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By Dan Murphy The idea was inspired by the during Women’s virtual tour that the Concord As gardens and greenspace have Museum hosted last year, which, History Month become more essential than ever Sherden said, proved to be a suc- before during the pandemic, it’s cessful outing for them. So Sherden By Elizabeth B. Eaton also made fundraising for groups said she reached out to Jennifer like the Beacon Hill Garden Club Craig, the museum’s development Jane dePeyster Hovey Webster/ and the Garden Club of the Back Mrs. Edwin S. Webster (1870- director and “quizzed her about Bay, which were both forced to how they pulled it together and 1969) continued her family’s pro- cancel in-person events last year, pensity to enrich the community. did what they did.” more challenging and subsequent- Filming for this year’s virtual Her ability to recognize important ly compelled them to find new and sites and secure them for use into Hidden Gardens Tour will take creative ways to make ends meet. place in May, Sherden said, so “the the future as private and public The Beacon Hill Garden Club spaces is apparent as she spear- gardens are in a state of bloom,” had to cancel the Hidden Gardens and so that the videographer will headed the acquisition, renovation of Beacon Hill Tour, which typi- and restoration of 55 Beacon St., then be allotted a full month to cally draws around 2,000 visitors edit the video before its release. Boston, in 1944 to serve as The to the neighborhood, last year due National Society of The Colonial While Sherden looks forward to to the pandemic, but it’s returning the Hidden Gardens Tour return- Dames of America in The Com- this year, albeit as a virtual event monwealth of Massachusetts ing as in-person event, she said, this time. “We hope this will be the one year Headquarters. Molly Sherden, president of the Declared a National Historic where people can see it from any- Beacon Hill Garden Club, said the where in the world.” Landmark in 1964, the William Hidden Gardens Tour would take Hickling Prescott House museum Advance tickets for the Hidden place as a virtual event debuting Gardens of Beacon Hill Tour will is open to members and the pub- June 30 and feature seven gardens, lic for meetings, tours, lectures be available at the Beacon Hill at least two of which have never Garden Club’s website at beacon- and events enabling people to been seen before on a previous congregate and enjoy an historic tour. (Garden Club, Pg. 3) Beacon Hill townhouse. It houses the 7,000-piece Costume Collec- tion and Society archives. Prescott House is named for the noted his- Spillane announces candidacy torian of late Renaissance Spain and the early Spanish Empire who for City Councilor at-Large lived at 55 Beacon from 1845- 1859. Eminent American architect By Dan Murphy A Beacon Hill resident and lifelong Bostonian with firsthand (Webster Pg. 3) Portrait of Jane Webster- John Singer Sargent 1920 experience at City Hall and a proven commitment to afford- able housing, Jon Spillane has announced his candidacy for City Outdoor dining to return March 22 Councilor at-Large. Spillane, a 29-year-old Irving Crust Pizzeria, The Paramount this challenging time,” said Mayor By John Lynds Street resident, has taken a leave and Figs took part in the city’s out- Walsh. “I’m thrilled we are able to Numerous Beacon Hill restau- a leave of absence from his role door dining pilot program. start this program even earlier, and as City Councilor Kenzie Bok’s rants are expected to take advan- With the success of last year’s I look forward to businesses and tage of the City of Boston’s 2021 Director of Budget and Constitu- program Mayor Martin Walsh residents taking advantage of it.” ent Services to focus on his cam- outdoor dining program set to said the city will continue many of The Mayor said the city has begin on March 22. This is an ear- paign. He grew up in Hyde Park as the successful initiatives from last also focused on providing resourc- the son of two civil servants – his lier start than the previously-an- year’s program, such as stream- es to businesses of color, and has nounced date of April 1. father was a police officer and his lined permitting. Applications for made more than 200 personalized mother the city’s deputy commis- Last year the restaurants that outdoor dining licenses on both outreach calls to every business City Council at-Large hopeful Jon dotted Charles Street received a sioner of elderly affairs – so, he public and private property are that applied for outdoor dining said, community organizing and Spillane. special permit from the city that now open, and businesses can last year. The Mayor’s Office of civic engagement, such as taking ane spent several years working in allowed them to set up outdoor apply online at the city’s website. Economic Development has met part in neighborhood cleanups multi-residential real estate sales patios on roadways and sidewalks “Outdoor dining was one of the with the Boston Black Hospitality or helping to turn out voters on and financing, which, he said, throughout the neighborhood. bright spots last summer and fall, Coalition to ensure added techni- Election Day, were “part of his made him aware of the city’s hous- The program helped restaurants and we’ve seen the benefits it has cal assistance is available for busi- family’s everyday life,” as well as ing crisis and subsequently com- increase capacity during the had on our neighborhoods: sup- nesses to apply. Weekly “Help Ses- something that has left an “indeli- pelled him to find employment COVID-19 pandemic while keep- porting local businesses, a safe and sions” were held from December ble impression” on him. that would combine his experi- ing customers and staff safe. enjoyable experience for restaurant through January to help business- Last year, Beacon Hill restau- A graduate of Boston Latin patrons, and an added resource for School and Boston College, Spill- rants like Bin 26 Enoteca, Upper Boston’s small businesses during (Dining Pg. 4) (Spillane Pg. 5) PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES March 18, 2021 editorial

