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THURSDAY, August 27, 2020 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE Community service Charlestown woman pleads guilty to desecrating Peace Park

By Seth Daniel many months of delay due to the usual legal journey and COVID- A Charlestown woman pleaded 19 restrictions. There had been guilty and was arraigned on one attempts to try to divert the case The past seven days have been a very exciting – and unusual – time to campaign and vote in Charlestown count of destroying, defacing or and prevent the arraignment last for the Sept. 1 State Primary Election. Between mail-in voting, socially-distanced rallies and statewide bus injuring a place that memorializes year and earlier this year, but those tours, Charlestown has seen excitement pick up. Shown here are U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (above right) in with the dead for her role in vandal- attempts failed. Even prior to the State Sen. Sal DiDomenico on the ‘Leads and Delivers’ Tour; Congressman (and U.S. Senate candidate) Joe izing the Peace Park on Lowney arraignment, Valle’s lawyer, Seth Kennedy III (above left) at the Charlestown Bus Garage during the overnight shift as part of his 24-hour Way. Orkand, and Judge Coffey had statewide campaign tour last week; State Rep. Dan Ryan (below right) at early voting on Tuesday with sup- Diane Valle, 67, of Charlestown, hoped to divert the arraignment, porters Roger Cheesbrough, Patty Kelly and Maureen Feeney; and State Rep. candidate Damali Vidot (below received a continuance without a but after a recess of more than 30 left) at early voting in Charlestown with her husband, Tony Rosa. finding for six months and has to minutes, higher ups at the District perform 50 hours of community Attorney’s office advised that they service – and if there is any simi- wanted to move forward. lar trouble within that six-month The centerpiece of the court time, the judge was specific that date, was an apology from Valle, there could be a trip to the House and testimony from those who of Corrections ordered. had built the Peace Park in 2018 In West Roxbury District Court, and said they had clashed with located in Jamaica Plain, the mat- Valle over the design and pur- ter went before Judge Kathleen Coffey on Thursday, Aug. 20, after (Guilty Pg. 4) Candidates, voters navigate one strange election season as Sept. 1 Primary approaches

By Seth Daniel Election as mail-in and in-per- everything, and radically shifting son voting options have brought how candidates campaign, one Thousands of mail-in votes excitement to campaigns for U.S. of the keys to the election this have been requested and hun- Senate and State Representative in year is focusing on mail-in ballots dreds have been cast in-person Charlestown. already for the Sept. 1 Primary With COVID-19 changing (Election Pg. 4) Vote on September 1 st for

for Under the careful watch of Judge Kathleen Coffey in West Roxbury PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST District Court (Jamaica Plain), Charlestown’s Diane Valle pleaded guilty to destroying the Peace Park on Lowney Way in 2019. She also apolo- gized to the small group from the Charlestown Coalition that testified about the impact. The judge asked everyone to work together peacefully PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAMALI VIDOT and to heal. PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE August 27, 2020 editorial

BE SURE TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY This Tuesday, September 1, is primary election day in Massachusetts for both national and state legislative offices. Primary elections in Massachusetts typically are of little or no conse- quence because of the overwhelming Democratic voting enrollment and because most Democrats run unopposed. However, this year’s primary election is different because of the hot- ly-contested U.S. Senate race between incumbent Ed Markey and Con- gressman Joseph Kennedy that will draw a larger-than-usual turnout for a primary. In addition, there are two truly unique and important aspects to Tues- day’s election. This will be the first election in which we will be voting either early, by mail, or in person amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Tuesday’s prima- ry will be a good test of the ability of Massachusetts’ election officials to conduct an election under these difficult circumstances and thus will serve as excellent preparation, both for voters and officials alike, for the upcoming November Presidential election. It is important that all of us participate in the democratic process on or before Tuesday so that both we and our election officials can be as knowl- edgeable as possible about the procedures that we will need to follow in November to ensure a successful final election. In addition, thanks to the chaos that reigns throughout the country (for many reasons), it is not an understatement to say that the elections to be held this year -- both the primaries and the final -- have taken on more uest p d significance than any in our nation’s history. G O -E The Presidential elections of 1860 (prior to the start of the Civil War) and 1932 (when we were in the midst of the Great Depression) arguably were the most consequential elections since our founding, but the 2020 We need to thrive, not just survive, this moment election cycle will be even more significant than both of those. The pundits talk about the existential threat being posed to our democ- By Councilor Lydia Edwards a phased hybrid model to follow. in phase four on November 5th racy and institutions because of the situation in the White House. How- This is a step in the right direc- and 9th. ever, regardless of what one thinks of the current policies emanating from Boston Public School fami- tion. I applaud BPS officials and For high school parents, espe- Washington, what undeniably is true is that our democracy certainly will the administration for listening cially those of seniors, we recog- come to an end if we fail to exercise the most important right we have as lies and guardians have endured Americans -- the right to vote. unimaginable hardship since the to widespread concerns about the nize and understand your pain. There is no greater threat to America’s survival than our own apathy. onset of the COVID pandemic and safety and well-being of all partic- Your child will tentatively begin A strong voter turnout in every election, including the primaries, will send face uncertainty for the upcoming ipants. in-person, hybrid learning around the clearest possible message to our political leaders that we care about academic year. Once surround- The proposed phased hybrid Thanksgiving on November 16th the future direction of our country. ed by vital classroom interac- approach is the best decision to or 19th. This should be a joy- We urge all of our readers to be sure to vote in the primary election -- it tions, our kids are now relegated maintain the health of our chil- ous time of year typically reserved is more important than ever. inside for at-home learning over dren, teachers, and families. I for finalizing personal essays and tiny computer or tablet screens. support prioritizing students with applications or visiting colleges for Working parents are left struggling individualized education plans and in-person tours. We should start POLITICIZING THE PANDEMIC to figure out English language learners tenta- talking now about creating new This past Sunday evening, President Donald Trump held a news con- how to balance their own agen- tively starting on October 1st as traditions and celebrations that ference to announce that the use of blood plasma in treating patients who da in addition to their kids rigor- they require unique support to recognize this special time for our have contracted Covid-19 has been shown to reduce the death rate from ous class schedules. ensure progress with their spe- graduating seniors. We owe it to Covid-19 by 35% -- a rather dramatic reduction -- and therefore the FDA Last Friday, Mayor Martin J. cialized instruction. Families of them to recognize their achieve- was allowing for the emergency use of plasma throughout the country. Walsh and Superintendent Brenda toddlers and small children from ments as well as their families. The FDA Commissioner, Dr. Stephen Hahn, also spoke at the news Cassellius announced students will K0 to K3 will tentatively start The first day of school will be conference and appeared to support Trump’s statement. begin the delayed start date of October 15th and 19th, grades 1-3 extremely different this year but The problem however, is that what both Trump and Dr. Hahn said September 21st fully remote with will tentatively start October 22nd I truly believe our City, especially was not accurate. and 26th, and grades 4-8 will start our kids and young adults, are The following day, the New York Times published a story in which formidable enough to adapt to this experts pointed out that the potential benefits of blood plasma treatment new reality. The best thing we can had not been proven by randomized clinical trials and certainly not to the focus our energy on now for stu- extent claimed by Trump and Dr. Hahn. dents is how best to academically When Dr. Hahn was contacted by the Times, he issued this statement via Twitter: prepare them for a new world “I have been criticized for remarks I made Sunday night about the outside of the classroom at college benefits of convalescent plasma. The criticism is entirely justified. What I and beyond. should have said better is that the data show a relative risk reduction not harlesTown It’s our obligation to produce a c generation of students that are civ- an absolute risk reduction.” In short, Dr. Hahn admitted that the claims made by Trump and him- PATRIOT-BRIDGE ically engaged, globally-minded, self on Sunday evening were wildly exaggerated. and ready to tackle society’s great- We would remind our readers that the FDA previously had given emer- The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, est challenges. They will inherit a gency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine as a Covid-19 treatment City thrown into chaos due to an after it had been touted by Trump -- only to withdraw that authorization Phone: 617.241.8500 © 2008 Independent Newspaper Group. unseen virus and it’s on us to pro- when it was shown that hydroxychloroquine was both ineffective and Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com vide them with the necessary tools dangerous. to reimagine what is possible. We It is clear that once again the work of the professional scientists and Newsstand Price: Free / Subscription price: $75 annually need to do more than survive this experts is being interfered with by the White House for political purposes. moment. We need to figure out President - Stephen Quigley - [email protected] With the pandemic still causing carnage across our nation (we contin- how to thrive. ue to lead the world in Covid-19 cases and deaths), it is more essential Marketing Director - Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] Lydia Edwards is the City than ever that we need facts based on science -- not on considerations of Reporter - Seth Daniel - [email protected] Councilor of District 1. political grandstanding. August 27, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 3 Walsh, Cassellius announce remote learning to start the school year on Sept. 21

