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THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE Councilor Edwards UP FOR TWO Developers, BHA ready to meet questions costs of with residents and community busing students to By Seth Daniel getting the public review process Charlestown rolling and getting construction Following the blockbust- started on what we think is a er commitment of $30 million long-anticipated re-development By Seth Daniel from the City, the developers of of the public housing community,” he said on Tuesday. “I think Busing students to the Edwards the mixed-income Bunker Hill it’s pretty much accepted in the Middle School in Charlestown Housing development are ready to neighborhood that the status quo Cyan from Eastie is costing the school start meeting with the community is not acceptable. We’re ready to district more than $400,000 per ahead of their official City filings. Boston Housing Authority roll out the latest plan, getting in year, and Councilor Lydia Edwards Magenta the ground and getting this thing is leading a charge to reconsider (BHA) Director Bill McGonagle built.” that practice sooner rather than said they have scheduled meetings McGonagle said they have later – a move that could free up this month with BHA residents and with the general community scheduled a meeting with BHA valuable space in the Town for Yellow tenants for May 23. Charlestown students. regarding the revised development In a letter from Edwards plans. “We’re looking forward to (BHA Pg. 10)

and Councilors Annissa Essaibi Black George, Michelle Wu, Michael Flaherty and Council President Andrea Campbell, there is a call New school superintendent makes to end the practice of busing East Boston students to Charlestown’s first public stop in Charlestown

Edwards Middle School – where By Seth Daniel almost 90 percent of the students are not from the Town. New Supt. Brenda Cassellius “With the pending acquisi- made her first public appearance tion of a building on Paris Street Photo by Marianne Salza in Charlestown on Wednesday, and declining enrollment at East Terrell McQueeney goes high up for a tip-in during the fifth annual Turn May 8, and was quick to acknowl- Boston High leading to available It Around 3-on-3 basketball tournament last Saturday, May 4, at the edge there is a lot of hard work classroom space, we believe that Community Center. The tournament is for ages 10-18 and is designed to to undertake in the schools, but BPS is able to begin transition- have a productive activity for youth. See Pages 8 and 9 for more photos. beyond the classroom she con- ing East Boston students from fessed she needs practice on her Charlestown schools to local stick handling but doesn’t have schools in East Boston,” read the Encore Boston Harbor has traffic much trouble finding her edges on letter. “For example, East Boston the ice. High has indicated that they have plans in place for June 23 opening The new superintendent, com- a two-year plan to transition the ing to Boston after a long stint in By Seth Daniel rush could last after they open the school into a 7-12 school, which doors June 23. icy Minnesota, visited with resi- New School Supt. Brenda Cassellius would both help save funding for When thinking about the open- Encore President Bob DeSalvio dents of the Town on Wednesday made her first public appearance the school and save the district on ing of Encore Boston Harbor, told the Massachusetts Gaming at the Mayor’s Coffee Hour and on Wednesday in Charlestown at transporting East Boston middle neighbors ought to think of it as Commission (MGC) on Monday quickly made about 9,000 friends Mayor Martin Walsh’s coffee hour a period of time rather than a that they have engaged in a great when she shared her love of hock- on McCarthy Playground. Here, she is shown greeting little Callie Seney (Edwards Pg. 15) one-day rush – that due to the fact (Cassellius Pg. 7) and her mother, Jess (off camera). that Encore isn’t sure how long the (Traffic Pg. 7)

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I am particularly fond of his Earlier this month we came we month this Earlier For Charlestown in particular, the Schrafft Center. heard the announcement of the capital budget plan to Mayor’s plan- the for million $1 earmark ning and design of a new Ryan Playground. This is the first real city’s resilience. city’s theme called upon several times by togetherweaves it as mayor, the the major pillars of his adminis trative priorities. In order to have have not we must a resilient city, only a strong infrastructure plan climate,changing a for prepare to but we also need to have strong schools, affordable housing, and a strong modern economy. initiativeHarbor Boston Resilient as a bold, yet pragmatic approach to shoring up our shoreline while simultaneously opening up access to the waterfront for public ame nities. together to witness the 123rd run an Marathon, Boston the of ning reminded event that Mayor Walsh symbol of thea continuing us is the initiative focuses on the Ryan Playground, as well as renova tions to Main Street near Sullivan Square and the waterfront next to - - - - THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE editorial

