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By Seth Daniel cleared the way for the largest sin- gle increase in voting in American It was a note from mom that history – known as Ratification changed the landscape for women Day. And it did come down to one to get the right to vote 100 years vote by Tennessee state legislator ago on Aug. 18, and 100 years whose mother shamed him into later it has led to a lot of victories doing the right thing. At the Boston Women’s Memorial on the Comm and a lot of sobering realities too. Harry Burn was a very young Ave Mall, there is a constant reminder of those The caveat, of course – and one state representative at the time in women who fought for equality in all things – that must be stated, is that African Tennessee from a very small town, including voting. Pictured here is Lucy Stone, American women did not win the and it was his mother’s note that a long-time advocate of suffrage for women. right to vote 100 years ago, but changed his mind. While a leading voice in Women’s Rights issues rather not until the 1960s Voting “It didn’t look like Tennessee in the late 1800s, she died nearly 30 years Rights Act. was going to approve the amend- before some women won the right to vote. The That said, the milestone was cel- ment,” said Karen Price of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th ebrated in a muted way this week League of Women Voters in Mas- Amendment occurred this week on Aug. 18. due to COVID-19 restrictions, but Aug. 18, 1920 was the day that (Power, Pg. 11)

PUBLIC GARDEN LAGOON DRAINED Early voting for Massachusetts The Boston Parks and Recre- on hold this year, along with their ation Department began drain- paddle wheels, which introduce ing the Public Garden Lagoon oxygen into the Lagoon and cre- Primary kicks off in Boston last week after its bacterial-laden ate turbulence that discourages water had become unsafe for wild- unwanted growth there, according Court, Representative in General Thursday. By John Lynds life and at least 20 ducks reported- to the city. Court, and Register of Probate. In Beacon Hill, voters will make ly died there. Throughout the month of July, The City of Boston Election However, voters were able to their choice for Massachusetts U.S. Department kicked off ‘Early Vot- In addition to the unusually the city engaged a lake and pond cast early ballots at several sites Senate between incumbent U.S. hot, dry weather this summer, management company to test and ing’ in Boston for the Massachu- across the city on Saturday and Senator Ed Markey or Congress- setts Primary over the weekend at which has stimulated bacteria and Sunday and hundreds of registered man Joseph Kennedy III. Repub- algae growth, the Swan Boats are (Lagoon, Pg. 5) several polling locations. voters did so over the weekend. lican Shiva Ayyadurai is running In Beacon Hill, voters will head Beacon Hill voters can continue against Kevin O’Connor on the to the polls on Sept. 1 during the to vote early through Friday, Aug. Repulican side and the primary state primary and cast ballots for 28 at Boston City Hall between 9 winner will face either Markey or Senator in Congress, Represen- a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, Tues- Kennedy in the General Election. tative in Congress, Governor’s day, Wednesday and Friday and Incumbent U.S. Congressman Councillors, Senator in General between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. on (Voting, Pg.2) Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner ELECTION DAY IS need for poll workers across the clude: APPROACHING! nation, including right here in * Help in the setup of the vot- Boston! ing location on Election Day; Become a Poll Worker Election Day poll workers * Prevent interference with Please consider signing up in Boston receive two hours of the voting process and assists to be a poll worker in Boston paid training to prepare them voters in accordance with the for our upcoming September 1, for their assignment on Election law; 2020, primary election and for Day, and a stipend for their day * Check voters in, hand out the November 3, 2020, general of public service. Election Day election as well. There is a great poll worker responsibilities in- (BHCA Pg. 5) The drained Public Garden Lagoon. For the latest news in Beacon Hill that you need to know, check www.beaconhilltimes.com PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES August 27, 2020 editorial

