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Esplanade SPECIAL DELIVERY Association Acting Mayor Janey holds 20th launches campaign annual meeting for four-year term By Dan Murphy By Seth Daniel The Esplanade Association Already sitting in the corner marked a milestone via Zoom office and being the first African on Monday, April 5, when the American and woman to lead the longstanding organization held its City, Acting Mayor Kim Janey 20th annual meeting. released a video at 6 a.m. on Tues- Michael Nichols, executive day morning to officially announce director of the nonprofit that she would be running for mayor in has worked in partnership with the September Preliminary Elec- the Department of Conservation tion. and Recreation for the past two She joins five other candidates decades to care for and maintain who have already announced a the park, detailed big changes run for mayor in what will surely already planned for it in 2021, be a very crowded ballot in Sep- including the planned demolition tember, assuming everyone run- of the Charles River Bistro and a ning gets the required signatures Acting Mayor Kim Janey – the new paint job – and new shade – to be placed for consideration on former Council President – for the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge the ballot. announced on Tuesday that she coming between now and July 1, In the three-minute video, Janey will officially join the race for as well as “widespread” landscap- stressed, “we can’t go back, we mayor. ing improvements near the State can only go better.” turies of structural racism will Police Barracks to create a new “The work to address the chal- take longer than a few months to entrance to the West End and the lenges we face from COVID-19 change,” she said in a statement Museum of Science. and the racial inequalities that Already in 2021, the Esplanade have been inherited from cen- (Janey, Pg. 2) Association launched “Hatched: Breaking through the Silence,” a 15-minute sight and sound expe- Laura Cunningham, bids farewell rience led by Boston-based per- Beacon Hill Garden Club members Leslie Adam, at left, and Alecia cussionist and composer Maria Manning ushered in spring by planting the window box and the to the Nichols House Museum (Esplanade, Pg.11) Charles Street Post Office at the end of March. By Dan Murphy Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner During the five years she spent with the Nichols House Museum, Save the Date - Beacon Hill Rainsford Island, and manages Laura Cunningham, who stepped Civic Association Annual Meet- the Archaeology Programs social down from her role as its Curator ing of Members; Monday, May media platforms. of Collections on March 31 to pur- 17th via Zoom Joe received his Bachelor’s sue a new employment opportuni- The BHCA is thrilled to Degree in Archaeology from ty, said perhaps what she’ll cher- announce that Joseph M. Bagley, Boston University and a Master’s ish the most from her experience City Archeologist for the City Degree in Historical Archaeolo- there was having the opportunity of Boston, will be the keynote gy from UMass Boston. While to thoroughly immerse herself in a speaker for our Annual Meeting a senior at BU he worked at the small museum environment. in May. His talk will be titled City Archaeology Lab under “At a small museum like the “Wells, Privies, and Diverse His- the previous City Archaeologist, Nichols House Museum, each tories: The Archaeology of Bea- Ellen Berkland, to analyze the position has creative freedom con Hill”. Native American artifacts exca- besides handling your day-to-day Joe Bagley joined the City vated by former City Archaeol- responsibilities,” Cunningham Laura Cunningham, who stepped Archaeology Program in 2011 ogist, Steven Pendery, on Boston said, “and as a small museum, down as Curator of Collections as the fourth City Archaeolo- Common. there’s so much to explore there, March 31 after five years with gist since 1983. Bagley curates Joe has conducted archaeolog- but there aren’t multiple depart- the Nichols House Museum. a growing repository of archae- ical surveys from the woods of ments, which allows for creativity A History of Boston in 50 ological collections currently Maine to the Florida Everglades. and exploring different interests. Artifacts by Joseph M. Bagley. available for exhibitions.” housed at the City Archaeology He specializes in both Native For me, I was really interested in Cunningham, who hails from Laboratory at 201 Rivermoor American and Historical archae- learning more about the collection in the city, educates the public Boston suburbs and earned a BA St. in West Roxbury, acts as the ological analysis and the archae- and interpreting it, so I focused in archaeology through a num- in art history from Boston Univer- review and compliance agent for my extra time on research into ber of city programs, manages below-ground cultural resources (BHCA Pg. 4) the objects and making it publicly (Cunningham Pg. 3) PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES April 8, 2021 editorial

GET THE VACCINE For the vast majority of people, getting a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible is a no-brainer. COVID-19 not only has a high death rate for older persons and those with underlying health conditions, but it also has been shown to have serious after-effects for young, healthy people who experienced only mild symptoms when they contracted the disease. The ramifications of the health consequences for the so-called COVID long-haulers promises to adversely impact the lives of millions of Amer- icans, as well as burden our society and health care system, for years to come. However, despite the obvious health risks posed by COVID-19, many of our fellow citizens say they will refuse to get the vaccine. No doubt many of those who tell a pollster that they will not get a vaccine are doing so just to be contrarian. In the end, they will get a vaccine. But unquestionably there are segments of society on all sides of the political spectrum who are opposed to the idea of vaccinations. In our view, vaccine-hesitancy in the face of a world-wide pandemic is both inexplicable and sad. It is inexplicable because the benefits of vaccination are so clear. There is every reason to get it and absolutely no reason to oppose it. But it also is sad because the vaccine-hesitancy movement shows that so many of our fellow Americans are susceptible these days to rumors, misinformation, and conspiracy theories to the detriment of their own health and that of their loved ones. The COVID-19 vaccines are a modern scientific miracle. They rep- resent the best avenue of protection for individuals, as well as the only Janey (from pg. 1) chance for society to overcome the pandemic in order to return our econ- during her announcement. “It is the desegregation of schools era, Rob Whitney, chair of the Bea- omy to normal. going to take fearless leadership, and the pitfalls of being bused to con Hill Civic Association board In addition, with early trials showing that the vaccines are 100 percent bold action and a commitment to attend the Edwards Middle School of directors, wrote: “I am person- safe and effective for older children, a vaccination program for children doing the hard work to make Bos- in Charlestown when she was 11, ally excited to see the extreme- will assure that our schools can reopen safely. In our view, a COVID-19 ton the equitable city our residents before joining the Metco program ly talented and diverse group of vaccine should be required for all children as a condition for returning want, need and deserve. I am 100 in high school and graduating candidates that are running for to school, similar to the requirement that children be vaccinated against percent committed to leading this from Reading High School as one Mayor of Boston. The BHCA has other diseases. change.” of only two Black students in her a long history of helping our res- We urge all of our readers to get the vaccine as soon as they are eligible The video was filmed in her class. idents on Beacon Hill learn more under state guidelines. Roxbury neighborhood, in “I was part of desegregation about candidates running for office And to those who have some degree of