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1 OCTOBER 18, 2018 PUBLISHED EVERY OTHER THURSDAY TT HEHE NN OROR TT HH EE NN DD EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.NORTHENDREGIONALREVIEW.COM [email protected] RREGIOEGIONNALAL RREVIEWEVIEW Community, officials leaning towards proposal for West End marijuana shop By John Lynds to its location away from main thoroughfares like Causeway Following back to back com- Street, munity meetings regarding two Headed by former Suffolk proposals to place a retail mari- County Sheriff Andrea Cabral, juana shop in the West End one Ascend has purchased the Friend proposal seems to be gaining the Street building and will transform edge. the aging vacant structure into the Ascend Mass Inc. proposing retail marijuana shop as well as a retail marijuana shop at 272 Ascend’s corporate headquarters. Friend St. and Garden Reemedies Jane Forrestall, a board mem- proposing the same business at 49 ber of the Downtown North Causeway St. have both held com- Association explained that grow- munity meetings last month with ing support for Ascend comes West End residents. While both down to location Forrestall meetings have had their share of said the main concern about the supporters Ascend’s Friend Street Causeway proposal is the fact proposal has been gaining com- munity and political support due (PROPOSAL Pg. 10) NEWRA elects officers at last meeting The 9th Annual Boston Local Food Festival was on held on the Rose F.Kennedy Greenway. Over the course of the day more than 50,000 people came out to enjoy the festival and the 80 degree weather. Nearly 100 By Phil Orlandella Jennifer Crampton, Treasurer vendors representing New England's food system showcased produce, crackers, sauces, beverages, salads, sand- Sue Benveniste and Sergeant at wiches, ice cream, and more. New officers have been elect- Arms Mary Holland. ed to the North End/Waterfront NEWRA voted to support Boston Local Food Festival draws 50,000 people Residents’ Association (19-4) a proposal to by Barbara (NEWRA). Angiulo to change the occupan- sure this year’s festival was the cant positive impact SBN has Voted in were: President cy at 276-282 Hanover Street By Phil Orlandella Cheryl Delgreco, Vice President best ever. Over 50,000 peo- had on the local program. (NEWRA Pg. 8) Sustainable Business Network ple found their way to The SBN has helped elevate the David Goggins, Secretary (SBN) of Massachusetts held its Greenway on a picture-perfect importance of local to the econ- 9th Boston Local Food Festival day, enjoying the local farmers, omy, culture and all areas of on The Greenway just days fisherfolk and local food pro- local programs and events. before SBN celebrated its 30th ducers of all types. The Festival is the largest anniversary. The Festival is the high point event that The Greenway holds SBN noted, “By every mea- of SBN’s Local Food Program each year. that demonstrates the signifi- NEWNC opposes the Hanover Street proposal By Phil Orlandella units will be two-bedrooms and cially if the City creates a new studio units. Inspection Service facility in the community. A proposal by Federal Department has approved the “The best interest for chil- Investments, Inc. to change the proposal. dren and families,” was on his occupancy of 276-282 Hanover In other matters, soon to be agenda. Street from 16 units and restau- Nazzaro Community Center The Council and those who rant to 20 units and restau- Director Stephen Siciliano pre- attended the October 9 public rant was opposed by the North sented his views on the status of meeting at the Center praised End/Waterfront Neighborhood the Center’s current programs Siciliano for his determination Council by a vote of 7-1. and activities and what he felt and best interest for his ideas for Photo by Matt Conti The changes include reno- about adding several programs the future. Incoming NEWRA officers, President Cheryl Delgreco, Secretary vations on floors 2 and 5 and that he would like to implement Boston Neighborhood Service Jennifer Crampton and Sergeant at Arms Mary Holland (missing from a new sprinkler system. The over the course of time, espe- (NEWNC Pg. 2) photo, Vice Pres. David Goggins and Treas. Sue Benveniste) 2 PAGE 2 REGIONAL REVIEW OCTOBER 18, 2018 ‘Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.’ BILL OF RIGHTS, Amendment I STUDY THE THREEForum O PINI O N BY PHIL ORLANDELLA GOVERNOR BAKER out any problems. BALLOT QUESTIONS This appears to be the lack of trust in the SHOULD BE RE-ELECTED realty firm from past issues. There are three questions on the ballot for the upcoming state Re-electing Governor Charlie Baker to anoth- Citizen's Bank will and should eventually get election on Tuesday, November 6. The three are about as unrelated er four-year term would be a good thing for all the approvals they may need from the city and and disparate as one could imagine. Massachusetts. the move will take place. The first question asks voters to adopt a proposed new law that He has proven to be a solid leader and works Residents should have the right to oppose or would require minimum staffing by nurses in every hospital in the extremely hard to make the state safe and the support what goes in their community, however, state. We have to admit that when we started reading the full text economy in a solid position. they have clearly made a misjudgment on the of the very lengthy proposed new law, our eyes began to glaze over He managed to accomplish things of impor- bank issue. because of the use of terminology that may be common to doctors tance working with an overwhelming Democratic and nurses, but which means little to the rest of us. legislature. A TERRIFIC UPCOMING However, what is clear is that those who proposed this question During his term as governor, the economy has taken a turn for the better, the job rate is up and HALLOWEEN BASH SCHEDULED have a good idea of what they're doing. many other issues have been addressed for the FOR THE 31ST We doubt there is anyone who would dispute that nursing care betterment of the state. There is a terrific and safe way to celebrate in hospitals is critical for patients. It also is beyond dispute that Reelect Governor Charlie Baker. avoidable mistakes in hospital care are a leading cause of death of Halloween this year all in one place, the Nazzaro patients in even the best hospitals. Center Courtyard on North Bennet Street. Hosted by the Center and the North End In our view, this ballot question comes down to a cost/benefit OPPOSING CITIZEN'S BANK Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) analysis: Is the added cost of minimum staffing for nurses (and A MISTAKE the spooky celebration on Wednesday, October The 2018 Battle of 198 Hanover Street con- by the way, no one really knows what that dollar figure might be) 31 promises to be a great time for kids, families tinues with no real peace treaty slated for the worth the undisputed benefits for patient care? and other participants. Black near future. Question 2 seeks to amend the U.S. Constitution to limit the The community event will feature pizza, cider, It appears the territorial lines between resi- spending by corporate entities. The amendment is designed to games, a bouncy house, a haunted house, arts dents and community organizations have been overturn the Citizens United decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, and crafts, face painting, an instrumental petting established relating to Charter Street Realty which declared unconstitutional the limits imposed by Congress on zoo and a few surprises. which is attempting to develop tenants for the The free Halloween Bash is a must attend campaign spending by corporations. building. community events that will be held from 3-7 PM. In deciding this question, voters would do well to recall the words Originally, the neighborhood was totally of Louis Brandeis, "We can have democracy in this country, or we opposed to the building design because it didn’t can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we fit in with the gateway character of the North SAINT GENNARO FESTIVAL can't have both." End. IS A CLASS ACT City Hall approved the design despite objec- The only way to change Citizens United is to amend the Just about everyone is raving about the Saint tions from the community. Constitution -- a drastic measure, no doubt . Gennaro Festival that was recently held in the Sparks began to fly when the realty firm Question 3 seeks approval of an already-existing state law, that North End on the corner of Hanover and Battery attempted to place a Starbucks in the building. was approved by the legislature in 2016, that bans discrimination Streets, especially the spectacular entertainment. Once again, the community claims the nation- against transgender persons. The law has been working well and is The Festival which benefited autism drew a al chain firm did not fit into the character of the endorsed by many groups and organizations, including the Mass. good number of visitors and the local communi- Italian community. ty. Police Chiefs Association. A "Yes" vote keeps in place the current This time around, with heavy political pres- North End restaurants replace the usual ven- law. sure, the Starbucks proposal was dropped. dors on the streets. Recently, both community groups opposed Organizers did nothing short of providing the relocation of Citizens Bank to the Hanover a great festival that will most likely become an Street site, without real justification.