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By John Lynds

Since East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes made the shocking announcement earlier this month that he would be leaving his post to serve as Executive Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachu- setts, Lopes and the Health Center’s Board of Direc- tors provided an update on the transition process. EBNHC COO Greg Wilmot to Lopes and the board’s serve as interim CEO after chair, Rita Sorrento, re- Manny Lopes leaves at the ported after a series of dis- end of October. cussions and interviews, the Board has voted unan- imously to appoint EBN- HC Senior Vice President, highest in the nation.” Chief Operating Officer, Lopes and Sorrento said after his promotion A young East Boston resident takes a turn getting a kite off the ground during the Harborkeepers annual Maritime Beach and Executive Director Festival in partnership with the US Coast Guard Sector Boston. of Neighborhood PACE to COO last Septem- Greg Wilmot as Interim ber, Wilmot played a key President and CEO effec- role in helping to design tive November 1, 2021. and execute EBNHC’s “Since joining the COVID-19 vaccination health center in 2017, Greg strategy, which resulted has made a considerable in over 100,000 doses ad- positive impact on staff, ministered in communities patients, and the EBNHC hit hardest by the pandem- organization, as a whole,” ic. said Lopes and Sorrento “Additionally, in the in a joint statement this wake of last year’s na- week. “Greg’s leadership tional reckoning on racial has contributed to a more injustice, Greg led EBN- than 48 percent growth in HC’s Racial Equity Proj- ect, bringing an intentional The event Friday featured face-painting, free kayaking, the Neighborhood PACE Two East Boston girls get their kite ready for the sky. See program, which now and strategic focus to the a sand castle contest, scavenger hunt and many more Page 7 for more photos. health center’s efforts to engaging and fun things to do. boasts a 95 percent satis- faction score – among the See EBNHC Page 2 Nantucket Lightship to host Labor Day Fireworks party Sen. Boncore expected to By John Lynds reserve a spot and join us While the USLM will ly to restore the historic on Nantucket/LV-112’s provide the views Manni- Nantucket Lightship, also On Thursday, for a $25 weather deck, with friends no said the evening will known as Lightship No. announce his resignation donation to the Nantucket and family, to watch a also give the museum a 112 or simply LV-112. State Sen. Joseph leading candidate for the Lightship’s U.S. Light- spectacular fireworks dis- chance to show off its res- Mannino, Jr. said the Boncore was expected post. Boncore has served ship Museum Museum play in Boston’s inner har- toration progress. latest phase to historical- to announce today that as senator in the First (USLM) in East Boston, bor,” said Mannino. “Nan- “Plus, this is a fundrais- ly restore the Nantuck- he will be resigning from Suffolk and Middlesex residents can have a front tucket/LV-112’s berth has ing event for LV-112, for et Lightship was jointly his seat to accept a major District since 2016 when seat to the Labor Day Fire- one of the best views of which we still have much funded by grants from the leadership position with he won a special elec- works in Boston Harbor Boston’s vibrant city sky- work to do,” he said. “The City of Boston’s Commu- the Massachusetts Bio- tion. The senatorial dis- aboard Nantucket/LV-112. line from the East Boston ship’s restoration solely nity Preservation Act and technology Council. trict includes all of Re- Since 2009, Eastie has waterfront.” depends on the generous a National Park Service Boncore had been in vere and Winthrop, and played host to this nation- Mannino said guests contributions of corpora- “Save America’s Trea- talks for the past few portions of Boston and al treasure and now the can bring a picnic supper, tions, private foundations, sures” grant. months with the Coun- Cambridge. giant red lightship and their favorite beverages, federal, state and munic- Mannino said the re- cil after emerging as the the ship recently returned and a beach or lawn chairs ipal grants, maritime en- mainder of restoration will back to the Boston Harbor to sit on the decks of Nan- thusiasts and individuals be accomplished at the Shipyard and Marina af- tucket/LV-112, which will such as you.” Nantucket’s berth. ter months of restoration remain at the dock. Mannino said tickets “Upon completion of Wu and Edwards join work at a drydock in Chel- “We’ll supply the ship, are $25 per person and can this phase, LV-112’s re- sea. panoramic views and live- be purchased at https:// habilitation will be ap- coalition for safer streets According to USLM ly music,” said Mannino. www.eventbrite.com/e/ proximately 70 percent leader Robert Mannino, Jr. “The ship’s powerful ro- celebrate-boston-har- completed,” said Manni- around Eagle Square the program for the fire- tating light beacon will be bor-fireworks.. no. “The most critical and works will begin at 6 p.m. activated just before the In 1989, the lightship comprehensive portion of By John Lynds date Michelle Wu and City “Anyone who wants to fireworks begin.” was declared a Nation- LV-112’s structural res- Councilor Lydia Edwards al Historic Landmark toration is virtually done. Last week the East Bos- and members of the East A NOTE TO OUR (NHL). Since then there However, there is still a ton Times obtained a copy Boston Transportation Jus- has been a push local- lot of interior restoration of security camera video tice Coalition and the three ADVERTISERS & READERS needed, which involves from outside Channel Fish have joined forces calling mostly cleaning, prep and and other businesses in Ea- for transportation action OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPT. 6TH painting. Also a moderate gle Square that shows hor- and improvement in the IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY TRASH amount of structural and rific traffic accidents that square. News and Advertising Deadlines for the DELAY mechanical restoration include car crashes, pedes- “We’ve seen dozens and week of Sept. 9th & 10th will be Due to the Monday, Sept. work needs to be done.” trians being run over, cars dozens of near-miss acci- th 6 , Labor Day Holiday, It is estimated that ap- speeding through stop signs dents, people almost get- FRIDAY, SEPT. 3RD AT 4PM Trash will be delayed by proximately $2.3 million and near miss collisions on ting run over,” said Policy Email news to Email Advertisements to one day. will be needed to complete a constant basis. Subcommittee Lead for the [email protected] [email protected] LV-112’s restoration and The video was recently East Boston Transportation preservation. shared with At-Large City Celebrate Safely Capitol Waste Services, Inc. Councilor, Mayoral Candi- See SAFE STREETS Page 2 Ruggiero Family Memorial Home “Proud to welcome to our staff Mark Tauro, former owner and director of Rapino, Kirby-Rapino Funeral Homes” • Ample Off Street Parking • Complimentary Valet Parking • Nonsectarian Transportation To & From Visiting Hours For Family & Friends • Se Habla Espanol 971 Saratoga St., Orient Heights East Boston 617-569-0990 • Visit us at our website: www.RuggieroMH.com Page 2 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, September 1, 2021 MURPHY CONTINUES TO WORK HARD Safe Streets // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Justice Coalition Celeste Ribeiro Hewitt. “We’ve seen vehicle on vehicle ac- cidents, vehicle on pedes- trian accidents and just a lot of stuff that is really kind of epitome of what’s wrong with transportation in our neighborhood.” At a press conference in Eagle Square last Wednes- day Wu, Edwards, Hewitt and concerned Eastie resi- dents said they were there to call attention to needed safety improvements and upgrades to alleviate traffic congestion at Eagle Square A security camera captures a car crash in Eagle Square. and across the neighbor- hood and city. Edwards Wu added that pedestri- said Eagle Square is one an safety is an accessibility Erin Murphy is working hard on the campaign trail. of the most