January 7, 2021 BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep TThehe BBeeaconacon HHillill TTimesimes (781)485-0588 THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES COVID Grip Tightens Walsh announces city will remain in Step Two, Phase Two of reopening plan for “at least” three more weeks

By Lauren Bennett we’ve seen in quite some time.” Walsh said that “this is one of Mayor Martin Walsh the most serious points in the pan- announced on Tuesday that Bos- demic so far,” and if the positive ton will remain in Step Two, Phase cases do not go down, “we will Two of the state’s reopening pro- need to look at more restrictions.” cess for “at least another three Walsh originally announced in weeks,” until January 27. mid-December that the city would Walsh said that as of Monday, “temporarily” revert to Phase had 431 new confirmed Two, Step Two to help slow the Geraldine O’Hagan, proprietor of Rugg Road Paper Company (on right), with her daughter, Maureen, and cases of COVID-19 and two more spread of the virus and ensure hos- their dog, Axel. people had died from the virus. pitals would be able to adequately The current community positivity care for patients. rate is 8.8 percent, which he said Boston will now remain in Rugg Road Paper Company approaches was up from last week. this phase until January 27, after Walsh called the rise in cases which the public health data will a three decade run on Charles Street “concerning,” adding that hospi- be reevaluated. The restrictions tal rates are also rising. He said include a 10 person limit on By Dan Murphy vice website. ees were put on temporary leave, Through positive word of Maureen, Geraldine’s daughter that 93 percent of non-surge adult indoor gatherings and a 25 person Geraldine O’Hagan purchased mouth from customers, Geraldine and a seventh-grader at Newton ICU beds in the city are currently Rugg Road Paper Company in was able to rebuild that side of Country Day who has pitched in occupied, which is the “highest (Walsh, Pg. 5) May of 2018, and less than two the business, she said, and to help at Rugg Road practically since years later, the operation was run- Rugg Road overcome what was the day her mother took over the ning relatively seamlessly. then its biggest obstacle until the business, began making deliver- City Councilor Bok reflects At first, she had to contend with pandemic hit. The public-health ies of jigsaw puzzles, notebooks the shop’s declining orders for cus- crisis then brought the postpone- and other small items around the tom stationary, which had long ment of many weddings, along neighborhood. on her first year in office been one of its most reliable mon- with the cancellation of many It also wasn’t unusual By Dan Murphy ey-makers before falling off due orders for custom invitations to during lockdown, Geraldine said, When she was sworn in as the to the increasing ease of ordering those nuptials. for people walking by to knock on District 8 City Councilor on Jan. those items online, especially since When lockdown went into 6 of last year, Kenzie Bok never Rugg Road doesn’t have a full-ser- effect, and the shop’s employ- (Rugg Pg. 3) could have anticipated the unprec- edented trials ahead during her first year in public office. Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner “I came in thinking that I would be very focused on affordable Happy 2021 to our members office for assistance with an issue, importantly, you join a commu- housing,” said Bok, who prior to and Beacon Hill neighbors! you will know that we are a valu- nity of residents and businesses becoming the youngest serving We are all looking forward to a able resource for our neighbors. who want to preserve this special member of the Boston City Coun- better year, and working together Your input in quality of life issues neighborhood. Please visit bhciv- cil at age 30, worked as the Bos- COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON District 8 Boston City Councilor we will get there. on the Hill is important to us, and ic.org or call the office to become ton Housing Authority’s Senior Kenzie Bok. As we begin this new year, here we rely on you to bring your com- a member. Advisor for Policy and Planning, are a several things to remember: ments and concerns to our atten- 2. Contractor Parking “because that’s what really drove ing-related initiatives we’d end up 1. We need you to join us! tion. By joining our membership, We have heard from many me into running in the first place.” launching later in the year,” she If you haven’t yet become a you strengthen our numbers and neighbors about their continuing In her first month on the job, said, which included one propos- member of the BHCA, we invite add credibility to our purpose as Councilor Bok began “laying (BHCA Pg. 7) you to join. If you have called our advocates for Beacon Hill. Most the policy groundwork for hous- (Bok, Pg. 5)

For the latest news in Beacon Hill that you need to know, check www.beaconhilltimes.com PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES January 7, 2021 editorial EMISSIONS BILL IS A BIG STEP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT The approval on Monday by both houses of the legis- lature of a bill that requires the state to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 85% below 1990 levels by 2050 represents a huge step toward the goal of mitigating the effects of climate change in our state. Although the total carbon emissions emanating from Massachusetts obviously is only a small fraction of global emissions, the legislation pro- vides a blueprint for other states and private industry to follow. Some say that the goal of net-zero by 2050 is unattainable, but in our view, that is understating the reality of what is happening in the world today. Despite the best (or worst) efforts of the Trump administration to per- petuate the use of coal and other fossil fuels, renewable energy actually is cheaper than fossil fuels thanks to the advances in technology of wind and solar energy. Most excitingly, the progress in the development of hydrogen fuel cells, which has been more than two decades in the making, finally is beginning to look like it will become a feasible source of energy within 10 years, making the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 more than just a dream. We applaud the action by Gov. Charlie Baker and our legislature in bringing to fruition an environmental action plan that recognizes the pressing need to address the issue of climate change. Although the pandemic rightly is in the forefront of government lead- ers’ attention today, that problem will seem like a stroll in the park if we do not take immediate action to avert the looming climate catastrophe that threatens our planet’s very existence. Guest Op-Ed IT WAS A GREAT RUN, PATS’ FANS The 2020 season for the came to a merciful What six dollars can do close this past weekend. The woeful Pats finished with a 7-9 record, their first losing season since 2000, and missed the playoffs for the first time Dr. Glenn Mollette better would never consider. told me in a few seconds that the since 2008. The church grew and we started account did indeed exist and my We have to admit that we feel badly for young Patriots’ fans, those When I was sixteen years old, having 20 to 30 people and often balance was $31,000. Shocked born after 1990, who have become accustomed to the dominance and I was invited to speak at a little more. People literally received would not describe how I felt. I excellence, year-after-year, by Bill Belichick’s crew. This season has been country church in rural Denver Christ, joined the church and were almost had to pick myself off the the equivalent of having an ice bucket thrown over your head, a rude Kentucky, not far from Paintsville. baptized. This was all amazing. floor. If Mr. Rice had made as wake-up call to the reality of the ebb-and-flow of professional sports that The church had all but closed Even more amazing was Mr. many as 12 contributions the total the Patriots alone among all sports franchises in the modern era have its doors but one man, Harold Rice offered me a grand salary invested would have been $72. managed to avoid for an unprecedented two decades. Rice, and his family wanted to see of $60 a month to help buy my Now, years later I was looking at Admittedly, even for those of us who are long-time Pats’ fans who can the church stay open and do well. gasoline. The trip one way from over $31,000. Since that day of recall all of the decades of ignominy, from Braves Field to A church with few to almost no home was over 30 miles so this first inquiring that little $6 account to Harvard Stadium and then to Schaefer Stadium, the relegation of the people typically does not attract was appreciated. He also present- now has over $46,000 and still Patriots to the bottom tier of the NFL this season, in which Foxboro and too many interested ministers. I ed me with paperwork for a perk. growing. Gillette Stadium no longer were the epicenter of the football universe, had spoken in my home church a The church was going to put 10 The point of all this is save was jarring. few times and was a guest speaker percent or $6 of my salary into the some money when you can. Start So let’s be grateful for the two decades of fun that Bob Kraft and his in a few others. Mr. Rice asked if church denominational retirement as young as possible but even if team brought our way. I would consider speaking at the plan, then known as The Annu- you are old put something away But as the proverb says, all things must come to an end -- and so they church on the second and fourth ity Board. It’s called Guidestone every month. If you can save hun- have for our Patriots. Sunday afternoons at 2:00. I today. He had me to complete a dreds every month that is wonder- It was a nice ride -- and those championship banners always will be agreed, and brought a message to form solidifying my agreement ful, please do. However, don’t ever there to remind us of the good times. maybe seven or eight people my to this monthly contribution. I underestimate the growth poten- first Sunday. The crowd consisted was about seventeen at this stage tial of saving a little bit of money of Harold and his wife June Rice and had zero interest or thoughts every month, even if it’s just $6. and their family. The church was about retirement. Six dollars a And yes, every time I look at that THE BEACON HILL TIMES an old building with a pump organ month kind of seemed like a joke. account, I remember Mr. Rice and and a sign behind the pulpit that I was with Liberty church a the good people of Liberty Baptist President/Editor: Stephen Quigley said, “Preach the Word.” couple of years or more and about Church who not only encouraged Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio I stayed with the little congrega- ten to twelve of those months Mr. me then but are still encouraging ([email protected]) tion called Liberty Baptist Church Rice made that $6 contribution to me today with just $6. Art Director: Scott Yates Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor throughout high school. By the my retirement faithfully. Although, Glenn Mollette is the publish- time I was seventeen Mr. Rice was I never thought another day about er of Newburgh Press, Liberty talking to me about being the offi- it from the moment I signed those Torch and various other publish- cial pastor and about ordination. papers. ing imprints; a national columnist © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group In time I would become the pas- Seven or eight years ago I – American Issues and Common tor and would be ordained. I was Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 did wonder if that account even Sense opinions, analysis, stories too young, too inexperienced and existed. I called up The Guide- and features appear each week Email: [email protected] unskilled for such a responsibility stone retirement people and with In over 500 newspapers, websites Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com but youth is adventurous and will my Social Security number they and blogs across the . try what those of us who know January 7, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3 Beacon Hill COVID update listed

