September 3, 2020

Our office will be closed on Monday Sept. 7, for Labor Day TThehe BBeeaconacon HHillill TTimesimes Have a Safe Day! THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES Happening on Charles Street Real estate broker urges landlords to work together with retail tenants

By Dan Murphy ic climate, adding, “On the other hand, the landlord wants tenants In order for the market for retail they think are going to succeed so rentals on Charles Street to recov- it’s not totally callous but rather er, landlords need to adjust their the normal way commercial leases expectations and be more willing are handled.” to strike a compromise with pro- As of Friday, 19 businesses had COURTESY OF SCAMPO spective tenants, according to one closed on Charles Street since the The staff of Scampo including, left to right: Jay Baker, general manager; Carah McLaughlin, event director; real estate broker in the know. pandemic struck, Govern said, Alex Pineda, executive chef; Lydia Shire, owner and chef; and Simon Restrepo, executive chef. “On Charles Street, landlords leaving about 40 remaining (albeit aren’t used to this kind of environ- many now have reduced hours and ment, which is unique, granted,” staff). Scampo at the Hotel reopens said Joe Govern, a broker with And as for new retail leases Street & Company’s 78 Charles executed on Charles Street amid By Dan Murphy menu in what resembles a class- said, “and it has we St. office. “I think they need to be the pandemic, one retail business room setting. The menu, which reduced, spiced up and poured more willing to consider the risks downsized to a smaller location on When Scampo at the Liberty changes four times each year with around the duck, which is fall- retailers are taking in this market Charles Street through a deal that Hotel reopened Tuesday, Sept. 1, the seasons, offers 31 return- ish.” and meet them halfway and give Govern credits to an understand- after a nearly six-month respite ing and new dishes this time, as And for dessert, Shire said, them some concessions, rather ing landlord, while the Blessing due to the pandemic, Lydia Shire, opposed to the 55 different dishes “We’re making an insane pecan than have the burden be one-sid- Barn – a nonprofit thrift/antique the James Beard award-winning it typically boasts. cake with brown-butter toffee ed.” shop whose proceeds benefit celebrity chef and owner, could be “Some restaurants are offering frosting.” But Govern also acknowledges the programs of Mendon-based found working the dessert station 15 or 16 menu items, but we can’t Maria Podaza is also back two that landlords can’t afford to take Compassion – has as a pastry chef. do that at Scampo,” Shire said. or three times a week preparing a gamble on a risky proposition, a grand opening for its new 122 “I’m going back to my old “We’re a place that has always the restaurant’s homemade pasta, especially in the current econom- time,” said Shire, who will remain served fabulous pizza, and we including a sugar pumpkin agno- (Charles Street, Pg. 4) working at this post for the fore- have a spaghetti menu that I think lotti in white truffle pasta with seeable future. “People can come is Number One in the city, along candied chestnuts and toasted BHS works to keep its community up to the dessert station and say with our homemade pastas.” sage. ‘hi’ to me. We’re going back to our Along with signature dishes like “As we’re ramping up, we’ll of lifelong learners together roots, like we’re opening up the the lobster and lamb pizzas, the have her in more often,” Shire restaurant up new.” Scampo duck with red cabbage said. “We’re being very cautious, Special to the Hill Times Hill Seminars. “While many in Scampo’s staff spent two weeks pierogi and cider syrup is one new and we’re going to do this right our community were skeptical “cleaning every inch of the restau- standout seasonal dish on the cur- and bring people back as needed, Beacon Hill Seminars was about holding classes online, over rant,” Shire said, before she sat rent menu. which is the smart business deci- finalizing plans to celebrate its 90 members signed up for three down with them all last Friday to “We made the filling yesterday, sion.” 20th anniversary last spring when online pilot courses, and the feed- give them a tutorial on the new and it has a little cranberry,” Shire the pandemic forced an unexpect- back was very positive.” (Scampo, Pg. 4) ed change in plans. BHS provided Zoom training More than 200 members were for all course registrants and its Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner enrolled in 25 courses when members appreciated being able to COVID-19 put a temporary end to has a tool that works if we 311 app, and sent this first pic- connect with each other, as well as By Patricia Tully, BHS’ in-person classes at Prescott all use it regularly. ture with it. When I arrived to to continue some of their classes. BHCA Executive Director House, King’s Chapel Parish In my almost daily walkabouts my desk 5 minutes later, I had an Weekly attendance was high, and House, The Engineering Center Use the BOS:311 app –It works! around the neighborhood, I email saying the complaint had many appreciated the convenience and other historic venues around It’s easy to feel frustrated these always find something to send been received and it would be of learning from home, wheth- Beacon Hill. days with all that is going on to BOS:311. On August 24th, I dealt with. To my surprise, not er on Beacon Hill or elsewhere. “We were fortunate to be able to around us. Broken sidewalks, lit- noticed excessive trash in front even an hour after the first mes- Members also noted the benefits quickly move a handful of our can- ter, and graffiti only add to that of 180 Cambridge Street. I filed sage, I had another email stating of viewing art, photography and celled courses online last spring,” frustration. However, the City of a report on my phone with the other presentations on their own (BHCA Pg. 9) noted Bill Sherden, Beacon Hill resident and president of Beacon (BHS Pg. 5)

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ENJOY A SAFE LABOR DAY WEEKEND “Time and tide wait for no man,” wrote the poet. The summer of 2020 is entering its final week as we approach the traditional Labor Day weekend and once again the summer season has flown by much faster than any of us would have liked, especially during a time when we find ourselves being held hostage by a microscopic virus. But the calendar never lies and soon the summer of ‘20 will be just a memory. Ordinarily, our end-of-summer editorial recalls the happiness and joy that the summer months have brought us. But this era of a pandemic has forced all of us to abandon almost every aspect of our traditional summer rituals, both big and small and on both communal and personal levels. As this most awful of summer seasons winds down to just a few pre- cious days, we certainly understand the desire on the part of many (if not all of us) to just let it all out, so to speak: “If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!” But amidst the chaos in our lives, one thing that has not changed, and that requires even more urgency than usual, is our annual admonition to our readers to enjoy the Labor Day weekend safely. We certainly do not wish to rain on anyone’s parade, so to speak, but we would be remiss if we failed to urge our readers that if they intend to have a good time, they should do so safely, both for themselves and their loved ones. First and foremost, excessive drinking does not mix with anything -- whether it be boating, driving, water sports, hiking, bicycling, or just about any activity that requires some degree of coordination and obser- vance of the rules of safety. The news reports will be full of tragic stories over the weekend of those who died or were seriously injured in accidents that could have been avoided had excessive drinking not been involved. In addition, though this is a holiday weekend for us, we must remem- ber that the COVID-19 does not take a holiday. It always is lurking and seeking new victims who do not wear a face mask in public and who do not practice appropriate physical distancing at all times. We must do our part to ensure that none of our loved ones -- let alone ourselves -- are among the inevitable, sad statistics. Letter to the Editor We wish all of our readers a happy -- and safe -- Labor Day weekend.