BE SURE TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY This Tuesday, September 1, is primary election day in Massachusetts for both national and state legislative offices. Primary elections in Massachusetts typically are of little or no conse- quence because of the overwhelming Democratic voting enrollment and because most Democrats run unopposed. However, this year’s primary election is different because of the hotly-con- tested U.S. Senate race between incumbent Ed Markey and Congressman Joseph Kennedy that will draw a larger-than-usual turnout for a primary. In addition, there are two truly unique and important aspects to Tues- day’s election. This will be the first election in which we will be voting either early, by mail, or in person amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Tuesday’s primary will be a good test of the ability of Massachusetts’ election officials to conduct an election under these difficult circumstances and thus will serve as excellent preparation, both for voters and officials alike, for the upcoming November Presidential election. It is important that all of us participate in the democratic process on or before Tuesday so that both we and our election officials can be as knowl- edgeable as possible about the procedures that we will need to follow in November to ensure a successful final election. In addition, thanks to the chaos that reigns throughout the country (for many reasons), it is not an understatement to say that the elections to be held this year -- both the primaries and the final -- have taken on more sig- nificance than any in our nation’s history. The Presidential elections of 1860 (prior to the start of the Civil War) and 1932 (when we were in the midst of the Great Depression) arguably were the most consequential elections since our founding, but the 2020 election cycle will be even more significant than both of those. The pundits talk about the existential threat being posed to our democ- racy and institutions because of the situation in the White House. However, Voting (from pg. 1) regardless of what one thinks of the current policies emanating from Wash- ington, what undeniably is true is that our democracy certainly will come to Stephen Lynch will take on Rob- workers will receive face shields, an end if we fail to exercise the most important right we have as Americans bie Goldstein in Massachusetts -- the right to vote. face masks, gloves, disinfectant There is no greater threat to America’s survival than our own apathy. 8th Congressional District. wipes, disinfectant spray and A strong voter turnout in every election, including the primaries, will send Running unopposed is State hand sanitizer. Cleaning will the clearest possible message to our political leaders that we care about the Rep. Jay Livingstone in the Mas- take place at each site every two future direction of our country. sachusetts House of Represen- to three hours. Voters waiting in We urge all of our readers to be sure to vote in the primary election -- it tatives 8th Suffolk District as is line will be instructed to stand 6 is more important than ever. State Sen. Joseph Boncore. feet away from others and wear Incumbent Suffolk County a face covering. Register of Probate Felix Arroyo Ballots will be available in will square off against Kerby POLITICIZING THE PANDEMIC English, Spanish, Chinese and This past Sunday evening, President Donald Trump held a news confer- Roberson in the state primary Vietnamese. Language assistance ence to announce that the use of blood plasma in treating patients who have and incumbent representing the contracted Covid-19 has been shown to reduce the death rate from Covid- Massachusetts 6th District on will be available on Election Day 19 by 35% -- a rather dramatic reduction -- and therefore the FDA was the Governor’s Council Terrence by translators at polling loca- allowing for the emergency use of plasma throughout the country. Kennedy will take on Helina tions or by contacting the Elec- The FDA Commissioner, Dr. Stephen Hahn, also spoke at the news con- Fontes. tion Department’s translation ference and appeared to support Trump’s statement. Due to COVID-19, health phone bank. The problem however, is that what both Trump and Dr. Hahn said was and safety protocols during the For more information on how not accurate. A voter casts her early ballot in to participate in this year’s elec- The following day, the New York Times published a story in which early voting period and on Elec- Boston on Saturday. Beacon Hill experts pointed out that the potential benefits of blood plasma treatment tion Day will be implemented tions, please visit boston.gov/ voters can vote early at City Hall had not been proven by randomized clinical trials and certainly not to the at polling locations. All poll election. through Friday. extent claimed by Trump and Dr. Hahn. When Dr. Hahn was contacted by the Times, he issued this statement via Twitter: “I have been criticized for remarks I made Sunday night about the bene- THE BEACON HILL TIMES fits of convalescent plasma. The criticism is entirely justified. What I should have said better is that the data show a relative risk reduction not an abso- President/Editor: Stephen Quigley lute risk reduction.” In short, Dr. Hahn admitted that the claims made by Trump and himself Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio ADVERTISE IN THE on Sunday evening were wildly exaggerated. ([email protected]) We would remind our readers that the FDA previously had given emer- Art Director: Scott Yates BEACON HILL TIMES gency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine as a Covid-19 treatment Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor after it had been touted by Trump -- only to withdraw that authorization when it was shown that hydroxychloroquine was both ineffective and dan- PLEASE CALL gerous. © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group It is clear that once again the work of the professional scientists and 781-485-0588 experts is being interfered with by the White House for political purposes. 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By Dan Murphy the approved slate material. The dows with plastic tracks, instead out prejudice an earlier iteration of another application without prej- front stairs of the residence were of wood windows; visible vents in this application during its Nov. 15 udice to install piping on several The Beacon Hill Architectural also reconstructed using unap- the back façade; and exposed elec- because the equipment would’ve windows at 166 Charles St. for Commission told the homeowners proved materials and details. tronic equipment near the front been visible from a public way. an irrigation system for four win- of 4 Otis Place, who were cited for The commission determined stairs. “We moved the antennas to dow-boxes. making unapproved alterations to that the applicant would need to “There are definitely more vio- the south slightly,” said Michael Nicholas Armata, a senior pres- a penthouse, among other viola- redesign the existing, unapproved lations than what is on the list,” Giaimo, an attorney representing ervation planner for the city, said tions, to go back to the drawing penthouse, and that the front stairs Rosales said, “and it’s hard to be the applicant, “and flesh-mounted he would be willing to work with board during its Aug. 20 virtual must be restored to a more histori- sympathetic when the list is so them to the penthouse to reduce the applicant to find a way to con- meeting. cally appropriate configuration. long.” the profile and eliminate the enclo- ceal the irrigation pipes. The applicants were seeking to Alternate Commissioner Alice The current owner will need sure.” The commission approved ratify violations including for the Richmond said she believes the to rectify all the violations before The commission denied without as submitted an application to height of the penthouse, which was myriad violations seem even more selling the house or the new owner prejudice an application to install replace in kind two existing door/ built to different dimensions than egregious, since the applicant has would be responsible to address three visible HVAC condensers at windows on the carriage house at was approved; for the creation of already listed the house for sale them in the future, per the com- the rear of 30 Hancock St. and 87 Mt. Vernon St. four, new two-over-two windows on the market, while Commis- mission. instructed the applicant to come Likewise, the commission openings in the penthouse, as sioner Miguel Rosales pointed to In another matter, the commis- back with a new application, or approved as submitted an applica- opposed to the two existing ones other violations that the applicant sion approved as submitted an work with staff to find a way to tion for 107 Myrtle St. to replace that were approved; and for the hasn’t been cited for yet, including application to install Verizon cell- obscure their visibility from a pub- the bead-board siding on a partial- installation of copper cladding the installation of an unapproved phone antenna at 37-41 Bowdoin lic way. ly visible head-house with black, around the penthouse, instead of camera; use of aluminum win- St. The commission denied with- Also, the commission denied vertical-panel siding. Discussion focuses on re-examining public monuments during ‘time of racial reckoning’