By John Lynds occupied, the highest Boston has with people outside their bubbles, seen in a long time. The Mayor increasing the risk for COVID-19 Last week the cumulative said that he and his team are in transmission. He said that some- COVID-19 positive test rate in constant contact with local hospi- times they see other people they Beacon Hill and the surround- tals, and that he needs everyone to know and “table hop,” which has ing neighborhoods dropped but do their part. to stop. the weekly positive test rate rose “This is one of the most serious “We can keep local restaurants slightly. points of the pandemic so far and open… but only if people follow According to the latest data if numbers don’t improve, we’ll the public health guidance,” said released by the Boston Public have to look at more restrictions. Walsh. “So, if you’re indoor din- Health Commission (BPHC) last So everyone needs to wear a mask, ing: only go with people in your Friday, overall 36,974 Beacon avoid crowds, and stay six feet bubble; keep your mask on when Hill, Back Bay, North End, West apart,” said Walsh. “Every time you’re not eating; and don’t min- End and Downtown residents you do these things, you could gle with other tables. It’s not just have been tested for COVID-19 be saving a life. We will beat this about your safety… It’s about our and the data shows that 4.6 per- thing, if everyone buckles down.” hardworking waiters and wait- cent of those tested were COVID The Mayor also discussed the resses, hosts, and busboys who positive--a 54.4 percent decrease need for personal safety while are working hard so that you can from the 10.1 percent two weeks indoor dining. He said that the have a good time. Be respectful ago. City of Boston continues to mon- and help us spread the word about Last week 3,967 residents were itor the data closely and limit this.” tested and 3.6 were positive--a indoor dining capacity to levels The infection rate in Beacon 9 percent increase from the 3.3 the public health experts say are Hill and surrounding neighbor- reported two Fridays ago. safe. hoods increased 7.5 percent in one Citywide, 8.8 percent were He thanked local restaurants week according to the latest city found to be COVID positive last for following safety protocols, statistics. week. saying that they have been very The BPHC data released last “The average number of posi- cooperative. The City continues to Friday showed Beacon Hill, Back tive tests each day for Boston resi- support them with small business Bay, North End, West End and dents was 413,” said Mayor Mar- relief funds, technical support, and Downtown had an infection rate On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighbor- tin Walsh at a press briefing Tues- outdoor dining programs, and of 321.9 cases per 10,000 resi- hood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston day. “That’s up slightly compared making it easier for them to offer dents, up from 299.3 cases per neighborhoods. to the week before. Our current safe pickup and delivery. 10,000 residents. community positivity rate was 8.8 But, the Mayor said, he needs One hundred twenty-six addi- percent. That is up from the week patrons to do their part, too. tional residents became infected the BPHC as part of its weekly coronavirus increased 8.5 percent before. Our case numbers are con- The Mayor said local contact with the virus last week and the COVID19 report breaks down percent last week and went from cerning, and our hospital numbers tracing efforts make it clear that total number of cases in the area the number of cases and infection 38,872 cases to 42,195 confirmed are higher than we’d like.” even though indoor dining itself increased from 1,668 cases to rates in each neighborhood. It also cases in a week. Thirty-seven more The Mayor said that 93% of isn’t a high risk factor, too many 1,794 cases as of last Friday. breaks down the number of cases Boston residents died from the adult Non-Surge ICU Beds are people are going out to dinner The statistics released by by age, gender and race. virus and there are now 1,025 total CitywideAoU-NE_W181590_BWH-MGH-BMC_Diversity positive cases of deaths Newspaper in the cityAd_3.998w from xCOVID. 5h_Greyscale_WCROP_Print_V2_072320_HF.pdf 1 7/27/20 1:34 PM

