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Special to the Times West End resident Joanne Wisniewski will join the City of Boston as its Human Resources Transformation Director, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced last week. “The City of Boston’s great- est resource is its people, and in order to deliver the best services to our residents, we must hire and retain the talented, hardwork- ing people who create the pro- grams and run the departments that truly make a difference in Bostonians lives,” Mayor Walsh said in a press release. “I’m excit- ed to have Joanne join the City Joanne Wisniewski, the city’s to transform how Boston delivers newly named human resources HR services, creating a stronger transformation director. environment for Boston’s employ- ees, and improving services for all of Boston.” City’s HR transformation; finalize Wisniewski will lead Boston’s its future HR operating model; work to transform its human and develop a multi-year transfor- resources (HR) services, to better mational roadmap. As part of that Photo by Marianne Salza manage, train, recruit, and retain work, Wisniewski has accepted Micaela Arlati, 4, guessing that there are 102 candy hearts in the container on the table in front of her. It was the city’s workforce, made up of the City’s offer to lead this HR just one of the many games set up at the Hill House Valentine’s Day Party on Thursday, Feb. 13. See Pages 6 and 7 for more photos. over 18,000 employees in over 60 transformation work. departments serving the people Wisniewski is an accomplished of Boston, according to Mayor HR professional who has led and Walsh’s office. supported similar HR transforma- Last year, Boston retained the tions in other public and private Esplanade Association launches L.E.A.F. services of Deloitte Consulting to sector organizations. She comes to advise Boston on strengthening the City from Deloitte Consulting, initiative to help sustain park’s tree canopy its HR services, and offer solu- where she was a senior member tions to ensure the City is meeting of the team advising and support- By Dan Murphy the park and received approv- Glory” and several other types the needs of its employees, and ing the City on its HR transfor- al from the Boston Landmarks and cultivars. allowing them to deliver the best mation. Prior to joining Deloitte, The Esplanade Association has Commission, the Massachusetts “The Department of work and services to the people of she held senior roles with Fidelity launched a first-of-its-kind endow- Historical Commission, and Conservation and Recreation’s Boston. Since the start of the work, Investments and Revlon. ment to ensure the ongoing health the Conservation Commission, Charles River Esplanade serves a City-wide HR governance board “To me, it seems every expe- of the park’s canopy of 1,700 trees according to the Esplanade as an incredible natural resource has been established, which will along the Charles River. Association. offering recreational opportu- identify and set priorities for the (Director Pg. 2) Via the Lasting Esplanade Moreover, 32 of the park’s dead nities and invaluable program- Arbor Fund (L.E.A.F.), the first and dying trees will be removed ming for visitors to enjoy,” said 20 new trees were planted last this spring with the support from DCR Commissioner Jim fall, with 32 more plantings the Department of Conservation Montgomery. “Enhancing the coming this spring. Several hun- and Recreation’s Partnership Esplanade’s tree canopy will Beacon Hill Ward 5 Early Voting dred trees will be planted over Matching Funds Program. DCR ensure the park remains healthy the next 10 years as part of the will lead and complete the tree and vibrant for years to come, and Tuesday, Feb. 25, 12 - 8 pm initiative, which is the first step removal process, and for each the Baker-Polito Administration COPLEY SQUARE LIBRARY in creating a healthier and more high-risk tree removed, another is thrilled to continue its pub- resilient tree canopy along the tree will be replanted, including lic-private partnership with the 700 Boylston St., Boston Esplanade. The L.E.A.F. project more diverse species, such as the Esplanade Association as part and tree-planting plan follow American Sweetgum, Black Tupelo of the agency’s Partnerships Valentino Caponianco

