Your Ad here! Picture it! Page 1! Above the fold TOP BILLING BOOK NOW! MONTHLY RATES! JANUARY 9, 2020 BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep TThehe BBeeaconacon HHillill TTimesimes (781)485-0588 THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES Taking the Oath City Council welcomes four new members; elects Kim Janey as council president

By Lauren Bennett of office for the first time. Mayor Marty Walsh walked Four new members of the the councilors through the oath at Boston City Council were sworn in the ceremony, and then delivered at Faneuil Hall on Monday, join- a speech. “This has certainly been ing their nine returning colleagues a momentous election in the City to create a historic council that is of Boston,” Walsh said. “This majority female and majority peo- will be the most diverse council ple of color. District Councilors in history.” He expressed his faith Kenzie Bok, Ricardo Arroyo, Liz in the councilors and praised their Breadon, and At-Large Councilor past successes. Julia Mejia—the first-ever Latina “I’m excited to have you and on the council—all took the oath (Oath Pg. 6) Longtime mail carrier to step down at month’s end

By Dan Murphy 23 years and began her regular route 17 years ago, which includes A longtime fixture of Beacon Louisburg Square and Mt. Vernon, Photo by Seth Daniel Hill won’t be around as much after Willow and Acorn streets, as well With Gov. Charlie Baker giving a standing ovation, Mayor Martin Walsh exits the stage at Symphony Hall in Jan. 31, when Nancy O’Hearn as various side streets. the Back Bay on Tuesday night, Jan. 7, after his annual State of the City Address. Mayor Walsh delivered a retires from her post as a mail car- “I know all the little in and 20-minute oration that touched on new initiatives in housing, education and transportation. rier in the neighborhood. outs and the historical facts about O’Hearn has worked for the Beacon Hill you pick up along the U.S. Postal Service for the past Walsh delivers State of the City address (Carrier Pg. 5) Promises investment in education, transportation, and housing

By Lauren Bennett accomplished over the past year, their dreams come true. and how it can continue moving Yohan Almonte from Mattapan Mayor Marty Walsh gave his forward. was formerly homeless and ended annual State of the City address at For the first time, Mayor Walsh up in jail, but he said that Mayor Symphony Hall on Jan. 7, where highlighted resident success stories Walsh’s Operation Exit program he made many promises in terms ahead of his speech. Four individ- “changed my life.” The Operation of affordable housing, educa- uals were invited to the stage to Exit program allows Boston’s pop- tion, and transportation. He also share their stories and how Mayor ulation most vulnerable to gun looked back at what the City has Walsh’s programs have helped (Address Pg. 7)

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner Why Support So, why support our nonprofit ty, engage residents civically and organization? preserve the historic fabric in this the BHCA? Take a look outside and you’ll very special and unique neighbor- find the answer. Since 1922, hood that we all call home. By Suzanne Besser, past-president the BHCA has been affirming We were formed after commu- the integrity of Beacon Hill and nity leaders in the early 1920s suc- Year after year, the Beacon Hill ensuring its future as a livable and cessfully resisted the city’s intent Civic Association turns to the attractive residential community. to remove the bricks from our community, asking contributions We’d like to keep doing it. A self-portrait that adorned Nancy O’Hearn’s Christmas card from this to its Annual Appeal. We strive to build communi- (BHCA, Pg. 5) year. 2

PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES JANUARY 9, 2020 BHAC approves several signs, denies energy panels on Lime St.

By Lauren Bennett replace it with a new railing. For “to help preserve them as they’re proposal. lettering the height of the deck, the propos- in rough shape,” he said. He said A member of the Beacon Hill The Beacon Hill Architectural al was to “deconstruct the area that the concern lies within the 104 Mount Vernon St. (11A Civic Association said that she Commission met for its month- from the rear of the house to the fragility of the panels, and without West Cedar) would like to see the signs match ly meeting on Dec. 19, with a edge of the garage and rebuilt it,” something to protect them, they A proposal to restore leaded the existing ones on the building, LaCasse said. He added that the full agenda after cancelling its will continue to deteriorate and glass on side lights and transom as they are all roughly the same deck will be lowered to the “exact November meeting. Among the list “we may lose them altogether.” and restoring and repainting dimensions and a square shape. of items heard were proposals for same height as the previous deck Senior Preservation Planner the existing door at 104 Mount Other signs on the building are replacement windows, light fix- from 2016.” A mockup of the Nick Armata said that the Vernon St. has already been com- for dressboston, Agostino Salon, tures, and signs. It was announced deck was requested, he continued. Commission guidelines do not pleted, as the applicant’s painter and Cynthia Driscoll interiors. at the beginning of the hearing Abutter Linda Johnson said allow these panels to be installed thought it was approved under The proposed Kodomo sign is that there would be a hard cutoff that “this has been a long-standing over the stained glass, and the administrative review, the appli- rectangular. at 8 p.m., but the Commission issue,” and that permits were not installation of the panels will cre- cant said. Armata disagreed, saying that continued to hear some applica- followed. She said there are con- ate a “microclimate” that would Armata said the painter did tions after that. cerns about the garage being ille- actually further deteriorate the contact him about this. “We have “different variations in signs gives gal, and in this case, it’s “hard to stained glass. “It just wouldn’t be evidence of the historic color and more character to Charles St.” 60 Chestnut Street trust that this will follow through appropriate,” Armata said. wanted to point out that this color The application was approved Attorney Marc LaCasse pro- as it wasn’t in the past.” The applicant said that the glass was approved by this Commission as submitted, with the provisos posed three remediation items for The Commission ultimate- would still be able to breathe with for another Beacon Hill home we that there is no additional window approval by the Commission for ly voted to remand to staff the the panels installed, but Armata owned and is still the same color,” signage and the applicant must a project at 60 Chestnut St.: the details regarding the visibility of argued that “it just wouldn’t look the applicant said. The applicant take the sign with her if she moves location for a condenser, a planter, the HVAC units, and everything right according to the guidelines.” provided photos of the door prior locations. and the height of the deck. else was approved as submitted. Armata suggested that the panels to being painted Benjamin Moore LaCasse said that the proposed could be installed on the inside as Grand Entrance Red, as the pho- 137 Charles St. condenser would not be visible 12 Lime St. an alternative. tos showed evidence around the At 137 Charles St., which is to behind the existing planter box The proposal at 12 Lime St. Martha McNamara, Martha lock and on the hinge that the become Luxor Hair Studio, the that will remain, and the condens- was to install five new energy pan- McNamara, Director of the New door was once painted this color. proponent proposed to install a els on the outside of the stained ers are not visible from the public England Arts and Architecture “This is a color which is present wall sign, a blade sign, and win- glass windows at the front-facade way. The new condenser is 27 Program at Wellesley College, said in the neighborhood,” the appli- dow decals. inches tall, and the current ones main entry. that the guidelines don’t allow cant said. The proponent said the the are 33 inches tall. The project proponent proposed these types of panels because they The Commission voted to blade sign would be replaced LaCasse also proposed to to install these panels between the are “necessarily highly reflective approve the proposal as presented. in-kind, and the proposed wall remove the planter wall and security and stained glass panels and detract from the aesthetic sign is 14 inches by 7 feet. On the purpose and original intent. Even 70 Charles St. windows, he proposed white vinyl if you’re going to seal it up,” At 70 Charles St., the owner of lettering, and on the door, a logo, she told the applicant, “a micro- Kodomo Boston, presented a pro- climate will cause the glass to posal to install a wall sign, blade as well as operating hours. deteriorate at a more rapid rate.” sign, and window decals for her The signs were proposed to be She said it would not happen if new location in Beacon Hill. made from metal. “We do prefer storm windows were installed on The sign is an existing sign from wood in the district, but there’s no the inside because it is a more cli- her closed store in Chestnut Hill. guideline that says that,” Armata Stick to It! said. The applicant said he would mate-controlled space. The maker of the sign has since ALL NEW The Commission voted to deny passed away, but he was known explore a wood sign if he had to. with our this application without preju- for making signs for Beacon Hill The Commission voted to dice, which allows the applicant stores, the applicant said. The sign approve the sign as presented Sticky Note to come back with a different is blue with gold carved wood except for the sign in the window. Keep Your Name in A U G U S T 1 , 2 0 1 9 Area A-1 reports 6-percent drop in The the eyes of T H E R E A R E N OB T I M E Seacon L I K E T H E S E T I M E S h ill Times Part One crime in ’19 from previous year Monograms and motifs River Street resident launches company offering embroidered, personalized goods

