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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE Townie Santa MAYOR’S FUNDRAISER Different Clientele to return for Neighborhood Council split on support the holidays for new Bunker Hill packie license this season By Adam Swift Holmes, representing Sanchez Market owner Angel Acosta. “This By Seth Daniel The owner of Sanchez Market is a Spanish-based food store that at 160 Bunker Hill St. is looking to has been selling beer and wine An age-old, but forgotten, expand from beer and wine sales without incident for five years.” Charlestown tradition will be to a full liquor license. Holmes said the owner is seek- returning for the holidays this At last week’s meeting of the ing the all-alcohol license in part year, and it’s likely to brighten the Charlestown Neighborhood to increase his income and support faces of several homebound elder- Council, opinion was split on if his family, as well as to better serve ly and veterans. Bunker Hill Street needs another the Spanish-speaking residents in A conglomeration of volunteers liquor store. the area. from the Bunker Hill Associations, Some residents and council “It’s easy to say no more liquor the Golden Age Senior Center, 100 Photo by Marianne Salza members spoke in favor of the stores in Charlestown, but this is Ferrin St., Mayor Martin Walsh, Edward Wellington, Mayor Martin Walsh, Elaine McCarthy, and Boston request, citing the desire to sup- part of an effort to raise his kids,” the Age Strong Commission, Corporate Counsel (and former State Representative) Gene O’Flaherty port a local business by allowing said Holmes. “This is a prominent Crystal Galvin at the Kennedy during Mayor Walsh’s fundraiser on Weds., Nov. 6, at the Charlestown the market to better serve its pri- store for the Spanish-speaking Center and Tiara Murphy at Knights of Columbus Hall. See Pages 6 and 7 for more photos. marily Spanish-speaking clientele. people in the neighborhood, and Boston Housing are uniting to But others, including the own- he is working there seven days per bring back Townie Santa for the ers of two nearby liquor stores, week.” season. State hopes changes at Rutherford, spoke against allowing another The approval to allow the “We’re bringing back Townie full package-store license in the full-liquor license comes down to Santa this year for the holidays,” Cambridge will help Gilmore Bridge neighborhood, noting that the area a hearing before and approval of said Kim Mahoney, of the Bunker is already well served and warning the City’s License Board. As of Hill Associates and the Warren against going back to the bad last week’s Neighborhood Council By Seth Daniel During the Oct. 29 Rutherford Tavern. “Charlestown shines meeting, Tera Lally of the old days when Charlestown was meeting, Holmes said a date has when we do things like this It’s One of the most frustrating Charlestown Neighborhood known for having more bars and not been set for that hearing. the way the community comes pinch-points for local traffic in Council made the point that package stories per capita than any Holmes also noted that Mayor together – everyone rolling up the Town has become the Gilmore the Gilmore has become a very place else in the country. Martin Walsh is planning on add- their sleeves and working for the Bridge – a much more critical important route for Charlestown, “This is a completely differ- same goal. That’s the fabric of the corridor these days as more res- but one that is getting worse and ent clientele,” said attorney Scott (Packie Pg. 4) community.” idents look to travel to work in not better. Townie Santa was a staple of Cambridge. “From 7:30 to 10: 30 a.m. it’s the holidays in the 1980s and That commute, while just min- backed up from Whole Foods to VETERANS BANQUET 1990s when the Conway family, utes without traffic, can last an Cambridge,” she said. “Coming former Charlestown Patriot news- eternity coming into the Town and back, you can wait seven light paper owners, would organize a getting out of it – and also interfer- cycles as people try to turn right Photo by Derek Kouyoumjian massive effort to deliver a hot ing with those simply trying to get onto Rutherford.” Veteran Ed Cottier served on the meal and goodie bag to elderly by the daily congestion. State transportation officials USS Saratoga, and was given the home-bound seniors in the Town. The frustrations with the noted that they have a robust royal treatment at the seventh As time went on, and people Gilmore have often surfaced plan to repair and maintain the annual Veterans Banquet on moved on, the effort fizzled out during meetings about the recon- Gilmore Bridge, and that has Thursday, Nov. 7. In addition and seniors have not benefitted struction of Rutherford Avenue, played out over the last two sum- to honoring veterans from the from the program for years. even though that adjacent bridge mers as repairs have gone on so Town, the Abraham Lincoln Post Mahoney and Golden Age is not in any way part of the the bridge can be safe. However, a 11 GAR gave out more than $5,000 in scholarships to local Director Meghan Murray said Rutherford project. That said, it spokeswoman for MassDOT said students. See Page 5 for more they believe it is just the right time plays a great role in the traffic congestion on the Bridge is related photos. to bring it all back, and to add congestion that figures into the to traffic on the roads surrounding Rutherford corridor – and a piece (Santa Pg. 9) (Bridge Pg. 4) that few have been able to address. 2

PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE NOVEMBER 14, 2019 editorial THE CLIMATE SCIENTISTS HAVE BEEN WRONG ALL ALONG

