THURSDAY, April 1, 2021 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE Zelma Lacey House to transition away from assisted living model

By Seth Daniel vacancies have pushed them to the new model. Many residents and families In a fact sheet provided by fam- of residents at the Zelma Lacey ilies to the paper, and confirmed House were shocked last week by ownership in an interview to find out in a family meeting this week, the parent company that the long-time assisted living Peabody Properties would make home on West School Street would the transition in 2022 or 2023 and transition from a licensed assisted go from 66 units of assisted living living to a 100 percent affordable to 48 units of affordable senior senior rental community – not- ing that operating losses and high (Zelma Lacey Pg. 7) Recovery on the Harbor cuts ribbon

Crews from the North Bennet School’s By John Lynds On Friday NSMH staff was Preservation Carpentry program joined joined by elected officials, mem- friends and allies of Memorial Hall A new resource center for peo- bers of the recovery community Monday morning to kick off the long-an- ple in recovery opened its doors and Mass Secretary of Health and ticipated historic renovation of the Hall’s in East Boston earlier this month Human Services Marylou Sudders exterior and windows. In the front row that hopes to target the recovery to cut the ribbon on Recovery on are Hall President Joe Zuffante, Vice community in Eastie, Winthrop, the Harbor. President Stan Leonard, Charlestown Revere, Charlestown and Chelsea. “It was a really good turnout,” Preservation Society President Amanda Run by North Suffolk Mental said NSMH’s Katherine O’Leary. Zettel and Kira Dunn, of the Friends of Health Association (NSMH) “Everyone that stopped by on Memorial Hall. Recovery on the Harbor at 983 Friday loved it. It’s a nice big wide Bennington St. will offer those in open space, it has really high ceil- A new day for an old gem; Memorial Hall begins major facelift recovery access to a wide array of ings, the acoustics are great, there’s resources and programs to help on Hall more than Joe Zuffante and more visible, exteriors and win- By Seth Daniel their road to recovery. (Recovery. Pg. 12) Stan Leonard, both of the Post. dows were cost-prohibitive. Inside, For decades, so many have On Monday, however, the years the third floor has been renovated walked up the Green Street hill of banging their heads against the by a church, and the first floor and wondered aloud how nice wall turned into the first day of is occupied by the Charlestown it would be to fix up the old rebuilding the walls. Lacrosse and Learning Center and Dexter Mansion, now known as In a project aided by the the Post’s offices. Memorial Hall and the home to Community Preservation Act With the new funding mecha- the Abraham Lincoln Post and (CPA), the Henderson Foundation nisms in place, the Hall is ready to other community organizations. and several other generous donors take its noble 18th Century roots With strong bones and still very from the community, workers and jumpstart into a new gem for usable inside, the Hall has strug- from the preservation carpentry the 21st Century. gled for years to try to button up class at the North Bennet Street Zuffante, president of the Post, its decrepit exterior – a once proud School in the North End began to said the workers will be com- façade that overlooked Thompson set up for their careful restoration pleting a full restoration of the Square and downtown Boston and project. exterior, including the windows. was the place for all the best func- Already, the back side of the They’ll be removing the old shin- tions in years past. Hall has been restored a few years gles, putting in historic windows No two people have fretted back due to an emergency leak over the dream of restoring the situation, but the remaining three, (Hall Pg. 4) CNC CORNER The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday April 6 at 7pm. The agenda includes a presentation by the BPDA on developments in Charlestown by the developers of the site at 201 Main Street (over the 99 Restaurant). The meeting will be held both via Zoom and in-person at the Knights of Columbus (<50% capacity; masks required), 545 Medford Street. Please send questions via email to [email protected]. Bob O’Leary, Katie O’Leary, and Donna O’Leary. PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE April 1, 2021 editorial

THE MARKEY-WARREN-AOC BUILD GREEN ACT IS NEEDED The recent catastrophic winter-weather event in Texas has highlighted the degree to which our national infrastructure (among other things) has fallen victim to the penny-wise and pound-foolish thinking that has dom- inated our national politics for the past 40 years. The winter hurricane, as some have labeled it, reportedly will prove to be the most-costly natural disaster in the history of the United States. Both the public utilities and the private companies in Texas did not invest in the types of infrastructure improvements to their plants and facilities that would have allowed them to withstand a weather event that really should not have been all that catastrophic. Much was made of the wind farms that were knocked out of service, but wind turbines all across the globe exist in far harsher conditions than what occurred in Texas and they do not experience the catastrophic fail- ure that was seen in Texas. Texas simply had not spent the money neces- sary for the winterization of those turbines . The damage to the state’s infrastructure left millions of Texans and residents of other states without power and clean water, causing billions in damage to individual homes (when their pipes froze), as well as the tragic loss of life that now numbers 111 persons. In addition, the shutdown of oil refineries and petrochemical plants that were damaged by the storm has created shortages across the country that will drive prices needlessly higher for everybody. And here’s the thing: The winter storm would not have been a big deal in most of the rest of the U.S., where governments and business are Guest Op-Ed prepared for such weather events. But in Texas, keeping energy costs as low as possible was a priority for state regulators. The end result of not spending a few billion dollars Goodbye and thank you, Boston upfront to weatherize the state’s power grid resulted in tens of billions of dollars in post-catastrophe costs. By Former Mayor Martin J. Walsh Boston taught me at a young This sort of shortsighted thinking is not confined to Texas, however. age that a supportive community The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of our nation to I left Boston City Hall for the is the greatest blessing, and serving public health emergencies because we have become entirely dependent on final time as mayor. I packed up the that community is both a responsi- foreign manufacturers for all sorts of critical medical supplies, from drugs last of the photos on my desk, say bility and a privilege. That’s why I to masks to mechanical equipment -- all in the name of “efficiency” and goodnight to the security guards as decided to run for mayor in 2013. “cost-cutting.” I’ve done a thousand times before, After representing Dorchester for Similarly, we have under-invested to such an extent in our roads, bridg- and head home to Dorchester. 16 years in the State House, and es, airports, dams, water supplies, and power grids -- everything -- that It’s been almost three months winning victories for marriage we have plummeted to the level of a Third World country. We no longer since I got the call from President equality, LGBTQ rights, women’s are a world leader --we’re a world loser. Biden asking me to serve as sec- rights, disability rights, and immi- Our refusal to acknowledge and address the impending impacts of retary of labor, and the truth is I grant rights, I knew that change climate change have set us up for even more catastrophic weather-related haven’t had much time to reflect. was possible. I wanted to play a events in the near-future. The proverbial “100-year” flood, wildfire, or My team and I have continued bigger role in making the Amer- storm has become commonplace. working around the clock on the ican Dream a reality for more of The Build Green Act sponsored by our U.S. Senators, Ed Markey and response to COVID-19 and coor- my fellow Bostonians. Elizabeth Warren, and House member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seeks dinating with the incoming admin- That’s what we’ve done, togeth- Former Mayor of Boston to remedy the twin problems of our crumbling infrastructure and the istration to make sure city opera- er, as a city. Martin J. Walsh. looming climate crisis. tions continue seamlessly. But now We created 140,000 new, The time to take action is running short. Hopefully, elements of the the Senate has confirmed my nom- good-paying jobs, fought for Build Green Act will be included in President Biden’s forthcoming nation- ination, and a new team of lead- workers’ rights, and built more COVID-19 pandemic, Boston has al infrastructure plan, which needs to get going as soon as possible. ers, both new and familiar faces, pathways into the middle class. rallied to support people in need will take the reins at City Hall. All We invested more in public educa- and put public health first. And that’s left to do now is to say good- tion than at any time in Boston’s responding to calls for racial jus- bye and thank you. history. We built record numbers tice, Boston took action through I’ve been thinking about my of affordable homes. We fought powerful community investments, mother, Mary, and my late father, the stigma around substance use police reform, and cultural change. John, who met in Boston after disorder and got more people into For all of this, I am tremendously each immigrated from Ireland. treatment. We invested millions of proud and grateful. c harlesTown They worked their entire adult dollars in arts and culture. We’ve If the last four years have taught PATRIOT-BRIDGE lives to make a good life for my risen as a national leader in envi- us anything, it’s that we cannot be brother, Johnny, and me. They ronmental justice and women’s passive observers of history. We The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, found friendship and solidarity pay equity. must never take for granted pub- Phone: 617.241.8500 © 2008 Independent Newspaper Group. among our neighbors in Dorches- Over the last four years, espe- lic health, human rights, and our ter, at St. Margaret’s Church, in cially, Boston has shown what we very democracy. Unless we fight Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com the immigrant community, and in stand for. As the Trump adminis- for these principles, we could lose Newsstand Price: Free / Subscription price: $75 annually the labor community. And it was tration launched attacks on immi- them. community that helped me sur- grants, Muslims, and women, President - Stephen Quigley - [email protected] Now is the time to invest in vive childhood cancer and get into Boston made it clear that we Marketing Director - Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] community health and well-being. recovery for alcoholism as a young reject racism, xenophobia, sex- Reporter - Seth Daniel - [email protected] adult. ism, and bigotry. Throughout the (OP-ED Pg. 3) April 1, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 3 The Kennedy Center working to keep Charlestown strong