BIG TOBACCO: BIG TOBACCO: [email protected] are preferred. NICOTINE ADDICT? NICOTINE OR: IS YOUR CHILD A OR: IS YOUR THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK THE EMPIRE The Independent Newspaper Group reserves the right to edit letters for space and columns, viewpoints and letters to the editor as a forum for readers to express their PAGE 2 PAGE essarily those of The Independent Newspaper Group. Text or attachments emailed to essarily those of The Independent Newspaper Group. Text Big Tobacco is back -- and we need to take action immediately. Big Tobacco Parents have to take a watchful eye to make sure their children are Teens once again have become the target consumer group for Big Teens (which owns or controls all of the The bottom line is that Big Tobacco A recent article in the New York Times put it this way, "Although put it this way, Times A recent article in the New York products, known ubiquitouslynew these of use the ominously, More Nicotine is considered by some to be the most addictive substance, Big Tobacco had been defeated. Big Tobacco Or so it seemed. becomes res swamp creatures that But like one of those horror-film Shortly after these laws went into effect, teenage cigarette smokingteenage cigarette effect, laws went into these after Shortly So it was with a great deal of personal satisfaction that we took someSo it was with a great deal of personal This exact week in 1999, we editorialized in favor of a state law toThis exact week in 1999, we editorialized In the mid-1990s, our newspaper group was honored in consecutiveIn the mid-1990s, our opinions and to encourage debate. Please note that the opinions expressed are not nec clarity. We regret that we cannot publish unsigned letters. Please include your street and regret that we cannot We clarity. telephone number with your submission. The Independent Newspaper Group publishes of income ad infinitum. describing their products as cigarettes." ban smoking in restaurants. not using these products and society needs new laws to ensure that these products cannot be sold to those under the age of 21. Tobacco, a dangerous trend on many levels. According to one study, a dangerous trend on many levels. According to one study, Tobacco, the effects of teens using these new products are dramatic and signif largest of these e-cigarette companies) has found a 21st century means by which to hook a new generation of future tobacco addicts. teen cigarette smoking rates have fallen below five percent, America isbelow fallen smoking rates have cigarette teen vapes,e-cigs, using people young of epidemic an with contending now and other 'nicotine delivery devices,' as the tobacco industry christened them years ago in secret memos, searching for an official alternative to as juuling, delivers as much nictone in one pod as 200 cigarettes, all but assuring users of a fast-track to addiction. urrected in even more ominous form when exposed to seemingly deadlyurrected in even more ominous form when the new, is back -- and in a big way -- thanks to radiation, Big Tobacco so-called e-cigarettes. legal or otherwise, known to man. In previous generations, teen smokers, encouraged by images of James Dean with a cigarette hanging from his of a steady stream lips, became lifetime smokers, assuring Big Tobacco icant: "For a teen, becoming nicotine-addicted greatly increases the likelihood that they will graduate to traditional, combustible cigarettes. addiction during adolescence increases the vulner nicotine Importantly, ability to subsequent addictions, like opioids or cocaine. For most users of illicit drugs, their initial addiction was to nicotine." rates began to decline precipitously and smoking in public became anpublic became precipitously and smoking in decline began to rates anathema. degree of pride in what seemed to be the vanquishing of a foe -- the-- foe a of vanquishing the be to seemed what in pride of degree in this country had reigned withtobacco lobby -- that for generations until there finally were lawsimpunity and that had seemed invincible the sale and use of tobaccoenacted throughout the country limiting beginning in the mid-2000s. years by the Massachusetts branch of the American Cancer Society for branch of the American Cancer years by the Massachusetts products regarding the regulation of tobacco our reporting and editorials about every aspect of the tobacco wrote We in our local communities. the tobacco companies were from the insidious means by which industry, geared toward young people,pushing their products with advertising were not doing as much as theyto taking to task local authorities who smoking in public places) incould have (by means of ordinances limiting the future tobacco addictsorder to prevent young people from becoming of America.

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d -E p We understand full well well full understand We That’s why we were eager to That’s O the “Little Mystic” parcels. that were disappointed, however, the position of the BPDA is that land uses for that essentially all wereusage current it’s besides not options and that the best the community could do is to request mitigation. proper simply not good enough. that those lands are within the Designated Port Area and as such have specific usage requirements. that also understand however, We reviewed.be can boundaries those As recently as 2002, parcels along in Charlestown the same DPA It’s tremendous that the capital tremendous that It’s $3 earmarks another budget plan decade oldmillion to replace the very grate turf on the fields. I’m reliable surfaces. for solve though, it still doesn’t land sufficient of challenges the expandingallocation for our ever let alone the addition community, of One Charlestown. join what we thought would have been a real dialogue regarding ful that the mayor made this com ful that the mayor made that the pro mitment to ensure fields cangrams that rely on those on safe andcontinue to operate 300First Avenue B Center Hospital, Conference Rehab Spaulding Charlestown, MA 02129 - - Public Meeting Public t [email protected] 3 3 Reay Pannesi Agency Development & Planning Boston 617.918.6239 [email protected]

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s s o c i at i o n The Charlestown Patriot Bridge is interested in publishing the The Charlestown Patriot Bridge is interested in publishing memories of Charlestown residents in print. If you or someone memories of Charlestown residents in print. If you On this Mother’s Day let’s take let’s Day On this Mother’s CNY Bldg.108 Disposition Planning Disposition CNY Bldg.108 A mail to: phone: One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 Wednesday, May 22 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Project Description: Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) invites the community to an informational discussion regarding Charlestown Navy Yard Building 108. This meeting will provide updates on the latest work at the site as well as future planning for a possible partnership with National Parks Service (NPS) to site. explore the of redevelopment for possibilities email:

you know would like to share your experiences, please send email you know would like to share your experiences, women about their lives in thesewomen about their for many ofdays, it is common life growing recall their to them Over mother. own their and up them sayand again I have heard know don’t something like: “I how my mother did it!” The reali ty is, they “are doing it” every day of their lives, as well. the time to give thanks to God for our mothers and pray for them. Husbands, take the time to appreciate the mothers of your children and teach your children by your example how to appreci ate their mothers for their selfless generosity and loving presence in your home. Though we do and fountains have parks, not flowers in honor of our mothers in Charlestown, we can build our own monuments to our mothers by our words, actions and love this day and throughout the year. ------6) THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE Pg. l e r g y