By Dan Murphy Eve Q. Casey marked both a thousands significant career and personal milestone three weeks ago with attempted rapes climbed from 22 in 2018. the launch of her maiden business, By Dan Murphy The Bedlam Street Company - a self-described “bespoke embroi- dery company specializing in per- sonalized monograms and motifs” that celebrates the coastal lifestyle. to 26 in 2019. Other burglaries saw a 25-pre- “We’ve gotten off to a startlingly nice start,” said Casey, who serves as “Proprietress” of the fledgling other special event. Local artist Silvia Lopez Chavez’s mural, “Patterned Behavior,” on the Charles River Esplanade. business that she operates out of her River Street home alongside The company’s moniker pays her husband John Houser. “Now, homage to the nickname of the As 2019 was drawing to a close, Robberies and attempted rob- cent decline, with nine incidents in Esplanade Association seeking donations for murals we’re just trying to figure out how main street in Eve’s hometown of of loyal Cold Spring Harbor, a hamlet on keep the momentum going and get

the word out.” the north shore of Long Island, Cyan Cyan By Dan Murphy The Bedlam Street Company N.Y., located about 20 miles Sophy Tuttle, a visual artist born outside of Manhattan. From the The Esplanade Association offers a curated selection of mono- in Colchester, England, current- establishment of the Cold Spring Magenta is currently seeking $10,000 in gram-able home goods and appar- beries were down nearly 18 per- 2019 as opposed to 12 the previ- to create thoughtful and park-ap- Area A-1 had seen a 6-percent ly residing in Medford who has Waling Company circa 1838 until donations to underwrite the cost el, including 33 different mono- outdoor and indoor murals on propriate murals in three different 1860, the town was an epicen- of installing new murals on three spots along the Esplanade,” said gram styles; 69 different motifs; display from Massachusetts to and 33 different “thread” or color ter of the whaling industry, with pump-houses in the park. Michael Nichols, executive direc- Yellow Mexico; and Ann Lewis, a multi- selections. Quick turnaround sailors from around the world The artists commissioned disciplinary activist artist based in tor of the Esplanade Association. descending on its main street and to paint the murals are Solei, a times for orders are also ensured Detroit, Mich., who uses painting, “We’re excited to get them up filling it with a cacophony of dif- local artist, muralist and curator to accommodate memorable occa- Black cent as the number dropped to ous year. during the peak season in the ferent languages that was often drop in incidents of violent and installation and participatory per- who serves as creative director at sions, such as the birth of a new formance to explore themes relat- park and think they will enhance described as “bedlam.” Since the Brain Arts Organization, gallery child, an engagement party or any ed to American identity, power the experience for visitors to the director at Dorchester Art Project readers! structures, and justice. Esplanade.” and curator at 1369 Coffeehouse; (B “We’re really pleased to have Painting the new murals is the edlAm Pg. 4) selected three great women artists last step in a process that began with WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL property crime in 2019 as opposed 155 in 2019 from 188 the previ- Larcenies from motor vehicles Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner Water lanterns flowed down (murAls into the Charles River last New Trash Collection Services Pg. 4) Saturday evening, July 27, during the Water Lantern The City of Boston has hired Festival at the Esplanade. Capital Waste Services to per- Here, Angela Lin and Joe form trash pick-ups through- to the previous year. ous year. were down nearly 33 percent as Nash share the inspiration- out the city for the next five al message on their lantern years. We invite your feedback before releasing it. See Pages as to the new hour and as to 6 and 7 for more photos. the level of service by writing to us at [email protected]. We will forward your comments to According to Boston Police, The rate of domestic aggra- the number fell to 207 from 308 the City. Joint Committees The Beacon Hill Civic Association participates in several joint committees with other neighborhood organiza- 2,396 incidents of Part One crime vated assaults remained constant, in 2018. tions that serve our community Last week, we highlighted two Ali Ringenburg, Slone Merrill Owner,Sticky BHBA board mem- size: 3 in. x3 in. Joshua Leffler, BHCA (BHCA Pg. 4) ber and Co-Chair of the Joint Charles Street Committee. Director and Co-Chair of with 27 incidents each in 2018 The rate of other larcenies the Joint Charles Street were reported in the district, which ShownCommittee sized to scale above covers approx. 2 columns and 2019, respectively. was down around 1 percent, with Copy for a Sticky includes Beacon Hill, Chinatown Downtown and the North End, Non-domestic aggravated 1,484 incidents in 2019, compared due 2 weeks CALL YOUR REP between Jan. 1 and Dec. 29, 2019, assaults, on the other hand, were to 1,504 the previous year. prior to run date compared with 2,547 during the up nearly 7 percent as the number Auto theft, in contrast, saw a rose to 280 from 262 in 2018. nearly 15-perecnt uptick as the The Independent FOR MORE INFO! same timeframe in 2018. Commercial burglaries were number climbed to 94 from 82 Newspaper Group (781) 485-0588 The rate of homicides remained is offering STICKIES steady, with one incident each down nearly 20 percent as the in 2018. ext. in 2018 and 2019, respectively, number dropped to 66 in 2019 Citywide, Part One crime was on a First-come 103: Maureen 110: Kathy while rapes and attempted rapes from 82 the previous year. down 5 percent as the number of First-served basis. 106: Peter 125: Sioux Don’t miss out on this saw an approximately 18-percent Residential burglaries were incidents fell to 17,342 in 2019 Great opportunity!! uptick as the number of rapes and also down more than 20 percent from 18,250 the previous year. as the number fell to 47 from 59 3

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Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER

BACK BAY CDZ RT Samuel E Toto RET 2005 75 Clarendon St #209 $985,000 Caspen, Nicole Montgomery, Laura A 75 Clarendon St #406 $945,000 Lin, Dawson S Magg LLC 180 Commonwealth Ave #19 $1,290,000 Ohren, Joel Cabral, Joseph 146 Marlborough St #7 $770,000 Kant, Doug O Brooks, Samuel S 400 Stuart St #29B $2,560,000

BEACON HILL Polaris 2000 LLC Domolky, George C 37-41 Beaver Pl #BP2 $1,750,000 Depoalo, Mara Epstein, Lawrence R 10 Bowdoin St #409 $810,000 Chan, Bryan C Chu, Jonathan 286-288 Cambridge St #5 $445,000 Sise, Meghan Raish, David L 142 Chestnut St #10 $1,667,000 Qin, Weijian Michale P Boyle RET 2008 19 Revere St #7 $650,000 Bonfantini, Alfred R Fayon, Theresa M 15 River St #304 $920,000

SOUTH END/BAY VILLAGE/KENMORE Singh, Raymond Oppenheim, Jacob 44 Chandler St #2 $1,220,000 Chakravarthy RET Quantum Valley Ltd 1 Charles St S #11E $2,200,000 Dhaka, Shantanu Skinner, Robert A 418 Columbus Ave #3 $1,212,500 Ersu, Ali K Ramsayer Joint RET 6 Columbus Sq #3 $900,000 Martinez, Kresley R Fisher, Emily 17 Holyoke St #3 $769,000 Kennedy, Ryan West Canton Apartments 232 W Canton St #1 $1,786,000 Mcbride, Robert R Barsoum LT 40 Bradford St $3,000,000 Tang, Yuyang Ren, Xiaomin 10 Charlesgate E #304 $970,000 Umnvag Kenmore LLC Shopps At Comm Owner LLC 500-528 Commonwealth Ave $44,000,000 Raffa, Zachary Patricia M Murphy 2006 84 Gainsborough St #406W $605,000 Canning, Hye S Richardson, Daniel 485-495 Harrison Ave #501 $1,075,000 Martinez, Kresley R Fisher, Emily 17 Holyoke St #3 $769,000 Giannakis, Adamantia K Scannell, Meaghan L 484 Massachusetts Ave #2 $607,500 Wetherille, Patrick Giguere, Jana M 45 Province St #1905 $1,499,000 The tile awning in the last clue is on 24-30 Lime Street built circa 1912 Wargin, Jeffrey 312 Shawmut NT 312 Shawmut Ave #4 $773,000 in the English Revival Style also known as the Tudor Revival Style. Kant, Doug O Brooks, Samuel S 400 Stuart St #29B $2,560,000 Architectural Styles of America and Europe notes, “The style reaches back to England’s Tudor period (1500-1559) as a romanticized revival Crisler, William J 574 Tremont Street 7 LLC 574-580 Tremont St #7 $360,000 of the timber-frame buildings popular at that time.” The style was most Macdougall, Jospeh Finocchio, Stephen 27 Upton St #3 $2,025,000 often used from 1910 through the 1920s. Luby, Brendon D Freihofer Sue Est 43 Upton St #4 $1,654,965 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send Auerbach, Steven G 161 West Brookline Dev 161 W Brookline St $4,320,000 an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Kennedy, Ryan West Canton Apartments 232 W Canton St #1 $1,786,000 Chan, Alexandra Duffy, Maria G 198 W Springfield St #4 $1,305,000 Wu, Wing T Brickman, Ethlynne 333 Washington St #508 $250,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Oppenheim, Jacob George, Robert 37 Worcester Sq #1 $1,482,500

WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Stent-Torriani, Jonathan Mason, Michael 2 Avery St #35H $2,025,000 Mazof, Andrew L Murphy John E Est 85 E India Row #9A $580,000 Mcmullin, David Tower Realty 3508 LLC 1 Franklin St #3508 $2,650,000 Leahy, Peter MT 4202 LLC 1 Franklin St #4202 $3,000,000 Occhipinti, Anne N Phua Cheng S Est 100 Fulton St #4F $1,000,000 Nader, Anthony Leung, Chi-Wing 580 Washington St #1002 $1,750,000

Your home is our mission. Eve Dougherty [email protected] 4

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THE EARTH IS ON FIRE

As this is being written, reports indicate that the worst is yet to come for the people of Australia, whose land literally is burning up all around them. The apocalyptic images of families being driven from their homes, wearing face masks and eye goggles because of the acrid smoke that is darkening the daytime sky, and then being evacuated by boat from the beaches, are something out of a science fiction film. But now, in 2020, reality has caught up with science fiction. The Australian bush fires are the apex of what has been a sad, sad year for our planet. The Australian fires already have destroyed about 15 million acres — an area almost as large as West Virginia, more than triple the area destroyed by the 2018 fires in California, and six times the size of the fires last summer in the Amazon. The fires not only have rendered large areas of the continent unin- habitable for humans, but they also have killed incredible numbers of wildlife -- some reports estimate half a billion creatures have perished -- threatening some species with extinction. The bush fires have killed 24 persons and are causing health issues for every person in their path, especially those with existing lung diseases. The air quality in Canberra, the capital city, on New Year’s Day was the worst in the world thanks to the smoke cloud that is as wide as Europe and now envelops much of the Australian continent. The problems attendant to the bush fires are not confined to Australia. New Zealand, which is more than 1200 miles across the ocean, is enduring toxic air pollution levels. In addition, the carbon that is being released by the burning of the bushland will increase even further the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere that are the principal cause of global warming and climate change. Guest Op-Ed The influence of a changing climate is now evident in each day’s glob- al weather pattern, according to a study published last week in Nature Climate Change. No eraser for 2019, but redemption in 2020 The study employed a new technique to analyze daily patterns of By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. ever. Those 365 days cannot be Vehicle accidents. Yes, we would temperature and moisture across the globe. It found that the locations of undone or changed. No rewind erase accidents if we could. above and below average temperature and moisture have been distinct Will we be the same human button on mistakes. No magic from natural variations on every single day for almost a decade. beings in the new year? Will this wand to make the past disappear. What Would We Erase in Our The bottom line is simply this: The world is getting hotter day-by-day year be different? Will humanity Personal Lives? and therefore bringing a dramatic change to our climate and environ- change? Along with 2020 comes What Would We Erase? Sometimes we desperately want ment. Some things, such as the massive fires in Australia, are dramatic the hope and yearning for a more Mass shootings. In Dayton, to erase a day, a week, a month, and noticeable. Others, such as the gradual melting of the glaciers, are peaceful human race. How do we Ohio, nine victims died and 17 or an entire year. Acts done to us subtle, but their effects on the degradation of the planet are just as dev- do try to heal from the tragedies of were wounded. Twenty-two vic- without our permission. Choices astating. 2019, but not forget? tims died at a Walmart in El Paso, made that we regret. We cannot Texas, in August. In Virginia, 12 suck back in the words said in It should be apparent to every thinking person that we are getting Old Year victims died and 4 were wounded. anger. Or unsay words we should very close to a point of no return in terms of climate change. However, “Should auld acquaintance We would erase death, trauma, have said. The tongue cannot with governments across the globe in the hip pockets of the special inter- be forgot, And never brought to and tragedy. Family and friends undo a lie. The lips cannot un-tell ests who are opposed to the drastic measures that are needed to prevent mind? Should auld acquaintance would not fall to their knees in a secret. further degradation of the environment, it is difficult to be optimistic be forgot, And days o’ lang syne!” anguish. Americans would not A spouse may want to erase a about the future of our planet. Why do people belt out this tra- mourn with despair. divorce and begin the marriage dition song on December 31 at FEMA lists Disaster again. “There’s silence at the table/ midnight? “Auld Lang Syne” is Declarations for USA by state for He wants to talk but he’s not able/ a Scottish limerick about past 2019. We would erase typhons, For all the shame that’s locked him relationships. My take—we are cyclones, hurricanes, tropical deep inside/Oh, but her words are THE BEACON HILL TIMES to consider and contemplate on storms, massive floods, volcano the medicine/When she says they eruptions, earthquakes, blizzards, can begin again/And forgiveness President/Editor: Stephen Quigley whether we want to remember ruptures of past friendships and to sizzling heat waves, raging wild- will set him free tonight/As heaven Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio ([email protected]) repair or not to repair. fires—which, in turn, would erase touches earth.” Lyrics by Jason Art Director: Scott Yates The year of 2019 is gone for- loss of lives and property damage. Gray to his song called “Every Act Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor Accidents. Freak accidents. of Love.” If only we could have a do-over day in 2019 and go back in time Myles’ Musings to make a change. What would © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group By Myles Striar we do differently? Would we erase or overcome? Would we become Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 Anatomy Lesson for Social Media Users Who Used to be if you shot off your mouth or stronger in the broken places or Assume They Are Enlightened stepped on other people’s toes, you’d risk erase what caused the broken plac- Email: [email protected] getting punched in the nose. es? Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com Only Twits Twitter (Op-Ed, Pg. 5) 5