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Director (from pg. 1) News Briefs rience I’ve had during my career project as Project Manager and has led to this opportunity,” Policy Analyst is Erin Santhouse, a DEMOCRATIC Room. The purpose of the cus. In addition, any unregistered Wisniewski said in a press release. Dorchester resident who recently Caucus is to elect delegates to resident of Ward 5 will be able “I thank Mayor Walsh for this served as Executive Director of CAUCUS The Democratic Caucus for the Massachusetts Democratic to register as a Democrat at the opportunity, and know that in this Scheduling and Advance in the State Convention to be held on Caucus prior to the start of the new role, together we can make Mayor’s Office. She previously Boston Ward 5 will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 11 a.m. at Saturday, May 30. All registered proceedings. Those not registered a lasting, positive impact on the directed SparkBoston (formerly Democrats living within Ward 5 as Democrats or not living in City of Boston, its employees, and ONEin3), the City’s outreach to Old South Church (645 Boylston St.), in the fourth-floor Guild are welcome to attend, vote in, Ward 5 are also welcome to attend all those who rely on the City for millennial residents designed to and run for delegate at the cau- as guests. services and programs.” engage young people with the City Wisniewski is tasked with driv- of Boston’s programs and ser- ing HR performance improvement vices, according to Mayor Walsh’s (from pg. 1) across the City’s departments and office. L.E.A.F. agencies. Earlier this year, in her “We are delighted Joanne has role as a consultant, she helped joined our City team and know Matching Funds Program.” While the tree canopy might Arbor Fund, or L.E.A.F., will establish the HR governance she’s the right person at the right Today, only four species com- appear healthy from a distance, fund tree plantings, the removal board comprised of a represen- time to lead our HR transfor- prise nearly 60 percent of the data from a 2015 inventory of dead and dying trees, pruning, tative mix of leaders from across mation initiative,” Emme Handy, park’s trees, making them vulner- commissioned by the Esplanade and other work that will ensure City Government. She will now Boston’s Chief of Administrative able to insect deforestation and Association in partnership with the health of the tree canopy for lead that board in its efforts to and Finance, said in a press less attractive a habitat for diverse DCR, as well as from a recent generations to come.” address the City’s most immediate release. “Working closely with wildlife species, and 15 percent of assessment jointly performed by The L.E.A.F. project is made HR goals and establish an updat- leaders at City Hall, both Joanne trees are dead or in poor condi- DCR’s arborist and the Esplanade possible by the Esplanade ed means for delivering critical and Erin will improve the employ- tion, which pose a potential pub- Association’s certified staff arbor- Association in partnership with services to the City’s workforce ee experience and better enable lic-safety hazard. These high-risk ist, shows underlying weaknesses DCR, along with support from through changes in process, tech- employees to serve the missions of trees, which have deteriorated to that pose a threat to its long-term the Boston Athletic Association; nology, and organizational design. Boston’s agencies.” a point where they can no longer vitality. The Biber Foundation; the City of Joining the HR Transformation be saved, will continue to decline, “After careful study, the Boston’s Community Preservation making them more susceptible to Esplanade Association realized Fund; The 1434 Foundation, Inc.; pests, diseases and wood-decaying that without intervention the the Beacon Hill Garden Club; The fungi. Trees suffering from these Esplanade’s tree canopy was at Garden Club of the Back Bay; the Mammogramsafflictions can become structurally risk of substantial losses in the Boston Planning and Development Mammograms unstable, resulting in branches, Mammogramsor years to come,” said Michael Save Agency; Lives.and the 2019 Visionary even whole trees, falling, accord- Nichols, the nonprofit’s executive Award recipient Dan Mathieu. Now You canSave be Lives. ing to the Esplanade Association. director. “The Lasting Esplanade All women over 40 should have Save Lives. a mammogram once a year. UPFRONT &CENTER BEACONBreast HILLcancer found early BEAT offers the best chance to be From Bostoncured. FreePolice or low Areacost A-1 ADVERTISE IN COMMUNITY SERVICEmammograms OFFICE: are 617-343-4627 available. THE BEACON With our A P R I L 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 The Beacon Assault and Battery Larceny - Bike 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 hill Times BHAC continues For more information and answers to any of your HILLcancer questions,TIMES Beacon Hill 02/08/20 – Two suspects - a male 02/09/20 – A victim reports he Bistro application

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3 Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER

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THE MIRACLE ON ICE WAS MORE THAN JUST A GAME Guest Op-Ed For those who either were not around or were very young on Feb. 22, Stop big game trophy hunting 1980, it is hard to imagine how low the American psyche had plummet- ed during the decade of the 1970s. By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. help with conservationism. Really? killed (canned hunting) results in Although the 1960s generally are regarded as the decade of tumult in Hunters kill for the thrill. And cutting off the head of a creature America, the events of the ‘70s did more harm to American self-confi- “International trophy hunting is hang their prize on walls to brag. to decorate a wall. Ah, have a beer dence than any decade in our nation’s history. a multinational, multimillion-dol- Decorate your walls with some- and boast. Oh, have a bratwurst A brief history lesson of that era would be highlighted by these key- lar industry practiced through- thing else. Is destroying wildlife for and brag. pleasure unethical? Yes. Why do people thrill kill words: Kent State, Pentagon Papers, Watergate, 1972 Olympic basket- out the world. Trophy hunting is broadly defined as the killing of “Trophy hunting—the killing animals? “Why we may never ball defeat, Arab oil embargoes of 1973 and 1979, fall of Saigon, stag- animals for recreation with the of big game for a set of horns understand the reasons people flation, New York City bankruptcy, Chrysler bankruptcy, the decline of purpose of collecting trophies such or tusks, a skin, or a taxider- hunt animals as ‘trophies’” is an the U.S. auto industry, the rise of Japanese auto industry, U.S. embassy as horns, antlers, skulls, skins, mied body—has burgeoned into explanation by criminologist Dr. takeover in Tehran, and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. tusks, or teeth for display. The a billion-dollar, profit-driven Xanthe Mallett. “Perhaps hunt- In short, as the new decade dawned at the beginning of 1980, the U.S. United States imports the most industry, overseen in some cases ing large animals is an example was down-and-out, a nation whose best times seemed behind it. trophies of any country in the by corrupt governments. Many of some people’s need to show Into the midst of this maelstrom at the height of the Cold War and world.” Read the 26-page report countries in sub-Saharan Africa dominance over others. Research allow trophy hunting, with vary- shows increased levels of hostility the depths of American economic and military power stepped the U.S. by the Congressional Research Service (March 20, 2019). www. ing degrees of transparency and and a need for power and control Olympic hockey team, which was both the youngest team at the 1980 crsreports.congress.gov. control, establishing yearly quo- are associated with poor attitudes Olympics and the youngest-ever in U.S. Olympic history. American trophy hunters pay tas meant to reflect the status towards animals, among men in The U.S. squad was by all accounts a mediocre group. The Soviets, big money to kill animals overseas of species and creating exclusions particular.” www.theconversation. Finns, Swedes, and Czechs were the medal favorites. Just making the and import 126,000 wildlife tro- for highly vulnerable populations. com. medal round was beyond the grasp for the Americans. phies per year. They also do their South Africa, for instance, no lon- “Of all the animals, man is the However, a 2-2 tie in the last minute with Sweden in the opening sport-killing domestically: Bears, ger allows hunting of leopards. only one that is cruel. He is the game was followed by a convincing and unexpected win over the bobcats, mountain lions, wolves Kenya has banned trophy hunt- only one that inflicts pain for the ing outright since 1977, and in pleasure of doing it.—Mark Twain Czechs. The U.S. team improbably advanced to the medal round, along and other domestic wildlife fall victim to trophy hunting, dam- Botswana, a comparatively wild- Writing this column, I searched with the Soviets, the Swedes, and the Finns. aging natural ecosystems. www. life-rich country, a temporary ban around my house to make sure I Although the U.S. had made it to the final round of four, their first- humanesociety.org. in government-controlled hunting was not being a hypocrite. Any round opponent would be the U.S.S.R, which had not lost an Olympic The United States, internation- areas went into effect in 2014,” items made of ivory? No. Any hockey game since 1968 and had won the previous four gold medals. al trophy hunting is addressed according to an article in National bearskin rugs on my floor? No. In addition, this was a Soviet team that had trounced an NHL all-star by several laws, including the Geographic. Any boots or bags made of croc- team, 6-0, in the third and deciding game of the so-called Challenge Cup Endangered Species Act. ESA Cecil, a famed black-maned odile skin? No. Any coats made in the summer of 1979. More significantly, the U.S and the Soviets had does not regulate trophy-hunting lion in Zimbabwe, was lured of animal fur? No. Any pillows met in an exhibition game just a few weeks previously in New York and activities within range countries with bait, shot with an arrow made of duck feathers? No. I do directly; rather, the law governs and suffered for more than 10 own a purse and a pair of boots the result was a 10-3 shellacking administered by the Soviets. what can be imported into the hours before his hunters tracked that are partly made of cow hide Finally, our younger readers should know that the Soviet team essen- United States. The U.S. Fish and and finished killing him in 2015. (leather). I’m assuming the leath- tially was comprised of players who had “government” jobs -- so tech- Wildlife Service (FWS) regulates Cecil’s death sparked international er is a byproduct of the meat nically they were amateurs -- but for all intents and purposes they were trophy hunting, in part, by issuing outrage in 2015; his son, Xanda, from the cow which feeds humans. professionals. By contrast, the U.S. team was composed almost entirely permits to import trophies of spe- met a similar fate two years later. While growing up, I ate venison. of college-age kids with no professional experience. cies that are listed as threatened www.humanesociety.org. Chicken, turkey, and seafood have Needless to say, the U.S. team was a huge underdog when the teams or endangered under ESA. www. Cecil, the lion, was stalked a place on my table. And on occa- took to the ice at Lake Placid on that fateful evening before a national crsreports.congress.gov. and killed by a Minnesota dentist sion, I eat bacon. But I’ve never Excuses. Excuses. Excuses. under the guise of conservation. committed an animal thrill kill. television audience. Trophy hunters rationalize reasons How much did that cost him for Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is What was it that elevated the Americans to accomplish what Sports out the wazoo to justify killing of bragging and boasting rights? an author, columnist, educator, Illustrated later labeled as THE most significant sporting event of all- animals in the wild. Hunters pump Trophy hunting in places and therapist. She lives in Ohio. time? What was it that kept the powerful Soviets, who took a 3-2 lead money into the economy. Hunters where animals are bred and held Contact her at melissamcolum- into the third period, from scoring after Winthrop’s own Mike Eruzione, captive for the purpose of being [email protected]. the U.S. captain, gave the U.S. a 4-3 lead with 10 minutes to play? There have been a lot of explanations -- the Russian coach said his team’s 10-3 beating of the Americans a few weeks earlier had made them overconfident and then they panicked when Captain Mike lit the lamp THE BEACON HILL TIMES to give the U.S. the lead -- but what is beyond dispute is that a group of President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio underdog American kids showed to the world that heart, desire, hard ([email protected]) ADVERTISE IN THE Art Director: Scott Yates work, and a faith in themselves could overcome even the longest of odds. Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor In hindsight, it is not an overstatement to say that the U.S. team’s BEACON HILL TIMES victory marked the beginning of the end of the corrupt and decaying Soviet Empire and the end of the beginning of American decline. 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FEBRUARY 20, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5 NextGen Aeronautics: Fly Me to the Moon

Story & Photo by Marianne Salza SERVICE DIRECTORY Mechanical engineer, Emily ek For Hir T.P. Richie’s chimney Synk, was raised in Detroit, e consultant ava e hisToRic ResToRaTion Gmputer ilable fo Michigan, with a love of math and Co home or business. r Brownstone science. Her computer scientist, ServiceS include: Specialist mathematician father was a mas- • PC support & networking of all types with Complete Chimney ter fort and playhouse builder; and focus on secure Internet access (wired & wireless), & Fireplace Service Pointing | Restoration her parents always encouraged • broadband router & firewall technology, Walkways | Staircases her and her sister to learn. After • virus detection/prevention, Walls Exterior/Interior Full Masonry graduating from the University of • spam control & data security/recovery. Fully Michigan, Synk began working at Licensed 617-241-9664 & Insured Give us a call GE Aviation, in Lynn, spending 617-515-2933 Free the last 25 years working on the Estimates 617-687-9114 future of aviation. “We had a life filled with a lot of learning opportunities,” JOHN J. RECCA remembered Synk, Beacon Hill Emily Synk, Preliminary Design Engineer, GE Aviation, presenting, PAINTING resident. “Whenever we took Interior/Exterior Meeting all your vacations, they were to national “NextGen Aeronautics: Fly Me to the Moon,” during the February 11 Commercial/Residential Beacon Hill Women’s Forum at the Hampshire House mechanical needs parks and museums.” Fully Insured On Feb. 11, Synk presented, Quality Work “NextGen Aeronautics: Fly Me take flight in 2025-2035. er flight. Passengers seated in the 24/7 to the Moon,” during the Beacon “Now is a pivotal time in avi- wings, or eliminating first class Reasonable Rates emergency Free Estimates service Hill Women’s Forum meeting at ation,” Synk explained. “Climate could produce less drag. Engines M9304 the Hampshire House, where she change and the impact aviation could be relocated outside to be [email protected] 617-723-3296 discussed her career and the future has on the environment is a big more like propeller planes, and 781-241-2454 of aeronautics. topic. The military field is different ceramic or composite materials As a Preliminary Design from anything we’ve seen previ- could create lighter weight air- Engineer, Synk and her team ously. There is a lot of disruption crafts. Solar power could also cre- design the next generation of with air traffic and drones.” ate more efficient flight. engines for commercial air planes, With aviation producing three “Our number one challenge VISIT WWW.BEACONHILLTIMES.COM military fighter jets, rotary-wing percent of carbon gases, there has aircrafts, and private jets that will been an increased interest in green- (Forum Pg. 9)

