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Happy Father’s charlestown Day PATRIOT-BRIDGE Teen Ryan Williams and family calling for help

By Seth Daniel Now in the ICU, but stable, his family and the community at Turn It Around teen Ryan Turn It Around are asking for Williams was set to graduate any donations they can get to a Charlestown High School next $10,000 Go Fund Me effort to week on June 21, and it was a day help afford a special bed, a special he had been looking forward to chair and other medical devices he for years – so much so that he gift- will need when he is able to return ed himself a new car after having home. worked two jobs for many years “He had just dropped off his during high school and saving up friends in Charlestown, Lynn and the money. Everett and was heading back The car, his mother Ayanna to my house in Brockton,” said O’Brien said, was his pride and O’Brien. “That’s when everything joy, but it also became something changed. I got this phone call at that changed his life forever as he 4 a.m. from a lady I didn’t even suffered a serious car accident in know. She lived at the crash site Brockton while driving on June and came out and helped my son. 6 – having fallen asleep at the The car, a convertible, flipped four wheel after taking all of his friends times after hitting a pole because home to various locations around Greater Boston. (William Pg. 5) HAPPY BUNKER HILL DAY Food industry veterans look to take Bridget Bohne and Sean Boyle celebrate as they make their way down the other side of Bunker Hill Street. pasta, sauce and wine on the go Meanwhile, Kids and candy are the definition of a successful parade. Here are Oliver, Chris and Reed By Seth Daniel pasta shop with the addition of Anderson fetching candy as their father, Mike Anderson, wine and beer,” said McGough. looks on. The annual Parade was not exactly the offi- Two veteran chefs in the restau- “The concept is to have a one-stop cial version once again this year due to COVID-19, rant industry are looking to take shop where customers can get the but with restrictions lifting, joy abounded and people things on the run in Charlestown, ingredients for a meal – the pasta, showed up in large numbers to watch the Parade pass petitioning the License Board to the sauce and a wine pairing – and by. See Pages 11-13 for more parade photos. allow them to open a take-out take it home to cook. It’s fresh and only pasta, sauce, beer and wine simple and cheaper than going out store in the old dry cleaning store to eat and just as good too.” at 40 Main St. Both said they are really focused Gardens for Charlestown resumes Garden Tour Saturday Matthew Delisle and Peter on the pasta right now, and plan McGough have teamed up to bring to have shapes at all times, but he was very proud of some of “We felt being outdoors was safe. By Seth Daniel a new concept to Charlestown, would hope to add stuffed pastas the younger, newer gardeners who What I always have liked is this and really to Boston, in the store on a rotating basis – such as rav- Gardens for Charlestown will took the ball and ran with it in isn’t a collection of landscaper they are proposing for the once- iolis, gnocchi and tortellini and host their bi-annual Garden Tour putting this year’s tour together gardens that come out of Home in-a-lifetime location. They have other specialties. They would also this Saturday, June 19, after a under very tricky circumstances. Beautiful magazine. They’re real already had a License Board hear- feature fresh sauces and pestos, or monumental coordinating effort “I’m proud of the organization urban gardens for the most part. ing, but are still awaiting a deci- the ingredients to quickly make that took some risks in assuming because we made a firm commit- Most of them are labors of love, sion – though they are hopeful. such an event could even happen. ment to go forward even before people who took a space and “The idea is to create a fresh President Chris Schiavone said everything was lifted,” he said. made it their own beautiful spot.” (Food Pg. 4)

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What do you get when you put a car and a house together? PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE June 17, 2021 editorial THE GUN CRISIS The recent increase in mass shooting incidents across the country comes as no surprise to anyone with an ounce of common-sense. The ease of purchase, and relatively low-cost, of assault-style weap- ons, particularly AR-15 semi-automatics with large-capacity magazines, makes it possible for anyone to become a mass murderer. And make no mistake about it, the purpose of high capacity maga- zines in assault weapons is to reduce the time it takes to reload, thereby increasing the time in engaging the target, ensuring that a mass murderer can kill and maim large numbers of victims in a matter of seconds. It is not a coincidence that the vast majority of mass shootings occur in states with lax gun laws. Texas, Georgia, and other Southern states impose virtually no restrictions on the purchase and sale of these weap- ons that are designed to kill and maim as many people as quickly as possible. Up to now, Massachusetts and many other states with stronger gun laws fortunately have been fairly insulated from such incidents. However, that soon may change. It has long been the goal of the National Rifle Association and the gun lobby to invalidate what those groups consider to be restrictive gun laws in violation of the Second Amendment in every state. They want every citizen in the country to be able to buy whatever gun they want, whenever they want, and to be able to carry loaded firearms in public all the time and everywhere. The NRA basically has adopted Archie Bunker-reasoning. (Archie’s solution to solving the airplane hijacking problem of the 1970s was to give every passenger a gun when they boarded so that they could “get the drop” on the would-be hijacker). The NRA’s long-cherished dream of an AR-15 in every household took a big step forward two weeks ago with a decision by a federal judge strik- ing down California’s ban on the sale of assault-style weapons that has been in effect since 1989. The judge began his opinion with these words: “Like the Swiss Army Knife, the popular AR-15 rifle is a perfect combination of home defense weapon and homeland defense equipment. Firearms deemed as ‘assault weapons’ are fairly ordinary, popular, modern rifles.” Obviously, even comparing an AR-15 to a Swiss Army Knife is ridicu- lous on its face -- we’ve never heard of a mass murderer using a knife as a weapon -- but what in our view was really chilling was the judge’s words Guest Op-Ed stating that an AR-15 is useful as a “homeland defense weapon.” That wording mimics what the gun crowd (the type of guys who like to dress up in camouflage) sees as the principal argument in favor of Economic equity is key in Boston’s efforts lax gun laws: That ordinary citizens will need these weapons in order to defend our country against the possibility of a foreign invading army. to recover from the pandemic That argument likewise is nonsense, but it’s what animates the gun types who like to play soldier -- and obviously was among the reasons for By Mayor Kim Janey nomic equity and opportunity for make this a reality. As we work the judge’s decision striking down the California statute. working families in Boston. to close the racial wealth gap, it is Throughout the pandemic, our The state is appealing this judge’s ruling. Ultimately, this question will The first initiative put home- programs like these that can help city has remained resilient through reach the U.S. Supreme Court. However, given the present make-up of ownership within reach for first- us achieve equity in Boston. uncertainty and hardship. Togeth- the court, we would bet even-money that the court will strike down the time homebuyers. I used a first- Closing the wealth gap means er, we are making real progress California statute -- and when that happens, it will be open season on time buyer program to purchase we also have to address the wage in our public health recovery. innocent Americans all across the country for mass murderers. my own home, so I know how gap. That is why I have also signed Cases of COVID-19 continue to important homeownership is eco- an executive order establishing a decline, as vaccination rates climb nomic stability and breaking the prevailing wage standard for key steadily across the city. Now,, we cycle of poverty. That is why I am city service contractors. must focus on an economic recov- excited to triple down payment Starting July 1, Boston will ery, reopening and renewal that assistance for the Boston Home guarantee rates for city contractors includes all of our communities. Center’s first-time Homebuyer of $14.85 to $20 per hour for ser- c harlesTown That starts with bold measures Program. vices such as cleaning and security, that encourage equity in our city With a $2.4 million commit- with an additional $6.26 to $6.70 PATRIOT-BRIDGE and open opportunities for those ment to this program in my FY22 per hour in health and pension who have been shut out. budget proposal, we will be able benefits. The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Boston’s recovery and reopen- to provide up to $40,000 in assis- This executive order recogniz- ing is a chance to renew our city, tance to income-eligible residents es the importance of sustainable Phone: 617.241.8500 © 2008 Independent Newspaper Group. making it stronger and more equi- seeking to purchase a home for wages and benefits. It is time that table. The racial wealth gap among the first time. Residents can also the City of Boston sets a standard Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com Boston residents made headlines receive assistance with down for other employers to follow that even before the pandemic. I know payments and closing costs. This supports the wellbeing of Bos- Newsstand Price: Free / Subscription price: $75 annually we can do better. My adminis- change more than triples the aver- ton’s working families, while also tration is implementing concrete age amount of assistance previous- encouraging other employers to President - Stephen Quigley - [email protected] changes to help working families ly offered by the City. join us in the effort. Marketing Director - Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] earn living wages and build wealth Owning a home is part of the These new steps help ensure of their own. I have announced Reporter - Seth Daniel - [email protected] American Dream, and I am proud two new measures to promote eco- of the work our City is doing to (Op-Ed Pg. 4) June 17, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 3

