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By Lauren Bennett bags that contain at least 40 percent recyclable content, whether it Boston residents will have to be paper or other materials. The say good-bye to flimsy plastic bags must be stamped to say that bags starting in just a few weeks. though, Christopher added. Last December, Mayor Martin In an effort to encourage people Walsh signed an ordinance to to utilize cloth or polypropylene ban single-use plastic bags in the reusable bags instead, stores are city, which goes into effect on required to charge a minimum of December 14. 5 cents per bag, but are allowed to Thin plastic bags used to hold charge even more if they choose. produce, newspapers, and dry Stores are allowed to keep the fee. cleaning will be exempt from Christopher said that if a store the ban, said ISD Commissioner is able to prove they have a hard- William Christopher, Jr. Stores will have the option of offering thicker (Bags Pg. 2) Beacon Hill voters support Cyan Gov. Baker in midterms Magenta Photo by Jared Fry supported incumbent Democrat This owl has been spotted in Beacon Hill area. It seems to like Brimmer Street the most. By Dan Murphy Elizabeth Warren (4,630 votes) in Yellow Unlike voters citywide who her bid for her second term while Beacon Hill Civic Association narrowly favored Democrat Jay 23 and 4 percent of the neigh- Community Corner Gonzales, Beacon Hill showed its borhood voters cast their ballots Black support for Gov. Charlie Baker in for Republican Geoff Diehl (1,400 A Turkish Delight! grand Meeting Room. the Nov. 6 midterm election. votes) and Independent Shiva The Beacon Hill Civic Association, in con- Accomplished pianist Christos Vayenas per- According to the city’s unoffi- Ayyadurai (244 votes), respective- junction with Beacon Hill Friends House, pre- formed in the second part of the evening at the cial results, 64 percent of voters ly. Citywide, 80 percent of voters sented “East of the Sun, West of the Moon” last grand piano in the House’s Music Room. An in Ward 3, Precinct 6 and Ward supported Warren (176, 305 votes) Thursday evening. Ceren Turkmenolgu played autodidact, Mr. Vayenas intuitively creates music 5, Precinct 3-5 and 11 opted for while Diehl trailed with 17 percent violin and instruments native to Turkey, recited that echoes the Romantic and Symbolist lan- GOP Baker and Karyn Polito in (36,977 votes) and Ayyadurai with Turkish poetry and sang songs of her homeland, their bid for second term as gover- 2 percent (5,427 votes). delighting a packed audience in the House’s (BHCA Pg. 9) nor and lieutenant governor while Around 80 percent of Beacon 35 percent of Beacon Hill voters Hill voters supported Secretary of chose Gonzales and his running State Bill Galvin (3,438 votes), mate Quentin Palfrey (3,930 to helping the Democrat secure 2,363 votes). In contrast, near- his bid for a sixth term, while ly 51 percent of voters citywide Republican Anthony Amore (645 backed Gonzales and Palfrey votes) garnered 15 percent of the (110,187 Votes) while Baker and neighborhood ballot and Green- Polito trailed with 49 percent of Rainbow candidate Juan Sanchez the ballot (107,108 votes). (242 votes) received 4 percent. Voter turnout on Beacon Hill Citywide, 83 percent of voters was nearly 63 percent, compared supported Galvin (176,033 votes) to almost 54 percent citywide. while Amore and Sanchez trailed In the race for U.S. senator, (Election Pg. 4) 73 percent of Beacon Hill voters

