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Community Corner Beacon Hill Civic Association Civic Hill Association Beacon ill ill COMMITTEE By Dan Murphy BEACON HILL CIVC The Beacon Hill Civic Association The Architecture Committee’s mis- Committee’s Architecture The ASSOCIATION ARCHITECTURE ASSOCIATION While many know Bob Whitelock as The eldest of nine siblings from A year after graduating from high The Air Force brought Whitelock to weeks after Masterpiece broke Two has various committees that focus on ahas various committees targeted range of issues and initiatives that align with the BHCA mission. Committee chairs volunteer their time and share their expertise to implement plans that relate to the goals of the organization for the good of our neigh borhood. sion is to help maintain the architectur H H the neighborhood’s resident locksmith the neighborhood’s forHill Beacon served faithfully has who isthe better part of the past 34 years, he and author an accomplished actor, also musician. play- started Whitelock N.J., Spotswood asing the drums in marching bands a grade schooler before moving onto drumming in rock bands as a high school student. His parents forbade him from however, home, at kit drum his keeping garage, so Whitelock stored it in a friend’s where he practiced. school, Whitelock joined the Air Force permitted to bring his at 19. He wasn’t drums with him, but his roommate was kind enough to teach him how to play his extraloaned Whitelock guitar and thanplay to harder lot a was “It axe. drums,” Whitelock said of learning the started writingnew instrument. Still, he songs on guitar at this time, fulfilling a music. own his present to desire longtime Loring, Maine, and he landed in Boston in January of 1981. After two weeks in town, Whitelock took over lead vocal duties for Masterpiece, alongside future and current Billy Joel sideman Dave Rosenthal and Joe Stamp, a Berklee gui tar teacher whom Whitelock describes as covered songs Masterpiece a “shred guy.” includingtime, the of bands popular by hits by Duran Duran and Quiet Riot. up, Whitelock landed a gig as lead vocal- ist for the Lines, which went on to open Neighborhood locksmith locksmith Neighborhood hats many other wears

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JUNE 7, 2018 JUNE modern code. bring the nearly 110-year-old structure up to bring the nearly 110-year-old pepper” towers, among other modifications to tracks and restoration of the iconic “salt-and- Esplanade, improvements to MBTA Red Line Red MBTA to improvements Esplanade, between Charles Circle and the Charles River ans, the replacement of a pedestrian crossing better accommodate bicyclists and pedestri- vehicular traffic lanes from two to one to project included a reduction in outbound Longfellow’s “The Bridge.” Longfellow’s reading an excerpt from Henry Wadsworth reading an excerpt from Henry Wadsworth tion,” Gov. Charlie Baker told the crowd after Charlie Baker tion,” Gov. reception on the Charles River Esplanade. milestone was commemorated Friday with a reopened for the first time in five years, this - - Evelina Adolphus JUNE 7, 2018 JUNE one day. Due to one day. Let’s never stop fighting to Let’s Some of these individuals Some of these individuals ly fatherless boys to cope with father figure inthe loss of the their lives. better our lives and our children’s lives, to safeguard the innocent and vulnerable lives of children and their educators. They are our future and we are the ones will responsible for them. We be accountable for our actions to If them. fail to or them protect andyou are not an active voter an active community member, can save become one! Believe: We needto save lives. No lives! We one else will. Remember: If you something. say something, see After all, shootings are devas create a They tating to society. lack of trust and basic security. A child in school should not be afraid of losing their life. In order for the child to concentrate on their studies, they need stability currentreview Let’s safety. and promote new policies and let’s ones to not fail. . It is high time that the authorities prompted by local communities did something to further improve school safety. the overwhelming effects of recent lon- no can we shootings, school happen.not do they pretend ger many lives have been lost Too back.brought be never will and treat the possibility of a real Let’s aschools as in our local attack stand together wakeup call. Let’s and vote to improve gun control treatments,mental illness laws, and community youth programs to help all teenagers and especial accelerating to the boiling pointaccelerating simply too late. Youth when it is promoting ofprograms and the shoulda healthy family lifestyle priorities. become our main due to drugFamilies fall apart mentaladdictions, alcohol and instability;issues or financial a variety ofthey are impacted by conditions.day societal modern often cre- These situations quite Basicate dysfunctional families. family structure and functions are we have impacted. Consequently, more and more individuals who struggle in life. becomingrisk of be at high might shooters active - - - - - to the Editor We all witnessed multiple all witnessed multiple We The time has come to clear should not put anyone at We Most of us realize that current victims. We do not want to bury victims. We innocent chil any more children, dren, children that we parents,dren, children that to protect.we adults, have failed to be theThe hardest part seems horrificthese over control of lack to believeevents. People seemed to themthis would never happen “This” only happens personally. in another state.in the movies or it could potential Unfortunately, ly occur in our city as well as in any other city. school shooting reports across also lived different states. We through 9/11/2001 in NY and bombing Marathon Boston the need to admit on 4/15/2013. We to ourselves, we have passed the phase of being surprised or even shocked that things like these do happen. They could happen in our neighborhood as well. weare How conscience. our steps it? What going to face our guard to take we should lives and more importantly to guard all the innocent lives of otherno have who children our option but to attend school daily? should never ever put them We at risk. Schools should be safe from the killers and their actions. There should be no doubt in any mind about school safe person’s deserve Hard working parents ty. peace of mind knowing that they will be able to pick up their chil dren after class. Students deserve a safe environment to encourage their trust and learning process. Therefore, howkind of risk. this can we reduce the risk? How do we prevent future unforeseen school massacres? First of all we cannot afford to just wait for the wave of evil events to pass. theto eyes our open to have We our in tragedy a of possibility local schools which could impact our families. Second of all, let’s review the causes that produce shootings or other acts of terror in an attempt to prevent another tragedy. gun control laws are not suffi- cient; teenagers or young adults should not be able to easily access murder weapons. Mental screen ings should be wide spread and easily accessible. More troubled youth should be able to obtain help (screenings and medical treatments) prior to their violence - - - LETTERS LETTERS h We need to We

