THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE Wu takes FINAL SUMMER CONCERT Mitigation Time citywide vote, City receives first mitigation payment from Encore with Flaherty By Seth Daniel funds were wired to the City for use within the community. The scoring win in The City confirmed this week mitigation payment is an annual that the first $2 million mitiga- payment that Mayor Martin Walsh Charlestown tion payment from Encore negotiated in the Surrounding Harbor has been received at City Community Agreement (SCA) two Hall. years ago. By Seth Daniel Upon opening on June 23, Mayor Walsh has routinely Councilor scored Encore was to pay the $2 million an impressive victory citywide within 90 days, and this week the (Encore Pg. 9) in the Preliminary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 25, over her oppo- nents, but Councilor Michael Where’s the Traffic? Flaherty prevailed over her in Charlestown – capturing 768 Astoundingly, casino has not created gridlock votes to win the neighborhood. The Preliminary Election fea- By Seth Daniel ity, or really at all. tured 15 candidates from the Few could have predicted that Council At-Large race squaring Most everyone believed that Encore would open and there off to claim the top eight spots. the latter half of 2019 would be would barely be a blip on the The top eight now move on to marred with gridlock 24 hours a screen of the traffic situation in fight for five seats in the Nov. 5 day from City Square to The Neck Charlestown, but it has been the City Election. following the opening of Encore case. There was no district seat race Boston Harbor resort casino. The Boston Transportation this time around, as Councilor For years, meeting after meet- Department (BTD) said this week has no opponent ing addressed the inevitable tie-ups that they have monitored the open- in this year’s election cycle. that already exist and would be ing carefully and serious traffic Citywide, the vote totals made impossible by the addition of issues associated with the casino were as follows, with Councilor the casino. have been limited. BTD said that having a But, astoundingly, 90 days after was mainly because of the extraor- good showing in coming in second the casino opened its doors – and dinary planning that was done citywide. The citywide vote is as Photo by Katy Rogers with some pretty impressive finan- beforehand with so many stake- follows for the top eight. ROCK N’ ROLL: Sean and Marlowe Sullivan enjoyed a night out at cial numbers generated – the traffic (Traffic Pg. 9) •Michelle Wu – 26,622 the Training Field for a concert with the Boston Pub Rockers on a per- has yet to appear with any regular- •Annissa Essaibi George –18,993 fect Saturday evening, Sept. 21. It was the final summer concert of the •Michael Flaherty – 18,776 season, but the Friends of the Training Field are planning a fall flea mar- ket on Oct. 5. See Page 8 for more photos. (Election Pg. 4) CANDLELIGHT VIGIL Urban Renewal looks to be heading for extension in Charlestown

By Seth Daniel (URAs), and last month filed a summer, but said last week that comprehensive preliminary report the Charlestown meeting would A new report and Council with the state. be scheduled for some time in update from the Boston Planning In that report, while some of the November. and Development Area (BPDA) URAs in the Back Bay and down- At that meeting, based on the suggests that the Urban Renewal town are recommended to be sun- report, it looks as if the BPDA Area in Charlestown – and several set, larger areas like Charlestown will propose and extension of the other areas of Boston – will con- and the South End are looking Charlestown URA beyond 2022, tinue beyond the 2022 expiration like there will be a request to if maybe in a smaller form. imposed by the Council in 2016. extend renewal – something that “While the formal community Charlestown’s Chris Breen, of may expected, but is controversial engagement on the status and pro- the BPDA, has been in charge given the 2016 limited approval by posed future of the Charlestown of updating the communities the Council. Urban Renewal Plan has not start- throughout Boston about the sta- Breen has held several meet- tus of the Urban Renewal areas ings throughout the city this (Renewal Pg. 9) (Friend Pg. 15)

Photo by Katy Rogers CNC COMMUNITY CORNER Shawn Girouard reflected on lost lives as he held a candle during The monthly meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council will be held on Tuesday October 1 in the Saturday evening’s 11th annual candlelight vigil to remember those who Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford Street at 7 pm. Jason Ruggiero, Community Engagement Manager lost their lives to addiction and to support those who are struggling from the Boston Planning and Development Authority, will be reporting. The public is encouraged to attend. currently with it. The vigil is the cornerstone event of Recovery Month activities in the Town. See Page 5 for more photos. 2

PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 editorial

LET’S KEEP IN MIND THE FACTS Guest Op-Ed ABOUT HEALTH CARE COSTS IN THIS COUNTRY Saving for your child’s future can be overwhelming, but Boston is here to help The issue of national health care is now front and center in the debate among the presidential candidates of both parties, with each By Mayor Martin J. Walsh students from eleven BPS schools actions that plan for the future. offering their vision of what should be done about this important issue. for a total of $80,000. For example, if a family saves The start of kindergarten marks Beginning this fall, Boston $25 for their child in a three- Some favor a repeal of Obamacare, some wish to improve upon it, the beginning of a child’s educa- Saves will expand citywide, pro- month period, Boston Saves will and still others want to implement a “Medicare for all” system. tional future and here in Boston viding more families with the tools add another $5 to their child’s However, regardless of where one stands on the issue, it is important we believe nothing should hinder to invest in their children’s future. account. All told, families can earn to keep in mind some basic facts about the costs of the present health a child’s path to success. That’s The program provides each kin- up to $65 in incentives for their care system in this country. why, in 2016, and in collaboration dergartener enrolled in BPS with child’s Boston Saves account in the The presently spends far more on health care than any with Boston Public Schools, we a savings account, automatically program’s first year. Another way other nation in the world. Our health care costs amount to a whopping launched Boston Saves as a three- started with $50. This money can families can earn Boston Saves 17 percent of our gross national product, compared to 10 percent for year pilot program. Our goal was then be used to help pay for the Dollars is by reading with their costs of college or career train- child for 20 minutes a day for 20 countries in Europe and elsewhere that offer national health insurance. to build strong career pathways by helping families of BPS kindergar- ing once a student finishes high days per month in a three-month Ironically however, despite our huge expenditures, we rate near the teners save money for their chil- school. period. Once the reading is com- bottom among developed nations in every category of measures of dren’s college or career training. Families have the opportunity plete, families can fill out a read- national health. Throughout those three years, our to grow the money in their child’s ing self-reporting form and earn Moreover, gaps in our present health insurance system either leave efforts worked. We provided chil- Boston Saves account by earning many uncovered or underinsured. As a result, millions of Americans go dren’s savings accounts to 1,600 Boston Saves Dollars for specific (OP-ED Pg. 3) bankrupt or become impoverished every year when faced with a cata- strophic illness because they lack adequate health insurance. Job mobility, which is a significant factor in the ability of employees to improve their financial circumstances, is hindered because of the lack of a uniform national health insurance system. The fear of losing their CLERGY VIEWPOINT existing health insurance prevents millions of Americans from either F r o m t h e C h a r l e s t o w n C l e r g y A s s o c i at i o n taking a new job or starting their own business. Study after study has shown that our economy is being weighed down by the burden of a health insurance system that is inefficient and inflexible. TO WONDER By Very Reverend James Ronan, VF – Pastor, St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish The costs of a Medicare-for-all system frequently are cited by those opposed to a national health insurance plan, but that is only one side We walked along the sidewalk the job done” attitude none of us it possible that our present time of of the equation. and there were flower gardens, seem to have much time for … efficiency, productivity, and aston- The profits of the health insurance industry, about $20 billion annu- lawn, shrubs and trees all along wondering. In fact wondering is ishing advances in so many levels ally, are cited by proponents of Medicare-for-all, but think about this the way. He was holding my hand likely considered a waste of time have come at a price? The cost has figure: The gross revenues of the health insurance industry are about – it was a stretch for both of us in many circles and that’s a shame. been an increase of secularism and for he was only 2 years old. The Abraham Heschel, the late and $500 billion. In other words, a half a trillion dollars is being spent a diminishment of wonder - be it weather was warm and lovely, brilliant Jewish theologian and annually in our health care system for a product that contributes noth- in art, music, theatre and religious typical for springtime in Virginia, philosopher, wrote a lot about practices. ing to anybody’s health or well-being, other than increasing the wealth and there were ants and various wonder. I like these words: “The of the shareholders of the health insurance industry. bugs crawling everywhere cele- beginning of our happiness lies in Professor Heschel’s formula for In short, Medicare-for-all in nations throughout the world is both brating the rites of spring. My the understanding that life with- a life well lived is as follows: “Our more cost-efficient and produces better overall health outcomes for the nephew caught sight of these crit- out wonder is not worth living.” goal should be to live life in radical citizens of those countries compared to the U.S. ters and nothing would do but To me the issue relates to how one amazement. ....get up in the morn- When the various candidates discuss their solutions to the health- he had to let go of my hand and stands in the world in front of the ing and look at the world in a way care crisis in our country, every voter should keep those two facts crawl along following a busy col- mystery and beauty of creation that takes nothing for granted. ony of something. He was lost in and all life. Not to wonder seems uppermost in mind. Everything is phenomenal; every- amazement, completely outside of to leave two options: dismiss the thing is incredible; never treat life himself in wonder as he crawled great mysteries of life or believe casually. To be spiritual is to be through puddles and over rock in everything can be understood and amazed.” pursuit of the mystery of this life. figured out. The latter opens one Once again, our children can I have always held that memory to unsustainable arrogance and teach us. Jesus was clear in His as a classic understanding of what failure and the former seems noth- teaching – we are to become like it means to wonder. Wonder is ing short of foolish. very different than thinking about, It is only our capacity for won- children and perhaps that is so analyzing, processing, discussing der that opens us to the transcen- we can re-capture our sense of c harlesTown and debating, working through dent and the mystery that is life and wonder in our everyday life for PATRIOT-BRIDGE and a dozen other ways in which the universe. In one of his writings as Heschel says, “Wonder rath- most adults stand in front of daily Heschel says that the person who er than doubt is the root of all The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, reality. With a “hands-on-hip get never wonders cannot find God. Is knowledge.” hone ndependent ewspaper roup P : 617.241.8500 © 2008 I N G . The Independent Newspaper Group reserves the right to edit letters for space and clarity. We Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com regret that we cannot publish unsigned letters. 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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE PAGE 3 Supt. Cassellius visits Charlestown High, Warren-Prescott

