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Hurley Building By Dan Murphy chairman for one year circa 1983. In 1993, he began his tenure as redevelopment Joel Pierce, who served on the the Civic Association’s nominee Beacon Hill Architectural Com- to the Beacon Hill Architectural mission for nearly three decades By Dan Murphy Commission and would go on to before stepping down earlier this dutifully serve in that role until his The state’s Division of Capital year, has been named the recipient retirement in July of this year. Asset Management and Mainte- of the Beacon Hill Civic Associa- “I’ve lived on the same block nance presented its draft project tion’s 24th annual Beacon Award for almost 43 years now,” Pierce proposal for the redevelopment for his “significant and sustained said, “and I served on the Archi- of the Charles F. Hurley Building contribution” to the community. tectural Commission for about during a virtual meeting on Dec. “I never though I’d be in the half that time.” 17. running,” Pierce said. “I saw the Unlike some other commis- Bound on three sides by Stani- names of the previous winners and sioners he served alongside, Pierce ford, Cambridge and New Char- was surprised to be in such distin- wasn’t an architect by profession, don streets, the Brutalist building guished company.” but instead an attorney, and while occupies about 327,000 gross Pierce moved to Beacon Hill he said his legal background some- square-feet, and has an additional in 1978 and joined the Civic times came in handy during his 241,000 square footage of unused Association’s board of directors space on a 3½-acre site. The build- the following year, serving as its (Award, Pg. 3) ing, which opened in 1971, and now faces an estimated $225+ million in capital renewal needs, BHAC approves application currently provides office space for around 680 employees working in the Department of Unemployment for Suffolk University’s awnings Assistance, MassHire and several By Dan Murphy “We’re not attaching anything other state labor and workforce to the façade of the building,” departments. The Beacon Hill Architectur- Nucci said. “We’re simply using DCAMM expects to issue a al Commission approved Suffolk the awning for signage purposes.” Request for Proposals (RFP) early SNOW University’s application to install The commission also approved next year, said Abi Vladeck, a new awnings at 22 Beacon St. at an application for 104 Mt. Vernon senior project manager with the ON THE its monthly hearing that took place St. to install two granite agency, and then to designate a virtually on Thursday, Dec. 17. window wells with removable, private redevelopment partner for HILL John Nucci, Suffolk’s senior flush steel grates at the ground the project in late ’21. . Construc- vice president of external affairs, level on the building’s front facade, tion is subsequently scheduled to said the signage would be mini- keeping the top of the granite and commence in 2023, she said, and mal and intended only to identify the grates flush with the brick side- to wrap up around two years later. The Dec. 17 snow the location, which be designated walk. The project’s goals, Vladeck turned Chestnut solely for administrative use and A piece of wood was secured said, include finding a cost-effec- Street into a winter operate only between the hours of in front each of the two base- tive solution for renewing and wonderland. For 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ment-level windows, said Brigid some, the snow replacing the outdated building, as The new awnings, which would Williams, the project’s architect, meant shoveling, but well as to provide office space for be marine blue in color and iden- during the installation of the side- for Cosmo Shattock tical in style as the blade banners walk, which sits “quite a bit higher the state under long-term leases, (photo right) it as well as to reduce the “super- found at 8 Ashburton Place and 73 than the window sills.],” and this meant time to get Tremont St., would replace exist- block” effect through which the out and play. has subsequently caused rainwa- site was conceived to secure it ing awnings at the proposed loca- ter to accumulate on the wooden from automobiles. tion, Nucci said, and be installed there using existing hardware. In an effort to address neighbor- (BHAC Pg. 4) hood and preservation concerns, DCAMM will offer the entire site as part of the project, including the open space surrounding the Wishing you & your families abutting Erich Lindemann Mental a safe and healthy Christmas Health Center (although no per- The office will be closed Thursday Dec. 24 and manent structures will be allowed Friday, Dec. 25 & Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1. there, and could result in the ter- mination of the lease). Advertising deadlines for New Years week: The redevelopment project Weds. Dec. 23 must include 200 parking spac- To submit ads: [email protected] To submit copy: [email protected]

(Hurley, Pg. 4) PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES December 24, 2020 editorial

THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

The Christmas season usually is the most wonderful time of the year. But Christmas, 2020, is anything but wonderful. We are undergoing a degree of hardship unlike any that we have expe- rienced in our lifetime. More Americans are dying each and every day from the coronavirus than perished in any of our wars or on 9/11. As the cumulative death toll inexorably continues to climb, the total number of Americans who will have been killed by the virus likely will exceed all of the combat deaths in all of our wars against a foreign enemy. The death count from the pandemic only tells part of the story, how- ever. Those who have survived a bout with the virus face an uncertain future because of the serious long-term health effects on their vital organs. The burden that has been placed upon our doctors, nurses, and other front-line workers has been enormous and continues to grow as the virus relentlessly attacks our populace and fills our hospitals to overflowing. In addition, the economic impact of the pandemic has been profound for the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, their businesses, and their homes. Millions of Americans, including one in five children, do not have enough to eat. The lines of cars at food banks stretch for miles. For our nation’s young people, the virus has disrupted their lives to such an extent that economists say the effects upon their education and future job prospects will linger for years to come. Guest Op-Ed The pandemic has eviscerated the usual holiday celebrations that bring together family, friends, and colleagues, adding to the mental health and anxiety issues, especially for older Americans, that are a by-product of Staying safe during the holiday season the constant stress in our lives.

But amidst all of the chaos and danger that society is facing, this holi- By Mayor Martin J. Walsh private gatherings. That is some- been struggling during this dif- thing we can all avoid, and that ficult time. We are encouraging day season has provided us with an opportunity to discover a new-found I want to wish everyone a very responsibility sits on all of our people to find safe ways to sup- appreciation for the things that really matter in our lives. happy holiday season, and hope shoulders. port neighborhood businesses. With the usual holiday frenzy of parties, gift-shopping, vacations, and that the remainder of this year So, like we did before Thanks- As a reminder, we offer free, two- other self-indulgent pursuits no longer viable, we have a unique oppor- brings you the opportunity to giving, we are urging everyone hour parking on Saturdays at all reflect on this year, and take time to only celebrate with the people parking meters across the City, tunity to reflect on what is really important: The health and safety of to prioritize your health and well- you live with. There should be no and this will be available until the ourselves and our loved ones, as well as the urgent need to assist those ness. We know that this is a very holiday parties — that means no end of the year. who find themselves in dire straits this holiday season. different holiday season. This is family gatherings or assemblies of I also ask everyone to think more than 10 people who aren’t a about the families who are strug- We hope that all of our readers will heed the warnings of our public usually the time for traditions and gathering with friends and family, part of your household. And we gling to make ends meet. With the health officials and that those with the means to do so will help the vast and many people will be hoping are strongly encouraging all Bos- needs in our communities great- numbers of our less-fortunate fellow Americans. for some normalcy. But, as we ton residents not to travel. Travel er than ever this year, collecting If we do these things, we will come to a true understanding of what all know, this isn’t a normal year. increases the chance of getting and toys will be a challenge for fami- That’s why this holiday season has spreading COVID-19. lies who can’t afford it. We have the Christmas season really is all about. to look different. I know that we are all tired of Toys for Tots donation boxes all We must continue to stay living with this virus, after nine across the City: at City Hall, fire- focused, and follow all the pub- long months of patience and sac- houses, stand-alone BCYF centers, lic health precautions, to keep rifices. Many of us look to the and City of Credit Unions. our families, our communities, holiday season as a break from If you can, please donate new, and ourselves safe. That means this pandemic, but we cannot let unwrapped toys to help Toys for THE BEACON HILL TIMES continuing to wear a mask, wash our guard down. This may lead Tots meet their goals, and help your hands on a regular basis, dis- to some difficult conversations ensure every child and family can President/Editor: Stephen Quigley infect frequently touched surfaces, with our families about what to experience the joy of the holiday expect this year, and the stakes are season. Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio stay six feet apart from others, ([email protected]) and avoid gatherings — especially too high to take chances. But just So as you are making your holi- Art Director: Scott Yates indoor gatherings. because you can’t gather in per- day plans this year, I hope you will Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor This vigilance is needed now son, doesn’t mean you can’t come keep these points in mind. We are more than ever. Since Thanksgiv- together in other ways. Consider all in this together. Let’s do our ing, we’ve seen significant spikes making these connections virtu- part to have a safe holiday sea- in coronavirus cases, both in Bos- ally. This is a time to be creative, son, so we can get back to seeing © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group ton and across , on and keep the holiday spirit alive. the ones we love in the new year. Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 a daily basis. We are also seeing When you are doing your hol- Thank you, and I wish you and more patients admitted to our iday shopping, we encourage you your families a safe, healthy, and Email: [email protected] hospitals. A big source of trans- to shop locally. Our small busi- happy holiday season. Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com mission is coming from indoor, nesses are the backbone of our Martin J. Walsh is the Mayor of neighborhoods, and they have Boston. December 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3