THE FILIBUSTER MUST END The pros and cons of maintaining the filibuster in the U.S. Senate have reached the forefront of political discussion as never before -- and with good reason. Whether one believes that the filibuster protects the minori- ty from the so-called tyranny of the majority or provides a means for the minority to obstruct the majority, the filibuster clearly is anti-democratic. The filibuster is not part of our Constitution. It simply is a Senate rule upon which the Senate has carved out exceptions over the years, most notably for Presidential nominations and budget matters. The latter is referred to as reconciliation, which is how President Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill was enacted by a simple majority, as was the Repub- licans’ $2 trillion tax cut for the ultra-rich in 2017. The rule allowing a filibuster may have made sense in the early 1800s when the U.S. was not divided between two parties. Political coalitions were much more fluid in the early days of our nation and compromise was common among senators. However, after the Civil War, the battle lines were drawn between Democrats and the newly-formed Republican party (which only had come into existence in 1854), principally on the issue of race -- with the Democrats from the Solid South coalescing around the issue of segrega- tion. The so-called Dixiecrats -- embodied by Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina -- used the filibuster from the 1940s through the 1960s in an attempt to stymie Civil Rights legislation, especially the Voting Rights Act. Though the racist efforts of Thurmond and others ultimately failed (only because the Senate obtained a 2/3 majority to end filibusters on those issues), the filibuster likely will be employed by Senate Republicans to obstruct voting reform measures that are necessary today. The national Republican playbook to limit voting among non-white citizens once again is surging. Republican state legislators have filed more Guest Op-Ed than 200 bills that would restrict voting in the coming elections in their states. The very foundation of our democracy rests on the right of every cit- March Madness – Would you like to coach? izen to vote. Legislation presently before Congress would ensure that voting rights are not abridged in any state. However, thanks to the arcane Dr. Glenn Mollette igan State will earn $3,984.00. from coaching professional bas- filibuster rule, the passage of a new Voting Rights Act faces little chance And, the list goes on. Chris Mack, ketball in Greece will earn just Have you ever thought chang- of success in the Senate. Louisville, $4 million. Brad Under- over $1 million dollars at Iona. ing jobs? Have you ever aspired The truth is this: The anti-democratic state efforts to limit voting rights wood, Illinois, $4 million. Larry This is a far cry from the $70 mil- to be a college basketball coach? most likely will be allowed to proceed because of the anti-democratic Krystkowiak, Utah, $3,961.519. lion-dollar contract he had with Now is a great time to get your Bob Huggins, West Virginia the Boston Celtics. His package filibuster rule in the U.S. Senate -- and unless the Democratic majority in resume together. $4,050.000. UCLA coach Mike had also reached over $5 million the Senate takes steps to abolish the filibuster rule, the United States will John Calipari is the Universi- Cronin $3,600.00. Scott Drew per year before he left Louisville. have a democracy in name only. ty of Kentucky men’s basketball of Baylor $3,350,000. There are The list of coaches is too long coach. His pay this year is over $8 50-60 college coaches making $2 to name them all with many more million. He has a lifetime contract million a year but it does drop for making between $1 million to MARVELOUS MARVIN WAS A GREAT worth 86 million dollars. In the many others. Kyle Smith of Wash- over $2 million per year. There are FIGHTER AND A GREAT PERSON eyes of the basketball world the ington State makes $1.4 million. many, many coaches making much UK basketball coaching job has Steve Alford for Nevada is making smaller salaries. The boxing world lost one of its all-time greats with the sudden pass- been one of the most desired jobs $500,000. Johnny Jones of Texas The point is if you are looking ing of Marvelous Marvin Hagler this past week. in college sports. However, big pay Southern will be paid $250,000. Hagler, a native of Newark who moved to Brockton as a teenager, doesn’t come easy Calipari has led Rick Pitino who came back (Op-Ed Pg. 3) Kentucky to one NCAA Champi- reigned as the undisputed middleweight boxing champion of the world onship, four final fours and he has for seven years in the 1980s and is acknowledged as one of the greatest had 26 twenty-win game seasons fighters of all time. His bout with Thomas Hearns, which lasted about throughout his career. Although eight minutes, is regarded as the greatest three rounds in boxing history. this year his 9 wins and 16 loss- THE BEACON HILL TIMES We were fortunate to see one of Hagler’s title fights when we covered es hasn’t gone over too well with his title defense for The Chelsea Record against Vito “The Mosquito” many of Kentucky’s fans President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Antuofermo in the old Boston Garden in June, 1981 (we were stunned While Calipari is the highest Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio when we realized how long ago that fight was!). paid college basketball coach there ([email protected]) Art Director: Scott Yates We also had the pleasure of running into the champ after he had retired are others who do very well. Mike Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor in an elevator in Boston at One Devonshire Place in the late 1980s. We Krzyzewski of Duke will earn $7 only exchanged pleasantries, but Hagler’s innate humility, graciousness, million this season. Jay Wright and sense of humor were apparent in our brief encounter. of Villanova will earn $6 mil- © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group Marvelous Marvin Hagler overcame his hard-scrabble background lion. Chris Beard of Texas Tech with an unparalleled sense of determination and hard work to become a is scheduled to earn $5,050.00. Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 Rick Barnes of Tennessee will world champion. His attainment of the pinnacle of his profession serves Email: [email protected] as a model for success in life in any endeavor. earn $4,950.00. Roy Williams Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com Marvelous Marvin Hagler was a great fighter and a great person. of North Carolina will earn up He will be missed. to $4 million. Tom Izzo of Mich- March 18, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3