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Carrier (from pg. 1) BHCA (from pg. 1) way,” said O’Hearn, a 66-year-old more special.” sidewalks and repave them instead remaining in our neighborhood. Join us! Malden resident who hails from After enduring more than her with paving blocks. In every gen- We’ve brought neighbors If you haven’t yet become a Somerville. “I think I could [guide] fair share of extreme weather of eration since, neighborhood lead- together at clean up days, cooked member of the BHCA, we invite a pretty good walking tour of the the job, O’Hearn, who estimates ers have stepped forth to assure hot dogs at the BHCA Fall HillFest, you to join. Your input in quality neighborhood.” she has walked around 30,000 the neighborhood’s livability. dressed up for the annual Winter of life issues on the Hill is import- During her tenure in a neigh- miles on the job, isn’t easily fazed To reduce traffic brought by the Gala and had fun together. We still ant to us, and we rely on you borhood she likens to a “small by unfavorable conditions. “You advent of the automobile in the assemble every year to decorate our neighbors to bring your com- town,” O’Hearn has watched get so used to the elements, and early ‘30s, we advocated for the our lamp posts with garlands and ments and concerns to our atten- families grow and gotten to know after so many years, it doesn’t redesign and widening of Charles ribbons, celebrate autumn at the tion. By joining our membership, them – and their pets – on a per- matter how hot or cold you are,” streets. Our Traffic Committee Neighborhood Block Party, give you strengthen our numbers and sonal basis. she said. turned our roadways into one-way talks about historic preservation add credibility to our purpose as “It’s a neighborhood where One luxury O’Hearn plans to streets, and set up parking restric- and civic engagement. This year advocates for Beacon Hill. Please people are out and walking fully indulge during her retirement tions and traffic lights to lessen the we will be celebrating our 48th call our office at 617-227-1922 around, so you get to know peo- is her interest in painting. (Her congestion. Nowadays our Traffic Beacon Hill Gala with friends and or email the BHCA Executive ple more than if you were in the favorite subjects include dogs and and Parking Committee is look- neighbors. Director at patricia.tully@bhcivic. suburbs or just driving around,” buildings, she said.) ing toward the future and learn- This year we worked with org with any questions, comments O’Hearn said. “I’ve seen little kids After stepping away from the ing how to cope with changes in several developers to add more or concerns, or to become a mem- grow up and families form. You pastime for a while, she embraced transportation brought about by housing for families on Beacon ber. really get to be part of the neigh- it again in recent years, and an increase in biking, ride sharing Hill in repurposed properties and borhood, and after 17 years of Upstairs Downstairs Antiques and Waze applications. weighed in on applications for Upcoming BHCA Meetings bringing the mail, it’s like my at 93 Charles St. now regularly Over the years we passionate- zoning relief and architectural Board of Directors, Monday, office out there.” exhibits and sells her work. ly saved buildings like the for- changes. January 13th, 7pm, 74 Joy Street One of O’Hearn’s fondest O’Hearn has also committed to mer Boston University School of We’ve always cared about keep- memories on the job is Phillips creating some new illustrations in Theology from the wrecking ball, ing our neighborhood beautiful Upcoming BHCA Events Street resident Mary Grier bring- collaboration with Mark Duffield, fought for low income housing at and safe. We worked to keep our Undecorating Days – Saturday ing her dog Sammy and O’Hearn a Pinckney Street resident and the Beacon House, Peter Faneuil streets clean and passable, our and Sunday, January 11th and each a popsicle to share on Gier’s author of the 2011 children’s book School and 250 Cambridge St., parks green, our trees healthy and 12th front step on a hot, summer day. “The Last Shepard & Tales of the contributed to Boston’s first zon- our flower boxes brimming. First Friday Coffee Hour “Sometimes, someone will just Tenth Ornament.” ing laws, fended off the tide of We’d like to continue our – Friday, February 7th, 8-9am, drive by on a warm day, roll And while she will admitted- urban renewal that demolished efforts to keep Beacon Hill a place BHCA, 74 Joy Street down the window and hand you ly miss seeing her many friends the West End, and initiated a pro- we and our children want to live 48th Annual Beacon Hill Gala a bottle of water,” O’Hearn said. from the neighborhood as often as cess that eventually turned all of in and that’s why we need your – Saturday, February 8th, Four “These small, everyday gestures she now does, O’Hearn said she Beacon Hill into a historic district support. Seasons Hotel Boston really mean a lot.” wouldn’t pine for waking up at so that it would always be an Together, let’s honor the past Besides residents of the neigh- 4:45 a.m. each day to go to work. example of early twentieth century and look to the future. Thank you Visit the Beacon Hill Civic borhood, O’Hearn has met many “I am thankful that I was in life. Most recently we saved the for your past support and, if you Association website www.bhcivic. world-travelers while working on such a nice neighborhood, and I architectural details of Suffolk’s have not already done so, please org or call the office (617-227- Beacon Hill. really did appreciate everything,” former Donahue Building, one give to our Annual Appeal. 1922) for more information on “You see people from all over O’Hearn said. “It has been a great of the few mid-century buildings any of these events. the world with all the tourists,” place to work for all these years, O’Hearn said, “so you try to look and I thank [the neighborhood’s at the neighborhood through their residents] for making it so.” eyes, which makes it that much

Op-Ed (from pg. 4)

“Redemption isn’t giving a Change, Grace and Redemption bank robber a job as a teller.”— “That is what life is about. We Jane Velez-Mitchell do not get redos, but we do get In this fallen world, some- second chances.”—Jeffrey Fry times we need to seek justice According to a 2019 article in before we give mercy. And per- the Columbus Dispatch, Harley petrators deserve prosecution. Blakeman, a former felon, grad- Consequences are a reality when uated from Ohio State University one chooses to harm another. with a business degree, and recent- Alas, we cannot erase situa- ly stated a website that helps com- tions, happenings, or events in panies connect with former crimi- 2019. We cannot erase tragedy or nals seeking employment. trauma. We cannot erase mistakes. “God answers the mess of life But we can reflect on 2019 and with one word: Grace.”—Max become more aware, focus on Lucado change, give and accept forgive- Made a list of all persons we ness, renew hope, and make 2020 had harmed, and became will- a better year. ing to make amends to them all. That’s the 8th step in the 12 Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an Steps of AA. Continued to take author, columnist, educator, and personal inventory and when we therapist. She lives in Southern were wrong promptly admitted it. Ohio. Contact her at melissamcol- That’s the 10th step. [email protected].