By Dan Murphy about the 54th, served as moder- the nation to pay tribute to the rates three distinct styles of sculp- before any new public monument ator, and like the approximately heroism of black soldiers, also ture - equestrian, bas-relief and is erected. As part of the programming $3 million restoration of the Shaw effectively mixes realism as seen in allegorical representation. “No “You don’t plop monuments planned in conjunction with the 54th memorial itself, the discus- the soldiers’ faces, Blight said, with other monument can make these in people’s neighborhoods and ongoing restoration of the Robert sion was sponsored via a partner- elements of idealism as represent- three forms come together,” Ayer say, ‘Deal with it.’ You ask them Gould Shaw and the 54th Reg- ship comprising the Friends of the ed by the angelic figure that hovers said. to get involved,” Ayer said. “You iment Memorial on the Boston Public Garden, the City of Boston, above them. Blight pointed out that the could build a monument on Bos- Common, a virtual discussion the Museum of African American Ayer, who also participated in memorial represents “promise and ton Common right now, and in took place Monday, Aug. 25, on History and the National Park “The Power of Public Monuments betrayal” when considering that 20 years, someone would want to reconsidering and reevaluating the Service. and Why They Matter,” the first the freedoms that the soldiers of tear it down.” nation’s public monuments during The Shaw 54th Memorial is panel discussion the Partnership the 54th fought and died for went Except in unique instances, “a time of racial reckoning.” unique in “a landscape of gener- to Restore the Shaw 54th Memo- largely unfulfilled during their life- such as considering the future of Renée Ater, Associate Professor ic Civil War monuments,” Blight rial sponsored last year at Suffolk times. But he disagreed with the 13 Civil War statues in the collec- Emerita at the University of Mary- said, because it distinctly captures University’s Tremont Temple, said notion that the sculpture depicts tion of National Statuary Hall in land and the author of “Remaking a historic moment on May 28, crafting the soldiers’ heads was the black soldiers as being subser- Washington, D.C., Blight agreed Race and History: The Sculpture 1863, when 1,007 black soldiers no easy task and required sculp- vient to Shaw, a white man, and the fate of public monuments of Meta Warrick Fuller,” among and 37 white soldiers from the tor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, to instead, Blight countered that it should be largely left to the judg- other books, was joined for the 54th gathered on the Boston Com- create 40 castings to capture their accurately reflects the regiment’s ment of the communities where talk by David Blight, a Sterling mon and marched down Beacon 23 individual faces. (No surviving formation going into battle, and they’re located. Professor of American History Street in front of the State House. members of the 54th were select- that the soldiers appear to in fact “Communities have to decide, at Yale University who has writ- After boarding a steamship to ed as face models, however, and be pushing Shaw forward. a city has to decide,” said Blight, ten and edited numerous books, South Carolina later that evening, Saint-Gaudens instead found his The monument is also signif- who added, however, that he including his latest - a 2018 biog- the regiment went on to fight in models in bus stations and at var- icant in that it was “planted” on opposes the removal of public raphy of black abolitionist Fred- Charleston, S.C., in the Battle of ious other locations throughout the Boston Common on May 31, monuments from cemeteries. erick Douglass that earned him a Grimball’s Landing on July 16, Boston.) 1897, Blight said, at a time when As he previously proposed in Pulitzer Prize for History. Karen 1863, and in the fateful Second The angelic figure above them, American race relations were as a July 17 New York Times opin- Holmes Ward, director of pub- Battle of Fort Wagner on July 18, Ayer said, is an allegorical repre- fraught as they’d ever been, and ion piece, Blight recommended lic affairs and community ser- 1863. About half the ranks of the sentation of a female holding an with lynchings taking place both the creation of a national arts vices for WCVB-TV, as well as 54th would end up dead, missing olive branch to symbolize peace, the day before and after its unveil- commission to determine the best host and executive producer of or later die of injuries sustained in as well as poppy leaves to repre- ing. practices and engage new artists as its award-winning weekly series those battles, Blight said. sent death. As more public monuments the “Confederate landscape [con- “CityLine” and the co-producer of The memorial, which The Shaw 54th Memorial also across the country are coming tinues to] come down.” “Return to Glory,” a documentary was the first civic monument in successfully merges and incorpo- under scrutiny, Ayer suggested Looking at how other countries putting a moratorium on creating and cultures have handled “con- new ones “as we fundamentally flicted and divisive” chapters in rewrite history.” their histories, Blight said, should SERVICE DIRECTORY Moreover, Ayer added, “Cer- also be considered in deciding the tain monuments are no longer future of public monuments in the effective…[because] they set in U.S. eek For Hire stone in public places what many “You’ve got to be deliberative,” JOHN J. RECCA puter consultant available of us think of as false narratives.” he said of the process, “and you Gom r bu for PAINTING C home o siness. 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Breaking and Entering – Motor Auto Theft Vehicle 08/09/20 – A victim report- 08/08/20 - A victim reported ed his 2020 Mercedes Benz GLE Lagoon (from pg. 1) that her Honda Pilot was bro- 350 was stolen from Mount Ver- ken into on Winchester Street at non Place at about 3:30 p.m. The treat the Lagoon. But when that around 5 a.m. The victim said her victim further stated he left the resulted in little improvement, the wallet, with her bank/credit card keys in the vehicle, along with his decision was made to fully drain inside, was stolen, and her bank wallet and personal belongings. the Lagoon before removing the notified her that two transactions When he returned to his vehicle, sediment at its bottom and refilling had been made on the account. he discovered it had been stolen, it. The victim subsequently cancelled however. 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Cheers location at Faneuil Hall to close after 20-year run

By Dan Murphy man of the Hampshire House Cor- our landlord (Ashkenazy Acquisi- pandemic. poration, which besides Cheers tion Group), has made this current While Cheers’ Faneuil Hall - an You’ll have to find somewhere Faneuil Hall, owns and operates challenge insurmountable. “ exact replica of the bar set from else in Faneuil Hall to go where Hampshire House and the orig- Hampshire House Corpora- the long-running NBC TV series everybody knows your name after inal Cheers Beacon Hill at 84 tion also filed a compliant in U.S. Sunday, Aug. 30, which brings Beacon St., as well as 75 Chest- District Court in Boston July 27 “Cheers,” with seating capacity the permanent closure of Cheers nut and 75 Liberty Wharf, said against its insurance providers - for 300 - will close, Hampshire Replica Bar at Faneuil Hall Mar- in a press release. “I have faced, Allianz Global Risks United States House Corporation’s other estab- ketplace after two decades in busi- and pulled through, many kinds Insurance Company, and two of lishments, including the original ness at that location. of downturns and upticks in the their subsidiaries, Fireman’s Fund Beacon Hill location, which Ker- “Cheers Replica Bar has had a economy within the last 20 years Insurance and Associated Indem- shaw opened as the Bull & Finch wonderful 20 years in the iconic Cheers Replica Bar at Faneuil Hall nity Corporation - for denying COURTESY OF REGAN COMMUNICATIONS Faneuil Hall Marketplace, one of Marketplace has been in business. business interruption claims from Pub in 1969 and was the inspi- Members of the original cast of America’s most cherished historic Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic, the losses its restaurants have sus- ration for the classic sitcom, will the classic TV sitcom “Cheers.” landmarks,” Tom Kershaw, chair- combined with no assistance from tained since mid-March due to the remain in business.