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PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES FEBRUARY 20, 2020 HILL HOUSE KIDS’ VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

By Marianne Salza pieces to win a contest during daddies. Friends played hugs and Hill House’s Kids’ Valentine’s Day kisses tic-tac-toe and Connect Four Micaela, age 4, examined a Party. On Feb. 13, little ones creat- hearts, while roused, silly children container of candy hearts pen- ed foam glitter heart and lady bug stuck their heads in an inflatable sively, noting her guess of 102 Valentines for their mommies and love monster ball basket.

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Magda and Charlotte Mitchell, Sean and Maddie Higgins making heart Valentines. with her unicorn Valentine.

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Fresh and Local Breakfast options

By Penny & Ed Cherubino ted “Breakfast the Cookbook” by with fun toppings, some extra Emily Elyse Miller on the new spunk, and lots of love.” At Tatte What’s your favorite breakfast books display at the Boston Public Bakery & Café locations, you can indulgence? Admit it, most of us Library. It’s a tome and covers the order Middle Eastern breakfast have snarfed a slice of cold pizza, topic by category and country. It favorites like shakshuka, cheese pumpkin pie, or birthday cake for includes morning food from toast bourekas, fattoush, or a meze breakfast at some point in our to drinks, from soups and stews breakfast on a plate. lives. to pies and pastries. Between the We both take a dose of medic- covers, you’ll find recipes people Sharing Cultures inal oatmeal topped with fruit around the world make for break- Shakshuka, eggs poached in a and almond milk or yogurt most fast. spicy tomato sauce, has become mornings. However, we love to This book sent us hunting a breakfast and brunch mainstay explore other breakfast options for breakfast specialties on local in the past few years. It’s part of and break out of our oatmeal rut menus. We like to taste a good many foodways throughout the from time-to-time. version of a dish before making it Middle East. Long before it made at home. Mei Mei Restaurant in its way to local restaurant tables, Breakfast Around the World Audubon Circle offers occasional it was served as “uova in purgato- Our search for new breakfast “Congee and Me” pop-ups. They rio” or eggs in purgatory in south- ideas was launched when we spot- say they are, “... bringing tradi- ern Italy and Aμyá μe Ntoμáta in tional rice porridge back in style Greece. Here are some Middle Eastern breakfast options from “Breakfast the Cookbook” by Emily Elyse Miller. Partners Human Research Nose-to-Tail Breakfast MASSACHUSETTS APPROVAL EFFECTIVE DATE Traditional breakfast meals GENERAL HOSPITAL 1/14/2020 from around the world often con- Department of Dermatology tain some form of sausage that not Scandinavian countries an egg inside. only uses the offal and scrap cuts introduced us to delicious pas- In Vietnam, a bowl of pho Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis (AD)? of animals but also contains the tries stuffed with cheese and seeds. can be the way to start the day. Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis (AD)? fat and calories needed for a day Flatbreads came our way from the Noodles in soup or topped with of manual labor. Middle East and India. All of these spicy sauces are a common morn- We’ve been known to splurge are found on breakfast tables in ing meal in Asia. occasionally on a good Irish their homelands. Nutritionists tell us that we You may qualify for a research study for atopic dermatitis breakfast at one of our local pubs. This consists of eggs, potatoes, Wrapped in pastry, breakfast should eat breakfast and that We are looking for participants who will: beans, rashers of bacon, and three items from burritos to empanadas breakfast should contain protein. § Be willing to undergo medical assessments types of sausage: bangers, white are easy to think of as a breakfast Many of the international options § Be willing to have photographs taken of skin pudding, and black pudding. If on-the-go. In fact, having a supply we found not only offer good affected by AD you find a Scottish version, it may of these in your freezer, ready to nutrition but also give us the fla- § Be willing to use electronic diaries substitute haggis as the sausage. warm in a toaster oven, can be vor and variety we crave in a a saving grace for someone who change from our usual breakfast You may receive up to $1500 for your participation in the study. Bread and Noodles overslept. meal. Eastern Europe gave us bagels, We discovered the arepas we bialys, and wonderful, hearty enjoy at Orinoco in the South End Do you have a question or loaves of bread to enjoy with sau- are served for breakfast in Latin topic for Fresh & Local? Send an For more information please contact: sages. France contributed rich but- American countries. In Columbia, email to [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 617-726-5066 tery croissants and brioche. The these corn cakes may be fried with with your suggestion.

