THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE CELEBRATING PRIDE AT SCHRAFFT’S Council passes budget, Edwards breaks ranks with uber progressives

By John Lynds at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, big city Mayors With the ongoing racial tension like Walsh have heard the calls sweeping across the nation and to restructure police budgets loud calls for police reform in almost and clear. every major U.S. city, there was an Walsh proposed to reallocate emotional debate last week in the $12 million in Boston Police over- City Council over Mayor Martin time funds to invest in social equity Walsh’s proposed City Budget – and inclusion programs in Boston. particularly the operations portion The Mayor’s proposed oper- that held funding for public safety. ations budget passed by a slim Since the killing of George Floyd (Budget Pg. 2)

Charlestown officials and The Flatley Companies combined to hold the 2nd annual Pride Flag Raising at the Schrafft’s City Center on Friday, June 26, to celebrate Pride Month. Flatley employee Steve Moccia is shown TALKING ABOUT BLACK LIVES MATTER: (left) helping Mark Florentino, and others – including Bob Montgomery – to be the first to pull up the Pride Flag. See more photos on Pages 6 and 7. Peace Park serves as a place for racial healing Capt. Ken Fong retires after 33 years with BPD Never did anyone in 2018  By Seth Daniel Staff Report ly available for any comment on know that – in a time of national his retirement. One of the missions of the con- unrest involving race and polic- The Boston Police Department Meanwhile, on an interim basis troversial Peace Park abutting the ing - one day the little space on Lowney Way would host one of (BPD) confirmed late last week right now, Capt. Robert Ciccolo Mystic/Tobin Bridge is to promote the most healing conversations the that long-time District A Capt. has assumed duties in Charlestown healing. At its founding, that was meant Town has ever had between young Ken Fong had quietly retired on and the downtown A District. in terms of healing from the pain people of color, Boston Police, June 19, leaving open his post in He will lead the district efforts of seeing loved ones murdered, community members and elected Charlestown and the downtown for now, and perhaps permanent- family that have died of drug over- officials. Boston district – which has been ly. doses, and other tragedies related That is what happened last to community violence. one of the busiest districts lately He has most recently been (Black Lives Matter Pg. 5) due to ongoing protests. Capt. Robert Ciccolo and Capt. working on the Night Division, Ken Fong in a BPD photo from Capt. Fong was not immediate- 2019. sources said. Charlestown’s Jack Kelly announces plans for recreational marijuana shop in Sullivan Square

By Seth Daniel is part TB12 and part home- a Host Community Agreement grown Charlestown, Jack Kelly that would allow him to pursue Citing a plan to intro- announced this week that he has a recreational marijuana license duce a wellness approach that applied to the City of Boston for to operate a boutique shop at 31 Cambridge St. – the former R. Wesley’s Bistro on Sullivan Square. Office closed Kelly announced his plans on Monday, and still has a lot of rd hoops to jump through and com- Friday July 3 in munity meetings to conduct, but th hopes people will see the value oberservence of July 4 of his small, local approach to College student Fatima Fontes recites a poem about Black Lives Matter, bringing the new marijuana indus- and racial discrimination she has faced, during a healing conversation try to Charlestown. His proposal last Friday between Boston Police, Charlestown youth of color and sev- is bolstered by the fact he is a eral community members who came to listen and talk about how racism and privilege have affected their lives. Recording her in the foreground is Councilor Lydia Edwards, and listening in the background is BPD (Kelly Pg. 9) Supt. Nora Baston. 2

PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE JULY 2, 2020 Frontline Workers Endorse Ryan: Nurses, Teamsters & Firefighters State Rep. Dan Ryan begins to deliver our food. They clean and their trust in me to continue to rack up endorsements in his re-elec- repair our streets and ensure that fight for patient safety and work- tion effort in the Second Suffolk our society functions during this place protections, which go hand District in the Massachusetts shutdown,” Ryan said. “They in hand.” Legislature. His campaign got a have my back today. I will contin- •Ryan’s passion for workplace boost last week from unions that ue to have their backs in the legis- issues stems from his strong orga- represent some of the very front- lature. I will work to ensure that nized labor background. His Dad, line workers that are at the heart these men and women have the Charlie ‘Carlo’ Ryan, and three of the COVID-19 response. protections and rights they need of his uncles, were members of •Teamsters Local 25, has to get safely home to their fami- Boston Firefighters, Local 718. endorsed Ryan. His leadership in lies after providing critical services Ryan himself was a Teamster in last year’s passage of the post-Ja- for the rest of us. I am honored Local 122 before getting laid-off nus protections for public service to have the Teamsters, Local 25 in the economic downturn of the union members’ right to organize endorsement.” early 1990s; prompting him to is just the tip of the iceberg in •The Massachusetts Nurses pursue a career in non-profit work Ryan’s advocacy on labor issues. Association (MNA) also and eventually government service “From day one, Rep. Ryan has announced their endorsement of where he worked on federal labor been a leader on issues concerning Ryan this week. policy. working families. Collective bar- “When it comes to proper “I understand, first-hand, the State Rep. Dan Ryan announced endorsements from front-line workers gaining rights, workplace safety, staffing and safety precautions importance of organized labor this week. paid family leave…you name it, for nurses and health care pro- and workplace protections. I also he has been at the forefront,” fessionals, Representative Ryan understand what it is like to have we need them, the firefighters were geous stands on behalf of teach- said Sean O’Brien, president of has demonstrated his commitment a parent on the frontlines, going the first ones in on my re-election,” ers’ unions, airport workers, hotel Teamsters Local 25. and leadership by filing legislation into places that most people are he said. “I can’t thank Local 937 workers and the Fight for Fifteen. The Teamsters are well known for workplace development for avoiding,” Ryan reflected. “These and PFFM enough for what they “In what is becoming an for representing truck drivers nurses and keeping patients safe in workers are the people I fight for, do, day in and day out, to protect increasingly unjust and unequal and warehouse workers. Their the Commonwealth,” said Donna because they are me. They are my all of us. I am equally proud and economy, the one principal membership also includes many Kelly Williams, RN, president of family. They are the backbone of honored for their support as I am value that remains strong here public sector employees, such MNA. an increasingly fragile society.” to be a member of their family.” in Massachusetts is the right for as Department of Public Works “This current crisis has shown Ryan adds these endorse- Ryan’s support of all workers workers to organize for better employees and private sector us all how delicate our healthcare ments to those announced earlier throughout his career has made wages, healthcare and working employees who provide munic- system is,” said Ryan. “Nurses in the campaign, including the him a leader on Beacon Hill on conditions,” he said. “My record ipal services such as sanitation and other healthcare workers need Chelsea Firefighters, Local 937 labor issues. Ryan took the legis- on these issues speaks volumes. I workers. to have a seat at the table as we and the Professional Firefighters of lative lead in helping to end the thank these essential workers for “These are the workers that climb out of this pandemic. I am Massachusetts. Tufts New England Nurses and what they do everyday. With their are on the frontlines today. They honored that the MNA has put “Like so many instances when the National Grid gas workers help, I will continue to be a voice lockouts. He has taken coura- for them on Beacon Hill.”