Thanksgiving DEADLINES The Beacon Hill Times Deadline is Friday, November 16th. We will publish Wednesday, Nov. 21 The office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd Turkish artist Ceren Turkmenoglu captivated the crowd at Evening at Friends House last Thursday. Photo courtesy Shohreh Varmeh. Thank You - NOVEMBER 15, 2018 NOVEMBER “We are going to be starting “We bagsout handing from Aside Christopher said the push for He said he believes this ordi nance is a better step towards environmentally more being response and the overall friendly, has been good so far. an ad campaign in the next week or so,” Christopher said, “and we really like the idea of face-to- face discussion [at the community meetings].” and a team he in the community, have also been explaining the ordinance at different community meetings across the city so people are prepared for this process to start on Dec. 14. reusable bags is very strong—“if everybody does that, we’re in great shape.” anybody on this,” he said. “We’re anybody on this,” he said. “We’re groupcommunity every to going in the city.” - “We got no pushback from “We The fines for non-compliance Each consecutive offense there- Christopher added that the are working very hard to “We a He said he also thinks it’s tomers. with the ordinance are, on firstwith the ordinance are, on instance, a warning, followed by a $50 fine for the second offense, and a $100 fine for the third offense. said after in a single calendar year, would also be $100. Christopher, City is trying to promote reusable asout handing are they so bags many as they can to people in He neighborhoods across the city. peopleon focus a is there said who are elderly and low-income to make sure they have bags they can use. give them out at civic meetings,” he said. - establish business for idea good ments to come up with a way to offer these bags to their cus - 2 (from pg. 1)

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SATURDAY, NOV. 17 - SUNDAY, NOV. 18 NOV. 17 - SUNDAY, NOV. SATURDAY, An additional 4,300 blood “This time of year, as many give “This time of year, Fewer blood drives in September During September and October, During September and October, The American Red Cross is fac

617-227-2155 RECITAL, Patrick Hawkins on the C.B. Fisk organ per Fisk organ the C.B. on Hawkins Patrick RECITAL, Chapel, King's more, and Lübeck Bach, by works forming call $5, donation; suggested 12:15 p.m., St., Tremont 58 and directions to the site directions and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., admission: free, visit HYPERLINK "http:// HYPERLINK visit free, admission: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., fineartists.boston/beacon-hill-holiday-show"fineartists. participating on complete information artistsfor boston EVENT, 16th annual Beacon Hill Holiday Fine Art and Fine Hill Holiday Beacon 16th annual EVENT, St., Vernon 127 Mt. Firehouse), old (the Hill House Craft, 23rd St., One Beacon offices, AARP call BHV at building, to access for required registration information more for and register 617.723.9713 to EVENT, “Deciding about Driving as We Grow Older,” Older,” Grow We Driving as about “Deciding EVENT,

Red Cross issues immediate call for blood and platelet donations immediate call for blood and Red Cross issues to help stop the shortage from Massachusetts – are needed in January and February December, drives nationally – and approx imately 175 blood drives in drive in the weeks to come.” donation now and hosting a blood – and help those in need – by mak ing a lifesaving blood or platelet the need for blood doesn’t stop for the need for blood doesn’t the holidays. People can give back mas to ongoing cancer treatments, senior vice president, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “From trau try cannot survive without yourwithout survive cannot try said Cliff Numark, generosity,” ber that patients across the coun thanks for family, friends and good thanks for family, important to remem health, it’s tors to the current blood shortage. lected, were key contributing fac which caused thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncol and October coupled with hur ricanes Michael and Florence,

1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733- 2767). make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling and platelet donors are urged to tals needed. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, 21,000 fewer blood and plate let donations than what hospi the Red Cross collected over ing this winter. ing this winter. hosts are also critically needed to prevent the shortage from worsen for patients. Volunteer blood drive for patients. Volunteer let donors to give now to avoid caremedical lifesaving in delays ing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and plate NOVEMBER 15, 2018 NOVEMBER