vaccine-hesitancy for them- Nubian Square, on the bus and at busing,” she said. “Eleven years through the sponsoring of ‘Candi- selves or their children -- please stop listening to those wacky and ill-in- City Hall. It recounts the past and old having rocks and racial slurs dates Forums,’ where members of formed opinions on social media. present individuals who blazed the thrown at me. I’ve been at the cen- the neighborhood can listen to the trail to her announcement — Mel ter of Boston history. The bad and candidates answer questions about King, Melnea Cass, Bruce Bolling, the good. I’m ready to lead our the City as a whole and the neigh- ROYAL FAMILY, Ayanna Pressley, Rachael Roll- city. To listen. To collaborate. To borhood as well. ins and many others. In her own fight this pandemic and the racial “We are exploring the idea of COMMON PROBLEMS words, Janey then tells her story and economic inequalities that holding Candidates’ Forums this and the story of Boston — the COVID only worsened.” election season in conjunction On a certain level, it is easy to dismiss the recent interview of Prince challenges the city faces and her She said the pandemic is an with other neighborhood associa- Harry and Meghan Markle as frivolous and irrelevant to the lives of the commitment to building a more opportunity to change the City tions, including a possible forum rest of us. To most Americans, the concept of a royal family is a joke to equitable city for every resident. into a more just place to live for for candidates running for Mayor. begin with, an anachronism of history. “You’ve heard the problems,” everyone. Our Board will be discussing this On the other hand, there were certain aspects of the interview that she said in the video. “It’s a broken “We can’t go back, we can only possibility at its upcoming meeting made the travails faced by Harry and Meghan all too real -- and extreme- record. Affordable Housing isn’t go better,” she concluded. next week.” ly relevant to the 21st century. actually affordable. Deep racial The revelation that Meghan contemplated suicide, but received no inequities. The median net worth mental health support among the royal family because it would make for white Bostonians is $247,000. them “look bad,” was shocking, but it is something to which ordinary For Black folks it’s eight. Eight HE BEACON HILL TIMES families can relate. Dollars. It’s all centuries in the T making. But women — Black Mental health problems still carry a stigma in society at-large. If noth- President/Editor: Stephen Quigley ing else, Meghan Markle’s willingness to discuss her issues hopefully will women — have been stepping up Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio serve as an inspiration both to those suffering from depression (among to do the work, and we’re win- ning. They’re inspiring little girls ([email protected]) other mental health illnesses) and their families to seek help in the same Art Director: Scott Yates Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor way that we do for physical health issues before it is too late. and boys everywhere, including my own grandkids. And my life’s Then of course, there was the discussion of race, which demonstrat- work, from education advocacy ed just how deeply embedded racism remains in every strata of society to leading the City Council, has ndependent ewspaper roup across the globe in 2021. © 2007 I N G been centered around making sure The concept of royalty may be a bunch of nonsense, but the issues every child has the opportunity to Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 of mental health and racism are not and we are grateful that Harry and learn and succeed in a more just Email: [email protected] Meghan were willing to share their personal and painful experiences to city than the one I grew up in.” Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com shed light on these matters that bear relevance to everybody, regardless Janey recalled being part of of social status. April 8, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3

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sity, started at the museum as an Additionally, two museum capture what I love about the archives intern in spring of 2016 exhibits Cunningham worked museum,” Cunningham said, when she was finishing up her post- on in tandem, she said, also truly “which is that there’s this amaz- grad degree in library information “capture the essence of [her] inter- ing artistic and creative tradition science at Simmons College. She ests.” within the context of what was an needed an internship for grad The first focused on the wood- important moment in history, and school when she saw the Nichols work of Rose and her sister, Mar- in many ways, it feels relevant to House Museum’s posting, which, garet Nichols. what we’re experiencing today.” she said, immediately appealed to “They were craftswomen,” Looking back on Cunningham’s her because she had already visited Cunningham said, so that exhib- contributions to the museum over the museum and “loved it there.” it “explored how they developed the past half a decade, Linda Mar- After her internship ended, “one their skills and the context they shall, executive director of the thing led to another,” Cunningham developed them in and looked at Nichols House Museum, wrote: said, and the museum hired her in individual pieces they made.” “Laura’s research into the Muse- a part-time position as Collections The second exhibit, which Cun- um’s collection brought individ- Assistant. She later transitioned ningham is particularly proud of, ual objects to life. She made last- into her first full-time position as she said, “explored the Nichols ing and significant contributions Programs and Collections Coor- sisters political and social involve- to the Museum’s interpretation dinator when that position opened ments around the time of women’s through developing exhibitions, up before she assumed the role of suffrage.” and in researching and writing new Curator of Collections. “Our goal in that was really to content for the website, blog and During her time with the muse- go beyond just suffrage, and to social media, particularly around um, Cunningham oversaw a num- question and examine their politi- highlights of the Museum’s deco- ber of exhibitions and collections cal affiliations and interests, again rative and fine arts collection.” management projects, as well as with in the broader context of that Cunningham, meanwhile, has the design and content production important 19th century moment, already begun in her new role as of its new website. which was also a reaction to the research associate at David A. Asked what item in the Nichols first Red Scare,” Cunningham Schorsch and Eileen M. Smiles family collection she finds partic- said. “We looked at Nichols sis- American Antiques in Woodbury, ularly noteworthy or impressive, ters’ relationship to that as it is Conn., but she said the Nichols Cunningham immediately men- related to suffrage as well.” House Museum and her time there tions a Boston High Chest, circa This exhibit also “looked at the will always remain close to her 1745. domestic staff, the women who heart. Cunningham, working as Cura- worked in the house,” said Cun- “I have formed a special rela- tor, was doing routine research, ningham, and what their experi- tionship with the Nichols House COURTESY OF THE NICHOLS HOUSE MUSEUM High chest of drawers, Boston or Eastern Massachusetts, ca. 1745. when she uncovered that the high ence at the time would have been Museum,” she said, “and will chest of drawers in the Nichols Walnut with brass pulls. Nichols House Museum Collection #1961.396. like. always think of it with the utmost collection had come from the col- “Those two exhibits kind of fondness.” lection of a member of the Cabots, another prominent 19th-century Boston family. Moreover, the life of the object’s one-time owner, Mary Cabot GARY DRUG Wheelwright, also ran a paral- For over 75 years, Gary Drug has been serving the lel track to that of Rose Standish residents of Beacon Hill, the West End and the Back Bay. Nichols, the venerable landscape Let’s Celebrate artist, pacifist and suffragist who inherited the mansion at 55 Mount Stay Home, Stay Safe Vernon St. in 1930 and opened it to the public as the Nichols House Museum 31 years later. 