etters (L or dit E Whenever I have spoken with Here, in the United States, United the in Here, Adult dogs are great compa Some people will want to adopt ishes everywhere, are the engines that make things happen! hard work of the Latin Americanhard work of the Latin familiar withwomen. Anyone realizes thattheir difficult reality and forceit is by the sheer will society goesof these women that forward each day. ofgifts and special unique the in our ownwomen are evident Not onlypublic square as well. are women in leadership in every arena but also many women with careers balance heroically ownour In life. family active an legion.are examples community, Every week, I see women who are serving in the caring for a family, parish, attending an aging parent, working full or part time, caring for one who is sick, contributing get community, the in life to ting married, giving birth, going to school and on and on. The women of our parish, as in par around from home to home and they deserve a nice place to live. Also, most puppies come from puppy mills and have just started their lives. They also have plenty of time to find a nice home. Adult dogs need to be adopted more than puppies. If older dogs are not adopted they will be euthanized. ny and usually very calm. Older dogs have a lot less energy than most puppies do. Most elderly dogs have already been trained in a previous home. My dog Ella, knows how to sit and she knows the words “walk” and “cook ie” because her previous owner trained her to know these com mands. It is very hard to train a dog, so it is easer if the dog is already trained because it will and energy. money, time, you save Older dogs are also great company because most often they are super sweet and caring. Also, adult dogs are great for people with disabili ties because they are much lower maintenance than puppies. puppies because they will typically Although that is true, live longer. older dogs need your help to have an enjoyable rest of their life. Too the h a r l e s t o w n

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nary resourcefulness and brutally by the heroic efforts, extraordi- efforts, heroic the by rarely known beyond the com are kept intactand home family looking for these parks and espe and looking for these parks exquisite, by some local artist Latin America, I have enjoyed cially noticing the art work, often munity. my years living and traveling in living and deceased. Throughout bration in honor of the mothers, that there can be a formal cele- formal a be can there that statues repainted and refreshed so Day, the parks are cleaned and the Day, the park has a fountain and flow the park has a fountain ferent celebrations there. Oftenferent celebrations er gardens. throughout the year there are dif throughout the year called “The Mothers’ Park” andcalled “The Mothers’ a mother and child. It is alwaysa mother and child. find a small park with a statue offind a small park with and history, it is most common to and history, Latin America, no matter the sizeLatin America, no matter By Very Reverend James Ronan, VF – Pastor, St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Ronan, VF – Pastor, Reverend James By Very

OLDER DOGS CONSIDER ADOPTING ters have probably been thrownprobably have ters lives. Most elderly dogs in shel home to live in the rest of their dogs instead of puppies. should consider adopting older the younger dogs. I think people more people were interested in being euthanized. I realized that for three months and was close to example, Ella was at the NHPCA that spent a lot of time there. Forthat spent a lot of time there. at dogs, I saw a lot of older dogs have her. When we went to look have her. for us and we are so lucky to the NHPCA. Ella is a perfect fit is 10 and we adopted her from Jack Russell Dachshund mix. She something, so we adopted Ella, a happened we knew we had to do lonely and depressed. When thisWhen depressed. and lonely passed, Carmine was feeling very that had lung cancer. After Bella that had lung cancer. dog Bella, an Italian GreyhoundItalian an Bella, dog puppy. Last spring we lost our Last spring puppy. we have had him since he was a Carmine. He is 7-years old and is an Italian Greyhound namedGreyhound Italian an is School. The Learning Project Elementary Fujimoto and I am a sixth grader at - MAY 9, 2019 9, MAY 6:00 pm Councilor Lydia Edwards, John Edwards, John Councilor Lydia and Campbell, Jack Schievink, Claire Smith. With intermittent serenading With intermittent serenading performed by tenor Wes performed by tenor Wes Hunter Charlestown Branch Library Charlestown Thursday, May 16 May Thursday, Author and former political advisor Gerard F. Doherty Gerard F. www.friendsofcharlestownlib.org Christine Vraibel, Kim Mahoney and Kim Mahoney Christine Vraibel, Murphy. Tiara From the Golden Age Center, Rita Tierney, Janet Black, Wayne Black, Janet Black, Wayne Rita Tierney, From the Golden Age Center, Hope McGee and Kathleen Evers. Mayor Martin Walsh was excited to visit with and take a picture with res was excited to visit with and take Mayor Martin Walsh idents from Bay Cove. (Joseph P. Kennedy II) Kennedy P. (Joseph 4 The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library Public Branch of the Boston The Charlestown An evening with 2019 Friend of the Year the of 2019 Friend with An evening has done the same on every Kennedy campaign since.” since.” campaign Kennedy has done the same on every “Gerard Doherty knew the number-one rule of Democratic rule of Democratic Doherty knew the number-one “Gerard Friends of the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library presents Library Public of the Boston Branch Friends of the Charlestown 179 Main St. for more information, please visit visit please information, more for 179 Main St. 1962. He did it for my father, Robert Kennedy in 1968, and he Kennedy Robert father, my did it for 1962. He

fight. Gerry fought the good fight for Senator Ted Kennedy in Kennedy Ted Senator the good fight for fought Gerry fight. politics in Charlestown … loyalty to others who fought the good others who fought to … loyalty politics in Charlestown Friends of the Training Field Friends of the Training President Billy Kelly with Parks Commissioner Chris Cook and Parks Dept. of the Woods Ryan Tom McNicholas signs a petition Tom for a Master Plan circulated by Rosemarie Kverek. Jeppe Fredslaund and Ella Fredslaund in front of a coloring mural. Amanda Zettel of the Charlestown Amanda Zettel of the with Councilor Preservation Society Dan Edwards and State Rep. Lydia Ryan. THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE

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MAYOR WALSH HOLDS ANNUAL COFFEE HOUR AT THE MCCARTHY PLAYGROUND MCCARTHY THE AT HOUR COFFEE ANNUAL HOLDS WALSH MAYOR