------NOVEMBER 15, 2018 NOVEMBER BSNJ/The Church On The Contact Kim Northrup at T Y The group meets at 140 high-quality tours to diversehigh-quality communities. and audiences and orien- Hours are flexible, through tation and training areMarch month of the out receive com required. Guides to theplimentary admission pro museum and all museum are alsogramming events. There for com regular opportunities behind-the-scenes plimentary, museumsvisits to other local and cultural organizations. Applicants should be interest- architecture, and ed in history, decorative arts, and enjoy inter acting with visitors of all ages. Guides typically commit to Tour half or full-day shifts. Hill sponsors this initiative, but we are not promoting any reli gious ideology. MGH seeking volunteers Massachusetts General Hospital seek Department is Volunteer ing volunteers for its very busy office. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with a broad interna- tional community of volunteers, as well as the ability to handle shifts are multiple tasks. Various available. 617-724-1826 for more infor mation. appli completethe o apply, BSNJ Community Chorus Children’s NewThe Boston Society of The Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community Chorus is a compre Children’s hensive musical training pro gram for children in the third through seventh grades. our childwillbeparticipat Bowdoin St. on Saturday morn is free for any child ings. Tuition with a Greater Boston-area address. All levels of singing register, ability are welcome. To contact Carlton Doctor at 617- 523-4575 or visit www.chur chonthehillboston.org (click on “music.”) cation form available on the homepage, www. museum’s nicholshousemuseum.org. ing in a program that promotes: the love of music, expressive singing, teamwork-cooperative learning, building new friend- ships, self-assessment and the fun of being in an outstanding program.

- - - - - Guides provide vital sup Also, Call 617-419-0527 for more The annual holiday celebra accompanied by Joe Reid on by Joe Reid accompanied classickeyboards, performing as wellsongs by Judy Garland, as "Jingleas winter classics such Winter Bells," Sleigh Ride," "Rudolph The Wonderland," "The Red-Nosed Reindeer," and "SilentChristmas Song" Refreshments will beNight." served. for moreCall 617-523-3957 information. monly played by four players. While similar to the Western 144uses it game rummy, card tiles instead of cards. Instructors Nancy and Lie Likam are Martin. Call 617-523-3957 for more information. Nichols House Museum seeking volunteer tour guides The Nichols House Museum welcomes volunteers to join the museum as tour guides. through Saturday Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. are hours gallery information. Learn new game End at West Branch Library End Branch of the The West Boston Public Library at 151 Cambridge St. offers Chinese-style Mahjong on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China during the Qing dynasty that is com Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll returns Dec. 6 The Beacon Hill Business Association presents the Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. Hidden Gallery Holiday Art Show The Hidden Gallery at 25 Myrtle St. will hold its Holiday Art Show on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 8 and 9, and Dec. 15 and 16, from noon to 5 p.m. port to the museum by leading tion includes Pictures with Santa at Hill House from 3:30 t0 5:30 p.m., and the tree-lighting at streets Charles and Mt. Vernon by the7 p.m.; performances at Back Bay Ringers, a brass quar Chapel carol tet and the King’s ers; and complimentary horse- drawn carriage rides.

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Vandalism 10/31/18 Programming includes Patrick There are a limited number There are a limited vandalism to city property. ed vandalism to her 2004 VW Golf, which was parked on Phillips Street between 5 p.m. on Oct. 30 including and 8 a.m. the next day, a broken front windshield and minor scratches to the vehicle. Hawkins on the C.B. Fisk organ performing works by Bach, 20; Lübeck and more on Nov. Imaginings,” and “Songs of Wild with Rob Flax (violin-voice-gui ‘Rock the Holidays Film Series’ at West End Branch Library End Branch of the The West located Boston Public Library, at 151 Cambridge St., presents Series,”“Rock the Holidays Film including screenings of “La Bamba “ (1987, 108 minutes, Rated PG-13) on Wednesday, “The Blues 21, at 3 p.m.; Nov. Brothers” (1980, 133 minutes, Nov. Wednesday, on R) Rated King's Chapel’s King's Chapel’s Recitals Tuesday St., 58 Tremont Chapel, King's Recitals. presents its Tuesday Admission is by suggested dona tion of $5 per person; the dona tions are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approximately 35 minutes; for more information, call 617-227-2155. 27. tar), on Nov. spaces alongof metered parking Charles and Cambridge streets. The closest public parking garage is the Boston Common Garage. For complete information on participating artists and directions to the site, visit fineartists. boston. ens, holiday cards, paintings, andcards, paintings, holiday ens, more. It features award-winning potters,local artists, including painters, photogra jewelers, fiber artisans whoand phers, handcrafted create original, free, and Hillwork. Admission is and stroll- House is handicap- er-accessible. made baby items and table lin items and table made baby

