Lydia Edwards Endorses Michelle Wu for Mayor Op a 55-Foot, 134 Room Hotel at Tions for the Location Other Than a 42 Class Street, Located Between Hotel

JULY 22, 2021 PUBLISHED EVERY OTHER THURSDAY TT hh e e N N oo r r tt hh EE nn dd EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.NORTHENDREGIONALREVIEW.COM [email protected] RR ee g g i i o o nn aa ll RR ee v v i i e e w w Dr. Campo named President of the MA Foot and Ankle Society

By Dan Murphy

Dr. Frank Campo was recently named President of the Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society (Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Association). Dr. Campo has been with the organization for 34 years, 14 of which he served on the board, while he has been part of the executive board for 12 years. At various times, he served in the roles of the organization’s treasurer, secretary, and vice president before his Courtesy Photo latest appointment as president for Mayor Kim Janey and City officials break ground on the North Meadows development on The Greenway. a two-year term. “I’m very excited to lead Massachusetts,” said Dr. Campo. Courtesy Photo North Meadows groundbreaking on The Greenway “I’m trying to change the scope Dr. Frank Campo, the recent- of the podiatry practice in terms ly named President of the Greenway’s design will include North End and West End, a com- By Phil Orlandella of what podiatrists can do in Massachusetts Foot and Ankle historical signage in partnership mitment to making thoughtful Massachusetts to [align] with the Society (Massachusetts Podiatric Groundbreaking ceremonies with the Massachusetts Historical enhancements along the entirety rest of the country.” Medical Association). recently took place for the upcom- Commission. of The Greenway according to the Of around 400 practicing podia- ing North Meadows (formerly “The value of urban open Conservancy. ularly be meeting with state leg- trists in the state of Massachusetts, islators, including the governor Parcel 2) development on The space has never been more evi- Attending the ceremo- 300 are members of the organiza- Greenway. dent and we are grateful to the ny were: Conservancy and tion, he said. Boston’s newest park space is many stockholders that part- Greenway Business Improvement Dr. Campo said he would reg- (Campo, Pg. 7) located between the North End, nered to create North Meadows District (BID) leaders, Acting West End, Bulfinch Triangle and on The Greenway said Greenway Transportation Secretary and boarded by North Washington Conservancy Executive Director CEO Jamey Tesler, Mayor Kim Street, Anthony “Rip”) Valenti Chris Cook. Janey, State Representative Aaron BPDA still reviewing Way and Beverly Street, the park “Creating green open spaces is Michlewitz, State Senator Joe is a site of constant reinvention. vital to ensuring residents’ physi- Boncore and Councilor Lydia Cross Street Hotel proposal When the “Big Dig” highway cal and mental health and well-be- Edwards. was submerged it allowed the ing,” said Mayor Kim Janey. BID members provided and By Phil Orlandella (NEWRA) has sent a comment let- Rose Kennedy Greenway public North Meadows is both a gate- leveraged enhancement funds to ter expressing a negative position park to be built. way and a pocket of open space make this project and place mak- Many North End residents regarding a hotel, as proposed, North Meadows on The for residents and visitors to the ing improvement possible. and community organizations, being developed at the planned surrounding neighborhoods in the back in April, expressed opposi- site. tion to proposed plans to devel- NEWRA also made sugges- Lydia Edwards endorses Michelle Wu for Mayor op a 55-foot, 134 room hotel at tions for the location other than a 42 Class Street, located between hotel. By John Lynds at Lopresti Park Edwards said in emerging from a pandemic and Salem and Endicott Streets, across Concerns have been made in her time serving alongside Wu on each and every single one of us is from The Greenway. the neighborhood relating to the District 1 City Councilor Lydia the City Council she bore witness in some form of recovery. No one Currently, the Boston Planning lack of the projects residential pur- Edwards, who represents East to her unflagging leadership for can say that they weren’t impact- and Development Agency (BPDA) pose and benefits, impacts to park Boston, Charlestown and the all Bostonians, of every neigh- ed by 2020. Fewer and fewer of is still reviewing the plans and land, private use of the park and North End said she is a ‘bold, borhood, background, and lived us can actually say that we’ve the community opposition put an inadequate public process. brave woman who supports bold, experience. been made whole, or that things forth during the official comment Past plantings that may have brave women’ and that is why “That’s why today, I whole- were fine. We watched George period, leaving the neighborhood been adequate to measure the fit- she has endorsed her fellow col- heartedly and proudly endorsed Floyd get murdered and we saw waiting for some sort of decision ness of the proposed project or league Michelle Wu’s candidacy Michelle Wu, to be our next a racial reckoning emerge around by the agency. any other development at the site for Mayor of Boston. mayor,” said Edwards. “We need the country. We were isolated One local group, North End/ is an appropriate planning contest At a press event Wednesday Michelle’s leadership. Boston is (WU Pg. 4) Waterfront Residents’ Association (BPDA Pg. 7) 2

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NOT VACCINATED? Guest Op-Ed COVID-19 WILL GET YOU -- AND YOUR FAMILY Showing up for our aging residents senior and community centers, and continue to invest in the gen- When we were writing about COVID-19 last year at the height of the By Councilor Annissa Essaibi George community health centers and erational diversity of our residents pandemic, we often put it this way: COVID-19 is a hunter and we, the This past year and a half has hospitals, places of worship, and by cultivating a safe and healthy human animal, are its prey. been devastating for so many, and to the grocery stores and pharma- community with resources to In the summer of 2021, another way to think about it is this: COVID- with that has come a long list of cies. By expanding shuttle services make Boston an enjoyable place 19 is a microscopic version of the alien monsters in the popular sci-fi changes and priorities that the and providing free MBTA passes, to grow older. To do all of this and movies A Quiet Place or The Tomorrow War in which the aliens have City of Boston must address. But we can provide our older resi- ensure older residents use these perhaps voices too often left out of invaded Earth and are seeking to exterminate the human race. dents the resources and tools to services, City Hall must make a these critical policy conversations be mobile and lead healthy, happy concerted effort to conduct out- In both of those films, the humans have banded together to fight the belong to Boston’s aging residents. aliens in order to avoid extinction. and enriched lives. reach in a way that reaches, and Here in Boston, it is project- As part of my public health includes, our seniors. We have to In particular, the heroes in those movies do whatever they can to pro- ed that 20% of our population plan, I lay out the important role meet them where they are. From will be age 65 or older within 15 tect their families. community health centers (CHCs) door knocking programs to phone years. It’s essential that our poli- However, unlike in the movies, many of the humans on our planet, play in our city. In addition to pro- calls, mailers to meetings at their cies reflect this and that any future especially here in the United States, are not acting with the same degree viding primary care, CHCs pro- local senior center, we have to planning includes measures that of rationality and unity in fighting COVID-19. vide comprehensive community be on the ground, listen to their make our city welcoming, acces- services to address food insecuri- needs, and allow what we learn to Virus infections and hospitalizations are rising sharply across the sible and inclusive of our aging ty, housing instability, behavior- drive the City of Boston’s agenda. United States thanks to the Delta variant, an updated version of the residents. virus, that is both more transmissible and causes more serious disease. We must prioritize housing. al health, immigration support, There’s no question that Bos- However, as President Biden succinctly put it, the new surge in cases is Our aging residents decided to and other social determinants of ton is such a special place because health. Mental health services, in of the people who choose to call occurring almost entirely among those who are not vaccinated. call Boston home. Many raised their families here, worked here, particular, will be key in the com- this city home, who build busi- More than 160 million Americans have received vaccinations, roughly ing months after a year and a half nesses here, who enrich our neigh- half of the country. However, the vaccination rate varies widely depend- and have become a part of the fabric of their community. They or more in isolation with the added borhoods and contribute to our ing upon the geographic region. In the Northeast and the West Coast, need affordable housing options: stressful burdens of living through communities. So let’s make sure vaccination rates are in the range of 70 percent, compared to under 40 we must build senior-specific rent- a global pandemic. Our neighbor- we’re creating more opportuni- percent in large areas of the South and middle of the country. al units, provide them options to hood community health centers ties for aging residents to stay in Predictably, the increase in infections, hospitalizations, and deaths are downsize within their own neigh- can be a critical link between our them, such as more senior-specif- surging in those under-vaccinated areas. The numbers don’t lie. It was borhood, and lower skyrocketing aging residents and the services ic affordable housing, improved reported last week that the seven-day moving average of new COVID-19 property taxes that have taken they need to lead healthy lives. and accessible infrastructure, and As Mayor, I will support and community-centered care. But cases across the country increased by 16%, but that 93% of those cases many residents by surprise. Good strengthen the lives of older indi- even more importantly, let’s inten- were among counties with low vaccination rates. planning will allow us to create and maintain greenspaces, open viduals in Boston by ensuring that tionally engage our older residents In states with high vaccination rates, new infections are occurring space ideal for community gath- we are intentional about address- in every aspect of these policies so almost solely among the unvaccinated. In the state of Maryland, which erings, and make Boston truly ing their needs and improving that all voices have the opportu- has a high vaccination rate, 99% of new COVID cases are occurring in accessible for all with more ramps, their quality of life in our poli- nity to shape our city’s future—I persons who are not vaccinated. smooth sidewalks, and benches. cies and initiatives. I’ll make bold think we could all learn a thing or The Delta variant that is now prevalent in the U.S. and across the globe Our residents need transporta- improvements to programs that two. is more than twice as transmissible as the original version of COVID-19. tion options that are close to their will optimize the health, safety Councilor Annissa Essaibi Fortunately, all three of the vaccines being used in this country (Pfizer, homes and go to and from local and inclusion of aging Bostonians, George is a candidate for Mayor. Moderna, and J&J) are highly-effective against infection by the Delta variant. In addition, we have more than enough of the vaccine to inoculate every American against this dreaded disease. America is the richest country in the world and we have used our wealth to encourage the develop- R e g io n a l R e v i e w ment and production of vaccines and to purchase a supply sufficient to Fire regulations in immunize every American. - FOUNDED IN 1967 - The incredible success in developing successful vaccines has been the the City of Boston equivalent of a 21st century Manhattan Project, which was the scientific PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] effort to develop the nuclear bomb that eventually ended World War II. prohibit open So why are so many of our fellow citizens hesitant to get the vaccine? EDITOR AT LARGE: PHIL ORLANDELLA President Biden noted that misinformation -- and outright disinforma- fires and charcoal tion -- on social media platforms are killing people. He also should have and gas grills on REPORTERS AND CONTRIBUTORS: added that disinformation campaigns on certain so-called mainstream news networks similarly are contributing to vaccine hesitancy. roofs, fire Cary Shuman If you are relying on your Facebook friends or some other on-line (or Seth Daniel, John Lynds and mainstream news network) to persuade you from getting the vaccine, balconies and fire then you are a victim of bad information that can harm you and your PHONE 781-485-0588 // FAX 781-485-1403 families. escapes. In short, the simple -- but brutal -- truth is this: If you and your loved ones are not vaccinated, it is inevitable that COVID-19 will find you, just Independent Newspaper Group, LLC like those science-fiction aliens in the movies. And just like the movies, for all too many of the unvaccinated, the outcome will be deadly. PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley 3