dangerous in- issue. “I am proud to receive the endorsement of the Interna- tersections in the neighbor- “It’s an equity issue and tional Longshoremen’s Association! They are the largest hood, and residents have union of maritime workers in North America, representing ultimately an issue of jus- called for critical infra- tice,” she said. “As Bosto- upwards of 65,000 longshoremen,” she said. Murphy also structure upgrades to elim- stated, “Thank you ILA for your support! I am proud to have nians we pride ourselves 33 endorsements and it is a true testament to my commit- inate traffic-related injuries on being a multi modal city ment to organized labor and improving working condi- and deaths and improve when it comes to transpor- tions for all Bostonians. I will continue to work hard to get walkability and traffic flow. tation. Unfortunately, just elected and once on the Council I will be a strong voice for “This area is the area I because we do it all - it all of my union brothers and sisters! Please vote for #14 on get the most complaints doesn’t mean we do it well. September 14.” about from constituents We need to turn our focus related to traffic,” said Ed- to address these concerns wards. “Motorists just treat and ensure that we’re keep- this area like a highway ing pedestrians safe and en- At-Large City Councilor, Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu. and I think the one thing suring that we’re keeping that we all find frustrating people moving as they live, News in Brief from what we saw is that work, recreate and conduct it’s completely prevent- business in our communi- able. This is not something you. ties.” PARTY FOR CITY that we can’t do something Kelley’s Square Pub is Edwards said Wu under- COUNCILLOR AT- about--it just takes the vi- at 84 Bennington Street stands more than anyone sion. It takes movement LARGE CANDIDATE in East Boston, near the that the city needs to build to get things done. It’s not DONNIE PALMER MBTA Blue Line Airport a people-centered city that for lack of efforts from the The East Boston Re- station. is focused on pedestrian community and leaders like publican Committee is For more information safety. Celeste. It’s not from lack hosting a party for Boston please call Chris at (617) “I’m excited to be here, of requests by my office to City Councillor at-large 569-4075 or Vera at (617) not only because Michelle get it done. It’s really a lack candidate Donnie Palm- 909-5384. (Wu) is my candidate (for of prioritization by (cur- er. Everyone is invited to Mayor) but because her rent and former) Mayoral meet and talk with the can- HVNA REMINDER vision is exactly what East City Councilor Lydia Edwards. administrations. I have re- Boston needs,” said Ed- didate at Kelley’s Square The Harbor View peatedly heard about traffic wards. “Getting down to Pub on Tuesday, Septem- Neighborhood Associa- concerns from pedestrians. the nuts and bolts of it, her ber 7, (day after Labor tion would like to remind We need sidewalks, cross- vision is people-center and Day) from 5:30 to 7:00 its members that we will walks, and intersections makes sure that we can p. m. Enjoy free pizza not be meeting on Mon- that accommodate all of us, move around safely. Peo- and drinks as you discuss day, September 6, 2021, especially our family and ple are concerned about Boston and neighborhood since this is the Labor Day friends with disabilities,” how they’re able to walk in issues that are important to Holiday. We will be meet- Wu said safety should our busy squares; they just ing instead on Monday, be a baseline guarantee for want to be safer.” September 13, 2021 at every neighborhood, and East Boston is full of NOW HIRING 6pm in the Salesians Boys it needs to be part of city long, straight sections of and Girls Club Parking AT planning. roadway with nearly no Lot. “This is an area that traffic calming measures, Policy Subcommittee Lead for the East Boston Transporta- The Board would like to MAKE needs major redesign and such as speed bumps, tion Justice Coalition Celeste Ribeiro Hewitt. wish all its members a safe again is within the power flashing pedestrian lights and relaxing Labor Day. Yawkey Way Report of the city to do something or crosswalks. Despite on- for a Safe Streets or a Slow “Remarkably, 50% more See you on September 13, about it,” said Wu. “The going advocacy from resi- Street neighborhood,” said people are killed walk- To Apply call 2021. 617-418-7598 design of Eagle Square dents, East Boston has not Hewitt. “Then the applica- ing than a decade ago,” he makes it one of the most yet been selected for the tion gets denied or doesn’t said. “These victims are or visit our facebook page dangerous intersections facebook.com/yawkeywayreport Please Recycle Neighborhood Slow Streets get the attention it deserves disproportionately young, in the city, threatening the Program, a City of Boston or it gets overlooked and old, poor, and people of safety of pedestrians, cy- initiative to help reduce that’s pretty horrendous.” color. Smart cities, taking Real Estate AUCTION clists, and drivers alike. speeds and improve street City planner and au- the Vision Zero model se- We need immediate action safety, after multiple at- thor of Walkable City, Jeff riously, have been making on urgent pedestrian safety tempts to apply by commu- Speck, said in recent years, their streets safer through improvements and chang- nity groups. even as driving has become design. There is no reason es that calm traffic flow in “What I find almost - ap marginally safer, we have why Boston can’t become a support of a broader vision palling is that East Boston witnessed a growing epi- national leader in pedestri- for a safer, more connected groups have to submit an demic in pedestrian injuries an and bike safety.” Boston.” application to be considered and deaths. Eastie’s weekly COVID infections increases 47 percent 28 Rossetti St., Revere, MA 2,162± sf 1.5-Story Cape on .11 Acres By John Lynds Of the 47,460 Eastie res- 768± sf. 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Independent News Group 3.998” between August 23 and Citywide, the weekly August 30. positive test rate decreased City health officials are 2 columns x 3 inches 10 percent last week. scrambling to knock down According to the BPHC the highly contagious Del- 22,636 residents were test- ta variant of the COVID ed and 3.6 percent were virus here and across Bos- COVID positive--this was ton as infections among Why have some communities not a 3 percent increase from the unvaccinated and been a part of medical research? the 3.5 percent reported by breakthrough infections the BPHC on August 23. You can help researchers develop new and better among the vaccinated treatments that benefit all of us. continue to climb. Eastie’s COVID infec- Many groups of people have been left out of Ahead of the new mask tion rate increased only research in the past. That means we know less about mandate Eastie’s weekly 0.57 percent and the rate their health. 