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Dear Editor: In the aftermath of anot Dear Editor: in general, and Beacon The City, school. It can impact your child’s A WORRISOME ISSUE MORE BICYCLE NEEDED PARKING the tree’. survive the stress and often don’t first several years. do more to educate people, but more bicycle parking would help, as well. Hill, specifically, needs more bicy Hill, specifically, cle parking. When I confronted the young woman who owns this bike, she was unapologetic and claimed hurt wouldn’t it said shop bike ‘the er deadly school shooting where a gunman took 10 more lives (8 students and 2 teachers) and 13 more were wounded in Santa on May 18, 2018; we Fe, Texas realize that school shootings in recent times have become quite a Are our localworrisome issue. schools safe? More than one will at Sandy events question it. Tragic Hook Elementary School, Newton 26 deaths/2(on 12/14/2012 – CT injuries), Marshall County High KY School in Marshall County, (on 1/23/2018 – 2deaths/ 18 inju ries), Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL (on 2/14/2018 – 17 deaths/ 14 injuries), in CA in 2017 (6 Rancho Tehama deaths/ 18 injuries), Columbine HS (15 deaths/ 21 injuries), and shooting (33 Tech the Virginia deaths/23 injuries) to name a few prove that this unbelievable and unpredictable trend can impact any school. butit, to hear one really wants No comehas time The to. have all we do not need any more to act. We THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE - - - editorial Board Members James Ewing, Charlotte Thibodeau, Megan Awe, and Suzanne Besser. BEACHES AND WATER WE ALL BENEFIT FROM CLEAN FROM CLEAN BENEFIT ALL WE CORRECTION: The photo captions published on the bottom We wish to thank SH/SB and the EPA for issuing the reports. In addi wish to thank SH/SB and the EPA We One huge effect on water quality comes from dog poop. Tenean Beach One huge effect on water quality comes from dog poop. Tenean For most of us in this area, the MWRA is the government body weFor most of us in this area, the MWRA and both directly quality, There are so many factors that affect water However, in 1986 the state created the Massachusetts Water Resources in 1986 the state created the Massachusetts Water However, in South Boston and EastThe incredible waterfront development For those of us who grew up in the Greater Boston area in the period grew up in the Greater Boston area in For those of us who a remarkable job in makingThe reality is that the MWRA has done The report released by the environmental advocacy group Save the by the environmental advocacy group The report released left-hand side of Page 10 in the May 31 edition that accompanied theaccompanied that edition 31 May the in 10 Page of left-hand side “Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner” column should have read: Outgoing BHCA Chair Mark Outgoing BHCA Kiefer, President Suzanne Besser, BHCA Director Russ Gaudreau Winner and Beacon Award Paula O'Keeffe PAGE 2 PAGE tion, it is up to each of us to be environmentally-responsible, especially if we own a dog. in Dorchester ranked dead last in the survey in 15th place with a rating that itSH/SB reported and dog park hosts a also beach that 81%. But of hopefullythis spring, which of dog waste ton than a more remove helped will improve the water quality for the summer season ahead. love to hate because of our high water and sewer bills. But it is axiom love to hate because of our high water remedy all that it can be difficult -- and extremely costly -- to indirectly, would note for example, that even beaches further down of them. We along the South Shore in Cohasset and Scituate (which are not included otherthe On events. rain heavy after are closed card) report SH/SB the in hand, beaches in South Boston had a 100 percent rating. Authority (the MWRA), which undertook the enormous responsibility ofAuthority (the MWRA), which undertook environs, as well as takingcleaning up Boston Harbor and surrounding water. steps to ensure the quality of our drinking if Boston Harbor were still theBoston would not have been possible ago. smelly and foul waterway of a generation from the 1960s through the 1990s, these reports never cease to amaze the 1990s, these reports never cease from the 1960s through rivers like the Charles River hadsince Boston Harbor and many of the and sewage waste for moreserved as the dumping ground for industrial the verge of becoming a "deadthan a century and by the 1980s, was on fact if one As a matter of activity. zone" both for aquatic life and human felland 1970's in the Boating Community course at sailing taking a was then a tetanus shot was recquired. into the water, cleanest urban waterways in theBoston Harbor and the rivers one of the than paid for itself in terms ofnation and creating a jewel that has more in this area. job creation and spurring economic growth wide leader in providing a safe and outstanding recreational resource for a safe and outstanding recreational wide leader in providing its residents. that it takes money to and atic that you don't get something for nothing make money. Harbor/Save the Bay (SH/SB) rating the water quality of the beaches in (SH/SB) rating the water quality of the Harbor/Save the Bay rating of an A- water quality area and the EPA the Metropolitan Boston is a nation once again shows that Massachusetts for the Charles River