Beyond that, everyone wasBeyond that, everyone Mayor Martin Walsh stopped Walsh Martin Mayor PAGE 4 PAGE treated to Dunks coffee and a potted plant to take home. McCarthy will begin at $1.4 million overhaul this coming according to the September, Commissioner Parks and mayor Chris Cook. act with City leaders and dis- act with City leaders the mayorcuss concerns with and– including the pathways the schoolconfigurations within for thesystem, a major issue now. Town by for his annual Coffee Hourby for his on Playground at the McCarthy May morning, Eden Street Weds. fortunegood the had and 8, sunshine. of plenty getting of came Hundreds of residents to inter out for a fun morning

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PAGE 5 PAGE PHOTOS BY BY PHOTOS ince 2003, Harvest on Vine, Vine, on ince 2003, Harvest Street in Vine located on helpedCharlestown, has DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN With rent, living expenses, and With Fundraisers like this are essen feed more than 700 Charlestownfeed more than 700 heldApril 25, they families. On Knights ofa fundraiser at the included giftColumbus Hall that basket raffles, auctions for Cape well as a RedCod vacations, as of theSox game, and recognition Onhelp Harvest volunteers that achieve its goals. Vine the efforts food rising each year, to combat food insecurity has become more important than ever. tial, said Harvest on Vine Direc Vine tial, said Harvest on MacDonald. tor Tom S Above: Kelly Hand, Linda and Hand, Kelly Above: Dick Burtt, Elaine Susan Lydon, Nancy Janet Gentis, Vigneau, Gina and Cayecdo. Huetteman, Ronan and James Right: Rev. Tom director Vine Harvest On volunteer MacDonald present a Humani- Judy Burton (center) tarian Award. Kiss 108 DJ Karson Tager and Tager Kiss 108 DJ Karson V. Tony legend local comedic with of the night served as MC’s assisting Mckenzie Jake young duties. them with raffle Eddie Callahan, City Councilor Michelle Wu, and Paul Hollien. and Paul Wu, Michelle City Councilor Callahan, Eddie

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and Tom Cunha are proud to show their support. show to proud are Cunha Tom and Phyllis Hickey, Lorrie Morton, Eileen Ward, David Flanagan, Crystal Galvin of the Kennedy Center, Center, Galvin Crystal of the Kennedy Flanagan, David Ward, Morton, Lorrie Eileen Hickey, Phyllis

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pening, for you must stop this you must stop pening, for planexpansion with no unbridled improve and no infrastructure ments. our city. are proud of, that attracts visitors. proud of, are on to... again. ing to come to Boston. in our city? people? Please see what is right outside your door. few, union members, to make our city a place people flee or complain about. and the people want to help. Master Plan for Charlestown, the most historic neighborhood in Boston. "bigger is better." unproven, outlived concept. Advisor as a most desirable cityAdvisor as a most not make theto visit...and we do 10 Cities to list of many "Top visit in the USA." who stops this unhealthy growth being stran are We to progress. gled by the profit-taking of the frogged Boston, offering amaz ing green, beautiful architectural buildings with living walls and mini parks, plus infrastructure that works. appreciate union labor ment. We just We work. to them want and want a Master Plan to make sense, with thoughtful develop want to work together ment. We for a Boston that we all love, and - - - Association The com Charlestown Ann Kelleher

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Although we may not hear, we may not hear, Although petition. the sign Please This over development, with The Casino is not open, the Dear Editor: recognizeto like would We Dear Editor: Coming from Back Bay to A client went from Back Bay These stories are not isolated pollution impact our quality ofimpact our quality pollution life. pollutedtaste, smell, feel or touch us. all around it’s air, are asking the Mayor and We and the Building, Planning to designateDevelopment Agency Charlestownthe community of for a Master Plan study. reports. not inhabited, move on the ground now. no infrastructure, is strangling Walsh, Mayor our beloved City. please see and hear what is hap Fundraiser. to give a BIG thank you to The for their contin- Tavern Warren ued support of hosting our Spring fundraiser. all for helping us to raise funds that go direct back to the students Harvard-Kentthe at teachers and Elementary School. UNHEALTHY GROWTH UNHEALTHY A BIG THANK YOU 3,200 units in development are all our community partners, all our community partners, supporters, families and teach ers who supported the Harvard- SpringKent Parents Association Charlestown last week was a was week last Charlestown gridlock mess, which took one and a half hours. to Seaport, and it took an hour. Another came from New Balance to Charlestown, in a stressful hour convincedwhich T, the on ride her not to become a Charlestown resident. mitment of our community tocommunity our of mitment making the Harvard-Kent a great place for all is truly inspiring. - - - - Carina Sincerely, MAINTAINING THE URBAN TREE THE URBAN MAINTAINING 6 (from pg. 3) (from pg.

