense of the word. neighborhood pride. weekend festivities. and property damage. Parks and Recreation Department They are totally professional Pregmon’s outstanding work Some of the feasts have taken The city is actively sending out have met three times to determine and truly caring about the people with NEAD and several other place in the neighborhood for over a message to the general public to they provide for. community organizations has 100 years. the design of the park located refrain from engaging in private NSC staff simply get the job been outstanding and dependable. Feast goers flood the North End between Morton and Stillman firework displays in the neighbor- accomplished in a quality manner, Clearly, Pregmon cares to patronize their favorite saint, Streets. hood. making the Center a valuable asset about his neighborhood involve- engage with family and friends Working together, a viable Firework displays need to be to the neighborhood. ment, always taking a hands-on and enjoy what the festivals have neighborhood park will be devel- coordinated through the city for Kudos to: Director Maria Stella approach and commitment to to offer. oped as a useful public area to safety guidelines and permits. Gulla, Joanne Malone fundrais- develop programs and activities While attending the feasts, visi- enjoy. Organizers of illegal fireworks er, Anna Gallagher neighborhood that benefit the community. tors need to respect the communi- However, let’s not forget this displays will be liable for any neg- client services coordinator, Abby John deserves recognition for ty and residents must be mindful all became possible through the ative results that could occur. Cielowisk case manager, and his willingness to help make the that feasts are public events. efforts of former Mayor Martin Husevion Serturk coordinator. North End a better place to live in, Walsh and his staff.

Op-Ed (from pg. 2) Healthcare (from pg. 1) matters worse he was diagnosed Keep this in mind the average retirement. and nursing staff for this achieve- tution’s staff. The commission with terminal cancer. At a relative- monthly Social Security payment So, go to work and be glad for ment.” evaluates nursing homes, hospitals, The 100-bed North End Rehab doctor’s offices, surgery centers, ly young senior adult age he had for 2021 is $1,543, and the maxi- every dollar withheld from your nothing with which to fight. He mum you can receive at full retire- provides subacute rehab and 24/7 behavioral health facilities, and check for Social Security. skilled nursing care with a com- providers of home care services for was tired from his long years of ment age is $3,113 a month. If Glenn Mollette is the publish- prehensive suite of clinical services accreditation. work. He had nothing financial- you have waited until you are 70 er of Newburgh Press, Liberty including cardiopulmonary care, a North End Rehabilitation ly saved. He couldn’t stop work- the amount is $3,895.00. These Torch and various other publish- dedicated ventilator unit, orthope- and Healthcare Center provides ing. Medical insurance became a figures change all the time depend- dic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, the North End neighborhood of ing imprints; a national columnist dilemma and within two years he ing on cost of living adjustments diabetic care, wound care, IV ther- Boston and surrounding commu- was dead. and how long you work and how – American Issues and Common apy, and respiratory therapy. nities with the highest levels of sub- Social Security is not a perfect much you pay into the system. Sense opinions, analysis, stories Accreditation and certification acute short-term and comprehen- world. It won’t make you rich but Keep in mind the longer you work and features appear each week from The Joint Commission is a sive long-term care in a compas- you’ll be glad you have the check and the more you pay into Social In over 500 newspapers, websites voluntary, multi-phase application sionate and caring environment. process that demands participation For more information, visit www. and the medical insurance. Security, the more you collect at and blogs across the United States. from the majority of the insti- NorthEndRehab.com. 4

PAGE 4 REGIONAL REVIEW JUNE 10, 2021 Mass. Department of Health offers summer safety guidance

Staff Report PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES •Children should be supervised •Never leave children alone in The 2019 and 2020 mosquito in and around water at all times. WINDOW SAFETY a parked vehicle, even when they With summer weather seasons were active for Eastern •Whenever infants and toddlers Falls are the leading cause of are asleep or restrained, and even approaching, and as COVID-19 Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Mas- are in or around water, including injury to children and falls from if the windows are open. related restrictions on daily activ- sachusetts. This mosquito-borne the bathtub, an adult should be windows involving young children •Always check inside the vehi- ities begin to lift, the Massachu- illness appears generally in 2- to within an arm’s length at all times are especially serious. Window cle - front and back - before lock- setts Department of Public Health 3-year cycles, traditionally peak- providing “touch supervision.” falls are preventable. Screens are ing the door and walking away. (DPH) reminds residents to take ing during August. The presence •Completely separate the house not strong enough to protect chil- •If a child is missing, check your recommended precautions to keep of EEE last year, a relatively mild and play area of the yard from the dren from falling out of windows. young children safe this summer. winter, and historical patterns sug- pool area with a fence. Consider To prevent window falls, parents vehicle first, including the trunk. gest an active season this year. automatic door locks or alarms to and caregivers should: •Do things to remind yourself PREVENT TICK BITES While the risk for human infec- prevent access. •Keep furniture – and anything that a child is in the vehicle, such Ticks can make you sick when tion of EEE or West Nile Virus •Remove floats, balls, and other a child can climb on – away from as placing your purse or briefcase they bite. They are most com- won’t happen until later this sum- toys from the pool after use so that windows. in the back seat so you will check monly found in grassy, brushy, or mer, people have an important role children are not tempted to reach •Open windows from the top, the back seat when you leave the wooded areas. Ticks only attach to play in protecting themselves for them. After the children are not the bottom, when possible and vehicle. when you come into direct contact from these illnesses which can be done swimming, secure the pool lock all unopened doors and win- •Always lock your car and keep with them — they cannot jump or very serious. To prepare for mos- so they cannot get back in. dows. the keys out of children’s reach. fly. Follow these steps to help pro- quito season: •Keep rescue equipment (such •Be sure children are always •Ensure adequate supervision tect yourself from tick bites: •Drain standing water in and as a shepherd’s hook or life pre- supervised. when children are playing in areas •Check yourself for ticks once a •Install quick-release window around your house or yard to pre- server) and a phone near the pool. near parked motor vehicles. day — it’s the single most import- vent mosquito breeding. •For children who cannot guards which can be found in most If you see a child alone in a hot ant thing you can do. •Repair window and door swim, use a properly fitted U.S. hardware stores. •Use repellents that contain screens to keep mosquitoes out of Coast Guard-approved life jack- To learn more about childhood vehicle, call the police. If they are DEET on your exposed skin and your home. et. DPH, in cooperation with the injury prevention, visit https:// in distress due to heat, get them those that contain permethrin on •Use a mosquito repellent USCG, has created a fit test video www.mass.gov/orgs/injury-pre- out as quickly as possible and call your clothes. with an EPA-registered ingredient that can assist with proper fit test- vention-and-control-program. 911 immediately. •When walking or hiking, stick according to the directions. ing of life jackets: https://youtu. Additional tips on preventing Remember, all children ages 12 to main pathways and the cen- •Wear clothing to reduce be/1I3VZf-NqPc. falls among children can be found and under should ride in the back ter of trails if you can. Brushing exposed skin when weather per- •Do not use toys such as “water on the U.S. Centers for Disease seat, properly restrained, even against tall grass and bushes will mits. wings” or “noodles” in place of Control and Prevention fall pre- during quick errand trips. Infants increase your exposure to ticks. For more information about life jackets. These are not designed vention website. and toddlers should remain in •Weather permitting, wear preventing mosquito and tick- to keep swimmers safe. rear-facing car seats until they long-sleeved, light-colored shirts borne illness, visitwww.mass.gov/ In public swimming areas: CAR SAFETY reach the highest weight or height and long pants tucked into socks. mosquitoesandticks. •Select swimming sites that The inside of a vehicle can be a allowed by their car safety seat This will help keep ticks away have lifeguards whenever possi- very dangerous place for children manufacturer. At a minimum, chil- from your skin and make it easier WATER AND POOL SAFETY ble, and swim only in designated left inside. In the summer months dren should ride rear-facing until to spot ticks on your clothing. Drowning is a leading cause of swimming areas. in New England, the temperature Because dogs and horses are death among young children, both •Always swim with a buddy. in a closed car can rise quickly and they are at least one year old and particularly susceptible, talk to nationally and in Massachusetts, •Look for signage at beaches. the vehicle can become a deadly weigh at least 20 pounds. You can your veterinarian about the best with backyard pools posing the DPH collects beach water quality place for a child, left even for just find more information on child ways to protect your animals from highest risk for children under the data and notifies the public about a moment. passenger safety on the DPH at tick-borne disease. age of 5. To help prevent water-re- bacteria levels to minimize swim- To keep young children safe in https://www.mass.gov/orgs/ lated injury and drowning: ming-associated illness and injury. and around cars: department-of-public-health.