Letters to the Editor

KINGS CHAPEL Chapel Lessons and Carols service, extends thanks and appreciation READER CALLS COVID. The Headlines should one of our most beloved services to the homeowners, sponsors, be factual. Mr. Lynds’ headlines CHRISTMAS EVE of the year. Led by Music Director businesses, ticket buyers, and vol- COVID-19 COVERAGE imply dramatic increase of posi- SERVICE LIVES Heinrich Christensen and our pro- unteers, who made this year’s Hol- ‘ALARMIST’ tivity in Beacon Hill. As we know, To the Editor, fessional choir, we tell the Chris- iday Wreath Tour fundraiser on To the Editor, the city (BPHC) does not widely As a long-time member of Bea- tian story in word and song, usher- Dec. 6 such a success! The outdoor I have noticed two recent alarm- release neighborhood data specific con Hill , I know that hundreds of ing in Christmas with reverent can- walking tour of 15 homes, includ- ist headlines in articles written to Beacon Hill. They have released Beacon Hillers come to the beauti- dlelight and carols. Although we ing the Nichols House, featured by John Lynds- this is in addition information by zip code-to other ful Christmas Eve Service at Kings cannot gather physically this year exquisite wreaths and other dec- to the one from the summer. For neighborhood groups. Perhaps Mr. Chapel. in our beautifully decorated sanc- orations, along with architectural example, On Dec. 10 the headline Lynds could reach out and obtain With all the lockdowns, I want tuary, you can participate fully, rel- histories written and compiled by on Page 4 states: “Beacon Hill’s this information as other neighbor- everybody to know that this Ser- ish the organ and poinsettias, and NHM governor, Brigid Williams. positive test rate increases dramat- hoods have received it? That would vice is up and running virtually thrill to the music via our website, Cade Murray, executive director ically post Thanksgiving.” The be helpful and interesting. It may anytime on the 24th , when you anytime after 9 AM on Christmas of the Back Bay Ringers gave a fes- Dec. 17 issue ran a story with a provide a more accurate positivity and your family would like to par- Eve. (www.kings-chapel.org) tive solo bell ringing performance headline “ COVID positivity test rate for Beacon Hill. ticipate . John Appleton in front of the Museum. It was a rate in Beacon Hill increases over For example, we do know that Here is how to do it: wonderful afternoon and we’re 50 percent.” These headlines are there were less than 100 cases in Spotlight On: appreciative of the efforts of so sensationalist and lead a reader to zip code 02108 since the beginning Celebrate Christmas with King’s NICHOLS HOUSE many in the neighborhood and believe that positivity rate in Beacon of the pandemic through Oct. 20, Chapel MUSEUM GRATEFUL beyond. Hill alone increased dramatically. 2020. Lessons and Carols TO THOSE WHO MADE Sincerely, This is not true since Mr. Lynds is Meanwhile, please stop printing Christmas Eve Service on Thurs- Linda Marshall, utilizing data from all surrounding these alarmist headlines that only day, December 26 HOLIDAY WREATH Executive Director neighborhoods collectively. It is help exacerbate this situation. On Christmas Eve we offer TOUR A SUCCESS and the Board of Governors really important to report objective Thank you, again the long-standing King’s To the Editor, and factual information regarding Diana Coldren The Nichols House Museum

Award (from pg. 1) ART SALE SHOP FOR ART SAFELY time on the commission, ultimate- he had served the community so sive about the neighborhood is ly, he said, “I’m grateful to have well in that role.” how nice the residents are. People 25 MYRTLE ST. | 857-919-4278 COMMISSIONS ACCEPTED | FINAL SALE been entrusted in some small part Moreover, Gaudreau said of are very respectful of each other, to helping to preserve the neigh- Piece: “He did his homework and and there’s a lot of camaraderie GIVE ART FOR THE HOLIDAYS borhood.” understood the purpose of the among neighbors…and there are PAINTINGS OF BEACON HILL Added Pierce, “I’ve learned a commission and understood the many people who have lived here REALISM & IMPRESSIONISM lot from my fellow commissioners, concept of architectural preserva- for a lot of years and appreciate 10% OFF SATURDAY & SUNDAYS | 12-4PM some of whom are architects, and tion, but he was also able to strike what theyAoU-NE_W181590_BWH-MGH-BMC_Diversity have, myself included.” Newspaper Ad_3.998w x 5h_Greyscale_WCROP_Print_V2_072320_HF.pdf 1 7/27/20 1:34 PM over course of my work, I had the a balance between preserving WWW.THEHIDDENARTGALLERY.COM opportunity to meet lots of neigh- architecture and making changes bors and see a lot of the commu- from time to time to accommodate nity.” families and so forth.” His work with the commission In the end, Gaudreau said, “He made for good exercise, too, Pierce was a real leader on the commis- said, since he made it a habit to sion and did an outstanding is how visit every building that appeared Joel Pierce, recipient of the 24th everyone felt.” annual Beacon Award on that month’s agenda before- For his part, however, Pierce hand to see the conditions for him- is not only humbled to have been self. honored as the recipient of this Gaudreau said. “He understands Russ Gaudreau, chair of the year’s Beacon Award, but also to the community and the purpose Beacon Award nominating com- serve his neighbors and the com- and role of the commission [in mittee, said while there were many munity for so many years. regard to] protecting the architec- other candidates in the running for “It’s good to have the opportuC - Why have some communities not ture and beauty of Beacon Hill. He the award this year, Pierce was the nity to give back to the neighbor- had it right, and we really felt that M been a part of medical research? “obvious” choice to all involved. hood,” he said. “What’s impres-