Budget (from pg. 1) margin in an 8-5 vote after some to people’s concerns is a respon- answer these calls for change, jus- vote, it is several votes, plus lob- In Mayor Walsh’s budget the councilors argued the cuts to sibility that I take seriously as an tice, and investment in our future.” bying, researching, negotiating, reallocated Boston Police overtime police spending did not go far elected official.” Edwards said this year she will and grassroots organizing,” said funds will fund the following: enough. The Eduation Budget Edwards said Both the COVID pass or complete an agenda in Edwards. “The fact is the easiest •$3 million for the BPHC to passed with only two ‘no’ votes, -19 pandemic and the protests the Council that includes charter thing I could do is vote ‘no’ on the begin implementing the eight strat- and the Capital Budget passed after the murder of Floyd have reform language that structurally budget. But I didn’t take this job egies he outlined in his declaration unanimously. made it clear there is a need for changes how the city allocates for the easy, temporary victories. •$1 million to support trauma In a surprise move, City structural change. funds and changes budgetary I’m in it for the long haul. That is teams and counseling services at Councilor Lydia Edwards broke “While I would like to see a powers as a city council. systemic. I am voting for the bud- the BPHC ranks with uber progressives on different allocation of resources She also plans to introduce a get and pushing for real change •$2 million in new funding the Council and voted to adopt than what’s in the proposed bud- zoning amendment that incorpo- right now. I can tell you what for community-based programs, Mayor Walsh’s budget. get, I don’t believe that voting ‘no’ rates civil rights into zoning and my ‘yes’ vote will bring for my such as violence intervention Edwards joined Councilors on this year’s budget is going to requires developers to integrate district and policy. I’m still waiting grants, youth programming, lan- Frank Baker, Kenzie Bok, Liz bring about the systemic change communities and end neighbor- to know what the ‘no’ vote will guage and food access, Immigrant Breadon, Annissa Essaibi-George, we need at this time,” she said. hood patterns of segregation. do for either. I can’t say to any Advancement, the Age Strong Michael Flaherty, Ed Flynn and “The potential consequences of This would include reforming the worker that they were worth the Commission and the Human Matt O’Malley in voting to pass denying this budget are too great Zoning Board of Appeals by add- sacrifice, even temporarily, for an Rights Commission the budget. for me to risk. I have received ing environmental and urban plan- undefined goal with an undefined •$2 million for addition- City Council President Kim many calls from constituents con- ners to the board and changing the timeline.” al public mental health services Janey and Councilors Ricardo cerned about losing their jobs or standard for granting a variance. While she said she knows that a through a partnership between Arroyo, Andrea Campbell, Julia parts of their salary if the budget Edwards also called for struc- lot of people are frustrated by the the Boston Police Department and Mejia and Michelle Wu all voted isn’t approved. Those are concerns turally changing how the city fact that the budget doesn’t answer Boston Medical Center Emergency against the budget. that have weighed heavily on me keeps people safe by passing an the cry for systemic change, the Services Program or BEST “Over the past few weeks, I as I make this decision.” ordinance creating a fourth level system doesn’t allow for that kind •$2 million to support econom- have received an extraordinary Edwards said she also received of first response for nonemergency of change or even conversation. ic development initiatives to sup- amount of calls and emails from many calls from constituents con- and nonviolent concerns as well as “If you are really tired of false port minority and women owned my constituents about this vote,” cerned that the current budget protecting civil liberties by banning choices between workers and an businesses said Edwards. “I want everyone proposal does not reflect the val- facial recognition surveillance. ok budget, join me in reforming •$2 million to provide addi- that took the time to write or ues they’d like to see the city invest Edwards also called on making the system,” she said. “I’d rather tional housing supports and youth call to know that I really appre- in. sweeping changes to the overtime break the wheel through charter homelessness programs. ciate you letting me know your “These concerns have been on contract for Boston Police. reform than pretend that voting thoughts. Civic engagement and my mind as well,” said Edwards. “The above efforts require real ‘no’ does anything but continue participation are key to a suc- “As I’ve thought about this vote, work, collaboration, and conver- the systemic false choice by work- cessful democracy and listening I’ve also thought about how I can sation. It is about more than one ing within the system.” 3

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PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE JULY 2, 2020 editorial CLERGY VIEWPOINT From the Charlestown Clergy Association ENJOY A SAFE FOURTH OF JULY