Two major North End Feast set to go starting in August Deer (from pg. 1)

By Phil Orlandella thousands of visitors to the neigh- they take place. the animal. With the assistance borhood to enjoy the entertain- Reportedly, the societies are of the Boston Police Department Two North End religious soci- ment, have fun, dine on food, play working closely with the city and Boston Animal Control, eties have filed permits with the games, have family gatherings and to manage and ensure the pop- Environmental Police Officers City of Boston and will hold feasts participate in religious activities. ular events are safe, clean and specially trained in the chemical this August. Some of the North End feasts non-problematic. immobilization of animals suc- Both the Fisherman’s and Saint are over 100 years old and seem Coupled with North End out- cessfully immobilized the deer.” Anthony’s feasts usually attract to get bigger and better every year door dining, the feast weekend Police said the doe was approx- events are expected to add to the imately two years old and was neighborhood’s parking woes and thoroughly evaluated for injuries traffic flow problems. Crowd con- and found to be in good health. trol and emergency vehicle access “The deer was subsequently DID YOU KNOW? could pose a problem. Cleanup transported where it was moni- and use of toilets can be problem- tored until it fully recovered from atic. the effects of the immobilization Recycled newspapers Some residents feel that the agent,” police said. societies and the city should send It’s not that unusual for wildlife out a clear message to potential to stumble into urban areas and The deer that made its way into can be made into feast goers to use public transpor- similar deer sightings and captures the North End rests in the Blue Hills are being tranquilized and tation or have someone drop them have occurred in South Boston cereal boxes, egg cartons, pencil transported to the state park by off within walking distance of the and East Boston in recent years barrels, grocery bags, tissue paper Massachusetts Environmental events. Police. and many other products, including new newspapers! TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 781-485-0588 5

JUNE 10, 2021 REGIONAL REVIEW PAGE 5 Boston Ballet announces 2021–2022 season

Staff Report er neoclassical technique with a masterpiece Bella Figura returns contemporary vocabulary. She has to the Boston stage following rave Boston Ballet Artistic Director choreographed over 30 ballets and reviews in London, New York, Mikko Nissinen has announced her work has been commissioned and Boston. the return to live, in-person perfor- by companies and organizations MINDscape (May 5–15) is a mances for the 2021–2022 season. including Dance Theatre of Har- physically demanding and men- Live performances return lem, Vail International Dance tally stimulating program, featur- in November with Nissinen’s “The Festival, American Ballet The- ing world premieres by William Nutcracker.” The season includes atre Studio Company, Juilliard Forsythe and Resident Choreog- All performances take place at anchine eight world premieres including Opera, New York Choreograph- rapher Jorma Elo. Continuing the Citizens Bank Opera House Music from the opera Orfeo ed five in the female-led Choreogra- ic Institute, and Joffrey Winning his long-term partnership with (539 Washington Street, Boston, Euridice pHER program and world pre- Works. Visual artist Shantell Mar- the Company, William Forsythe’s MA, 02111): •DEVIL’S/eye mieres choreographed by William tin—internationally-acclaimed Blake Works I returns to the Opera •The Nutcracker | November Choreography by Stephen Gal- Forsythe, Jorma Elo, and Stephen for her landscape of lines and House stage and is set to music 26–December 26, 2021 loway Galloway. George Balanchine’s existential questions—will cre- from GRAMMY-nominated Brit- Choreography by Mikko •Bella Figura Chaconne and Jiří Kylián’s Bella ate her first choreographic work. ish musician James Blake’s album Nissinen Choreography by Jiří Kylián Figura also return to the Citizens The multi-talented artist brings a “The Colour in Anything.” Bos- Music by Peter Ilyich Music by Lucas Foss, Giovan- Bank Opera House stage. The sea- playful approach to the stage and ton Ballet made the North Amer- Tchaikovsky ni Battista Pergolesi, Alessandro son concludes with the return of inspires audiences to tap into their ican premiere of Blake Works I in •ChoreograpHER | March Marcello, Antonio Vivaldi, and Mikko Nissinen’s “Swan Lake”. own creativity. Principal Dancer 2019. Blake Works II will make 3–13, 2022 Giuseppe Torelli The 58th season also marks and choreographer Lia Cirio will its world premiere and will also *World Premiere •MINDscape | May 5–May 15, Nissinen’s 20th year as artistic create her first main stage work for feature the music of James Blake. Choreography by Tiler Peck 2022 director. the Company. Cirio participated Jorma Elo will create a new work, *World Premiere Blake Works I “I am thrilled to announce in BB@home: ChoreograpHER in which juxtaposes classical ballet Choreography by Claudia Sch- Choreography by William For- Boston Ballet’s triumphant return 2018 and 2019. She also created and contemporary dance in his reier sythe to live performances after a chal- the peppermint wind for Boston own unique and honest style. *World Premiere Music by James Blake lenging year. I cannot wait to be in Ballet School’s Next Generation in The season concludes with Choreography by Shantell Mar- *Blake Works II the theater with audiences as the 2019. Melissa Toogood brings the Mikko Nissinen’s Swan Lake tin World Premiere curtain rises again,” said Artistic authentic voice of the American (May 26–June 5). The classical *World Premiere Choreography by William For- Director Mikko Nissinen. “Last modern dance legacy to Boston masterpiece follows the Swan Choreography by Lia Cirio sythe season, our organization adapt- with her world premiere. She is an Queen Odette and Prince Siegfried *World Premiere Music by James Blake ed and innovated to create virtu- award-winning dancer and chore- in a tale of romance, sorcery, and Choreography by Melissa Too- *World Premiere al content, and I am pleased to ographer of the highest caliber and deceit. The second act, originally good Choreography by Jorma Elo continue accessible digital perfor- represents modern dance today as choreographed by Lev Ivanov, is With conceptual art by Emma •Swan Lake | May 26–June 5, mances to engage new and return- no one else can. Toogood is both historically considered the finest McCormick-Goodhart 2022 ing audiences.” a dancer and rehearsal director for piece of classical choreography for •DREAMstate | March 17–27, Choreography by Mikko Live dance returns to Boston Pam Tanowitz Dance. She was a the corps de ballet. The production 2022 Nissinen with Mikko Nissinen’s “The Nut- member of the Merce Cuningham showcases the technical precision Chaconne Music by Peter Ilyich cracker” (Nov 26–Dec 26). The Dance Company and has taught and emotional tonality of dozens Choreography by George Bal- Tchaikovsky annual production “…remains a Cunningham Technique interna- of dancers, brilliantly transformed masterpiece of music, movement tionally since 2007. The program by Robert Perdziola’s impecca- and theatrical spectacle” (The will also feature conceptual art by ble costume design and set to the Boston Globe) and is a cherished writer, researcher, and artist Emma timeless score by P.I. Tchaikovsky. holiday treasure for audiences of McCormick-Goodhart. This pro- Nissinen’s production “vividly all ages. The critically acclaimed gram is the culmination of Boston showcase[s] the company’s excel- production, featuring sets and Ballet’s ChoreograpHER Initia- lent depth and range” (Karen costumes by award-winning tive, a multi-year commitment in Campbell, The Boston Globe). designer Robert Perdziola, is set to support of emerging female cho- Building off the success of Bos- Tchaikovsky’s renowned score. reographers. It was established in ton Ballet’s first-ever virtual sea- The spring season begins with 2018 to give female dance students son, BB Virtual programming will ChoreograpHER (March 3–13). and professional dancers opportu- continue this season. Featuring The female-led program celebrates nities to develop choreographic carefully curated works, the 2021– innovative voices across the art skills. 2022 virtual subscription will also world with five world premieres. The next program DREAM- stream full-length, season-favorite Ballet phenomenon New York state runs March17–27. George programs filmed at the Citizens City Ballet Principal Dancer and Balanchine’s Chaconne is a work Bank Opera House. choreographer Tiler Peck will of pure ballet for 27 dancers that Subscriptions go on sale June build a brand-new work for Bos- weaves together life, love, and 21. Single tickets go on sale Sep- ton Ballet. She recently received transcendent movement. Cre- tember 8. Boston Ballet will follow accolades for her choreography at ative powerhouse and movement government health and safety pro- Vail International Dance Festival director for The Rolling Stones, tocols for in-person performances, and for the film John Wick 3: Par- Stephen Galloway creates a with more details released prior to abellum. Claudia Schreier brings much-anticipated world premiere each program. For more informa- her distinctive choreographic voice DEVIL’S/eye. Sensual yet sensitive, tion on this season, visit boston- to Boston audiences, fusing togeth- vulnerable and poetic, Jiří Kylián’s ballet.org or call 617.695.6955.