A SUMMER OF CHAOS VIRUS INFECTION Public Health commission lumps ple in all of these neighborhoods RATES NOT Beacon Hill COVID data with the testing positive compared to the AND TRAGEDY North End, Back Bay, West End previous week. I have request- BROKEN DOWN BY and Downtown. It is not possible ed the breakdown for each these As America approached the Memorial Day weekend of 2020, the NEIGHBORHOOD to calculate any COVID data for neighborhoods on July 3 and have death toll from COVID-19 in the stood at just under To the Editor, only Beacon Hill. There have been not heard back from the BPH 100,000 of our fellow . The Aug. 27 Article “COVID- less than 16 positive cases per week department. The State Department But now, three months later, that number soon will have doubled, 19 update for Beacon Hill” incor- for all of the combined neighbor- of Health has responded to say as our nation’s death toll from the virus approaches an astonishing and rectly states that the infection rate hoods over the past month. There- they do not have that data. tragic 200,000 persons. for Beacon Hill has risen 8.7 per- fore, even a 10-percent increase On May 25, a Black man, George Floyd, was murdered by a white cent. Unfortunately, the Boston results in less than two more peo- Diana Coldren Minneapolis police officer, who kept his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes while Mr. Floyd lay prone on the ground until Mr. Floyd stopped breathing. Three months later, a white Kenosha, Wisconsin police officer shot THE BEACON HILL TIMES a Black man, Jacob Blake, seven times in the back in front of his three young sons, leaving Mr. Blake paralyzed from the waist down. President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Neither Mr. Floyd nor Mr. Blake posed a threat to any of the officers Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio such that the officers were justified in using deadly force. ADVERTISE IN THE ([email protected]) In May 2020, our national unemployment rate and number of busi- Art Director: Scott Yates BEACON HILL TIMES ness failures stood at levels not seen since the . Three Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor months later, the improvement has been minimal with the spectre of worse to come thanks to the inaction by our leaders in Washington. PLEASE CALL The Summer of 2020 has been a tragic disaster in this country by any © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group and every measure. But instead of learning from our mistakes in order to 781-485-0588 move forward, our national leadership has offered no plan to alleviate Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 the many problems we are facing. Instead of giving us hope that better days lie ahead, the present admin- Email: [email protected] istration’s dysfunction has ensured that America will continue to spiral Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com downward. September 3, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3 Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER

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BEACON HILL Biondi, Paul Atkinson, Tracy A 31 Brimmer St #2 $1,700,000 PKLKIL LLC Rowland, Milton C 100 Charles St #1 $525,000 Murray, Ryan J Harriss, Paul G 109 Chestnut St #1 $965,000 Yeung, Helen H Calareso, Lisa 2 Hawthorne Pl #16A $616,000 Nadeau, Christopher R Carl J Barbera RET 36-1/4 Joy St #36-4 $490,000 Lucent LLC Stemlar, Anne M 30 Pinckney St #7 $600,000 Rogoff, Leah Louis O Tamposi 37 Revere St #8 $875,000 Garcia, Emely B Galatas, William A 8 Whittier Pl #6D $605,000

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Kim, June H Goulding, A 54 Appleton St #3 $417,000 Yan, Zhihong Foy, Noel P 118 Chandler St #4 $715,000 Hewes, Lemuel B Russell, Nicholas G 40 Winchester St #405 $1,242,000 Misiano-Uniac, Robyn R Harte, Thomas M 8 Dwight St #1 $665,000 Evers, Michael G Grigor, Nancy 21 Father Francis Gilday St $799,000 Laviazar, Brigid Bernard, Clare 9 Greenwich Park #5 $1,335,000 Balder, Harrison Tatkow, Benjamin 5 Hanson St #2 $918,000 Dinh, Hao H Luyet, Michael 700 Harrison Ave #307 $285,652 Alfano, Donald C Gentry, Isabel A 725 Harrison Ave #E103 $970,000 Nguyen, Josephine L Daly, Conor W 600 Ave #4 $700,000 Glazman, Boris Dechiario, Steven 15 Upton St #5 $1,217,500 Belsky, Alan Conway, William T 42 W Newton St #B2 $680,000

Chan, Taniel Corcoran, Leo S 82-84 Waltham St #7 $961,000 The swag in the clue is above the sign for the Capitol Coffee House at Cohen, Steven M Harlan L Lane RET 1166 Washington St #201 $375,000 122 Bowdoin Street. Stopping here is a long-time Boston tradition for those with business at the statehouse or to grab a quick bite while in the Gibson, Thomas F Miller, Wells W 1387 Washington St #503 $999,000 neighborhood. Their website shows photos of the team from as far back 86 Exclusive Prop LLC Setco LLC 333 Washington St #207B $700,000 as 1979 right up to the present.

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Neighborhood Roundup Please Recycle Enrollment open for 2020). Meetings are held on Mon- Beacon Hill/Back Bay day nights, approximately once Girl Scout Troop 65321 or twice a month, at the Advent Girl Scout Troop 65321, cov- Church on Beacon Hill. To enroll ering the Beacon Hill and Back your daughter or for information Bay neighborhoods, is accepting on enrollment for other grades, enrollment for new scouts entering e-mail Jill Hauff at jill.hauff@ Kindergarten and first grade (fall gmail.com. PAGE 4 THE BEACON HILL TIMES September 3, 2020

