THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE

ST. FRANCIS CHURCH CONFIRMATION Bunker Hill or Bust! With no Parade or Bunker Hill activities again, time to improvise

By Seth Daniel all such activities have unthinkably been cancelled because of COVID- A large group of volunteers and 19. neighborhood leaders have mobi- A number of community lead- lized to put together an impro- ers reported they are in the process vised celebration for the Battle of of planning a fun day of events on Bunker Hill Day and the normal the Training Field and a large car celebrations that lead up to that parade through the Town as well sacred day on the Charlestown – a way of marking the occasion calendar – as for the second year (Bunker Hill Pg. 7) Unexpected Memorial Day wreaths find a place in remembering

By Seth Daniel COVID restrictions, the beginning of summer and the entry of much Sean Boyle said he just wanted better weather. to do something to help remem- After a call to the Charlestown bering fallen soldiers amidst all the celebration of the lifting of (Wreaths Pg. 3)

Photo by Rob Marcella Aidan Boucher and family with Fr. Brian McHugh during the May 23 Sacrament of Confirmation given at St. Francis Church to Parish 10th and 11th grade students. Father Daniel Mahoney and Father Philip Parent celebrated the Mass for 19 young people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. See Pages 8 and 9 for more photos.

CNC backs Preservation Society’s work with Charlestown Working Theatre

By Seth Daniel money for community projects up so we make sure money comes came to Charlestown. At that back to Charlestown. We’re offer- The Charlestown Neigh- point, CPS and other partners ing our full services to commu- borhood Council (CNC) backed began working together to coor- nity organizations. If anyone can a plan by the Charlestown dinate and line-up projects so they think of a project that could use Preservation Society (CPS) to work were ready and able to get grant help, let us know, even if it’s just exclusively with the Charlestown money – with about $28 million with seed money or consulting. Working Theatre to try to secure available citywide each year. We are already working with the a Community Preservation Act In helping to consult and pro- Charlestown Working Theatre for (CPA) grant for the theatre’s vide seed money, the CPS has next year’s round.” Bunker Hill Street building. been able to help Memorial Hall, The Working Theatre has The CNC met Tuesday night in the Peace Park and the Kennedy focused heavily on programming an online and in-person meeting Center in recent rounds to get for adults and children for 40 and heard a presentation from the substantial funding for their com- years, and have been able to make CPS about their recent activities. munity projects. improvements to the inside per- One of the most pressing issues Zettel said they have formu- forming spaces at the building. was getting support for an effort lated a strategy to back one large However, Zettel said the the- to work with the theatre on get- project to make sure Charlestown atre needs help working on the ting a CPA grant to rehabilitate gets its share of the funding, and outside of the building. She said the exterior of their building. has good projects with community the brickwork needs repointing CPS President Amanda Zettel support in the pipeline for every and the masonry is crumbling said the CPA has been a little bit CPA funding round. – as well as invasive vegetation Sean Boyle, of Baby Boyle Bouquets, partnered with the Veterans of an unknown for Charlestown, “Overall we’ve probably that is ingrained in the façade. groups in the Town to augment their pole decorating efforts by as the first year of the process received $1.6 million in total,” Meanwhile, the roof also needs placing traditional Memorial Day wreaths at all the monuments in there were no applications from Zettel said. “It’s very important Charlestown. It was a quiet effort, but one that has gotten a lot of loud the Town and, thus, none of the for us to have these projects lined (CNC Pg. 7) applause in the days after Memorial Day. PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE June 3, 2021 editorial