Newly planted trees require continued watering, 10 gallons per week on the average throughout their on the average 10 gallons per week Newly planted trees require continued watering, week a once water and pressure low at it set hose, watering a have you If season. growing active atering, fertilizer and pest control maintenance are the three key ingredients for healthy trees in the urban jungle. ingredients for healthy fertilizer and pest control maintenance are the three key atering, When fertilizing young trees, one application in the spring is adequate. A slow release, high-nitrogen fertilizer high-nitrogen release, A slow one application in the spring is adequate. When fertilizing young trees, Contact a certified trees with insecticides and pesticides are a thing of the past. of of public spraying The days

W etters Dear Editor: after having a discus Recently, Just last month I came across The major takeaway from this The authors of the study spec- The authors suggest that,” As we are organizing and gath Not only does our physical for approximately one-half hour or more often during periods of hot weather. Best times to water are early one-half hour or more often during periods of hot weather. for approximately morning or evening. can be used for the first four years. Do not fertilize any tree in midsummer. Mature trees need not be fertilized Do not fertilize tree in midsummer. any can be used for the first four years. on a yearly basis. arborist to diagnose and manage insect and disease problems. L GREENER IS BETTER many adult dogs are being eutha- being are adult dogs many peopleenough not because nized are them. If you adopting are dog, try look planning to adopt a ing at the older dogs first, insteading at the older dogs the puppies.of heading straight to help! Older dogs need your sion with my 7-year- old grand sion with my 7-year- son about the five senses - seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling and tast- ing - I started to think about air pollution. an article entitled, “Green Spaces and Mental Health.” Although this major study followed one million Dutch people for 18 years, the results can be applied to anywhere on planet earth. study is that children who grow up with greener surroundings have a significantly lower risk of developing mental illnesses later in life. The studies found that you have to live near a forest to don’t benefit from better mental health, but simply having a park among city streets contributes to better health. ulate that greener surroundings may reduce stress, encourage exercise, and have less noise and air pollution –all potential mental health factors. better city planning can have profound impacts on the mental health and well-being of all of us.” forpetition for a signatures ering a Master Plan for Charlestown, we need to keep in mind that we must have orderly development and more green space instead of one building after another being built in our one square mile. health rely on clean air to stay health but our mental healthy, needs clean air as well. More buildings, more traffic and more - - - on THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE

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Testing Arts Month Exhibit No School Hearings, ongoing, City Hall: 13, 10:30 a.m. 13, 2 p.m. p.m. Commission, May 16, 10:30 a.m. Recovery Services, May 16, 2 p.m. May 21, 10:30 a.m. ing street and backyard, existing 1.5 story rear ell made full 2.0 stories, with the new uncovered outside deck on top with walk 3rdexisting the from access out All work to be done with floor. in the existing footprint. 6 p.m. Revere Park in Friday May 24. Production trucks will be parked on Chelsea be will there parking and Street restricted. Dates new dormers at 3rd floor fac (9:30am - 11:30am) Room 801, 1 City Hall Square, Boston St, Charlestown full service posal for a new, restaurant offering lunch and dinner with beer and wine. p.m. Green St. 1010 Mass Ave. attend.

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When: Thursday, May 16, May When: Thursday, Gerard F. Doherty: a "Friend Gerard F. •An Evening with Gerard F. •An Evening with Gerard F. •Housing choice voucher voucher •Housing choice •Charlestown redevelopment May 16, 10 a.m., BHA HQ, BOSTON HOUSING The second Community The second Community A May 10 Hearing OrderA May 10 Hearing COMMITTEE Join us to discuss and provide From the May 16 HUD •Zoning Board of Appeals This is an open hearing, and Where: PAGE 6 PAGE 6 p.m. of the Year" tribute presented bypresented tribute Year" the of the Friends of the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public an award There will be Library. presentation, with intermittent serenading performed by tenor Free and open to Hunter. Wes all, including a reception. Doherty program update update 52 Chauncy St. 11th Floor. AUTHORITY MONITORING COMMITTEE MEETING: ers are calling for everyone to join the call to demand a Master now. Plan of the Town Master Plan meeting will take 11,May Saturday, on place at 1 p.m. in the Bunker Hill Museum Community Room on Monument Square. The meeting is co-sponsored by the Charlestown Preservation Society and the Charlestown but organiz Historical Society, at 10 a.m. Regarding the the at 10 a.m. Regarding UrbanBiannual Council City Update. Renewal Progress byThis matter is sponsored and Wu Councilor Michelle was referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and on 5/1/2019. Transportation ON PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION HEARING: needs in Boston. Action Plan details how we will use the $27 million in HUD funds to address the housing developmentcommunity and feedback on our draft annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban (HUD). Development federal funding input meeting, DND (26 Court St.), 6 p.m.: Library, 179 Main St. Library, the public is encouraged to

