THURSDAY, September 9, 2021 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY Boston’s Municipal Primary set for Tuesday, September 14

By John Lynds compete in the Boston Municipal General Election in November. Next Tuesday on September In the At-Large race 14 Charlestown voters will head Charlestown voters can pick up to to the polls during the Boston four candidates from the field of Municipal Primary election and 17 At-Large candidates running in cast their ballots for Mayor and the Primary. At-Large City Councilor. The candidates for At-Large are Charlestown voters will choose incumbents Michael Flaherty and from a field of seven mayoral Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, candidates and a large field of can- Jonathan Spillane, David Halbert, didates running for City Councilor Erin Murphy, Said Abdikarim, At-Large. Kelly Bates, James Colimon, Domingos DaRosa, Althea Who is on the Ballot Garrison, Alexander Gray, Carla next Tuesday Monteiro, Bridget Nee-Walsh, In the Boston Mayoral race four Roy Owens, Donnie Palmer, and have emerged as favorites among Nick Vance. voters ahead of the Primary and include Acting Mayor Kim Janey, Where to Vote in Charlestown Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi The following are the polling George and Andrea Campbell with locations broken down in order of John Barros, Robert Cappucci, Wards and Precincts. All polling and Richard Spagnuolo rounding locations will be open between out the field of mayoral candi- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, dates. The top two vote getters will (Election Pg. 2) CNC resumes in-person meetings

By Dan Murphy Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held each year on August 31 that aims to raise The Charlestown Neighborhood The meeting, said Stapleton, awareness and reduce stigma drug related death. The Charlestown Coalition held its Second Annual Council held its first in-person would focus on what the com- Overdose Awareness Day event at the Charlestown Peace Park - where family, friends and community monthly meeting since the pan- munity wants to see incorporated could come and pin a small purple ribbon with their loved ones name to a giant purple ribbon. There was demic struck on Tuesday, Sept. 7, into the park and its existing con- also information on Narcan access and administration. The Charlestown Coalition’s Program Manager of at Knights of Columbus Hall. ditions, as well as flood resiliency. Addiction and Recovery Services started a new initiative this year…. The staff at the Warren Tavern and Before introducing Caitlin In another matter, the CNC Monument Restaurant and Tavern participated in the Overdose Awareness Campaign by having staff mem- Stapleton, Charlestown’s new has endorsed an idea put for- bers and servers wear Overdose Awareness T-shirts sponsored by Rise Construction Management. Next year liaison in Mayor’s Office of ward by longtime resident, Don the plan is to expand the Overdose Awareness T-shirts to more businesses in the Charlestown community to Neighborhood Services, CNC Haska, to attempt to establish participate in Overdose Awareness Day 2022. Chair Tom Cunha said the com- “a ‘Battlefield District’ for all munity had lost many members ‘Charlestown Heights,” under in recent months, including Mike numerous Massachusetts Historic Janey withdraws Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan Charbonnier, a six-term former Preservation laws,” as Haska council member, who died Aug. 30 explained in his June 10 Letter to By John Lynds uate Boston’s waterfront devel- ient as possible while enhancing opment comes in the wake of the community benefits. following a four-year battle with the Editor in this publication. The CNC asked him to move forward Last week, Acting Mayor recent Intergovernmental Panel on “We have an opportunity and cancer. with his idea, which would “des- Mayor Kim Janey announced Climate Change report that indi- an obligation to meet this moment “He will be missed by ignate Charlestown as one of the the city’s withdrawal of the cates coastal cities are especially of the climate change crisis and Charlestown,” Cunha said of few battlefields in the country,” Downtown Waterfront District vulnerable to the negative impacts protect our waterfront for gen- Charbonnier. “He was one of the said Cunha. Municipal Harbor Plan and will of climate change, and as a means erations to come,” said Janey. “I jewels in our Town.” The CNC also unanimously focus city efforts on creating a to continue addressing racism as look forward to working with Stapleton, who just recently endorsed a proclamation put for- more equitable and resilient water- a public health crisis. Janey said local advocates and civic leaders joined the Mayor’s office, said ward by Ted White, a former front in Charlestown and other she is committed to meeting these to embed our shared values of the Boston Parks and Recreation coastal Boston neighborhoods. crises with urgent climate action to Department will sponsor a Ryan Janey said the decision to reeval- ensure our waterfront is as resil- (Janey Pg. 2) Playground Design Meeting via (CNC Pg 2) PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE September 9, 2021

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September 14, 2021. Ballots will every registered voter in Boston. While ballot package weight can 14, 2021 at 8 p.m. 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, be available in English, Spanish, Voters are asked to fill out the vary, two First Class stamps is 2021. Chinese and Vietnamese. Language application, including their sig- generally sufficient. T racking Your Ballot For more information on how assistance will be available on nature, as applications received To be counted, ballots must be Boston voters can track their to participate in this year’s elec- Election Day by translators at without a signature will not be received by the Boston Election ballot request through the state’s tions, please visit boston.gov/elec- polling locations or by contacting accepted. To be eligible to vote by Department or in a ballot drop website. The city will continue to tion. the Election Department’s transla- mail in the Preliminary Municipal box by the close of polls on mail ballots as applications arrive, tion phone bank. Those interested Election, applications must be Election Day, Tuesday, September until the application deadline of in volunteering can apply to be a returned to the Boston Election poll worker here. Department by Wednesday (today), September 8, by 5 p.m. CNC (from pg. 1) Ward 2 Vote by mail applications can Precinct 1 & 3, Zelma Lacey be returned by U.S. mail with the firefighter and U.S. Marine and have to jump in with both feet,” to CharlesNewtown, as well House - 9 West School St. Vote in prepaid postcard or in-person at Purple Heart recipient (who was in said Cunha, who added that he as looking at the vehicle capac- the community room. the Boston Election Department, attendance at the meeting), along would like to see “dust cages” 15 ity that Sullivan Square and all Precinct 2 & 4 Harvard/Kent City Hall, Room 241. with Bill Foley, vice president of feet above the buildings, as well of Charlestown can ultimately School - 50 Bunker Hill St. Vote in If a registered Boston voter did the USS Cassin Young (DD-793) as workers on site Saturdays and accommodate. the gymnasium. not receive or lost their appli- Association, to make Charlestown Sundays. Consultants for the plan were Precinct 5 & 6, Clarence R. cation, they can request a new a “Purple Heart Community,” as Meanwhile, CNC mem- hired last month, who will be Edwards Middle School - 28 ballot application by completing well as for Charlestown to recog- ber Nancy Johnsen provided an charged with “hard infrastructure nize Aug. 7 as Purple Heart Day. update on “Plan: Charlestown,” a Walker St. Vote in the gymnasium. the form available on the City’s suggestions,” said Johnsen. In providing an update on the neighborhood planning initiative Voter entrance in the rear of the vote-by-mail website. The form The city will also hold two redevelopment of the Bunker Hill led by the Boston Planning and school yard from Eden Street. can be sent to the City of Boston’s “Plan: Charlestown” meetings in housing project, Cunha said the Development Agency that, accord- Precinct 7, Golden Age Senior Election Department, via mail, October, she said, with the first Center - 382 Main Street. Vote in email, fax, or in-person. The Kennedy Center, the biggest abut- ing to their website, “builds on ter, had asked the developer to try earlier planning work and will pro- focusing on Sullivan Square and the lunchroom. HPentrance at rear Boston Election Department is the second on the “main body” of of building located at Boston City Hall, City to keep dust to a minimum. duce a framework to predictably Charlestown. Hall Square, Room 241, Boston, The redevelopment project shape the future of Charlestown.” The CNC will hold its next Vote by Mail Ballots MA 02201. Fax: 617-635-4483, is slated to get underway with The plan will look at “what The City of Boston has also Tel: 617-635-VOTE (8683). the demolition of Building F in the priorities are for the neigh- monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. installed 20 ballot drop boxes Email: [email protected] December or January, said Cunha. borhood,” she said, including 5, at 7 p.m. at the Knights of across the city for voters to drop “Once it starts, we’re going to providing better transportation Columbus Hall, said Cunha. off completed vote by mail ballots. Vote By Mail The Ballot Drop Box location in The Election Department will Charlestown is at the Charlestown send out vote by mail ballots as Janey (from pg. 1) Branch Library, 179 Main Street soon as the application requests are or on the first and third floor processed. Once a voter receives resilience, equity, and access into flooding, both during extreme Janey has also charged her entrances of Boston City Hall. their ballot package, they should the City’s development process weather events, such as hurricanes administration with convening All drop boxes are monitored follow the enclosed instructions. Downtown and throughout all of or rain events, but also gradual stakeholders to determine the under 24 hour video surveillance. It is important to sign the yellow our neighborhoods.” sea level rise. Some of these entry future of equitable and resilient Drop boxes will also be avail- ballot affidavit envelope. Unsigned In the spring Janey’s FY2021- points are issues now whereas oth- development throughout Boston’s able at each early voting location ballot affidavit envelopes will 2022 budget made investments ers will become an issue over time. waterfront neighborhoods like during the scheduled voting hours. cause a ballot to be rejected. To in accessible infrastructure fund- Charlestown is already seeing Charlestown. This group will Applications for vote by mail return ballots by U.S. mail, make ing to protect some of the most the impacts of climate change include environmental justice ballots have been mailed out to sure to apply sufficient postage. flood-vulnerable neighborhoods with seeing extreme temperatures. organizations, residents, and like Charlestown. There has also been more exten- experts in resilient, equitable, and This includes Phase II of sive precipitation, sea level rise, accessible waterfront develop- the ongoing Climate Ready and coastal storms. Those three ment. The goal of this process is to Real Estate AUCTION Charlestown-an initiative to pre- things coupled together are lead- develop a new approach to water- pare for the long-term impacts of ing to more storm water flood- front development in Boston that climate change. ing inland in areas that redients generates community benefits and Throughout the year the City wouldn’t think would be subject protection from extreme weather has been hosting virtual work- to flooding because they’re away and pollution. shops with Charlestown residents from the coast. “We must meet the climate cri- to begin addressing real solutions Phase II of Climate Ready sis with urgent action through in the neighborhood to protect Charlestown will examine areas maximizing resiliency, equity against sea-level rise. of the Charlestown coastline and accessibility in Boston,” said The world is expecting to see not addressed during the Phase the City’s Environmental Chief about 40 inches of sea level rise by I study in 2017. The study area Mariama White-Hammond. “As 28 Rossetti St., Revere, MA 2070. So in the next 50 years, if wraps the Charlestown waterfront our City continues to evolve, cli- 2,162± sf 1.5-Story Cape on .11 Acres 768± sf. Finished Basement w/ Separate Entrance we don’t intervene by adapting to from approximately the base of mate change and racial justice Wed., Sept. 15 at 11am On-site climate change impacts and coor- the Lower Mystic Greenway on must be at the forefront of our Open House: Tuesday, September 7 (11am-1pm) dinating climate change impacts Medford Street, around the Boston development process. I am grate- Info, Full Terms, Broker Reg & More at: by reducing our greenhouse gas Harbor Autoport and Little Mystic ful to Mayor Janey for leading on www.JJManning.com emissions there will be more flood Channel, along the Navy Yard and this critical movement to ensure 800.521.0111 MA Co. Lic 3184 • Ref 21-1935 entry points into Charlestown. historic Charlestown waterfront Boston’s waterfront is resilient The low lying areas in the neigh- to the Charles River Dam and up while providing equitable access borhood are more susceptible to New Rutherford Avenue. for all Boston residents.”