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By John Lynds the crisis,” said Michlewitz said from testing to economic relief Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Chair- to the vaccination rollout, every man of the Ways and Means Com- aspect of the pandemic and subse- mittee, recently hosted the third quent recovery during these diffi- in a series of COVID Recovery cult times has forced many leaders Forums. to reexamine why certain commu- The forum focused on equity nities had greater access to service within the state’s economic recov- than others. ery efforts. “The goal we’ve laid out here is “When you’d see those maps to create an open dialogue and to (charting COVID infections) a lot hear from some of our communi- of the red spots became communi- ty’s leading experts who have been ties of color quickly,” said Michle- working on these issues through- witz. “So now as we’re building out the pandemic day in and day this economy back we do we have out,” said Michlewitz. an opportunity, from the state’s Members of the panel during perspective, to keep things afloat last week’s forum included Jen and trying to keep things togeth- Benson, President of the Alliance er by plugging the holes where we for Business Leadership, Segun can or where we need to (econom- Idowu, Executive Director of ically). In the same breath we are the Black Economic Council of also trying to look at long term Massachusetts, and Karen Chen, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz hosted the third in a series of COVID Recovery Virtual Forums. visions about what is viable or Executive Director of the Chinese doable. In terms of a legislature Progressive Association. “As we standpoint, or even from a city hear their experiences and recom- the workforce since February much impacted by the pandem- that the longer the pandemic wnet government and a federal govern- mendations for what an equitable 2020. So one of the things that we ic especially when it comes to the harder it would be for Asian ment standpoint, we want to ask need to be focusing on is to build housing, access to housing and recovery can and should look like businesses to recover.” what we can be doing better. What Idowu was on hand to advance back better support for women affordable housing and allow- should we be doing better? What the economic well being of black and families in the workplace.” ing residents to be able to stay in The hour long forum contin- things can we be looking towards owned businesses, organiza- Chen focused on the Asian Chinatown,” said Chen. “But one ued to expand on these important to try and provide better equity as tions, and the black residents of American Community’s struggles thing that’s particular to the Asian topics with Michlewitz pledging to we move forward?” the Commonwealth throughout during COVID--including housing American community is really the address each issue the best he can Michlewitz said he and his staff the pandemic. He talked about issues and Anti-Asian sentiment Anti-Asian sentiment. It shows up had the idea to host this series of how COVID has hampered some due to the pandemic. . in forms of violent incidents but when drafting or sponsoring ongo- forums in order to connect with efforts by minority business own- “I think, very much like other also in economic disparity. When ing legislation that helps support the community on some of the ers but also has presented some communities of color, we’re very this pandemic started we knew the state’s COVID recovery plan. most pressing matters related to opportunities for businesses as the state’s rebound in the face of well. the pandemic. Benson participated and dis- “I’m grateful for everyone for cussed the impacts of the COVID BHCA (from pg. 1) making the time to participate in crisis has had on women in the this conversation, and I look for- workplace. ology of Boston. 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Special to the Times These paintings, commissioned by King Philip II of Spain, were com- Author and professor Liana De pleted between 1551 and 1562. Girolami Cheney, a long-time res- While Titian’s birth year is ident of Beacon Hill, taught more speculated to be around 1490, than a dozen popular art history it is known that he died due to courses for Beacon Hill Seminars the plague in 1576. “His longev- (BHS) before retiring to Florida ity was advantageous,” Cheney in 2020. BHS members thought noted, “which gave him time to they had lost this esteemed teach- complete many paintings that er. But not long after, in response influenced his contemporaries, to the pandemic, BHS moved its including Michelangelo.” He also seminars online. One unexpected had an enormous impact on paint- benefit has been that Dr. Cheney is ers in eras that followed, such as able to continue to share her pas- the impressionist Edouard Manet. sion and expertise from her home According to Cheney, Titian’s in Florida by leading her interac- most notable technical innovations tive art history courses via Zoom. at the time were dramatic diagonal Dr. Cheney recently completed compositions, and new and unique a six-session course titled “Tit- blue hues which he created from ian’s Allegorical and Mythological expensive stones. Paintings: Venetian Poesie” and Dr. Cheney’s final class focused BHS members eagerly joined her Dr. Liana De Girolami Cheney recently completed a six-session course titled “Titian’s Allegorical and on Titian’s masterpiece, The Rape Mythological Paintings: Venetian Poesie” for Beacon Hill Seminars. virtual classroom. This seminar of Europa, which Isabella Stewart examined the life and works of Gardner acquired and brought the Renaissance painter, Tiziano to Boston in 1896. It depicts the turned into the translated title the showed, for instance, that the While many members look for- Vencellio (referred to common- moment in which Zeus/Jupiter, world knows it by today. bull’s tail was redone many times, ward to seeing each other again in ly as Titian). The course focused transformed as a white bull, puts Europa recently underwent and that earlier versions depicted person at future seminars, BHS’s on Titian’s famous collection of Europa, a Phoenician woman, on major restoration at the Isabel- putti (naked children), instead of virtual interactive classes such as six monumental poesies, painted his back and swifts her away to la Stewart Gardner Museum to angels. Dr. Cheney encouraged the one taught by Dr. Cheney have scenes of the mythological stories Crete. BHS members were sur- improve its visuals, and in the pro- members to visit the Isabella Stew- proven to be an excellent avenue in Metamorphoses written by the prised to learn that Titian never cess, was also carefully examined art Gardner Museum to view the for life-long learning. To learn ancient Roman poet, Ovid. While actually named his masterpiece. by x-ray to uncover new insights newly restored piece, and also to more about BHS and the various the literal translation of poesie is He told King Philip II that it was into how Titian had worked on see the Titian works at the Muse- courses offered, visit beaconhillse- “poetry,” Dr. Cheney explained, about Europa’s “ratto” (referring it. It revealed pentimenti – layers um of Fine Art. minars.org. “when related to art, it refers to an to rapid abduction), which was of drawings underneath showing artistic representation of a poem.” reinterpreted over the years and an artist’s change of mind – that “Antonio’s is a“Antonio’s treasure for is Now is the a anyonetreasure who for time to sell. anyonehappens who happensupon it.” upon it.” —Boston Globe Rebecca Davis Tulman —Boston Globe 617.510.5050 [email protected] RebeccaDavisTulman.com Closed on FindClosed Us Onon Your A shortage of inventory has led to high demand in Beacon Hill—making now FavoriteSundays App! forSundays private an ideal time to sell. Leverage Becky’s 17+ years of local market knowledge, for orprivate visit us expert insight, negotiating skills, and seamless communication to help you functionsat ANTONIOS secure the most value for your property. BEACONHILL.COMfunctions Call today for a valuation on your property.