By Seth Daniel been to every building. It’s three of what the classrooms look like, months. It’s killing me, but it’s and what the amenities were at the Embarking on the beginnings of positive.” high school. her 100-day tour of every build- At another meeting last week, She visited several classrooms, ing, and many partners, in the she said her visits are about eval- the newly-formed music depart- district, Supt. Brenda Cassellius uating the facilities in preparation ment, the student café and the stopped at Charlestown High for plans that will start in January. gymnasium. School on Sept. 17 for an elon- “I’m going on a 100-day tour,” At one point, while touring a gated tour of the facility – while she said. “It’s not about visiting special needs classroom, a disabled also making quick stops at the for academic structures, but rather student using a walker veered Warren-Prescott, Harvard-Kent to get a sense of the place and from the walker to give Cassellius and Edwards Middle. the resources within the neigh- a hug. Cassellius has taken the unique borhoods of Boston. I’m new to It was a moving moment for the step of going all-out in visiting Boston and thank all of you for new superintendent. every facility in the district before the warm welcome. When I talk Principal Thomas said he was making any recommendations for about the Condon, the Mattahunt, encouraged by the visit, and that the BuildBPS initiative this coming the Excel School or the Blackstone the superintendent took so much January. School, I don’t know where they’re time to learn about the school. At a meeting in East Boston for at in Boston. It is meant to go out “I think it was great to have Charlestown and Eastie, she said to these places and understand the superintendent come in and Senior Lya Perez, Supt. Brenda Cassellius, Teacher Francis Pina and she wasn’t going to be the kind of their place and have a sense of see everything happening at Principal Will Thomas. superintendent who sits in the cen- their history in the community.” Charlestown High School,” he tral office and makes key decisions And that was just what she did said. “We are proud of our accom- without knowing places. at Charlestown High School on plishments, our Pathways pro- her more to improve Charlestown 15, at 7 p.m., for a Community “That’s the goal to get to all Sept. 17. grams and our music department. High School.” Conversation with Access 4 All of them,” she said on Thursday. Principal William Thomas and I’ve been here seven years and Cassellius has several more vis- Charlestown. “It won’t be two years that I’m a cadre of school leaders accompa- the culture has changed. I think its planned to Charlestown. She will be touring the Eliot your superintendent and haven’t nied Cassellius through the entire she understands these things and She is scheduled to visit the School Upper and Lower campus- building so she could get an idea we look forward to talking with Harvard Kent on Tuesday, Oct. es on Dec. 5.

Op-Ed (from pg. 2)

We understand that saving for Boston Saves. Family Champions ner organizations who made the Achievement, $5 for each three-month period, or a child’s future is a collaborative are able to explain the program expansion of Boston Saves possi- Educational Financing Authority, up to $20 per year. effort that includes financial edu- to fellow families and encourage ble, including the Eos Foundation, Metro Credit Union, National Families can also view their cation, planning and ongoing sup- their saving progress – often in Berkshire Bank, Boston Builds Grid, ReadBoston, Rockland child’s Boston Saves account on port services. Boston Saves recruits families’ native languages. Credit, Boston Educational Trust Back, Tech Goes Home and an online platform, called the program partners, such as non- Children’s savings accounts Development Foundation, The Boston Foundation. Savings Center, which will open profits and financial institutions, are building blocks of financial Collatos Family Foundation, Martin J. Walsh is the Mayor later this fall. When families use to offer resources that range from education for both children and City of Boston Credit Union, of Boston. this platform to link their own financial education activities for their families. By equipping the Commonwealth, Inversant, Junior financial account to their child’s students to college planning and youngest generation of Boston res- Boston Saves account, they will be credit-building workshops for their idents with these resources, we able to track all their savings for families. Peer support is also avail- are investing in our City. There is their child in one convenient place able through Family Champions, no better time than now to begin online. This will add an additional trusted family members in a school saving for the future. $25 Boston Saves Dollars to their community who are trained by We are grateful to the many part- child’s account.