Letters to the Editor Guest Op-Ed REINSTATEMENT Most significantly, receiving Taking on our Housing Crisis the Eucharist is the center of every OUR STRENGTH IS IN OF SUNDAY MASS Catholic life. The Lord commands This week, I am announcing a By Michelle Wu OBLIGATION us to take and eat, and to do it in OUR TOGETHERNESS Housing Justice Agenda to expand To the Editor, memory of Him. (Mt 26:26-30, To the Editor, One of the biggest challenges homeownership opportunities and “Without the Lord’s day, we Mk 14:22-26, Lk 22:14-20, 1 Cor I’m outraged that some of the the next Mayor of Boston will housing stability for low- and cannot live!” His Holiness, Pope 11:23-26, CCC 1324). The Eucha- people we entrust with decisions take on is our housing crisis. middle-income Bostonians, resi- Benedict, in his homily at the rist is food for our difficult journey about the education of Boston’s Too many Bostonians are shut dents of color and seniors, and Cathedral of Saint Stephen in through life, filling us with joy and children have proved to be biased out from buying homes, dealing to address the intersection of our Vienna on September 9, 2007, strengthening us to embrace our and prejudiced, blind to the fact with soaring property taxes on homelessness, substance use, and quoted the Abitinian Martyrs, who suffering. It transforms us from that our strength is in our togeth- a fixed income, or struggling to mental health crises. during the persecution of Emperor the inside out and creates a unity erness. While I find the resigna- make rent. Many residents worry As Mayor, I will expand exist- Diocletian were arrested for cele- among us that is a strong witness tions appropriate, I am saddened about the cost of living, so much ing city programs to increase the brating Sunday Mass. The mar- to the whole world. by how this drives a deeper wedge that they aren’t sure that they can purchasing power of first-time tyrs responded to the magistrate: Therefore, it is with great con- in our City. An attack on any of stay. homebuyers, increase property tax “Sine dominico non possumus!” fidence and trust in the Lord that That’s reflected in the number relief for seniors and others living – without the Lord’s day, we can- we reinstate this Sunday Mass our neighborhoods is an attack of families being pushed out by on a fixed income, and leverage not live! The Pope went on to say: obligation. It has been a long, diffi- on all of our neighborhoods. This cost of living: Though our popu- our capital budget to build new, “For these Christians, the Sunday cult year. People have experienced city’s strength lies in our neigh- lation keeps growing, the number permanently-affordable housing. Eucharist was not a command- great pain and suffering through- borhoods -- ALL of them -- and of school-aged children in Boston We must take advantage of exist- ment, but an inner necessity. With- out this pandemic. Loss of life has anyone who disrespects that is not ing public assets to co-locate hous- is about half what it was in 1970. out him who sustains our lives, life been immense. People continue to fit to represent us. The vibrancy and long-term ing with libraries, schools and itself is empty. To do without or to recover from the long-term effects As a teacher in Boston Public other municipal buildings to cre- wellbeing of our city depends on betray this focus would deprive life of the coronavirus. ate new, multi-use developments Schools for 22 years, I fought for our ability to keep our housing of its very foundation, would take The heroes among us — our that are deeply affordable and my students, their families, and costs under control––not just to away its inner dignity and beauty.” nurses, doctors, first responders energy-efficient. This is a simple our communities. Zip codes don’t attract and retain new residents Aware that the opportunity and all medical professionals — solution to help grow our housing determine the value of our kids or but also to protect and invest in to participate in Sunday Mass is were a source of enormous com- stock while ensuring that units fit families, and that’s a core belief we the ones already here. increasingly available and increas- fort. Priests brought the Sacrament the environmental standards we all need to embrace. We cannot allow the city of ingly safe for our Catholic people, of the Sick to COVID patients. need for a city of the future. Boston to be hollowed out by its we are joining dioceses in the Bos- Now we are able to join together, I also call on the City of I will also push for greater lack of affordable housing options. ton Province (Boston, Fall River, remembering the lives changed and Boston’s Office of Public Records, tenant protections against eviction Our city has a proud legacy of Springfield, Manchester, and Port- the sacrifices made. Let us gather as well as BPS and the City’s legal and displacement, and I’ll pri- incredible innovation. We were land) in lifting the dispensation of together again in joy, as one people department, to investigate and oritize investments and improve- the first city in this country to the Sunday and Holy Day Mass united around the Eucharist. explain to the people of Boston ments in the Boston Housing build a public library, a public obligation, effective the weekend In this year of Saint Joseph, why the public record of the texts park and a taxpayer-funded public Authority while creating new sup- of June 19 and 20, 2021. who was always a faithful observ- between the School Committee portive housing. school. Yet when it comes to tack- We are mindful of the Lord’s er of the sabbath, we chose These are just some of the members at a public meeting were ling the housing crisis and manag- statement: “Where two or three Father’s Day as an appropriate day actions we can take to tackle dis- withheld from FOIA requests. ing development in a way to build are gathered together in my name, to encourage all of our people, and placement and make Boston a Public records that are released growth, affordability, communi- there am I in the midst of them.” especially our families, to return city where people of all incomes, with redactions must, by law, be ty and environmental justice, we (Mt 18:20). While we certain- to the Sunday celebration of the backgrounds, professions, and plainly marked as redacted and an have lagged behind. ly can pray alone, there is both Eucharist. ages can make a home and build official explanation for the redac- As home prices skyrocket, rents strength and blessedness in com- This obligation does not apply community. rise and disparities along racial munal prayer. to those who are ill; those who tions must be included in a FOIA We will only deliver housing and economic lines only increase, We do also note that atten- have been recently exposed to response. we need bold solutions that match justice when we place our full dance at Mass is our way of fol- COVID or any other communica- I’m a Boston teacher and a the scale and urgency of the crisis. focus and energy on opening up lowing the Third Commandment ble illness; those who are confined Mom. I know our neighborhoods, In Boston, our leadership for more housing opportunities, and of the Decalogue: “Remember the to their homes or to hospitals or our public schools, and our kids housing can have immediate and listen to our residents who are sabbath day – keep it holy. For six other facilities due to illness, infir- and families very well. And I know far-reaching impact. Several years dealing with this crisis every day. days the LORD made the heavens mity, frailty, or age; and those who that expressions of hate and ani- ago, when Airbnb was driving But we have to act quickly. and the earth, the sea and all that are not yet able to be vaccinated, mosity against any group will do rents up across the city, we built Our city is made vibrant by our is in them; but on the seventh day due to age or any health consider- a coalition to stand up and pass neighborhoods and communities. nothing but deepen divisions and he rested. That is why the LORD ation. Parishioners should consult the most protective ordinance in To ensure they can thrive well into sow animosity among people. We has blessed the sabbath day and their local pastor if they have ques- the country. They sued Boston, the future, we need leadership that are ONE city. Everyone in govern- made it holy.” (Ex. 20:8,11) tions about the obligation. but when we won in court, it set a takes on our housing crisis with ment and elected office, and those We call to mind the many times To all of those who have not national precedent so cities across the urgency it requires. seeking public office, must be com- we see Jesus observing the sab- been able to be with us during this the country could also protect Michelle Wu is a Councilor mitted to working TOGETHER, bath by going to the synagogue last year, we look forward to wel- their tenants. At-Large and Candidate for and teaching there (Mt 13:54, Mk coming you back to the celebra- with good will toward all, to make Mayor. 1:21-28, Lk 4:16-30, Jn 6:22-59). tion of the Mass. sure Boston’s future is as bright as It is a desire of every Christian to Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, we know it can be, for ALL of us. conform his or her life to the life of OFM Cap Erin Murphy, Jesus, and Jesus went to the syna- Archbishop of Boston Candidate for gogue on the sabbath. Boston City Council At-large

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Staff Report addition to the existing building that will include nine residential The Boston Planning & ownership units, nine off-street Development Agency (BPDA) vehicle parking spaces, at least Board of Directors last week nine on-site bicycle storage spaces, approved five new development approximately 1,910 square feet projects and two Notice of Project of retail space on the ground floor, Changes (NPC), including a small and residential amenity spaces. project review located next to the The project also requires Five Cent Bank on Thompson approvals from the Zoning Board Square. of Appeal (ZBA). The 1-2 Thompson Square proj- •Rent deferment for qualified ect builds an addition onto the BPDA tenants extended Charlestown Five Cent Savings The BPDA Board also voted Bank to create new home-own- to extend rent deferment lease ership units, as well as retail and amendments to tenants on BPDA- amenity space. There will be nine owned properties that have been residential units in the new build- severely financially impacted by ing that will create 220 construc- the COVID-19 pandemic. Since tion jobs and 1,910 sq. ft. of retail. being authorized to approve rent The National Park Service celebration of the opening of the USS Cassin Young in the Navy Yard on June 27, The project would demolish the deferral requests starting in April 1981. one story addition on the west side 2020, the BPDA has received 20 of the existing Charlestown Five rent deferral requests, and granted Cent Savings Bank building and a total of $2,394,696 in relief. construct an approximately 23,826 Tenants must go through a rent USS Cassin Young celebrates square foot, five-story, “L” shaped deferment application process.