Letters to the Editor CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2021 THANK YOU, OLD have showers. As a solution, we offerings. CHARLESTOWN designed a fixture easily installed COVID has made us acutely Graduation Day is one of the few occasions that brings a smile to in tub corners — filling this need aware of the need for recreational the faces of everyone in a community, regardless of whether they have a SCHOOLBOYS was greatly appreciated by the resi- open space. High levels of asthma personal connection to a graduate. It is an occasion when all of us share To the Editor, dents who called it “Shower Tower in Charlestown residents makes Power” (in true 60s style)! in the joy -- and pride -- that graduation day marks in the lives of our I would like to thank the us value the greenspace to breathe Another Housing need was, and young people. For older folks, graduation day recalls a time when we Old Charlestown Schoolboys clean air. Numerous studies prove still is, recreation and open space. inadequate greenspace is a social too, were young and our entire future lay in front of us. Association for selecting me as the recipient of The Robert Flynn and Some of the Boston housing proj- and environmental injustice that Graduation day marks a bittersweet moment for parents, friends, The Majestic Knights Scholarships. ects had some open space, some burdens affordable housing resi- family, and teachers, as well for the grads themselves. As befits every I will be entering Bridgewater State even had trees. When surveying dents. turning point in our lives, it is a time of mixed emotions of joy, sadness, University in the Fall and this Bunker Hill Housing, I remem- In Boston, 20% of all housing and reflection. Although the graduates and those close to them are look- award will assist in my education ber the sense that the sea was units are income-restricted. The ing forward to the exciting future that lies before them, they also will be toward a Criminal Justice degree. so near by, but the U. S. Navy Report from the City of Boston on looking back on the passing of their carefree youth and the experiences With much gratitude, Yard waterfront was not available Income-Restricted Housing (2019) that have shaped their lives to this point. Eoin G. Donovan to the public in the early 1970s. shows that of Housing Units that The young women and men who will be receiving their diplomas no Today, there is still the need for are Income-restricted, the neigh- open space, but TODAY there is a longer are considered “youths” in the eyes of the world. They are full- THANK YOU, OLD borhoods with the highest percent- fledged adults who have been deemed ready to assume all of the rights unique opportunity for all the pub- age include Charlestown at 3rd -- and responsibilities -- that adulthood implies. CHARLESTOWN lic to have real open space access to highest with 25% (and growing The graduates, most of whom have turned 18, can vote, run for SCHOOLBOYS the Charlestown Waterfront at the exponentially). Of Rental Only Head of the Boston Harbor- Pier 5. public office, enter into contracts, be tried fully as adults in the criminal To the Editor, Properties, where Boston has 27% The recent Superior Court justice system, and fight and die for their country. I would like to express my appre- of all rental units being income-re- decision on the Conservation For the parents of the grads, watching their “little boy or girl” pro- ciation to the Old Charlestown stricted, Charlestown has 42% Law Foundation (CLF) lawsuit Schoolboys Association income restricted. That includes ceed to the podium to receive his or her diploma will be a poignant has brought to light how ille- Scholarship Committee and Bunker Hill Housing where the moment. No doubt every parent will be thinking of the sentiments gal approvals of the Municipal Members for awarding me the BPDA is now trying to remove 340 expressed in the song, Sunrise, Sunset, from Fiddler On The Roof: Harbor Plan (MHP) process (and Joseph Gill Scholarship. As I beautiful mature trees from their in Charlestown the manipulation begin my studies at Connecticut open space. Charlestown, per- Is this the little girl I carried? of an obsolete and expired Navy College this Fall, I will always haps more than any other Boston Is this the little boy at play? Yard MHP) was used by the BRA/ remember my “Townie” roots and Harbor area, needs and deserves I don’t remember growing older BPDA to block the promise of appreciate your generous support the Public Asset that is Waterfront When - did - they? Chapter 91 and the Big Dig to of my educational pursuits. Access. “provide public access to the sea”. When did she get to be a beauty? Edward Pistorino We also need Climate Justice With public access blocked, When did he grow to be so tall? with responsible solutions to these improper BRA/BPDA plan- Wasn’t it yesterday when they - were - small? achieve resilient open space, envi- WATERFRONT ACCESS ning techniques were then used ronmental education and the to give that waterfront access, Although economists these days tell us that the value of a high school AS A PUBLIC ASSET chance to enjoy the Harbor now instead, to powerful developers for diploma is not what it was a generation or more ago, the graduates = SOCIAL JUSTICE access to only a very few residents. cleaned by our taxes. We need to should keep in mind, as they contemplate venturing out into an uncer- To the Editor, After public waterfront advocates demand access to unique histor- tain world, that their mere presence on the podium has proven that they Social justice needs were have battled for a quarter century ic sites like the Head of Boston have the ability and the determination to achieve whatever goals they being met even during the 1970s and the City of Boston has endured Harbor at Pier 5 — a special place may set for themselves. Economic Recession. the Big Dig, this CLF decision now of rare original harbor edge of the We recently came across a news item that appeared in the Winthrop One of the only jobs in 1970s offers a chance to reclaim this Charlestown Peninsula where Paul Sun on June 24, 1898. The article, which reprinted the Class Ode for the Boston was the Modernization Waterfront Assess Public Asset for Revere started his ride, Bunker/ Winthrop High Class of 1898, is as timely today as it was 123 years ago, Program for Public Housing in all the People! Breeds Hill battle was fought, and sums up the feelings of all of us on Graduation Day. Charlestown - Phase 1; The goal The social justice of the need 1800s cannons were set, WWI and was to re-establish these, then 30 for true open space for all has WWII ships were readied, the gate- The years pass by in swift array year old, 1100 units as a sub- never been more clear than during way to our Harbor …but where the BPDA now conspires to take We cannot check their onward flight; stantial residential environment. this time of Pandemics. Waterfront this public amenity for privatized The moments that were ours today, Phase 1 was to renovate all of activities such as that offered to development. Have passed forever from our sight. the bathrooms and kitchens; later the children of Boston by the phases were to be recreation areas, world-renown Courageous Sailing “Waterfront Access is a Public landscaping and community facil- Center should not be curtailed by Asset”. Charlestown/Boston pub- Yet while the course of life moves by ities. Ecodesign, Inc., my then continuing improper development lic and the residents of all Boston We too, must never lag behind; fledgling architectural firm and an of the waterfront. Rather than Public Housing deserve clear, equi- But work and strive as best we may early Women’s Business Enterprise being impeded, outdoor learning table access to the worth of the To aid and benefit all mankind. (WBE), was awarded Phase 1. and open space education oppor- waterfront —their right granted This complicated job required tunities should be expanded and by the MA Public Waterfront Act, This we must do, or soon too late us to work closely with the resi- maximized for many children. by the ancient Chapter 91 law We think in sadness of our loss, dent-elected, fully empowered Task Such waterfront sites should not and by the Promise of the Big Dig. For “Each is Master of his Fate,” Force, do detailed site surveys, cat- be made residences for only a few We need our Leaders to use their Though some must bear a heavy cross. alogue intolerable conditions of affluent or well-connected people. power to return the Public Asset each unit, determine the common Legitimate, usable open space for that is Access to Our Waterfront! And when the race of life is run, needs and design economical solu- education and recreation programs Please understand what is at risk This life that holds so much for each tions to these problems. For exam- must not be “scraps of left over by Privatization: Pier5.org. Shall come the gentle words, “Well done!” ple, in the 1970s Boston Housing land” or “unreachable pretend Sherrie S. Cutler, A.I.A. As we at last the goal have reached. projects the bathrooms did not gardens” or other Trojan Horse Navy Yard resident June 3, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 3 PLAN Charlestown looks at Rutherford/Sullivan, concerns about attendance

