THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE DISCO FOR DAVID FUNDRAISER Defining a New Direction for the Charlestown Navy Yard

Staff Report ment.” On Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 The Navy Yard will likely go p.m., the National Parks of Boston through a major transformation in will host a public meeting at the the next few years in regard to vis- USS Constitution Museum located itor experience, land use, develop- at the Charlestown Navy Yard to ment and rehabilitation – and the discuss the future of the Yard. discussion of those changes will The National Park Service, begin this month in a wide-rang- USS Constitution Museum and ing meeting with the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Navy will present cur- the National Park Service and the rent planning efforts underway Constitution Museum to discuss for the Charlestown Navy Yard the Yard’s future. unit of Boston National Historical “I think this is an opportunity Park. The vision set forth in these for the Parks, Museum and Navy plans provides an exciting new to meet people and talk about this strategy for enhancing the visitor place we’ve spent the last couple experience and providing for the of years working with a planner long-term stewardship of the Navy and designer regarding how we Yard resources. can enhance the Navy Yard and The National Park and its part- make it a world-class place for ners have strategically invested in visitors and the community,” said several major planning efforts for Michael Creasey, superintendent the Charlestown Navy Yard set- of the National Parks of Boston. “It’s about continuing the engage- (Navy Yard Pg. 2) Photo by Derek Kouyoumjian Lynne Woods, Joan Markham, Maryhelen Whelan (David Whelan’s wife), Mark Dowd, Alyce Sheehan, David Arbuckle, and Rose Berttuci gather for a photo before hitting the dance floor for the fourth annual Disco for Seeing a Friend: Charlestown church David. The annual fundraiser brought more than 300 people to the Knights of Columbus Hall on Friday, Sept. launches unique photo project 13. The fundraiser, named for the late David Whelan, has raised more than $37,000 in the last four years for memorial scholarships. See Page 14 for more photos. By Seth Daniel are coming from,” he said. “I have a friend on Eden Street who It’s often said that Charlestown told me his whole world is Main Second Chat with a Planner gets down to goals, mission is a small one-square-mile, but it’s Street, Russell Street and Bunker also often surprising how little Hill Street. It’s one square mile, By Seth Daniel the beautiful afternoon to change After a great deal of going the location to the piazza at the around the room, resident Dan residents know about areas and but there were a lot of places Despite a crazy start to the sec- Bunker Hill Mall rather than in Jaffe rousted the troops to get people of that square mile that in the neighborhood he had no ond Chat with a Planner meeting the community room at the library. some consensus. they don’t live in. frame of reference for…A lot of on Tuesday afternoon, the bulk That infuriated an already infu- Through a show of hands, Those on Medford Street often our involvement is based on what of the effort got down to the riated group of about 100 resi- virtually everyone in the room don’t make it over to Washington sport our kids play, where we business of crafting the planning dents that turned out at 4 p.m. to agreed that the boundaries should Street. drink coffee and what street you’re study that the Boston Planning talk about the planning process. be the entirety of the Town – as City Square neighbors aren’t on. That becomes your group and and Development Agency (BPDA) It was a rocky start, but credit defined by the City’s Charlestown likely to walk down to Bunker Hill there’s not a ton of overlap with intends to commence in January. is due to the BPDA for turning it neighborhood map. That was an Development or NewTown. others. If you have to walk over It’s probably never a good around, and the community for important first step because the And the story goes on and on. two big hills to the other side of idea to suddenly change the loca- taking charge of the situation to BPDA had said initially it would Now, Pastor JD Mangrum of the Town, you don’t do it. I don’t tion of a very controversial, and get down to the business of defin- “plan the edges and protect the Christ Church Charlestown – do it. Our hope is the photographs heavily attended, public meeting ing what the January planning core.” Instead, the Town has asked who is also a member of the will allow people see places here – particularly one that is to dis- process will entail. that the entire neighborhood be Charlestown Neighborhood they haven’t been and it brings cuss the Master Plan process in “We are here to listen tonight to part of one large plan. Council – is looking to break people together whose paths aren’t Charlestown, an issue that has the you,” said Jason Ruggiero, of the With that out of the way, it was through those barriers with a crossing.” community ginned up from City BPDA. “There is not yet a scope, time to talk preferences. unique photo exhibit this month The exhibit doesn’t depend Square to The Neck. a boundary or a framework. It’s A major concern was the lack of called ‘Through Our Eyes.’ upon the trained eye of a Life But, on a whim, BPDA offi- your framework, your boundary “Part of this is about learning cials decided to take advantage of and I’m here to listen.” (Chat Pg. 15) where people – one another – (Friend Pg. 15)

CNC COMMUNITY CORNER Guide to Schools The monthly meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council will be held on Tuesday October 1 in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford Street at 7 pm. The public is encouraged to attend. Special Section on pages 5-12 2

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ENJOY THE FALL SEASON

Despite the exceptionally wonderful and warm early-fall weather we have been enjoying recently, the calendar does not lie -- and the fall sea- son squarely is upon us. For many New Englanders, autumn is our favorite time of year. Even the warmest of days are tempered by cool nights, bringing a crispness to the air that is devoid of the stickiness of summer’s languid humidity. All of us (especially those of us who are getting on in years) breathe more easily when the dew point is not in the oppressive range. Unlike summer, when the heat and humidity confine us to our air-con- ditioned homes, cars, and offices, fall beckons us to get outside and be active, whether we’re hard-core athletes or those who just like to take a nice walk. Fall also is foliage season, arguably the most-glorious time of year in our region, when splashes of color are everywhere, bringing us nature’s palate that is a feast for the eyes. The French philosopher Albert Camus put it this way, “Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower.” An autumn hike in the mountains of New Hampshire, Vermont, and the Berkshires truly is a Zen-like experience. However, as with everything in life, fall is fleeting. By this weekend, the leaves already will be turning color in far northern New England and the profusion of reds, oranges, and yellows will drift southward over the ensuing few weeks. We recall being in Portland, Maine (when our chil- dren were younger and they were at a Columbus Day weekend soccer tournament) and the leaves turned color seemingly overnight during our stay. So enjoy the fall while it is here and take advantage of the all-too-brief window of opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime for ourselves and our families. LETTERS to the Editor

Navy Yard (from pg. 1) A WELL-ATTENDED policy for our planet. We are all ful, positive action has arrived. being challenged to commit to All of us understand that, since ting the groundwork for master the private sector and bringing in SUCCESS changes in the ways we power our most humans have had precious redevelopment of the navy yard. organizations and businesses that Dear Editor, lives. Such changes will need to be little creature comforts over our The “Visitor Experience Plan,” would enhance the experience of Wednesday’s concert featur- swift, actionable, measurable and millennia on earth, there is a com- a community engaged and col- the Park for visitors and residents. ing the Henry Acker Trio was must all focus on a single commit- munal sigh of relief that we now laborative effort, is shaping the “We want to talk about the a well-attended success. Families ment – to stop and then reverse can have heat and hot water at direction for determining invest- buildings we would like to keep enjoyed picnics and we saw quite climate change. the touch of a button or turn of ment priorities that make visitor and opportunities for the private a few new faces on the front lines For years, while the science a tap. How seductive this all is. experience a priority and allow sector to retain others for other watching the talented 15-year-old regarding global warming, and its But it is not sustainable! Without for non-contributing resources to uses,” he said. “I don’t know what guitarist perform with his father concomitant animal extinctions, renewables at the center of our be leased. those other uses are yet, but we and uncle. The Friends of City have been demonstrated over and energy system, without a mindful A concurrent space study for hope to explore that…” Square Park would like to thank over, the seductions of conve- shift in our use of frankly, almost the 372,000 square feet of real The next phase is activation the sponsors of the City Square nience and the sheer greed of the everything, the pressure on the estate in the Navy Yard provides of these plans, including design, Park Concert Series - Coldwell fossil fuel industry and its allies, planet from human behaviors and recommendations for optimum program development, and devel- Banker, Gibson Sotheby’s, the have been able to seduce many ‘things’ will overwhelm us all. utilization of space, cost revenue opment of a strategy for use of Rick DuBard Foundation, into complacency. This Friday, come make the opportunities to offset rehabili- buildings not being utilized by the the Charlestown Cooperative Bank But now, due to the many feed- shift. Stand up to the mistakes tation costs, and stewardship of National Park Service. and the Charlestown Mother’s back loops of the natural world, we all have made and commit to these resources. The public meeting will be held Association. To find out more the sheer pace of climate alter- a re-think. Let us join together Creasey said it will be a long at the USS Constitution Museum, about how to become a Friend of ations is accelerating. Absolutely to STRIKE with the youth of our process, but they would like to Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, City Square Park please contact NONE of the predicted oncoming planet and make the promise to explore the re-use of some build- MA on September 26, at 6 p.m. Grace Bloodwell at bloodwell@ outcomes are positive. Simply them to work together to pass a ings, potential development by gmail.com. Happy Fall. consider the sheer power of recent green new deal, to live more sim- Grace Bloodwell, hurricanes to forcefully support ply, and to understand and accept Friends of City Square the simple point that nothing good the limits we must now take to will come of the path we’re on. heart. Sometimes, dialing life back PASS A GREEN Even young children are being to simpler values and materials is affected, with studies showing the sole way forward. NEW DEAL that children’s feelings about their Respectfully, c harlesTown Dear Editor, future are filed with climate anxi- Dr. Ricky S. Stern This Friday, young people ety. How can we let this continue? Executive Director PATRIOT-BRIDGE across many countries are striking Clearly, the time for using our “e” inc. to press for a reversal of energy The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, vaunted intelligence for thought- hone ndependent ewspaper roup P : 617.241.8500 © 2008 I N G . 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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE PAGE 3 Historic Houses of the Month