For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists -- including those hired by the petroleum industry -- have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of carbon emissions from our addiction to fossil fuels for our automobiles, coal power plants, industry, and agricultural production. They have measured the effects in any number of ways, most especial- ly the shrinkage of the ice sheets at the polar regions that eventually will result, they have said, in a rise in sea levels around the globe. The also have told us that a warming planet will bring about an increase in ocean temperatures, which in turn will have devastating con- sequences both for marine life, which cannot exist in warmer waters, and for ourselves, who will feel the impact of ever-more devastating storms. They have warned that unless we take steps within the next decade to curb the so-called greenhouse gas emissions, the Earth could become irreversibly changed by the end of this century. However, the scientists have been wrong. Very wrong. It turns out that the time frame the climate scientists predicted for the dramatic effects of climate change to occur has been grossly underesti- mated because their models did not take into account the effect of the feedback loops created by our warming planet. We aren’t scientists, but even we understand what is happening right in front of our eyes. The ice sheets at the poles are melting faster than even the direst of models had predicted. The extraordinary heat wave across Europe this past summer (U.S. women’s soccer fans will recall the high temperatures in France during the World Cup) resulted in temperatures reaching the 80s in the Arctic Circle -- an unheard-of phenomenon. Guest Op-Ed Environment Canada, the country’s national weather agency, con- firmed that Alert, Nunavut, the most-northerly, permanently-inhabited spot on Earth, hit 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) on July Encouraging lifelong learning by eliminating late fees for 14, the highest temperature ever recorded there. youth at our public libraries As the ice at the poles shrinks, instead of sunlight being reflected (by the ice) back into outer space, it is absorbed by the earth. When that By Mayor Martin J. Walsh to check out additional materials, eral other improvement projects happens, the permafrost at the Arctic Circle starts to thaw out, releasing they will no longer face fines for throughout our neighborhoods. carbon dioxide that has been trapped in it for millennia into our atmo- In the City of Boston, we late returns. We believe this will We’re installing new technologies, sphere, thereby warming our planet at an even faster rate. believe every child deserves an encourage more young people to public artwork, and creating more It now is clear that scientists’ predictions that the effects of climate equal opportunity to succeed. take advantage of the educational spaces where communities can change were a distant prospect, for which we still had time to take appro- We’re investing more than ever resources our libraries provide. gather. priate action, have been vastly underestimated -- by a factor of decades. in our public schools, building Many young people might The Boston Public Library is Climate change is happening today. The devastating succession of out universal pre-kindergarten, struggle to pay off their overdue the oldest free city library in the hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and droughts of the past few years have providing free community college, balance and feel ashamed return- . Our city has a long wiped the earth clean of civilization wherever they have struck. Yes, in helping students experiencing ing to the library. I remember legacy of investing in cultural most instances we can rebuild (though the communities in the Florida homelessness, and giving free T worrying about that when I got resources and public education. Panhandle destroyed by Hurricane Michael in 2018 still look like passes to all Boston students in an overdue notice when I was a The BPL’s motto is “Free to all.” war zones), but only at a huge cost -- and only until the next climate Grades 7-12. We are dedicated to kid. I felt like I had committed a That means that our 26 library change-induced catastrophe strikes. breaking down any barriers that crime and I was afraid to go back. locations belong to the people of Greta Thunberg’s future is not being imperiled. Her future is now the exist between our students and the I don’t want any kid or teenager to Boston. They exist to serve all present. quality education they deserve. feel that way, because a library is a people, of all backgrounds and It is the end of the world as we know it. Over the past five years, we’ve public institution that is meant to income levels. Eliminating late fees And unless we immediately and dramatically change our ways, we will also made historic investments serve as a resource for everyone. If for youth under 18 is our next step not be fine (apologies to REM). in another educational asset: a child is seeking out more ways to toward that goal. With more than our public library system. Our learn, or a safe place to spend time 150,000 youth library cardholders 26 library locations are precious after school, we don’t want them in the City of Boston, I believe neighborhood resources. They to avoid libraries because of fear this change will make a significant often serve as an extension of our over late fees. positive impact. We hope there schools, and they encourage learn- Eliminating late fees isn’t the will be additional benefits, too: ing after school and all year long. only way we’re encouraging young some other American cities that We recently announced a new people to visit our libraries. We’re have eliminated library fines have c harlesTown policy that will help make sure all also renovating our library build- seen significant increases in return PATRIOT-BRIDGE our young people have access to ings to make them more mod- rates. the services our libraries provide. ern, welcoming, and supportive of This is one of the ways we’re The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, On November 1, all Boston Public the kinds of programming people investing in our neighborhoods Library locations eliminated over- in our neighborhoods want. Our and inspiring the next generation hone ndependent ewspaper roup P : 617.241.8500 © 2008 I N G . due balances for those under the new capital plan includes a $127 to follow their interests, seek out Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com age of 18 who have a Boston million investment in our libraries, knowledge, and become engaged Newsstand Price: Free / Subscription price: $75 annually Public Library card. While youth including $10 million to renovate in their communities. President - Stephen Quigley - [email protected] cardholders will still be required to the Roslindale branch, $18.3 mil- Martin J. Walsh is the Mayor Marketing Director - Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] return any overdue books in order lion to renovate the Adams Street of Boston. Reporter - Seth Daniel - [email protected] branch in Dorchester, and sev- 3

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Councilor Flaherty tops ticket in Charlestown Ward and Precincts Charlestown, Murphy strong here Charlestown Totals David Halbert – 51 - 45 Michael Flaherty – 1,376 (1) – 151 Erin Murphy – 121 Alejandra St. Guillen – 551 (5) citywide finish being Wu, Essaibi – 50 By Seth Daniel – 1,327 (2) 2-3 (Zelma Lacey House) George, Flaherty, and Julia Mejia David Halbert – 31 Julia Mejia – 376 (7) Michael Flaherty – 162 Final unofficial numbers from in fourth place. That fourth place Annissa Essaibi George – 111 Erin Murphy – 981(3) Alejandra St. Guillen – 91 the Election Department this week finish, though, is still being con- Althea Garrison – 440 (6) Michelle Wu – 194 show that Councilor Michael tested by Alejandra St. Guillen – 2-6 (Edwards Middle School) David Halbert – 293 (8) Julia Mejia - 47 Flaherty once again topped the who lost by only 10 votes and has Michael Flaherty – 247 Annissa Essaibi George – 969 (4) Erin Murphy – 110 ticket in Charlestown in the Nov. petitioned for an official recount Alejandra St. Guillen – 78 Althea Garrison – 48 5 Council at-large race, with of the vote. Michelle Wu – 215 2-1 – (Zelma Lacey House) David Halbert – 37 Councilor Michelle Wu finishing In Charlestown, the vote order Julia Mejia - 38 Michael Flaherty – 260 Annissa Essaibi George – 139 in a close second. was as follows: Michael Flaherty, Erin Murphy – 203 Alejandra St. Guillen – 82 Candidate Erin Murphy made Michelle Wu, Erin Murphy, Althea Garrison – 77 Michelle Wu – 228 2-4 (Harvard-Kent School –) a strong showing in Charlestown, Annissa Essaibi George, Alejandra David Halbert – 46 Julia Mejia - 47 Michael Flaherty – 145 but citywide finished fifth and out St. Guillen, Althea Garrison, Julia Annissa Essaibi George – 168 Erin Murphy – 196 Alejandra St. Guillen – 71 of the money. Mejia, and David Halbert. Althea Garrison – 74 Michelle Wu – 148 Flaherty also topped the tick- Turnout in the Town was noth- David Halbert – 53 Julia Mejia - 43 2-7 (Golden Age Center) et in the September Preliminary ing spectacular, but it did surpass Annissa Essaibi George – 168 Erin Murphy – 93 Michael Flaherty – 189 Election. However in the Nov. much of the turnout for other Althea Garrison – 52 Alejandra St. Guillen – 63 5 election, on a citywide basis parts of the City where about 10 2-2 (Harvard-Kent School –) David Halbert – 39 Michelle Wu – 180 he finished in third place behind percent or fewer came out. Many Michael Flaherty – 213 Annissa Essaibi George – 119 Julia Mejia - 48 Councilor Annissa Essaibi George. Charlestown precincts were at 17 Alejandra St. Guillen – 102 Erin Murphy – 130 In Charlestown, though, he still percent turnout or greater, with Michelle Wu – 213 2-5 (Edwards Middle School –) Althea Garrison – 73 remains very strong and was the only one down at 11 percent. Julia Mejia - 108 Michael Flaherty – 160 David Halbert – 36 top choice again. Citywide turnout was only 16.5 Erin Murphy – 128 Alejandra St. Guillen – 64 Annissa Essaibi George – 113 The vote locally went quite dif- percent. Althea Garrison – 71 Michelle Wu – 149 ferent than it did citywide, with the