COVID-19 Update for Beacon Hill

By John Lynds rate of 101.2 cases per 10,000 were COVID positive. residents, up from 93.1 cases per Overall since the pandemic Since the end of July the 10,000 residents two week ago. began 4.6 percent of Beacon Hill, COVID-19 infection rate in Bea- The number of confirmed cases North End, West End, Back Bay con Hill the infection rate here has in the area increased from 519 and Downtown residents were risen 8.7. cases on July 31 to 564 cases last found to be COVID positive. According to the latest data Friday. This was down from 5.9 percent released by the Boston Public However, compared to other reported on Aug. 5. Health Commission (BPHC) on neighborhoods Beacon Hill, North The statistics released by Friday Beacon Hill, as well as the End, West End, Back Bay and the BPHC as part of its weekly North End, West End, Back Bay Downtown have the second low- COVID-19 report breaks down and Downtown the infection rate est infection rates among residents the number of cases and infection rose 8.7 percent since the Beacon second to only Fenway. rates in each neighborhood. It also Hill Times last reported on Aug 5. Beacon Hill is also still well breaks down the number of cases On Friday the BPHC released below the city’s average infection by age, gender and race. its weekly COVID-19 stats by rate of 221 cases per 10,000 res- Citywide positive cases of coro- neighborhood that tracks infection idents. navirus rose 2.3 percent last week rates and COVID testing results in Last week the BPHC report- from 14,916 cases to 15,263 cases. Boston neighborhoods. ed that 2,648 Beacon Hill, North So far 11,480 Boston residents The BPHC data released last End, West End, Back Bay and have fully recovered from the virus Friday showed Beacon Hill, Downtown residents were tested and six additional residents died On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighbor- North End, West End, Back Bay for COVID-19 and the data shows last week bringing the total of hood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston and Downtown had an infection that only 1 percent of those tested fatalities in the city to 752. neighborhoods. Congressional candidate Robbie Goldstein outraises U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch

By John Lynds Lynch in the final weeks leading ry, Lynch has outraised Goldstein into the Sept. 1 Massachusetts Pri- $667,101 to $468,085 through- Mass General physician Dr. mary. out the campaign. Lynch has also Robbie Goldstein who is taking However, while Goldstien outspent Goldstein $634,429 to on nine-term incumbent U.S. Con- cleared over $175,000 and Lynch Goldstein’s $243,449. gressman Stephen Lynch in the 8th only $10,000 in the final fund- Lynch also has $1.475 million Congressional District outraised raising push ahead of the prima- cash on hand while Goldstein has $224,636. A recent poll shows only a 7-point margin between Lynch and Goldstein, with the majori- WantWant Neighborhood Neighborhood NewsNews ty of voters favoring progressive delivered right to your hands? policies. Goldstien is mounting a delivered right to your hands? progressive challenge against the U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch. Mass General physician Dr. 19-year incumbent, who is argu- Robbie Goldstein. ably the most conservative of the Massachusetts delegation. “Over the past two years, we SubscribeSubscribe to to TheThe BeaconBeacon Hill Time’s have seen many long-term Dem- “From New York to California to years later, the 8th district could ocratic incumbents lose in prima- Missouri the pattern is clear, and follow the same pattern. Indeed, NewsletterNewsletter and and nevernever missmiss a thing! ry election to candidates who are in Massachusetts last election cycle Dr. Robbie Goldstein is within much more closely aligned with we saw Congresswoman Ayanna striking distance of Congressman the district they are running in.” Pressley defeat Congressman Mike Stephen Lynch with three weeks VisitVisit thebeaconhilltimes.com thebeaconhilltimes.com or scan the QRQR CodeCode Reported Lincoln Park Strategies. Capuano in the 7th district. Two to go before the primary election.” August 27, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 9 Walsh, Cassellius lay out phased plan for school reopening

By John Lynds dents to return to the classroom, keep our communities safe,” said ning for a safe and successful start days to allow for cleaning, disin- in a safe and careful way. This is Walsh. “Kids need to get back to the school year,” said Casselli- fecting, and sanitizing of buildings. At his daily press briefing last the best way to tackle opportu- to school, in many cases for rea- us. “This plan prioritizes meeting There are specific plans to work Thursday Mayor Martin Walsh nity and achievement gaps in our sons of equity and safety. And we the needs of our most vulnerable with students with disabilities, stu- and Boston Public School Super- city. We’re going to make remote need to provide quality education, learners, respects family choice, dents who are working towards intendent Brenda Cassellius laid learning as high-quality as we pos- in whatever format is required. and is thorough, thoughtful and English language proficiency, and out BPS’s phased plan to reopen sibly can. I have a lot of faith in That’s what this plan makes possi- responsive to the feedback we have others who require additional time schools in the fall amid the con- our teachers to do that, and we’re ble. Every step along the way will received from families and teach- and care to support their learning. tinuing COVID-19 pandemic. going to support them. But every follow science and public health ers. We are excited for the new “Science and data is at the At the briefing Mayor Walsh day outside the classroom is a lost data. Every family will have the school year and will continue to forefront of every single plan as called the plan a “flexible model” opportunity for many students. choice about when to send chil- support the social, emotional, and we work to gradually and safely and schools across the district Schools mean more than learn- dren into school. And we will physical wellness of our students, reopen the City of Boston,” said will have unique circumstances ing. They mean essential services, continue the work that began long staff and community as we lift up the city’s Chief of Health and that require somewhat different care and mentoring, and social before COVID-19: to close oppor- equity, promote health and safety, Human Services Marty Martinez. approaches to each phase. development. The other benefit is tunity and achievement gaps, and and ensure educators, staff, and “By phasing grades in every two According to the plan all BPS flexibility. We can adapt this plan give every single child the quality families are prepared to support weeks, teachers and school staff students will begin with remote to the health circumstances. We education that they deserve.” our students in their learning.” will have the time they need to get learning on September 21. Then, have more options for moving for- Walsh and Cassellius said school According to Walsh and Cassel- comfortable with the safety of their BPS will gradually introduce ward.” facilities will be in full compliance lius after Oct. 1 the BPS reopening optional hybrid learning for all Wlash said this approach will with state public health guidelines plan outlines two options for fam- buildings and classrooms before students, starting with the highest give the city and BPS time to assess from the first day anyone enters ilies: all remote learning with five students arrive, and allow us to need students and the youngest health data before each step with those buildings, staff or students, days a week of online instruction monitor for any COVID activity students. BPS will then introduce the Boston Public Health Commis- and that work is happening now. and hybrid learning with two days between phases. As we have said optional hybrid learning for addi- sion. It will allow the City of Bos- It will be complete and ongoing, a week of learning in schools and from the beginning, these dates are tional grade levels, starting with ton and BPS to address learning as teachers and school leaders help three days of remote learning. dependent on public health data, the youngest students, and moving needs and opportunity gaps in per- identify additional steps. Students in the hybrid model and we will be closely monitoring up into the higher grades. son and by providing extra help Cassellius said teachers will will be assigned into Group A or the public health situation while Each new phase will be con- for students learning online. In begin professional development on Group B. Students in Group A will creating a safe space for Boston’s tingent upon the most up-to-date every step, families have the choice Tuesday, September 8 for teaching attend schools on Mondays and students to learn.” public health metrics. of whether to opt-in to hybrid both the remote and hybrid mod- Tuesdays and students in Group To see the full plan with com- “This is the best approach to learning or stay fully remote. els. B will attend school on Thursdays plete details about this plan, go to educate our children,” said Walsh. “The bottom line is this: We “Equity remains at the center and Fridays (see sidebar). bostonpublicschools.org/Reopen- “It creates an on-ramp for stu- need to contain the virus and of Boston Public Schools’ plan- All will learn online on Wednes- ing. Athenæum launches ‘(Anti)SUFFRAGE’ exhibition