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AVAILABLE DoorDash.com now Antonio’s! anyone who “Antonio’s is “Antonio’s a treasure for 617-367-3310 Boston, MA 02114 288 Cambridge Street If all else fails, your dog may be happy to drink out of your cupped hand! (Photo: iStockphoto) - 3 Emergency Water Bag! Emergency Water If you carry a roll of pickup Do you have a question or It’s harder if you’re alone. Most It’s bags, you’ll always have a way to can give your dog a drink. You your cuppedput a bag around hand and fill it with water for the dog to lap. an Send Paws. City for topic to [email protected] with your request. are plenty of options since some one can stay with the dogs while others buy more drinks. places that carry bottles of water allow you in if you have don’t recommend a dog and we don’t tying your dog outside. Instead, youwhere places about think water stations,public find might food trucks, kiosks, snack stands, and public places like dog friendly hotels, public transit stations, and pet supply shops. Alexi Conine, chair of the Esplanade Association’s board of directors, cuts the ribbon on one of the board of directors, cuts the ribbon Association’s Alexi Conine, chair of the Esplanade new signs. THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE - - e rely “W ‌

‌ ‌ aws P ity C Finding Water on the Go on the Finding Water In our pack, dogs drink first all have times when we We your dog’s portion into a collaps your dog’s ible bowl. A small version will fit jeans,your of pocket back the in and we’ve found it works as well for our Greyhound pal Marley as just have We it does for Poppy. to fill it a couple of times for the big girl. and the people partake only after our furry friends have had their fill. After all, we humans can andthirsty still we’re if up speak walk our of the course direct also to a place where we can get a refill. forget to grab a bottle on our way warmer out the door or find it’s fur than expected or we walked ther than planned. This is when you have to rely on your wits to find a drink for the two of you. If you’re walking with friends, there Museum of Science. Museum of Science. nonprof- and municipal our on it partners, and we’re happy to have such a close relationship with the Esplanade Association,” Department of Conservation and Leo Commissioner Recreation arepartnerships “These said. Roy absolutely key to making these things happen.” - six entrances, includ installed at Street/Fiedler Arlington ing Street,Footbridge, Dartmouth Fairfield Street, Massachusetts and Boston Silber Way, Avenue, They came at a University. underwrittencost of $300,000 Esplanadeby donations from the GeorgeAssociation members, theB. Henderson Foundation, the and Foundation, Lynch