Op-Ed (from pg. 2) 40 years as a museum ship an equitable recovery from the and small businesses. Staff Report and modernized. There were 14 by kamikaze attacks. COVID-19 pandemic. These I will continue fighting for a Fletcher class destroyers built in Every year, volunteers, many efforts will work together with stronger, more equitable Boston. It Forty years ago, USS Cassin the Boston Navy Yard. Cassin of whom are veterans of the other programs I have introduced takes persistence to make a differ- Young (DD-793) opened as a Young came to Boston a number U.S. Navy, donate hour of love since being sworn-in as Mayor, ence, and I promise that economic floating museum. Sunday, June of times during the 1950s for and sweat to the park and the including the ONE+Boston Home- equity for residents will be at the 27, at 10 a.m. the National Park repairs and updated equipment. ship. On behalf of the park and buyer Program, $50 million in new forefront of Boston’s agenda to Service and the U.S. Navy will host In the last 40 years, 8.6 mil- our visitors, I want to thank all the rental relief to help residents stay recover from the COVID-19 pan- a short ribbon cutting ceremony to lion visitors have come aboard the volunteers for their hard work and in their homes and a $50 million demic. commemorate this anniversary. main deck. Some of those visitors dedication. emergency package to support an Kim Janey is the Mayor of Bos- The event will take place on have explored other parts of the On behalf of the National equitable recovery and reopening ton. Pier 1, in the Charlestown Navy ship by taking a guided tour with a Parks of Boston, the U.S. Navy, for our City’s residents, workers Yard. Bring your “Passport To park ranger or a volunteer. Since and the Cassin Young volun- Your National Parks” and collect 1981, visitors have discovered the teers, please join us to mark this a new commemorative cancella- role and function of a destroyer in 40th anniversary. As we enter our CHARLESTOWN GYM HOCKEY tion stamp designed for this special times of war and peace. Visitors fifth decade, we continue to share occasion. USS Cassin Young was have seen and smelled the spaces the stories of the men who serve Weekly Standings for the week of 6/12/2021 brought to Boston NHP to repre- sailors lived aboard. Visitors have and the workers who built; we sent the ships that workers in the learned about the 23 sailors who continue preserving the legacy of W. L. T Boston Navy Yard built, repaired, were killed in the spring of 1945 USS Cassin Young. Bryan’s Pals. 4. 0. 3 A-1 Convenience. 4. 2. 1 Food (from pg. 1) Duce 2. 2. 2. 3 such a thing. That would be com- and in the business and now we and said he learned a lot there MPTA. 0. 6. 1 plemented, if they are licensed, by wanted to act on this location about pasta and fresh cooking. gourmet cheeses and maybe in the and be in the neighborhood,” he Delisle also has a long history of Players of the week for 6/12/2021 future some charcuterie. said. “I’ve lived in the building fine dining in hotels, such as the For now, it’s all about the pasta, for 15 years now and I now the Four Seasons in Back Bay and the A-1 Convenience - Charlotte Seney, Noah Martinez. and that pasta would be a throw- Chin family very well. I saw the Mandarin Oriental in the Back Bryan’s Pals and Duce 2 - The few who came. back to the “real” thing, both said. opportunity when the cleaners Bay. They are sourcing their semolina closed and moved on. I see an MPTA - Colton Morales, James Lister. “I think we would like to bring and other grains from Canada opportunity to do something in a traditional pasta shop to the and upstate New York and using the neighborhood I love. We see neighborhood,” said McGough. 2021/2022 Fall/ Winter Registration Massachusetts-made ingredients it as a win-win and everything fell “There is no sit down service. I Registration for our fall/winter season is being held at: The Ryan wherever possible. into place for it.” think we’ve moved so far away Playground, Sullivan Sq., Saturday June 19th. 9:30am to 11:30 am. Ages: Delisle has lived in the building Delisle was the chef de cuisine across the street for 15 years, he at the legendary, but now closed, from the idea of what fresh pasta 4 years old by 10/1/21 to 9 years old (anyone who turns 10 years old said, and is very good friends L’espalier in the Back Bay, and was. It’s up to us chefs to make before 2/1/22 is too old.) Rain Date: June 26, 10 am-noon,Eden St Park. with the Chin family there – who hired McGough as a sous chef sure we get back to that place.” No registration fee is due at this time.You do not have to live in would be the landlords. He said it there. They got along famously, If approved by the License was a great opportunity to get into but went their separate ways even- Board, they said they hoped to Charlestown to play. Come and watch a game while you register your the culinary space in Boston, and tually. Most recently, McGough move very quickly towards an child. Any questions call: Jimbo 617-803-5344. Debbie 617-241-0434 to seize a great location. helped Chef Douglass Williams opening. They are represented “I think form my point of view, at MIDA in the South End make by Charlestown attorney Scott we’ve been long-time culinarians that place into a staple restaurant, Holmes. June 17, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 5

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Ryan fell asleep…He’s such a “He’s only 18 and is a hard realized was he wasn’t going to be make sure something like that can good kid and he worked two jobs worker and very bright,” said able to attend graduation. happen for him in time.” through high school to buy that O’Brien. “We knew he could fight “It’s one thing he was con- Right now, the family is asking car. It was his graduation gift to and do this.” cerned about in the hospital,” she anyone who can to give to their himself.” His father said that while many said. “He turned to me and said, Go Fund Me effort to help pay Williams, 18, suffered a broken parents gush over their kids, ‘Mom, I’m not going to be able for the medical devices they will neck, a broken back, two frac- Ryan was simply a hard-work- to graduate or get my diploma.’ need at their home when Williams tures in his face, fluid in his lungs, ing kid who wanted to graduate He was so excited to actually is able to return. The GoFundMe massive head trauma and bleeding and wanted to do great things walk across that stage and get his page is located at https://gofund. on his brain. Thankfully, he has after high school – and was very diploma in hand. We’re going to me/8c398b18. stabilized, but his path to a full focused on anti-drug and positivi- recovery will be a long one. ty in the Turn It Around program. In Charlestown, his friends are “He’s a very unselfish individ- JOHN DOWD, REALTOR® praying and rallying around him ual,” said Williams. “He proba- this week. bly should become a politician, a Team Frank Celeste “We’re all rallying around him real politician for the people. We and his family, as he has a long always say that about him. He’s Local Resident | 10+ Years Experience Turn It Around youth group recovery ahead of him,” said one of the good kids and by that I Representing Sellers, Buyers and Landlords Mswati Hanks of Turn It Around. member Ryan Williams was mean that he doesn’t drink and he involved in a serious car crash in 978.319.8983 O’Brien said she and his father, doesn’t smoke like a lot of other [email protected] Ryan Williams Sr., had a tough Brockton on June 6 after falling people. Whatever he wanted to decision to make in the hospital, asleep at the wheel. He is still in do, I think he could do it. He’s Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty but so far that decision is panning the ICU, but in stable condition. never been hurt physically, so this 20 City Square, Charlestown, MA As he continues to improve, his out for the best. The first option will be hard for him.” family is asking for help through was to do surgery immediately for O’Brien said the family is a GoFundMe campaign to pur- his neck, but it would mean he chase medical devices for the incredibly sad that Williams won’t would lose about 50 percent of his home like a medical bed, a med- be able to cross the stage for grad- mobility automatically for the rest ical recliner and other things the uation at Charlestown High this of his life – likely putting him in a teen will need. year. They were all looking for- TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL wheelchair or some other walking ward to it, and the whole family device for life. of waiting to see if the neck heals planned on being there. In fact, 781-485-0588 Being a strong young man, his itself, and to take care of the head when he woke up, O’Brien said parents chose the second option trauma. one of the first things her son

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The Charlestown Boys and Girls Club would like to thank everyone who has helped the Club, our families and members make it through to the other side of the Pandemic...... After 128 Years, the Club is still incredibly lucky to call Charlestown home' RSM - Bank Of America - Rise Construction/Eric Gould - Casella Recycling - Government Insight - Bunker Hill Associates - Monument Restaurant & Tavern - Warren Tavern - Boston Police/Cecil Jones - Barrett Sotheby’s Int’l Realty - Grace Bloodwell - Iacoi Law - Monument Capital Partners - Teamsters Local #25 Morrissey-Sweeney LLC - Harvard Coop - The Fabiano Family - Riccardelli & Small - George’s Company Joyce Strategies - NE Freight Committee - McCarthy Brothers Liquors - Allison Berglund - Kevin Kelly Scott Farmelant - Rep. Dan Ryan - Harvard-Kent/Warren-Prescott & Eliot Schools - Brewer’s Fork - Mike McHugh - Int’l Longshoremen's Association - Jerry Murphy/The Coop - Guaranteed Rate - Jesse MacDonald –Gibson/Sotheby’s - Donald ‘Hunsey’ Doenges - Zume’s Coffee House - Capstone-Headwaters - DMF Group/Ed Finn Charlestown Advisory Board - Diversified Auto - Flour Bakery - Fulcrum Global Investors - James J. Duffy Inc. Highland Street Foundation/Brian McNulty - Waypoint - Delta Dental - Exelon - DC Beane - Eve Dougherty Compass - The Borden Family - KPMG - Spaulding Rehab - Massport CHARLESTOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 15 Green St, Charlestown 617-242-1775 PAGE 6 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE June 17, 2021 Encore Boston Harbor to bring on new president in August