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PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III announces Senate candidacy

By John Lynds been blocked or deferred, rather ard of their dreams and hopes and than realized.” aspirations. Our country deserves In front of a standing-room Kennedy said he runs to tear better. We deserve more.” only crowd at the East Boston down a system that has marginal- Kennedy said people deserve Social Centers, U.S. Congressman ized millions of people in the U.S. an economic justice where a hard Joseph P. Kennedy III announce “I know that for the first time day’s work means an honest day’s his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in modern American history, we pay. taking on incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed have a President that is actively “Where you can provide for Markey. trying to make that harder. We your family. Where a health care After touching on the Kennedy have a Senate that instead of try- system means that you can get Family’s roots in East Boston-- ing to harness the opportunity and access to the health care that you his great-great-great-grandfather potential of every person in this need when you need it,” he said. Patrick Kennedy immigrated from country, they’re trying to pull us “Where people can afford to live Ireland to Eastie in the mid-1800s- back,” he said. “And I’m running in the cities that they call home, -Kennedy laid out his vision for his for the United States Senate to the cities that they power. Where U.S. Senate run. tear that down, to fight back, with we have an immigration policy “I know that, like my family, everything we’ve got.” that is reflective of our humanity Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III greets supporters as he announces there are millions of others that are Appealing to the liberal crowd and makes our nation stronger. his Senate candidacy last Saturday. here, that believe in that chance,” Kennedy said President Donald Where we have a healthy planet said Kennedy. “That strive for Trump has forced a reckoning for our children, and their chil- that moment to provide for their in our nation but to meet this dren. This is that moment. This “I have traveled around this against the politics of “you can’t,” families, and build a better future moment requires more than just one counts. For us, and for the country over the past several against the politics of division, for the place that they call home. defeating him. generations that come after.” years, and every corner of it,” he against the politics of doubt about And I know that through fate, “It requires taking on, clearly, a Kennedy added that the chal- said. “And I have asked people what we can do as a country, is to but often times through choices broken system that calcified struc- lenge is far too urgent for him to to do more, to hold on, to fight bring every voice in, to lift every made by this country, by our gov- tures that allowed him to win in sit and wait for somebody else to back a bit stronger, to give every voice, and to believe that if you ernment, that those barriers have the first place,” he said. “The daily take it on--a nod to some Markey little bit that they’ve got. And so I have a country as good as the been erected, not taken down. acts of oppression and injustice supporters that think Kennedy will too, and I hope that you will people it serves that nothing will That far too many dreams have that enabled 63 million Americans should ‘wait his turn’ to run for join me, for every single day, to get in the way of what we can do.” to think that he was a better stew- Senate. prove that the way you fight back