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Representatives from the from the Representatives Sharing a Bottle! can carry a dedicated dog You Another aspect of summer That’s okay, because when she okay, That’s For our Poppy, bench time is bench For our Poppy,

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mation on the park, are being visitors with a map and infor invaluable resource to visitors.” it’s accomplished, it’ll provide an it’s Michael Nichols, executive direc difficult to implement…but once for many years to come,” saidfor many years to “Signage by its very nature is front door to the Esplanade the to door front tor of the Esplanade Association. Esplanade. Signs for the Charles River River Signs for the Charles Friday to unveil new Welcome Welcome unveil new to Friday Conservation were on hand on hand Conservation were the state’s Department of Department of the state’s Esplanade Association and Association and Esplanade that you can share by pouring you can pack a large water bottlewater large a pack can you water back into the holder. Or, Or, water back into the holder. water set-up and pour any refused

cold water. sipper who shies away from very Poppy, on the other hand, is a on the other Poppy, filtered pitcher in the refrigerator. filtered pitcher in the refrigerator. filled with chilled water from the come running when her bowl was was a heavy drinker and would iced. Our last dog Maggie Mae while others prefer not to have it some dogs favor a nice cold drinkcold a nice dogs favor some watering that we’ve noticed is that is a good idea. stopping for a break and a drink water reminds passing pairs that What’s more, offering your dog What’s to slip in and empty the bowl.the empty and in slip to ber of our dog pack is happyis pack dog our of ber refreshing offering, another mem turns her little nose up at theat up nose little her turns can’t make her drink.) can’t dog’s panting mouth, but you dog’s you can hold a bowl under a show no interest. (We all know show no interest. (We carry water even though she may matter the season, we always the highlight of any walk. No a rite of summer. have a cool drink. We consider it have a cool drink. We bench or under a shady tree to tree shady under a or bench pack has taken time to sit on apack has taken time to sit we hope every member of each beside their people on hot days, - - - - Photo by Dan Murphy JUNE 7, 2018 JUNE Between his music and Between his music and Whitelock’s second effort, second effort, Whitelock’s - sim perceived any despite But bobwhitelock.com to Visit His first, “110 db,” was pub Kansas, Styx and Genesis. “I wanted to sing those songs before the I died,” he said. In September, Usual Suspects will open a perfor Brett Michaels mance by Poison’s at Indian Ranch in Webster. lock-smithing jobs, Whitelock lished in 2012 and explores the world of sex, drugs and rock and roll, drawing loosely from his ear lier days as a rock musician. The Eye in the Sky,” “T.E.I.T.S: was edited by The Boston Globe’s John Harrington and published According to three years later. Whitelock, it tells the story of a vigilante handyman on Beacon Hill by combining fantasy and mystery tropes. ilarities between Whitelock and the protagonist in his latest liter ary work, he insists this is a work of pure fiction. Whitelock’s Bob about more learn music and literary endeavors. Gerard Daniels’ books are also available at amazon.com. To reach Whitelock at Beacon Hill visit beaconhilllock. Lock & Key, com or call 617-851-6721. has also found time to write two works of fiction under his pen name “Gerard Daniels.” - - - - - State Rep. Jay Livingstone. When his son, Dan, was born going to be better than “Dan’s performs Whitelock Today, Whitelock also sings with ber Screen Actors Guild-American and Television of Federation (SAG-AGTRA). Artists Radio His credits also include the films “Live by 2,” Mass, “Ted “Black aswell as 3,” “Purge and Night” the recent “Chappaquiddick.” he “start Whitelock said in 1995, thing,” andthe Dad ed doing tutelage, Dan under his father’s was playing drums by the second grade. Dan has gone on to receive a full scholarship from the City of Boston to the Berklee School of Music, and schedule permitting, he still joins his father for some per solo otherwise Whitelock’s of formances. I am,” Whitelock said. “He’s light years ahead of already he’s me in terms theory.” mainly solo gigs at Panificio Bistro & Bakery on Charles Street, as well as the Old Sod Pub in Dedham, the Midway Restaurant Bar Ralph’s in Jamaica Plain and among other ven in Worcester, ues. Often catering to audience cov- largely performs he requests, CashJohnny from ranging ers, to the Backstreet Boys or even Whitesnake. the Usual Suspects on a less-fre hewhat performing basis, quent describes as “progressive clas bycovers including rock,” sic - - (from pg. 1) ADVERTISE IN THE BEACON HILL TIMES PLEASE CALL 781-485-0588 ADVERTISE