By Seth Daniel was able to begin to better-tai- lor Encore to the Greater Boston Encore Boston Harbor market – and according to several President Brian Gullbrants will investor calls over the last few move on from his role as presi- quarters, that has been a success. dent of the Everett resort casino Holaday joined Encore bring- at the end of July, and current ing an extensive background in the Encore Executive Vice President casino industry to her role. of Operations Jenny Holaday will She has lived and worked in take over as the next president of eight separate gaming regions the casino on Aug. 1. from the East Coast to Nevada Holaday, an East Boston and many places in between. She resident, has been the EVP of started her career in loyalty mar- Operations since 2019 and has keting before moving to large excelled before and in the re-build scale retail marketing, and even- as the pandemic lifted. She will tually into senior-level property become the third president of the operations. She has held executive Encore Boston Harbor since its positions for companies such as inception. Encore Executive Vice President Harrah’s, Caesars and Mandalay New DIRECTORY of businesses In her current role, she leads of Operations Jenny Holaday is in Resort Group and launched two all marketing functions, includ- line to become the third president enterprise-wide casino player pro- ing advertising, direct and data- of Encore Boston Harbor on Aug. grams. In 2016, she left the gam- 1, with current President Brian base marketing, casino market- ing industry to follow a new career What do you need today? Many merchants and Gullbrants moving back to work ing, analytics, promotions, spe- path as a marketing and opera- in the operations in Las Vegas What do you need today? Many merchants and cial events, entertainment, player tions consultant, helping millenni- again. Gullbrants has been at the service providers are adapting to the current development and Wynn Rewards, helm almost two years and steered als with professional development. the company’s loyalty program. the resort through the COVID-19 However, she was drawn back Additionally, she is responsible for pandemic. Holaday has been in into the gaming industry in 2019 crisisservice with providers new shopping are adapting options. to Check the current here for overseeing all casino operations when she began her tenure at for the resort. Encore. Gullbrants is reportedly head- been the EVP of Operations since When she isn’t on property, ways to safely shop from your own home. ed back to the operations in Las coming to Boston in 2017 and Holaday said she enjoys cooking crisis with new shopping options. Check here for Vegas, after having a good run beginning to make the pre-open- and golfing. She said she loves to at Encore that began in October ing rounds in May 2018. He had spend time and catch up with her PLACE YOUR AD IN THE DIRECTORY TODAY! 2019 when former President Bob transferred employment to Boston two adult children, and currently DeSalvio was suddenly ousted from Las Vegas at the time. lives in East Boston with her dog, ways toGR safelyEAT in shoptrodu fromctory yourspec ownials! home. from the position. Gullbrants had During his tenure, Gullbrants Snoopy. Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] Flynn Insurance Agency, Inc Sioux Gerow [email protected] Proudly Serving Charlestown for over 30 years! PLACE YOUR AD IN THE DIRECTORY TODAY! TO ADVERTISE PLEASE WE’RE RELOCATING CALL GREAT introductory specials! 781-485-0588 TO CITY SQUARE! Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] Prime Office/ Professional Sioux Gerow [email protected] THINK OF IT AS AN Space For Lease OWNER’S MANUAL FOR YOUR MONEY. AVAILABLE NOW 92 Main Street Charlestown The free Consumer Action Handbook. It’s in print and $165/month or save 10% and prepay $1780/year. online at ConsumerAction.gov. 12 month lease, get your spot now! Please Contact: Justin Flynn Order your free copy online For more information email Joanie Walls: at ConsumerAction.gov or [email protected] write to Handbook, Pueblo, [email protected] CO 81009. or call directly at (617) 936-2119 617-242-1200 x101 June 17, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 7

The Castle Group wins Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year

Staff Report anti-racist workplace discussions Public Relations Global Network, and training and implementing a Castle collaborates on best prac- The Castle Group, a Boston- more flexible time off policy to tices and business development, based public relations, event help employees balance the chal- particularly in the areas of men- management and marketing firm lenges of working from home torship, DE&I, events and crisis celebrating its 25th year in busi- during the pandemic. management. Castle is known for ness, has been named the 2021 Castle has been a Greater Boston consistently punching above its Greater Boston Chamber of Chamber of Commerce member weight, with deep connections in Commerce Small Business of the for many years. Lish has been hon- the business, nonprofit and pub- Year Champion, which celebrates ored with the Chamber’s Pinnacle lic sectors, providing support for a successful small business that is Award for Entrepreneurship and many organizations both publicly also working to strengthen and serves on its Board of Directors and and behind the scenes. Castle sup- advocate for the small business Executive Committee and Castle ports small businesses in particu- community. This award comes on EVP Hilary Allard is a long-serving lar through its relationships with the heels of Castle’s recognition as member of its Women’s Network the Women’s Business Enterprise a 2021 Forbes Top 200 PR firm, Advisory Board. National Council, Center For out of more than 5,000 firms Wendy Spivak. Sandy Lish. Over the last 25 years, Castle Women & Enterprise, Initiative reviewed. has developed long-term valued For a Competitive Inner City, “The same values we’ve winners in the other categories, changing, and sometimes challeng- partnerships with other small Foundation For Business Equity, brought to our work every day and proud of our incredible Castle ing, circumstances.” businesses. Along with the more Latino Equity Fund and many oth- since day one – passion, creativity, family.” During the COVID-19 pandem- than 50 global “sister and broth- ers. proactivity and our scrappy spirit “This award is for our entire ic, Castle’s events business transi- er” agencies in Castle’s proprietary – helped us meet the challenges of Castle team, who worked hard tioned rapidly to remote events, the past year, not just to survive, day in and day out to ensure learning and interacting with new but to grow meaningfully,” said that we thrived despite the chal- technology at the same time that Sandy Lish, Castle principal and lenges of the past 18 months,” they were implementing it for cli- co-founder. “Over the past year, said Wendy Spivak, Castle prin- ent events. On the public relations more than ever, we doubled down cipal and co-founder. “We hope side, Castle helped more than 60 on our commitment to support to exemplify the value of rela- clients navigate the unprecedented and advocate for other businesses tionships, and, in particular, the challenges of the pandemic, devel- Your dream and nonprofits, especially those moral and business imperative oping both internal and external owned and led by women and to be a true community partner. communications strategies and minorities. Our businesses are Businesses of any size can make helping organizations address con- awaits. critical to our region’s economy, a tremendous impact. This honor nected issues including racial equi- career and we’re grateful to the Greater is a wonderful recognition of the ty, diversity and inclusion. Boston Chamber of Commerce ability of small businesses to meet The company also redoubled Now hiring for positions in for recognizing that, honored to the challenges of the moment, and its efforts on DE&I and employee be in fantastic company with the to represent staying power despite health and wellness, committing to food & beverage, casino, hotel and more. Meet us at our career fair at Encore Boston Harbor on June 21 and 22. Preserve and Protect the Historic Character of Charlestown. Apply today at encorebostonjobs.com.

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By Seth Daniel and then Park Street. I lived on Park Street back then and Mayor One of the earliest memories Curley was in the Parade. He was Ruth Gorman has of the Battle coming by our house with a big of Bunker Hill Day Parade is late bouquet of flowers and he came Mayor James Michael Curley over and gave it to my mother. She striding up Park Street with a bou- was very fond of Mayor Curley.” quet of flowers, charming all of Gorman, 87, has any number Charlestown and eventually find- of memories from each and every ing just the right person to give Parade, including ones like this that bouquet to. year that aren’t exactly “official.” “The Parade used to come down Even last year during COVID-19, Park Street,” she said while sit- when a small car and walking ting on the corner of the Training Bunker Hill Parade went off on Field in her usual spot last Sunday. a quiet Sunday afternoon with “First it came down Chelsea Street no one watching, Gorman was at

With family around her, Ruth On the morning of June 17, 1775, the fog Gorman applauds as the unofficial was slowly lifting over the small village of Bunker Hill Car and Pedestrian Charlestown, Massachusetts. Tragically, a Parade come to the Training Field. more ominous and metaphorical type of fog Ruth Gorman with family members Erin Pucci, Carlos Pucci, Michelle quickly descended upon the Charlestown Official or unofficial, Gorman Hingston, Alexa Hingston, Andrea Hingston, and Nora Brennan. Peninsula. It followed angry American patri- has never really missed a Bunker ots and their wrathful British enemies. This Hill Day Parade that anyone can fog was the omnipresent fog of war. It would remember. dictate the chaotic fighting by the combat- continued to watch the Parade That party requires no invita- ants during the legendary Battle of Bunker every year thereafter together. Hill. In his book, Fog On The Hill, author tions and always includes great Marc Stockwell-Moniz guides the reader her usual station on the corner of “We even watched the Parade music and, sometimes, some Irish into the bedlam of this renowned battle. He the year there was no Parade details the utter confusion which surround- Adams and Winthrop Streets in songs performed by Gorman. because of rain,” she comment- ed both the Americans and the British and front of the Training Field. All of it has wrapped up into a explains the de facto political recognition ed, noting the situation in the It was no different this year, long-time June tradition for Ruth by the British toward the freely elected 1990s when the late Mayor Tom Massachusetts Provincial Congress. Also except many more people were Gorman that has been success- highlighted in Fog On The Hill are First Menino refused to allow the around and all of her friends, fam- fully passed on to her children, Nation Americans and African-Americans, Parade because of bad weather, along with an updated American death ily and grandchildren. her grandchildren and now her but organizers held it anyway. count from the legendary battle. great-grandchildren. “I’ve never really missed a “Jean and I were still out here,” Author Marc Stockwell-Moniz is a fourteenth-generation American. Marc was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts That was evidenced as the gen- Parade,” she said, pausing and she said. “I moved up here when in 1954. He was graduated from San Diego State in 1978 with a degree in journalism. His ancestors were among adding, “well, there might have erations gathered around her on the group of settlers who received the charter from King Charles to establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony. I was 21, and started here a little They founded Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1628. Several of Marc’s ancestors fought in the American Revo- been a couple.” while after, so I think it’s 55 years Sunday at the Training Field and lutionary War under the command of General Artemus Ward and later General George Washington. Marc is a As a little girl, she and her cheered with her as they awaited member of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, Sons of the American Revolution and the Sons of the Union at this spot.” Veterans. He lives in San Diego County, Ca. with his family. life-long friend, the late Jean Gorman’s Parade festivi- the Car and Pedestrian Parade to Available on Amazon at: Fog On The Hill: General Gage Here We Are Come Get Us - The Battle Of Bunker McLaughlin, would sit on the curb ties include far more than just make the march down the hill Hill: Stockwell-Moniz, Mr. Marc Jesse: 9780976094814: Amazon.com: Books across the street from her current watching the procession from the from the Monument and into the spot to watch the Parade. They Training Field, but also hosting a Training Field. huge Saturday night pre-Parade “I love it; I can’t wait for it party. every year,” said Gorman.