Independent News Group 3.998” TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CORRECTION: Regarding the press release, “Decorated veterans join Charlestown residents in oppo- sition to park on Pier 5” published in the Sept. 2 edition of this publication, the Travis Mills Foundation is 2 columns CALLx 3 inches 781-485-0588 not associated with any published statements attributed to Travis Mills in the piece, nor is the organization involved in the Pier 5 project in any way. September 9, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 3 Flaherty announces additional endorsements in his bid for re-election Boston City Councilor At-Large Thompkins, Clerk Magistrate of Unite Here Local #26, SEIU Local Local 6, International Association 537, Operative Plasterers’ & Michael Flaherty announced 45 Suffolk Superior Court Maura 888, Boston Teachers Union, SEIU of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental Cement Masons’ International additional endorsements in sup- Hennigan, Suffolk County Register NAGE, North Atlantic States and Reinforcing Iron Workers Association Local 534, United port of his re-election, bringing of Deeds Steve Murphy, Former Regional Council of Carpenters, Local 7, Laborers’ International Association of Journeymen and the total to 53. The endorsements Boston Police Commissioner Willy United Food and Commercial Union of North America Local 22, Apprentices of the Plumbing and came from elected officials at the Gross, Suffolk Superior Court Workers Local 1445, IBEW Laborers’ International Union of Pipe Fitting Industry of the United federal, state, and local levels and Clerk Mike Donovan, Suffolk 2222, Boston Police Superior North America Local 88 (Tunnel States, Canada (UA) Plumbers & a broad coalition of labor unions Supreme Judicial Court Clerk Officers Federation, AFSCME Workers), Laborers’ International Gasfitters Local 12, United Union active in the Greater Boston area. Maura Doyle, State Senator Nick 93, Professional Firefighters of Union of North America Local of Roofers, Waterproofers and “I am honored to have been Collins, State Senator Mike Rush, Massachusetts, Boston Police 151, Laborers’ International Allied Workers Local 33, Sheet endorsed by these great organiza- State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Patrolmen’s Association, The Union of North America Local Metal Workers’ International tions as I work towards re-elec- State Rep. Ed Coppinger, State International Brotherhood of 223, Laborers’ International Association Local 17, and United tion,” said Councilor Flaherty. Rep. Dan Ryan, State Rep. David Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Union of North America Local Association of Journeymen and “These unions represent a diverse Biele, State Rep. Kevin Honan, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers 1421 (Wreckers), International Apprentices of the Plumbing and swath of my family, friends, and State Rep. Dan Hunt, State Rep. Local 29, International Union of Union of Operating Engineers PipeFitting Industry of the United neighbors across the city, and they Jay Livingstone, Councilor Lydia Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 4, International Union of States, Canada (UA) Sprinkler demonstrate a shared belief in my Edwards, Councilor Ed Flynn, Local 3, International Brotherhood Painters and Allied Trades District Fitters Local 550. vision for the future of Boston.” Councilor Frank Baker, Councilor of Electrical Workers Local 103, Council 35, United Association The endorsement process is The full list of endorsements is Matt O’Malley, Councilor Liz International Union of Elevator of Journeymen and Apprentices ongoing and future announce- as follows: Breadon, Boston Carmen’s Union Contractors Local 4, International of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting ments of additional support can Congressman Stephen Lynch, #589, Boston Firefighters Local Association of Heat and Frost Industry of the United States, be expected in the coming weeks. Suffolk County Sheriff Steve 718, Teamsters Local Union #25, Insulators and Allied Workers Canada (UA) Pipefitters Local

Dr. Michael J. Garrity, retiring from Clinical Research Study for Male Cancer Survivors

• Do you have Fatigue (tiredness)? Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are looking MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center • Do you have a previous history of cancer? at the effects of testosterone therapy in cancer survivors • Has your cancer been in remission for at who have fatigue and low testosterone. least 1 year? The Adult Medicine practice at many grateful students in his clinic • Did you receive chemotherapy or radiation There are up to 8 study visits over 9 months. therapy for your cancer? Study participants will undergo an extensive health MGH Charlestown HealthCare at the Health Center every year evaluation, blood tests and screening for various health Center bids a very fond farewell and winning numerous teaching If you are a: conditions during the screening period. o Male Study compensation of up to $700, parking and meal to Dr. Michael J. Garrity, who awards for his efforts. In recent o Age 18-50 years vouchers will be provided. o In remission from your cancer for at least 1 is retiring after 30 years of serv- years, he has become an expert in To see if you may qualify, please call 1-617-525-8407 or year email [email protected]. ing the Charlestown community addiction care to meet the needs You could be eligible for a clinical research study as a primary care physician. Dr. of his patients and has spear- Garrity has been one of the most headed a long-term partnership admired primary care physicians between MGH Charlestown and at MGH and is a role model the Rosebud Native American res- for many at the Health Center ervation in South Dakota that will and at the MGH Main Campus, live on. As he retires, he leaves where he worked for many years Dr. Michael J. Garrity. behind many grateful patients in the MGH Medical Walk-in and colleagues and leaves a lega- Unit. At MGH Charlestown, he physicians to its current staff of cy of compassionate primary care served as Associate Unit Chief ten. He has also been one of and exemplary teaching that will of the Adult Medicine practice the most popular primary care never be forgotten. Thank you, for almost a decade, helping the preceptors at MGH for Harvard Dr. Garrity, for your many years practice expand from just three Medical School students, hosting of service!