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Bridge (from pg. 1) it. the Somerville border. Long-term, “Any major project for we need a comprehensive, regional the Gilmore is going to need transportation plan to mitigate to be sequenced around GLX, the seemingly unbridled devel- Rutherford Avenue, and North opment on Charlestown’s bor- Washington Street Bridge replace- ders. Although Kendall square, ment which all influence traffic Assembly Row and North Station over the Gilmore,” said Jacque seemed to have popped up over- Goddard, of MassDOT. “As far night these developments were 20 as congestion goes, any project on to 30 years in the making. ‘We the Gilmore is unlikely to change have built it- they have come.’” congestion. The Gilmore Bridge Resident Dan Jaffe, who has is not the main pinch-point caus- long been interested in brain- ing congestion - rather the con- storming about traffic conun- necting roadways on either side drums in the Town, has presented of the structure are congested, to the community an interesting which in turn slows traffic over plan that he believes could help The Gilmore Bridge is no picnic, though one could certainly have a picnic while waiting to get across it. Many the Gilmore.” relieve traffic for Charlestown on feel the frustrations of the traffic in getting in and out of Charlestown, but resident Dan Jaffe has an idea to State Rep. Dan Ryan said the the Gilmore – particularly coming direct traffic to Rt. 1 with a new lane off the bridge. Gilmore Bridge is a conversa- in from Cambridge. tion that could last all day long That plan involves creating a – a consequence once again of new ramp that would lead from tion, but adding a couple of gird- pening…The trick is to move the is long overdue,” he said. “The development around the edges of the Gilmore over an existing road- ers and a deck. There is some traffic away from us or hide it. It’s BPDA is correct in focusing pri- Charlestown in the last five years. way below and feeding onto the investment, but you get a lot more not going to disappear.” marily on our borders at first and “I don’t believe the Gilmore Rt. 1/Tobin Bridge onramp next from it.” State Rep. Ryan said sugges- then working in. The impacts we Bridge can be summed up in one to the Potato Famine Memorial. He said the goal for the tions like that, as well as others, are feeling in Charlestown are the conversation,” he said. “There are “Getting into Town in the after- Gilmore and any such project might be best laid out during result of successful master plans short-term and long-term impli- noon is a disaster because you’re should be to keep traffic away the upcoming PLAN Charlestown produced and implemented by our cations affecting traffic. Right stuck in the boondoggle of people from Charlestown, which his sug- process. He said that process can neighbors over decades. We are at now much of the morning traffic trying to get to Rt. 1 North or gestion seems to do. help with the booming develop- a critical juncture. A spirited com- has been caused by long overdue 93 North,” he said. “I’m hoping “It’s so much easier and ment on the edges of Charlestown, munity process can simultaneous- maintenance on the bridge, as well if they really want to relieve the directs all the traffic away from mitigating the congestion that ly take advantage of this growth as the re-routing of traffic due northbound lane on the Bridge, Charlestown,” he said. “It’s a win, comes with those developments. while also protecting the heart of to the closing of the Washington they will look at building a new win, win. I can’ see it not hap- “The planning process we have our neighborhood.” Street-Green Line underpass on lane. It would be the same func- embarked upon in Charlestown

Packie (from pg. 1) ing five additional liquor licenses of stigmas over the years. against any additional liquor-sell- locally owned stores in the neigh- updated the committee on work for use in Charlestown over the “One of the things that I’m ing establishment … I understand borhood serving the community. to the North Washington Street next five years, although several not proud of is that we were that people feel there is a cultural “I have three people who work Bridge, stating that by January, Council members noted that those written up in Ripley’s Believe It need to be served in their own for me who speak fluent Spanish, traffic would be rerouted to a licenses will most likely be target- or Not for having the most liquor language, but my concern here, so I do not see the concern,” said temporary bridge. ed for restaurant liquor licenses. stores and bars of any mile in the and will always be, like we do not Paul Kelly, owner of the Bunker In addition, Grace said when Chairman Tom Cunha said United States,” said Cunha. “That need another marijuana store, we Hill Liquor Store at 200 Bunker work is underway on the bridge, Charlestown has faced a number bothers me, and I always vote don’t need another liquor store, Hill St. “We’re not big corpora- Boston EMS has committed to and that’s my opinion.” tions. Years ago, you were trying having two ambulances full-time Council member Karson Tager to get rid of liquor stores, and now on the Charlestown side of the Daughters of Isabella #1 said he supported the market’s you want to revert … and open up bridge so that if one goes on a efforts to get a full liquor license. the market.” call, there is a backup ambulance “If the business wants to sell Since a hearing date had not in place. alcohol, let them sell alcohol,” been set for the all-alcohol liquor “When construction is in full Meat said Tager. “I don’t want people license, the council decided to hold swing, we will have the two,” he to get in their car and drive down an additional hearing on the issue said. to Total Wine, that is decimating after a hearing is scheduled. •Council member Judy Brennan Raffle! local business. I think it’s crazy if •In other business, it was no asked that a request be made to we do not support local business.” surprise that several conversations the police to provide a detail at Sunday, But several local liquor store came up concerning traffic. the Tobin Bridge and Rutherford owners said there are already Council member Ed Grace Avenue, hoping it can ease the November 17 traffic congestion and flaring tem- pers there. 1-5p.m. THINK OF IT AS •Council member Mary Boucher requested a public meet- AN OWNER’S ing be held, most likely early next At the Knights of Columbus MANUAL FOR year, to address the Medford- 545 Medford Street YOUR MONEY. Bunker Hill connector street pro- gram. Consolation prizes - Scratch Ticket basket The free Consumer Action Handbook. In print and online at •And in December, the council 50/50 - Refreshments - Cash bar ConsumerAction.gov, it’s the everyday guide to getting the most will have further discussion about for your hard-earned money. For your free copy, order online at increasing elected council terms ConsumerAction.gov; write to Handbook, Pueblo, CO 81009; or from two to three years, although call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. A TURKEY in every meat package! council member Bill Galvin said he A public service message from the U.S. General Services Administration. is opposed to the change. 5