The Blessing Barn comes to 122 Charles St. Scampo (from pg. 1) Like the rest of the restaurant’s “It’s going to be an adjust- The Blessing Barn is the newest and sells new and gently used cloth- Charles Street location is slated for employees, Jay Baker, Scampo’s ment,” Baker said. “I’ve always addition to Charles Street’s retail ing, linens, home decor, furniture, Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to general manger, said Friday he too hugged the guests and given them landscape. kitchen items, toys, records, books was eager to return to work. a kiss on the cheek, and I can’t do 6 p.m., according to The Blessing Like its original Mendon loca- and wall art, among myriad other “We have a great staff, and that now. It’s not easy being in tion, the business at 122 Charles items, with all proceeds going to Barn’s Facebook page. we’re blessed that we didn’t have hospitality business when your job St. is a thrift and antique shop, as support the Mendon-based non- Visit theblessingbarn.com for to look any for any [new employ- is to be welcoming with a smile on well as a self-described “sharing profit, Compassion New England. ees],” Baker said. “Our staff is your face, and you’re wearing a center,” that accepts donations of A grand opening for the new more information. willing, ready and able to get back mask.” to work.” Moreover, Baker said, “I know Scampo has always been a a lot of our guests personally. We popular destination to “escape,” have huge following because of Baker said, as well as to cele- Lydia, and because of the restau- brate noteworthy occasions such rant itself, and that comes with as birthdays, anniversaries and service, food and ambience.” graduations. But things are differ- Scampo is now open offering ent now, though, as evidenced by dinner every night except Sunday Friday’s staff meeting, which in from 5 to 10 p.m., although it addition to the tutorial on the new will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in menu, also included a briefing on observance of Labor Day. the new safety regulations that the To make reservations at Scam- restaurant has adopted in response po, visit scampoboston.com or call to the pandemic. the restaurant at 857-241-1150.

ADRENALINE RUSH! You’ll also get career training and money for college. If you’re ready for the excitement, join D. MURPHY PHOTO the Army National Guard today. Blessing Barn staffer Elyse McCutchen inside the new Charles Street store. 1-800-GO-GUARD • www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com Charles Street (from pg. 1) Charles St. location planned for es on Charles Street, but they still used to getting [their orders] in a Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to have yet to strike a deal with their day or two, so it’s a challenge.” 6 p.m. respective landlords. Still, Charles Street continues to Unlike the three- to five-year “While they haven’t bitten the consistently draw steady foot-traf- GARY DRUG leases that are commonplace for bullet and signed a lease yet, at fic and remains what Govern calls For over 75 years, Gary Drug has been serving the retail rentals on the street, Govern least they’re thinking about it,” a “mecca for boutique stores.” residents of Beacon Hill, the West End and the Back Bay. said these are instead both six- Govern said. “There’s a learning Said Govern: “The spaces are month leases “with the option to curve that’s hopefully going to too small for big-box establish- renew, depending on how the mar- be accomplished or achieved and ments…and what makes it unique Stay Home, Stay Safe ket pans out.” more deals will be struck.” is the street caters to these one-of- Govern likens these short-term As for state of retail on the a-kind stores that serve the neigh- CALL US leasing arrangements to pop-up street, Govern believes the down- borhood.” stores, which he encourages land- turn really started before the Meanwhile, Govern remains Your Neighborhood PharmacY lords to explore as another option pandemic struck as consumers optimistic that the retail rent- for filling vacant retail spaces. increasingly began buying more al market on Charles Street will “If a landlord is sitting with a goods online. eventually rebound, although vacant property, it makes sense to “Even bigger brick-and-mortar when and how that will happen is NEIGHBORHOOD do something [like a pop-up store] stores [are vying] with the inter- anyone’s guess. to tide them over,” he said. net as more people are shopping “It’ll come back eventually,” he DELIVERY SERVICE Other prospective tenants have online,” he said, “and with the said, “but who knows what it will also recently looked at retail spac- creation of Amazon, people are look like.” MONDAY THRU FRIDAY Delivering Your Medication SERVICE DIRECTORY And Other Essential Items ek For Hir JOHN J. RECCA e consultant ava e Store Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-8pm Gmputer ilable fo PAINTING Co home or business. r Sat & Sun 8am-6pm Interior/Exterior ServiceS include: Commercial/Residential • PC support & networking of all types with Fully Insured focus on secure Internet access (wired & wireless), Copy & Fax Service • Neighborhood Delivery Service • broadband router & firewall technology, Quality Work • virus detection/prevention, Reasonable Rates • spam control & data security/recovery. We accept most prescription drug plans Free Estimates Let Gary Drug Be Your Neighborhood Pharmacy M9304 617-241-9664 [email protected] 59 Charles Street • Phone 617-227-0023 • Fax 617-227-2879 617-515-2933 617-723-3296 781-241-2454 September 3, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5

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THE BEACON HILL in and around Beacon Hill togeth- ter (NE/WE NSC) is pleased to The center provides social services er to form a close community of announce the expansion of its and educational services for those WOMEN’S FORUM support and inspiration. We wel- community food program. These in need, which is primarily the WILL HOST THEIR come a speaker, always a woman are unprecedented times, as the elderly of the North End, West FIRST SPEAKER OF with a unique, formidable story pandemic continues after all these End, and Beacon Hill, along with to tell, to our monthly Forums months. The NE/WE NSC has families. Duties include attending THE SEASON which meet on the second Tues- increased its donations of fresh four 90-minute meetings a year On September 8, The Beacon day of the month, virtually, from produce, non-perishables, and (October, January, April, July), Hill Women’s Forum will host 6pm to 8pm (virtual social hour, other household staples. Would which are virtual at present, as well their first speaker of the 2020- followed by the program starting you or someone you know find as providing oversight and advice 2021 season, Uzochi Erlingsson, at 7pm sharp). Visit The Beacon some groceries helpful? This to the center. NE/WE NSC has M.D. Uzochi Erlingsson, M.D is Hill Women’s Forum website to program is open to all friends a strong preference for members a published MD scientist and an learn more about our membership and neighbors in the communi- who live and/or work in the North NIH grant recipient with experi- options. www.beaconhillwomens- ty. So what are you waiting for? End and West End. The site wel- ence in clinical and research med- forum.org Call 617-523-8125 to schedule comes persons with backgrounds icine with a focus on Biochemical Uzochi Erlingsson, M.D. a contactless pick up of food by in non-profit work, finance, event Genetics (Inborn Errors of Metab- appointment! All are welcome! planning, and/or elder services, olism). A medical doctor by voca- ABCD NORTH END/ and those who have a passion for tion, she has since adopted early WEST END the elderly and the North End and stage investment. Currently she is industries. She is also a Science ADVISORY BOARD NEIGHBORHOOD West End neighborhoods. Please the Founding partner of Haegrun Collaborator at Harvard Medical School. She and her Husband Erik MEMBERS WANTED call Maria Stella Gulla, Director, Holdings where she is an accom- CENTER COMMUNITY The ABCD North End/West and 2 kids reside in Beacon Hill. at 617-523-8125 or email at mari- plished executive and business FOOD PROGRAM End Neighborhood Service Cen- The Beacon Hill Women’s [email protected] for analyst within the healthcare and The ABCD North End/West ter (NE/WE NSC) has openings Forum is a nonprofit organization more information. Thank you for wellness sector and private equity End Neighborhood Service Cen- for new advisory board members. established to help bring women your interest!