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BHAC (from pg. 1) Beacon Hill Seminars completes window frames, which, she said, with staff to find an acceptable “have rotted badly” and can’t be material). restored. On an application for 62 Chest- its first successful virtual semester “It’s not aesthetic, it’s techni- nut St., the commission approved cal,” work at the rear façade, including By Amy Tsurumi More Sustainable City,” taught GI practices in the Boston Public by Scott W. Horsley, was about a Garden, and encouraged members Williams said of the applicant’s proposed modifications to the fire With the pandemic forcing a topic relevant to local infrastruc- to share their creative ideas with request. “The reason we’re doing escape; the installation of a sim- choice between taking a long hia- ture. A water resources consul- The Friends of the Public Gar- this is because it’s bad for the win- ple black railing on the roof-deck tus or quickly adopting virtual pro- tant and adjunct faculty at Tufts den. Members enjoyed learning dow and essentially bad for the area; and the creation of new sky- gramming, Beacon Hill Seminars and Harvard, Horsley taught about these innovations locally house to have the water sitting lights on the top floor (with mock- (BHS) – an organization aimed at about the evolving field of Green and re-thinking of ways they could there. I don’t know of another way ups requested to show they’re not offering liberal arts college-type Infrastructure (GI), a communi- contribute to GI practices and aid of keeping the windows from rot- visible from a public way). seminar courses and creating a ty-based approach to integrating in promoting a sustainable future. ting all over again than managing The commission, however, “community-based program for alternative, nature-based tech- With fall’s proven success, BHS the water away from the façade.” denied the same applicant’s request lifelong learning” – decided to nologies into city design and life- will continue with its virtual pro- The motion passed pending to create a new second-story door do the latter. Given that BHS had style. GI practices include public gramming in the spring semester. the staff’s approval of the gran- opening in a large bay window on only offered in-person courses in parks, street trees and community A total of 18 online courses will ite to ensure it looks “cohesive,” the building’s rear façade to access its 20 years of existence, it was a gardens, as well as lesser-known be offered, encompassing a wide according to Commissioner Alice a private garden. risk; however, one that has now ones such as rainwater harvest- range of disciplines including art, Richmond, who proposed it. In another matter, the commis- proven to have been one worth ing, green roofs, green walls and music, film, literature, history, Likewise, the commission sion approved as submitted an taking. In April, it tested a few wastewater recycling. Often, they science and more. Members can approved an application for 7 application to install a roofdeck at pilot virtual courses and received provide cost-effective alternatives register for up to four courses Byron St. to recondition the front 51 Hancock St., which it had pre- positive feedback from attendees. to conventional infrastructure per semester, giving them ample door, and to install new door hard- viously approved in 2015. In the fall semester that followed, such as storm sewers and waste- opportunities to learn. The annual ware, as well as to install a security Additionally, the commission it was ready to roll out a full panel water treatment plants, and result Spring Kickoff event will be held panel, a fire-bell and a connection approved an application for 1 of 15 courses. The first BHS virtual in enhanced living environment at over Zoom on Wednesday, Jan- for the fire-hose. Spruce St. to replace the trellis, semester that recently ended, was lower public costs. On the topic of uary 6. During this event, those This motion passed with provi- and to repair the fence and fourth- a tremendous success. Members local infrastructure, Horsley spoke teaching will introduce their spring sos that the door be repainted to floor window shutters, with the enjoyed the flexibility of being able about the constructed wetlands of semester courses to the member- match the existing color, and that proviso that the applicant would to join locally from Boston, or all the Longfellow Bridge designed to ship. For more information about the security panel be installed on relay to staff if the shutters are the way from Florida and beyond. treat stormwater runoff and simul- the upcoming event and spring the right-hand side to obscure it deemed beyond repair. Among the various course taneously, enhance aesthetics. semester courses, please visit bea- from public view. Moreover, the commission offerings in the fall, “Design He also held a discussion session conhillseminars.org. The commission also accepted didn’t hear a scheduled application with Nature – an Approach to a about current and possible future as submitted an application for 77 for 69 Hancock St. to install win- Chestnut St. to repaint the garage dow shutters on the front façade and entry doors on the first level because the applicant wasn’t in Hurley (from pg. 1) to match their existing colors; to attendance, while an application repaint the wood windows and for 74 Beacon St. to repair a leak es to replace those in the existing able, walk-able streetscape we’re tial tenants].” architectural ironwork on the in the rooftop pool, as well as to underground parking garage, Vla- creating.” The public comment period for second and third levels; and to remove and replace the roof-deck deck said, and in accordance with Echoing Jim Campano of the the proposed redevelopment proj- clad the elevator headhouse in and railing in-kind (which the the RFP, the state would have first Old West End Housing Corpora- ect ended yesterday, Dec. 23. standing-seam copper and replace commission reviewed last month), rights to lease up new office space tion, Ron Iacobucci said he hoped Visit the project website at fiberboard surrounding the chim- was removed from the agenda at to offset its loss of same amount of that priority for affordable hous- https://www.mass.gov/service-de- ney flue with brick on the fourth the applicant’s request, and will office space it now occupies in the ing would be given first to the tails/charles-f-hurley-building-re- level (and if brick doesn’t work, be heard at the January hearing Hurley Building. 20,000 former West Enders who development. the applicant would need to work instead. City Councilor Kenzie Bok said were displaced by Urban Renewal the site is “tremendously import- more than 60 years ago. ant to the fabric [of the neighbor- “Something should be done for hood],” since it was the location of these folks,” Iacobucci said. “It’s the “clearance of the historic West long overdue.” New online platform aims to help seniors connect End” more than 60 years ago. Clarissa Demore of Historic

The redevelopment project New England requested that any By Dan Murphy virtual), or shared interests like in their immediate area but also provides new opportunities for a future development there face gardening, health and wellness, or links them virtually with seniors school and more affordable hous- Cambridge Street and said she With isolation and loneliness, fitness. nationwide. “They can be any- ing in the neighborhood, Coun- “appreciates the open space con- both of which have been scientif- The platform will also allow where [in the U.S.], not just on cilor Bok said, and could serve sideration, but worries that if the ically linked to declining health, users to check in and see what Beacon Hill,” Dougherty said. to break up the ‘super-block’ by lease can be terminated at any becoming even more common- other users in their zip code might And its services won’t be offered “knitting it into the more bike- time, it would discourage [poten- place during the pandemic, a also be taking in a particular directly to the public, but instead, first-of-its-kind online platform event, like an exhibit or a perfor- Medicare insurers can make its designed exclusively for seniors mance. services available to customers. intends to help them improve “For people who don’t have Community members won’t be their physical and mental wellbe- a built-in social system, it can charged to join or participate, and WantWant Neighborhood Neighborhood NewsNews ing by connecting them with their provide a way to connect with the company also won’t have ads, peers via meaningful activities and others,” Dougherty said, “or for be selling anything, or collecting delivereddelivered right right to to your your hands?hands? shared interests. somebody who does have one and any financial information. Secure Seniors Group will help wants to expand it.” Ahead of its official launch in facilitate the formation of groups For instance, while Dougherty February, Secure Seniors Group of like-minded seniors, said Kay has many friends, she said, few is now hoping to enlist 50 or so SubscribeSubscribe to to TheThe BeaconBeacon Hill Time’s Dougherty, director of member of them enjoy reading as much as seniors to participate in the Pio- engagement, as well as River she does, so she could use Secure neers Group for the platform; to NewsletterNewsletter and and nevernever missmiss a thing! House resident who is among the Seniors Group to connect with fel- take part in this unique opportu- platform’s desired demographic of low bookworms. nity for people ages 65 and older, ages 65 and older, allowing them The platform also connects email Kay Dougherty at kay@ VisitVisit thebeaconhilltimes.com thebeaconhilltimes.com or scan the QRQR CodeCode to bond over volunteer activities users with not only with others secureseniorgroup.com. (many of which have now gone December 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5 BHWF shares ‘Favorite Beacon Hill Things’ The Beacon Hill Women indulge all our passions Deluca’s has chocolate and Forum held a meeting via Zoom Tatte for Lattes, Persona for wines that are chilled on Dec. 15 that included cooking rings recipes for the holidays, a self-care These are my favorite Beacon Follain is healthy and makes tutorial by Follain on Charles and Hill things you feel pretty evergreen flower arranging by Thieves of December has cool Rouvalis, and ended with the fol- Jack has the Hardware and little ditties lowing song: Blackstones helps cooking Ducklings all dressed for the Crush and Ouimille they keep seasons with care “These are my favorite Beacon us good looking Townhouse will groom you Hill Things!” Frog Pond for splashing or and fix up your hair Music by Rogers and Hammer- skating on ice stein/ Lyrics reimagined by Lisa These are the these that make Focus your thoughts now on Macalaster Beacon Hill nice peace, love and laughter Things will get better next Charming brick sidewalks with When the dog poops, on the spring and thereafter tree wells and flowers sidewalk, when I trip and fall Keep all the magic of this time Quaint Hidden gardens we I simply remember these Bea- of year look at for hours con Hill things and then I’m not Smile with your eyes friend and Lampposts all wrapped up sad… at all be of good cheer! with garlands and greens These are the prettiest Beacon Grogans will sell all your old When the days seem dark and Hill scenes stuff for money dreary when I’m feeling sad Starbucks will brew you a hot I simply remember these Bea- Upstairs and Downstairs and tea with honey con Hill things and then I don’t stores that sell fashion Gary Drug makes sure pre- feel… so bad! Beacon Hill Women’s Forum members (left to right) Lisa Macalaster, Rugg Road and Black Ink scriptions are filled Debra Hussey, Amy Tsurumi, Lisa Purcell, Lori Conway and Julia Morse Baker announces new capacity restrictions “for most industries” across the state