By Nancy Hayford Kueny

In 1953, a machinist at the Charlestown Navy Yard named Samuel Weller Donnell (1916- 1982 b. Norwood), purchased the small gambrel-roofed house at 23 Pleasant Street, the first house on the right as one heads up the hill from Warren Street. Sam was a great lover of antique houses and an early and passionate preserva- tionist in Charlestown. Sam spot- ted this late Georgian gem and saw through all the disrepair, the trash and furniture stored with- in, and the damage done by a recent fire. This frame gambrel, Adams and Kettell Mansion, Corner of Chestnut and Adams Street one of just a handful in town, was built by 1808. Sam purchased the roof, six-over-six sashes on floors scheme which began in the 1960s. house from the Cox Estate for the one and two and smaller square A 1964 newspaper account states A view of 81-85 Warren St. lofty sum of $250. This was Sam sashes on the top floor. Notable that between 1959 and 1964, house. Centuries of Town Life (A Film by Donnell’s first Charlestown resto- exterior details include the cor- 103 buildings were demolished in Charlestown has more late1700s W. Bundschuh and O. McCleary) ration project. Subsequently, at a ner pilasters with entablature on Charlestown. The ensuing back- and early 1800s wood frame hous- Landmarks Commission Surveys City auction in the early 1960s he the main block and an entrance lash from local residents thankfully es than any other Boston neighbor- (various), A Century of Town Life purchased the imposing Federal flanked by narrow sidelights and saved many of our amazing histor- hood. Kudos to all those who have by Hunnewell, Old Charlestown by at 81 Warren Street as well as the pilasters with entablature, crowned ic buildings from the wrecking ball. restored them and remained caring Sawyer, A Field Guide to American frame Italianate to the rear (81½ by a dentilled cornice The home at 85 Warren Street, custodians of these irreplaceable Houses by McAlester, Ancesty. Warren Street). For this pair, Sam There is a two story addition to while not part of Donnell Court, is buildings. com, Old Charlestown Now by the paid $2,500. This charming tri- the right of the main block that was part of the history of this corner. 85 Sources: Ken Stone and Tom Charlestown Preservation Society, umvirate of 19th C. frame houses at one point a kitchen. Originally is another fine Federal house built Slayman, Charlestown: Three Boston Globe. became known as Donnell Court. there was a one story shed attached c.1800. Its front door is flanked In 1969 Laurette Murdock, a to the two story kitchen ell. On by narrow sidelights and pilas- transplant from Beacon Hill, pur- a recent visit to this home, the ters with entablature, and crowned NANCY KUENY chased and restored the Federal current owners explained that not with a dentilled cornice much like Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty at 83-85 Warren completing the only the el, but also the room to 81. When Laurette Murdock initial restoration of this corner the right of the center hall had restored the house in 1969 she kept 20 City Square which was once known as “Cork been used as a kitchen as it had the store, which at the time was [email protected] Alley”, referencing the immigrants a beehive oven. This room has an known as Snapper’s Store. While 617.697.9819 from Cork, Ireland who lived in interesting wainscoting comprised 85 Warren was not built with a the area in the early 20th century. of very wide boards with beveled corner store, subsequent owners Visit NancyKueny.com/Blog At the time these homes were built, edging. The house has lovely orig- have retained the paneled entry to access her Charlestown Real Estate Blog Warren Street was known as Back inal pine flooring throughout, as door flanked by large multi-paned Street (1818 Peter Tufts Plan of well as myriad 19th C. hardware display windows and crowned by a Charlestown Peninsula). including hand forged iron thumb long cornice. Preserving this detail Sam Donnell was a wonderful latches on the top floor. Fireplaces memorializes the way the building looking man, and could have been are on the rear wall and there is has been used over time. cast as a 19th century seaman with one in every room. There is a Originally, 85 Warren Street his leather cap and prolific whis- basement door that still has the and the large parcel that com- kers. When I came to Charlestown remnants of 19th C. milk paint, a prised the estate, was owned by in the 1970s, Sam was living in the wonderful reminder of past history. Andrew Kettel (1759-1832), a tan- yellow 3-story, 5-bay Federal style One of the most interesting items ner. Andrew was a descendant of house (1808-1812) at 81 Warren in the house is a huge iron rim lock Joseph Ward Kettel (1641-1711) Street. This house was built on land on the front door that was found and Hannah Croft Frothingham that was part of the Andrew Kettel in the attic. Missing its key, the (1642-1693), both early residents estate which extended to Pleasant current owners had a blacksmith born in Charlestown. Andrew’s Street and was eventually divided forge a key for it. older sister Ruth Stimpson Kettle into several house lots which now A bit farther down the passage- (1737-1807 - b. Jamaica) was the comprise Donnell Court. Kettel way sits 811/2 Warren Street, an wife of Deacon John Larkin (1735- sold the lot where 81 was built to Italianate 3-story, 5-bay flat roofed 1807) known for his role in Paul Benjamin Fiske (1774-1863) and house with a center entrance and Revere’s famous ride. Charlestown William Stoddard Bridge (b.1779), roofed door hood, as well as cor- was a small village of closely Chelmsford merchants, in 1808 nice crowned window frames. connected families. The Kettell’s for $600. Bridge and Fiske were At the time Sam lived at 81, his were prominent property owners brothers-in-law, Fiske being mar- pal the aforementioned Laurette and another branch of the family ried to Elizabeth Bridge (1776- Murdock was living at 81 ½. owned a large mansion, no longer 1814). Bridge sold his share of Laurette and Sam were also friends extant, at the corner of Chestnut the house in 1812 for $1000 to with another Charlestown resident, and Adams Street. Andrew Kettle Fiske, who remained there until Betty McLean Smith, who lived sold his house at 85 Warren in 1804 The future of health 1824 while retaining holdings in in what had formerly been a sta- to William Bolton for $2,500, and begins with you Chelmsford. Numerous owners The more researchers know about what makes each of ble on Russell Street. These were interestingly on that deed Pleasant us unique, the more tailored our health care can become. followed, including Dennis Shea, a three very colorful characters who Street is referred to simply as “a Join a research effort with one million people nationwide seaman who purchased it in 1871 greatly supported preservation in new street”. Following, there were to create a healthier future for all of us. and whose family owned it into the Charlestown during a period in a handful of owners including JoinAllofUs.org 20th century. which the Boston Redevelopment Isaac Blanchard, a bricklayer who 617-768-8300 or 617-414-3300 Founding Members of Partners HealthCare The Fiske House is a fine exam- Authority was tearing down build- owned it from 1811 to 1867 and [email protected] or [email protected] ple of the Federal period featuring ings that had fallen into disrepair from 1867 until at least 1911, Precision Medicine Initiative, PMI, All of Us, the All of Us logo, and “The Future of Health Begins with You” a center hall flanked by large rela- as part of their urban renewal Mary Burke, a widow, owned this are service marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. tively square rooms, a low hipped 4

PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 School bus issues mar first week of school in Charlestown By Seth Daniel got their bus notices about where At the Eliot, some parents resort- Cassellius and the district. She said Aug. 19 and should have gone out the bus stop would be and what ed to sending kids with Ubers, or she attended their orientation last much earlier, there was a problem Yellow school buses couldn’t bus to take even though the letters driving in emergency carpool situ- Saturday and stressed the impor- within the district and at the Post be more visible in most cases, but were dated Aug. 19. We got them ation. Some simply walked across tance of getting the situation under Office in getting the letters out. during the first week of school, on Sept. 3 in the mail. That left no the Low Bridge and accepted the control. That has resulted in a change to many Charlestown parents found time to plan. On the same day, we fact they were going to be late. The “I am working with them and the overall system where the dis- them to be quite invisible. got the e-mail notice. Even if they disruption at the Eliot for parents TransDev, the bus contractor,” she trict will no longer rely only on Parents, particularly those screwed up the date or something, sent ripples through the communi- said. “We’re trying to understand U.S. Mail for bus notices, but also whose kids use the bus to get to it left no time for parents to plan ty, but it was also a citywide issue. the routing and getting to the bot- utilize student portals and e-mail the Eliot School campus in the or make changes. If anyone was On Tuesday, Supt. Brenda tom of it and making sure our notifications. North End, reported that the buses expecting to take the bus on day Cassellius said she was looking into buses run on time at the beginning Districtwide, figures provid- were routinely late, that bus stops one of school – good luck.” the situation and wasn’t happy. of next year.” ed by BPS showed that on-time were moved abruptly with little DeRoeve said bus stops were “As a parent myself, I would She said the company – which arrivals were worse this year than notice, and the buses sometimes complicated this year, as students be very upset about the buses has been roundly criticized by par- in past years. However, they also didn’t show up. on the same street going to the and the delays that are there,” ents for its inconsistencies over showed that as time went on, buses There were few issues at the same location got different bus she said. “Right away we began the past several years – is under got better at getting to school on Warren-Prescott School, but the stop locations. While in the past communicating with parents via contract for the rest of the year. time. Harvard-Kent reportedly experi- her children had a bus stop close robocalls and letting them know However, there will be an RFP put On the first day of school, only enced some disruption for kids to their home near Medford Street, what to expect and working with out for next year’s services, and 43 buses got to school on time, coming into the neighborhood. this year they had to cross two our tracking system so they could that will be evaluated carefully which was down from 51 percent However, at the Eliot, Charlestown busy streets and go over the hill to better plan their day. We also tried before a contract is awarded. last year. By Day 8 of school, 80 students were by and large missing a bus stop on Main Street. to better communicate with par- “I will be working with them percent of buses were on time. The the bus over the first few days of “The amount of families that ents…We’re still trying to work on the current issue, which is my afternoon return trip was a little school. had trouble with the bus is just on those. It’s not where I want it priority, and looking toward the more reliable across the district, Jessica DeRoeve, who has two ridiculous,” she said. “I think there to be so we’ll be doing some route future,” she said. “I’ll be trying with 65 percent arriving on time kids that attend the Eliot, said the were a lot of stops in the neighbor- clinics to look at where the prob- to understand better why we’re the first day. However, the level buses were particularly bad this hood where the bus never showed lems are that were brought to our having these complex issues within of improvement was far less than year during the start of school, and up. No one ever came and the attention. We’re quickly trying to Boston. Obviously we know our the morning buses, with only 72 bus notices didn’t go out to par- tracker said the bus was already in resolve those with the bus drivers streets are very complex, but there percent arriving on time by Day 7. ents until Sept. 3 – just a few days the North End. I don’t know if I’m and the families. We’ll continue to are a number of other systemic DeRoeve said getting kids to before school. going to send my kids on the bus do that.” issues we’ll be looking at deeper.” school on the bus should be an “It’s the worst year yet, and the anymore. They’ve just never been One change is that the bus The district did confirm that issue that the district should focus bus issue about being late has been able to get the times right and get drivers, who are employed by the there was a mistake this year when on, as it is so fundamental. going on for a few years,” she said. the kids to school on time, which contractor – TransDev, are now it came to sending out the bus “We need to get this right,” she “The big takeaways are no one makes the kids nervous.” going to be working directly with notices. While they were dated concluded.

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Kindergarten program is designed to maintain the hall- marks of our play-based pro- TODDLER–GRADE 6 grams for young children while offering increased structure, OPEN HOUSE exposure to academic readiness OCTOBER 24 skills, leadership opportunities 8:45–10:45 a.m. What’s the Infant - Grade 6 and preparation for the transi- 26 Exeter Street “Torit Difference?” (Infant and Toddler classrooms at 45 Province St. tion to next schools. Campus; all welcome to Open Houses below with ~ Arabic, Mandarin and Spanish follow-up tours at 45 Province.) Programs: Toddler (2-2.9 VISIT KINGSLEY.ORG lessons for all students 300 Cambridge Street years) – 2 or 3 mornings ~ An in-house chef and allergy-friendly Beacon Hill (8:45am-12pm) TO REGISTER farm-to-school kitchen October 12 , 2019 Preschool (2.9-4 years) – 5 or view other ~ Lunch and snack included in tuition campus visit ~ Seasonal elementary sports during 10:30 - 12:00pm mornings (8:45am-12pm) the school day Junior Kindergarten (4-5 options. ~ A gym, dining room, library, art October 17, 2019 years) – M-Th (8:45am-2pm), and music rooms at our Beacon Hill 4:30 - 5:30 pm F (8:45am-12pm) campus, and robust after school and summer programs. November 16, 2019 Extended Day: Early Drop- 10:30 - 12:00 pm off 8:00-8:45am [email protected] (857) 350-4840 toritschool.org 6

PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 independent's Guide to Schools in and around boston guided investigative approach visits foster the child’s feeling The Fessenden School vation school founded by MIT progressive, inquiry-based pro- that immerses the children in of being at home in the wider graduates) to deliver an academic grams cultivate students’ social the process and joys of real world. 250 Waltham St. program that prepares students and academic development and discovery, with the goal of Ages: 2 - 5 years. for the world they will inherit. prepare them to advance suc- West Newton, MA Learn More at Third Thursdays, nurturing self-motivated, life- Tuition variable by program. 617-630-2300 8:30-10:00 AM, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, cessfully to top public and pri- long learners. CNS has been Early admission begins Dec. 19 and Jan. 16. Observe live vate middle schools. Kingsley recognized by educators from Nov.15 Fessenden.org classes and tour our 41-acre cam- strives to make the most of around the world and has been Drop in tours Thursdays at The Fessenden School is more pus. Pre-register at fessenden.org/ each student’s unique gifts highlighted in many studies of 9:30 begin October 3 than an independent day and OH19. and interests and to empower high-quality early childhood. Open Houses: boarding school for boys in Pre- students to take ownership of The city’s resources – includ- Thursday October 24, 6-8 K-Grade 9. It’s the perfect inter- Kingsley Montessori their learning so that they may section of tradition and innova- ing parks, museums, libraries PM School become happy, confident, and and historic attractions – are Sunday November 3, 3-5 tion. A place where tried and successful learners for life. Our true educational ‭techniques are Toddler - Grade 6 considered part of the school’s PM woven seamlessly into a STEAM- core values of knowing every “campus,”BHNS andOpen House our Ad 2019frequent for BHT-PR.pdf 1 9/7/2019 3:38:20 PM inspired, passion-based curricu- 30 Fairfield Street, child during their Foundational lum. A diverse, inclusive, and nur- Decade of Learning and part- turing community that emphasizes 26 Exeter Street, nering with parents propel stu- academic excellence and character Boston, MA 02116 dents to reach their potential. development. Accreditations: American Parents appreciate Fessenden’s 617-226-4927 Montessori Society, Association commitment to deliver a curricu- of Independent Schools of New lum based on how boys learn best kingsley.org and are delighted with the individ- Located in the heart of England, National Association ual support and encouragement Boston’s Back Bay, Kingsley for the Education of Young their sons receive. is a premier independent day Children, National Association Educational leaders turn to school serving ages 2 through of Independent Schools, North Fessenden for guidance on devel- 12 and guided by a unique American Montessori Teacher’s oping curricula that encourage blend of Montessori phi- Association. students to be creative problem Grade: Toddler–6 solvers, critical thinkers, and glob- losophy and innovative pro- al citizens. Fessenden also has the gramming. Kingsley offers a 338 students distinction of being one of only Montessori education tailored Established in: 1991 12 schools in the world invited to the talents, curiosity, and Student Teacher Ratio: to partner with NuVu (an inno- growth of each student. Our Toddler - 5:1; Preschool - 9:1; Lower Elementary - 8:1; Upper Elementary - 12:1 C Average Class Size: 10 - M 24, depending on grade. For

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PAGE 7 independent's Guide to Schools in and around boston come from Boston. The school committed to guiding students Shady Hill is a Pre- Ages: 2 - 5 years is located on a 34-acre campus in the formation of character Kindergarten through Grade Spruce St Nursery Tuition: $11,800 - $23,800 less than a mile from Jamaica and an understanding of God’s 8 coed day school, with over School Hours: Morning Programs - Pond. Park offers after-school love for them. Connecting the 500 students, located on an 8:30am-1pm programs, transportation, and mind and the heart - classroom 11-acre campus in Cambridge. 5 Avery St, Boston, MA Acorns 2 - 2.9 years M, W, generous financial aid. learning and character educa- Since our founding in 1915, 02111 F or T, TH; Tuition: $30,429 for tion - is what makes Park Street the school has been commit- Willows 2.10 - mid-threes PreKindergarten to $46,000 School special. ted to creating an environment (617) 482-5252 3, 4, and 5 day scheduling for Grade 8 Ages: 2-5 years Tuition: where children are joyful, active sprucestreet.org options; Application deadline: Jan. $9,975-$20,475; $2,000- learners who become confident Spruce Street Nursery Maples late 3s-early fours, 3, 10, 2020 $8,500 additional for after- and ethical citizens. The school School offers a joyous early 4 and 5 day scheduling options; Diversity: 44% students of noon programs Financial honors the individual character learning experience for chil- Oaks 4 turning five during color Assistance: Available for Pre- of each child, encourages learn- dren from 2 through 5 years of the school year, 5-day option Financial Aid: 23% students Kindergarten through Grade ing through collaboration, and age. In four open classrooms only. receive financial assistance 6, with limited availability for values intellectual discipline. designed to stimulate creativ- Early Arrival 7:30 - 8:30 am, Preschool. Hours:8:00 a.m.- Central Subject, our funda- ity and enhance development, separate fees apply Park Street School – noon for morning programs, mentally different approach to dedicated teachers lovingly Extended Day 1-3:30 pm., Preschool Creative Afternoons noon-3:00 teaching and learning, fosters provide both individual and separate fees apply p.m. for ages 3 and up. Two, integrated study and the devel- group instruction and support. Late Day 1-5:30 pm One Park Street three, four and five-day pro- opment of critical and creative Lessons are planned themat- Application deadline for Boston, MA 02108 grams available. Application thinkers and problem solvers. ically, with ample opportuni- the 2020-2021 school year is deadline: Jan. 6 for priority for Grades Pre-K – 8 tuition in ties for exploration and guided January 12th 617-523-7577 fall programs. 2019-2020: $28,400 – $41,220. instruction. Physical develop- Financial aid: Need based www.parkstreet- Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 3:15 ment is enhanced through reg- Admissions Open House: school.org Shady Hill School P.M.; half-day program for Pre- ular trips to local playgrounds October 26th 9 am - 12 pm K; after-school program until and Equinox. Parent involve- children are welcome! Inspire. Discover. Become. Pre-K through Grade 8 6:00 P.M. Application deadline: ment is an integral element It’s the experience for every 178 Coolidge Hill Dec. 15 for Pre-K and K; Jan. 4 of the Spruce Street experi- child at Park Street School. for Grades 1 – 7. Open House: ence, and the communication Consider the best education Cambridge, MA 02138 Sunday, October 27 - Lower between teachers, parents, and for children Toddler - Grade 6 617-520-5200 School, 1-3PM; Middle School, children ensures a strong com- in bright and sunny facilities in 3-5PM. munity. ontinued on Beacon Hill! While our loca- www.shs.org (C Next Page) tion is ideal, it’s our remark- able students, faculty and fam- ilies working together, forming close relationships that creates a vibrant and nurturing com- munity where children thrive. Grounded in Core Knowledge philosophy, chil- dren build strong foundations of knowledge in the early years - an approach we believe is foundational to developing More than schoolwork... critical thinking skills necessary for lifelong learning. Learning ...the beginning of lifework. here is active! Creativity, Come to our Open House: imagination, and social devel- opment are fostered through Inspire Sunday, October 27 lessons, learning centers and discover Lower School: 1:00–3:00 PM play. Whether collecting leaves, become discovering animals’ habitats Middle School: 3:00–5:00 PM in Ponds and Meadows, or bicycling in gym, children are Visit: www.shs.org/ADMISSION. “out of the chair” – making connections in and out of the TODDLER–GRADE 6 Open House: classroom and between sub- PRESCHOOL: ONE PARK STREET October 16 9:00–11:00 a.m. Shady Hill School ELEMENTARY: 67 BRIMMER STREET October 28 6:00–7:30 p.m. jects. The learning is real and 617-523-7577 • PARKSTREETSCHOOL.ORG November 19 9:00–11:00 a.m. Cambridge, Mass. tangible, and it sets us apart. As a Christian school, we’re FOR STUDENTS PRE-K TO GRADE 8 8

PAGE 8 SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 independent's Guide to Schools in and around boston St. John School professional music classes. Our Torit Montessori offers a 3:00-5:45pm, including 8:30-10:00 AM, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, After School Program costs unique education for infants, Science, Arts, and Athletics Dec. 19 and Jan. 16. Observe live 9 Moon Street $300 per month and runs from toddlers, preschoolers, and Open House Dates at 300 classes and tour our 41-acre cam- Boston, MA 02113 2:30 PM- 6:00 PM. Boston elementary students through Cambridge Street: October 20, pus. Pre-register at fessenden.org/ residents may be eligible for Grade 6 in our two downtown 10am -12pm, November 7, OH19. 617-227-3143 free bus transportation. Rolling campuses. In keeping with Dr. 9am -11am, and November 15, www.sjsne.com admissions. Please join us for Maria Montessori’s own sense 4:00pm to 5:00pm. our Open House on Thursday, of globalism and commitment Kingsley Montessori K3 -8th grade School Nestled in the heart of November 7th at 9:30 a.m. to peace education, we teach all Boston’s North End, St. John Hours: Drop off starting at our students - our future world ELEMENTARY 30 Fairfield Street, School has groomed students 7:30 AM, class time 8:00 a.m. citizens - Arabic, Mandarin – 2:40 p.m. and Spanish, along with cour- 26 Exeter Street, for bright futures since 1895. The Fessenden School We are a Catholic value-cen- 2019 Tuition: K3 Three day: tesy, grace, and a spirit of com- Boston, MA 02116 tered learning environment $8,600/Five day: $10,000 munity. Torit’s exceptional ele- 250 Waltham St. 617-226-4927 focused on educating students K4 $5,900, K5 $5,750, mentary curriculum is based on West Newton, MA in an atmosphere that fosters a Grades 1-8 $5,500 the Montessori Great Lessons, kingsley.org spirit of cooperation, faith, and and is complimented by athlet- 617-630-2300 Located in the heart of academic excellence. ics, art, music, language, and a Fessenden.org Boston’s Back Bay, Kingsley Welcoming pre-kindergarten Torit Montessori School robust after school enrichment is a premier independent day program. With guidance from The Fessenden School is more through 8th grade students, we 45 Province Street than an independent day and school serving ages 2 through utilize innovative programs and faculty, students in grades 1 boarding school for boys in Pre- 12 and guided by a unique a standards-based curriculum (Infant, Toddler through 6 gain self-confidence K-Grade 9. It’s the perfect inter- blend of Montessori phi- to educate the whole child. Our & Pre-K) to find their place in the world section of tradition and inno- losophy and innovative pro- dedicated teachers and small as they build the skills every vation. A place where tried and gramming. Kingsley offers a class sizes ensure that each stu- 300 Cambridge Street global citizen needs, ranging true educational ‭techniques are Montessori education tailored woven seamlessly into a STEAM- dent’s unique progress is cele- (Pre-K through from social interconnectedness to the talents, curiosity, and to technological entrepreneur- inspired, passion-based curricu- brated. Students enjoy a state- lum. A diverse, inclusive, and nur- growth of each student. Our Grade 6) ship. Torit’s goal is to support of-the-art computer lab, 1 to 1 turing community that emphasizes progressive, inquiry-based pro- iPad-to-child ratio, STEM pro- Boston, MA 02114 families in the challenging and academic excellence and character grams cultivate students’ social grams, Italian language instruc- (617) 523-4000 rewarding work of raising edu- development. and academic development and cated, responsible, ethical, and Parents appreciate Fessenden’s tion, woodworkingSJS Ad - BHT 0919-PR.pdf classes, 1 9/9/2019 our 1:27:31 PM prepare them to advance suc- own aeroponic garden, and toritschool.org motivated people. commitment to deliver a curricu- cessfully to top public and pri- From the moment you’re lum based on how boys learn best vate middle schools. Kingsley and are delighted with the individ- greeted at the door until strives to make the most of ual support and encouragement the moment you say “maʿ their sons receive. each student’s unique gifts al-salamah” or perhaps Educational leaders turn to and interests and to empower “adios,” you will see and expe- Fessenden for guidance on devel- students to take ownership of rience the Torit difference. We oping curricula that encourage their learning so that they may invite you to experience that students to be creative problem become happy, confident, and difference at an Open House, solvers, critical thinkers, and glob- successful learners for life. Our and to inquire via email at al citizens. Fessenden also has the core values of knowing every [email protected]. distinction of being one of only 12 schools in the world invited child during their Foundational C Infant, Toddler, Preschool: to partner with NuVu (an inno- Decade of Learning and part- 7:30am to 2:45pm: Extended M vation school founded by MIT nering with parents propel stu- Day Enhancements until Y graduates) to deliver an academic dents to reach their potential. 5:45pm. program that prepares students for Accreditations: American CM Elementary: 8:00am - 3:00 the world they will inherit. Montessori Society, Association MY pm; After School Enrichment Learn More at Third Thursdays, of Independent Schools of New CY England, National Association CMY for the Education of Young K Over 50 Years Children, National Association of Independent Schools, North of Excellence American Montessori Teacher’s Association. 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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PAGE 9 independent's Guide to Schools in and around boston Toddler - 5:1; Preschool - 9:1; Lower Elementary - 8:1; Upper NAZZARO CENTER IN THE NORTH END AND PUBLIC ACTION Elementary - 12:1 Average Class Size: 10 - FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION CONDUCT ANNUAL ARTS CONTEST 24, depending on grade. For more information, please email he Nazzaro Center, Josephine Lepore, Art Director for [email protected], call with help from Public the Nazzaro Center during the Action for the Arts and past 16 years, presided over the 617-226- 4927, or visit king- T Education(PAAE) recently awards ceremony which included sley.org. completed its 11th Annual Art various Art related prizes. Prizes Contest, a program that involved were presented to all children who over 40 boys and girls ages 6-12 displayed their paintings. “We The Park School working on Art Projects over the are so proud to be a beneficiary course of six months, culminat- of PAAE and their commitment 171 Goddard Ave. ing with an Awards Ceremony to the Arts”. Josie Lepore said at the Nazzaro Center. The judg- “Without their continued support Brookline, MA 02445 es for the contest were Judy and involvement, we wouldn’t be 617-277-2456 Akerman, Alexa DeMarco, Sonia able to bring the Arts to as many Garufi and Joseph Hill, President. children as we do”. Steven Siciliano, Director of Nazzaro Center, Josie LePore, Arts parkschool.org Teacher, Judges: Judy Akerman, Joseph Hill, President PAAE, Sonia Garufi of Alan Rouleau Couture, Alexa DeMarco, Board Member PAAE. Park is a vibrant, connect- ed, and diverse community of faculty and parents working together to support 535 stu- dents along their transforma- tive journey from age 4 to 14. Families come from more than 30 communities in the metropolitan area; one third come from Boston. The school is located on a 34-acre campus less than a mile from Jamaica Pond. Park offers after-school programs, transportation, and generous financial aid. Tuition: $30,429 for Winner of 1st Prize, Angela Wells. Students attending the Afterschool Arts competition at the Nazzaro Center. PreKindergarten to $46,000 for Grade 8 Application deadline: Jan. JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER MEMBERS CELEBRATE 10, 2020 FAMILY PRIDE IN CHARLESTOWN Diversity: 44% students of color Financial Aid: 23% students receive financial assistance