By Thara Fuller, only set up a food distribution and we sent home “school-in-a- ported. thrives. We have an incredible Director of the Kennedy Center site with Project Bread and the bag” supplies for the remote fam- We owe a very special thanks opportunity with the Bunker Hill YMCA but also coordinated the ilies. We opened a classroom for to RSM, International and their Redevelopment project to create For more than 54 years, and delivery of food and supplies to BPS students who needed a place team of volunteers who have been a vibrant, inclusive and equitable, long before the COVID pandemic those who could not come to us. to do their schoolwork remotely. steadfast in their donations of and healthier community. While hit, the Kennedy Center has faced Our JFK Home Care team has Like most nonprofits, we have supplies and funding - from the housing, air quality, and open the pandemic of poverty. The needs bravely continued in-home visits been through furloughs and lay- Toy Drive to the anti-isolation kits space all impact the quality of life and challenges faced by the poor- and personal care for elders in offs, and personal losses. Our for children and seniors. We are for our neighbors, the pandemic est of the poor were here before need. We are using our deep rela- operations have been displaced incredibly honored and excited to has given us a new awareness of COVID and unfortunately, they tionships in the neighborhood to multiple times. Rising costs for announce that the RSM Birdies what we must do to strengthen our won’t go away with the vaccine. reach those eligible for the vaccine COVID compliance and dropping Fore Love fundraising campaign safety net of services for people of Our clients who are homebound and offer help with transportation revenues have forced childcare and chose the Kennedy Center as a all backgrounds. seniors and vulnerable residents or navigating the appointment sys- social service centers like ours to beneficiary. The funds will spon- The safety net starts with care tem. Fortunately, we have NEW walk a financial tightrope. But sor health experts from the MGH for our very youngest. We need of public housing struggle just to Health, which has been an amaz- in the Charlestown spirit, we fight Institute for Health Professions to expand affordable toddler and meet basic needs and now they ing resource with its user-friendly on. And we don’t do it alone. On to provide comprehensive screen- preschool slots to ensure that all struggle to get the vaccine. vaccination system. Tuesday, April 6th, we will hold a ings and follow-up therapies for children have a strong start and all I could not be more proud of the Our school staff is highly trained virtual to salute those whose advo- Kennedy Center children. This parents have the reliable childcare staff and volunteers of the Kennedy in the impacts of trauma on chil- cacy and support kept us afloat this partnership, “Strong from the they need to work and further Center who never stopped during dren and families. During school far. We thank the City of Boston’s Start,” is based on the research their education. But this is just the shutdowns and lockdowns. As we closures, last spring, our teachers Resiliency Fund, Councilor Lydia showing how critical it is to inter- beginning. We have work to do always have done, we jumped in and family advocates ramped up Edwards, Senator Sal DiDomenico, vene as early as possible when chil- to keep building the chain of care to meet people where they are and a remote support network with and Representative Dan Ryan. dren show signs of developmental from birth right through the senior get them what they need. This has check-in calls, supply deliveries, We thank local businesses such delays. This project sets the stage years. We are all linked together always been the Kennedy Center’s and weekly online postings of as Mockingbird and the Warren for a broad effort to expand early and that makes us Charlestown mission and we have always been materials to help ease the stress on Tavern, The Charlestown Mothers intervention services and family Strong. Charlestown strong. caregivers, children, and families. Association, and the Cross Street supports to as many as possible in JFK Donor Appreciation Event The Kennedy Center is not only Last July, way ahead of public Cares neighborhood group. And Charlestown. A virtual tour to show how a school, we are a whole support schools in the state of emergency, of course, the many individuals Last year was about surviv- your support is changing lives center for children, families, and JFK reopened for both in-person who have quietly opened their ing. This year we are adapt- April 6, 6:30pm seniors. So when COVID came, and remote learning. Teachers checkbooks to make sure children, ing and re-imagining our work RSVP to get Zoom link cgal- we refused to shut down. We not learned to run sessions by Zoom families, and seniors were sup- to ensure that our community [email protected]

Op-Ed (from pg. 2) We must address the inequities a better and more collaborative that made some people more vul- leader. I will also bring Boston’s nerable to the health risks and the values with me. I’ll fight for immi- economic devastation of COVID- grants, for people struggling with 19. This is the only way to emerge addiction, and for young Ameri- from this crisis stronger than we cans who dream of a better future. were before. I may be heading to Washing- We also need to increase civic ton, D.C., but Boston will always engagement in all levels of govern- be my home, and my heart. I’ll be ment and decision-making. This back often, but for now, I’ll just past November, we saw record share some advice. voter turnout, but those numbers To all of Boston’s emerging should be higher. We need to end leaders: In every decision you voter suppression and show peo- make, think about the impact it ple why their votes matter. And will have on the next generation, voting is only one piece of the puz- 10, 20, and 30 years from now. zle. Always put the needs of the most Now is the time for everyone to vulnerable people first. Always consider how they can best serve ask yourself and other people in their community and their nation, power, “Does this help everyone, all year round. That doesn’t have or just the few?” And fight until to mean running for office neces- the answer is everyone. Lifting sarily; you can make just as much up working people, and creating (Charlestown, MA October 23, 2019) Mayor Martin Walsh visits Warren Prescott school for STEM week. of an impact on your community better opportunities for those who (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox) by reaching out to your neighbor have the least, is the best way to when they need it most, attending create positive change. It will be me grow as a leader and as a mem- Despite how difficult the past a community meeting to offer a hard; you’ll have to make very dif- others to get involved too. You can ber of the community. You are the year has been, it also showed us fresh perspective, or becoming a ficult decisions, and own the out- make a difference, so don’t hesi- most passionate generation I’ve how fast things can change, for positive influence on a young per- come, good or bad. A true leader tate. Just take it one day at a time. ever seen, and you’re challenging better or for worse. Right now, we son’s life. Our nation needs more learns, grows, and becomes more The challenges before us at a old notions of identity and socie- have an opportunity to enact swift, people from more backgrounds to connected to the community they national level are enormous. But tal roles. You have the power to powerful, and positive change. The share their ideas and their creativi- represent as time goes on. Boston has taught me that nothing change the world for the better. more people who are empowered ty as we work to build back better. To the young people of Boston: I is impossible if we work together Focus on your education; trust to contribute, the more successful This is a commitment I will honestly believe there is no limit to and open the door for more people your ability to make a difference; our recovery from COVID-19 will carry with me as secretary of labor. what your generation can achieve. to get involved. and be kind to yourself if you be. So this is my call to all Bosto- As I fight for the rights, protec- I have learned so much from con- From the bottom of my heart, make mistakes or if life doesn’t go nians to consider how you will get tions, and dignity that all working versations I’ve had with young stu- Boston, thank you. according to plan. I’m proof that involved in your community. Just people deserve, I will seek input dents about racial justice, climate Martin J. Walsh is the former there are many paths to success. as important, think about how from people of all backgrounds. action, LGBTQ rights, workers’ Mayor of Boston and the new U.S. Don’t let anyone tell you different. you will encourage and empower I will continually work to become rights, and more. You have helped Secretary of Labor. PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE April 1, 2021