Election (from pg. 1) •Alejandra St. Guillen - 11,910 make the cut in Charlestown, Annissa Essaibi George – 481 2-3 (Zelma Lacey House) Jeff Ross – 29 • – 10,799 though citywide they fared better. Jeff Ross – 172 Erin Murphy – 22 Domingos Darosa – 2 • – 9,720 The campaign will begin in Domingos Darosa – 38 Michelle Wu – 104 Michael Flaherty – 97 •Erin Murphy – 9,385 earnest now through the Nov. 5 Michael Flaherty – 768 Priscilla Flint-Banks – 9 Herb Lozano – 1 •David Halbert – 6,534 City Election. Herb Lozano – 18 Althea Garrison – 30 William King – 5 In Charlestown, however, the William King – 39 Martin Keogh – 21 David Halbert – 15 lineup was a bit different. Charlestown Ward and David Halbert – 165 Alejandra St. Guillen – 49 Julia Mejia - 17 While Flaherty had a very good Precincts Julia Mejia - 170 Michelle Denis – 3 showing in the neighborhood, Wu Charlestown Totals - - (Top 8 Citywide Annissa Essaibi George – 68 2-6 (Edwards Middle School) was strong and Essaibi George did Advance for five seats on Nov. 5) 2-1 – (Zelma Lacey House) Jeff Ross – 26 Erin Murphy – 63 well, those further down the ranks Erin Murphy – 290 Erin Murphy – 68 Domingos Darosa – 1 Michelle Wu – 110 didn’t fare as well. The top eight Michelle Wu – 722 Michelle Wu – 139 Michael Flaherty – 72 Priscilla Flint-Banks – 4 in Charlestown were Flaherty, Priscilla Flint-Banks – 102 Priscilla Flint-Banks – 22 Herb Lozano – 2 Althea Garrison – 55 Wu, Essaibi George, Garrison, Althea Garrison – 292 Althea Garrison – 51 William King – 4 Martin Keogh – 59 Martin Keogh – 237 Murphy, St. Guillen, Keogh and Martin Keogh – 44 David Halbert – 29 Alejandra St. Guillen – 29 Alejandra St. Guillen – 248 Ross. Alejandra St. Guillen – 44 Julia Mejia - 19 Michelle Denis – 3 Michelle Denis – 34 Halbert and Mejia did not Michelle Denis – 5 Annissa Essaibi George – 83 Annissa Essaibi George – 99 2-4 (Harvard-Kent School –) Jeff Ross – 32 Jeff Ross – 29 Erin Murphy – 14 Domingos Darosa – 4 Domingos Darosa – 3 Michelle Wu – 79 CHARLESTOWN Michael Flaherty – 148 Michael Flaherty – 162 Priscilla Flint-Banks – 26 Herb Lozano – 2 Herb Lozano – 1 Althea Garrison – 27 William King – 8 GYM HOCKEY William King – 7 Martin Keogh – 12 David Halbert – 25 David Halbert – 26 Alejandra St. Guillen – 34 Weekly Standings Julia Mejia - 26 Michelle Denis – 5 Julia Mejia - 18 Annissa Essaibi George – 35 September 21, 2019 2-2 (Harvard-Kent School –) Jeff Ross – 15 2-7 (Golden Age Center) W L T Erin Murphy – 35 Domingos Darosa – 12 Erin Murphy – 44 Michelle Wu – 117 Michael Flaherty – 62 Michelle Wu – 87 Bryan’s Pals 2 0 0 Priscilla Flint-Banks – 29 Herb Lozano – 4 Priscilla Flint-Banks – 7 MPTA 1 2 0 Althea Garrison – 46 William King – 5 Althea Garrison – 47 Martin Keogh – 36 David Halbert – 21 Martin Keogh – 31 A/1 Zume’s 2 1 0 Alejandra St. Guillen – 46 Julia Mejia - 23 Alejandra St. Guillen – 24 Duce 2 0 2 0 Michelle Denis – 12 Michelle Denis – 1 Annissa Essaibi George – 77 2-5 (Edwards Middle School –) Annissa Essaibi George – 56 Jeff Ross – 26 Erin Murphy – 44 Jeff Ross – 15 Players of the week for 9/21/19 Domingos Darosa – 12 Michelle Wu – 86 Domingos Darosa – 4 A-1/Zume’s - Reese Upton, Chase Perkoski Michael Flaherty – 119 Priscilla Flint-Banks – 5 Michael Flaherty – 108 Herb Lozano – 7 Althea Garrison – 36 Herb Lozano – 1 Bryan’s Pals - Logan Hennessy, Jameson Donovan William King – 9 Martin Keogh – 34 William King – 1 Duce 2 - Sadie Stearns, Desmond Fabiano David Halbert – 32 Alejandra St. Guillen – 22 David Halbert – 17 Julia Mejia - 47 Michelle Denis – 5 Julia Mejia - 20 MPTA- Noah Fitzpatrick, Omen Donohue Annissa Essaibi George – 63 5