288 Cambridge Street 288Boston, Cambridge MA 02114 Street Boston,617-367-3310 MA 02114 VISIT WWW.BEACONHILLTIMES.COM 617-367-3310 PAGE 8 THE BEACON HILL TIMES April 8, 2021 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE MFA celebrates return of spring North Washington Street Bridge construction with virtual Art in Bloom exhibit Special to the Times Additional support from Wilm- look-ahead through April 17 ington Trust, part of the M&T The Museum of Fine Arts, Bos- Bank Family, and Fitch Law Part- This is a brief overview of con- cofferdam TRAVEL TIPS ton (MFA), celebrates the return struction operations and impacts *Pier 3: installing rebar to pour The Westerly sidewalk, Love- ners. of spring with a virtual edition of Led by a team of MFA Asso- for the North Washington Street concrete footing joy Wharf stairs, near Converse its 45th annual Art in Bloom (Fri- Bridge Replacement Project. *Pier 4: V arms formwork and are open to the public with the ciate art and floral guides, three day, April 30–Monday, May 3), recorded guided tours invite MassDOT will provide additional rebar being installed opening of the temporary bridge, a festival that pairs art with flo- notices as needed for high-impact *Pier 5 (closest to Charles- the adjacent section of the Har- online visitors to experience Art ral interpretations created by 27 in Bloom on their own schedule work and changes to traffic con- town): V arm form work borwalk passing under the bridge New England-area garden clubs, figurations beyond those described •Installing, moving, and main- remains closed. during the festival weekend. Free including the Beacon Hill Garden for members—and available for below. taining silt curtains in the water The Tudor Wharf Walkway Club. DESCRIPTION OF SCHED- WORK HOURS (under the bridge next to the purchase individually for non- This year’s festival is themed members at $10 each—these ULED WORK •Most work will be done during water in Paul Revere Park) will around artworks that tell the sto- •Building the piers: the daytime (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) be intermittently closed for safety 45-minute videos feature nine ries of women across the Muse- works from the MFA’s collection *Pier 1 (closest to the North WORK THAT HAS BEEN during construction operations, um’s collection—from images End): sealing and dewatering cof- COMPLETED with access provided via the Water alongside the floral arrangements of mothers and motherhood inspired by the art. ferdam •Prior to 4/9, pier 5 column Street underpass. throughout the ages to works by *Pier 2: sealing and dewatering concrete pour was completed. The tours are offered in three great women artists such as Mary themes: Mothers, Women Artists Cassatt and Helen Frankenthal- and Women through Time: Grace er. In addition to a selection of and Power. Tickets will be released Neighborhood Roundup recorded guided tours available on April 15 at 10 am and tours to watch on mfa.org and live- will be available to view on mfa. streamed private interactive tours org from Friday, April 30 through 15-year-olds. Boston presenting “How Boston’s HILL HOUSE 2021 conducted via Zoom, program Monday, May 3. Visit Hill House’s Summer Newest Memorial Can Help Build SUMMER CAMP highlights include free instruc- Live-streamed private inter- Camp website (www.hillhouse- the Beloved Community,” as well tional videos from local floral and active tours conducted via REGISTRATION boston.org/Camps.htm) to learn as welcoming remarks by Board NOW OPEN! event designer Jimmy Guzman on Zoom—accommodating up to more about all the fun. For more Chair Leslie Adam and a presen- mastering arrangements at home. Hill House, Inc. located at 127 97 participants and offered in the information on registering, contact tation on 2020 Friends activities in The festival, hosted at the Muse- Mount Vernon S., has officially same selection of themes—will Chelsea Evered at 617-227-5838 the parks from President Liz Vizza, um for more than 40 years, is opened up Summer Camp regis- provide Art in Bloom supporters or [email protected]. with a Q&A session to follow. presented by the MFA Associates, tration for 2021 campers. the chance to convene a group Admission is free; R.S.V.P by a group of dedicated volunteers Now in its 22nd year, Hill to enjoy a one-hour presentation April 15 by visiting friendsofthe- who lead gallery tours and create House Camps (Kiddie Kamp for with MFA Associate art and floral FRIENDS OF THE publicgarden.org. flower arrangements throughout 3-5 year olds and Day Camp for guides. Private interactive tours PUBLIC GARDEN the year. 5- to 12-year-olds) feature: week- are priced at $400 and tickets are Art in Bloom is sponsored by ly Day Camp field trips; Kiddie ANNUAL MEETING currently available on mfa.org. FOPG’S 50TH the Arbella Insurance Foundation. Kamp onsite adventures; expand- COMING APRIL 15 ANNIVERSARY ed enrichment opportunities; sail- The Friends of the Public Gar- VIRTUAL ing, theatre, sports and film camp den will its 51st Annual Meeting options; weekly themes; extended via Zoom on Thursday, April 15, CELEBRATION day options for Day Campers; and at 6 p.m. In lieu of its traditional Green expanded LIT program for 13- to The virtual meeting will fea- & White Ball this year, the Friends ture Imari Paris Jeffries of King of the Public Garden will present its 50th Anniversary Virtual Cele- bration via Zoom called “50 Years of Friends: Memories, Moments SERVICE DIRECTORY & Milestones” on Friday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $250 and spon- JOHN J. RECCA sorships are also available for the PAINTING event; visit friendsofthepublic- Interior/Exterior garden.org for more information. Commercial/Residential Old Window Fully Insured & Door IMAGINE VAN GOGH Quality Work COMING TO SOWA Reasonable Rates Restoration POWER STATION Free Estimates Sach • cord “Imagine Van Gogh,” more [email protected] copperchain • etc than 200 of the Dutch artist’s 781-241-2454 paintings, is making its debut in Lock repair Boston on Dec. 21 at the SoWa Power Station. Call The exhibition is a contactless experience spanning over 24,000 Rez at square feet, with a limited number (617) 947 of guests allowed in on a timed-en- try basis, and it will adhere to all 3710 safety guidelines established by the or email at Commonwealth. Tickets start at $33.99 (plus ser- [email protected] vice charges and fees) and are on M9304 Betsy Ridge Madsen and Aliza Samuels, the Beacon Hill Garden Club’s sale now. For more information, arrangers for this year’s Art in Bloom with their creation. 617-723-3296 visit www.imagine-vangogh.com. April 8, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 9 Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER

BACK BAY Turoff, Isabella Sherin, Peter M 122 Beacon St #1 $460,000 Vandemeerssche, Daphne M 334-3 Beacon Street RT 334 Beacon St #3 $2,122,878 Jeffrey A Choney 300 Boylston St 1103 300 Boylston St #1103 $5,400,000 Hoffman, Bradford Buege, Paul S 75 Clarendon St #201 $865,000 Sun, Jack Courage, Martin W 75 Clarendon St #306 $949,000 Yoon, Edward L Pawlicki, Raymond 21-23 Marlborough St #3 $6,000,000 Wooten, Luke S Moussa, Jean-Claude 411 Marlborough St #1 $850,000

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WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Turcotte, Frederick J Otey, Brady 2 Battery Wharf #4603 $2,150,000 Perry, Anthony Shilalis, Jonathan A 300 Commercial St #514 $800,000 Turan, Mete H Enfanto, Richard M 65 E India Row #3G $835,000 Sullivan, Jeffrey R Cathy M Benningson RET 120 Fulton St #4B $1,795,004 Verga, Marc Machacek-Leary, Kristen 134-136 Fulton St #2 $1,325,000 Hwang, Jack Chang, Albert D Ma, Li 70 Lincoln St #L512 $875,000 JCC RE Investments LLC MLG Merchants Row LLC 21 Merchants Row #3 $1,100,000 PAGE 10 THE BEACON HILL TIMES April 8, 2021

BEACON HILL ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION

The Beacon Hill Architectur- property demolish ell and illegal Proposed Work: New handrail listed under this heading Need Not Street: Masonry repairs to north al Commission will hold a public roof deck, to reconstruct roof deck at both entryways. Appear at the hearing. Following façade. Zoom hearing on April 15 at 5 and el. Replace front dormer win- App # 21.0825 BH 18 Grove the hearing, you will be issued a App # 21.0819 BH 57A Chest- p.m. dow, replace step and shoe scraper Street Determination Sheet to present at nut Street: Replace slate roof in ZOOM: HTTPS://US02WEB. that are currently violations. Applicant: Jacob Simmons; City the Inspectional Services Depart- kind. (See Additional Items Under ZOOM.US/J/87626552162 App # 21.0817 BH 38 W. Cedar Realty ment (1010 Massachusetts Ave- Design Review) Subject of the hearing will be Street Proposed Work: Replace all nue) as proof of project approval App # 21.0837 BH 77 Chestnut applications for Certificates of Applicant: Deb Thomas: Street front windows with 2 over 2, when applying for permits. ISD Street: At third level, replace two, Design Approval on the agenda & Company wood, double hung windows. (See personnel will send an electronic non-original, 6 light, wood case- below, reviews of architectural Proposed Work: replace shut- Additional Items Under Admin- copy of your building-permit appli- ment windows with two, 6 light violations, and such businesses as ters with replicas. istrative Review). . *Need veri- cation to the commission staff for wood casement windows. may come before the commission, App # 21.0818 BH 15 Revere fication that windows cannot be review. (To avoid potential confu- App # 21.0821 BH 102 Chest- in accordance with Chapter 616 Street restored. sion, the text of your building-per- nut Street Rebuild chimney in the of the Acts of 1955 of the Massa- Applicant: Jeff Rand App # 21.0826 BH 147-149 mit application should be consis- chusetts General Law as amend- Proposed Work: Replace sin- Charles Street tent with the project description same dimensions as seen today. ed. Applications are available gle pane storefront glass with Applicant: Jacob Simmons; City given below.) Commission staff (See Additional Items Under for review during business hours thermo-paned glass. *Need shop Realty will accordingly authorize the exe- Design Review) at the office of the Environment drawings for glass. Proposed Work: Replace all cution of the work, attaching any App # 21.0825 BH 18 Grove Department. Applicants or their App # 21.0819 BH 57A Chest- front windows with 6 over 6 applicable provisos, reflecting the Street: In kind replacement of representatives are required to nut Street wood, double hung windows relevant guidelines and precedents. storefront window. Repaint door attend, unless indicated otherwise Applicant: Harvard Musical (149 Charles) and 8 over 8 (147 Please Note That Following and wood trim to match exist- below. Sign language interpreters Association Charles). Replace doors, add new Issuance Of The Determination ing (See Additional Items Under are available upon request. Proposed Work: Replace three, dormers. (See Additional Items Sheet No Further Correspondence Design Review). *Need Color Attention: This hearing will east facing, and 8 over 8, wood Under Administrative Review). Will Be Issued For The Applica- Information. only be held virtually and NOT dormer windows with three 8 over *Need existing window details tions Listed Below. The electron- App # 21.0838 BH 34 Hancock in person. You can participate in 8 aluminum clad simulated divided needed. Need details of doors. ic building-permit application as Street: Replace aluminum clad this hearing by going to: https:// lights. And two, fourth floor, east APP # 21.0827 BH 60 W. Cedar annotated by commission staff windows and doors in kind. APP us02web.zoom.us/j/87626552162 