BHS (from pg. 1) computers and iPads. Online class- the free virtual Kickoff Event on in an effort to continue to engage A plus es were also recorded for members Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. to members that cannot, for whatev- House Cleaners that missed a session or two. see BHS’ course leaders briefly er reason, attend classes in person. This fall, Beacon Hill Seminars introduce their fall courses. “Our goal”, noted Bill Sherden, is offering 15 online courses cov- BHS looks forward to returning “is to continue to work to keep • 20 Years Experience ering a range of topics including to in-person classes at some point our expanding community of life- • Following all safety protocols the arts, history, music, literature, next year, but its program will long learners actively engaged and current events and the sciences. forever be changed and improved learning together, whether online Call Lucy + Silva To learn more about these six- to due to its online experience. In the or in person.” 617-776-7739 eight-week courses, visit beacon- future, BHS will work to offer a For more information, visit bea- hillseminars.org, and sign up for mix of in-person and online classes conhillseminars.org.

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Art historian and former Beacon Hill resident Liana Cheney led a course on Paduan Art for BHS members from her home in Florida last spring. SubscribeSubscribe to to TheThe BeaconBeacon Hill Time’s Newsletter and never miss a thing! ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES. Newsletter and never miss a thing! CALL 781-485-0588 VisitVisit thebeaconhilltimes.com thebeaconhilltimes.com or scan the QRQR CodeCode PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES September 3, 2020 Miguel Rosales recognized in Mayor’s Garden Contest for third year in a row

By Dan Murphy since the 1920s when what were previously service areas in the back Beacon Hill resident Miguel of historic townhouses started to Rosales was recognized in Mayor be converted into urban gardens.” Martin Walsh’s annual Garden Rosales’ garden boasts a 120- Contest for the third consecutive foot tall Sugar Maple, which is year during a virtual ceremony on believed to be the only of its kind Tuesday, Aug. 25. in the neighborhood. The tree has “The hidden gardens of Bea- created a unique micro-environ- con Hill are unique in the City of ment in which only certain kinds Boston because of their enclosed of shade-loving plants can grow, nature,” said Rosales, who Rosales said, and plants that have received second place in the Shade flourished in the walled-garden Garden category and was the only include Native Ferns, English and winner from the neighborhood in Algerian Ivy, varieties of Japanese any category in this year’sspaghetti 24th Aralias, Boxwoods : and medi- ond place awards in the Shade annual Mayor’s Garden spaghettiContest. aglioum-sized e olio Japanese 15 Maples. Garden category last year and garlichandmade cooked over coals breads : classicpizza tomato, fior: di latte & basil “They have evolved andspaghetti thrived pomodoroRosales received first and sec- in 2018, respectively, in the con- 9 18 15 PHOTOS BY JOHN COREY spaghetti cacio e pepe test, which according to the city, patrick’s naan w/ prosciutto 19 lamb 20 15 Beacon Hill resident Miguel Rosales’ garden, which was recognized last “recognizes gardeners who have naan lobster spaghetti bolognese 19 week for the third consecutive year in Mayor Martin Walsh’s annual 9 28 landscaped, planted flowers, trees, white pizza of burrata, chanterelles, pears & pear mostarda spaghetti vongole Garden Contest 24 20 shrubs, and vegetables, and in the spaghetti w/ cracklings & hot pepper 17 process, helped beautify Boston’s neighborhoods.” dens in public space for residents the benefit of all,” said Rosales, Ryan Woods, the commission- to enjoy. We congratulate Miguel “and I am very proud to represent er of the city’s Parks and Recre- and thank him for all his volunteer Beacon Hill in the citywide con- ation Department who presided efforts to help Boston bloom.” test as a longtime resident and as a starters : over the virtual awards ceremony As a third-time winner, Rosales member of the Beacon Hill Garden cup of chestnut & celery root .. crisp duck leg confit 17 Piatto! o mozzarella bar : with Mayor Walsh, wrote in an will be eligible to serve as a contest Club.” calamari fritto w/shishito peppers .. pepperoncini & spicy lemon aioli w/ vine ripe heirloom tomatoes & basil 15 o 19 email: “Miguel Rosales has been judge beginning next year after his A Story Map featuring photos caesar w/ prosciutto, corn panna cotta .. dulce de leche & brown butter hazelnuts 15 29 official induction into the Hall of of Mayor Martin Walsh’s Garden o w/ beef carpaccio, beet hummus, poppy seeds & red sorrel an active gardener in Beacon Hill o arugula salad 14 * 26 for many years. In addition to Fame. Contest winners and their gardens his own private garden, he helps “Urban gardening improves is available at www.boston.gov/ maintain and care for several gar- and enhances neighborhoods to GardenContest.

P L A T E S o rare roast salmon .. curried spinach, yuzu vinaigrette * 37 o swordfish w/ char-grilled octopus .. smoked paprika polenta 39 BEACON HILL WE’RE BACK brick chicken , white pumpkin puree w/ black truffles .. chinese celery leaf pesto o 31 spaghetti : scampo duck .. red cabbage pierogi .. cider syrup spaghetti aglio e olio 15 o * 40 handmade breads : pizza : spaghetti pomodoro 15 garlic cooked over coals classic tomato, fior di latte & basil kurobuta pork chop torched w/ brown muscovado sugar .. parsnips & light miso mustard 9 18 spaghetti cacio e pepe 15 * 41 patrick’s naan w/ prosciutto lamb o 19 20 spaghetti bolognese 19 prime skirt steak w/ crisped shishito peppers, japanese perfection sauce & polenta ‘fries’ naan lobster 9 28 spaghetti vongole 20 o 38 white pizza of burrata, chanterelles, pears & pear mostarda 24 spaghetti w/ cracklings & hot pepper 17 spaghetti carbonara RESERVE A 19 TABLE NOW starters : cup of chestnut & celery root soup .. crisp duck leg confit 17 Piatto! o w/mozzarella vine ripe heirloom tomatoes &bar basil : handmade pasta e risotti : calamari fritto w/shishito peppers .. pepperoncini & spicy lemon aioli 19 15 sugar pumpkin agnolotti in white truffle pasta .. candied chestnuts & toasted sage o w/ prosciutto, corn panna cotta .. dulce de leche & brown butter hazelnuts 24 caesar salad 15 29 o w/ beef carpaccio, beet hummus, poppy seeds & red sorrel lobster risotto, tomato ‘powder’, guanciale ‘leaves’ .. crisped brussels sprout leaves 28 o arugula salad 14 * 26 spinach gnocchi gnudi w/ shaved moliterno cheese, golden raisins … spot of pistachio pesto 23