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE PAGE 5 COALITION HOLDS ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN HAYES SQUARE

Photos by Katy Rogers Charlestown held the 11th annual Candlelight Vigil in Hayes Square on Saturday evening, Sept. 21, to remember those who have lost their lives to addiction and give hope to those struggling with addiction.

Firefighter Mark Flynn of the Boston Fire Department rang a bell each time a name was read. Shannon Lundin-White welcomed all to the candlelight vigil. Peter Papan joined Ronald Doe in lighting a candle. Later, Doe recited his poem, ‘We Light This Candle For You.’ Sierra Simmons recited names of those who have lost their lives from addiction.

Alex Figueroa and Crystal Torres comforted one another during the Robin Tagliaferro, Gustavo Costa, and Jayden Aguiar sang ‘Amazing vigil. Grace’ as the candles were lit. Joe Flynn and Danielle Doe partook in the 11th annual candlelight vigil.

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PAGE 6 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 ARTISTS GROUP OF CHARLESTOWN SPONSORS CITY SQUARE EVENT Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian The annual City Square event sponsored by the Artists Group of Charlestown (Stove Factory) about 40 artists from Charlestown and the surround- ing region on Saturday, Sept. 14. Proceeds go to support various projects and programs of the Artists Group of Charlestown.

Charlestown artist Carol Schweigert.

Andrew McNamara and Christine Pizzo looking at the art of Dara Pannebaker.

Harvard-Kent School art teacher Carla Marrero with her self-pub- lished books she illustrated as well as authored. Rosemary Kverek of 02129 Neighborhood Alliance collecting signatures for and answering questions about a Master Plan For Charlestown. Charlestown artist Kacie Kelly works on her latest charcoal creation.

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PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 FRIENDS HOSTS BOSTON PUB ROCKERS AT THE TRAINING FIELD Photos by Katy Rogers Charlestown hosted Boston Pub Rockers at the training field on Saturday evening. Families enjoyed listening to music while enjoying one of the last nights of summer.

Will St. Andre and Liam Barry go up and over the park bench. Jessica, Camila, and Mike Raposa picnicked during the concert.

Mylene Duggan of TCB, Friends of the Training Field President Bill Kelly, and Tom Coots of TCB Braydon Bunnell galloped were pleased to bring through the field during the con- the Boston Pub Rockers cert. to the Training Field on Saturday night.

Dave and Eliza Munson enjoyed the concert at the training field in Charlestown THANKS, CHARLESTOWN!