LETTER to the Editor Webster (from pg. 1) Asher Benjamin designed the Dou- Her Chestnut Street home was the MHS 1967 Year Book as “... OPEN LETTER * 15% of middle school chil- ble Bow-front Boston Federal-style the site of many important events the best display of flowering and dren have tried vaping townhouse in 1808. including the celebratory 50th foliage plants in the Spring Show.” OPPOSING PROPOSED * The tobacco and vaping Jane Webster became Presi- Anniversary dinner for the Dames. Jane’s family has a history of CHARLES STREET industries target young people dent of the NSCDA MA in 1942. Jane Webster also loved flow- inspiration and involvement. Her SMOKE SHOP so you’ll become lifetime users The History of the Massachusetts ers and gardens. The renowned grandfather, Charles Fox Hovey, To the Editor: addicted to their products. Cig- Society of The Colonial Dames of Webster Rose Garden at her sum- was an abolitionist and support- Today I am writing to you as arette makers own and invest in America 1893-1993 states: “Pres- mer home in Quissett was open to ed the first National Woman’s a concerned resident and parent vape companies. ident Mrs. Edwin Sibley Webster the public for almost 40 years. An Rights Convention in 1850. Her regarding smoke shops and the *The vaping industry makes was “so indispensable” that the article in the Woods Hole Histori- great-granddaughter noted her Society unanimously voted for her cal Museum’s Spritsail, 2017 vol. competence, thoughtfulness, car- lack of current zoning to protect their products taste like fruit or to remain in office for a fifth year 31.1, notes “ It is said Mrs. Web- ing and humor. With her husband, children from becoming the target candy so you will want to try them (1946-1947), one more than spec- ster delighted in roaming the gar- Edwin, who was President of the *If you vape, you are four times of the tobacco industry. ified in the By-Laws. When she did dens, incognito, to assure herself Massachusetts Horticultural Soci- more likely to smoke cigarettes Will you support buffer zoning retire she became Headquarters of the pleasure they afforded her ety for 13 years, Trustee for the in the city of Boston to restrict a * 49.8% of tobacco/vape stores House Chairman.” In 1949 she “guests.” Very seldom was there a Massachusetts General Hospital smoke shop from operating within failed to ask for IDs of minors who was placed on the National Roll charge. Once, in 1932, Mrs. Web- and Trustee of the Museum of 1,000 feet from a school or place tried to purchase vape of Honor of the Colonial Dames. ster joined with three other local Fine Arts, Jane benefited her com- where children congregate. (Mea- *44.7% of tobacco/vape stores Nationally, she served as Sulgrave gardeners to open their gardens to munity and their Edwin S. Webster sured via a straight line from the sold vape products to minors Manor Board Representative, the public for a fee - $1 to benefit Foundation continues to inspire front door of the proposed site to As you’re all aware, a smoke 1952-1958. Opening her the Society for the Prevention of through five generations. any point on the lot of the School shop has signed a long-term lease homes to support the Dames and Cruelty to Children.” At age 95, William Hickling Prescott or site where children congregate)? for 138 Charles St. in Beacon the community was important to she won The Antoine Leuthy Prize House is closed due to COVID 19 I realize this proposed buffer Hill. While I understand this par- her. During WWII the music room at the Massachusetts Horticultur- restrictions. Please check its web- zone is greater than the current ticular shop is completely legal, of her Dartmouth Street home was al Society’s 1965 Spring Show for site at nscdama.org or Facebook 500-feet buffer zone for a marijua- we should act now so that future used for the Dames’ war efforts. her group of orchid plants noted in page for updated information. na dispensary. I believe both types stores of this nature go through a of retail should have the 1,000- zoning process. Garden Club (from pg. 1) foot buffer zone. If proper buffer zoning had hillgardenclub.org for $25 each, sidewalk trees. for our annual fundraiser last The primary reason for this been in place, this location would or you can buy a ticket and one of “This year, we knew we buffer zone is to protect the health not be feasible. It is on a direct year when the whole world shut the Garden Club’s books for $45, couldn’t have an in-person event,” path of hundreds of children each down,” Borden said, “and when of our youth by reducing the which, Sherden said, is quite a bar- said Catherine Borden, co-pres- it was cancelled, many of sponsors accessibility of tobacco and vape week who use the Esplanade for gain since a book alone retails for ident of the Garden Club of the products. In addition, this zon- their playing fields. There is no $35. Back Bay, “so we decided to do an and guests converted their spon- ing would reduce the visibility of school with fields on Beacon Hill The Garden Club of the Back annual appeal, although we want sorships and ticket purchases into target marketing to our youth via so we depend on those fields as Bay’s biggest annual event, the to go back to in-person fundrais- donations, which we very much window displays and signage. a school would depend on their Twilight Gala Garden Party, has ing again at some point.” appreciated.” The State of Massachusetts has onsite campus fields. It is import- been cancelled both this and last Despite the Twilight Gala Gar- To donate to the Garden Club documented the alarming facts ant to note that The Advent school year due to the pandemic, so the den Party’s cancellation last year, it of the Back Bay’s annual appeal around the vaping/tobacco indus- has a location less than 500 feet group has launched an annual was still lucrative for the Garden try. The facts below are cited on away (direct line measurement) at appeal to help it raise the approxi- Club of the Back Bay, thanks to the to support its tree care efforts, the Ma.gov website and in a 2019 99 West Cedar. In addition, there mately $20,000 it spends each year generosity of some supporters. click on gardenclubbackbay.us15. study cited in the Journal of Amer- is an ice cream store three doors to prune and care for city-owned “We were well into planning list-manage.com. ican medical Association Pediat- away from 138 Charles St., where rics. children congregate on most sunny Facts: days. * vaping is addictive and Nico- I urge you to take the steps nec- Virtual Public Meeting tine can harm your brain, includ- essary to ensure that the proper ing your memory and ability to zoning is put in place to protect learn our children from the harmful * 51.2 % of high school stu- effects of vaping/tobacco use. Amend Article 32 Groundwater Zoning dents have tried vaping Thank you, Monday, March 29 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3rsZaNZ * 32% currently vape Diana Coldren 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 Meeting ID: 161 812 6907 Project Proponent: Op-Ed (from pg. 2) Boston Planning and Development Agency for a career change you might con- Volunteer for a good basketball Project Description: sider college basketball coaching. program. Work very hard. Earn This public meeting is to present proposed amendments to Article 32 Groundwater Brad Stevens wanted to be a coach. yourself an assistant’s job and you Conservation Overlay District of the zoning code and receive comments in order to extend protection to groundwater levels in areas of the city with older buildings on wooden piles built He went to Butler in Indiana to be might end up coaching a great bas- on filled land. This includes parts of East Boston, downtown waterfront, Roxbury/South End, a volunteer in the Bulldog’s pro- ketball program and making sev- South Boston and Audubon Circle. gram. He became the assistant eral million a year. coach and then a very successful Glenn Mollette is the publish- mail to: Bryan Glascock head coach. Butler moved him er of Newburgh Press, Liberty Boston Planning & Development Agency Close of Comment Period: One City Hall Square, 9th Floor from free to over $1 million per Torch and various other publish- 4/9/2021 year by the time he left. Today ing imprints; a national columnist Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.722.4300 he now makes over $3.6 million – American Issues and Common email: [email protected] per year as the head coach of the Sense opinions, analysis, stories

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Ruthzee Louijeune, an attorney this vision: a city where all feel Since the pandemic hit, Ruth- who matches great negotiation Columbia University, Harvard and advocate, has launched her welcome, a city that is more pros- zee has been working with the skills needed for systems change Kennedy School, and Harvard campaign for Boston City Council. perous, a city that is more just, a Massachusetts Affordable Hous- with great constituent services, and Law School. She is also a proud “Today, I am announcing my city where all are valued and treat- ing Alliance (MAHA) to expand that is what I look for in my City candidacy for Boston City Coun- ed with dignity.” homeownership opportunities in Councilor,” said Marie St. Fleur, graduate of Boston Public Schools: cil At-Large,” Ruthzee Louijeune Ruthzee brings seven years’ the city for first-generation home- Former State Representative. Fleur Charles H. Taylor Elementary said. “I have the experience and experience working on political buyers, particularly Black and spent 11 years in the Massachu- School, the John W. McCormack conviction needed to lead this city and advocacy campaigns, fight- Brown residents. She has also been setts House of Representatives and Middle School, and Boston Latin forward. We must do more to care ing for working people and Black volunteering with the Guild Works was the first Haitian-American School. She resides in Hyde Park, for our residents, our children, and and Latinx communities on issues in Dorchester, delivering food and elected to state office in the Unit- our businesses, and we must do so of housing, education access, and supplies to Boston residents quar- ed States. “Ruthzee’s candidacy is and is fluent in French, Haitian with urgency. As an attorney and civic participation. Most recently, antining with COVID-19 or strug- historic for the Haitian-American Creole and speaks conversational advocate, I’ve focused on issues Ruthzee started her own legal and gling with food insecurity. community. If elected, Ruthzee Spanish. and campaigns that center work- advocacy business, The Opening “Ruthzee will be a great addi- would break barriers.” Ruthzee would be the first Hai- ing people and Black and Latinx PLLC. Previously, Ruthzee served tion to the Boston City Council. Ruthzee, 34, is the daughter tian-American City Councilor. In communities. I’m running for all as Senior Counsel for U.S. Senator Ruthzee’s background of advoca- of Haitian immigrants, born and of us, and this campaign will need Elizabeth Warren’s presidential cy will make her a solid decision raised in Mattapan and Hyde 2019, the Boston City Council all of us, together, to create an campaign. Prior to that, she was a maker and City Councilor for the Park. She is a trained attorney elected its first majority-female city equitable Boston. We can achieve lawyer at Perkins Coie LLP. people. Ruthzee will be a leader and advocate. She graduated from council in Boston’s history.