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Guest Op-Ed Fast track to turmoil

Dr. Glenn Mollette cessful. second greatest day was when I living beyond what you can afford of health then what more do you However, is your mental sanity sold it.” Our view of life’s wants you will end up losing ground. really want? If you want more, A happy and secure life does worth the stress of all that it usual- and needs change throughout life. Getting behind with making pay- then take your time, do good and not mean immediate gratification. ly takes to get as much and as fast We look at some things as if we ments on property or having to more will probably become avail- We have heard these words as you can? The common consen- can’t live until we get them. After file bankruptcy will only put the able to you. The wisdom writer of before, “I want it all and I want sus by many is, “I don’t want to awhile we realize life was simpler things you want out of reach. Proverbs said in 15:16, “Better a it now.” Wanting the things of wait until I’m old to have a nice and more manageable before we Destroying your credit rating only little with fear of the Lord than life as quickly as possible is natu- house.” Or, “I don’t want to wait had them. dismantles what you will want to great wealth with turmoil.” ral. Some climb the career ladder to enjoy the finer things of life.” Consider pacing yourself. buy next. quickly achieving epic heights at An old acquaintance bought Remember this word as much as So, take your time. Trying to Glenn Mollette is the publish- young ages. Many burn the candle an expensive house in California possible – afford. Try to buy, drive spend more and buy more than er of Newburgh Press, Liberty at both ends in order to have the a few years back and remarked, and live with the afford word as you can afford does not make Torch and various other publish- biggest house the finance compa- “I couldn’t wait to get into your ongoing theme. If you can’t you a greater person in anyone’s ing imprints; a national columnist ny will allow. Some want to have that incredible house and then afford it you certainly don’t need minds or eyes. Keep in mind that – American Issues and Common a certain number of children by I couldn’t wait until we sold it, whatever it is. Don’t overbuy it’s your life and there’s nothing Sense opinions, analysis, stories a certain age along with a mega it.” Another friend remarked, on your house. Buy what you can better than living life with peace of and features appear each week career, housing, cars and all that “The greatest day in my life was afford now and maybe soon you mind. If you can be comfortable, In over 500 newspapers, websites a segment of society considers suc- when I bought my boat and the can sell and buy greater. If you are eat well and have a good daily life and blogs across the United States.

In Brief By Phil Orlandella

NEWRA OPPOSES 2 cruise. JOHNNY PAOLO These powerhouse female art- four $50 gift cards purchased by Space is limited. Email jroma- ists will bring back live music to FOCCP from local businesses. VERTICAL ADDITION [email protected] to reserve a spot BOCCE TOURNEY The Greenway. Year to date, FOCCP has A request by 51 North Margin on the cruise. Names and address- As part of the North End NEMPAC is thrilled to be pre- gained 13 members. In addition, Street Realty Trust to construct es of those attending must be pro- Against Drugs (NEAD) Family senting a concert series that uplifts FOCCP’s new Small Business a four-story vertical edition (over vided. Fun Festival the annual Johnny the voices of female artists. membership offer enhances pro- 55 feet) on top of the defunct Dog Paolo Bocce Tournament will Schedule: Tuesday, July motional opportunities. Father business was opposed 17 NEWNC MEETING/NO be held at the new courts on 27-Fabiola Mendez Trio, led by to 1 by the North End/Waterfront Commercial Street starting at 12 Mendez; Tuesday, August 3-Debo BOSTON CAMERA Residents’ Association (NEWRA) AGENDA ITEMS PM. Ray; Tuesday, August 10-Niu at their July 8 monthly meeting. There were no voting agen- Pre-registration ($5) is Raza. CLUB EXHIBITION IN The development requires da items on the last North End/ available by contacting Linda SEAPORT a change of occupancy to a Lopriore at [email protected]. Waterfront Neighborhood The Boston Neighborhood multi-family residential building Registration is available at the NEWRA UPDATED Council (NEWNC) agenda. Network (BNN) “Around Town” to construct a six-story, four unit courts no later than 11:30 AM. PARK FLOODING Besides reports by the presi- TV show has released a 30-minute dwelling with five-stories of resi- Two person teams will com- dent and committee chairs, North Senior Resilience and documentary of The Focus Eve: dential use over one level of park- pete. Food, water, ice cream and End Feast Committee updated Waterfront Planner for the Boston Our Unique Views of the Boston ing/lobby area with four parking old-time music. Trophies will be NEWNC on this year’s festivals Planning and Development, Joe Camera Clubs outdoor photogra- spaces. awarded for First, Second and and an update on Harbor fest Christo recently updated the phy exhibition. The next NEWRA meeting is Third place winners once they resiliency issues were presented. Friends of Christopher Columbus Filmed on location at the Public Thursday, August 12 at 7 PM. have been determined. Park (FOCCP) on how the city Green on Fan Pier in Boston’s NORTH END LIBRARY plans to protect the park during Seaport District, the program potential environmental changes NEAD FREE BOAT ACTIVITIES NEMPAC JAZZ IN THE brought together the voices of the CRUISE PARK SERIES that will protect the park from participating photographers and Now that the North End being flooded for the third time. the community partners that cre- As part of North End Against North End Music and Library has opened, Friends of ated their own art in response to Drugs Family Fun Festival the Performing Arts Center’s Jazz in the Library are active again start- the images. annual Emily Pugliano/Bobby the Park Summer Concert Series FOCCP MEMBERSHIP ing creative and educational pro- An opening reception will be DeCristoforo family boat cruise returns to the Rose Kennedy CAMPAIGN grams. held on Sunday, July 18 from will be held for North End resi- Greenway within all women As the Friends September meet- Friends of Christopher 1-3 PM at the exhibition site on dents hosted by Boston Harbor Grammy-nominated lineup, with ing and election of officers will Columbus Park (FOCCP) mem- Fan Pier in the Boston Seaport City Cruises, once again free. a new and unique artist perform- take place for the coming fis- bership drive is designed for the District near Northern Avenue NEAD sponsors will provide ing each Tuesday evening. cal year. Current President Chris entire community. and Marina Park Drive. Rain date light refreshments for passengers The event is free and open to Sabbey will announce her resigna- FOCCP’s Refer a Friend pro- is Sunday, July 25 from 1-3 PM. to enjoy. Beverages will be avail- tion at the September meeting. the public and runs from 6:30 PM gram benefits the community able to purchase. The Friends welcome new to 8 PM and will feature the har- organization, existing members Boarding will be at 6:45 PM, members who care to support the mony of Sissy Castrogiovanni, the and local businesses. attendees must be at the dock by local branch. Fabiola Mendez Trio, Debo Ray Members who refer a friend 6:30 PM for the Monday, August and Niu Raza. receive a chance to win one of NOW HIRING AT Send us Your News MAKE The North End Regional Review encourages residents to submit birth and engagement announcements, news releases, business briefs, honor rolls, social news, sports stories, and photographs for publication. Items should be forwarded to our offices at 385 Broadway, Citizens Bank Yawkey Way Report Building, Revere, MA 02151. Items can also be faxed to 781-485-1403. The Independent also encourages readers to e-mail news releases to To Apply call [email protected]. The North End Regional Review assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements, but 617-418-7598 will reprint that part of the advertisement in which the error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the management immediately of any errors that may occur. or visit our facebook page facebook.com/yawkeywayreport 4