4 hitelock Whitelock also recorded two Looking to take his artistic “I see people when they’re Whitelock bought Beacon Hill Upon returning to Boston in er in his own Colt .45 Band. country albums under his own for Love’s name: “This Time “Hired Guns”in 2000 and Real” the next year. Whitelock pursuits even further, began acting in 1991 as a mem experience as a locksmith, Walter experience as a locksmith, Walter agreed to train him on Weinstein the condition that he commit to the job for two years. Whitelock fulfilled that agreement and ended for 14 up staying on with Walter’s years until its namesake retired to New Hampshire, entrusting his customer base to Whitelock. frantic and at their worst, but cool,” they’re pretty generally, Whitelock said. Rubenoff Lock & Key from Tom andown to continues and 1996 in operate it as a one-man outfit, but he never gave up on his musical aspirations. He lived in Reno and 1989between from Vegas Las and 1991, making a living as a karaoke emcee and as a musician performing a repertoire of mostly country covers. joinedWhitelock ‘90s, early the Jeanniegroup country local the the Ivory Kats as its and Ryan He later landed the drummer. role as drummer for Robin Right while still performing as lead sing W Congressman Michael Capuano. THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE Jonathan Gulliver, MassDOT Jonathan Gulliver, the project by securing $10 millionthe project the funding to attract in federal interest. state’s said highway administrator, the projectthe final touches on the next fewwould be finished in completion ofmonths, including Appletonthe Frances “Fanny” the 225-foot- Pedestrian Bridge – linkwill that span arch steel long, Circle to theBeacon Hill/Charles Esplanade. Gov. Charlie Baker. Gov. - (from pg. 1) (from pg.

“This bridge is a great addi “This bridge is a Pollack added that this is the lastthe that this is added Pollack ridge of the last of five “mega-projects” Accelerated funded by the state’s Bridge Program. because the agency helped arrange helped agency because the facilitate construction,closures to commut- but also because 100,000 each day viaers traverse the bridge the Red Line. tion to all our transportationtion to all our Michaelneeds,” said Congressman jumpstartCapuano, who helped PAGE 4 PAGE B Miguel Rosales, lead architect for the rehabilitation of the Miguel Rosales, lead architect for the Longfellow Bridge. Massachusetts Department of Secretary and Transportation CEO Stephanie Pollack.

Black Black PAGE 5 PAGE Kneipp Products Nexxus VitaBath Biolage Klorane Full Line Hair Care Burt’s Bees Burt’s Paul Mitchell Shower & Bath Free & Clear Vanicream Line Vanicream Citizens have been the driving force behind the Charles River Initiative and they can continue to help improve water quality in the River while monitoring progress themselves. - Hose Seats Walkers Supplies Sitz Bath Nebulizers Bath Bench Incontinence Raised Toilet Compression Canes & Tips We accept most prescription drug plans We of Beacon Hill, the West End and the Back Bay. West of Beacon Hill, the GARY DRUG GARY Let Gary Drug Be Your Neighborhood Pharmacy Your Let Gary Drug Be Bath Wheelchair Sales and Rentals Wheelchair Currant Pastilles Kent of London Brushes Brushes Products Combs & Women’s And Men’s 59 Charles Street • Phone 617-227-0023 • Fax 617-227-2879 For over 75 years, Gary Drug has been serving the residents residents 75 years, Gary Drug has been serving the over For Copy & Fax Service • Neighborhood Delivery Service Grethers Red or Black Mason Pearson Complete Suntan Lotion Department Caswell-Massey are some of the major pollution problems remaining. These are citizen canevery that problems help tackle. A major load of phosphorus comes from fertiliz er and runoff from impervious surfaces like roads and rooftops.