Park Street School - Elementary 67 Brimmer Street Boston, MA 02108 617-523-7577 www.parkstreet- school.org Inspire. Discover. Become. It’s the experience for every child at Park Street School. Consider the best education for children Toddler - Grade 6

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in bright and sunny facilities in SUMMER FUN AT KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Beacon Hill! While our loca- ingsley Montessori School’s tion is ideal, it’s our remark- all new summer program, able students, faculty and fam- Summer in the City, kicked K ilies working together, forming off this year to a great reception. With five different weeks, each close relationships that creates focusing on an aspect of what a vibrant community where makes Boston such a great place to children thrive. live and learn, there were activities Grounded in Core for everyone to enjoy! Children Knowledge philosophy, chil- between the ages of three and dren build strong foundations twelve, from all around the world, of knowledge in the early years enjoyed learning about Music, Art, Engineering, Nature, Sports, - an approach we believe is and Adventure as they traveled foundational to developing throughout the city, exploring the critical thinking skills necessary history, culture, and energy that for lifelong learning. Learning make Boston what it is. here is active! Whether it’s col- lecting field research in tidal pools, celebrating medieval fes- tivals or bringing Shakespeare to life on stage, children are “out of the chair” – making connections in and out of the classroom and between sub- jects. The learning is real and tangible, and it sets us apart. As a Christian school, we’re committed to guiding students in the formation of character and an understanding of God’s love for them. Connecting the mind and the heart - class- room learning and character education - is what makes Park Street School special. Grades: Kindergarten-Grade 6 Tuition: $28,000-$29,975; $1,500-$6,000 additional for afternoon programs. Financial Assistance: Available for Pre- Kindergarten through Grade 6, with limited availability for Preschool. Hours: 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Grades 1-6; Kindergarten hours are M-TH 8:00p.m.-3:00p.m.; Fridays 8:00a.m.-noon with optional Kindergarten Enrichment, noon-3:00 p.m. After school program, clubs and private music lessons avail- able until 5:30p.m. Application deadline: Jan. 6 for priority for fall programs

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PAGE 11 independent's Guide to Schools in and around boston Shady Hill School MAKE WAY FOR SPRUCERS! 178 Coolidge Hill Cambridge, MA 02138 617-520-5200 www.shs.org Shady Hill is a Pre- Kindergarten through Grade 8 coed day school, with over 500 students, locat- ed on an 11-acre campus in Cambridge. Since our found- ing in 1915, the school has been committed to creating an environment where chil- dren are joyful, active learners who become confident and ethical citizens. The school honors the individual charac- ter of each child, encourages learning through collabora- tion, and values intellectual discipline. Central Subject, our fundamentally different approach to teaching and learning, fosters integrated study and the development of critical and creative thinkers and problem solvers. Grades Pre-K – 8 tuition in 2019- Students from Spruce Street Nursery School enjoy a visit to The Boston Common. For more info on Spruce St. Nursery School visit them at spruc- 2020: $28,400 – $41,220. est.org Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 3:15 P.M.; half-day program for WWW.CHARLESTOWNNURSERYSCHOOL.ORG Pre-K; after-school program Joyous early learning for until 6:00 P.M. Application WWW.CHARLESTOWNNURSERYSCHOOL.ORG children ages 2 to 5 deadline: Dec. 15 for Pre-K and K; Jan. 4 for Grades 1 – 7.EXPLORE Spruce Street Open House: Sunday, October THE CNS 27 - Lower School, 1-3PM;WWW.CHARLESTOWNNURSERYSCHOOL.ORG EXPLORE Nursery School Middle School, 3-5PM DIFFERENCETHE CNS 5 Avery Place Boston, MA 02111 St. John School DIFFERENCE 617-482-5252 9 Moon StreetEXPLORE www.sprucestreet.org Boston, MA 02113 THE CNS Visit us to experience THURS. OCT. 25TH4 Please join us for our 617-227-3143 why each year overDIFFERENCE 6-8PM www.sjsne.com 1,000 teachers from Visit us to experience THURS. OCT. 25TH around the world why each year over K3 -8th grade & 6-8PM come to observe our 1,000S teachersUN from. NOV . 4th3rd Open House Nestled in the heart of attention to quality. around the world

OPEN HOUSE 3-5 PM & Boston’s North End, St. JohnVisit us to experience come to observe our Saturday, October 26th Ages 2 to 5 THURS.SUN. NOV. 4th OCT. 25TH School has groomed studentswhy each year over attention to quality. 6-8PM 9 a.m. to Noon

OPEN HOUSE 3-5 PM for bright futures since 1895.1,000 teachers from Parents and Children Welcome! We are a Catholic value-cenaround- the world Ages 2 to 5 APPLY BY & Meet teachers and tour the school! tered learning environmentcome NOV to observe 15th our attention to quality. SUN. NOV. 4th focused on educating students APPLY BY OPEN HOUSE 3-5 PM The application deadline for the 2020-2021 in an atmosphere that fostersAges a 2 to 5 NOV 15th spirit of cooperation, faith, and school year is January 15, 2020 academic excellence. APPLY BY NOV 15th 12

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Welcoming pre-kindergar- – 2:40 p.m. campuses. In keeping with Dr. invite you to experience that grades 7-12. We offer students ten through 8th grade students, 2019 Tuition: K3 Three day: Maria Montessori’s own sense difference at an Open House, dynamic, urban learning expe- we utilize innovative programs $8,600/Five day: $10,000 of globalism and commitment and to inquire via email at riences, unique to Boston, and and a standards-based curricu- K4 $5,900, K5 $5,750, to peace education, we teach all [email protected]. unparalleled opportunities to lum to educate the whole child. Grades 1-8 $5,500 our students - our future world Infant, Toddler, Preschool: explore the world through a Our dedicated teachers and citizens - Arabic, Mandarin 7:30am to 2:45pm: Extended vast network of international small class size ensure that each and Spanish, along with cour- Day Enhancements until destinations and schools. student’s unique progress is cel- Torit Montessori School tesy, grace, and a spirit of com- 5:45pm. Our approach is rigorous, ebrated. Students enjoy a state- munity. Torit’s exceptional ele- Elementary: 8:00am - 3:00 going beyond the academic of-the-art computer lab, 1 to 1 45 Province Street mentary curriculum is based on pm; After School Enrichment to address the whole person: iPad-to-child ratio, STEM pro- (Infant, Toddler & the Montessori Great Lessons, 3:00-5:45pm, including mind, body, and heart. We cul- grams, Italian language instruc- Pre-K) and is complimented by athlet- Science, Arts, and Athletics tivate qualities that establish tion, woodworking classes, our ics, art, music, language, and a Open House Dates at 300 character -- such as honesty, own aeroponic garden, and 300 Cambridge Street robust after school enrichment Cambridge Street: October 20, compassion, and humility -- professional music classes. Our (Pre-K through program. With guidance from 10am -12pm, November 7, and provide students with a After School Program costs Grade 6) faculty, students in grades 1 9am -11am, and November 15, holistic framework to wrestle $300 per month and runs from through 6 gain self-confidence 4:00pm to 5:00pm. with the many complexities of 2:30 PM- 6:00 PM. Boston Boston, MA 02114 to find their place in the world life. residents may be eligible for (617) 523-4000 as they build the skills every Here, future leaders begin free bus transportation. Rolling global citizen needs, ranging HIGH SCHOOL to develop their potential and admissions. Please join us for toritschool.org from social interconnectedness find their own unique voic- our Open House on Thursday, Torit Montessori offers a to technological entrepreneur- Boston College es. At the core of our cul- November 7th at 9:30 a.m. unique education for infants, ship. Torit’s goal is to support ture is the Jesuit tradition of toddlers, preschoolers, and families in the challenging and High School promoting justice globally. We Hours: Drop off starting at elementary students through rewarding work of raising edu- 150 Morrissey Blvd. ask tough questions and assess 7:30 AM, class time 8:00 a.m. Grade 6 in our two downtown cated, responsible, ethical, and the systems that elevate some motivated people. Boston, MA 02125 and oppress others. We work From the moment you’re 617-436-3900 together toward a more ethical greeted at the door until bchigh.edu and inclusive world. "e" inc. supports the moment you say “maʿ Our students learn to stand the Climate Strike al-salamah” or perhaps Founded in 1863, BC High up boldly for what they believe “adios,” you will see and expe- is a world-class, indepen- in, including themselves, and rience the Torit difference. We dent Jesuit, Catholic prepara- become men who lead with tory school for young men, integrity. Be bold! Visit us to learn more the BC High Experience at our Open House on JOHN F. KENNEDY FAMILY SERVICE CENTER Saturday, October 26 – 10am ENROLL NOW or Sunday, October 27 – 11am or go to www.bchigh.edu.