NOVEMBER 14, 2019 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE PAGE 5 ABRAHAM LINCOLN POST HOSTS ANNUAL VETERANS BANQUET Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian The seventh annual Veterans Banquet was hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Post 11 GAR at the Knights Of Columbus Hall on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event saw $5,000 total in scholarships given to Charlestown students, two $1,000 grants to College stu- dents and six $500 grants going to students in Grades 1-12. Proceeds from attendees and the raffles sup- port the scholarship fund and was Judy Evers and Gerry an evening to remember and honor Donnaruma. Massachusetts Secretary of the sacrifices made by veterans Veterans’ Affairs Francisco Urena from Charlestown and beyond. and Stanley Leonard select raffle winners.

Wallace Tiffor, who won the autographed photo of the Boston Celtics, with Tom Griffin.

Abraham Lincoln Post 11 Memorial Hall President Joseph Zuffante Larry Stevens, Michael Leonard, Walter Southern, Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs Francisco with Councilor (right) and her mother Bridgett (center), Urena, David Hennessey, Councilor Lydia Edwards, State Rep. Dan Ryan, Stanley Leonard, Richie Brennan, who is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Tom Coots, and Abraham Lincoln Post 11 Memorial Hall President Joseph Zuffante.

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PAGE 6 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE NOVEMBER 14, 2019 MAYOR ’S CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER Photos by Marianne Salza Mayor Martin Walsh hosted a campaign fundraiser on Nov. 6 at the Knights of Columbus to gather support from Charlestown, East Boston, and North End advocates for the upcoming 2020 state elec- tion. “It is a true honor to work with him,” said Councilor Lydia Edwards as she introduced Mayor Walsh, who she has worked with for two years. “The best part is that we don’t always agree, but we always get it done. That’s compro- mise: talking, understanding, and growing together.” Mayor Walsh affirmed that the City Council will always come to an agreement on an issue after con- Mayor Martin Walsh speaking with Helen Kane. siderate negotiating. He thanked long-time City of Boston residents Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea, Eugenia Soiles, Kim Mahoney, for their stability, new members of and Marybeth Kelly. the community for their energy, and immigrants for working hard for a better life. “It’s about clarity, togeth- er,” maintained Mayor Walsh. “We’re doing 16 planning studies throughout the City of Boston to make sure that as we grow, we grow smart.” The mayor discussed the basic infrastructure that he believes are necessary for the city: more affordable housing, investments to improve roads and bridges that connect neighborhoods, and rais- ing park grounds to protect the city from sea-level rises. “At the end of the day it’s about a better city government for the CNC Chair Tom Cunha, Carolyn Wrenn-Shannon, and Joe Wrenn people,” asserted Mayor Walsh. “That’s why we have the greatest city in the world here in Boston.” Grace, Kathleen, and Brenna Callahan.

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Councilor Lydia Edwards speaking with supporters. Councilor Edwards helped to introduce Mayor Walsh to the crowd on Wednesday night.

Mayor Martin Walsh with supporters at his Nov. 6 fundraiser in Charlestown.

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PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE NOVEMBER 14, 2019 LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST Photos by Marianne Salza The aroma of maple syrup of families that come every year,” wafted through the Knights of said Ann-Marie Duffy -- daugh- Columbus Hall on Nov. 10 during ter of Lions Club Treasurer, Jack the Charlestown Lions Club Duffy, a Korean War Airforce vet- Veterans Day Annual Pancake eran – who created raffle baskets Breakfast, in celebration of ser- to raise funds for the club. “They vice and commitment. Siblings, do a lot of benefits for folks who Bobby McGoff and Lisa Collins, have issues with their eyes. They volunteer in the kitchen each year, collect glasses to donate to people cooking hundreds of pancakes for in poorer countries. They have veterans and their loved ones. an eye-mobile that gives free eye “It’s nice to see the generations exams.”

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ON THE WATERFRONT Enchanted Trolley to bring Requiem for a tree Santa Claus, Mayor on Dec. 8