------5 As collaborative efforts As collaborative efforts Aside from illicit discharges, The higher grade for 2017 sawyear calendar 2017 The Making a point of how clean the Charles River is at the press conference last week. Making a point of how clean the Charles over 140 swimmers competing in the Charles River Swim, a competitive 1-mile swim race held in June, in addition to con - perma a for advocacy tinued nent swimming area near the entrance to the Charles at North nearly 300 Point Park. Last July, swimmers took part in “City Swim” off the Esplanade docks. state and local between EPA, government, private organi zations and environmental advocates continue, the goal riverhealthy consistently a of becomes closer to an every year, fourth the For day reality. a water quali launched EPA ty monitoring buoy in front of the Museum of Science in the Charles River Lower Basin. This buoy measures water quality in near real time. The data is being Charles streamed-live on EPA’s as to aas well Website, River new Charles River exhibit in the Museum of Science. phospho stormwater containing rus, and the algae it produces CRWA, EPA, DCR, Mass DEP, DEP, Mass DCR, EPA, CRWA, Resources Massachusetts Water Authority and City of Boston, I am confident that water quality in the Charles River will con tinue to improve,” said Robert Zimmerman, Executive Director at Charles River Watershed Association. major a measured despite was occurringevents sample of ity during or soon after wet weath- when many pollutants are er, andstreams area into washed storm drains, as well as directly into the river. a continuation of the expanding with use of the Charles River, THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE ------An updated Municipal Municipal An updated “The Commonwealth is proud “The Baker-Polito “MWRA takes great pride “During my tenure at Charles cracked and leaking sewer pipes sewer leaking cracked and sewer connectionsor improper drain system.to the storm Sewer Separate Storm permit for System (“MS4”) takes which Massachusetts, will encour effect in July 2018, to reduceage further progress of nutrientsharmful amounts runoff.contained in stormwater will buildThe new MS4 permit and updateupon past work, effortsstormwater management better across Massachusetts, protecting rivers, streams, ponds, lakes and wetlands across the Commonwealth. - cele in partners the of all join to critical water qual these brating the Charlesimprovements to ity and we are heartened that River, these projects have resulted in a cleaner river for all,” said StephanieCommissioner Deputy Cooper of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental will Protection (MassDEP). “We continue to support the import ant work that municipalities, governmental and advocates entities do to protect this historic and vital watershed, in further ance of our shared mission to pollution andof sources reduce ensure water quality improve- ments.” Administration is proud of its continued efforts to provide res idents and visitors with a high level of access to our state’s recre and cultural, natural, ational resources for people of all abilities to utilize,” said Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation “The Commissioner Leo Roy. Charles River is one of the most trea Commonwealth’s sured natural resources, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation is committed andpartners with working to stakeholders to provide excel- lent stewardship of the river and abutting state parklands.” in this environmental success Executive said MWRA story,” Director Fred Laskey. Association River Watershed I have seen the Charles River improve from a ‘D grade’ in 1995 to the ‘A- grade’ it received of Charles I am proud today. Association’s River Watershed role in this transformation and for its com am grateful to EPA mitment to the Charles River. The Charles River continues to face challenges including nutri and pollution, droughts ent extreme storms. But with the continued partnership between

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Charles River Water quality earns an A- for the second time in the past five years the past time in second A- for the earns an quality Water River Charles Illicit discharges often consist of past 24 years, as well as enforce and removal of illicit discharges. charges to the river over the ment of water quality standards Sewer Overflow (“CSO”) dis in the amount of Combined are due to significant reductions The water quality improvements dards just 19 percent of the time. of the time and swimming stan- ing standards only 39 percent39 only standards ing