Rugg (from pg. 1) the shop’s door when they would but by the next week, customers ists, which have proven popular see something in the window that felt more confortable and began with customers. caught their eye. She would then returning to the shop in greater “You can buy a card made make arrangements to put the numbers. locally by all these amazing art- desired item in a bag and leave it Rugg Road went on to do a ists,” she said. “I find that people outside the customer’s door for brisk business in November and are looking to support [them].” delivery. December, and Geraldine was able As she looks ahead to 2021, Other times, Geraldine would to hire back her staff for the holi- Geraldine eagerly awaits welcom- Why have some communities not receive a call from a passerby day season. ing tourists to Boston again, andC who saw an item they wanted to “It was all about community with vaccinations looming, she hasM been a part of medical research? buy while she and Maureen were because people wanted to shop high hopes for increasingly more Y You can help researchers develop new and better at home in Charles River Square locally,” Geraldine said. “[Rugg weddings to get back underway. treatments that benefit all of us. watching a movie, and Geraldine Road] is very welcoming, and peo- “We’ll always have our doorCM Many groups of people have been left out of would be at the shop moments ple like it here. I’ve gotten to know open, and I’d like to be able MYto research in the past. That means we know less about later to handle the transaction per- many wonderful families and see the tourists come back and CY their health. When you join the All of Us Research sonally. people since I’ve been here. Some discover Boston and come into CMY Program, you'll help researchers learn more about When Rugg Road was allowed people come in every day just to the store,” Geraldine said. “I feel what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. to reopen in early June with lim- chat.” like I represent Boston by meetingK ited occupancy, it began, Geral- Rugg Road first opened in the them and talking to them. Hope- JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland dine said, with a “small rollout -Brighton area approxi- fully, we’ll also go back to having (617) 768-8300 with limited hours because we mately 30 years ago, Geraldine weddings, and a lot of disappoint- didn’t know what to expect,” said, and relocated to Charles ed brides and grooms will finally even though she had already taken Street around two years later. have their day.” *All participants will receive $25 after completion of their visit. To complete the visit, participants must create an the steps of installing a “tap-and- Since that time, it has become one Rugg Road Paper Company account, give consent, agree to share their electronic health records, answer health surveys, and have their go” credit card reader, a screen of Charles Street’s longest-stand- (ruggroadpaper.com) is located measurements taken (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.), in front of the cash register and a ing retail establishments. at 105 Charles St., and can be and give blood and urine samples, if asked. hand-sanitizing station. The shop, under Geraldine’s reached at 617-742-0002 or via All of Us and the All of Us logo are service marks of the U.S. The first week back was admit- ownership, meanwhile, began email at hello@ruggroadpaper. Department of Health and Human Services. tedly slow-going, Geraldine said, stocking items made by local art- com. PAGE 4 THE BEACON HILL TIMES January 7, 2021 Neighborhood Roundup Baker signs police reform legislation HILL HOUSE OFFERING science and Pre-K sports, there Gov. Charles Baker signed “An de-escalate; it will ban racial pro- and future employers, improving SEMI-PRIVATE CLASSES are open opportunities for you to Act Relative to Justice, Equity and filing and put enforcement pow- accountability. FOR FAMILY PODS come into the Firehouse at flexible Accountability in Law Enforce- ers behind that ban; it will end Gov. Baker amended the bill to times and enjoy the wide array of ment in the Commonwealth,” a the requirement of police officers strengthen its due process protec- Hill House, Inc., located at 127 enrichment programs and athletics Mount Vernon St., recognizes that controversial piece of legislation in schools. But no one bill will tions for law enforcement, added with the comfort of knowing who that creates a mandatory certifi- dismantle structural racism—in police labor representation on the many families have formed pods to you’re in the class with in an indi- cation process for police officers, policing, or in all the other places commission, and strengthened the keep groups smaller/reduce expo- vidualized space. These semi-pri- sure. increases accountability and trans- it exists. As much as we celebrate bill’s facial recognition provisions vate classes are open to all ages and parency in law enforcement and these hard-won steps forward To acknowledge that, Hill led by our trained staff. For further ensuring law enforcement agencies House is now offering semi-pri- gives police departments a great- today, we must equally resolve to can continue to access these poten- information and to sign up, call er ability to hire or promote only keep walking the road of racial jus- vate classes and athletics for small the Front Desk at 617-227-5838, tially lifesaving tools responsibly. qualified applicants. tice in 2021.” cohorts of children. From art to or visit www.hillhouseboston.org. The new law identifies the gen- “This bill is the product of “The members of the Massa- eral circumstances under which bipartisan cooperation and thanks chusetts Chiefs of Police Associa- police officers can use physical to the Black and Latino Caucus’ tion are eager to turn the page on force, and specifically bans the use leadership on the hugely import- what has been an unprecedent- of chokeholds and prohibits firing Let’s ant issue of law enforcement ed and incredibly difficult and into a fleeing vehicle unless doing accountability, Massachusetts will enduring year on so many differ- do you have Make so is both necessary to prevent have one of the best laws in the ent levels,” said Chief Edward A. imminent harm and proportion- 2021 a nation,” said Baker. “Police offi- Dunne, President of the Massa- ate to that risk of harm. The bill Better cers have enormously difficult jobs chusetts Chief of Police Associa- and we are grateful they put their tion. “We are extremely confident also generally precludes officers Year! lives on the line every time they go that this comprehensive legislation from using rubber pellets, chemical to work. Thanks to final negoti- signed into law by the Governor weapons, or canine units against a ations on this bill, police officers today will serve to renew an ele- crowd. Violations of any of these will have a system they can trust vated sense of faith, confidence, provisions may provide grounds 2021 and our communities will be safer and trust that the residents of the for an officer to have their certifi- vision2020for your business for it.” Commonwealth will have in their cation suspended or revoked. Former Speaker Bob DeLeo law enforcement agencies across The bill places strict limits on added, “I am proud that the the state. The MCOPA fully realiz- the use of so-called “no-knock” Your Year House lived up to its vow of lis- es and wholeheartedly agrees that warrants, requiring such warrants tening to folks with lived experi- the general public deserves nothing to be issued by a judge and only in Your Cost ence in enacting one of the most less than the highest level of pro- situations where an officer’s safety 1 JOIN THE INDEPENDENT comprehensive approaches to fessionalism, accountability and would be at risk if they announced Option police reform in the United States transparency in their respective their presence and only where 2021 AD CAMPAIGN since the tragic murder of George police departments and this legis- there are no children or adults over 52 WEEKS Floyd. My unyielding gratitude to lation will assist in enhancing our the age of 65 in the home. The leg- Business Card Size Jan. — Dec. 2021 Speaker Mariano and Chairs Cro- long-standing position as what are islation provides for an exception nin, Michlewitz and González for viewed by many national experts 3.37” by 2” high ONE FULL YEAR of advertising when those children or older adults $ their persistent effort to improve as model police departments across are themselves at risk of harm. In for only 2,021 our law enforcement system. I the entire country.” addition, the bill requires law per paper am confident that the House of This legislation will, for the first enforcement to seek a court order 2 Representatives will build on this time, create a mandatory certifi- Option THE REVERE JOURNAL | THE EVERETT INDEPENDENT when conducting a facial recogni- achievement in the time ahead and cation process for police officers THE WINTHROP TRANSCRIPT | THE LYNN JOURNAL tion search except in emergency THE TIMES | THE CHELSEA RECORD am humbled that legislation which through the Massachusetts Peace situations. 26 WEEKS THE BOSTON SUN | THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE promotes fairness and equality are Officer Standards and Training The legislation includes key pro- 2col x 3 in. BEACON HILL TIMES | NORTH END REGIONAL REVIEW part of the House’s legacy.” Commission (POST). The Com- visions of the State Police reform GAZETTE | MISSION HILL GAZETTE “I am grateful to the Governor mission, through a majority civil- legislation the Administration filed and key leaders in the House and ian board, will certify officers and 3.37” by 3” high in January that provide new tools Choose from any 3 Options for an insightful Senate for their wisdom in coming create processes for decertification, COLOR to improve accountability and dis- year of news, sports, and social gatherings together to carry this bill across the suspension of certification, or rep- cipline within the Department and 2 ADS/MONTH from your Hometown Newspaper finish line,” said Sen. William N. rimand in the event of certain mis- to enhance diversity in the Depart- Brownsberger (D – Belmont). “I conduct. The nine-member com- 2 Payments of $1,01050 ment’s recruitment and promotion- believe that within five years, the mission will include six individuals 3 First due Jan. 31, 2020 Commonwealth will be a signifi- from outside of law enforcement, al practices. Those key provisions Option Second due June 31, 2020 cantly better place as a result of and will also be responsible for include establishing a State Police We accept all major Credit Cards this legislation.” investigating and adjudicating cadet program, enhancing the Col- With options to change Publications on each run “This law represents a claims of misconduct, maintaining onel’s ability to address and correct mile-marker, not an end,” said databases of training, certification, misconduct, updating rules gov- Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz (D – Bos- employment, and internal affairs erning promotions of uniformed ton). “Among the 50 states, it records for all officers, and certify- members to officer positions, 1 AD/MONTH will create the first civilian-led ing law enforcement agencies. By removing the requirement that the police oversight board with sub- creating a central entity to oversee Governor look exclusively within 2col x 5 in. DON’T WAIT! poena power and decertification officer certification, the Commis- the State Police when appointing a 3.37” by 5” high Call your Ad Rep at authority; it will ban chokeholds sion will ensure that those officers’ colonel, and creating a new crimi- and limit no-knock warrants; it training and misconduct records nal offense for police officers who COLOR will create a duty-to-intervene are available both to the Commis- knowingly receive payment for a for police officers and a duty to sion and to those officers’ current fraudulent claim of hours worked.