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PAGE 6 REGIONAL REVIEW JUNE 10, 2021 Andrew Biggio, veteran and founder of annual Wounded Vet Ride, pens first book

By John Lynds

Adrew Biggio’s basement has been converted into a museum- of-sorts with display cases of war memorabilia, artifacts and other keepsakes he’s collected since serv- ing his tours of duty as a US Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. Biggio, who founded the Boston Wounded Vet Ride that would roar through East Boston and Revere every year to raise money for wounded vets, is busy orga- nizing a countertop stacked with autographs of the 22 World War II veterans that have been immortal- ized in his first ever book. “The Rifle:Combat Stories from America’s Last WWII Veterans, Told “There are people who got the US Marine veteran and founder of the Boston Wounded Vet Run Andrew Biggio with the M1 Garand that was singed by dozens of WWII Through an M1 Garand” is available on Amazon at https://www.ama- book and want an autograph of vets and is the subject of his first book, “The Rifle: Combat Stories from zon.com/Rifle-Stories-Americas-Veterans-Through/dp/1684510791. one of the vets that appears,” America’s Last WWII Veterans, Told Through an M1 Garand”. explains Biggio. With a book tour and book signings on the immediate horizon According to the US began a quest five years ago to get and feel what he felt holding that the one thing that bound them all Biggio says this is the best way to Department of Veterans Affairs as many World War II veterans on rifle.” together. ensure readers get an autograph statistics, 325,574 of the 16 mil- the record from across the US and While showing friends and rela- “I was very careful to let of one of the vets that appears in lion Americans who served in from every branch of the military tives his new purchase Biggio said them know this wasn’t going to the book. World War II are alive but around and tell their story. they didn’t seem that impressed be a book that glorifies war,” “We just don’t know how much 296 die every day in the US. The result was “The Rifle: with the World War II relic so he said Biggio. “Some of the guys longer they’ll be around,” he says. In a race against time, Biggio Combat Stories from America’s had an idea. signed the rifle but wouldn’t hold Last WWII Veterans, Told “I figured I’d do one better it because they vowed they’d never Through an M1 Garand”, which and bring it to a Marine I knew hold a gun again after the war was released on Amazon last who lived in West Roxbury,” said and those are some of the stories week and quickly became the #1 Biggio. I wanted to hear. I wanted to hear best selling United States Military Biggio headed over the Westie the reasons why they felt that way Veterans History book on the with the rifle to visit 91-year-old because the younger generation of website. Joe Drago. vets coming home can really learn The idea from the book a lot from this generation that is stemmed from his experience “So I knocked on his door and getting smaller and smaller by the returning home from the wars in I noticed he had gotten really Iraq and Afghanistan. skinny, his legs were atrophied day.” “I served in Iraq and Afghanistan and he was bound to a recliner, So now that his research and and I came home and I’m pretty like most men in their 90s,” he work is complete and the book confident I’m okay, I’m fine,” said said. “But when I put the rifle published after years of work, Biggio. “What bothered me was into his hands to show him what Biggio said he was really surprised coming to Winthrop every day and I got, I got a totally different by the reaction as it shot to #1 in seeing that Andrew Biggio Square reaction than everyone else. He its category on Amazon. sign. It’s not dedicated to me, but puts it to his shoulder, he’s waving “Before it was released there to my grandfather’s brother, who it around, he’s aiming and he’s was a lot of anticipation and was killed in World War II and I’m talking endlessly about the rifle, anxiety,” said Biggio. “I knew named after him. So to see a sign So that’s what I knew I was on to I was doing good by bringing that says Andrew Biggio Memorial something because I just saw this a lot of light to WWII veterans Square just made me feel really 91 year old man become a 19 year but to put a physical book out bad for that Andrew Biggio. So old kid again.” there that’s going to be looked at I began to ask, What happened So Biggio had Drago sign the by other historians and authors to him that didn’t happen to me. rifle’s stock because he didn’t want who’ve already written multiple I really started asking questions to ever forget the moment. books about WWII was a little about this poor 19 year old kid “We talked about his partici- nerve wracking. But what makes from Winthrop who was killed in pation in the Battle of Okinawa my book a little different is that Italy in 1944.” for about two hours and after I it’s really just a bond between a Biggio remembered his grand- left his house I looked down at young veteran and the veterans mother saying she had saved let- the rifle and I was hooked,” said of WWII. And for us, the young ters from her late brother-in-law Biggio. “I decided right there and veterans, it’s really a way for us that he wrote home before he was then I wanted to get as many sig- to learn from the older generation killed. natures on this rifle as possible. If about the costs of war and life “So I went into a shoe box at Joe Drago was a little taste of the after war. Many in the book defi- their bedside and began reading the letters,” said Biggio. “One of Pacific I wanted to get a guy who nitely hit bumps in the road but the first letters he talked about fought in Europe next and then they bounced back, raised families how much he enjoyed the M1 Italy.” and went on to live long, success- Garand rifle. So I immediately For the next five years, with the ful lives after war. Ultimately, it is ran out and bought one because rifle in tow, Biggio visited every proof that if they can go through I wanted to hold it. I want to corner of the US seeking WWII the hell and carnage they went connect to this long lost relative vets willing to talk about their through and live as long as they experiences in the war and sign did---we all can.” 7