By Lauren Bennett restrictions will be to pause activ- medical data have made very clear, Polito said of the new restric- to support them, as well as getting ity and reduce mobility so we all school districts, even those tions that “it is our goal to keep takeout meals from local restau- Governor Charlie Baker on can reduce the spread of the virus with high infection rates, can and these measures temporary,” and rants. “Do everything you can to Tuesday announced additional without closing our schools or our should bring students back into that the industries impacted by the support…” these businesses, she statewide restrictions following businesses,” Baker said. the classroom. In fact, these mea- restrictions include: restaurants, said. the increase in COVID-19 cases The new restrictions include a sures today will help districts bring personal services, theaters, perfor- “I know this pandemic has after the Thanksgiving holiday and lowering of capacity limits to 25 students back, and bring them mance venues, casinos, office spac- been hard for everyone, but here is the potential for another increase percent “for most industries,” he back soon.” es, places of worship, retail, librar- light at the end of this tunnel,” she following the Christmas and New said, and also includes new restric- He said that “the decision to ies, common areas in lodging, and said, with “thousands” of people Years’ holidays. tions for both indoor and outdoor restrict capacity at so many busi- more. in Massachusetts having already Baker said that these restric- gathering limits. The new outdoor nesses is an enormously difficult “Workers and staff will not received their first dose of the vac- tions are in addition to his previ- gathering limit is 25 people, and decision,” and that his adminis- count towards the occupancy cine and more on the way. ously implemented restrictions, the new indoor limit is 10 people, tration recognizes the impact it count for restaurants, personal ser- “We all know there are bet- which include a stay at home advi- which includes events. has on people’s “livelihoods and vices, places of worship, and retail ter, brighter, and healthier days sory from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and “This is part of what we must families.” businesses such as grocery stores,” ahead,” Polito said. more restrictions for restaurants. do during this critical period when The Baker-Polito administra- Polito said. For more information on the The would go into effect on Dec. the vaccine is just a few months tion is “putting together a signif- She told residents to plan on new restrictions, visit mass.gov/ 26 at 12:01 a.m. and would reduce away to slow the spread,” Baker icant economic relief fund for the purchasing gift cards from local covid19. capacity at Encore Boston Harbor said. Commonwealth’s small businesses restaurants and shops to continue casino and at all restaurants to 25 “Nothing we’re announcing that will be the most negative- percent. today affects K-12 education,” he ly impacted by these decisions,” Baker said that prior to Thanks- continued. “As the science and Baker said. I hope you enjoy a safe and giving, “acute hospital beds” I hope you enjoy a safe and were 67 percent occupied, but healthy holiday season! by December 15, they were 83 healthy holiday season! percent occupied and have “only recovered one percentage point since that peak.” Baker said that since “hospitals Happy Holidays! are under significant pressure,” the administration feels that it is “appropriate to take action now,” and “do so in a way that we can avoid over running our hospital system.” The new restrictions announced will be in place for “at least two weeks,” according to Lt. Governor State Representative Karyn Polito, and they do affect Councilor Encore Boston Harbor. An emer- Jay Livingstone gency meeting of the Massachu- Kenzie Bok Statewww.jaylivingstone.com Representative setts Gaming Commission (MGC) was held late Tuesday to put the Jay Livingstone new measures into place. www.jaylivingstone.com “Together, the intent of these PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES December 24, 2020 Shops & Services

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh #BOSCanHelp BOS:311 PAGE 8 THE BEACON HILL TIMES December 24, 2020 SCENES FROM WINTER SOLSTICE D. MURPHY PHOTOS Downtown Boston was a wintry feast for the eyes on Monday, Dec. 21.

The Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

The Boston Common.

A snowman on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall The Commonwealth Avenue Mall. pays tribute to Batman.

The Boston Common’s Parkman Bandstand.

Handmade for the holidays. 19 ARLINGTON ST, BOSTON 617.224.1245 THOSMOSER.COM The Boston Common. December 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 9 Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER

BACK BAY Chen, Chapmann Gief RT 244 Beacon St #2B $680,000 Matraji, Wassim Otilia S Ferreira LT 255 Beacon St #2 $663,000 Demeter, Evangelia 290 Beacon LLC 290 Beacon St #2 $560,000 Burchfield, Jennifer G Alkhereiji, Tarik A 53 Clarendon St #1 $1,195,000 Paradis, Jason Greenblatt, Randy 70 Clarendon St #2 $735,000 Yang, Jing Martinence LLC 160 Commonwealth Ave #216 $480,000 Adams, George W Orourke, Doris 191 Commonwealth Ave #43 $1,950,000 Chen, Jiali C Elissa S Singer RET 283 Commonwealth Ave #3 $1,900,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #1 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #2 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #3 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #4 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #5 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #6 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #7 $9,000,000

BEACON HILL Halterman, Ronald Hartman-Mcdermott, 53 Grove St #4 $1,820,000 Dunton, Julia Blatter, Nina J 20 Hancock St #3 $980,000 Thadhani, Ravi Faxon, David P 56 Mount Vernon St $2,100,000 Zeidman, Mark Bennett, Martin 41-43 Phillips St #1 $2,350,000 Floyd, William H Obrien, Erin K 15 River St #306 $675,00 Wayne, Nancy Wolfson Joan G Est 8 Whittier Pl #12D $528,000