For Advertising Rates, Call 781-485-0588 Early Education Programs Toddler, Preschool, After school Programs Limited Openings Available Call (617) 241-8866 x.1339 | [email protected] SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE PAGE 13 NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH A TURN FOR THE BETTER he 6th annual Turn It Around Recovery Month BBQ kick-off took place on September 10 at the Charlestown High School turf field. September is National Recovery Month, and the TTurn It Around group annually starts the month of events with their BBQ. Turn It Around was formed in 2012 by a group of dedicated Charlestown youth with a strong desire to better their communi- ty. Many people from the Charlestown community, the youth to grandparents, joined the BBQ to enjoy food, music and conversation. PHOTOS BY KEIKO HIROMI

Oliviah Lundin and Grace Gans (front L-R). Janelis Fontes and Zaire Richardson. Delacruz and Caitrin Houlihan (back).

Sophia Alvarez David Fadden and Stefani Harvey. and Ryan O’Brien. George Dighton cooking with his granddaughter, Kennedy (16 months). Melissa Seay playing Frisbee during the Turn It Around BBQ.

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Friend (from pg. 1) Bunker Hill Associates announce Magazine photographer or an There are reportedly pictures of they live and what they do,” said accomplished artist looking to find Johnny Kelly selling T-Shirts and Mangrum. “Some people took the 2019 grant funding process keen details, but rather it depends another of a weekly poker game in one photo. That one photo is a upon the people of Charlestown. the Town amongst friends. story. We have a committee that is The Bunker Hill Associates Knights of Columbus at 6:30 p.m. The church put out a call for Others focused on landscapes currently narrowing the numbers have announced this week that All organizations must be present volunteers and handed out 80 dis- within their own corner of the down from about 1,000 images their annual grant funding process to receive an application. Each posable film cameras to those that neighborhood, and others are still to 200 images. We have a group is accepting applications, with the applicant will be required to do a answered the call, and Mangrum a mystery. from Charlestown that will get it aim of giving our four grants of five minute presentation on their said it was a very diverse group of That mystery will all be revealed down from 200 to 20 before the $4,000 and several mini-grants for organization prior to receiving people that took them. The young- to the public on Sept. 26, when the show.” smaller projects as well. grant. est was 3 and the oldest person StoveFactory will host an opening He said that the show would The Associates began a new •All grant applications issued was 80. They photographed from reception from 6-9 p.m. They will continue, but he hopes it will format for its grant funding last on Sept. 23 will be returned to Labor Day weekend through Sept. display 20 of the best, most inter- spark conversations that last far year, and found it quite success- the K of C on Monday, October 9, and 52 cameras came back. esting photos, in large format on down the road. ful. This year they’re embarking 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. He said they are in the pro- the walls. However, each person’s “It could be a solution; it could on the second year of that new Upon submitting grant applica- cess of developing those pictures, camera story will be displayed on bring about some dialog,” he said. process, and will now be taking tion, all will be required to do a and most were of people’s daily a board as well so the entirety of “I hope that the community sees applications from the community. 10 minute presentation before the routines. However, one detailed the project can be viewed by the this as something the church is The basics are: Grant Committee addressing pro- a birthday that happened, and public. doing that has value to the entire •There will be four $4,000 gram need to benefit and service another profiled a woman who “Some people used all 27 community and artistic value as Grants will be available annually the youth of this community. At had a baby during that week. shots to tell a story of where well.” to local non-profits servicing the the conclusion of the presentation, youth of this community. a member of the grant committee •Additional $2,000 available to will sign-off. Chat (from pg. 1) provide mini need based grants. •Committee will meet the fol- •To qualify for a grant, non- lowing week to review all grants appreciation by the City and the down vehicles along wide thor- profit or group must be locat- and select four recipients which BPDA for the extreme historic oughfares so that people can safe- ed in Charlestown with 60 per- will be presented to membership nature of Charlestown. That was ty cross. cent of the organization residing at the November meeting. spoken about by Don Haska and Ellen Kitzis said a major ask in Charlestown. Organization The Grant Committee includes: Irene Kershaw. for her was to create some sort of must address a program need that John Taglilatela, Secretary “If we continue like we are with protected district for all or part of benefits and services the youth Kim Mahoney this development, it will change Charlestown. of Charlestown and need to be a Maureen McCabe-Collier, VP the whole character of one of the “I’d like to see part of 501(c)(3), or have the ability to Joe McGonagle most historic places in the U.S.,” Charlestown, or all of it would be accept and expend grant funds. Lisa McGoff-Collins said Kershaw. “I’m having a hard nice, to be designated an historic •Grants will be issued at a Carolyn Wrenn-Shannon time understanding why there is district,” she said. meeting with Grant Committee Jim Lister this insensitivity to Charlestown Another topic that came up on Monday, September 23 at the Tom Cunha and its historic nature.” several times was restoring the Dan Kovacevic stressed the BPDA Planner Ted Schwartzberg onramp to I-93 at City Square. importance of creating better and was on site for the second Chat That ramp existed for years, but more commercial and retail areas. with a Planner on Tuesday night. was removed during the Central That has been an oft-cited prob- Artery project, and never returned. CHARLESTOWN lem in the Town, particularly in Several people in the audience the Bunker Hill Street areas. He tigation is taking place,” she said. called for that to be a priority in also wanted the plan to look at That is significant, of course, the plan. the Bunker Hill Mall and what it because a good deal of the Town A surprising and interesting GYM HOCKEY might look like commercially in – primarily the empty parking issue that came up was making the next 20 years. lots at Bunker Hill Community an ecological and walking/biking Ken Flynn, who has long been College – is owned by the BPDA path on the old railroad tracks Weekly Standings at odds with the BPDA and its and ripe for development in this from Sullivan Square to the Navy Urban Renewal efforts, said he real estate market. Yard – opening up a clear path would like to see the agency start A man who identified him- for residents off the streets and September 14, 2019 to follow the mission and rules of self only as “Russell” wowed the connecting them to the waterfront the Plan. He said they often don’t crowd with a prepared statement as well. W L T do that, and one example is the that criticized the BPDA for not Other issues included: restaurant/bakery recently leased calling the effort a Master Plan •Addressing the need for more Bryan’s Pals 1 0 0 at 40 Warren St. He said that and coming out to only listen. seats in the schools. goes against the Plan and many “It reminds me of my church, •Looking at water and sewer MPTA 1 0 0 promises. where people were in a state of infrastructure. “I shouldn’t have to spend all atrophy after they came out and •Finding designated places for A/1 Zume’s 0 1 0 of my pension as an older person the people felt like they were lis- dog parks in the Town. to defend my property rights,” he tened to,” he read. “Meanwhile, •Addressing internal and exter- Duce 2 0 1 0 said. the leaders continued to gut the nal traffic. Annette Tecce asked that the church…The future is bleak. The •Water Transportation along BPDA put a moratorium on devel- forces at work here are not to be the entire waterfront, from opment of its land in Charlestown trifled with.” Schraffts to Lovejoy – including a Players of the week for 9/14/19 until the scandal at the Zoning Another key concern was how ferry that leaves from the Locks to Board of Appeals (ZBA) is sorted the streets are laid out, and how the Back Bay. A-1/Zume’s - Ezynette Gonzalez, Jack Hampton out. unsafe they are for pedestrians. •Extending the billboard “I support a one-year morato- Residents said they would like to freeze to the entirety of the rium for development on BPDA strike a balance between mov- Charlestown/I-93 corridor, as it Bryan’s Pals - Greyson Ortega, Jaymanii Moralez owned land while the ZBA inves- ing traffic along, but also slowing only now covers a small area. Duce 2 - Julianna Plewa, Jacob Wishansky MPTA Michelle Hingston, Skyla Falzone Visit www.charlestownbridge.com PAGE 16 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Bus lot owners describe ‘Golden Opportunity’ for Sanofi parking lot

By Seth Daniel “The last time we were here There has been no traffic study this company we’re hoping to small street has been a disaster for we were seeking approval for produced yet for the proposal, but lease to is one of the largest in many years, but was recently fully The Owens family detailed a billboard,” said Miller. “The Owens Jr. said they are supposed the world and the people they reconstructed by Encore Boston its plans to create an expanded, billboard application has been to have a report in the coming hire are scientists from the phar- Harbor as part of its mitigation 431-car parking lot on Cambridge removed. The school buses and weeks. maceutical company,” he said. plan. Nevertheless, access to the Street Monday night, noting that building will be gone. There will They plan to put up a new “Everyone wants to be near MIT lot depends upon an easement they are in negotiations to lease be no more school buses.” fence, new landscaping, new light- and Harvard…What the com- with MassPort (for the old rail- the refurbished parking lot to drug Owens Jr. said they have a letter ing, repave the lot, and create shel- munity wanted was development road tracks) and crossing an area maker Sanofi – a company that of intent with Sanofi to lease the ters for those waiting for shuttles. here. We hear you loud and clear. owned by MassPort that suffers is preparing to open a new, mas- space for 10 years to create satel- There would also be enhanced I think we’re working ahead to get from serious drainage and flood- sive headquarters at Cambridge lite parking at the Sullivan Square security provided by Sanofi, as this company to have interest in ing issues. Crossing on the other side of the location that would be operational well as a new camera system. it…We have a golden opportunity Owens said they hadn’t yet Gilmore Bridge. Monday through Friday only. It Ed Owens said the school buses here. We want development. You talked with MassPort about access CEO Ed Owens and CFO Ed would start on Sepember 2020. are larger, and equal about three want development. It think we’ve and the flooding issues, but plan Owens Jr. appeared at an abut- The 431 cars would park at the cars per bus, so the space wouldn’t done everything we can. We want to do so. ters meeting on Monday, Sept. lot, and then six to 10, 24-person, be increased. He also said the the right tenant. We feel this is the Getting permission from 16, with their attorney, Stephen shuttles would ferret the Sanofi buses come and go more often, best tenant we’ll ever get for the MassPort to access the road and Miller, to discuss in-depth the workers to Cambridge Crossing. about four times a day, plus some land…I think we can make every- cross the tracks is a very tricky changes they are looking to make The lot would not be used on buses that leave more often for body happy.” proposition, as evidenced recently to accommodate a parking lot and weekends, but the Owens family sporting events and field trips. He said by getting Sanofi and from struggles by Encore and The shuttle bus system for Sanofi. said they would consider parking He also said it is the beginning its workforce in the door via the Graphic. A representative from First and foremost, they have for residents on weekends and of a great opportunity as the drug parking facility, it could begin The Graphic said it took him removed their controversial pro- during snow emergencies. giant may be locating its parking to leverage connections in the one year to get permission from posal to put a large electronic That would take place between here now, but could be interested ever-expanding biotech industry MassPort to use D Street as an billboard on their site. Now, they 8-10 a.m. in the morning, and in a much greater development in Cambridge. Once they see how access point for the new develop- hope to expand their open air then from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in on Sullivan Square in the future. close Sullivan Square is to Kendall ment. lot from 193 cars to 431 cars. the evenings. The shuttles and That, he said, is what the com- Square and North Point, they City Councilor Lydia Edwards The current school bus use would cars would access the lot only munity has made clear, that they might really consider doing more said after the meeting she is in be relocated elsewhere if the via Spice and D Streets. Shuttles would like development and not in Charlestown. favor of the proposal, and that approvals are granted, but would would leave the lot on D Street, parking on the site for the long- A major concern for the abut- it wouldn’t represent a major remain on site for another three travel up Rutherford Avenue to term. ters, such as Hood Park and The increase in the land use, as three years under a contract if it is not Austin Street, where they would “One thing I’m excited about Graphic owners, was the heavy cars equal about one bus. approved. utilize the Gilmore Bridge to get to if we get approvals is this whole use of D Street and Spice Street Cambridge Crossing. area is going to change because by vehicles and shuttles. The Young families growing more frustrated with school lottery, wait lists