By Lauren Bennett includes teacher preparation and Phase Four will begin no sooner said. “We all believe in making BPS family engagement, as well as a than November 5 and 9 for grades The hybrid model includes two the greatest urban district in the Mayor Martin Walsh and “tech checkup” and a log on test 4-8 on a B/A schedule, and grades days of in-person learning per country,” he said, thanking stu- Boston Public Schools (BPS) for students. 9-12 will begin on an A/B schedule week, and three days of learning dents and families for their contin- Superintendent Brenda Cassellius Phase One, which begins on no sooner than November 16 and remotely. ued cooperation throughout this last week announced a phased-in September 21, includes remote 19. In the hybrid model, students process. approach to the start of the 2020- learning for all students. Phase “This is a very flexible model,” will be placed in either Group “We’re moving forward [with 2021 school year, with all students Two, which begins no sooner than Walsh said. He said the phased A (attending school on Mondays this plan] because we know the beginning with remote learning. October 1, will allow “students approach allows teachers and and Tuesdays) or Group B (attend- best place for a child is in the The plan was announced at a with the highest needs” to attend staff to get to “get comfortable” ing schools on Thursdays and classroom with their teacher,” press conference on August 21, classes in person with a hybrid with the safety measures inside the Fridays). Superintendent Brenda Cassellius model. In Phase 3, students in classroom before students return. where Walsh said “we feel this is “All will learn online on said at the press conference. “Their the best approach to educate our grades K0, K1, and K2 will begin Parents will still have the choice Wednesdays to allow for clean- child development is precious. Our children.” the hybrid model on October 15 to opt out of the hybrid model ing, disinfecting, and sanitizing of kids don’t get a rewind—they only The plan includes four phases, and 19 on a B/A schedule and and have their children attend all buildings,” according to a release get one childhood.” excluding the “getting ready” Grades 1-3 will begin on October remote classes, as the mayor and from the City, and “there are spe- phase from September 8-18, which 22 using the same schedule. superintendent have previously Cassellius also said that equity cific plans to work with students has remained at the forefront of with disabilities, students who decisions, adding that BPS will are working towards English lan- “continue to listen to and respect LETTERS to the Editor guage proficiency, and others who our parents’ voice.” require additional time and care to She said that based on a recent- I SUPPORT and we sure need someone who Earlier this year (before the support their learning.” ly completed racial equity analysis, knows how important a vibrant, pandemic), the Institute for For in-person learning, schools it was suggested that “we priori- DAN RYAN have been prepared to create safe To the Editor, active arts scene can enrich our Transportation & Development tize students who require in-per- communities. Policy proved the fault in the most environments for students, teach- son instruction, according to par- I am writing in support of Dan ers, and staff, and are equipped Ryan, who is running for re-elec- Please consider all this when recent re-design by taking new ent request. Then, prioritize other with PPE, have been thoroughly tion as our State Representative. you vote. Whatever your thoughts traffic counts, which showed that high needs students in a phased-in cleaned, widows have been fixed, Having known Dan for many are, please make sure you vote. Rutherford Avenue carries only approach, contingent upon public and air flow systems checked and years, both personally and pro- It’s your voice. a little more traffic today than it health guidance.” updated. Classrooms have been fessionally, I can honestly say he Stay safe and be well. did in 1962 – the rate of growth She said that some students rearranged to allow for social is the best person for this job and Tony V has been much slower than pro- have a greater need to learn in jected and few cars actually use distancing, and there are several deserves our vote. Dan Ryan is person than others, which is some- the underpasses. Charlestown res- cleaning and sanitization proto- a man always on the lookout to I SUPPORT thing she heard “loud and clear” idents had to FOIA the City in cols in place as well, the City said. make our neighborhoods the best DAMALI VIDOT during her many listening sessions. 2017 for its traffic projections; the Walsh said that work continues they can be. He always seems to To the Editor, For families who are worried data did not support the selected on making remote learning “as have the time to listen to his con- I’m writing to ask for your about childcare for remote learn- vote for Damali Vidot for plan. high quality as possible,” and the stituents with more than a smile ing days, Cassellius said that BPS State Representative because We can and should do better flexibility of this plan means that and a nod. Dan really cares about is working on an “innovative part- Charlestown deserves a bold lead- for our families, our health, our it can be adapted to changing what goes on around him. He is a nership with Boston After School er who knows how to listen to and climate and our community. health data. supporter of many local charities & Beyond and all of our many work with the community to cre- A few weeks ago, I invited “The bottom line is we need and is always there to lend his partners that we are exploring support, both ate safer, healthier neighborhoods Damali to walk Rutherford to contain the virus and keep our right now in order to expand off physically and with state and for us all. Avenue with me and a few neigh- community safe,” he said. their wonderful summer program local resources. Whether its Youth I have lots of hopes and dreams bors. I was struck by her authen- “Students, families and schools and provide other opportunities Sports, Harvest on Vine Food for our neighborhood, including ticity, how eager she was to learn, have faced incredible challenges Pantry, Theater and the Arts, Dan a re-design of Rutherford Avenue and how prepared she is to advo- this year, and I want to thank for families and children in their Ryan can be seen in the back that is based on accurate infor- cate for our community just as she them for their work and patience. out of school day.” has in Chelsea. of the room, listening to folks mation, sound transportation pol- I know starting school is a com- Chief of Health and Human And Damali got it right away: and helping out where he can. icy and true public engagement. plex decision, and our priority has Services Marty Martinez said in instead of committing ourselves Particularly close to my heart (my Unfortunately, the community’s always been to ensure the safety of a statement, “Science and data to another 60 years with a region- wife is the Operating Director) is calls for authentic engagement everyone, while keeping equity for is at the forefront of every single al highway cutting through Dan’s support of The Charlestown have not been taken seriously. students at the forefront of every plan as we work to gradually and Charlestown, we could spend less Working Theater. The CWT has Instead, we’ve had multiple plan- decision,” Mayor Walsh said safely reopen the City of Boston. served children and families in our ning exercises over more than a money, have more open space, By phasing grades in every two safer pedestrian crossings, and in a statement. “This plan was community for many years and decade that somehow left every- developed with the input of fam- weeks, teachers and school staff Dan has always been there for one feeling like the “fix” was in dedicated lanes for bus rapid tran- will have the time they need to get sit, all without increasing traffic ilies, educators and public health them. The arts are and our elected officials weren’t comfortable with the safety of their on neighborhood streets. experts, and every step will follow in a delicate place right now listening to us. buildings and classrooms before Emma Yashar science and public health data. For many of our students, school is students arrive, and allow us to not just a place to learn, but also monitor for any COVID activity Corrections – it was stated towards the end ing permit in hand for the one a place for nutritious meals, care between phases. As we have said that no building permit had been you were referring to (10 Stack and mentoring, and social devel- from the beginning, these dates are •In the reporting on the pulled for the anticipated Indigo Street) and are ready to mobi- opment. Throughout the school dependent on public health data, Charlestown Little League Home headquarters building at 10 lize for construction after we year and beyond, we will continue and we will be closely monitoring Run Derby in last week’s paper, Stack St. Though Chris Kaneb at complete the active construction the work that began long before the public health situation while it was reported that second place Hood Park indicated the market projects on site, namely the open creating a safe space for Boston’s went to Elliot Gomez. In fact, the demand wasn’t quite the same space, water feature, and plaza COVID-19: to close opportunity students to learn.” second place winner was Max as before COVID-19, it wasn’t along Hood Park Drive,” he and achievement gaps, and give Gomez, Elliot’s older brother. correct that they didn’t have a clarified. “The process of secur- every single child the quality edu- Any families who have ques- The Patriot Bridge regrets the building permit. In fact, they ing a building permit sometimes cation that they deserve.” tions about the upcoming school error. Congrats Max! have moved ahead to gain that can be quite lengthy, so having At the press conference, he year can send them to reopening@ permit for the office tower when completed it already allows us added that work on closing oppor- bostonpublicschools.org. •In an article on the prog- the time comes. to move rapidly when the time tunity and achievement gaps that “Thank you for helping our ress of Hood Park this month, “We currently have a build- comes to begin construction.” began even before the pandemic children get back to school safely,” will continue. Cassellius said. PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE August 27, 2020