JUNE 10, 2021 REGIONAL REVIEW PAGE 7 North End COVID update listed

By John Lynds shows that 6.7 percent of those became infected with the virus tested were COVID positive. This last week and the total number of Last week, the North End’s was the same percentage reported cases in the area increased from weekly COVID-19 positive test by the BPHC two weeks ago. 3,514 cases to 3,517 cases as of rate was still under 1 percent for Citywide, the weekly positive last Friday. a fourth week in a row according test rate continues to decrease. The statistics released by to the latest data released by the According to the BPHC 13,064 the BPHC as part of its weekly Boston Public Health Commission residents were tested and 1 per- COVID19 report breaks down (BPHC). cent were COVID positive--this the number of cases and infection According to the weekl;y report was a 9 percent decrease from the rates in each neighborhood. It also released last Friday 1,061 resi- 1 percent positive test rate report- breaks down the number of cases dents were tested and 0.04 per- ed by the BPHC two weeks ago. by age, gender and race. cent were positive. This was a 90 The BPHC data released Citywide positive cases of percent drop from the 0.4 percent last Friday showed North End, coronavirus increased 0.25 per- of residents that tested positive Beacon Hill, Back Bay, West End cent last week and went from according to the BPHC. and Downtown had an infection 70,628 cases to 70,810 confirmed Overall since the pandemic rate of 631.1 cases per 10,000 res- cases in a week. Three additional started 52,890 North End, Beacon idents, up 0.08 percent from the Boston residents died from the Hill, Back Bay, West End and 630.6 cases per 10,000 residents virus last week and there are now On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighbor- Downtown residents have been reported two weeks ago. 1,386 total deaths in the city from hood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston tested for COVID-19 and the data An additional three residents COVID. neighborhoods. Blood donations desperately needed for cancer treatments The American Red Cross and platelet donors give as the nation must be transfused within five days can damage bone marrow, reduc- 13 will receive a limited-edition the American Cancer Society have begins to climb out of this pan- of donation and, therefore, are ing red blood cell and platelet Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies teamed up this June to encourage demic. This downturn comes at a always in great demand. production. Other times, the can- last. people across the country to Give time when the Red Cross contin- “Many cancer patients, espe- cer itself or surgical procedures “The need for blood in can- Blood to Give Time and help ensure ues to see strong demand for blood cially those going through che- cause the need for blood prod- cer treatments is an import- loved ones have the strength and products, including platelets, by motherapy, will have a need for ucts. About six blood products ant and untold story,” support they need as they undergo hospitals, causing concern for the blood products during treatment,” are needed every minute to help said Howard Byck, senior vice cancer treatment. sufficiency of the blood supply said Dr. Baia Lasky, medical direc- someone going through cancer president of corporate and sports According to the American this month and throughout the tor for the Red Cross. “When treatment. Yet only 3% of people alliances, American Cancer Society. Cancer Society, many patient vis- summer. someone donates blood or plate- in the U.S. give blood. It is vital its and procedures were forced The Red Cross currently has lets, they may not only help pre- that more people donate blood “The American Cancer Society is to delay or cancel early in the an emergency need for eligible vent life-threatening bleeding that and platelets regularly to meet that excited to be working with the Red pandemic to reduce the risk of donors in the area to make an can cause stroke or relieve some need. Cross on Give Blood to Give Time. exposure to COVID-19. With appointment now to give platelets symptoms, like shortness of breath To schedule a blood or Through this partnership, we want procedures resuming, blood dona- to ensure critical patient needs are and headaches, but also give platelet donation appoint- people to know there are multiple tions are critical for cancer treat- met. Platelets, the clotting por- patients and their families the time ment, visit GiveBlood ToGiveTime. ways they can help and make a ments. Unfortunately, the Red tion of blood primarily given to and hope they need to fight back.” org. As a special thank-you, those meaningful difference in the lives Cross is seeing fewer blood and cancer patients during treatment, Some types of chemotherapy who come to donate through June of patients and their families.”

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PAGE 8 REGIONAL REVIEW JUNE 10, 2021