Why have some communities not Pipefitters Local 537 endorses Essaibi George been a part of medical research? You can help researchers develop new and better Pipefitters Local 537 endorsed Annissa will govern with hard of the first-ever City of Boston treatments that benefit all of us. At-Large City Councilor Annissa working families top of mind, Department of Economic Justice Essaibi George in her candidacy advocating for and amplifying the and Workers’ Rights, headed by a Many groups of people have been left out of for Mayor of Boston citing her voices of our members in Boston cabinet-level chief who will report research in the past. That means we know less about long-time advocacy for and com- and across the region.” directly to the Mayor and have a their health. When you join the All of Us Research mitment to Boston’s hard work- “I’m honored to have the sup- seat at the policymaking table to ing residents. Pipefitters Local 537 port of Pipefitters Local 537 in Program, you'll help researchers learn more about assess the potential impact pro- what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. represents more than 3,000 pipe- this race. I promise you that an posed policies and initiatives may fitters, welders and HVAC techni- Essaibi George Administration have on Boston’s working families. cians employed in the construction will uplift unions, champion labor JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland Directly overseen by the Chief industry across Massachusetts. and fight tirelessly for our hard (617) 768-8300 of Economic Justice and Workers’ “Pipefitters Local 537 is proud working families,” said Councilor to back Annissa Essaibi George Essaibi George. “For Boston to Rights will be an Economic Justice Task Force to intentionally address for Mayor of Boston. She has truly thrive, we need to leverage *All participants will receive $25 after completion of their the necessary experience and clear our city’s talent to grow our work- racial discrimination, identify eco- visit. To complete the visit, participants must create an vision it will take to recover from force and I’m committed to doing nomic inequities in our City, and account, give consent, agree to share their electronic create and implement city-wide health records, answer health surveys, and have their this pandemic and create a bet- that work in partnership with all measurements taken (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.), ter Boston for everyone,” said of you.” initiatives that focus on economic and give blood and urine samples, if asked. Thomass Kerr, Business Manager Included in Essiabi George’s justice and prosperity, while con- of Local 537. “As a former economic justice and workers’ sistently measuring impacts and All of Us and the All of Us logo are service marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. longtime union member herself, rights policy plan is the creation progress. PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE September 9, 2021 editorial GET OUT TO VOTE ON PRIMARY DAY THIS TUESDAY The highly-anticipated primary election for the City of Boston is set for this Tuesday, September 14. For the first time in the city’s history, the two successful candidates in the primary who will vie to succeed Marty Walsh (who took the post of Secretary of Labor in the Cabinet of President Joe Biden) in November will NOT be a white male. The five candidates who will appear on the ballot in the primary are (in alphabetical order): John F. Barros, Andrea Joy Campbell, Annissa Essaibi George, Kim M Janey, and Michelle Wu. Although there are relatively few points of disagreement among the candidates on the major issues facing our city, there are discernible differences in their leadership style and backgrounds. We urge all of our readers to read up on the candidates and to examine their various approaches to the problems facing our city in order to make an informed decision. We also would note that in addition to the mayor’s race, there will be primary contests for City Council-at- Large and in Districts 4, 6, 7, and 9. We urge all of our readers to participate in this historic occasion and get out to vote in the primary election this coming Tuesday, September 14.

RESTORE HAPPY HOURS? ARE THEY CRAZY? LETTERS to the Editor There seems to be a move afoot to place a ballot question for the November, 2022, state election that would allow for the return of so-called Happy Hours (a/k/a, drink as much as you can, as fast as you can) to Massa- WALKING THE How could this happen? chusetts. WALK AND TALKING Mother Nature really does rule as Happy Hours have been illegal in this state since 1984, after a young woman was killed in a Happy Hour-re- the confluence of a full moon and lated drunk-driving accident. George R. McCarthy, the former mayor of Everett who back then was the chair- THE TALK high tides came together, unpre- man of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, which sponsored the ban, said, ‘’I’ve heard To the Editor, dicted and catching everyone by all the horror stories I’m going to listen to,’’ referring to the many fatal accidents at the time in which drivers As I glanced at the morning’s surprise, and pedestrians tragically were killed as a result of excessive drinking at Happy Hours. local newspaper [September 3, What came as a surprise in Those in support of restoring Happy Hours make two arguments. First, they say it will increase business for 2021], the headline shouted out, this week’s Charlestown Patriot bars and restaurants, which need all the support they can get amidst a pandemic, and second, they point to the “Swamped and Stunned”. It only Bridge, is the headline, “Decorated use of Uber and Lyft that will reduce drunk-driving incidents. took a few seconds to reimag- veterans join Charlestown resi- Neither argument is backed-up by any data and both lack common-sense. ine the Blizzard of 78 and the dents in opposition to a Pier 5 We would like to make a number of points in response: headline in my head would have park.” One of the proposals is 1) The majority of bar owners/restaurateurs reportedly are not in favor of restoring Happy Hours, which been, ”Swamped, Stunned and advocating for a few units of hous- probably is why the Mass. Restaurant Assoc. has yet to take a position on the matter. Sales of alcoholic bev- Stranded”. ing be dedicated to the veterans. erages are the main source of profit for most establishments -- so why would they want to discount them? After finishing my nursing shift A few units of housing for a few Admittedly, there probably would be a few bars that would do so in an effort to increase business, but that at the Mass General late afternoon veterans? What about the rest of only would create a race to the bottom, so to speak -- all establishments would feel the need to compete with on the 6th of February 1978, I the veterans and the general pop- the place down the street that is offering “all-you-can-drink for $5.00” or $1.00 pitchers of beer (which were was anxious to get home, catch ulation? typical of Happy Hours back in the 1980s). We are not aware of any study that shows how much, if at all, up with the family, have dinner Where are they to go and enjoy Happy Hours might add to an establishment’s bottom line. and settle in to watch a movie on the harbor, greenspace and the Moreover, we can’t imagine that for any reputable establishment, the increase in business would outweigh TV. Before long with no warning, peacefulness that we all crave? the headaches of having to deal with the increase of inebriates on their premises, with the need to greatly-en- our house on Revere Beach was Coming from a family of vet- hance their self-policing, and with absorbing higher insurance liability premiums. surrounded by water, we were erans, I am always in awe of our But even if there might be some small financial benefit for some establishments, is it worth the cost to society trapped. servicewoman and men who have for the inevitable increase in drunk driving, assaults, and other accidents that unquestionably will flow from a Trapped not just for one eve- dedicated their lives for this coun- policy that encourages patrons to drink heavily and irresponsibly? ning but for the next four days, try. I was privileged to volunteer 2) While it may be true that many people plan ahead to use Uber and Lyft -- typically for special occasions as the tides came in and went out. as a Red Cross nurse in the early -- that does not mean that folks who decide to hit the Happy Hour at a nearby bar after work will do so on a The only moving activity were 70’s at RAF Lakenheath Hospital regular basis. the sea gulls, Army and rescue as my drafted husband served his The use of Uber and Lyft has not led to a decrease in drunk-driving deaths. In 1984, there were 411 vehicles. (Letters Pg. 6) drunk-driving fatalities in Mass., constituting about 62% of the total of all fatal auto crashes. But by 2009 -- before Uber and Lyft were around -- drunk-driving fatalities in Mass. had plummeted pre- cipitously to 130 and accounted for just 39% of all traffic-related deaths. The numbers have remained about the same both in Mass. (and nationally) for the past 12 years -- even with Uber and Lyft available. Our strict drunk-driving laws, including the ban on Happy Hours -- not the ride-sharing services -- are responsible for the sharp decline in drunk-driving deaths in Mass. over the past 37 years. 3) Proponents of lifting the ban point out that other states -- primarily in the South and West -- allow for Happy Hours. But what they don’t say is that the states with the 10 highest-rates of drunk driving fatalities per capita are -- take a wild guess! -- Montana, Wyoming, So. Carolina, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Dakota, c harlesTown Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Massachusetts ranks 4th LEAST in drunk-driving deaths per capita and by a wide margin. So why would we PATRIOT-BRIDGE want to emulate those states -- don’t we want to continue to be safer (and smarter)? 4) Finally, beyond the issue of drunk-driving, we know so much more about the damage that alcohol wreaks The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, both individually (to every organ in our bodies) and collectively (to our families and society), than we did in 1984. Alcohol has been labeled a Class 1 carcinogen and plays a huge role in domestic abuse, non-au- Phone: 617.241.8500 © 2008 Independent Newspaper Group. to accidents, date rape, and other assaults (i.e., the proverbial bar-room brawls). Happy Hours encourage Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com binge-drinking, which will exacerbate every one of these issues. Human nature and the devastating effects of alcohol abuse are the same today as they were in 1984. Newsstand Price: Free / Subscription price: $75 annually To those young people for whom reinstating Happy Hours is a driving (no pun intended) force in their lives, we simply would say this: Please wait until you grow up. You’ll realize there is a lot more to life than getting President - Stephen Quigley - [email protected] hammered at a Happy Hour every week and endangering the safety of yourself and others. Marketing Director - Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] September 9, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 5

