September 24, 2020 BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep TThehe BBeeaconacon HHillill TTimesimes (781)485-0588 THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES GIRL SCOUTS TROOP 65321 KICKS OFF NEW SEASON Happenings on Charles Street Business Association’s Sidewalk Sale returns this weekend

By Dan Murphy “I think it’s a great way to come together as a community again When the Beacon Hill Business after many months of businesses Association’s Sidewalk Sale returns being closed…and to meet and to the neighborhood this week- greet our neighbors once again,” end, the long-running and eager- said Lana Barakat, a Business ly awaited event will likely take Association board member and on new resonance by becoming a owner of December Thieves, a reunion of sorts for many in the shop at 51 Charles St., that sells in community who won’t have seen high-end apparel, and home and one another since before the pan- demic struck. (Sidewalk Sale, Pg. 4) Gary Drug is a true family enterprise

By Dan Murphy self-described “neighborhood legend” that dates back to 1934. Gary Drug Co. is a family “And I like to think we’re part of enterprise in the truest sense, serv- the community.” SOFIA ALTENHOFF ing generations from the neighbor- Herman, now 87, bought Gary Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts from Troop 65321 start off the new season social distancing in the Boston hood over the years, and with a Drug in 1972 and the building Common. long history of hiring the relatives it sits in six years later. He lived of employees to come work at the above the store for many years longstanding Charles Street phar- and his tenants included Eileen Neighborhood elected officials make macy. Fitzpatrick, a longtime Gary Drug “We have a loyal following in employee who lived in an apart- the community,” said Dan Green- ment upstairs, where she raised final push for Census participation field, who, together with his father, her only child, Tom Savage. Herman, owns and operates the By Dan Murphy “People are living here, completing this easy task can pharmacy at 59 Charles St. - a (Gary Drug, Pg. 4) and they should be counted as make a huge difference for Boston, With Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Boston residents,” State Rep. Jay Rep. Livingstone said, in terms of the deadline to respond to Census Livingstone said. “It only takes a the federal funding ultimately allo- 2020 – less than a week away, few minutes to complete, and can cated to the city. neighborhood elected officials are be done by the internet, over the “It’s so important because every making one last plea for the city’s phone or by filling out the form.” single additional person who fills residents to participate and be And while responding it out would mean whether thou- counted. to the Census takes only minutes, (Census, Pg. 3) Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

BHCA Fall HillFest this Sunday! Play Area. We hope you will join be an at-home scavenger hunt for Mark your calendar for Fall us for this fun and unique expe- the kids to participate in. HillFest! This year we are taking rience. Please register at www. The second hour of the event the festivities online with bhcivic.org. will be a real treat for families! a virtual block party! This From 1-2pm, the program- Young-Shin Choi will perform event will take place on Sunday, ming is for children. There will be works on violin composed by an September 27th from 1-4:30pm, safety tips and a virtual tour of an African American composer, and followed by a socially distanced emergency vehicle, followed by a Mark Kiefer will give his much after party at the Phillips Street virtual pet show! Then there will (BHCA Pg. 3) Dan Greenfield, who owns and operates Gary Drug Co. at 59 Charles St. with his father Herman. Guide to Schools special section Pages 8-14 PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES September 24, 2020 editorial

WINTER SURVIVAL: MASKS AND FLU SHOTS

The testimony of Dr. Robert Redfield, the head of the Centers for Disease Control, before a U.S. Senate subcommittee last week regarding the need for every American to wear a face mask in public to thwart the spread of Covid-19 was stunning for its sheer simplicity. “A face mask is the most important and powerful public health tool we have,” said Redfield. “If we did it for six, eight, or 10 weeks, we could bring the pandemic under control. We have clear scientific evi- dence they work, and they are our best defense. I might even go so far as to say that this face mask is more guaranteed to protect me against Covid than when I take a Covid vaccine.” Dr. Redfield’s statement provided Americans with the most direct and easiest-to-understand medical advice that we have heard in our lifetime from any health professional regarding any illness or disease. Face masks have been shown in the past to be effective against the spread of airborne illnesses. During the 1918 flu pandemic, American cities that required their citizenry to wear face masks in public had much lower incidences of the flu and much lower death rates from that deadly disease than cities that did not require the use of masks. The other significant thing we can do for our individual and collective health this winter season is to get a flu shot as soon as possible. Although flu shots typically do not have 100% effectiveness, they nonetheless can Guest Op-Ed provide significant protection against the flu for most Americans, there- by reducing to a large extent the number of persons who might require medical treatment and hospitalization. We also would note that there is substantial evidence that flu shots Turn the page also provide protection for the heart, although it still is not completely Dr. Glenn Mollette like an interesting book. Your life have to turn the page. When we understood why. is probably very interesting if you change jobs or careers that require Together, masks and flu shots offer our best chance to avoid the Fall season officially begins were able to write out the whole transition it’s tough but we have to so-called “twin-demic” this coming winter. Indeed, if everyone masks up September 22 this year. For every story. Maybe you should write turn the page. When children grow season there is a change. Most of about your life? Write it out for up and move away or no longer and gets vaccinated (as well as stays home when they are sick), this could us like the seasons especially if we someone later to read about. If have time to be with us then we be the healthiest winter our nation ever has experienced. can have four of them. you decide to do so write about must turn the page. I like the fall as the weather the hard times as well as what you A good friend is selling his seems more stable in our part of want everyone else to know. lovely home. I can see that’s it a the country. For our neighbors in Whenever you read or write a tough time emotionally as he has COVID IS THE LEADING KILLER OF California they are desperate for book it requires turning the page invested so many years into where FIRST RESPONDERS anything that will bring rain and or writing a new page. You can’t he lives. He and his wife are mov- an end to the devastating fires. finish the book if you stay on the ing into a smaller condominium. This has been a cruel, harsh time same page. When our parents die, He loves his beautiful yard but he Recently-revealed statistics have brought into sharp focus the deadly that we pray passes by and ends we have to turn the page. When and tragic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic upon our nation’s police and very quickly for California. we bury a spouse or loved one, we (Op-Ed, Pg. 3) firefighters. On the east and gulf coast there is always another looming hurri- At least 101 police officers have died from Covid-19, and it is esti- cane this time of year. Flooding and mated that this figure represents only half of the Covid-19 deaths among devastation have already occurred THE BEACON HILL TIMES police officers. This compares to 70 officers who have died in the line of in Louisiana with the potential of more to come. President/Editor: Stephen Quigley duty from accidents and felonious attacks. Every season brings the pos- For firefighters, deaths from Covid-19 likewise have exceeded fatali- sibilities of pleasant weather but Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio ([email protected]) ties from other service-related causes. also severe weather. Very much like our lives every season brings Art Director: Scott Yates These statistics clearly demonstrate that our public safety personnel change because we have no choice Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor put their lives and health on the line just by showing up for their jobs. but to deal with the change. When They do not have the luxury of working remotely from the comfort of snow comes, we adapt and enjoy their home, as so many of us are able to do these days. the change. © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group Our lives are like seasons - The work of first responders always has been difficult enough, but the change comes. If we are fortunate, Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 added layer of the risks posed by Covid-19 has increased their line-of- aging occurs. Children grow up. Email: [email protected] duty danger exponentially -- and makes us even more grateful for the job Our vocational lives and dreams change, mature, flourish or become Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com they do in our communities each and every day, 24/7/365. a distant memory. Our lives are September 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3 COVID-19 update for Beacon Hill and surrounding neighborhoods

By John Lynds The number of confirmed cases and Downtown residents were are in people under the age of 30,” the rest of the community as well, in the area increased from 600 found to be COVID positive. said Walsh. including older populations who The COVID-19 infection rate cases to 628 cases as of last Friday. The statistics released by Walsh stressed that young peo- tend to experience more severe in Beacon Hill and surrounding However, compared to other the BPHC as part of its weekly ple must be especially cautious, in symptoms if they contract the neighborhoods has increased 4.6 neighborhoods Beacon Hill, COVID-19 report breaks down order to protect themselves and virus. percent in one week according to North End, West End, Back Bay the number of cases and infection the latest city statistics. and Downtown have the second rates in each neighborhood. It also According to the latest data lowest infection rates among resi- breaks down the number of cases Census (from pg. 1) released by the Boston Public dents second to only Fenway. by age, gender and race. Health Commission (BPHC) on Beacon Hill is also still well Citywide positive cases of sands of dollars will come to the lowest participation rates [city- Friday Beacon Hill, as well as the below the city’s average infection coronavirus rose only 2.4 percent City of Boston or not,” he said. North End, West End, Back Bay wide],” she said. rate of 241.8 cases per 10,000 res- last week from 16,310 cases to Rep. Livingstone encouraged and Downtown the infection rate In 2010, around 70 percent of idents. 16,703 cases. So far 13,467 Bos- anyone seeking a Census form to rose 4.6 percent since last week. West End residents self-responded Last week the BPHC reported ton residents have fully recovered contact his office at 617-722-2013 The last increase week over week to the Census, Councilor Bok said, that 20,760 Beacon Hill, North from the virus and two additional or via email at Jay.Livingstone@ was 2.5 percent. while as of Sept. 15, only around End, West End, Back Bay and residents died last week bringing mahouse.gov. The BPHC data released last 32 percent of the neighborhood Downtown residents were tested the total of fatalities in the city to City Councilor Kenzie Bok also Friday showed Beacon Hill, North residents had participated. for COVID-19 and the data shows 761. underscored the importance of End, West End, Back Bay and “We really need everyone to that only 0.9 percent of those test- During his daily press briefing Boston residents completing the Downtown had an infection rate ed were COVID positive. on the virus, the Mayor highlight- Census for the welfare of their city. respond,” Councilor Bok said. of 112.7 cases per 10,000 resi- Overall since the pandemic ed one notable trend. “The Census is critical to every- Boston residents can still dents, up from 107.7 cases per began 3 percent of Beacon Hill, “Forty-eight percent of new thing we fund in the city, from respond to Census 2020 online at 10,000 residents last Friday. North End, West End, Back Bay cases in the last two weeks of data schools to streets to parks to https://my2020census.gov/, or over healthcare, and right now, some the phone at https://2020census. of out neighborhoods – the West gov/en/ways-to-respond/respond- BHCA (from pg. 1) End, for example – has one of the ing-by-phone.htm. anticipated architectural and his- Events Committee; Tuesday, your membership! torical tour of Beacon Hill (virtu- September 29th, 6pm If you haven’t yet become a ally this year!). This is a tour you Young Friends Social; Wednes- member of the BHCA, we invite won’t want to miss. day, September 30th you to join online at www.bhcivic. Later, there will be a do-it-your- Call the BHCA office for more self scavenger hunt for older chil- details on these activities. org/become-a-member. By joining dren and adults, followed by an The BHCA Fall Membership our membership, you strengthen informal and socially distanced Season is here! our numbers and add credibility to get-together for neighbors at the Check your mailbox for our Fall our purpose as advocates for Bea- Phillips Street Play Area. Masks Membership drive materials. Your con Hill. Please call our office at required. support of the BHCA is important 617-227-1922 or email the BHCA So don’t forget to sign up at and helps us to keep you informed Executive Director at patricia. www.bhcivic.org for a fun after- about the latest city and state noon. Call the BHCA office at guidelines, as well as the business [email protected] with any ques- tions, comments or concerns, or to 617-227-1922 with any questions. of the BHCA in community build- Upcoming BHCA meetings and ing, civic engagement, and historic learn more about how you can get events: preservation.AoU-NE_W181590_BWH-MGH-BMC_Diversity We thank you for involved Newspaper in your Ad_3.998w community. x 5h_Greyscale_WCROP_Print_V2_072320_HF.pdfSunday, September 1 7/27/20 27 1:34th, 1PM-5:30 PM