P L A T E S o rare roast salmon .. curried spinach, yuzu vinaigrette * 37 o swordfish w/ char-grilled octopus .. smoked paprika polenta 39 o brick chicken , white pumpkin puree w/ black truffles .. chinese celery leaf pesto 31 sides : o scampo duck .. red cabbage pierogi .. cider syrup * 40 green beans tempura w/ 2 dipping sauces o kurobuta pork chop torched w/ brown muscovado sugar .. parsnips & light miso mustard * 41 10 prime skirt steak w/ crisped shishito peppers, japanese perfection sauce & polenta ‘fries’ french fries .. spritz of vinegar & duck fat .. garlic aioli o 38 9 We will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day handmade pasta e risotti : sugar pumpkin agnolotti in white truffle pasta .. candied chestnuts & toasted sage 24 lobster risotto, tomato ‘powder’, guanciale ‘leaves’ .. crisped brussels sprout leaves * Denotes these items are cooked to order or may be served undercooked. 28 spinach gnocchi gnudi w/ shaved moliterno cheese, golden raisins … spot of pistachio pesto Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish, seafood, poultry,Open eggs orDaily meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness. 23 Please inform your server of any food allergies before placing5-10pm your order Closed Sundays greensides beans tempura : w/ 2 dipping sauces 10 SCAN FOR OUR (857) 241-1150 french fries .. spritz of vinegar & duck fat .. garlic aioli 9 ONLINE MENU scampoboston.com

* Denotes these items are cooked to order or may be served undercooked. The LiberTy hoTeL | 215 CharLes sT, bosTon, Ma 02114 Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish, seafood, poultry, eggs or meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Please inform your server of any food allergies before placing your order September 3, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 7

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BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your August 27, 2020 Advertising Rep ill TTimes (781)485-0588 he Beeaconacon h T THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES Poll Power: Women’s suffrage celebrates 100 years, with caveats - cleared the way for the largest sin By Seth Daniel gle increase in voting in American history – known as Ratification It was a note from mom that Day. And it did come down to one At the Boston Women’s Memorial on the Comm changed the landscape for women vote by Tennessee state legislator Ave Mall, there is a constant reminder of those to get the right to vote 100 years whose mother shamed him into women who fought for equality in all things – ago on Aug. 18, and 100 years doing the right thing. including voting. Pictured here is Lucy Stone, later it has led to a lot of victories Harry Burn was a very young a long-time advocate of suffrage for women. and a lot of sobering realities too. state representative at the time in While a leading voice in Women’s Rights issues in the late 1800s, she died nearly 30 years The caveat, of course – and one Tennessee from a very small town, th before some women won the right to vote. The that must be stated, is that African and it was his mother’s note that th 100 anniversary of the ratification of the 19 changed his mind. American women did not win the Amendment occurred this week on Aug. 18. right to vote 100 years ago, but “It didn’t look like Tennessee rather not until the 1960s Voting was going to approve the amend- Rights Act. - ment,” said Karen Price of the- That said, the milestone was cel League of Women Voters in Mas ebrated in a muted way this week (Power, Pg. 11) due to COVID-19 restrictions, but Aug. 18, 1920 was the day that PUBLIC GARDEN LAGOONon hold this year, DRAINED along with their The Boston Parks and Recre-- paddle wheels, which introduce- ation Department began drain oxygen into the Lagoon and cre ing the Public Garden Lagoon ate turbulence that discourages Early voting for Massachusetts last week after its bacterial-laden- unwanted growth there, according water had become unsafe for wild- to the city. life and at least 20 ducks reported Throughout the month of July,

Primary kicks off in BostonThursday. ly died there. the city engaged a lake and pond Court, Representative in General In Beacon Hill, voters will make In addition to the unusually management company to test and their choice for Massachusetts U.S. (LAgoon, Pg. 5) By John Lynds Court, and Register of Probate. hot, dry weather this summer, However, voters were able to Senate between incumbent U.S. which has stimulated bacteria and The City of Boston Election cast early ballots at several sites Senator Ed Markey or Congress-- algae growth, the Swan Boats are Department kicked off ‘Early Vot- across the city on Saturday and man Joseph Kennedy III. Repub ing’ in Boston for the Massachu Sunday and hundreds of registered lican Shiva Ayyadurai is running against Kevin O’Connor on the setts Primary over the weekend at voters did so over the weekend. several polling locations. Beacon Hill voters can continue Repulican side and the primary In Beacon Hill, voters will head to vote early through Friday, Aug. winner will face either Markey or to the polls on Sept. 1 during the 28 at Boston City Hall between 9 Kennedy in the General Election. - a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, Tues- Incumbent U.S. Congressman state primary and cast ballots for (Voting, Pg.2) Senator in Congress, Represen day, Wednesday and Friday and tative in Congress, ’s between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Councillors, Senator in General Beacon Hill Civic Association Communityclude: Corner - need for poll workers across the * Help in the setup of the vot ELECTION DAY IS nation, including right here in ing location on Election Day; APPROACHING! Boston! * Prevent interference with Election Day poll workers the voting process and assists Become a Poll Worker in Boston receive two hours of voters in accordance with the Please consider signing up paid training to prepare them law; * Check voters in, hand out to be a poll worker in Boston for their assignment on Election 5) Day, and a stipend for their day (BHCA Pg. for our upcoming September 1, The drained Public Garden Lagoon. 2020, primary election and for of public service. Election Day- the November 3, 2020, general poll worker responsibilities in election as well. There is a great For the latest news in Beacon Hill that you need to know, check www.beaconhilltimes.com