In Brief By Phil Orlandella

FRIENDS HOLD neighborhood is the North End ning and experience full of activi- bush to the center of the Rose QUINTET AT Athletic Association (NEAA) ties for families as well. Kennedy Garden. In addition, 49TH REUNION annual All-Star Game for Little All participants can march other flowers are being planted so Friends of the North End will HERITAGE PARK Leaguers (Majors). around the park, creating a that the park will have a cutting celebrate its 49th reunion at the American Heritage Park on The game offers players an Festival of Flags. garden that will last through the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester The Greenway recently presented opportunity to participate on the Peter the Magician and Big Joe summer. on Saturday, October 9 from 12 a Boston Pops Esplanade Brace big stage of local baseball at this the storyteller will entertain the to 4 PM. Quintet performance featuring level. attendees. NSC CONTINUES Many North End boyhood selections from classical to jazz, It also recognizes them for their friends will gather to dine and TO PROVIDE FOOD traditional Pop’s repertoire to top top notch playing during the regu- GARDEN GATES WILL reminisce about growing up in the 40 hits. lar season. AND MEALS close knitted neighborhood. BE UNLOCKED Many parents, friends and During the ongoing pandem- Those not on the Friends mail- other spectators are expected to IN JULY ic, the ABCD North End/West ing list that would like to partic- REGINA PIZZERIA attend the game scheduled for The garden gates at Christopher End Neighborhood Service Center ipate in the reunion should email DONATES PIZZAS Sunday, June 26 about 7 PM. Columbus Park will be unlocked (NSC) celebrated the month of Sam Viscione at sammyviscione@ North End/West End The NEAA is attempting to since an irrigation system was May with meals and food deliver- icloud.com or call Arthur “Sonny” Neighborhood Service Center conduct several other events relat- replaced in the center bed and ies and fun giveaways for seniors. Lauretano at 617-293-6173. (NSC) has acknowledged Richie ing to its 2021 baseball program FOCCP volunteers are planting The Center is planning to do Zapata, Manager of the Pizzeria during the day. new roses and annual flowers at the same during the month of NEIGHBORHOOD Regina as its Partner of the Month. the site. June. The Regina has been spon- FOCCP PLANS Right now, for the protection In addition, NSC is collecting FIREWORK DISPLAYS soring monthly pizza for seniors INDEPENDENCE DAY of the plans, FOCCP is eliminating items for shoppers at the food DANGEROUS since 2018, especially during the visitor hours inside the fence to pantry who have furry friends in The City of Boston Fireworks pandemic. FOR CHILDREN times when volunteers are at the their homes. The site is seeking Task Force is calling on residents Fresh, hot cheese pizza has Friends of Christopher garden. items for cats and small dogs. For to avoid dangerous neighbor- been provided to residents of the Columbus Park (FOCCP) will The plants need some time in a list of items requested call 617- hood firework displays, especially North End and West End housing conduct an early celebration, that order to grow large and be strong 523-8125. during the Fourth of July time- developments. is free and open to the public, on enough to survive in the park. A bounty of fresh sandwich- frame when they usually occur. America’s Independence Day for Gates will be unlocked during es and produce was donated by Conducting neighborhood fire- NEAA MAJORS ALL Children on Saturday, June 26 the day starting in July. Lovin’ Spoonfuls to the North work displays are not only illegal, STAR GAME/JUNE 26 from 12-2:30 PM. Currently, Sunday’s 9:30 AM End/West End Neighborhood but could start fires and cause Residents can join Uncle Sam to 11 AM and Wednesdays 8 AM Service Center (NSC) to support serious injuries to the organizer or One of the most exciting and and Baby Shark for a fun filled to 9 AM the garden is open for NSC’s food distribution and meals bystanders. enjoyable baseball games in the event at the park. volunteers to work in the garden. program The Committee is also plan- FOCCP has added a new rose- Boston Black Hospitality Coalition launches Black Restaurant Month STICK TO IT! heavily impacted industries during the Coalition said in a statement. By John Lynds Share your message in our the pandemic with many owners “Experience the hospitality of over The impact of the COVID-19 forced to cut staff, reduce capacity 70 eateries and cocktail bars while pandemic has impacted black and, in many cases, close indoor enjoying a variety of specials, pro- paper with a STICKYA u g u s t 2 0 , 2 0 2 0 NOTE communities at a disproportion- dining for long periods. motions, and events throughout The In order to start boosting a the month of June. Treat your Beacon BOOK YOUR ate rate. During this devastating T H E R E A R E N O T I M E S L I K E T H E S E T I M E S h POST IT ill Call Your SUMMER AROUND THE CITY Times Advertising Rep return to Black-owned small taste buds and share in our history (781)485-0588 public health crisis, black business City Councilor Michelle Wu launches plan for a Boston green businesses the Boston Black by planning a visit today.” OPEN HOUSE? New Deal and Just Recovery owners were forced to grapple Special to the Beacon Hill Times Boston City Councilor Michelle that bold, progressive action is Wu has released a city-level Green in line with the City of Boston’s New Deal (GND) and Just Recov- legacy of civic leadership, as the Hospitality Coalition, founded by Local Downtown restaurants STICK IT! ery plan for Boston, a framework home of the first public park, with an economic crisis that dis- for using the full reach of munici- public school, and public library pal authority to mitigate the threat in the country. The report fea- of climate change, attack poverty tures 15 policies to demonstrate and economic inequality, close the the potential for transformative city action today—accelerating Nia Grace and Royal C. Smith, featured throughout the month of wealth gap, and dismantle struc- tural racism. decarbonization, just and resil- rupted their livelihoods and sig- “Climate justice is racial and ient development, transportation economic justice,” said Council- justice, decommodifying housing, or Wu. “Cities have tremendous food justice, resilient stormwater FUNDRAISER? power to lead the charge, and we infrastructure, growing the urban tree canopy, harnessing our coastal who owns District 7 Tavern in June include Savvor Restaurant must recognize this moment as a call to action.” and ocean resources for decarbon- ization and “blue jobs,” and more. nificantly undermined the finan- Councilor Wu has emphasized A woman paddle-boarding on the Charles. See Page 6 for more summer photos. Former Church on the Hill senior pastor,(W STICK IT! u, Pg. 4) Roxbury, launched Boston Black and Lounge at 180 Lincoln St. D. MURPHY PHOTOS Rev. Dr. ‘ted’ Klein, passes away at age 79 cial security of the most vulnerable

By Dan Murphy The Rev. Dr. J. Theodore “Ted” Klein of West Roxbury, who for- Restaurant Month in honor of the in the Leather District and Larry merly served as the senior pastor of Church on the Hill died in Bos- community members. ton on Saturday, Aug. 8 at age 79. NEED-TO-KNOW Born to the late Harald Imman- uel and Ruth Powell Klein on March 23, 1941 in n Abington Juneteenth Holiday. J’s BBQ at 600 D St. down at the Pa., Mr. Klein earned degrees from the Academy of the New Church A recent H&R Block survey of College (BA), Temple University INFO? (MEd in Education), and Boston A visitor enjoying some leisure time on the Esplanade. University (MA and PhD in Phi- losophy) before he was ordained The Juneteenth Holiday com- Seaport. the Swedenborgian Church in Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner Rev. Dr. J. TheodoreCOURTESY “Ted” Klein. PHOTO 1984. He went on to serve the small businesses found that 53% STICK IT! Beacon Hill Civic ministry for the next 36 years, Association Affiliates be sharing some of those accom- including 15 years with the Bos- books, including “The Power of Every spring, the Beacon Hill plishments here over the coming ton Society of the New Jerusalem Civic Association publishes its advancing Cambridge Street as a Service,” “Why Is This Happening memorates the ending of slavery Savvor offers the perfect com- weeks. (Church on the Hill, Boston), the Annual Report covering the vital commercial destination and To Me” and the “Learning Com- Cambridge street Community last four years of which he served organization’s accomplishments balancing commercial and resi- as its senior pastor. passion” workbook, as well. during the past year, including the Development Corporation of Black business owners saw their dential considerations in its re-de- Mr. Klein also served on the Mr. Klein began his distin- accomplishments of some of its The Cambridge Street Com- velopment, use and maintenance. guished academic career teaching munity Development Corpora- faculty of the Swedenborg School affiliated organizations. We will The Beacon Hill Civic Associa- Philosophy at Urbana University Keep your name in tion (“CSCDC”) comprises repre- of Religion; presented lectures and in the U. S. and is celebrated each bination of authentic Southern tion is a founding member of the (Ohio) before lending his skills Stickysentatives of groups interested insize: 3 talksin. at churches andx3 conventions; in. CSCDC; other members include and served on several committees, in the classroom to the Sweden- including in the role of secretary borg School of Religion, as well as UMass Boston, from where he just revenue drop by half, compared to of the Council of Ministers. He (BHCA Pg. the eyes of our For Shownthe latest news insized Beacon Hill to that5) scaleyouis the authorneed of several to publishedaboveknow, retiredcheck after the spring semester. year on June 19. The holiday comfort cuisine with delectable www.beaconhilltimes.com (Klein, Pg. 5) 37% of White owners, since the thousands of covers approx. 2 columns gives the community at large a Caribbean influences while Larry pandemic started. readers! Copy for a Sticky due chance to learn about the positive J’s has been serving up traditional 3 weeks prior to run date “Black-owned businesses play contributions African Americans Texas slow-smoked BBQ for years Four Options to Choose From such an important role in improv- have made to society and the at the Seaport. ing local economies and uplifting Coalition’s event hopes to bring You can check out the full 7,000 COPIES $ 7,000 COPIES $ 12,000 COPIES $ communities everywhere,” H&R more people back to Black-owned dining guide of Black-owned 2-COLOR 600 4-COLOR 700 2-COLOR 800 Block Vice President of Small restaurants throughout Boston. restaurants across Boston at Business Ian Hardman said in a Throughout the month of June BostonBlackRestaurants.com. 12,000 COPIES 4-COLOR STICKIES CAN BE A COMBINATION OF COLORS. $ 2-COLOR STICKIES CAN BE MADE WITH ANY 2 COLORS statement. “Clearly there’s a grave Bostonians can celebrate food, “Our businesses play a critical 4-COLOR 900 need to support small business culture, and community with role in community and economic Call or Email Your Rep Today! owners, especially those hit hard- Boston’s Black-owned restaurants. development,” said the Coalition. [email protected] est by the pandemic.” “Discover the traditional fla- “Highlighting this we seek to 781-485-0588 It’s no secret that the restaurant vors that proudly showcase a ensure a prolonged future for our industry was one of the most rich and resourceful heritage,” Black-owned institutions.” 9