By Seth Daniel for the future of Charlestown and hood evolve holistically. We’re not benefits mean, but at a certain Gilmore Bridge. There was also a 60 voices doesn’t represent 19,000 targeting one specific site, but how point the sky is not the limit for desire to lay out the Community The PLAN Charlestown plan- people in the neighborhood.” do we target neighborhoods so it’s development. You can only fit a College parking lots with new ning process held a public working Nancy Johnsen, also a frequent a healthy place to live.” certain number of square feet in streets. For open space, there is a attendee, said people seem to be BPDA Planner Ted an area based on the infrastructure meeting on May 26 to look spe- big call for dog parks and parks Zoomed out, and aren’t show- Schwartzberg said what is likely that serves it – that being trans- cifically at the Rutherford Avenue that incorporate climate resilien- and Sullivan Square areas – a ing up like they did. She said to change greatly is any area now portation infrastructure and other cy – particularly in the Sullivan large corridor of the Town that is she hopes the Boston Planning that is a surface parking lot, or pieces of infrastructure.” Square area. In the public realm, expected to change dramatically and Development Agency (BPDA) a one-story industrial/warehouse Other pieces of the corridor in the next 20 years and within can revive in-person meetings for building. He said one example of under consideration are also the people are interested in activat- the confines of the planning study. PLAN Charlestown this fall to get this kind of planning is at Hood BPDA-owned parking lots that ing the waterfront and creating Park, where a Master Plan has serve Bunker Hill Community At the same time, several ded- more people to come out. wider sidewalks for outdoor din- Meanwhile, at last week’s meet- several new buildings proposed, College. Part of the planning pro- icated members have this week ing opportunities. ing, the BPDA rolled out a process but also turns a surface parking cess is looking at those lots and expressed concern about the low For business and housing, to look at the Rutherford/Sullivan lot into a new one-acre park open dreaming about what they could numbers now involved in the plan- area. They prefaced the discus- to the public. be and what they should look like. homeownership was a big topic ning process, saying that many sion by noting that neighborhoods However, Schwartzberg has The planning exercise focused and making sure that young pro- people have dropped out after change, and while the core of been very critical of some projects, on four areas, mobility, climate fessionals were able to purchase an amazing kick-off gathering Charlestown will likely change such as One Mystic, within PLAN resilience/open space, public realm homes at a reasonable price in in January 2020 and successful very little, the Rutherford/Sullivan Charlestown and in review meet- improvements and locations of Charlestown – particularly those Zoom meetings last fall. area is likely to change quite a lot ings for that high-rise project in housing/businesses. During the that grew up in the Town and are “One of my concerns is my in the next 20 years. Sullivan Square. meeting, participants were divided looking at being priced out of their opinion that the attendance is up into those four groups to focus “It’s very likely that in 20 years “The development capacity in community. rather low in all these meetings,” some of the areas of Charlestown terms of area is limited by trans- on those areas for the Sullivan/ The next PLAN Charlestown said Amanda Zettel, president will look very different than they portation improvements,” he said. Rutherford areas. of the Charlestown Preservation do today,” said BPDA Planner “Some people may have heard me Some of the findings were that meeting will be on Tuesday, June Society (CPS). “In one of the last Anna Callahan. “This planning say that within the context of a people wanted safe routes to that 29, and will focus on The Lost meetings there were only about 60 initiative is meant to help guide development meeting last week. side of the community, and also Village and the historic heart of attendees online. We’re planning that change and help the neighbor- The sky is the limit to what public into Paul Revere Park and the Charlestown.

Wreaths (from pg. 1) Veterans, and a little direction, “I just really felt I wanted to said it might be better to make Lincoln Post said he was very tinue the effort with the Veterans he quickly put together several do something as a tribute,” said wreaths instead and place them surprised by the final product that group every year as a way to give memorial wreaths, placed the on Boyle, who operates Baby Boyle at the various war memorials – Boyle placed – saying it was a back from his business. about six war memorials across Bouquets from the Charlestown including those at the Training great idea. the Town, and called it a day on Working Theatre. “I have a lot Field, the Bunker Hill Monument, “He did a great job to help us “I hope I can have enough Monday. of military in my family – no one the Korean War Memorial, the honor these fallen veterans,” said money to do it again next year, However, the seemingly small that has died in war though. I Vietnam Memorial, the World Zuffante. “We were overwhelmed it’s important to me to be able to act to Boyle has garnered great felt like these fallen veterans get War II Memorial and the Maritime by it when we saw them. It was donate it,” he said. “At the end appreciation from park advo- overlooked sometimes with people Memorial on Medford Street. just very nice.” cates and veterans groups all over going on vacation and celebrat- So that’s what he did, quietly. Likewise, the Friends of City of the day, these people gave their Charlestown – who felt it was ing summer, which is great, but That quiet effort has garnered Square Park said they had no idea lives and that makes my contri- a completely appropriate gesture we need to remember these fallen a lot of loud praise for something who had placed the wreath at the bution so little. This is part of my on Memorial Day to enhance the heroes.” that many, including Boyle, hope World War II Memorial, but were industry and I’m supposed to help existing pole decoration done Boyle said he first approached will continue moving forward very grateful that Boyle had taken around Town by the Veterans and the veterans with the idea of giv- each Memorial Day. the time to place the wreaths. people celebrate life and death and the American Legion. ing flowers to veterans, but they Joe Zuffante of the Abraham Now Boyle said he’d like to con- this is part of that.”

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By Seth Daniel She now awaits the signature of to inform the public of their lim- residents a direct voice on how to General, the measure would be Acting Mayor Kim Janey, who has itations in the budgeting process. spend part of the budget. on the Nov. 2 Municipal Election Councilor Lydia Edwards until Monday to sign the measure That was prior to one of the If signed by the Acting Mayor, ballot. cheered the passage of her and send it on to the Attorney most controversial budget votes and approved by the Attorney long-championed Charter General’s Office for final review. in recent history. Edwards prom- Amendment that would reform “People should be excited to ised those who advocated against the way the City Budget is formu- have a voice,” said Edwards. “I the budget she would propose a lated – something that could likely want to thank my colleagues. The change that would potentially fix Baker issues order rescinding be up for a vote on the Municipal City Council unanimously voted the process. Ballot this coming November. to take this matter to Bostonians. The Charter amendment does COVID-19 restrictions This charter amendment would just that, but it would come The Council passed the matter Staff Report systems, hospitals and other facil- last Wednesday, May 26, after there do two things. It would allow for through using a process whereby ities housing vulnerable popula- were some revisions made to the the Council to have a check on the the voters decide on the issue in On Friday afternoon, Governor tions, all industry restrictions will original amendment passed last fall Mayor and not hold up the entire November. Charlie Baker joined Lt. Governor be lifted at that time, and capacity at the behest of Commonwealth of budget. The new version would allow Karyn Polito, Secretary of Housing will increase to 100 percent for Massachusetts. With the passage It would also create a process the Council to review or reject and Economic Development Mike all industries. All gathering limits last week, Edwards said she was for participatory budgeting which bits and pieces of the Mayor’s Kennealy and Secretary of Health were also rescinded. very happy to see her colleagues allows Bostonians to vote directly proposed budget without holding and Human Services Marylou To continue certain public approve greater transparency and on where their money goes.” up the entire budget. Likewise Sudders to sign an Executive Order health requirements, like requiring participation for the Council and The Charter Amendment was the new measure has clarified terminating the Commonwealth’s face coverings in certain settings, the public on City Budget issues. in response to the 2020 Budget language about the participatory State of Emergency effective June to remain effective past June 15, strife where the Council struggled budgeting process that would give 15, 2021. Governor Baker today issued a The Order also rescinded modified declaration of a public most COVID-19 restrictions, health emergency under the public including limitations placed on health statute. businesses, which went into Under this order, the Executive effect on Saturday, May 29 as Office of Health and Human Massachusetts nears the goal of Services and the Department of vaccinating four million residents. Public Health will be proposing to This week, the Commonwealth the Public Health Council the con- passed the 3.5 million mark for tinuation of some public health fully vaccinated residents. orders in the coming weeks to “Today marks an import- maintain flexibilities and policies ant milestone in our fight for vaccination, testing and other against COVID-19 here in the critical operations. Commonwealth,” said Governor Earlier this week, Governor Baker. “Over the last 15 months, Baker filed legislation to extend