The Boston Athenæum has launched an online exhibit called “(Anti)SUFFRAGE” at https:// www.bostonathenaeum.org/exhi- bitions/antisuffrage The new, permanent online exhibition highlights rare books, broadsides, photographs and other items from the Boston Athenæum’s special collections. From a variety of perspectives, they reveal how the suffrage movement in the United States, which led to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, contributed to redesigning the societal roles and responsibilities of women as they vied for equal- ity. The exhibition presents the complexities of the struggle to COURTESY OF THE BOSTON ATHENÆUM secure and protect voting rights “Votes for Women” playing cards, issued by the National American for Woman Suffrage Association circa 1915. women and people of color in the past and today. A few highlights include: photographic portrait of suffragist ed by Theo Tyson , the Polly Thayer “Votes for Women” playing Sojourner Truth (1864) that she Starr Fellow in American Art and cards, issued by the National commissioned and sold to support Culture at the Boston Athenæum, American Woman Suffrage the cause; and The Trial of Susan and was originally on view in the Association circa 1915; a con- B. Anthony, On the Charge of Ille- BA’s Henry Long Room from Nov. temporary artist’s book by Boston gal Voting , 1874, autographed 1, 2019 to March 13, 2020. artist Laura Davidson, “We’ve by Anthony and donated to the Visit https://www.bostonath- Been Holding This Athenæum in 1877 enaeum.org/exhibitions/antisuf- Sign for 100 Years” (2018); a “(Anti)SUFFRAGE” was curat- frage for more information.

VISIT WWW.BEACONHILLTIMES.COM The Trial of Susan B. Anthony, On the Charge of Illegal Voting, 1874, autographed by Anthony and donated to the Athenæum in 1877. PAGE 10 THE BEACON HILL TIMES August 27, 2020 West End community urges MGH to save three historic buildings

By Dan Murphy Boston Planning and Development located beneath the structure to Agency. “We’ve accommodated accommodate only patients and West End community leaders you, we’ve watched buildings fall their families. and longtime residents are implor- down and get town down, and we The project as proposed would ing Mass General to spare three lived with an empty parking lot result in the demolition of the historic buildings in the neighbor- for years. It just seems as though 1884 Winchell Elementary School hood that are slated for demolition there’s not going to be anything (a.k.a. Ruth Sleeper Hall) at 24 as part of the hospital’s planned $1 left.” Blossom St., the 1910 West End billion expansion of its Cambridge MGH intends to build a pair of Tenement House at 23-25 North Street campus. connected, 12-story towers that Anderson St. and the West End “We’re here, and you keep tak- would provide 494 new hospital Settlement House at 16-18 Blos- som St. – three of about a dozen ing and taking and taking, and beds (many of which would be sin- historically significant buildings in we’re tired of it,” longtime West gle occupancy), with surge capaci- the neighborhood to have survived End resident Patricia Cherin told ty for an additional 130 patients; the Urban Renewal efforts that hospital officials during an Aug. 19 additional imaging and lab space; began in the 1950s. virtual meeting sponsored by the and a 246-space parking garage Tom Sieniewicz, a partner with the Boston office of the architec- tural firm NBBJ, said the three buildings couldn’t be preserved and would only be suitable for The West End Settlement House at 16-18 Blossom St. reuse if retrofitted as office space (while the new complex has no plans for new office space). The cost to relocate the build- ings is estimated to be around $177 million, Sieniewicz added, and that comes with no assurance from the sub-contractor that the structures wouldn’t be destroyed or damaged in the process. “The three West End structures would result in a significant loss to community,” said Sally Mason Boemer, MGH’s senior vice presi- dent of administration and finance. The Winchell Elementary School at 24 Blossom St. “We can’t find a way to save them, but we can look at mitigation of the structures.” Proposed mitigation, Boemer said, includes giving financial sup- port to organizations dedicated to historic preservation in the West End and Beacon Hill; collaborat- ing with local museums to create an exhibit focusing on the history of MGH and the West End; and providing public space to display such an exhibit. This came as little consolation to many of the project’s critics, however. “The mitigation is pathetic,” said Duane Lucia, president of the West End Museum board of direc- tors. “That’s even more of a slap in The 1910 West End Tenement House at 23-25 North Anderson St. the face.” The project, Lucia added, is just “Mitigation isn’t preservation,” ings, and that Councilor Bok plans the latest instance of “West End Jerome said, “and the mitigation to follow up on the matter with displacement by Urban Renewal proposed so far isn’t an acceptable and MGH’s unchecked expansion both the BPDA and MGH. that has followed.” approach to a solution.” Although many in the commu- Lucia urged hospital officials to The project would in essence, nity are clearly dissatisfied with return the three buildings to com- he said, “build a wall along Cam- the proposal, Greg Galer, execu- munity use and suggested trans- bridge Street.” tive director of the nonprofit Bos- forming the Winchell building into Jerome told hospital officials: ton Preservation Alliance, which a senior center. “This isn’t over tonight, and the helped coordinate the meeting Likewise, one or more of the community won’t back down.” with the BPDA, urged stakeholders buildings could be converted into a Emily Brown, director of pol- to work together to reach a com- school or community center, Lucia icy and communications for City promise. said, since the neighborhood now Councilor Kenzie Bok, said the “It is a challenge, but it can be also lacks both of these amenities. councilor is extremely concerned surmounted,” Galer said. “Hope- Steve Jerome of the West End that the project would result in the fully, collectively we can collabo- balked at the proposed mitigation loss of not one, but three of the few rate and find a solution that works as well. remaining historic West End build- for everyone.” August 27, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES

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Power (from pg. 1) Parks Department announces Beacon sachusetts. “He came in wearing sobering at the same time,” she in the United States – gave birth to Hill virtual tree removal hearing a red rose, which meant he was said. “It’s energizing because you larger women’s issues. In accordance with Massachu- hearing. The information for the against it. When on the floor, he see how hard people worked to get Bok – a doctorate in histo- setts General Laws Chapter 87, ZOOM hearing is as follows: did find a note from his mother. It this right and they were effective in ry – said the passage of the 19th the Boston Parks and Recreation To participate by computer: basically told him to do the right doing it and all they went through, Amendment gave rise to one of the Department will hold a virtu- https://us02web.zoom. thing and he did and ended up yet it’s sobering because you have largest infusions of federal money al public hearing on Thursday, us/j/88429305965 voting for it. It ended up being the a majority female Council 100 into what were perceived as wom- September 3, at 10:30 a.m. on a To participate by phone: deciding vote when he changed his years later, but it took 90 years to en’s issues, notably education and request to remove six public shade Number: 1-312-626-6799 or mind because it prevailed by one get one or two women.” maternal health. trees at 11 - 45 Bowdoin Street on 1-646-558-8656 “Right after Women’s Suffrage vote.” She also said it is sobering in Beacon Hill. Webinar ID: 884 2930 5965 passed, Congress took up the big- Price said the Ratification Day that African American women The request is for the removal gest set of pro-family, pro-women would have been a major celebra- were not included in the milestone. bills it ever had,” she said. “That of six honey locust trees measur- Public testimony will be taken, tion for the League, which was “Black women weren’t included ing between 2 and 14 inches dbh or may be provided prior to the in that, and you also saw a long was because all the men were ter- also founded in 1920 to educate rified of losing their seat due to (diameter at breast height) due to hearing in writing to the Tree War- women on issues of the day. The history of poll taxes and voter sup- replacement of a 16-inch water den, Boston Parks and Recreation pression to keep people from vot- women getting the vote…So that official approval came on Aug. 26, moment of Women’s Suffrage main by the Boston Water & Department, 1010 Massachusetts 1920 by the federal government. ing, and that’s sobering too,” she Sewer Commission. Avenue, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA said. also pushed Congress to address “It was an extremely large and The hearing will be held by 02118 or by emailing parks@bos- Councilor Lydia Edwards, who education and women’s maternal long movement,” Price said. “I the City of Boston’s Tree Warden ton.gov with “Beacon Hill Tree still wouldn’t have been able to health.” think it was probably one of the vote at the 1920 milestone being Likewise, Price said that in the (or designee). Please note that Hearing” in the subject line. largest movements ever in U.S. an African American woman, said moments after suffrage, many due to the current pandemic the A final decision regarding the history. It lasted about 80 years it was a time to celebrate, and also of those active in the movement hearing will be a virtual meeting request will be made within two and was dramatic at every turn. a time to acknowledge more can began to rally around the Equal via ZOOM. Written comments weeks of the hearing. For further At every turn, it seemed they were be done. Rights Amendment – which is still or questions may be submitted information, please contact the just squeaking through. It’s a very “As we enter one of the most being fought for. to [email protected] prior to the Tree Warden at (617) 635-7275. impressive story.” Suffragist Alice Paul authored consequential elections of our th As it turned out, women were time, it’s important to remember the ERA shortly after the 19 able to vote in the 1920 presiden- so many of us are able to have a Amendment passed, Price said. tial election, and it is said – though voice today and vote because of “Now that they had the vote, LEGAL NOTICES not proven – that they were the those who fought for a greater they wanted to get equality in driving force in electing Republi- democracy,” she said. “This year other areas,” said Price. “That’s can Warren Harding and his Vice marks the 100th anniversary of when the ERA was born – right LEGAL NOTICE Decree and Order and for such day, action may be taken President Calvin Coolidge, who the adoption of the 19th Amend- after the right to vote was won.” COMMONWEALTH other relief as requested in the without further notice to you. ment which gave women the right Price said that for many young OF MASSACHUSETTS Petition. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRA- was from Massachusetts. The Petitioner requests that: TION UNDER THE MASSACHU- Looking back from 100 years, to vote. Let’s utilize this moment women and girls, it can be confus- THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND Bruce A. Beal of Palm Beach, SETTS UNIFORM PROBATE in Boston, the milestone is met to reflect and acknowledge that ing for them to hear that women FL be appointed as Personal CODE (MUPC) many people were not included in actually couldn’t vote at one time FAMILY COURT with a City Council that is major- Suffolk Probate Representative(s) of said A Personal Representative ity female, with women holding the movement for women’s’ voting – and not so long ago in the history And Family Court estate to serve Without Surety appointed under the MUPC in eight of the 13 seats and including rights. We have learned and are of the country. She said they strive 24 New Chardon St. on the bond in an unsuper- an unsupervised administra- the Council President post. still learning that gender and racial to educate them about the fight, Boston, MA 02114 vised administration. tion is not required to file an IMPORTANT NOTICE inventory or annual accounts City Councilor Kenzie Bok – justice are inextricably linked and the ups and downs, and the good (617)788-8300 both are necessary.” and bad of it. CITATION ON You have the right to obtain with the Court. Persons inter- who represents Back Bay, Bay a copy of the Petition from ested in the estate are entitled Both Price and Bok point out This week, however, marks PETITION FOR Village and Beacon Hill – said the FORMAL the Petitioner or at the Court. to notice regarding the ad- that historically, the Aug. 18 a milestone and a call for more milestone is joyous and sobering at milestone and the 1920 election – ADJUDICATION You have a right to object ministration directly from the to be done to advance what was to this proceeding. To do so, Personal Representative and the same time. which saw the first women voters Docket No. “I think it’s both energizing and achieved 100 years ago this week. SU20P0516 you or your attorney must may petition the Court in any “It’s a slow road,” she said. Estate of: file a written appearance and matter relating to the estate, “But there is reason to believe Robert Lawrence objection at this Court before: including the distribution of Beal 10:00 a.m. on the return day assets and expenses of admin- we’re making progress. We had the of 09/17/2020. istration. first female presidential candidate Date of Death: 02/09/2020 This is NOT a hearing date, but WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Now You can be in 2016, and now we have the first To all interested persons: a deadline by which you must First Justice of this Court. Asian/African American woman as A Petition for Formal Probate file a written appearance and Date: August 06, 2020 a candidate for vice president and of Will with Appointment of objection if you object to this Felix D. Arroyo UPFRONT &CENTER that’s a milestone. However, Afri- Personal Representative has proceeding. If you fail to file Register of Probate can American women in particular been filed by Bruce A. Beal a timely written appearance 8/27/20 of Palm Beach, FL requesting and objection followed by an BH did not get to vote in 1920. They affidavit of objections within With our A P R I L 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 that the Court enter a formal The Beacon had to keep waiting until the Vot- T H E R E A R E N O T I M E S L I K E T H E S E T I M E S hill Times thirty (30) days of the return BHAC continues Beacon Hill ing Rights Act…I like to say we’ve Bistro application