Come join us for a mixed virtual and in-person event! Op-Ed (from pg. 2) Register at: www.bhcivic.org knows it’s time to turn the page as Schedule of Events: their age and health have changed. The one difference between 1:00 - 2:00pm - Children's Virtual Programming reading a book and life is that you • Virtual tour of an emergency vehicle and EMT with safety tips hosted may not finish reading the book by Hill House but we all finish life. You either • Virtual pet show and tell turn the pages of life or in time • At-your-home scavenger hunt they are turned for you. The worst Why have some communities not decisions we make are no deciC - 2:00 - 3:00pm - Virtual Cultural Hour been a part of medical research? sions. We procrastinate. We delayM • Performance by violinist Young-Shin Choi paying into retirement. We delay • Y You can help researchers develop new and better Virtual architectural and historical tour of Beacon Hill a health test. We put off what we treatments that benefit all of us. dread and it doesn’t make it better.CM Many groups of people have been left out of 3:00 - 4:30pm - Real life architecturally-themed scavenger hunt (for Live a good life. Make deciMY - research in the past. That means we know less about older children and adults) sions. Turn the page and keep CY their health. When you join the All of Us Research • Meet at Mt. Vernon & Charles Streets by Tatte between 3-3:30pm going. Don’t get stuck on the same Program, you'll help researchers learn more about CMY • Grab your game card and take to the streets to find the designated spots page in the same chapter. Run your what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. in Beacon Hill race. Finish your course. Turn theK • Go to the Phillips Street Park with your card for a prize page. JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland

Glenn Mollette is the publish- (617) 768-8300 er of Newburgh Press, Liberty 4:00pm - Jeremy Bell, bagpiper Torch and various other publish- • Bagpiping through the neighborhood, ending up at the Phillips Street *All participants will receive $25 after completion of their Park to kick off our Neighborhood Meet-up ing imprints; a national columnist visit. To complete the visit, participants must create an account, give consent, agree to share their electronic – American Issues and Common health records, answer health surveys, and have their Sense opinions, analysis, stories measurements taken (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.), 4:30pm – Neighborhood Meet-up! and give blood and urine samples, if asked. and features appear each week In • Come join us at Phillips Street playground - kids and dogs are welcome, over 500 newspapers, websites All of Us and the All of Us logo are service marks of the U.S. masks and physical distancing required Department of Health and Human Services. and blogs across the United States. Rev. 9.17.20

PAGE 4 THE BEACON HILL TIMES September 24, 2020 Neighborhood elected officials encourage residents to shop locally to save Charles Street retail

By Dan Murphy one of the keys to preventing that everything we can at the problem.” seating for restaurants.” workers coming in from out of from happening.” And as the state waits to find During his ongoing discussion town is going to have a significant Like State Rep. Jay Living- But even then, the fate of these out if any more federal funding with business owners on how to impact on every business here,” he stone, City Councilor Kenzie Bok businesses is so tenuous that is forthcoming to local business- ease the financial burdens or reg- said. “It’s going to be a struggle for believes it’s now largely incumbent Councilor Bok believes innovative es, Rep. Livingstone and Charles ulatory burdens that are imposed solutions must also be explored, Street merchants are left holding on them, Rep. Livingstone said any local business when a signifi- on the neighborhood’s residents to cant number of potential custom- shop locally to prevent any more such as the creation of an outdoor their collective breath. the resounding message he hears is holiday market to showcase local “The state’s ability to provide that people must return to the city ers aren’t around, and that’s the Charles Street shops and retail retailers in a safe environment, as further financial assistance is real- if its, and Charles Street’s, busi- situation they’re facing.” establishments from closing. was recently suggested to her by ly dependent on the federal gov- nesses are to survive. So in their absence, Rep. Liv- “All of us should be shopping one Charles Street merchant. ernment providing the state with “One thing facing all down- locally,” Councilor Bok said. ingstone leaves it up to residents “I plan on exploring it inter- more stimulus money,” he said, town neighborhoods is that there to ultimately save retail on Charles “None of us want to see our nally with the city to see if it’s “so the approach that the state has are significantly fewer people independent businesses replaced something we can do,” she said. taken is to try to defer payments coming to Boston without sport- Street. by chain stores. That’s one of my “We’ve lost a bunch of businesses that were due, like sales-tax pay- ing events and concerts at Fenway “What we can all do is continue greatest fears here, and shopping already, including some before the ments, and to ease the rules on the Park, conventions at the Hynes or to patronize local businesses,” he at local, independent businesses is pandemic, so we’ve got to throw approval of things like outdoor the hundreds of thousands of office said.

BHAC approves application for Charles Street storefront signage, window decals Sidewalk Sale (from pg. 1)

By Dan Murphy since the façade is symmetrical in over-10 wood window at the that location as part of an informal appearance, and the signage was rear ell, which are all visible from advisory review. The proposal was lifestyle items, who is organizing this year’s Sidewalk Sale, with Jen- The Beacon Hill Civic Archi- deemed appropriate to the historic Branch Street; the determination well received by the commission, tectural Commission voted unani- nifer Hill, a former Business Asso- district. was granted with the proviso that and Marcus is expected to submit mously during its Sept. 18 meeting ciation board member and the In another matter, the commis- staff visit the site to confirm that an application to the commission to approve an application to install sion unanimously approved an the existing buildings are beyond owner of Blackstone’s of Beacon next month for official approval. new storefront signage and win- application for 88 Mt. Vernon St. repair. Hill at 46 Charles St. dow decals at 40 Charles St. to replace four six-over-six wood An application to install a secu- Lastly, the commission asked an The Sidewalk Sale is scheduled The dark-gray, wood sign windows, as well as two four-over- rity gate at the front-door entrance applicant representing 30 Chest- to take place between 10 a.m. and would measure 22-by-30 inches, four wood windows, in unit 22 of 11 Irving St. was removed nut St. to appear next month to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, and the applicant said, while raised, facing Willow St., with new wood from the agenda at the applicant’s explain why windows and side- Saturday, Sept. 26, and last year’s brushed-aluminum lettering on it windows with the same pane request while another application lights had been removed from the event included nearly 30 partici- pating businesses. would read “TESS” in 7-inch-high configuration, and to remove the for a roof-deck replacement in townhouse’s parlor level without “We think they’re will be a great lettering. existing storm windows on these kind at 89 West Cedar St. was also approval from the commission. Nick Armata, senior preserva- turnout,” Barakat said in anticipa- windows. removed from the agenda because The applicant was seeking tion planner for the city, request- On an application for 66 Chest- it was deemed exempt from BHAC tion of this weekend’s event, which approval to reconstruct a chim- ed that the applicant only install nut St., the commission voted review. will require that all businesses and one decal displaying the business’s unanimously to approve the Meanwhile, Jon Marcus of 9 ney in kind, but the application visitors maintain social distancing, hours of operation, instead of the replacement of four four-over-four West Cedar St. missed the applica- was deferred due to potential wear face-coverings and adhere to two that were proposed. wood windows; three six-over-six tion date this month, but outlined violations, which are expected to other public-safety protocol. The commission approved the wood windows; three one-over- his proposal to replace a front be addressed at the next month’s “We’re doing it in a safe man- application as submitted, however, one wood windows; and one10- door and the overhead transom at commission meeting. ner, given what’s going on,” she added. “We want make sure that businesses and people [adheres to] sanitation and safety precau- Gary Drug (from pg. 1) tions.” In anticipation of the event, A plus Fitzpatrick came to work at “It’s a lot of fun working here,” Barakat said, “I think it’s going House Cleaners Gary Drug as a clerk in 1976 Bray said, “and it’s nice taking care to have a very positive effect on and was store manager upon her of the customers.” morale for businesses and the rest untimely her death in 2015, while Other Gary Drug employees of the community.” • 20 Years Experience Savage, now in his mid 30s, has include Gus Friedman, who has The Business Association been an employee at the pharmacy worked there for 10 years, and will be promoting the event on • Following all safety protocols for more then 20 years. is still considered the “new guy,” Instagram, as well as tagging par- Call Lucy + Silva “My years here have gone by according to Dan, while Richard ticipating businesses and showing 617-776-7739 here in a flash, and I’ve loved every Lane, the pharmacist, has now what happens behind the scenes. minute of it,” Savage said at work been a fixture for around 40 years. Follow along @historicbeaconhill. Friday. “Dan and his father, Her- “He started in college and never man, taught me customer service, left,” said Dan, who is now 50 the value of community and treat- CAREGIVER/HOUSE himself, and began working at the ing your customers with respect.” pharmacy in 1993. KEEPER URGENTLY NEEDED Working alongside Savage at When asked to account for This is a live-out position work,from Gary Drug is his aunt and Fitzger- Gary Drug’s enduring presence on Tuesday to Friday. $750 weekly. ald’s sister, Gail Bray, who has also Childcare and light housekeeping. been an employee at the pharmacy Charles Street, Dan said, “We try to treat everyone like family, which Must be able to interact with children, for around 20 years now herself. Speak English, and non smoker. “We did outnumber the Green- is why people stay working here so MUST HAVE REFERENCES AND fields for a long time,” Gail joked. long. We also treat our customers BE RESPONSIBLE. Bray, Fitzgerald and Savage with respect, and unlike our com- If interested you can reach Janet at were working together there at one petitors, we have the ability to [email protected] time, Bray recalled, while at anoth- really get to know our customers, er point, the staff included those and that enables us to provide the three, as well as Bray’s daughter, highest level of service to them.” Danielle, and over the years, Bray’s Gary Drug Co. can be reached nephews, Emmett and Owen, have at 617-227-0023 or found online Please Recycle also worked at Gary Drug. at garydrug.com. September 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5 Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER

BACK BAY Shahai FT Stafford, Nicola 136 Beacon St #9 $3,085,000 Calvaresi, David Jeo Beacon St Realty LLC 144 Beacon St #14 $2,550,000 Koro, Fuat Bridgwater, David 242 Beacon St #2 $550,000 Sebulsky, Alan M Frederic C Markey 205 Commonwealth Ave #7 $2,485,000 246N Real Estate LLC Prelack NT 246 Newbury St $5,350,000 Johnston, Peter Leon, Jeffrey 290 Commonwealth Ave #C $527,000 Goresh, Alexandra L Andrew C Goresh 416 Commonwealth Ave #215 $650,000

BEACON HILL Reid Rlty&Design LLC Seaman, Jill 21 Beacon St #9F $475,000 Seaman, Jill Roger Crafts Jr 110 Charles St #4 $640,000 77 Chestnut RT 77 Chestnut Street RT 77 Chestnut St $8,300,000 Sabiiti, Emmanuel S Gilbert, Shayne 6 Goodwin Pl #B $340,000 Redpath, Edward B P Tangney T 2207 49 Revere St #3 $710,000

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Maeker, Jenevieve Glaser, David 25 Appleton St #2 $1,115,000 Calnan, Christopher Martz, Thomas 86 Chandler St #3 $1,608,000 Liu, Jia 435 Columbus Avenue LLC 435 Columbus Ave #4 $954,000 Fossum, Katherine L Banfield, Ashley L 52 Piedmont St $2,037,500 144 Warren Avenue RT Brinch, Adam 144 Warren Ave #2 $4,560,000 Sato, Stephanie Stahl, Ursula B 7 Warren Ave #10 $1,169,000

Soilson, Jeffrey A Saltin, Corey 234 Causeway St #1107 $1,150,000 The window with an iron grate in the last clue is on 16 Chestnut Street. Wolfe, Morgan E Noble, Abigail V 524 Columbus Ave #3 $815,000 In his book “Beacon Hill” Allen Chamberlain writes, “In 1823 and 1824, Number 16 was assessed as the residence of ‘Hepzibah Swan, Curry, Grace Furman, Danielle 30 E Springfield St #2 $635,000 Lady,’ with the notation that she went out of town May 1st, which presumably indicated that she spent her summers at her Dorchester Shi, Yujiang G Petraglia, Joseph 114 Fenway #9 $1,375,000 mansion.”

Park, Sanghyeon Penelope Caicedo T 608 Massachusetts Ave #3 $710,000 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send Tang, Yang Peterborough 12A RT 137 Peterborough St #12A $736,500 an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Yu, Wendy Y Ye, Michael 12 Stoneholm St #610 $683,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Upton Life LLC Rang RT 17 Upton St $3,960,000 Yu, Kenneth JP Property 1 LLC 3531 Washington St #326 $889,000

WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Huff, Scott A Whitely Richard C Est 28-32 Atlantic Ave #534 $864,000 84 Atlantic Avenue LLC KA Atlantic Ave LLC 84 Atlantic Ave #84 $1,780,000 Karuzic, Federico G Hancock, Jason C 1 Avery St #22C $1,400,000 Nast, William N Mairs, Kimberly A 40 Battery St #502 $2,700,000 Martinelli, Helen Calhoun, William 300 Commercial St #709 $723,000 Aluia, Jason Burke, Kevin E 326-328 Commercial St #25 $707,500 Arakelian, John A Hewitt, Carolyn G 357 Commercial St #720 $1,195,000 Woo Fong T Murphy, Dennis M 151 Tremont St #18M $675,000 PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES September 24, 2020 Fall HillFest ‘Cultural Hour’ to feature classical violin performance, architectural tour

By Dan Murphy on “The Bandana Sketch” – a With this in mind, Choi intends 1918 composition based on black to wear a rainbow-colored ban- When she signed on to perform spirituals and written by Clarence dana (although likely not as a face a classical violin piece as part the Cameron White, a black Ameri- covering) during her performance “cultural hour” segment of the can neoromantic composer and to, as she said, “express diversity Beacon Hill Civic Association’s concert violinist who was born in and inclusivity.” Fall HillFest this year, which take 1880 in Clarkesville, Tenn., and Choi wrote, “I would like to place virtually from 2 to 3 p.m., served as the conductor of the Vic- symbolize this square piece of on Sunday, Sept. 27, Young-Shin torian Chamber Orchestra in Bos- cloth as a way to tie people togeth- Choi, a native of South Korea ton from 1916 to 1920. er as one in hoping that our society who now lives in the Boston area, During her performance of will no longer stand for any type of wanted to find a composition that the four songs comprising “The discrimination.” truly speaks to the current times. Bandana Sketch” (i.e. “Nobody A newcomer to Fall HillFest this Through research for her Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen”; year, Choi said she was enlisted to upcoming performance, she first “I’m Troubled in Mind; “Many participate in the event by Patricia learned of the African Meeting Thousand Gone”; and “Some- House at 46 Joy St. - the nation’s Tully, the Civic Association’s exec- times I Feel Like a Motherless utive director, and Emily Claire, oldest remaining black church Child”), Choi will be accompanied a board member, who both saw Young-Shin Choi, a classical violinist who will perform as part of the building – and decided she wanted by pianist Jung Sun Yoon. a classical violin performance of Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Fall HillFest Sept. 27. to spotlight the work of the many “When I found this piece…I Choi’s at an event sponsored by oft-overlooked black American honestly thought that this image the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum classical composers. was perfect for the current times,” that illustrate the radical trans- around the holidays last year at Slope, and the really important Choi, who earned a master’s Choi wrote. “Yet, as you can formation of the Hill’s geography Hampshire House. cultural and historical resourc- music from the Boston Conser- imagine, ‘Bandana’ symbolizes es there like the African Meeting around 1800. vatory in 1998, eventually settled Following Choi’s performance, more than just a face covering.” House and the Museum of African “There used to be three hills in Mark Kiefer, the former chair and the neighborhood, and the one in president of the Civic Association American History.” But instead of just creating the middle was 60 feet taller than board and a longtime neighbor- it is now,” Kiefer said. “They basi- GARDEN CLUB VOLUNTEERS TAKE hood resident, will again serve as a straightforward video for the occasion, Kiefer is instead opting cally cut 60 feet off the top and A SHINE TO NEIGHBORHOOD guide for an architectural tour of dumped it into the river…and used the neighborhood. to make a multi-media presenta- tion that will not only allow him the earth for landfill” PLAYGROUNDS But unlike in years past when While Kiefer is excited that the to take questions from the audi- the tour took place as an in-person tour will go on this year with a ence, but also incorporate historic event, it’s happening virtually this new format that offers unprece- images, paintings and maps into time instead, which allows Kief- dented possibilities, it has in some er the opportunity to cover new the program for the first time. ways made his job more challeng- ground. “I have some really cool images ing as he attempts to squeeze more “Historically I’ve been pressed of Beacon Hill that people might content than ever berfore into his for time because we could only not have seen before,” he said. allotted 45-minute timeframe. walk so far,” said Kiefer, who was Kiefer’s program will focus on “I know the material, but I’m also a Historic New England tour a very brief period from the 1790s still working it out,” he said. guide of the neighborhood for to the early 1800s – a time that, he The “Culture Hour” of this around 20 years and still serves on said, was “the most formative in year’s Beacon Hill Civic Associ- that organization’s advisory board. development of the city, and when ation’s Fall HillFest, takes place “Now that it’s going virtual, I can Boston starts to become a proper on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 3 talk much more about Beacon Hill city,” and the featured images will p.m. Visit bhcivic.org to register in and specifically about the North feature include a series of photos advance. Beacon Hill Art Walk returns as online art sale The Beacon Hill Art Walk is nizer. “COVID has had a pro- day. Around 100 artists usually moving to the fall with a special found effect on Boston area artists. participate, with a variety of styles, online format. For health and safe- Not just in terms of lost revenue, media, and subject matter. Visi- ty reasons the event cannot be held but many have struggled to remain tors enjoy a unique atmosphere in person, so artists have gathered inspired and creative in a time of boasting bursts of colors at the some of their favorite works from isolation.” background sound of live classical, the past year for a two-day art sale. The Beacon Hill Art Walk nor- klezmer, and folk music playing in The event will take place Saturday, mally takes place on the first Sun- various gardens throughout the October 3 and Sunday, October 4 day of June throughout the nooks day. Organizers hope to welcome at http://beaconhillartwalk.com/. and crannies of Beacon Hill’s everyone back to Beacon Hill in The website will go live Saturday, North Slope. the summer of 2021. October 3 at 9 a.m. Residents open up their private This program is supported in Each of the artists selected to gardens, alleyways, and courtyards part by a grant from the Boston participate in this year’s event will and allow artists to display and sell Cultural Council, a local agency submit 20 pieces of work to the their artwork. It is a chance for vis- which is funded by the Massachu-