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Bok (from pg. 1) al to build new public housing in itate in her reply: the city’s “Fair Helping residents of her district also, we have an acute need for said. the city and another to enhancing Housing Zoning Amendment.” as they have struggled with food resources as we come back from Councilor Bok, whose office Boston’s commitment to coopera- “It has really been a partnership insecurity over the last year also the pandemic and to tackle serious launched an impromptu youth tive hosing. with Councilor [Lydia] Edwards topped Councilor Bok’s first-year inequality in our city that has only job program over the summer and “Cooperative housing is some- and the Mayor’s Administration priorities. deepened because of COVID.” advocated for 1,000 year-round thing that stabilizes a lot of folks to make Boston the first city in the “It was immediately clear that In this budget year, Council- youth jobs this school year, also in the district and anchors a lot of country to embed a commitment we were hit by a tsunami of need or Bok also worked tirelessly to remains committed to creating our neighborhoods,” she said. to fair housing in our zoning code when it came to food in the city,” secure $8 million for a first-time more youth employment opportu- But when COVID-19 took and in our development process,” she said, “and I’m proud to have homebuyers program that, she nities in the city. hold of Boston during Councilor said Councilor Bok, adding that partnered with the city depart- said, has already helped a lot of “Youth employment is some- Bok’s third month, the city was the policy experience she brings to ments to imagine what we could families in its first three month, faced with an unprecedented and the job was useful in drafting lan- do at a larger scale of magnitude 80 percent of whom were people thing that’s going to be important unforeseen public-health crisis. guage for this. to really transform assistance from of color. as young people recover from the “When the pandemic hit, in The amendment, which passed providing one-off food needs…to Councilor Bok said she looks current crisis, she said, “and that’s some ways, it shifted everything,” last month, is scheduled to become delivering thousands of boxes of forward in 2021 to “accelerating” one thing I’m going to push for in Councilor Bok said. “In other law next week via the city’s Zon- meals to our most vulnerable pop- the work she started last year. “A the current year.” ways, especially with housing, it ing Commission. ulation.” lot of initiatives have real traction Councilor Bok began her ser- deepened the needs of what was “What’s so exciting is that it’s a And it all started with a pilot and will give me plenty more to do vice in public office during what already there.” really important tool for the city, program in the Fenway, Councilor in the year to come,” she added. has undeniably one of the most In the spring, Councilor Bok but zoning has historically been Bok said, “with a bunch of part- These initiatives range from tumultuous years in Boston’s his- and her colleagues found emer- used across Boston and nation- ners to show it could be done.” forming an Urban Climate Con- tory, but through her resolve and gency housing for the homeless wide at times for the purpose of In the new year, Councilor Bok servation Corps to requiring unwavering commitment to her and raised the need for public segregation and racial discrimina- will be working with Mayor Mar- greater police accountability, and city, she rose to the occasion and housing vouchers for families tion in housing,” Councilor Bok tin J. Walsh’s Administration to Councilor Bok has also proposed now looks forward to tackling the while the threat of eviction for said. “So it’s extremely powerful get a commitment to undertake an the creation of the Boston Sester- challenges ahead. families loomed as they struggled to reverse that dynamic and use evaluation of the city’s Payment of centennial Commission to provide “It’s been a challenging year to to pay the rent. zoning proactively to bring about Lieu of Tax (PILOT) program for a wider and more equitable lens on be a first-year councilor, but I’ve “We became focused on coop- a more inclusive city.” major universities, hospitals and history in planning for the 250th erative housing as part of the solu- Moreover, she added: “We’re cultural institutions because, she anniversary of the American Rev- also loved getting up every day tion,” she said, “along with buying the first in the country. We’ve said, their real estate assessments olution in 2026 while encouraging and thinking about how to help apartments that were going into come up with a really original haven’t been updated since 2009. the city to take a closer look at the people in our district in this time,” foreclosure [to house residents].” mechanism for making sure as we “It’s an important part of “tools” it now has to ensure his- she said. “It has given me a really When asked what accomplish- grow as a city, and that we grow the equity puzzle when you think toric preservation. strong sense of purpose through ment regarding housing she’s most inclusively and take active steps to about how real-estate tax rates “I’m really leading a major this crisis, and I’ve felt very hum- proud during her first year in make sure every project is a part of have gone up for the rest of the push on historic preservation on bled by the trust that the people of office, Councilor Bok doesn’t hes- building a Boston for all.” city,” Councilor Bok said. “And the commemoration front,” she District 8 have put in me.”

Walsh (from pg. 1) limit on outdoor gatherings, both have to implement further restric- Walsh said. GARY DRUG in public and private spaces. tions,” Walsh said. He also said that everyone For over 75 years, Gary Drug has been serving the Activities and businesses to He also talked about safe din- should be getting tested for the residents of Beacon Hill, the West End and the Back Bay. remain closed include gyms, ing and thanked Boston’s restau- virus, as the state has more than indoor fitness centers, museums, rants “for following the safety 30 testing sites. “We’re asking you aquariums, and indoor gaming protocols,” but added that “we to make it a New Year’s resolu- Stay Home, Stay Safe and arcades, among others. One need patrons to do their part.” tion,” he said. on one training sessions may con- He said that “too many peo- Walsh also said that he will be CALL US ple are going out to dinner with tinue, Walsh said, and indoor rec- delivering his annual State of the people outside of their bubble,” our eighborhood harmacY reational and athletic youth activi- City address next week, but this Y N P and said that people should not ties may continue with a 10 person year it will be “completely virtu- limit for those 18 and under. “table hop” if they see someone they know in a restaurant. People al.” The event will be on Jnaury NEIGHBORHOOD The state’s additional restric- 12 at 7L30pm, and will be lives- tions that went into effect on should also keep their masks on treamed on boston.gov, as well as December 26 also still apply, the when they are seated at their table TV news stations. DELIVERY SERVICE mayor said. This includes office and not actively eating or drink- “2020 was one of the hardest space at 25 percent capacity, ing. years in Boston’s history,” Walsh MONDAY THRU FRIDAY indoor dining at 25 percent capac- “We need to keep local restau- said, and thanked “everyone for ity with a 90 minute time limit, rants open, but only if people fol- Delivering Your Medication and places of worship at 25 per- low the public health guidelines,” doing their part.” cent capacity. Bar seating is not And Other Essential Items allowed in Boston without writ- ten permission from the Licens- WantWant Neighborhood Neighborhood NewsNews Store Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-8pm ing Board. For the complete list delivereddelivered right right to to your your hands?hands? of restrictions, visit boston.gov/ Sat & Sun 9am-5pm reopening. Walsh reiterated that these restrictions are “not about tar- Copy & Fax Service • Neighborhood Delivery Service geting specific sectors as a cause SubscribeSubscribe to to TheThe BeaconBeacon Hill Time’s of the virus spread,” but the goal Newsletter and never miss a thing! We accept most prescription drug plans is to limit spread and reduce the Newsletter and never miss a thing! Let Gary Drug Be Your Neighborhood Pharmacy amount of time people spend out- 59 Charles Street • Phone 617-227-0023 • Fax 617-227-2879 side of their homes with others. VisitVisit thebeaconhilltimes.com thebeaconhilltimes.com or scan the QRQR CodeCode “If metrics get worse we might PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES January 7, 2021 The Esplanade Association celebrates 20th Anniversary

Special to the Beacon Hill Times Link to digital assets “Hatched” is free and open Boston-based creative studio to the public, taking place night- MF Dynamics to debut “Hatched: ly from Jan. 22 through Feb. Breaking through the Silence,” 21. Viewers will be able to tune a projection-mapping and sonic in to the original synchronized public art work during 300+ out- soundtrack on their personal door showings on the Esplanade devices while watching the illumi- Jan. 22 to Feb. 21. nations. The work, made possible To mark the 20th Anniversa- by collaborations with LuminArtz ry of the Esplanade Association’s and projector sponsor Epson, will successful public-private part- begin nightly at 5 p.m., and restart nership with the Massachusetts every 20 minutes until 9 p.m. ET, Department of Conservation and offering over 300 opportunities Recreation (DCR), the Esplanade to enjoy the work in the open-air Association (EA) will present landscape of the historic Hatch “Hatched: Breaking through the Shell Oval Lawn. Silence,” a four-week illumination “Hatched” is the fifth and and sound experience to provide a most ambitious offering in the family-friendly and physically-dis- Esplanade Association’s public tant celebration at the famed DCR art program, which includes four Hatch Memorial Shell. art murals currently on view in “Hatched” will cut through the locations throughout the 3.2-mile darkness of the winter months, linear park. Public art has become offering a public space for joy a core element of the Esplanade and optimism in the New Year. Association’s mission to support The work is an original 15-minute the ongoing health and vitality of visual and sound performance led the 64-acre Charles River Espla- by Boston-based creative Maria nade through capital restoration Finkelmeier of MF Dynamics work, park improvement projects, “Hatched: Breaking through the Silence” will spotlight DCR Hatch Memorial Shell. and is shaped specifically for the horticultural care, public program- 80-year-old amphitheater itself.