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Various to handle multiple shifts are available. information. 724-1826 for more Concert King's Chapel’s Series concludes For its final concert of the 60th Concert Series season, King's Chapel, located at 58 Tremont EvensongChoral presents St., Choir King's Chapel the with Heinrichan organ recital by and May 20, Christensen on Sunday, at 4:30 p.m. 2155 or visit www.kings-chapel. org/concert-series.html for more information. ‘Coloring for Adults’ End at the West Branch Library of the End Branch The West located Boston Public Library, at 151 Cambridge St., presents Coloring for World: “Color Your Adults“ on Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. At this time, the library will supply pages, colored pencils,coloring markers and crayons, or bring your own supplies if you pre Feel free to drop in between fer. these hours. Call 617-523-3957 for more information. Spanish/English Language Exchange End Branch of the The West ------BSNJ/The Church On The Hill To apply, complete the applica apply, To child will be participating Your The group meets at 140 Guides provide vital sup address. All levels of singing abil con register, ity are welcome. To tact Carlton Doctor at 617-523- 4575 or visit www.churchonthe hillboston.org (click on “music.”) sponsors this initiative, but we are not promoting any religious ideol ogy. of all ages. Tour Guides typically of all ages. Tour commit to half or full-day shifts. tion form available on the muse www.nichols homepage, um’s housemuseum.org. 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David Murphy Uzo Erlingson of Chestnut Street and Renee Uzo Erlingson of Chestnut Street and of Pinckney Street. Walsh OBITUARIES A Funeral Mass was held on In lieu of flowers, donations David L. Murphy, from Boston, from David L. Murphy, wife,his loving is survived He Non-profit consultant and fundraising executive Cambridge St., presents yoga foryoga presents St., Cambridge from 2:45 seniors every Tuesday to 3:30 p.m. Classes are led by Nekrasova, a certified Tatiana yoga instructor. Volunteer at Volunteer Spaulding Rehab Stay active, meet new people and be connected with your commu Cathedral of The Holy Cross. alumnus, class of '55. and five grandchildren. June 2, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Beacon, NY. Joachim St. at followed Burial Memorial Beacon. A Cemetery, Mass will also be held on June 17 at 11:30 a.m. in Boston at the may be made to Beacon Historical Beacon, 89, Box P.O. Society, passed away peacefully on May 24. He was a consultant and fund for non-profitexecutive raising institutions for most of his career College and an active Williams loving Nancy Keegan Murphy, Murphy, Ashley Janet daughter, David sons, Richard Murphy, Murphy, the late Scott Murphy, - - dup oun R

11 Beacon Hill was represented at “Party in the Park” in the Franklin Park Zoo on May 31, in support at “Party in the Park” in the Beacon Hill was represented HILL RESIDENTS AT 'PARTY IN THE PARK' FUNDRAISER PARK' THE IN 'PARTY AT RESIDENTS HILL looking for two volunteers to helptwo volunteers looking for with shopping, food preparation, cooking, serving and clean-up. The non-profit providing services resi- low-income to programs and End dents of the North End, West and Beacon Hill is looking for volunteers who can assist with the whole meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. but on a Monday and/or Friday, can make arrangements to fit your schedule. Contact Maria Stella Gulla, direc- at 617-523-8125, ext. 201, tor, via e-mail at mariastella.gulla@ bostonabcd.org for more infor mation. Yoga for seniors at Yoga End Branch the West Library End Branch of the The West 151 Boston Public Library, Introduction to laptops, eReaders and iPads End at the West Branch Library End Branch of the The West 151 Boston Public Library, Cambridge St., offers an intro- duction to laptops, eReaders and Get iPads by appointment only. oreReader your of out most the Laptop. Receive tips and guid ance during these one-on-one sessions. Call Branch Librarian, Helen Bender at617-523-3957 or e-mail [email protected] to set up an appointment. hris Cook, BostonParks commissioner, and Chris Cook, BostonParks commissioner, of Pinckney Street. Renee Walsh of the Emerald Necklace Conservatory. of the Emerald Necklace THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE

- - eighborhood N can be left at theat left be can Donations TCF is a national self-help, songs. Drop-in for families, and for families, songs. Drop-in contact the librarygroups, should ahead of time at 617-523-3957. St., on 151 Cambridge library, Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. needed for Volunteers hot meal program End The North End/West Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC), located at 1 hot,a serves St., Michelangelo fresh, home-cooked lunch to seniors in the neighborhood is and Fridays, and Mondays West End Food Pantry West seeking donations End Food Pantry needs The West continue serving its morehelp to than 120 clients per month. They welcome donations to replenish the supply of food that they give out to hungry residents in the neighborhood. The pantry is located in the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library and is staffed by volun End/ North ABCD's from teers End Neighborhood Service West Non-perishable (canned Center. and boxed) items are being sought, including rice, pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, chili, beans, veg- etables, cereal, soups, cup of noo dles, etc. Compassionate Friends group reaches out to bereaved parents and families The of Chapter Boston The (TCF) Friends Compassionate Church on the meets at Trinity of each month from Tuesday first 6 to 7:30 p.m. organization mutual-assistance understandingfriendship, offering and hope to bereaved parents and their families. Call 617-539-6424 or e-mail Get homework help atGet homework End Branch the West Library End Branch of the The West located at Boston Public Library, offers home- 151 Cambridge St., fromwork help every Thursday 4 to 6 p.m. PublicGet help from a Boston No appointment Schools teacher. within drop simply necessary; your homework. Call 617-523- 3957 for more information.