Dining (from pg. 1) es navigate the pilot process. The City of Boston is also planning to host additional office hours and Celebrating workshops to help businesses with their applications as needed. The 2021 Outdoor Dining Pilot Upstairs 29 years on Program season for approved Downstairs restaurants will begin on March Antiques 22, 2021, and will end on Decem- Charles ber 1, 2021, weather permitting. Restaurants that took part in the 2020 temporary outdoor dining Street! program and who wish to do so in Five Anrooms eclectic filled with Art, mix Antiques, of new and old art, 2021 must re-apply, and the City and Vintage Home Decor Outdoor dining last season at Bin 26 Enoteca on Charles Street. Fabric and Upholstery Services Available will also be accepting applications Outdoor dining will resume in Boston on March 22. antiques and home decor. from restaurants that did not take Featured Local Artist Work part in the 2020 temporary out- Robert—— Douglas Featuring Hunter local art work —— door dining program. Additional information on out- businesses, is available on boston. John Young door dining, and applications for gov. 69 Charles Street, Boston MA, 02114 93 Charles Street, Boston, 617-367-1950MA 02114 617-367-1950 [email protected]@gmail.com Virtual Public Meeting @UpstairsDownstairsAntiques Amend Accessory Parking Zoning line Advertising Wednesday, March 31 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3kUXdqQ On 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 ilable Meeting ID: 161 611 0558 is Ava Project Proponent: Showcase Your Business, Open Boston Planning and Development Agency House, or More with an online AD SIZE ad! Project Description: Clients and Customers in pixels This is a public meeting to present proposed zoning changes that would make Accessory Parking a are just a click away! W: 160px Conditional Use in neighborhood business subdistricts. Currently it is an Allowed Use in basements and 00 first floors where there is an Allowed Use on the upper floors, such as residential. This condition creates a — $300 per month per site — H: 600px blank street wall with no active first floor use and runs counter to planning goals for neighborhood THE subdistricts. By making Accessory Parking Conditional, requiring a Conditional use permit, it provides and opportunity for community input and design review. See 3/31/21 on the BPDA Calendar for more info. INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS —————— mail to: Bryan Glascock reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com Boston Planning & Development Agency lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Close of Comment Period: eastietimes.com • chelsearecord.com please send charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com Boston, MA 02201 4.9.2021 in “png” northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com phone: 617.722.4300 jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com format email: [email protected] Combo Rates available! Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans Call the office to get started! Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary 781-485-0588 March 18, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5 Rep. Livingstone and Councilor Bok to co-host meeting on proposed Charles Street smoke shop

By Dan Murphy location. “We’re going to keep it somewhat reminiscent of what upscale, and no one is going to be transpired in 2012, said Rep. Rep. Jay Livingstone and City bothered because of us.” Livingstone, when Capitol One Councilor Kenzie Bok will co-host The store’s proposed hours of announced its plans to open a new a virtual meeting to discuss a operation are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., bank branch on Charles Street, proposed smoke shop that has seven days a week, said Hayat, and which eventually paved the signed a 10-year lease to occupy and would be staffed by an on-site way for himself and former Dis- the ground-level storefront at 138 manager and one other employee. trict 8 City Councilor Josh Zakim Charles St. on Monday, March 22, “A very limited number to create an overlay district for at 5 p.m. of people will be able to come into conditional uses. Bluemoon Smoke Shop, which the store at a time,” said Hayat, “The overlay district might need has about a dozen other loca- who added that Bluemoon also to be updated now,” he added. tions around Greater Boston, has maintains a strict policy of only Councilor Bok wrote: “We’ve entered into a lease for the retail allowing people of legal age to heard a lot of concern from resi- space that was previously home enter its establishments. dents and parents with children at to Danish Country & Modern, But despite Hayat’s assurances, the nearby schools, which is why which took effect this month and Rep. Livingstone, like many of his Jay and I are hosting our Monday lasts through March of 2031, constituents, remains wary of the meeting. There is evidence that said Malik Hayat, who identified proposed operation. smoking rates stopped declin- himself as one of the company’s “I heard from constituents who ing during the pandemic for the owners. But Bluemoon won’t open were extremely concerned about first time in decades, so I think there for “another two or three the enterprise on Charles Street, we need to be very careful not to months,” Hayat added, as the particularly since it’s in close prox- lose ground in the public health space is currently being renovated. imity to a school and residences fight against tobacco. I also think The store will only sell smok- with families,” Rep. Livingstone this situation really underscores ing and vaping accessories, said said. “I’m disappointed by the lack the need for our whole communi- Hayat, who added that Bluemoon of outreach by the owners to the ty — neighbors, elected officials, has no stake in the cannabis indus- community. I’m holding a hearing commercial property owners, and try, either medical or recreational, with Councilor Bok so we could the Beacon Hill Civic and Business anywhere in the U.S., nor do they hear what others were thinking in Associations — to come together The future home of Bluemoon Smoke Shop at 138 Charles St. have any plans to sell cannabis on the community and brainstorm, to actively pursue businesses to fill Charles Street or at any of their if people are as strongly opposed the vacancies on Charles and Cam- locations in the future. To attend the March 22 meet- ingstone’s office at sarah.mills@ to it as I think they are, to see if bridge Streets, so that our local ing on Blue Moon Smoke Shop’s mahouse.gov, or Kennedy Avery in “It will be a very quiet and clean there’s any way to stop this from shopping district can come back addition to the neighborhood,” proposed 138 Charles St. location, Councilor Bok’s office at Kennedy. proceeding.” as strong as possible and still serve contact Sarah Mills in Rep. Liv- [email protected]. Hayat said of the Charles Street The current conundrum is the needs of the neighborhood.”

Spillane (from pg. 1) ence in the private sector with his and also as an excellent oppor- worked as an advocate for Bos- Spillane also describes their frustration firsthand and can lifelong commitment to public ser- tunity to get experience at City tonians affected by COVID-19 by his knowledge of constituent ser- use their office as a microphone vice. Hall and practically apply a lot helping tenants access rent relief vices, such as being able to connect [could promote] transparency.” “After a couple of years in the of the things I learned at DND,” and by connecting struggling small someone seeking assistance at the Another asset that Spillane private sector, I started taking said Spillane, who had previously businesses with the city’s Office of with the appropriate city depart- account of what direction my life known Councilor Bok through Economic Development. ment as he has done throughout would bring to the role of City was going,” Spillane said. “My community engagement and local Outside of work, Spillane his time in Councilor Bok’s office, Councilor at-Large is his legal parents were both civil servants so politics. previously served on Mayor Mar- as being “vitally important” to the background. I had an inclination towards the In his new role, Spillane has tin Walsh’s Spark Boston Council, role of City Councilor. He attended Suffolk Universi- public sector and being publically had regular contact with the city’s which partners with City Hall to “We need someone at City Hall ty’s Evening Program while work- engaged.” Office of Housing Stability on represent and advocate for young who understands budgeting and ing at the DND and Councilor In September of 2017, Spill- Court Street, which is part of DND Bostonians, ages 20 to 34. He is has a background in finance,” ane joined the city’s Department and located just a few floors away currently a member of the Boston Spillane added, “and can advocate Bok, graduating in May of 2020, of Neighborhood Development from where he previously worked, Ward 5 Democratic Committee, for countercyclical fiscal policy” - and as he looks forward to seeking (DND) as part of a team, he said, so he was already well acquainted as well as a founder and current an approach that increases capital Bar Admission this spring, Spillane that “leveraged city resources – with the staff there. Young Professional Board Mem- spending and the debt level during said he has been inspired by City NHT grants, HUD funding, city- “I can’t say enough good things ber of the Genesis Foundation for an economic downturn. Councilor Lydia Edwards, who, owned parcels, and inclusionary about the Office of Housing Sta- Children, a nonprofit that helps As City Councilor at-Large, as an attorney, he said, “has been zoning requirements” – to build bility and the amazing job they’ve children with rare diseases and Spillane would also advocate for more than 1,000 affordable hous- done,” Spillane said. rare genetic disorders. small businesses, he said, and seek able to do some amazing things at ing units citywide. Meanwhile, Spillane “helped With his campaign now under- to improve the sometimes-strained City Hall.” In January of 2020, Kenzie Bok manage one of the toughest city way, Spillane said affordable hous- communication between small And for Spillane, that’s some- began her first term as District budgets in recent memory,” he ing is one of the biggest issues now businesses and city and state gov- thing to aspire to. 8 City Councilor, and Spillane said, as Director of Budget for facing the city, and in the spring, ernment. To learn more about Jon Spill- became the Director of Budget and Councilor Bok, who serves as he said he would soon release his “One thing I heard from a lot of ane’s campaign for City Councilor Constituent Services for her office. Chair of Ways and Means. He also plan for policy ideas that can be small business during the peak of at-Large, visit http://jonforboston. “I saw it as an opportunity said he has “contributed to new implemented at the local level. COVID was the lack of communi- to contribute and participate in policy discussions that resulted in “I’m utilizing things I learned cation on getting information from com, or follow him on the policy-making process that new ordinances.” through my work at DND and at the state-level down,” he said. Facebook, Instagram, and Twit- impacts the city on a wide scale Moreover, Spillane has City Hall,” he said of the plan. “Having a councilor who saw ter.