BY MICHAEL PARKER Mayor Martin J. Walsh ings. This weekend-long celebra- announced the schedule for the tion is a great family tradition for A beautiful, large 50-foot beech 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour, a all Bostonians to come out and tree in the Navy Yard was com- Boston holiday tradition of light- enjoy.” pletely uprooted and fell due to ing holiday trees throughout For the 24th year, the Mayor’s the winds accompanying the dev- the City. This year, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will con- astating coastal storm. While I am Enchanted Trolley Tour will start tinue the festive tradition of light- sure that multiple trees met the on Friday, Dec. 6 and end on ing holiday trees while bringing same fate throughout the region, Sunday, Dec. 8, in neighborhoods holiday spirit to children across it is instructive to reflect on what throughout Boston. Boston. The event is sponsored was lost when this particular tree “I love the holiday season by Bank of America, and includes met its maker, the soil of Shipyard around Boston. It’s a great way to visits with Santa, holiday perfor- Park. gather together as Bostonians and mances, tree lightings, and more. Besides serving as a home and celebrate our neighbors, the City The 2019 Mayor’s Enchanted ecosystem for numerous birds and and our many neighborhoods,” Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings other animals, the tree provided said Mayor Walsh. “I’m excited Schedule is as follows: beauty, a sense of tranquility and to start the season by making Sunday, Dec. 8 much more. The tree captured stops throughout the City for the 3:45 p.m. Thompson dust and pollen and acted as a nat- gen for four people and stored 15 Department works hard to plant annual trolley tour and tree light- Square, Charlestown ural buffer to the ambient urban pounds of carbon each year. We street trees and increase the urban noise we hear every day (e.g., are increasingly worried about sea canopy, but with approximately the Tobin Bridge traffic). When level rise and its potentially dev- 50,000 trees spread throughout viewing the heat index map of astating effects on our waterfront the city, there are not enough anta (from pg. 1) Boston, most of the city shows up city. Well that tree was an import- resources to take care of them S in hot red color, while the infre- ant part of our first line of defense. all. That means we need to take quent cooler, green areas are areas Tree systems naturally store flood care of the trees once they are homebound veterans to the effort. More donations and volun- resplendent with trees (Franklin waters, slowly releasing them planted. Many individuals are “At the Associates, we have teers are critical at this point, said Park, the Arboretum, the Public back into the waterbodies from doing just that, getting out and our grant process, but we wanted Mahoney – who added that RSM Garden and Common, parks like where they came instead of blunt- watering, mulching and aerating to do more,” said Mahoney. “We in City Square has recently pledged Shipyard Park). Besides provid- ly blocking and re-routing flood newly planted street trees. In were talking and agreed that the support. She said she hopes more ing shade, trees are nature’s air waters at higher, more destructive the Navy Yard, students at the seniors in the town don’t get much businesses around the Town will conditioner, the evaporation from speeds into neighboring buildings Massachusetts General Hospital attention beyond the great work follow suit, and expects that they this single tree produced a cool- and streets. Institute of Professions are aid- that Meghan and Paul Sullivan will. However, with Thanksgiving ing effect of 10 air conditioners This tree protected the city’s crit- ing their neighbors in this effort and others do for them every day. coming soon, the time is now to operating 20 hours a day. The ically important wetland resource by adopting trees and caring for We decided we should bring back get involved. difference in temperature between areas. It reduced storm water them. A new tree needs 20 gallons Townie Santa and gather other A second piece of Townie Santa red and green areas on the heat runoff and screened out pollutants of water each week to survive, supporters to make it a communi- will be for all seniors, and will index map can be up to 9 degrees and sediments from the surface more during drought. If you have ty-wide effort.” include a Holiday Party Luncheon Fahrenheit. That is a big deal con- water that reaches Boston Harbor a tree near you and it looks dry, Murray said they are compiling at the Charlestown Knights of sidering that the amount of days and other wetland resource areas – throw some water on it. Better a list of homebound seniors and Columbus on Dec. 13 – all spon- where the temperature exceeds 90 a natural filter more effective than yet, have your kids do it, you will veterans (meaning those that can sored by the Flatley Companies. degrees is expected to rise from the best engineered filter systems. be saving a tree and teaching them leave home for a doctor’s appoint- Donations to the effort can approximately 13-15 per year to a Healthy wetland resource areas a valuable lesson. Once you do ment, but not much else), and they be made to the Bunker Hill staggering 90 days per year by the mitigate flooding in a big way, if that, tie a hammock to your tree, will have a hot meal delivered to Associates, and can be dropped end of the century. the areas around New Orleans relax and watch it grow. them along with a bag of necessi- off at the Warren Tavern or the This tree was an important had adequately protected its nat- (Michael Parker chairs Friends ties for around the house. Golden Age Center (Main Street). warrior in the fight against cli- ural wetlands, the flooding caused of the Charlestown Navy Yard On Dec. 22, Mahoney and Look for more drop off locations mate change. It absorbed carbon by Hurricane Katrina would have and Boston’s Conservation Murray said they hope to use the in the coming weeks. dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon been significantly less destructive. Commission. Anyone interested Knights of Columbus to set up “We’re certainly not at the monoxide from the environment Ok, now that we know all in becoming a tree steward can and cook the meals – boxing them point where we can replicate this and supplied a day’s worth of oxy- this, what do we do? The Parks contact [email protected]) with the goodie bags for volun- year what the Conways did in the teers to distribute throughout the past, but we’re taking small steps community. and next year we believe we can The Charlestown Mothers say we’re bringing back exact- Association (CMA) has stepped ly what the Conways had with Real Estate Transfers up with a significant donation, Townie Santa,” she said. “This and will be having a glove, hat is just the beginning and we just BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE and mitten drive to stock up the started working on it.” Siddiqi, Kashif Hazard, Lori R 106 13th St #107 $470,000 goodie bags. 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HARVEST ON VINE painting, prints, photography and p.m. Turkey Dinner served from including an informal Q&A and DAUGHTERS OF THANKSGIVING FOOD sculpture, not exceeding 36” x 12-2 p.m. Don’t miss this town reception. Wheelchair accessi- 48”. A submission form can be favorite! Great sales tables, raf- ble. Charlestown Branch Library, ISABELLA #1 FALL PANTRY APPEAL found on the web site www.art- fles, games and silent auction. 