By Seth Daniel temic issue of not having enough ly frustrating to families as well preferred school and enter the lot- by 2020 – next fall. There are so seats to a practical issue like letting because it doesn’t run in real time. tery. In Charlestown, most parents many families that are depending More and more families are families know results faster using Families are making serious, life pick the above referenced schools. on that to get into K1. We don’t growing anxious as the public better technology. decisions on info that isn’t updat- If they aren’t chosen, which many want to say to East Boston fami- school kindergarten lottery grows The result has been a confirmed ed or done quickly enough… aren’t, they are put on a wait lies, ‘Get your kids out.’ We want more competitive, and the wait meeting with the superintendent It’s been very frustrating for a list, and many find themselves on this to be respectful and we know lists for seats grow longer and on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., location to long time and with the growth multiple wait lists and there’s a they are happy to get them back in longer. be determined. of Charlestown and the fact that situation where names and num- East Boston.” A group of about 30 families “The waitlist issue is stressing families now stay here, it’s gotten bers are shifted around like cards Bruno said this problem has who recently went through anoth- people out,” said Janelle Bruno, worse. We know of four families in a deck as parents jockey for the been boiling for quite some time, er year of strain and pain regarding one of the lead parents in the that have moved out already since right position at the right place. but this year things were particu- the lottery have approached Supt. initiative. “There are not enough March because of the pressure and If they don’t find themselves larly worse than before – and next Brenda Cassellius to talk about seats and we need to reform this anxiety with the school system.” on the right side of that numbers year there are a lot of families that issues and changes to the system – and solve the issue. However, the The problem with the lottery is game, they have to look at private will be looking for a seat and for a which they said ranges from a sys- wait list lottery has been real- sort of the pains of success. options and, potentially, an assign- good number in the lottery. A short time ago, few people ment in faraway East Boston or “It’s hard enough to stay in the in the Town enrolled their kids in on the other side of downtown City and raise kids here,” she said. the public schools and they were Boston. “You want to support the public underperforming. Over the past That is the stress that plays out schools, but if you can’t get into NATIONALGUARD.com 15 years, and particularly in the as families try to decide to stay in the public schools, how can you NATIONALGUARD.com last five years, many families that Charlestown for the duration, or support them…We feel like this is used to leave when their kids hit leave for another neighborhood – the time. There are so many this school-age, are opting to stay and or a suburb – where such number happened to that we could no lon- enroll in the public schools. That jockeying is completely a foreign ger turn a blind eye to it.” has increased now that there are idea and seats are in ample supply. The estimates by the group three, high-performing options at A key part of that discussion are that there needs to be about the elementary level in the Warren- is ironing out when the Edwards three or four more kindergarten Prescott, Harvard-Kent and Eliot Middle School will come online classrooms in the three schools to (in the North End). as a Charlestown school to allevi- accommodate all of the children WILL YOU BE THERE THE However, like whole milk and ate the growing kindergarten seat looking for seats in the coming MOMENT YOU’RE NEEDED? Wonder Bread in a snowstorm, problem. years. They hope the Edwards can Will you be there when a life needs to those options are running out “We were glad to hear they had be used for a neighborhood-wide be saved? When homes are threatened by a natural disaster? The answer is “yes” if you’re quickly. a plan for the Edwards to help out middle school, allowing more a member of the National Guard. The lottery is for a seat in one with this, but there was no follow space at the Harvard-Kent and Learn more about being there for your community at www.NATIONALGUARD.com of the schools for kids going to K1 up and we’ve heard little about Warren-Prescott for elementary or call 1-800-GO-GUARD. – whose ages would be around 5. it,” Bruno said. “Our families classroom space. Brought to you as a Public Service. Each year parents can choose their want to have the Edwards in use SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE PAGE 17 MGH Institute of Health Professions students help in community

Doctor of Physical Therapy stu- ipated in a team-building exer- Marty Walsh. dent Evie Chodock and Bachelor cise to start things off, each team Nine teams, comprising more of Science in Nursing student Rita moved on to their respective loca- than 50 graduate students, went Hatzis were working intently with tion, accompanied by a faculty or to the Harvard-Kent Elementary a little girl who was holding her staff member, increasing the total School, with which the IHP has Teddy Bear. It seems the girl’s bear number of participants to more forged a close collaboration over had a scratch, and a band-aid than 650. the past several years. Activities would solve the emergency. Once The event, now in its eighth with the pupils included paint- the boo-boo was patched up and year, is the culmination of a year- ing rocks, making and painting the girl’s concern was solved, up long planning process in which bird houses, playing educational stepped another youngster with a faculty and staff from the school’s Jeopardy, participating in a phys- doll in need of a checkup. Several academic programs work together ical education bootcamp, talking other boys and girls were doing the to develop and orchestrate a day about the STEM careers, discuss- same with other MGH Institute of involving people, service activities, ing the impact of global warm- Health Professions students on the community partner organizations, ing, and talking about community morning of Sept. 13. supplies, and transportation to health issues. Welcome to Community foster goodwill with many of the Other activities in Charlestown IMPACT Day, the MGH Institute’s Nursing student Grace Halleck was one of more than 50 MGH Institute IHP’s community partners. included working with youth annual event in which students of Health Professions students who went to Harvard-Kent Elementary Many of the teams helped project teams at the Appalachian spend a morning volunteering School during the graduate school’s Community Impact Day on Sept. 13. at locations that were a short Mountain Club, reading to young- with more than 50 Boston-area walk away from the Institute’s sters at the Charlestown Public nonprofits. More importantly for Charlestown Navy Yard cam- Library, playing outdoor games their education, it is when the pus. Tasks by students in these with youngsters from Children’s more than 600 first-year students what other health professionals throughout Charlestown and teams included cleaning, garden- Quarters and Captain’s Quarters, received their initial exposure to do and how to collaborate with Greater Boston for the morning ing, and/or painting at: Boston scrubbing boats at Courageous interprofessional education—a them when we’re working with activity included first-year stu- Centers for Youth and Families’ Sailing, helping residents at the collaborative learning method in patients.” dents from each of the Institute’s Charlestown Community Dennis McLaughlin House, which students learn with, from, Throughout their first year, direct-entry programs (people Center, the Boys and Girls Club teaching healthy eating at the and about one another. IHP students participate as mem- with at least a bachelor’s degree of Charlestown, First Church, Ferrin Street apartments, work- “It was one of the main differen- bers of interprofessional teams in who are pursuing a new career) Harvest on Vine Food Pantry, ing on crafts with seniors at the tiating points and the main reason the school’s innovative IMPACT – Master of Science in Genetic MGH Charlestown HealthCare Kennedy Center, preparing a I chose the IHP,” said Chodock Practice curriculum. They will Counseling, Bachelor of Science Center, the Navy Yard’s National meal for families at the Ronald as she took a quick break from participate in community, clinical, in Nursing, Master of Science in Park, St. Catherine’s/St. Mary’s of McDonald House, bringing ther- assisting the children in the gradu- and simulated patient experiences Nursing, Doctor of Occupational Sienna Parish, St. John’s Episcopal apy dogs to patients at Spaulding ate school’s nursing lab, “because to reinforce how working togeth- Therapy, Doctor of Physical Church, the Warren-Prescott Rehabilitation Hospital, and mak- no other school stressed the er in teams provides better care Therapy, Master of Physician Elementary School, and on several ing fleece blankets with senior res- importance of interprofessional which leads to improved patient Assistant Studies, and Master streets in the town in collaboration idents of the Zelma Lacey House. education. We all need to know outcomes. of Science in Speech-Language with the office of Boston Mayor The 64 teams that spread Pathology. After students partic-

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By Seth Daniel $20.2 million in August, which team members that joined us and ating throughout the fall and win- •Encore officials reported to was down from $21.15 million then opened the resort. It’s a testa- ter season as much as it can be the MGC that Wynn CEO Matt Nearly $400 million was in July – though the payout was ment to Wynn Resorts to give us expected. Maddox has chosen his new exec- wagered at Encore Boston Harbor higher on the machines in August. the opportunity to bring the team He said they will have to gauge utive coach and has him under in August, with a strong showing Encore President Bob DeSalvio members on June 3 for a June 23 what the weather does to the boat contract. As part of their penalty on table games once again, but acknowledged the low perfor- opening…Most companies would and to their inlet, but they intend from earlier this year, the MGC a continuing “soft” performance mance on slots at the MGC meet- not put the resources or invest- to keep it running. required Maddox to hire a coach on the sea of slot machines at the ing on Thursday, Sept. 19. He said ment into three weeks of training “We are attempting to go year to help him learn how to be a bet- resort. they are trying to figure out what before the resort opened…I think round but that will be weather ter executive. The Massachusetts Gaming might be keeping players from hit- that’s what resulted in such a dependent,” he said. “If you get a He has started meeting with Commission (MGC) released its ting the slots harder. smooth opening.” huge ice buildup, it shuts it down. the coach and seems to like him, August numbers on Monday, and “As of right now, actually, we’re •DeSalvio said the Encore boat We’ll see what we can do to get it Encore officials said. found that Encore outpaced the making a few new tweaks on the service would likely remain oper- going all year round.” two other casinos in the state by a floor,” he said. “The slot business longshot, bringing in $52.8 million has been soft. We’re looking at in Gross Gaming Revenues for the everything for that product. Pare Encore Boston Harbor nearing full employment for resort casino month. That was nearly $4 million are used to a certain type of equip- By Seth Daniel gaming floor, which will help with 15.4 percent, and ended up hir- more than their number in July. ment. We have a brand new slot providing more of a mix of table ing 25.7 percent minorities during The total wagered for August product. As the products change, While the glitz and glamour of games. construction. Likewise, the goal was $391.47 million (a number people might come in and it can Encore often steal the show, the “We’re getting prepared so that for female on the construction that consists of the total coin-in look different to them. We’re going bottom line reason for the resort when we introduce more tables team was 6.9 percent and they wagered on the slots and the reve- to change the mix on the floor and landing in Everett was to create games, we’ll have appropriate exceeded that difficult goal with nues from table games). some of the games that are more new jobs in a new industry, and staffing,” he said. “We’re trying 7.2 percent hired. The numbers were built on popular and do some conversions Encore President Bob DeSalvio to provide more games that cus- As far as contracts awarded another strong performance on and swap outs.” reported last week they are near tomers might be looking for. By during construction, they report- the table games, where Encore •Overall, DeSalvio told the full employment. having more dealers, we’ll be able ed far exceeding that goal, and logged $32.2 million in revenues MGC that the opening of the With a promise of nearly 5,000 to have more low level games that showed a total of $263 million for August, which was nearly $5 resort has gone as well, or better, jobs at full employment, Encore some customers are looking for.” awarded to minority, women or million over July’s number – which than any he has been involved is about ready to deliver that very As it related to diversi- veteran businesses. was considered very strong. with. soon, President Bob DeSalvio said. ty hiring during the construc- Their overall goal was 11.4 At the same time, the slot num- He credited Wynn Resorts with There are 4,982 people now tion phase, Encore reported to percent, and they awarded 18.4 bers continued to waver. allowing him to bring on almost actively employed at the resort, the Massachusetts Gaming percent. The total revenues on the slots all of the employees three weeks with 220 employees in the process Commission (MGC) its nearly “The percentages are not the actually declined by around $1 in advance to train and practice of being brought on board (with final numbers for hiring. story,” DeSalvio said. “The story million from July’s numbers, but during June’s Preview Week. most of them in the gaming area). The resort has been lauded by is the number. The number if that was mainly because Encore “I have to say for as long as I’ve At this point, he reported that the MGC as one of the most large. It’s $263 million worth of loosened the levers by nearly 3 been in the business, I haven’t had there are only 64 open positions diverse large projects in the state, work. That’s a lot of money. We percent. They went from 91.9 per- an opening go as smoothly as this remaining. and the numbers shown last week feel really good about exceed- cent payout on the slots, to 94.4 one did and as excellently as it did DeSalvio said they are prepar- certainly proved the point. ing that goal in the construction percent this month. in terms of execution,” he said. ing to add more dealers to the For the construction workforce, phase.” The revenues were down to “That’s a testament to the 5,000 they had a minority hiring goal of