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ѣ© Paid Political Advertisement June 3, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 5 Honoring Bill Lamb: Friends, colleagues dedicate City Square bench in his honor

By Seth Daniel CA/T, said it was Lamb’s idea to depress the Mystic/Tobin Bridge Several friends, neighbors off-ramp under City Square and and colleagues gathered last then have a park above it that Wednesday, May 26, to dedicate re-connected the Town with its a bench to the late Bill Lamb – waterfront. a long-time Charlestown resident Johnston called it one of the who tragically passed in a boating greatest 20th Century neighbor- accident last summer. hood victories. The memorial bench and “As we all know, it was Bill bronze plaque in his honor are in who came up with the brilliant City Square, a place where Lamb’s suggestion to depress part of the imprint will forever live and the Tobin Bridge to run under City spot where the renaissance of Square and allow Charlestown to Charlestown likely began during reconnect with its waterfront,” the early days of the Central wrote Johnston. “Without that Artery/Tunnel (CA/T) project. idea — and without a massive Due to COVID-19 restrictions, political push which Bill helped and the suddenness and sadness of lead to make the idea a reality — Lamb’s passing, no official remem- there probably would have much brance was able to be scheduled. less of a Charlestown renaissance, So it was last week that friends there would have been no City gathered in the space that was Square Park, and we would not such a victory for Lamb and the be celebrating one of the great Photos by Dan Kovacevic neighborhood in general – both urban neighborhood victories of A group of friends gathered to celebrate the late Bill Lamb with a memorial bench and plaque in City Square past, present and future. the 20th century.” Park last Wednesday, May 26. Rich Johnston, a colleague and Johnston said Lamb was always friend who served with Lamb in at planning meetings with a draw- the early planning efforts of the ing and a logical argument, and it was his patience and perseverance whether a galvanized community City Square Park — should be that wore down the bureaucratic can convince government leaders a textbook example,” wrote resistance to his vision. to do the right thing against long Johnston. “It is only fitting that he “When social historians write odds, Bill’s role in these inter- should be recognized in a perma- about whether one person’s idea connected projects — the Central nent way here in the park.” can galvanize a community and Artery North Area project and

Billy Boyle’s wife and family honored him Bill Lamb’s wife, Carol Bratley, enjoys a moment on the bench dedicat- on May 21st - ed last week to her late husband. Billy Boyle Day In Loving Memory of

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By Seth Daniel 24-hour resort, and the reintro- At a meeting of the MGC always to serve the public’s inter- to report any positive COVID- duction of many banished casino on Wednesday, May 26, the ests and protect their patrons and 19 tests related to the gaming As the clock approached mid- games and, hopefully, of many Commissioners voted to lift three employees. establishment to the MGC’s night on May 28, one would have furloughed workers in the coming orders from June 23, 2020; Oct. “We thank Plainridge Park Investigations and Enforcement weeks. 8, 2020; and March 11, 2021. Casino, MGM Springfield, and thought it was New Year’s Eve on Bureau (IEB) and their respective Spokesperson Rosie Salisbury Those restrictions included the Encore Boston Harbor for their the gaming floor of the Encore local boards of health. Boston Harbor resort. said they were very pleased to overall COVID-19 regulations, compliance and dedication to •The licensees will continue to Excited patrons in masks stood be able to lift the restrictions, as and also specific regulations for health and safety during this dif- work cooperatively with the IEB with bubbling enthusiasm as a voted by the MGC, and are pri- playing Roulette, Blackjack and ficult period,” Chair Judd-Stein gaming floor employee stood up oritizing bringing back furloughed Craps. Lifting those regulations continued. “I also wish to extend to ensure the relevant guidance with a microphone and began a employees as soon as possible. also allowed the reintroduction of my sincere gratitude to the entire and practices are being followed. countdown from 10 – just like is “We are pleased with and in Poker games at the casino, which MGC team for its consistent com- full support of the MGC’s decision haven’t been allowed for feasible mitment over the last 15 months.” done on New Year’s Eve as the HORSE RACING to lift Covid-19 restrictions on since the pandemic closed down The orders were rescinded sub- ball drops on Times Square. AND SIMULCASTING May 29,” said Salisbury last week. operations at Encore more than a ject to the following conditions, Except this time it was not to ALSO RESUME “Encore Boston Harbor will con- year ago. which were agreed to by the gam- celebrate the end of the calendar tinue to operate in accordance The MGC Commissioners ing licensees: In separate 4-0 votes, the year, but the end of COVID-19 with all orders or advisories issued voted 4-0 to rescind all the orders •The licensees shall conduct Commission also allowed horse restrictions in Massachusetts. by the Commonwealth as well as on the state’s casinos, including business in accordance with racing and simulcasting licensees, “10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,” any applicable guidance provided Encore. all COVID-19-related orders including Plainridge Park Casino, yelled a large crowd, followed by by the CDC. As it relates to bring- “It’s been 15 months since the and advisories issued by the Raynham Park, and Suffolk many people dramatically ripping ing furloughed employees back to Gaming Commission convened Governor or the Commonwealth Downs, to rescind their respec- off of their masks and tossing them work, we continue to monitor our with all three casino licensees in of Massachusetts that remain in tive MGC-approved COVID-19- in the air as the clock hit midnight business levels and are re-opening a virtual setting to discuss the effect, as well as any applicable related reopening plans. – signifying May 29 and the end of areas of our resort to meet cus- rapid reach of the coronavirus CDC guidelines. the Governor’s and Mass Gaming tomer demand. Furloughed work- pandemic,” MGC Chair Cathy •The licensees will ensure their Those restrictions were rescind- Commission’s (MGC) restrictions ers will, as they have throughout Judd-Stein said. “The three gam- pandemic safety officer remains in ed with the same restrictions as on the property. the pandemic, be given priority as ing licensees have cooperated fully place until further notice. were attached to the casino licens- It was total jubilation at the we reopen positions.” throughout this process, working •The licensees will continue ees. USS Constitution opens lottery for special Independence Day Underway