Hall (from pg. 1) and refurbishing the old character back into proper shape. At first, pieces on the outside. no one was interested. Zuffante “They will return the Hall to its was able to scrape up a few dol- 1888 appearance,” said Zuffante. lars here and there, and cooperate “This work is possible through with tenants and contractors to do a grant from the CPA and the emergency repairs and inside ren- Henderson Foundation, among ovations. However, until Monday, others. In an exciting partnership, making it a showpiece was just a the work will be done by the far-off dream. teachers and students from the Instructor Michael Burrey, direc- North Bennet Street School, who tor of the School’s Preservation have incorporated our project into Carpentry program, said they do their curriculum for this year.” all kinds of work for non-prof- C For Zuffante and Leonard – its and organizations throughout and the Friends of Memorial Hall Boston, and the Memorial Hall – it has been a long haul effort that project was a perfect fit for them. started by reforming the Post a “It’s perfect because it needs a number of years ago and refocus- lot of work and they don’t have ing its mission and charter. That a lot of money to work on it and Crews from the North Bennet led to the need to get the building it’s also a building of significance Street School prepared to get to The deteriorated exterior of Memorial Hall as it appears now will soon work on Monday morning. look much different, and completely restored to its 1888 appearance. 24/7 Emergency Vet Care Weekend Appointments | Free On-Site Parking to American history,” he said. on experience where you can teach on the western side where the “A lot of people may look at the them. You can only learn so much entrances are, and see what they deteriorated shingles and every- in a classroom and then you just uncover and what other things WORMS? thing else and be overwhelmed. have to get out and learn on the pop up that could need fixing. We look at it as if it’s probably in job.” The plan is to work through the INFECTIONS? good shape…It’s hands-on learn- Burrey said this week they will semester and then return later with DISEASE? ing for our students and a hands- start by removing the old shingles a new crew of students. BYE FELICIA! It’s time to plan your window boxes THINK OF IT AS AN Angell is Here to Help! OWNER’S MANUAL and container plantings! FOR YOUR MONEY. With services ranging from • 24/7 Emergency • Diagnostic Imaging 24/7 emergency & critical & Critical Care (with on-site CT) care to cardiology; from • Anesthesiology • General Medicine behavior services to surgery, • Avian & Exotic • Internal Medicine Angell has everything you need to keep them healthy Medicine • Neurology and happy. • Behavior • Oncology • Cardiology • Ophthalmology Christine Kerans The free Consumer Action • Dentistry • Pathology Handbook. It’s in print and online at ConsumerAction.gov. • Dermatology • Physical 617-817-0600 Order your free copy online Rehabilitation at ConsumerAction.gov or • Surgery christinekfl[email protected] angell.org IG/FB-@ChristineKFloralDesigns write to Handbook, Pueblo, Angell Animal Medical Center | 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston | 617-522-7282 CO 81009. MSPCA-Angell West | 293 Second Ave, Waltham | 781-902-8400 www.christinekfloraldesigns.com

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From All Of Us At The Kennedy Center

JFK DONOR APPRECIATION EVENT A virtual tour to show how your support is changing lives. www.kennedycenter.org Tour date: April 6, 6:30pm. RSVP to get Zoom link [email protected] PAGE 6 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE April 1, 2021 Edwards named one of Most Impactful Black Women in Boston

By John Lynds impressive list. but sometimes you don’t see that,” Edwards has spent her entire “Obviously, I am humbled said Edwards. “When you’re in career as an advocate, activist, Last week Get Konnected!, a because I assumed I would need the middle of some many different and as a voice on behalf of soci- local business networking orga- to be a little bit more older and things sometimes you don’t know ety’s most vulnerable. She served nization, released its first ever have some more victories under your true impact but I hope I’m as the deputy director within list of Boston’s Most Impactful my belt,” said Edwards. “ I just making people’s lives better.” the Mayor’s Office of Housing Black Women and District 1 City felt very much congratulated that Edwards’s work on ensuring Stability where she was responsi- Councilor Lydia Edwards was on people feel like I’m doing a good equitable development at Suffolk ble for developing and delivering the list. job and that makes me feel won- Downs, increasing community innovative solutions to fight dis- Get Konnected! CEO Colette derful.” affordability through proposed placement and brought togeth- Phillips said the honors includ- Being part of a really impres- development projects and her ini- er all stakeholders: landlords, ed two subgroups, the 25 Most sive group of women, Edwards tiatives to overhaul the ZBA and management companies, housing Impactful Black Women in Health City Councilor Lydia Edwards. said she was honored just to be address housing issues and dis- authorities, and tenants. Care and Sciences, as well as the nominated. placement has made her a cham- Before becoming elected 25 Most Impactful Black Women icon Melnea Cass.” It’s part of “To be in that group was real- pion of her working-class constit- Edwards worked as a public inter- Pioneers. the mission at Get Konnected! ly the honor because many of uents. est attorney with Greater Boston Edwards joined a distinguished to showcase the contributions of these women included busted “I think those are the little Legal Services focusing on labor list of female Black leaders that people of color in the state, and down doors and barriers,” said victories sometimes but I don’t issues such as fighting for access included City Councilor Andrea the list is a logical next step to Edwards. “This list has a lot of forget that a lot of these decisions to unemployment insurance, back Campbell, WBUR’s Paris Alston, promote those achievements. To incredible women who have done are permanent and impacting our wages, fair treatment for domestic and Boston Public Schools see the full list, take a look at the some incredible so I took the nom- community,” said Edwards. “I’m workers, and combating human Superintendent Brenda Cassellius. video below. ination as an incredible compli- hopeful people understand how trafficking. She served as the “Black women rule right now,” Edwards, who was elected as ment and now being listed among hard I work to get to those deci- statewide campaign coordinator said Phillips. “These women have District 1’s first African American them is amazing.” sions. I’m just so honored to rep- for the Massachusetts Coalition forged trails as powerful and woman to serve the district, Edwards said the honor has resent my community and I’m so for Domestic Workers, which impactful as early Boston activ- which includes Charlestown, East inspired her to keep going, keep grateful, especially to Charlestown advocated for the passage of the ists from abolitionist Elizabeth Boston and the North End, said fighting, keep thinking and keep residents who put me on the map Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Riley to civil-rights leader and honored by being included on the challenging. and I hope to continue to make In 2015, she was named Bostonian “I hope I’m making a difference my entire District proud.” of the Year by the Boston Globe. Councilors Edwards and Wu file expanded parental leave ordinance

Staff Report 12 weeks. fy a modernized paid parental place for good. I’m excited to have Rebecca Hart Holder. The ordinance would also leave policy into law and expand this conversation and move our “For many families and preg- replace the word “stillbirth” in protections for City of Boston city forward.” nant people, pregnancy loss can Boston City Councilors Lydia the policy with “loss of pregnan- employees to take either partial “Six years ago, as a new City bring unimaginable pain and grief. Edwards and Michelle Wu have cy” to encompass any situation or full paid parental leave,” said Councilor and a new mom, I was Supporting people coping with filed an ordinance that would cod- in which someone has lost a preg- Councilor Edwards. “Policies can proud to introduce Boston’s first pregnancy loss by allowing them ify the recent change to City policy nancy regardless of how that loss be good, but they can also be easi- ever paid parental leave ordi- to take the time they need to grieve expanding paid parental leave for came to pass. ly changed. This would ensure city nance,” said Councilor Wu. “Our and heal is critically important. city employees from six weeks to “These amendments codi- workers have these protections in leadership at the city level set the Reproductive freedom is the abil- standard for employers through- ity to decide if, when, and how out Boston and pushed momen- to have a family and for those tum for protections at the state who experience pregnancy loss, level. Today, I’m excited to join it is the ability to mourn and care Real Estate Transfers Councilor Edwards in proposing for themselves and their family. to go further—to codify the city’s We applaud Councilor Edwards BUYER 1 SELLER ADDRESS PRICE expansion for twelve weeks of and Councilor Wu for embrac- Simeone, Christine A Mullaney, Sean W 197 8th St #PH224 $1,400,000 paid leave into law and expand the ing the full-spectrum of reproduc- city’s leave policy for anyone fac- tive freedom and creating a poli- Gallagher, Mark A Setsompop, Kawin 42 8th St #1520 $875,000 ing a loss of pregnancy for what- cy that will ensure greater equity ever reason, including miscarriage for women and pregnant peo- Romanelli, Michael Horan, Matthew W 42 8th St #2317 $470,000 or termination. Our city must be a ple,” said Rebecca Hart Holder, Radbill, Trevor Kim, Doo Y 42 8th St #3114 $603,000 place of compassion where every Executive Director, NARAL Pro- person has the time off they need Choice Massachusetts. Adams, Richard Quinlan, Regina L 18 Austin St $940,000 for their emotional, economic and The ordinance was formally Sterlace, Jared Adams, Richard J 86 Bunker Hill St #3 $720,000 mental health.” introduced during Wednesday’s The proposal was praised council meeting and assigned to a Deenanath, Ameeth Oliver M Foley T 8 Lexington St #2 $1,025,000 by NARAL Pro-Choice committee for a hearing to be held. Sarchi, Christopher Greene, William C 6 Monument Sq #4 $1,800,000 Massachusetts executive director Liu, Meng-Yi Pearson, Ryan 53 N Mead St #C8 $577,000 Fraser, David 11 Prospect Street LLC 11 Prospect St #1 $1,145,000 Distefano, Jessica D Masci, John F 39 Sullivan St #1 $721,000