ming, concessions enhancements, Michael Nichols, Executive Direc- When I think of the Hatch Shell, I volunteer engagement, and much tor of the Esplanade Association. envision gorgeous music, commu- “Antonio’s is more. In total, the Esplanade “’Hatched’ will provide a safe, nity, and a love for my city. Mem- “Antonio’s is Association has raised $16 mil- open-air destination for people ories of concerts, walks, and bike a treasure for lion towards this work, which and their families to experience art rides along the Esplanade come to a treasure for is accomplished through a pub- while enjoying the tranquil beau- mind. With Hatched, my team and anyone who lic-private partnership with DCR. ty of the Esplanade in winter. This I are elated to create a new type spectacular illumination experi- of expression that brings original anyone who The partnership will mark 20 years ence is the perfect way to mark the music, visuals, and new technolo- happens of successful stewardship and col- Esplanade Association’s first 20 gy to the iconic structure, encour- happens laboration on the second-to-last upon it.” years of lighting the way forward aging viewers to form a new mem- night of Hatched on Feb. 20. for Boston’s riverfront park.” ory of the space - a memory that upon it.” “This year the Esplanade was The projection-mapped visuals will carry us into the New Year —Boston Globe as essential as ever before to —Boston Globe for “Hatched” will celebrate the and beyond, celebrating creativity, the physical health and mental many sounds that Hatch Shell per- resilience, and joy.” well-being of our visitors,” said formers have expressed over the “The Department of Conser- facility’s impressive musical histo- vation and Recreation’s Charles ry. Finkelmeier and her team will River Esplanade serves as an feature geometric shapes of musi- incredible natural resource offer- Closed on cal instruments as kaleidoscope ing countless recreational oppor- FindClosed Us Onon Your pieces, human hands magically tunities for visitors to enjoy year Sundays tapping, scratching, and creating round,” said DCR Commissioner FavoriteSundays App! beats on the surface itself, and Jim Montgomery. “Engaging visi- for private colorful animations accentuating tors in unique ways like public art for orprivate visit us the Shell’s Art Deco form – all set displays ensures the park remains functionsat ANTONIOS to new music composed by Fin- timeless, and the Baker-Polito BEACONHILL.COMfunctions kelmeier and recorded by local Administration is pleased to con- musicians. Featuring a team of tinue its public-private partnership predominantly female-identifying with the Esplanade Association.” artists and directors, Hatched will Powered by Epson laser projec- bring to light a balanced pedes- tors, “Hatched” will bring vibrant tal, an opportunity for underrep- color and form to the inner sur- resented communities to “break face of the Hatch Shell. With cus- 288 Cambridge Street through” and share their skills, tom-built weather housing for the 288 Cambridge Street vision, and voice. projectors, the experience presents Boston, MA 02114 Artistic Director and Compos- a rare opportunity to experience Boston, MA 02114 er of Hatched, Maria Finkelmeier, projection mapping in the win- 617-367-3310 says, “Creating Hatched for one of ter months and will bring joy no 617-367-3310 my favorite pieces of architecture matter the New England winter in the city has been a huge honor. weather. January 7, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 7

BHCA (from pg. 1) concerns about contractors work- If you see paper permits on trees ing on the Hill inappropriately or gas lamp poles issued by the City taking up many resident parking of Boston for moving or construc- spaces for long periods of time. We tion vehicles that are EXPIRED, are working with the City to tack- please feel free to remove and dis- le this ongoing and long-standing card them. Every little bit helps! problem. Because of Covid restric- 4. BOS:311 tions, contractors no longer come 311 is an easy to remember tele- in to the BHCA office seeking phone number that will connect renewals of their parking permits. you with the City’s Constituent When that was the case, we were Service Center. The center is open able to meet with contractors in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and person and convey any concerns to 365 days a year. It is the best way the contractor that had been raised to report an issue that the City by members and neighbors on the should resolve. Hill about that contractor’s work 311 provides access to all in the neighborhood. non-emergency City services. You Now that the renewal of park- can call 311 from any telephone, ing permits by the BHCA office or you can call directly to 617-635- has become an online process only, 4500. You can also connect with we are dealing with parking spaces 311 by downloading the mobile abuses by contractors on a case by app, or by submitting a request case basis and are visiting problem or concern online at https://www. areas to speak with the owners or cityofboston.gov/311/. The mobile their contractors directly and in app allows you to easily send a person, and working with the City photo of the problem you are on enforcement as well. As always, reporting. You can even Tweet @ we depend on you to inform us of BOS311. any abuse you are seeing so that We recommend that our neigh- we can address it. Thank you for bors use this service whenever A view of Louisburg Square in the snow. helping us bridge the gap between they have a question or concern to owners who need to get work done which the City can respond. and residents who are entitled to 5. Upcoming BHCA Events: Meeting – Monday, January 11, this month’s Zoom meeting, please Association website www.bhcivic. on street parking. There will be no Zoning & 2021, by Zoom email us at [email protected], with org or call the office (617-227- 3. Contractor and Moving Per- Licensing meeting in January 2021 Members of the public are wel- your contact information. 1922) for more information on mits .January Board of Directors come to attend our board meetings. any of these events. If you are interested in attending *Visit the Beacon Hill Civic State announces availability of $4 million to fund electric-vehicle charging infrastructure

The Baker-Polito Administra- able transportation options for as well as Direct Current Fast • An additional $1 million costs for workplaces. tion announced that an additional Massachusetts residents.” Charging (DCFC) stations. for a rolling-enrollment Workplace • An existing $1.5 million for $4 million has been made available The Massachusetts Volkswagen “Adding more charging stations and Fleets (WPF) charging pro- a rolling-enrollment Multi-Unit to support new and enhanced elec- Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation to our current network will accel- gram, extending the existing $1.5 Dwelling and Educational Campus tric-vehicle charging infrastructure Plan announced last December erate and increase market demand million program, for a total of charging program. Improvements programs across the state, as part committed the Commonwealth for electric vehicles,” said Mass- $2.5 million. Improvements over over the prior program include of the Massachusetts Electric Vehi- to designating 15 percent of the DEP Commissioner Martin Suu- the prior Workplace Charging and reducing the minimum number of cle Incentive Program (MassEVIP). VW funding to electric vehicle berg. “Drivers will have greater Fleets programs include allowing residential units from 10 to five, These programs, funded by the charging infrastructure, totaling access to convenient and reliable private and non-profit fleet owners allowing educational campuses 2017 settlement of the Volkswa- approximately $11.25 million. public fast-charging locations, to apply, adding Level 1 stations as to apply, and adding coverage of gen (VW) diesel emissions court The Administration has previ- reducing range anxiety and allow- eligible equipment for fleets, and installation costs. case, will provide $1.5 million in ously made $5 million in VW ing them to travel without concern adding coverage of installation funding for fast-charging stations, funds available for various Mas- about where to charge.” $1.5 million for public-access sEVIP programs, and today adds Under this new and enhanced charging stations, and $1 million $1.5 million in funding for a new funding under the VW settlement, for workplace and fleets charging competitive Direct Current Fast MassEVIP will fund electric vehi- station infrastructure. Charging (DCFC) program, $1.5 cle charging equipment and instal- “Shifting a zero-emission trans- million for a new rolling-enroll- lation costs through the following portation system is essential as we ment Public Access Charging programs: seek to cut greenhouse gas emis- (PAC) program, and an additional • A new $1.5 million for a sions and mitigate the impacts of $1 million for a revamped Work- competitive Direct Current Fast climate change. The electric vehi- place and Fleets (WPF) charging Charging (DCFC) program, with cle charging programs announced program. an application deadline of March today will also provide econom- Administered through the Mas- 19, 2021. ic development opportunities sachusetts Department of Envi- • An additional $1.5 million across Massachusetts and support ronmental Protection (MassDEP), for a rolling-enrollment Public the growth of innovative clean MassEVIP is making these funds Access Charging (PAC) program, energy jobs,” said Gov. Charles available to private, public and extending a prior fully subscribed Baker. “This announcement non-profit employers, and educa- $2 million competitive version of builds on our recent commitment tional and multi-unit residential this program. Improvements over to launching the Transportation property owners in the Common- the prior PAC program include and Climate Initiative Program to wealth in order to install standard accepting applications on a rolling reduce transportation emissions Level 1 (120-volt) and Level 2 basis and adding Level 1 charging and invest in cleaner, more afford- (240-volt) EV charging stations, stations as eligible equipment. PAGE 8 THE BEACON HILL TIMES January 7, 2021 If you missed us at your front door every Thursday Please go to www.beaconhilltimes.com