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By Seth Daniel dents and staff, and getting ready no 6th grade class this year as “In that sense BuildBPS worked Mayor Kim Janey – who attended for a fun-filled afternoon on June things wound down and so they because students will now be at the Edwards at one time during The Edwards Middle School – 17 of graduations and good-byes had just over 200. Eighth graders schools much closer to home,” the forced busing era – and State lovingly referred to by many as in Eden Street Park. in the school were not as disrupted she said. Rep. Dan Ryan will be guest ‘The Eddies’ – will close its doors “Thursday we’re going to as they did the usual routine of Staff members at a rate of about speakers. Later, around 6 p.m., forever on Friday after standing share some laughs and good times choosing a high school. Doherty 65 percent have found new land- strong as a public middle school together and just say good-bye,” said most chose East Boston High, ing places guaranteed, but all staff the 8th grade graduation with for the last 89 years. said Doherty on Tuesday. “It’s a Charlestown High, Fenway High, are guaranteed a job somewhere, students, parents and families will The school is in line to be challenge closing down a school Madison Park and Boston Arts even if they haven’t yet decided. take place, and Councilor Lydia re-purposed and renovated to pro- community. There are a lot of Academy. Many are also moving over to the Edwards is said to be the speaker vide more seats at the elementary moving parts. I’ve worked hard Meanwhile, 7th grade students new Charlestown High 7-12. at that event. school level to supplement the with our administrative team to were charged with finding another “It really is a grieving process The school is named after three schools that now accommo- shield our students and staff from school for 8th grade, and Doherty now,” she said. “We’re all going Brigadier General Clarence R. date Charlestown kids, and have seeing logistical operations so we said many chose to attend the through it together. Everybody is long waiting lists to boot. For now can all go through a type of griev- new, expanded Charlestown High in a different space with that. I Edwards, who has no real connec- though, the Edwards begins its ing process. To move forward, we 7-12 model or the Eliot K-8. With have people that have been in tion to Charlestown. He was a key final wind-down after almost two need people to feel supported so the school mainly hosting East this building since the late 1980s. figure in promoting the National years of preparations following a staff know what their next steps Boston students nowadays, a good We set out to have a successful Guard and had major parts in closure announcement by Supt. are and students know where they many also landed at the McKay school closure where everyone felt the Spanish American War and in Brenda Cassellius and her team are going net year. It’s not an or Umana Schools in Eastie. supported and I think we accom- World War I, to name a few. He in 2019. abrupt process. We been able to For the students that came from plished that.” died in Boston in 1931, which is This week, Principal Laryssa slowly crawl with it.” Mattapan and Roxbury, they also On Thursday at 4 p.m., Doherty Doherty said they are in the midst Traditionally the school has chose schools like the Dearborn said they will be having two cere- the year that the school was con- of preparations, carefully remov- housed grades 6-8, and that meant STEM Academy that were closer monies in Eden Street Park, one structed, with the first graduating ing items so as not to upset stu- about 450 students, but there was to home. for the 7th graders where Acting class coming in 1932. Grand re-opening to celebrate community garden rebuild

Staff Report Charlestown Sprouts board mem- paths between plots and creating secured, and demolition began in contributed to reduced family ber Jesse Gallagher with Jaclynn hazardous conditions. Overall the April this year. income, posed health and mental The Charlestown Sprouts Moon, traditional Chinese Lion garden felt unsafe and unpleas- Charlestown Sprouts was health challenges (in some part Community Garden is hosting a Dancing and Kung Fu demonstra- ant. Additionally, the deteriorated founded by Oren McCleary in the due to racism), and challenged Grand Re-Opening on June 26 to tion by Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai appearance of the garden led to 1990s. It originally served children families’ ability to get fresh air celebrate the complete rebuilding Chi Academy, and Dragon Boat increased instances of vandalism and youth, and today is home to and exercise. of the community garden that race demonstrations by Ohana and the theft of vegetables and 38 families. In 1997, the gar- In addition to City of Boston once was in disrepair. The cele- New England. A brief speaking irrigation piping and valves. den moved to its current location Grassroots Program funding, bration will include music and program will thank supporters Now the garden has been on Terminal Street. Charlestown Charlestown Sprouts received Chinese cultural programming. and funders for their collabora- reborn. Through its Sprouts Sprouts, Inc. was incorporated in funding for Sprouts Renewal from After two years of fundrais- tive work. Garden tours will be Renewal project, Charlestown 1998 and became a 501(c)3 char- ing, design charrettes, planning, given throughout the event. The Sprouts set out to reduce toxins itable organization in 2003. The the Massachusetts Department of demolition, and construction Charlestown Sprouts Community in its soils, improve soil fertil- Charlestown Sprouts Community Agricultural Resources’ Urban for its Sprouts Renewal project, Garden is located on Terminal ity, increase growing efficiency, Garden is a welcoming natu- Agriculture Program, the Oren Charlestown Sprouts is eager Street in the Charlestown neigh- and make the garden healthier ral space in Boston that brings Campbell McCleary Charitable to again welcome gardeners to borhood of Boston. It is bor- and more accessible. The City together diverse people of all ages Trust, the City of Boston’s build community that is centered dered by the right field of the of Boston’s Department of to grow, harvest, share, and eat Charlestown Community Impact around the love and necessity of Charletown High School softball Neighborhood Development healthy food. Fund, and from individual resi- growing food. field to its west, the Little Mystic Grassroots Program provided Member families speak many dents. “I am excited to have a nice Channel public boat ramp to funding in 2019 to spark this pro- languages at home, mostly To date, Charlestown Sprouts space again to plant vegetables its east, and the Little Mystic cess of reimagining and rebuilding Chinese and English, but other as has built 38 plots, most of which and talk to other gardeners,” Sue Channel to its south. the garden. Charlestown Sprouts well. The majority of gardeners have been assigned to individ- Fun Tsui says, who is a member Charlestown Sprouts has oper- also received other public and pri- come from China. The second ual gardening families for the of the Charlestown Sprouts Board ated as a community garden on vate funds to realize this goal. In most numerous country of ori- 2021 growing year. Charlestown of Directors and a gardener for 15 Terminal Street for more than 20 the winter of 2020, Charlestown gin of gardeners is the United Sprouts is planning the second years. ”Charlestown Sprouts is an years. In recent years, the garden Sprout’s design and construction States. Others come from addi- phase of Sprouts Renewal to build important place in Charlestown had fallen into disrepair. When management consultant, Fuss & tional Asian countries and from to live and be healthy—this is originally constructed on top of O’Neill, Inc., held two communi- Europe. A majority of gardening an additional 10 – 15 new plots amazing!” a construction fill site, it con- ty meetings to gather community families are low-income and use beginning in the late fall. The Grand Re-Opening will be tained potentially toxic railroad input for healthy and sustainable the garden to grow vegetables to Residents interested in receiv- held on Saturday, June 26 from ties used as plot border fences. ways to rebuild the garden, while sustain food for their families. ing a plot to grow vegetables noon – 3 p.m., rain or shine, and is During the last full functioning best serving the community. A The COVID-19 pandemic has should contact Gerald Robbins free and open to the public. There year of the garden, many structur- sustainable plan was developed been difficult for the Charlestown at 617-669-4509 or email gmrob- will be live music provided by al walls collapsed, narrowing the from these meetings, permits were Sprouts Community as it has [email protected].

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By John Lynds Friday. This was the same percent- virus last week and the number age reported by the BPHC two of positive cases went from 1,401 Charlestown’s COVID-19 posi- Fridays ago. to 1,403. tive test rate increased a bit but still Citywide, the weekly posi- The statistics released by remains below 1 percent accord- tive test rate increased slightly. the BPHC as part of its weekly ing to the latest data released According to the BPHC 13,234 COVID19 report breaks down last Friday by the Boston Public residents were tested and 1.1 per- the number of cases and infection Health Commission (BPHC). cent were COVID positive--this rates in each neighborhood. It also According to the latest BPHC was a 10 percent increase from the breaks down the number of cases report, last week 368 residents 1 percent positive test rate report- by age, gender and race. were tested and 0.14 percent were ed by the BPHC two weeks ago. Citywide positive cases of found to be positive--a 50 percent The BPHC data released last coronavirus increased 0.14 per- increase from the 0.07 percent Friday showed Charlestown’s cent last week and went from reported two weeks ago. infection went from 721.6 cases 70,810 cases to 70,912 confirmed According to the weekly report, per 10,000 residents to 722.6 cases in a week. Three additional of the 15,693 Charlestown res- cases per 10,000 residents--a 0.14 Boston residents died from the idents tested for the virus since percent increase. virus last week and there are now On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighbor- Two additional Charlestown 1,389 total deaths in the city from the pandemic began 9 percent hood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston were found to be positive by last residents tested positive for the COVID. neighborhoods.