Please visit www.beaconhilltimes.com PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES March 18, 2021 BHAC subcommittee convenes on 83 Mount Vernon St.

By Dan Murphy architect David Freed had pro- roof platform, which were deemed posed extensive work at the rear “inappropriate” and visible from a A Beacon Hill Architectural elevation, including constructing public way. Commission subcommittee on 83 a new fifth-floor dormer; a new At the front of the property, Mount Vernon St. met virtually on roofdeck on the pitch of the roof; the applicant agreed to remove Wednesday, March 10. a staircase to access a “viewing its request to install new window The subcommittee comprising deck”; and two new windows. shutters, since, after reviewing Commissioners Matthew Blumen- On a motion made by Commis- historic photographs, it was deter- thal, Alice Richmond and Miguel mined that the shutter dogs weren’t Rosales was convened during the sioner Rosales, the subcommittee voted to approve the dormer mod- likely original to the building. Feb. 18 Architectural Commission The applicant will have to ification, as well as a 12-by-10 meeting to review an application return to the Commission to show feet roofdeck (which was reduced for 83 Mount Vernon St. - the appropriate window replacements from the requested 12-by-12-foot William Ellery Channing House, fabricated in wood with true divid- which was built in 1835 by Ameri- structure to minimize visibility) ed muntins, as well as a scaled- can architect Asher Benjamin. while denying the two new win- down entry light fixture. Developer Mark Beaulieu and dows and the staircase to the top Other elements of the applica- tion were approved as proposed including replacing a bow-roof in Don’t miss our annual kind; repointing the brick façades, which are visible from public Guide ways; repairing and repainting the Summer in the City front door and side lights; resetting featuring Safe Summer Camps & Great Safe Activities! the walkway pavers; and repaint- ing of garden fence along Mount The William Ellery Channing House at 83 Mount Vernon St. Vernon Street. MORE STUDENTS RETURN TO IN-PERSON SCHOOL

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Upstairs Downstairs Home, actually named for the PBS televi- sion series “Upstairs Downstairs” in 1992, will be celebrating its 29th anniversary this year. That’s remarkable by any stan- dard, but having survived the pan- demic, crippling lockdowns and the unrelenting and ever-changing restrictions makes it even more so. Add to that a complete move to a new location to 69 Charles St. (the site of the old Red Wagon store) and all that entails. Since January, owner Laura Cousineau, and an army of talent- ed contractors have been working around the clock to redo, redeco- A look inside at Upstairs rate and reimagine the new space. Downstairs Home. Josh Brogadir of WCVB_ TV Fifty-two gallons of primer and Upstairs Downstairs Home at 69 Charles St. paint have been expertly applied Upstairs Downstairs website at Chanel 5 and Laura Cousineau, to walls, floors and ceilings. Even http://www.upstairsdownstairs- owner of Upstairs Downstairs Home. a Carrier UV light was installed boston.com. homes or perhaps finding that per- Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 into the air system for cleaner air. The new location and increased fect gift for friends or relatives.” p.m. Crew after crew of painters, elec- space (Upstairs AND Downstairs) a Good Egg” promotion around For three decades, Upstairs tricians, plumbers, carpenters and has opened new ways to accom- Easter time!! Downstairs Home has been an cabinet makers worked tirelessly modate the many new home fur- “It has been quite a journey for important fixture in the Beacon to transform the store into a real nishings both old and new; dec- us,” says Laura. “Last spring, we Hill Neighborhood, not only pro- thing of beauty. Their expertise orative objects; china; stemware; were down 95 percent and closed viding wonderful merchandise, and pride in their work has pro- silver; and exquisite local artwork, for three months and we have but giving back supporting many duced an amazing backdrop for with new additions in home decor. worked hard, borrowed from local charities. As WCVB report- Laura to utilize her years in design They are spending a lot of time to ourselves and fought to remain in er Josh Brogadir mentioned in his to create eye-catching vignettes of arrange items in warm, welcoming business. We are forever grateful piece, Upstairs Downstairs Home home styling for all tastes. and creative settings to make cus- for our loyal and kind customers “is proof that sometimes what is Most importantly, Laura has tomers and visitors feel at home. and a dedicated staff that we have old can be new again.” always maintained the original In addition, they’re always been able to overcome so many Store hours will be from 10:30 owner’s concept of offering afford- updating and reinventing their obstacles and still be here. Now a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through able antiques and furnishing for all social media, where you can find that we are fully open we look for- who enter. special deals and fun interactive ward to seeing everyone and being All this, of course, is wonder- activities like “Guess if the Price able to thank everyone in person. Buy • Consign • enjoy ful news for Beacon Hill, but also is Right,” where you can win a Our friendly crew will be on hand caught the interest of WCVB-TV prize. In-store fun for customers is to greet you and will look for- BOSTON and the Channel 5 News Team always a priority and delight, like ward to answering your questions who came to interview Laura the Advent Calendar promotion and learning more about you and CONSIGNMENT a couple of weeks ago. You and the free giveaways last Christ- what in the future you may have Furnishings From The FinesT homes can watch that interview on the mas. This spring, look for “You’re been searching for to furnish your Bostonconsigns.com VISIT WWW.BEACONHILLTIMES.COM 978-969-1115 [email protected]

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BEACON HILL ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION

Notice of Public Hearing are available upon request. Proposed Work: At front NOT APPEAR at the hearing. required to notify the commission The Beacon Hill Architectur- Attention: This hearing will façade, roof level install eight gal- Following the hearing, you will of any project changes; failure to al Commission will hold a public only be held virtually and NOT vanized steel snow guards. be issued a Determination Sheet do so may affect the status of the hearing on March 18, starting at in person. You can participate in APP # 21.0723 BH 32 Derne to present at the Inspectional approval. 5 p.m. this hearing by going to: https:// Street Services Department (1010 Mas- If you have any questions not (ZOOM: HTTPS://US02WEB. us02web.zoom.us/j/88552386767 Applicant: Laura Feddersen sachusetts Avenue) as proof of addressed by the above infor- ZOOM.US/J/88552386767) or calling 1 (929) 205-6099 and Proposed Work: New Pergola, project approval when applying mation, please contact staff at New Fence, New Planters. for permits. ISD personnel will The following will be discussed: entering meeting id # 885 5238 617.635.3850 or BeaconHillAC@ APP # 21.0727 BH 83 Charles send an electronic copy of your Subject of the hearing will be 6767. You can also submit written boston.gov Thank you. applications for Certificates of comments or questions to Beacon- Street building-permit application to the Applicant: Gillian Rozynek commission staff for review. (To APP # 21.0724 BH 69 Charles Design Approval on the agenda [email protected]. Street: Repaint storefront trim in below, reviews of architectural I. Design Review Hearing Proposed Work: New Signage, avoid potential confusion, the text kind BM (Black) HC-180. violations, and such businesses as APP # 21.0682 BH 27 Brim- Remove awning at front façade. of your building-permit applica- APP # 21.0725 BH 10 Otis may come before the commission, mer Street (Continued From 2-18- II. Administrative Review/ tion should be consistent with the Place: At rear façade, facing Stor- in accordance with Chapter 616 2021 Hearing) Approval: In order to expedite project description given below.) of the Acts of 1955 of the Massa- Applicant: Peter White the review process, the commis- Commission staff will according- row Drive, level 2, replace nine, sion has delegated the approval of ly authorize the execution of the chusetts General Law as amend- Proposed Work: Replace roof 6 over 6, wood window sash sets certain work items, such as those work, attaching any applicable ed. Applications are available deck, remove and rebuild head and two, 8 over 8, wood window involving ordinary maintenance provisos, reflecting the relevant for review during business hours house in a new location, new sash sets with nine, 6 over 6, wood and repair, restoration or replace- guidelines and precedents. at the office of the Environment guardrails, and new skylight. sash sets and two, 8 over 8, wood ment, or which otherwise have Please Note That Following Department. Applicants or their APP # 21.0722 BH 55 Chestnut window sash sets. Existing win- a minimal impact on a building’s Issuance Of The Determination dows are not historic. representatives are required to Street appearance, to commission staff Sheet No Further Correspondence APP # 21.0726 BH 133 Mount attend, unless indicated otherwise Applicant: John Rogers; Saga- pending ratification at its monthly Will Be Issued For The Applica- below. Sign language interpreters more Select Finishes Group public hearing. Having been iden- tions Listed Below. The electron- Vernon Street: Repoint rear façade tified as meeting these eligibility ic building-permit application as in kind. criteria and all applicable guide- annotated by commission staff III. Ratification Of 2/18/2021 lines, the following applications will constitute your Certificate Public Hearing Minutes will be approved at this hearing: of Appropriateness; this will be IV. Staff Updates Applicants whose projects are valid for one year from the date V. Projected Adjournment: 6 Let’s Celebrate listed under this heading NEED of the hearing. The applicant is p.m. Neighborhood Roundup

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Fresh and Local Recycle your pantry

By Penny & Ed Cherubino with food. If you still want to have an extra Some of us are coming up on a six cans of tuna on hand but those full year of self-isolation, grocery you have are approaching one of deliveries, and stocking up in case those dates, consider replacing of shortages. Perhaps, like us, you them and donating your older but purchased items you wouldn’t usu- still good products to a community ally have on hand. In our case, it refrigerator or food pantry. was an adequate supply of canned protein like salmon, tuna, and Cook from Your Pantry chicken. We also have reserves If you decide to use up some of of shelf-stable milk, dried beans, your reserves, you might write out cans of steel-cut oats, and boxes of a meal plan for a week that includes broth. those items. While we quickly tire If you’ve followed a “first-in” of tuna salad, we certainly eat up “first-out” system, your current every salmon cake that Penny supplies should be in good con- makes. It’s a good time of year for dition. However, if you’ve not a big pot of chili to finish off some used the “just-in-case” items you of those beans and if you make a bought, action may be needed. big enough pot, consider sharing a Have you begun to realize you container with a friend who might won’t use up all those beans and be sick of their own cooking. cans of salmon anytime soon? Where to Donate Pantry Clean Out Time As with so many things these Take some time to review what days, you should call ahead to be you have and how long you’ve sure your local food pantry, home- PHOTO COURTESY OF IRENE LI had it. Then make a plan for how less shelter, or feeding center (like The Fenway Community Refrigerator is in front of Mei Mei at 506 Park Drive. you’ll use it, if you’ll donate it, or if the Pine Street Inn or Saint Fran- you really should toss it. Remem- cis House in Boston) is accepting Eater Boston prepared a list of organizers stress that contributing food. ber, many “Sell-by” and “Best-by” donations during the pandemic. dates do not mean that the food these sites writing, “Community food to a fridge is not a precondi- If you need the motivation to You’ll also need to check the hours fridges are meant to help people fill tion for taking food.” get this job done, think of it as pre- will be dangerous; some “Use-by” and social distancing restrictions. dates may have some validity but gaps for their food-insecure neigh- Another informal way of help- paring for your post-pandemic life In addition to the more estab- bors that are not being addressed ing is to offer the food directly to when you’ll shop more often and not all. For the most part, these lished food distribution centers, dates are suggested for quality and by the state. They’re stocked with someone you know who might be perhaps even dine out regularly. less formal “Community Refriger- groceries by members of the com- unemployed or working for low flavor rather than to indicate spoil- ators” are popping up around the age. Obviously, don’t use any bulg- munity and can be accessed at no wages. In this case, we would ask Do you have a question or topic area. These are literally a refriger- cost by anyone who needs food. if they have family or friends who for Fresh & Local? Send an email ing cans or foods that smell rancid ator and some shelving placed by or off. Your senses can go a long They operate on a ‘take what you might be able to use it or know of to [email protected] with a community organization or busi- need, give what you can’ basis, but an organization that distributes your suggestion. way to avoid sickening yourself ness. Councilors Wu and Breadon call for hearing on childcare zoning