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By John Lynds and the modernization of the 42 existing units of af- This week Citizens fordable housing as part of Bank announced today the ongoing project. that its Community Devel- “This loan demon- opment Group provided a strates Citizens’ strong $40.7 million construction commitment to support af- loan to Trinity Financial to fordable housing options help Phase III of the Ori- for Boston residents,” said ent Heights Public Hous- Northeast Region Execu- ing Development project tive for Citizens Jerry Sar- get past the goalline. gent. “Citizens’ Commu- Four years after kicking nity Development Group off the three-phase rede- is committed to improving velopment of the Orient the economic vitality of Heights Public Housing our communities and the Development Trinity Fi- financial acumen of our nancial began construc- fellow citizens. The Group tion on Phase III of the has committed more than project in January. $3 billion in loans and in- Like Phase I and Phase vestments to support the A photo of the completed Phase II portion of the overall Orient Heights Public Housing Development project. This week II, Phase III will tear down development and rehabil- Citizens Bank announced today that its Community Development Group provided a $40.7 million construction loan to the old post World War II- itation of affordable hous- Trinity Financial to help Phase III of the project era brick housing on Val- ing units and economic lar Road and portions of revitalization activities in Faywood Avenue and be our communities. These she said. “Trinity Finan- ment preserves a vital spaces. Phase II leveraged of public housing both replaced with 81 units of efforts have resulted in cial believes in investing housing resource and will $10 million in proceeds in townhouse and apart- new public housing. more than 20,000 new or in communities and the secure a better quality of from the sale of the Win- ment-style buildings. Eva Erlich, vice pres- rehabilitated housing units people who live in those life for hundreds of East throp Square Garage, as In January 2015, the ident of development for and the development of communities, and we’re Boston families for de- well as $1.83 million in In- BHA selected the devel- Trinity Financial said more than 460,000 square pleased to partner with cades to come.” clusionary Development opment team of Trinity an additional 42 units of feet of commercial space Citizens on this important The $51. 6 million Policy Funds, secured Financial and East Boston existing public housing in low- and moderate-in- project.” Phase II portion of the from the Davis Compa- Community Development would be modernized as come communities served The loan comes on the project wrapped up last nies’ 99 Sumner Street de- Corp. to work with BHA part of Phase III. by Citizens.” heels of a $19 million summer on Vallar Road. velopment in East Boston. and Department of Hous- Phase III will also in- Erlich said Trinity line item by Acting May- There, crews demolished Phase III is part of the ing and Community De- clude the construction of a was grateful to Citizens or Kim Jnaey in the city’s 87 old units in four build- larger effort to transform velopment (DCHD) and centrally located park for for their support of the budget a few months back. ings and constructed 88 the 331-unit BHA owned finalize a redevelopment residents, the demolition third phase of the Orient “Orient Heights has replacement state-funded public housing develop- strategy for the site. This of the existing community Heights redevelopment. been a staple of the East public housing units in ment that was originally development team se- center and the expansion “These resources will Boston community for two townhouse buildings built in 1951. Trinity com- cured financing to imple- of open space. help to produce and pre- seven decades, and this and one mid-rise building. pleted Phase I of the proj- ment the redevelopment, The loan provides fi- serve 123 much-need- investment will help to Phase II also included im- ect in 2018 where 90 units and will own and manage nancing for the construc- ed affordable apartment finish its redevelopment,” provements to the existing of public housing were the buildings post-rede- tion of the 81 new units homes in East Boston,” said Janey. “This invest- infrastructure and open replaced with 120 units velopment. Hazmat situation quickly resolved last Thursday at East Boston fire house on Maverick Street ADRENALINE By John Lynds RUSH! 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A Hazmat team was called in and Deputy Chief Steven Shaffer said the team detected high levels of Hydrogen cyanide and BPDA Income-Restricted Home Ownership Opportunity Hydrogen sulfate in the The Two Eight Seven station. 287 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128 According to Shaffer, www.287MaverickLottery.com after the firehouse was evacuated the Hazmat 5 Income-Restricted Home Ownership Units team determined the # of # of estimated Income-restric # Adapted for mobility Up to or between chemical contamination units BR square footage ted sales price impairments % AMI was emitted from an over- 2 1 740 $202,900 1 80% charged battery on a spare fire apparatus parked in 2 1 640-830 $269,200 0 80% - 100% the station. 1 2 860 $240,800 1 80% Fire crews were able to mitigate the chemical Maximum Income Limits (set by the BPDA + based on household size + AMI) Boston Fire Department’s Deputy Chief Steven Shaffer tells Household size 80% AMI 100% AMI build up and Eastie fire- the media outside the Engine 9 and Ladder 2 fire station 1 $67,700 $84,600 fighters were able to safe- that the Hazmat situation within the building was due to ly return to the station lat- an overcharged battery on a spare fire apparatus parked in 2 $77,350 $96,650 er in the afternoon. 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EBNHC // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Maximum Asset Limits 80% AMI 100% AMI $75,000 $100,000 address Diversity, Equity, General Brigham, where ties for growth and ex- Does not include retirement. Does include Real Estate and Inclusion as a health- he led the organization’s pand clinical services and care institution, business MassHealth Account- quality goals. Wilmot also For more on income + asset eligibility, please visit: leader, and community able Care Organization worked for former Massa- http://www.bostonplans.org/housing/income,-asset,-and-price-limits partner,” they said. “We strategy and operations. chusetts Governor Deval Applications are available during the application period from: feel strongly that given his Additionally, Wilmot pre- Patrick’s Executive Of- Monday, September 7, 2021 – Wednesday, September 21, 2021 experience, background, viously served as Boston fice of Health and Human and history at the health Medical Center’s director Services as senior advisor To request and complete the application online, please visit: www.287MaverickLottery.com center, Greg is a strong, of business development, and director of strategy To have a hard copy of the applicat ion sent to your mailing address, please call: 781-992-5304 where he partnered with and performance manage- dedicated, capable leader After careful consideration and an abundance of caution, the City of Boston has decided to cancel the and is well-prepared to clinical and administra- ment and held various op- in-person application distribution period. If you cannot complete the application online, please call us support this transition.” tive leaders at the hospital erational and management at 781-992-5304, to request that we mail you one and to ask us for any guidance you might need to Prior to November, and across key partners roles at Blue Cross Blue complete the application. Lopes and Sorrento said to create new opportuni- Shield of Massachusetts. the Board will work close- Fully completed + signed applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than September deadline 21, 2021 ly with Wilmot to ensure he asT osTon T e B announcemenT he is familiar with key ini- FoundaTion Mailed to: tiatives and to make intro- Grant Maloney Properties, Inc., Attention: 287 Maverick Lottery, 27 Mica Lane, Wellesley MA 02481 ductions where necessary. ➧ Application ● Selection by lottery. Asset, Use & Resale Restrictions apply. “Concurrently, EBN- Deadline ● Preference for households who need the ADA features for people with mobility disabilities HC’s Board of Directors will be ● Preference for Boston Residents. will continue to devel- Sept. 3, 2021 ● Preference for Households With at least One Person Per Bedroom. op and define next steps ● Preference for First-Time Homebuyers. to establish a permanent For more information For more information, language assistance, or to make a request for reasonable accommodations, please contact replacement,” they said. call Maloney Properties, Inc. at 781-992-5304 US Relay 711 | Email: [email protected] “We estimate that this The Lorene Schettino for an application process will take several East months.” 617-561-6336 Boston by email: Prior to joining EBNHC [email protected] in 2017, Wilmot worked Foundation or apply online at: Equal Housing Opportunity at AllWays Health Part- Phone: 617-561-6336 www.ebfoundation.org ners, a member of Mass Page 4 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, September 1, 2021