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Staff Report *On March 13, Gov. Charlie- Baker’s order that banned all gath What a year it has been. 2020 erings of over 250 people in the has become the year we wish to Commonwealth in response to the forget, but, will undoubtedly be pandemic. forever remembered as the year- of drastic changes. Schools, busi *On March 28, Blackstone’s nesses, socializing all have been of Beacon Hill and its sister estab-- effected by COVID. lishment, KitchenWares by Black Here are some of the highlights stones, consolidated under one of 2020: roof at 46 Charles St. *On Jan. 10, the Friends of the Public Garden, which celebrated *In late March, the Vilna Shul its Golden Anniversary in 2010, launched “Virtual Vilna,” which entered into a Memorandum of brought its programming online Agreement with the Boston Parks to reach more than 1,200 visitors Department that strengthened- in its first two weeks. their partnership and shared com - mitment to caring for the Public- *In late March, longtime neigh Garden, the Commonwealth Ave borhood resident Diana Coldren nue Mall and the joined Ali Ringenburg, co-pres- together over the next 50 years. ident of the Beacon Hill Business - Association, to launch a GoFund- *On Jan. 27, the State Admin Me campaign to raise money istration held a hearing regarding to cover the electric bills for the , Pg. 3) the future of the John B. Hynes (Year In revIew COURTESY OF HAMPSHIRE HOUSE CORPORATION Convention Center, which the state intends to sell.

Above and below, Igloo Village at 75 on Liberty Wharf. Igloo Village at 75 on Liberty Wharf ‘city Hall’ offers a revealing glimpse of the people of boston offers unique outdoor-dining experience city services calls that range from a report of a nonfunctioning traffic By Dan Murphy By Dan Murphy signal in to a call- While the title of Frederick from a tenant alleging their land Markus Ripperger first conceived of Igloo Village Wiseman’s monumental four- lord has shut off the utilities before at 75 on Liberty Wharf – the restaurant’s cluster of hour-and-32-minute documen- the viewer sees Mayor Martin eight heated, self-contained plastic bubbles designed tary, “City Hall,” refers to the Pg. 4) for private outdoor dining – about two years ago, but (City Hall seven-story Brutalist building that the dream didn’t become reality until this past fall has served as the nerve center of when the restaurant was looking for unique ways to Boston city government since it stay in business amid the pandemic. opened in 1968, the film, which Ripperger, president and CEO of Hampshire House Wishing you & your families debuted on WGBH-TV on Dec. Corporation, which owns and operates the Seaport 22, is in essence about the people a safe and healthy New Year restaurant, as well as 75 Chestnut and Cheers Beacon of Boston, including those who Hill, said the first bubble, which measures around 12 The office will be closed Thursday Dec. 31 work for the city, as well as the and Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 feet in diameter, arrived from Florida-based Gardeni- nearly 700,000 constituents they gloo USA in October and was soon deemed such a serve. To submit ads: [email protected] success that 75 on Liberty Wharf ordered eight more Filmed over the fall of 2018- that arrived in early December. - and winter of 2019, the documen To submit copy: [email protected] “As a small restaurant, we wanted something so tary opens as workers in the titu- we can continue having people enjoy outdoor din lar building are seen fielding 311 ing, even though the summer season is no more…- [so] we’ve reinvented our outside tables for the win- tertime,” Ripperger said. “People love to have some (Igloo, Pg. 7)

For all the latest news in the neighborhood January 7, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 9 Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER

BACK BAY Jacks, Tyler 100 Tus Nua RT 100 Beacon St #PHB $9,326,000 Canning, Ann E Krause, Frederick T 265-275 Dartmouth St #4M $590,000 Walker, Bruce Samborn, Kevin 290 Commonwealth Ave #25 $1,560,000 LCLD 362 Comm Ave LLC Handsman James B Est 362 Commonwealth Ave #LC $561,400 LCLD 362 Comm Ave LLC Handsman James B Est 362 Commonwealth Ave #LD $561,400

BEACON HILL Dorris, Emily A Pare, Gregory M 51 Anderson St #B $485,000 Gross, Michaela Day, Deirdre 13 Bowdoin St #5C $530,000

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Lam-Plattes, Sasha Nelson, Peter L 1 Saint Charles St #GDN $450,000 Amornsiripanitch, Nita Low, Lenny 188 Brookline Ave #22E $2,000,000 Henderson, Dustin E Edlund, Anna K 30-34 E Concord St #3 $709,000 Atlantic Oliver Mass Ave Scott, Thomas H 903 Massachusetts Ave $10,000,000 Atlantic Oliver Mass Ave Scott, Thomas H 905 Massachusetts Ave $10,000,000 Atlantic Oliver Mass Ave Scott, Thomas H 907 Massachusetts Ave $10,000,000 Walat, Elizabeth Ballou, Abigail G 31 Upton St #2 $954,000 Moskowitz, David Uribe, Jill K 216 W Springfield St #1 $2,050,000 Rubio, Manuel J Suzanne M Brendle 91 Waltham St #5 $690,000

WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Riley,Say Sean A GOODBYE toTower 2020 Road LLC and start300 Commer thecial St New#213 Year$690,000 Katz, Philip Saia Commercial Street 300 Commercial St #703 $1,370,000 Spenceley, RichardWITH A RATEHubbard, JohnTHAT A CAN’T300 Commer BEcial StBEAT! #805 $1,795,000 The stained glass in the last clue is on 78 Beacon Street built circa 1848. Until 1992 it was the office of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. It has been a single-family home since 1994. GET 12 WEEKS OF Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send ONLY an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. EYES ON YOUR AD $ PAGE 1 THE BOSTON S u N If you are looking to get in contact Julywith our 30, staff 2020 southbound on...washington? or any info related to the Boston Sun please call 781-485-0588 or contact us via email. check it out on PAGE 7100Email addresses are listed on the editorial page. CHOOSE FROM 4 COMMUNITIES THu RSDAy, July 30, 2020 THIS WEEK'S CLUE TO ADVERTISE IN! Published every Thursday serving back bay - souTh end - Fenway - kenmore Time for Mass/Cass 3.0? STAYING COOL ON COMM AVE. Don’t miss out on our Professional JuLy 30, 2020 WSANA neighbors BOOK YOUR POST IT Service Directory Special! say 2.0 plan is failing Call Your Advertising Rep By Seth Daniel are calling the program a complete he failure. eacon ill imes (781)485-0588 PriorT to COVID-19, many resi - BIn the wake of several unmet h T THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES dents of the Worcester Square area deadlines for the promised six- were upbeat about last summer’s month report on 2.0, a pub- rollout of the City’s Mass/CassCOOLING lic dashboard OFF that would ON give THE COMMON 2.0 plan to THaddressURSDA homelessness,Y, JUlY 30,detailed 2020 metrics of the plan, and BeingFREE Safe and Feeling Safe drug addiction and quality of life the recent new homeless shelter on the corridor, but now neighbors Capt. Ciccolo new leader of downtown police district (WSana, Pg. 8)