Guilty (from pg. 1) pose of the Park for some time. ‘I,’” said the judge. louder than words so I am requir- to follow the rules. She knew she forgive that. The Peace Park was initiated in “I am extremely sorry we are in ing that,” she said. “When you didn’t have permission to do this “These kids told all of us they 2018 by the Turn It Around youth court and this experience is caus- do this community service, the and did it anyway. We just want didn’t feel welcome or wanted group and carried out with a small ing pain to people,” Valle said. “I members of the Charlestown accountability. I’m ready to work there and they didn’t feel want- grant from the City of Boston; it am sorry.” community will see your remorse with Ms. Valle. If she had called ed there,” said Donovan. “They was meant to be a memorial for all Assistant DA Elizabeth Teebagy through your actions. I do pri- and talked to me, we wouldn’t be didn’t feel welcomed because of those lost to violence, drug use said the charge indicates on Sept. marily believe actions speak loud- here.” someone had more money or or tragedy of any kind. 25, 2019, Valle willfully and er than words. I do hope others Turn It Around member Zaire power than them…I put a rock The situation with the Park’s intentionally and without concern accept your apology and sincerity, Richardson, 20, said she has lived there for a five-month baby infant destruction has been a hot topic destroyed, defaced or injured a but your actions will speak louder all her life in Charlestown and for I lost. It was the first time I had of conversation for more than one place that memorializes the dead. than these words.” 10 years no one has touched the ever mourned that death. That year in the Town. Teebagy said the Judge Coffey was concerned Park until they decided to improve rock is gone.” After most of the morning spent Commonwealth would prove via most of the day about whether it. She said some years ago, she “Can you forgive her?” asked on legal discussions about the an eyewitness that Valle painted people were able to forgive Valle, was charged with a similar crime the judge. arraignment, the matter took place a gold fence at the Peace Park and that the community could when she had a run-in with her “I’m working on that,” said around noon, but was preceded by black without permission. They repair itself after the harm that mother. Donovan. testimony and the apology. said there was no eyewitness, but had been caused – particularly to “I had a six-month continu- Coffey again warned Valle that Valle began by saying she hopes they would also move to prove the young people and the organiz- ance and had to go to therapy a misstep could result in a sen- everyone can work together and that Valle took and threw away ers that created the Park originally. every week and check in with the tence in the House of Corrections, she has devoted many years to Memorial Rocks that had the Charlestown Coalition Director courts,” she said. “I’m glad that which she said no one wanted to working with the community. She names of people who had passed Sarah Coughlin said there was did happen because I improved see. told the court she has tried to away, died tragically or been mur- more to it than vandalism, and myself as I was accountable…I “I want to warn you that could work with the group in the past, dered over the years. that the kids (most whom are want to make sure that there is happen if you fail to complete the but it never had success. “In the painting of the fence, teens of color) from day one felt accountability here no matter terms and conditions of the proba- “The testimony we heard pains there is an eyewitness that saw her they didn’t belong in the Park – what. I had to work with a public tion,” said Coffey. me,” she said. “If they were hurt, truck open and her painting that that they weren’t supposed to be defender and navigate the courts More than anything, though, we need to heal this. I’ve worked fence,” said Teebagy. in that part of Charlestown or myself. I didn’t have the funds for she wanted everyone to return to with this group before but we Valle admitted to doing those there would be trouble. a fancy lawyer to defend me.” Charlestown and find peace of didn’t have much success because things, and waived her rights to a “When we started, the kids She said she was ready to for- mind and forgiveness. The Turn of things that aren’t pertinent. We trial or any other legal remedies. were hesitant to be there and said give Valle and hoped she would It Around group said they would all want to make our community The District Attorney had suggest- they were not welcome on that work on the upcoming Peace Park welcome her to help them, and the better. I do want to work with ed a one-year continuance without side of town,” said Coughlin. project that is to occur soon. judge said there would be no legal them. a finding – essentially probation “They told us this wasn’t a side Elaine Donovan also testified restrictions to preventing that. “I understand the pain they – and Attorney Orkand called for of the Town we supposed to be as a member of the Coalition “I want everyone to talk and have,” she continued. three months. Coffey settled on six on…The end goal here is we want steering committee, but she was I want to encourage that and I “It would only behoove us to months and added the 50 hours of accountability…The kids are say- also pained as she and her friends want everyone to figure out how work together, “ she also said. community service. ing they can’t go down and say had placed rocks in the Peace Park to be good neighbors and live It wasn’t enough for Judge “I believe in particular with they don’t like the color of the memorializing loved ones that had together,” she said. “If it’s prickly Coffey, however. this community service within Monument and then decide to died. All of those rocks were miss- and uncomfortable initially, then “I need to hear the pronoun Charlestown that actions speak paint it orange. We teach the kids ing, and she said it was hard to so be it.”

Election (from pg. 1) and creating some excitement for dates, expected. 24-hour, 20-stop campaign tour next day at 6:45 a.m. after putting but has hit many other Boston in-person voting and Election Day For the high-profile state repre- of the entire state. He appeared more than 600 miles on their neighborhoods and frequently in-person voting as well. sentative race it spans both sides at the Charlestown Bus Garage vehicle. He said it was important visited East Boston, Chelsea and No one has ever had to do it of the Mystic/Tobin Bridge, so and talked to workers repair- to meet people where they are at, Everett. before, but candidates are adapt- Chelsea figures prominently as ing buses on the graveyard shift. even it it’s the graveyard shift at Markey has major support from ing and changing weekly. This well. However, he’s been no stranger to the T Garage or if it’s fishermen elected officials in Charlestown week marked a major uptick in Chelsea City Clerk Jeannette Charlestown, appearing numerous in Gloucester heading out long like Councilor Lydia Edwards and the energy of the two centerpiece Cintron White said as of Tuesday, times with the Teamsters Local 25 before the sun rises. State Sen. Sal DiDomenico. campaigns – one featuring U.S. her office had a total of 2,920 and other groups. He said local “I thought it was important to All called on voters to re-elect Sen. Ed Markey vs. Congressman Early Voting requests, of those, communities, local support and do that part of the tour overnight Markey, as he has always deliv- Joe Kennedy III for U.S. Senator; there were 155 people who voted local leaders are a cornerstone to because you see people you woldn’t ered and takes his job personally and the other featuring State Rep. Early, in-person at Chelsea City his campaign. see and go places you wouldn’t go when it comes to being able to Dan Ryan vs. Chelsea Councillor Hall. Like Boston City Hall, early “There’s a Washington that’s to,” he said. “You’re talking with help. It was also stressed that he Damali Vidot for state representa- voting in Chelsea City Hall contin- disconnected,” he said afterward. workers at the Charlestown buses had a common experience with tive. In the last seven days, all four ues through Friday. “I believe a U.S. Senator can and facility as they fix the buses and the voters – having worked his have held or attended in-person Neither Boston nor Chelsea had should do something for the peo- literally work the graveyard shift. way through college in a work- events in and around Charlestown a tally of how many mail-in bal- ple. You can’t help the people by You learn what works in their job ing-class Malden family. and Chelsea. lots had been returned to their legislating from afar even with the and what works in their families “You had to work, you had to The City of Boston report- Election offices. best intentions. You have to have a and what doesn’t, as well you study, and you had to try hard to ed on Tuesday there had been Both candidates appeared at ground game. You have to be with hear the challenges the T has. You maximize your God-given abili- 3,259 mail-in and absentee ballots early voting outside the Harvard the people on the ground. You see how things in their lives come ties,” he said. “When I worked the requested for Ward 2, which is Kent on Tuesday with energy and have to understand what people together and how they don’t. It’s midnight to 8 a.m. shift at Purity Charlestown. That is a number having their campaigns in full are facing in your communities a different dynamic when you’re Supreme in Somerville, I had to do that has grown by about 1,000 swing. to fight for your communities. with people in Charlestown who it. You didn’t have a choice.” since last week. That was com- Meanwhile, another main driv- From day one, our campaign and work all night to make our society Early voting continues this bined with a lively early, in-person er of this Primary Election is the team has focused on earning the work all day.” week at Boston City Hall, with voting day at the Harvard Kent U.S. Senate race between Kennedy support of local officials particu- Hitting the trail in his own bus voting Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 8 School on Tuesday. There lines and Markey – a race many say is a larly in communities that often get this week, Markey rolled into sur- p.m. and on Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. were out the door for almost all dead heat right now. ignored.” rounding cities for campaign stops to 5 p.m. of the afternoon and evening as Last Thursday, Kennedy hit On last week’s 24-hour cam- on the ‘Leads & Delivers’ tour. The polls will open as usual in-person voting was much more Charlestown in the overnight, paign tour, Kennedy said they left Markey has largely not visited on Sept. 1 for the State Primary brisk that observers, and candi- around 3 a.m., while he was on his Boston at 3 a.m. and returned the Charlestown during the campaign, Election as well. August 27, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 5 PAGE 6 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE August 27, 2020 Election Commissioner confident on mail-in voting, election process