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By Seth Daniel leadership. That includes advo- cating for 40 units on site to be The Boston Housing Authority reserved for the 53 families that (BHA) and developer Leggat have to go. If found, that would McCall held a very important take the number down to 13 units. meeting on Tuesday night with the Our goal is to assure only those Charlestown Residents Alliance that want to leave will have to go. (CRA) and tenants from the “I was told by a resident ‘too Bunker Hill Development regard- many people think we are stupid ing preparations for Phase 1. because we are poor,’” continued The plans, of course, are con- Edwards. “They deserve credit tingent upon the developer getting and acknowledgement for their approval from the Boston Planning hard work and setting an example Encore Boston Harbor nearing full employment for resort casino and Development Agency (BPDA) of community lead development.” and City’s Zoning Commission According to information following a comprehensive Article received by the Patriot Bridge, 80 public review that is to begin affected residents will be notified this fall. starting very soon, but at least Councilor Lydia Edwards with the leadership team for the Charlestown Residents Alliance (CRA) at the Front and center in that resi- by November of the Authority’s Bunker Hill Development. The CRA and tenants of Bunker Hill had a key meeting Tuesday with the BHA intent to move forward. That, as dent-only meeting Tuesday was and Leggat McCall regarding the relocation plan if the proposed development is approved. who would need to be relocated outlined in a signed document, for Phase 1 and how that would would trigger a number of services be accomplished, and Councilor and safeguards. of selecting a contractor. Once •58 Decatur St. of Assurance. Lydia Edwards said she was very Chief among those points are the relocation contractor is select- A major piece of the relocation There are three exceptions to encouraged by how the meeting the guaranteed right to return for ed, the relocation team will begin plan is a new Letter of Assurance that promise though. They would was handled. 1,010 families currently in the counseling residents and asking that guarantees residents who not be able to return if they get That went for not only the development, if they so choose, residents to state their relocation have to move or relocate be able evicted for a serious violation, officials, but also the residents and and loads of relocation counseling preferences…Once your prefer- to return, with full tenant rights, move out permanently from BHA CRA. and moving costs paid for by the ence is noted, BHA and the relo- to a brand new unit within the housing, or transfer permanently “I told the tenants they are not developer. cation contractor will work with new mixed-income development. to another BHA housing com- only brave, but also are going to “In the next few weeks, you you to find a safe, decent, afford- That agreement was signed by munity. set the mold on how tenants will will receive a General Information able unit.” the BHA, Leggat McCall and the One key provision fought for live through and thrive through Notice that will inform you that Importantly, no one should CRA. It also guaranteed that they by the CRA is to keep as many transition,” she said. “Literally the BHA intends to redevelop move before getting the relocation would have the same units, with families on site as possible, trans- they are the first to get bonding Charlestown,” read the info let- notice, and that notice will give similar finishes and amenities (like ferring to vacant units within the for housing, the largest housing ter. “By November 2019, house- residents 120 days to vacate their an in-unit washer and dryer), as development. That is key because development in New England and holds in Phase 1 will receive a unit. those paying market rate. it helps children be able to contin- will return to a mixed income Notice of Eligibility for Relocation The addresses in Phase 1 include “All current Charlestown resi- ue schooling in Charlestown and neighborhood. I feel the CRA and Assistance, which will mark the (approximately 53 units): dents who are required to relocate for adults to access services they the tenants don’t get enough credit official start of the Relocation •9 Corey St. temporarily for the redevelopment are familiar with already. As of for their advocacy intelligence and Program. BHA is in the process •17 Corey St. project have the right to return now, it appears only 13 families •1 Starr King Ct. and be rehoused in a new unit at will have to move off-site tempo- •9 Starr King Ct. the Charlestown site should they •50 Decatur St. choose to do so,” read the Letter (CRA Pg. 23)

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LAST NIGHT AT BOWL-MOR LANES BOX OFFICE offices are, formerly existed a Rockport, and Lynn native Paula By Sheila Barth World premiere of Greater Boston Stage Company Producing Artistic bowling alley, where Symes’ dad Plum, are fantastic, portraying Director Weylin Symes’ one-act, 90-minute comedy, appearing through One day, Greater Boston Stage set up bowling pins when he was longtime friends-foils, Ruth and September 29:, 395 Main St., Stoneham. $47-$57; seniors, $42-$55; Company Producing Artistic a teen-ager. In a sense, this play Maude. While Ruth is more reti- students with valid ID, $20; Wednesday, Sept. 18,25, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Director Weylin Symes got an is Symes’ way of honoring the cent yet snjppy, Maude is upbeat, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3,8 p.m., Sept. 21, 8 p.m. only; Sunday, 2 exciting idea. Wouldn’t it be cool building and “a generation of hyper, and adventurous. The sole p.m.781-279-2200, greaterbostonstage.org. Group discounts, 781-587- to produce a play featuring bowl- women who don’t always get to trait they share is their competi- 7907 ,[email protected]. ing on stage. see themselves on stage,” he said. tiveness. That’s right - bowling. I’ll spare you some details and They’ve broken into the closed Why not? He answered him- strike out with a few reasons local bowling establishment to self, as he settled down and wrote you don’t want to miss seeing settle a 49-year score, once and handed over to the new owner the another, unfold, shocking all of his one-act , 90-minute comedy, this - namely, because for the first for all. Their records are tied, and following day. them - and us. We also discover “Last Night at Bowl-Mor Lanes”. time, two multi-award winning, they want to break it, by playing Wielding a flashlight, Carroll Maude has a more serious rea- Symes also had an underlying versatile Boston area-super stars one last game, to determine the and Plum break into and wriggle son for breaking into the bowling reason. In the mid-20th century, co-star, illuminating this world winner. Problem is, the bowling through a small window space alley, which she reveals later. former movie theater basement, premiere production. establishment has been closed for in the dark. As the first ladies of Bryn Boice has an easy task where its current rehearsal and Nancy E. Carroll, who lives in awhile, has been sold, and will be Boston-area theater stand on stage, directing this superb Equity cast side by side, and remove their ski that also includes Arthur Gomez masks, the audience greeted them portraying married, bowling alley with admirable applause. owner, Ed; Greater Boston favor- Crossword Puzzle I know why we’re really here, ite Ceit Zweil as Ruth’s daughter, quips Ruth. “After 49 years, I beat Charlene; and Winchester High you, and it’s killing you.” School sophomore/YoungTheater Across 1 Altar constellation The ladies’ rivalry is shattered Company actress Isabella Tedesco, 4 Picked locks? when owner Ed arrives, wielding who makes a brief, likable appear- 8 Where to see Goyas a baseball bat, to catch the tres- ance in her MainStage debut, 13 Translating computer program passers on his closed-up proper- portraying Ruth’s granddaughter 15 Had pizza delivered, say ty. Thinking it’s teen-agers who Teddy. 16 Rikishi’s contest crashed his place, Ed’s surprised Designer James Fenton has rec- 18 Vice __ and amazed to discover Ruth and reated a vintage heyday bowl- 19 DFW airport home 20 Lei presenter Maude. ing alley, with a bowling lane, 22 Bit for the dog bowl Ed says he came to the bowling benches, blinking light-neon sign, 23 Tapped-out character alley to pick up some papers, but juke box, shelves of bowling balls, 24 Popping up all over discovered the two sprightly ladies and more; David Wilson captures 25 Plaintive wind, perhaps instead. the sounds of rolling balls in the 26 First-year law student Another surprise erupts. Ruth’s alley, strikes, spares, and their 28 City known as the political capital of daughter Charlene also arrives, return; and Jeff Adelberg’s lighting Africa 30 Battlefield display creating an awkward moment. switches off and on at poignant 32 King’s problem in “The King’s Why is she there? moments, including plot surprises. Speech” Other surprises, one after 33 Polo Grounds #4 34 Place to see bull horns 35 Reorganize, and then some 39 Thrill Around the City 43 Pacific Northwest cedar monuments 45 NYC neighborhood 46 Make __ dash 47 Scandinavian saint MUSIC DOCUMENTARY PASSENGERS 48 Rascal Merrimack Repertory Theatre ArtsEmerson opens its new sea- 49 Like Gen. McChrystal (MRT) and the Luna Theater pres- son with the U.S. premiere of 7 50 Quite soon ent a free screening of the acclaimed Fingers’ “Passengers,” Montreal’s 52 Bearded beast music documentary film, “Don’t renowned circus troupe, September 53 What a case may go to Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s 25-October 13: Sept. 25.26,Oct.1-4, 55 The three in this grid are a hint to the Lost Rock and Roll,” on Monday, Oct. 8-11, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 27, ;Sept. starts of 16-, 28- and 43-Across September 23, 6 p.m., at the Luna, 28, Oct.5, 12, at 2,8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 58 Gravy no-no 17 Oldies players 52 Gibson need Brazilian maps 59 Billie Holiday’s real first name 21 Gets cozy 54 Spring mo. 57 Watched the kids Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St., down- 2 p.m.; Oct. 6, 2,7 p.m.Oct. 13, 2 60 El primer mes 23 [Facepalm!] 56 Common word on town Lowell. The film introduces p.m. only. Emerson Cutler Majestic 61 Houston MLBer 25 Lay one’s hands on MRT audiences to Lauren Zee’s Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston. 62 “Just kidding!” 27 Undid the blindfold “Cambodian Rock Band,” per- Tickets start at $25. ArtsEmerson. 28 Do more than just consider forming October 16 to November org, 617-824-8400. package, group, Down 29 “The Clan of the Cave Bear” 10.RSVP mrt.org. student, senior discounts. 1 Rm. coolers writer 2 Stand-up performance 31 Tabloid pair SPEAKEASY STAGE KINKY BOOTS 3 Current contraption 35 Scare COMPANY Ogunquit Playhouse kicks up its 4 Align the cross hairs 36 Jeter’s 3,000th hit, e.g. heels with Harvey Fierstein and 5 Fly in the ointment 37 Unit by unit, in succession The theater holds its annual ben- Cindy Lauper’s popular Broadway 6 Slows 38 Coral component efit Prohibition Party Cabaret, 7 Prom corsage 39 Foreclosure cause Sunday, September 22, at Carrie musical hit September 18-October 8 Work on the street 40 In progress Nation Cocktail Club, 11 Beacon 27, 10 Main St., Route 1N, 9 MapQuest output: Abbr. 41 Author better known as Saki St., Boston. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Ogunquit, Maine. Tickets start at 10 Pilot in a show 42 Word with seed or banana Tickets start at $20.P $36; economy seats, $51. ogunquit- 11 Prepare for the hot tub 44 Tureen utensils playhouse.org, 207-646-5511. 12 Painting the town red 50 Besides 14 “A __ upon thee!” 51 Strategic WWI river SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE PAGE 21