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE OBITUARIES North Washington Street Bridge construction look-ahead through June 12 Albina “Tina” Giardiello This is a brief overview of con- V-arms formwork, rebar installa- *Pier 3: Curing column. Lifelong active member of the North End Community struction operations and impacts tion, and concrete placement. *Pier 4: V Arm concrete place- for the North Washington Street •Installing, moving, and main- ments. Bridge Replacement Project. taining silt curtains in the water. MassDOT will provide additional •Installing permanent fender TRAVEL TIPS Albina “Tina” Giardiello of notices as needed for high-im- piles. The Westerly sidewalk, Lovejoy Boston’s North End passed away pact work and changes to traf- •Pavement line striping and Wharf stairs, near Converse are on June 6. fic configurations beyond those expanding median at City Square open to the public with the opening Tina was a lifelong resident described below. intersection. of the temporary bridge, the adja- of the North End and a devot- cent section of the Harborwalk ed parishioner of St. Leonard DESCRIPTION WORK HOURS passing under the bridge remains Church. She was blessed to have OF SCHEDULED WORK •Most work will be done during closed. many friends and was an active •Building the piers: the daytime (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) The Tudor Wharf Walkway member of the North End com- *Pier 1 (closest to the North WORK THAT HAS BEEN (under the bridge next to the munity. End): Column rebar installation COMPLETED water in Paul Revere Park) will The beloved daughter of and concrete placement. •Prior to 5/30: be intermittently closed for safety the late Aristotile and Maria *Pier 2: V-arms formwork. *Pier 1 (closest to the North during construction operations, (Petrosino) Giardiello, she was the *Pier 3: V-arms formwork. End): Mass-footing rebar instal- with access provided via the Water loving sister of the late Prisco F. *Pier 4: Installing precast lation. Street underpass. Giardiello and Maria S. Palumbo beams. *Pier 2: Mass-footing rebar and the cherished aunt to many *Pier 5 (closest to Charlestown): installation. loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Friday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. in Roslindale. In lieu of flowers, May revenue collections total $4.002 billion J.S. Waterman-Langone Chapel, donations may be made to: St. 580 Commercial St., Boston with Leonard Church, 320 Hanover St., Boston, MA Staff Report income tax filing and payment than May 2020. a Mass of Christian Burial cele- deadline from April 15, 2020, to · Income tax returns and bills brated at 10 a.m. in St. Leonard 02113 or Catholic TV, PO Box 9196, 34 Chestnut St., Watertown, Massachusetts Department of July 15, 2020. totaled $2.141 billion for May, Church, 320 Hanover St., Boston. MA 02471. For online condolenc- Revenue (DOR) Commissioner • The extension of the $1.993 billion more than bench- Services will conclude with inter- es and/or directions, please visit: Geoffrey Snyder last week ment in St. Michael Cemetery, April 15, 2020 income tax esti- mark, and $2.067 billion more www.watermanboston.com announced that preliminary mated payment installment to July than May 2020. Due to extensions revenue collections for May 15, 2020. of filing and payment deadlines in totaled $4.002 billion, which is • Penalty waivers for certain both this year and last year, income $2.264 billion or 130.3 percent corporate excise returns and pay- tax returns and bills in May 2021 more than the actual collections in ments due in 2020. and those in May 2020 are not May 2020, and $2.109 billion or • The extension of this year’s comparable. 111.4 percent more than bench- income tax filing and payment · Income tax cash refunds mark. deadline from April 15, 2021, to in May totaled $345 million in FY2021 year-to-date collections May 17, 2021. outflows, $248 million or 255.8 OBITUARIES totaled approximately $30.451 • The extension of the payment percent more than benchmark, billion, which is $5.689 billion or deadline for certain regular sales and $248 million or 255.1 per- 23.0 percent more than collections Effective Jan. 1, 2021 tax, meals tax and room occupan- cent more than May 2020. Due in the same period of FY2020, cy excise payments. to the late start of this year’s tax however, historical comparisons Details: filing season and recent tax law should consider the impact of Preliminary May Revenue changes, including the extension All obituaries and death notices COVID-related tax filing timing Collections of the income tax filing deadline changes. Year-to-date collections · Income tax collections for May from April 15 to May 17, income are also $3.938 billion or 14.9 were $3.020 billion, $1.986 bil- tax cash refunds in May 2021 and percent more than the year-to-date will be at a cost of lion or 192.1% above benchmark, those in May 2020 are not com- benchmark and exceed the full year benchmark by $1.360 billion. and $1.897 billion or 169.0% parable. “May revenue included increas- more than May 2020. Due to · Sales and use tax collections extensions of filing and payment for May totaled $689 million, $150.00 per paper. es in most major categories, partic- ularly personal income tax return deadlines in both this year and $52 million or 8.2% above bench- payments,” said Commissioner last year, income tax collections in mark, and $251 million or 57.2 Snyder. “However, historical com- May 2021 and May 2020 are not percent more than May 2020. Includes photo.No word Limit. parisons to last year and previous comparable. · Corporate and business tax years should be viewed with cau- · Withholding tax collections collections for the month totaled tion due to COVID-related timing for May totaled $1.167 billion, $71 million, $10 million or 12.6 Please send to changes to the 2020 and 2021 tax $206 million or 21.4% above percent below benchmark, and filing season as well as responsive benchmark, and $46 million or $34 million or 92.7 percent more measures undertaken to mitigate 4.1% more than May 2020. than May 2020. the impacts of COVID-19.” · Income tax estimated pay- Other tax collections [email protected] Examples of COVID-19 ments totaled $58 million for for May totaled $222 million, response measures include, but May, $36 million or 161.4 per- $81 million or 57.6 percent above are not limited to: cent more than benchmark, and benchmark, and $82 million or or call 781-485-0588 • The extension of last year’s $32 million or 127.3 percent more 58.7 percent more than May 2020. 10