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Zelma Lacey (from pg. 1) rentals – eliminating the license it with our other sites and know Kevin O’Halloran helped narrow a way to provide similar housing that because many family mem- for assisted living and the in-house it works well for folks. We’re real- down a site and put the wheels in in a different place. bers don’t have the financial capa- wrap-around services that come ly excited about more affordable motion. Nostalgia aside, I think “This was a bridge that allowed bilities or time to do that. They with that. Peabody Properties housing with service coordination the most important legacy we can elders to live in community,” she agreed to have their parents go would still be the property man- embedded with it.” leave for Zelma is an affordable said. “The question for many will there in good faith and feel that ager, but the new owner was iden- She said they would be employ- facility that allows Charlestown be how do we make sure we don’t now there is no other option.” tified as Affordable Housing and ing a service coordinator with elders to age in place with dignity. lose that bridge…The frustrating Another meeting for residents Services Collaborative, Inc. – a experience in such things to figure If an assisted living model is no thing is it’s not a decision of the and family members is scheduled non-profit that has specialized in out the right providers and needs longer feasible, we as a commu- City. I thought there would be for the upcoming weeks with more such senior housing for about 20 for each resident. She said they nity, are best served by working more checks in the City’s zoning… information, according to the fact years and there would be contin- already have great relationships with the Zelma Lacey House to We need to make sure we can sheet. Bushashia said there would ued coordination of services to with third-party providers and come up with a plan that protects figure out how to continue the be no hasty decisions and they residents. would lean on that experience to current residents through the tran- senior services and care. I’ll be would be going through a process The units would be full-size serve those in the new model at sition while developing a facility talking with the developer about with the state. apartments with kitchens and Zelma. that most closely meets Zelma’s complete construction updates, Some in the community, how- vision.” resulting in nine studios, 38 ever, are skeptical and want to Councilor Lydia Edwards said Clinical Research Study for Healthy one-bedrooms, and one two bed- know more. she has also heard from a lot of Men and Women room unit. The fact sheet indicated Paula Kirk said her mother families and concerned residents Are you a healthy man or woman without any chronic illness? Are you age 45 or older? that those who wished to stay on lived there for the last two years of of the Town. She said much of the If yes, you are invited to participate in a research study at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital after the change would be accom- her life, passing away not too long information so far is preliminary that is looking at the effects of a dietary supplement β-nicotinamide mononucleotide, (a modated, but the services now ago. Many of her mother’s friends and more has to be found out, dietary component found in various food products) on metabolism, muscle performance, and offered would be discontinued, at the Zelma and the children of but she said it is frustrating as it’s physical function. Participation includes up to 12 study visits though they committed to work- those residents reached out to her a decision made by the company • • Financial compensation of up to $1700 is provided ing with families to find third-par- to figure out what they should and the community has little room • Free parking and meals are also provided. ty providers who could continue do. She said it felt like a violation to give input. She agreed that For more information, please call: 617-525-9193 Or Email: [email protected] Or Visit: necessary services. of a pact between the facility and maybe the next step is figuring out https://rally.partners.org/study/nad_booster • http://hormonesandaging.bwh.harvard.edu/mib/ The main driver for the change the families – with many of the was indicated to be financial, residents not likely to be able to and that the assisted living model thrive as they do without intense developed in the 1990s has become assistant services. obsolete and not preferable nowa- “It’s the one place in Town days by many older adults. our elderly could go to be in an “The current assisted living assisted living situation,” she said. dvertising community is not financially fea- “My mom thrived there and the ne A sible, high vacancies and resident residents all thrive there now. We nli turnover and high operating costs have plenty of affordable elder- O have created operating deficits of ly housing. The assisted living is approximately $4 million over the what was critical…It’s the commu- last four years,” indicated the fact nity they need. It was wonderful vailable sheet, which was confirmed by for them and I wonder how this is A Peabody management. is going to work. It’s just really No one would be displaced, but scary, concerning and sad. Zelma Showcase Your Business, Open if they were to stay on, they would Lacey fought for that for people in have to move within the prop- this Town.” House, or More with an online erty at no cost while their units She also cited a group of men- AD SIZE were being re-constructed. Rent tally challenged residents that live ad! calculations would not increase in the Zelma, and wondered what as a result of the change, and would happen to them when the Clients and Customers in pixels the property has fewer than 48 changes occur. residents now so no one would State Rep. Dan Ryan said there are just a click away! W: 160px be forced out. Peabody indicated is a lot of history brought back 00 it had stopped accepting appli- in this discussion from the 1990s — $300 per month per site — H: 600px cations for vacant apartments in regarding Zelma Lacey and her order to make sure the step-down fight for an assisted living. He said THE from 66 to 48 didn’t require dis- it was one woman’s dream for a placement. long time, and along with Sr. Anne Doreen Bushashia, president Rita, Beverly Gibbons, and Ann INDEPENDENT of Peabody Residential Services, Marino, they were able to make it NEWSPAPERS —————— said they are particularly excited a reality. He said maybe it’s time reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com about increasing the affordability the Town’s leaders and the City try – which goes from 50 percent to to continue that dream somehow lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com 100 percent – and includes coor- if these changes do take place. eastietimes.com • chelsearecord.com please send dinated services tailored to each “They relentlessly built support resident’s needs. while sometimes getting nothing charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com in “png” “We are excited about this proj- but lip service,” said Ryan. “Zelma northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com ect because it will go from 50 waved her cowbell at elected offi- format percent affordability to 100 per- cials each Parade Day until people jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com cent affordability,” she said. “We realized she was not going away. are particularly excited about that I was living in Washington, D.C., Combo Rates available! commitment to affordability with when the dream became a reality Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE coordinated services offered as and then a plan. Peter Looney and well. There is also a commitment Judy Evers working with the City, Call the office to get started! to no displacement. There are only Gregg Nolan in Congressman about 42 residents there now… Capuano’s office, Leslie Smith in 781-485-0588 We understand the need and run Councilor Scapicchio’s office and PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE April 1, 2021

From my family to yours, Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal and new life. May your heart be full of love, joy & endless hope. Happy Easter & Passover NANCY KUENY Gibson Sotheby’sWe wish International you notRealty to lose the beautiful Easter [email protected] www.nancykueny.com feeling of new beginnings. 617.697.9819May this Spring season bring you new hope, HAPPY EASTERnew friendships and new prospectives.

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from Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAN RYAN www.RepDanRyan.com www.Marriott.com/bostw April 1, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 9 Former Mayor Walsh sworn in as Labor Secretary by Vice President Harris