179 Main Street, Charlestown. For MEAT RAFFLE For Thanksgiving, the Food istsgroupofcharlestown.com and more information: www.friend- Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 5 Pantry is requesting canned must be received by December COMMUNITY sofcharlestownlib.org, friendsof- p.m. the Daughters of Isabella #1 2nd 2019. You may also sub- cranberry sauce to include in its MEETING ON BUNKER [email protected], 617- will host their Thanksgiving Meat Holiday distribution. Donations mit your work in person on 242-1248. Raffle at the Knights of Columbus of non-perishable foods, boxed Dec. 2, between 5 and 7 p.m. HILL HOUSING Hall, 545 Medford St. There will breakfast cereal in particular, are at the StoveFactory Gallery 523 REDEVELOPMENT be a turkey in every meat package! also greatly appreciated. Medford Street Charlestown. The Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Donations drops are: Food December Exhibition is open to Harvard-Kent Elementary School, Pantry, 49 Vine St. (Hayes the public, free of charge and the 50 Bunker Hill Street from 6 – 7:30 Square), The Cooperative Bank Gallery is handicapped assessable. p.m. Meeting to discuss redevel- - 201 Main St. or the Parish opment of Bunker Hill Housing. Center - 46 Winthrop St. (by the TURN IT AROUND Learn about progress on plans for Training Field). Or donate by new housing, retail, community sending checks to: Harvest on CHARLESTOWN and green space. Feedback and Vine, Parish Center, 46 Winthrop 4TH ANNUAL questions are encouraged. • 123 • 137 • 272 GEN’L St., Charlestown, MA 02129. THANKSGIVING APTS. FOR OFFICE/ HELP For more information, call Tom DINNER MacDonald 617-990-7314. SOPRANO RENT COMM’L WANTED On Nov. 21, Turn it Around SIRGOURNEY COOK AT RENTALS Charlestown will be celebrating REVERE - Available now. PART TIME DOG WALKER AGC CALL Thanksgiving with a special din- THE CHARLESTOWN 1 Bedroom, 2nd floor. REVERE: Off Broadway. - 11a.m. - 2 p.m. for FOR ENTRIES ner. They are looking for volun- BRANCH LIBRARY No pets, no smoking. Professional office space. clients in Winthrop-East On public transportation. The Artists’ Group of teers to cook and donations of Accompanied by pianist Katie $1500 - includes heat! Boston-Revere. Contact Charlestown is accepting submis- food and desserts to help make the Barr, soprano Sirgourney Cook’s 781-244-5923 Call for details. Marathon Mutts Nellie@ sions of artwork for the December celebration a success. Please con- “What Am I Doing Here?” is ------978-590-8810 marathon-mutts.com. Exhibition 2019 to be held at the tact Ginaya Greene-Murray if you a live performance that chroni- LYNN - Available ------11/13 StoveFactory Gallery, Dec. 7 and are interested in joining the event. cles her musical journey through December 1. Newly Revere Broadway Office- 8, and Dec. 14 and 15, from 11 Email to: GGreene-Murray@part- classical, pop, gospel, and jazz. renovated. Nice, Large, 3 2nd floor, 1 room, $500. BUILDING a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekend. This ners.org Co-presented by the Friends of the bedroom apartment. 3rd Includes utilities and FOR SALE exhibit is open to any artist, pro- Charlestown Branch of the Boston floor..$2,000. parking. REVERE fession or emerging. We cordially ST. JOHN’S Public Library and the North Call 617-529-0879 781-864-9958 Great Location invite you to submit your work. End Music & Performing Arts 2 Store Fronts 1 4BR Submissions of original artwork HARVEST FAIR - Center. Thursday, Nov. 14, Apt. 5 open Pkg. spots may be 2 and/or 3 dimensional, Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-2 6:30 p.m. Free and open to all, TO PLACE YOUR AD 781-485-0588 $950.000 617-785-7027 LEGAL NOTICE the spring and summer new construction must for disposition through a Hall, One City Hall Square, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS of 2020 due to its be contained within the long term ground lease Boston, MA by January Request for Proposals for deteriorating condition volume of the original by the BPDA pursuant 22, 2020, no later than SERVICE DIRECTORY the long term lease and and the environmental massing (approximately to the RFP. The Leased 12:00 PM. Late proposals redevelopment of contaminants present in the 206 feet in length, 150 Premises is being offered will not be accepted. A Building 108 in the building. After demolition, feet in width, and height as is, without warranty fee of $10,000.00 is Ryan Charlestown Navy Yard the Leased Premises may ranging from 55 feet at the of any kind, express or payable upon submission The Boston Redevelopment carry an Activity and north elevation to 36 feet implied. If concerned of proposals, refundable Masonry Agency (“BRA”), Use Limitation restricting at the south elevation.) about the Leased Premises for those proponents not doing business as the certain uses as a result of This RFP further requires condition, legal or physical selected. A site tour of Chimneys • Fireplaces Cellar Floors • Restoration Boston Planning & contaminants that are not that any redevelopment access and the maintenance the Leased Premises will Licensed & insured French Drains • Repointing Development Agency able to be fully remediated. of the Leased Premises be thereof, property lines be held on December Complete electrical services (“BPDA”), is soliciting Redevelopment plans subject to and consistent or boundaries or any 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Free Estimates, Lic. & Ins. www.johnpmchughelectric.com responses to a Request should be coordinated with applicable zoning, other matter affecting the intersection of Third for Proposals (“RFP”) for with the National Park the Charlestown Urban the Leased Premises, Ave and Ninth Street, Local References [email protected] the redevelopment and Service’s adjacent Renewal Plan, 41 CFR 102- prospective developers Charlestown Navy Yard. ground lease of the former property at Building 75.455(c), the 1991 should investigate and Staff from the BPDA will Phil - 617-230-3490 ǿǺȀɍǼǻǹɍȀȀǹǼ Building 108 Power Plant 107. This RFP seeks to Municipal Harbor Plan conduct whatever due be there to take written Site (“Leased Premises”) secure redevelopment of and the 1990 Charlestown diligence and inspection questions concerning this located at the intersection the Leased Premises for Navy Yard Master Plan. deemed necessary. The RFP; questions shall then JOHN J. RECCA of Third Avenue and Ninth residential, research and The BRA expects a ground RFP package will be be answered in the form Street on a portion of development, commercial, lease price proposal of at available beginning of an addendum. For PAINTING office, or local retail least $10 per gross square November 20, 2019 at more information about Interior/Exterior Parcel NY-1 in the Historic For Advertising Commercial/Residential Monument Area of the uses. Design is subject foot of floor area per year the BPDA, Boston City this Request for Proposals, Charlestown Navy Yard to the Secretary of the upon project stabilization. Hall, One City Hall Square, contact Morgan McDaniel, Fully Insured within the Charlestown Interior’s Standards for However, the BPDA may Room 910, Boston, MA Real Estate Development Rates, Call Quality Work the Treatment of Historic consider an offer price 02210, or download the Officer at (617) 918- Urban Renewal Area, Reasonable Rates Properties, the Charlestown below the asking price package by registering at 6250 or via email to: Project No. Mass. R-55. 781-485-0588 Free Estimates The Leased Premises Navy Yard Design if the proponent can http://www.bostonplans. Morgan.E.McDaniel@ [email protected] consists of approximately Guidelines for Reuse for demonstrate clear and org/work-with-the-bpda/ boston.gov. 40,668 square feet of the Historic Monument quantifiable public value rfps-rfqs-bids. Completed Brian Connolly, Director 781-241-2454 land area and is currently Area, and the Charlestown in a proposal that includes proposal applications must of Finance / Chief occupied by Building 108. Navy Yard Program for an offer for less than the be submitted as instructed Procurement Officer Building 108 is expected Preservation and Use. appraised value. The and returned directly to 11/14/19 Visit www.charlestownbridge.com to be demolished in Per these guidelines, Leased Premises is intended the BPDA, Room 910, City CT 11