Garden (from pg. 1)

This year, the Tour has been We find people are 100 percent for members to get outside with coordinated for the first time ready to do this…All indications their families, and as a place for by members Melanie Cevetello, we’re getting is the community the community to walk through Brent Hayes-Hand, and Julianne is ready for the event and excited and enjoy – even if they don’t have Gearhart. about it.” a garden there. It has hammered They said the Tour will include Gearhart said was pleased by home the idea that they are an 10 gardens, including the center the initial support of the commu- important feature of the neigh- native planting garden in the Main nity and the business community Street community garden. There in donating to the raffle – a major borhood and fundraising is neces- are also some combo gardens on piece of the organization’s fund- sary to increase those opportuni- the tour where neighbors have raising efforts. ties. Right now, the Garden has a collaborated to make two gardens “I’m really pleased we were able 100-person waiting list and many into one. The Tour, which started to get everything to come togeth- wait for a few seasons before get- in 1980 and has run bi-annually er and especially in a pandemic ting a plot. ever since, will be from 10 a.m. to year,” she said. “We didn’t know The raffle will include prizes 3 p.m. and there is also a very nice exactly whether the community from Monroe Home, Starbucks, raffle opportunity as well. would support it and whether the Mockingbird, Fitness Together, So far, coordinators said they neighborhood restaurants and arts Total Wine, Element Day Spa, have gotten a great response, and community could support us. It’s Baby Boyle Bouquets, Brewer’s feel that people are ready to be out been amazing to get that goodwill Brent Hayes-Hand and Julianne Gearhart, members of Gardens for and about again. from the community. I hope that Fork and many others. Charlestown, stepped up this year with Melanie Cevetello as first-time “We started planning last fall, means we’re a good and valued Tickets to the Tour and the coordinators of the organization’s bi-annual, popular Garden Tour. so we took a calculated risk,” said community member.” raffle are available on the Gardens There will be 10 gardens on the tour this year and a great raffle as well, Hayes-Hand. “I think we’ve been The Garden on Main Street has for Charlestown website, https:// all happening on Saturday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. pleasantly surprised that people served a very unique purpose over www.gardensforcharlestown.org/ want to be included on the Tour. the pandemic, all said, as a place events.

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By Seth Daniel Parade day. The night before the toast to It seems like an eternity ago General Joseph Warren’s birthday when virtually every day for two was also a major hit at the Warren weeks had some sort of activity Tavern. With only a few key mem- going on for Charlestown Pride bers of the Charlestown Militia Week and all in anticipation of and the community showing up the big Battle of Bunker Hill Day last year for a hesitant toast in the Parade that came the Sunday midst of COVID, this year’s event before June 17 – the actual Battle was festive and “normal.” of Bunker Hill Day. The Parade was the same situa- It was a whirlwind of activities, tion on Sunday. exhausting but in a fun and enjoy- As I walked the route, it was able way. the people on the sidewalks, curbs Then it was gone just like that. and parks that were the highlight, Everything was cancelled in and not the actual procession. The 2020 due to the pandemic, and Parade didn’t have professional while most expected a return in bands or cool militia or comic 2021, that didn’t happen either. book characters, but it had a bunch They say it only takes three to of people who did what they could five years of inactivity to lose a to bring people a few hours of joy community tradition, no matter and keep the tradition going. Next Holding down the fort at Doherty Street was the Suprey Family and many friends. how long and how treasured it year, Parade Organizer Arthur had once been. The Bunker Hill Hurley will crank the traditional activities and Parade had been Battle of Bunker Hill Day Parade on the upswing in participation machine into working order and and popularity prior to COVID- probably coordinate, with help, 19 after being threatened with the Parade of the Century. folding five to 10 years ago. We asked him this weekend This year something had to be what the 2022 Parade would look done. like. Kudos go to everyone for hav- “How much money do you ing something happen, particular- have?” he asked back. ly to Sean Boyle, Aileen Gorman So, it’s going to be great, no and Erica Walsh of All Roads Lead doubt. to Charlestown – who stepped up The thing that stuck out to me and planned and permitted the along the Parade route this year Bunker Hill or Bust festival on the were all of the smiles from those Training Field, the bar/restaurant watching – from the smallest chil- crawl, the Fitness Boot Camps and dren to the family BBQ at Doherty the enjoyable car and pedestrian Park to the elderly adults coming “procession” on Sunday. There from Zelma Lacey. were certainly other things, but No doubt, Bunker Hill was it was a shot in the arm that threatened after two years of noth- few knew we needed, but became ing, but what was threatened was abundantly clear just about 15 the joy and community of it. minutes into the Bunker Hill or That was sustained last week- Tom Simpson and the Simpsons in his 1927 Chevy. Bust festival – an unbridled success end. that would have been a winner in a non-pandemic year. As I walked up to the Training Celebrating a great Field on Saturday morning, the event was only 20 minutes old, historic neighborhood! but there were already hundreds from of people there. A kids band was Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library playing, there were like 80 stroll- ers parked on the sidewalk, and community was once again hap- pening. The excitement continued all afternoon, and thousands must have come through the Training Field – which clearly needs to once again become a key part of Charlestown Pride Week and the

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Mary Carroll Ava, Maddie, Reilly and Judy Burton and Camden near on Bunker Hill Mishawum had a blast Street. at the Parade this year.

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Nice day for a Parade! Dennis and Judy Devlin with Patrick and Brogan – all taking in the Parade on Main Street.

Carolyn Wrenn Shannon and Mimi Wrenn with their family near the Mall.

Judy Evers, Peggy Lynch and Jackie Martin.

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A CELEBRATION TO TOAST GENERAL JOSEPH WARREN

Photo by Seth Daniel The Charlestown Militia and State Rep. Dan Ryan joined together at the Monument and then at the Warren Tavern to celebrate and toast General Joseph Warren on his 280th birthday Friday, June 11. The annu- al toast to Warren is about 10 years old officially and is led by Militia member Tom Coots and sponsored by Rep. Ryan. The Warren Tavern annually hosts the toast, to the great excitement of everyone at the Tavern. Huzzah!

Capt. Tom Coots and the Charlestown Militia make a toast to General Joseph Warren for the customers participating in outdoor dining. At the marker where General Joseph Warren fell on the north side of the Monument, several gathered to mark Dr. Warren’s 280th birthday. (L-R) Charlestown Historical Society President Julie Hall; Militiaman Rick Young; Chris Hurley; Clare Hurley; Militia Capt. Tom Coots; Militiaman Paul Lane; State Rep. Dan Ryan; and Jim Henry of Sen. Sal DiDomenico’s office.

Kim Mahony of the Warren Tavern with Capt. Tom Coots.

Capt. Tom Coots raises a toast to General Joe Warren in the tradi- tional indoor toast at the Warren Tavern. Last year, the indoor toast was not possible due to COVID-19. NEIGHBOR | LEADER | INNOVATOR BARROSFORMAYOR.COM POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service Office at 617-343-4627.

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Host State Rep. Dan Ryan and Moe Gillen.

John Shea, Jenn Knisely, Jeff Knisely and Tracy Shea.

A tradition begins…Little Three presidents and a chairman…At the Warren Tavern for the official Warren Riley, named after General Warren toast were Historical Society President Julie Hall, State General Warren, was ready to Rep. (and chairman) Dan Ryan, Preservation Society President Amanda toast a bottle of milk with his Zettel, and Monument Association President Arthur Hurley. dad, Dan Riley.

Lisa Collings, David Flanagan, Militiaman Paul Lane and Capt. Tom Coots. HAPPY BUNKER HILL DAY from Your Neighbors in Charlestown

Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday.

mghihp.edu Last year, the militia posed for a signature photo masked up for COVID. This year, they were ready to discard their masks. L-R, Rick Young, Paul Lane, Clare Hurley, Chris Hurley and Capt. Tom Coots. PAGE 16 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE June 17, 2021

Bunker Hill or Bust street fair

The Training Field was the set- the official opening at 11 a.m., ting for what was an amazing hundreds of people hungry for day in the park for more than renewed and safe social interaction a thousand Charlestown residents packed onto the Training Field for and visitors last Saturday, June fun, games and commerce. Many 12, for the Bunker Hill or Bust of those in the know commented street fair, live music concerts, and that the event at the Training Field community fun. Organized and might end up being a permanent permitted by All Roads Lead to Charlestown, the event was as part of Charlestown Pride Week in much a family reunion for the the future. entire community as it was a cel- Great kudos went to Sean Boyle, ebration leading up to the Battle Erica Walsh and Aileen Gorman of of Bunker Hill Car and Pedestrian All Roads Lead to Charlestown for Parade on Sunday. Even before putting it all together.

Photo by Seth Daniel Saturday was a banner day for the Town with the Bunker Hill or Bust festivities on the Training Field all afternoon. Hundreds showed up for music, food, fun and just re-connecting after a long 15 months of staying away. Here, at the Ryan ‘Duce’ Morrissey Scholarship Fund table were Nolan McLaughlin, Cam DelValle, Donna Morrissey, Peyton Fabiano, Shannon Fabiano, Grace Langdon, Julia O’Donnell, and Hank Locke.