mately 11,000 ballots.” By Seth Daniel mail-in operations and in-person, early voting protocols, Tavares When asked if there had been So much skepticism and doubt said she was not worried about any problems with the postal ser- nationally has veiled the mail-in the mail-in votes arriving or not. vice in Boston regarding the elec- voting and early voting initiatives In fact, she said they had received tion, she said, “No.” brought about by COVID-19 many thousands for the Primary Tavares said they had received, restrictions, but ahead of the Sept. already. by last Friday, 79,000 requests 1 State Primary, Boston Elections “We have check ins and we for mail-in ballots and absentee Commissioner Eneida Tavares said check in regularly with the Post ballots. Out of that number, there she is confident and the process Office and make sure there are no were 5,925 that were for absentee holds on our mail,” she said. “We has been running very smoothly ballots. The rest were requests for to date. have a good number of returns mail-in ballots. Last Friday, during a tour of the already. We’ve received approxi- “We’re seeing a lot of interest in this upcoming election,” she said. “This is the first time vote by mail is an option for voters in Massachusetts. Absentees have always been allowed and the num- bers of traditional absentee ballots requested are comparable to other State Primaries.” Of course, just because one Boston Elections Commissioner Eneida Tavares at the Election requests a ballot and gets it in Department in City Hall last Friday. She said there have been no com- the mail does not mean they have plications with the mail and they have already received more than to send it in to vote. Tavares 11,000 mail-in ballots back from voters as of last Friday. said some people have requested a ballot so they can have it in case things don’t go well at the polls or COVID-19 cases are on the rise. In that case they can mail it in or put it in a City Hall drop-box by Elections Department staff have been working 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven Sept. 1. However, if they do feel days a week to get the job done on mail-in ballots and absentee ballots comfortable to go to early, in-per- for the Sept. 1 Primary. son voting or to vote in-person on Election Day, they can forego the Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard present mailed ballot and vote in person instead. Modern Environmental Politics It is all very complicated, but with Charlestown resident Nathaniel Stinnett between keeping all that straight a virtual discussion on voter turnout and making sure voting precincts are socially-distanced and follow- Thursday, ing protocols, Tavares said she September 3rd was confident. Meanwhile, for those who do at 7:00 PM vote by mail, she said there are An Elections Department worker sorts mail-in ballots in the Haymarket Nathaniel is the Founder & strict guidelines to follow. 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By Seth Daniel bers of the community to leave Solitude and Solace and features remembrances as they did with larger spaces that feed into smaller The landscape architect charged the rocks. We definitely want a spaces for personal reflection. A with taking community input and Peace Park that allows people to space abutting the road features crafting it into four themes and contribute with their memorials. a pergola structure with a water designs for the Peace Park has I think we’re done with the rock feature nearby and a noise-reduc- unveiled four designs and themes idea because we don’t want any- ing panel. for the park. thing that can be removed, but we The second option is Terraced Members of the Charlestown do want something.” and Spiraled, and the central fea- Coalition and the Turn It Around Cristian Ruiz Santana said ture is a spiral of river rocks sur- group unveiled the four designs they spent two years cleaning up rounded by trees. There is also a this week, and asked for more the Park and making the initial rock ramble for children to climb input on them from the commu- improvements, and he’s excited and play on, as well as a green nity. to see something professional and screen for vines and greenery to Ginaya Greene-Murray, of meaningful on the spot where he grow on to buffer the park for the Coalition, said the landscape and others worked so hard. neighbors and from the highway. architect has been gathering input “I feel like coming here by your- Option three is called online since June, and now they self is important,” he said. “People Contemplate and Congregate, and Members of the Turn It Around youth group and Coordinator Ginaya are waiting for the community need time to be alone and get their it’s main feature is a stone wall Greene-Murray at the Peace Park on Tuesday where they unveiled the to sound off on the four designs mood changed – looking at some- with a waterfall coming down to four new designs and themes for rebuilding the Park. They are asking before any decisions are made. thing in the sky or listening to the cool the area and shield the Park everyone to comment and vote on the designs. “We are looking for people to birds. The sounds around you can from the highway noise. There review these designs and themes calm you down. For example, are meditative seating areas where many trees and a jagged line cut- All of designs are up for a vote and let us know what they want,” people like to use those sound people can be alone, and there are ting through the center to invoke from the public, as well as com- she said. “I had suggested an inter- machines with river sounds or umbrellas in the center to protect the history of Charlestown – but ments to combine or improve the active memorial wall. We wanted waterfalls. This is a natural one. It from the sun and congregate. also to symbolize the journey existing designs. Everything is on to make sure there was an accessi- calms me down.” The fourth option is Embrace taken through remembrance and the table. To participate in vote ble, interactive way to allow mem- The first option is called and Remember and it features grief. There is more seating and go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/ central, raised tree beds. PPdesignpoll. Encore initiates new protocols after videos of large hotel parties emerge

By Seth Daniel Spokesman Eric Kraus said Effective immediately, Encore Other protocols include: •Increased security personnel once alerted to the behavior, they said they would allow a maximum •All supplies taken to guest stationed at the hotel elevator Just about everywhere, people put a stop to it, and have put of four people to any hotel room, rooms monitored to ensure that banks to ensure only registered are ready to shake the quarantine in place new protocols that will and a maximum of eight people in there are no party materials or guests have access to hotel rooms and let loose this summer, but prevent such gatherings from hap- any two-bedroom suite. They will excessive quantities of food and and that no more than four people they’re not going to be able to pening before they start. also initiate fines of guests who beverages; are in an elevator at any given do that at Encore Boston Harbor “We have zero tolerance for violate the occupancy limits, with •Surveillance utilized to mon- time; and anymore. irresponsible or unsafe behavior charges of $3,000 to the registered itor hotel hallways and elevator •Security personnel increas- On Monday, Encore Boston anywhere on our property,” said guest of any room violating the banks to ensure safe physical dis- ing their patrol of hotel floors Harbor released new protocols for Kraus. “Once aware of any issue, limits. tancing and room occupancy; throughout the night. its hotel area following videos on we immediately take the neces- social media and in news reports sary steps to rectify the situation. showing large parties happening We have enhanced our policies in hotel rooms there – perhaps as and protocols to further under- Virtual Public Meeting many as 50 people in one of the score the importance of physical videos. distancing and safety.” PLAN Charlestown reconnects Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment Wednesday, September 9 Zoom Registration Link with residents online Aug. 27 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM bit.ly/2ElOSLU How to Participate: Members of the Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. This virtual public meeting will be hosted online, using Zoom. You must register for the meeting through the following link: bit.ly/2ElOSLU. After registering you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining PLAN: Charlestown team will be This meeting will be hosted the meeting. If you’re joining the meeting by phone, you’ll need to download the Zoom application to see the available for Open Office Hours virtually on Zoom. Register in presentation and access language interpretation. for residents and stakeholders to advance at: bit.ly/2DFQUqe Project Proponent: (re)connect with the team, learn Interested in chatting with staff more about the planning initiative but unable to join? Please contact Bunker Hill Redevelopment Company LLC and next steps, and share your Jay Ruggiero at Jason.Ruggiero@ Project Description: ideas and priorities. Everyone is Boston.gov to schedule a time to The proposed project consists of the phased redevelopment of the existing Boston Housing Authority (BHA) welcome to join via weblink or by chat with the team. owned Bunker Hill Public Housing Development in Charlestown. The proposal includes the phased demolition of phone, and it will take place on the existing approximately 1,110 public housing units and the construction of 2,699 mixed-income housing units, approximately 73,000 square feet of retail and civic space, new public open space, new on and off-street vehicle parking accommodations, and public realm improvements. Simultaneous interpretation services will be provided during the meeting in Spanish.