It goes without saying that this will be a Fourth of July unlike any Independence Day other in the history of our nation. By Very Reverend James Ronan, VF – Pastor, St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish Americans traditionally have celebrated the Fourth both with large community gatherings and with smaller get-togethers. All of us have different mem- Not long ago I read the biogra- All of us who are veterans, who The Fourth of July rekindles fond memories from our childhood of the ories of earlier times and of cele- phy of John Adams, one of the have served in uniform and those times when we spent the holiday with our families and friends for gath- brating the Fourth of July. I guess great patriots and founders of our who haven’t, support, admire, and erings at barbecues, at the beach, and at municipal fireworks displays in as a child, the first memories I nation. John Adams fought stren- respect the young men and women the evenings. have are of the fireworks and of uously for a system of government serving in the military today and However, the coronavirus has changed everything. The recent attempts trying to stay awake to see them. and a Constitution for the new recognize the toll it takes on them by states to reopen their economies, even in those states that were the I did not have any sense of “free- Republic that placed enormous and their families. Their job is a most cautious and with seemingly well-designed plans, have resulted in dom” and “independence”; such importance on liberty. And this tough one and they are deserving skyrocketing rates of infection that have placed millions of Americans at concepts were too adult for me as freedom was grounded in the of our support.. risk of contracting this dreaded disease. a kid. But the spirit of the day, the inalienable dignity and worth of And this might be the major A story on a cable news channel earlier this week highlighted a festivities, the flags, parades and every person. This truth is one of point for me this Independence California family in which 18 family members contracted COVID-19, fireworks, the cookouts and the the cornerstones of all Catholic Day: the value of freedom on with some requiring lengthy hospitalization and one, the family patri- family gatherings all of these are Social teaching and one reason, I which our nation is built gives arch, dying. beautiful memories for me. suppose, that our country is such a each of us the right to question There was no single gathering at which the infection could have been Surely this is one of the special strongly religious nation, founded and disagree with one another. spread. The family thought that they had been taking the proper precau- days when every citizen, new or UNDER GOD. At the same time, our Founding tions during their interactions. born here, takes pride in our mag- Today in Charlestown, as well Fathers did not build in the right However, the disease only needed a small window of opportunity to nificent country. It is a holiday as in other communities, we will for us to ever disrespect another be transmitted among three generations of this family, with tragic results. that ought to be free from parti- be unable to celebrate in many who holds a position different In addition to the coronavirus, the Fourth of July in 2020 comes sanship: it belongs neither to the of the traditional ways. And per- from our own. In fact the dignity amidst unprecedented unrest and turmoil throughout our nation. The Democrats nor the Republicans haps because our country is in of each person being a fundamen- tragic events and subsequent protests and demonstrations have demon- nor any other political party. All the midst of this continuing and tal principle of our Nation’s Bill strated that our nation utterly has failed to live up to the lofty ideals upon love our country equally. terrible pandemic, our sensitivity of Rights calls on every citizen to which we were founded: The core values of America is all the more heightened about respect the other. “... that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their come from the Bill of Rights and the precious values we cherish so Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, the Declaration of Independence. much on this July 4th. Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” When Thomas Jefferson wrote those words, he literally meant “men” to the Editor only, and white men in particular. His lofty language was the ultimate in LETTER political hypocrisy: It did not apply to millions of enslaved persons nor ing a mask can prevent infecting care community who have self- to women, who were considered not much more than their husband’s ANOTHER PLEA TO someone who is more vulnerable lessly and courageously put them- property . WEAR A MASK and who would become seriously selves at risk to try to save and It is indisputable that those twin legacies have cast a shadow over the Dear Editor, and even fatally ill. Even if you restore shattered lives. Personally, promise of America that continues today, 244 years later. Thanks again to fellow are not concerned about yourself, I lost my brother to COVID after Another “traditional” aspect of the Fourth of July is that it encourages Charlestown residents who are remember that wearing a mask is he spent seven weeks in a hospital far too many among us to engage in behavior that is risky not only to wearing face masks or cover- to protect others. Many residents intensive care unit in Detroit and ourselves, but to our loved ones and others around us. ings throughout the community. in our community are at much have supported a grieving family Fireworks are illegal for everybody, and in no event should be allowed Although Massachusetts is in a greater risk should they become from a distance. Your choice is to in the hands of children. It is a sad -- but inevitable -- fact that countless better position right now than infected. help save lives by simply wearing Americans will be maimed for life because of accidents involving fire- other states that have started to see As the President of Spaulding, a mask or to put them at risk by works this weekend. significant increases in COVID- I have witnessed the devastation refusing to believe that it can make Alcohol abuse is rampant in our country and the Fourth unfortunately 19 infections and hospitalizations, of the disease for hundreds of a difference. provides an opportunity -- which is to say, another excuse -- for those we must remain vigilant and not patients and their families. In addi- who have alcohol abuse issues to indulge way more than they should, become complacent. Rest assured tion, I have seen the extreme stress David Storto especially when operating a boat or automobile. that we will also see increases in imposed on the thousands of care- President, Spaulding It is the responsibility of each of us to ensure that the Fourth is enjoyed Massachusetts if we do not behave givers in the Boston area health Rehabilitation Hospital safely not only by ourselves, but by those whom we care about. If some- responsibly. one has had too much to drink, take their keys. None of us wants to say For those of you who aren’t to ourselves the next day, “If only I had not let them drive....” wearing masks, I am making In addition to those usual safety precautions, we also must ensure that another appeal to urge you to however we celebrate the Fourth this year, we must do so wearing masks do so. I trust that all of you care and observing physical distancing -- none of us wants to be the cause about the health and well-being of of another person’s death because we were the vector who brought the our entire community and nation. coronavirus to a family member or loved one. Assuming so, that must mean that Admittedly, this is not a happy time in America. But we must make you do not believe that wearing c harlesTown the best of it. a mask will make a difference. We wish all of our readers a happy -- and safe -- Fourth of July. There is a lot that we still don’t PATRIOT-BRIDGE The Independent Newspaper Group reserves the right to edit letters understand, but the science has The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, been consistent and clear that for space and clarity. We regret that we cannot publish unsigned wearing masks along with other Phone: 617.241.8500 © 2008 Independent Newspaper Group. letters. 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Black Lives Matter (from pg. 1) Friday afternoon in the Peace Park when about 100 people of all ages, races and stations in life came together to talk about racism, police brutality and discrimination nationally and within the Town. “Wow, look at this; this Peace Park is doing its job,” said Councilor Lydia Edwards at one point while four honest conversa- tions were unfolding within circles of diverse peoples. “This is heal- ing. This is what it was meant for.” The Charlestown Coalition, State Rep. Dan Ryan, State Sen. State Rep. Dan Ryan said every conversation of this type has to Sal DiDomenico and Councilor start with the words, “Black Lives Edwards helped to coordinate the Matter.” event, but it was a conversation “We’ve had a lot of soul search- Feisal Ali, Oumar Balde, Khalid Ali, Alex Solano, and Cristian Ruiz all participated in the Black Lives Matter promoted and organized by young conversation on Friday, June 26. people – primarily of color – who ing to do as a city and country and live in Charlestown. The group people are dedicated to keep this had originally wanted to have a up until all men and women are march for Black Lives Matter, but created equal,” she said. opted instead to use the Peace Park State Rep. Dan Ryan said with- they created to hold an honest in the month of June, some 245 conversation between all parties. years ago, men stood on Bunker “You love black and Spanish Hill and Breed’s Hill to fight for food and black and Spanish dance, the cause of freedom. Now, all but when we ask to be equal, you these years later, so many are still don’t give us a passing glance,” fighting for that freedom. read 14-year-old Samuel Quintin He said everything has to start of the Charlestown Coalition’s with Black Lives Matter. Turn It Around program. “We will get to that prom- The conversation began with ised land, but it’s going to take poetry, and writing, something courage,” he said. “We must say that Turn It Around Coordinator ‘Black Lives Matter.’ That has to Mswati Hanks said often pro- be a stand-alone sentence to start motes healing and progress – everything.” something that has happened in Boston Police Supt. Nora his own life. Baston – who grew up in Hyde Elizabeth Martinez, Ana Natalia Renta, Arianna Flynn, Brandon Myers, Brianna Colon, Aboubakar Nimake, He added that while his white Park and became one of the first Sean Sullivan and Samuel Quintin. friends get a parental talk about female superior officers – said Charlestown and Boston needed the birds and the bees, young men criminals.” meaning of real community. No one could talk over another. to lead in having these kinds of of color have to get a talk about Hanks said he was inspired by “I’ve been amazed with the tal- No one could debate anyone’s conversations. If not, others will police brutality. the coming together of the com- ent of the young people I work experiences. dictate what happens in our own Read Boston University student munity – and coming here from with every day,” he said. No one could explain or “cor- communities. – and life-long Charlestown res- New York – he said his percep- The conversations in the Peace rect” their troubles away. “Myself, and others, we use ident – Fatima Fontes, “We just tions of Charlestown have totally Park then proceeded, with about It was about listening and the power of the badge to try want our wonderful black men to changed. four circles of people forming – accepting. to change things from within,” stop being killed; when will that “I came in with some pre-con- equal numbers of police, youth More conversations in the Peace she said. “This conversation can’t simple request be fulfilled.” ceived notions that there was strife and community in each. Each per- Park are expected throughout the be once. It has to continue. If Councilor Edwards said the and unrest here,” he said, noting son in the group was asked to summer, but none have yet been we don’t have these conversations City is in a time of reflection and that he has learned the community talk about their experiences with scheduled. in our community now, we’ll let soul searching – and that goes for is very strong and understands the racism in their lives. all types of people. those from outside our community dictate how we go forward.” Hanks and Sarah Coughlin of the Coalition both said the Peace Park is a great example of systemic racism in the Town, as there was such resistance to establishing it on Lowney Way. Coughlin detailed that some neighbors watched the young people build the park like they were criminals, and would film them with their phones as they pulled weeds and painted the fence. “The kids told us they wouldn’t be welcome here – they knew,” said Coughlin. “This was just a BPD Supt. Nora Baston talked few years ago. You had kids here Mswati Hanks of the Charlestown Coalition said this was a time for with young people about growing picking up leaves and people driv- up in Hyde Park. She said she the community to heal. He said before coming to Charlestown, he only Chelsea Councillor, and state rep. ing by in BMWs filming them with joined the police to make changes knew a few things and had a different perception of the community candidate, Damali Vidot shared their phones like these kids were from within. than what he found. her experiences with discrimination. 6