A short story about a NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES AVISO DE REUNIONES PÚBLICAS motorcycle. OPEN HOUSES REUNIONES PÚBLICAS And a sudden turn. When she was a young college student, Elisabeth Marra had a serious motorcycle Boston Public Library Boston Public Library accident that ultimately changed her life. CONNECT CONNECT Two years after the crash, her painful open Orientation Room Orientation Room fractures had failed to heal. Then she heard about a new and complex surgery pioneered 230 Dartmouth Street 230 Dartmouth Street by a surgeon who used a patient’s own stem DOWNTOWN DOWNTOWN cells to concentrate the healing process. This SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR EXTENSION Back Bay SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR EXTENSION Back Bay time, her surgery and subsequent therapy were successful. Thursday, March 5 Jueves, 5 de marzo Elisabeth’s experience caused her to re- direct her own career aspirations. Inspired by Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Connect Downtown es un proyecto de la 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM the medical professionals who helped her reclaim her active lifestyle, she changed her project to improve walking and bicycling Ciudad de Boston para mejorar las conexiones major to study physical therapy—a Hill House profession where her own experience could in our downtown neighborhoods. a pie y en bicicleta en los barrios del centro. Hill House help other patients prevail through difficult 127 Mt Vernon Street 127 Mt Vernon Street recoveries. We invite you to attend an Open House Le invitamos a venir a una de las reuniones We tell Elisabeth Marra’s story here to Beacon Hill Beacon Hill illustrate two of the most profound messages to learn more about the project and públicas para conocer más sobre el proyecto we know. Don’t give up, and remember to Wednesday, March 11 Miércoles, 11 de marzo give back. If reading it inspires just one more share your thoughts on the proposals. person to achieve something special, then its 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM y compartir sus opiniones. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM telling here has been well worth while.

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Around the City Forum (from pg. 5)