Staff Report education and childcare more either set aside space for an on-site able for Boston families, and get care as a public good.” accessible and affordable, and early education facility or contrib- clear answers from the city about As a working mom, Councilor City Councilor Michelle Wu, in getting transparent answers from ute to the creation of such facilities current enforcement. Michelle Wu is intimately familiar partnership with City Councilor BPDA on existing enforcement. off-site. Similar regulations now “For families with children, the with the challenges and gaps that Liz Breadon, filed a hearing order Boston’s first Inclusion of Day- apply in 15 districts largely in Bos- pandemic has made an already families with young children in last week on the city’s Inclusion care Facilities (IDF) regulation was ton’s downtown area. unbearable juggle impossible,” Boston face. In 2014, she became of Daycare Facilities zoning reg- incorporated into the Zoning Code However, these regulations have said Michelle Wu. “We must rec- the first sitting Boston City Coun- ulations with the aim of updating in 1989, requiring that buildings been inconsistently enforced by ognize early education and care cilor to become pregnant and give these regulations to make early above a certain size threshold must the BPDA with little transparency. as critical infrastructure for our birth--to her older son Blaise--who The neighborhoods included in the youngest learners, their fami- is now 6 years-old and a K2 student zoning regulations do not extend lies, and our economy--especially at the Sumner School. In 2017, she to some of the most developed through Boston’s recovery. Boston became the first City Council Pres- downtown neighborhoods in Bos- has made some strides in expand- ident to have a baby, when she and ton; moreover, workplace-based ing Pre-K seats through dedicated her family welcomed Cass (now 3 care may not be convenient for staff and community partnerships, years-old, waiting in BPS K1 lot- guardians with non-standard or but it’s time to simplify our patch- tery) to the world. She has written irregular work hours, particularly work system and guarantee access given the recent shift toward more for all families. As a policymaker about the juggle of being a working remote work. Unlike the linkage and a mom, I know the difference mom and navigating multimodal program, the IDF regulations do that city leadership will make for transportation as a mom, and was not create a designated fund for our families--from easing stress the lead author of Boston’s Paid developer contributions, leaving on working parents, to giving our Parental Leave ordinance, which the BPDA to determine the size and youngest learners the best founda- was signed into law in 2015 and use of developers’ financial contri- tion for life, to investing in our early was later highlighted by President butions on an ad-hoc basis. Wu education and childcare workforce Barack Obama in a Labor Day and Breadon called for a hearing to to create sustainable career path- speech. As City Council President, suggest updates to the regulation to ways for our residents. Now is the she convened her colleagues to lead help build and fund more childcare moment for bold, urgent leader- the charge in removing barriers to sites that are accessible and afford- ship to value early education and childcare access. March 18, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 11 Boston to receive $435 million as OBITUARIES part of the American Rescue Act Nancie MacCullough Weir By Lauren Bennett that is unprecedented that the bill Lynch also said that by the end itself had to be of equal scope and of March, it is expected that there Published author and Mayor Martin Walsh held a equal impact,” Lynch said. will be an “extra 20 million doses” press conference on March 15, “We looked at the loss of rev- of the Johnson & Johnson vac- former Beacon Hill Times Columnist where he discussed some updates enue,” he sad, to determine what cine, which will “help us respond Nancie M. Weir of Beacon Hill the board of the Nichols House regarding COVID in the city, and “cities, towns, and states” were in a more meaningful way. We’re passed away on Thursday, March Museum. Rep. Stephen Lynch provided some bringing in before the pandemic, moving in the right direction at an 11 of complications from heart details about the newly passed fed- She is survived by her husband, and reimburse them “for part of accelerated pace.” failure. She was 87 years old at the eral American Rescue Act. Christopher, a daughter, Christi- what they would have earned had Lynch also spoke about money time of her death. Walsh said that as of Sun- na of Los Angeles, a son, Noah the pandemic not occurred.” allocated for relief for homeown- She began her working career day, there were 137 new cases of of Somerville, two grandchildren Lynch said that the “main ers, schools—including parochial as a copy writer in the advertising COVID-19 in Boston and two new from Cambridge, Max and Eva short term areas” covered in the and private schools—and higher business advancing to senior writ- deaths. The seven day positive test and their mother, Kimberly. She is bill include the “research, rollout, education. ing positions at McCann and final- rate was 3.6 percent. also survived by three step grand- development, and delivery” of the There is also a “targeted ly BBDO, creating award winning “Case numbers have stayed children: Christopher, John and COVID-19 vaccine, and that there increase for the MBTA,” Lynch ads for Revlon, Campbell Soups, below the thresholds,” Walsh said, Kathryn, all of Pennsylvania and is $130 billion “in that trench of said. “We’re providing taxpayer Armstrong and other national and but told residents to continue to money.” money to the MBTA to provide international accounts. She was a niece, Maryellen Langhout of take all precautions, such as wear- He said that much of the money services to the taxpayer,” and said also a published author, having Chicago. ing masks, avoiding large gather- in the Act was delegated based on that Congress is “in opposition” two books published including Services are private. J.S. Water- ings, and washing hands. population, he said that the dele- to the furloughing or laying off of Silver Spoons and Jade. She had man-Langone Chapel, 580 Com- He also said that this past week- gation “took a very hard look at MBTA employees. a new book in manuscript form mercial St., Boston, MA is entrust- end before St. Patrick’s Day did not areas that had been more heavily He said that “it is incongru- at the time of her death. She was ed with her arrangements. For result in the need for an emergency impacted, either because of high ous with our intent—speaking for also a former columnist for the more information or to leave an License Board hearing on Monday, minority populations or poorer the delegation— that an agency Beacon Hill Times. She engaged online condolence, please visit as there were no violations. neighborhoods that did not have would take federal support from in local volunteer work serving on www.watermanboston.com Walsh also reminded residents the existing infrastructure from a the taxpayer and then cut services that the state’s online system to health care standpoint.” to those same taxpayers. That pre-register for vaccines is now For money related to housing, doesn’t work for us.” open, and that “anybody” can he said that they “looked at areas He said that they will be “hav- LEGAL NOTICES pre-register and will be notified that have extremely high rents— ing some hard discussions with the when it’s their turn to schedule an such as Boston—for rental relief MBTA and with the governor,” LEGAL NOTICE (617)788-8300 of 04/22/2021. appointment. money. and “we hope that more thought- Cellco Partnership and its CITATION ON This is NOT a hearing date, but OUTDOOR DINING “We looked at the chronolo- ful ideas would emerge from those controlled affiliates doing PETITION FOR a deadline by which you must FORMAL file a written appearance and The mayor announced the out- gy and the sequencing of putting discussions and that there would business as Verizon Wireless door dining, which was previously (Verizon Wireless) proposes to ADJUDICATION objection if you object to this America back to work,” Lynch be a pullback on the reductions of Docket No. proceeding. If you fail to file set to start on April 1, will now said. He said that overall, $7.6 bil- service to the public and also an collocate wireless communica- tions antennas at a centerline SU21P0463EA a timely written appearance begin on March 22 instead. The lion was allocated for community elimination of any proposed fur- Estate of: and objection followed by an program allows for dining “on height of 131 feet, and 132 health centers. He said there is a loughs or layoffs for those trans- feet on a building with an John Shinas affidavit of objections within some roadways and public spac- “very vibrant community health portation employees.” overall height of 139 feet at Date of Death thirty (30) days of the return es,” and Walsh said that the city’s center community” and as many Lynch continued, “This is a big the approx. vicinity of 510- 11/07/2020 day, action may be taken To all interested persons: without further notice to you. Disabilities Commission will once of them ramp up to distribute vac- bill. Every aspect of our society is 515 Revere Beach Boulevard, A Petition for Formal Ad- UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRA- again provide ramps to restaurants Revere, Suffolk County, MA cines, legislators “made sure they trying to be addressed.” judication of Intestacy and TION UNDER THE MASSACHU- 02151. Public comments who need them. got “direct funding.” Appointment of Personal Rep- SETTS UNIFORM PROBATE regarding potential effects He said that restaurants in the resentative has been filed by CODE (MUPC) from this site on historic North End will not offer outdoor Thomas Stark of Spotswood, A Personal Representative properties may be submitted dining until April 1, as more plan- NJ requesting that the Court appointed under the MUPC in within 30 days from the date ning and set-up is required for BEACON HILL BEAT enter a formal Decree and an unsupervised administra- of this publication to: Tirleaf Order and for such other relief tion is not required to file an streets in the North End, but the Corp, Jaimie Tarnai, j.tarnai@ process will begin onMarch 29. as requested in the Petition. inventory or annual accounts From Boston Police Area A-1 trileaf.com, 8600 LaSalle The Petitioner requests that: with the Court. Persons inter- Walsh said the city has been Road, Suite 301, Towson, MD Thomas Stark of Spotswood, ested in the estate are entitled “putting a big emphasis” on out- COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 21286, 410-853-7128. DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 NJ be appointed as Personal to notice regarding the ad- reach to businesses owned by peo- 3/18/21 Representative(s) of said ministration directly from the ple of color. Vandalism BH estate to serve Without Surety Personal Representative and 3/5/21 - Officers respond- Leaving the Scene of a Motor on the bond in unsupervised may petition the Court in any AMERICAN RESCUE ACT ed on a report of vandalism to Vehicle Accident administration. matter relating to the estate, Rep. Stephen Lynch then spoke Joy Street and Joy Place, where 3/9/21 - A victim who was LEGAL NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE including the distribution of COMMONWEALTH about the American Rescue Act, two or three people were seen involved in a car accident on You have the right to obtain assets and expenses of admin- spray-painting houses. It was Chestnut Street flagged down OF MASSACHUSETTS a copy of the Petition from istration. which was signed by President THE TRIAL COURT the Petitioner or at the Court. WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Biden last week. Boston will also confirmed the paint wasn’t police and said his vehicle was PROBATE AND You have a right to object First Justice of this Court. receive $435 million as part of the there the previous day. struck by another vehicle that FAMILY COURT to this proceeding. To do so, Date: March 11, 2021 plan. Officers were unable to locate ran a red light. Suffolk Probate you or your attorney must Felix D. Arroyo “This bill is meant to address a any suspects at that time, but The suspect’s vehicle also col- and Family Court file a written appearance and Register of Probate problem of such enormous scope Area A-1 detectives are currently lided with another parked car 24 New Chardon St. objection at this Court before: 3/18/21 investigating the incident. in the area. The suspect fled the Boston, MA 02114 10:00 a.m. on the return day BH scene in his motor vehicle. Wit- Larceny of a Bicycle nesses on the scene were able to Please Recycle 3/7/21 - A victim filed a report confirm the victim’s story. that his $4,000 bicycle was sto- The suspect and the vehicle len while locked on Myrtle were located moments later, and ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES. Street. Area A-1 detectives are the suspect was summonsed to currently investigating the mat- court for multiple motor vehicle CALL 781-485-0588 ter. violations. PAGE 12 THE BEACON HILL TIMES March 18, 2021 Latest Beacon Hill COVID update