PAGE 6 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE JULY 2, 2020 Pride Flag raising June 26 marked 2nd annual event in Charlestown

By Seth Daniel Had it been risky 10 years ago, “Growing up in Charlestown want to be known as the ‘fag.’ be dodging eggs. I might have it would have been utterly dan- in the 1970s and 1980s was very It was the way it was and it was been one of them throwing eggs Ten years ago, being able to gerous in the 1970s and 1980s hard,” said Mark Florentino, who very different than today…If any too, but wishing everyone wasn’t raise the Pride Flag to mark Pride when many gay men and women has been out as a gay man for of us would have tried to pull this throwing eggs. I’m happy to be a Month in Charlestown might have tried to navigate growing up in more than 20 years. “You didn’t off 20 or 30 years ago, we might (Pride Pg. 7) been a risky venture – many said Charlestown while also being gay. last Friday afternoon while several At Friday’s event, several long- community members raised the time residents and life-long resi- flag at Schrafft’s City Center for dents showed up to celebrate the the second time in two years. occasion.

State Sen. Sal DiDomenico said passing things like the Councilor at-Large Michelle Wu Councilor Lydia Edwards said Transgender Bill a few years ago said it’s important to celebrate last year was the first year – a was controversial, but he said it things like Pride in the neighbor- pilot – for raising the Pride flag in was about taking fear out and hoods and not just downtown or the neighborhood, and this year putting fair in. at City Hall. had an even bigger turnout.

Mayoral Liaison Quinlan Locke, Veterans Commissioner Roberto Santiago, and Dorothy Fennell of The Flatley Companies.

State Rep. Dan Ryan said it showed great progress that Charlestown can raise the Pride flag and residents can proudly come down to celebrate who they Shelby Elwell of The Anchor in the Navy Yard, Dru Belli of the are. YMCA, and Ashley Genrich of the YMCA.

Childhood friends from Charlestown, Kevin McGonagle, State Rep. Dan Ryan, and Mark Florentino.

Elaine Donovan, Michelle Dillon, Christina Guelpa and Councilor Sharon Bush, Mark from Security, Lisa Hogan, Kendall Bush and Bill Bush from The Flatley Companies. Lydia Edwards. 7