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Letters (from pg. 4) tour of duty in England. as I have walked the walk and And yet, there are no residents of The content of the article is byline and appears online as from It was always humbling and an watched as the sea gulls and other Charlestown cited let alone quot- an attempt to discredit the many “Patriot Bridge Staff.” honor to care for and listen to our birds flew off to safety while us ed. Where were they? Charlestown residents who favor People are certainly entitled to service folks. It is still rewarding as humans coped and tried to put our Given the estimated expense a waterfront park on Pier 5. They their opinion and indeed there I have not always been far away lives back together, as we are now to repair Pier 5, the group Restore are not a “handful”. Over 2,700 are a few varying opinions in the from the veterans. Whether it be witnessing across this nation. Pier 5 was organized to initiate have signed the petition of the Pier community about what should a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, Our petition. Pier5.org is now an effort to obtain public funding 5 Association to create an open happen with Pier 5. They are a local park, or random encoun- in Spanish and Chinese and we from the Federal Government in access, public, climate resilient, not widely supported. The Pier ters here and there. It’s always are happy to report over 3000 and order to make it financially pos- open space waterfront park on 5 Association has broad support gratifying that they share such counting signers, Thank- you to sible to preserve this unique asset Pier 5. from throughout the community personal and remarkable stories this community and beyond for for public use and to keep it in On August 26, an estimat- and an online petition with almost and I think, it’s made me a better your support, we will not let you public ownership. ed 300 Charlestown residents 2,100 signatures and a further person. down. Pier 5 is a rare opportunity from all areas of the community 600 or so of physical signatures Would I be so foolish to advo- Can we all please sit down at to preserve a significant space joined the Save Pier 5 event in the from Charlestown proper. The cate for any of my family, veterans the table, work together and cor- open for public use. Given the Navy Yard. Dan Ryan and Lydia comments we receive are virtually or anyone to be a resident of Pier rect past mistakes for the 20,000 Infrastructure and other spend- Edwards attended this event. Who unanimous in strong support for 5? NO! residents, 500,000 visitors and ing bills being considered in are the “Charlestown Residents” a public park on the Charlestown Why would I advocate for any- countless veterans that are deserv- Washington, we believe we are in a Staff Sergeant Mills and Mr. Lyons waterfront as we are one of the one to be in harm’s way? Why are ing of a place of honor at this unique to get adequate funding to are reportedly joining? No one else few neighborhoods in the city there proposals to put any type historical site? do the necessary repairs to retain is mentioned. without a waterfront facing park. of residences on Pier 5? Where is Ann Kelleher Pier 5 for many and not just ben- This article was created to In fact, many of our supporters the commonsense from the Boston efit developers and others through oppose the growing movement for were in favor of a particular hous- Planning and Development Agency private and restrictive ownership. saving Pier 5 as a resource for all ing option and when presented to even entertain any residences on READER CITES Stephen O’Brien and not just as a benefit for a few. with facts and an alternative are this Pier? I can only surmise that Pier 5 belongs to everyone. The now enthusiastic supporters of a a waterfront park, greenspace or ERRORS IN PIER 5 article’s content should have been public park on the Pier. climate resilient body is not a COVERAGE PIER 5 COVERAGE vetted for accuracy. The Patriot- The neighborhood vision of the money maker. Bridge should apologize to readers Pier 5 park would acknowledge To the Editor, RANKLES READER It’s time for this disingenuous To be open about my biases, and Staff Sergeant Mills. the rich Naval history of the Pier chapter of the BPDA to stop and let me first inform you that I am a To the Editor, I am an Army veteran of the and honor the sacrifice of all our do what’s best for the community, member of Restore Pier 5. The staff written arti- Viet Nam era. A waterfront park men and women who fought in veterans, and visitors. I am writing to express my view cle, “Decorated Veterans Join on Pier 5 can be a tribute to all the wars and supported the oper- It’s also time for the BPDA to that either this news piece was Charlestown Residents in those who have served. Preserving ations at the Charlestown Navy stop using the poor excuse that very poorly researched or (and I Opposition to a Park on Pier 5,” Pier 5 will give lasting tribute the Yard throughout the decades. there is no money or too cost- hope this was not the case) inten- is inaccurate and represents a cyn- extraordinary role the Navy Yard Please don’t conflate our desire to ly of a repair for a waterfront tionally misleading. ical and despicable manipulation and Pier 5 played in protecting have a open public space on the park. Decades of collecting mil- There are two factual errors. of Staff Sergeant Mills, the Patriot- and sustaining our country. Pier as disrespecting the Veteran’s lions of dollars after every sale and First, there is no organization Bridge and all veterans. Pictured Gerald Angoff who so bravely fought on behalf resale in the Navy Yard, begs the named Save Pier 5, although this with Staff Sergeant Mills and Mr. of all our citizens. We have veter- questions. Where is the money? might have been confused with Lyons are Mr. Caulder and Mr. ans in our group working with us Why wasn’t the decaying Pier 5 Restore Pier 5. Second, while it is Nolan who are principles of 6M, ANOTHER READER in support of a park in addition to addressed and fixed in a timely one of the developers vying for most of us being spouses or chil- implied that the present housing TAKES ISSUE WITH fashion? It seems like a gravy train proposals being considered would BPDA approval to build private dren of veterans. My father served that gives back to the BPDA over significantly benefit veterans, I am exclusive for-profit housing on PIER 5 COVERAGE in World War II on the Troop and over again, and then some. not aware of any preferential treat- Pier 5. To the Editor, Transport, the U.S.S. Wakefield The only residents on Pier 5 ment being offered to veterans. The 6M BPDA proposal men- Thank you for publishing our and his tour of duty ended some should be the seagulls and other The title of the piece is tions nothing about veterans. Only letter to the Editor thanking the one and a half years after peace birds as they can make a fast “Decorated Veterans Join 13 percent of the units will be community and also for the won- was declared until every service- getaway when the flood waters Charlestown Residents in affordable housing. Their propos- derful coverage of our Pier 5 party man was brought home safely appear, and they will. I was wit- Opposition to a Park on Pier 5.” al is for floating housing that is on Page 12. from all the far flung locations ness to this. I can talk the talk not handicapped accessible due to So it is somewhat disheartening throughout the South East Asian variably pitched ramps and tidal to see that there was a dispar- operating theater. It is a specific change. The residential develop- point of pride for me that the The Mark and Michelle Gorman Scholarship is pleased aging and error-filled article on ment proposals for Pier 5 will Page 8 in the same edition regard- Wakefield came to the Navy Yard to announce that it will be awarding $6000 to eligible NOT be “housing for Veterans ing Veterans who are against a on two or three occasions during students for the 2021-2022 school year. and middle-income residents” park on Pier 5. It was published the war to repair damage to the stated erroneously in the article. This year 5 scholarships will be awarded, 1 to a girl and 1 to a boy in the print edition without any ship from torpedo attacks. In the article, the name of our in 2 categories: Preschool – Grade 12 and College or a higher It’s the organization is incorrect. We are education program. There will also be a special scholarship called the Pier 5 Association. To awarded in memory of Mary Devlin. my knowledge, there is not a Save Eligible candidates must be Charlestown Residents or players in Scholarship Fund! Pier 5 group. The article further our annual tournament. Tournament donors are eligible to enter one goes on to state that we have non-Charlestown resident who meets eligibility. Students in Private Saturday, September 11 pooled resources to hire lobbyist Tom O’Neill. That is factually and/or Catholic schools are also eligible for scholarships. 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus - Medford St. incorrect. There is another group To apply: please write the student’s name, address, phone number, DJ Smokey Cain 50/50 raffle! that is working to restore Pier 5 school & grade on a 3x5 index card, 1 entry allowed per child. We will be awarding $6000 in educational scholarships who have engaged the services Completed cards should be dropped off during our annual including one in memory of friend & supporter Mary Devlin. of O’Neill and Associates. It is Cornhole Tournament at the Barry Playground, on September 11, presented as a negative, although I 2021 from 10-3. Only index cards will be accepted. $20 donation per person. For tickets please contact: would assert that 6M Development Winners will be chosen in a lottery and awarded at the tournament. Kathleen Lacey 617-224-2642 has also employed a lobbyist in the Alexa Hingston 617-620-0105 hiring of Greg Nolan. All scholarships will be given directly to the school that the winner Flagship Wharf residents were is enrolled in. September 11, 2021 is the only day to enter. Andrea Gorman 617-595-5390