By Seth Daniel

Capt. Robert Ciccolo comes BPS looks to hybrid, It’s been hot outside, but staying cool on the Comm Avefrom Mall a islong old Williamline of policeLloyd Garrison,officers who is com- 2-PAPER harlestownmemorated as one of many statues on the Mall. With temperaturesin his family, in but the that90s for didn’t several mean days this week, resi- c dents have flocked outside in the mornings and evenings to enjoy such scenes. PATRIOT-BRIDGE he knew he wanted to be a police in-person model for fall officer too. parents are comfortable sending By Seth Daniel City Council holds hearingIn fact, theon 37-year police veteran saidovertime JULY 30, 2020Storiestheir from children back the to school Shipyard in it took him awhile to decide his line The Boston School Committee some fashion. ture and overtime.7thof work,PU whichBHeavenLISHED was EVER forcemented theY reallocationOTHER after TH ofU RSDA$12 millionY heard a plan from the adminis- “We’ve learned that many par- By Lauren Bennett USS Constitution Committee Chairjoining Kenzie the BostonBok in Police police Cadetovertime. Bok said she $ tration of ents/guardians wish for their stu- The City Council Committee In wake of video, Republican Candidate Campbell finds assured the councilors and the believes it’s the Council’s “respon- Mesueum talks dents to return to school this fall program in the 1980s. Now, he is Captain Robert Ciccolo. (BPS) for its proposed plans to on Ways and Means held a lengthy supporterspublic that inthese Democratic questions strongholdswill sibility” like to ensure Charlestown that the admin- in some capacity,” she wrote in the the new leader of the Charlestown BUY 150 re-openCivil all schoolsWar shipsthis fall in a hearing on July 28 regarding Bos- be part of an extensive follow-up istration follows through and real- hybrid, in-person model where letter. “Under current guidelines, and Downtown Police Area (A-15 choice,” he said. “I was a young ton Police Department (BPD) over- with the appropriateBy Seth Daniel departments. izes this savings. students would attend two days a BPS will not be able to transport and A-1), coming from a supervi- man who wasn’t sure where I By Michael Manning - Overseer - time, after which many councilors The City Council voted to pass Councilor Andrea Campbell week in groups. hthe number e of students we have o r T hWhen soryRepublican role on theN Night Command d wanted to go. 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MURPHY (BPS Re-oPening, Pg. 4) Haddon Hall constructionat times hurtfully – that work prayer violates say,The well, Tadpole the USSPlayground, Constitution,BEAT which remains THE a SUMMERpopular destination HEAT for families from Boston and beyond.Being Safe and Feeling Safe of course. However, you’d be would be answered. 3-PAPER Yet, that answeredCity prayer Council holds lengthy off by approximately 700 yards. zoning permit; raisesCapt. Ciccolo concerns new leader ofin downtown the Back police districtBay brought her to a home on Eden The USS Constitution was built By Lauren Bennett some concerns about recent vio- community members were against in Edmund Hartt’s shipyard in Streetlations on at ByJulythe Seth site,22 Danielhearing forwhich a houseis in a this on proposal police as they did not feelovertime Boston’s North End, located at The renovation work at 29 party in her honor with a healthy GroundwaterCapt. 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As Ayanna Pressley. The new-found her in Charlestown on Julyizes 22.this savings. an said it took him awhile to ordered in 1854 by the US Navy. hybrid-powered vessels, this class Charlestown backington is Police the kind Department of Campbell (BPD) is running over- againstCouncilor Andrea Campbell Charlestown Navy Yard. One decide his line of work, which She was launched in 1855 after 14 of frigates had both sails and a support that has cometime, out after of whichleft Congresswoman many councilors Ayanna Pressley of the better known vessels: the Family history becomingwas cemented a very after popular joining the ‘Quarantine startedProject’ by saying she would have USS Merrimack. 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He joined the recognizedCOVID-19 Representativeshutdowns while Aaron the vulnerable residents are kept safe (CiCColo Pg. 4) (Fight Pg. 3) tion rate in the North End two two weeks. rate of 91.7 cases per 10,000 Michlewitz for helping to establish during this pandemic,” said New weeks ago the infection rate here On Friday the BPHC released residents, up from 89.2 cases per the North End COVID-19 testing Health CEO James Luisi. has only risen 2.8 percent. its weekly COVID-19 stats by 10,000 residents two week ago. site in the neighborhood. He added, “We’ve opened this According to the latest data neighborhood that tracks infec- The number of confirmed cases Entrance to the testing site is site close to encourage residents released by the Boston Public tion rates and COVID testing from North Bennet Street. No of the North End to come and get Health Commission (BPHC) on results in Boston neighborhoods. (Update Pg. 5) access from Prince Street. tested.” Visit www.northendregional.com Email [email protected] or [email protected] or call 781-485-0588 for your Regional Review information PAGE 10 THE BEACON HILL TIMES January 7, 2021