Staff Report 601470&k=0461430D7C57 mission, learn about USS of Boston a chance at a once-in-a- All passengers must be at least The lottery is open to the Constitution’s history, and will lifetime experience.” eight years of age and be physi- The free lottery to win a spot general public and will be used have a front-row seat as the crew Lottery entries must be received cally able to travel up and down aboard USS Constitution’s July to select 25 people to join USS fires a 21-gun salute in honor of by midnight, June 17, and are steep sets of stairs and stand for 4th underway Constitution’s crew as they go Independence Day. limited to one per household. prolonged periods of time. demonstration opened today, underway in Boston Harbor. “This is going to be a great The official drawing is scheduled Attendees age 18 and older May 28. Each person selected is allowed event,” said Cmdr. John Benda, for June 21, and winners will must bring a photo ID. To enter the lottery, fill out the to bring one additional guest. USS Constitution’s 76th com- be notified by email. All win- USS Constitution is open to entry form in the following link: Passengers will engage with manding officer. “The lottery is ners are required to provide their the public for free tours Friday https://einvitations. active-duty Sailors to gain an an awesome way to get those own transportation and lodging through Sunday from 10 a.m. to afit.edu/inv/index.cfm?i= understanding of the Navy’s Constitution fans that live outside accommodations. 6 p.m.

CHARLESTOWN CHARLESTOWN BEAT GYM HOCKEY POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service Office at 617-343-4627. Standings for the week of 5/22/2021 W L T Investigate Persons in the area of 50 Terminal St. The facility. Boston EMS arrived on 05/16/2021 - Officers assigned officer observed an object around scene and transported the male to Bryan’s Pals 4 0 1 to the Harbor Unit responded to loose gravel and rocks, but was Mass General Hospital for further A-1 Convenience 3 1 1 a phone call from the US Coast unable to verify if it was a casing. treatment. Duce 2 1 3 1 Guard at around 3:09 p.m. con- While moving the debris, the offi- MPTA 0 4 1 cerning people stranded on a dock cer made contact with the spent in the area of the USS Constitution shell casing before securing the Larceny - Shoplifting 2021/2022 Fall/ Winter Registration in Charlestown. On arrival officers round in a plastic bag as evidence. 05/10/2021 - On arrival at CVS Registration for our fall/winter season is being held at: spoke with victims who stated that Pharmacy at 21 Austin St. at about The Ryan Playground, they were on their inflatable raft Sick /Injured/Medical 7:30 p.m., an officer spoke with Sullivan Square, Charlestown when it began to take on water. 05/15/2021 - Officers spoke the store manager, who reported Saturday June 12th 9:30am to 11:30am The victims were able to pro- with an individual who appeared a shoplifting incident. He stated Saturday June 19th. 9:30am to 11:30 am ceed to a dock in the Charlestown to be in distress in the vicinity of that a female suspect with dyed Ages: 4 years old by 10/1/21 to 9 years old Navy Yard without incident. Fifth Street and First Avenue at red hair wearing a black hoodie (anyone who turns 10 years old before 2/1/22 is too old.) approximately 8:40 a.m. and dark jeans, and carrying a No registration fee is due at this time. Ballistics – Evidence Found The individual stated he needed neon green totebag stole approxi- You do not have to live in Charlestown to play. Come and 05/15/2021 – At about 8 a.m., his medication and wanted to go mately $ 600 in merchandise. an officer spoke with a caller to the hospital. The BEST team Area -1 detectives were sched- watch a game while you register your child. Any questions who stated he discovered what he arrived on scene and spoke with uled to follow up on the matter. call: Jimbo 617-803-5344. Debbie 617-241-0434 believed to be a spent shell-casing the man about finding a detox June 3, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 7 Former Heritage Club co-owner calls for investigation into Edwards, Ryan

By Seth Daniel fiduciary responsibilities of an addressing these claims, please let Office, they indicated that there is wish to locate shops in her district, appointed government Board is me know so that I can bring them no investigation ongoing about and they are honest conversations. In an intense e-mail exchange the duty of obedience, meaning to the attention of relevant author- Suprey’s claims. She said she has been clear to the Boston Cannabis Board the Board is obligated to address ities,” she wrote. “The Heritage Club has that if anyone has concerns, they (BCB) last week, Attorney Maggie any illegal or unethical activities Shortly after she sent the received a license and R2 is should reach out to her office. To Suprey – a former proponent of made known to them. Given the e-mail, BCB Chair Kathleen Joyce deferred pending a traffic study,” date, she said, no one has reached the Heritage Club marijuana store corroborate nature of my claims, responded by saying she wasn’t read the statement. “We are not out to her office. proposal – passionately called for it was my expectation, as it’s interested. investigating anything nor is it State Rep. Dan Ryan said he the BCB and its attorneys to inves- the Boards duty, that this matter “I have no intention of address- within the purview of the Boston has been consistent with Heritage tigate the conduct of Councilor be brought before the Attorney ing these claims,” she wrote back. Cannabis Board.” since last fall in addressing com- Lydia Edwards and State Rep. General and Department of Justice Suprey responded, “That is Edwards said she has a record plaints of inequity in the process. Dan Ryan within the competition to conduct a formal investigation; both disappointing and a breach of backing the local candidates, “I have consistently told them if it seems this has not occurred.” of your fiduciary duty as chair- both in East Boston and here, for a license between Heritage and they have a good application and Suprey went on to say that woman of the board. Attorney in Charlestown. The president of Resilient Remedies. a Boston equity license, as it seems her May 12 testimony brought Osgood and Attorney Arcangeli, Resilient Remedies is Jack Kelly, Suprey sent an e-mail on May they do, then this process should attention to what she said was a as the City’s corporate counsel, are of Charlestown. 27 to the BCB saying that her alle- give them a fair, if not advanta- flagrant partiality by Edwards and you taking the same stance as the “My record speaks for itself,” gations of corruption and crony- Ryan for Resilient Remedies – a chairwoman?” she said. “If anyone has any ques- geous, opportunity,” he said. “I ism at the May 12 Public Hearing competing marijuana store just There was no further response tions please feel free to contact my also told them if they believe the had seemingly been ignored, and down the street from Heritage on within the e-mail chain, which is office.” process has been corrupt and ineq- she wanted to know why. Cambridge Street. She said she in the public record for the licens- As background, Edwards has uitable, then there are avenues “It is with great concern that I provided evidence of ‘Pay for Play’ ee. This week, Suprey told the said she consistently backs the to which to remedy such behav- write this email,” she wrote. “After when she indicated that the state’s Patriot Bridge she had no further local candidate, including in East ior. Although my office can assist making serious and substantiated Office of Campaign and Political comment. Boston where she has backed them in availing those channels, claims of political corruption and Finance (OCPF) had records of “On the advice of counsel, I Eastie resident Luis Vasquez – a it is not up to me to make that cronyism against Lydia Edwards Resilient officers making political won’t be commenting on this mat- war veteran who has been try- determination either way.” and Daniel Ryan at the May 12 donations to Edwards and Ryan ter right now,” she wrote in an ing to open a marijuana shop in With no investigation under- BCB hearing, my allegations seem during the licensing process. e-mail. East Boston. She said she routinely way by the City, the matter seems to have been ignored. Among the “If you have no intention of In a statement from the Mayor’s has conversations with those who to be over for the time being.