See ad in this paper for our Fundraiser Event! All funds raised support the scholarship program. (Letters Pg. 11) September 9, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 7 British Consul General Peter Abbott tours Chelsea Creek By John Lynds icant climate event since the 2015 defines an environmental justice Paris Agreement. That’s because community based on race, income, Last Friday, British Consul COP26 is the first moment when and language-proficiency criteria. General Peter Abbott, in partner- countries must report back on their The amendment gives community ship with Mystic River Watershed progress since the Paris Agreement members a much more meaning- Association, GreenRoots Chelsea, and set out more ambitious goals ful role in the decision-making and Climable.org, hosted a Climate for ending their contribution to process about new projects that Equity Boat Ride through Chelsea climate change. impact the environment and quali- Creek. Abbott got a first hand The state legislature recently ty of life for thousands living here. look at the effects climate change passed a national-leading climate One key point of the amend- may pose on Environmental legislation known as the Next ment is something called cumula- Justice Communities that line the Generation Climate Roadmap tive impact rule. The cumulative Mystic River and Chelsea Creek bill. The bill overhauls the state’s impact rule must take into con- like Charlestown, East Boston climate laws, reduces greenhouse sideration environmental impacts and Chelsea that are already over- gas emissions, advances the clean new projects may have when burdened with industry and pol- energy industry, and prioritizes weighted cumulatively with past lution. and protects environmental justice projects that bear environmental Historically, the Chelsea Creek communities. burdens on Environmental Justice has played host to oil and jet fuel An amendment to the bill once Communities. storage facilities as well as other and for all set criteria of what British Consul General Peter Abbott tours Chelsea Creek with local industrial uses. During the tour environmental activists from Environmental Justice Communities. leading environmental activists shared the history of inequality in the area, but also pointed out the current partnerships and pro- gramming being done to benefit communities along the Chelsea Creek. These partnerships aim to improve public health from pol- lution, adapt to sea-level rise, and engage in local communities. During the tour Abbott high- lighted workforce development opportunities and green jobs for local citizens, as well as discus- sions for future US-UK partner- ships on climate. “I’m standing in front of Boston Harbor, and I just came back from a boat trip with some folks to look at some of the environmen- tal justice communities that live and work behind me on Boston Harbor, and in Chelsea Creek,” said Abbott after the boat tour. “Some of these communities are always hit first and worst by the The boat tour was hosted by British Consul General Peter Abbott, in partnership with Mystic River Watershed Association, GreenRoots Chelsea, effects of climate change. We’ve and Climable.org. looked at some of the salt piles that are stored here that increased aspirates. We’ve looked at some of the jet fuel containers and heating oil containers that make these "I'VE areas suffer some of the worst CALLED pollution levels in Massachusetts.

it’s really been an inspiring trip to forPaid by Spillane Committee understand a little bit of bit more about some of the work that’s BOSTON going on to help these commu- nities mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, and this is at the heart of what we’re trying to achieve in COP26 in Glasgow, making it one of the most inclu- sive climate conferences that we have seen yet. So we’re looking forward to keeping up that dia- logue with these amazing groups here in Boston.” COP26 will be the biggest sum- mit ever hosted in the UK, with around 30,000 attendees expect- HOME MY WHOLE LIFE. ed. It’s been described by climate HOME MY WHOLE LIFE. change experts as the most signif- I WANT TO IMPROVE OUR GREAT CITY TO MAKE OUR FAMILIES' EVERYDAY LIVES EASIER." PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE September 9, 2021 “Voice of the Celtics” Eddie Palladino lends voice to new NBA video game

By John Lynds excited voice when a player fan. scored,” said Palladino. “It was “This was always the dream Diehard Boston Celtics fans are a very interesting and painstak- as a kid going back to when I sure to recognize the new voice ing process and I was out there used to be sort of sequestered up that will serve as the announc- recording for four days from nine in my bedroom,” said Palladino. er for Visual Concepts upcoming o’clock in the morning to four Palladino said he used to watch NBA 2K22 video game that will o’clock every day with an hour the Celtics’s games on TV in his be released around Christmas. lunch break. The graphics in the room with the volume off and and The “Voice of the Celtics” game are unbelievable and it’s make his own calls as if he was Eddie Palladino, who has served almost like you’re watching a live the PA. as TD Garden’s public address video of a Celtics game.” “This was a legacy of respon- announcer since the early 2000s, The Celtics tweeted the release sibility that I was going to be a has lent his voice to the upcoming of the new video game that high- part of and I felt responsible to video game. lighted Palladino’s work for the give back not only to the team, Instead of hearing a generic PA Garden and his involvement in but to the fanbase,” said Palldino. announcer, players of NBA 2K22 “Voice of the Celtics” Eddie Palladino lends voice to new NBA video NBA 2K22. “Everywhere I go, I’m the Voice of that chose to play as the Celtics at game. “To be in that (PA) chair, and as the Celtics, but I’m not really seen the Garden will hear Palladino’s everyone calls it the best seat in the and I love it that way. I always voice and give the basketball sim- on the West Coast recently laying response was great from the video house, no one gets to know how consider myself the man behind much pressure there is being that the curtain because I’m really not ulation game the real feel of a down his voice for the video game game developers. close,” said Palladino. “I’ve got to on any of the jumbotrons at all home game in Boston. Developers but couldn’t tell friends and family “They loved it,” he said. “I may be constantly alert for any call or and it’s just my voice that you of the game decided to tap each of his work until the new game have to go out there two more any play on the court that happens hear.” NBA team’s actual PA announcer was announced. times over the next two years if because it’s my responsibility to For over two decades as the to make the in-game audio experi- “It was a pretty great expe- players change and update some of the roster.” keep the game moving and make Garden’s PA Palladino has had a ence more realistic. rience. I really had to bite my Palladino said he had to record sure that the crowd is informed as front row seat to the local passion That means when Jayson tongue every time I wanted to over 3,760 voice segments to cover it goes along.” for the Celtics from fans. Tatum hits a 3-pointer in the tell somebody, but then I thought all aspects of what might happen When Palladino became the PA “Celtics fans are the most ded- game, you’ll hear Palladino about my contract that I signed during game play. for the Celtics he said it was a icated fans in sports,” he said. announce, “Jaaaaayson Taaatum, and the confidentiality agreement “I had to do the monotone dream come true for a kid from “They eat, sleep, and drink Celtics for threeeeeee!!!”. so I did not want to blow the voice, the announcements, the Eastie that was a lifelong Celtics basketball.” In the game, Palladino’s voice check that I already spent,” joked will also announce the Celtics Palladino. starting lineup as he’s done at the Palladino said when he got out Garden for two decades. to the West Coast and started 96th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Palladino said he spent time out working on the voiceovers the Cosmas and Damian this weekend GYM HOCKEY NEWS The 96th Annual Italian Feast rella sticks, chicken fingers, french The 2021/2022 season begins of Saints Cosmas and Damian fries, cotton candy, fried dough, will be a great celebration of tradi- kettle popcorn, slush, steak & Saturday, September 11th. tion, cultural pride and fun for the cheese, and everyone’s favorite – The games are being played at the whole family this weekend (Sep- fried oreo cookies! Bryan McGonagle rollerblade rink in Sullivan Square. tember 11 and 12) on Warren and There will also be an Outdoor If you do not remember what team your child Porter Streets in East Cambridge. Feast Mass celebrated by Bish- is on you can call Debbie Lent 617-241-0434. The amazing entertainment lineup op Peter Uglietto on the Warren includes national recording artists Street Stage at 10:30am on Sun- Thank You. that have become legends in the day. At 1:00pm that same day, a A scene from a previous Italian music industry. feast highlight, the grand proces- Feast. This year’s Feast headliners are sion winds its way through the music icons Russell Thompkins, streets of East Cambridge and East festival, parades, amusement rides, Jr. and The Stylistics and Jay Siegel “Monsters, Inc.” and “Star Wars” Somerville with marching bands, and the Tokens. The fun begins on movie characters, carnival games, floats, trolleys and the Saints. The Saturday night with the Stylistics street performers, and live enter- parade will arrive back on Warren singing their hits, including “Bet- tainment throughout the weekend. Street at 7:00pm for a large cele- cha By Golly, Wow” and “You On Saturday night at 6:30pm the bration and shower of confetti – Make Me Feel Brand New”. Sun- Saints will be brought out for the don’t miss it! There will also be day’s main act will be the famous first time for a short procession radio stations and family activities Jay Siegel and The Tokens. They through the neighborhood. At throughout this fun filled week- will be entertaining the crowd 7:00pm that same night there will end, as well as Covid-19 vaccines with their mega #1 hit “The Lion also be a special feast blessing and by Cambridge Health Alliance. Sleeps Tonight” as well as many of remembrance for those who per- This is a great event for all ages. Alex Gray is a father, attorney, and public servant their other hits such as “Tonight ished on 9/11. Play a game, watch a parade, try running to be Boston's first blind City Councilor. I Fell In Love” and “Portrait of The Feast has food options for some great food, listen to music, My Love”. This year’s enter- every taste as a “food festival” will go on a ride and have a great time! Alex is running for At-Large Boston City Council because tainment schedule also includes Feast hours are Saturday 1:00pm his work for Governor Deval Patrick and Mayor Martin J. be created on Warren Street. Come Walsh has brought him to every neighborhood in the city performances by local favorites and try traditional feast fare such to 11:00pm, and Sunday 1:00pm and given him the experience to do the job on Day One. such as The World Premier Band, as sausages and peppers, zeppoles, to 10:00pm. Smokin’Joe and the Henchmen, For more information call VOTE TUESDAY, SEPT. 14 steak tips, chicken parmesan, SeaBreeze with Stephen Savio, and meatballs, eggplant, stove oven (617) 661-1164 or visit www.cos- VoteAlexGray.com [email protected] Italian crooner Gian Faraone. pizza, raviolis, calzones, lasagna, mas-and-damian.org. See you at Paid for by The Gray Committee As always, there will be a food arancini, gnocci, tiramisu, mozza- the Feast! September 9, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 9 Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreases By John Lynds percent between August 16 and were found to be positive--a 25.5 BPHC 22,466 residents were test- COVID19 report breaks down August 23 and another 2 percent percent decrease from the 4.7 per- ed and 3.5 percent were COVID the number of cases and infection Perhaps the City’s new mask between August 23 and August cent that tested positive between positive--this was a 2.7 percent rates in each neighborhood. It also mandate policy for indoor venues 30. Charlestown was second only August 23 and August 30. increase from the 3.6 percent breaks down the number of cases that went into effect two weeks to Roxbury in the percentage of According to the weekly report, reported by the BPHC on August by age, gender and race. ago is having some impact on people testing positive during that of the 17,796 Charlestown resi- 30. Citywide positive cases of coro- stopping the spread of the Delta time period. dents tested for the virus since the Twenty-six additional navirus increased 1.5 percent since variant of the COVID-19 virus in However, the numbers have pandemic began 8.8 percent were Charlestown residents tested pos- August 30 and went from 75,888 Charlestown and throughout the begun to trend downward. found to be positive. This was the itive for the virus since August 23 cases to 77,015 confirmed cases in city as some neighborhoods have According to the weekly same percentage reported by the and the number of positive cases a week. There were five additional seen a decline in cases last week. report released Monday by the BPHC on August 30.. increased to 1,555 overall since deaths in Boston from the virus Ahead of the mask mandate, Boston Public Health Commission Citywide, the weekly positive the start of the pandemic. in the past week and the total Charlestown’s weekly positive (BPHC), 734 Charlestown resi- test rate decreased about 3 per- The statistics released by COVID deaths since the start of COVID test rate spiked 31.4 dents were tested and 3.5 percent cent last week. According to the the BPHC as part of its weekly the pandemic is at 1,411.