mail to: Raul Duverge Boston Planning & Development Agency Close of Comment Period: One City Hall Square, 9th Floor 10/01/2020 TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4492 781-485-0588 email: [email protected] BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE August 27, 2020 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON RACE Photos by Seth Daniel Councilor Lydia Edwards and the Charlestown Coalition came together for the third community conversation on race last Thursday evening, Aug. 20, at the Peace Park. Residents of all ages and backgrounds came to share about a few topics such as: •As a young person, were you ever judged unfairly by an older person? •As a police officer, were you ever judged unfairly by a young person? •What does de-fund the police mean to you? Aliyah Madden. •What does Black Lives Matter mean to you? Councilor Edwards and the Coalition hope to continue the Sarah Sands shares about being conversations in the months judged as a young person. ahead.

Don Stevenson shares about his Andrea Caputo talks about experiences in her youth, as State Rep. can- experiences. didate Damali Vidot listens.

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By Mike Manning, outfitting delays, along with the Chair of the Friends of the Boston HarborWalk British naval blockade of Boston Harbor (during the War of 1812), In Volume I - Article I recount- the Independence was kept bot- ed that the USS Constitution was tled up in the Navy Yard until not built in the Boston Navy Yard mid-1815. Finally, on July 5th, (in Charlestown) but at Edmund Bainbridge, now a commodore, led Hartt’s family-owned shipyard in a squadron of ships from Boston Boston’s North End. So what was to the North African coast to deal the first warship designed and built with the Barbary States (present in the Boston Navy Yard? The day Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and USS Independence was launched Tunisia) and their pirates. The on June 22, 1814 as the Boston Independence was manned by a Navy Yard’s first vessel and the crew of nearly 800 officers and US Navy’s first-ever commissioned enlisted men. “ship-of-the-line.” However, by the time Ships-of-the-line were a class Independence arrived in the of warships designed and built Mediterranean, another US with three masts (fore, main, and naval squadron, under the com- mizzen), square-rigged sails, and mand of Stephen Decatur, had at least two covered gun decks. enforced a peace settlement. With Armament typically consisted of no further need for her presence, 74 cannon - most being 32-pound- Independence sailed for America. ers. Ships in this class were con- Her first stop was a layover in sidered battleships of their day - Newport, Rhode Island and then relatively slow-moving, very heav- she returned to Boston. Images courtesy of George Filey, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia ily-armed, and an extremely dan- For the next 10 years, the USS Independence (post-razee) as a frigate. gerous opponent in any encounter. Independence remained docked in The US Navy, in the person of Boston Harbor - leading a dread- former USS Constitution captain ful and solitary life in the Navy Petersburg, she was berthed at Mexican ships in a blockade along the Mare Island Navy Yard (just William Bainbridge, hired Edmund Yard. Finally, in 1835, she was the Kronstadt naval base and her the western coast of Mexico. The north of San Francisco) in October Hartt and his son, Edward to mobilized for her next phase in crew was personally welcomed Independence also landed an occu- of 1857. build the Independence. The service. She was razeed - a French by Emperor Nicholas I and his pation force of sailors and marines Ironically, this once powerful Hartt father-son duo had built the term meaning that an entire deck entourage. on Mazatlan in mid-November of warship was stripped of her sails Constitution at their family ship- was removed from the ship. This From Europe, she sailed for 1847. Late in the war, she sailed and cannon and converted to a yard from 1794 to 1797. work was completed at the Navy South America. In Rio de Janeiro, for Hawaii and visited many of receiving ship. This stoic duty However, all did not go smooth- Yard’s Dry Dock #1 and signifi- Independence became the flag- the islands in the chain. In May lasted through 1912. The follow- ly. During the warship’s construc- cantly lightened the ship’s weight ship of the Brazil Squadron in of 1849, she arrived at Norfolk, ing year her name was struck from tion, Bainbridge (now comman- and improved her speed. The a mission to protect U.S. com- Virginia and was unceremoniously the Navy List. dant of the Navy Yard) physically Independence was now re-rated merce along the eastern seaboard decommissioned. Independence never set sail threw the younger Hartt out of as a 54-gun frigate. In time, she of South America. She returned However, not quite ready to again. She was towed southward his office. (The cause of the melee would prove to be one of the to New York City in the spring retire, the Independence was from Mare Island to San Francisco has been lost to history.) The Navy’s fastest and deadliest. of 1840 and remained in port recommissioned in July of 1849 in 1914 and sold to a private older Hartt did not appreciate In March of 1837, the newly through 1842. For the next five to serve as the flagship of the citizen who planned to transform his son’s treatment, and he and down-sized Independence was years, Independence divided her Mediterranean Squadron under her into a dock-side restaurant. his son walked away from the recommissioned. Two months time between stays in New York Commodore Charles Morgan. Unfortunately, this plan never project. Bainbridge was forced to later, she set sail for multiple City and Boston. She spent nearly two years at var- materialized. Eventually, the pig find another shipbuilder willing to European ports-of-call, includ- In August of 1846, the ious Mediterranean ports before iron and ballast were extricated complete the Independence. ing Portsmouth, England; Independence departed Boston to returning to Norfolk in June of from her hold and all worthwhile Though launched in June of Copenhagen, Denmark; and participate in naval action during 1852. A month later in NYC, she hardwood was stripped from her 1814, desertions, financial and St. Petersburg, Russia. At St. the Mexican War. She engaged was once more decommissioned decks. and spent another passive two Tragically, on the evening years in port. of September 15, 1915, the In September of 1854, the Independence was purposely set Independence was recommissioned ablaze in order to recover her For Record for the last time. As the flag- metal fittings and hardware. Her From the Sept. 2 Flammable Storage and ship of the Pacific Squadron, her 100 years of exceptional naval Garage Hearing, 10 a.m., online: •HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM first port-of-call was Valparaiso, service, along with her planking •610 Rutherford Ave. - 19 Vehicle parking PROPERTY Chile, in early 1855. 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By Seth Daniel Mystic Jet, which are scheduled to planned at that time to close them ments, FERC disagreed and dis- retirement. Everett is strategical- close on May 31, 2021. in 2022, but an agreement was missed the complaint late last ly located, with interconnections After a Federal Energy “Mystic Generating Station worked out to keep the generators week. to two interstate pipelines and a Regulatory Commission (FERC) has a long and proud history of running through 2024. Not long At that point, Exelon said they natural gas distribution system, ruling against Exelon energy’s keeping the lights on in Greater ago, Exelon had tried to work had no choice but to shut down and a large LNG trucking oper- Mystic Generating Station, the Boston and beyond, dating back out another agreement for a third the Mystic Station – leaving a ation. Marketers and utilities in to the Second World War,” read a year Cost of Service agreement, huge unknown as to what might company said late last week they the Northeast have relied on LNG statement from the company. “We but ISO New England apparently happen with the land and the will continue with the plan to shut from Everett for decades as an down the remaining two gener- appreciate FERC’s consideration declined. equipment if the plant does indeed of our complaint that challenged Instead, they determined they shut down, not to mention wheth- integral peaking fuel to supple- ators on the Everett power plant ment their pipeline supplies.” just across the Mystic River from the process ISO-NE is using to didn’t need Units 8 and 9 and er or not the reliability of electric- replace Mystic’s reliability benefits began a Request for Proposals ity would indeed be ensured for The two units to retire in 2024 Charlestown – joining two older to Boston, and while we disagree (RFP) process to find different ser- Greater Boston. are located in the back of the generators that will shut down in with their order, we accept it. As vice to replace the retired Exelon Exelon said they are still eval- Exelon property and are major 2021 and leave the vast acreage a result of the order, there are units. There were a variety of uating whether or not they would generators at all times of the day without a power plant use at all. no options to continue commer- proposals presented, including keep the LNG plant there, and and year – running on clean natu- Exelon said after its complaint cial electric generation at Mystic wind power and traditional utility said that even with the power ral gas provided by the LNG facil- against ISO New England was Generating Station Units 8 and 9 modifications. In the end, ISO plant closed, the LNG facility is dismissed was dismissed by FERC, ity. They were built and initiated after the Cost of Service agreement New England chose a proposal by in a strategic location that could in 2003. the tough decision to close the expires on May 31, 2024; conse- National Grid and Eversource to retain value for them. The Unit 7 and Mystic Jet are plant was probably their only quently, we will retire Mystic 8 enhance reliability. “We have not made a decision course of action. They would close and 9 at that time.” That whole process triggered to retire Exelon Generation’s near- older generators from the 1970s Mystic Units 8 and 9 – which were The decision dates back several a complaint from Exelon saying by Everett LNG Facility,” read that mostly run on oil and are brought on new only in 2003 – years to 2018 there was some ISO New England exceeded their a statement. “We are continuing brought on at peak times only on May 31, 2024. That will join discussion of closing the two units authority and didn’t follow their to evaluate Everett’s future and for the most part. They were the already-planned closure of the if a Cost of Service agreement process correctly. While Exelon are hopeful that it will contin- announced to be retired next year much-older Mystic Unit 7 and couldn’t be worked out. They said they felt they had good argu- ue to operate following Mystic’s some time ago. Councilor Damali Vidot cites leadership and values as key contrast in final week of the campaign Damali Vidot, Chelsea City disproportionately vulnerable to able to the people. COVID-19 has District, Councilor Vidot received respectively, also endorsed Damali Councilor At-Large and current COVID-19.” exposed vulnerabilities that require endorsements from Councilors Vidot in the race for the Second candidate for State Representative Starting only in May, Vidots stronger advocacy than what Enio Lopez and Yamir Rodriguez, Suffolk seat. of Charlestown and Chelsea is campaign has seen tremendous we’ve received from our current School Committee Members Vidot decided to run in early using the last six days to make a momentum. The campaign has Representative. If elected, I will Marisol Santiago and Roberto May at the peak of the pandemic, final pitch to voters in Charlestown, made over 50,000 calls, and has be a champion for the needs and Jiménez-Rivera, and community after seeing mothers wait in food and turn out for voters in Chelsea. turned out more than 100 volun- shared values of Charlestown and leaders Joan Cromwell, Roseann lines for hours to get a box of food “The response and support teers who are inspired by Vidot’s Chelsea Residents.” Bongiovanni, Maria Belen Power, we’re receiving from so many leadership, and commitment to To date, organizations that Fidel Maltez, Tito Meza, Zaida to feed their families. Recognizing constituents in the Second Suffolk progressive values. It’s clear that have endorsed Vidot include 350 Ismatul Oliva, Daniel Occena, the inequities that existed pre-pan- District is a clear sign that peo- the momentum has caught the eye Mass Action, Mass4Bernie, Mass Christian and Danille Calvo, demic, she understands intimately ple want leadership with lived-ex- of Beacon Hill. Commonwealth Women’s Political Caucus PAC, Minnie Cruz, Ceez Castro, Flor that the work that must be done periences and authentically rep- Magazine reported this week that a New Progressive Leaders, DSA, Palacios, Irma Mazzoni, Patricia will require visionary, bold, and resents our true people-powered super PAC affiliated with Governor Right to the City Vote, Progressive Montes, the Garrity Family, effective leadership that is rooted movement,” said Councilor Vidot. Charlie Baker spent $34,770 on Democrats of Massachusetts, Mswati Hanks, and Stacy Amaral. in the community to move us for- “Now more than ever, it’s import- mailings on behalf of Republican Our Revolution MA, Chinese From neighboring Somerville, ward. ant that the residents in this dis- and Democratic incumbent’s like Progressive Political Action, Damali earned the endorsements With the primary election just trict can count on a leader who Representative Ryan. Latino Victory Fund, Renew of School Committee Member 5 days away, Vidot is building is not only actively involved in “What we have said through- New England, Environmental Andre Green, as well as from City the momentum to be elected to the day-to-day emergency response out this campaign remains true: League of Massachusetts Action Councilors Ben Ewen-Campen, JT efforts during this pandemic, but our district needs a leader who Fund, Sierra Club, Sunrise Scott, Jesse Clingan, and Council the State Representative Seat. If also understands the urgency of is accountable to the people. Boston, Mass Alliance, Progressive President Matt McLaughlin. Gerly successful, she would be the first reimagining and recreating the sys- Not to the Governor, not to the Massachusetts, and Mass Peace Adrien, Jonathan Paz and Quinton Latina, and first woman, to repre- tems that harmfully burden and speaker, not to donors; we need Action. Zondervan, City Councilors from sent the Second Suffolk District in impact this district and left us Representation that is account- Within the Second Suffolk Everett, Waltham, and Cambridge, the district’s history.