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m o c This meeting will be held at •Encore Neighborhood Shuttle•Encore Neighborhood Coach – •Premium Motor DeSalvio said he was cer have thought a lot about “We weekofficials asked this City . p MassDOT, MBTA Green Line MBTA MassDOT, Extension Project, Encore Casino, and locally elected officials. There will also be time at the end of the meeting for questions to be answered. 545 of Columbus, the Knights May 23 Medford St, on Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. to keep buses and shuttles off of and shuttles off to keep buses Lower Broadway. luxury shuttle– This 26-passenger public and towould be free to the run betweenemployees and would parking lot inEncore, the GE Site City Hall and Everett the Village, Line terminusthe Chelsea Silver It would run(at Market Basket). 24/7 on that route. comebuses would these luxury (Metroto Encore from Milford Rockland (South Shore), West), NH. They and Londonderry, seven day, a hours 12 run would days a week. a greatbeen had there that tain deal of thoughtful planning, and Cameron Gayle Commissioner said she was “very impressed” with the level of care and thought put into the opening plan. this and that this plan works probably “We said. he smoothly,” thought of everything and haven’t we’ll make adjustments after the opening, but it has been a very, very thorough planning exercise by many different partners at the table.” Rep. Dan RyanCity, to host traffic meeting ahead of casino opening, summer work that the community join elect ed officials for a public meeting in thetransportation regarding Sullivan Square area. During this meeting, the community will and current on updates receive future construction and trans portation plans from various organizations, and departments including but not limited to: BTD, i h s r ------a l o h c s y e s s i r r o Donna at 617-763-8527 Knights of Columbus Hall - St. Medford m as we award this year’s scholarships. award as we n a y Join us for dining, dancing, raffles & laughter r Friday May 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Friday at 7:00 2019 May 17, Or call Tickets $25 per person. Order online at: Tickets $25 per person. Order Those include: •Harbor Shuttles – there will Encore Shuttle – •MBTA So far, the Boston Police have So far, As previously reported, there DeSalvio told the CommissionDeSalvio they would“They have said 5th Annual Awards Presentation Night! Presentation Awards Annual 5th The Friends of Ryan “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship Fund be four shuttles running a route between Encore, the Financial District and the Seaport. All of the shuttles would be ADA com pliant and would cost $7 one- A new connector from the way. Seaport to the Financial District for commuters would cost $5. They would operate year-round, weather dependent. Shuttles would run regularly from the Malden Station and Station to Encore the Wellington As part of the Boston Harbor. opening plan, these shuttle would Road, and let out on Mystic View those using them would have to walk on the new DCR connector under the train tracks to the casi no entrance. That is in an effort New Kid on the Block syndrome.New Kid on the Block and all ourThere will be tweaks partners said they would be ready to work with us through that peri od…Every partner has chipped in to say they will help us to make sure the opening is smooth. It’s impossible to say when that open will have to ing period ends. We make game-day calls on a lot of these situations.” pledged 13 officers, Everett Police have pledged 12 officers, Medford Police have pledged eight officers and the State Police have pledged the Additionally, Troopers. 84 provide 13 offi Police will Transit cers, the U.S. Coast Guard has agreed to handle the waterways and the Boston Public Works monitorto agreed Department has closely the Alford Street Bridge. are several alternatives to private vehicles that Encore is unveiling as part of its traffic plan. they have been meeting regular they have law months with ly for several jurisdic enforcement from various and MassDOT. tions, the MBTA as it takesassist us as long details),” said(with paid police seven daysDeSalvio. “It may take to like We or it could take 14 days. as a period ofthink of this opening a clearly going to be time…There’s - - - - - 7 7 “The casino is opening soon“The casino is opening And finally, her impression And finally, “I love Boston,” she said. “The coffee hour that they will be stay coffee hour of the traffic situationing on top opening rolls out. as the casino bring a lotand that is going to need “We of traffic,” he said. on top ofto make sure we stay know there that situation. We on impact big a be to going is have to stayCharlestown and we on top of it.” also very anxious to start meeting tobringing and cabinet the with bear some of the resources the City has. I have met with a lot of theand I know members Cabinet mayor is very interested in this. So, working across the different agencies is important to do the best for communities.” around the issues. Expect me tome Expect issues. the around be out and present in their com munities and listening to them.” of Charlestown and Boston has initial the in good quite been days – being greeted with a mob of activity and excitement at the McCarthy Playground. people have been so friendly to me and so welcoming to me. I’ve met all the staff around and folks anx I’m now. communities the in ious to get out and talk with more people in the communities, but folks have been so gracious and biggest me…The to wonderful trust thing is earning the public’s and going out and talking with them in the community – speak ing with them authentically about their hopes and dreams for their easier children. Once I do that it’s to come together with a plan and get consensus. Then we can col I’mdots. the connect and laborate need all of us wrapping our heads - - - THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE On Wednesday, Mayor Martin On Wednesday, “This particular part of the“This particular She also said she would like to “For kids, my message is that Cassellius said she was to meet want to come with “I don’t steady topic of discussion for thesteady topic of discussion it was prettypast five years and all our pub much the #1 topic at lic meetings.” during his told the Town Walsh the initial days of opening in lateopening in initial days of the June. close to,”project I stayed very has been asaid DeSalvio. “There impact them every day,” she said.she day,” every them impact my “For the overall community, going to take an message is it’s all-hands-on-deck approach. We Parents are really just wanting to be listened to now and we’ll see what emerges from there.” get the youth more involved in the decision making process and wanted students to know their new school leader will listen. your voice matters and I’m going to be working with the Youth Board and try to get them truly involved in the decisions that assumptions that some things that worked for me in the past will work here, but I do know some things have worked in the past,” important for me she said. “It’s to go out and listen to the teach ers…I need to find out what’s working working and what isn’t so we can maximize the dollars and put them where they are a lot of listening at needed. It’s first, but I know people want to get going, so we’ll develop some plans and work those plans… Pereille has been working on.” with teachers late on Wednesday, and she plans to do a lot of lis tening to hear parents, staff and students. New Supt. 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“I do believe less transitions for Later, she said she does support Later, Supt. Cassellius stood in Supt. Cassellius stood in Beyond the fun of ice rinks “Yes, I am a hockey player,” I am a hockey player,” “Yes, assellius The casino released estimatesThe casino released