Baker-Polito administration announces OBITUARIES First Week Hikes at all state parks Robert M. Matson For the 30th year in a row, the door recreation opportunities for •Keep your hike short and safe; Father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather State will offer residents and vis- the New Year in a safe manner •Be flexible – if a park is busy, itors the opportunity to explore during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit another park or return at a the great outdoors through the DCR will implement the following later time; and, Robert “Bob” M. Matson, Department of Conservation and changes for this year: •Return to your car by 4:30 passed away Thursday, December Recreation’s (DCR) First Week •Extending the traditional one- p.m. before the sun sets; 10, 2020, at Winchester Hospital Hikes program in celebration of day hike to any day or multiple DCR asks visitors to park in in Massachusetts. the start of the New Year. visits during First Week 2021 to designated areas only, if a park- Bob was born in An alternative to the tradition- prevent crowds forming at parks; ing lot is full come back another Concord, Massachu- al First Day Hikes, First Week •Introducing self-guided adven- time. Many visitor centers remain setts, on August 4, Hikes encourage visitors to enjoy tures to encourage social distanc- closed. However, restrooms or 1937, to Matti and outdoor activities on their own ing in place of guided offerings, for porta-johns within many DCR Mary Matson. He throughout the first week of the a list of recommendations visit the parks remain open. Dogs are to attended local schools, graduat- New Year, until Friday, Jan. 8. DCR website. be on leash in state parks unless ing from Maynard High School in This year, DCR celebrates 30 years “Taking a stroll in your local signage designates otherwise. 1955. park for First Week Hikes is a In keeping with family tradi- of this tradition in the Common- Dogs are not permitted on DCR wealth. Additionally, it marks 10 great way to kick-off the new year, tion, Bob joined the United States Water Supply Protection areas. To years that all 50 states have adopt- build tradition, and discover the Army in 1956. After completing find a dog-friendly park, visit the ed this happy, healthy New Years’ stunning natural and recreational basic training, he served with the DCR website. tradition. resources that Massachusetts has 10th Mountain Division as a light First Day Hikes were started “First Day Hikes are a time to offer,” said DCR Commissioner infantryman in Bamberg, Germa- honored tradition for many peo- Jim Montgomery. “For the 30th at the Blue Hills Reservation in ny. Bob was on active duty for all local sports teams and enjoyed ple across the Commonwealth, year, the state parks system has the Town of Milton in 1992 in an two years and then transitioned cheering on the New England with thousands of visitors ringing provided hiking opportunities on effort to promote year-round out- to the Army Reserve, where he Patriots, , Celtics, in the New Year with a hike in a January 1, and while this year may door recreation, and to motivate concurrently worked for Raythe- and Bruins. His hobbies included state park,” said Energy and Envi- look a little different, DCR still the public to explore the Com- on Technologies. Bob retired from collecting coins, maps, and stamps. ronmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary encourages people to get outdoors monwealth’s awe-inspiring natural the reserves in 1962, after hav- Bob held a special place in the Kathleen Theoharides. “It is with safely.” resources. A growing collection of ing achieved the rank of Sergeant hearts of many people. Bob’s sister, pleasure that the tradition contin- Ahead of an adventure out- participating states culminated in (E5). He earned a Good Conduct Mary Ann, said, “He truly blessed ues and we are pleased to offer doors, watch the DCR First Week 2012 when all 50 state park sys- Medal and received an honorable me in many ways, particularly in safe, healthy, recreational oppor- Hike video and see the following tems joined together to sponsor discharge. my running career. He was always tunities through these First Week guidance: America’s State Parks First Day Bob left Raytheon to spend the supportive and a great encourag- Hikes.” •Pick a local park near you, not Hikes Initiative, which has since next 20 years in the insurance and er.” Bob was proud of his children Historically, First Day Hikes necessarily a state park; become the signature nationwide securities business, working for and had his own way of showing are popular adventures guided by •Print or download a trail map; program for the National Asso- New York Life, Travelers, and it. He was dependable, generous, DCR staff. In an effort to provide •Check the weather forecast ciation of State Park Directors Prudential. He was highly regard- and a pillar in his community. Bob residents and visitors with out- and dress appropriately; (NASPD). ed and received numerous awards will be deeply missed by all who and accolades. knew and loved him. Bob stepped away from the Bob is survived by his long- insurance and securities industry time companion, Judith Carlson, Area A-1 sees 20-percent drop in to pursue a career working for city of Reading, MA; his sisters, Mary government organizations in the Ann Matson of Nashua, NH; Part One crime as ’20 draws to a close area. He worked and Joan (Matson) Willett and for the , her husband Richard of Ludlow, As 2020 was drawing to a close, year, while rapes and attempted assaults were down almost 29 per- assisting the city’s first responders. VT; his sons, Rob Matson and Area A-1 had seen a 20-percent rapes fell around 33 percent as the cent as the number to 210 from Throughout his time working for his wife Elizabeth of Castle Pines, decrease in violent and proper- number dropped to 18 from 27 in 270 in 2019. the city he also kept himself busy CO; Glenn Matson and his wife ty crime from the previous year, 2019. The rate of commercial burglar- as an independent contractor in Stephanie of Las Vegas, NV; and according to Boston Police. Robberies and attempted rob- ies, on the other hand, nearly dou- property management from which his daughter, Elizabeth Van Vecht- Between Jan. and Dec. 27 of last beries saw a nearly 21-percent bled as the number climbed to 127 he recently retired. en and her husband Brian of Cas- year, 1,905 incidents of Part One decrease, with 122 incidents in 2020 from 66 the previous year. Serving the community was a tle Pines, CO; 10 grandchildren crime were reported in the district reported in 2020 as opposed to Residential burglaries, mean- central focus for Bob; he dedicated and three great-grandchildren. that includes Beacon Hill, China- 154 the previous year. while, were down slightly as the his time and talents to The Boys He was predeceased by his father, town Downtown and the North Incidents of domestic aggravat- number dropped to 46 from 50 in Club of America and the March of Matti Matson, in 2013; his moth- End as opposed to 2,393 during ed assault were down slightly in 2019, while incidents of other bur- Dimes. He was honored by those er, Mary (Zelukiewicz) Matson, in the same timeframe in 2019. 2020, with the number dropping glary dropped to none from nine. organizations and received many 2006; and a grandson, Jacob Van No homicides were reported in to 23 from 24 the year before, Incidents of larceny from a awards and praise for his service. Vechten, in 2019. 2020, down from one the previous while non-domestic aggravated motor vehicle saw a nearly 39-per- Bob also served in a leadership In lieu of flowers please consid- cent uptick as the number climbed role with Waltham Jaycees. Polit- er a donation in Bob’s name to an to 291 in 2020 from 209 the pre- ical campaigns and neighborhood organization that he was devoted vious year. watch programs all benefited from to: The Happy Crew (http:the- OBITUARIES In contrast, other larcenies were Bob’s passion for his community. happycrew.org) or your preferred Effective Jan. 1, 2021 down around 33 percent as the Bob had an insatiable appetite charitable organization. All obituaries and death notices number fell to 997 from 1,490 in for reading; he particularly loved Visitation will be held at Fowl- will be at a cost of 2019. reading news articles and finan- er-Kennedy Funeral Home, 42 Auto thefts were down about cial periodicals. He found great Concord Street, Maynard, MA. $150.00 per paper. 19 percent, with 71 in 2020, com- joy in staying connected with his 01754 on Friday, January 15, Includes photo.No word Limit. pared to 93 the previous year. fellow veterans. He cherished time 2021 11:00am-12:00pm, followed Please send to Citywide, Part One crime was celebrating special occasions with by a graveside service at 12:30 pm down 5 percent as the number of family and traveled throughout at Glenwood Cemetery 260 Grant [email protected] incidents dropped to 16,491 from the country to be present for fam- Road, Maynard, MA 01754. or call 781-485-0588 17,415 in 2019. ily events. He had a passion for January 7, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 11

Fresh and Local Dining chair travel

By Penny & Ed Cherubino shopping trip took us to Formag- gio Kitchen for their recommend- With trips to far-flung desti- ed Spanish wines, cheeses, cured nations on the back burner for a meat, spices, and accouterments to while, we can still enjoy some “din- add to the flavor of the experience. ing chair travel.” This approach From there we visited New Deal takes armchair travel to the next Fish to pick up the seafood for our level by stimulating more of your main course. senses as you enjoy the food of When wine, cheese, and cured your imaginary destination. meat is part of a foodway, we try For many years this has been to begin the day in the kitchen by a favorite way to explore food- pouring a glass of wine and setting ways we find interesting, but far up a serving board of goodies for too much effort to visit in per- nibbling while we work. (If it’s a son. We’ve developed a fun way culture without these items, we to explore countries, regions, and might start with the street food of cultures with friends. the area. In some cases we make it, First, think of friends who are in others, we order takeout.) open to learning about a place In this instance, the other couple and its foodways and plan a day had a patio and grill. That made around exploring that topic. Typ- our main course more authentic ically, we would begin with some- by cooking it over glowing coals. one suggesting a place, culture, The delicious pan of paella with beverage, or food they want to its crusty bottom was placed in experience in context. the center of the table where (in Next, comes research to learn pre-COVID days) we all ate the more about the dining table des- section in front of us in proper tination. In the years we’ve been Spanish communal fashion. We all doing this, the resources for con- shared what we’d learned about tinuing education about food have the dish, the wine, the cheese, and At Lucy Ethiopian Cafe, we shared a meal with friends using pieces of lovely injera bread to scoop up bits of expanded beyond library books the flan we made for dessert over food. and visits to shops for authentic hours of table conversation. ingredients, to free ebooks, travel, Other Options and cooking videos. We’ve also If cooking is not your passion, up and bring bits of food to our enjoyed the expansion of the cul- you can still learn about the food mouths. BEACON HILL BEAT tural food scene in this area. Now and beverages of a specific place As the host came by to see if we we can find, for example, Thai, and choose a local restaurant to were happy with his food, he told Indian, Ethiopian, and regional taste what appealed to you. If you us about the cafe’s role as a social From Boston Police Area A-1 Chinese restaurants serving less are open about wanting to learn center for the local Ethiopian com- COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 Americanized food. and it is a small family-owned and munity and the role of coffee and DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 A Visit to Spain cafes in his culture. It was a mem- operated spot, you have built-in Larceny - Shoplifting about 11:51 p.m. The store man- For example, one virtual visit to orable afternoon of enjoyment and teachers. 12/28/20 - A Charles Street ager stated the suspects wandered Spain found us planning a menu education. On our first visit to Lucy Ethio- pharmacy reported that two around the store and placed the around paella. Even a complex pian Cafe near Symphony Hall in female suspects stole beverages items in plastic bags before fleeing dish like this is easier with more Do you have a question or topic Boston, we ordered the food our and cosmetics from the store at on foot. minds to read the how-to and gracious host recommended and for Fresh & Local? Send an email hands to execute the steps. shared it with friends using piec- to [email protected] with On that particular day, our es of lovely injera bread to pick your suggestion. LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Petition of Petitioner Kristin entitled to notice regarding COMMONWEALTH W. Shirhama of Framingham, the administration from the OF MASSACHUSETTS MA. Personal Representative and THINK OF IT AS AN SERVICE DIRECTORY THE TRIAL COURT A Will has been admitted to can petition the Court in any OWNER’S MANUAL PROBATE AND informal probate. matter relating to the estate, FAMILY COURT Kristin W. Shirahama of including distribution of assets FOR YOUR MONEY. 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