PAGE 4 REGIONAL REVIEW JULY 22, 2021 Opening reception for photo banner postponed to July 25, due to rain forecast The Boston Camera Club has “Boston Camera Club unspools its tion at the Public Green on Fan BostonCameraClub.photos, fea- tion of Northern Ave. & Marina postponed its Opening Reception art along Fan Pier.” Pier in Boston’s Seaport District, tures artist statements and cre- Park Dr. in Boston’s Seaport District for its outdoor photography exhi- “When people couldn’t con- the program brought together the ative contributions by community through November 2021. Viewers bition, The Focused Eye: Our nect in-person, Boston Camera voices of the participating pho- groups from across the greater are encouraged to share their reac- Unique Views, to Sunday, July Club looked for new ways for tographers and the community Boston area in response to the tions on social media using the 25th, 1-3pm due to the rain fore- photographers to click. The non- partners that created their own photographs. Partnering organiza- hashtag #BCCPHOTOBANNER. cast on the originally scheduled profit’s first outdoor exhibit, “The art in response to the images. The tions include Actors’ Shakespeare Founded in 1881, the Boston date of July 18th. Focused Eye: Our Unique show features exclusive interviews Project; Boston Latin Academy Camera Club is dedicated to the The opening reception will be Views,” spreads 88 member and a fascinating presentation by Photography Club; Boston Latin advancement of photography as held at the exhibition site on Fan photographs over a ribbon-like curator Emily Belz who sequenced Academy 7th Grade English Pier in Boston’s Seaport District display along Fan Pier in the the photographs for the banner Language Arts class; an art and a science. The club (intersection of Northern Ave. & Seaport District.” Continue read- exhibition. The documentary is Mission Hill Women’s Writing currently has over 150 mem- Marina Park Dr.). Participating ing at The Boston Globe website. available online and is currently Group; Never Too Late to be bers, ranging in experience from photographers and community “We continue to be thrilled being aired on BNN. [Click here a Poet; Rehearsal for Life; and novice to professional, from all partners who contributed creative with the response to the photo to view the BNN schedule and Zumix. Participants from these over the greater Boston metro- content will be on-hand to cele- banner exhibition,” said Boston to view the “Around Town” TV organizations contributed poems, politan area. Meetings are held brate the expansive visual experi- Camera Club President Tom Hill. Documentary online.]. prose, audio, video, and artwork weekly and include photo com- ence featuring 88 large-scale imag- “The banner project is the largest “Fabulous! Gorgeous pictures in response to the exhibition’s petitions, critiques, education- es printed on a 250-ft long banner. exhibition by the BCC and we are ... art meets art, artist meets art- photographs. al lectures, and studio portrait Reception attendees who are excited to bring it to life while ist ... a wonderful collaboration,” The Focused Eye: Our Unique sessions. Additionally, the club not current Boston Camera Club building connections with other is how GBH Arts Editor Jared Views is generously funded by sponsors exhibitions, field trips to members will be able to enter artists throughout the greater-Bos- Bowen described the “giant span Tufts Medical Center, Blue Hour local points of interest, and special their name into a drawing to win ton community.” of photography” on the Morning Photo Ventures, and two anony- events and workshops led by well- a free one-year membership to The Boston Neighborhood Edition radio show. The exhibi- mous gifts. The Boston Camera the Boston Camera Club (a $70 Network (BNN) “Around Town” tion encompasses an entire city Club is especially thankful to the known photographers. For more value)! Light refreshments will TV show released a 30-minute block at Northern Avenue and owners of Fan Pier for welcoming information on club activities and also be served. documentary of The Focused Eye: Marina Park Drive in the Seaport. the photo exhibition to the Public membership, visit www.boston- In the meantime, we invite you Our Unique Views, the Boston “I felt like I was in a museum, but Green. cameraclub.org or connect with to read this feature article just Camera Club’s outdoor photog- outdoors,” said Bowen. The banner is open to the public the BCC on Facebook, Twitter, or published by The Boston Globe, raphy exhibition. Filmed on loca- The exhibition website, www. at Fan Pier located at the intersec- Instagram.

Greater Boston Convention, Visitors Wu (from pg. 1)

Bureau and Boston Beer Co. to from each other. We were angry. Assistant Majority Leader Byron Some are financially crippled and Rushing; unions Teamsters support small BIPOC restaurants many people still to this day have Local 25, New England Joint no idea how they’re going to care Board of Unite Here!, Alliance More than 20 Boston ethnic Association. for their children. We have the of Unions at the MBTA, MBTA restaurants coupled with hun- Each year, A Taste of Ethnic right to question all systems and Inspectors Union Local 600, dreds of foodies and their fam- Boston has partnered with a non- how things are going. So we need OPEIU Local 453; environmen- ilies will come together for Get profit organization to support its a leader today that can see the tal organizations Sunrise Boston, Konnected!’s 7th Annual A Taste mission and donate a percentage moment and create a movement Sierra Club, the Environmental of Ethnic of the event’s ticket sales. This year that brings us together. That leader League of Massachusetts, 350 Boston from 5:30 to 8 p.m. we teamed up with the Boston is Michelle.” Mass Action; Progressive West Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Big Black Hospitality Coalition, prior- Edwards said Wu has spent Roxbury/Roslindale; and fellow Night Live, Boston’s newest, hot- itizing the preservation of a 180+ her eight years on the Boston City municipal elected officials from test entertainment destination. District 1 City Councilor Lydia year legacy of food, culture, and Council standing up for residents, across Greater Boston and the This one-of-a-kind multi-ethnic Edwards and Boston Mayoral business in Boston’s black & eth- families, and workers. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. food festival was created to high- Candidate Michelle Wu chat nic communities. A Taste of Ethnic “She has a clear plan to end the “I’m honored to have the sup- light the hidden gems of neighbor- before Wednesday’s press confer- Boston will feature a variety of ongoing housing crisis — one of ence. port of my friend and partner hood restaurants and chefs who ethnic cuisines: African, Afghani, the worst in Boston’s history — on the Council, Councilor Lydia are not featured in glossy maga- Caribbean, Chinese, Dominican, and amidst record-breaking heat Edwards,” said Wu. “In the years zines or on local TV food shows ing me? Are you seeing me? Do you Ethiopian, Italian, Mexican, waves and floods, understands the that we’ve known each other, even but whose cuisines are just as value me?” and to those who are Middle Eastern, Vietnamese and exquisite as their counterparts in urgency of tackling the climate struggling with addiction, mental before serving together on the more. other Boston neighborhoods. crisis,” said Edwards. “All that health, or struggle with childcare Council, I’ve always respected her “This year, A Taste of Ethnic In the aftermath of the COVID- Michelle has done is based on her Michelle will never forget you. tenacity, empathy and leadership. Boston will serve as a reminder love of Boston. She is protective It’s been a delight to organize 19 pandemic, many of Boston’s She will empower you. She will that people can use the power of our city. Protective of our city alongside her for economic jus- neighborhood restaurants have be there for you. Michelle is the of their purse to help revitalize from Airbnb; protective of our tice, housing stability, and work- closed or are at risk. According best candidate for this moment, to Boston’s restaurants. This is an city from irresponsible developers; ers’ rights, and I look forward to the Boston Black Hospitality create the movement that we need opportunity to ensure an equita- protective of our city from those to continuing our partnership to Coalition, 90% of local neigh- to bring us together.” borhood restaurant revenue came ble recovery for all our neighbor- who want to threaten our clean air make Boston a city for everyone. Edwards’ endorsement adds from foot traffic and onsite con- hood food and beverage estab- and water. She, like no one else I So I couldn’t be prouder today to to the Michelle for Mayor cam- sumption. By the start of 2021, lishments,” says Colette Phillips, know, believes in what the govern- stand with someone who I trea- paign’s coalition of multigener- local restaurants across the coun- the founder of Get Konnected! ment can do especially at the local sure, and to be in a community try were estimated to lose upward and creator of A Taste of Ethnic level. So much of what the city is ational, multicultural grassroots that I’ve worked with for so many of $200 billion, with 61% of Boston. doing today is based on her legacy supporters including leaders years. We need to bring a sense of restaurant owners stating that the Come experience the 7th and ideas.” Senator Elizabeth Warren, State community building and a fierce existing federal relief would not be Annual A Taste of Ethnic Boston Edwards continued, “To those Senator and Assistant Majority relentless passion for what we enough to sustain them, accord- and help revitalize our neighbor- people who look at our govern- Leader Sal DiDomenico, for- could do together into City Hall ing to the National Restaurant hood restaurants. ment and wonder, “Are you hear- mer State Representative and and into the mayor’s office.” 5