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BHCA (from pg. 1) that the matter had been closed BHCA masks out and about and and the trash removed. Doubtful, I we will feature it here and in our went to look and, sure enough, the weekly email newsletter. sidewalk was clean. Upcoming BHCA meetings and The BHCA encourages neigh- activities: bors to use the BOS:311 app on Beacon Hill Meet & Greet - their mobile devices freely and Monday, September 7 at 6pm often to report missing bricks/dan- (contact the BHCA office for gerous sidewalks, litter, overflow- details) ing trash cans, resident trash out Join us! illegally (not on trash pickup days If you haven’t yet become a - early mornings), rodent sightings, member of the BHCA, we invite abandoned bicycles, graffiti, dead you to join online at www.bhcivic. trees, and many other unsafe situ- org/become-a-member. ations. Your input on quality of life There are multiple ways to get issues on the Hill is important in touch, including through the City of Boston contractors install- to us, and we rely on you, our Before and after pictures at 180 Cambridge Street. mobile app, by calling 311, tweet- ing water supply to the Temple neighbors, to bring your com- ing, or through the City of Bos- Street Park ments and concerns to our atten- ton website at www.cityofboston. an emergency (house fire, crime in have a little something to be tion. By joining our membership, gov/311. Together, we can work progress, etc.), please dial 911. pleased about after a long period you strengthen our numbers and towards cleaner and safer streets Temple Street Park Water Sup- of life-altering noise and construc- ing monies for a permanent water add credibility to our purpose as and sidewalks. ply tion with the redevelopment of the supply installation at the park advocates for Beacon Hill. Please As a reminder, if your issue is Residents on Temple Street Archer-Donahue buildings. itself. call our office at 617-227-1922 or These buildings at the top of Last week, this installation email the BHCA Executive Direc- Temple Street were once owned was finally done, thanks to coor- tor at [email protected] and occupied by Suffolk Univer- dination between the City of with any questions, comments or sity, and were used as classroom Boston Parks Department, Con- concerns, or to learn more about and administrative space, a the- sigli Construction, the BHCA how you can get involved in your atre and a large cafeteria for stu- and the Friends of Temple Street community. dents. In July of 2015, the devel- Park. Now the park will have its oper acquired the buildings from own water supply, and when the Suffolk and plans were created to Archer-Donahue residences are CAREGIVER/HOUSE transform these buildings into resi- complete later this month and the KEEPER URGENTLY NEEDED dential condominiums. bricks and paving repaired, life This is a live-out position work,from When Suffolk occupied these will hopefully return to normal in Tuesday to Friday. $750 weekly. the Temple Street Park, an urban buildings on Temple Street, they Childcare and light housekeeping. oasis for the neighborhood. took care of the watering with a Must be able to interact with children, Show us Your Mask! long hose from the Suffolk build- Speak English, and non smoker. At the BHCA we encourage ing across the street to the Tem- MUST HAVE REFERENCES AND ple Street Park. Since then, the everyone to stay safe and keep BE RESPONSIBLE. developer (JDMD Owner LLC), others safe by wearing a mask in If interested you can reach Janet at through the Boston Planning & public. SendAoU-NE_W181590_BWH-MGH-BMC_Diversity us a photo at info@ Newspaper Ad_3.998w x 5h_Greyscale_WCROP_Print_V2_072320_HF.pdf 1 7/27/20 1:34 PM [email protected] Development Agency (BPDA), bhcivic.org of you sporting your BHCA member Genean Stec and BHCA Directors Patrick Lee and agreed to certain Public Benefit Kathy Judge pose with a mail-in ballot drop box at City Hall. Commitments, including provid-

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By Lauren Bennett ization, clean energy financing, author of the report. that the union’s late president had said those “luxury units…should resilient stormwater infrastruc- Mudgal said she has “been real- “encouraged and organized for have been more community root- City Councilor Michelle Wu ture, and fostering a healthy urban ly excited about the report,” and our international unit (two million ed.” held a virtual panel discussion on tree canopy, according to a presen- she said it’s especially important workers)…to come out in support She said that many neighbor- August 20 to discuss a Green New tation. to focus on a Green New Deal at of this.” hood associations are not “prior- Deal for Boston at the municipal “City governments by neces- the municipal level because the city Tumposky said he believes “alli- itizing or at least talking about” level, where she invited several sity must be practical, accessible, “can’t wait for federal or even the ances are the key to this. We all this issue, and said that their agen- community activists to offer their and accountable to residents,” Wu state government to get initiatives need to work together closely on da items focus on developments viewpoints on the matter. said. She said food supplies and in place.” our common concerns, whether it rather than ”community issues.” Wu recently released a report jobs could be brought to urban She said, “I think local prob- be affordable housing; whether it Rivera said that the “pandem- outlining her proposed Green neighborhoods through this plan, be projects placed in environmen- ic is an example of why we have New Deal for Boston, which can and it also leaves room for advo- “Together, we can reimag- tal justice communities.” to live differently going forward,” be found on her website. She said cating to the state and federal gov- Cartagena said the process real- and suggested that a next step ine the kind of city we’ve the “main structure” of the plan ernments as well. ly needs to be based in democracy could be “kind of breaking this includes “why we so urgently need “This is the moment to exam- always wanted to live in and “rather than the entitlement and down and using our networks in climate action in this moment” ine the failures of the status quo, make it happen...” arrogance that we are seeing,” folks that we represent.” and why the City should act now. to do what is right, what is moral, citing the Boston Planning and Miles said that educating future — Michelle Wu Nina Schlegel, lead author of to change the arc of history so that Development Agency (BPDA) and generations on climate change and the report, said that 60 community the future bends towards justice as President Trump as examples. She environmentally friendly struc- members attended a breakfast last quickly as we can possibly put our lems require local solutions and said that “making sure people who tures so they “become a new north October to start discussing what a energy into doing,” she said. local experts.” fShe said that while are directly affected are in control for our youth.” Green New Deal would look like She said the City’s “task” is to she feels a federal Green New Deal of the decisions” is necessary. Mudgal said she appreciates the for Boston. transform systems, and systems is still important, “I’m really excit- Wu asked the panelists if there “scope” of the report “and the fact “This report is just one step in a changes should be “people cen- ed for Boston to lead on a munic- was a particular piece of the report that we can imagine a better city longer process that ultimately will tered,” democratic, justice orient- ipal level.” that stuck out to them, and also for ourselves…this proposal really come to fruition in a Green New ed, and address the root causes of Miles said that while the idea what they think should be done sets out what Boston could be.” Deal for Boston,” Schlegel said. issues through a community-led behind a Green New Deal began next, as that was a question raised Schlegel said it is difficult to She said the process will continue process. at the national level, “locally, we by many community members that pick just one aspect of the report, at various community hearings “Together, we can reimagine the need to address issues of afford- signed up to be a part of the dis- but she said that free transit and and events like this one. We have kind of city we’ve always wanted able and possibly electric transpor- cussion. the urban climate corps stand out enormous powers; zoning powers to live in and make it happen,” Wu tation,” she said. “I think that the crucial thing to her the most. and others that we can implement said. “This is all not just possible, She said that making sure every- is to first understand how big this “I vote that we come out of to create substantive change,” she but practical. It is what we are one can afford access to reliable is,” Trumposky said. “We need to tonight ready from our own indi- added. aiming for every day.” transportation and “to really get engage the City Council with more vidual lens and the relationships “We are living through an emer- Panelists in the discussion behind the electric vehicle infra- than a majority vote.” He said that we have to expand those net- gency that has widened the inequi- included Maya Mudgal of the Sun- structure” is important. bringing this to the attention to the works, to get to know your neigh- ties in our communities,” Council- rise Movement, Mela Miles, tran- “We’ve been working on look- community and city agencies in as bors, and to get to know the City; or Wu said, and has “compounded sit oriented development director ing at free public transportation many ways as possible would be but also to keep pushing for us to existing violences like classism and for Alternatives for Community and changing the whole structure effective. believe that we can achieve what racism. Whenever there’s injustice and Environment, Roxana Rivera, so we don’t have to utilize the fare Cartagena said that taking we’re hoping for,” Wu said. in any community, it threatens us head of the 32BJ Service Employ- structure system,” she said. She housing in the private market and She said that this “requires a all. We’re at at turning point; we ees International Union District added that focusing on zero emis- making developments community whole lot of organizing,” and her need to step up and act.” 615, political activist representing sions buildings “so that a green, owned could be a next step. She team will be keeping in touch with She said a “specific city level 350 Mass Bob Tumposky, Gabri- sustainably built building is not a said a “huge issue” at the BPDA the community about ways people Green New Deal” is needed to ela Cartagena of City Life/Vida luxury.” is “selling off what used to be can get involved in moving this create healthy environment for all Urbana, and Nina Schlegel, a Bos- Roxana Rivera said she is city property to private develop- forward. Bostonians. She said that climate ton-based climate justice research- “very proud to support the fed- ments,” citing the Suffolk Downs “We’re all moving in the same justice at the city level includes er and activist and the the lead eral Green New Deal,” and said development as an example. She direction,” she said. things like accelerating decarbon- COVID-19 Update for Beacon Hill