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Encore (from pg. 1) Traffic (from pg. 1) said the mitigation money would non-profits. Multiple funding holders to arrange for alternate to plan out an opening transporta- a.m. That doesn’t conflict with the be focused on Charlestown and rounds have taken place, and an transportation methods – which tion plan. commuter hour at all.” would not be spread out to other official process has been put in patrons have been using with reg- “The big news is there was no He said they are continuing to parts of the city. place. ularity. traffic issues,” he said proudly. “I promote the casino and hope to A spokesperson for the mayor The new mitigation money BTD said with the fall upon know how much time we spent make Encore “’s said the funds have been put into will follow the same pattern, it us and school back in session, preparing for this. It was really hometown casino.” the Charlestown Community appears, but it will not be targeted they would continue to monitor well executed…As we approach “We are still in the ramp-up Mitigation Fund, and will be dis- just for non-profits. Other things traffic into and out of the area, our 90 days of opening, there are mode,” he said. “We are working persed in the same way that the such as enhanced police details, making adjustments as necessary certainly no issues.” very hard to be Greater Boston’s fund has been operating for sev- water transportation and other to improve the flow of traffic on The major reason, he said, is hometown casino. We are working eral years. mitigation measures can be funded Charlestown streets. that the Encore rush hour does to introduce our casino to thou- Those funds will be dispersed in as well with the new money. State Rep. Dan Ryan agreed not coincide with the commuter sands of players that might have a future funding round. The $2 million payment will that advanced planning has helped, rush hour. gone to other regional resorts. The City has been dispersing occur likely in September each but also that the casino has helped “In the morning, we do not Repatriation is working. We have a $1 million licensing fee for the year the casino continues to oper- traffic get better. Ryan was one collide at all with the commuter players from the nearby areas that past several years paid by Encore ate. of the first in the neighborhood hour,” he said. “I can tell you with are enjoying their hometown casi- specifically for Charlestown to back the casino because of the 100 percent certainty our custom- no.” commitment made to improving ers are not coming at 7 a.m. They He said they are also now start- Renewal (from pg. 1) the long-neglected infrastructure come more around 11 a.m.” ing to ramp up their international of the Town. The same is true for the evening, customers, a huge base of players ed, other Urban Renewal activities lives of many in the Town, and This week he said despite the he said, in that the Boston crowd and tourists that the state banked that have taken place such as com- everyone should have a voice. missing gridlock, residents should has chosen to come to the facility on Wynn bringing to the region. munity meetings for minor mod- “Access is social justice,” she continue to fight for improve- later at night than they expected “They are already starting to ifications to the plan, and other said. “The tables you create are ments. during the planning. come,” he said, noting that the BPDA engagement for Boston inclusive or not. I’m not saying “You have to give credit where “The real pleasant surprise is company hasn’t yet made a huge Zoning Code Article 80 projects, it’s intentional because I struggle it’s due,” he said. “The Encore the night crowd is coming later marketing effort towards that have yielded discussions on the with it as well. But unless we have engineers, along with the BTD that we thought,” he said. “It’s international customer base. potential to seek an extension of everyone at the table, we’re not and other municipal agencies with- starting to build up at 9 a.m. or 10 the term of the plan, a need for doing our jobs.” in the region worked long and increased land use control in the BPDA Planner Devin Quirk hard to ensure the resort would residential neighborhood, possi- (also a Charlestown resident) said open with as little impact as pos- ble proposed boundary change to they do plan to work with the sible on the surrounding commu- include Sullivan Square to help planners that are starting up on nities, especially Charlestown. I SERVICE DIRECTORY facilitate road alignment, and add- the strategic planning initiative thank Mayor Walsh and his team ing climate resiliency measures and in Charlestown. He said Urban for staying on task as well as standards to the plan,” read the Renewal will be discussed as part Secretary Pollack and MassDOT report. of the plan, and vice versa. for their leadership during this first Ryan That report fed into a bi-an- “We can’t do this with our team stage. But, the biggest ‘thank you’ nual update to the City Council going one way and another team needs to go to the hundreds of Masonry on Thursday afternoon where the going the other way,” he said. Charlestown residents that attend- Chimneys • Fireplaces BPDA presented their work from Breen said there are many pos- ed meetings, made suggestions and Cellar Floors • Restoration over the summer, and the schedule itives about Urban Renewal in stayed informed. There is a ton of French Drains • Repointing Licensed & insured of meetings for the rest of the year. Charlestown, both in the past and infrastructure work that still needs Complete electrical services Councilor Lydia Edwards present. Currently, the proposed to be done around the neighbor- Free Estimates, Lic. & Ins. www.johnpmchughelectric.com was present and had a lot to say new EMS ambulance station on hood. If we remain vigilant and [email protected] about the process, calling for the Main Street is a possible Urban patient will one day have the mod- Local References Urban Renewal efforts to include Renewal victory, he said. ern infrastructure we have long Phil - 617-230-3490 ǿǺȀɍǼǻǹɍȀȀǹǼ a diverse constituency and also “People have said they want deserved.” to dovetail with the Master Plan an EMS station and we have the Councilor Lydia Edwards effort that is being discussed now property and we can put the two said the traffic has not increased as well. together with a private developer,” ek For Hir because of the casino. e consultant ava e JOHN J. RECCA Gmputer ilable fo She gave an example of how he said. “You are marrying the two “So far so normal,” she said. Co home or business. r the Chat with a Planner meeting together.” PAINTING “We still have traffic issues but so ServiceS include: Interior/Exterior was well attended, but by a crowd The likely scenario for extension far the casino hasn’t made them Commercial/Residential that was not very diverse and was of Urban Renewal is to continue to • PC support & networking of all types with worse.” focus on secure Internet access (wired & wireless), Fully Insured many of the same folks that usu- dispose of excess properties in the At this month’s Massachusetts • broadband router & firewall technology, Quality Work ally attend meetings. She contrast- main part of Charlestown, but Gaming Commission (MGC) • virus detection/prevention, ed that with a meeting held that expand the boundaries of the URA meeting, Encore officials said the • spam control & data security/recovery. Reasonable Rates same night with the Charlestown to include Sullivan Square. big story of their opening was Free Estimates Residents Alliance at the Bunker A date for the Charlestown 617-241-9664 [email protected] the lack of traffic and gridlock – 617-515-2933 Hill Housing Development – a Urban Renewal meeting has not despite the financial success so far 781-241-2454 meeting where residents discussed yet been set, but it is expected to of the resort. their potential relocation plan if be before Thanksgiving. He said from day one, the resort the redevelopment is approved. Meanwhile, the full and com- has failed to produce the gridlock THINK OF IT AS Edwards said the BPDA need- plete report on the overall status that was predicted for many years, ed to bring those two dynamics of Urban Renewal in Boston is AN OWNER’S and at the same time the resort’s MANUAL FOR together for Urban Renewal. She expected to be submitted to the gaming numbers are showing said the BPDA will be making state by August 2020. strong. While many predicted that YOUR MONEY. major decisions that will affect the traffic would pick up after Labor The free Consumer Action Handbook. In print and online at Day, that also has not panned out. ConsumerAction.gov, it’s the everyday guide to getting the most DeSalvio said he was very for your hard-earned money. For your free copy, order online at proud to report that fact to the ConsumerAction.gov; write to Handbook, Pueblo, CO 81009; or Visit www.charlestownbridge.com MGC, which worked painstaking- call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. ly with Encore, law enforcement A public service message from the U.S. General Services Administration. and other stakeholders for months 10