On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighborhood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston neighborhoods.

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Letters (from pg. 6) singled out, but I would point insulting that our Association publish a retraction of the article Please make a correction 1630; Paul Revere rowed to warn out that our Pier 5 party on the instituted the idea of a park as a and to correct the numerous mis- regarding Pier 5 so residents are the Colonists that “The British 26th was a success because of “ploy” to prevent or delay devel- statements the article contained. informed with facts. Our hope are Coming!” and where women the help and volunteers from not opment on the Pier. Many of us Kathy Elliott is the community joins togeth- and men labored for our freedom just Flagship Wharf, but Parris in the Pier 5 Association have er for a common goal to make during both World Wars. Pier Landing, Constellation Wharf, been advocating for a public park PIER 5 COVERAGE Charlestown a better place to live, 5 Association Inc works collabo- Shipway and many neighbors for the entire community for the work and visit for all. ratively with Restore Pier 5 and from Charlestown proper. better part of thirty years. As ELICITS MORE On August 26th, 2021, the Pier each organization appreciates one It is also erroneous to suggest you can see from the above exam- CRITICAL FEEDBACK 5 Association Inc hosted a free another’s support and efforts. The that we advocate for the demo- ples, redevelopment of the Pier has To the Editor, to all community event at Pier Boston Harbor, the Harborwalk lition and rebuilding of Pier 5 at many risks which have factored 5 along the Harborwalk, in an and Pier 5 belong to the people. great cost. In fact, the opposite is into our decision that a park is My father, God rest his soul, who received a Bronze Star and 3 effort to enjoy the magnificent Interpretation by a private true. We believe that the existing a viable solution for this unique Purple Hearts in action as an infan- experience of a summer night on developer with a proposal to build Pier can be rehabilitated with- and difficult Pier 5 location. The tryman in The Battle of Germany Boston Harbor, with neighbors on Pier 5, with comments which out demolition at a much lower article that you published is part and who then sailed home in a and friends of all ages, from all discounts the community effort cost and can still support lighter and parcel of an ongoing disin- Liberty Ship likely welded at Pier walks of life. Despite the heat at Pier 5 is misleading and misin- loads allowing for safe pedestrian formation campaign being waged 5 would certainly disagree with index of 105 degrees, in which formed. access. Our group has and con- by representatives of 6M. If their the position advocated supposedly other community events were Pier 5 Association Inc has tinues to do extensive research on project is as good as they say it is, on behalf of all veterans by Travis cancelled due to the heat, the collected over 3,000 signatures this possibility. A demolition and they should stand behind it rather Mills in the “staff article” in last Charlestown neighborhood came for a Pier 5 Park to engage the rebuild is required for supporting than spread lies and disinforma- week’s Patriot Bridge. to Pier 5 to celebrate and to have Charlestown community for much heavier loads, such as for housing tion about others. The valiant efforts of our WWII fun with games, The Bubble Man, needed public recreation and that the three proposals have put I believe the original plans that soldiers and navy yard workers face painting, a live band, Keytar relaxation space; for the City of forth, 6M included. 6M presented in the RFP for Pier and all veterans should be hon- the Guitar, painting with Artist of Boston to celebrate our history in It should also be noted that 5 had no mention of our Veterans ored as is the vision of the Pier 5 Humanity, while learning about a waterfront park; and for the mil- demolishing Pier 5 is fraught with and their need for housing in their Association and further elucidated the environment from e Inc and lions of worldwide travelers who environmental risks as there are a original proposal. It was only in the groups multiple blog posts Pier 5 Association Inc members. come to see the USS Constitution host of toxic chemicals and mate- after it became clear that 6M was at www.pier5.org. These describe Pier 5 Association Inc collab- and Bunker Hill Monument, rials from the Pier’s long history the most deficient of the three pro- practical and cost-effective uses orates with Restore Pier 5 who where they learn about the birth of shipbuilding and repair. These posals that this “ploy” for housing of this public space. This pier are seeking federal funds for the of democracy. Pier 5 Park is by the deposits are best left undisturbed. for Veterans was put forth. is a public asset of value to our rehabilitation of Pier 5 into a pub- people, and for the people. Demolishing the Pier could pres- There is a growing need, espe- densely populated neighborhood lic park for all to enjoy the Head May you please correct the ent a host of environmental issues cially in the aftermath of the appreciated by many but currently of the Harbor, and learn about record, for the greater good of the that would impact all of the sur- pandemic, for open space in all blocked from access by a chain and appreciate our maritime and Charlestown community. rounding structures and residents. communities and it has become link fence. historical location on the shores Diane Valle Likewise a demolition and rebuild a part of most politicians’ social Any future construction or where John Winthrop arrived in could threaten the structural integ- justice platforms. There is no revisions of the pier need care- rity and stability of the seawall waterfront access to the harbor ful review as they may threat- supporting the Harborwalk and for most children throughout en the viability of another great surrounding structures including Charlestown. Likewise, the need public asset the Courageous Pier 4, Pier 6 and Constellation for affordable housing and hous- Sailing Center on adjacent pier Wharf in addition to the public ing for our Veterans is also great. 4. The location cannot be readily dvertising underground garage at Flagship But affordable housing and open A accessed, has a 10 foot tide and is line Wharf. space should not be considered a n not a “canal setting” for floating O Further, all three proposals zero sum game. Our City has the housing. It would be irresponsible threaten the ability of Courageous resources to do both and it does to place anyone in harm’s way in lable Sailing to continue to provide not serve anyone’s purpose to pit i this exposed location in an over s Ava programs to the children of one group against the other. i water residence in an era of cli- Charlestown and all of Boston I will end this letter going back mate change and rising sea levels. Showcase Your Business, Open by encroaching on the watersheet to my comment that this arti- The location is ideal for provid- House, or More with an online that Courageous needs to safely cle was published without attri- ing public access and educational AD SIZE operate. bution which I believe is not a opportunity around harbor ecol- ad! I will leave it to others with common journalistic practice. ogy and sustainable shorelines for Clients and Customers in pixels more knowledge to present the Please provide your readers with the entire community and over arguments as to why housing, of the author(s) of the article. They 3200 of our neighbors who have are just a click away! W: 160px any type, is not feasible on Pier 5 should go on record and stand by signed our petition in agreement. 00 given the risks that climate issues their destructive words. Likewise, The article in last week’s — $300 per month per site — H: 600px present. I believe it is incumbent upon Patriot-Bridge contained factu- THE It is factually incorrect and the Charlestown Patriot Bridge to al errors and does not represent either public opinion or the best INDEPENDENT interest of our community, but NEWSPAPERS —————— Scholarship (from pg. 10) rather the biased perspective of a reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com hopeful developer. . lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com row,” said Boston Public School be good citizens, to know your Chris Nicodemus eastietimes.com • chelsearecord.com please send Superintendent Dr. Brenda place in the world and to move us Cassellius at last week’s ceremony forward as a society. You are the charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com in “png” at BU. “I’m so proud of all of you future and our future looks very northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com ANOTHER READER format and I cannot wait to watch to see bright because of you.” WEIGHS IN ON PIER 5 jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com what you do to net change, to COVERAGE Combo Rates available! Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE To the Editor, Your reporting of community Call the office to get started! Visit www.charlestownbridge.com events helps our community enjoy our town, and be informed. 781-485-0588 PAGE 12 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE September 9, 2021 Charlestown Navy Yard partners to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11