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Oath (from pg. 1) have new voices as a part of the The feeling of excitement and and amazing cultural assets,” she conversation as we move Boston pride was palpable on Monday said, but it is also “ground zero forward,” Wash said. “I want to morning, especially for the newly for many of the inequalities in make sure that Boston is the best elected councilors. “It’s such an our city.” There is an “enormous city for everyone who wants to exciting and historic council to wealth gap” despite economic live here and be here.” He said be part of,” Bok said. “I think prosperity in the city, and the that right now, there is “zero part- that what’s nice; we’re going to be housing affordability crisis contin- nership” in Washington, D.C., and collaborating as a whole body on ues, she added. that he believes “Boston can and some of the biggest issues that face She also talked about other must show a way forward.” Walsh the city.” issues plaguing the city, such as added that Boston will continue After the inauguration ceremo- the climate change crisis which to lead with its values, and he is ny, the councilors headed across she said “needs urgent action,” as “honored to do this work along- the street to City Hall for their well as car congestion that brings side you,” he told the councilors. first meeting together. District 7 the “flow of traffic to a grinding District 8 Councilor Kenzie Councilor Kim Janey was elect- halt.” ‘Gun violence is also still Bok won every precinct in the ed council president, succeeding too prevalent in many of the city’s district and garnered 70 percent Andrea Campbell, who was the neighborhoods, she said. of the vote in last November’s first black woman to hold the title. “Working together, we passed City Councilor Kenzie Bok with State Rep. Jay Livingstone, who has election. On her inauguration day, In her speech, Janey thanked the short term rental ordinance, supported Bok throughout her campaign. she confirmed her excitement and her fellow council members, espe- millions of dollars in affordable readiness to take on the role of cially Andrea Campbell for her housing, the wetlands protection serving her constituents. At the leadership on racial equity, as well ordinance, and a new strength- top of Kenzie’s list is working on as Mayor Walsh and her family. ened Trust Act to protect our affordable housing, as she has She also outlined work the council immigrant brothers and sisters,” most recently served as Senior has done this past year, and what Janey said of the council’s work Advisor for Policy and Planning she believes needs to be focused on this past year. at the Boston Housing Authority. in the coming term. “We must work collaboratively Bok said she’s “just ready to get “I am so proud of the work that in our efforts to create a bright to work. You knock on all these we have accomplished together,” future for all of Boston,” she said. doors and people have so many she told her colleagues. “There is She also announced the creation ideas and things to work on and no better way to begin this term of a City Council Committee on so I’m ready to get to it.” than by working with you to cre- Payment in Lieu of Taxes, as this She joked that her first steps ate a more inclusive and equitable has been a focus of the Council are to get her email up and run- Boston for all.” Janey promised to especially this past year. She also ning and her office in order, but continue to prioritize racial equity proposed free MBTA buses to help she also has plans for what other and inclusion as a City Council. with the economic disparities still issues she wants to tackle first. “Representation matters,” felt strongly throughout the city. The proposed sale of the Hynes Janey continued. This council is “This is a climate justice and eco- Convention Center is a big issue made up of the first openly gay nomic justice issue,” she said of in the Back Bay that will have woman, the first Latina woman, transportation. “The dangerous an effect on the entire city, and and is more representative of the decisions coming out of the White Kenzie Bok with her parents. Bok said that is high on her list of CityMammograms of Boston as a whole, she House are putting us all at risk out the American Dream. Who is mines not only what is served, but Mammogramsissues to work on right away. said. “My district has rich history and jeopardize our ability to liveMammograms Save Lives. 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Address (from pg. 1) violence and returning incarcerat- housing supports,” Walsh said. able to a range of incomes, from ed people a chance to give back to “We’re taking down barriers to the most vulnerable to the middle their communities. learning and closing achievement class.” New Year's Resolution? “Now I’m a member of the gaps wherever we find them. Starting with $100 million of Laborers Union, earning good pay Walsh announced a plan that city resources will double the city’s and the respect of my communi- will provide $100 million in new current investment, Walsh said, ty,” Almonte said. “Mayor Walsh revenue for direct classroom fund- and additional revenue will be eat more believed in me and I believe in ing. He said that this level of generated by working with the Boston.” investment is unprecedented and City Council to sell the Lafayette Lamarana Bah immigrated to he will start with”intense support garage. Additionally, the City will Boston from Sierra Leone 15 years for underperforming schools.” work wit the State Legislature to ago, and never thought that he Transportation is a top issue approve the transfer tax that will and his wife would be able to own in the City, as the Mayor said BRUNCH charge a two percent fee on sales a home to raise their three boys he hears complaints daily about above $2 million in Boston. in. Bah said that Mayor Walsh’s traffic congestion and unreliable “These investments are trans- Neighborhood Homes Initiative, public transportation. formative,” Walsh said. “I invite which uses City-owned land Last year, more than 30 miles housing advocates and residents to Lydia’s for affordable homeownership, of roads were resurfaced, 1,000 help us bring them to life.” helped him with a down payment crosswalks were repainted, side- Affordable homes for seniors and a mortgage on a home. He walks rebuilt, and safety signage will also be built and renovated, and his wife now own their home was installed across the city. Bike Sunday Brunch and public housing across the city in Dorchester. connections are being improved “Our dream came true and throughout the city as well. will be preserved, he added. new menu | new hours that’s why we believe in Boston,” “Since launching our safety “And, for the first time in Bah said. plan, we’ve cut fatalities on our Boston’s history, we will issue 9 - 3 Smiler Haynes is 86 years old, roads by half,” Walsh said. “But city-funded rental vouchers, so AM PM and spoke highly of Mayor Walsh’s one death or injury is too many.” more low-income families can be newly rebranded Age Strong Walsh said that what he hears stable and secure,” Walsh said. BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Commission. She said she enjoys often from every neighborhood “Altogether, this is one of the Farm Eggs w/ Toast & Bacon | Omelet* the senior programs at Grove Hall is the need for more enforcement. most progressive housing policies Waffles w/ Banana Flambé | Eggs Benedict* Community Center, and “I tell all “This year, I am directing the in America, because we believe in Avocado Toast* | Egg Bowl w/Smashed Avocado my friends that the Mayor’s Age Boston Police and Transportation a Boston where housing is more Smoked Bacon Spiced Aioli | Scampo Bacon than a commodity, it’s our com- Strong office is a great resource Departments to work together and Cheeseburger w/ Sweet Pepper Relish & Fries for all kinds of things: free shut- implement a plan to strengthen munity.” tle rides, home repairs, volunteer traffic enforcement in our city. Walsh also praised the city’s *Select dishes available with or without Lobster, Salmon, Bacon opportunities, fitness classes— We’re going to make our streets work on inclusivity and diversity, my favorite is tai chi! The City work better for everyone.” but pushed for even more diverse You can view our menu in full at scampoboston.com/menu believes in our seniors, and we Additionally, Walsh said that Boston. believe in Boston.” seniors are being protected from “Over the past six years, our Angel Castillo Pineda immi- MBTA fare increases, late-night new hires have been 55 percent Watch Weekly for Lydia's grated to Boston from Guatemala bus service for third-shift workers women and 51 percent people four years ago. After attending will be provided, and the City is of color,” he said. The Police Sunday Savory Secret Selection East Boston High School, Pineda paying for the MBTA to be free for Department has two Latino offi- said he wants to go to college all students in Grades 7-12. cers on the Command Staff for and joined Mayor Walsh’s High “I’m going to keep advocating the first time, the new recruits in School to teacher program. He and I am calling, once again, for the Police Academy are 30 percent hopes to return to Boston Public the City of Boston to have a seat women and speak 12 different lan- Schools and teach ESL to students on the MBTA board,” Walsh said. guages, the Fire Department has like him. “It’s time to give people a voice. its first female district chief, first Walsh started his speech by For our economy, our environ- African-American chief of oper- talking about the city’s accom- ment, and our quality of life, it’s ations, and first Asian-American plishments. He said in the past six time for 21st-century transporta- woman firefighter. years, over 120,000 new jobs were tion.” Mayor Walsh said that Boston added to Boston’s economy. The Mayor Walsh also prom- is a city that fights for equali- crime rate has been cut by nearly ised unprecedented investment ty on all fronts, including social, 30 percent, arrests are down 33 in housing, as it is “the biggest economic, and environmental percent, and almost 5,000 guns economic challenge our residents have been taken off the streets. face.” Walsh said that since he justice, supports immigrants, and “Boston is one of America’s safest took office, the city has built two fights for gender equality, LGBTQ cities,” Walsh said. thirds of all new homes in the equality, disability rights, veterans’ Despite the successes, “there’s Greater Boston area, and a quarter right, and a strong middle class. a lot of work still to be done,” of the new homes were subsidized Walsh finished his speech with Walsh said, particularly in the cat- last year. an empowering, hopeful message egories of education, transporta- “The data shows our strategy for the city’s future. 10% OFF tion, and housing. is working,” Walsh said. “Rents “We believe in our young peo- On the education front, Walsh and home price are stabilizing. ple,” Walsh said. We believe in **Sunday talked about investing in “univer- But they’re still too high for many working people. We believe in our sal pre-kindergarten, longer school people.” elders. We believe in our veterans Brunch to our days, English language-learning, Walsh announced that $500 and first-responders. We believe in Special Education, free communi- million over five years will be immigrants. We believe in second Beacon Hill ty college, nurses in every school, invested to create thousands of chances. We believe in each other. mental health counselors, and homes across the city, “afford- We believe in Boston.” **Excludes Beverages Times readers 215 Charles St, Boston with this Ad. ADVERTISE IN THE BEACON HILL TIMES PLEASE CALL 781-485-0588 (617) 536-2100 Expires 4/30/2020 8

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City Paws Become the best guardian

By Penny & Ed Cherubino a schedule of daily tasks we do for our pets. We feed, exercise, Nearly everyone who brings a groom, play with, train, and pro- companion animal into their life vide them some at-home health- intends to take excellent care of care. We choose their walkers, that dependent creature. Along sitters, boarding facilities, friends, the way we all make some mis- veterinarians, and make appoint- takes, bad decisions, and false ments for all those services. steps. However, each day we also All of these tasks require that have the opportunity to renew our we educate ourselves and keep goal to become the best guardian up with the news on what’s hap- we can be. pening in the veterinary world. It’s important to be alert to any Beyond Food and Shelter outbreaks of a specific disease in What would you want some- your area or a recall of a food or one charged with your care to product you may have in your provide for you? Would regular home. meals and a safe place to stay be For example, if you feed a enough to make you happy? We commercial food, you should bet you’d like good grooming, monitor the Food and Drug regular exercise, mental stimula- Administration’s page called tion, good communication, and “Outbreaks and Advisories.” You excellent healthcare. can also set up a Google Alert You’d want your caregiver to that will send you an email if your make informed decisions about pet’s food hits the news. This sys- the professionals who serve your tem can also be used to follow the needs, the ways they protect you latest research and information on from harm, the foods they feed medications, medical conditions, you, and the medications and or behavioral issues that relate to treatments they allow others to your animals. Whatever mistakes we make caring for our companion animals, each day we can renew our goal to become give you. the best guardians we can be. Make Informed Decisions Daily Care Gathering information for a Having companion animals is a big decision regarding medica- of us do. But, we make dozens of haps life-threatening for the crea- abuse whether that takes the form ture in your care. part-time job on top of whatever tions, treatment plans, testing, smaller decisions every day that of physical or mental abuse or else fills your life. Most of us have and surgery is something most If you use or plan to use a neglect. Report a dog left in a hot can be just as important and per- new item, you should know the car or outside in the cold. Report a dangers as well as the advertised person who lets their dog off leash benefits. If everyone did an inter- or their cat roam free in an unpro- net search on the dangers of, and tected and illegal place. We’ve seen COLDWELL BANKER which governments are outlawing, enough close calls to know that items like pinch collars, choke can lead to injury or death. 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This unit is COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 Charming! With an inviting private entry off picturesque situated in a 100% owner occupied, pet-friendly building DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 Pinckney Street, complemented by flower boxes and with notable capital improvements including newer boiler, wrought iron door, this cottage-like one bedroom home is new hot water, common area upgrades, and is Investigate person were located, and the liquor warm and welcoming. Exposed brick and high ceilings, professionally managed. 12/30/19 - Officers respond- was retrieved and returned to the hardwood flooring and a wonderful open concept floorplan REBECCA DAVIS TULMAN ed to a disturbance inside a store. The suspects will to be sum- create an inviting space, perfect for entertaining with its SENIOR SALES ASSOCIATE Cambridge Street liquor store at monsed to court. oversized living room and proper dining area. Large eat-in C. 617.510.5050 around 8:33 p.m. A short time later, a second call kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters. O. 617.904.2000 On arrival, they were informed came in from the same location [email protected] A stylish, renovated bath with chic custom tilework and two males were causing a problem saying that one of the suspects had glass accent wall/door, is perfectly situated offering both ColdwellBankerHomes.com The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2019 COLDWELL with customers and stole alco- returned. This time, he was arrest- BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE. All Rights Reserved. COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. hol from the store. The Suspects ed for trespassing and shoplifting. 9