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FRIENDS OF TRAINING Knights of Columbus Hall 545 $350. The purchase of a table THROUGH OUR EYES 523 Medford Street. Please email Medford Street Charlestown, entitles you to have a reserved JD Magrum info@christchurch- FIELD CONCERT MA 02129. Come join family, table awaiting you at the event CHARLESTOWN charlestown.com for more infor- The Friends of the Training friends, and neighbors to honor – sold at a first purchase, best EXHIBIT AT STOVE mation. Field wanted to give a big shout- our veterans, and those who serve position. FACTORY GALLERY out to The Cooperative Bank FREE MOVIE NIGHT AT their community for pancakes, For more information, contact Through Our Eyes Charlestown for sponsoring their concert last THE ANCHOR sausage, pastries, coffee and juice. Kathy “Cookie” Giordano, Event is a collaboration between weekend in the Training Field On Friday September 27, There will be great raffles and Coordinator, at 617-447-1406 Charlestown residents who took with the Pub Rockers band. Forrest Gump will be shown at wonderful prizes! or [email protected]. photos with disposable camera this In other news, the Friends will sunset. The Anchor is family and summer. The exhibit and opening host a large Flea Market on Oct. dog friendly, located at 1 Shipyard reception will be held at Stove 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on BOBBY POWERS BRUINS ACADEMY Park. Factory Gallery on Thursday, the Training Field. President Billy RETURNS TO - LEARN-TO-PLAY Visit TheAnchorBoston.com September 26, 6:00-9:00PM. Kelly said residents should clean for more information. CHARLESTOWN HOCKEY PROGRAM Stove Factory Gallery is located at out their attics and cellars. A Charlestown Youth Hockey table costs $25 (must be provided LIBRARY will be hosting and staffing the by the seller) and all proceeds Charlestown’s own Bobby Boston Bruins Learn-to-Play go towards the Christmas Tree Powers returns to Charlestown Hockey program again this fall. Decoration Fund. The Market Branch Library, 179 Main St., for The program is for boys and was in place last year for the first an evening of poetry and stories girls ages 4-9 that have not par- For Record time, and was a great hit. on Monday, September 30, at ticipated in an organized hock- •Warren Prescott School •Community preservation 6:30 p.m. He will be reading from Dates: Act deadline his latest book, Charlestown: A ey program before. It will run HARVEST ON VINE from Saturday, October 12th to *September 26: School Boston’s Community Cornerstone of America, Volume Orientation Night, 5:30 p.m. Preservation Act (CPA) Fund FOOD PANTRY II. Celebrate Charlestown’s proud Saturday, November 2nd. There will be two sessions, one at 10am *September 26: School Site supports affordable housing, The Harvest on Vine Food history, way of life, and memora- and one at 11am. Public registra- Council Elections, 6 p.m. historic preservation and parks Pantry is requesting boxes of ble personalities with Bobby. tion at the Bruins website. More *Oct. 9: School Site Council, and open space. Since imple- cereal this week. Any donation info on the “Bruins Academy” 6 p.m. menting the first round of fund- of non-perishable foods that you CHARLESTOWN AND tab at CYHA.COM. *Oct. 14: Columbus Day – ing in 2018, more than $42 could make would also be greatly BEYOND LOOKING No School. million has been awarded to appreciated. projects in nearly every neigh- Donations can be dropped FOR GUESTS BLESSING OF THE •Harvard Kent School Dates: borhood in Boston. off at the Food Pantry at 49 Charlestown & Beyond, for- ANIMALS *Oct. 14: Columbus Day – Mayor Martin Walsh just Vine St. (Hayes Square), The merly Charlestown Live, has gone Sunday, October 6, 9:30 No School. announced the release of appli- Cooperative Bank at 201 Main off the air after fourteen years of a.m. Thompson Triangle In *Oct. 17: Parents Fall Social cations for fall 2019 funding. St. and at the Parish Center on wonderful memories. In celebra- Charlestown. and Fundraiser at Blackmoor All are invited to identify oppor- 46 Winthrop St. (across from the tion of this illustrious occasion, (Across from the Cambridge Bar & Kitchen. tunities for CPA projects in the Training Field). Financial dona- the hosts are looking for all their Savings Bank located on Warren neighborhood and to share tions can be sent to: Harvest on guests who appeared on the show Street) •From the Sept. 26 Common those ideas. Vine, Parish Center, 46 Winthrop over the years to come togeth- In case of rain, we will relocate Victualler License Hearing, City The deadline to apply is St., Charlestown, MA 02129. er and receive the recognition to St. John’s Church 27 Devens Hall: September 27, and applications For more information, call Tom they deserve. It’s time to take a Street. Whole Foods Market Group, can be found at https://www. MacDonald, director, at 617-990- bow. The TV show is taking this All animals must be leashed or Inc. d/b/a Whole Foods Market boston.gov/community-preser- 7314. opportunity to hold a fundraiser in a carrier or cage and stuffed toy has petitioned for a change in vation-act . Learn about the for the Harvest on Vine Food animals or photos of pets are also officers/titles. From – Albert process, what’s possible, and the LIONS CLUB ANNUAL Pantry in Hayes Square. To raise welcome. Percival as president, To – pre-application materials need- much needed funds we are hold- Keith Manbeck as President. 5 ed to ensure CPA eligibility on PANCAKE BREAKFAST Each owner will receive a cer- ing “A Taste of Charlestown” at tificate to indicate that their pet Austin Street, Charlestown, MA the website. Staff is available to Don’t miss the annual pancake the Knights of Columbus Hall, has been blessed. All pet owners 02129. assist with questions about the breakfast on Sunday, November 545 Medford Street, Charlestown are encouraged to attend. application process and CPA. 10th from 9-12 noon. Admission on Thursday, October 24th with •Charlestown Neighborhood is $6.00 and children under 5 years doors opening at 6:30 pm. Ticket Council •HOW TO REPORT A old are free. It will be held at the price is $35 each, table of 10 for The monthly meeting of the PROBLEM PROPERTY Charlestown Neighborhood Since taking office in 2014, Council that addresses issues and Mayor Walsh has made fixing provides input to Charlestown quality of life issues a priority in Real Estate Transfers related topics. his administration. From invest- Where: Bunker Hill Knights ing in Public Works to making of Columbus, 545 Medford St. sure community policing is a BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE When: Tuesday, October 1, staple in every neighborhood, Brooks, Julie A Eric J Pfaff RET 42 8th St #3507 $844,000 7 p.m. we are making sure every neigh- Durkin, Abbey Antonia M Pollak RET 114 Baldwin St $600,000 borhood is clean, safe and a •Abutters Meeting for 11 great place to live and work in. Ivashchenko, Christine Y Macdonald, Douglas C 11 Belmont St #11 $1,400,000 Washington St. Unfortunately some properties Tuell, David Manfredonia, Lauren R 28 Concord St #2 $763,000 What: A meeting to discuss in Boston need more help than Downtown Abbeys LLC Sanderson, Ian R 8 Hancock St $700,000 a proposal to add a curb cut others, and that’s why we are and add one compact off-street here. If you know of a property Mccarthy, Ryan J 22 Lyndeboro Street RT 22 Lyndeboro St $570,000 parking space. that fits one of the following cri- Where: 11 Washington St. teria: multiple calls to 911, one When: Thursday, September that’s blighted or just a general 253 Main St. • Charlestown • 617-241-5566 26, 7 p.m. concern, we encourage you to www.c21elite.com reach out to your neighborhood Sales • Rentals • Free Market Analysis liaison. Elite Certified Buyer Agents 12

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