Natick man arrested after stabbing another man on Encore gaming floor

Staff Report he had fled after the incident. A wound believed to be minor and small knife was recovered. The was transported to Massachusetts State Troopers and Everett suspect was booked at the Everett General Hospital. Police Officers arrested a Natick Police Department for assault and The investigation by Troopers man overnight Thursday shortly battery with a dangerous weapon. and Everett Officers assigned after he allegedly stabbed another The victim, a 24-year-old Lynn to the State Police Gaming man during an altercation inside man, who was located in the casi- Enforcement Unit indicates the Encore Boston Harbor. no’s lobby after the incident, was stabbing occurred at approximate- Troopers and Officers appre- conscious and alert and was able ly 2 a.m. during an altercation in hended David Guante, 30, of to provide responding Troopers the main cashier cage area. Natick, at a parking lot across the a description of his assailant. No further information is being street from the casino, to where The victim sustained a puncture released at this time. August 27, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 13 Experience matters: Rep. Ryan turns it on in home stretch In response to last week’s report he has built up over his many with voters. Of course, all these regarding a momentum swing in years of public, non-profit and activities took on a socially distant the Second Suffolk District race volunteer service throughout COVID-19 reality in their orches- for his opponent, Rep. Dan Ryan Chelsea and Charlestown. tration. responded by saying he could “We knocked doors in four lan- “These are definitely trying paraphrase Mark Twain’s ‘The guages,” said Ryan. “This wasn’t times. In the end, I think experi- reports of my demise have been done through any statewide coa- ence matters,” Ryan emphasized. greatly exaggerated!’ lition of activists. I walked my “We may be wearing masks and However, those that follow own neighborhood with kids who are not allowed to congregate in local politics in and around the grew up here, kids I coached, large groups. But, really, it is still Second Suffolk District know kids my son and daughters know all about knowing your district what Ryan and his team are capa- from school and playing sports. and the people in it. That is how ble of pulling off when the elec- They come from different back- you deliver good government and toral chips seemed stacked against grounds and are more economi- that is how you win elections. I them. As the paper reported last cally and racially diverse than the think on September 1 the voters week, Ryan’s opponent in his race Charlestown I grew up in. Like in will show that my team has been for re-election showed signs of the ‘Welcome Back Cotter’ theme able to do both really well. We are State Rep. Dan Ryan is touting momentum shifting after the early voting momentum in an attempt to dis- song, ‘The names have changed just getting started.” this week in Charlestown and Chelsea. lodge the popular incumbent. His since we hung around but those challenger’s camp touted nearly dreams have remained and they’ve $60,000 in regional and national turned around.” • Revere • Everett • Winthrop • Lynn • East Boston • Chelsea • Charlestown donations as evidence that this He continued, “I represent two insurgency was more part of a of the greatest communities in Lynn national movement than it was Massachusetts. Both Chelsea and Independent Newspaper Group a local election. This, along with Charlestown have deep roots but REaL EstatE regional endorsements from state- also attract people from the world Sales • Rentals rEvErE Call: wide Progressive and Socialist over. With that you get a diversity EvErEtt 781-485-0588 Land • Commercial RECRuItmENt ChELsEa groups, along with elected officials of opinions and issues to work Fax: Professional • Medical from around the Commonwealth. on. I build coalitions. That’s what CharLEstoWn Winthrop 781-485-1403 General • Services Ryan, on the other hand, took I do. That’s what was on display East Classified Boston Classified More Than 100,000 Readers Each Week • Auto Sales • Yard Sales a page from former US House this week.” 7 Communities • Miscellaneous Speaker Tip O’Neil’s mantra, “All That laser focus on his dis- Politics is Local.” trict was evident in Chelsea as This past Tuesday, where well. Ryan walked the streets of HOUSE FOR HELP WANTED Boston allows one day of early Chelsea with City Councilors Leo SALE voting in each neighborhood, was Robinson and Cal Brown to talk an opportunity for the Ryan camp to voters. 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The Ryan Team 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 The energized atmosphere made also displayed Chelsea support ------920 Broadway, Revere it seem more like Bunker Hill Day during a mid-week visibility with REVERE than Election Day, Ryan said. over 25 residents in attendance to As the first elected official from hold signs and spread the Election Sunday, Aug. 30 Charlestown to win a seat at any Day message. 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Zimmerman takes first place in Mayor’s Garden Contest COVID-19 infection rate