JULY 22, 2021 REGIONAL REVIEW PAGE 5 Janey encourages Boston residents to claim their child tax-credit

Staff Report estimated 5,100 Boston children •$3,600 per child under 6 years will need to claim the CTC using the CTC or need help claiming it. do not miss out on dollars crucial old the Child Tax Credit Non-filer They include: City officials announced a city- to their care and well-being. •$3,000 per child 6-17 years old Sign-up Tool. •Action for Boston Community wide push to ensure that all eligi- The expanded CTC is designed •Eligible children must have a The Mayor’s Office of Financial Development (ABCD) ble families in Boston receive their to defray the costs of child-rearing Social Security Number. Empowerment is spreading aware- •Greater Boston Legal Services Child Tax Credit (CTC), a newly and child care, provide more child Starting July 15, the first half ness of the CTC through an infor- •Jewish Vocational Service expanded federal tax credit that care options, and support return of the CTC will be automatically mational website (which includes (JVS) experts believe could cut child pov- to work for those who have lost deposited in monthly payments translations in 12 languages) and •Mayor’s Office of Food Access erty in half. While most families their jobs or income. To be eligible of $300 or $250 into the bank is providing over-the-phone assis- •Mayor’s Office of Immigrant will receive the money automat- for the full CTC, married couples accounts of most eligible families. tance through its Financial Nav- Advancement ically in monthly payments from must earn no more than $150,000 The second half of the CTC will igators program, which can be July to December, 2021, families and heads of household must earn be made available as a tax refund reached at the Boston Tax Help •Mayor’s Office for People with who do not file taxes will need no more than $112,500. Qualify- next year. Families that did not file Coalition Help Line at 617-356- Disabilities to take action to claim the CTC. ing families will get the full CTC a 2019 or 2020 tax return claim- 8229. Partnering City departments •Mayor’s Office of Women’s The Mayor’s Office of Financial amount even if they owe taxes. ing the Child Tax Credit or did not and local community organiza- Advancement Empowerment is conducting out- The full CTC provides families share their information with the tions are also offering assistance •Shah Family Foundation reach to these families to ensure an with: IRS to receive stimulus payments to those who have questions about •Urban Edge Campbell announces plan to create affordable housing and ownership opportunities