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Fresh and Local Kitchen basics… sheet pans

By Penny & Ed Cherubino however resort to a disposable minutes, turn the sausages, cook in an oven while more is being One final tip – before you order option when we are making very for another 15-20 minutes and prepared - think French toast or any sheet pan size, be sure it will Our sheet pans are a hard work- messy or sticky food.) supper is ready. pancakes. fit the interior dimensions of your ing bunch. We have the 15” x 21” Put a kitchen towel on a large ovens. As you may have guessed, two-thirds size (the largest we can Sheet Pan Meals Sheet Pan Tips sheet pan, set the rack in place, this is a mistake we made when we fit in our oven) down to the 6.5” The Brits call them “Tray We use these handy pans for and you have the perfect spot purchased a commercial, full sheet x 9.5” one-eight size (perfect for a Bakes” and Chef Jamie Oliver was pizza, cookies, crostini, crostata, for drying items you clean as you pan. Fortunately, we were able to toaster oven supper for one.) an early champion of preparing an roasting meat, and drying herbs. work in the kitchen. return it. This addiction began with com- entire meal in one oven-safe pan. We spread items we want to freeze We store our sheet pans in the mon 13” x 18” half sheet pans. As Most recipes are designed with on them before bagging the indi- oven, pull them out before we Do you have a question or topic we roasted more and more root components like meat and vegeta- vidually frozen pieces. And if turn the oven on, and when clean, for Fresh & Local? Send an email vegetables, we added a couple of bles cut in sizes that will all cook something, like a pie, might drip return them to the warm oven to to [email protected] with 9.5” x 13” quarter sheets to our to perfect doneness at the same in the oven you can bet we have a dry. your suggestion. inventory so the quickly cooked time. The best versions to make on sheet pan under it. sweet potatoes could be easily a sheet pan are those that take on Our prepared ingredients for removed from the oven before the a crusty, sticky, crispy, or roasted any recipe are arranged on sheet longer roasted potatoes. finish rather than ones that will be pans. Dried beans or peas are The more we use these saucy. Sauce needs the higher sides checked for stones or debris on multi-tasking kitchen assistants, of a baking dish. one. the more we appreciate them. Over at Leite’s Culinaria, we Cover any stove top burners We’ve added silicone mats and found a favorite sheet pan recipe you’re not using with a sheet pan. fitted wire racks for all sizes. If for sausage and peppers. Peppers Not only will it serve as an addi- you roast a spatchcocked chicken and onions are cut in wide strips tional work surface for the cook, on a half sheet pan with a rack, and Italian sausage is roasted but will also keep your cooktop the oven’s hot air can circulate to whole. Everything is tossed with clean. the underside. The same is true of some olive oil, oregano, salt, pep- Professional chefs use sheet roasted vegetables. Silicone mats per, and crushed garlic cloves, and pans as a quick way to cover a make for easy cleanup without spread out on the sheet pan. You pan. You’ll also see them used using foil or parchment. (We do roast at 400 degrees for about 20 to keep one batch of food warm City of Boston kicks off free winter fitness series The Boston Parks and Zumba Gold at BCYF Golden effort to increase opportunities for Recreation Department and the Age Senior Center in Charlestown, physical activity, BPHC and the Boston Public Health Commission bootcamp in the ADSL Building at Parks Department aim to further THE (BPHC) have announced the Town Field in Dorchester, barre reduce barriers to active living and Boston Parks Winter Fitness at BCYF Vine Street Community achieve the goal of ensuring that Series sponsored by Blue Cross Center in Roxbury, POUND at Blue Shield of Massachusetts from Anna Mae Cole Center in Jamaica Bostonians have ample opportuni- INDEPENDENT January 5 through May 1. The Plain, chair yoga at Morville ties to be active year-round thanks NEWSPAPERS four-month-long series will offer House in the Fenway, Zumba to the expansion of this program. free classes at 11 locations across at BCYF Curtis Hall in Jamaica Outdoor activities are weather the city. Plain, and cardio fitness at the permitting. Winter offerings include Bubble at Carter Field in Roxbury/ For more information includ- walking group/snowshoeing at South End. ing dates and times, please visit Franklin Park, yoga at BCYF The program is tailored to the Boston.gov/winter-fitness. For Size: 160x600 IAB Paris Street Community Center interests of residents and partic- 00 in East Boston and Veronica B. ipants, including age-friendly information on cancellations, $300 per month/per site Smith Senior Center in Brighton, classes for kids and older adults check Twitter at @healthyboston strength training at BCYF Gallivan as well as those new to fitness and @bostonparksdept or call 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE Community Center in Mattapan, classes. By engaging in a citywide (617) 534-2355. ON EACH SITE Emergency response exercise and evacuation drill Jan. 12 JUST A CLICK AWAY On Sunday, Jan. 12, at approx- Station from 6:00 a.m. to noon on cise emergency response plans, Combo Rates available! imately 9:00 a.m., there will be an January 12. policies, and procedures as they Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE emergency response exercise and This exercise will be conducted pertain to a mass casualty event evacuation drill involving a Blue jointly with the MBTA Transit on a Blue Line subway train in a 12 COMMUNITIES TO CHOOSE FROM Line subway train at Bowdoin Police, the Boston Fire Department, tunnel area. To ensure an effective reverejournal.com• winthroptranscript.com Station and yard area. Media and Boston Emergency Medical exercise, subject matter experts lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com • eastietimes.com and other observers are invited Services. The drill is a learn- chelsearecord.com • charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com to attend. Members of the media ing exercise that will include a and representatives from numer- are asked to check in at Bowdoin scenario in which a westbound ous agencies took part in the plan- northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com Station at 9:00 a.m. Blue Line train traveling between ning process and will take part in jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com While the exercise is scheduled Government Center and Bowdoin exercise conduct and evaluation. Traffic reports available upon request from approximately 9:00 a.m. to Stations derails and makes contact Agencies participating in 11:30 a.m., surrounding neighbors with the tunnel wall before coming this exercise include MBTA Call your Rep. at 781-485-0588 should expect heightened activity to a stop with several passengers Operations, MBTA Transit Police, Sales Rep Ext in the area starting as early as injured and others evacuating the Deb x101 Kathy x110 Maureen x103 Sioux x125 Peter x106 the Boston Fire Department, 6:00 a.m. During this exercise, train. This drill is designed to First Come - First Served Blue Line service will terminate/ establish a learning environment and Boston Emergency Medical originate at Government Center for public safety officials to exer- Services. 10