EastTimes-Free Boston Press PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio ForumGuest Op-Ed EDITOR:: Cary Shuman PUBLISHER EMERITUS: John A. Torrone Afghanistan will never go away

Dr. Glenn Mollette itary and American con- There will never be an assault rifles, 64,000 - ma ENJOY A SAFE LABOR DAY tractors have been killed. end to our 20-year night- chine guns and 126,000 Afghanistan is an un- Sixty-six thousand Af- mare war in Afghanistan. pistols, plus 155 mine- WEEKEND ending nightmare that will ghan national military and Families will suffer every proof vehicles. We have never go away. police have been killed. day from the grief of the equipped them with bil- There’s a temptation for people to splurge at the end We got Osama Bin Lad- Over 47,000 Afghan ci- loss of loved ones who lions of dollars of high- of things. We all are familiar with the idea, “If this is the en. We wanted to avenge vilians killed. Aid workers sacrificed their lives.- Ev priced items that we will last, let’s make it a blast!” the heinous deaths of killed. Journalists killed. ery year we all will pay pay on forever. They will We don’t have anything against that sentiment, but all September 11, 2001. We The Afghanistan and Iraq on the trillions of dollars use American equipment too often that sort of mindset leads to risky behavior and were all mad and we are war has cost Americans in debt created by the war. to dominate a defenseless tragic outcomes. still angry about what evil $2 trillion. Financially For the rest of most Amer- nation of people that will If there is nothing else we have learned after being people did on that day. it will never be over for ican’s lives, we will pay now be left behind to try in the newspaper business for more than 50 years, it is We will never forget. We most living Americans. on the trillions of dollars to survive a revitalized could have covertly taken this: A person can do everything right and live by the There are reports that of money that we have Taliban. out Bin Laden and many book for their entire life, but all it takes is one mistake the United States has committed to care for Af- We may be finally leav- more terrorists without all of judgment that can change everything, both for them- committed to pay $2 tril- ghanistan and Iraq Veter- ing Afghanistan, but Af- selves and others. that our political leaders have done over the last 20 lion more in health care, ans. As we pay these huge ghanistan, for our gener- Persons who otherwise might not have a drinking years. disability, burial and other obligations, Americans ation, will never go away. problem can indulge just a bit too much at an event such Thousands of parents costs for roughly 4 mil- will struggle to pay for Glenn Mollette is the as an end-of-summer celebration and -- presto, in the lost their children in Af- lion Afghanistan and Iraq health care. Senior adults publisher of Newburgh snap of a finger -- they have killed or maimed- them ghanistan. Thousands of Veterans. America has a will be given minimal cost Press, Liberty Torch and selves or others in a driving, boating, or other accident. spouses lost husbands and tough job caring for our of living increases. Amer- various other publishing And then there are the problem drinkers among us wives. Children lost their own Veterans. For years ican young people will be imprints; a national col- who look for any excuse to “celebrate,” which means parents. These precious we did a very poor job of buried by college debt. umnist – American Issues getting hammered at a Labor Day weekend gathering, Americans will suffer the providing good care for Further, reports indicate and Common Sense opin- instantly making them a threat to the safety of them- rest of their lives over the Veterans with physical that we have handed over ions, analysis, stories and selves and others. loss of their loved ones. and mental needs. to the Taliban approxi- features appear each week However, the usual excessive partying is not the only The long Afghanistan The estimated interest mately 22,000 Humvees, In over 500 newspapers, danger we face this Labor Day weekend. The Delta war broke the hearts of costs of these wars by 8000 large trucks, 42,000 websites and blogs across variant of COVID-19 is lurking everywhere and no one Americans as 6,294 Mil- 2050 is $6.5 trillion. pick-up trucks, 358,000 the United States. -- not even the vaccinated -- are safe from infection. As we are writing this, the forecast calls for a sunny Labor Day weekend with pleasant temperatures in the The Boston Election Department announces 70s (a welcome respite after our washouts of the Me- morial Day and July 4 holiday weekends), which means preparations ahead of the 2021 Elections that we will be able to engage in our Labor Day activ- The City of Boston’s 617-635-VOTE (8683) box, visit here. guage assistance will be ities outdoors where we can socialize safely -- though Election Department to- Email: absenteevoter@ available on Election Day from a distance. day announced its prepa- boston.gov In- Person Early Voting by translators at polling But if our festivities are not outside, all of us need rations ahead of the 2021 Voters registered in locations or by contact- to be wary of gathering indoors unless everybody is Municipal Elections, in- Vote By Mail Boston can vote during ing the Election Depart- masked. cluding the availability The Election Depart- the early voting period ment’s translation phone We wish all of our readers a happy -- and safe -- La- of vote by mail and early ment will send out vote by from Saturday, September bank. Those interested in bor Day weekend. voting for both the Tues- mail ballots as soon as the 4 through Friday, Septem- volunteering can apply to day, September 14, 2021 application requests are ber 10, 2021, at any of the be a poll worker here. Preliminary Municipal processed. Once a voter early voting sites. Hours THE 13 SERVICE MEMBERS Election and the Tuesday, receives their ballot pack- and locations for early On the Ballot November 2, 2021 Munic- age, they should follow voting can be found here. The September 14, WERE TRUE HEROES ipal Election. The City of the enclosed instructions. All early voting sites 2021 Preliminary Munici- Boston has also installed It is important to sign the are equipped with elec- pal Election includes eight Every American was saddened last week upon hear- 20 ballot drop boxes yellow ballot affidavit en- tronic poll books for vot- candidates for the Office ing the news of the suicide bombing by a terrorist in across the city for voters velope. Unsigned ballot er check in. Early voting of Mayor, 17 candidates Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service to drop off completed vote affidavit envelopes will locations are well staffed for Office of City -Coun men and women, 11 of whom were Marines and one by mail ballots. cause a ballot to be re- with poll workers and cilor at-Large and the fol- each from the Army and Navy. Applications for vote jected. To return ballots language interpreters, and lowing City Council Dis- If any of our readers have not had a chance to read the by mail ballots have been by U.S. mail, make sure fully accessible to voters tricts: District 4, District 6, personal stories of these brave and dedicated young men mailed out to every reg- to apply sufficient post- with disabilities. District 7, District 9. The and women, we encourage you to do so. Their life-sto- istered voter in Boston. age. 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For more information and answers to any of your cancer questions, contact us any time, day or night. www.cancer.org 1.800.ACS.2345 Wednesday, September 1, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5 East Boston Ward I Democratic Committee endorses Michelle Wu for mayor

By John Lynds campaign for mayor. “We are humbled to who also worked as the “I’m honored and en- know that our Mejia top lawyer on Elizabeth With Boston’s Septem- ergized to stand with the Movement has earned the Warren’s presidential cam- ber 14 Primary just around Ward 1 Democrats in or- trust and support of the paign, has been running a the corner the East Bos- ganizing to build commu- Ward 1 Democrats,” said strong campaign both here ton Ward I Democratic nity and transform what’s Mejia. “The struggles and and across the city. She Committee has endorsed possible in politics and triumphs of their neigh- has received a high level At-Large City Councilor policy,” said Wu in a state- borhood represent the of support from both long- Michelle Wu for Mayor of ment. “The issues affecting crossroads we are facing time Eastie residents as Boston and made two oth- East Boston are a micro- in Boston today. East Bos- well as newcomers. er key endorsements in the cosm of every challenge ton and its residents have “I am honored to have At-Large City Council candi- City Councilor At-Large throughout our city, and I been hit harder than most the endorsement of the date Ruthzee Louijeune. At-Large City Councilor race. know that together, we can by COVID-19, are fight- Ward 1 Democrats,” said Michelle Wu. Historically, Eastie has tackle our biggest chal- ing tooth and nail against Louijuene . “I am ful- been a bellwether in mu- lenges through building rapid gentrification, and ly committed to working nicipal elections and has coalitions for bold, urgent are seeing effects of the alongside the Eastie Dems picked the winner in Bos- leadership.” climate crisis sooner via and local elected officials ton Mayor’s races dating This endorsement adds lack of tree canopy, while as we fight for high -qual back to Ray Flynn. The to Wu’s support among also harboring some of ity and affordable housing most recent was back in Ward Committees, where our city’s greatest cultural and public transit, combat 2013 when Eastie voters she has already earned the gems and local small busi- the negative externalities went with Marty Walsh endorsement of the Ward 4 nesses. We are ready to associated with Logan over the heavily favored Democrats (parts of Back stand alongside them, and Airport on the community, John Connolly during that Bay, Fenway and the South look forward to collaborat- and work toward a health- year’s race to replace the End) and Ward 5 Demo- ing with Ward 1 and its res- ier, more sustainable, and late Mayor Thomas Meni- crats (Back Bay, Beacon idents throughout our next prosperous future for the Incumbent At-Large City At-Large City Council candi- no. Hill, Fenway, and Bay Vil- term.” working class families that Councilor Julia Mejia. date David Halbert. Throughout the elec- lage). No other candidate Halbert, who lived in call East Boston home.” tion season, candidates in the mayoral race has re- East Boston for 14 years be- have made their presence ceived the endorsement of fore moving to Dorchester, known here and have tried any Ward Committee. has personally experienced to cultivate support among “I’m excited about the the issues facing the neigh- Eastie voters throughout work Michelle has already borhood. Although Halbert the summer. done to advocate for East now lives in Dorchester he According to the lat- Boston, where we have his- has strong relationships in est polls, Wu has pulled torically had to fight to be the community and was ahead of Acting Mayor heard,” said ward commit- once a Ward I Commit- Kim Janey and leads the tee chair Vicki DiLorenzo. tee member and organizer pack. At-Large City Coun- DiLorenzo said the Ward and served on community cilor and former East Bos- I Committee also endorsed boards like the Piers Park ton High School teacher incumbent At-Large City Advisory Committee. and coach Anissa Essa- Councilor Julia Mejia and “I am honored and ex- bi-George is now tied for candidates David Halbert, cited to have the endorse- second place with Janey and Ruthzee Louijeune for ment of the Ward One and City Councilor Andrea City Council At Large. Democratic Committee,” Campbell and John Barros, “I’m excited about these said Halbert. “As a former former Former Chief of impressive candidates and East Boston resident and Economic Development, the work they’ve already Committee member, I look round out the rest of the done to advocate for East forward to working with field. However, 25 percent Boston, where we have the members to ensure res- Alex Gray is a father, attorney, and public servant of voters polled are still un- historically had to fight to idents aren’t pushed out of running to be Boston's first blind City Councilor. decided--setting up what is be heard,” she said. the neighborhood due to sure to be an exciting pri- Councilor Mejia is our housing crisis, that all Alex is running for At-Large Boston City Council because mary that will narrow the the first and only -Lati of our local businesses can his work for Governor Deval Patrick and Mayor Martin J. field of mayoral candidates na member of the Boston thrive, and that East Boston down to two for the No- City Council and support families have great schools Walsh has brought him to every neighborhood in the city vember 2 general election. among Eastie voters has - with the support our chil- and given him the experience to do the job on Day One. Wu, who was also en- been strong. According to dren deserve - at every lev- dorsed by East Boston City the 2020 census Eastie has el, and in every corner of VOTE TUESDAY, SEPT. 14 Councilor Lydia Edwards the largest Latino popula- the neighborhood.” over the summer, was the tion among any neighbor- Louijeune, a former VoteAlexGray.com [email protected] first candidate to launch a hood in Boston. housing justice attorney Paid for by The Gray Committee