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Check them out at this link https://www.youtube.com/chan- nel/UCvjTh5UNEVSSa9NGK9fo_ Sierra Club endorses Damali Vidot Chelsea Councilor Damali Vidot votes for state rep. of the 2nd Suffolk District Staff report The organization and its mem- She added that “I am ready to “no” on city budget amid COVID-19 bership advocate for clean trans- work together to bring commu- The Massachusetts Chapter portation for all; reducing toxic nity-driven change that improves budget cuts to essential services of Sierra Club, the oldest and pollution in our environment and the health and environment for most influential grassroots envi- communities; moving toward zero our residents in Charlestown and Stafff report ronmental organization, is proud waste, and work to address the Chelsea.” to endorse environmental cham- crisis of climate change. This is the second progressive On Monday night, At-Large pion and Candidate for State Candidate for State organization to endorse Damali Chelsea City Councilor and Representative of the Second Representative of the Second Vidot in her bid for the Second Suffolk District Damali Vidot Suffolk District seat. Just last Candidate for State Representative Suffolk District Damali Vidot. The thanked the Massachusetts week, Mass Alliance, a coali- of Charlestown and Chelsea Second Suffolk District comprises Chapter of Sierra Club: “I want tion of 28 political and advocacy Damali Vidot voted against the all of Charlestown and most of proposed municipal budget for to extend my sincerest thanks to groups committed to building a Chelsea. the Massachusetts Chapter of more progressive Massachusetts, the City of Chelsea. Though the Jonathan Cohn, Secretary of Sierra Club for not only endors- endorsed Councilor Vidot. As budget ultimately passed by an the Political Committee of the ing me as a Candidate for State the September 1 primary day 8-3 vote, Vidot cited differences Massachusetts Chapter of Sierra Representative, but also for priori- approaches, Candidate Damali between her values and the values Club praised Councilor Vidot, tizing clean air and water as a right, Vidot is picking up steam with reflected in the proposed budget, saying, “Damali Vidot has been a healthy and sustainable communi- progressive groups recognizing her rallying two other Councilors to leader on environmental justice in ties for all of the Commonwealth’s leadership and advocacy accom- join in a dissenting vote. “We’re her role as At-Large Chelsea City residents, and for working toward plishments. in the middle of a pandemic and Councilor.” He added, “We know a politics that ensures meaningful Currently serving her third yet we’re seeing proposed budget we can count on Councilor Vidot inclusion of our most vulnerable term as At-Large Chelsea City cuts to some of the most import- to bring the same proactive, activ- populations.” Councilor, Damali made history ant departments, such as Health Chelsea Councilor Damali Vidot is ist approach to the State House Recognizing the importance by becoming the first woman to and Human Services” said Vidot. running for state representative in to fight to make sure that the of environmental advocacy par- lead the City as Council President She added that “We needed more Charlestown and Chelsea. needs of working communities, ticularly for the communities of for two consecutive terms fol- creativity in this budget. Cutting especially communities of color, Charlestown and Chelsea, which lowing her role as Vice President the funding for this department have some of the highest asthma in her first term. She has used Channeling her commitment are at the heart of environmental in a city that has lost 152 lives is rates in the country, Councilor her platform on the City Council to younger voices, Councilor policymaking.” unacceptable.” Vidot shared that “Environmental to improve public health and Vidot highlighted that some of The Massachusetts Chapter of Councilor Vidot has long been justice is one of the pillars that advance environmental justice, the Founding Fathers were in their the Sierra Club, the oldest grass- a leading voice on the Chelsea City roots environmental organization, holds me up and that keeps me suing ExxonMobil for polluting 20s or early 30s. Serving as inspi- Council, lifting community voices, consists of over 100,000 mem- fighting for social justice. I am so the Mystic River, sponsoring a ration, Councilor Vidot committed especially those from communities bers and supporters across the honored to receive the endorse- noise pollution study in collabo- to continuing to engage today’s that are often left out but most Commonwealth who are commit- ments from the Massachusetts ration with GreenRoots and the youth in the democratic process: Chapter of the Sierra Club, Boston University School of Public impacted. ted to promoting the responsible “Right now, our young voices are which is so clearly commit- Health, and sponsored the city’s In a Facebook Live chat fol- stewardship and enjoyment of the leading the conversation on the ted to a healthy future for all.” first plastic bag ban. lowing the budget vote Monday earth’s ecosystems and resources. most challenging topics we’ve ever night, Vidot reflected further on discussed, urging us to reflect and her decision to vote against the change. 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JULY 2, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 9 USS Constitution/Old Ironsides July 4 trivia OBITUARIES contest brings chance to win free, unique prize William ‘Bill’ Red Power 11:15 AM-Executive Officer that Boston and other northeast- Staff report Longtime Boston Edison employee, proud of his speech. ern cities will get military flyovers Charlestown heritage The USS Constitution is giving 11:25 AM-Reading of on July 4 as part of a salute to William “Bill” Red Power of away 21 expended and polished Declaration of Independence the Great Cities of the American Solon, Maine, formerly of South 40mm saluting battery rounds as 11:30 AM-Ship tours Revolution. Boston and Charlestown, passed prizes for a public trivia contest 11:50 AM-Command Senior The flyovers will begin in away peacefully on Sunday, June that will occur as part of the ship’s Chief Speech Boston and then travel to New 21 at the age of 78. The beloved virtual celebration for the Fourth 12:00 PM-21 Gun Salute in York City, Philadelphia and husband of 50 years of Elizabeth of July on Facebook Live follow- honor of the Fourth of July and “Betty” Elwell, he was born on Baltimore before joining other ing the 21-gun salute. America’s 244th Birthday Elm Street in Charlestown, the Department of Defense and her- youngest child of William “Willie” Constitution activities can be 12:05 AM-Public trivia contest itage aircraft in the Salute to Power of Ring Dungarvan, viewed on the USS Constitution for a chance to win a demilitarized America in Washington, D.C. County Waterford, Ireland and Facebook page. saluting battery shell. Mary Galvin of Cork City, Ireland A flyover is also planned for a Saturday, July 4th 12:30 PM-Musket volleys and and the younger brother of Ann 10:00 AM-Commanding Marine Corps discussion. celebration President Trump has Marie “Power” Elwell and her their children. Billy was a long time employee of Boston Edison, Officer opening remarks. 12:55 PM-Commanding planned for the Mount Rushmore late husband, Edward J. Elwell of Charlestown. He is survived by his a member of the Chippewa Club 10:00 AM-Historic 24 LB Officer closing remarks. National Memorial in South daughter, Kimberly Garcia and her in South Boston and a member of Dakota. Long Gun Demonstration by 1:00 PM-Conclusion from USS husband, Rudy of Plymouth and the American Legion Post 39 in Constitution’s Master Gun Team CONSTITUTION Facebook Live The exact timing of the flyovers his son, William “Billy” Power and Madison, ME. He enjoyed sum- 10:30 AM-Climbing demon- celebration. is still being worked and will be Jeannie Brown of South Boston; mers at his cottage in Maine with stration •MILITARY JET FLYOVER announced soon, according to a proud grandfather of Lauren and his family and eventually he and Adam Garcia of Plymouth, and Betty retired there. Billy enjoyed 11:00 AM-Boarding pike drills. The Pentagon has announced Department of Defense. Finn and Conal Martin of South swimming, basketball, golf and Boston. He is also survived by cribbage. Billy continued to show many nieces and nephews. pride in his Charlestown heritage Billy and Betty, originally from with his TOWNIE license plate. Charlestown, later moved to He will forever be the family’s South Boston where they raised reigning cannonball champion and favorite uncle ‘Pudgy.’