By John Lynds go down, people are getting vacci- said last week, having a party and nated every day and help is on the potentially causing an outbreak, Last week Beacon Hill’s cumu- way from the Federal government. isn’t worth it. I thank everyone lative COVID-19 positive test rate While Walsh said there are who continues to do their part.” remained the same and the weekly many reasons to be hopeful the The BPHC data released last positive test rate decreased slightly. city is still not out of the woods Friday showed Beacon Hill, Back According to the latest data yet. “Everyone has to stay focused Bay, North End, West End and released by the Boston Public so that we don’t slip backward,” Downtown had an infection rate Health Commission (BPHC) last said Walsh. “That means: wearing of 520 cases per 10,000 residents, Friday, overall since the pandemic a mask with a good fit, washing up 2.65 percent from 506.6 cases started 46,55 Beacon Hill, Back hands with soap and warm water, per 10,000 residents reported two Bay, North End, West End and avoiding gatherings, and getting weeks ago. Downtown residents have been tested frequently.” An additional 75 residents tested for COVID-19 and the data The Mayor said that people became infected with the virus last shows that 6.2 percent of those who have been vaccinated should week and the total number of cases tested were COVID positive. This look at the CDC’s guidance on in the area increased from 2,823 was the same percentage reported activities they can do safely, which cases to 2,898 cases as of last Fri- by the BPHC two weeks ago. is posted on CDC.gov. day. However, last week 2,689 resi- As far as the St. Patrick’s Day The statistics released by dents were tested and 2.0 percent holiday Walsh thanked the peo- were positive--this was a 4.75 ple of Boston for respecting public the BPHC as part of its weekly percentage decrease from the 2.1 health guidance so far during the COVID19 report breaks down percent reported by the BPHC two days leading up to the Irish Hol- the number of cases and infection Fridays ago. iday and said that the City didn’t rates in each neighborhood. It also Citywide, 27,597​​​​ residents have many reports of big gather- breaks down the number of cases were tested and 3.6 percent were ings. by age, gender and race. COVID positive--this was the “City departments were out Citywide positive cases of coro- same positive test rate reported by enforcing safety protocols at navirus increased 1.95 percent the BPHC two weeks ago. restaurants, and for the most part, percent last week and went from At his daily press briefing Mon- everyone was in compliance,” said 59,953 cases to 61,126 confirmed day Mayor Martin Walsh said Walsh. “No emergency Licens- cases in a week. Twenty-seven additional Boston residents died that Boston’s numbers have stayed ing Board hearings were needed On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighbor- below the thresholds for concern this morning (Monday). We need from the virus last week and there hood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston for several weeks. The number of everyone to keep it up this com- are now 1,313 total deaths in the neighborhoods. people hospitalized continues to ing week and weekend, too. As I city from COVID. Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament starts April 20 Mayor Martin J. Walsh and 6 to 8), Squirt (ages 9 to 10), and the Boston Parks and Recreation Pee Wee (ages 11 and 12) divi- Department will host the 2021 sions. Please note that pre-regis- Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tour- tration for teams is required with nament in partnership with the a limit of eight teams per regional Boston Bruins Foundation during division. visitma.com the April public school vacation All Massachusetts hockey stan- week. dard procedures will be followed “We’re looking forward to get- with added Mayor’s Cup COVID- ting our young hockey stars back 19 policies: masks are mandatory outdoors to compete for the title at all times; teams are limited to of ‘Boston’s Best’ in the Mayor’s one game per day; no sharing of Cup Tournament,” said Mayor equipment; players will arrive Walsh. “We thank the Boston Bru- 10 minutes before their games; ins for their continued partnership benches will be sanitized between and support and wish this year’s games; teams will be asked each players all the best of luck.” day to provide names and phone The Tournament will begin numbers for contact tracing; and SCAN ME April 20 and continue through the Mayor’s Cup staff will be on site school vacation week. All games to ensure sure all protocols are Preview participating restaurants, will be played at Joseph Moakley followed. prices, menus, and make reservations. Park at 1005 Columbia Road in To register or for more infor- South Boston. mation, please contact Damien Additional support is provided Margardo at damien.margardo@ DINEOUTBOSTON.COM by P&G Gillette. Teams will com- boston.gov or call (617) 961- pete in two regions in Mite (ages 3083.

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