Staff Report recognizes gardeners who have for two to any nonstop destina- landscaped, planted flowers, trees, tion from Boston. Terms, condi- remains steady in Charlestown Mayor Martin J. Walsh this shrubs, and vegetables, and in the tions, and blackout dates apply. week announced the winners of process, helped beautify Boston’s Gardener’s gift bags were provided 19 cases. This was a 3.3 per- the 24th annual Mayor’s Garden neighborhoods. The safety of gar- by Mahoney’s Garden Centers to By John Lynds cent increase from the 215 cases Contest with a grand prize provid- deners and contest judges was the the top three winners in each cate- reported by the BPHC two weeks ed by JetBlue and prize packages top priority of the Boston Parks gory as well as gift certificates for City and towns bordering ago. donated by Mahoney’s Garden and Recreation Department and the 2020 Hall of Fame winners. Charlestown are experiencing Last week the BPHC reported Centers, with one Charlestown gardeners were instructed to fol- Traditionally, the awards cere- some dramatic spikes in COVID- that 3,972 residents were test- resident taking first place. low all current advisories from the mony is an outdoor celebration in 19 infections and the numbers ed for COVID-19 and 1.9 per- Kolea Zimmerman, of Boston Public Health Commission the Boston Public Garden where here jumped slightly when com- cent of those tested were COVID Charlestown, took first place this and the City of Boston. each winner is announced and pro- pared to last week. positive. Data shows that overall year in the Porch, Balcony, or First place winners received the vided with their award by Mayor Last week, the COVID-19 since the pandemic began only 5.7 Container Garden category. coveted “Golden Trowel” award Walsh. This year’s ceremony was infection rate in Charlestown percent of residents tested were This year’s competition was from Mayor Walsh while second held virtually on August 25 with rose 3.3 percent compared to the found to be COVID positive. held within current social distanc- and third place winners were all winners’ gardens showcased. previous week. The last increase The statistics released by ing guidelines with the contest awarded certificates. Judging was As winners of each category were reported by the Charlestown the BPHC as part of its weekly providing the perfect opportunity held with social distancing and announced, photos of their gar- Patriot Bridge on Aug. 19 was COVID19 report breaks down to recognize those who have taken masks in use, as was the delivery dens were shown on screen. In only 1.8 percent. the number of cases and infection advantage of the “safer at home” of winner’s certificates. First place addition, a Story Map featuring According to the latest data rates in each neighborhood. It guidelines to hone their gardening winners were also eligible for a photos of the winners and their released by the Boston Public also breaks down the number of skills. drawing for a JetBlue Grand Prize gardens is available at www.bos- Health Commission (BPHC) on cases by age, gender and race. The Mayor’s Garden Contest consisting of roundtrip flights ton.gov/GardenContest. Friday Charlestown’s COVID infection rate went from 110.7 Citywide positive cases of cases per 10,000 residents to coronavirus rose 2.3 percent last 114.4 cases per 10,000 residents. week from 14,916 cases to 15,263 The citywide average is 221 cases cases. So far 11,480 Boston res- per 10,000 residents. idents have fully recovered from As of Friday only 7 more res- the virus and six additional resi- idents became infected with the dents died last week bringing the virus in Charlestown and there total of fatalities in the city to 752. were 222 confirmed COVID-

On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighbor- hood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston neighborhoods. August 27, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 15