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210830_EastieTimes.indd 1 8/30/21 2:54 PM Page 6 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, September 1, 2021 EBCC PARTICIPATES IN BETTER BEACHES EVENT East Boston Chamber of Commerce participat- ed in the Better Beach- es Event at Constitution Beach. The Better Beaches event was held at Consti- tution Beach on Friday, August 27, hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Public Services and The Harbor- Caregiver Solutions keepers. with Meg Hogan, CEO of Boston Senior Home Care The Harbor Keepers provided coastal themed Did you know that in Massachusetts, there are an activities such as kayak- estimated 10,400 grandparents with the full-time ing, a display boat, guid- responsibility of raising their grandchildren? Today, ed zumba, yoga, painting, a growing number of grandparents have taken on the games, and a DJ (Trike parenting role for their grandchildren, when parents Called Funk). The Eastie experience personal or emotional difficulties and community participated children need care. in contests winning prizes, Raising grandchildren can be incredibly rewarding. Many enjoyed refreshments, and grandparents acknowledge that they derive immense satisfaction from providing their grandchildren with a took away some fun and safe, stable home environment in which to grow and colorful giveaways. Fun The East Boston Chamber of Commerce’s table at the Better Beaches event. thrive. However, it can also be stressful. At times, the was had by all who attend- physical, emotional, and financial demands of caregiving ed. can leave many grandparents feeling ovewhelmed. Luckily, The East Boston Cham- they do not have to go it alone. In fact, studies show that ber of Commerce offered grandparents who cope well with the responsibilities of some activities that in- raising grandchildren are those who seek out assistance cluded chances to win and support. prizes. Young Anderson Boston Senior Home Care’s Caregiver Solutions program won the last of the three can help by providing a variety of services and supports American flags that were tailored to meet the needs of grandparents, such as training, education, resources and support. For grandchildren, given out as prizes for the program can provide technology, scholarships for finding the metal coin after-school programs, counseling, and more. among the plastic gold Raising a grandchild has both joys and challenges. colored pirates treasure With Caregiver Solutions, you can be confident in coins in the treasure chest your caregiving role. You can depend on us. For more at the Chamber’s table. information visit bshcinfo.org or call 617-292-6211. Congratulations to the Mayor’s Office of Public Services and The Harbor Keepers for such a suc- cessful event. If you are interested in joining the Chamber please email at contact@ eastbostonchamber.com, bshcinfo.org | (617) 451-6400 for more information Anderson won the last of the three American flags that were given out as prizes for finding Your home. Your choice. Your care. about us visit our website the metal coin among the plastic gold colored pirates treasure coins in the treasure chest www.eastbostonchamber. at the Chamber’s table. com.

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On Friday, August 27 the Harborkeepers host- ed the annual Maritime Beach Festival in partner- ship with the US Coast Guard Sector Boston. The event, sponsored by a host of local supporters as well as the US Coast Guard, Save the HarborSave the Bay Better Beaches Program and the Mas- sachusetts DCR, Cargo Ventures and the Mayor’s Office of Public Service, Boston At-Large City Council candidate Ruthzee Louijeune A demonstration of an ATV during the annual beach event. featured a whole host of during the event. activities throughout the day. The festival featured marine activities, art, per- formances, demonstra- tions by the United States Coast Guard, free kayak- ing, face-painting, a sand castle contest, scavenger hunt and many more en- gaging and fun things to Volunteers from the New do. England Aquarium per- Around 500 people at- formed water activities with tended the day-long free Eastie youth. beach event

Representatives of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Representatives of Boston Sea Rovers talked about their Fisheries educated attendees on the dangers of overfish- dedication to increasing awareness and appreciation of ing. the marine environment just off our shores.

The festival featured marine activities, art, performances, An Eastie youth shows off her dance moves on the porta- demonstrations by the United States Coast Guard, free Pat Capogreco with Harborkeepers Director and Founder ble dance floor. kayaking, face-painting, a sand castle contest, scavenger Magdelena Ayed. hunt and many more engaging and fun things to do.

The event wouldn’t be complete without a mobile DJ to Piers Park Sailing provided free kayaking for residents. provide celebratory music.

Some local youth participate in some arts and crafts. The event included dozens of demonstrations and hands- A youth pets an Atlantic lobster during the event. on activities.

Attendees take part in a dance contest. The US Coast Guard performs some marine education activities.

The little one shows just how big a shark’s jaw really is. The event was sponsored by a host of local supporters as These youth hold up a giant sea turtle shell. well as the US Coast Guard Sector Boston. Page 8 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Some of the engaging, inclusive, and stylistically consistent interpretive signs already installed along Eastie’s Harborwalk. Friends of the Boston Harborwalk/Boston Harbor Now are currently working on a sign about Eastie immigration that will be installed on Harborwalk at Portside at Pier One. The two groups are looking for residents that may have a photo that captures the more recent waves of immigrants. Interpretive signage being placed around Eastie’s Harborwalk