CNC (from pg. 1) Bunker Hill (from pg. 1) attention, and the historic slate Mall. doesn’t see a way forward. in the best way possible given the and snack trucks, a DJ, enter- roof is far too expensive for the Development Committee “I don’t see a way forward on limits put on planning and carry- tainment and fun for the kids. It non-profit to fund on its own. Chair Richard McCarthy said this,” he said. “When they came ing out this year’s (and last year’s) would also be a chance for a ven- “This is an important building they had met with New England here it was like extortion. It’s their festivities. dor fair, too, Boyle said. Another and on the National Register,” Development about the project property and they say they will Like in 2020, Parade Committee idea is to have a patriotic dog said Zettel. “Our strategy is if we last week, and came out of it see- fix it up – their property – if we organizer Arthur Hurley had to contest with various categories. go in with one good project from ing no material changes. Many on go along with this. I’m not going cancel the 2021 Battle of Bunker They are also planning on hav- the neighborhood, it can go in and the CNC have stated the project is to bend.” Hill Day Parade earlier this year ing a number of exercise profes- be more assured of getting funding too big, and creates a wall rather Member Jean Wilson said she due to the fact that it couldn’t sionals host Fitness Boot Camps for the project.” than a gateway. Also, the low had suggested that the height be properly planned for, despite on that day, with all proceeds The CNC gave its support to numbers of parking spaces dedi- needed to come down to at least the lifting of COVID gathering going to the Boys & Girls Club the effort with the theatre, and cated to the 240-unit building has match the Gateway apartments restrictions last weekend. Such of Charlestown in replacement next to the proposal. the CPS indicated they would be been a major issue as well. huge undertakings as the Parade for their second-straight cancelled “I simply said in the meeting doing a conditions assessment on “I am not anywhere near a take far more time to plan that a road race – which typically hap- that it was too big and to make the theatre soon and helping to comfort zone on this develop- few weeks, and plus many of the pens on the morning of the Parade. it five or six stories like Gateway groups and bands that participate The day would be capped off prepare the application for the ment,” said Chair Tom Cunha. across the street,” she said. “They next CPA round. “They took in a lot of info and have not re-formed yet. with a promotion to help local simply said that no, they couldn’t That said, something a bit restaurants in a Bunker Hill •CANNOT SUPPORT didn’t push back to their credit. do that.” CURRENT MALL PROPOSAL Now I want to see them come smaller, but just as fun, could be Restaurant Crawl format. •DRAFTING A LETTER ON put together quickly. On June 13, they are planning After a two-hour meeting back and show us what they heard SPECIAL TOWNIES Sean Boyle and Kim Mahoney out a fun car parade to travel with the CNC Development or learned. They haven’t made Chair Cunha reported and read said they are putting together a the route and keep the tradition Committee, members of the CNC any changes…I don’t think we a draft form of an official CNC fun weekend for June 12 and 13 going, even if it’s a little non-tra- agreed on Tuesday night they can- can support the development as letter that they plan to publish to try to make up for the sec- ditional. not support the housing plan at proposed.” and send to Peabody Properties ond year of a lost June tradition Boyle added that they are still 201 Rutherford Ave. brought by Member JD Mangrum said and the Mishawum Park Tenants around the Battle of Bunker Hill. encouraging residents in the Town the owners of the Bunker Hill with the current proposal, he Association (MPTA) regarding the Boyle said they are in the early to ‘Paint the Town’ by decorating Special Townies lease issue. stages of planning out a Block homes and businesses with patriot The organization presented Party at the Training Field for June bunting and flags to mark the The City of Boston reminds you: its case to the CNC last month, 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They Battle of Bunker Hill. but MPTA and Peabody did not are hoping to have free carnival choose to attend, though they The legal drinking age is 21. were invited. At the end of that passionate meeting, it was decided that the ADRENALINE CNC would submit a letter calling RUSH! You’ll also get career training for Special Townies to retain their and money for college. If you’re Thanks for not providing current space. ready for the excitement, join “The CNC is in full support of the Army National Guard today. alcohol to teens. Special Townies staying in their 1-800-GO-GUARD • www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com Proudly sponsored by The Patrón Spirits Company. WWW.DONTSERVETEENS.GOV current space,” read the letter in part. PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE June 3, 2021 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Photos by Rob Marcella The Sacrament of Confirmation for the St. Francis de Sales Parish 10th and 11th Grade Students took place on May 23 in the Church. Very Reverend Brian J. McHugh, Episcopal Vicar of the Central Region of the Archdiocese of Boston, administered the Sacrament to 19 confirmandi. Fr. Daniel J. Mahoney, Pastor, and Fr. Philip E. Parent, SM concelebrated the Mass.

Madison Chiappa, St. Francis de Sales Altar Server, Nora Reilly receiving the Sacrament. with Fr. Mahoney.

Colm Vraibel receiving the Sacrament.

Kiley Stillman receiving the Sacrament. Fr. Brian McHugh speaking with the Confirmandi.