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in-person to Northgood to be back.” End By John Lynds This year’s 102 St. Antho- ny’s Feast will run from Thurs- After a virtual celebration day, August 26 through Sunday, last year during the height of August 29. the COVID-19 pandemic the St. “With most of the COVID Anthony Society announced that restrictions being lifted it’ll be- the century-old St. Anthony’s Feast more of the traditional feast peo will return to the North End this ple remember,” said Aluia. “ We year for an in-person celebration met with city officials last week at the end of August. and we will meet with them again Each year the people of the as we get closer to the dates. We- North End celebrate with friends, might add additional health pro- neighbors and tourists to honor tocols like hand sanitizing sta their patrons Saint Anthony and tions around the feast and we’ll be- Saint Lucy with colorful parades, working with our vendors on dif religious services, strolling singers, ferent health protocols but we’re live entertainment and of course going full speed ahead like it was a an abundance of great Italian and regular post-COVID feast.” American food. On Saturday, the St. Antho- The feast began in 1919 by ny Feast’s annual Mass will be Italian immigrants from the small dedicated to St. Anthony Society - town of Montefalcione in Avellino Past President Jerry Moretti, who and has become the largest Italian passed away in February. Moret Religious Festival in New England ti was a longtime member of St. and was named the “Feast of all Anthony’s Society and organizer Feasts” by National Geographic of the annual North End feast in Magazine. the North End. Those who knew “We are very excited to be- Moretti remember him always - back to celebrate family, commu filled with joy and pride during the nity and this North End tradition feast and loved being with his fam as we celebrate our patron Saint ily and friends in one place. “Jerry was close to all of us at once more in the streets of our neighborhood..” said St. Anthony the St. Anthony Society so we will Society Trustee Jason Aluia. “Last- be dedicating the Saturday Mass in his memory,” said Aluia. Pictured (left to right) at Christopher Columbus Park year we hosted a virtual celebra Each year before the pandemic are Meredith Piscitelli, Samantha Reynolds, Patricia tion with cooking demonstrations (Feast, Pg. 4) Sabbey, Ann Babbitt, Jayla Amado, and Matt Houser. with instructions, recipes, where to buy the food but it is going to be Joe’s Waterfront provides NEWNC opposes Joe’s American sandbox toys for Columbus Park select a favorite toy and By Phil Orlandella the digging, sifting and Bar and Grill request He didfor mention change that only three- building began, according By Phil Orlandella residents filed the necessary paper A crew from Joe’s to Friends of Christopher work to be placed on the ballot Waterfront (formerly Columbus Park (FOCCP). North End/Waterfront and will return to the Council Joe’s American Bar and Representing Joe’s Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) for two-year terms, Tania Green, Grill), as they did last year, were Samantha Reynolds voted at its May monthly meeting Carmine Guarino and Ashley Leo. turned out at Christopher General Manager and to oppose (6-0) a request by BBRG The new Greenway Columbus Park bearing Hosts Jayla Amado and Waterfront TR LLC to change its Conservancy Executive Director three large containers of Matt Houser. - non-live entertainment license to - Chris Cook was introduced and colorful toys for the chil FOCCP President - add three surface mounted speak an update of The Greenway and dren at play in the sand Joanne Haynes Rines said, Jayla Amado, Matt Houser, Samantha Reynolds ers to its outdoor patio. upcoming events and activities was box. “Joe’s Waterfront has with some of the sandbox toys to be delivered to President Brett Romano - presented. Excitement ruled as Christopher Columbus Park. explained that not enough candi The next NEWNC meeting the children, converged (Joe’s, Pg. 4) dates filed nomination papers to will be held virtually on Monday, on the sandbox toys to conduct a competitive 2021 public June 10. election, thus no election will be held. Memorial Day Remembrance, See Page 6 For all the latest news in the neighborhood 11

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INDEPENDENCE DAY NEWRA MONTHLY FRIENDS OF to help better serve the needs in FREE ONLINE EVENTS the City. For more details call City The Boston Public Library FOR CHILDREN MEETING ARMENIAN PARK Hall. An early celebration of The next North End/Waterfront A Labyrinth Walking Wellness (BPL) is offering free online events. America’s Independence Day for Residents’ Association (NEWRA) event scheduled for Sunday, June For details call 617-536-5400. Children has been scheduled by the monthly meeting will be held on 13, at 2 p.m. FOCCP Friends of Christopher Columbus Thursday, July 8 at 7 PM. GARDENING TIMES STREET CLEANING Park. CITY HALL ADDS Friends of Christopher The celebration is scheduled UNDERWAY REGISTRY CONTINUES ANOTHER OPEN DAY Columbus Park (FOCCP) has for Sunday, June 26 and is free started it’s a group gardening Street cleaning in the North End SERVICES Boston City Hall is open to the and open to the public starting at times, holding sessions twice has started and will be enforced by 12 noon until 2:30 PM. public by appointment only for a The Registry of Motor Vehicles weekly on Sundays 9:30 to 11 ticketing and subject to towing. fourth day each week. Hours of customers will continue to be a.m. and Wednesdays 8 to 9:30 Expired inspection stickers and served by appointment only at operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a.m. For details email info@foccp. vehicle registration will also be open service centers. For details HERITAGE PARK org. enforced. visit www.mass.gov/rmv. WALKING WELLNESS LARGE SCALE PHOTO DISPLAY FREE TAX HELP American Heritage Park on FOCCP MEMBERSHIP COVID 19 TESTING The Greenway will conduct a The Boston Camera Club has NEW Health, 332 Hanover Residents that earn $57,000 or series of Walking Wellness events DRIVE created 88 large-scale photo- Street is testing for Covid 19 on less per year can receive free tax on Sunday, June 13 at 2 PM, Friends of Christopher graphs that are being displayed in Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 assistance preparation through the a series along an entire city block Sunday, July 11 at 2 PM and Columbus Park (FOCCP) have p.m. Enter on North Bennet Street Boston Tax Help Coalition. Sunday, August first at 2 PM. at Fan Pier at the Public Green mailed 375 people to renew our side. Must make an appointment Qualified residents must call RSVP at hello@ in Boston’s Seaport District. Free applied for new membership in the by calling 617-643-8000. 311 or visit www.bostontaxhelp. ArmenianHeritagePark.org. and open to the public through non-profit neighborhood organi- org for appointment. zation. Email [email protected] for November 2021. YOUTH PROGRAMS details. AT CENTER MAYOR’S GARDEN Several youth programs have NEAA SOCCER CONTEST been created at the Nazzaro REGISTRATION Boston Parks and Recreation Community Center on North Department has organized the Soccer registration is underway Bennet Street. For a listing call 25th Mayor’s Garden Club ertising for North End youth. The fall dv 617-635-5166. Contest. e A program will be held by the North in Deadline is Wednesday, July l End Athletic Association (NEAA). n 8 at 11:59 p.m. To register email O FRIENDS ANNUAL For more information contact [email protected]. REUNION John Romano atjromano45@ gmail.com. Friends of the North End will lable MAYOR’S vai hold its 49th annual reunion on s A YOUTH COUNCIL i Saturday, October 9 at the Sons CUTILLO PARK of Italy Hall in Winchester. For RENOVATIONS Applications are available for Showcase Your Business, Open details call 617-293-6173. teens to apply for membership Plans are ongoing for the ren- in the Mayor’s Youth Council. House, or More with an online ovation of Cutillo Park located Deadline is Sunday, July 18. AD SIZE NEAA ALL STAR GAME between Morton and Stillman ad! The North End Athletic Streets. Association (NEAA) All-Star TUNNEL CLOSURES Clients and Customers in pixels Little League (Majors) game will NAZZARO CENTER Work by MassDOT for the full be played on Saturday, Jun restoration of the Summer Tunnel are just a click away! e 26 at approximately 7 PM. PROGRAMS will begin with weekend closures W: 160px NEWNC MONTHLY Boston Center for Youth in the spring of 2022 and pro- 00 (BCFY), Nazzaro Community longed disclosures in 2023. — $300 per month per site — H: 600px MEETING Center has started some in-person THE The next North End/Waterfront programs for ages 6-18. 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Fresh and Local Clams are sustainable