By John Lynds If you’ve walked along along Eastie’s shores from and installation. In total, sign about Eastie immigra- it could be some communi- the new segments of the shipbuilding to immigra- 30 signs our team created tion that will be installed ty activity that drew folks The Friends of the Bos- Harborwalk in Eastie re- tion. are in place in four Bos- on Harborwalk at Portside from many different coun- ton Harborwalk, affiliated cently, the signs you see “Our researchers-writ- ton neighborhoods. Each at Pier One. tries. Many community with Boston Harbor Now, are the result of the ongo- ers create the content pro sign is 42” x 24”. We work “I’m searching for a events have been cancelled is involved in a multi-year ing effort by the two water- bono,” said volunteer and closely with all stakehold- photograph I can use on the since March 2020, so it’s effort to add engaging, front advocacy groups. lead from the Friends of ers to enhance the Harbor- lower panel that captures absolutely fine if the photo inclusive, and stylistical- So far 11 signs at Bos- the Boston Harborwalk/ walk for the enjoyment of the impact of the more re- ly consistent interpretive ton East, The Mark, Clip- Boston Harbor Now Sig- residents and visitors.” cent waves of immigrants,” is from 2018, 2019 or ear- signs along Boston’s 43- pership Wharf, and one nage Committee Liz Nel- Weaver said Friends of said Waever. “The photo lier.” mile Harborwalk, includ- at the shipyard have been son Weaver. “The develop- the Boston Harborwalk/ could be of one of the fes- Anyone in possession of ing right here in East Bos- installed that give visitors er or property owner pays Boston Harbor Now are tivals that includes folks such a photo can email it to ton. a history of the locations for design, manufacture, currently working on a from various countries. Or [email protected]. Transfer student disparities grow across racial and ethnic lines In the 2020-21 academ- highly selective four-year • While every pathway institutions expanded their ly selective colleges and • Transfer enrollment ic year, higher education colleges and universities,” of transfer suffered de- total transfer enrollment a few leading primarily fell more for males: lost about 191,500 trans- said Doug Shapiro, Exec- clines, the rate of decline for the year, thanks to an online institutions, their • Males fell by 112,900 fer students, or 8.4% com- utive Director, National was not the same. Upward unusually large one-year persistence post-transfer or -12.1% (-37,100 or pared to the previous year, Student Clearinghouse transfers, moving from growth in upward transfer appears to be suffering. -3.8% the previous year) according to research re- Research Center. “As two-year to four-year col- (10.3%). This growth in- In contrast, no significant • Females fell by 76,200 leased today by the Na- transfers overall decline leges, held up relatively cluded all student groups, persistence rate drops at- or -5.8% (-32,200 or tional Student Clearing- and equity gaps grow, well, with only a 1.3% irrespective of gender, tributable to the pandemic -2.4% the previous year) house Research Center. however, this small seg- decline or about 11,900 race, and ethnicity, or are found nationally (all • Black transfer stu- The COVID-19: Transfer, ment alone cannot erase student losses. Pandem- transferring within states transfer pathways com- dents fell at the sharpest Mobility, and Progress the larger concerns of di- ic-driven losses were or into different states (see bined). rate of all groups: Academic Year 2020-21 minished opportunity for more notable in the fall. the figure on the following • Hispanic-Serving In- • Whites declined by Report, the fifth in the se- students.” In fact, upward transfers page). stitutions (HSIs) had sub- 86,700 or -9.1% (-59,900 ries, reflects the pandem- How enrollment and increased in spring. • Patterns of upward stantial transfer student or -5.9% the previous ic’s full-blown impact on transfer patterns contin- • Disparities in upward transfer mobility along in- losses this year (-70,400 year) postsecondary students. ue to persist or diverge transfer mobility increased stitutional selectivity, gen- students, -11.8%), while • Blacks declined by This is the first compre- going into the upcoming during the pandemic year. der, and race and ethnicity Historically Black Col- 39,500 or -12.9% (-15,400 hensive report to assess academic year remains to Asian and Latinx upward shifted over the course of leges and Universities re- or -4.8% the previous effects of the pandemic on be seen, but the Research transfers grew (+5.9% and the academic year, most mained largely unaffect- year) student transfer during the Center expects as the pan- +1.4%, respectively), but notably changing from ed. Both saw post-transfer • Latinx declined by entire academic year, in demic continues, there Black and Native Ameri- highly selective colleges persistence rates falling 31,900 or -8.4% (+3,300 which 2.1 million under- will likely be further di- can upward transfers fell leading the growth of due to the pandemic, ex- or +0.9% the previous graduate students trans- vergences among students further than pre-pandemic upward transfers in fall cept that HSIs made a year) ferred to a college other and institutions, deepen- decline (-6.1% and -4.1%, 2020, to marked increases small gain in the latter part • Asians declined by than their last enrolled ing the longstanding con- respectively) while White in Latinx upward transfers of the year. Following na- 4,500 or -4.2% (-2,100 or institution between July cerns over disparities in students saw a drop con- in spring 2021 that were tional patterns, declines in -1.9% the previous year) 2020 and June 2021. student mobility and prog- sistent with the pre-pan- more concentrated at less mobility at these institu- • Native Americans de- “The bright spot for ress. demic rate of decline competitive institutions. tions were largely driven clined by 1,900 or -9.9% students is the increase 2020-2021 Year in Re- (-4.4%). • As upward transfer by men. (-1,000 or -4.9% the pre- in upward transfer into view Highlights include: • Only highly selective inflows grow at high- By The Numbers (July vious year) 2020 – June 2021): The COVID-19 Trans- There were approxi- fer, Mobility, and Progress mately 2.1 million transfer Report series, with sup- students and 11.8 million port from Ascendium Ed- non-transfer students. 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By Penny & Ed Cherubino beans or legumes as a base to keep in mind. First, for a dip or spread. Our there’s the matter of mak- In a recent New York favorite source for dried ing things in advance— Times Food video, host beans is Rancho Gordo. cooking and serving so Vaughn Vreeland cooked Their cookbook, “Heir- many different dishes in a week of meals for him- loom Beans: Great Reci- one meal is a lot of work. self as a solo diner. He pes for Dips and Spreads, Fortunately, many com- made dips for dinner for Soups and Stews, Salads ponents can be made well one of the meals and in- and Salsas, and Much ahead of time, and plenty spired us to explore this More from Rancho Gor- of dishes taste better the menu option. do” is a great place to start. next day.” His choice of You can collect a few One of this book’s reci- mezze included Muham- dips with a visit to a gro- pes combines black beans mara (a roasted pepper cery store or as takeout with cauliflower. That dip), a pea spread, and a from restaurants with dip- can be spread on toast or garlic hummus recipe. pable or spreadable items scooped up with a tortilla You can also mix up on the menu. (Most dips or flatbread. By combin- dips from different cul- can be used as spreads, ing the beans with a grain tures to make an inter- so we are including both you create a complete pro- national selection. Two ways of enjoying them.) tein. If you add a chopped Italian favorites are Tus- The healthiest and perhaps vegetable like the cauli- can bean dip and Sicilian tastiest options can come flower, you have added caponata. You could even from your kitchen with an both flavor and nutrition. top the bean spread with assist from a food proces- Dips for dinner could the caponata the way you Here’s a pantry-ready spread. Mash a can of smoked trout, add a bit of plain yogurt, sea- sor, blender, or mortar and also be a mezze (also might top a red lentil dal son with pepper, and serve with multigrain crackers and celery sticks. pestle. called meze or mezza) dip from India with chut- spread. Penny enjoyed a ney. Healthy Dip Options MasterClass on this topic freedom for the cook to er or food processor to be bit more work than many Penny went straight to hosted by Yotam Otto- Leftovers Can Be exchange one ingredient ready to dip or spread. of the recipes mentioned her favorite bean cook- lenghi. In his class notes Dippable Flavor for another. This means here. books as a starting place he wrote, “If you’re going As you read through dip that these dishes are the And, if you prefer to You could also sam- for planning this menu. to serve a mezze spread, and spread recipes you’ll perfect place to use up let the pros do the prepa- ple a dinner or brunch of Many cultures rely on there are a few things see that there is a lot of bits of flavor sitting in ration, you’ll find shelves dips and spreads at a local your refrigerator as a left- of hummus, dips, and restaurant. Try anoush’el- over. If you have an extra spreads in supermarkets. la in the South End or ear of corn, cut it off the When we visit the Middle Krazi Meze & Wine in the cob and add it to salsa or Eastern markets in Wa- Back Bay. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Students // bean-based dip. Leftover tertown, we always bring Do you have a ques- stitutions, which represent of 2018. Clearinghouse maintaining the confi- greens sautéd with garlic home a few containers of tion or topic for Fresh & 97% of the nation’s post- data track enrollments na- dentiality and privacy of and olive oil just need a the various mezze they Local? Send an email to secondary enrollments in tionally and are not lim- student records. To learn can of cannellini beans offer. Baba ganoush is a [email protected] Title IV degree-granting ited by institutional and more, visit https://nscre- and a minute in a blend- favorite because it takes a with your suggestion. institutions in the U.S., as state boundaries, while searchcenter.org.