USS Constitution, the USS and volunteerism throughout their Constitution from 2015 to 2017. and packaging it with a lifesaving these activities or to register to Constitution Museum, and Boston community. At the time of the September 11, paracord bracelet. The bracelets volunteer, visit National Historical Park will com- 2001 terrorist attacks Gerosa was and letters will be distributed to https://ussconstitutionmuseum. memorate the 20th anniversary REMEMBRANCE At 9 a.m. the Combat Information Center Vietnam War veterans in New org/events/september-11/ of 9/11 with a full day of pro- ET, an outdoor memorial cere- officer and assistant operations England by Operation Gratitude. The USS Constitution Museum gramming as part of the National mony led by USS Constitution’s officer on board the guided missile This is an outdoor drop-in activity serves as the memory and educa- Day of Service and Remembrance. Commanding Officer John Benda destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). and all ages are welcome to partic- tional voice of USS Constitution Designated by Congress on April will include the reading of names Ramage was the first ship in the ipate. The Museum will be open by collecting, preserving, and 21, 2009, this day honors the of those killed in the attacks. The Atlantic Fleet to sortie off the East extended hours from 9:30 a.m. to interpreting the stories of “Old innocent victims who perished as ceremony will feature remarks Coast of the United States to pro- 5:00 p.m. on September 11, 2021. Ironsides” and those associated a result of the terrorist attacks of by CDR Robert S. Gerosa, Jr., vide extended radar coverage for From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with her. This award-winning September 11, 2001 by encourag- USN (Ret.). CDR Gerosa served Washington D.C. and New York the public is invited to volun- non-profit provides an environ- ing Americans to unite in service as commanding officer of USS City. USS Constitution crew will teer with the USS Constitution ment where inter-generational fire a salute and play taps to com- Museum and Operation Gratitude groups seeking an enjoyable and memorate key moments from the to help assemble 1,000 Recruit educational experience can have morning of September 11, 2001. Graduate care pouches for new fun while learning and exploring At 11:00 a.m., USS Constitution Sailors and Coast Guardsmen. The history together. The Museum’s is scheduled to go underway into care pouches will include personal mission is to engage all ages Boston Harbor with Medal of hygiene items, snacks, a paracord in the story of Constitution to Honor recipients. The public bracelet, and a handwritten thank spark excitement about maritime is invited to give these heroes a you note. Volunteers can sign up heritage, naval service, and the patriotic send off from Pier 1 for one of two 3-hour shifts from American experience. For more in the Charlestown Navy Yard 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 information, visit usscm.org. or view the Ship underway from p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advanced regis- About USS Constitution New DIRECTORY of businesses the Boston Harborwalk or Castle tration is required at USS Constitution is the world’s What do you need today? Many merchants and Island. Other highlights of the https://www.operationgrati- oldest commissioned warship Whatservice do providers you need aretoday? adapting Many tomerchants the current and underway will include a 21-gun tude.com/uss-constitution-muse- afloat. She played a crucial role in crisis with new shopping options. Check here for salute toward Fort Independence um/. the Barbary Wars and the War of service providers are adapting to the current on Castle Island at approximately “These care packages are one 1812, actively defending sea lanes ways to safely shop from your own home. crisis with new shopping options. Check here for 12:30 p.m. followed by a 17-gun small way we can remind new from 1797 to 1855. During normal PLACE YOUR AD IN THE DIRECTORY TODAY! salute at approximately 1:30 p.m. service members and veterans operations, the active-duty Sailors ways toGR safelyEAT in shoptrodu fromctory yourspec ownials! home. toward U.S. Coast Guard Base that Americans across the nation, stationed aboard Constitution Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] Boston, the former site of USS and right here in Boston, appre- provide free tours and offer pub- PSLiAoCuEx GYOerUoRw A cDh aIrNle TstHoEw nDaIRdEs@CThOotRmYa TiOl.cDoAmY! Constitution’s launch on October ciate their service and sacrifice,” lic visitation as they support the 21, 1797. The Ship will reopen for said USS Constitution Museum Ship’s mission of promoting the GREAT introductory specials! free public exploration from 4:00 President & CEO Anne Grimes Navy’s history and maritime her- Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rand. “We’re honored to partner itage and raising awareness of the Sioux Gerow [email protected] SERVICE All visitors to the with Operation Gratitude to show importance of a sustained naval Museum that day will have a our support to those who bravely presence. USS Constitution was chance to give back to local vet- serve our country.” undefeated in battle and destroyed erans by writing a thank you card For more information about or captured 33 opponents. Erin Murphy

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• Revere • Everett • Winthrop • Lynn • East Boston • Chelsea • Charlestown CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Lynn Independent Newspaper Group REaL EstatE Sales • Rentals rEvErE Call: EvErEtt North Washington Street Bridge construction look-ahead 781-485-0588 Land • Commercial RECRuItmENt ChELsEa Fax: Professional • Medical CharLEstoWn Winthrop 781-485-1403 General • Services East Classified Boston Classified Construction Look-Ahead: ington Street to Chelsea Street has • Installing temporary bents for 7 Communities More Than 100,000 Readers Each Week • Auto Sales • Yard Sales • Miscellaneous September 05 – September 09, been rescheduled to mid-Septem- steel erection 2021 ber. The space that was used for • Warehouse Pier and column FOR RENT This is a brief overview of con- the slip lane will be converted into repairs MAILBOX struction operations and impacts part of the work zone. The exact • Steel erection on-going EVERETT FOR RENT - RENTAL for the North Washington Street timing of this operation has not WORK HOURS Newly renovated!2nd WINTHROP Bridge Replacement Project. yet been finalized. • Most work will be done Broadway business MassDOT will provide additional • The removal of this lane is during the daytime (6:00 a.m. – floor 2Bed apartment Spacious Apartment address notices as needed for high-impact part of the build conditions of 6:00 p.m.) Front Porch & Enclosed 1st floor, 2 Bdrm - $100 per month work and changes to traffic con- the new North Washington Street WORK THAT HAS BEEN Back Porch 2nd Bdrm, 2nd floor figurations beyond those described Bridge, so the shutdown rep- COMPLETED Call or text Washer/Dryer hookups Hdwd Floors, On street below. resents a milestone on the way to • Prior to 9/05 781-864-9958 Avail. Sept. 1 parking MARINE IMPACTS the finished project. Pier 1: Final concrete placement Call 954-649-0033 Washer/Dryer coin-op. • The planned closure of the • Nonetheless, MassDOT and Pier 2: V-arm Formwork ------entire marine channel below the its project team have kept the slip removal ______No pets. DEADLINES: For NWSB is currently scheduled for lane in place as long as possible Pier 3: Cofferdam sheet remov- REVERE: Studio apt. $1,950, 1st + security classified line ads, the first week of October. The clo- as a way to help clear the single al near Revere beach. 617-548-1705 deadlines are Mon- sure will assist in installing struc- northbound (towards City Square) TRAVEL TIPS Owner occupied, private ______tural steel for the new bridge deck. lane on the North Washington The sidewalk over the tem- day by 4 p.m. Call entrance,1st floor, HOUSE FOR RENT Once implemented, the closure Street temporary bridge. The proj- porary bridge and the Lovejoy 781-485-0588 or fax all modern, Ht/Hw REVERE - Near Wonder- will require 5 working days and ect team will be watching traffic Wharf stairs near Converse are the ad to 781-485- will likely take place for one busi- operations in the next few days to open. The Boston Harborwalk included. No pets- No land Station. Available 1403 ness week (Monday – Friday). ensure that vehicles keep moving under the bridge and eastern/har- smoking. Available Oct now. Single family, 2BR • Following the full closure as the new work zone is estab- borside bridge sidewalk remain 1. Sec deposit required. House there will be smaller, half channel lished. closed until rebuilt. Call 781-284-4298. $1600 closures to install elements of a DESCRIPTION OF The Tudor Wharf Walkway ______Call 781-813-9510 new bridge deck throughout the SCHEDULED WORK (under the bridge next to the month of October. • Building the piers: water in Paul Revere Park) will • The exact timing of the Pier 1 (closest to the North be intermittently closed for safety full closure is still under review End): Stripping Formwork during construction operations, by the United States Coast Guard Pier 2: Install precast beams, with access provided via the Water and the Massachusetts State Police post tensioning, remove coffer- Street underpass. Marine Unit. More information dam sheeting Drivers should take care to pay regarding the closure will be pro- Pier 3: Post tensioning attention to all signage and move vided in the look-ahead issued fol- Pier 4: Complete carefully through the work zone. YARD lowing Labor Day. Pier 5 (closest to Charlestown): Police details, lane markings, tem- SLIP LANE CLOSURE Complete porary barriers, traffic cones, sig- RESCHEDULED Installing, moving, and main- nage, and other tools will be used SALES • The previous planned closure taining silt curtains and barges in to control traffic and create safe of the slip lane from North Wash- the water work zones.