Kelly (from pg. 1) state-licensed social equity opera- the use of heroin – something that plan to local consultancy, Joyce “Charlestown, like many vertical integration – meaning he tor, having been a casualty of the came to him due to the pain and Strategies, who have agreed to communities, was devastated doesn’t have to grow the product War on Drugs. injury caused by his high-level provide pro bono services, includ- by the War on Drugs,” he said. himself. “I am going to be going for of performance in hockey and ing public and investor relations “Substance abuse has taken such The application for a Host the first retail cannabis shop in other sports. After falling to terri- to the company. Joyce Strategies a toll on Charlestown. We should Community Agreement will trig- Charlestown,” he said. “I am a ble lows within his addiction, and has over 30 years in combined profit on this industry and not ger the start of a community social equity applicant and took being arrested at times for his use, experience supporting local busi- some outside money. It’s kind of process to begin engaging with 18 months of classes to learn he was able to get on a road to nesses and currently assists select about a keeper of the gate on the Charlestown community and about cannabis and the industry. recovery. Though that journey is cannabis entrepreneurs in estab- this.” introduce the proposal. Resilient I will be one of the first social never over, he has brought his life lishing themselves in this emerging Kelly said he sees marijuana as Remedies will be working with a medical and wellness product, equity applicants in Boston…I back and has focused a lot on ath- industry. City officials and neighborhood but said he pursued the recre- stakeholders to navigate this pro- think this proposal is responsible letics, writing, wellness and fitness The social equity part of the ational license because the start-up cess during the Covid-19 pan- and respectful to the communi- – having climbed mountains, run proposal is very important to costs for a regular person trying demic. ty. As someone that grew up in in triathlons and written a book Kelly, he said. He said it is a great for a medical license are immense. “We hope the community Charlestown, that’s critical…We on his recovery. part of the state law on cannabis Those licenses require one to not will support it,” said Kelly. “We have to take baby steps and we His station in the recovery com- to help those who were punished only have the regulated sales, but believe this is the spirit of the law want to gently introduce this.” munity, however, has not been by the War on Drugs to now be also to grow their own product – local people benefitting from this Kelly has entitled his new ven- one that brought about a stance able to build a business on the and study it as well. That takes new industry. I have spent a lot of ture as Resilient Remedies. against the legalization of mari- legal product. It’s what pushed several locations and a great deal time in the sphere of addiction and Resilient Remedies was found- juana, he said. Unlike some, he has him through months of study in the program, feeling that he could of start-up capital. Pursuing the recovery and I will do this respon- ed and developed in December always had the thought that mari- bring the product to Charlestown recreational license is more acces- sibly and respectfully.” 2019 and Kelly has brought juana usage could serve a wellness responsibly according to the law. sible and doesn’t require complete together a team of local investors purpose for a lot of people. That and expert consultants, including is why he decided to pursue the in the areas of cannabis cultivation social equity designation and go and retail design and planning. for a small, recreational shop in SERVICE DIRECTORY Resilient Remedies seeks to pro- his hometown. vide a small, boutique experience “I’ve actually never been against Ryan that will bring premium cannabis, legalization,” he said. “This is not fitness and wellness offerings to some transformation of how I feel. Masonry the neighborhood’s growing pop- I was always a little different in Chimneys • Fireplaces ulation of active professionals who that as I was always an advocate. Licensed & insured Cellar Floors • Restoration are focused on healthy living and This is not a change of heart and French Drains • Repointing see cannabis as an alternative to I want to be clear about that. Complete electrical services other pharmaceutical or perfor- I’ve always had a different view www.johnpmchughelectric.com Free Estimates, Lic. & Ins. mance treatments. of how marijuana could be used Kelly is well-known for his jour- properly.” [email protected] Local References Decorative & Specialized Finishes ney in recovery, having suffered In developing Resilient ǿǺȀɍǼǻǹɍȀȀǹǼ Phil - 617-230-3490 Conservation & Restoration from substance abuse disorder and Remedies, Kelly presented his 10

PAGE 10 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE JULY 2, 2020 North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Construction Look-Ahead through July 11 VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR at Keany Square will continue. ing installation of the temporary 1 a.m.) crews will work to install the pedestrian access will be provided TRAFFIC SHIFTING ONTO One lane across the bridge and all fender system, assembling, drain- temporary bridge fender system in via the Water Street underpass and TEMPORARY BRIDGE turn movements will be available age work, de-leading, excavation the Charles River. The two shifts guidance signage will be provided. •Traffic will begin shifting onto from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekdays. and chipping of the median, build- will continue for about a month. All users should take care to the temporary North Washington •N. WASHINGTON ing of and welding of bridge pay attention to all signage and Street Bridge starting on July 17. STREET OUTBOUND: Off- spans, supports, and columns. TRAVEL TIPS police details and move carefully •The are three virtual meetings peak daytime lane reductions PEDESTRIANS AND through the work zone. Police and one is available: will continue across the bridge WORK THAT HAS BEEN CYCLISTS: The bridge’s eastern details, lane markings, temporary •Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 at to City Square. One lane across COMPLETED sidewalk is open and available to barriers, traffic cones, signage, and 6:30 p.m. Registration Link: vir- the bridge and all turn move- •Installation of the temporary all pedestrians and cyclists with other tools will be used to control tualmeeting.link/NWSB-Public-3 ments will be available from pedestrian/vehicle bridge, drain- crossings at both Keany and traffic and create safe work zones. 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on weekdays. age work, and installation of the City Squares. Please be advised The contractor is coordinating TRAVEL IMPACTS fender system. that the DCR-controlled with the TD Garden and local •NORTH WASHINGTON DESCRIPTION WORK HOURS Charlestown locks can provide police to provide awareness and STREET INBOUND: Off- OF SCHEDULED WORK •Daytime (6 a.m.– 3 p.m.) for another alternate route but may manage traffic impacts during peak daytime lane reduc- •Construction of the temporary general work. close without warning and beyond events. For your awareness, there tions across the bridge and pedestrian/vehicle bridge includ- •During the daytime in con- control of this project. During will be no events at the TD Garden additional lane reductions tinuous two shifts (6 a.m. – Tudor Wharf walkway closures, during this look ahead schedule.