Staff Report assets that sit vacant in our com- Department of Neighborhood and small developments from the Development to support this munities. As mayor, I will get cre- Development, local universities BPDA review process (Article 80) work; Councilor and mayoral candi- ative, cut red tape and streamline and students, and community so that more affordable housing •Update the City’s zoning code date Andrea Campbell joined sup- development processes to accel- members to develop plans for is available sooner for the com- to enable more transit-oriented porters in Dorchester to share her erate the creation of affordable new housing, retail, and commu- munity; development, allow for accessory plans to address Boston’s housing housing. And in my first 100 days, nity green space on vacant lots •Increasing staff capacity of dwelling units (ADUs), and elimi- affordability crisis with creative I will activate 100 vacant City lots in Dorchester and Mattapan. As Inspectional Services and the nate parking minimums for deeply strategies to build new affordable for housing that will be affordable a result of this work, the City Department of Neighborhood affordable housing projects. and workforce housing, including for those who live here, provide started a planning process for activating City-owned vacant lots ownership opportunities, and cre- vacant lots as part of the Blue Hill for workforce housing and mixed- ate local jobs.” Ave Action Plan and is currently use development. Campbell held her press confer- accepting RFPs for 30 City-owned “Housing affordability is the ence beside a City-owned vacant lots on the Blue Hill Ave corridor. single biggest issue Bostonians are lot at the corner of Blue Hill Ave Campbell plans to expand this ini- worried about. The inequities in and Floyd Street that is currently tiative as mayor and has pledged access to quality, affordable hous- undergoing an RFP for mixed-use to activate 100 vacant City lots in ing in Boston are deepening, in residential and retail development her first 100 days. part because the growth in our as part of Campbell’s work to acti- Campbell is the only candi- STICK TO IT! City over many years has not been vate vacant lots for housing and date in this race offering specific shared equally across all of our other community use. and actionable strategies to cre- Share your message in our neighborhoods,” said Campbell. There are thousands of vacant ate more affordable housing, and “Providing the leadership, vision lots in Boston - including hun- activating our vacant lots is just A uFEBRUARY g u s t 2 0 , 2 0 2 018, 2021 paper with a STICKYFEBRUARY 18, 2021 NOTE and management necessary to dreds that are owned by the one example. 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NewStreet Deal occupancy and Just Recovery change StreetSpecial to the Beacon occupancy Hill Times change By Phil Orlandella that bold, progressive action is Boston City Councilor Michelle space will be renovated and con By Phil Orlandella in line with the City of Boston’s Wu has By released a vote of a 14-0,city-level the NorthGreen verted into a two-bedroom res- Campbell started a vacant lots more predictable, and cheaper; End Waterfront Residents’ space will be renovated and con - housing that is truly affordable for New Deal (GND) and Just Recov- legacy of civic leadership, as the By a vote of 14-0, the North idential unit extended into the Association (NEWRA) supported verted into a two-bedroom res- STICK IT! eryEnd plan Waterfront for Boston, Residents’ a framework homebasement. of the first In addition, public park, plans call- plans by LLC to convert the build- idential unit extended into the forAssociation using the (NEWRA) full reach supportedof munici- publicfor a school, new roof and deck. public library ing at 81-81A Prince Street from inbasement. the country. In addition, The report plans fea- call palplansfour authority by apartments LLC to to mitigateconvert and one thethe store buildthreat to A proposal by the City of turesforBoston a 15new policies roof to convert deck. to demonstrate State Street to ofing climatefive at 81-81Aapartments. change, Prince attack Street poverty from initiative, working with the City’s •Removing affordable housing - the aA potential one proposal lane for road, by transformative the a bikeCity oflane and Bostonians and better utilize City and economic inequality, close the four apartments and one store to The ground-floor commercial Boston to convert State Street to wealthfive apartments. gap, and dismantle struc- city action today—accelerating decarbonization,a one lane road, a just bike and lane resil- and tural The racism. ground-floor commercial (nEWra, Mayor Martin J. Walsh cuts the ribbon with members of the community on the renovated Puopolo Park. “ClimateMassDevelopment justice is racial and ient issues development, tax-exempt transportationPg. 3) justice, decommodifying housing, economic justice,” said Council- (nEWra, bond to repurpose Knightsfood justice, resilientof Columbus stormwaterPg. 3) Mayor Martin J. Walsh cuts the ribbon with members of the community on the renovated Puopolo Park. or Wu.MassDevelopment “Cities have tremendous issues tax-exempt FUNDRAISER? Renovated North End parks reopen powerBuilding to lead the charge, for Seniorand we infrastructure,Affordable growing Housing the urban mustbond recognize to repurpose this moment as a Knightstree canopy, of harnessing Columbus our coastal By Phil Orlandella call to action.” Staff report and ocean resources for decarbon- Renovated Northin renovations End from Mayor parksMartin reopen ization99-year and lease“blue from jobs,” Ausonia and more. Home BuildingCouncilorMassDevelopment Wu for has emphasized Senior has issued aAffordable Housing Several public parks, including Walsh’s Capital Improvement Plan Association for a portion of its A womanPuopolo paddle-boarding Park in the North on Endthe Charles. See Page 6 for more summer photos. $6.4 million tax-exempt bond on and Community Preservation Act Downtown Boston and the North property at 41 N. Margin Street have beenBy completely Phil Orlandella improved End, Climate Ready Boston. behalf of 41Staff N. report Margin Senior funding was allocated to the reno Former Church on the Hill99-yearin Boston’ssenior lease from North pastor, Ausonia End.(Wu EBCDCHome STICK IT! and reopened by the Boston Parks in renovations from Mayor Martin Apartments, LLC, an affili , Pg. 4) Several public parks, including vation of the parks. Before any renovations began MassDevelopment has issued a Associationand Affirmative for a portion Investments of its are Department. Walsh’s Capital Improvement Plan - ate of East Boston Community Puopolo Park in the North End Downtownthe City met Boston withD. and neighborhoodMURPHY the PHOTOSNorth Rev.$6.4 million Dr. tax-exempt ‘ted’ Klein, bond on passes- also usingaway bond at proceeds age to79 con and CommunityNorth End parks Preservation were Act Development Corporation property at 41 N. Margin Street have Both been Langone completely Field improved and the designed with climate resilient End,residents Climate and Ready the NorthBoston. End behalf of 41 N. Margin Senior vert the property, which has been Puopolo Park in the North End funding was allocated to the reno Athletic Association (NEAA) to (EBCDC) and Affirmative in Boston’s North End. EBCDC - and reopened by the Boston Parks features embedded throughout Apartments, LLC, an affili vacant for two years and was were among the public parks vation of the parks. plan Before the anydesign renovations of the local began facili Investments, Inc., which is using and Affirmative Investments are the project to protect the area - ate of EastBy Boston Dan Murphy Community previously the headquarters for the Department.reopened. theties. City met with neighborhood bond proceeds to receive a - also using bond proceeds to con from North projected End parks sea levelwere rise and residents and the North End - DevelopmentThe Rev. Dr. Corporation J. Theodore “Ted” Ausonia Council 1513, Knights BothA combination Langone Field of $21.9 and the million designed with climate resilient Registration is already under vert the property, which has been increased storm events as planned Athletic Association (NEAA) to Klein(EBCDC) of West and Roxbury, Affirmative who for- - Puopolo Park in the North End way for several NEAA Baseball vacant for two years(K and was featuresin Coastal embedded Resilience throughout Solutions for -merlyInvestments, served Inc.,as the which senior is usingpastor oC Building were among the public parks planPrograms. the design of the local facili previously the headquarters for, thePg. 4) the project to protect the area ofbond Church proceeds on the to receiveHill died a in Bos- reopened. ties. Ausonia Council 1513, Knights from projected sea level rise and - ton on Saturday, Aug. 8 at age 79. Cumulative A combination of $21.9 million COVID-19 test rate Registration up slightly is already under NEED-TO-KNOW increased storm events as planned (ParKs, Pg. 3) Born to the late Harald Imman- way for several NEAA Baseball (KoC B in Coastal Resilience Solutions for - uel and Ruth Powell Klein on uilding, Pg. 4) By John Lynds Programs. Downtown residents have been March 23, 1941 in n Abington The cumulative COVID-19 tested for COVID-19 and the data Pa., Mr. Klein earned degrees from positive test rate in the North End Cumulative COVID-19shows that 5.9 percent test of those rate ing up positive slightly two weeks(ParKs ago., Pg. 3) the Academy of the New Church and the surrounding neighbor tested were COVID positive--this At his press briefing last week College (BA), Temple University INFO? hoods increased slightly while the - Mayor Martin Walsh reminded (MEd in Education), and Boston A visitor enjoyingBy John some Lynds leisure time on thewas Esplanade. 3.5 increase from the 5.7 per weekly positive test rate decreased Downtown residents have been residents that Governor Charlie cent reported two weeks ago. - University (MA and PhD in Phi- forThe a fourth cumulative week COVID-19in a row. tested for COVID-19 and the data Baker would increase the state- Last week 3,097 residents were ing positive two weeks ago. losophy) before he was ordained positiveAccording test rate to in the the latest North data End tested and 2.4 percent were pos- wide capacity restrictions from 25 released by the Boston Public shows that 5.9 percent of those the Swedenborgian Church in and theBeacon surrounding Hill neighbor Civic itive--aAssociation 20 percent decrease Community from percentAt his Corner press to 40 briefing percent last for week the busi Rev. Dr. J. TheodoreCOURTESY “Ted” Klein. PHOTO Health Commission (BPHC) last tested were COVID positive--this 1984. He went on to serve the hoods increased slightly while the the 3 reported two Fridays ago. Mayornesses Martin that are Walsh allowed reminded to be open- Friday,Beacon overall Hill since Civic the pandemic- was 3.5 increase from the 5.7 per in Phase 3 Step 1. The Mayor said ministry for the next 36 years, STICK IT! weekly positive test rate decreased Citywide, residents that Governor Charlie startedAssociation 43,525 North Affiliates End, Beacon cent reported two weeks ago. including 15 years with the Bos- for a fourth week in a row. be sharingwere tested some and of 4.8 those29,297 percent accom- residents were- Bakerthat would the City increase of Boston the state is aligning- Hill,Every Back spring, Bay, the West Beacon End and Hill ton Society of the New Jerusalem books, including “The Power of plishmentsCOVIDLast week here positive--a 3,097 over residentsthe 17 coming percent were widewith capacity the State restrictions on these from capacity 25 CivicAccording Association to the publishes latest data its tested and 2.4 percent were pos- advancingrestrictions. Cambridge The City Street and as the a State(Church on the Hill, Boston), the Service,” “Why Is This Happening released by the Boston Public weeks.decrease from the 5.8 percent test- percent to 40 percent for the busi Annual Report covering the itive--a 20 percent decrease from vital commercial destination and last four years of which he served To Me” and the “Learning Com- Health Commission (BPHC) last Cambridge street Community nesses that are allowed to be open organization’s accomplishments the 3 reported two Fridays ago. balancing commercial and resi- - as its senior pastor. passion” workbook, as well. duringFriday, the overall past sinceyear, theincluding pandemic the Development Corporation in Phase 3 Step 1.(CoVid-19, The Mayor said Rendering of 41 N. 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NORTH END ITALIAN FEASTS AND PROCESSIONS GUIDE 2021 A list of the remaining North August 26 – End Italian Feasts and Processions St. Lucy’s Feast for Summer 2021. Thacher & Endicott Streets 7:00 pm Thursday Night July 25 – Procession (5pm Music by Vinyl St. Joseph Procession Groove) 1:00 pm Procession only – Starts at St. Joseph Society Club, August 27, 28, 29 – Hanover Street Saint Anthony’s Feast Named the “Feast of all July 29, 30, 31 & Feasts” by National Geographic August 1 – St. Agrippina Magazine, this authentic Italian di Mineo Feast street festival has it all for people (First weekend in August) of every age: parades, strolling Feast opens at 7:00 pm on singers, live entertainment, con- Thursday; 12pm-11pm Fri., Sat. tests and religious services are held & Sun. daily. (Last weekend in August) Hanover & Battery Streets Endicott, Thacher & N. Margin (12:00pm Sunday Procession) Streets Feast opens at 7:00 pm on August 6, 7 & 8 – Friday; 12pm-11pm Sat. & Sun. Madonna Della Cava Sunday: 12:00 pm Grand Feast Procession starts Feast opens at 7:00 pm on Friday; 12pm-11pm Sat. & Sun. September 12 – Santa Hanover & Battery Streets Rosalia di Palermo

(1:00pm Sunday Procession) Courtesy photo 1:00 pm – Procession only – A look at a previous event. North Square August 12, 13, 14 & 15 - ‘Fisherman’s in Sciacca Sicily. Sunday 1:00 pm Grand O’Malley at St. Leonard Church September 19 — Santa Feast’ of the Madonna Thursday, 6pm, Blessing of the Procession starts; 8:00 pm Flight 2:00 p.m. – Opening Maria Di Anzano Del Soccorso di Sciacca Fishing Waters to Christopher of the Angel Ceremonies & Procession starts at Procession The Fisherman’s Feast is an Columbus Park Endicott & Thacher Streets (Feast 1:00 pm – Procession only – annual event that began in Boston Feast opens at 6:00 pm on August 22 – Centennial on Endicott St.) Starts at St. Leonard Church, in 1911 and is based on a tradition Friday; 12pm-11pm Sat. & Sun. Feast for Santa Lucia Hanover & Prince Streets that goes back to the 16th century Fleet, Lewis & North Streets Mass at 12 noon with Cardinal