Real Estate Transfers WINTHROP BUYER 1 SELLER ADDRESS PRICE Walker, James J Palmer, Richard W 197 8th St #622 $979,000 HUGE YARD SALE CAAB Associates LLC Mary L Delisle IRT 20 Albion Pl $1,900,000 Brown, Robert A Hoerner, Benjamin O 24-26 Albion Pl #1 $700,000 to benefit BOSTON MARATHON JIMMY FUND WALK Lee, Larry 41-43 Brighton Street 41-A Brighton St #41A $830,000 Griffiths, Molly Mitchell, Jason M 6 Bunker Hill St #2 $825,000 Saturday, Sept. 11 • 9am - 3pm Weyman, Elizabeth A Delmastro, Julie A 134 High St #2 $541,500 17 Sunnyside Ave. Holt, Thomas Ames, Lauren E 143 High St #1 $835,000 Mitchell, Jason M Peirce, Michelle R 3 Lincoln Pl $1,430,000 All proceeds to benefit Team Ritchie in Macdowell, Caitlin E Pallin, Jeffrey 26 Mount Vernon St #A $1,360,000 Chan, Angela Castellano, Rebecca 12 Parker St $1,151,000 the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Kailan-Genser, Jerome Uri FT LLC 26 Parker St #1 $705,000 Kenary, Michael J Macleod, Colleen J 33 Soley St #2 $1,125,000 25 WORDS Must be paid in advance Janey Mihalyfi LT Casey FT 60 Walker St $1,600,000 FOR ONLY Cash - Credit Card - Money Order Janey Mihalyfi LT Casey FT 62 Walker St $1,600,000 Call (781) 485-0588 Noonan, Caroline Hughes RET 44 Warren St #2 $931,000 $7000 Deadline : Monday, 12 noon 253 Main St. • Charlestown • 617-241-5566 Ads run Revere Journal - Chelsea Record Winthrop Sun Transcript - Lynn Journal www.c21elite.com East Boston Times Free Press Elite Sales • Rentals • Free Market Analysis Everett Independent - Charlestown Patriot Bridge Certified Buyer Agents September 9, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 15 N eighborhood R o u n d U p

VIRTUAL RYAN residents in town and provid- Navy Yard host The Harvard Sign-up will be September 9th at ing more frequent distributions. Alumni Jazz Band on Monday, the Bruins website. This four- PLAYGROUND CHARLESTOWN DESIGN MEETING Donations of all non-perishable September 13 at 6pm at The week program will be at 10am YOUTH SOCCER foods are greatly appreciated. Anchor, at Shipyard Park. Guests on Saturdays from October 16th SET FOR SEPT. 21 ASSOCIATION Donations drops are: Food Pantry, are asked to follow current to November 6th. Please visit The Boston Parks and NEEDS COACHES 49 Vine St. (Hayes Square), The COVID guidelines for safety. the “Bruins Academy” tab at the Recreation Department will spon- Cooperative Bank - 201 Main St. Further information in case of Charlestown Youth Soccer Charlestown Youth Hockey web- sor a Ryan Playground Design or the Parish Center - 46 Winthrop inclement weather can be found Association is looking for Head site (CYHA.COM) for early reg- Meeting virtually on Tuesday, St. (by the Training Field). Or online at www.friendscny.org and Assistant coaches to help istration. This program is limited Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. donate by sending checks to: coach youth travel teams for the to 50 kids per session and will fill Visit bit.ly/Ryancharlestown1 Harvest on Vine, Parish Center, up quickly. to join the online meeting. Fall 2021 season. We have coach- 46 Winthrop St., Charlestown, JOIN THE BUNKER To learn more about the proj- ing spots available for Grade 3/4 MA 02129. They are also looking HILL DAY PARADE ect, visit boston.gov/ryan-charles- teams (Girls only) , Grade 5/6 for volunteers to assist with distri- teams (boys and girls) and Grade COMMITTEE FRIENDS OF CITY town. bution. For more information, call The Bunker Hill Day Parade 7/8 teams (boys and girls). Your SQUARE PARK Tom MacDonald 617-990-7314. Committee is looking for volun- Mammograms commitment includes managing CONCERT FOR Your continued support is much teers to help with the 2022 parade. Mammograms Mammograms Save Lives. two practices (1 hour and 15 DISCUSSION ON appreciated. If you are new to town, this is a SEPTEMBER minutes) per week with a game RACE AND EQUITY great way to meet your neighbors Don’t miss the Dirty Water Save Lives. on Saturdays. Curriculum will be All women over 40 should IN CHARLESTOWN and the people who make things Brass Band at City Square Park on Charlestown Coalition will provided on a weekly basis by a ART IN THE happen in Charlestown! Want Wednesday, September 15 from Save Lives. have a mammogram once hold its monthly Race & Equity team of professional coaches and PARK - SATURDAY, to join the committee? They’re 5:30 - 7pm. Discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 21, you will have support from Age SEPTEMBER 11 looking for help with fundraising Rain date is Thursday the 14th. a year. Breast cancer at 5:30 p.m. at the Charlestown Group Coordinators assigned to Art in the Park, sponsored by & planning. If you have any ques- Peace Park. your team. The Artists Group of Charlestown tions about the parade committee found early offers the best This series explores important Partner up with work friends returns to City Square Park on please contact Kathleen Wrenn SEPTEMBER IS topics about the impact of race, to coach, have fun coaching the Saturday, September 11. Join Noonan 617-201-1673. RECOVERY MONTH chance to be cured. Free policing in urban settings, and sport you love and and make a the celebration from 10:00am to The Charlestown Coalition or low cost mammograms equity. It is open to all members difference in a young person’s life! 5:30pm. Explore the work of invites the neighborhood to cele- of the Charlestown community If you are interested or have AGC members and other area BRUINS ACADEMY brate recovery month all through are available. and the general public. We will additional questions, please con- artists from the area from 10am - LEARN-TO-PLAY with activities and events to raise continue meeting in person the tact Charlestown Youth Soccer to 5:30pm. This is a great oppor- HOCKEY PROGRAM awareness and to help those in For more information and answers to any3rd of yourTuesday cancer of every month at the at [email protected]. tunity to support living artists The Boston Bruins will return need of help and hope in the com- Peace Park. and neighborhood cultural events. its Learn-to-Play Hockey pro- munity. There will be a Recovery questions, contact us any time, day or night.This forum is being co-spon- Rain date Sunday, September 12. gram to Charlestown this fall. Mass at St. Mary-St. Catherine sored by the Charlestown HARVEST ON VINE Charlestown Youth Hockey will of Siena Church, 55 Warren St. Coalition, Turn It Around Youth FOOD PANTRY be hosting and staffing the pro- on September 12 at 6pm. For All women over 40 should have a mammogram once a Program, and City-Councilor APPEAL CHARLESTOWN gram. The program is available a full schedule of events contact www.cancer.org Lydia Edwards and her team. 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Boston City Counclior Lydia Edwards (center) with with Jack and Boston City Counclior Lydia Edwards with Moe Gillan. Johnny Kelly.

Charlestown Preservation Society Marian Callahan with Boston City Amanda Zettel with Boston City Counclior Lydia Edwards. Counclior Lydia Edwards.

Boston City Counclior Lydia Edwards with John Sweeney. Boston City Counclior Lydia Edwards (center) speaks with Moe Gillan (far right) as Marian Callahan enjoys some of the breakfast offerings.

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