C on that real good work that Supt. already with families and com continue to build munities. We’ll talked about these things before sense and how to minimize theto minimize how and sense hasmayor the know transitions. I work. We’ll be talking to the com be talking work. We’ll munity about how those make talking about K-6, K-8, and 9-12and K-8, K-6, about talking – however those configurations equitable…I think they were equitable…I think they were and curriculum that is rigorous across our schools and there is of teenagers. We want to make of teenagers. We sure we develop programming needs we all know of as parents what works at middle schools, adolescent specific have they ilies,” she said. “But then when we look at middle schools and students are always good for fam good always students are the neighborhoods first. students and families, but that indiscussion a be to needs there the idea of limiting transitions fortransitions limiting of idea the cerns. schools a shot – Supt. Cassellius– Supt. shot a schools listened in and took in the con also to give the non-exam high implored them to not only think of elementary school issues, but Warren-Prescott and Harvard- Warren-Prescott Kent schools. While the mayor a group of parents from the while Mayor Walsh talked with while Mayor Walsh issues being space and grade con figurations. school issues – one of the key nitty gritty and have a discussion with Charlestown parents about and hockey sticks, though, there was time to get down to the Bruins.” am super excited about them. Go going to become a Bruins fan. I’ve already been watching them and est stick handler, but I’m a pret est stick handler, ty good skater…Of course I’m team. Now, I’m not the great team. Now, when I was 42 and have played women’s a on years nine about she said after being introduced by “I started Mayor Martin Walsh.

ey and her experience playing the game. site, and hundreds of thousandssite, and hundreds in duringare expected to pour lion visitors per year to the Everettlion visitors per year last week that they expect 8 mil last week that they busy, with the initial rush that isthat rush with the initial busy, expected. be, and how long they will bebe, and how long ing opening but have no way of but have no way ing opening will how busy they telling just deal of planning for the upcom deal of planning MAY 9, 2019 9, MAY Founding Members of Partners HealthCare Damian Rivera and Gary Lockett. Damian Rivera and Gary Brian Mullen and Devonte Teixeira. you

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FIFTH ANNUAL TURN IT AROUND BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL AROUND IT TURN ANNUAL FIFTH 14 Green Street 14 Green Street Memorial Hall 6:00 PM, Dinner CaSh Bar $75 4:30 PM, Free Celebration 6:00 PM, Dinner CaSh Bar $75 6:00 PM, Dinner CaSh Bar $75 4:30 PM, Free Celebration 6:00 PM, Dinner CaSh Bar $75 4:30 PM, Free Celebration Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Photos & Story PAGE 8 PAGE “It’s a tournament we started in “It’s The Charlestown Coalition pre The Charlestown Nevayah Evans, Alphy Vazquez, and Garvince Jean Francois. Nevayah Evans, Alphy Vazquez, an effort to have more social activ- an effort to have more ities in the community for youth,” said Director Sarah Coughlin. “Our Coalition is aimed at the aspects of health that are not behind the walls of a hospital. The kids came up with this on their own as a way to better the community.” sented its fifth Annual Turn It Turn sented its fifth Annual Tournament Around Basketball Charlestownon May 4 at the It Around Turn Community Center. of the MGHis a component program.Charlestown Coalition games,The series of three-on-three by youth, 10-18-years-old,played and over focused on perseverance coming adversity.

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MAY 9, 2019 9, MAY The bill would additionally An Act to Reduce Traffic An Act to Reduce Traffic McGonagle also emphasized “It was a huge announcement an additional foot of clearancean additional per every 10 miles required for The per hour. hour over 30 miles trucksbill would further require vehicles pur and similar large contractchased, leased or under after awith the Commonwealth withcertain date to be equipped devices, convexprotective lateral mirrors tomirrors and crossover to vulnera reduce the risk posed susceptiblewho are users road ble driver’s truck by unseen being to and slipping underneath large vehicles during accidents. establish a 25 mile per hour speed limit on an unposted area of state highway or parkway inside a thickly settled or business dis trict within a city or town that has accepted the 25 mile per hour local option, as lower vehicle speeds reduce the possibility and severity of crashes. of severity bill increases the flexibility of the to Department of Transportation reduce the speed limit in active construction zones thereby significantly increasing the protec tion provided to vulnerable work ers and first responders at the construction site. the to moves now Fatalities House of Representatives for fur ther consideration. and the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) – which triggers meetings for the public review and triggers the beginning of the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) process. how critical it was, and histor to ic, for Mayor Martin Walsh pledge $30 million towards the project. and the mayor deserve credit for the plate,” he said.up to stepping the first time in the 82-year “It’s the CityBHA that of the history has contributed funds to the orga this of all made That nization. the financially feasible. Without commitment, we would Mayor’s not be able to begin to push a anticipate and process this out groundbreaking.” - - - - 781-485-0588 TO PLACE YOUR AD (from pg. 1)