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sity held full-fledged commence- STELMA OF BOSTON North Washington Street Bridge beams. *Pier 3: Curing column. ment ceremonies in person. To Replacement *Pier 5 (closest to Charlestown): *Pier 4: V Arm concrete place- EARNS UNIVERSITY OF ensure the safety of graduates and Construction Look-Ahead: V-arms formwork, rebar installa- ments. NEBRASKA-LINCOLN their guests, face coverings were May 30– June 12, 2021 tion, and concrete placement. TRAVEL TIPS required at the commencement DEGREE This is a brief overview of con- •Installing, moving, and main- The Westerly sidewalk, Lovejoy venues; seating was socially dis- Matthew William Stelma of struction operations and impacts taining silt curtains in the water. Wharf stairs, near Converse are tanced; and all participating facul- Charlestown was among 3,512 for the North Washington Street •Installing permanent fender open to the public with the opening ty, staff, volunteers and graduates graduates who received degrees Bridge Replacement Project. piles. of the temporary bridge, the adja- had to test negative for COVID- from the University of Nebraska- MassDOT will provide additional •Pavement line striping and cent section of the Harborwalk 19 in the days leading up to the Lincoln during commencement notices as needed for high-im- expanding median at City Square passing under the bridge remains ceremonies. exercises May 7 and 8. pact work and changes to traf- intersection. closed. Stelma earned a Master of fic configurations beyond those WORK HOURS The Tudor Wharf Walkway Engineering Management from UNIVERSITY OF described below. •Most work will be done during (under the bridge next to the the Office of Graduate Studies. NEW HAMPSHIRE DESCRIPTION the daytime (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) water in Paul Revere Park) will The graduates are from 58 OF SCHEDULED WORK WORK THAT HAS BEEN be intermittently closed for safety countries, 43 states and the ANNOUNCES MAY •Building the piers: COMPLETED during construction operations, District of Columbia, and more 2021 GRADUATES *Pier 1 (closest to the North •Prior to 5/30: with access provided via the Water than 250 Nebraska communities. The following students gradu- End): Column rebar installation *Pier 1 (closest to the North Street underpass. Tom Osborne, former Nebraska ated from the University of New and concrete placement. End): Mass-footing rebar instal- football coach, athletic direc- Hampshire in Durham over the *Pier 2: V-arms formwork. lation. tor and congressman, delivered weekend of Saturday, May 22 and *Pier 3: V-arms formwork. *Pier 2: Mass-footing rebar the keynote address during the Sunday, May 23, 2021. 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SCENES FROM ERIN MURPHY’S EVENT AT BLARNEY STONE

Erin Murphy held an event at Blarney Stone with a great turn out. Rep. Dan Ryan was part of the Host Committee with Rep Daniel Hunt and Registrar Steve Murphy. The Charlestown Moms attend- ed as well.

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climbing, and build social skills in Management is excited to begin GREAT introductory specials! Special to the Patriot Bridge games like pretending to be super- work on a playground for the A year ago, the leadership team heroes,” explains Thara Fuller, John F. Kennedy Center in Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] at the Kennedy Center faced some Executive Director. Charlestown. I went to pre-k here, tough news—the playground Now, a year later, some real and my family lives a stone’s throw Sioux Gerow [email protected] equipment for the preschoolers superheroes have stepped up to away from where this playground would need a total replacement. ensure that the children have a is located. Members of my team The patchwork effort of fix- safe place to learn through out- and I grew up in Charlestown, and ing parts of the equipment here door play. The Kennedy Center we know how vital the Kennedy and there would no longer work. is grateful to the Charlestown Center organization is to the fam- Nevertheless, the price tag was far Community Impact Fund and ilies in the neighborhood. We are beyond the whole annual budget the City of Boston Universal honored to be working with the for facilities repairs, and yet this PreK program for contributing Kennedy Center, and hope we project had to be a top priority for the funds to make a down-pay- can produce a play space that the organization. ment possible for the playground kids from all over the neighbor- “Our playground is essential equipment. And then, just in the hood can enjoy.” Eric Gould, for the healthy development of nick of time, RISE Construction Executive VP, RISE Construction young children. People may not Management offered to manage Management. $165/month or save 10% and prepay $1780/year. realize that ‘play’ means learning the entire project, including cover- The new playground will be 12 month lease, get your spot now! for children who are 3 to 5. They ing the remaining balance of costs. ready for the fall opening of For more information email Joanie Walls: build gross motor skills through “RISE Construction school-year programs, just ahead [email protected] of preparations for the Phase 1 or call directly at (617) 936-2119 demolition and renovation of housing around the Kennedy Center. JANIS PACHECO, REALTOR “The school and playground ABR, CLHMS, CNS, SRS, PSA are right at the gateway of the License #9514808 Bunker Hill Redevelopment, so it is especially important to see a 617-775-0590 beautiful, welcoming space full Coldwell Banker Realty of joy right here,” said Fuller. 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(BPL) last week announced its into our buildings, including soon demand by staff. In addition, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 8 Safety Requirements plans to reopen its spaces to the to the newly renovated Roxbury patrons will be able to pick up p.m.; Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Patrons visiting any library public. On Tuesday, the Central and Adams Street Branches,” said holds and check out books and Fridays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturdays: location will be required to wear Library in Copley Square reopened BPL President David Leonard. DVDs; spend time in the court- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays: Closed. a mask over their nose and mouth for limited in-person services, and “As difficult as it was to close our yard; renew their library cards; Branch Libraries June 14, those services will be doors last March, I am proud of and use public computers, print, The library intends to open all at all times, and abide by all staff expanded, and all branch libraries the innovative programming and and make photocopies. branches not currently under con- instructions regarding safety. not currently under reconstruction critical resources we were able to On June 14, all remaining pub- struction on June 14. Visitors will Visitors will not be allowed to are planned to reopen. All reopen- provide Bostonians over the last lic floors will be open for brows- be able to pick up holds and check eat or drink inside the libraries or ing plans follow the latest city and year, both virtually and on a lim- ing; the Children’s Library and out books; spend time browsing; to use meeting rooms during this state public health guidance. ited basis in-person. Now that it’s Teen Central will open; and the use the library’s computers for lim- initial reopening phase. “We are thrilled to have librar- safe to begin reopening, we are Book Delivery Desk in the McKim ited time slots, and print and make Future Services ies across the city opening their getting ready to welcome you back Building will be accessible to the photocopies. Additionally, branch The library will be reopening doors next month,” said Mayor and look forward to continuing public. exterior spaces such as courtyards Kim Janey. “Equitable access is a the library’s mission to provide Services by appointment: or reading gardens will be accessi- additional services and spaces at foundation for my administration services free to all. Our top priori- Starting on June 1, patrons will ble to the public as well. the Central Library in the com- and we are focused on providing ties in the months ahead are aiding be able to make appointments to Until branches reopen, patrons ing weeks, such as public meet- services that bring residents joy residents in equitable economic use the research collections, use can continue to rely on the BPL ing rooms, Art and Architecture and improve their quality of life. recovery and educational advance- the Kirstein Business Library & To Go program to check out items Tours, and in-person program- These are both qualities the library ment, along with providing sum- Innovation Center resources, or from their preferred location. ming, as staffing levels and staffing offers our citizens, and I hope in mer programming for all ages.” to request one-on-one computer Once the branches have reopened, capacity return to normal. the coming weeks Bostonians will Central Library in Copley assistance. Appointments can be patrons will no longer need to Throughout the summer, pro- visit their local libraries, explore Square made at bpl.org/reopening or by make an appointment to retrieve the spaces we’ve all missed, and Walk up services: calling 617-859-5400. their holds, and can pick up their grams for all ages will be available take advantage of all the free Beginning on June 1, patrons Hours of operation: items during open hours as nor- outdoors at many branch loca- resources the library provides.” will be able to browse select books Starting on June 1, the Central mal. tions, from storytimes to ESL Con- “We are very much looking for- in the building, while other books Library will be open Mondays: 10 The adjusted branch hours will versation Circles.