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Watson, Connor D Nemiah, James C 12 Braddock Park #1 $1,410,000 The windows in the last clue are on 79 Joy Street which was the Snider, Andrew E Shaer, Stephen B 1 Charles St S #8H $1,800,000 home of the Rev. Samuel Snowden from 1818 to 1843. In her book, Exploring the Legacy, Rosalyn Delores Elder lists this as a stop on the Gilkey, Duncan A Holbrook RET 16 Saint Charles St #1 $1,151,000 Underground Railroad where, “... his doors were always open for those Sufi, Arshad H Wu, Di 110 Stuart St #18B $1,812,400 who sought shelter.” Winer, Merle VanUmmersen, Scott D 110 Stuart St #18G $2,150,000 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send SCD 380 Stuart Street LLC John Hancock Life Ins Co 380 Stuart St $177,000,000 an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Afshar, Roshi Janowitsch, Melissa M 193 W Canton St #2 $652,500 Sheets, Ellen Taylor, Jeremy 249 W Newton St #3 $710,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Harris, Katelyn Krotinger, Alexandra 37 E Springfield St #1 $672,500 Chan, Chin Mutlu, Cem 35 Fay St #405 $605,000 Napcon Capital Mgmt LLC FWI Dream LLC 31 Hanson St #5 $770,000 Shao, Mingzi Sentas, Brianne M 416 Massachusetts Ave #2 $705,000 Smith, Claire E Troost, Juan 258 Shawmut Ave #3 $835,000 Jacks Apt LLC Boston Better Living LLC 12 Stoneholm St #621 $670,000 MTB Washington LLC Mullen Timothy D Est 1111-1113 Washington St $1,500,000 343 L&S Realty LLC Bromfield Associates LP 333 Washington St #103A $1,050,000 Janowitsch, Melissa M Rowe, Garry 21 Worcester Sq #2 $855,000

WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Taylor Devin LLC 185 Devonshire Street 185 Devonshire St #M102 $730,000 Massoni, Carol H Pendergast, Peter R 85 E India Row #7D $700,000 Hidden Sky LLC Tall, Caroline 1 Franklin St #3702 $2,600,000 Yao, Carl Tkebuchava, Teymuraz 1 Franklin St #5403 $4,925,000 PAGE 10 THE BEACON HILL TIMES December 24, 2020 Neighborhood locksmith moonlights as published author

BY Dan Murphy dirty work. Matters are further complicated, on a sequel to “T.E.I.T.S” that Whitelock said, when Curtis begins receiving finds Curtis returning from While many residents know Bob Whitelock, payments for the work, which he has grown to Mexico where he fled to at owner of Beacon Hill Lock & Key, as the neigh- enjoy, thus making him a paid assassin. the conclusion of the first borhood’s faithful and long-serving locksmith, His first book (also attributed to “Dan- novel and now working as not all of them may realize he’s also the author iels”), “110 db,” which was published in 2012, an Uber driver before bring of two published novels. explores the world of sex, drugs and rock and drawn back into his old vig- His second offering, “T.E.I.T.S: The roll and draws loosely from his earlier days as ilante ways. Eye in the Sky,” edited by ’s an aspiring young rock star. “T.E.I.T.S” is available John Harrington and published in 2015, tells Whitelock spent much of the early ‘80s in at Charles Street Supply at the story of Eddie Curtis, a vigilante handyman Boston as a touring and recording musician 54 Charles St., and both on Beacon Hill who uses a network of nanny and, before the pandemic struck, was perform- of Daniels’ books are also cams and his laptop to keep an eye on the ing solo gigs at Panificio Bistro & Bakery on available at amazon.com. neighborhood and avenge wrongdoings he wit- Charles Street, among other local venues, and nesses (any similarities between this character additionally, he is the frontman, “playing David and the author, said Whitelock, writing under Lee Roth,” he said, in the Van Halen tribute the pen name “Gerard Daniels,” are purely “T.E.I.T.S: The Eye in the band, Everybody Wants Some, and also still Sky,” by Gerard Daniels coincidental). performs sporadically as the lead vocalist of (a.k.a. Bob Whitelock), But when Curtis steps over the line and mur- the Usual Suspects, an outfits that specializes in with cover illustration ders a small-time thief, it comes to the attention what he describes as “progressive classic rock,” by Beacon Hill’s Joanne of a nefarious party who uses this information including covers by Kansas, Styx and Genesis. Legge. to blackmail him into doing their own personal Today, Whitelock (or Daniels) is hard at work

Neighborhood Roundup CELEBRATE the public is invited to learn more paintings of nearby public parks science and Pre-K sports, there but the proprietors of Louisburg CHRISTMAS EVE at their Spring Semester Kickoff - for viewing during the week are open opportunities for you to Square hope to resume the beloved WITH KING’S on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. or by appointment at The Barry come into the Firehouse at flexible tradition in 2021. via Zoom. The course leaders will Group offices at 98 West Cedar St. times and enjoy the wide array of The tradition began in CHAPEL share brief introductions to their through Dec. 31. Feel free to stop enrichment programs and athletics 1924 with Margaret Nichols Shur- King’s Chapel presents a Christ- classes on art, history, science, pol- by in person or call 617-308-5966 with the comfort of knowing who cliff, who was raised at 55 Mount mas Eve video called “Lessons and itics and more. for an appointment. you’re in the class with in an indi- Vernon St., which is currently Carols” on Thursday, Dec. 24. For more information, visit bea- vidualized space. These semi-pri- home to the Nichols House Muse- Led by Musical Director, Hein- conhillseminars.org or email info@ vate classes are open to all ages and um. On Christmas Eve of that year, rich Christensen and the King’s beaconhillseminars.org. HILL HOUSE led by our trained staff. For further Margaret and her children, includ- Chapel choir, the program will tell information and to sign up, call ing her youngest daughter, 9-year- the story of Christmas in word and OFFERING SEMI-PRIVATE the Front Desk at 617-227-5838, old Alice, rang Christmas carols in song, as well as candleVisit www. ‘MEMOIRS’ or visit www.hillhouseboston.org. front of their home, then, joined kings-chapel. Org anytime after 9 CLASSES FOR by a joyful gathering of neighbors, a.m. on Christmas Eve to partici- ARTWORK NOW FAMILY PODS ON EXHIBIT strolled the streets of Beacon Hill pate. Hill House, Inc., located at 127 ringing carols. This celebration AT THE BARRY Mount Vernon St., recognizes that HISTORIC grew in such popularity that Mar- GROUP’S OFFICES many families have formed pods to CHRISTMAS EVE garet’s family has continued for BEACON HILL The Hidden Art Gallery pres- keep groups smaller/reduce expo- HANDBELLS WILL BE many years, passing bell ringing SEMINARS ents “Memoirs” - a collection of sure. SILENT THIS YEAR down to new generations. Some of REGISTRATION AND paintings by Patrick Anderson To acknowledge that, Hill Due to state COVID-19 guide- her grandchildren still observe the KICKOFF and Zoe Arguello that are a mix House is now offering semi-pri- lines limiting outdoor gatherings, Christmas Eve ringing on Louis- Beacon Hill Seminars is offering of realists cityscapes of Boston, vate classes and athletics for small bell ringing on Louisburg Square burg Square, the perennial home 18 online courses this spring and Beacon Hill and impressionist cohorts of children. From art to Christmas Eve has been canceled, of this tradition on Beacon Hill. BEACON HILL BEAT SERVICE DIRECTORY From Boston Police Area A-1 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 ek For Hir DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 e consultant ava e JOHN J. RECCA Gmputer ilable fo Co home or business. r PAINTING Breaking and Entering - Resi- ServiceS include: Interior/Exterior dence Breaking and Entering - Com- • PC support & networking of all types with Commercial/Residential 12/13/20 – A Phillips Street mercial focus on secure Internet access (wired & wireless), Fully Insured resident reports that while she 12/17/20 – Two male suspects was away from home between were caught on security video • broadband router & firewall technology, Quality Work • virus detection/prevention, approximately 7:20 p.m. on Dec. breaking a window and entering • spam control & data security/recovery. Reasonable Rates 12 and 12:30 p.m. the next day, a Charles Street liquor store at Free Estimates M9304 she found the front and rear doors about 4:24 a.m. They stole var- 617-241-9664 [email protected] 617-515-2933 ajar, and that unknown person(s) ious bottles of alcohol and fled. 781-241-2454 617-723-3296 entered her apartment and stole The owner said he would give her personal property, including a police a full, itemized list of items laptop, a jacket and a wallet con- stolen after taking an inventory. taining U.S. currency and bank/ Please visit www.beaconhilltimes.com credit cards. December 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 11 Beacon Hill COVID update; Mayor addresses Boston’s hospital capacity ahead of the holiday