By Dan Murphy to the commission with more STICKY NOTE information on the proposed The Beacon Hill Architectural hardware for the new entry door Commission again voted to con- and the awning fronting Charles tinue its determination on the Street, as well as a final win- Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro’s dow design. “Your application application during its April 18 is incomplete…and you need hearing at City Hall to resolve the window issue,” Frank McGuire, project archi- tect, outlined two concepts for Rosales said. seen a lot of victories but still have the building at 25 Charles St., The commission voted to deny both of which include plans to without prejudice an application relocate the hotel’s main lobby for the Charles Street Garage at and entry to the corner of Charles 144-158 Charles St. to remove on the Front Page and Branch streets while offering three existing AT&T antennae Cyan two alternatives for realigning and hardware from a chimney

the building’s windows openings and replace them with four Magenta and patterns along its Charles-, antennae inside three, new fiber- Program leaders and participants are all smiles at the Aspire Spring Gala held by MassGeneral Hospital Branch- and Chestnut-street glass canisters on the roof, which for Children. sides. would have been visible from a Commissioner Miguel Rosales public way. Yellow instructed the applicant to return Aspire Spring Gala raises $2.6M for autism research (BHAC Pg. 8)

Black a lot of work to do in regards to Photos by Matt West with high cognitive autism spec- and Kim and Eric Karofsky Area A-1 sees 11 percent decrease in trum disorder and related pro- (Terry and Tom Hamilton could Around 900 people came files develop the skills necessary together for the MassGeneral not make it due to Aerosmith’s Part One crime in ’19 from last year Perfect for: Community Reminders, to be successful in their commu- Las Vegas schedule); Aspire pro- Hospital for Children Aspire nities and workplaces. gram participants and their fam- By Dan Murphy assaults were also down by near- Spring Gala at the Four Seasons Peter L. Slavin, MD, presi- and raised more than $2.6 mil- ilies; and corporations from all ly 12 percent, with 52 incidents dent of Massachusetts General over the country were in atten- As the first quarter of 2019 in 2019, compared to 59 a year lion for autism research and care. Hospital; Scott McLeod, PhD, came to a close, Area A-1 report- The 19th annual event support- dance to celebrate the great suc- ago. executive director of Aspire; cess of the Aspire program. ed an 11 percent drop in violent Likewise, commercial bur- ed Aspire, the highly successful, Andrew Harris, Aspire program and property crime, compared therapeutically-based program “As Aspire continues to grow, glaries saw more than a 29-per- manager; the 2019 Aspire Spring we are engaging more and more with the same timeframe the pre- cent decline as the number of the Lurie Center for Autism Gala Committee of Stephanie vious year. inclusion.” based in Lexington, Mass. Aspire clients with our new program- dropped to 12 from 17 in 2018. and David Long, Tim Sweeney, According to Boston Police, The rate of residential bur- helps children, teens and adults Ann Marie and Daniel Gross, 449 incidents of Part One crime SEND US YOUR NEWS (Aspire, Pg. 5) glaries remained steady, however, were reported between Jan. 1 with nine incidents this year and Schedules, Coupons, Sales, and March 24 of this year in the last, respectively. Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner dis-trict, which includes Beacon Meanwhile, other burglaries Hill, Chinatown Downtown and were on the rise as the number It’s Membership Season at the BHCA! the North End, down from 504 climbed to three from one in last year. 2018. Spring is finally here and with While no homicides were Larcenies from motor vehi- it comes our annual Membership been able to recapture 15-min- reported either this year or last, cles were down around 49 per- drive at the Beacon Hill Civic ute resident parking spaces at the rate of rapes and attempted cent, with 43 incidents in 2019 Association. Soon to reach our the intersection of Joy and Mt. rapes doubled as the number of as opposed to 85 the previous After holding a small celebra- centennial, our volunteer organi- Vernon Streets, and we are work- inci-dents climbed to eight from year, while other larcenies were zation has worked to preserve the ing closely with the City on the four in 2018. up nearly 10 percent, with 291 historic beauty and quality of life new accessibility and traffic calm- In contrast, robberies and this year, com-pared with 265 in on Beacon Hill since 1922. ing measures that are appearing attempted robberies were down 2018. Announcements, Programs and more! all over Beacon Hill. Contractor nearly 55 percent, dropping to From answering your calls and Moreover, the rate of auto e-mails, to working with the City parking is a constant challenge, 15 from 33 last year. theft decreased almost 46 per- on zoning, architecture, trees, and we listen and do our best Similarly, the rate of domestic cent as the number fell to 13 trash, and traffic and parking to respond to your concerns, so aggravated decreased by around from 24 the previous year. issues, the BHCA office is a busy that the impact on neighbors is 57 percent as the number of inci- Citywide, Part One crime was place. Most recently, we have dents fell to three from seven in down around 7 percent, with (BHCA Pg. 4) 2018. 3,302 incidents this year, com- The Times encourages residents to submit engagement, Non-domestic aggravated pared with 3,599 in 2018. tion on Tuesday afternoon next  3-inch-by-3-inch Sticky Note to the Boston Common, Kerry wedding and birth announcements, news releases, business Req. 3-week advance placement Example Page Costello of the Boston League of Sticky Note represented by Black box Women Voters, said it was import- and education briefs, sports stories and photos for pub- ant to know just how important Four Options to Choose From one vote – and one’s mother – is. lication. Items should be forwarded to our offices at 385 “It was an important milestone 7,000 COPIES $ 7,000 COPIES $ 12,000 COPIES $ Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. 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In Boston, Office of Women’s Advancement, tive new program as Boston con- we have also proclaimed August the Streets Cabinet, and the Office tinues its work towards achieving 20 as Kittie Knox Day.” of New Urban Mechanics dedi- carbon neutrality in our city,” said In October 2019, Mayor Walsh cated the City’s first electric-assist Mayor Walsh of the vehicle that released an updated Climate cargo tricycle to Katherine “Kit- also supports the City’s work to Action Plan to further strength- tie” Knox - a Black West End res- reduce emissions from municipal en the City’s ongoing initiatives ident who confronted racial and sources - a critical goal of its 2019 to mitigate and adapt to climate gender stereotypes in Boston’s Climate Action Plan Update. change, including immediate steps bicycling communityAoU-NE_W181590_BWH-MGH-BMC_Diversity in the 1880s “I’m proud Newspaper this tricycleAd_3.37w isx 5h_Color_WCROP_Print_V2_072320_HF.pdfto significantly reduce Boston’s 1 7/27/20 1:31 PM – during a virtual naming ceremo- named after Ms. Knox, an early carbon emissions and strengthen the strategies needed to achieve the City’s long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON new tricycle also builds on Bos- The city’s first cargo electric-assist tricycle, which Mayor Martin J. ton’s reputation for being one of Walsh has dedicated to the West End’s Kittie Knox. the most energy-efficient cities in the United States, and comple- ments existing programs such as sions. of the Office of Women’s Advance- Renew Boston Trust, Community “This innovative electric cargo ment. “While Kittie Knox was Choice Energy, the Electric Vehi- tricycle pilot, aptly named for the breaking racial and gender barri- Why have some communities not cle Parking program, and Boston’s pioneering Kittie Knox, reflects ers in the white male-dominated C been a part of medical research? long-standing building energy Boston’s leadership in creating sport of cycling, suffragist leader M benchmarking program. The trike more sustainable ways for peo- Lucy Stone was inspiring women You can help researchers develop new and better is intended to support City staff Y treatments that benefit all of us. ple to get around. It is always in Boston to organize for the right performing their daily tasks. heartening to witness an Ameri- to vote. This dedication pays hom- CM Many groups of people have been left out of The trike also supports Go age to the bravery and innovation research in the past. That means we know less about can Cities Climate Challenge city MY Boston 2030, the City of Boston’s their health. When you join the All of Us Research turn a vision into reality - and of Boston’s women from Knox’s CY Program, you'll help researchers learn more about long-range, equitable transporta- even more so when it honors the time to now.” what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. tion plan, aims to encourage mode CMY life of a woman who fought val- Knox was a member of River- shift away from single-occupancy iantly for racial and gender equity. side Cycle Club in Cambridge, the K JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland vehicle trips toward low-emis- The ‘Knox’ marks an important prominent Black bicycling club (617) 768-8300 sion modes of walking, biking, milestone in Boston’s commitment in the Greater Boston area in the and public transit. To do this, the to fully decarbonize its transpor- 1890s, and joined the League of