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C www.mpmpainter.com G PC support of all types with & networking & wireless), (wired Internet access on secure focus technology, & firewall router broadband TCF is a national self-help, The pantry is located in the • • • virus detection/prevention, & data security/recovery. • spam control -Historic Restoration -Plaster & Drywall Repair -Wallpaper Removal Michael P. McCarthy Painting, Inc. Call 617-523-3957 for moreCall 617-523-3957 information. mutual-assistance organization offering friendship, understand- ing and hope to bereaved parents and their families. Call 617-539-6424 or e-mail tcfof- more for [email protected] information. End Food Pantry West seeking donations needsPantry Food End West The help to continue serving its more than 120 clients per month. They welcome donations to replenish the supply of food that they give out to hungry residents in the neighborhood. Bostonthe of Branch End West bystaffed is and Library Public volunteers from ABCD's North End Neighborhood End/West Non-perishable Service Center. (canned and boxed) items are rice, including sought, being canned canned tuna, pasta, chicken, chili, beans, vegetables, cereal, soups, cup of noodles, etc. Compassionate FriendsCompassionate outgroup reaches to bereaved parents, families TheChapter of Boston The (TCF)Compassionate Friends Church on the meets at Trinity of each month from first Tuesday 6 to 7:30 p.m. THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE

- - eighborhood N This is a free drop-in time to Get homework help End at the West Branch Library End Branch of the The West located Boston Public Library, at 151 Cambridge St., offers Thursdayevery help homework from 4 to 6 p.m. Get help from a Boston Public No appoint Schools teacher. ment necessary; simply drop in with your homework. The West End Branch of the The West 151 Library, Public Boston Cambridge St., presents on Wednesdays Time” “Toddler from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. At this time, children ages 18 months to 3 years and their children’s the join caregivers librarian for developmentally appropriate stories, rhymes, movement, and songs. Drop-in for families, and groups, should contact the library ahead of time at 617-523-3957. The West End Community End Community The West located at 1 Congress Center, End St., welcomes the West from Tuesdays on Playgroup 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. through the fall and winter. let kids play and adults chat Small toy with one another. donations are welcome. Time’ ‘Toddler End at the West Branch Library The West End Branch of the The West locat- Boston Public Library, ed at 151 Cambridge St., wel End Playgroup West meets Tuesday mornings ESL conversation group resumes End meeting at West Branch Library comes the English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation from 1 group every Tuesday prac- and Come p.m. 2:30 to tice your English language skills with other newcomers and a facilitator. “Preschool Story Hour” on Hour” Story “Preschool from 10:30 to 11:30 Tuesdays a.m. theirto 5, and Children, ages 3 children’s the join caregivers stories,librarian for weekly movement.songs, rhymes and storyThis is a high-energy daycare andtime, and families, all welcomeschool groups are to drop in. ------Feel free to drop in

At this time, English speak information. Call 617-523-3957 for more conversation class. English in this fun, informal Spanish speakers can practice ers can practice Spanish and

ideology. not promoting any religious Cambridge St., offers the sors this initiative but we are we but initiative this sors 151 Library, Public Boston The Church on the Hill spon- Hill the on Church The Branch Library End Branch of the The West ton.org (click on “music”). End Hour’ at West levels of singing ability are wel - visit www.churchonthehillbos ‘Preschool Story child with a Boston address. All Doctor at 617-523-4575 or Mr. noons. Tuition is free for any noons. Tuition sign up, please contact come. To Bowdoin St. on Tuesday after Bowdoin St. on Tuesday The rehearsals take place at 140 program. fun of being in a well organizedin a of being fun ships, self-assessment and the learning, building new friend singing, teamwork-cooperative the love of music, expressive Children’s Chorus is a compre Children’s in a program that promotes: Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community child will be participating Your Children’s Chorus Children’s NewThe of Society Boston The to 7. BSNJ Community hensive musical training pro gram for children in Grades 3

Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. Idiomas en Inglés y Español on Exchange/Intercambio de Exchange/Intercambio de the Spanish/English Language at 151 Cambridge St., presents Boston Public Library, located Boston Public Library, The West End Branch of the The West Language Exchange or bring your own supplies ifsupplies own your bring or information. Spanish/English pencils, markers and crayons, Call 617-523-3957 for more supply coloring pages, coloredsupply coloring pages, between these hours. At this time, the library willAt this time, the you prefer. to 4 p.m. for Adults“ on Fridays from 2for Adults“ on Fridays “Color Your World: Coloring World: “Color Your at 151 Cambridge St., presentsat 151 Cambridge Boston Public Library, located Boston Public Library, Branch Library End Branch of the The West at the West End at the West ‘Coloring for Adults’‘Coloring NOVEMBER 15, 2018 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 15, 2018 NOVEMBER Olmsted Award of Excellence Olmsted Award honoree Janet Atkins and Emerald Necklace Conservancy Board Chair Ben Taylor. Conservancy, which focuses on which focuses Conservancy, advocacy, capital improvements, programs in Boston’s and public parks. historic Emerald Necklace An

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Taylor in 2016. Proceeds from Taylor Emerald Evening Necklacework of the Emerald Governor Michael Dukakis in Michael Dukakis Governor Emerald Necklace2014, and Ben Board President Conservancy Chief, Environment, Energy, and Open Space and Commissioner Chief, Environment, Energy, of Parks and Recreation Christopher Cook, President of Emerald of Necklace Conservancy Karen Mauney-Brodek, Olmsted Award Excellence honoree Janet Atkins, Parks and Open Space Director of Brookline Erin Gallentine, Emerald Necklace Conservancy Board Chair Ben Taylor. Tarleton Watkins II, Alan Leventhal, Olmsted Award of Excellence II, Alan Leventhal, Olmsted Award Watkins Tarleton honoree Janet Atkins, Sherry Leventhal. Board members Ellie Chu Cornish and Julie Hume Gordon with for Emerald and Ella Saunders at An Emerald Evening Tedd Necklace Conservancy. President of MFA Matthew President of MFA at An Emerald Teitelbaum Evening for Emerald Necklace Conservancy. - - an

Director of External Relations and Development of Emerald Necklace Conservancy Veronika and Trufanova board members Lee Moreau and Marjorie Greville. Olmsted Award of Olmsted Award 12 12

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collections a week a collections two boston.gov . Gerry Wright and Leo Swift. and Leo Gerry Wright Emerald Necklace we strive for we Necklace Emerald of 21st century vision will be a if itcentury park, but the 19th of pro- promise holds Olmsted’s of enhancedviding those ‘feelings and the sus freedom’ to the users, he forwarded,tainability principles and a greenwe can ensure a park which we canfuture for Boston of on allall be proud. I am counting to do yourof you, each of you, part.” - - - - Janet

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Janet delivered inspiring remarks On November 8, the On November to the group in her of Excellence “I want to see these 1100 acres gain their rightful place as the truly world-class park that Frederick Theenvisioned. Olmsted Law teer involvement. Atkins event was heldof Excellence. The Arts’ Kochat the Museum of Fine which neighbors on the Gallery, with over 180Emerald Necklace, lead members of Conservancy Necklace Conservancy Necklace long- member and former Board time volunteer and supporter honor the leaders, civic ership, and rep- friends and family, ee’s Boston Parksresentatives from andDepartment Recreation and Open SpaceBrookline Parks and Division joining in celebrating accomplishments many Atkins’ thefor the Emerald Necklace, greens Boston’s and Conservancy, pace. From the restoration of the Kelleher Rose Garden fountain and statuary in the Back Bay Fens, leading the Conservancy in the creation and implementation of its first-ev er integrated Emerald Necklace tree management plan, to found- Program to ing the Heritage Tree provide support for mature trees in the Emerald Necklace, Atkins has encouraged strategic growth thelong-term vision for and Conservancy across a range of areas in her many years of volun PAGE 12 PAGE

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