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Townie Sports

YOUTH HOCKEY over Brookline, continuing to Rink in Winthrop, where they “Townie” swimming tandem of the Division 1 South Sectionals to shine this season on the ice. He’ll fought their rivals to a 3-3 tie last senior Jolie Doherty and junior advance to the MIAA State Finals. UPDATE – THE SEASON likely be a factor at Belmont Saturday. The girls are 4-3-1. Victoria Taieb continue to amaze WAY TO GO AND GOOD BEGINS! Hill once that season starts. The as they both posted career bests in LUCK LADIES!!! SQUIRTS Midgets have also beaten Newton TOWNIES •The Squirt AAA team is sitting and Waltham decidedly, and will •Salem St. (1-2-0) senior wing at 2-2 on the season after parity. take on rival Woburn this Sunday, Rose Sullivan notched a goal and After losing twice to Dorchester, Nov. 17. rifled two shots on net but it the team has beaten Danvers MITES wasn’t enough as the Lady Vikings and Arlington – including a 4-2 •The AAA Mite team has come For Record fell to Castleton by a score of win over Arlington at home last out of the gate swinging this sea- •Warren Prescott School proposal to amend ALT943748 4-3…Worcester St. (2-1-0) soph- Sunday. son after a tough Parity Round – Dates: to erect a roof deck, per plans. omore wing Will Ahearn scored •In AA, Danny Chan scored with four straight wins for coaches *November 16: BPS School Where: 15 Prospect St. a goal and added two shots on twice, Angela Wells had a goal Brian Beisel and Paul Cangiano. Showcase When: Thursday, November net in the Lancers 4-2 triumph and an assist and Jackson Philips Their 1-0 win over Framingham *November 19: WP School 21, 6 p.m. over Westfield St…Northeastern pitched a shutout in Charlestown’s last Sunday has set the table for Preview sophomore wing Micaela Sindoris 7-0 victory over Newton. matchup against Needham on *November 27: Early Release •Abutters Meeting for 24-26 blasted 3 shots on net in the Lady For the Squirt A team, No. Sunday morning at the ungodly (12:40 p.m.)/Spirit Day Elm St. Huskies 6-0 pounding of Holy 9 wore a natural hat, Matt hour of 7 a.m. *November 28-29: A second community meeting Cross. Sorgini scored twice, Fisher •The Mite AA1 team has hit a Thanksgiving Recess : No School to discuss a proposal to change TOWNIE ROOTS Harrison posted two assists tough stretch on the season, but occupancy from a 2-family In hoop action, Southern NH and Leo Sutich pitched a shut- will look for their first win against •Harvard Kent School Dates: dwelling to a three-family dwell- (1-1) freshwoman guard Adriana out in Charlestown’s 5-0 win Medfield on Sunday. *Nov. 26 – Harvard Kent ing. Also, to renovate the build- Timberlake tossed in 19 points over Brookline. Meanwhile, •The Mite AA2 team took a Parents Association Meeting, 6 ing, including a rear addition. to lead the Lady Penmen past Wellesley scored with 1:46 tough loss to Dorchester, 5-3, last p.m. Where: Warren Prescott Concordia 77-74…On the ice, left to give them a 6-5 deci- Sunday, but will look to rebound Modular Classroom (adjacent to UMass-Lowell (7-2-3) junior wing sion over Charlestown, with against arch-rival South Boston •Bunker Hill Housing School St Parking Lot), 50 W Connor Sodergren tallied an assist Gavin Tucker scoring four goals this coming Sunday. Redevelopment Meeting School St. and three shots on net in the River and Campbell two assists in •The Mite A team logged a A community meeting hosted When: Thursday, November Hawks 3-2 victory over Maine… the loss. Finally, Tucker scored huge win over Belmont on Sunday, by the project team to discuss 21, 7 p.m. Northeast (3-6) senior QB Owen four goals, Madden posted 2-1- scoring at will in the 13-9 win. the redevelopment of the Bunker Halley passed for 182 yards and 3, Stamler also scored twice They will face a tough Dorchester Hill Housing Development. •City of Boston’s Landlord ran for 62 more as the Knights and Walsh had two assists in team this Sunday for a rare City- Learn about progress on plans Resources Fair outlasted Austin Prep by a score Charlestown’s 8-3 victory over team matchup – like back in the for new housing, retail, commu- What: The City of Boston’s of 30-27…In an edge-of-your-seat Reading. old days. nity and green space. Office of Housing Stability thriller, Billerica (6-4) senior sig- PEEWEES GIRLS U12B Where: Harvard Kent, 50 will be hosting this Landlord nal-caller Nolan Houlihan threw •The AA PeeWees had a big win •The mixed team of 10s and Bunker Hill St. Resource Fair to provide an for two TDs and 190 yards as the over Waltham. Erin Flaherty scored 12s got off to a tough start in When: Wednesday, Nov. 20, opportunity for small property Indians edged Lynn English 49-48. four goals, including a natural parity, but have been extremely 2019, 6-7:30 p.m. owners to large-scale property hat, and Nathan Mainy posted competitive playing up a division managers to come together for 1-1-2 in Charlestown’s 7-3 vic- under Coaches Melissa Richard TOWNIES PREVAIL IN •Zoning Board of Appeals networking and resources from tory over Waltham. The AA’s are and Steven Ness. The girls like BARNBURNER Hearing various city agencies that will now 1-2 on the season after los- ties, logging three of them on When: Tuesday, November make tenancies sustainable and With offense aplenty and con- ing two close games to Medford the season with one win. Last 19, 9:30 a.m. profitable. tributions up and down the ros- and Haverhill since the win over Saturday evening, in a home tilt, Where: Boston City Hall, Where: Bruce C. Bolling ter, Charlestown (3-5) outlasted Waltham. they tied Cambridge, with two Room 801 Building, 2300 Washington St, Matignon 46-28 in a gridiron •The A PeeWees fought hard goals coming from Riley Jones. *24-26 Elm St. Roxbury classic. Coach Dave Cahill was but took a loss to Needham, 7-4 Goalie Erin Alves has also been Applicant: 24-26 Elm St, LLC When: Tuesday, November particularly impressed with the – Lucas Wheeler and Holmes with a difference-maker stopping most Purpose: To change occupan- 19, 6- 8 p.m. grit and determination displayed two goals apiece in the loss for everything coming her direction. cy from a four-family dwelling to by his squad. Senior running back/ Charlestown. The team, howev- GIRLS U12A a three-family dwelling. Also, to •HOW TO REPORT A linebacker Terrell McQueeney, er, sits at 2-1 since ending the The girls’ top U12 team has renovate the building, including PROBLEM PROPERTY once again, showed why he is one Parity Rounds. They had two big dominated and is on a huge roll a rear addition. Since taking office in 2014, of the elite players in the Boston wins over Malden and Newton for Coaches Derek Arsenault and *13 Monument Mayor Walsh has made fixing City League. Terrell dashed for two weeks ago. They will face John Sutich. The girls are on a St. Applicant: Richard Crespo quality of life issues a priority in TD runs of 1, 10 and 44 yards Lexington in Revere this coming seven-game winning streak at Purpose: Contractor to demo his administration. From invest- and added 2 extra-point kicks and weekend. the moment, with a major win existing rear, metal fire escape, ing in Public Works to making a conversion run. Freshman QB BANTAMS over Arlington on the road last and install a (2) level rear porch. sure community policing is a Ricky Cabral tossed TD strikes to •The AA Bantam team for Sunday, 5-1. Prior to that they Frame to be pressure treated, staple in every neighborhood, senior Julian Curry (29 yards) and Charlestown has been off to a took Allston-Brighton to school and decking to be composite. we are making sure every neigh- junior Melvin Jones (24 yards) to competitive start, now sitting at on home ice with a 12-1 win. borhood is clean, safe and a propel the two-pronged Townie 2-3 on the season. They’re com- GIRLS U14 •Abutters Meeting for 10 great place to live and work in. attack and junior fullback Juan ing off a huge home ice win last Few teams have dared to even Austin St. Unfortunately some properties Basabe-Muniz added a 50-yard Sunday, 6-4, over Triboro. They come close to beating Coach Joe A meeting to discuss a pro- in Boston need more help than score. Making his presence felt will have another home game this Scoppettuolo’s U14 Charlestown posal to build a roof deck on an others, and that’s why we are on defense and special teams Saturday against the Railers, 2:10 entry this year, as the girls are on existing rubber roof. here. If you know of a property was senior Wellington Arias who p.m. puck drop. six game winning streak and sit at Where: 10 Austin St. that fits one of the following cri- returned a kickoff 55 yards for a MIDGETS 7-1 on the season. They will have When: Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 teria: multiple calls to 911, one TD and snared 2 interceptions and •The Charlestown Midget team a home game this Saturday, Nov. p.m. that’s blighted or just a general recovered a fumble. is now 6-3 and coming off a three- 16, against Melrose U14, puck concern, we encourage you to game winning streak that started drops at 5:30 p.m. •Abutters Meeting for 15 reach out to your neighborhood against Brookline on Oct. 19. In GIRLS U18 RUNNIN’ WITH THE Prospect St. liaison. that game, Will Killoran scored The U18’s are coming off a LADY WOLFPACK A meeting to discuss a twice in Charlestown’s 4-2 win strong performance at Larsen The terrific Boston Latin 12