NEAA PLAYERS/FAMILY ATTEND RBI CELEBRATION AT FENWAY

By Phil Orlandella

As part of the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) partnership with the Boston Red Sox Foundation and its Junior RBI Program, 21 baseball players and family members participated in the RBI Appreciation Day at Fenway Park. “Players went on the field prior to the Red Sox game to be part of the RBI salute and ceremony,” NEAA Baseball Coordinator John Romano said. “Attendees enjoyed the game, received food vouchers and stayed for the entire game,” Romano added. “Players were able to run the bases following the game.” “It was an awesome day at Fenway made available by the Red Sox Foundation and the Jr RBI Program,” Romano said. Pictured (left to right) Paolo Tizzano, Luca Tizzano Gianluca Pictured (left to right) Leo Bonosoro, Jack Trojan, Madison Bonosoro, DeMarco, Domenic D’Anna with Red Sox favorites Tesse and Wally and Mary Trojan.

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JULY 22, 2021 REGIONAL REVIEW PAGE 7 NEWRA objects to Harbor Plan Amendment

By Phil Orlandella MHP and the associated BPDA A 600-foot building construct- planning process were deficient ed close to the water’s edge and The North End/Waterfront in facilitating community-based within a narrow but important Residents’ Association (NEWRA) waterfront planning, preserving and highly active public water- has sent a comment letter to and protecting the public rights front area is inappropriate. Daniel J. Padien, Chief of the in tide lands, mitigating or offset- The MHP’s offsets for substi- Massachusetts Department of ting the impact of substitute stan- tute provisions for building height Environmental Protection (DEP) dards and improving the public are inadequate and unacceptable. requesting that DEP remove realm with consistent and uniform MHP process inadequacies must the City of Boston Downtown design standards across the plan- be corrected. District Municipal Harbor Plan ning area. NEWRA requested that the as an “Approved Municipal NEWRA outline specific rea- MEPA process on the Harbor Harbor Plan” from the proposed sons for seeking removal of the Garage ENE, be suspended until amendment to the Massachusetts Downtown Waterfront MHP design and use standards were Waterways regulation, 310 CMR from the proposed amendment to developed and approved, if not 9.00. the regulations. possible, that the Secretary’s deci- NEWRA claims the amended They mirror the concerns raised sion on the ENF and the scope for proposal by DEP would modi- in their more detailed comments the DEIR include the background fy provisions at the regulations on the Environmental Notification and purpose of design and use related to Municipal Harbor form for the Harbor Garage rede- standards are expressed. Planning (MHP), effectively pro- velopment project dated October NEWRA noted, the period of viding, without further DEP or 2, 2020. time during which an MHP may public review, approval of the Many of those comments relat- be submitted for approval in 301 Downtown Waterfront MHP and ed to the deficiencies with the CMR 23.04 had expired long other MHP’s. Downtown Waterfront MHP and before the Downtown Waterfront It is NEWRA’s position that their concerns about the potential MHP was submitted. reinstating the Downtown adverse impacts of the Harbor The Downtown MHP Waterfront MHP that was invali- Garage project. Advisory Committee, as the dated by a recent Suffolk Superior The letter also pointed out Harbor Planning Group, should Court ruling would revalidate and many other issues and concerns… have participated under 301 CMP add to a series of significant errors NEWRA concluded that the 23.04 (3) (c) in the nine months of and omissions in the Secretary’s planning process was conduct- post comment-period private con- original approval and in the con- ed by BPDA with the soul end sultations which BPDA had with duct of the Boston Planning and game of ensuring the construc- state agencies. Development Agency’s (BPDA) tion of building towers that were The consultation sessions planning process. proposed at or near the water’s should have been open under While DEP has issued a letter edge after the Harbor Garage and Massachusetts Open Law, not concurring with the Downtown Hook Wharf sites, with all other only to the Advisory Committee Waterfront MHP, NEWRA planning objections being second- members but the public as well. respectfully contends that this ary or neglected. BOSTON’S DESTINATION Campo (from pg. 1) FOR and mayor of Boston, in his role other podiatrists.” received his Doctorate from as president of the Massachusetts Besides his work with this William M. Scholl of Podiatric PREMIUM Foot and Ankle Society. organization, Dr. Campo also Medicine. “It’s not to make podiatry polit- serves as the Medicare represen- The grandson of Sicilian immi- CANNABIS ical, but to raise awareness of tative for podiatry in the state of grants, Dr. Campo has been prac- podiatry in Massachusetts and Massachusetts. In this role, he ticing Podiatry in the North End awareness of podiatry in the med- offers assistance with medical cod- for 32 years, and in addition to his ical community,” he said. “I’m ing, billing, and other issues, he practice there, he also practices at NOW OPEN IN EAST BOSTON honored that they chose me, and said. the several Council on Aging facil- WEEKLY SPECIAL PRICING & I will try my best to increase net- Dr. Campo is a graduate of ities and nursing/rehabilitation working in podiatry, and to help Northeastern University, and centers on the Lower Cape. FREE PARKING !

220 McClellan Hwy (Route 1A South) BPDA (from pg. 1) East Boston, MA 02128 that complicates the neighborhood currently under construction or satisfy the needs for residential interest with minimum impact. planned nearby at North Station, housing or community support Monday – Sunday 10am – 9pm NEWRA noted that the project Government Center Garage, 88 services. site has 100 years of history of North Washington Street and par- Other issues and concerns were being a part of the community, cel 4, adjacent to the Haymarket raised by NEWRA dealing with 978-515-5600 HappyValley.org and the hotel plans may have Pushcart Vendor’s area that sur- traffic flow during and after con- the greatest impact, compared to rounds the North End. struction is completed, air quali- other development opportunities. NEWRA contends that a hotel Serving Recreational & Medical Patients They question the need and would effectively remove the site ty, view, noise and other possible wisdom of removing the site from from the neighborhood for pur- impacts. NEWRA voted 25-1 to com- PLEASE CONSUME RESPONSIBLY. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. the neighborhood and the pur- poses of accommodating more city For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of the reach of children. This product has not been pose of a hotel when hotels have visitors, meet the demands for pose the comments sent to BPDA analyzed or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There is limited information on the side been recently completed and are hotel rooms but does not help expressing their point of view. effects of using this product, and there may be associated health risks. Marijuana use during pregnancy and breast-feeding may pose potential harms. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and Visit www.northendregionalreview.com judgment. The impairment effects of Edibles may be delayed by two hours or more. In case of accidental ingestion, contact poison control hotline 1-800-222-1222 or 9-1-1. This product may be illegal outside of MA. 8

PAGE 8 REGIONAL REVIEW JULY 22, 2021 CRWA and EPA announce water quality grades for Charles and Muddy Rivers