facing, 6 over 6, wood windows Street will constitute your Certificate # 21.0839 BH 42 Irving Street: At or calling 1 (929) 205-6099 and with two, aluminum clad, simulat- Applicant: Megan Morgan; of Appropriateness; this will be levels 1,2,3 replace two (per floor) entering meeting id # 876 2655 ed divided light, windows. Replace Payne Bouchier valid for one year from the date and dormer level (one window) 2162. You can also submit written galvanized steel decorative soffit Proposed Work: Replicate and of the hearing. The applicant is for a total of seven, replace 6 over comments or questions to Beacon- with fiberglass replica. (See Addi- replace all shutters and brick mold required to notify the commission 6, wood windows with 6 over 6 [email protected]. tional Items Under Administrative to match historic design Repaint of any project changes; failure to wood windows. All windows date I. Design Review Hearing Review) BM Soft Glass Black *Need shop do so may affect the status of the to the 1990s. App # 20.0695 BH 18 Phillips App # 21.0820 BH 42 Beacon drawings of shutters. approval. App # 21.0840 BH 18 Louis- Street (Previously Heard On 1-16- Street App # 21.0828 BH 112 Pinck- If you have any questions not burg Square: New “radiant heat” 2020) Applicant: Dennis Michael; The ney Street addressed by the above infor- Applicant: Vilna Schul Somerset Club Applicant: Jason Hafler mation, please contact staff at system under sidewalk, new port Proposed Work: New walkway Proposed Work: Replace all Proposed Work: New roof deck. 617.635.3850 or BeaconHillAC@ for electric vehicle charging station. lighting. windows at front façade. *Need *Indicates Missing Informa- boston.gov Thank you. Port is similar to that approved at App # 21.0636 BH 63 Chestnut verification that windows cannot tion. Please Contact Staff for Next App # 21.0829 BH 4 Acorn the other side of Louisburg Square. Street (Previously Heard On 2-18- be restored. Steps. Street: Repair roof in kind. App # 21.0841 BH 57 Myrtle 2020) App # 21.0821 BH 102 Chest- II. Advisory Review APP # 21.0830 BH 50 BEA- Street: All facades: repoint mason- Applicant: Chris Novotny; nut Street Advisory #1 42 Irving Street CON STREET: Repoint facades. ry with type “N” mortar. Sleeping Dog Properties Applicant: David Doyno Applicant: Nate Walton APP # 21.0831 BH 55 BEA- App # 21.0842 BH 15 River Proposed Work: Replace exist- Proposed Work: Replace histor- Proposed Work: Slightly enlarge CON STREET: Repoint façade, Street: At Charles Street façade, ing shutters with historic repro- ic curved top windows at 3rd floor dormer Repaint Doric columns, Balus- level 3, unit 304, replace all wood, ductions. front. New front door hardware, Advisory #2 Beacon Street trade, cornice, pilasters, windows 6 over 6, replacement windows App # 21.0640 BH 83 Mount new light, new keypad, new shut- Applicant: City of Boston and frames, wrought iron bal- with wood, 6 over 6 windows. Vernon Street (Previously Heard ters, new roof deck, rebuild front Proposed Work: New brick conies, front door. All colors to App # 21.0843 BH 19 South On 2-18-2021) stoop. (See Additional Items Under sidewalk @ Statehouse, new cau- match existing *Need list of exist- Russell Street: Repair front door Applicant: Marc Beaulieu Administrative Review). . *Need tion plate & ramp on the west ing paint colors. lintel and masonry as needed. Proposed Work: Replace all verification that windows cannot corner of Park Street and Beacon App # 21.0832 BH 73 Beacon App # 21.0844 BH 48 West windows with windows with cor- be restored. Street Street: Remove all windows to be Cedar Street: Repair and replace rect pane configuration, all wood App # 21.0822 BH 123 Charles III. Administrative Review/ restored. Spot repoint façade with eight window sills and eight win- and, new front door light fixture, Street Approval: In order to expedite one part cement, two parts lime. dow lintels to match historic pro- new intercom system. Applicant: Bill Kuck; Sunshine the review process, the commis- Clean all masonry. file and color. Paint to match exist- App # 21.0815 BH 92 Mount Signs sion has delegated the approval of App # 21.0833 BH 95 Beacon ing. Vernon Street Proposed Work: New blade certain work items, such as those Street: Paint windows and soffit to Iv. Ratification Of 3/18/2021 Applicant: Michael Touzjian; sign. involving ordinary maintenance match existing *Need list of exist- Public Hearing Minutes Pomeroy & Co. Inc. App # 21.0823 BH 38 Charles and repair, restoration or replace- ing paint colors. Proposed Work: Replace galva- Street ment, or which otherwise have App # 21.0834 BH 141 Cam- V. Staff Updates nized metal dormer sidewalls with Applicant: Ricky Zeng; Blue- a minimal impact on a building’s bridge Street/ 14-16 Lynde Street: Vi. Projected Adjournment: standing seam copper side walls. moon Smoke Shop appearance, to commission staff Restore 20 wood windows, repair 9:00 p.m. Replace glass only on upper level Proposed Work: New blade sign pending ratification at its monthly sills & lintels in kind, spot repoint Beacon Hill Architectural Com- picture window with insulated and banner sign *Need sign mate- public hearing. Having been iden- all facades as needed. mission glass windows. rials and hardware info. tified as meeting these eligibility App # 21.0835 BH 147-149 Members: Arian Allen, Miguel App # 21.0816 BH 46 W. Cedar App # 21.0824 BH 24-26 Han- criteria and all applicable guide- Charles Street: Spot repoint brick, Rosales, Danielle Santos, P.T. Street cock Street lines, the following applications repair lintels and sills with like Vineburgh, Vacancy Applicant: David McMahon Applicant: Michael Fay; Street will be approved at this hearing: materials and dimensions. Alternates: , Alice Richmond, Proposed Work: At rear of and Company Applicants whose projects are APP # 21.0836 BH 28 Chestnut Wen Wen.