By Seth Daniel benefits, vaccine rollout is still partnership with workers and busi- underway and so many continue nesses; states, cities and tribal ter- Last Thursday, former Mayor to suffer from the pandemic. ritories; employees in every agency Martin Walsh was sworn in as “I believe we must act with of the Department of Labor; and the 29th U.S. Secretary of Labor – urgency to meet this moment, President Biden and Vice President and the first secretary that is also to strengthen and empower our Harris to help working families a member of a trade union – with workforce as we rebuild,” he said. build back better.” Vice President Kamala Harris As secretary, I pledge to work in administering the Oath. Walsh gave a short speech fol- lowing the swearing in and told Wishing everyone in Charlestown of his personal story and how it A Safe & Happy Easter would shape his priorities going forward as the new Labor Secre- tary. “I thought about my mother and father, who emigrated from Ireland in the 1950s,” he said. Former Mayor Martin Walsh was sworn in as the 29th U.S. Secretary “They both worked hard, but of Labor on March 25 by Vice President Kamala Harris, as his partner our American Dream did not take Lorri Higgins looks on. He outlined five areas he will focus on that shape until my father joined the were shaped by his time in Boston. Laborers Union Local 223 in Bos- ton. The union was our way into insurance so he could be treated secure retirement. the middle class. It meant a fair for cancer as a child, and for alco- •Ensuring equal access to good wage, so we could have a home holism recovery as a young adult. jobs. and give back to our community. “In my 20s, because of the same •Ensuring workers have a seat It meant safety on the job, so we benefits that enabled my cancer at the table in shaping workplace didn’t have to live in fear of an acci- treatment as a child, I was able conditions and policies. dent derailing our lives. It meant a to seek treatment for my alcohol- •Bolstering career education pension, so my parents could retire ism,” he said. “I am a proud mem- and job training. MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center with dignity. And it meant health ber of the recovery community.” •Increasing access to mental 73 High St. 617-724-8135 insurance, so our family had access Those personal details were health and substance use treat- to quality care.” Stay safe by practicing social distancing, something that Walsh indicated ment. wearing a mask and washing hands. Walsh said he followed his would shape his policy objectives “These are not just policies to father into the trade unions, joined as he moves into his new role. me — these are real, tangible needs the same union and worked on His five objectives laid out in the for millions of Americans, and I job sites all over Boston. He noted speech include: will continue fighting for them as I that it was this union that provid- •Ensuring all workers have fair begin this new role,” he said, not- ed him his first job, but it was also pay, health care, unemployment ing that record numbers of Amer- Holy Week that union that provided health benefits, safe workplaces and a icans are seeking unemployment CHARLESTOWN WORKING THEATER SUNDAY APRIL 4 & Easter 442 BUNKER HILL STREET 9:00 AND 10:15 WELCOME! To visitors to our Parish, to those who have recently moved into the area and to those comfortable and nourished here – Welcome To All. And, regardless of your status in the Church, your marital state, your ethnicity, your prior religious experience, your personal history, background or sexual orientation, please know that you are accepted and respected at Saint Mary – Saint Catherine of Siena Parish. Please introduce yourself to the priest and register as a member of our Parish. All services are in the Church. Please celebrate with us! SACRED TRIDUUM April 1, 2, and 3 – Open 8-10AM for private prayer. April 1 – Holy Thursday: 7:30PM April 2 – Stations of the Cross 3PM April 2 – Good Friday: 7:30PM April 3 – Easter Vigil: 7:30PM April 4 – Easter Sunday: 8AM; FACEBOOK LIVE AT 10:15AM FOR THOSE UNABLE TO GATHER 10:30AM (Live-Streamed); 12:30PM Registration required for Easter Sunday Masses; IN-PERSON. AS AN ACT OF LOVE FOR NEIGHBOR, PLEASE GO TO Please register by Friday, April 2, at Noon OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND. For more information, to register, please visit our website www.stmarystcatherine.org, WWW.CHRISTCHURCHCHARLESTOWN.COM (617) 580-2912 OR [email protected] or call the Parish Center at 617-242-4664

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News Briefs

POLICE HAD BEEN after the 11:44 p.m. call. (NTT) provides free, private sup- Facebook page. Simultaneous Office to invest in our values CALLED TO MYSTIC The case is still under investiga- port 24/7 at (617) 431-0125 or by interpretation into Spanish will and in the futures of the young PLACE EARLIER tion and no one has been arrested visiting BPHC.org/trauma. be provided. Those interested in people who call Suffolk County as of Wednesday. participating can register at bit.ly/ home,” District Attorney Rollins By Seth Daniel The Boston Police Department WorkersRightsTownhall. said. “Over the past year, as is actively reviewing the facts and COUNCILOR Residents with any questions the COVID-19 pandemic closed On the night of the tragic mur- circumstances surrounding this EDWARDS HOSTING about the workshop can call schools and forced service pro- der inside the home at 6 Mystic incident and is asking anyone with WORKSHOP ON Councilor Edwards’ office at 617- viders to go virtual, our children Place on March 20, Boston Police information relative to this inves- 635-3200 or send an email to and youth have experienced had been called to the home about UNEMPLOYMENT tigation to contact Boston Police [email protected]. unprecedented ground shifts. three hours prior to the homicide AND OTHER Homicide Detectives at (617) 343- Community-based organizations incident. 4470. WORKER RIGHTS are among the heroes of the pan- Around 3:21 a.m. police were Councilor Lydia Edwards is Community members wishing DA ROLLINS demic. Those organizations that called to 6 Mystic Place and hosting a ‘Know Your Rights to assist this investigation anon- ANNOUNCES work with young people have found Jawad Muhammad, 33, of workshop in partnership with ymously can do so by calling adapted in these challenging times Mattapan suffering from a gun- local experts from Greater Boston FUNDING the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 to find innovative ways of meet- shot wound. He was pronounced Legal Services on Saturday, OPPORTUNITY FOR (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the ing the needs of the youth they dead at the scene. April 3, at noon. The workshop NONPROFITS word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). serve. And they did so as resourc- According to police logs for is meant to educate community As part of her commitment The Boston Police Department es became less abundant and as Charlestown received by the news- members about unemployment, to improving the lives of those will stringently guard and protect more families began to rely on paper, a previous call had been provide updates on changes since living in Suffolk County, District the identities of all those who wish their services. This year’s grant made to police for a “loud party” the Biden administration took Attorney Rachael Rollins today to assist this investigation in an program is perhaps more import- at 6 Mystic Pl. that same evening, over and review resources that are invited nonprofits serving Suffolk ant than ever as we work to anonymous manner. around 11:44 p.m. Several hours available to workers generally. County youth to apply for grant recover, rebuild and reinvest in a To those who find themselves later the shooting incident was “Last year I held a townhall funding. brighter future.” in need of emotional support or called in as well. on workers’ rights at the begin- Community organizations The Suffolk County District There was no indication what simply needing to talk to some- ning of the pandemic. It’s time to working to prevent youth violence Attorney’s Office was forced to the action was by police, but one about distressing events revisit that issue,” said Councilor and to provide substance use pre- put the grant program on hold apparently the party checked out in our community, the Boston Edwards. “I’m happy to see more vention and treatment to young during 2020 amid the economic and officers left the scene shortly Neighborhood Trauma Team and more people are getting vacci- people in Boston, Chelsea, Revere downturn brought on by the pan- nated, but the pandemic isn’t over and Winthrop are now eligible to demic. District Attorney Rollins yet. People should know what apply for grants of up to $10,000 is pleased to announce the return their rights are and how to access as part of the 2021 Community of the Community Reinvestment help if they need it.” Reinvestment Grant program. Grant program this year. The workshop will be lives- “These Community Applications are due no later treamed on Councilor Edwards’s Reinvestment Grants allow my than May 10, 2021. Friends of Ryan “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship Fund The Friends of Ryan “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce that scholarships totaling $15,000 will again be offered this year. Scholarships are available to college and high school students. Details and application forms may be obtained from our website. www.ryanmorrisseyscholarship.com Questions: [email protected]

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By Seth Daniel 6M agreeing to support veterans integrate the veterans housing as in construction jobs, affordable workforce housing so that pro- The recently formed housing units, long-term jobs and fessionals that have “traded one Charlestown Veterans Partnership the Friends of Memorial Hall res- uniform for another” in terms Program has stuck an agreement toration efforts. of going from military service to with the 6M Development float- “The main thing is the big public safety jobs, could afford to ing housing developers, who have picture and helping out a group stay in Charlestown. pledged to consider veterans in in Charlestown that hadn’t been “They have to stay in Boston all aspects of the project if their helped for many years as I’m and they need housing like this,” competitive bid is chosen by the told,” said Bill Caulder, of 6M. said Al Carrier, of 6M. Boston Planning and Development “It’s a nice tie-in to the Navy Yard Joe Zuffante, president of the Agency (BPDA) for replacing the because veterans built this Navy Abraham Lincoln Post, said they condemned Pier 5. Yard…There are a number of are overjoyed by the new relation- 6M proposes to build a float- ways we can try to help veterans ship with these developers. ing community, but with a partial of Charlestown in this project.” “From our point of view, the demolition of the existing pier Caulder said they are commit- Post is overjoyed to have the - using selective demolition to pre- ting to providing veterans prefer- opportunity to work with this serve parts that will serve as an ence for housing within the proj- project,” he said. “We’re espe- anchor to the floating pieces. The ect. Right now, the City requires cially grateful for the commitment project contemplates 138 units 13 percent affordable housing, but they’ve made to work with us and of housing with restaurant space since it is floating housing, that to do what they can do in their The Charlestown Veterans Partnership Program has pledged its support to the 6M Development’s floating housing concept on Pier 5 proposed and passive parks and a float- may not be in effect. Caulder said project to serve the veterans of by Bill Caulder and a series of partners. Pictured here, left to right, ing salt marsh – all built out in he has already committed to at Charlestown and how they can are Steve Fabiano, Wally Southern, Gregg Nolan of 6M, Joe Zuffante, many phases of construction. They least 13 percent in any case and become part of our ongoing proj- Stan Leonard, Al Carrier of 6M, Billy Durette, Rich Brennan, and Bill are one of three developers with is working to figure out how to ect at Memorial Hall.” Caulder of 6M. Behind them is the current Pier 5. active RFPs being considered by reserve part of that for veterans. He added, “We’re very excited the BPDA, with a public comment They will also be pushing to about the prospect of good jobs the high cost of living.” Project. It is designed to collab- period that ends on April 5. provide veterans preference for for veterans and the potential for This week, the Charlestown construction jobs within the proj- the project to include homes for The Charlestown Veterans orate with developers and busi- Veterans allied groups and 6M ect, and for permanent jobs on the veterans and they can live here in Partnership Program is a joint ven- nesses in providing opportunities gathered to announce they have property in terms of management. Charlestown instead of having to ture between the Lincoln Post and to veterans and veterans’ projects agreed to a partnership – with One of the keys was to try to leave the community because of the Charlestown Veterans History within the community.

Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreases

By John Lynds nities hit hard by the pandemic facing barriers in obtaining the like Eastie. vaccine. These include Black/ Charlestown’s weekly COVID- Janey said the program pro- African American, Latinx, Asian, 19 positive test rate decreased last vides funding to non-profit orga- Indigenous, and immigrant com- week while the cumulative rate nizations working to increase munities; persons with disabilities; increased slightly according to vaccine access and awareness for individuals over the age of 65; the latest data released on Friday communities disproportionately and the neighborhoods of East by the Boston Public Health impacted by the COVID-19 pan- Boston, Roxbury, Dorchester, Commission (BPHC). demic. The grant applications will Mattapan, Hyde Park, Roslindale According to the BPHC report, open Wednesday, March 31, 2021 and Chinatown, where positivity last week 899 residents were test- and the deadline to apply is April rates have consistently been higher ed and 3.9 percent were positive. 9, 2021. With a total of $1.5 and vaccination rates have been This was a 7 percent decrease million in available funding, grant lower than the citywide average. from the 4.2 percent that tested awards will range from $100,000 “In Boston, we are commit- positive two Fridays ago. to $250,000 to be used by organi- ted to continuing to prioritize According to the weekly report, zations over four months. local access and equitable plan- of the 14,278 Charlestown resi- “Since the beginning of the ning when developing strategies dents tested for the virus since the pandemic, we’ve known that cer- to bring the COVID-19 vaccine pandemic began 8.6 percent were tain neighborhoods and commu- to all of our residents,” said Chief found to be positive by last Friday. nities have been disproportion- of Health and Human Services This was a 1.1 percentage increase ately impacted by COVID-19,” Marty Martinez. “The grant pro- from the 8.5 percent reported by said Janey. “Creating this grant gram will build on our community the BPHC two Fridays ago. initiative will fund organizations partnerships and help ensure every However, positive test rates closest to the individuals most Bostonian who is eligible has the were also on the rise citywide. affected, helping the City respond necessary support needed to get According to the BPHC 25,845​​​​ on a local, community-based level. vaccinated.” On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neigh- residents were tested and 4.2 per- I look forward to working with The infection rate in borhood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in cent were COVID positive--this the grantees to further our efforts Charlestown and surrounding Boston neighborhoods. was a 16.6 percent increase from in vaccinating our more vulnera- neighborhoods increased 3.8 per- the 3.6 percent positive test rate ble communities.” cent in one week according to the week bringing the total to 1,216 Citywide positive cases of coro- reported by the BPHC two weeks Applicants will develop strat- latest city statistics. confirmed cases in the neighbor- navirus increased 2 percent per- ago. egies to target equitable vaccine The BPHC data released last hood. cent last week and went from Acting Mayor Kim Janey, the access in specific ethnic commu- Friday showed Charlestown’s The statistics released by 61,025 cases to 62,294 confirmed Boston Public Health Commission nities, Boston neighborhoods, infection went from 603.6 cases the BPHC as part of its week- cases in a week. Sixteen additional and the Office of Health and and other groups experiencing per 10,000 residents to 626.3 ly COVID19 report breaks down Boston residents died from the Human Services announced the higher rates of COVID-19 pos- cases per 10,000 residents. the number of cases and infection virus last week and there are now Vaccine Equity Grant Initiative itivity. Applications should also An additional 44 residents rates in each neighborhood. It also 1,329 total deaths in the city from last week that will target commu- target outreach for communities became infected with the virus last breaks down the number of cases COVID. by age, gender and race. PAGE 12 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE April 1, 2021

Recovery (from pg. 1) various different rooms and there’s kind of went away will now have done clinic. a garage door in the middle of the a new home. The former director O’Leary said the space is not space so we can shut it and have of Meridian house is going to do a hangout and not a place that completely different spaces and the NA group that was at the someone can come to if they’re can have meetings on both sides if Social Center on Friday nights and getting high. If somebody comes necessary.” the women’s meeting will come in and needs treatment then The only requirement for some- back and do a Codependency NSMHA can assist them and help body to use this center is 24 hours Anonymous meeting on Thursday them find treatment but that’s not of recovery and they have to be nights. There’ll be a parent sup- what Recovery on the Harbor is 18 years old or over. O’Leary port group on Monday nights. So designed for. It is really designed said It will be a member driv- there’s just all kinds of stuff like to strengthen and enhance the en program based on a peer to that and then we’ll see what the recovery community. Everybody peer participatory process. So the community and what the mem- that works there has some form members will decide to include bers want.” of lived experience with alcohol or things like parenting classes; AA Local business owner and lead- addiction. and NA meetings; Smart Recovery er in the recovery community City Councilor Lydia Edwards meetings; Refuge Recovery meet- Joe Ruggiero III will be hosting said she loved the concept. ings and multiple other pathways meetings in the space on Tuesday “I love Recovery on the Harbor to recovery programs. There is nights. and it is exactly what we need,” some discussion to include voca- “Recovery on the Harbor is said Edwards. “We need a spe- tional training or a parent support a fantastic resource for people cial space the community that is group. It’s really just meant to in every phase of recovery from uniquely bonded with this partic- empower and enhance the com- substance use disorder,” said ular issue. I think it’s beautiful. I’m Alisha Cohen, volunteer coordinator, Brian Goodman from Recovery munity and strengthen the recov- Ruggiero. “Its leadership team is proud of them. I look forward to Centers of America, and Katie O’Leary, Director of Recovery Support ery community overall. committed to the community, to working with them and I look for- Services “Some of the sober homes in helping people recover and con- ward to helping in any way I can.” the area--East Boston Rehab the necting people. I wholeheartedly Recovery on the Harbor perco- Recovery Home have already sent welcome them into the Orient lated up from several stakeholders some people down to use the com- Heights business community.” that work with the addiction com- puters,” said O’Leary. “Meridian There were some earlier mis- munity and programs that help Houses have utilized the space and conceptions over exactly what sort addicts to expand resources for now we’re starting to get more of programs would be offered at the community. interest from the sober houses. I Recovery on the Harbor when Those looking to find out more reached out to all of the AA and NSMHA announced it was mov- information or want to become NA meetings that were kind of ing into the space on Bennington a member of Recovery on the displaced because of COVID and Street. Some residents on social Harbor contact Jenny Celata, all of those meetings will start to media spread rumors the space Director of Recovery on the be rejuvenated in that space. So would be anything from an addic- Harbor, at VCelata@northsuffolk. all of the mutual aid groups that tion treatment facility to a metha- org.