He said times and locations “That meeting will be an Beyond that, on May 29, they Sen. Sal DiDomenico and hisSen. Sal DiDomenico Sen. Following the vote, The bill classifies several The bill classifies several BHA cess underway and get into the ground.” for the meetings will be coming soon. He also said that after the meetings are completed, the development team would file their official notices with the City plan to have a meeting with themeeting have a plan to general community – the first about– to talk in many months some of the first designs and ideas for Bunker Hill 2.0. update on what has happened and there will be some designs to share and we’ll push the Leggat McCall folks out to explain the vision they have for the public he said. “I housing community,” think we’ve been at this four or five years and we’re anxious to get the public review pro DiDomenico and Senate pass Senate pass and DiDomenico fatalities traffic to reduce legislation road. colleagues in the Massachusetts An Act toSenate recently passed Fatalities. The bill Reduce Traffic forincludes new requirements to promotecyclists and motorists theuses who everyone for safety satis his DiDomenico expressed faction with the Senate passagefaction with the Senate the needof the bill and discussed law. become to legislation this for “I know how dangerous driv ing in our Commonwealth can andcyclists often how and be the pedestrians are at risk. With recent uptick in accidents involv havewhich of many cyclists, ing happened in my district, it is clear that we must take steps to make our roads safer for all. This bill is an important part of the solution, contin- to forward look I and ue working with my constituents and MassDOT officials to create safer roadways for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike” said DiDomenico. pedestrians, including groups, first respondersworkers, utility and cyclists, as vulnerable road users and requires motor vehicles to apply a safe passing distance of at least three feet when traveling 30 miles per hour or less with - - - Photo by Sal Giarratani 10 However, everything changed However, The fire started down by jobs,their lost people of Lots May 10, never forget I will they came from Maine. Farmers Unclemy like owners produce and Jim Callahan brought those pota toes and, onions, too, closer and closer to our kitchens and din ner tables. The conduit was the Boston & Maine Railroad. They got tracked down to places like Potatoes and Ward my uncle's F.J. then moved over from the box cars to the trucking firms that hauled them away to restaurants and supermarket. on May 10, 1962, when someone noticed smoke and pulled Fire Box 4132 at 4:01 p.m. The fire ended up being a five-alarm blaze, with calls. Alladditional special many in all, this really was a 10-alarm that pulled apparatus fromfire as assistance as well across the city, from nearby communities. Front both along Square City streets It was a and Washington aonly with destruction near-total few remaining sheds that escaped Point Prison near damage the sec- the shed, uncle's My Bridge. ond to last, was saved, and he more few a business in stayed years before being forced to retire. as the potato sheds like the sugar refineries and chocolate factory were major employees in the town. Oh, and the two milk companies, too - Hood and Whiting. 1962, the day all those potatoes nowis It fries. French into turned so difficult to see that event was 57 years ago. I apologize for get- last year, this over track off ting but I still want the monument of people the to closer moved Charlestown and not lost down in the college parking lot. I need your help again to get this idea back on track. If you wish to help, e-mail [email protected]. at me Thanks! THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE Townie TidbitsTownie To those who don't know about To This photo was taken about 4:30 p.m. on May 10, 1962, as the fire rages This photo was taken about 4:30 p.m. on the bridge. with strong winds toward Austin Street and artistic monument is to be saved it must be seen by the for history, community as an important part history. of the Town's what I am speaking of, here is the whole story: The Charlestown Boston connected Sheds Potato to the potato fields of Maine. We know the Irish love potatoes and - - safe work zones. new play surfaces. TRAVEL TIPS: TRAVEL Replacement Project. and guidance signage will be provided. and project details of the new playground. APRIL 28 — MAY 11 APRIL 28 — MAY Last year, I talked to Last year,

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BRIDGE (CHARLESTOWN BRIDGE) (CHARLESTOWN BRIDGE old Paul Revere Park playground is being rebuilt. We will modernize and old Paul Revere Park playground is being rebuilt. We spring and early summer playground-hopping around the neighborhood. can provide another alternate route but may close without warning and available to all pedestrians and cyclists with crossings at both Keany and MassDOT, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the MassDOT, Rehabilitation Project which requires significant traffic impacts including new structures for 2-5 and 5-12 year olds, new fencing and landscaping, and and move carefully through the work zone. Police details, changes in lane Parents/guardians, caregivers and residents: Thanks to a partnership between playground will be removed and a new playground will be constructed at the beyond control of this project. During the daytime Tudor Wharf walkway beyond control of this project. During the daytime Tudor All users should take care to pay attention to all signage and police details closures, pedestrian access will be provided via the Water Street underpass closures, pedestrian access will be provided via the Water relocate it to a quieter section of the park further from the roadway, including relocate it to a quieter section of the park further from the roadway, park, which is expected to be reopened in late summer/early fall. Additionally, park, which is expected to be reopened in late summer/early fall. Additionally, accommodate the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) accommodate the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s other tools will be used throughout the project to control traffic and create 24/7 lane closures. Route 1 Northbound lane closures were put in place on City Squares. Please be advised that the DCR-controlled Charlestown locks operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge operations and impacts for the North Washington North Washington Bridge replacement project. During this closure, the existing North Washington (DCR) closed Paul Revere Park Playground indefinitely in the City of Boston to North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project team, the almost 20-year- North Washington April 1, and Route 1 Southbound lane closures will be implemented in early May. PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: The bridge’s eastern sidewalk is open and PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: The bridge’s the DCR is currently planning a public meeting later this month to share designs markings, temporary controls such as barriers and traffic cones, signage, and Starting on Wednesday, May 8, the Department of Conservation and Recreation Starting on Wednesday, While the new playground is designed and built, we encourage you to spend this PAUL REVERE PARK PLAYGROUND CLOSURE: PLAYGROUND REVERE PARK PAUL PAGE 10 PAGE I realize as the years passed by, I realize as the years passed by,

During the construction of theDuring the construction CONTRUCTION LOOK AHEAD: AHEAD: LOOK CONTRUCTION CHARLESTOWN POTATO POTATO CHARLESTOWN the history of the Charlestown awayfurther fades Sheds Potato from the memories of those who worked there or remember the If this really great sheds fondly. ument to the Potato Shed's his I actuallyto Charlestown. tory spoke with the folks who designed this monument, which is now located deep into the Community parking lot right next to College’s Bridge, the on-ramp to the Tobin where it has become out of sight and mind, except if you live across the Mystic River points north. landscape. a number of residents who loved the idea of moving a "secret' mon new elevated ramps connecting ramps elevated new terminusRoute 93 to the previous Medford nearof highway out by rink, partthe old roller skating weremonies mitigation the all of to integratereportedly set aside surroundingthe into art public

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