is the batteries,” explained Synk be stealthier.” PLAZA SUITE about electric flight, which would Many military helicopters produce zero emissions. “What is today, which fly over the ocean, are Tony Award-winning director used in electric cars is too heavy corroded by salt, and fly through John Benjamin Hickey helms the for a plane. The power density sand storms, are developed with pre-Broadway production of Neil isn’t there yet. All you can get are two top rotors. Unmanned air- Simon’s comedy, “Plaza Suite,” short flights or smaller planes to crafts, which are used for surveil- February 5-22, starring iconic actors Matthew Broderick and Sarah do that right now. What will hap- lance, refueling, and attacks, are Jessica Parker, at Emerson Colonial pen first is electric augmentation.” becoming more popular. Theatre,106 Boylston St., Boston. Adversely, traveling supersonic When Synk is not testing EmersonColonialTheatre.com. is noisy and expensive to fuel. engines for hundreds of hours and Construction of supersonic busi- designing energy efficient aircrafts, ness jets is in progress, and NASA the wife and mother of two loves SHEAR MADNESS is currently experimenting on low football and skiing with her fami- HAIR: Award-winning Rachel Bertone directs and choreographs New boom technology to allow super- ly. Synk creatively balances work The long-running, interactive come- Repertory Theatre’s production of the American tribal love-rock mu- sonic flight over populated areas. and family; whether bringing her dic whodunit’s 40-year, anniversary sical, through February 23, Mosesian Center for the Arts, Mainstage “The military wants to fly fur- sons to visit a helicopter, or letting celebration, continues all year and Theater, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Tickets start at $25.student, beyond, at the Charles Playhouse, senior, group discounts. 617-923-8487, newrep.org. ther, faster, and not be seen as them play with her hair while mul- 40 Warrenton St., Boston. much,” said Synk about the mili- titasking on her computer. She has tary field. “Materials need to han- achieved “happy chaos.” BURNING MANHOOD dle higher temperatures, advanced “Designing something and see- Atlantic Works Gallery presents its cooling – so that the back of the ing it fly is the most rewarding new group show through February engine cannot be seen on heat thing,” said Synk. “With my sup- 22, 80 Border St., Third Floor, directs and choreographs New play through April 26, East India Repertory Theatre’s production Square, Downtown Salem. pem.org. signatures – and also there are port system and hard work, I have Boston.Fridays, Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. different shaped planes in order to done a lot of cool things.” or by appointment. 857-302-8363. of the American tribal love-rock musical, through February 23, MUSEUM OF WOLF PLAY Mosesian Center for the Arts, RUSSIAN ICONS Mainstage Theater, 321 Arsenal St., Company One presents Hansol Emil Otto Hoppe’s photos of the Watertown. Tickets start at $25.stu- Don’t miss our annual Jung’s new play, through February Ballets Russes is on display through dent, senior, group discounts. 617- 29, at Boston Public Library, Rabb March 8 at the museum; 203 Union 923-8487, newrep.org. Guide Hall, Central Library, Copley St., Clinton. Museumofrussianicons. Summer in the City Square. Boston. Pay-what-you- AIRPLAY org. want. Companyone.org. featuring Summer Camps & Great Activities! Urbano Project presents Rachel ANNUAL BOSTON LITTLE WOMEN Allen: “Airplay,” a site-specific WINE FESTIVAL interactive installation, along with Wheelock Family Theatre presents the opening of Youth Artist Projects Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Get ready for the popular Broadway musical, exhibitions, “Airplay and Stories Wharf Harbor welcomes the return ! “Little Women,” through February of the Land,” based on Urbano’s of the annual food and wine fes- 23, Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, new theme, Creative Conditions, tival, featuring a lineup of wine- Sundays, 2 p.m. Recommended for maker-hosted dinners, seminars Summer through March 14, in Urbano’s ages 7+ years old.200 Riverway, Jamaica Plain gallery. Tuesday- receptions, brunches and more from Boston. $20-$40. 617-353-3001, the festival founder, Chef Daniel 2020 Friday 1-6 p.m., and by appoint- Wheelockfamilyrheatre.org, 617- ment. Urbanoproject.org, 617-983- Bruce, running through March 27. 353-3001. 1007. Bostonwinefestival,net/indulge-pres- idential-wine-experience, boston- SWEAT GLORIA A LIFE winefestival.net. Before it opens, due to overwhelming Diane Paulus directs Emily Mann’s public demand, Huntington Theatre GOLDEN GLOVES new play about iconic activist Company has extended its Boston Gloria Steinem and her female part- Lowell Memorial Auditorium and premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner ners, through March 1, at American Lowell Sun Charities present the Lynn Nottage’s play, “Sweat,” RUNNING FEBRUARY 27 Repertory Theater, Brattle St., annual Golden Gloves competition through March 1: select Tuesdays- Beacon Hill | Back Bay | Fenway | Kenmore Cambridge. Tickets start at $25. Feb. featuring amateur area boxers, Thursdays,7:30 p.m.; Friday, 4-8,12-15,18-23, 26,29,March 1, at through March 5, at 7:30 p.m. $16- South End | North End | Charlestown Saturday, 8 p.m.; select Sundays, 7 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 8,9,15,16,19,22,25- $22 nightly. Lowellauditorium.om, p.m.; matinees, select Wednesdays, 28, at 2 p.m., Feb. 5,12, at 11 a.m. 800-657-8774. Saturdays, Sundays, 2 p.m. days, AmericanRepertoryTheater.org/ times vary. Avenue of the Arts, PHOTOGRAPHIC The Sun The Beacon hill TimeS Gloria. Huntington Avenue Theatre, 264 JOURNEYS OF CHINA Huntington Ave., Boston. Tickets JACOB LAWRENCE Peabody Essex Museum presents A start at $25. Huningtontheatre. T h e N o r T h e N d c harlestown Lasting Memento: John Thomson’s PATRIOT-BRIDGE org, 617-266-0800. Subscriber, 35 Peabody Essex Museum presents r e g i o N a l r e v i e w Photographs Along the River Min, below, student, valid military dis- the debut of Jacob Lawrence’s reflecting China, past and present, counts. painting series for the nationally touring exhibition, “The American in a new light, through May 17, Make sure YOUR programs are inlcuded! 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Rep. Livingstone’s 1895, the Newcomb Pottery enter- Beacon Hill Village at 617-723- prefer. Feel free to drop in between Get homework help office hours prise gained international atten- 9713. these hours. at the West End tion for its distinctive ceramic Call 617-523-3957 for more State Rep. Jay Livingstone will Hill House Spring Branch Library hold office hours at Panificio, wares featuring painted decoration information. derived from floral and botanical Baseball League The West End Branch of the located at 144 Charles St. on Spanish/English Boston Public Library, located at Beacon Hill, on Saturday, Feb. specimens of the Louisiana bayou registration now open region. This lecture will explore Language Exchange 151 Cambridge St., offers home- 22, at 10 a.m.; and at J. Pace, Hill House, Inc. located at 127 work help every Thursday from 4 the legacy of the Newcomb enter- The West End Branch of the located at 75 Blossom Court, on Mount Vernon St., has opened to 6 p.m. prise through the lens of one of Boston Public Library, located Thursday, Feb. 27, at 9 a.m. up Baseball and Softball League Get help from a Boston Public its artists, Harriet Coulter Joor at 151 Cambridge St., presents registration. Members of the com- Schools teacher. No appointment (1875-1965). Joor was instru- the Spanish/English Language Friends of the Boston munity can now register for its necessary; simply drop in with mental in establishing Newcomb Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas Harborwalk’s ‘Winter new Red Sox Rookie League for your homework. Pottery’s artistic direction, and her en Inglés y Español on Mondays 4-year-olds, T-Ball (ages 5-6.5), Call 617-523-3957 for more Harbor Cruise’ subsequent post-Newcomb career from 3 to 5 p.m. Friends of the Boston AA Baseball (ages 6.5-7), AAA information. as a designer for Gustav Stickley’s Baseball (ages 8-9) and Majors At this time, English speakers Harborwalk presents