By John Lynds and Downtown residents were what every decision we make is pen again,” said Walsh. “People Downtown had an infection rate found to be COVID positive. about. We have to reduce opportu- should not be traveling for Christ- of 273.1 cases per 10,000 resi- The post Thanksgiving COVID- At a press briefing last week the nities for COVID transmission so mas or hosting or attending parties dents, up from 245.5 cases per 19 surge across Boston has slowed Mayor said that the number of fewer people get sick, and so hos- of any kind. Everyone must limit 10,000 residents. a bit but Mayor Martin Walsh is COVID patients in Boston hospi- pitals can continue to treat every- gatherings to their current house- One hundred fifty-four addi- urging citizens to be vigilant ahead tals has continued to rise and the one, whether they have COVID or holds.” tional residents became infected of Christmas. latest data has crossed our thresh- any other serious condition. That’s Walsh said the city’s rollback to with the virus last week and the According to the latest data olds for concern on some metrics. the path to a strong recovery for tighter restrictions is about making total number of cases in the area released by the Boston Public “Daily Emergency Room visits our city.” individual sacrifices for the greater increased from 1,368 cases to Health Commission (BPHC) last for COVID-19 have gone up for The Mayor said that this is, and good. 1,522 cases as of last Friday. Friday, 35,934 Beacon Hill, Back eight days in a row,” said Walsh. must be, a collective effort. “That’s how we have to The statistics released by Bay, North End, West End and “That’s a concern. The number of “We need everyone to be part approach the holidays as well,” the BPHC as part of its weekly Downtown residents were tested available adult hospital beds has of this. We cannot let our guards he said. “The holidays are a time COVID19 report breaks down for COVID-19 and the data shows gone down, and that’s a concern. down, even a little bit,” said of collective renewal during the the number of cases and infection that 12.5 percent of those tested Our hospitals are not in danger, Walsh. “Everyone must keep dark winter months. That’s what rates in each neighborhood. It also were COVID positive. This was a at the moment, of being over- wearing masks, handwashing, we’re focused on this year, more breaks down the number of cases 38.8 percent increase from the 9 whelmed, but the trend is concern- and avoiding crowds. When you than ever before, only in a differ- by age, gender and race. percent testing positive the week of ing.” go out, only go out for essential ent way.” Citywide positive cases of Thanksgiving. The citywide posi- Walsh said this data confirms needs; and please follow this guid- The infection rate in Beacon coronavirus increased 9.5 percent tive test increased 17.2 percent last why Boston moved back into a ance while visiting any business.” Hill and surrounding neighbor- percent last week and went from week and went from 17.3 percent temporary, modified Phase 2, Step He also asked everyone to make hoods increased 11.2 percent in 33,323 cases to 36,476 confirmed of Boston residents testing positive 2 of the reopening plan, in coordi- a decision to commit to safety over one week according to the latest cases in a week. Twenty-two more for the virus to 20.3 percent. nation with other cities and towns. the holidays. city statistics. Boston residents died from the Overall since the pandemic ‘ “We are living with what hap- The BPHC data released last virus and there are now 972 total began 4.1 percent of Beacon Hill, “Our focus is to keep the people pened over Thanksgiving right Friday showed Beacon Hill, Back deaths in the city from COVID. Back Bay, North End, West End of Boston safe,” he said. “That’s now, and we can’t let that hap- Bay, North End, West End and Charles River receives A to D-: New Charles River grading system offers clearer picture of river health In coordination with the grades range from an “A” in the about the additional public health the Upper Watershed including “We have this beautiful resource Charles River Watershed Associa- middle reaches of the Charles risks caused by toxic algae blooms the densely developed 495 corri- right here in our backyard,” said tion (CRWA), U.S. EPA has devel- River (Sherborn to Waltham) to a and raw sewage discharges. And dor, while the Middle Watershed Norton. “But the data make it very oped a new grading system that “D-” in the Muddy River, a trib- knowledge is power! The more has large expanses of open space clear that significant threats to the for the first time is reporting on the utary in Boston and Brookline. people know what is happening and marsh land that acts as a filter, river still remain. We are far from entire length of the Charles River, The Upper Watershed received to the river, the more motivated removing pollutants before they ‘mission accomplished’ on the and is also taking more pollutants an “A-”. The Lower Basin of the they’ll be to support the invest- enter the river. Charles River and if we want to into account. Charles River, the popular reach ments necessary to clean it up.” “We are pleased that the protect it, we have to step it up.” Since 1995, U.S. EPA has graded between Watertown and Boston, “Previous iterations of the Charles River Watershed Associ- U.S. EPA has taken two import- the Lower Charles River Basin— received a “B”—remaining steady report card obscured the very poor ation continues to use science to ant actions recently to reduce Watertown to Boston—using only from the 2018 grade. water quality in the Muddy River,” pinpoint the remaining challenges stormwater pollution into the E. coli data from water samples Also new this year, in addition said Karen Mauney-Brodek, Pres- in the river,” said MWRA Execu- Charles River. On December 7, collected monthly by CRWA vol- to E. coli bacteria, the river is also ident of the Emerald Necklace tive Director Fred Laskey. 2020, EPA finalized the revised unteers. Starting this year, the being graded on cyanobacteria Conservancy. “This highly impact- “The river has come a long way, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer grade encompasses all 80 miles of (toxic blue-green algae) blooms ed waterway faces challenges from but there is much more work to System (MS4) permit, which gov- the river and two tributaries, based and combined sewer overflows untreated roadway runoff, urban be done, especially in the Lower erns the discharge of stormwater on data from thirty-nine sampling (CSOs), which are both public challenges and aged infrastruc- Basin,” said Sumbul Siddiqui, collected in municipal systems into sites. Grades are being issued for health hazards, especially for boat- ture. The Muddy River Resto- Mayor of Cambridge. “The City local rivers and streams. CRWA, four sections of the Charles River ers and anyone who comes into ration Project and its restoration of Cambridge is making signif- along with Conservation Law mainstem: the Upper Watershed contact with the water. of Charlesgate Park will improve icant investments in our storm- Foundation (CLF), had intervened (Hopkinton to Medfield), the “CRWA has been measuring water quality with new shoreline water infrastructure that will not in the lawsuit over the permit to Upper Middle Watershed (Sher- water quality since 1995. The new vegetation and even open up this only protect Cambridge residents ensure that stormwater pollution born to Dedham), the Lower grading system uses our robust covered section of river, bringing from flooding, we fully expect it entering the Charles will be sig- Middle Watershed (Newton to dataset to identify trends over light and air. It is great to have to improve water quality in the nificantly reduced over the next Waltham), and the Lower Basin time and along the river that allow this clear information, it tells us Charles River as well.” two decades. Under the revised (Watertown to Boston). Two tribu- us, and now the public, to better what needs to be done, let’s get to As the 2018 National Climate permit, cities and towns must take taries of the Charles have also been understand the river system as a work!” Assessment predicted for the increasing steps to reduce storm- graded: the Stop River in Medfield, whole and identify problem areas,” Grading the river in segments Northeast, a changing climate is water runoff and the pollution and the Muddy River in Boston. said Lisa Kumpf, Aquatic Scientist demonstrates that water quali- bringing more extreme precipi- it carries—including nitrogen, The Muddy runs from Jamaica at CRWA. “We were grateful to ty is worse in the Lower Basin tation events, drought, and heat. phosphorus, bacteria, and other Pond, through Olmsted Park’s have the opportunity to work with than in the rest of the river, due Increases in precipitation mean toxins—into storm drains that ponds, the , the Back Bay EPA to expand and modernize the in part to more impermeable sur- increased volumes of stormwa- empty into the Charles River and Fens, under the MassPike to the Annual Charles River Grade. We faces—roads, roofs, parking lots, ter runoff and CSOs, while drier, other water bodies. Additionally, Charlesgate and then through two have come a long way with clean- etc.—and stormwater outfalls that hotter weather combined with the in response to a petition filed by old 200-foot pipes under Storrow ing up the Charles, but as we can carry pollution from city streets excess nutrients that stormwater CRWA and CLF, EPA is currently Drive to its connection into the see from the new grades, there is into the water. This is especially carries into the river cause longer considering requiring large pri- Charles River. Other tributaries still work to be done.” apparent in the Muddy River trib- and more severe cyanobacteria vate properties that are significant to the Charles were not graded as “While E. coli bacteria levels utary in Boston, which received a blooms. Including CSOs and cya- sources of stormwater pollution to there is insufficient data on them. are an important water quali- “D-” grade. The Upper Watershed nobacteria in the report card pres- obtain stormwater discharge per- The new grading system ty indicator, they do not tell the has poorer water quality than the ents a more complete picture of mits under the Clean Water Act, demonstrates the variability in whole story,” said Emily Norton, Middle Watershed, receiving an current river conditions and more which would require them to also water quality in different stretches Executive Director of CRWA. “A-” grade compared to “A.” This clearly demonstrates the impacts do their part to reduce stormwater of the river. Based on 2019 data, “People have a right to know reflects the land use in these areas: of our changing climate. pollution.

ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES. CALL 781-485-0588 PAGE 12 THE BEACON HILL TIMES December 24, 2020 FOPG’s Commonwealth Avenue Mall lighting project moves forward

By Dan Murphy the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, as well as the Public Garden and The Friends of Public Garden the Boston Common, although has made substantial progress in access to some areas around the its ongoing effort to illuminate memorial might occasionally still the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, be limited to allow the contrac- with 85-percent completion on tors to complete a few remaining the lighting of the Patrick Collins tasks on site. While the light fix- Memorial located between Claren- tures themselves aren’t expected to don and Dartmouth streets. arrive until February, the Friends The construction fencing has group anticipates their installation been removed from the site, which has been returned to public use, will be relatively quick and seam- according to the nonprofit that less, since the necessary infrastruc- works in partnership with the Bos- ture is already in place. ton Parks Department to maintain “The Friends has embarked on a capital project to light seven stat- ues on the Mall and enhance the surrounding landscape for each,” said Liz Vizza, president of the Friends. “We hope this will ampli- fy the beauty of each statue as well as make the Mall safer during the evening hours. We are so grateful

for the support of Bostonians who COURTESY OF FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN believe in our mission of caring for these special spaces.” The Friends of Public Garden making progress to illuminate the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

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By Seth Daniel

Capt. Robert Ciccolo comes BPS looks to hybrid, It’s been hot outside, but staying cool on the Comm Avefrom Mall a islong old Williamline of policeLloyd Garrison,officers who is com- 2-PAPER harlestownmemorated as one of many statues on the Mall. With temperaturesin his family, in but the that90s for didn’t several mean days this week, resi- c dents have flocked outside in the mornings and evenings to enjoy such scenes. PATRIOT-BRIDGE he knew he wanted to be a police in-person model for fall officer too. parents are comfortable sending By Seth Daniel City Council holds hearingIn fact, theon 37-year police veteran saidovertime JULY 30, 2020Storiestheir from children back the to school Shipyard in it took him awhile to decide his line The Boston School Committee some fashion. ture and overtime.7thof work,PU whichBHeavenLISHED was EVER forcemented theY reallocationOTHER after TH ofU RSDA$12 millionY heard a plan from the adminis- “We’ve learned that many par- By Lauren Bennett USS Constitution Committee Chairjoining Kenzie the BostonBok in Police police Cadetovertime. Bok said she $ tration of Boston Public Schools ents/guardians wish for their stu- The City Council Committee In wake of video, Republican Candidate Campbell finds assured the councilors and the believes it’s the Council’s “respon- Mesueum talks dents to return to school this fall program in the 1980s. Now, he is Captain Robert Ciccolo. (BPS) for its proposed plans to on Ways and Means held a lengthy supporterspublic that inthese Democratic questions strongholdswill sibility” like to ensure Charlestown that the admin- in some capacity,” she wrote in the the new leader of the Charlestown BUY 150 re-openCivil all schoolsWar shipsthis fall in a hearing on July 28 regarding Bos- be part of an extensive follow-up istration follows through and real- hybrid, in-person model where letter. “Under current guidelines, and Downtown Police Area (A-15 choice,” he said. “I was a young ton Police Department (BPD) over- with the appropriateBy Seth Daniel departments. izes this savings. students would attend two days a BPS will not be able to transport and A-1), coming from a supervi- man who wasn’t sure where I By Michael Manning - Overseer - time, after which many councilors The City Council voted to pass Councilor Andrea Campbell week in groups. hthe number e of students we have o r T hWhen soryRepublican role on theN Night Commandd wanted to go. It wasn’t like all USS Constitution Museum h e still hado many questions r regarding T hthe proposed budget for FiscalN d T traditionally brought to and N from Congressional Candidate e Rayla Supt. Brenda CasselliusT told the N for e the North of the City – which my life I wanted to be a cop like different aspects of the BPD struc- Year 2021 in June, which calls school on our school buses each (Police oveRtime, Pg. 9) CommitteeEMAIWhatL : and isDEB@THEBOSTONS the also best in aknown letter towarU N.COM- Campbell prayed includedfor an opportuWWW.NORTHENDREGIONA Charlestown.- LREVIEW.COM [email protected] Because of ther transportatione g i o N a l r r e v i e w parentsship thatdesigned surveys and and built commu in -the nity to run for office,“Policing she had nowasn’t always my first (CiCColo, Pg. 9) idea just how elaborately – and nityCharlestown meetings have Navy revealed Yard? most You’d PHOTOS BY D. MURPHY (BPS Re-oPening, Pg. 4) Haddon Hall constructionat times hurtfully – that work prayer violates say,The well, Tadpole the USSPlayground, Constitution,BEAT which remains THE a SUMMERpopular destination HEAT for families from Boston and beyond.Being Safe and Feeling Safe of course. However, you’d be would be answered. 3-PAPER Yet, that answeredCity prayer Council holds lengthy off by approximately 700 yards. zoning permit; raisesCapt. Ciccolo concerns new leader ofin downtown the Back police districtBay brought her to a home on Eden The USS Constitution was built By Lauren Bennett some concerns about recent vio- community members were against in Edmund Hartt’s shipyard in Streetlations on at ByJulythe Seth site,22 Danielhearing forwhich a houseis in a this on proposal police as they did not feelovertime Boston’s North End, located at The renovation work at 29 party in her honor with a healthy GroundwaterCapt. Robert Conservation Ciccolo comes Over - this location was the best one for the present site of the United Commonwealth in the Back Bay, grouplay District of (GCOD).Charlestown resi- such a use. from a long line of police officersBy Lauren Bennett in police overtime. Bok said she Images courtesy of Hampton Roads Museum dents and movers-and-shakers Republican Congressional States Coast Guard facility on known as Haddon Hall, has been in hisIn family,2017, butthe thatproperty didn’t was mean sold The proposal wasbelieves eventually it’s the Council’s “respon- USS Monitor (foreground) versus CSS Virginia (background) ready to back her campaign for Candidate Rayla Campbell Commercial Street. underway for some time now, but