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Nichols House St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. peep into behind the scenes of Your child will be participating Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community Museum’s Admission is by suggested dona- some of the stories. Children and in a program that promotes: the Children’s Chorus is a comprehen- tion of $5 per person; the dona- their parents/caregivers will also love of music, expressive singing, sive musical training program for Neighborhood tions are given to the perform- be able to enjoy playtime and teamwork-cooperative learning, children in Grades 3 to 7. Open House ing musicians. Programs begin at arts and crafts with Alma and her building new friendships, self-as- Your child will be participating The Nichols House Museum 12:15 p.m. and last approximately friends. The activity is ideal for sessment and the fun of being in in a program that promotes: the at 55 Mt. Vernon St. will hold a 35 minutes; for more information, families with children ages 2-5 and an outstanding program. love of music, expressive singing, Neighborhood Open House at to call 617-227-2155. for anyone who has ever been a The group meets at 140 teamwork-cooperative learning, celebrate Rose Standish Nichols’ Programming includes toddler themselves Bowdoin St. on Saturday morn- building new friendships, self-as- 148th birthday on Saturday, Jan. Christine Vitale (violin), Jennifer Call 617-523-3957 for more ings. Tuition is free for any child sessment and the fun of being in a 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. Lucht (cello) and Heinrich information. with a Greater Boston-area well organized program. Rose Nichols, author, activist Christensen performing works address. All levels of singing ability The rehearsals take place at and landscape designer, lived at by Bach and Rheinberger on Jan. Second Boston Common are welcome. To register, contact 140 Bowdoin St. on Tuesday after- the house from 1885 until 1960, 14; Carson Coooman on the C.B. Master Plan Open Carlton Doctor at 617-523-4575 noons. Tuition is free for any child and she left the house to be a Fisk organ performing works by House scheduled or visit www.churchonthehillbos- with a Boston address. All levels museum for all to enjoy. Ferrari, Sawa and Aberg on Jan. The Boston Parks and ton.org (click on “music.”) of singing ability are welcome. To Stop in for birthday cake and 21; and singer-songwriter/guitarist Recreation Department and the BSNJ/The Church On The Hill sign up, please contact Mr. Doctor take a self-guided walk of the Brooke Campbell on Jan. 28. Friends of the Public Garden invite sponsors this initiative, but we are at 617-523-4575 or visit www. museum. not promoting any religious ideol- churchonthehillboston.org (click ‘Con of the Art’ film the public to the second Boston Opera and lieder concert Common Master Plan Open ogy. on “music”). series at West End House on Wednesday, Jan. 15, The Church on the Hill spon- at Church on the Hill Branch Library from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Josiah MGH seeking sors this initiative but we are not The Church on the Hill at 140 The Friends of the West End Quincy School Auditorium, 152 volunteers promoting any religious ideology. Beacon St. presents a concert per- Branch Library presents “The Con Arlington St. The Massachusetts General formance of opera and lieder on of the Art: Documentary Film The entrance for the meeting is Hospital Volunteer Department is ESL conversation group Saturday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m. (The Series,” which focuses on forgeries located at the corner of Arlington seeking volunteers to help families resumes meeting at West venue is handicap accessible). and the art world at the library Street and Marginal Road, with an connect with loved ones after sur- End Branch Library This concert will feature the tal- located at 151 Cambridge St. accessible entrance located to the gery. Candidates must have the The West End Branch of the ents of Lisa Hadley, Jade Espina, Screenings include “My Kid right. Off-street parking is avail- ability to walk extensively, and Boston Public Library, located Taka Komagata, Max Rydqvist Could Paint That” (2007, 73 min- able on a first-come, first-served to push a person in a wheelchair. at 151 Cambridge St., welcomes and Sierra Marcy who will per- utes, Rated PG-13) on Wednesday, basis. Public transportation is Shifts are available weekdays from the English as a Second Language form Samuel Barber’s “A Hand Jan. 15, at 3 p.m.; “Exit Through available via Tufts Medical Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 2 to 6 p.m. (ESL) conversation group every Of Bridge” - a work often called a the Gift Shop” (2010, 85 minutes, station on the Orange Line. Contact Kim Northrup at 617- Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. micro-opera, with a total running Rated R) on Wednesday, Jan. 22, During this open house, attend- 724-1826 for more information. Come and practice your English time of about nine minutes. “A at 3 p.m.; and “Beltracchi: The Art ees will have the opportunity to language skills with other new- Hand Of Bride” premiered in the of Forgery” (2014, 93 minutes, hear an overview of the Boston ‘Coloring for Adults’ comers and a facilitator. U.S. on April 6, 1960, at the unrated) on Wednesday, Jan. 29, Common Master Plan project and at the West End Mannes College of Music, and the at 3 p.m. receive an update on the work Branch Library West End Playgroup film adaptation won 24 awards at Call 617-523-3957 for more that has been accomplished to The West End Branch of the meets Tuesday mornings the 2018-2019 Independent Film information. date, hear a summary of the exten- Boston Public Library, located The West End Community Festival. sive public feedback that has been at 151 Cambridge St., presents Center, located at 1 Congress St., The other work on this pro- ‘Reading and Playtime’ received, hear a discussion about “Color Your World: Coloring for welcomes the West End Playgroup gram will be Johannes Brahms’ at the West End user needs and infrastructure Adults“ on Fridays from 2 to 4 on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 “Liebeslieder Waltzes” (“Love needs, consider initial concepts for p.m. a.m. through the fall and winter. Song Waltzes”). The concert is Branch Library improving the Common and learn At this time, the library will This is a free drop-in time to let open to the public, and admission The West End Branch of the about next steps. supply coloring pages, colored kids play and adults chat with one is $5; there will be a reception Boston Public Library at 151 Interpretation and translation pencils, markers and crayons, or another. Small toy donations are with savory and sweet delights Cambridge St. presents “Reading services for this event are available bring your own supplies if you welcome. immediately following (handicap and Playtime” on Saturday, Jan. at no cost by contacting Laura prefer. Feel free to drop in between accessible). 11, at 11 a.m. Cawley of the Boston Parks and these hours. Get homework help For more information phone: Remember that time when your Recreation Department at Laura. Call 617-523-3957 for more 617-523-4575 or visit http://chur- child did something amazing and at the West End [email protected] or by calling information. chonthehillboston.org. you said, “I have to remember Branch Library that”? Well... that is what “Alma’s 617-961-3013. The West End Branch of the King’s Chapel’s Matters” is all about. Come meet Spanish/English Boston Public Library, located at Dr. Ido Weinberg, the author of Business networking Language Exchange 151 Cambridge St., offers home- Tuesday Recitals on the Hill The West End Branch of the King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont “Alma’s Matters”. Dr. Ido will work help every Thursday from 4 read from the book and let guests The Beacon Hill Network is Boston Public Library, located to 6 p.m. sponsoring an open business-net- at 151 Cambridge St., presents Get help from a Boston Public working event at 75 Chestnut on the Spanish/English Language Schools teacher. No appointment SERVICE DIRECTORY Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 6 to Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas necessary; simply drop in with 8 p.m. These events are open to en Inglés y Español on Mondays your homework. anyone who would like to do from 3 to 5 p.m. Call 617-523-3957 for more business networking in our local At this time, English speakers information. JOHN J. RECCA community. can practice Spanish and Spanish PAINTING speakers can practice English in Compassionate Meeting all your Interior/Exterior BSNJ Community this fun, informal conversation Friends group reaches mechanical needs Commercial/Residential Children’s Chorus class. Fully Insured out to bereaved The Boston Society of The New Call 617-523-3957 for more parents, families 24/7 Quality Work Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community information. Children’s Chorus is a compre- The Boston Chapter of The emergency Reasonable Rates BSNJ Community Compassionate Friends (TCF) service Free Estimates hensive musical training program M9304 for children in the third through meets at Trinity Church on the [email protected] Children’s Chorus 617-723-3296 seventh grades. The Boston Society of The New 781-241-2454 (Continued on Page 11) 11

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TUESDAY, JAN. 11 Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more ACTIVITY, “Reading and Playtime,” West End Branch of more information information the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 11 a.m., EVENT, Boston Common Master Plan Open House, call 617-523-3957 for more information Josiah Quincy School Auditorium, 152 Arlington St., EVENT, Beacon Hill Network open business networking EVENT, Neighborhood Open House at to celebrate 5:30-8 p.m., contacting Laura Cawley of the Boston event, 75 Chestnut, 6-8 p.m. Rose Standish Nichols’ 148th birthday, Nichols House Parks and Recreation Department at Laura.Cawley@ Museum, 55 Mt. Vernon St., 2-4 p.m. boston.gov or by calling 617-961-3013 to receive free interpretation and translation services for this event TUESDAY, JAN. 28 CONCERT, singer-songwriter/guitarist Brooke Campbell, TUESDAY, JAN. 14 TUESDAY, JAN. 21 King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested CONCERT, Christine Vitale (violin), Jennifer Lucht (cello) donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information and Heinrich Christensen performing works by Bach CONCERT, Carson Coooman on the C.B. Fisk organ and Rheinberger, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 performing works by Ferrari, Sawa and Aberg, King’s p.m., suggested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation: WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information information FILM, “Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery” (2014, 93 minutes, unrated), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 information FILM, “My Kid Could Paint That” (2007, 73 minutes, FILM, “Exit Through the Gift Shop” (2010, 85 minutes, Rated PG-13), West End Branch of the Boston Public Rated R), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library,