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Youth nent that will provide an neighborhood food distri- with limited capacity and in Boston and across the bution site for families and Joe Gaeta. “It has been 5 Program Director Kristen overview of the project, an- strictly enforced rules and months and the community country have been forced Barry said three East Bos- ticipated impacts, and pro- a free emergency day care regulations. to change and adapt due to provider for essential work- continues to pull together ton students are making posed mitigation. ShownRecently sized another part of in itsto time of need.scale To this COVID-19 abovepandemic. the most of this unusual ers. the eyes of our Following the presenta- the Eastie Y’s operations One such program’s in As the state’s phased date, the Y has served over summer, working at Save tion, members of the public made a comeback. 250,000 meals, 3,000 pro- Save the Harbor/Save the the Harbor/Save the Bay’s COVID reopening plan The East Boston YMCA Bay’s Youth Environmental INDEPENDENT began earlier this summer duce bags and 6,000 plus Youth Environmental Edu- reopened its fitness portion hours of emergency child- Education Programs. cation. See SUFFOLK Page 8 things atcovers the Eastie Y have approx. 2 columns of their operation to mem- care for children. 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[email protected] [email protected] 781-485-0588 781-485-0588 Page 10 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, September 1, 2021 OBITUARIES September is designated Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is Suicide one you love is struggling Prevention Awareness with depression or think- Pasquale Leone Eleanor Carfagna Month and for many the ing about suicide, get help Retired Piping Designer She cherished and loved her family subject of suicide is off now. The National Suicide limits. They believe the Prevention Lifeline, 1-800- above all else Pasquale A. Leone of mere mention of suicide 273-TALK (8255), is a around friends and family free resource, available 24 East Boston passed away Eleanor “Ellie” M. (Ab- can cause suicidal thoughts hours a day for anyone in peacefully on August 27. bott) Carfagna was born for them. Nothing could be suicidal crisis or emotion- Mr. Le- and spent most of her life further from the truth. al distress. The Crisis Text one worked in East Boston, the de- Approximately ­47,500 Line is a free 24/7 text line as a piping voted daughter of the late Americans died by their where trained crisis coun- designer at Dennis James and Ann own hand in 2019, making selors support individuals several pres- Abbott of East Boston. suicide the 10th leading in crisis. Text “Jason” to tigious firms, After a long battle with cause of death in this na- 741741 to speak with a including United Engi- dementia, Ellie is finally at tion. Suicide rates in the compassionate, trained Cri- neers and Seabrook Nu- peace and passed away on US have climbed 33% in sis Counselor. Confidential clear Power Plant. He August 29 at the age of 94. the last decade. One of the support 24/7, for free. also served his country as She was preceded in death ways to reduce that num- The Jason Foundation a U.S. Marine during the cession to St. Joseph, St by her husband, Alfred ber is by talking about sui- (JFI) is another available Korean Conflict. He loved Lazarus Church, Ashley Carfagna of Medford and cide and suicidal ideation, resource. Although Sep- cooking for his family and Street, East Boston. A Fu- her devoted and beautiful which can spur meaningful tember is set aside as Sui- was an avid horse-racing neral Mass honoring Mr. daughter, Jean Ann (Carf- Ellie was a strong, inde- conversations about mental cide Prevention Awareness fan. Leone’s life will follow agna) Festa. pendent woman and a nur- health and potentially save Month, JFI works toward The beloved husband of at 10 a.m. Services will Eleanor leaves behind turing and loving mother lives. suicide prevention all year Joan (Gately) Leone, he conclude with Mr. Leone her beloved children and and friend. She cherished Even more concerning is long. JFI is dedicated to the was the devoted father of being laid to rest with their spouses: Alfred Carf- and loved her family that suicide and suicide at- awareness and prevention Laura Webb of Stoneham, military honors in Puritan agna and his wife, Joanne, above all else. tempts among our nation’s of youth suicide through David Leone of Marsh- Lawn Memorial Park. Carol Carfagna-Foley and All who loved her are youth (ages 10-24) are on educational programs that field, and Christopher Le- To show his love for her husband, John, Rich- grieved by the passing of the rise. According to in- equip youth, parents, edu- one of East Boston; dear East Boston, the Leone ard Carfagna and his wife, this wonderful woman formation released last year cators, and the community brother of John and Frank family has requested that, Mary and the spouse of and will forever treasure by the CDC, 19% of youth with the tools and resourc- Leone, Clementina Cor- in lieu of flowers, memori- her late daughter, David her memory. had seriously considered at- es to identify and assist netta,and Mildred Pirone al donations may be made Foley. She is also sur- A private celebration tempting suicide, 16% had at-risk youth. Many times, and cherished grandfather to the East Boston High vived by her cherished of her life will be held at made a suicide plan, 9% young people exhibit clear of Alex, Audrey, Andrew, School Scholarship Fund, grandchildren: Richard a future date. If you wish had made a suicide attempt, warnings signs prior to an Kathryn, Michael, Aman- 86 White Street East Bos- and Ronee Festa, Emilia to celebrate Ellie’s life, and 2.5% had made a sui- attempt. By knowing the da and Christopher. He ton MA 02128, attention and Aria Carfagna and her please donate to the De- cide attempt that was sig- warning signs and know- is also survived by many Headmaster Phillip Bran- great granddaughter, Gi- mentia Society of Amer- nificant enough to require ing how to help, you could loving nieces and neph- giforte or through our anna Festa. ica or the Alzheimer’s ews. website, www.ruggi- Foundation. medical treatment. save a life. Visit The Ja- Family and friends will eromh.com. Join the conversation, son Foundation’s website honor Mr. Leone’s life In accordance with the and reach out to those to learn more about youth by gathering at the Rug- City of Boston Five-Point who have been personally suicide, the warning signs, giero Family Memorial Plan for the Delta Vari- affected by suicide, raise and how you can help make Home, 971 Saratoga St. ant of COVID-19, face awareness, and connect a difference. JFI has never (Orient Heights) East masks are required at all OBITUARIES those struggling with sui- charged a school, commu- Boston today, Wednes- times when indoors. To cidal ideation to profession- nity, or individual for the day, September 1 from leave an online condo- Effective Jan. 1, 2021 al counselors and treatment use of their programs or re- 4 to 8 p.m. and again on lence or view Mr.Leone’s services that can help them. sources. http://www.jason- Thursday morning at 8:30 tribute video please vis- All obituaries and death notices If your child or some- foundation.com a.m. before leaving in pro- it www.ruggieromh.com. will be at a cost of $150.00 per paper. To place a Includes photo.No word Limit. memoriam in the Please send to Times Free Press, [email protected] please call 781-485-0588 or call 781-485-0588