a narrated Craftsman Workshops open a fur- can practice Spanish and Spanish Boston Harbor tour on Boston League (10- to 12-year-olds). Hill Compassionate Friends ther window into the remarkable house also offers Girls Softball speakers can practice English in Harbor Cruise’s Regency on influence the Newcomb enter- this fun, informal conversation group reaches out Saturday, Feb. 22, departing from for 6- to 8-year-olds and 9- to prise had on early 20th-century 12-year-olds. All leagues are coed, class. to bereaved and returning to Long Wharf. American design, and the oppor- Call 617-523-3957 for more parents, families Boarding begins at 9:30 a.m. and the season will begin the first tunities available for professional week in April. information. The Boston Chapter of The with departure at 10 a.m. (sharp), women artists of the Progressive Compassionate Friends (TCF) returning at approximately 12:15 Visit http://www.hillhousebos- Era. ton.org/Athletics/Baseball.htm for BSNJ Community meets at Trinity Church on the p.m. Specific dock location and Visit https://www.eventbrite. Children’s Chorus first Tuesday of each month from boarding information will be sent more details. com/e/lecture-harriet-joor- The Boston Society of The New 6 to 7:30 p.m. out days prior to the tour. For more information on the newcomb-pottery-and-the- Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community TCF is a national self-help, The heated vessel will travel Hill House Little League, con- arts-crafts-movement-tick- Children’s Chorus is a compre- mutual-assistance organization around the Inner Harbor and out tact Hill House Athletics Director ets-88855632589?utm_cam- hensive musical training program offering friendship, understanding past the Boston Harbor Islands. Marshall Caldera at 617-227- paign=new_event_email&utm_ for children in Grades 3 to 7. and hope to bereaved parents and Speakers will discuss the history 5838 or mcaldera@hillhousebos- medium=email&utm_source=eb_ Your child will be participating their families. Call and evolution of Boston’s water- ton.org. email&utm_term=viewmyevent_ in a program that promotes: the 617-539-6424 or e-mail tcfof- front. Dress extra warmly if you button to purchase tickets, or BSNJ Community love of music, expressive singing, [email protected] for more would like to be outside. contact the museum at info@nich- teamwork-cooperative learning, information. Admission is $20, and the fee Children’s Chorus olshousemuseum.org or call 617- building new friendships, self-as- supports the work of the Friends The Boston Society of The New 227-6993 for more information. sessment and the fun of being in a West End Food Pantry of the Boston Harborwalk, affil- Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community well organized program. seeking donations iated with Boston Harbor Now, Children’s Chorus is a compre- Lecture on the aging eye The rehearsals take place at The West End Food Pantry is an all-volunteer group that hensive musical training program A lecture called “Vision2020” 140 Bowdoin St. on Tuesday after- needs help to continue serving its promotes public enjoyment of for children in the third through with Kate Sciacca, MSN, noons. Tuition is free for any child more than 120 clients per month. Boston’s 43-mile Harborwalk. seventh grades. AGACNP comes to Mezzanine with a Boston address. All levels They welcome donations to Sign up at https://www.eventbrite. Your child will be participating Conference Room #3 in the Boston of singing ability are welcome. To replenish the supply of food that com/e/winter-harbor-cruise-tick- in a program that promotes: the Public Library, 700 Boylston St. in sign up, please contact Mr. Doctor they give out to hungry residents ets-91630259573. love of music, expressive singing, Copley Square, on Wednesday, teamwork-cooperative learning, at 617-523-4575 or visit www. in the neighborhood. King’s Chapel’s Feb. 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. building new friendships, self-as- churchonthehillboston.org (click The pantry is located in the Doctors aren’t the only source sessment and the fun of being in on “music”). West End Branch of the Boston Tuesday Recitals of valuable information on coping The Church on the Hill spon- Public Library and is staffed by King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont an outstanding program. with vision changes that come The group meets at 140 Bowdoin sors this initiative but we are not volunteers from ABCD’s North St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. with age. Sciacca will lead a con- promoting any religious ideology. End/West End Neighborhood Admission is by suggested dona- St. on Saturday mornings. Tuition versation to share concerns, expe- is free for any child with a Greater Service Center. Non-perishable tion of $5 per person; the dona- riences, tips and workarounds to ESL conversation group (canned and boxed) items are tions are given to the perform- Boston-area address. All levels of improve your focus. Know where singing ability are welcome. To resumes meeting at West being sought, including rice, ing musicians. Programs begin at to get the best deal on reading pasta, canned tuna, canned chick- 12:15 p.m. and last approximately register, contact Carlton Doctor End Branch Library glasses? Need tips about cataract at 617-523-4575 or visit www. The West End Branch of the en, chili, beans, vegetables, cereal, 35 minutes; for more information, surgery? Looking for informa- soups, cup of noodles, etc. call 617-227-2155. churchonthehillboston.org (click Boston Public Library, located tion on coping with more serious on “music.”) at 151 Cambridge St., welcomes Donations can be left at the Programming includes vision problems? library, 151 Cambridge St., on Caroline Hughes (flute) and Tim BSNJ/The Church On The Hill the English as a Second Language Sciacca is an adult-geriatric sponsors this initiative, but we (ESL) conversation group every Monday through Wednesday from Roberts (cello) and Heinrich acute care nurse practitioner. She 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from Christensen (organ) performing are not promoting any religious Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. is currently working at Brigham ideology. Come and practice your English noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 works by Bach, Corigliano, Faure and Women’s Hospital developing a.m. to 5 p.m. and Morricone on Feb. 25. language skills with other new- a care program for adults with ‘Coloring for Adults’ comers and a facilitator. chronic kidney disease. Sciacca at the West End Volunteers needed for Lecture explores has been sharing her expertise hot meal program Newcomb Pottery Branch Library West End Playgroup and time with Beacon Hill Village meets Tuesday mornings The North End/West End The Nichols House Museum members for more than five years The West End Branch of the The West End Community Neighborhood Service Center presents a lecture called “A Lover through small group presentations Boston Public Library, located Center, located at 1 Congress St., (NE/WE NSC), located at 1 of the Beautiful”: Harriet Joor, and conversations on a wide vari- at 151 Cambridge St., presents welcomes the West End Playgroup Michelangelo St., serves a hot, Newcomb Pottery, and the Arts ety of health and illness topics. “Color Your World: Coloring for on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 fresh, home-cooked lunch to and Crafts Movement” with This program is presented in Adults“ on Fridays from 2 to 4 a.m. through the fall and winter. seniors in the neighborhood Maggie Dimock on Tuesday, Feb. partnership with the Boston Public p.m. This is a free drop-in time to let Mondays and Fridays, and is look- 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Grogan Library, as part of Beacon Hill At this time, the library will kids play and adults chat with one ing for two volunteers to help with & Co. Auction House, 20 Charles Village’s Living Well Ending Well supply coloring pages, colored another. Small toy donations are shopping, food preparation, cook- St. series. The lecture is free and open pencils, markers and crayons, or bring your own supplies if you welcome. Founded in New Orleans in to the public. For reservations, call (Continued on Page 12) 11