JOHN DAVID COREY PHOTO sale. There will be a wide selec- itors to tour the private spaces of setts Cultural Council, adminis- The Beacon Hill Garden Club led a volunteer effort to clean, prune, tion of one-of-a-kind works from Beacon Hill while viewing original, tered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts water and plant new fall plantings at the Philips Street Park/Playground painters, sculptors, photographers, handmade artwork. Thousands and Culture. and the Myrtle Street Playground earlier this month. Any Hill resident jewelry makers, illustrators and of people attend each year. It is a The Beacon Hill Art Walk will who would like to volunteer to pitch in at public green-spaces and gar- more. free popular event in the neighbor- take place Saturday, October 3 dens around the neighborhood is encouraged to contact the Garden “These artists really need our hood, with a festive atmosphere and Sunday, October 4 at http:// Club via e-mail at [email protected]. Pictured, support right now,” said Jen Mat- and volunteer musicians playing beaconhillartwalk.com/. left to right, are Kathy Judge, a Beacon Hill community activist and son, a Beacon Hill Art Walk Orga- in various gardens throughout the gardener; Sandra Gilpatrick, a Beacon Hill Garden Club member; and Miguel Rosales, co-chair of the Beacon Hill Garden Club Civic Planting Program. Please visit www.beaconhilltimes.com September 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 7 Decision to make traffic lanes around Common and Public Garden permanent is applauded

By Dan Murphy any luck, the permanent infra- was overlooked during the public structure would serve to deter process. The city’s decision on Tuesday, bicyclists from cutting through the “The Beacon Hill Civic Associ- Sept. 15, to transform the tempo- parks. ation supports multi-modal trans- rary bike lanes around the Boston “I’m really excited about per- portation solutions and recogniz- Common and the Pubic Garden manent infrastructure being es that the safest and healthiest into permanent infrastructure installed before the winter,” she modes should receive some prior- was met with a largely positive said. “I’ve heard a lot of good feed- ity,” Starr wrote in an email. “We response from elected officials back, especially from families who are, however, disappointed that and community leaders, but the are using them.” the city was so quick to abandon process surrounding it has been Councilor Bok added: “With the Connect Boston community proven somewhat divisive so far, the pandemic, more people are process that commenced under with some maintaining the matter biking, and more people are a year ago. A public process can was thoroughly vetted beforehand expected to continue biking into amplify overlooked voices and while other stakeholders say they the winter months…and we know bring about fresh ideas which con- wish the city had consulted them the temporary infrastructure isn’t tribute to a better result.” first. going to work well once we’re into Elliott Laffer, incoming chair “I think it’s a good change, and the snow-plow season.” of the Neighborhood Association that there has been a need for bet- Besides improving pedestrian of the Back Bay, echoed this sen- ter bike infrastructure around the safety by shortening crossings, timent and further postulated that Common and Public Garden for Councilor Bok also believes the the permanent infrastructure could some time,” State Rep. Jay Liv- permanent bike lanes will slow create a whole new slew of unfore- ingstone said. “Hopefully these down traffic on the side streets seen problems for neighbors. improvements will cause fewer around the parks, as well as pro- “The concern that I have is that bikes to drive through the Com- vide a “key connection” to down- the City has been making deci- mon and the Public Garden.” town. sions on this and other transporta- As part of the second phase of “They’re also great for those tion-related issues without looking its Healthy Street initiative, the city who live around here,” she added. for the reaction of those of us who will replace the “pop-up” lanes The decision to make the infra- live in the neighborhood,” Laffer it installed in late-July around structure permanent, Councilor wrote. “I think that the plans are both parks on Arlington, Beacon, Bok said, followed an extensive aimed at addressing one set of Boylston and Charles streets with and lengthy process. issues but may have caused prob- permanent infrastructure this fall, “Bikes lanes were first proposed lems that become clear to those Mayor Martin Walsh announced around the Public Garden around who are around them all of the Sept. 15, by exchanging the exist- five years ago, and it’s something time. Gathering that kind of input ing orange barrels now used to I’ve heard a lot of support for from can, I understand, slow down deci- delineate the temporary lanes with the community and the Friends of sion making; but it often makes permanent flex-posts. These per- the Public Garden,” she said, “and for better decisions as well as more The new bike lane under construction going past the Public Garden manent bike lanes were already in these particular lanes have been acceptance of the choices made.” along Charles Street. the works as part of the Connect well vetted with a lot of communi- Downtown project, according to ty conversation over time.” the city, which aims to redesign the Liz Vizza, executive director of streets in the downtown neighbor- the Friends of the Public Garden OPEN HOUSE SEPT 24-27 | THURSDAY 4-6 | FRI SAT SUN 12-2 hoods. – a nonprofit that works with the 41 Mount Vernon Street | Residence 1B | Boston MA 02108 “Traffic signals will be adjusted city to care for and enhance the to improve safety and predictabil- Public Garden and the Common, $7,499,000 | 3 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths ity,” a press release from the city as well as the Commonwealth Ave- read in part. “Additional planning nue Mall - wrote in email: “We see MAISON VERNON | BEACON HILL and design work will continue the new lanes as increasing bicy- through the winter to improve clist and park safety.” intersections for people walking Ben Starr, chair of the Beacon View Virtual Tours at www.maisonvernon1B.com and to grow this network of bike Hill Civic Association Traffic and 24 Hour Concierge with Valet Parking lanes.” Parking Committee, on the other City Councilor Kenzie Bok hand, said while it’s supportive applauded the news and agreed of the permanent infrastructure, with Rep. Livingstone that, with his organization feels as though it

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By Dan Murphy Place in Charles River Park, was protocol, are taking place out- looking forward to celebrating its doors as long as the weather will A new academic year is just 55th birthday in the neighbor- permit - an approach that Kelly getting underway, but it’s already hood this year, but instead decid- Pellagrini, the school’s co-director time for parents and guardians to ed to postpone the opening of and co-founder, said was inspired begin thinking about options for school this fall in deference to by outdoor learning in Finland next year, and with the Boston public-health concerns. and “also New York City’s public area’s wide range of top-notch “We are hopeful that we will be schools, which took their classes independent, private and parochi- bringing our children back soon,” outside in response to the Flu of al schools, kids of all ages can find wrote Bob Langer, executive direc- 1918.” the one that well suits them while tor, who serves alongside his wife Moreover, Pellagrini added, still staying local. Judy, the school’s programming “To be able to learn alongside For small children just starting director. “These are unusual times. city skyscrapers, to be able to off on their educational journeys, There is no guide, there is no ‘User study foliage and trees in parks, the Beacon Hill Nursery School at Manual’ or previous experience to be able to pursue study with 74 Joy St. has been a vital part of that anyone has had. We have to limitless sky and limitless possi- the downtown community since rely on science and, sometimes bilities is sort of what every edu- 1955. common sense, to navigate these cator dreams of. We talk about With a commitment to high difficult waters. the world being a classroom and quality education since its incep- Courtesy of the Newman School The Boston Children’s School supporting children as being flexi- tion, the mission of BHNS is to A Newman School students learning about science hands-on in the lab. is differentiated from other pre- ble problem-solvers in facing new create a nurturing community that schools by its multicultural, cogni- challenges, and this is sort of the instills a lifelong love of learn- tive-educational programs, and it optimal moment to be providing ing, and its exceptional educators opment. Enriched by weekly yoga sure to academic readiness skills, provides a quality-early childhood education that will not only shape value play as purposeful and cher- and music classes, the program leadership opportunities and academic curriculum for children the next generation, but also make ish children’s innate curiosity. also nurtures and engages children preparation for the transition to ages 2.9 to 7 in pre-school through history.” The warm and welcoming in an environment that cultivates next schools. kindergarten. The school has a Early-admissions applications environment of BHNS includes creativity and joy in learning. In welcoming children back to teacher-to-student ratio of 8:1, as are accepted and reviewed contin- two onsite playscapes, a dedicated The Junior Kindergarten pro- physical programming this year, well as supplemental teaching staff ually from Nov. 15 to the following library, seven classrooms and an gram is designed to maintain the Director, Debra Sullivan, said she who specialize in specific areas Jan. 30, while rolling-admissions indoor gym. Its curriculum has a hallmarks of the play-based pro- is proud of the resilience of faculty like gymnastics and music. It is applications are accepted anytime strong emphasis on play, hands-on gram for young children while in re-imagining their programs “to also one of the only schools in after Feb.1 on a first-come, first- engagement, open-ended explora- offering increased structure, expo- maintain the magic of a BHNS the city to boast its own private served basis, and acceptance let- tion, and social-emotional devel- experience while incorporating playground – a state-of-the art ters are typically sent to parents or program elements that support facility replete with a fun house, a guardians within 15 days. social distancing and use space crawl-through structure and vari- To learn more about and materials in new and creative ous “ride-on” vehicles. Charlestown Nursery School, visit ways.” BCS is now enrolling children charlestownnurseryschool.org or Responding to the varied and for the 2021-2022 academic year, call 617-242-5159. changing needs of families, the and Bob Langer wrote, “We will Park Street School, with its school also offers robust Remote now look forward to celebrating elementary school and administra- Programs this year for all students the 60th. anniversary in 2025!” tive offices located at 67 Brimmer (age 2-6), an alternative means of To learn more about Boston St., and preschool at One Park delivering high-quality curriculum Children’s School, visit bostonchil- Street, offers academic program- and maintaining community con- drensschool.org or call 617-367- ming for toddlers through Grade nections. 6239. 6 grounded in Core Knowledge - a More than schoolwork... BHNS will hold Open Houses The Charlestown Nursery content-rich, skill-building curric- on Oct. 8 and Nov. 2 at 6:30 School, a private nursery school ulum. ...the beginning of lifework. p.m.; guest must pre-register on located at 124 Main St. in The school, which was found- the school’s website. Charlestown, offers innovative ed and established by Christian Join our Virtual Open House. All applications are due next programing for ages 2 to 5 inspired women and men, affirms each Jan. 15, except sibling and leg- by the principles of Reggio Emilia, student’s intrinsic worth, teach- acy applications. which are due which focus on a student-centered es them how to respect others, Lower and Middle School: 1:00–5:00 PM Nov. 15, while applications for and self-guided curriculum. and underscores the importance the Remote Program for the Each classroom is a “learning of compassion, integrity and gen- Sunday, October 25 2020-2021 school year are still lab,” with two master teachers erosity. being accepted (call the school to and a parent helper, and offers As part of this school year, inquire). myriad experiences, including sen- which began Sept. 8 for in-per- Visit: www.shs.org/ADMISSION. To learn more about BHNS, sory, gross and fine motor, early son learning, and includes new, visit www.bhns.net or call 617- literacy and math skills, and dra- additional options for remote 227-0822. matic play, music and visual art. education, Park Street School Shady Hill School An integral and enduring fix- This year, in response to the has launched its new Artists public-health crisis, all classes, in Residency program, which Cambridge, Mass. ture of Boston’s West End com- munity since 1965, the Boston which have reduced capacities embeds a specialized educator in Children’s School at 8 Whittier and adhere to social distancing, FOR STUDENTS PRE-K TO GRADE 8 face coverings and other safety (Schools, Pg. 9) September 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 9

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eighth-graders, and HSPT, SSAT, Schools (from pg. 8) etc. for high school sophomores areas, including science, music, of next year; to request an online and juniors), and applications physical education, Spanish, art information packet and begin the are due Jan. 3 for Grade 9; and and drama, in one classroom to online application process, or for Jan 31 for Grade 7, as well as offer its students a more immer- more information on Belmont Grade 8, 10 and 11 transfers. sive and interactive experience. Day School, visit Belmontday.org Visit bchigh.edu or call 617- (These same instructors will simul- or call 617-484-3078. 436-3900 for more information. taneously also be teaching other St. John School, located at 9 Founded in 1945, the grade-levels virtually, said Kim Moon St. in North Square, in Newman School, located at 247 Twitchell, director of communi- Boston’s North End, is a Catholic Marlborough St. in Boston’s cations). elementary and preschool that has Back Bay, is an independent day Flexible Fridays is another served generations of children in school in the Catholic tradition for new school initiative this year the city since its inception in 1873. Grades 7-12. that allows elementary students “We’re a pre-K-Grade 8 The school offers the to attend classes either in person Catholic school in the North End International Baccalaureate or remotely. “It allows families where academic excellence and Diploma Program - an academ- some flexibility by allowing a par- faith meet,” said Claire Cassidy, ically balanced curriculum that ent to have their child stay home the school’s principal. prepares students for college and that day, which is nice,” Twitchell St. John’s offerings for fifth- to beyond and that, according to added. eighth-graders include Italian lan- Gayle Schafer, director of com- Beginning Oct. 6 and continu- guage instruction, STEM (Science, munications, is “highly regarded ing through December, “Take A Technology, Engineering and by colleges because it requires stu- Tour Tuesdays” will allow guests Mathematics) programs, wood- dents to dig deeper through writ- to virtually tour the school on working classes, gardening and ing, presenting, analysis of mate- Tuesdays while interacting with professional music classes, as well rial and reflection of their work and asking questions of faculty as a wide variety of extracurric- so they are very well prepared for members before the application ular, after-school activities, while next level.” due date next January. younger kids are taught the fun- Moreover, Newman School Visit parkstreetschool.org or damentals of reading, writing and students must complete a ser- call the Brimmer Street elementary math, and also receive an intro- vice component, such as volun- school and administrative offic- duction to technology. teering with a local nonprofit, to es at 617-523-7577 or the Park St. John School, which is earn their diplomas, and which, Street preschool at 617-523-4477 accredited by the New England Courtesy of Charlestown Nursery School Schafer said, “creates citizens who for more information. Association of Schools and A Charlestown Nursery School student in the outdoor classroom. are globally and service-minded The Belmont Day School is Colleges, also offers rolling enroll- when they go out into the greater a pre-K through Grade 8 school ment. school year is now underway in ous in terms of academics, but at world.” located in Belmont, Mass., that For more information, visit person and at full capacity by the same time, we are equally con- The Newman School, which thrives to create “a community of www.sjsne.com or call 617-227- making use of new areas as class- cerned with developing the whole is offering virtual open houses on inspiring, bold, and remarkable 3143 ext. 102 for more informa- room space. person.” Tuesday, Oc. 6 ; Wednesday, Oct. learners and leaders” while instill- tion. Fessenden is also one of only Drane added: “Our academic 14 ; and Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 ing six core values in its students The Fessenden School, is an 12 schools invited to participate in offerings are as strong as you’ll p.m., has rolling admissions and - respect, honesty, responsibility, all-male independent school for NuVuX – a program “for students find at any high school, and it’s by even has a few spaces available in caring, joy, and excellence—are pre-K- Grade 4 (day school) and pursuing project-based learning,” pairing this with service, athletic some grades for the current school integral to academic quality, cre- Grades 5-9 (day and boarding Murphy said, that allows them to and co-curricular offerings and year as more of its International ativity, fitness, and health. school) located at 250 Waltham partner with NuVu – a Cambridge- advisory programs that we make Students have opted to study Founded in 1927, the school St. in West Newton, has met the based innovative school that was sure a well-rounded individual online instead. has a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, educational needs of boys since founded by MIT graduates leaves BC High, headed into the Visit newmanboston.org or To learn more about The world.” call 617-267-4530 to learn more with a curriculum emphasizing 1903. June 22 to Aug. 21, 2020 hands-on, interdisciplinary work “It’s a school that does a great Fessenden School, visit fessenden. BC High is holding a virtual about the Newman School. that prepares graduates to go on job of combining the tried-and- org, or call 617-954-5350. Open House on Nov. 8. For tuitions costs and finan- to the high schools and careers of true teaching approaches with Boston College High School in Applicants in all grades are cial-aid information for any of the their choosing. leading-edge innovative techniques Dorchester is an all-male, Jesuit, required to take entrance exams aforementioned schools, visit their Belmont Day School is also to fully prepare students for the Roman Catholic, college prepa- (i.e. ISSE for seventh- and respective websites. committed to creating an equita- unknown world they will inherit,” ratory secondary school serving ble and inclusionary learning envi- said Suzanne Murphy, the school’s Grades 7-12 that was founded ronment, with around 40 percent director of marketing. “It’s really a in 1863 and has historical ties to of students identifying as people of school that allows boys to pursue Boston College. color. their passions, whether it’s as a “I think one of the things that A Lower School Open House writer, an artist or an athlete, and differentiates us from other schools takes place virtually on Saturday, it really does prepare students for is we’re a Jesuit school, and there Oct. 17, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., the known future.” is no other Jesuit school that fami- lies in the area that parents would while the Middle School Open Besides its state-of-the-art Ages 2.9 through 7 years old House is scheduled virtually for Center for Innovation, Fessenden be considering for their children,” Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 3 also boasts a new performing arts said Charlie Drane, vice president THE BOSTON CHILDREN’S SCHOOL p.m. and center, which opened last year, of enrollment. “It’s important to Applications are due Jan. 11 and with a 41-acre campus, the know a Jesuit education is rigor- Eight Whittier Place 617-367-6239 bostonchildrensschool.org PAGE 10 THE BEACON HILL TIMES September 24, 2020

independent's Guide to Schools in and around boston PRE-SCHOOL & on play, hands-on engagement, January 15 their choosing, where they are in individual, intimate class- KINDERGARTEN open-ended exploration and Open Houses – October 8 & embraced as confident self-ad- room settings, allowing the social/emotional development. November 2, 6:30-8pm vocates and leaders. classroom teachers to know Beacon Hill Nursery Enriched by weekly yoga and Registration required for our Virtual Open House Events: each child and their individual music classes, our program nur- Open Houses online at www. Saturday, October 17, 9:30 learning style. In addition to School tures and engages children in an bhns.net/open-house to 11:30 a.m. and Saturday, daily classroom activities, the 74 Joy Street environment that cultivates cre- Financial Aid: Need-based November 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Boston Children’s School offers Boston, MA 02114 ativity and joy in learning. Our www.belmontday.org Spanish, sign language and Junior Kindergarten program is Belmont Day School music as part of its curriculum. 617-227-0822 designed to maintain the hall- All children have daily access 55 Day School Lane Boston www.bhns.net marks of our play-based pro- Children’s School to the on-site playground. grams for young children while Belmont, MA 02478 The Boston Children’s School Beacon Hill Nursery School offering increased structure, 8 Whittier Place also offers a “Summer-Fun- was founded in 1955 and exposure to academic readiness T 617-932-3889 Boston, MA 0211 Program” to children between has been a vital part of the skills, leadership opportunities F 617-489-1924 the ages of 3 and 8 years old. downtown community since 617-367-6239 and preparation for the transi- belmontday.org bostonchildrensschool.org Detailed information about its inception with a consistent tion to next schools. the Boston Children’s School, commitment to high quality Programs: Toddler (2-2.9 Belmont Day School is a Established in 1965, the its academic year and sum- early childhood education. Our years) – 2 or 3 mornings community of inspiring, bold, Boston Children’s School has mer programs, are available primary mission is to create (8:45am-12pm) and remarkable learners and been bringing the joy of learn- on the Boston Children’s a nurturing community that Preschool (2.9-4 years) – 5 leaders. Curricula emphasize ing to children between the School website at www. instills a lifelong love of learn- mornings (8:45am-12pm) hands-on, interdisciplinary ages of 2.9 and 7 years of age BostonChildrensSchool.Org. ing in its students. We cher- Junior Kindergarten (4-5 work that grounds the academ- for over 55 years. Located in Please feel free to call Judy ish children’s innate curiosity years) – M-Th (8:45am-2pm), ic experience in the real world, the historic West End section of Langer, the Director of the through purposeful play guided F (8:45am-12pm) and faculty expertly offer each Boston at Charles River Park, Boston Children’s School at by exceptional early childhood Extended Day: Early Drop- individual the right level of chal- the Boston Children’s School 617-367-6239 with any ques- educators. off 8:00-8:45am lenge and support. Students attracts students from the tions that you may have about Our school is warm and Extended Day until 3:30 or build a strong sense of them- greater Boston area and chil- the school. welcoming, with two onsite 5:45pm selves and embody the school’s dren from around the world. Academic Year - September playscapes, a dedicated library, Deadlines: Sibling & Legacy core values of excellence, hon- Our curriculum is both cog- through May Ages - 2.9 seven classrooms and an Applications – November 15 esty, caring, joy, responsibil- nitively and developmental- through 7 years old. Hours indoor gym. All of our pro- All other Applications – ity, and respect. Graduates ly age appropriate. Children - 8:45 a.m. through 5 p.m., grams have a strong emphasis go on the High Schools of learn and play in small groups, half day programs are avail- able. Early arrival at 8:15 a.m. and late stay until 5:30 p.m. Uniquely warm and also available. Application Deadline: January 15. Limited purposeful learning financial aid available community. Charlestown Nursery School 124 Main Street Are you looking for a vibrant, diverse Charlestown, MA learning community 617-242-5169 in Boston's charlestownnurseryschool.com Back Bay? The Newman Charlestown Nursery School (CNS) is an innovative pro- Inspire School offers a gram for children 2-5 years discover rigorous curriculum taught with Currently offering in-person old that draws on the best become expertise and heart. research from Reggio Emilia, and hybrid options Montessori and other thought- To learn more, join students, ful approaches. Our curricu- faculty and parents for one of lum is built around a series TODDLER–GRADE 6 Take a Tour Tuesdays,

PRESCHOOL: ONE PARK STREET October – December at 10:30 AM our virtual open houses: of explorations that grow out ELEMENTARY: 67 BRIMMER STREET Open Houses at Preschool and Elementary, Oct. 6, 2020 Oct. 14, 2020 of the children’s own interests 617-523-7577 November 12 and December 3 at 6:30 PM Oct. 22, 2020 and integrates individualized PARKSTREETSCHOOL.ORG Register at www.parkstreetschool.org instruction – combining the to attend virtually. 247 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA 02116 617.267.4530 newmanboston.org (Continued on Page 11) September 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 11

independent's Guide to Schools in and around boston power of the children’s bound- thinkers, and global citizens. connections between them. The Grounded in Core Knowledge ter of each child, encourages less curiosity with an expertly Fessenden also has the distinc- development of interpersonal philosophy, children build strong learning through collaboration, guided investigative approach tion of being one of only 12 skills and self-awareness guides foundations of knowledge in the and values intellectual disci- that immerses the children in schools in the world invited to all of our pursuits. We practice early years - an approach we pline. Central Subject, our fun- believe is foundational to devel- the process and joys of real partner with NuVu (an inno- mutual respect, learning about oping critical thinking skills neces- damentally different approach discovery, with the goal of vation school founded by MIT others, and ourselves. Every sary for lifelong learning. Learning to teaching and learning, fos- nurturing self-motivated, life- graduates) to deliver an aca- day, we celebrate the many cul- here is active! Creativity, imagina- ters integrated study and the long learners. CNS has been demic program that prepares tures and backgrounds of the tion, and social development are development of critical and recognized by educators from students for the world they will children, faculty, and families fostered through lessons, learning creative thinkers and problem around the world and has been inherit. of Milton Academy. centers and play. Whether collect- solvers. Grades Pre-K – 8 tui- highlighted in many studies of Please join us for grade-spe- ing leaves, discovering animals’ tion in 2020-2021: $28,550 habitats in Ponds and Meadows, high-quality early childhood. cific virtual tours, weekday – $42,850. The Park School or bicycling in gym, children are The city’s resources – includ- mornings, October - January. Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 3:15 171 Goddard Ave. “out of the chair” – making con- ing parks, museums, libraries Register at fessenden.org/vir- nections in and out of the class- P.M.; half-day program for and historic attractions – are tual. Brookline, MA 02445 room and between subjects. The Pre-K; after-school program considered part of the school’s 617-277-2456 learning is real and tangible, and until 6:00 P.M. Application “campus,” and our frequent Milton Academy’s it sets us apart. As a Christian deadline: January 10, 2021. visits foster the child’s feeling Parkschool.org school, we’re committed to guid- Virtual Open House, Pre-K - 8: Lower School ing students in the formation of of being at home in the wider Park is more than a school. Sunday, October 25, 1-5PM. Grades K-5 character and an understanding of world. It’s a close-knit, welcoming God’s love for them. Connecting Ages: 2 - 5 years. 170 Centre Street community devoted to creat- the mind and the heart - class- ELEMENTARY Tuition variable by program. ing transformative experiences room learning and character edu- SCHOOLS Application available Milton MA 02186 for children ages 4–14. Since cation - is what makes Park Street October 1. Early admission 617-898-2509 1888, Park has been dedicated School special. Sign-up at www. Belmont Day School begins Nov.15 to the special time of child- parkstreetschool.org for a Virtual www.milton.edu/k8/ Tuesday Tour at 10:00 AM or one hood and early adolescence. 55 Day School Lane Milton Academy is an inde- of our evening Open Houses: for Fessenden The Park community deeply Elementary Nov.12 at 6:00 PM, or pendent college preparatory Belmont, MA 02478 Pre-K - Grade 9 values diversity, equity, and Preschool Dec. 3 at 6:00 PM. K–12 school, boarding and inclusion. Located on 34 acres Ages: 2-5 years Tuition: T 617-932-3889 250 Waltham St. day in grades 9–12, located near Jamaica Pond, Park feels $10,300-$21,200; $2,000-$8,500 F 617-489-1924 eight miles south of Boston. West Newton, MA like a neighborhood school but additional for afternoon programs Milton Academy’s Lower reflects the diversity of met- Financial Assistance: Available for belmontday.org Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 617-630-2300 School is a unique and joy- ropolitan Boston. Park offers Belmont Day School is a ful place. Through daily inter- 6, with limited availability for community of inspiring, bold, fessenden.org after-school programs, trans- Preschool. Hours:8:00 a.m.- noon actions with supportive peers portation, and generous finan- and remarkable learners and The Fessenden School is for morning programs, Creative and impassioned teachers, cial aid. For more information leaders. Curricula emphasize more than an independent day Afternoons noon-3:00 p.m. for our students develop uncom- about virtual admission events, ages 3 and up. Two, three, four hands-on, interdisciplinary and boarding school for boys mon expertise and confidence visit parkschool.org. and five-day programs available. work that grounds the academ- in Pre-K-Grade 9. It’s the per- in their academic disciplines. Tuition: $37,900 for Pre- Application deadline: Jan. 4 for ic experience in the real world, fect intersection of tradition They explore and initiate, col- Kindergarten – $48,000 for priority for fall programs. and faculty expertly offer each and innovation. A place where laborate, and take risks togeth- Grade 8 individual the right level of chal- tried and true educational er. They eagerly master and Application deadline: Jan. 8, lenge and support. Students ‭techniques are woven seam- Shady Hill School apply skills toward exciting 2020 build a strong sense of them- lessly into a STEAM-inspired, interdisciplinary projects in Diversity: 44% students of 178 Coolidge Hill selves and embody the school’s passion-based curriculum. A every grade. Our teachers con- color core values of excellence, hon- diverse, inclusive, and nurtur- Cambridge, MA 02138 tinuously and collaboratively Financial Aid: 23% students esty, caring, joy, responsibil- ing community that emphasizes renew our curriculum to ensure receive financial assistance 617-520-5200 ity, and respect. Graduates academic excellence and char- that it is rich and relevant. go on the High Schools of acter development. www.shs.org Students learn in Milton’s Park Street School – their choosing, where they are Parents appreciate Lower School at the natural Shady Hill is a Pre- embraced as confident self-ad- Fessenden’s commitment to pace of childhood. We make Preschool Kindergarten through Grade 8 vocates and leaders. delivering a curriculum based play a priority. We do not rush One Park Street all gender day school, with over Virtual Open House Events: on how boys learn best and content for achievement’s sake; 500 students, located on an Saturday, October 17, 9:30 are delighted with the individu- rather, we discover together Boston, MA 02108 11-acre campus in Cambridge. to 11:30 a.m. and Saturday, al support and encouragement the depth and value in sci- 617-523-7577 Since our founding in 1915, the November 14, 1 to 3 p.m. their sons receive. ence, literature, social studies, school has been committed to www.belmontday.org Educational leaders turn mathematics, the performing www.parkstreetschool.org creating an environment where to Fessenden for guidance and visual arts, technology, and Situated in sunny facilities on children are joyful, active learn- on developing curricula that physical education. Children Beacon Hill, Park Street School ers who become confident and encourage students to be cre- provides a continuous, integrat- ethical citizens. The school come to a nuanced understand- ed and experiential education for ative problem-solvers, critical honors the individual charac- (Continued on Page 12) ing of these subjects—and the children Toddler through Grade 6. PAGE 12 THE BEACON HILL TIMES September 24, 2020