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JUNE 7, 2018 JUNE stories, rhymes, movement, and for developmentally appropriatedevelopmentally for givers join the children’s librarian givers join the children’s months to 3 years and their care At this time, children ages 18 to 11:30 a.m. Time” on Wednesdays from 10:30 on Wednesdays Time” Cambridge St., presents “Toddler Cambridge St., presents “Toddler Boston Public Library, 151 151 Boston Public Library, Library End Branch of the The West the West End Branch the West welcome. at Time’ ‘Toddler another. Small toy donations are another. kids play and adults chat with one through the fall and winter. Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays comers and a facilitator. comers and a facilitator. located at 1 Congress St., wel End Playgroup on comes the West language skills with other new mornings meets Tuesday End Community Center, The West Come and practice your English End Playgroup West Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 2:30 to 1 from Tuesday (ESL) conversation group every English as a Second Language 151 Cambridge St., welcomes the are all welcome to drop in. located at Boston Public Library, ilies, daycare and school groups End Branch Library End Branch of the The West high-energy story time, and fam- resumes meeting at West rhymes and movement. This is aand movement. rhymes ESL conversation group librarian for weekly stories, songs, caregivers join the children’s caregivers join the children’s Children, ages 3 to 5, and theirand 5, to 3 ages Children, 11:30 a.m. Hour” on Tuesdays from 10:30 to from Hour” on Tuesdays St., offers the “Preschool Story Public Library, 151 Cambridge Public Library, Library End Branch of the Boston The West at West End Branch at West ‘Preschool Story Hour’ this initiative but we are not pro moting any religious ideology. The Church on the Hill sponsors on “music”). churchonthehillboston.org (clickchurchonthehillboston.org at 617-523-4575 or visit www. at 617-523-4575 or building new friendships, self-as building new friendships, after Bowdoin St. on Tuesday Doctor Mr. sign up, please contact teamwork-cooperative learning, learning, teamwork-cooperative place at 140The rehearsals take welcome. To of singing ability are love of music, expressive singing,love of music, well organized program. All levelswith a Boston address. sessment and the fun of being in asessment and the fun childany for free is Tuition noons. -

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Constitution Wollaston Malibu Short King's Tenean All Beaches Beach M Street Carson Nantasket City Point Pleasure Bay Revere Winthrop Nahant Savin Hill As one can see, M Street, City Point and Carson Beach in South Boston, and Nantasket Beach in Hull were at the top of the - list, while Tenean Beach in Dorchester was the lowest According to Bruce Berman, Director of Strategy & Communications at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, we saw a sligh decline in water quality in 2017 over 2016, which is not surprising, since 2017 was a relatively rainy swimming season for Boston Harbor; the seasonal rainfall total was 12.1 inches, which is markedly higher than the 5.3 inches we saw in 2016. 2018 Metropolitan Beaches Water Quality Report Card The environmental advocacy organization Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released their annual Beach Water Quality Report Card on the Metropolitan Region’s public beaches on Sunday, May 27, The report card is based on water qual communities, including Lynn, Swampscott, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. Here is a snapshot of the results. Save the Harbor/Save the Bay The environmental advocacy onbased is card report The As one can see, M Street, City Water quality chart for area beaches. quality chart Water SHSB releases annual Beach Quality Report Card SHSB releases annual organization Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay (SHSB) released Quality Water Beach annual their Report Card on the Metropolitan public beaches – just in Region’s time for summer. water quality data collected during the 2017 beach season on 15 public beaches in 10 communi Swampscott, ties, including Lynn, East Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. Point and Carson Beach in South Boston, and Nantasket Beach in list,the of top the at were Hull Beach in Dorchester while Tenean was the lowest-scoring beach in the region again in 2017. THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE ART SHOW TO FEATURE YOUNG ARTISTS TAUGHT BY ELEANOR SCORE ELEANOR BY TAUGHT ARTISTS YOUNG FEATURE TO SHOW ART This painting below will be one of many that will be on exhibit atone of many that will below will be This painting Coco Farmer in art class. an art show featuring young artists taught by Eleanor Score at Kings artists taught by Eleanor featuring young an art show June 7, from Beacon St. on Thursday, located at 64 Chapel Parish, 4 to 7 p.m. PAGE 12 PAGE Elizabeth Morey painted this purse, which will be in featured in the art show.

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