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SATURDAY, FEB. 22 works by Bach, Corigliano, Faure and Morricone, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation: OFFICE HOURS for State Re. Jay Livingstone, Panificio, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 144 Charles St., 10 a.m. $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information LECTURE, “Vision2020” with Kate Sciacca, MSN, LECTURE, “A Lover of the Beautiful”: Harriet Joor, FUNDRAISER, Friends of the Boston Harborwalk’s AGACNP, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., 5:30- Newcomb Pottery, and the Arts and Crafts Movement” “Winter Harbor Cruise,” departing from Long Wharf at 6:30 p.m., admission: free, call Beacon Hill Village at 617- with Maggie Dimock, Grogan & Co. Auction House, 20 10 a.m., (boarding begins at 9:30 a.m.), admission: $20, 723-9713 for reservations register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-har- Charles St., 6-7:30 p.m., visit https://www.eventbrite. bor-cruise-tickets-91630259573 com/e/lecture-harriet-joor-newcomb-pottery-and-the- arts-crafts-movement-tickets-88855632589?utm_cam- THURSDAY, FEB. 27 paign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_ OFFICE HOURS for State Re. Jay Livingstone, J. Pace, 75 TUESDAY, FEB. 25 source=eb_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button to purchase tickets, contact the museum at info@ Blossom Court, 9 a.m. CONCERT, Caroline Hughes (flute) and Tim Roberts nicholshousemuseum.org or call 617-227-6993 for more (cello) and Heinrich Christensen (organ) performing information Neighborhood Roundup ing, serving and clean-up. The e-mail [email protected] to set up After-work tai chi Local residents needed own vehicle to drive patients to non-profit providing services and an appointment. group at the West End to drive cancer patients and from their treatments. The programs to low-income residents schedule for volunteers is flexi- of the North End, West End and Yoga for seniors Branch Library to and from treatment ble, and treatment appointments Beacon Hill is looking for vol- at the West End The West End Branch of The American Cancer Society is take place weekdays, primarily unteers who can assist with the the Boston Public Library, 151 in great need of Road to Recovery during business hours. If you or Branch Library Cambridge St., welcomes after- volunteers to drive local cancer whole meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The West End Branch of someone you know is interested on a Monday and/or Friday, but work tai chi group every Thursday patients to and from their che- in becoming a volunteer driver for the Boston Public Library, 151 from 5 to 6 p.m. Come and try motherapy and/or radiation treat- can make arrangements to fit your Cambridge St., presents yoga for Road to Recovery, contact your schedule. this low impact energy exercise ments. An integral part of treat- American Cancer Society at 800- seniors every Tuesday from 2:45 with yang-style tai chi instructor ing cancer successfully is making Contact Maria Stella Gulla, to 3:30 p.m. Classes are led by 227-2345 or visit HYPERLINK director, at 617-523-8125, ext. Arthur Soo-Hoo. sure cancer patients receive their “http://www.cancer.org/”www. Tatiana Nekrasova, a certified treatments, but many find making 201, via e-mail at mariastella. yoga instructor. Be a friend to cancer.org. [email protected] for more transportation arrangements is a information. Volunteer at elderly in need challenge. The American Cancer Join the Downtown FriendshipWorks seeks caring Society provided more than Boston Rotary Club Spaulding Rehab 19,000 rides to cancer patients in Introduction to lap- people to offer help and support The Downtown Boston Rotary Stay active, meet new peo- New England last year, but needs tops, eReaders and to isolated elders in the Boston Club, the first new Rotary Club ple and be connected with your new volunteer drivers to keep up area. Volunteers are needed to in Boston in 100 years, holds iPads at the West End community by volunteering at with the demand for transporta- provide companionship and assist meetings at the UMass Club in Branch Library Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. tion. elders with tasks such as reading, the Financial District on the first The West End Branch of Staff members will match your Make a difference in the organizing, or going for a walk and third Tuesdays of each month the Boston Public Library, 151 skills and interests to a volunteer fight against cancer by becom- - lend an hour each week and from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Cambridge St., offers an intro- opportunity. The hospital is cur- ing a volunteer driver for the gain a friend and a new perspec- For more information, visit duction to laptops, eReaders and rently recruiting volunteers, ages American Cancer Society’s Road tive. Volunteers also needed to www.dbrotary.org or call 617- iPads by appointment only. Get 18 and up, for two- to three-hour- to Recovery. Drivers use their escort elders to and from medical 535-1950. the most out of your eReader or a-week shifts for a minimum of appointments. No car is needed Laptop. Receive tips and guid- six to 12 months commitment. and hours are flexible. For more ance during these one-on-one Visit www.spauldingnetwork.org information or to apply online, LEGALS sessions. Call Branch Librarian, for more information. visit www.fw4elders.org or call Helen Bender at617-523-3957 or 617-482-1510. LEGAL NOTICE Frederick Edmund on 03/23/2020. 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PAGE 12 THE BEACON HILL TIMES FEBRUARY 20, 2020 FOPG START 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH FREE SKATE RENTALS AT FROG POND

Photos by Anna Travers The Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) shared the beginning of their 50th Anniversary Year with free skate rentals and cookies to exuberant, all-day crowds at the Frog Pond on Boston Common Feb. 9. More than 1,000 chil- dren and adults enjoyed Skating With Friends with free skating sessions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Skating Club of Boston gen- erously gave out hot chocolate to the attendees.

Nav Biswas (l) pushes Zara Lisa Dunston (left) and Trinity Tahlia Timonay and Samantha Kelly pose at the rink on Sunday night. Biswas (r) on a skating aide. Lane (right) take a break during the free skate.

Alexandra Perez helps Antonella de la Cruz (center) take her first FOPG Volunteers Michael Dunn (left), Maria Dunn (center) and Abby steps out on the ice. Dunn (right) at the ticket booth at the free skate on Sunday.

Ling Ping Kong (left) pushes Diana Kong on a skating aide.

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Skaters queue around the rink for the evening skate.