North Washington Street Bridge begins busy period with demo, temporary bridge diversion

By Seth Daniel rary bridge at Keany Square in the Curtis said. mostly the louder periods. about this, but for safety, the team North End for outbound. “If that left turn is full and there A major concern for the boat- said there is no other option and The state Department of On Saturday, July 18, pavement isn’t enough space to get into it, ing community that tends to go they hope that marine traffic can Transportation (MassDOT), traf- markings in Keany Square will be drivers could block one of the thru between the Charles River and take preparations now for the clo- fic consultants and general con- applied and traffic at City Square lanes and tie up traffic,” he said. Boston Harbor using the Locks is sure. tractor JF White made their first will be shifted to the temporary “MassDOT has a lot of concerns the closure of the navigation chan- A major coup for Charlestown bridge. On Sunday, the sidewalk return to the community since about that and getting in from nel virtually all summer. is, at the end of the Bridge proj- 2018 Tuesday night in a virtu- on the old bridge closes and moves Charlestown, particularly MBTA To be safe during demolition, ect in 2023, a state-of-the-art al meeting to talk about major to the temporary bridge, with changes coming this month to the pedestrians no longer able to walk buses like the 111. If the left turn the bridge will be closed under- dog park will be built on the site North Washington Street Bridge across the harbor side walkway. lane is building up and block a neath from at least July 20 to Aug. of the former Paul Revere Park project – which began in 2018 Demolition will also begin and lane, you might see a restriction… 11 – but perhaps sooner than July Playground. That playground was and is about to take a serious step police details will begin to be used That’s something we’ll monitor. 20. That will leave boaters with no demolished and reconstructed out- forward this summer. during peak periods. We hope it doesn’t happen, but if way to go back and forth. side of the work area last summer. “This is going to be one of the At all times, there will be two it does, there will be plenty of out- “If your boat is in the Charles “In the place of Paul Revere project’s heaviest and active peri- 11-foot wide lanes going into reach and it won’t be a surprise.” River, you can use it on the Playground, there will be a dog ods – from now until September Boston from Charlestown, and The 24/7 work during this sum- Charles, but you won’t be able to park built on that site at the end we’re going to have 24/7 oper- one 11-foot wide lane going out mer will be done with some care go to the Harbor under the North of the project,” Curtis said. “So, ations during demolition of the from Boston to Charlestown. The for residents in the area, Curtis Washington Street Bridge,” said something for the kids and some- old bridge and we’re doing that sidewalk will only be for pedestri- said. The bulk of the overnight Curtis. “If you have a boat on thing for the puppies.” to compress impacts to abutters,” ans and not cyclists, with cyclists shift from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. will the Harbor, you can use it on the One final meeting online about said Nathanial Curtis of Howard encouraged to use the roadway be about positioning barges and Harbor, but you can’t use it on the the next stage of the Bridge project Stein Hudson traffic consultants. until a dedicated bike path is built “The best was to lessen impacts is on the new bridge. It is a similar preparing for the work during the Charles River.” will take place tonight, July 2, at to get things done fast. We’re also configuration to what was used on day and evening – which will be Boaters have not been happy 6:30 p.m. doing this to compress impacts to the old bridge during emergency boaters and the navigation chan- repairs in 2017. nel (under the bridge).” The old bridge will be under The meeting was called to demolition through September of address the diversion of traffic this year, and then the construction starting the weekend of July 17-19 of the new bridge will begin. That Real Estate Transfers from the old bridge to the new, will start with coffer dams being temporary bridge adjacent to the installed to hold the new piers, BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE old structure. That will also trig- pouring the foundation, doing the Davis, Arthur E Conboy, Paul M 42 8th St #2327 $460,000 ger immediately the demolition of concrete work up from the water, Myers, Jackson Gravel, Cynthia 42 8th St #5409 $690,000 the old bridge. To date, much of laying the structural steel and then the work has been about getting putting on the decking. The archi- Jennings, Peter A Cloutier, Erica W 20 Allston St #2 $839,000 the massive amounts of utilities tectural elements, plantings and Yoon, Sung P 380 MA LLC 374-398 Bunker Hill St #306 $1,700,000 onto a temporary utility bridge amenities will be the last thing to and about building the tempo- be installed in 2023. Crocker, John P Webber, Benjamin 45 Mystic St $1,199,000 rary vehicle and pedestrian bridge A key part of the temporary Kryder, Daniel Goulding, Matthew 23 Prescott St $1,400,000 as well. Now, with that part of bridge will be the left turn lane the project done, contractors are onto Commercial Street coming Giraud, Hayward Kuzminski, David 9 Prospect St #2 $810,000 ready to take the next step. into Boston from Charlestown. Evans, Kelly A Hopper, Charles L 31 Union St #2 $930,000 Right now, barring anything Because of a bend in the roadway unforeseen, the team plans to start coming off the temporary bridge, closing down traffic to the old the left turn lane has had to be 253 Main St. • Charlestown • 617-241-5566 bridge on July 17, and slowly shortened though it will remain. www.c21elite.com moving things over throughout There is a possibility that restric- that weekend. On Friday, July 17, tions could be put on that lane Sales • Rentals • Free Market Analysis traffic will be moved to the tempo- at peak times of the day or night, Elite Certified Buyer Agents 11

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LEGAL NOTICE For Record LEGAL NOTICE enter a formal Decree and thirty (30) days of the return From the June 30 Zoning Board Appeals hear- if they feel they are being pressured into an unsafe COMMONWEALTH Order and for such other relief day, action may be taken with- ing, 10 a.m., via WebEx: situation. Attorney General Maura Healey has OF MASSACHUSETTS as requested in the Petition. out further notice to you. •67 Pearl St. Applicant: William Mohan created resources for workers to report safety THE TRIAL COURT The Petitioner requests that UNSUPERVISED Purpose: Remodel existing 2 family home, drop concerns during reopening. They include an PROBATE AND Laura M. McDonald of East ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE floor of basement. online form at the Attorney General’s website and Boston, MA be appointed as MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM FAMILY COURT a dedicated Fair Labor hotline at 617-727-3465. Suffolk Probate Personal Representative(s) of PROBATE CODE (MUPC) BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE People can also find those resources by calling And Family Court said estate to serve Without A Personal Representative ON PERMITS 24 New Chardon St. Surety on the bond in an unsu- appointed under the MUPC in Due to the harsh economic impact of the 311. Boston, MA 02114 pervised administration. an unsupervised administra- COVID-19 pandemic on businesses, the Boston (617)788-8300 IMPORTANT NOTICE tion is not required to file an Fire Department is extending the expiration date HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM CITATION ON You have the right to obtain inventory or annual accounts on all existing Place of Assembly and Annual PROPERTY PETITION FOR a copy of the Petition from with the Court. Persons inter- Permits from June 30, 2020 to September 30, Since taking office in 2014, Mayor Walsh has FORMAL the Petitioner or at the Court. ested in the estate are enti- 2020. Any issued Place of Assembly Permit or made fixing quality of life issues a priority in his ADJUDICATION You have a right to object tled to notice regarding the Annual Permit stating an expiration date of to this proceeding. To do so, administration directly from administration. From investing in Public Works Docket No. June 30, 2020 will now automatically be valid you or your attorney must the Personal Representative to making sure community policing is a staple in SU20P0924EA in the City of Boston until September 30, 2020. Estate of: file a written appearance and and may petition the Court every neighborhood, we are making sure every objection at this Court before: in any matter relating to the The invoices for renewal will be mailed out in neighborhood is clean, safe and a great place to Lee Rose Jesso mid-August, and the permitting cycle for both 10:00 a.m. on the return day estate, including the distribu- live and work in. Unfortunately some properties Date of Death: Place of Assembly and Annual Permits will of 08/06/2020. tion of assets and expenses of in Boston need more help than others, and that’s 04/30/2020 become October 1 to September 30 of the follow- To all interested persons: This is NOT a hearing date, but administration. why we are here. If you know of a property that a deadline by which you must WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, ing year from this point forward. A Petition for Formal Probate fits one of the following criteria: multiple calls to file a written appearance and First Justice of this Court. of Will with Appointment 911, one that’s blighted or just a general concern, of Personal Representative objection if you object to this Date: June 25, 2020 REPORTING WORKPLACE SAFETY we encourage you to reach out to your neighbor- has been filed by Laura M. proceeding. If you fail to file Felix D. Arroyo CONCERNS McDonald of East Boston, a timely written appearance Register of Probate •Workers in any size organization have options hood liaison. MA requesting that the Court and objection followed by an 7/2/20 affidavit of objections within Charlestown 12

PAGE 12 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE JULY 2, 2020 Former Charlestown couple, B&B operators, hoping Boston residents will vacation in Maine

By Seth Daniel they can, they are hoping those in Charlestown might take the trip Two former Charlestown resi- north to Bayside B&B. dents that relocated to Booth Bay “We lived on Baldwin Street Harbor in Maine to operate a Bed from 1994 to 2001,” she said. & Breakfast are reaching back “We had our first child there, but out to their old neighborhood this we worked a lot. We wanted a summer with hopes vacationers lifestyle change. We didn’t want might consider coming up north to work 12 hours a day and try to after the long quarantine. balance our family, which is what “We’d love to have more we would have done in the con- Boston people come up,” she said. struction management industry.” “It’s much quicker to get here than Bayside B&B has five guest to the Cape now, I believe…There rooms, all named after different are some great opportunities here bays in Maine. All have private to get outside and enjoy nature.” bathrooms and, though there is Peter and Kathryn Sullivan no breakfast included now, there have operated the Bayside Inn are options across the street for Bed & Breakfast in Booth Bay breakfast. Harbor, Maine, since deciding in “We manage it ourselves and 2001 to make a lifestyle change we do everything,” she said. “We and leave their successful careers did significant renovations to the Peter and Kathryn Sullivan left Charlestown in 2001 after years living on Baldwin Street for a lifestyle change. They moved to Maine and became proprietors of the Bayside Inn Bed & Breakfast in Booth Bay Harbor. and their Baldwin Street home home.” Now, they are reaching back into their old neighborhood to invite quarantined Bostonians up north for some in Charlestown. Kathryn’s mother One of the best parts is that respite. had operated the B&B for years there is ample opportunity to in the summer, being a teacher be outside. After being inside or times, they are trying to adjust to proof of a negative result, visitors anyone who travels here has to during the rest of the year. So, confined to neighborhood parks, COVID-19 restrictions, new sani- can move about freely without any sign a certificate of compliance.” the Sullivan’s purchased the home, Sullivan said their B&B has chang- tary procedures and other ways of worry – especially since the Booth That certificate says you have have painstakingly renovated it, es to be out in the great wide open. doing business. Maine issued an Bay area only had 23 cases during gotten a negative test result within and now operate it with great There are boat tours now executive order last week allowing the entire COVID-19 outbreak, so the last 72 hours (with proof), success. available within a short walk Massachusetts residents to come it’s relatively free of the virus. that you have quarantined for 14 However, COVID-19 restric- from the property, and a Land up and visit. However, they must “Up until last Friday, we were days before coming, or you will tions have lodging down 80 Trust with tons of trails for hik- either quarantine for 14 days at only allowed to have Maine, New be quarantining for 14 days while percent, and they weren’t even ing along the coast. Finally, there their vacation home, or they can Hampshire and Vermont residents staying in Maine. allowed to have guests in the prop- is the world-famous Booth Bay be tested for COVID-19 within 72 without certification of being virus For more information, go to erty due to COVID-19 restric- Botanical Gardens to explore. hours of arriving in Maine. With free,” she said. “As of June 26, www.thebaysideinn.com. tions until last week. Now, that Right now, in such uncertain

Pettaway announces Lauren Nardini as photo contest winner

Staff report Ryan Pettaway has chosen a win- ner in FCNY’s most recent photo Professional photographer contest “What You Hold Dear in

Better quality of life, more joyful days, and comfort

Charlestown professional pho- This has been their gift to you. tographer Ryan Pettaway judged We’d like to help you give it back. the many submissions that were themed, ‘What you hold dear in Angell Oncology Service your community.’ Your Community.” Angell’s Oncology team provides options for management of your Pettaway’s choice was incredi- pet’s cancer. We’re committed to improving your companion’s quality bly difficult, but Lauren Nardini’s of life and will do so in an atmosphere of care and compassion. We pledge to work with you and your primary veterinarian to offer the best photo stood out. in veterinary care for your pet. Pettaway said, “Lauren Treatment options that can be used alone or in combination may did fantastic job of capturing include chemotheraphy, radiation therapy, surgery, and immunotherapy. golden hour during sunset here in Charlestown while overlooking For more information, visit the Navy Yard’s docked sailing angell.org/oncology boats. Thank you again for shar- ing what you hold dear.” angell.org For her effort, Nardini will Lauren Nardini’s photo of the USS Constitution at the golden hour was Angell Animal Medical Center | 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston | 617-522-7282 MSPCA-Angell West | 293 Second Ave, Waltham | 781-902-8400 receive a $150 voucher to pur- the winner of the Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard photo contest. chase Ryan’s photography. FCNY thanks everyone who participated 24/7 Emergency Vet Care thankful for all the artists in our are providing in these challenging in the contest and is especially Weekend Appointments | Free On-Site Parking community and the comfort they times.