heto knewdeveloper he wanted Hexagon toThe be Properties,aCity police Council changed Committee into one forsibility” luxury tocon ensure- that the admin- $ Most naval historians agree the Neighborhood Association of thewho 7th wanted Congressional to convert itDistrict to a pri - speaks to potential voters during officer too. on Ways and Means held a lengthy that a number of famous warships named after the river, was one was then known as the Boston against sitting Congresswoman a house party fundraiseristration for follows through and real- the Back Bay (NABB) has raised vateIn club. fact, NABB the hearing 37-year and many on veter- otherJuly 28 regarding Bos(Haddon- Hall, Pg. 3) BUY 200 were designed and built in the of six hybrid-powered frigates Navy Yard (in Charlestown). As Ayanna Pressley. The new-found her in Charlestown on Julyizes 22.this savings. an said it took him awhile to SM Charlestown Navy Yard. One ordered in 1854 by the US Navy. hybrid-powered vessels, this class Charlestown backington is Police the kind Department of Campbell (BPD) is running over- againstCouncilor Andrea Campbell Simplified Lives can help you decide his line of work, which Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley She was launched in 1855 after 14 of frigates had both sails and a support that has cometime, out after of whichleft many councilors of the better known vessels: the Family history becomingwas cemented a very after popular joining the ‘Quarantine startedProject’ by saying she would have USS Merrimack. The Merrimack, months of construction at what field for the Randolphstill Republican,had many questionsin the 7th regarding District, but as an (Shipyard Pg. 4) BostonFamily Police history Cadet and program genealogy in Captainfor Etta Robert Rosen Ciccolo. of theliked South to End,see even more money Digging out old pics who is an Africandifferent American aspects ofAfrican the BPDAmerican struc woman- who thehave 1980s. become Now, one heof the is themost new pop - is awho Republican had always and a Trumpremovedpromised fromher the police budget, and making family woman and Trumpture supporter and overtime. that wasleaderular recently “Quarantine of the the Charlestowntarget Projects” of a racial and over- beforesupporterlate I mother actually – she has becameshe drawn wouldand a the police stated catalog that she has seen an trees eats up extra time ly-charged,Downtownthe last several Policevulgar monthsArea andCommittee (A-15offensive as peopleand Chair officer.”ireand of manyKenzie label Pressleythe Bok more supporters, than“uptick 100 phoin -homicides and stab- A-1),of all coming ages found fromassured themselves a supervisory the with councilors includingCiccolo’stos they aand horriblyhad father theof wasrelatives offensive a Boston they had Being Safe and FeelingBy SethSafe Daniel video posted by Boston communi- bings” in her district of Dorches- role on the Night Command for tymore organizer time and(Violence thepublic ability in Boston,that to pickthese Policeand visitedquestions vulgar Officer, after video willWorld and posted so Warter by was aandII. hisThere, Mattapan. She said that 4-PAPER With ample time in the present, Inc.theup unfinished Northfounder) of theMonicaprojectsbe City part Cannon- –or of whichstart an new extensiveuncle. well-connectedhowever, He follow-up also had hascommunity never a niece seemed orga and - ato be PHOTO BY MATT CONTI included Charlestown. nizer in Boston. she has heard conversations in the LIVES LisaCapt. Jones, a union Ciccolo official with new the school leader bus drivers’ of union, downtown spoke many havepolice found themselvesdistrict delv- Grant“past” – a times. long-time campaign sup- nephewenough who time are to Bostondo it just Police how she SIMPLIFIED with the appropriate departments. de-clutter or make that move! on WednesdayThere are several at a rally fountains in front and of other City places,Hall that including challenged the Mirabella the BPS Pool, in the area to cool off this summer, “Policing wasn’t always my Officers as well. He joinedcommunity the that the lowering of ing deep into the past. porterThat’s for Pressley.exactly Cannon-Grantwhat happened and enjoy the other activities taking place at the popular area. Cadets in 1983, and was officially first choice,” he said.The “ICity was Council Cadets voted in 1983, to pass and (gwasenealogythe officially overtime, Pg. 6 budget is leading to Re-Opening PlanBy Seth and Daniel called for more safeguards. was upset Campbell was running mer’s Straight Pride Parade. a young man whothe wasn’tproposed sure budget for Fiscal sworn in as an officer in 1987. against Pressley, and that members swornThe in video as an officerhas gone inless 1987. viral police in officers out in the com- where I wanted to go. It wasn’t Capt. Robert Ciccolo comes Ciccolo has a very diverse career of the conservativeYear Super 2021 Happy in June,everyCiccolo sensewhich has of a calls verythe word,diverse viral career in within BPD. He was a patrolman like all my life I wanted to be a within BPD. He was a patrolman from a long line of police officers Fun Group showedfor up the uninvited reallocation the ofsense $12 that million it has sickened peo- (PoliCe, Pg.6) Walsh comments on BPS’s draft plan for fall reopening cop like my dad. I wasn’t sure in his family, but that didn’t mean and sergeant in Mattapan and a at some of Campbell’s events – a andple all sergeant across inthe Mattapan region and and viral a $ lieutenant in and the as a teen. Then I graduated high lieutenant in Jamaica Plain and he knew he wanted to be a police that the process of getting input in September,” said Walsh. 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He joined the recognizedCOVID-19 Representativeshutdowns while Aaron the vulnerable residents are kept safe (CiCColo Pg. 4) (Fight Pg. 3) tion rate in the North End two two weeks. rate of 91.7 cases per 10,000 Michlewitz for helping to establish during this pandemic,” said New weeks ago the infection rate here On Friday the BPHC released residents, up from 89.2 cases per the North End COVID-19 testing Health CEO James Luisi. has only risen 2.8 percent. its weekly COVID-19 stats by 10,000 residents two week ago. site in the neighborhood. He added, “We’ve opened this According to the latest data neighborhood that tracks infec- The number of confirmed cases Entrance to the testing site is site close to encourage residents released by the Boston Public tion rates and COVID testing from North Bennet Street. No of the North End to come and get Health Commission (BPHC) on results in Boston neighborhoods. (Update Pg. 5) access from Prince Street. tested.” Visit www.northendregional.com Email [email protected] or [email protected] or call 781-485-0588 for your Regional Review information