By Penny & Ed Cherubino use them. As for the juice, buy it We follow the wisdom of the in bottles or cans, and look for local Portuguese community and Do you think of clams as sum- a brand that contains only clam add chopped chorizo to our stuffed mer food? Do thoughts of clam juice or broth and salt.” clams. This dish is perfect for your shack visits, and clam boils with Even more good news is that outdoor gatherings this summer friends come to mind when some- local clams can be free or simply since each guest has their portion one mentions this bivalve? There’s the cost of a license to dig them in its shell. As long as you have an more to the clam story than happy yourself. The Massachusetts Shell- oven or outdoor grill to roast the memories and tasty meals. fish Officers Association explains, calms, you can make them ahead Clams are a sustainable, inex- “A shellfish permit is required for and freeze them. Excellent stuffed pensive, healthy, and tasty pro- the catch or removal of any shell- clams are widely available at fish tein choice. Sustainable seafood fish. Permits are available at the shops. expert Barton Seaver reminds us city or town hall which allow for that today many of the clams we the harvest of shellfish.” We would Clams, Pasta, and Rice buy are farm-raised. He lauds add, you should always check with Another favorite way to turn a this aquaculture saying, “Their that same department for any clo- few clams into a meal is by com- presence is great for the environ- sures or restrictions in the place bining them with pasta, rice, or ment as they filter the water and where you plan to harvest clams crusty bread. Italian-inspired Lin- help restore wild populations of on the day you intend to do it. guine with Clams or Spaghetti alle clams.” Vongole is not difficult to make. This dish of clams steamed with chorizo sausage with crusty bread is You can buy relatively inexpen- Pork and Clams You can have it on the table quick- one example of a combination of pork and clams found in recipes from sive fresh, live clams from great If you scan menus and cook- ly once you know the method. As around the world. fishmongers. Some of the more books or google pork and clams, your pasta cooks, you sauté garlic exotic options, like Manilla clams you’ll find that this combination and red pepper flakes in olive oil. Spanish paella is perhaps the fortable table with some trusty or cockles, can be a bit pricey. pops up around the food world. Add some white wine, sauté to most famous of the rice dishes dining companions and ordering Think of these for a garnish or a Consider the very traditional Por- reduce it, and then add the clams, that include clams. This one does one of the excellent versions avail- treat. tuguese Porco Alentejana, a stew cover, and steam until they open. take more time and skill. It is tra- able on menus in your area. There are excellent frozen and of marinated pork shoulder and Next, add the very al dente pasta ditionally cooked outside on an canned clams available in the clams with white wine and Piri and a bit of the hot, starchy pasta open fire. Perhaps you can think of Do you have a question or topic supermarket. Food writer Dori Piri pepper sauce. Taiwanese-style water to your skillet. Stir and toss this as a joint cooking project with for Fresh & Local? Send an email Greenspan advises, “If all you can clams with pork belly is one of until the sauce emulsifies and the friends. If that’s not your style, we to [email protected] with find are canned minced clams, many Asian takes on this theme. pasta is to your liking. recommend gathering at a com- your suggestion. Leventhal Map Center announces Nelson as new president

Staff Report Studies, an M.A. from the “I couldn’t be more excited “We thank Connie for her University of Nottingham in to lead the Leventhal Map & extraordinary leadership and sig- The Board of Directors of the Landscape & Culture, and a Ph.D. Education Center right now,” nal accomplishments for the Map Norman B. Leventhal Map and from the University of Wisconsin- says Nelson. “It’s an organiza- & Education Center,” Leventhal Education Center at the Boston Madison in Geography with a tion packed with talented staff, says. “We wish her well as she Public Library announced last minor in Culture, History, and supported by thoughtful and com- pursues another exciting oppor- week that Garrett Dash Nelson, Environment. He has been pub- mitted board members, and brim- tunity.” the Center’s Curator of Maps lished in peer-reviewed journals on ming with creative ideas. Connie Nelson says his vision for the and Director of Geographic topics ranging from Frederick Law has done an exceptional job lead- future of the Center emphasizes Scholarship, will become President Olmsted to the spatial analysis of ing the Center in the past years, the possibilities of working with and Head Curator on July 16, American commuting, as well as and we are on a solid footing maps across different ways of following the departure of current in public-facing outlets such as to accomplish great things in the thinking. “I believe public human- President Connie Chin. The Boston Globe, Places Journal, years to come.” ities in the 21st century will be and CityLab. He is also a designer For the next two months, A historical geographer whose championed by institutions like and developer, and has produced Nelson will co-lead the Leventhal work bridges landscape history, the Leventhal Map and Education numerous interactive projects for Map and Education Center urban and regional studies, and Center: organizations that can researchers and the public. with Chin, who has served as its critical cartography, Nelson (l.) Garrett Dash Nelson, new bridge between scholarly discov- Leventhal Map Center president. “We are very pleased to wel- President for five years. In her joined the Leventhal Map and come Garrett into the top lead- time at the Center, Chin strength- eries, a commitment to preserving Education Center in 2019, after ership role at the Leventhal Map ened the organization’s financial history for the public trust, an three years as a Junior Fellow and Education Center,” says Alan position, evolved its move toward ability to engage with a diverse in the Society of Fellows and holdings, and designed and hosted Leventhal, chair of the Center’s work that centers social justice, mix of audiences, and a facility Department of Geography at public-facing community events Board of Directors. “His work is oversaw a major exhibition on the with the new methods made pos- Dartmouth College. During his sible by digital technology. We are that have brought the Center and an appealing, impressive mix of American West, launched a key tenure at the Center to date, bringing those strengths together its work into critical local and academic rigor, and a keen sense partnership with the Washington Nelson has managed exhibi- of how to make the history and Library at Mount Vernon, and to make the case for why geogra- regional conversations about peo- tions in the Center’s gallery and social implications of maps and developed the Center’s core part- phy is so crucial for stories about launched the digital exhibition ple and places. data relevant to modern audienc- nership with the Boston Public the past, present, and future.” Bending Lines, overseen develop- Nelson holds an A.B. from es. It is particularly exciting as we Library. Chin is leaving the Center Nelson lives in Melrose, ment of new tools and resources to Harvard College in Social Studies plan for the public reopening of to take another non-profit leader- Massachusetts, with his wife and enhance access to the Center’s vast and Visual & Environmental the Center’s gallery.” ship position in the Boston area. daughter.

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