Neighborhood Roundup first Tuesday of each month from fresh, home-cooked lunch to Cambridge St., presents yoga for - lend an hour each week and and hours are flexible. For more 6 to 7:30 p.m. seniors in the neighborhood seniors every Tuesday from 2:45 gain a friend and a new perspec- information or to apply online, TCF is a national self-help, Mondays and Fridays, and is look- to 3:30 p.m. Classes are led by tive. Volunteers also needed to visit www.fw4elders.org or call mutual-assistance organization ing for two volunteers to help Tatiana Nekrasova, a certified escort elders to and from medical 617-482-1510. offering friendship, understanding with shopping, food preparation, yoga instructor. appointments. No car is needed and hope to bereaved parents and cooking, serving and clean-up. The their families. Call non-profit providing services and Volunteer at 617-539-6424 or e-mail tcfof- programs to low-income residents Spaulding Rehab [email protected] for more infor- of the North End, West End and Stay active, meet new peo- mation. Beacon Hill is looking for vol- ple and be connected with your Morgan, Brown & Joy elevates unteers who can assist with the community by volunteering at West End Food Pantry whole meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Allison B. Cherundolo to partner seeking donations on a Monday and/or Friday, but Staff members will match your Boston labor and employment said, “ Allison is an exceptional The West End Food Pantry can make arrangements to fit your skills and interests to a volunteer law firm Morgan, Brown & attorney with a strong practice needs help to continue serving its schedule. opportunity. The hospital is cur- Joy announces that it has elevated and client relationship, and we more than 120 clients per month. Contact Maria Stella Gulla, rently recruiting volunteers, ages associate Allison Cherundolo of look forward to her continued They welcome donations to director, at 617-523-8125, ext. 18 and up, for two- to three-hour- Beacon Hill to partner. success. We welcome her to the replenish the supply of food that 201, via e-mail at mariastella. a-week shifts for a minimum of Cherundolo advises employers firm partnership and look forward they give out to hungry residents [email protected] for more six to 12 months commitment. on virtually every type of employ- to working with her for many in the neighborhood. information. Visit www.spauldingnetwork.org ment matter, and defends claims years to come.” The pantry is located in the for more information. of employment discrimination, About Morgan, Brown & Joy, West End Branch of the Boston Introduction to lap- retaliation, harassment, wrong- LLP Public Library and is staffed by tops, eReaders and After-work tai chi ful discharge, breach of contract, Morgan, Brown & Joy is volunteers from ABCD’s North iPads at the West End group at the West End wage and hour disputes, and other among the largest manage- End/West End Neighborhood Branch Library Branch Library employment-related torts. With a ment-side employment law firms Service Center. Non-perishable The West End Branch of The West End Branch of well-rounded practice, she coun- in New England, representing a (canned and boxed) items are the Boston Public Library, 151 the Boston Public Library, 151 sels clients on day-to-day busi- wide range of Fortune 100 cor- being sought, including rice, pasta, Cambridge St., offers an intro- Cambridge St., welcomes after- ness matters as they relate to the porations, educational and health canned tuna, canned chicken, chili, duction to laptops, eReaders and work tai chi group every Thursday employer-employee relationship. care institutions and small busi- beans, vegetables, cereal, soups, iPads by appointment only. Get from 5 to 6 p.m. Come and try this She helps businesses run smoothly nesses across all sectors of the cup of noodles, etc. the most out of your eReader or low impact energy exercise with by proactively addressing employ- economy. The firm’s attorneys are Donations can be left at the Laptop. Receive tips and guid- yang-style tai chi instructor Arthur ment concerns, preparing hand- known for anticipating and find- library, 151 Cambridge St., on ance during these one-on-one Soo-Hoo. books and policies, and guiding ing solutions to the ever-expand- Monday through Wednesday from sessions. Call Branch Librarian, employers through legal compli- ing range of employment-related 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from Helen Bender at617-523-3957 or Be a friend to ance issues under state and federal legal issues in order to avoid the noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 e-mail [email protected] to set up elderly in need law. Cherundolo has been recog- time and cost of litigation. When a.m. to 5 p.m. an appointment. FriendshipWorks seeks caring nized as a “Rising Star” by New litigation becomes necessary, the people to offer help and support England Super Lawyers in the field firm aggressively defends its cli- Volunteers needed for Yoga for seniors to isolated elders in the Boston of labor and employment law. ents and has a proven record of hot meal program at the West End area. Volunteers are needed to Jaclyn L. Kugell, Morgan, success. The North End/West End provide companionship and assist Brown & Joy’s Managing Partner, Neighborhood Service Center Branch Library The West End Branch of elders with tasks such as reading, (NE/WE NSC), located at 1 the Boston Public Library, 151 organizing, or going for a walk Michelangelo St., serves a hot, VISIT WWW.BEACONHILLTIMES.COM 12

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of unapproved “No Trespassing” nage with new logo. Install vinyl of your building-permit applica- Street: At front façade all levels, The Beacon Hill Architectural sign. signage on windows. tion should be consistent with the replace 11, non-historic, 2 over 2, Commission will hold a public project description given below.) wood windows with wood, 2 over III. ADMINISTRATIVE Commission staff will according- hearing on Jan. 16, 2020 at 5 p.m. II. DESIGN REVIEW 2, replacement windows. at the Boston City Hall, piemonte APP # 20.637 BH 45-52 Phillips REVIEW/APPROVAL: In order ly authorize the execution of the APP # 20.683 BH 34 Myrtle Room, 5th floor. The following Street to expedite the review process, work, attaching any applicable will be discussed: Applicant: Andrew Constantine the commission has delegated the provisos, reflecting the relevant Street: At front façade repair two Subject of the hearing will be Proposed Work: Replace exist- approval of certain work items, guidelines and precedents. brownstone window lintels in applications for Certificates of ing roof deck in kind. such as those involving ordinary ► please note that following kind. Design Approval on the agen- APP # 20.659 BH 45 Mount maintenance and repair, resto- issuance of the determination APP # 20.654 BH 73 Myrtle da below, reviews of architec- Vernon Street ration or replacement, or which sheet no further correspondence Street: At front façade repair exist- tural violations, and such busi- Applicant: David Jones otherwise have a minimal impact will be issued for the applica- ing double doors, replace kick nesses as may come before the Proposed Work: At rear pent- on a building’s appearance, to tions listed below. The electron- plate, paint to match existing. commission, in accordance with house, replace all windows and commission staff pending ratifica- ic building-permit application as Chapter 616 of the Acts of 1955 doors in kind. tion at its monthly public hearing. annotated by commission staff APP # 20.693 BH 7 Otis Place: of the Massachusetts General APP # 20.692 BH 60 Pinckney Having been identified as meet- will constitute your Certificate At rear façade, level 2, replace Law as amended. Applications Street ing these eligibility criteria and all of Appropriateness; this will be two, non-historic, 2 over 2, wood are available for review during Applicant: Sean P. Cryts applicable guidelines, the follow- valid for one year from the date windows with two, 2 over 2, wood business hours at the office of Proposed Work: At penthouse ing applications will be approved of the hearing. The applicant is windows. the Environment Department. level, replace three, 18 light doors at this hearing: required to notify the commission APP # 20.710 BH 33 Pinckney Applicants or their representatives with wood, 9 over 9, windows. Applicants whose projects are of any project changes; failure to Street: At front façade, spot are required to attend, unless indi- APP # 20.695 BH 18 Phillips listed under this heading NEED do so may affect the status of the cated otherwise below. Sign lan- Street NOT APPEAR at the hearing. approval. repoint brick, wash brick with guage interpreters are available Applicant: John Hecker Following the hearing, you will If you have any questions not sure-clean 600. upon request. Proposed Work: At side façade, be issued a Determination Sheet addressed by the above infor- After 5:30 p.m., enter and exit replace existing exterior surface to present at the Inspectional mation, please contact staff at IV. RATIFICATION OF City Hall at the Dock Square mounted lighting with new LED Services Department (1010 617.635.3850 or BeaconHillAC@ 12/19/2019 PUBLIC HEARING entrance on Congress Street lighting. Massachusetts Avenue) as proof boston.gov. MINUTES (across from Faneuil Hall). APP # 20.702 BH 65 Beacon of project approval when applying I. VIOLATIONS Street for permits. ISD personnel will APP # 20.639 BH 48 Branch APP # 20.704 BH 5 West Cedar Applicant: Tracey Urion send an electronic copy of your Street: At front façade, repoint V. STAFF UPDATES Street Proposed Work: at Beacon building-permit application to the brick on chimney in kind. Replace Applicant: Anne Stetson Street façade, remove existing sig- commission staff for review. (To damage brick in kind. VI. PROJECTED Proposed Work: Ratification nage and replace with updated sig- avoid potential confusion, the text APP # 20.699 BH 20 Grove ADJOURNMENT: 7 P.M.