Geno Feely, Sean Boyle and Bridget Bohne of Baby Boyle Bouquets. Boyle was also a key organizer of the event in All Roads Lead To Charlestown.

From BABY BOYLE Bouquets “It’s more than just flowers, it’s a whole damn vibe” Enjoying the kids band Rockabilly To order, text Sean: 617 784 4519 Beats was Andrea and Alex FB/IG: @BabyBoyleBouquets Houghtaling.

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Councilor at-Large Michael Flaherty and Janet Sullivan.

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Bunker Hill or Bust street fair

Jack and Marie Alves with Erik Maloy of First Church.

Celebrate Our Democracy Safely with STATE REPRESENTATIVE Isabelle Munson, Nolan Lynch and Eliza Munson pose in front of the giant red, white and blue star bouquet at the Training Field. DAN RYAN at his

Thursday, June 17th 6:00 - 8:00 pm The Anchor Boston One Shipyard Park, Charlestown Navy Yard This is an outdoor venue with plenty of space Please use your own judgement and comfort level! Suggested Contribution: $25 $50 $100 $200 Donations are appreciated but not required. Your presence is enough! Contribute Online at repdanryan.com/bunkerhill21 Please make personal checks payable to the Committee to Elect Dan Ryan Massachusetts law prohibits all corporate, L.L.C., and L.L.P. contributions. Kate and Leila Ness were on hand for Gardens of Charlestown to pro- mote their Garden Tour on June 19. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Dan Ryan

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Bunker Hill or Bust street fair

Representing the Kennedy Center were Lili Sgro, Director Thara Fuller, Crystal Galvin and Kim Kyle.

Sen. Sal DiDomenico and David Flanagan took time out from the fun for a photo with the Turn it Around Youth Group, including Elizabeth Miranda, Ana Renta, Jevon Robinson, Phenice Zawatsky, Mswati Hanks, Sarah Coughlin, Shannon Lundin White, Brandon Myer, Feisal Ali, and Sammy Quintin.

Happy Bunker Hill Day! Join us at our Charlestown Meet & Greet! Monument Restaurant & Tavern Monday, June 28 6:00 – 7:30 PM

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Kim Mahoney, of the Bunker Hill Associates; Harvard Kent Principal Jason Gallagher; and Councilor Lydia Edwards enjoyed the music on Saturday.

John Kelly took a break from selling the coolest Charlestown apparel to greet Paige Lemieux, athletic direc- tor at Charlestown High School.

Left, The plight of Special Townies potentially being evicted from their clubhouse on Main Street was the cause of the day at Bunker Hill or Bust – with many signs and information- Pastor JD Mangrum of Christ Church Charlestown chats with friends al tables about the issue. Here, Lisa while staffing the popcorn machine. McGoff-Collins voices her agreement with Special Townies. PAGE 20 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE June 17, 2021 Upcoming Rutherford/Sullivan design meeting a major milestone

By Seth Daniel Square Re-Design project for June ing schedule was moved back in Charlestown. With all the devel- ing board and into construction. 23, and indications are that the favor of a bus rapid transit project opment and parcels at Bunker Hill The next phase would be the 100 The Boston Transportation project is a priority and will not in Jamaica Plain. Some had ques- Community College, this project percent design milestone, likely to Department (BTD) and MassDOT turn back. tioned if the departure of former sets the footprint where everything come in June 2022, and then the Highway Department have sched- Many had anticipated the Mayor Martin Walsh, and the else comes together. This is tied to groundbreaking phase in spring uled the long-awaited 25 per- meeting to take place in early movements with funding, signaled all the nuances that will come into 2023. Those last two also include cent design online meeting for January, but it got delayed for a departure from the priority list. the public realm in Charlestown. public meetings and input, but the the Rutherford Avenue/Sullivan many reasons, and then the fund- Now, however, the meeting is “The important thing is this is meeting on June 23 signifies the said to signify the absolute com- a mayoral priority,” he continued. major milestone. mitment and the march towards “It’s a big project for the City “It is a big milestone we’re being built. of Boston and the residents of at,” Conroy said. “This is real “We’ve been at it 10 years or Charlestown…We’re all fully on now. The project isn’t going back- more, but the Rutherford/Sullivan board to make it happen.” ward.” Square project is finally at the The 25 percent design phase The 25 percent designs do Celebrate the Spirits threshold of being built and the in a local, state and/or federal include underpasses at Sullivan of Bunker Hill with 25 percent milestone will take us roadway project is perhaps the Square and at Austin Street, but “We’re Still Here” to 100 percent design and then biggest hurdle to get over, and the there is a significant road diet into construction for the spring of public hearing on that milestone along the entire corridor to create by MaryLee Trettenero 2023,” said Bill Conroy, project signifies more public input and a new green space and a shared Pick up your copy at: manager at the BTD. “This project commitment by the government to path. The meeting will probably Charlestown Ace Hardware, will provide a new gateway into get any such project off the draw- also touch on development at Bunker Hill Mall Hood Park, as well as the reno- vations of Ryan Playground that Also, available on Amazon could be happening at the same and Barnes & Noble time as the Rutherford project. From Everyone “Up at the Club!” Resiliency will also be addressed, and that is part of a larger project that is currently ongoing and in Insights & Inspiration Phase 2 within Charlestown. Tarot Guidance, Mediumship & Pet Readings The meeting will feature about 617-242-4682 a 45 minute presentation of the [email protected] designs, and there will be ample time for questions and for the www.BostonIntuitive.com 128 YEARS OF SERVICE public to be heard. Happy Bunker Hill Day!

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Staff Report words written on the back of a lected several of them with inter- mask that you can donate to the esting stories written on them. HAPPY BUNKER HILL DAY The Charlestown Historical Charlestown Historical Society. “I thought I would wear this Society wants your old masks. Help us capture our history.” mask for one month in April Acting on the historic nature of With the lifting of the mask 2020, but wore it until last week COVID-19 and the one article so mandate, many residents got vac- in June 2021,” read one mask. synonymous with the pandemic cinated and no longer wear their “COVID was scary and long, but – the mask – President Julie Hall cloth masks around Town. I learned how resilient we are and said the Society wants to collect Instead of throwing them how important community is to laundered masks from residents away, Hall said she felt it was a thrive. I’m glad to get rid of this HomemadeMom homemade jellies & jams that are no longer needed – but good opportunity to collect them mask.” handknit Irish knits they are asking residents to write as a piece of original history, have One mask from Barbara on homemade dog biscuits in marker an experience they had personal stories written on them, Bunker Hill Street was a home- on the mask. and then preserve them. made mask put together during “Don’t toss your COVID 19 Hall said they plan to collect an grass-roots effort in 2020 Judy Johnson mask yet,” wrote Hall. “The the masks, and put them under when masks were in shortage. 617-816-1339 Charlestown Historical Society is Plexiglas, potentially having a She wrote, “Making masks for homemademom02129 working on a program to cap- show in the near or distant future my neighbors made me feel like 02129 ture our collective history of the with them. A collection box I was helping to make COVID past 15 months. Please share your will be set up at the Bunker Hill easier and helped me stay sane thoughts and feelings about sur- Museum to collect masks. when the world around me was viving the pandemic with a few Already, she said, they have col- going crazy.” CELEBRATE CHARLESTOWN’S RICH HISTORY.

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By Seth Daniel on PPE and other COVID upgrades the pandemic on learning and not “We are putting 50 percent money would be used to even the and technology needs, but altogeth- addressed during the pandemic as directly to schools for school-based playing field and make sure schools Boston Public Schools (BPS) held er it adds up to more than $430 well as they should have been,” plans to ensure their students in are equitable across the city. the first of what is to be several million in federal funds – over and she said. those schools have their needs met The final 10 percent was seen meetings on Tuesday night to hear above the operating budget – inject- First and foremost, the federal in what is unique to that particular as going to community partnership input and share initial plans on ed into the district. funds are not allowed to be used school environment,” she said. investments. where to direct more than $400 At the moment, she said, they for teacher or administrator sala- The regional piece would be A major topic of concern from million in federal emergency school have to focus on the $123 million ries, or for any union contracts or groups of schools – for example those in attendance online Tuesday funding the district will have over ESSER 2 funds, as they will be payments – so the money will not the Charlestown, North End and was addressing mental health and the next two years. preparing a draft report on the flow to the union or to teacher East Boston schools could be one socialization needs for students Eva Mitchell of BPS hosted the spending play by July 1 for public salaries, a worry for many parents region – that use 10 percent of the returning in the fall – with one meeting and explained the district comment, and then will have to right off the bat. money to coordinate programming parent/educator noting she wanted received $123 million in Elementary submit their plan to the state for BPS did unveil a rough draft within a region. to make sure all students in every and Secondary School Emergency delivering those funds. The $276 proposed allotments, and a key That would mean that the grade have an opportunity to talk Relief (ESSER) funding as part of million ESSER 3 funds will come piece of that is that 50 percent of important part of allocating the with a licensed counselor for a the second package of funding, next fall, but the current process the funding would be localized for money would lie with students, meaningful amount of time upon which was approved by the federal will act as a guideline for those school-based plans, with another parents, and school leaders so that return to school. government in December. A sec- funds as well, she said. 10 percent going to regional col- programming would fit to a par- Another general public online ond package approved in March “We need to realize for some laboration plans. That equaled out ticular geography and age group meeting about the federal funds amounts to $276 million in ESSER students the pandemic hit them to 60 percent of the funding being and not be a cookie-cutter program will be on June 23 at 6 p.m., and funding, and the first round of even harder than other students targeted to specific needs within citywide. then on June 29 and July 6 – all funding in March 2020 was about because of conditions they were each school community, and less Some 30 percent of the money starting at 6 p.m. The full schedule $32 million. The first round of in already and conditions they control over the money by the would be allocated to the Central is at www.bostonpublicschools.org/ funding has already been expended may have also experienced during Central Office. Office, but Mitchell said that Page/8679. Exam School Admissions Task Force hits roadblocks on details