PAGE 12 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE NOVEMBER 14, 2019 USS Constitution Museum honored Gov. Charlie Baker, Medal of Honor recipient CAPT Thomas G. Kelley, USN (Ret.) On Wednesday, Oct. 30, over Governor Baker reflected on the Massachusetts Department of 700 guests honored Massachusetts the history of Constitution and Veterans’ Services. In retirement, Gov. Charlie Baker and Medal of the commitment and sacrifices CAPT Kelley continues to advo- Honor recipient CAPT Thomas G. made by generations of her sail- cate on behalf of veterans, notably Kelley, USN (Ret.) for their dedica- ors. “That’s what makes the USS serving as Past-President of the tion to community and service at Constitution Museum so special Medal of Honor Society. the USS Constitution Museum’s A and so important,” he said. “For CAPT Kelley thanked the Salute to Service Gala. me, this award is especially poi- Museum for the award, and for Gov. Charlie Baker received the gnant and appreciated.” “carrying on this tradition of edu- Charles Francis Adams Award, The recipient of the USS cating the American public about named for one of the Museum’s Constitution Museum Lifetime why this country is a bright and founders, which is given annually Achievement Award was CAPT shining light as a beacon for the to a person who has contributed Thomas G. Kelley, USN (Ret.). This rest of the world.” extensively to the betterment of award is given to a person whose USS Constitution Museum pres- the community. Gov. Baker has distinguished contributions to our ident Anne Grimes Rand described From left, USS Constitution Museum president Anne Grimes Rand, board chairman Paul George, CAPT Thomas G. Kelley, USN (Ret.), and made historic investments in K-12 nation embody the Museum’s mis- the Museum’s work engaging Gov. Charlie Baker education, increased support for sion and inspire excitement about visitors in the stories of “Old vocational and technical schools, naval service, maritime heritage, Ironsides,” naval service, maritime and expanded early college oppor- and the American experience. On heritage, and the American expe- ue to shine. The values represented Jack Connors, Deloitte, Liberty tunities for high school students. June 15, 1969 he led eight river rience, as well as a look ahead at by ‘Old Ironsides’ – courage, lead- Mutual, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Gov. Baker has put Massachusetts assault craft boats on a mission to what’s to come. “We have an excit- ership, teamwork, perseverance, Meagher & Flom LLP, Daniel E. at the forefront of fighting the opi- extract a U.S. Army infantry com- ing vision for the future. We are ingenuity, and service – endure Smith and Elizabeth Riley, and oid and heroin epidemic, doubling pany from South Vietnam under not resting on our laurels; instead today,” said Mr. George. TigerRisk Partners; and Fleet spending on prevention, educa- heavy fire. For his “extraordinary we are challenging ourselves to The event, held at the Seaport Admiral Sponsors Boston Harbor tion, treatment, and recovery and courage under fire, and his selfless build a better Museum,” she said. World Trade Center, was both Cruises, CapAcuity, Cognizant, signing two major bills that have devotion to duty” he was awarded Paul George, the Museum’s the highest attendance ever for a Eaton Vance Investment Counsel, served as models for other states. the Medal of Honor from President chairman of the board, welcomed USS Constitution Museum Gala Ernst & Young, Grand Circle Confronted with the challenges of Nixon in 1970. Despite receiving the group and acknowledged the and raised gross revenue surpass- Travel, Hampshire House, rising energy costs and a changing serious head wounds which includ- honorees and special guests, includ- ing $650,000, a record breaking Louis Karger, Roger Marino climate, Governor Baker has taken ed the loss of an eye, CAPT Kelley ing Stephen Brodeur, the chair and amount. The 146 sponsors includ- and Kathleen Campanella, The nation-leading steps to diversify remained on active military duty founding sponsor of Mayflower ed: Presenting Sponsors Nancy and MathWorks, Inc., McKinsey & the Commonwealth’s energy port- and later served as Chief of Staff Sails 2020. “From Mayflower to Rick Kelleher and Sherry and Alan Company, PwC, Mr. Taylor B. folio and secure progress toward for the commander of U.S. Naval USS Constitution to 2019, Leventhal; Leading Sponsors Aon | Wagenseil, and Willis Towers greenhouse gas reduction targets. Forces in Korea and Secretary of Boston’s maritime heritage contin- Reinsurance Solutions, Eileen and Watson. CHARLESTOWN COMMUNITY MEETING Join us again to discuss the REDEVELOPMENT of THE BUNKER HILL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Learn about progress on plans for NEW HOUSING, RETAIL, COMMUNITY and GREEN SPACE. Your feedback matters and QUESTIONS are ENCOURAGED. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | Harvard Kent Elementary School, 50 Bunker Hill Street | 6:00PM – 7:30PM