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Esplanade (from pg. 1)

Finkelmeier (who was on hand for new acres of greenspace on the the role of Friends Council Liai- were able to get more done in the restrooms, water fountains and the virtual meeting) and her MF Esplanade between the Longfel- son, and Ben Rosenblum (Ex-offi- park,” he added. maps of the park; a new path to Dynamics team and created specif- low Bridge and the Charles River. cio) will serve a one-year term as Doyle also said a multi-year safely cross the park; and land- ically for the DCR Hatch Memo- Sen. William Brownsberger, MIT Fellow. River Restoration program that scaping improvements, among rial Shell, which ran for 30 days who regularly bikes from his Bel- Besides the Esplanade Associ- aims to eliminate invasive species, other top requests. beginning Jan. 22. mont home to the State House ation’s board and staff members, as well as to increase biodiversity For the past several years, the Also this year, Sen. Sal DiDome- via the Esplanade, thanked both Nichols credited the volunteers, and resilience, is already showing Esplanade Association has also nico, together with Rep. Jay Liv- the Esplanade Association and who during a typical pre-pandem- results. been working with MassTrails and ingstone, filed new, updated legis- DCR for maintaining a park, he ic year donated 5,000 hours work- Alison McRae, capital project WalkBoston, among other groups, lation to allow the state to lease Lee said, that he’s “been enjoying [his] ing in the park between April and manager for the Esplanade Associ- on a Pathway Safety Initiative, Pool complex on the Esplanade for entire life.” November – the equivalent of two ation, said that the group wrapped said McRae, that would focus on a 30-year term, thereby returning City Councilor Kenzie Bok, and a half full-time positions. up its $275,000 renovation of highly trafficked areas of the park the long-shuttered two-acre site to who grew up in Bay Village and Through their volunteer efforts, the park’s Miriam and Sidney public use. The bill would allow learned to sail on the Charles, the Garden Club of the Back Bay like the area where the Esplanade Stoneman last summer, which was Play Space meets the Hatch Shell. the designated lessee to enter into called the Esplanade “definitely planted a new garden near the a fitting way to usher in the mile- a long-term agreement with the my park” and added she has visit- Storrow Memorial, and Nichols Moreover, the Esplanade Asso- stone 20th anniversary, she added, ciation substantially increased its Esplanade Association, with the ed it on a nearly daily basis during extended his gratitude to the orga- since building the playground stipulation that it only be used for the pandemic. “It’s a key part of nization’s Tracey Cannistraro and virtual output pandemic during was the very first undertaking the the Esplanade Riverfront Pavilion, getting my 10,000 steps,” said Catherine Bordon for breathing the pandemic, and its GroundBeat: group that became the Esplanade a proposed $12 million, 10,000 Councilor Bok, who was also a new life in to that area of the park. The Esplanade’s Free Riverfront Association ever partnered with square-foot facility that includes strong advocate for the more than Nichols also thanked REI, the Music Series,” which returned as DCR on back in 2001. plans for an Esplanade visitors $14,000 grant that the Esplanade corporate sponsor for the non- a virtual event for its third season, Besides replacing worn-out center and public lobby; public Association received this year from profit’s volunteer efforts, as well as was nominated for a 2020 Boston equipment, improvements to the community rooms; year-round the city to support its ongoing tree grad student Sevationan Gonzales Music Award in the category of playground, included the remov- public bathrooms; a programma- maintenance. for his ongoing contributions to “Live Music Stream of the Year.” ble roof deck; and a year-round DCR Chair Jim Montgom- the volunteer photographer pro- al of barriers and installing a side gate to improve accessibili- Jim Diverio, the Espla- café with indoor and outdoor seat- ery, who was also on hand for gram. nade Association’s director of ing, among other features. the occasion, said throughout The Esplanade Association also ty; the addition of new musical instruments and a new dedication development, said the Charles “I work together with all my the pandemic year, DCR’s parks honored DCR’s Steve Cyr, who River Cleanup on the Esplanade colleagues at the State House and never closed – something, he said, oversees operations at the Hatch bench; as well as the installation of would be returning Saturday, City Hall to support the Espla- that never would’ve been possible Shell; Mary McCarthy, DCR 125 yards of new safety surfacing. April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon nade Association, and I’d like without partnering groups like the special events, for her work on McRae said more site upgrades to give special acknowledgment Esplanade Association. “Hatched”, among other special are planned for the Stoneman (visit https://esplanade.org/vol- to Michael Nichols for working Alexi Conine, chair of the events at the park; and Janice Par- Playground and added that unteer/ for more information), as hand in hand to advance this leg- Esplanade Association board, lon of DCR special events. Charlesgate Playground is being would the Moondance Gala on islation,” Sen. DiDomenico said introduce the organization’s new Looking back on 2020, Nich- modernized and its old equipment Sept. 18. at the annual meeting. “We look slate of officers and board mem- ols said despite the cancellation of would be donated to other play- Following a Q&A with Nich- forward to working with you on bers for 2021-22 via a proxy vote, the Esplanade Association’s three grounds in need of a refresh. ols and others, those in attendance this legislation and getting it over which included herself as board biggest fundraising events – the The Esplanade Association were treated to nearly 16 minutes the finish line in this cycle.” Chair; Frank Panayotou as Vice Moondance Gala, the Dock Party, also undertook a survey last year, of highlights from “Hatched,” Rep. Livingstone, who called Chair; Harvey Beker as Treasurer; and the Esplanade 5K – “We came said McRae, that drew more than which showed the visual and the Lee Pool site “one of the great- and Emi Winterer as Clerk. out stronger than we were going 700 responses from park users, audio performance from multiple est transformative opportunities” New board members, who into 2020.” who asked for more utilities like vantage points. in the city, said: “As a resident of will each serve a three-year term, (The Esplanade 5K, which Back Bay who uses the Esplanade include Gonzague de Montrich- Nichols said is the largest formal on a regular basis with my fami- ard, Montez Haywood, and running event that takes place in ly…it’s a place of sanctuary for us Catherine Morris, while returning the park each year, was eventually and of enjoyment.” board members, also serving three- able to be held last year as a virtu- Part One crime down 29 percent Besides the Lee Pool bill, Rep. year terms, are Audrey Foster, al footrace that drew 300 runners By Dan Murphy climbed from four to five this year, Livingstone, along with Sen. Sal Jim Foster, Jeryl Oristaglio (who from three countries [the U.S., while non-domestic aggravated DiDomenico, also drafted lan- co-founded the Esplanade Associ- Brazil and India] and 13 states, With the first quarter of ’21 on assaults in contrast were down guage included in the state’s $17 ation with Linda Cox), Tony Pan- and the event will likely go virtual the books, Area A-1 had seen a nearly 16 percent, with 48 inci- billion, 10-year State Transporta- garo, and Carolina Säve-Natale. again this year, Nichols said.) 29-percent decrease in Part One dents this year, compared to 57 in tion Bond bill that would reconfig- Casey Baines and Matt Ostrow Jim Doyle, the group’s horticul- crime from last year. 2020. ure Storrow Drive to create three will each serve two-year terms in ture specialist, said, with the assis- According to Boston Police, Commercial burglaries saw a tance of DCR, 50 trees were plant- 390 incidents of Part One crime dramatic 79-percent decline as the ed in the park last year, represent- were reported in the district, which number dropped to seven from 31 ing 13 genera (different types), six includes Beacon Hill, Chinatown last year, and residential burglaries of which are new to the Esplanade, and downtown, between Jan. 1 were down 23 percent as the num- while eight unhealthy or dead trees and April 4 of this year, compared ber fell to 10 from 13 in 2020. were identified and removed from with 549 during the same time- Incidents of larceny from a the park. frame in 2020. motor vehicle saw a nearly 19-per- This year, with different proto- One homicide was reported in cent decrease, with 56 so far in cols in place due to the pandem- the district this year as opposed 2021, compared to 69 last year, ic, the volunteer season started in to none last year, while the num- whereas other larcenies were down September, said Doyle, with 150 ber of rapes and attempted rapes people pitching in. around 35 percent as the number “But with smaller groups, we were down nearly 38 percent as fell to 204 from 314 last year. the number fell to five from eight Auto theft, on the other hand, in 2020. was up 57 percent, with 22 inci- Robberies and attempted rob- dents this year, compared to 14 in beries dropped almost 18 percent 2020. as the number fell to 32 from 39 Citywide, Part One crime was Please Recycle last year. down 25 percent from last year as Domestic aggravated assaults the number of incidents dropped were up 20 percent as the number to 3,081 from 4,120 last year. 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Special to the Times thing but dull for the Hills who embarked on a store merger in Some think of April 1 as a day March 2020 when they made the for jokes and pranks, but at Black- decision to bring KitchenWares stone’s and KitchenWares, they into the Blackstone’s store on The recognize it as their stores’ anni- Hill. versaries. By total coincidence, the remod- “April 1, 2006, marked our eling began the same week Boston official start as the third owners closed nearly all retail stores. Clos- of Blackstone’s,” says Jennifer eted in by the pandemic, work Hill, who originally purchased went ahead and the renewed store the store together with her former took shape behind papered-over business partner, Mark Duffield. windows. Fast forward four years and the Without a pandemic this was adventurous Hill, together with expected to be a difficult feat on her husband Jim, took over the a tight schedule. But, well, 2020 former KitchenArts space at 215 happened; we all know that story. Newbury St., renaming it “Kitch- We all lived that story. Without enWares by Blackstones.” fanfare, and with a strict capac- Since then life has been any- ity limit, the new combined store

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opened on June 9. organizations that help those with Additional donations from their With a year of lessons learned, food insecurity as well as the local customer community will also be pandemic challenges met head on restaurants who have struggled accepted in the store and online at as well as adjusting to much more greatly this past year,” says Hill. www.kitchenwaresboston.com. inventory in less space, the Hills “For the entire month of April we “We are eternally grateful for want to show their appreciation will be donating 5 percent of our the encouragement and kind sup- to the community and offer some sales to these three local organiza- port our Beacon Hill and Back Bay assistance to those directly impact- tions; the Restaurant Strong Fund neighbors and friends of Black- Get ready ed by the Covid restrictions. “Our in Boston, Food for Free - a Cam- stones and KitchenWares have ! core business is kitchen and home bridge based non-profit, and the shown us in tough times, Thank so we felt what better way to show greater Boston branch of Commu- you”, says Hill. for Summer our support than to help those nity Fridges.” 2021 Buy • Consign • enjoy RUNNING APRIL 15 BOSTON Beacon Hill | Back Bay | Fenway | Kenmore CONSIGNMENT South End | North End | Charlestown Furnishings From The FinesT homes to Bostonconsigns.com os n The b Sun The Beacon hill TimeS 978-969-1115 [email protected] T h e N o r T h e N d c harlestown Virtual Walk for Change: r e g i o N a l r e v i e w PATRIOT-BRIDGE Healing for Every Survivor THINK OF IT AS Make sure YOUR programs are inlcuded! Caminata Virtual por el Cambio: AN OWNER’S MANUAL Text listings are only $80 — Great Deals on FULL COLOR Ads Sanación para cada sobreviviente FOR YOUR MONEY. 1/6 Page Color 1/4 Page Color 1/2 Page Color $600 $900 $1,200 April 25 | 25 de abril DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH Deb DiGregorio Sioux Register now | Inscribirse ya: The free Consumer Action Handbook. It’s in print and online [email protected] Gerow barccwalk.org/join at ConsumerAction.gov. For your free copy, order online at ConsumerAction.gov; write to Handbook, Pueblo, CO 81009; or 781-485-0588 x 101 [email protected] call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO.