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I say this knowing that even futurethe over battle public A etters revisit the BPDA’s and Massport’s Massport’s and BPDA’s the revisit to and commitment mission bring this land out of the DPA. DPA. the out of land this bring If this is even a minor possibility for consideration, then a process should have begun months, if not is years ago. If removing the DPA not up for serious consideration beto need intentions those that that theso immediately, expressed Charlestown neighborhood can other pressing projectson focus facing the community. Massport, community, the we: if BPDA, The Division of Coastal Zone Management and other elected officials were all rowing in the same direction on this par cel, which we are not, the task of removing such an area form the a monumen would take DPA Furthermore,effort. upstream tal even if successful, the subsequent uses would still be abutting a working port, isolated from the rest of the community and along a truck route. designation of this parcel, if there are no intentions of changing the use, is divisive and irresponsible. I support As I mentioned earlier, the continued use of the Little I do property. Mystic as a DPA not have to love it to understand its regional importance. I also my commu see to do not want between pawn a as used nity quasi-government agencies in a I contract negotiation. However, do see the potential renewal of this lease as an opportunity to L - - - Charles Page 2 Dear Editor, I want to thank you and the Dear Editor, the Old Charlestown To Thank You. needs what Most importantly, ATTAINABLE GOALS THANK YOU Boston Planning and Development (BPDA) staff for includingAgency the Charlestown community in initial discussions regarding the Mystic Little the along parcel Channel in the Mystic River It Designated Port Area (DPA). this that understanding my is parcel if currently leased to the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), subleased to the Boston Auto-port, and is up for renewal. Although our waterfront has undergone significant changes since this lease was first entered in the 1970s, I do believe that pre Schoolboys Association. I would for select like to Thank You Schoolboythe of for one me ing will be Scholarships. This Award put to good use as I continue my education at Stonehill College. serving this parcel within the DPA for the near future is in the best interest of the maritime Industry in Boston. to happen immediately is a deci availablemade and writing in sion theof future the on public the to leased Little Mystic parcel that is under negotiation. There is some movement in the community to - - -

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Eighteenth-century British British Eighteenth-century Battle ofAt the time of the Charlestown became part To mobilize Charlestown, mobilize Charlestown, To as it plans for its future. as it plans calledhistorian John Oldmixon Mother of Charlestown the Charlestown,Boston. She, that is to Boston.in a way did give birth It was lackShe was settled first. theoff settlers led that water of (Boston).peninsula to Shawmut CharlestownExcept for Salem, of is the oldest settlement and wasMassachusetts Colony considered its capital. Bunker Hill there were between two and three thousand inhabi tants and about 400 structures. When battle was imminent, women and children fled the town. The men remained to townthe and died Many fight. was burnt to the ground. That’s unlike Salem, for example, why, there are no seventeenth century structures here., of Boston in 1874. In the early 1900s the elevated railway went up along Main Street, carrying passengers from Medford and Somerville to downtown. I often wondered what it was like for people living along Main Street, clat- noise, the endure to have to ter and dirt from the elevated. lose the sunlight. While the To railway offered faster ways to access downtown, the effect on Main Street and surrounding streets was disastrous. Businesses boarded houses were closed, up. By the 1950s Charlestown’s dropped 40 had population layingto addition percent. In down of elevated train tracks Main Street, Charlestownacross endured other damaging govern ment planning. There was the 1942 razing of a neighborhood to build the Bunker Hill Housing Winthrop Street served as the fed Winthrop eration's president, overseeing the activities of more than 50 local Organizations. Development. In the 1950s doz ens of homes were bulldozed to Bridge. The town, build the Tobin ducksitting essence, became a in for the newly formed Boston her Redevelopment Authority’s alded Urban Renewal. The West End had been razed as part of the revitalizing slum clearance BRA’s several weeks initiative. Within time, with little advanced notice, the BRA displaced 7,000 West End residents. Charlestown was next. In April 1960, the head of BRA described Charlestownthe as a ‘slum, as bad as any I have ever seen.’ group a it, protect and of residents formed the Federation of Charlestown ------Daniel J. Ryan (from pg. 2) (from pg. State Representative

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indoor recreational space. could also be sued by others as use so me attention. A new sea benefit tennis programming, but Center is also another recreation al facility in the vicinity that could sonal enclosure would not only space. The Mel Stillman Tennis space. The Mel Stillman Tennis year round practice and game open thousands of square feet of into a synthetic turf field it would if just the outfield was turned this park usable year-round. Even this park usable year-round. Mystic could be made to make school-aged children. An invest school-aged children. An ment by the parties to the Little ing complexes that contain many at the edges of two large hous- open field. This park is situated a softball diamond with a large Medford and Chelsea Streets has Playground, “The Oily”, alongOily”, “The Playground, field space in Charlestown. Barry sion as to increasing the need for MASTER PLAN WE NEED A tion hub closer to the community. the to closer hub tion will bring this public transporta- Improving the sight lines alone Sullivan Square MBTA station. Sullivan Square MBTA housing developments to the the to developments housing connect the Navy Yard and two connect the Navy Yard bed with the right vision, could and pedestrian path. This rail- turn it into a multi-model bike posed as a truck haul road, and

along Medford Street, once pro to take the abandoned rail-bed think of a better message than neighborhood together. I cannot I together. neighborhood and other activities that tie our uses along the water but prac tical daily uses for commuting I envision not just recreational port area that are underutilized. we take a look at sections of ourof sections at look a take we this concept. I would also ask that goal. I wholeheartedly support Harbor walk has been a longtime like in the future. Continuing the in the future. Continuing like our new waterfront will look planning discussions as to whatplanning discussions BPDA enter into comprehensive like to see Massport and thelike to see Massport Charlestown waterfront, I wouldCharlestown waterfront, rentals, etc. shack, bait shop or equipmentshack, bait shop or be available here; such as a clambe available here; such enue generating opportunity mayenue generating opportunity go so far as to suggest that a rev- go so far as to suggest sell such a program. I would evensell such a program. The allure of the ocean itself will of the ocean itself The allure see form their housing complex.see form

worthwhile to reflect on its past its 400th birthday, it might bemight it birthday, 400th its ------MAY 30, 2019 30, MAY “The BPDA stands behind “The BPDA stands behind The BPDA is hoping to balance Another resident asked if there The newly constructed build The newly constructed BPDAthe Pannesi of Reay A Charlestown resident com mented that she would like to see some One Charlestown units be put on the building 108 site in order to lessen the number of units being put on the existing site. affordable housing,” Quirk said, wouldof height that type the but be required to put those units there “was not contemplated in the transfer of the property.” affordability with the requirements of historic preservation. commercial interest yet.was any Quirk said that there have not depth conversationsany “in been with anyone,” and he said that issuing the RFP is the way to that interest. “After that,solicit the public can hear proposals and decide what would be best for the community.” Charlestown Navy Yard, “is strict Yard, Charlestown Navy Carlsonwith design guidelines,” include: future uses Possible said. use, commer residential, mixed of the three. cial, or a combination with theing “would be consistent oldthe of line cornice existing buildings inbuilding and other said. Residentsthe area,” Carlson in turninginterest expressed have the site into extra parking for the neighborhood, but “parking eats up a lot of square footage in a building like this,” Carlson said, and parking cannot be put the concreteunderground due to wall foundations that would be difficult to remove. “Pure parking added Devin Quirk of is unlikely,” the BPDA. then talked about the Request for iswhich (RFP) process, Proposal the next step in the process. An RFP “contains boilerplate sections neighbor describing property, hood, legal requirements,” accord theat presented slide to a ing meeting. It “also contains ‘com parative evaluation criteria’ which explain to potential proposers how evaluated.”proposals will be their Pannesi said that the BPDA will be seeking a developer to build a new building within the parameters set forth in the historic guidelines. Following a public comment peri fromanywhere take will it od, four to six weeks to get the RFP drafted and approved. In order to approval is needed issue the RFP, from the BPDA board, Pannesi said. Devin Quirk said that the theby happen could this earliest though they are end of summer, not committing to any date as of right now. ------Building 108 108 Building By Lauren Bennett demolition underway demolition After discussion of what is cur is what of discussion After Design and engineering firm Current activity includes build Built between 1902 and 1904, Paul Osborn of the BPDA Osborn added that approv The Boston Planning and and Planning Boston The “doesn’t want to take any risks.” “doesn’t rently known about the demoli tion process, David Carlson of the rehabilita talked about the BPDA tion guidelines that limit what can be done as far as reconstruction wherearea historic the in goes the building sits. The National Park Service, which oversees the Weston and Sampson has beenand Sampson has Weston to conduct “further evalua hired tion for demolition and hazardous material requirements,” Osborn said. Demolition and environmen tal remediation is estimated to start but that in December of this year, “Publicsaid. he date, firm a not is the numberis and job safety safety Osborn said, which one priority,” requires a more lengthy process to execute safety and correctly. ing protective barrier walls to pro tect the Ropewalk. Osborn said that demolition will take approxi mately six to seven months, though a lot is still unknown about the materials inside. The building adown slowly in taken be will controlled demolition. A question was asked about the possibility of dem during Avenue Third closing olition, and Osborn said he does hehappening, as anticipate that the future. the 32,000 square-foot building once functioned as a power plant according to for the Navy Yard, Chris Breen of the BPDA. Devin Quirk of the BPDA said that the BPDA has started an “active pro cess” to demolish the building, and goodbe a would now that decided time to start talking to the com site. of the the future about munity and deputy director for Capital “con is there Construction said tamination throughout the build ing, primarily asbestos,” and roof struc the 25 percent of about ture is gone. The building is overall in poor condition, he said. als are required from both the of Department Massachusetts Environmental Protection and the agency, Environmental Protection and the BPDA is currently work ing closely with each. Development Agency (BPDA) heldDevelopment Agency May 22 toa public meeting on status of thediscuss the current Building Yard Charlestown Navy to discuss108, as well as start be used for inwhat the site might - - - - 4 i at i o n c 781-485-0588 s s o TO PLACE YOUR AD Increasingly, we are living exact Increasingly, are blessed to live in We can look up into the faces We St. John School, located in the If you would like more infor A

ly the way God intended us NOTintended the way God ly God knows us and in to live. For, fact, created us and “wired” us be to to belong, be connected, to known and to be a part of the lives believeI others. of community and we are never complete until and unless we are. other among for Charlestown things, there are so many more opportunities for us to be connect ed in various ways. At the same lonelinessof know the level I time, here is prevalent and each one of us can do something about that. of the many we meet all around town; shopping, walking, on the 92/93 bus. In public, using our devices and ear buds sends a clear Oncealone. me leave – message in a while, turn it off and look around. There may well be an angel near waiting to say hello. “stuff,” appears to be satisfying“stuff,” appears to it is neverwhile at the same time, enough. media sponsor: The IndependentThe sponsor: media Newspapers. is aNorth End of Boston’s heart faith based value-centered learning fosteringto dedicated community the growth of each student in Welcoming spirit, mind and body. pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students, we utilize inno vative programs and a standards base curriculum to educate the whole child. mation about St. John School, DeLeo/ please contact Vincenza Admissions at 617-227-3143 ext.102 or email at vdeleo@sjsne. com. - -

THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE l e r g y C We have become so absorbed in We From my own experience in experience own my From Last November, in an opinion Last November, Century Bank, The GoldenThe Bank, Century existence points to a failure in our lifestyles and specifically in our faith-life. ourselves, our own siloes of work and beliefs that everyone else is a “them”. Our addiction to work, social media, devices and assorted uncovered startlingly high levels of loneliness across all demograph ics, most notably among 18 to 37 year olds. The reasons posited for this current state of affairs are many and beyond the scope of this article. believeCharlestown and beyond, I these data are accurate and maybe even understate the seriousness of I write about the issue. Moreover, in our com pervasive loneliness munity and beyond because its research which point out there out point which research Loneliness inis an Epidemic of America. Times, York piece in the New Arthur Brooks wrote about how He apart. us tearing is loneliness serious was quoting, extensively, research of 20,000 Americans that Also, a special thanks to our to the wonderful success of this would like We major fundraiser. to thank our major sponsors: Hays Companies, Craig Lake LLC, United Site Services, Team Goose Market, The Hussey Dewey Michele Group at Morgan Stanley, Brocca & Sabrina Paganoni, Frank Bertolino, DePasquale Martignetti Companies Ventures, and Shaker Glen Construction. h a r l e s t o w n - C The public is invited. The t h e Loneliness in Charlestown Loneliness

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Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and and Disorders Sciences Communication of Department Our Emcee, Doug Meehan, On May 17, the St. John School PAGE 4 PAGE We are social beings and we We Every week new residents join What I hear said rather oftenWhat I hear said Everyone who lives in TheEveryone who lives MGH Institute of Health Professions is holding an open house is holding Professions Health of Institute MGH the Navy Yard graduate school. Hosted by the MGH Institute’s Institute’s the MGH by school. Hosted graduate Yard the Navy the school’s chapter of the National Student Speech Language Speech Student the National chapter of the school’s By Very Reverend James Ronan, VF – Pastor, St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Ronan, VF – Pastor, Reverend James By Very our Auctioneer Larry Lannan of Boston Harbor Auctions added they attended the school’s biggest they attended the school’s fundraiser of the year. Co-Anchor of News Center 5 and place this summer. Over 140 place this summer. parents, faculty and special guests enjoyed an evening of fun while community came together to raise funds for a major renovation of takeslated to room, Art/Music the for art, music room renovation St. John School auction raises money St. John School auction raises to communities and others. Theand others. to communities arethis truth of consequences discussed in recent literature and to belong. In these times in whichbelong. In these times in to we live, fewer and fewer people have such positive connectedness as they can and maybe, someday, as they can and maybe, someday, moving back here. and known connected, be to long their sadness about leaving behindsadness about leaving their Inevitably, a wonderful community. they speak about returning as often the community. On the other the community. when families are leavinghand, Charlestown they always express folks to get to know one another. folks to get to know one another. this Parish, expressing their appre ciation for being welcomed into essential element of appreciation is theabout and more size about less way it is possible around here for describes appreciation for living in a small neighborhood in the Seems the middle of a big city. Town, whether newly arrived or Town, this is along-timers, recognizes special place.

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Coughlin said another key dif said another Coughlin “Residents will see trash go a Coughlin assured they would The Massachusetts Gaming Gaming The Massachusetts discussed The MGC had A comment period was initiated They can re-open at 8 a.m. ference is that they have Capitol mobilize at 6 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. That will lead to quicker ser vice and contractors being in less planttrash the to get to rush a of and back. little earlier than they are seeing he said. “They will be able now,” Saugus or to get out to Lynn, Braintree and back by 9:30 a.m. lota second trip. That’s their for sooner than 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.” be able to respond quickly to any problems, particularly in the downtown areas where there are two pickups per week. MGC approves extended for 4 a.m. liquor license Encore Commission (MGC) approved anapproved (MGC) Commission license forextended 4 a.m. liquor by a vote ofEncore Boston Harbor May 22. 4-1 on Wednesday, May 6 meet the matter at its as the othering in-depth, as well 2 a.m. closingnumerous regular licenses that the casino requested. and with Mayor Martin Walsh voicingEdwards Lydia Councilor displeasure with the idea of granting the extension, which is only for those involved in active gaming. The last call is 3:30 a.m. ------Eden Street Park Street Eden - Parade [email protected] Edward Kelly and the

Doll Carriage or Maureen Collier 617-838-0725, 617-838-0725, or Maureen Collier Saturday, June 15th at at 15th June Saturday, David Whelan Scholarship Fund 10:00am By email: Edna Kelly’s Annual Annual Edna Kelly’s The Doll Carriage Parade is sponsored by: To register please call Maria Marcella 617-816-4933 register please call Maria Marcella 617-816-4933 To or visit Edna Kelly’s Doll Carriage Parade on Facebook Facebook Carriage Parade on Doll or visit Edna Kelly’s Pre-registration required! Deadline Friday June 14. June Friday Deadline required! Pre-registration Open to ALL Charlestown Children-prizes for all entries! “I think there have been “I think there have been Added Coughlin, “The con team has They said Coughlin’s The primary focus of the inde The primary focus A meeting of the MGC is of the A meeting and put under Coughlin’s depart- and put under Coughlin’s ment. important changes by the City said years,” five last the over Osgood. “One of those chang es has expanded the numbers of team.” inspectors on Brian’s cerns the neighborhood had from 2009 to 2014 came before expanded code enforcement and the inspections we are currently there doing…From 2014 to now, in field than playing different a is 2009.” one of the highest response rates to 3-1-1 calls and complaints, with 97 percent addressed on time. monitor to oversee the Wynn to oversee the Wynn monitor at Encore BostonResorts actions That was called for in the Harbor. investigation and decision MGC’s on April 30. pendent monitor’s review and eval pendent monitor’s Massachusettsuation will be the of the reviewlicensee. The scope and orga- will include the policies by thenizational changes adopted during theCompany as described hearing pro- recent adjudicatory attempt cess in April. The MGC is ing to gain an understanding as to whether the approaches put in place by the Company are consis tent with recognized best practices and are in fact effective. May 29, to discuss expected today, numerous matters related to the Encore Boston Harbor opening. - - - - 5 5 for taking ‘corrective actionsfor taking ‘corrective Similarly, Osgood said this year this said Osgood Similarly, He said he is not worried about percent16 still is bid “Capitol’s The award to Capitol has riled Osgood and Coughlin said

The statement concluded by part, recentlyits for MGC, The “The Nevada Gaming ControlGaming Nevada “The the City is paying $24 million for trash collection, and it was noted low bid was that even Capitol’s about a 16 percent increase over current costs. bid might the fact that Capitol’s be too low to perform. higher than what we are currently paying,” he said. “That is still an not as though $28 increase. It’s million is so much lower than what we are paying now to do the job.” up many in the downtown neigh borhoods, where meetings on trash collection problems dom inated the landscape from 2009 to 2014. things have changed since the last go-around with Capitol, spe cifically that Code Enforcement has been removed from the Inspectional Services umbrella Band sponsored by Coldwell by Coldwell Band sponsored Banker Residential Real Estate; July 10, The East Coast Soul Band sponsored by the Charlestown 14,August Association; Mothers Brass Band sponsored Dirty Water by The Rick DuBard Concert Fund and September 11, Henry Gibson sponsored by Trio, Acker International Realty. Sotheby’s The concerts run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays are the rain dates. and impressive,’” that [have] been believe “We read the statement. leadership has been, and Matt’s will continue to be, essential in our transformation from a founder-led company to an innovative global corporation.” for looks Resorts indicating Wynn ward to working with the MGC, and is on track to open on June 23. Responsefor Request a out put (RFR) to procure an independent over. whose jurisdictionBoard, under of our found- the alleged activities its owner occurred, conducted recent- and investigation year-long goodly reaffirmed Matt Maddox's and praisedstanding in Nevada, shift’him for creating a ‘paradigm - - - THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE Ghetto People

“We received proposals from “We For all five districts, Capitol The remaining concerts are as Charlestown Cooperative Charlestown Cooperative The Board did say it would other four non-downtown con tracts previously. Sunrise and Capitol and the award went to Capitol for each of the districts, including 1 and 10 – which are the downtown districts,” said Osgood. “They had bid significantly lower than Sunrise and were also judged responsive…We responsible and responsible. Theyis Capitol think have done work in the rest of the City and actually hold contracts in a majority of the neighborhoods.” while bid $28 million annually, Sunrise bid $39 million – both over five years – which was an $11 million difference between the two. In the downtown dis trict, Capitol bid $8.9 million to which– million $11.1 Sunrise’s was a $2.2 million difference. This the City is paying $6.9 mil- year, lion for collection – making both bids significantly higher than in the previous contract. event. follows: June 12, Randy Lara, Elida, Elvi, Tatiana, Randy Lara, Elida, Elvi, Tatiana, Briana, Brenna, Lincoln, Tessa, Mariah, Devonte, Destiny, Ava, Aiden, Damian, Gianlucas, Skylar, Analissa, Sophia, Makayla, Kayla, Yvonne, Amira, Giuliana, Becky, Leseisha, Gariela, and Becky. Bank, the Charlestown Mother’s ofAssociation and the Friends City Square Park sponsored the sent out Tuesday. “Therefore, we “Therefore, sent out Tuesday. exer to decision his support would the finecise his rights and appeal and believe heimposed upon him, in his appeal.would rightly prevail that appeal would delay However, of this matter, the final conclusion Matt'sand therefore we appreciate an appeal indecision to forego for theorder to allow closure The Company will pay Company. hason him and imposed fine the of that,today delivered payment the fine, to and the Company’s Commission.” not appeal any of the findings in Massachusetts, and it added that Maddox has created a new para- It defended digm in the company. him by saying that, unlike the MGC report, the Nevada Gaming Control Board praised the actions taken by Maddox since he took - - By Seth Daniel By Seth Daniel

The contract is valid for fivefor valid is contract The Chief of Streets Chris Osgood Citing a much lower cost, MAY 30, 2019 30, MAY

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Rudy Garcia, Stephanie Pereyra,Stephanie Garcia, Rudy Yamilet Santana, Tahari Barbosa, Santana, Tahari Yamilet Aguiar, Jihye Le, Amy Flores, Amy Le, Jihye Aguiar, ensemble comprised of Jayden and the Charlestown High School & Girls Band and Dance GroupDance and Band Girls & The concert featured the Boys and children enjoyed the event. enthusiastic audience of adults the lovely City Square Park. An Park. Square City lovely the of City Square Park was held in concerts organized by the Friends skies the first of five summer Wynn Resorts pays $35 million fine, CEO Maddox’s $500K fine $500K Maddox’s CEO fine, million $35 pays Resorts Wynn

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3:15 p.m. Tuesday. the evidence,” read a statement payments had been received bypayments had been believes they are not supported by Driscoll confirmed that both fineDriscoll confirmed conclusions regarding Matt, and Commission's comments and Commission's comments and the afternoon. theof number a with agrees Gaming Commission (MGC) inGaming Commission delivered to the Massachusettsdelivered to the fine either – with both fines beingfine either – with both he would not appeal his personalhe would not appeal fine, and CEO Matt Maddox saidfine, and CEO Matt Tuesday it would not appeal its Tuesday - -

MAY 30, 2019 30, MAY Jarrad Van Stan, PhD ’16, ’16, PhD Stan, Van Jarrad Thibault,E. George addition, In The Charlestown residents in Master of Science in Speech- Mary Peters, Michaela Woods Mary Peters, Michaela Woods Walsh, Lynn Schmalz, Jennifer and Nicole Elizabeth Witham, Kristen Chantal Zajeski. Master Maria Nursing: in Science of Celles, Brittany NicholeKatrina Frankel, Jenna Katherine Kobett, andRomero, Miguel Jonathan Marisa Crommett Stevens. Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Alyssa Marie Carmell, Sarah K. Engelbrektsson, and Natalya Master of Physician Anne Jenney. Assistant Studies: Jami Ryan Pollard and Lauren E. Spang. Doctor of Physical Therapy: Allison Daniel John Cahaly, Margaux Frickman, Haley Jo Harrison, Kathryn Michelle Quaglia, and Anita Sarmaroy. Certificate in Advanced Study in Health Professions Education: Rita Drummond Olans. er access to health care for theer access to health also has beenmost vulnerable. She work by therecognized for her LeadersOrganization of Nursing Rhode Island,of Massachusetts, andNew Hampshire, Connecticut, and the American Nurse Vermont, Association of Massachusetts. received the Emerging CCC-SLP, an given to Leader Alumni Award, alumnus who graduated less than is a Stan Van 10 years ago. Dr. speech-language pathologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Rehabilitation. Just three Voice years after graduating from the Institute, he has become a national leader in voice disorders based on his significant contributions in the development of classification sys tems for classifying rehabilitation treatments and the application of motor learning theory and prin ciples to the design of new voice therapy approaches. MD, the former long-time chair of the MGH Institute Board of received an honorary Trustees, Doctor of Humane Letters, the fourth honorary degree in the history. Institute’s the Class of 2019 are: Maria Language Pathology: Elizabeth Galassi, Samantha E. Lovins, Emily Michele Reuling, DarbySerzan, Catherine Clare Elizabeth Smith, Jillian Mariah Davis, and Megan Koch Popp. Nursing:in Science of Bachelor Alene Ashjian, Dominique Elaine Heather Leigh Flemming,Comeau, Marian Herbick, Lindsey Nicole Kraus, Hannah Landerholm, Veronica Amanda C. Nawalany, ------Staff Report Several people were recognized Ahmed, DNP Stephanie Wilkie Baothy Huynh gave the the gave Huynh Baothy after all are here today, “We Thirty-five Charlestown resi Thirty-five Charlestown of theA total of 594 members Dr. Ahmed, the executive direc Dr. tor for Clinical Effectiveness at Hospital, Brigham and Women’s was recognized for her role as pres theand legislative co-chair of ident Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, during which time she championed the removal of physician oversight with the hope of granting full practice authority to nurse practitioners and great ty to make others feel whole,” saidwhole,” feel others make to ty Huynh, who was born in Vietnam and moved with her family to the United States in 1997. “It was a love of the profession that brought from every us all to the Navy Yard It was a corner of the country. love of the education that kept us knocking on doors every week for office hours, and a love of the craft that kept us up until 3 a.m. study ing. It was a love of our patients and future —past, present, — theto all the way us carried that Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Jordan, India, and Capitol Hill in service, education, andname of the advocacy.” for their accomplishments, both to the MGH Institute and to the advancement of health care. received ’08, FNP-BC, DPNAP, the Bette Ann Harris Distinguished highest the IHP’s Alumni Award, recognition given to a graduate. Class of 2019 received doctoral,Class of 2019 received degrees, or or bachelor’s master’s, certificates, in nursing, occupation physi physical therapy, al therapy, cian assistant studies, speech-lan rehabilitation guage pathology, sciences, and health professions education. Commencement address on May 13 to an audience of more Boston the 2,000 people at than Convention and Exposition Center. Huynh, who earned a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree, was histo IHP’s the in student first the speech. graduation the to give ry She reminded her classmates of the reasons each one chose to become a health care practitioner. these years of dedicated work, because we are deeply drawn to the service of others. That we, physical all else, are moved, above the proclivi by emotionally, and ly MGH Institute graduates graduates Institute MGH in its history class largest the 594 stu dents were among from MGHdents who graduated Professions onInstitute of Health school’s graduate the 13 at May 2019 Commencement. - - -

THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE June 13: Field Day June 18: Early Release June 19: Last Day of School - Early Release City Council Budget Hearings, ongoing, City 2 p.m. •June 4, Public Testimony, May 31 – Harvard Kent Leadership May 31 – Harvard Kent Leadership Competition May 31 – Box Tops Event, 5:30 June 4 – K2 New Family Welcome June 11/12 – Field Days (K1-2 June 11; 3-5 10 a.m. June 13 – K2 Moving Up Ceremony, June 17 – 5th Grade graduation, 10 a.m. June 17 – Last Full Day of School at 2:10 Release School, of Day Last – 19 June Prescott School Dates •Warren April 1 - May 31 - MCAS Testing June 4: New K1 & K2 Parent Welcome June 5 - Spring Concert June 6 - School Site Council Meeting (Date June 7: K2 Graduation Day at the StoveArt Show WP - Annual 7 -8 June June 10: K1 Shadow Day June 11: K2 Shadow Day June 11: 8th Grade Luncheon June 12: 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Date: Tuesday, 6- 7:30 p.m. Time: Yard, Location: Charlestown Navy Light refreshments will be served Participants •Abutters Meeting Proposal for 72 Bunker Hill St. What: A meeting to discuss the construction June 3, 6 p.m. When: Monday, Where: 72 Bunker Hill St. •Abutters Meeting Proposal for 103 Russell St. What: A meeting to discuss the construction June 5, 6 p.m. When: Wednesday, Where: 103 Russell St. •Harvard Kent School Dates May 30 – Annual Art Show at the Stove

Hall: Scholarship Awards, 10 a.m. Scholarship Awards, p.m. in Library. June 12) p.m. Change) Factory Gallery Commandant’s House Commandant’s must register by May 28. of a one family dwelling. struc of a new roof deck on top of an existing ture. 5-7 p.m. Factory, arts and culture to engage residents in creatingarts and culture to and addressing commu vibrant public spaces withnity challenges. As a Community Liaison Foundation, Akiima Pricethe National Parks ways she has engagedwill share the creative families, low-income com multi-generational and other marginalizedmunities, ex-offenders, and feel ownership of their localto utilize groups park resources.

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Creative placemaking is about using local All are invited to an evening reception cele •Creative Connections Community Reception, Tuesday, June 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. When: Tuesday, 179 Library, Public Charlestown Where: •Community Preservation Act - Meet & Greet Community Join staff from the City of Boston’s CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON The Committee will hold a May 30 hearing at •The monthly meeting of of •The monthly meeting •The Charlestown Community Impact Fund’s Fund’s •The Charlestown Community Impact Location: Mass General Hospital Institute, Thursday, May 30 When: Thursday, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Time: This project is part of Climate Ready Boston,This project is part There will be an open house on the City’s house on the City’s There will be an open •Flood Resilient Building Guidelines & •Flood Resilient work in underserved areas of the District. This is a public event. mal event will feature food, music, networking, DC who and a guest speaker from Washington, has done innovative community engagement June 4 brating community in Charlestown. This infor Main St. ing, and parks and open space. Preservation to learn more about the CPA, how Preservation to learn more about the CPA, to apply for funds, and how these funds help support historic preservation, affordable hous docket is Mayor Martin J. Walsh. Services Department to the Parks and Recreation Committee isDepartment. The Chair of the The Sponsor of the Councilor Michael Flaherty. 10 a.m. on an ordinance concerning the registra tion and licensing of dogs, transfer of the Animal Inspectionaland Control unit from the Care GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: our State Rep. Danny Ryan, to update us on his to update us our State Rep. Danny Ryan, work. The public is encouraged to attend. amazing community volunteers and Spaulding At the Rehabilitation Hospital for its generosity. regular meeting at 7 p.m., we are hoping to host 6:15 pm we will be giving out giving be will pm we 6:15 awardsCNC Community Partnership Fund Allto Charlestown non-profit organizations. ourthank and celebrate help to invited are the June 4 in the Knights be held on Tuesday Atof Columbus Hall, 545 Medford Street. 30, 1 p.m., in Boston City Hall. managing committee will meet to review themanaging committee will meet to review Mayspring grant applications and make awards. Navy Yard, 36 First Ave., 3rd Floor. 36 First Ave., Navy Yard, grow and prosper in the face of climate change. grow and prosper in the face of climate input. Citythe help to initiative ongoing Mayor’s the adapted to coastal flooding and sea level rise.adapted to coastal to learn about the devel This is an opportunity building guidelines andopment of flood resilient to experts, and provideresiliency zoning, talk Zoning Overlay District Open House, May 30 Zoning Overlay District buildings that are betterefforts to promote PAGE 6 PAGE

Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - PAGE 7 PAGE He praised the graduates, as well, for and on head problem the taken You’ve Another reason was exactly what was exactly what Another reason the significant amount of work “With The project is still fully-funded at $152 BTD said the goals of the project and the traffic As an aside for the corridor, that either someone failed them, we failed them or society failed them. People handle these things in different ways and some become dependent on drugs.” taking the negative things and turning them into a positive victory – one that required them to do hard work and meet That, the criminal justice system halfway. he said, is precisely why Drug Court finds so many victories. addressed the issues,” he said. “Whatever negative things led you to dependency, you have used positive voices around you and your positive voice to go forward in not celebration and a new start…You’re alone…In the old days, we lock you up a vicious and bring you to the judge and it’s cycle. No one was asking how we could help. As we have progressed into the 21st at the challenges so has looking Century, in life – especially dependencies. Now up and we know your we know what’s is you’re meeting What we love backstory. no one’s meeting here, We’re us halfway. giving up on you and then we progress the celebration.” forward. That’s the MassDOT 25 percent public hearingthe MassDOT 25 place after Januaryon this project will take “Following the2020,” read the statement. to the 100 percenthearing, we will proceed Estimate),and Specifications (Plans, PSE build the project.” which is required to that there is just tooConroy specified, much going on. ongoing in by MassDOT and the MBTA this general area, it was mutually agreed by state and local officials to delay proj theect construction for two years,” read thisdictated judgement “Sound statement. decision to allow the other infrastructure work to reach substantial completion prior to breaking ground on Rutherford Avenue/ Sullivan Square.” andmillion, and the funding remains intact ready for use in 2022. design remain the same. They will improve pedestrian access/connections at the MBTA station; decrease traffic congestion; protect the neighborhood from cut-through traffic; create open space accessible to the public; andprovide development opportunities; provide quality bike connections. Bridge improvements planned for the Tobin will include off-ramp to Rutherford Avenue Block the Box’ markings to be ‘Don’t installed this June. - pushed back another year pushed back For AdvertisingCall 781-485-0588 Rates, Rutherford Avenue project project Avenue Rutherford By Seth Daniel (from pg. 1)

The Charlestown Addiction Recovery Gross told the graduates that times have just forget that when you go can’t “You ourt Citing some tie-ups in the design work,Citing some tie-ups it was planned to start in Until now, aThe announcement first went public in “Rutherford is on track for 2022,” said In a statement to the Patriot Bridge, that The first reason was due to delays in the this design work is currently “However, here. You are part of our village. We don’t don’t are part of our village. We here. You want to ostracize you, criticize you and get want to help you.” We you away. Court Drug (CHART) Treatment and Program graduation took place at the Charlestown Municipal Courthouse on establishedfirst was CHART 22. May aby conducted is and 2012 August in and Probation Officer Michelle Williams presided by Judge Lawrence McCormick. The ceremony was well attended by Public officials, supporters, friends and family Court Chief members - including Trial Councilor Annissa Justice Paula Carey, Essaibi George and State Rep. Dan Ryan. changed since he first started as a police officer in Charlestown – eventually moving offi- said He city. the of parts other to on cers are now taught to find out the back story of folks that are facing challenges, not just lock them up. into law enforcement,” Gross said. “You and you have have to know the back story, to know no one was born with a gun or have to know that drugs in their hand. You something happened along the road in life C and an agreement to let other projects getand an agreement to Boston Transportation moving first, the said it would push backDepartment (BTD) massive Rutherfordthe beginning of the to back project Square Avenue/Sullivan 2022. before the re-start on the 2021. However, toplanning process two years ago, it was thein been has project The 2019. in start planning and discussion stages for more than five years. at quick comment by Mayor Martin Walsh his Coffee Hour earlier this month. Then, Meeting with State in a Transportation BTD Project Manager Bill Rep. Dan Ryan, Conroy went into more detail on the delay. rea Conroy to the packed meeting. “The thatson was because all the other projects best are going on, and we decided it wasn’t ato start the project now and instead wait little longer.” was one reason for the delay. 25 percent design milestone – delays caused by not getting access to pertinent structural reports to existing underpasses. back on schedule and we anticipate that 7 7 - - - - - Traffic Update Traffic

y. THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE re ou’ y If NE . Representatives for the project said they •LOST VILLAGE TO GET MEETING The Green Line Extension project in been hearing from the Lost “We’ve The meeting details are still to be •TRAFFIC CAMERAS TO GO LIVE One often-overlooked piece of miti These traffic lights have been in the In other news on the North Washington North Washington In other news on the or college ! f fic to the temporary bridge until December. fic to the temporary towould be out to a public meeting prior that shift in December. ON CUT-THROUGHS clo Somerville – which has resulted in the sure of three major bridges there – has been section severely impacting the Lost Village of Charlestown (on the other side of I-93). aconduct will they said City the Now, tomeeting on June 18 to figure out a way stop people cutting through the neighbor hood to avoid the bridge closures. traffic,” saidlost with they feel Village Bill Conroy of the BTD. “They are being impacted by the Green Line Extension took project and cut through traffic. We a look at the area and want to talk about around.things streets or changing reversing looking at everything and want to We’re talk to them about what might help.” announced, but it will be on June 18. 31 MAY gation from the Encore Boston Harbor casino project is the digital connection of the traffic lights on the corridor from City Everett.in Broadway Lower to Square That digital connection – for the first time ever – will connect into Boston City Hall’s There, traffic mon Center. Transportation itors will be able to observe all traffic on Sullivan Square and Rutherford Avenue, into Lower Broadway Everett. If there is a major backup at any of the lights, they will have the ability to manually override the signal timing to relieve congestion instantly. works for the last six months, and BTD officials said they would go live on May 31 – enough time for them to work out the kinks before the June 23 casino opening. said Conroy. “There are jurisdictional said Conroy. want them understand people issues. We to fill them have the bodies and we don’t now.” for the projectStreet Bridge, coordinators have started buildingtold residents they next to the existingthe temporary bridge begin re-routing traf bridge. They will not or the excitement, join f SH - ou’ll also get training career eady ADRENALI RU Y r and money the Army National Guard Army toda the 1-800-GO-GUARD 1-800-GO-GUARD • www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com By Seth Daniel project not getting police details project not North Washington Street Bridge Street Bridge Washington North

MAY 30, 2019 30, MAY “That’s all trying to be worked out,” “That’s He suggested that they look at State “I can’t get out of my driveway on Park “I can’t Ken Flynn said when there aren’t any Ken Flynn said when there aren’t “We just ask that the residents of “We John Boyle of the Boston Police said “The police don’t want to work want to work “The police don’t A great deal of the problem lies in that Nowhere is that worse than at City One can see the daylight ahead of them,One can see the daylight It’s a daily routine for those in in a daily routine for those It’s

if Boston Police Officers don’t take them. if Boston Police Officers don’t Police or Sheriff’s Deputies to fill the details Police or Sheriff’s he said. field to watch my grandkids play softball,” Street to drive over the Hill to get to the

get out of his Park Street home. City Square intersection, he cannot even details to stop traffic from clogging the overtime. No one can be made to take it.” can, but it is voluntary and not forced “We try to fill that detail as much as we “We Charlestown be patient with us,” he said. can be made to do it. said it is voluntary. Because of that, no one Because said it is voluntary. detail, maybe to prioritize it higher, but he detail, maybe to prioritize it higher, they are trying to get officers to work that

all the time.” one they have that wants to take that detail now it’s not forced overtime and there’s no there’s and overtime forced not it’s now Fong is doing everything possible. Right age of detail workers citywide. Captain Transportation (BTD). “There are a short- a are “There (BTD). Transportation that detail,” said Bill Conroy of BostonConroy that detail,” said Bill frequently not being filled. and State officials said those details areand State officials said those details funding for six police positions, but City being filled. The Bridge budget contains the Mystic/Tobin Bridge due to the inter Mystic/Tobin the notPolice Details on the Bridge project are left onto Chelsea Street, or get on and offand on get or Street, Chelsea onto left completely different direction. Local drivers often find they can’t take a Local drivers often find they can’t asection being blocked by drivers going many hours of the morning and evening. construction have traffic backed up atconstruction have traffic backed up Bridge project, where lane closures andBridge project, where lane closures Square due to the North Washington Street Washington due to the North Square waiting multiple light cycles. simply can’t get to the open roads – even get to the open simply can’t or infringe upon the intersection, driversor infringe upon the but because so many cars “block the box”but because so many Charlestown trying to drive home. Charlestown trying MAY 30, 2019 30, MAY Front row: Jim Jones, Bill King, and Rick Lakeman. Back row, John Front row: Jim Jones, Bill King, and Rick Lakeman. Back row, Leonard, Anthony Gemellaro, and John Dillon. Front row: Paul Collins, Pete Castaldini, Vinny Fratalia, and Ed Callahan. Front row: Paul Collins, Pete Castaldini, Vinny Mahan, and Phil Coleman. Back row: Bob Gould, Jim Devlin, Eddie - 8 Charlo Connors (standing) with Jack White. Pavia and Tom Tom Coots was the recipient of Tom Conway Community the James W. Making the presenta Service Award. tion was President Robert Flynn. - - THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE Founding Members of Partners HealthCare The Schoolboy’s Association Association The Schoolboy’s hope to be here at least “We The Schoolboy’s Association Association The Schoolboy’s and HistorianPast President ber who won the 50-50 draw ber who won the half of iting immediately donated back” to the Association. continuingis one of the oldest, groups in Charlestown. said Presidentanother 100 years,” always great to Robert Flynn. “It’s see our friends here each year in Charlestown.” presented $25,000 in scholarshipspresented this year. said, “InMaurice “Moe” Gillen andthe spirit of this organization the mem its charitable mission, - you

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For tickets, please go to: For email: A The Charlestown Working Theater’s Theater’s The Charlestown Working 9 Front row: Joe Kelley, Gerry Front row: Joe Kelley, Back row: Byrnes, and Ed Kelly. Bill Irvin and Bob Harty. The Head Table, front row, Treasurer Ronan FitzPatrick, President Robert Flynn, Past President and Historian Moe Ronan FitzPatrick, President Robert Flynn, Past President Treasurer front row, The Head Table, Past President Jack Whelan, Scholarship Chairman Jim O’Brien, Back row, Gillen, and Past President Jack Connors. Keith Lordan. President Bill Lordan, and Vice and Treasurer Past President Jack Pierce, Assistant Secretary Tony Viveiros, known to the fans of his Viveiros, Tony was the recipient of V. comedy as Tony George E. Murphy Fellowship Award. Making the presentation was Past President and Historian Moe Gillen. THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE OLD CHARLESTOWN SCHOOLBOY’S ASSOCIATION 106TH ANNUAL REUNION ANNUAL 106TH ASSOCIATION SCHOOLBOY’S CHARLESTOWN OLD MAY 30, 2019 30, MAY row: Bob Heenan, Jack Tkachuk, and John Coleman. row: Bob Heenan, Jack Tkachuk, and John Front row: Pat Crann, Bill Corbett, Bob Goggin, and Bill Goggin. Back Front row: Pat Crann, Bill Corbett, Bob Goggin, Stevens, Rich Auffrey, and Tom Collins. and Tom Stevens, Rich Auffrey, Front row: Joe Malone, Joe Collins, and Jim Collins. Back row: Joe Franzosa. Back row: Bill O’Donnell, Ron Simpson, and Jack Goggin. Front row: Frank Kelley, Charlie McCarthy, Bob Fitzpatrick, and Pat Charlie McCarthy, Front row: Frank Kelley, row, Jake Lynch, Rich Lyman, Jim Considine, and Mike Mellen. Rich Lyman, Jake Lynch, row, Front row: Rich Harty, Jack Grace, Jim Sullivan, and Vin Doherty. Back Doherty. and Vin Jack Grace, Jim Sullivan, Front row: Rich Harty, ------is 21. is MAY 30, 2019 30, MAY TEENS.GOV DONTSERVE WWW. e g ag “I’m happy to say we’re com happy “I’m in the New traffic signals Landscaping in the Square, pret we’re stage, this “At Mary Boucher and Elaine figure out where can’t “You Said Donovan, “There’s just Said Donovan, “There’s markings the said Carrier MBTA station more accessible station more MBTA well for pedestrians, as and safer to the roadway as reconfiguring to coming and going allow drivers to make that movementSomerville the Square.without going into has new busThe Station also circulationberths, an additional new new sidewalks, a lane, bus lighting. parking lot and better Station at thepleting work on the said Carrier. end of the month,” were report Sullivan Square area ed activated last weekend, most notably the new light from Spice and Beacham Street – which is the new road that allows the travel in and out of Somerville. striping, paving and new side walks are almost done, he report ed. ty much wrapping up Sullivan Square,” he said. “Further down 99, we’ll be wrapping that up in a few weeks.” Donovan said they were disap pointed with the striping and markings that have been put in the Square – particularly the fat yellow lines and the new dotted lines headed towards Cambridge Street. saidsupposed to be,” you’re “What are the dotted Boucher. lines for?” con too much going on there. It’s fusing.” are part of the City of Boston’s Complete Streets plan, and Encore only followed the guidelines required by the City. - - - nkin forks not providing alcohol to teens. al dri e City of Boston reminds you: reminds Boston of City The The Patrón Spirits Company. han y T The leg Folk said they have 63 StateFolk said are going to reimburse “We SQUARE WORK SULLIVAN Al Carrier presented at Encore’s going years, it’s “Over the Other measures that will beOther measures that •There will be 21 message parking1,300 be will •There Carrier said they have spent Proudly sponsored b Medford. A alone Troop from Troopers and 13 committed to them, Everett13 officers, Police Boston Police Medford 13 Officers, Police Police Chelsea six and Officers, Officers. officersovertime,” he said. “These not details where will be there. It’s will up. We they might not show offi have these law enforcement COMING TO A CLOSE Transportation Charlestown the May 23, meeting on Thursday, and told residents the work on Sullivan Square and Sullivan Station is nearly completed. to be at $500 million in infra cers in place.” used: boards pointing drivers in the right directions. spaces at Station Landing that Encore will use. That will be for and there will employees mostly, also be the Everett RiverGreen parking lot for overflow – which will be connected to the resort with the new Neighborhood Shuttle and avoid Charlestown altogether. structure investments,” he said. “Just shy of $100 million comes spent from us at Encore. We’ve $68 million on Sullivan Square another $25 million and there’s set aside for long-term plans on been It hasn’t Rutherford Avenue. will have a shared objec We easy. things bettermake though to tive in the long term.” about $12 million making the - - - - - ICE 40,000 ,250,000 60,000 $7 $8 $1 PR $560,000 10

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THERE WAS NO WORK ON MAY 27 ON MAY NO WORK THERE WAS NORTH WASHINGTON STREET STREET WASHINGTON NORTH TEMPORARY BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TEMPORARY This document provides a brief overview of construction This document provides a brief overview provide awareness and manage traffic impacts during events. For your be reduced to one lane at the Keany Square. All turn movements will be • The contractor is coordinating with the TD Garden and local police to BRIDGE (CHARLESTOWN BRIDGE) (CHARLESTOWN BRIDGE UTILITY INSTALLATION AND UPGRADES UTILITY INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION: Construction of the temporary bridge north abutment inDESCRIPTION: Construction of the temporary During off-peak hours (7 a.m.–2 p.m.) on weekdays, outbound traffic will Squares. Please be advised that the DCR-controlled Charlestown locks can temporary bridge construction and sidewalk demolition. During the Tudor temporary bridge construction and sidewalk demolition. During the Tudor control of this project. During the daytime Tudor Wharf walkway closures, control of this project. During the daytime Tudor No daytime work or lane closures took place on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Monday, No daytime work or lane closures took place on TRAVEL IMPACTS: During off-peak hours (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) on weekdays, IMPACTS: TRAVEL of a waterline by J.F. White continues as well as installation of a gas pipe by of a waterline by J.F. inbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at the Keany Square intersection. provide another alternate route, but may close without warning and beyond p.m.), the inbound right lane will be closed to create a work zone to support PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: The bridge’s eastern sidewalk is open and PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: The bridge’s DESCRIPTION: At the south end of the bridge at Keany Square, installation Project which requires significant traffic impacts including 24/7 lane closures. observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Typical work hours and conditions Typical observance of the Memorial Day holiday. awareness, during this look-ahead period, the following events are scheduled: available to all pedestrians and cyclists with crossings at both Keany and City temporary controls such as barriers and traffic cones, signage, and other tools TRAVEL IMPACTS: On weekdays during off-peak daytime hours (10 a.m.–2 IMPACTS: TRAVEL sidewalk on the bridge near City Square. Work on the bridge above the Tudor on the bridge above the Tudor sidewalk on the bridge near City Square. Work All users should take care to pay attention to all signage and police details and maintained, with two inbound lanes available during the morning peak hours. Paul Revere Park and continued demolition of the western (Charles River side) pedestrian access will be provided via the Water Street underpass and guidance pedestrian access will be provided via the Water For information or to sign up for project-specific construction look-aheads like MassDOT has begun work on the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation MassDOT has begun work on the Tobin “I think January or February They would hope to add a hope to add They would last day onThe Bistro has its operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Washington operations and impacts for the North move carefully through the work zone. Police details, changes in lane markings, Wharf walkway requires some daytime closures of the walkway with pedestrian Street Wharf walkway closures, pedestrian access will be provided via the Water will be used throughout the project to control traffic and create safe work zones. CONTRUCTION LOOK AHEAD: AHEAD: LOOK CONTRUCTION in October, they would begin the they would in October, new buildout. goal to our be would next year of fired oven at Brewer’s Fork. at Brewer’s fired oven brunch even lunch option and a tually after opening. hopeful Aug. 31, and they would rehab ofly move in for a complete some includes the location – which an officeadditional space from of Americaarea and the Bank After a demolition starting ATM. - - - - 11 11 The team has had abuttersThe team has had AmericanThey plan to have an You know what - I can go can I - what know You willto say I not going I am Can I get a witness? I tried as failure. I tried, which is the One voter said she was look Please don't vote based on gen issues, and don't forget all us Every time you decide to do bistro concept using fresh, sea bistro concept using giving Chefsonal ingredients and Payne an opportunity to showcase his talents outside of the wood- love the crowd we have here. We We here. have we crowd the love people at Brewer’s get wonderful toFork, and so the opportunity and do it indo another location cool.” Charlestown was very excitedmeetings, with neighbors are preparingabout the idea, and Boardto go before the License soon. of us do? far too short to give up on a dream or goal. Maybe, I will never win a seat in the public office. Maybe, I am not meant to be an elected figure. back to my writing, which I do well. Maybe I can just continue There to influence public policy. is more to life than running for office. Mostly we should be con cerned about staying active in civic affairs. Maybe we can influence public policy through our actions as citizens. never try to run for public office neveragain because you should I have been a candidate say never. at 29, 35, 47 and 71 years old, and the only thing to change is finding that energy within you. I still have today. that at harder work I but it, hard as I could so I suffered no anycan more What line. bottom ing for more women and racial government.diversify to minorities I wanted to tell her old white guys ato go Just too. minority, a are guysmany old - how home nursing do you see there? Do it on the der or skin color. old guys out there who don't want to go out to pasture just yet. something, you give it your all and whatever happens happens. I don't feel like a loser because I failed in only lose when you the end. You give up and do nothing. Our life is - - - - THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE Call 781-485-0588 Townie TidbitsTownie For AdvertisingRates, “John came to Brewer’s Fork “John came to Brewer’s It was particularly meaningfulIt was particularly Fast forward to 2019. Just too. Back in 1977, when I Again in 1983, I got the itch TOWNIE TIDBITS By Sal Giarratani BUT UNBOWED BATTERED The month of May has been lovers writing about politics, first crack. renewing his and said he wasn’t weif see to wanted and lease said over,” wanted to take it always “He’s Michael Cooney. and was verybeen very close to us Brewer’s helpful when we opened happy be honest, we’re Fork. To to expand in Charlestown. We in that the overture came from overture came in that the Moore, whoBistro owner John his place andwas retiring from Fork to get the wanted Brewer’s time, like 1977, I failed to getfailed to like 1977, I time, enough signatures, but I worked my behind off with a number of friends and relatives. I felt good about my 30-day political run, learning much and meeting many Some want people along the way. ed to debate me. Others thought I was just too old. over in Quincy, where I relocat over in Quincy, ed after getting married, I took SchoolQuincy for papers out Committee. This time I succeeded in collecting enough signatures to 2,232garnished I ballot. the make votes in that November 1995 elec tion. It was not enough to win, but 2,232 folks from Quincy support ed me at the ballot box. before yet another birthday on againonce decided I 4, May to attempt a political run. This was a young 29 year old out of Charlestown living on Winthrop Field, Street near the Training I attempted a run for the old, School Boston five-member Committee, but failed to collect enough certified signatures. again and announced for District 1 Boston School Committee, but quickly changed courses as I was 1984 wedding. Thenplanning a AND STILL ON COURSE an adventure for me. As someone who every so often, I like taking a plunge, - . It’s in print and print in . It’s Consumer Action By Seth Daniel

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