By Seth Daniel in 2020. tus report on Wednesday, June 16, of that than the meeting last Friday, really believe in the aggregate 5th The Task Force, made up of beyond newspaper deadlines. The June 11, where the Task Force graders in BPS this year will sit for There have been a lot of figura- appointed members and chaired Task Force was to meet again on argued – though civilly – several an assessment in the fall of 2021 tive hills that members of the Boston by former administrator Michael June 17, and final recommendations times and seemed to get no further and show at a 6th grade level?” Public School (BPS) Exam School Contompasis, has deadlocked on were to be delivered to the School to a resolution by the end of the Said Contompasis, “They might Admissions Task Force have talked their mission recently and over the Committee on June 24. The School meeting than when they had started be.” about climbing in their meetings last several months as they try to Committee has circled the June 30 three hours earlier. “Maybe they will, but let’s be to determine how students will be figure out recommendations for meeting for a vote on the new Several would like to see the clear, this is the hill for me,” said a more equitable and permanent admissions standards, but that vote admitted to Boston’s three Exam schools use an admissions test, Sullivan. “If we want to look at admissions program for Boston could also come in a special meeting known as the MAP Growth test, after 2021 – in 2022 – I’m abso- Schools next year and in years to Latin School, Boston Latin Academy in July potentially. come, but very little climbing has and others would like to ditch that lutely open. But to me it is uncon- and O’Bryant High School. Whatever it is, the recommenda- test altogether. Some also feel that scionable that we would sit here… been done to get to the top of those Just how to do that, and when to tions for Exam School admission the City is still in a pandemic mode and think (kids) would show up in hills so far. start, have been key issues up to this will likely be just as controversial and having a test and regular admis- October for a high-stakes assess- And potentially, another tem- week in their discussions. as the discussions within the Task sions program in the fall of 2021 ment competing for seats with kids porary admissions plan could be The Task Force was to deliver a Force meetings – and they have been would not be equitable – instead who have been in private schools instituted for those seeking entry in set of potential recommendations very difficult going. calling for the permanent plan to 2021, as was done controversially to the School Committee in a sta- Nothing was more emblematic and other schools in-person since start in the fall of 2022. March 2020 every day.” Others would like to see the use Said Contompasis, “The hill is of the MCAS test more heavily con- getting higher Ms. Sullivan.” Virtual Community Meeting sidered, along with GPAs. “No it’s not,” she said. “We have a lot more data around In a move to compromise, the quality of MCAS for our stu- Contompasis said all students dents than the MAP Growth test,” PLAN: Charlestown Workshop should take the test to determine said Dr. Rosann Tung, who was the pool and that the students are Tuesday, June 29 Zoom Link: bit.ly/CharlestownPlanningPlacesPart2 very open to a recent presentation at grade level and can handle the 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 to the Task Force on using MCAS workload. Then, he would advocate Meeting ID: 161 889 9391 by Dr. Shepherd. using a GPA ranking system of that Event Description “I share Dr. Tung’s skepticism of pool. Join your neighbors for a pair of workshops this spring on planning places. You will discuss and share the MAP Growth but at the same what future land-use priorities and community benefits should be for different Charlestown sub- time I recognize the state does not “That’s about as far as I can areas as part of the ongoing PLAN: Charlestown neighborhood planning initiative. Both meetings will allow the use of MCAS for students go,” he said. “The absence of an be held virtually on Zoom from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. that are not in our public schools assessment is not acceptable to me – period.” [Completed] Wednesday, May 26, 2021 focused on Rutherford Avenue and Sullivan Square and being assessed in our public Member Sam Acevedo said that Tuesday, June 29, 2021 will focus on Original Peninsula and Lost Village schools and charter schools. I’m going to state my support for the the Task Force should scrap 2021 The PLAN: Charlestown team will share community feedback collected at the April workshop. Both use of a test for grade level eligibility and just focus on 2022. In doing workshops will include an interactive presentation, activity, and small group discussions. A mapping for the pool,” said member Matt that, he said, he believed 2021’s tool will allow members of the community to weigh in on specific needs and priorities of distinct Cregor. plans would come easier into focus. subareas of the neighborhood. The presentation, instructions, and the online mapping tool will be “We need to move to the front online and open for feedback following the workshops. The real roadblock came between Contompasis and NAACP Boston 2022 and beyond,” he said. “In the Sign up and use the mapping tool at map.social/Plan-Charlestown President Tanisha Sullivan, who dif- fall of 2020, we were worried about the physical danger of having stu- Contact: fer on what to do for 2021. Kelly Sherman “This is the hill for me,” she said. dents take the test. But the academic Boston Planning & Development Agency “I’m looking at the fall of 2021 and havoc is much more pronounced One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 what I’m hearing is there is a strong this year than it was last year…It 617.918.5493 | [email protected] desire to use an assessment to deter- may be easier to think fall 2022 and bostonplans.org @bostonplans mine if the students in 6th grade are beyond. The dice are saying this was at grade level in fall 2021 – I have the hard pandemic year for BPS and Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary serious concerns about that. Do we we need to take that into account.” June 17, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 23

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE :LEGAL NOTICE North Washington Street Bridge construction look-ahead through June 26 LEGAL NOTICE Decree and Order and for such return day, action may be other relief as requested in taken without further notice This is a brief overview of con- placements. *Pier 5 (closest to Charlestown): COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS the Petition. to you. struction operations and impacts *Pier 4: Installing precast Concrete placements. THE TRIAL COURT The Petitioner requests that: UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRA- for the North Washington Street beams. *Pavement line striping to PROBATE AND Thomas James Morrissey of TION UNDER THE MASSACHU- Bridge Replacement Project. Pier 5 (closest to Charlestown): expand median at City Square FAMILY COURT Bedford, MA be appointed as SETTS UNIFORM PROBATE MassDOT will provide additional V-arms and strip formwork, intersection. Suffolk Probate Personal Representative(s) of CODE (MUPC) notices as needed for high-im- installing precast beams. TRAVEL TIPS and Family Court said estate to serve Without A Personal Representative Surety on the bond in unsu- appointed under the MUPC in pact work and changes to traf- •Installing, moving, and main- The Westerly sidewalk, 24 New Chardon St. Boston, MA 02114 pervised administration. an unsupervised administra- fic configurations beyond those taining silt curtains and barges in Lovejoy Wharf stairs, near (617)788-8300 IMPORTANT NOTICE tion is not required to file an described below. the water. Converse are open to the public CITATION ON You have the right to obtain inventory or annual accounts DESCRIPTION •Installing permanent fender with the opening of the temporary PETITION FOR a copy of the Petition from with the Court. Persons inter- OF SCHEDULED WORK piles. bridge, the adjacent section of the FORMAL the Petitioner or at the Court. ested in the estate are entitled •Building the piers: WORK HOURS Harborwalk passing under the ADJUDICATION You have a right to object to notice regarding the ad- Docket No. to this proceeding. To do so, ministration directly from the *Pier 1 (closest to the North •Most work will be done bridge remains closed. you or your attorney must Personal Representative and End): Pre-assembling Hammer during the daytime (6 a.m. – 6 The Tudor Wharf Walkway SU21P10448EA Estate of: file a written appearance and may petition the Court in any Head V-Pier, column formwork p.m.). (under the bridge next to the Mary Josephine objection at this Court before: matter relating to the estate, striping, and V-arm formwork WORK THAT HAS BEEN water in Paul Revere Park) will Morrissey 10:00 a.m. on the return day including the distribution of Installation at Columns 3 and 4. COMPLETED be intermittently closed for safety Date of Death of 07/21/2021. assets and expenses of admin- *Pier 2: Begin V-arms form- •Prior to 6/13: during construction operations, 07/31/2017 This is NOT a hearing date, istration. work. *Pier 1 (closest to the North with access provided via the Water To all interested persons: but a deadline by which you WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, must file a written appearance First Justice of this Court. *Pier 3: V-arms formwork, End): Column rebar installation Street underpass. A Petition for Late and Lim- ited Formal Testacy and/or and objection if you object to Date: June 09, 2021 rebar installation, and concrete and concrete placement. Appointment has been filed this proceeding. If you fail to Felix D. Arroyo by Thomas James Morrissey file a timely written appear- Register of Probate of Bedford, MA requesting ance and objection followed 6/17/21 that the Court enter a formal by an affidavit of objections Charlestown within thirty (30) days of the • Revere • Everett • Winthrop • Lynn • East Boston • Chelsea • Charlestown BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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