By John Lynds Emily Norton. “Areas with more the grade. helped us to direct our resources regulated. EPA is currently evalu- development and impervious sur- However, the grades provide a to the most critical areas in need ating that input along with exist- For years Save the Harbor/Save face are more polluted. We have science-based indication of what of attention. By highlighting loca- ing data and expects to make a the Bay has been releasing beach work to do to restore all areas many Boston-area residents may tions with water quality impair- decision by the end of the year. reports cards that rate the quality of the Charles to be ecologically not have realized – that bacteria ment, we find that we are also “The Baker-Polito of the water at state-run beaches healthy,” concentrations in the harbor and directing our action to improving Administration remains commit- from Nahant to Nantasket. During the past 30 years, the the rivers are low in dry weather, environmental conditions for his- ted to working with communities Now the Charles River Water focus of improving water quality but that there are significant prob- torically underserved environmen- to address water quality issues,” Watershed Associations (CRWA) in Boston Harbor has transitioned lems during and after rainstorms, tal justice neighborhoods.” said Eric Worrall, MassDEP’s and US Environmental Protection from addressing major outflows as well as localized problems in Szaro added that the EPA has Northeast Regional Director. “The Agency (EPA) are getting in on of raw sewage being discharged some of the tributaries to the riv- also taken additional actions to investment of over $225 million the act. into the Harbor to identifying ers. address elevated levels of nutri- to improve wastewater, stormwa- For the first time the CRWA and addressing numerous smaller EPA New England Acting ents that are harming water qual- ter and combined sewer systems and EPA teamed up on a river sources of bacterial and other con- Regional Administrator Deborah ity throughout the Charles River infrastructure in the Charles River, report card for the Charles and tamination further up the water- Szaro said efforts by citizens and Watershed, with an eye toward Neponset River, and Mystic River Muddy Rivers. sheds that discharge into Boston other stakeholders are continuing how a similar approach would According to the report, five Harbor. to tackle these remaining problems work in the Mystic and Neponset watersheds, has led to significant out of six segments in the Charles The three major watersheds-- so that all residents of Greater Watersheds. improvement in the water qual- Watershed were graded in the “A” Charles River, Mystic River and Boston can enjoy the benefits of According to the report, ity in all three of these import- or “B” range with the Muddy Neponset River--make up a sig- clean water. last year the EPA conducted a ant Commonwealth resources. River over in the Charlesgate area nificant portion of the freshwater “The contributions of citizen wide-reaching process to gather We continue to be proud of our being the lone exception with a inputs to Boston Harbor, and all scientists to our efforts to improve stakeholder input about a poten- partnership with watershed asso- “D-”. three have an impact on Boston water quality in these urban riv- tial path to address stormwater ciations and the EPA. The infor- In addition to grades for E. Harbor water quality. Just as ers cannot be overstated,” said runoff from commercial, indus- mation we receive from citizen sci- Coli bacteria, the Charles River each watershed is unique, there Szaro. “EPA is grateful to the three trial, institutional, and residential entists helps to inform policy deci- is separately graded on cyano- are slight differences in how each watershed associations for the sci- properties in the Charles River sions that lead to cleaner water- bacteria blooms and Combined watershed association calculates entific data collection that has Watershed that are not currently ways in the Commonwealth.” Sewer Overflow (CSO) discharges, which are both public health hazards, especially for boaters and other people coming into contact North End Family Fun Festival starts July 31 with the water when these con- taminants are present. North End Against Drugs, turing players from opposite ends Boat Cruise Crafts • Transit Police • North According to the report cya- Inc and Ausonia Council #1513, of the state! Boston Harbor City Cruises - End Waterfront Health • RUFF nobacterial blooms, which have Knights of Columbus present the Sun, August 1: Annual Long Wharf • Paul Revere House• Century occurred with greater frequency North End Family Fun Festival Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce 7 p.m.: Space is limited! To sign Bank - Italian Ice Cart • Reptile Mammograms over the past several years, are July 31 to August 4. Tournament up please call John at 617-750- Circus, City Hall To Go Truck, Mammograms Mammograms Savecaused inLives. part by excess phos- Sat, July 31: 30th Annual Johnny Paolo Bocce Courts - 9749. Pre-registration required. Boston Police Ice Cream Truck, Save Lives. phorus washing into the water- Lafesta Baseball Tournament Commercial Street All North End Residents (under Art Contest with Public Action for All women over 40 should have shed from lawns and impervious Puopolo Park - Commercial Come have fun, enjoy some old 16 with parent) welcome. Come Arts and Education – prizes to all Save Lives. surfaces. CSO discharges occur a mammogram once a year. Street music, food, a water truck and ice enjoy a night on the harbor. 6:45 participants, Free Give-A-Ways. when heavy precipitation events 5 p.m.: North End vs. North cream for the kids p.m. boarding time. This Fabulous Breast cancer found early Wed, August 4, Family Game overwhelm portions of the sewer Adams All-stars. Game #1 - Come Pre-registration available Night made possible through the Night On The Greenway offers the best chance to be system, and discharges of sewage and celebrate an amazing 30 years by emailing Linda Lopriore at: generosity of Boston Harbor City cured. Free or low cost mixed with stormwater are nec- of this great baseball exchange [email protected] Cruises North End Park Parcel #10 - Hanover/Cross Streets mammograms are available. essary to prevent sewage backups program between the North End 11:30 a.m.: Register at the Tues, August 3, North End into streets and residences. and our Sister City North Adams! Courts, Register fee: $5 - 2 person Neighborhood Block Party 6 - 8 p.m.: Boys and Girls “The wide variety in Charles Sun, August 1: 30th Annual teams ($10) Paul Revere Mall - (Prado) all ages welcome - Enjoy Lawn For more information and answers to any ofRiver your gradescancer from questions, an A in the Lafesta Baseball Tournament 12:00 Noon: Tourney Begins Hanover Street Games, Corn Hole, Whiffle Ball, contact us any time, day or night. middle watershed to the D- in the Puopolo Park - Commercial Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Drug Jump Rope and much more. Free Muddy River reflect the predomi- Street Place Education/Information, Free Italian Slush!! *Parents must All women over 40 should have a mammogram once a www.cancer.org nant land use around each area,” 10 a.m.: Game #2 of this great Mon, August 2, - Emilie Pizza • DJ AMO • Balloon Art • attend* with children under 12. year. 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By John Lynds Citywide, the weekly positive test rate increased. According Throughout June and the begin- to the BPHC 11,704 residents ning of July COVID infections were tested and 1.5 percent were were virtually nonexistent in the COVID positive--this was a 275 neighborhood with an average of percent increase from the 0.4 per- 0.10 percent of residents testing cent reported by the BPHC two positive week after week. weeks ago. However, with new variants of The BPHC data released last the virus penetrating the US, the Friday showed the North End, North End, Beacon Hill, Back Beacon Hill, Back Bay, West End Bay, West End and Downtown are and Downtown had an infection not immune to the recent spikes in rate of 638.8 cases per 10,000 resi- cases that are sweeping the US and dents--roughly a 1 percent increase infecting unvaccinated people with from the 633.6 cases per 10,000 avengence. residents reported on June 25. According to the weekly report Twenty-nine additional res- released last Friday released by the idents have been infected with Boston Public Health Commission the virus since late June and the (BPHC), 1,104 North End, Beacon total number of cases in the area Hill, Back Bay, West End and increased to 3,560 cases overall Downtown residents were tested since the pandemic began. and 1.3 percent were positive. This The statistics released by was a whopping 1,200 percent the BPHC as part of its week- increase from the 0.1 percent of ly COVID19 report breaks down Courtesy photo residents that tested positive on the number of cases and infection A scene from a previous festival. June 25. rates in each neighborhood. It also Overall since the pandemic breaks down the number of cases started 55,690 North End, Beacon by age, gender and race. Feast of Saint Lucy will celebrate Centennial Hill, Back Bay, West End and Citywide positive cases of coro- Downtown residents have been navirus increased 0.6 percent since By John Lynds Lucy Feast weekend featuring live immigrant population compelled tested for COVID-19 and the July 9 and went from 70,998 entertainment, culinary demon- founding members to expand the data shows that 6.4 percent of cases to 71,457 confirmed cases In celebration of their centenni- strations, outdoor seating and Feast of Saint Anthony to four those tested were COVID posi- in a week. Two additional Boston al year, the organizers of the Feasts vendors. days and begin celebrating a Feast tive. This was a 1.5 percentage residents died from the virus in the of Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy “The first procession of Saint of Saint Lucy annually. We invite decrease from the 6.5 reported by past two weeks and there are now are planning a special day of com- Lucy was held in 1921 on the you to join us in August to cele- the BPHC on June 25. 1,395 total deaths in the city from memoration on Sunday, August Monday after the Feast of Saint brate 100 years of faith, family, COVID. 22. in the North End of Boston. Anthony,” said Aluia. “The pop- community and tradition.” According to St. Anthony’s ularity of this Saint to the Italian Feast Feast Committee Trustee Jason A. Aluia, the day of com- memoration will begin at 12:00 p.m. at Saint Leonard Church with a special Centennial Mass vertising celebrated by Cardinal Sean ine Ad O’Malley. The Mass will con- Onl clude with a presentation of the Blessed Relic of Saint Lucy to the lable Saint Lucy Society. s Avai “A procession will then proceed i to Endicott Street for the expo- Showcase Your Business, Open sition and blessing of the Statue House, or More with an online of Santa Lucia and devotees,” AD SIZE said Aluia. “The Statue of Santa ad! Lucia will then be taken through Clients and Customers in pixels the streets of the North End in the are just a click away! Grand Solemn Procession accom- W: 160px panied by Italian street bands, — $30000 per month per site — H: 600px drum and bugle corps, flower girls THE and color guard.” To commemorate this special INDEPENDENT occasion, the committee is plan- NEWSPAPERS —————— ning a special all-day neighbor- reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com hood festival in front of the Saint lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com Anthony Society headquarters on eastietimes.com • chelsearecord.com please send Endicott Street. charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com “Everyone is invited to enjoy in “png” northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com music, food vendors featuring format feast favorites, al fresco dining, a jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com Stella Artois Giardino and games Combo Rates available! for children,” said Aluia. Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighbor- Festivities will continue Call the office to get started! hood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston Thursday, August 26 through neighborhoods. Sunday, August 29, with the tra- 781-485-0588 ditional Saint Anthony and Saint 10