CHARLESTOWN BEAT North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead: POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of every month at the police station, 20 This is a brief overview of by steel barge crane. TRAVEL TIPS Vine Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. construction operations and Westerly sidewalk, Lovejoy POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service impacts for the North Washington WORK HOURS Wharf stairs near Converse Office at 617-343-4627. Street Bridge Replacement •Most work will be done during are open to the public with Project. MassDOT will pro- the daytime (4 a.m. – 3 p.m.). the opening of the temporary Larceny suspect was loitering in front of vide additional notices as needed •Other work will be done over- bridge, the adjacent section of 08/19/20 – A victim on Bunker his store and asking passersby for for high-impact work and changes night (10 p.m. – 4 a.m.). the Harborwalk passing under the Hill Street reported his bike was money. The suspect then entered to traffic configurations beyond •In multiple shifts (6 a.m. – bridge remains closed. stolen. Police were subsequently the store and asked for free cig- those described below. 1 a.m.). The Tudor Wharf Walkway able to locate the suspect who arettes. When his request was (under the bridge next to the took the bike, and it was returned. denied, the suspect knocked over DESCRIPTION WORK THAT HAS BEEN water in Paul Revere Park) will The victim didn’t want to pursue several display cases before fleeing OF SCHEDULED WORK COMPLETED be intermittently closed for safety charges at that time. the area. A surveillance video of •Demolition of east sidewalk •Prior to 8/23: removal of the during construction operations, the suspect might be available to and pier substructure, installation center swing span, wrap up of with access provided via the Water Larceny police. of silt curtain, warehouse columns fender system, and removal of Street underpass. 08/20/20 – A victim on Old pier repairs, and removal of deck north and south deck. Ironsides Way reported a Federal Vandalism span and asbestos duct bank Express package left at her home, 08/22/20 - A victim on Eighth which contained a Dell laptop Street reported she observed computer, was stolen. The build- two male suspects jumping on ing’s management said they would the hood of her car. A neighbor N e i g h b o r h o o d R o u n d U p review security footage of the area also informed the victim that he to see if the theft was caught on witnessed several male suspects camera. jumping on the hood of her car Harvest on Vine Food Charlestown, MA 02129. They funds for the 2021 award. Raffle and filmed the incident. Damage Pantry appeal are also looking for volunteers to tickets are $100 each and the Vandalism to the hood of the vehicle was also The Food Pantry has had a assist with distribution. For more winning ticket will be drawn on 08/21/20 – A victim on reported. great need at this time and has information, call Tom MacDonald August 29 (the 51st anniversary Cambridge Street reports a male been very busy serving many res- 617-990-7314. of Michael’s death). If you are idents in town. Donations of all interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact Ronan Fitzpatrick non-perishable foods are greatly Lt. Michael P. Quinn appreciated. Donations drops are: at 617-242-5493, or by E-mail at LEGAL NOTICE Food Pantry, 49 Vine St. (Hayes Scholarship Raffle [email protected]. Square), The Cooperative Bank - With the COVID-19 pandemic Lt. Michael P. Quinn gave the LEGAL NOTICE you or your attorney must 201 Main St. or the Parish Center postponing this year’s Lt. Michael ultimate sacrifice in the Quang COMMONEALTH LEGAL NOTICE file a written appearance and - 46 Winthrop St. (by the Training Quinn Scholarship fundraising Nam Province in South Vietnam objection at this Court before: OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH Field). Or donate by send- events (scholarship banquet, golf and was awarded a Purple Heart OF MASSACHUSETTS 10:00 a.m. on the return day THE TRIAL COURT ing checks to: Harvest on Vine, tourney, etc.), a $10,000 virtual and Bronze Star for his bravery. PROBATE AND THE TRIAL COURT of 09/17/2020. raffle will be held to help raise FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND This is NOT a hearing date, Parish Center, 46 Winthrop St., Suffolk Probate FAMILY COURT but a deadline by which you And Family Court Suffolk Division must file a written appearance 24 New Chardon St. 24 New Chardon St. and objection if you object to Real Estate Transfers Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA 02114 this proceeding. If you fail to (617)788-8300 (617) 788-8300 file a timely written appear- NOTICE OF CITATION ON ance and objection followed BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE PETITION FOR PETITION FOR by an affidavit of objections Tsang RT Smith, Dana E 106 13th St #321 $599,000 CHANGE OF NAME FORMAL within thirty days (30) days of Docket No. ADJUDICATION the return day, action may be Dempsey, John D M Bates IRT 42 8th St #3306 $379,50 SU20C0236CA Docket No. taken without further notice Davenport, Andrew M Miller, Joshua 57 Bartlett St #6 $1,139,000 In the matter of: SU20P1378EA to you. William D. Robinson Estate of: UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRA- Macdonald, Jeffrey Samela, Matthew D 356 Bunker Hill St #2 $1,060,000 A Petition to Change Name of Gerard Francis TION UNDER THE MASSACHU- Stuppy, Zachary N Krishnamurthi 2008 RET 45 Chelsea St #45 $1,300,000 Adult has been filed by Wil- Doherty SETTS UNIFORM PROBATE liam D. Robinson of Charles- Date of Death: CODE (MUPC) Lovell, Amanda Hagopian, Richard 3 Devens St #1 $620,000 town, MA requesting that the 06/16/2020 A Personal Representative Mazzeo, Andrew R Mcgrath, Kevin 140 High St #2 $670,000 court enter a Decree changing To all interested persons: appointed under the MUPC in their name to: A Petition for Formal Probate an unsupervised ad ministra- Becotte, Robert G Egan, Bradley 56 High St #1 $750,000 William Davis Robinson of Will with Appointment tion is not required to file an Woodruff of Personal Representative inventory or annual accounts Shea, Molly E Robillard, Michael 69 High St #3 $1,575,000 Any person may appear for has been filed by Edward M. with the Court. Persons inter- Woods, Brian S Holian, Victoria A 32-34 Main St #14 $699,000 purposes of objecting to the Doherty of Beverly, MA re- ested in the estate are entitled petition by filing an appear- questing that the Court enter to notice regarding the ad- 1 Mystic Owner LLC Flynn Richard C Est 3 Mystic Ave $1,200,000 ance at: Suffolk Probate and a formal Decree and Order ministration directly from the Sozio, Lauren C Darci, Scott A 14 Oak St #1 $1,300,000 Family Court before 10:00 and for such other relief as Personal Representative and a.m. on the return day of requested in the Petition. may petition the Court in any 1 Mystic Owner LLC Flynn Richard C Est 6-8 Sherman Sq $200,000 09/17/2020. This is NOT a The Petitioner requests that: matter relating to the estate, hearing date, but a deadline Edward M. Doherty of Beverly, including the distribution of 1 Mystic Owner LLC Flynn Richard C Est 7 Sherman Sq $100,000 by which you must file a MA be appointed as Personal assets and expenses of admin- 1 Mystic Owner LLC Flynn Richard C Est Sherman Sq $1,200,000 written appearance if you Representative(s) of said istration. object to this proceeding. estate to serve Without Surety WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Pendleton, Hadley J Kelly, Sean 24 Trenton St #1 $657,000 WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, on the bond in an unsuper- First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. vised administration. Date: August 11, 2020 Date: August 20, 2020 You have the right to obtain Felix D. Arroyo, 253 Main St. • Charlestown • 617-241-5566 Felix D. Arroyo, a copy of the Petition from Register of Probate www.c21elite.com Register of Probate the Petitioner or at the Court. 8/27/20 8/27/20 You have a right to object Charlestown Elite Sales • Rentals • Free Market Analysis Charlestown to this proceeding. To do so, Certified Buyer Agents PAGE 16 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE August 27, 2020 East Boston Edges Charlestown for Yawkey Baseball Title

By Bob Marra Both teams drew first-round byes and trudge over to the nearby robertmarraphotography.com and then swept their semi-final turf field where relief pitcher Sean series against the Brighton Black Mahan quickly sent the Expos to In a summer where live sport- Sox (Expos) and Stoneham Sabres. their first loss of the year. ing events are a rarity and the The championship series began The teams returned the Pine Red Sox have provided all the as if the Expos dominance was Banks for Game 4, this time on reason in the world to ignore base- destined to continue. With Hall the turf field where they played ball, the East Boston Expos and on the mound at Alumni Field in a classic. The Townies jumped the Charlestown Townies wres- Lowell on Monday August 17, the out to a 3-0 lead in the sec- tled through a five-game Yawkey Expos took Game 1, 4-2, staving ond inning. After Expos starter Baseball League Championship off a last-inning Townies’ rally to Kevin Michael struck out Jack series that would make Abner escape with the win. Vaccari, Halloran singled then Doubleday proud that he invented The following night the series stole second. Mike Martignetti baseball. moved to East Boston Stadium, singled , then Colin Henneberger When it was over, the Expos and pitcher Cam Monagle did doubled to score Halloran, with Charlestown shortstop Kyle Halloran gets the throw and makes the tag enjoyed the well-earned cham- the complete-game honors as the Martinetti stopping at third. on East Boston’s Xavier Feliz. pagne drenching that signified Expos dominated in a 6-0 win. With Charles Auditore at bat, victory. The Expos were powered by back- Martignetti hustled home on a In the series-deciding Game to-back triples by Derek Adamson pass ball to put the Townies up 5 at Lowell’s Alumni Field last and Brett Samboy batted during two. Auditore grounded out, scor- Friday, Aug. 21, the Expos nudged a five-run first-inning Expos out- ing Henneberger, and the Townies across a single run in the third burst that set the stage for the win. had a 3-0 lead. The Townies came inning then clung to the one-hit, Adamson finished the night with back with two more in the bot- shutout pitching of Series MVP three runs batted in. Monagle tom of the third. Consecutive sin- Scott Hall to claim the Yawkey struck out nine and walked none gles by Ben Adams, Devin Santilli League championship trophy, as on his way to the win. and Brandon Grover loaded the the Townies endured a disappoint- The Expos had champagne on bases for Jack Vaccari to knock in ing championship finals loss for ice for Game 3 at Pine Banks Adams on a fielders’ choice, then the second year in a row. Field in Melrose, but pitcher Paul Halloran knocked home Santilli It was no surprise that the Frisoli and his Townie teammates to put the Townies up 5-1. The Expos and Townies landed in the were intent on spoiling the party. Townies held on to a 5-3 lead, but finals. During the league’s Covid- The Townies broke out for an the Expos tied the game in the top The Charlestown bench erupts as Townie Ben Adams scores the 19-shortened season, the Expos 11-0 win. The game featured an of the seventh (last) inning, but the game-winning run in the final inning of Game 4. blitzed through the 14-game sched- unusual twist when the automatic Townies won in with a walk-off er’s duel between Hall and Walsh. ule undefeated, while the Townies sprinkler system activated at 10 single by Vaccari. third. Petrone came home when Both pitchers were stingy. The finished 10-3-1 for second place. p.m. forcing everyone to pack up The deciding game was a pitch- Derek Adamson hit into a double Expos scratched just five hits but play, but with Hall untouchable manufactured the only run they’d on the mound the rest of the night, need in the bottom of the third. the single run was all the Expos ON PRIMARY DAY Ryan Petrone singled and then needed to finally break out the stole second. Matt Costanza sin- champagne and celebrate the 2020 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST gled, with Petrone stopping at Yawkey Baseball League title. I’d appreciate your vote! ALL-FEMALE MARIACHI BAND

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