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Prosecu- rather than incarcerate; cent in the one year after is built around the five ins campaign promise to ering fully tele forensic tors must review evidence welcoming researchers to her election; At the same core values of the office: presumptively decline interviews and partially and draw conclusions. full access and unfettered time, the recidivism rate Help Heal. Be Brave. to prosecute a list of 15 remote forensic interviews “Being Brave means review of Suffolk County for those cases and the vi- Serve Humbly. Respect non-violent, non-public for child victims of sexual it is the job of this Office data and committing to olent recidivism rate both Everyone. Work Smart. safety focused, low lev- assault; working to open to hold itself and others change course if the data decreased. A first year, annual report el misdemeanors, and the Grand Jury -- one of accountable, especially indicate a need to do so; • Being the first DA’s was in preparation for re- to instead seek potential the first in the nation to when it becomes clear In addition to the re- Office in the nation to ad- lease in the spring of 2020, non-carceral alternatives. safely reopen -- and seeing that our system has no cent National Bureau of vocate to our state’s high- but the global pandemic The presumption is rebut- two separate, socially dis- consistent, overarching Economic Research paper est court in favor of indi- forced a recalibration of table. This policy has not tanced Grand Juries return audit function,’’ the report which looked at 17 years vidualized sentencing for the office and its work, so resulted in the increase in more than 164 indictments states. of Suffolk County data every 18-20 year old in a final document was not crime some predicted. In in 58 days. Additional Some of the highlights and showed that non-pros- first degree murder cases. produced. fact, data show that the op- grand juries have returned in Be Brave include: be- ecution of non-violent The Serve Humbly sec- “I am fiercely proud of posite appears to be true; more than 1,600 indict- ing the first jurisdiction misdemeanors reduces re- tion, noting the on-going what SCDAO has accom- reviewing more than ments since August, 2020 in the nation to bring, and cidivism, a Harvard data trauma still felt in and plished in my first two and 1,100 cases of some 818 all involving some of our win, an injunction against scientist and PhD candi- around Mission Hill some a half years in office and people in custody during Commonwealth’s most vi- ICE, effectively halting date has analyzed cases thirty years after the po- this report reflects those COVID where SCDAO olent, serious cases. civil arrests in and around impacted by SCDAO’s lice invasion following the accomplishments,’’ said staff either did not op- The report states that the public areas of Mas- non-prosecution polices murders of Carol DiMaiti District Attorney Rachael pose or actively worked “being brave is central to sachusetts courthouses. and the preliminary find- Stuart and her son, Chris- Rollins. “It also provides to achieve the release of the work of the criminal The Biden Administration ings indicate: topher, states the need an analysis of crime trend 236 people. 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The HOV will that Monday, September are reminded that, due to for Labor Day Weekend have normal hours Thurs- 6, is a state holiday and COVID-19, masks are travel, drive in off peak day and Friday mornings, among offices closed are mandatory on MBTA ve- hours if possible, utilize from 5 a.m. through 10 those of the Registry of hicles, at MBTA stations available technology tools a.m. Normal deployment Motor Vehicles. Custom- and at bus stops. for trips including www. resumes on Tuesday, Sep- er service centers which For traffic and road mass511.com, consider tember 7. have been open during conditions, drivers may public transportation if • The additional “swing the pandemic will reopen use the following options possible to reach destina- lane” on Route 1A south- by appointment only on to make decisions: tions and bring a face-cov- bound at the Sumner Tun- Tuesday, September 7. • Download Mass- ering as some municipali- nel will be closed on Mon- Meanwhile, AAA mem- DOT’s GoTime mobile ties have a mask mandate day, September 6. Normal bers may visit any AAA app and view real-time for indoor venues. deployment resumes on Northeast location by ap- traffic conditions before “We expect traffic lev- Tuesday, September 7, pointment for some Regis- setting out on the road. els to be high this Labor from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 try transactions and more • Visit www.mass511. Day Weekend especially a.m. than 40 Registry transac- com to view travel times, during the afternoon hours At Boston Logan In- tions can be done online: road construction, traf- on Thursday and Friday,” ternational Airport, www.mass.gov/RMV. fic alerts or crashes along said Highway Adminis- Worcester Regional Air- MassDOT’s High- a route. Incidents, road trator Jonathan Gulliver. port, Hanscom Field and way Assistance Program, closures, lane closures, “Anyone driving should Flynn Cruiseport Boston, sponsored by MAPFRE, real-time live traffic cam- plan ahead, anticipate that passenger and employee will be increasing patrols eras, and weather alerts/ trips will take longer than safety is Massport’s top on all major roadways to forecasts, can all be expected, and if possible priority. A federal mask support roadside assis- viewed on the interactive use public transportation mandate remains in place tance needs. Requests for live Traffic Map. to reach destinations.” at all transportation facil- assistance can be initiated • Dial 511 from a land- Due to the anticipated ities, which requires all by calling 911. line or cell phone to hear higher than normal daily passengers and staff to Due to the holiday information on current traffic volumes for sever- wear face covering while weekend, the MBTA has conditions on major road- al days leading up to and at the airport and cruise released the following in- ways. including Monday, Labor terminals, as well as while formation regarding travel • Register for a Mass511 Day, MassDOT is taking riding public and private on Monday, September 6: account to create and per- several steps to ease con- transportation systems. • All subway and com- sonalize routes and alerts gestion: Due to ongoing con- muter rail lines, buses, to be notified of events on • Shutting down sched- struction at Logan Airport, trackless trolleys, and those routes ahead of time. uled non-emergency con- passengers are urged to commuter rails will oper- • Follow MassDOT on struction effective at 5 plan their trip to and from ate on a Sunday schedule. Twitter @MassDOT to a.m., Friday, September 3. the airport ahead of time. • There will be no ferry find out about impacts on Scheduled road work will Construction updates are service on the F1 (Hing- traffic flow on major state then resume at the start of available at FlyLogan. ham - Boston). highways. normal business hours on com. • All other ferry lines Drivers are reminded Tuesday, September 7. Massport encourages will operate on a weekend to avoid littering on road- • Deploying the High passengers to take the Lo- schedule. ways. Violators are subject Occupancy Vehicle gan Express bus service • The RIDE will operate to a fine of up to $5,500 (HOV) lane on I-93 be- from Braintree, Framing- on a Sunday schedule. for the first offense. tween Boston and Quincy ham, or Woburn. Logan • Please note that there The Massachusetts earlier than usual in the Express e-ticket informa- is no Sunday service for Department of Transpor- afternoon by opening at tion can be found at: Lo- the Stoughton and Need- tation wishes all members 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, ganExpress.com. For oth- ham lines. of the public a safe and en- September 2 and at 1:00 er transportation options • For more information, joyable holiday.

Report // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 to acknowledge failures, victim witness advocate people of Suffolk County; (compared to that record correct past mistakes and program has doubled; during COVID provid- low number). This year prevent ones from reoc- the enhanced Commu- ing more than 7000 hours in Boston, due to excellent curring in the future. nity Engagement Bureau of training for SCDAO police and community Highlights include: cre- has held quarterly town staff and community part- work, we continue to see ating our country’s first halls and virtual forums; ners to better serve the a decline in violent seri- Discharge Integrity Team sponsored, created, or people of Suffolk County; ous crimes, including ho- to review allegations of attended more than 600 utilized work from micides. But Chelsea has excessive police force was speaking engagements; home during COVID to had two murders in 2021 vitally important “because and held more than 70 upgrade the office IT sys- and Winthrop remains partners who work closely staff visits to prisons and tems and to better stream- shaken from the double together in the criminal le- jails; on-boarding for new line our grand jury pro- homicide fueled by hate gal system – like the DA’s ADAs includes a manda- cess. and the brave Winthrop office and police depart- tory visit to the Nashua “Though there is a lot of police officer that -con ments – to prepare cases Street Jail and meeting good news to report here, fronted and neutralized and secure convictions are with criminal defense at- much work remains,’’ DA a murderer, bringing the inherently biased in favor torneys, members of law Rollins said. “In 2018, death toll to three. Re- of each other”. The DIT enforcement, the judi- Massachusetts had the search in trauma-related consists of a community ciary, returning citizens, equivalent of the 9th high- disciplines shows that member, a retired judge, victims and survivors of est incarceration rate in the shootings, whether fatal a criminal defense attor- violent crimes, and com- world. Some police areas, or non-fatal, stabbings ney and an active member munity partners. such as B-3 in Boston’s and violence harm entire of law enforcement, all of A new oath of office ad- Mattapan neighborhood, whom assist DA Rollins ministered to every single saw an 11% increase in families, social networks, with her investigation; employee, intern or fellow overall crime in 2019, and neighborhoods. We establishing the Integri- at SCDAO that affirms despite overall crime de- cannot falter or rest on our ty Review Bureau, which our core values. clines and a record low achievements. One homi- has, in some 16 months, Working Smart is what number of homicides that cide is too many. So, we vacated or overturned de- public service requires year. continue to proactively cisions in 10 cases includ- and it is a necessity, as the “Wealth based and ra- try to disrupt violence and ing those involving Robert report states, because “of cial disparities exist, and harm. Foxworth, Pedro Valentin, the 18 primary agencies poor and BIPOC commu- “I am proud to say that Arnold King, and Sean comprising the Suffolk nities continue to shoul- in our first two and a half Ellis. Collectively these County criminal legal sys- der the brunt of the coun- years in office we have 10 individuals had served tem, SCDAO has the low- ty’s violence and trauma. taken major strides toward some 321 years in prison est budget per case and the Though homicides de- a public health-focused for convictions that were lowest average salary per clined 31% in Boston approach to public safe- unjust, unconstitutional employee of all agencies in 2019 -- representing ty. We are committed and or infected with corrup- with publicly available the lowest number in de- excited to continue this tion. And there are more data.’’ cades -- they increased urgent work in 2021 and to come. The Rollins Memo 77% countywide in 2020 beyond.’’ Respecting Everyone, charted a path to safe- the report states, “is a ly shift the priorities in Show some local pride with a commitment to valuing the office to focus on the the humanity and dignity most violent and serious revere beach of each and every person crimes. Some highlights t-shirt our office serves’’ and that in the Work Smart section $ after “centuries of struc- include: increasing the 13 tural and individual rac- number of completed ho- ism, equal treatment alone micide trials in 2019 by 21 will never deliver equity percent; to the most impacted peo- launching the Project ple and communities. Ac- for Unsolved Suffolk Ho- cordingly, we must bring micides (PUSH) in 2019 a racial equity lense to ev- to focus specific attention erything we do.’’ and resources on the over The section highlights 1300 unsolved homicides Hats how the office is more in Suffolk County dating ONLY $14 transparent and diverse back to the 1960s. 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