Audrey Clairmont, Director of Addiction Services North Suffolk Mental Health, James Pelton, and Katie O’Leary, Director of Recovery Support Services

Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, Audrey Clairmont, Director of Addiction Services NSMHA, Jackie Moore, CEO NSMHA, Katie O’Leary, Director of Recovery Support Services NSMHA, and Judi Lemoine COO NSMHA Kim Hanton, Kathy Curley, and Katie O’Leary April 1, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 13 StoveFactory Gallery returns for Spring Show after 15 month absence

By Seth Daniel think this show is a harbinger of to attend. No public restrooms. slots: good times ahead.” All works of art are available •Friday April 2, 5-8 p.m.; When the members from the Nancy Kueny, Realtor at for purchase. Donations to the •Saturdays and Sundays: April Artist Group of Charlestown Gibson Sotheby’s, said they were StoveFactory Gallery/Artists’ 3 and 4, April 10 and 11, 17 and (AGC) closed up the door after happy to sponsor the show, some- Group of Charlestown are accept- 18, and 24 and 25 - all days from their Open Studios event in thing they have routinely done for ed through their website: www. noon to 5 p.m. To sign up for a a long time, but weren’t able to do December, 2019, there was no artistsgroupofcharlestown.com. gallery appointment, please go to over the last year. reason to think it would be more To attend, please make an www.artistsgroupofcharlestown. “It’s amazing,” she said. than a year before anyone put up appointment during these time com. art on the walls again. “Everything has been so quiet So many unexpected last times over the last year,” she said. “It’s have taken place since COVID-19 wonderful they are open again hit, and so for the AGC it has and especially in the spring. We’re been 15 months since any of their always happy to support them members have displayed their art and hope there will be a lot more at the popular Medford Street shows.” gallery – until now. For many artists, they have been able to work in their studios and/ Starting this Friday, April 2, or in their homes throughout the the AGC will open their doors Some of the art being hung on the quarantine and COVID era, and it by appointment each weekend in walls this week in preparation for has produced some incredible art. April for ‘Revitalized,’ a new and the opening day of appointments on Friday, April 2. She show runs However, beyond online galleries, dynamic show of multimedia art through April 25, but by appoint- there have been no shows to par- from 38 artists. Much of it is ment only at the AGC’s website. ticipate in – no chances to see how New DIRECTORY of businesses work done during the pandemic the public reacts to their pieces or What do you need today? Many merchants and and works that have not been to get critique from fellow artists What do you need today? Many merchants and shown publicly due to the restric- in real time. service providers are adapting to the current one wants to finally show it.” tions on gallery shows for the past The theme of revitalization was Fellow Juror and artist Julie crisisservice with providers new shopping are adapting options. to Check the current here for year, and the show also serves to chosen to help the community Alailima said being able to have ways to safely shop from your own home. celebrate the organization’s 25th begin to emerge and heal from a real show after all this time is crisis with new shopping options. Check here for anniversary. the toll of the pandemic. Alailima PLACE YOUR AD IN THE DIRECTORY TODAY! a “harbinger” of good things to “We haven’t had a show for our said, “Through times of fear, GREAT introductory specials! members since December 2019 come. ways to safely shop from your own home. uncertainty, collapse, and grief, Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] Open Studios and for this show “It’s a relief to get this gallery we are somehow able to find what Sioux Gerow [email protected] we had 108 entries and we chose back open and to see new art we need to turn our difficulties PLACE YOUR AD IN THE DIRECTORY TODAY! 82 pieces for the show,” said Show here,” she said. “It’s great to bring into meaning, purpose and beau- Juror Dara Pannebaker. “We have peoples’ art back to the walls to ty. ‘REVITALIZED’ is the artist’s GREAT introductory specials! 38 artists in the show and we be seen. It’s not ideal. There is no expression of renewal and rebirth Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] chose at least one piece from each reception and we have to do it by through the artistic process.” artist that submitted. Everyone appointment, but it’s more than The public is invited to come Sioux Gerow [email protected] has been chomping at the bit to do what we’ve been able to do for a to the StoveFactory Gallery; hours this. We have all been working on year. I feel this year is a big victory are listed below. Safety procedures our art for a year now and every- over what we’ve gone through. I shall be observed by all. Free to all stmarystcatherine.org 617-242-4664

$165/month or save 10% and prepay $1780/year. 12 month lease, get your spot now! For more information email Joanie Walls: [email protected] or call directly at (617) 936-2119 PORTSIDE TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR PUBLIC WELCOME MA Inspection Station #4498 Open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m On Tuesday afternoon, the StoveFactory Gallery was revived for ‘REVITALIZED’ – the first member show at the popular Charlestown gallery and studio building since Dec. 2019. Here, sponsor Nancy Kueny of Gibson 617-242-5782 Sotheby’s stands with artists Dara Pannebaker, Julie Alailima, Karla Quattrocchi and Jim Kennedy. The show 100 TERMINAL ST. by the Artist Group of Charlestown features work from 38 artists – all chomping at the bit to show the new work they’ve created since the pandemic hit. CHARLESTOWN PAGE 14 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE April 1, 2021 USS Constitution Museum honors women of “Old Ironsides”

Staff Report The program was moderat- an Operations Officer and the ed by Command Master Chief principal advisor to the Executive The USS Constitution Museum Petty Officer (CMDCM) Nancy Officer. She is responsible for all and USS Constitution hosted Rad Estrada, USN (Ret.), with ques- daily operations of the ship and Women of USS Constitution, a tions and input from virtu- crew, which includes scheduling, free virtual panel discussion on al attendees. CMDCM Estrada facilities management, and watch- Wednesday, March 31. joined the U.S. Navy in 1990 bills. Current and former female and served on USS G.H.W. •Aircrew Survival crew members of “Old Ironsides” Bush and USS Nimitz, eventually Equipmentman (PR2) Kimberly joined the Museum for an insight- being promoted to the Command Watson, USS Constitution. PR2 ful discussion about leadership Senior Chief program for duty on Watson is currently assigned to and the role women play in shap- USS Constitution. Her tour cul- Deck Department as the Facilities ing today’s United States Navy. minated with her selection as the Assistant Leading Petty Officer. From exploring the depths of the Command Master Chief for NAS She leads the execution of facilities sea aboard a submarine to serving Sigonella. upkeep and repair. on the oldest commissioned war- Speakers included: •Seaman (SN) Melanie ship afloat in the world, 21% of •Command Senior Chief “Santos” Santosrangel, all active-duty sailors in the United (CMDCS), Angela Collins, USS Constitution. SN Santosrangel Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy States are women. In this online USS Constitution. CMDCS Collins has just completed bootcamp. She The USS Constitution and the Constitution Museum collaborated this program, attendees heard from is the principal enlisted advisor to was selected to serve on “Old week on an online panel discussion about women in the Navy. four incredible women who serve the Commanding Officer, the most Ironsides” due to her outstanding senior enlisted person assigned to performance. on USS Constitution and learned This virtual program is part visitor engagement plan, offering the command. This event has been made pos- about their career paths and the of an overall Museum initiative videos, blog posts, collection high- •Lieutenant (LT) Sasha Lowry, sible thanks to the Institute of skills needed to be a leader in the to serve the public at home. It lights, and more. U.S. Navy. USS Constitution. LT Lowry is Museum and Library Services. includes a robust outreach and