independent's Guide to Schools in and around boston Boston Fessenden Milton Academy is an inde- kindergarten, grade 4, grade for children ages 4–14. Since Children’s School pendent college preparatory 6, and grade 7. Please call 1888, Park has been dedicated Pre-K - Grade 9 K–12 school, boarding and day 617-898-2509 to schedule an to the special time of child- 8 Whittier Place 250 Waltham St. in grades 9–12, located eight appointment. hood and early adolescence. Boston, MA 0211 miles south of Boston. Milton The Lower and Middle The Park community deeply West Newton, MA 617-367-6239 Academy’s Lower School School Admission Office will values diversity, equity, and bostonchildrensschool.org 617-630-2300 is a unique and joyful place. also conduct a variety of virtual inclusion. Located on 34 acres fessenden.org Through daily interactions with events for prospective families near Jamaica Pond, Park feels Established in 1965, the supportive peers and impas- (https://www.milton.edu/k8/ like a neighborhood school but Boston Children’s School has The Fessenden School is sioned teachers, our students admission/virtual-events/). In reflects the diversity of met- been bringing the joy of learn- more than an independent day develop uncommon expertise order to receive an invitation ropolitan Boston. Park offers ing to children between the and boarding school for boys and confidence in their aca- to these events, please be sure after-school programs, trans- ages of 2.9 and 7 years of age in Pre-K-Grade 9. It’s the per- demic disciplines. They explore to inquire using the Request portation, and generous finan- for over 55 years. Located in fect intersection of tradition and initiate, collaborate, and Information Form on our web- cial aid. For more information the historic West End section of and innovation. A place where take risks together. They eager- site, or by calling our office to about virtual admission events, Boston at Charles River Park, tried and true educational ly master and apply skills be added into our database. visit parkschool.org. the Boston Children’s School ‭techniques are woven seam- toward exciting interdisciplin- Tuition: $37,900 for Pre- attracts students from the lessly into a STEAM-inspired, ary projects in every grade. The Park School Kindergarten – $48,000 for greater Boston area and chil- passion-based curriculum. A Our teachers continuously and Grade 8 dren from around the world. diverse, inclusive, and nurtur- collaboratively renew our cur- 171 Goddard Ave. Application deadline: Jan. 8, Our curriculum is both cog- ing community that emphasizes riculum to ensure that it is rich Brookline, MA 02445 2020 nitively and developmental- academic excellence and char- and relevant. Diversity: 44% students of ly age appropriate. Children acter development. Students learn in Milton’s 617-277-2456 color learn and play in small groups, Parents appreciate Lower School at the natural Parkschool.org Financial Aid: 23% students in individual, intimate class- Fessenden’s commitment to pace of childhood. We make Park is more than a school. receive financial assistance room settings, allowing the delivering a curriculum based play a priority. We do not rush It’s a close-knit, welcoming classroom teachers to know on how boys learn best and content for achievement’s sake; community devoted to creat- each child and their individual are delighted with the individu- (Continued on Page 13) rather, we discover together ing transformative experiences learning style. In addition to al support and encouragement the depth and value in sci- daily classroom activities, the their sons receive. ence, literature, social studies, Boston Children’s School offers Educational leaders turn mathematics, the performing Spanish, sign language and to Fessenden for guidance and visual arts, technology, and music as part of its curriculum. on developing curricula that physical education. Children All children have daily access encourage students to be cre- come to a nuanced understand- to the on-site playground. ative problem-solvers, critical ing of these subjects—and the The Boston Children’s School thinkers, and global citizens. connections between them. The also offers a “Summer-Fun- Fessenden also has the distinc- development of interpersonal Program” to children between tion of being one of only 12 skills and self-awareness guides the ages of 3 and 8 years old. schools in the world invited to all of our pursuits. We practice Detailed information about partner with NuVu (an inno- mutual respect, learning about the Boston Children’s School, vation school founded by MIT others, and ourselves. Every its academic year and sum- graduates) to deliver an aca- day, we celebrate the many cul- mer programs, are available demic program that prepares tures and backgrounds of the on the Boston Children’s students for the world they will children, faculty, and families School website at www. inherit. of Milton Academy. BostonChildrensSchool.Org. Please join us for grade-spe- Our teachers know each Please feel free to call Judy cific virtual tours, weekday child well, and we work togeth- Langer, the Director of the mornings, October - January. er to nurture unique talents, Boston Children’s School at Register at fessenden.org/vir- passions, and aspirations. The 617-367-6239 with any ques- tual. Lower School—nested within tions that you may have about the K–8 of our K–12 school— the school. Academic Year - Milton Academy’s enables children to begin devel- September through May Ages - Lower School oping their own sense of com- 2.9 through 7 years old. Hours petence, confidence, and char- - 8:45 a.m. through 5 p.m., Grades K-5 acter. half day programs are avail- 170 Centre Street We are excited to get to able. Early arrival at 8:15 a.m. know your family through our and late stay until 5:30 p.m. Milton MA 02186 admission process. We are now also available. Application 617-898-2509 scheduling Zoom interviews Deadline: January 15. Limited www.milton.edu/k8/ for families applying to one financial aid available of our planned entry points: September 24, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 13

independent's Guide to Schools in and around boston and private music lessons are tion in 2020-2021: $28,550 and interdisciplinary projects in on more responsibility and part of our normal offerings. – $42,850. math, English, science, foreign independence; we understand Park Street School - Application deadline: Jan. 4 for Elementary Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 3:15 language, social studies, visual them, support them, and help priority for fall programs. P.M.; half-day program for Pre- and performing arts, technol- them grow as they transition 67 Brimmer Street K; after-school program until ogy, and physical education. from childhood to adolescence. Boston, MA 02108 Shady Hill School 6:00 P.M. Application dead- Connections between students Our discussion-based classes, 178 Coolidge Hill line: January 10, 2021. Virtual and adults, so important in often around a Harkness Table, 617-523-7577 Open House, Pre-K - 8: Sunday, adolescent years, are lively— are lively and engaging. All www.parkstreetschool.org Cambridge, MA 02138 October 25, 1-5PM. in the classroom, and on the students take a 360 health and Situated in sunny facilities on 617-520-5200 fields and stages. Students feel wellness class, co-taught by our Beacon Hill, Park Street School MIDDLE SCHOOL comfortable turning to their Middle School Counselor and provides a continuous, integrat- www.shs.org teachers, advisors, or coach- Learning Skills Specialist, and ed and experiential education for Shady Hill is a Pre- es for support and guidance. have many opportunities to children Toddler through Grade 6. Kindergarten through Grade 8 Milton Academy’s Our weekly community meet- join affinity groups and culture Our students discover connec- all gender day school, with over Middle School ings provide leadership oppor- clubs. tions as they explore in vibrant 500 students, located on an tunities, celebrate individual We are excited to get to learning spaces with innovative 11-acre campus in Cambridge. Grades 6-8 and group success, and culti- know your family through our tools. Our robust academics feed students’ curiosity, and build Since our founding in 1915, the 170 Centre Street vate respect and responsibility. admission process. We are now strong foundations of knowledge school has been committed to Milton MA 02186 Milton’s Middle School faculty scheduling Zoom interviews in the early years, encouraging creating an environment where are devoted to their craft, and for families applying to one inquiry and life-long learning. children are joyful, active learn- 617-898-2509 eagerly evaluate and apply best of our planned entry points: Students are known and loved by ers who become confident and www.milton.edu/k8/ practices in adolescent educa- kindergarten, grade 4, grade PSS faculty and staff who want ethical citizens. The school tion. As a School, we are com- 6, and grade 7. Please call Milton Academy is an inde- each child to grow academical- honors the individual charac- mitted to continuous curricu- 617-898-2509 to schedule an ly, socially/emotionally, spiritual- pendent college preparatory ter of each child, encourages lum renewal, so that our work appointment. ly and physically. Our students K–12 school, boarding and day learning through collaboration, meets the needs of, and excites The Lower and Middle grow in confidence, compassion in grades 9–12, located eight and values intellectual disci- our students. Middle school School Admission Office will and empathy. They learn of God’s miles south of Boston. Milton love for them, show respect for pline. Central Subject, our fun- years should be wonderful for also conduct a variety of virtual Academy’s Middle School others, take risks in affirming set- damentally different approach both students and parents. We events for prospective families helps students take safe risks, tings and learn how to live lives to teaching and learning, fos- are eager to help you learn (https://www.milton.edu/k8/ pursue talents, and discover of generosity – together. They are ters integrated study and the about how our Milton environ- new passions. Our rigorous encouraged to develop a growth development of critical and ment helps each student thrive. mindset and to creatively solve academics focus on skill devel- (Continued on Page 14) creative thinkers and problem Each day, our students take problems as they interact with opment, hands-on learning, curriculum, with each other and solvers. Grades Pre-K – 8 tui- demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges. Our students are equipped to become global cit- izens, armed with a strong aca- demic foundation, confidence, and critical thinking skills. We offer small class sizes, a diverse com- munity and need-based financial aid. We are proud of our tal- ented faculty, competitive middle school placement, and aspiration- al college matriculation. Sign-up at www.parkstreetschool.org for a Virtual Tuesday Tour at 10:00 AM or one of our evening Open Houses: for Elementary Nov.12 at 6:00 PM, or Preschool Dec. 3 at 6:00 PM. Grades: Kindergarten-Grade 6 Tuition: $28,700 - $30,700; $1,500 - $6,000 additional for afternoon programs. Financial Assistance: Available for Pre- Kindergarten through Grade 6, with limited availability for Preschool. Hours: 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. M-TH, and Fridays 8:00a.m.-noon for Grades 1-6, and Kindergarten. After school program and clubs, PAGE 14 THE BEACON HILL TIMES September 24, 2020

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Neighborhood Roundup OBITUARIES Enrollment open for e-mail Jill Hauff at jill.hauff@ cohorts of children. From art to Beacon Hill/Back Bay gmail.com. science and Pre-K sports, there are open opportunities for you to Carolyn Livingston Girl Scout Troop 65321 come into the Firehouse at flexible True Gracious Southern Woman of taste and Girl Scout Troop 65321, cov- Hill House offering times and enjoy the wide array of ering the Beacon Hill and Back semi-private classes for enrichment programs and athletics elegance and longtime Beacon Hill Times Columnist Bay neighborhoods, is accepting with the comfort of knowing who family pods Carolyn Livingston of Boston and see what was happening enrollment for new scouts entering Hill House, Inc., located at 127 you’re in the class with in an indi- Kindergarten and first grade (fall vidualized space. These semi-pri- died on September 10. behind her. Beloved for her humor, Mount Vernon St., recognizes that “Born and raised in North Car- courage, and intelligence, Carolyn 2020). Meetings are held on Mon- vate classes are open to all ages many families have formed pods olina, Carolyn was a true gracious was all about friendship, loyalty, day nights, approximately once and led by our trained staff. For to keep groups smaller/reduce Southern woman of taste and ele- and honesty. or twice a month, at the Advent further information and to sign exposure. gance hiding behind an impish For longtime friends as well as Church on Beacon Hill. To enroll up, call the Front Desk at 617- To acknowledge that, Hill smile. She studied English, drama her new friends at Youville House your daughter or for information House is now offering semi-pri- 227-5838, or visit www.hillhouse- and French at the University of in Cambridge, she will remain a on enrollment for other grades, vate classes and athletics for small boston.org. Mary Washington, Class of ‘62, treasure. taking her junior year abroad in Carolyn became ill from Covid- Switzerland. 19 in April. Though she recovered Plastic bag ordinance to start Oct. 1 After many adventures abroad from the virus in time to celebrate and at home, Carolyn became a her 80th birthday, it took some- The moratorium related to vices Department for a temporary trash app to review which materi- Beacon Hill transplant and easily thing out of her. During a time of A Temporary Executive Order exemption. Reusable bags are an als they can recycle in their home settled into the community. Wheth- pandemic restrictions, we often Concerning Exemption of Cer- important part of reducing waste recycling bin and review their er teaching a Memoir writing class said we would visit, “Lord willing for the Beacon Hill Seminars or and the creek don’t rise.” Seems tain Businesses from the City of and mitigating harmful effects on respective collection schedule. You acting as a French interpreter at that creek just kept on rising. Boston Plastic Bag Ordinance will the environment. Detailed infor- can learn more about upcoming end on September 30, 2020. Effec- mation about the Plastic Bag Ban Mass General, she inspired others. Impatient and undeterred, Car- hazardous waste drop-off days tive October 1, the Inspectional Ordinance can be found on the Her long running column for olyn summoned a cloud, smiled, Services Department’s Weights & City’s website, along with infor- and composting in the city at the Beacon Hill Times was often and waved good-bye. Measures Division will resume mational guides about compliant boston.gov/trash-and-recycling- filled with wit and wisdom. Car- She was predeceased by her enforcing the Reduction of Check- bags for retailers. guide. Consumers are reminded olyn studied people and embraced parents, William O. Livingstone out Bags by Retail Establishment In March 2020, Mayor Mar- to clean and sanitize reusable bags friends. and Roberta (Weeks) Livingstone, ordinance. tin J. Walsh issued a temporary after every use. With her old-fashioned com- and her former husband, Joseph Retail establishments must Executive Order allowing plastic If an establishment is found to pact, she could powder her nose Massik.” comply with all ordinance require- bag use in Boston for certain busi- be in violation of this ordinance ments: nesses during the public health ISD will issue a warning for the • Supply compliant reusable, emergency of COVID-19 (Coro- initial violation. If the same estab- recyclable or compostable check- navirus). Under the Executive lishment is found to be in viola- out bags Order, the City of Boston granted • Charge a fee (5 cents mini- temporary exemptions to Boston’s tion within the same calendar year OBITUARIES mum per bag) plastic bag ordinance, which had a $50.00 fine will be issued. All • Display a sign within five feet restricted plastic bag use in the additional violations within a cal- All obituaries and death notices of the checkout location, telling City of Boston. endar year will result in a $100.00 will be at a cost of customers that they will have to Consumers can check the City’s fine. pay for a bag if they want one $100.00 per paper. • Allow consumers to use reus- able bags. That includes photo. Reusable bags: SERVICE DIRECTORY As Boston’s economy began Please send to a safe, phased-in reopening this summer, Boston Public Health NOW LEASING! [email protected] Commission officials incorporated JOHN J. RECCA reusable bag use into reopening The PAINTING or call 781-485-0588 guidelines for retail businesses. Interior/Exterior Businesses needing to use their Commercial/Residential existing inventory of plastic bags Fully Insured may apply to the Inspectional Ser- Quality Work LEGAL Reasonable Rates Free Estimates LEGAL NOTICE 07/09/1931 This is NOT a hearing date, but [email protected] COMMONWEALTH To all interested persons: a deadline by which you must OF MASSACHUSETTS A Petition has been filed by: file a written appearance and 781-241-2454 THE TRIAL COURT James Degiacomo, Esq. of objection if you object to this PROBATE AND Boston, MA , Thomas P. Jalkut proceeding. If you fail to file ADVERTISE FAMILY COURT of Boston MA, requesting a timely written appearance k For Hi Suffolk Probate allowance of the 12th through and objection followed by an ee sultant re G puter con available f And Family Court 23rd account(s) as Trustee and Affidavit of Objections within Com me or business or IN THE TIMES. ho . 24 New Chardon St. any other relief as requested thirty (30) days of the return ServiceS include: Boston, MA 02114 in the Petition. date, action may be taken You have the right to obtain without further notice to you. • PC support & networking of all types with (617)788-8300 CALL a copy of the Petition from WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, focus on secure Internet access (wired & wireless), CITATION ON the Petitioner or at the Court. First Justice of this Court. • broadband router & firewall technology, PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF You have a right to object to Date: September 08, 2020 781-485-0588 • virus detection/prevention, ACCOUNT this proceeding. To do so, you Felix D. Arroyo, • spam control & data security/recovery. Docket No. or your attorney must file a Register of Probate M9304 SU249984 617-241-9664 In the matter of: Caroline W. written appearance and objec- 09/24/20 tion at this Court before 10:00 BHT 617-723-3296 617-515-2933 Fuller Date of Death: a.m. on 10/06/2020. PAGE 16 THE BEACON HILL TIMES September 24, 2020 Common Master Plan recommends Frog Pond and VIC improvements, creation of new dog park

By Dan Murphy Recent recommendations to come out of the Boston Common Master Plan include improving the Frog Pond and Visitor Information Center areas, as well as creating a new fenced-in dog park near the athletic area. “The Frog Pond area is ripe for improvement,” said Cheri Ruane, vice president of the Reading design studio, Weston & Sampson. “The Pavilion doesn’t adequately support staff and visitor needs… so that’s something we need to take a look at.” Ruane was on hand virtually Wednesday, Sept. 17, for the third open house co-sponsored by the COURTESY OF WESTON & SAMPSON city and the Friends of the Public Renderings show proposed Frog Pond improvements. Garden – the nonprofit that assists it in enhancing and improving the multi-age use, as well as provide ing its intended purpose for tour- the tennis courts, which Ruane toll on the Common’s more-popu- Common, as well as the Public additional seating and, with an ism or as a welcoming center,” described as “incongruous,” could lar gathering spots. Garden and the Commonwealth expanded tree canopy, additional Ruane said. be rearranged to make room for “We’re also looking at more Avenue Mall – to outline the Mas- shade. The Master Plan recommends a new fenced-in dog park, while restroom and food [options] in ter Plan, which will help guide how The Frog Pond Pavilion, Ruane the creation of a fully accessible smaller athletic fields could be areas where the footprint is being the $28 million investment that said, could be expanded to include route through the plaza to the combined into a large one to simul- expanded,” Bolinger added. Mayor Martin J. Walsh has com- new amenities, such as restrooms Park Street MBTA headhouse with taneously accommodate more, and Members of the Common Mas- mitted to making in the Common and food vendors, and to house an improved pedestrian gateway, a wider variety of, activities. ter Plan, including representatives using proceeds from the sale of the the apparatus used for chilling the she added, while “the rear of the Also, the Earl of Sandwich from Weston & Sampson, the city Winthrop Square garage. (The pre- ice rink. parcel that [the building] sits on has the potential to be the “hub” and the Friends group, will be on vious two Open Houses took place The area adjacent to the Pavil- has huge potential as a gathering of this part of the park, Ruane hand virtually for a series of small- as in-person events last October at ion could also provide additional space.” added, with new, fully accessible er, interactive Open House discus- Emerson College and in January at plaza space, she said, and with (The Park Street and Boylston restrooms. sions today and next week, with the Josiah Quincy School Audito- new seating and chairs, accommo- T stations themselves have been The Mater Plan ultimately aims each one focusing on different rium, respectively.) date events. omitted for the Master Plan for to the expand the “geograph- park-related matters. The Frog Pond could be expand- Elsewhere in the park, the Vis- now, Ruane said, since they could ic footprint” of the usable event “Visitor Activities and Play” ed for multi-age use, Ruane said, itors Information Center is also both under consideration for ren- space on the park grounds, Gene will be the topic of discussion and outfitted with a splash pond being eyed for a makeover as part ovations as part of the T’s Green Bolinger of Weston & Sampson today, Thursday, Sept. 24, from at one end, while the playground, of the Master Plan. Line Transformation plan; “That said, by improving and enhancing noon to 1 p.m., while the events which she described as “abso- “There’s a need for more area has been delayed a bit because circulation corridors, and by shift- planned for Tuesday, Sept. 29, lutely critical to Chinatown [resi- restrooms, and building itself is of other considerations that are ing events and activities to other, from 6 to 7 p.m., and Thursday, dents],” could also be enlarged for incredibly small [so it’s] not serv- happening,” she said.) less-traveled areas of the “50-acre Oct. 1, from noon to 1 p.m., will At the Common’s athletic area, canvas” in an effort to lessen the focus on Performances and Active Recreation” and “Gateways and Edges,” respectively. (“Park-wide What you need! Strategies for Improvements” was the topic of the Sept. 22 discus- Shopping and services guide sion.) Visit www.bostoncommonmas- A NEW directory for local business terplan.com for more information. 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