For Record WARREN PRESCOTT SCHOOL at Gardens for Charlestown (499 Main abic, Russian, Somali, and French. June 9 - Site Council Meeting @ From the June 2 License Commission Street), where one will pick up the guide- Translation and interpretation services 5:30 p.m. meeting, online: book. Tour tickets are $25 in advance or are available at no cost to you. If you June 17 - Early Release Gaslight District LLC. DBA: Main $30 day of the event. Raffle. The Gardens need assistance, please contact Maggie June 18 - Last Day: Early Release Street Pasta & Wine, 40 Main St. Has have several amazing prizes to raffle off Owens at [email protected] or applied for a Retail Package Store Malt & the day of the Garden Tour. Learn more 617-961-3025. Artist Group of Charlestown will host Wine License to be exercised on the above. and purchase raffle tickets online at the a show of the late Donald Kelley entitled It is one space consisting of two rooms, website. Raffle tickets are $1. •REPORTING WORKPLACE ‘Donald C. Kelley: Works on Paper.’ the room with windows on Main Street SAFETY CONCERNS The show opens this weekend, June 5. will be the shop where fresh pasta is made PLAN Charlestown upcoming meet- Workers in any size organization have It will run in the StoveFactory Gallery, and products sold. The second room is ings and workshops: options if they feel they are being pres- on Medford Street, from June 5 to June smaller and will be used for storage. •Wednesday, June 9 – Chat with a 20. Also, the Group has a call to artists There is one employee lavatory. All Shop Planner. Talk with one of the planners on sured into an unsafe situation. Attorney for the Navy Yard show, ‘Navy Yard space in on the ground level approx. 500 the project and get individualized instruc- General Maura Healey has created Off Map: Exploring the Secret Life of sq. ft. Manager: MATTHEW DELISLE. tions for using the Map.Social computer resources for workers to report safety a Historic Icon.’ Julie Alailima is co-cu- Closing Time: 10 p.m. tool. concerns during reopening. They include rating the show with fellow member •Tuesday, June 29, on the Original an online form at the Attorney General’s and photographer, James Labeck. The Charlestown Pride Celebration. Please Peninsula and Lost Village sub-areas. website and a dedicated Fair Labor hope is to encourage artistic exploration, join neighbors for the annual Pride At these workshops, we will dive deep- hotline at 617-727-3465. People can also and exhibit pieces with unusual per- Month flag raising on Weds., June 9, at 5 er in conversations about the future prior- find those resources by calling 311. spectives of the Navy Yard. The Call to p.m. at Schrafft’s City Center, 529 Main ities and needs for these areas, as well as Artists ends on June 13 and the show will St. Sponsored by Flatley Companies, shaping future investments in these areas. •HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM go from June 25 - July 18. Councilor Lydia Edwards and State Rep. In the coming weeks, you will be able to PROPERTY Dan Ryan. sign up and find more information about Since taking office in 2014, Mayor CITY COUNCIL BUDGET these workshops. Walsh has made fixing quality of life HEARINGS FOR THE WEEK: Public Meeting - PLEASE NOTE: This issues a priority in his administration. •May 27, 10 a.m., CITY COUNCIL meeting has been rescheduled from 6/2 to Be a part of the Urban Forest Plan! From investing in Public Works to mak- COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS 6/24. Description: The Boston Planning & If you’re interested in learning more ing sure community policing is a staple HEARING: The focus of this hearing is Development Agency (BPDA) invites you about the Urban Forest Plan Community in every neighborhood, we are making the FY22 budget for the Fire Department. to a virtual information session regarding Advisory Board, hop on over to the project sure every neighborhood is clean, safe •June 3, 10 a.m., CITY COUNCIL the community benefits for the Little page to review the role of a Collaborating COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS Mystic Parcel. The meeting runs from 6 Partner, then complete the short form on and a great place to live and work in. HEARING: The focus of this hearing is to 7:30 p.m. the project page. The form will be open Unfortunately some properties in Boston the FY22 budget for the Department of until June 18, so please also share it with need more help than others, and that’s Innovation and Technology. Garden Tour of Historic Charlestown - your friends and family in the neighbor- why we are here. If you know of a prop- *6 p.m., CITY COUNCIL Come and explore 10 gardens on Saturday, hood. CAB materials have been translated erty that fits one of the following criteria: COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS June 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nestled into: Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Chinese multiple calls to 911, one that’s blighted HEARING: The focus of this hearing is behind stately brick facades and tidy clap- (Simplified), Cabo Verdean or just a general concern, we encourage public testimony on any aspect of the board homes, these gardens are hidden Creole, Spanish (Latin you to reach out to your neighborhood FY22 Budget. oases of beauty and calm. The tour starts American), Portuguese (Brazilian), Ar liaison. June 3, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 15

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