For Record WARREN PRESCOTT Scholarship was established bedroom with hatch. on Housing and Community General Maura Healey has cre- SCHOOL in 1969 and nearly $250,000 •229-231 Bunker Hill St. Development on February 24, ated resources for workers to April 2 - Good Friday : No has been awarded to “Townie” Applicant: Patrick Mahoney. 2021. report safety concerns during School high school graduates look- Purpose: Demolish existing one reopening. They include an April 7 - Site Council ing to pursue a college edu- story restaurant and erect a new The 9th discussion on Race online form at the Attorney Meeting @ 5:30pm cation. Applications are avail- 4 story 3 unit residential build- and Equity with the Turn It April 19-22 - Spring Recess : able online or can be picked ing with enclosed garage and Around youth group and General’s website and a dedi- No School up at the Charlestown Public roof deck. *Private roof deck. Councilor Lydia Edwards will cated Fair Labor hotline at 617- April 26 - Student return to Library, the Charlestown Boys take place online Tuesday, April 727-3465. People can also find school & Girls Club Teen Center, and From the March 31 License 6, at 6 p.m. Register at bit.ly/ those resources by calling 311. the Charlestown High School Commission meeting, online: RaceEquityZoom2. CMA SCHOLARSHIP Guidance Office. The appli- •Bunker Hill Restaurant, •HOW TO REPORT A The Charlestown Mothers cation deadline is April 15, LLC; D/B/A: Monument Diner, SCHOOL MEAL SUPER PROBLEM PROPERTY Association is pleased to 2021. The scholarship includes 231 BUNKER HILL St. Has SITES/CHARLESTOWN Since taking office in 2014, offer up to $13,000 in col- $12,000 for the first year of applied for a Common Victualler Every Monday and Thursday lege scholarships, to men and college and $6,000 for the sec- 7 Day All Alcohol License to be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mayor Walsh has made fixing women who have been resi- ond year. Lt. Quinn (USMC), exercised on the above Total •Edwards Middle School - quality of life issues a priority in dents of Charlestown for at who gave the ultimate sacri- 1650 square feet on the first 28 Walker St. his administration. From invest- least five years, and will be fice during the Vietnam War, floor with restrooms, kitchen •Harvard/Kent ing in Public Works to making attending college full-time was recognized for his bravery and bar. There is a preparation Elementary - 50 Bunker Hill St. sure community policing is a this fall. The amount of each and awarded a Bronze Star and kitchen, restroom, and office in staple in every neighborhood, scholarship awarded will Purple Heart and is honored the basement which consist of SCHOOLS INFO we are making sure every neigh- be determined by the CMA on Panel 18W, Row 8 of the 1,650 square feet. Total capacity •School Return Timetables Scholarship Committee. Last Vietnam Veterans Memorial in of 88 occupants. Manager: Jon – March 15-18 – Students borhood is clean, safe and a year, CMA awarded eight Washington D.C.. For questions Sweeney. Closing Time: 1 a.m. in Grades 4-8 (Groups A & great place to live and work in. scholarships. Copies of the about the scholarship, please B); and March 29-April 1 – Unfortunately some properties application are available at the contact Ronan FitzPatrick at From the April 1, 2 p.m., Students in grades 9-12 (Groups in Boston need more help than “Scholarship” tab on the CMA 617-242-5493. COMMITTEE ON HOUSING A & B). others, and that’s why we are website, www.charlestown- AND COMMUNITY here. If you know of a property mothersassociation.org. The From the March 30 Zoning DEVELOPMENT HEARING: •REPORTING that fits one of the following cri- completed application is due by Board of Appeals, online: Order for a hearing regarding WORKPLACE SAFETY teria: multiple calls to 911, one April 23, 2021. •277 Bunker Hill St. existing residential unit diver- CONCERNS Applicant: Nicholas Mandonas. sity across Boston. This mat- Workers in any size organi- that’s blighted or just a general LT. MICHAEL P. QUINN Purpose: Build roof deck onto ter is sponsored by Councilor zation have options if they feel concern, we encourage you to SCHOLARSHIP existing structure, create access Annissa Essaibi-George and they are being pressured into reach out to your neighborhood The Lt. Michael P. Quinn point via stairway in master was referred to the Committee an unsafe situation. Attorney liaison.

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Staff Report goal – ending the game. to the championship on Saturday will head to the semi-final on It was a tough ending, but in Watertown against Mass Bay Saturday to meet up with fellow an amazing campaign for the Warriors. city-based program Parkway, who But for a fluke goal from behind Charlestown junior and her fan- The U14 team beat Arlington has 13 wins. the net by a Wisconsin player, tastic teammates. Sindoris is the 4-1 to advance and will face The Squirt 2 Townies have had Charlestown would have had an daughter of Jack and Kim Sindoris Andover in the championship an amazing playoff run so far, as NCAA champion in the Town of Charlestown. game. The talented Townies tied the #8 team knocking off sub- this hockey season, with Miceala •CHARLESTOWN YOUTH Andover on March 7, so it is likely urban #1 Belmont last weekend, Sindoris of the Northeastern HOCKEY PLAYOFF SUCCESS to be a great rematch. 6-5. They will face Everett/Revere University Women’s Ice Hockey All three CYHA girls’ pro- On the boy’s side, the 13-win in Revere on Saturday for the team helping to make an amazing grams – U10, U12 and U14 – are Bantams beat Cambridge 3-1 semi-finals. run in the Women’s Frozen Four. headed to championship games in on March 27 to advance to The top-seeded Squirt 4 Townie Sindoris logged a lot of ice time their league this Saturday at Ryan the semi-finals this Saturday in team has 23 wins on the season through the tournament, including Miceala Sindoris. Arena in Watertown. Malden. They are seeded #2 and and is a dynamic force in their an amazing comeback, overtime The U10 team will face Allston- will face #3 Needham in that tilt. league. They had a bye in the first win over Minnesota-Duluth in the Brighton for the championship on Championship games for the boys round of the playoffs and will face semi-finals. That set up a March the Northeastern team. Standing Friday night, and are up to the are the second weekend in April. nine-win Brookline in the semi-fi- 20 showdown for the National behind the net, a Wisconsin play- task for sure. The #1 seed Pee Wee 2 Townie nals this Saturday. The team has Championship with the University er fired off a pass/shot to the The U12’s knocked off team beat North Andover 2-1 on a great shot at advancing to the of Wisconsin. right side of the goal, which hit a top-seeded Nashoba Valley last March 27, and the 19-win team finals on April 10. Sindoris and her teammates defender on the hip and bounced Sunday in a gritty and fast-moving played an incredible game and off the goalie’s shoulder into the semi-final, 6-5. They will head Sindoris logged two shots on goal in the effort. After regulation, the game was tied 1-1 and it couldn’t • Revere • Everett • Winthrop • Lynn • East Boston • Chelsea • Charlestown get more intense than that with OBITUARIES Effective Jan. 1, 2021 everything on the line. 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By Seth Daniel Boston’s neighborhoods to speak for stability in sight, the impacts directly with local business owners from this last year will be long- Councilor and Mayoral and staff about the resources and term. We need opportunities to Candidate Annissa Essaibi George support needed to recover, rebuild help businesses strengthen and concluded her official campaign and thrive post-pandemic – a key grow so they can recoup some business tour in Charlestown at part of her campaign as a small losses.” the end of last month, and said business owner herself. In addition to helping those that while the tour is over, she has just One of the biggest things she need to stabilize, she said there are started the work of advocating for said she has learned is that small now opportunities to help others businesses around the city. business owners in Charlestown that are ready to expand. With On March 20, her ‘Get Boston and citywide have had to use per- many storefronts now vacant and Back to Business’ tour saved the sonal savings to stay afloat, and commercial space in less demand, best for last and came to visit a full recovery is going to take she said that presents opportuni- businesses around Charlestown. creative ways to access cash. ties for businesses that are ready Among the businesses they vis- “Over the last year, many of – and she would make that a focus ited were the Warren Tavern, our businesses have dipped into of her administration. Charlestown Tea & Treats and personal savings for rent, utilities “The idea of helping business- Street Bistro. Launched in March, and annual licensing fees,” she es who are strong and ready – Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Annissa Essaibi George stopped in the tour brought Essaibi George said. “Some have taken out loans. helping them grow and creating several businesses in Charlestown with Elaine Donovan on March 20 to small businesses in each of Although we see an opportunity a deeper pipeline from the City as part of Essaibi George’s ‘Get Boston Back to Business’ tour. The for businesses ready to grow,” effort wrapped up in Charlestown, and here she is talking with an she said. “Boston will continue to operator of Street Bistro. grow and with the vacancy rates Don’t miss our annual increasing, we should be ready to help businesses ready to grow.” Guide She said the City has done Summer in the City a good job with the Office of featuring Safe Summer Camps & Great Safe Activities! Housing Stability and the Office of Economic Development under former Mayor Martin Walsh. However, she said she sees a great- er need to establish more mentor- ing programs and programs that guide small businesses to access capital for stabilization or growth. One of the biggest obstacles right now, she learned, was con- sumer confidence. Businesses of all types are simply trying to get Get ready customers to come back and it ! isn’t easy. “Whether it’s to shop or eat or Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Annissa Essaibi George stopped in at for for services, consumer confidence Charlestown Tea & Treats with Charlestown’s Elaine Donovan during Summer and uncertainty and getting people her March 20 stop on the ‘Get Boston Back to Business’ tour. in the door has been the great- est concern I’ve heard,” she said. especially those that opened in ty that Essaibi George said her 2021 “Our businesses have been cre- the pandemic, it has been a very Administration would roll out RUNNING APRIL 15 ating environments that feel safe unique experience.” is relaxing some of the license and are safe…For our businesses, Beacon Hill | Back Bay | Fenway | Kenmore One key point of flexibili- renewal standards. She said one South End | North End | Charlestown person on the tour indicated they got their licenses for 2020, but didn’t really get to use them and to os n REVITALIZED then they had to be renewed again. The b Sun The Beacon hill TimeS 2021 Spring Art Exhibition That’s an item she said the City T B h T April 2 - 25, 2021 should be able to help on as well – administrative issues that could

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