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issues need to beA newaddressed poll, conducted by The By Phil Orlandella Mass INC Polling Group, which surveyed 635 likely voters on a North End/Waterfront host of topics relating to the Boston Residents’ Association (NEWRA) waterfront clearly indicated the and the Rose Kennedy Greenway importance of having open spaces Conservancy have become part and parks on the waterfront and to of the New Coalition to Elevate convey a group that can help relay Waterfront issues in advance of the these issues needed to be a priority 2021 city municipal elections this throughout the municipal elections coming November. - and beyond. Made up of 40 Boston organiza The Coalition plans to host a tions, the Coalition for a Resilient mayoral forum focused on critical and Inclusive Waterfront goal is to waterfront issues on Thursday, July educate candidates and the public 29 at the New England Aquarium. The event will be open to the voters on issues impacting Boston’s Waterfront. public and media. Regional Review Cubs win

NEAA Baseball Championshiped: Austin Ortiz Pendleton, Reed By Phil Orlandella Fullerton, Robbie Mallett, Anthony - Lochiatto, Victor Lochiatto, Owen Uncle Sam with other parade marchers at Christopher ColumbusPhotos by Gerri Park. Palladine Losing the first game of the play Flanagan, Oliver Lavallee, Julian offs series, the Regional Review Vidal, Jonathan Morales, Sebastian Cubs rebounded winning the next Niese, Ferdinand, Carangelo and two games, capturing the 2021 Lexi Howard. North End Athletic Association Special awards were presented (NEAA) Majors (Little League) to the Cubs at the baseball event. Championship, beating the regu- Other award winners were: Picture lar-season top finisher the Indians of the Year Owen Flanagan, at Puopolo Park. Rookie of the Year John Fahy, Baseball Coordinator John MVP William Previte, Sportsmen Romano recognized the Cubs, on the Year Ferdinand Carangelo, Uncle Sam marches through the coaches and players for having a Uncle Fred Carangelo awards park with friends. solid playoffs season on their way were presented to Ben Puopolo, to this year’s championship under JT Percoco and Coach of the Year the coaching of Jordan Bednar. - Jordan Bednar. The championship team includ

NEWRA has full agenda/on top of guest an existing speaker two-story By Phil Orlandella building (formally the location of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park volunteers. The Godfather) with a change Mayoral candidate At-Large of occupancy to a multi—family Boston City Councilor Michelle residential building, to construct Wu will present her vision for a six-story four-unit dwelling with Victor Brogna entertained all with five-stories of residential space FOCCP independence celebration his trumpet. Boston at the July 8 monthly meeting of the North End/Waterfront over one level of a parking/lobby up to make a window greenhouse Residents’ Association (NEWRA). and with four parking spaces. a patriotic community event Boston Public Market is seek- The event began with a parade, and decorating masks and bikes. John Barros, former Chief of ing approval to pursue an on - led by Uncle Sam on stilts and Also, participants helped create a Economic Development for the By Phil Orlandella premises annual all alcoholic bev trumpeter Victor Brogna around garden of flags. City of Boston, also a candidate FOCCP President Joanne for Mayor will present his vision erage license. Last year, the Friends of the park, followed by a festival of NEWRA will discuss and vote Hayes Rines said, “FOCCP is - for the City of Boston. - Christopher Columbus Park flags. on a draft letter commenting on grateful to our sponsors and mem Both candidates will take ques (FOCCP) were forced to cancel Participants joined FOCCP proposed state regulations that members singing and dancing bers that helped make the commu- tions. their popular and well attended NEWRA is expected to vote would approve the Downtown with Baby Shark, enjoyed Big Joe’s- nity event a great success.” Waterfront Municipal Haber Plan Independence Day Celebration Sponsors included, North End on a proposal by 51 North due to the pandemic. - storytelling and watching a perfor and authorize a 600-foot tower at Boston.com; Boston Harbor City Margin Street Realty to construct However, FOCCP was deter mance by Peter the Magician. the Harbor Garage. Cruises; CL Waterfront LLC; a four-story vertical addition mined to make it happen this year, Other activities took place Joe’s American Bar and Grill and coming back with flying colors, under the Trellis and games on the Marriott Long Wharf. by presenting a highly successful West Lawn. community patriotic celebration. Special craft tables were set For all the latest news in the neighborhood 11

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BUONA SERA library on Wednesday, September [email protected] or call 617-750- VACCINATION SHOTS ARMENIAN FUNDRAISER 8 at 5:30 p.m. 9749 to reserve a spot. AT SAINT LEONARD’S HERITAGE PARK ABCD’s North End/West End CHURCH PHOTOS FRIENDS DUES ANNUAL BOCCE Armenian Heritage Park on Neighborhood Service Center will New Health walk-in vaccina- The Greenway is seeking photos hold its Buona Sera on October SUSPENDED TOURNEY tions for the general public ages 12 taken between June 8, through 14. The Friends of the North End The annual Johnny Paolo Bocce and up are being given out at Saint August 20, 2021. Send photos They are currently seeking Library have decided not to collect Tournament will take place on Leonard’s Church, 31 Prince Street with name, address and telephone sponsors, donors and celebrity dues for 2021 even though they Sunday, August 1 at the new bocce on Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. For number to hello@armenianheri- guests for their 10th milestone hope to be back in full operation courts on Commercial Street. To details call 617-724-8725. year. For details call 617-523- by the fall. register ($5) email soxgirl32@hot- tagepark.org. 8125. mail.com or register at the event HELP STOP FOOD BOOK DISCUSSION by 11:30 AM. INSECURITY BPL ONLINE EVENTS LIBRARY USED A book discussion, Parable of Donate $25 to the New BOOK SALE the Scuer by Octavia Butler will be RMV SCAM WARNING Boston Public Library (BPL) is Health Help Stop Food Insecurity held at the North End Library on Massachusetts Registry of offering free online events includ- Friends of the North End Program and receive vaccine card Wednesday, July 28, from 6-7 p.m. Motor Vehicles (RMV) has cau- ing: author talks, spell light events Library Used Book Sale Program protectors. Copies available at the library. tioned customers to be aware of and more. For details email news@ continues at the library with no All proceeds support New Email [email protected] to regis- text Phishing Scam. RMV does bpl.org. inflation in their prizes. Health’s Food Insecurity program. ter and have a Zoom Link provid- not send text messages to custom- Gently used book donations To donate visit www.bit.ly/vaccin- ed. ers to request personal informa- can be left in the bin opposite the ecardfoodinsecurity. Offer avail- MOVIES AT tion. sale shelves. able until July 14. COLUMBUS PARK LIBRARY CRAFT KITS Free Sunday summer outdoor NE HISTORICAL Craft Kits for kids 3 and up FREE NEMPAC films will be shown at Christopher SOCIETY can be picked up at the North End CONCERT SERIES OPERA FROM THE Columbus Park. Library and take home. All needed July 25, “Top Gun” at 8:20 Friday, July 23, (time to be The site for the North End BALCONY materials are included in the kits. Music and Performing Arts Center p.m. announced) the North End North End Music and (NEMPAC) is the Rose Kennedy August 1, “Breakfast at Historical Society info table with Performing Arts Center Greenway for the 2021 Jazz in the Tiffany’s” at 8:15 p.m. President Alex Goldfeld will pres- NEAD BOSTON CRUISE (NEMPAC) has started up its Park Summer Concert Series that August 8, “Mama Mia” at 8 ent the latest volume of journal of North End Against Drugs Opera from the Balcony series features an all-woman, Grammy p.m. the society to review. (NEAD) annual Family Boat with the performance at Tresca in nominated line up with new and August 15, “Hidden Figures” Cruise for local residents will take the North End. at 8 p.m. place on Monday, August 2 from unique artists performing. The free LIBRARY FRIENDS event will be held on Tuesday, Joe’s Bar and Grill will donate 7 to 9 p.m. sponsored by Boston popcorn to all the moviegoers. MEETING Harbor City Cruises. July 27, August 3, August 10 from Friends of the North End Space is limited. Email jroma- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Library will hold a meeting at the

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