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LIONS CLUB ANNUAL a return salute from the 101st Charlestown’s own Bobby THROUGH OUR EYES President Billy Kelly said residents Field Artillery Regiment of the Powers returns to Charlestown should clean out their attics and PANCAKE BREAKFAST Massachusetts National Guard. Branch Library, 179 Main St., CHARLESTOWN cellars and buy a table to sell It is scheduled for Sunday, USS Constitution will fire an for an evening of poetry and sto- EXHIBIT AT STOVE their goods. A table costs $25 November 10th from 9-12 noon. additional 17-gun salute as she ries on Monday, September 30, at FACTORY GALLERY and all proceeds go towards the Admission is $6.00 and children passes U.S. Coast Guard Sector 6:30 p.m. He will be reading from Christmas Tree Decoration Fund. under 5 years old are free. It Through Our Eyes Charlestown Boston, the former site of the his latest book, Charlestown: A is a collaboration between The Market was in place last year will be held at the Knights of Edmund Hartt’s Shipyard where Cornerstone of America, Volume for the first time, and was a great Columbus Hall 545 Medford Charlestown residents who took USS Constitution was built and II. Celebrate Charlestown’s proud photos with disposable camera this hit. Street Charlestown, MA 02129. launched on Oct. 21, 1797. The history, way of life, and memora- Come join family, friends, and summer. The exhibit and opening public is encouraged to view USS ble personalities with Bobby. reception will be held at Stove HARVEST ON VINE neighbors to honor our veterans, Constitution’s turnaround along and those who serve their commu- Factory Gallery on Thursday, FOOD PANTRY Boston Harbor Walk, Castle BRUINS ACADEMY September 26, 6:00-9:00PM. nity for pancakes, sausage, pas- The Harvest on Vine Food Island, or Charlestown Navy Yard. Stove Factory Gallery is locat- tries, coffee and juice. There will - LEARN-TO-PLAY Pantry is requesting boxes of USS Constitution will reopen for ed at 523 Medford Street. Please be great raffles and wonderful cereal this week. Any donation free public tours from 3 p.m. to HOCKEY PROGRAM email JD Magrum info@christ- prizes! of non-perishable foods that you 6 p.m. and will resume normal Charlestown Youth Hockey will churchcharlestown.com for more could make would also be greatly tour hours on Saturday, Sept. 21, be hosting and staffing the Boston information. USS CONSTITUTION TO at 10 a.m. Bruins Learn-to-Play Hockey pro- appreciated. GET UNDERWAY ON Guests of Charlestown Navy gram again this fall. The program Donations can be dropped off Yard are also encouraged to visit is for boys and girls ages 4-9 that FRIENDS OF TRAINING at the Food Pantry at 49 Vine St. SEPT. 20 the USS Constitution Museum, have not participated in an orga- FIELD CONCERT (Hayes Square), The Cooperative USS Constitution is scheduled which will be open for their stan- nized hockey program before. It The Friends of the Training Bank at 201 Main St. and at the to get underway from Charlestown dard daily operating hours of 9 will run from Saturday, October Field will hold their final summer Parish Center on 46 Winthrop St. Navy Yard on Friday, Sept. 20 at a.m. to 6 p.m. 12th to Saturday, November 2nd. concert this weekend on the Field, (across from the Training Field). 10:00 a.m. to honor educators There will be two sessions, one at Saturday, Sept. 21, from 5-8 p.m. Financial donations can be sent to: from across the New England BOBBY POWERS 10am and one at 11am. Public The Pub Rockers will play once Harvest on Vine, Parish Center, 46 Winthrop St., Charlestown, MA region. RETURNS TO registration at the Bruins web- again, to great fanfare. In other The ship will travel to Fort site. More info on the “Bruins news, the Friends will host a large 02129. For more information, call Independence on Castle Island CHARLESTOWN Academy” tab at CYHA.COM. Flea Market on Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. Tom MacDonald, director, at 617- where she will fire a 21-gun salute LIBRARY to 4 p.m. on the Training Field. 990-7314. at approximately 11:30 a.m. with MGH Institute fights climate change, one tree at a time

By Andrew Criscione care professionals can respond to tance of helping people be active the impact of climate change. in the community,” said Holly MGH Institute of Health As someone who has published Ann Sullivan, SLP ’20, co-chair Professions Professor Patrice research on the effects of global of the student service club. Added Nicholas recently was taking a warming, as well as being co-au- co-chair Courtney Perrigo, SLP lunchtime walk in the Charlestown thor of the best-selling textbook ’20, “Thinking of all the ways cli- Navy Yard when she noticed there Global Health Nursing in the 21st mate affects people’s health, street was a row of young trees along 8th Century, Nicholas knows the issue trees are so important when it Street, which runs adjacent to the has far-reaching ramifications. “It comes to walkability, clean air, and school’s Catherine Filene Shouse might seem like a small thing, but mental health. Sometimes they are academic building. having healthy trees in the city the only greenery in a neighbor- On the trees were small signs, are important because they help hood.” placed by the Boston Parks and combat urban heat islands and air Other student volunteers are Recreation department, that read pollution,” she said. Sarah Blushi, SLP ’20; Bridget in part: “Help me grow strong. Nicholas reached out around Carroll, OTD ’22; Caroline Newly planted trees require 15-20 campus, looking for volunteers Colorusso, SLP ’20, Elise Gallegos, gallons of water once a week interested in participating in a SLP ’20, Sarah Gutz, SHBT stu- during normal weather condi- watering effort. Thirteen students dent; Tamsin Kennedy, DPT ’22, tions, and twice a week during who are part of the student club Maria McGurrin, MS-Nursing drought, for the first two years Acts of Service (AOS) and two ’21, Grace Moran, OTD ’22, after planting.” It appeared to Dr. employees from the Staff Council Hannah Margaret Rowold, OTD Nicholas that written pleas were stepped up. The student club used ’21; Allie Triola, DPT ’22; and Tri going unheeded, since seven of some of its funds to purchase plas- Vo, OTD ’22. Staffers Val Grande the 22 trees were dying, and five tic watering cans and the Office from the Office of Information already had died. It was a situation of Campus Services chipped in Technology and Liz Pipes from the about which she felt compelled to by providing an outside hose and Office of the President also have do something. storage space for the cans. volunteered. MGH Institute of Health Professions speech-language pathology stu- “Here was an example of des- Watering each tree is no simple “Our contractor is required to dents Holly Ann Sullivan (L) and Courtney Perrigo (R), water trees perately needed advocacy about feat for the volunteers who have water, but when there’s a particu- along 8th Street next to the school’s campus, accompanied by Professor climate change, and right in our been assigned specific ones for larly hot summer it’s great to have of Nursing Patrice Nicholas. back yard,” said Nicholas, a nurse which to care. It requires each per- this additional help,” said Greg who is director of the school’s son to lug a two-gallon watering Mosman, city arborist, superinten- Center for Climate Change, can as many as 10 times and pour dent of tree maintenance, and tree Climate Justice, and Health, a first- it into the burlap water holder warden. “The trees need all they pathology students Holly Ann accompanied by Professor of of-its-kind nurse-led initiative that bags at each base. can get.” Sullivan (L) and Courtney Perrigo Nursing Patrice Nicholas. (R), water trees along 8th Street focuses on addressing ways health “As students in the health pro- MGH Institute of Health next to the school’s campus, fessions, there is an added impor- Professions speech-language PAGE 22 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

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Breast cancer found open and all turn movements bridges including installation of All users should take care to be cured. Free or low cost mammograms are available. available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on pipes, joints, and bridge spans. pay attention to all signage and All women over 40 should have a mammogram once a year. early offers the best chance Breast cancer found early offers the best chance to to be cured. Free or low cost some weekdays. WORK HOURS: Daytime (6 police details and move carefully For more information and answers to any of your cancer be cured. Free or low cost mammograms are available. mammograms are available. •Outbound: One of two lanes a.m. – 3 p.m.) on weekdays. through the work zone. Police open and all turn movements details, lane markings, temporary questions, contact us any time, day or night. 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For Record DESCRIPTION: Construction access will be provided via the www.cancer.org 1.800.ACS.2345 •Warren Prescott School Where: Zoning Board of Dates: Appeals, 1010 Mass Ave., Boston *September 26: School Proposals: 8-14 Monument CRA (from pg. 19) Orientation Night, 5:30 p.m. Ave. *September 26: School Site rarily. development, residents can choose homes, if they choose. Council Elections, 6 p.m. •From the Sept. 25 Flammable For those who are relocated to take a Section 8 voucher to rent Edwards pointed out the relo- *Oct. 9: School Site Council, Storage and Garage hearing, within or outside of Bunker Hill, an apartment in Boston or else- cation of 53 families, most of 6 p.m. 1010 Mass. Ave, 10 a.m.: they are guaranteed the services where. They can also choose to them to stay on-site, is a drastic Hood Park LLC, 100 Hood of a professional moving com- receive a modest down payment improvement over the first itera- •Harvard Kent School Dates: Park Dr., 881-vehicle parking pany, packing materials, utility assistance fund toward purchasing tion in One Charlestown where ​*Sept.19 - OPEN HOUSE garage 7 (7 trucks at loading reconnection fee reimbursement a home. hundreds of families were going to from 5-7 p.m. dock and 4 Handicap spaces). and a dislocation allowance of There is also a program where- have to leave the Town, and with- *Sept. 24 – Monthly Parents 17,620 gallons of gas in the tanks $100. There are three options as by residents of Bunker Hill can out the signed Letter of Assurance. Meeting (School Library), 6 p.m. of vehicles, 174 vehicles per floor well, with one being a lump sum meet with the construction coor- “It’s my responsibility here to Parents meet at Brewer’s Fork 7 trucks at loading dock. payment, and another being reim- dinator for an apprentice program make sure all of these promises afterward, 7:30 p.m. bursement via documentation like with the Carpenters Union. That are kept throughout the process,” receipts. would get them into the pipe- she said. •Charlestown/East Boston •11th Annual Charlestown In addition to moving within line for the union and give them School Meeting Candlelight Vigil the development or outside the the ability to work on their own As part of her 100-day tour, What: A vigil, organized by Supt. Brenda Cassellius will hold the Charlestown Coalition, that a very important meeting on is dedicated to those lost and the future of public schools in to give hope to those strug- Real Estate Transfers Charlestown and East Boston on gling with addiction. Hayes Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. The Square, Saturday, Sept. 21, catch: it’s across the Harbor. The 6:30pm BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE meeting will take place at the Umana Academy, 312 Border St., •HOW TO REPORT A Practovis, Howard J Webb-Johnson, Anne 197 8th St #323 $875,000 East Boston. PROBLEM PROPERTY Since taking office in 2014, Sheybani-Zaveh, Melody Morse, Skye H 42 8th St #3202 $680,000 •Zoning Board of Appeals Mayor Walsh has made fixing Hearing quality of life issues a priority in Gonzalez, Vega R Philippi, Jane T 32 Monument Ave $1,950,000 What: Regularly scheduled his administration. 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