By John Lynds dents, up from 101.2 cases per Overall since the pandemic 10,000 residents two week ago. began 4 percent of Beacon Hill, In one week the COVID-19 The number of confirmed cases North End, West End, Back Bay infection rate in Beacon Hill and in the area increased from 564 and Downtown residents were surrounding neighborhoods has cases on to 575 cases last Friday. found to be COVID positive. This risen only slightly. However, compared to other was down from 4.9 percent report- According to the latest data neighborhoods Beacon Hill, North ed last week. released by the Boston Public End, West End, Back Bay and The statistics released by Health Commission (BPHC) on Downtown have the second low- the BPHC as part of its weekly Friday Beacon Hill, as well as the est infection rates among residents COVID-19 report breaks down North End, West End, Back Bay second to only Fenway. the number of cases and infection and Downtown the infection rate Beacon Hill is also still well rates in each neighborhood. It also rose 2 percent since last week. below the city’s average infection breaks down the number of cases On Friday the BPHC released rate of 226 cases per 10,000 res- by age, gender and race. its weekly COVID-19 stats by idents. Citywide positive cases of coro- neighborhood that tracks infection Last week the BPHC report- navirus rose 2.5 percent last week rates and COVID testing results in ed that 4,681 Beacon Hill, North from 15,232 cases to 15,625 cases. Boston neighborhoods. End, West End, Back Bay and So far 11,949 Boston residents The BPHC data released last Downtown residents were tested have fully recovered from the virus Friday showed Beacon Hill, North for COVID-19 and the data shows and six additional residents died End, West End, Back Bay and that only 0.4 percent of those test- last week bringing the total of Downtown had an infection rate ed were COVID positive. fatalities in the city to 754. of 103.2 cases per 10,000 resi- September 3, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES

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LOCAL STUDENTS PUBLIC GARDEN EARN ACADEMIC HONORS LAGOON REFRESHED EMERSON COLLEGE city’s Theatre District, Emerson who are registered for at least 12 College educates individuals who semester hours and who earn a ANNOUNCES 2020 will solve problems and change grade point average of 4.0. GRADUATES the world through engaged lead- About Troy University On Sunday, May 10, Emerson ership in communication and the Troy University is a public, College awarded 959 undergradu- arts, a mission informed by liberal historic, international university ate degrees for the Class of 2020. learning. The College has approx- with 22,500 students and 154,000 The College is committed to hold- imately 3,780 undergraduates and alumni. Students choose TROY ing a graduation ceremony for the 670 graduate students from across for its quality academic programs, Class of 2020 in person when it is the United States and 50 countries. reasonable costs and availabili- safe to do so, at a to be determined Supported by state-of-the-art facil- ty of financial aid, outstanding date. ities and a renowned faculty, stu- faculty, and flexible in-class and Rowan Bennetti of Beacon Hill dents participate in more than 90 online class offerings. Students on graduated in August 2020 and student organizations and perfor- the Troy, Ala. campus enjoy a tra- received a BA degree in Media Arts mance groups. Emerson is known ditional college experience, while Production. for its experiential learning pro- adult students are the centers of The College launched an Emer- grams at Emerson Los Angeles, attention at campuses in Dothan, son 2020 Celebration website to located in Hollywood, and at its Montgomery and Phenix City, honor graduates’ achievements 14th-century castle, in the Neth- Ala., as well as at locations around with more than 800 submissions erlands. Additionally, there are the world and online. from students, families, alumni, opportunities to study in Washing- faculty, and staff, which includes ton, DC, London, China, and the photos, videos, audio submissions, Czech Republic, Spain, Austria, AKHIL DILIP PAWAR and text. The website strives to Greece, France, Ireland, Mexico, GRADUATES FROM RIT reflect the many facets of the Class Cuba, England, and South Africa. Akhil Dilip Pawar of Beacon of 2020 and the wider Emerson The College has an active network Hill graduated from Rochester community - its creativity, daring, of 39,000 alumni who hold lead- Institute of Technology with an thoughtfulness, irreverence, and ership positions in communication MS in computer science. Some humor. and the arts. For more informa- 4,000 degrees were conferred in Video submissions include well tion, visit emerson.edu. the 2019-2020 academic year at wishes from well-known alumni all of RIT’s campuses. A virtual and celebrities in the entertain- CORTEZ NAMED TO celebration was held May 8 at rit. ment industry, including actors edu/classof2020. 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By Dan Murphy dynasty since no member of the Of Sen. Markey’s challenger, Kennedy family had ever previ- Livingstone said, “While Joe Ken- Like voters throughout Massa- ously lost an election in Massachu- nedy had a disappointing night, I chusetts’s 7th Congressional Dis- setts while Markey, now 74 with expect he’ll recover and continue trict, Beacon Hill showed its sup- 36-plus years of service, contin- to be a positive voice in Massachu- port for Sen. Edward J. Markey ues his run as the longest-tenured setts politics.” in his victory over challenger, Rep. House member ever elected to the City Councilor Kenzie Bok, Joseph P. Kennedy III in the Sept. 1 Senate. who endorsed Sen. Markey in the Democratic Primary. State Rep. Jay Livingstone said, race and previously served as chair The incumbent Sen. Markey “Senator Markey had a decisive of the Ward 5 Democratic Com- garnered 55.5 percent of the bal- victory in the state and on Beacon mittee, which represents Beacon lot, or 662,081 votes district-wide, Hill. He ran a tremendous grass- Hill, as well as Back Bay and the while Rep. Kennedy trailed with roots campaign, and I was proud Fenway, wrote: “I think that Sen- 44.5 percent, or 530,430 votes to support him. It reflects that ator Markey has demonstrated the with nearly 91 percent of precinct regardless of your age, having the policy leadership and commitment reporting, according to the state’s right message and putting together we need to tackle our biggest chal- unofficial election results. While ADAM WHITNEY PHOTO the right organization is key. His lenges right now, for the country A little rain did not dampen the spirits of the Boston Ward 5ers, includ- Boston’s unofficial election results focus on addressing the climate and the planet, and I was very were unavailable at press time, Bea- ing Pat Amend, Bob Binney, Dan Lyon, Sharon Durkan, Kathy Judge crisis inspired thousands of young pleased to see our area support and Rob Whitney and his son, Adam, who came out on Beacon Hill con Hill voters reportedly favored people to volunteer for his cam- him in such large numbers.” the morning of Saturday, Aug. 29, to show their support for Ed Markey Sen. Markey over Rep. Kennedy in paign and really drove the energy The current chair of the Ward in the U.S. Senate race, as well as Robbie Goldstein for Congress, the race as well. behind his campaign, and it was 5 Democratic Committee, Sharon 8th District; Ayanna Pressley for Congress, 7th District; and Terrence The race’s outcome also appar- great to be a part of it.” Durkan, wrote: “Senator Mar- Kennedy for Governor’s Council 6th District. ently signals the end of a political key overcame the odds last night because he offered a progressive vision for our Commonwealth and nation, at a time when we are looking for progressive leadership and bold action on building a sus- tainable future. Tuesday night’s election was just the beginning of a movement, and we were proud to make the case for Senator Mar- key’s reelection in our communi- New DIRECTORY of businesses ty.” In the race for the 8th Con- What do you need today? Many merchants and gressional District, the incum- bent, Rep. Stephen Lynch, Lynch

service providers are adapting to the current garnered around 67 percent, or COURTESY OF KATHY JUDGE crisis with new shopping options. Check here for 105,489 ballots cast, while Dr. The next day, Sunday, Aug. 30, Ward 5ers, including Rob Whitney, Robbie Goldstein, a political Kathy Judge, Pat Amend, David Xiao, Kate Gallivan, Molly Hittand ways to safely shop from your own home. newcomer and infectious disease Sharon Durkan, joined State Rep. Jay Livingstone, in Copley Square to expert at Mass General Hospital, support their picks for office. PLACE YOUR AD IN THE DIRECTORY TODAY! trailed district-wide with 33 per- cent, or 52,745 votes with nearly election by Beacon Hill voters. cil 6th District, Terrence Kenne- GREAT introductory specials! 95 percent of precincts reporting, “Robbie Goldstein ran an effec- dy, a practicing attorney of 37 Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] according to the unofficial results. tive campaign as a progressive years who was elected to the seat Sioux Gerow [email protected] Despite his overall loss, Dr. Gold- challenger to Stephen Lynch, and in 2010, garnered around 54 per- stein was reportedly favored in the his message resonated strongly on cent of the vote, or 84,472 ballots Beacon Hill but didn’t as much cast, district-wide with 95 precincts throughout the Congressional dis- reporting, according to unofficial trict,” Rep. Livingstone said. “And results, while Helina Fontes, a men- it was, I’m sure, a very difficult tal health program-director, trailed decision for Goldstein to stop cam- with 46 percent, or 72,086 ballots paigning and use his skills as an cast. The election results for Beacon infection diseases expert at Mass Hill for this race weren’t available General during this crisis. But I at press time. think we all benefitted from that “Congratulations to Terrence decision for him to put aside his Kennedy for winning his race,” campaign for a time to focus on the Rep. Livingstone said. “He has pandemic, but it made it incredibly been one of most effective council- for him to win.” ors for securing positions for pro- Durkan also echoed her support gressive voices in our judiciary and for Dr. Goldstein as an emerging other appointed positions, and I’m voice in politics and wrote: “Rob- pleased that he will be able to con- bie Goldstein is a new voice we tinue in that role.” look forward to hearing more from Rep. Livingstone added, “I think in the coming years. He made a Miss Fontes ran a great race, and persuasive case as a first time can- I expect to see her to continue to didate despite the challenges of an be involved in Massachusetts pol- unprecedented pandemic. We look itics.” forward to what is undoubtedly a Durkan also extended her con- bright future in politics, and advo- gratulations to Terrence Kennedy cacy.” on winning his reelection in a high- In the race for Governor’s Coun- ly competitive race.