*All participants will receive $25 after plan calls for better bike lanes, bus tation system and will serve as a American Wheelmen in 1893, completion of their visit. To complete the priority corridors, walk-friendly before the national association visit, participants must create an account, reminder of the enduring legacy give consent, agree to share their electronic street design, and easy access to of Boston’s trailblazing women,” adopted a “white only” member- health records, answer health surveys, and have their measurements taken (height, transit, bike share, and carshare. said Amanda Eaken, Director of ship policy in 1894. When Ms. weight, blood pressure, etc.), and give blood The City of Boston is receiv- Knox went to a competition host- and urine samples, if asked. the American Cities Climate Chal- ing support on zero-emissions lenge. ed by the League in New Jersey in All of Us and the All of Us logo are service marks of vehicle deployment as part of the the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In partnership with the Office of 1895, some members tried to bar Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Amer- Women’s Advancement, the City is her entry, though she showed proof ican Cities Climate Challenge, naming the cargo tricycle in mem- of membership in the League. which Boston was named a win- ory of Katherine “Kittie’’ Knox as “Kittie’s life deserves recog- VOTE SEPT. 1ST ner of in October 2019. The cargo part of its centennial commemora- nition and it is gratifying that VOTE SEPT. 1ST tricycle is part of that effort. It is tion of the 19th Amendment’s rat- the bicycling community is mak- meant to be an option to replace a ification, which expanded voting ing space to learn from Kittie and Re-Elect trip that would otherwise be taken rights to women. its past treatment of her and people Re-Elect by an employee using a city vehi- “As we honor and reflect on the who looked like her,” Larry Fini- cle. Research shows that reducing one hundred years of women at son, author of “Boston’s Cycling TerrenceTerrence KennedyKennedy car dependency for short trips can the ballot, we must recognize the Craze, 1880-1900,” said. “Kittie contribute to overall mode-shift trailblazers who wanted an equita- Knox is indeed an exemplar of toward active modes, as well as ble part in America’s growth,” said equity, diversity, and inclusion.” reducing greenhouse gas emis- Tania Del Rio, Executive Director ForFor Neighborhood Roundup Governor’sGovernor’s ENROLLMENT OPEN for information on enrollment Popular pictures praised male CouncilCouncil for other grades, e-mail Jill Hauff presidents, while cartoons mocked FOR BEACON HILL/ at [email protected]. women who sought rights. Wom- BACK BAY GIRL SCOUT en’s rights activists like Sojourn- TROOP 65321 VIRTUAL EVENT ON er Truth and Susan B. Anthony Girl Scout Troop 65321, cov- ‘IMAGES IN THE FIGHT challenged these powerful pictures ering the Beacon Hill and Back by distributing portraits that fea- Bay neighborhoods, is accept- FOR WOMEN’S VOTES’ tured women as political leaders. • •Integrity Integrity • • Respect Respect ing enrollment for new scouts The Boston Athenæum pres- Over time, suffragists developed entering Kindergarten and first ents a virtual event called “Images a national visual campaign to grade (fall 2020). Meetings are in the Fight for Women’s Votes,” change ideas about gender and •• LeadershipLeadership held on Monday nights, approx- with historian Allison K. Lange, politics and win voting rights. on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. Visit https://bbd.boston- Paid Paidpolitical political Advertisement Advertisement imately once or twice a month, at the Advent Church on Beacon Since the nation’s found- athenaeum.org/register to get the Hill. To enroll your daughter or ing, Americans have used images link. VOTEVOTE SEPT. 1ST 1ST to define power and gender roles.