Your Ad here! Picture it! Page 1! Above the fold TOP BILLING BOOK NOW! MONTHLY RATES! FEBRUARY 6, 2020 BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep TThehe BBeeaconacon HHillill TTimesimes (781)485-0588 THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES Dressing up the Ducks Intended photo book would look at iconic Public Garden sculpture in costume

By Dan Murphy Garden’s lagoon, and depicts Mrs. Mallard, who stands the tallest Mrs. Mallard and her kin at 38 inches, leading her flock of always dress their best for a mem- eight ducklings - Jack, Kack, Lack, orable occasion, whether it’s a Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack and festive holiday or another cham- Quack – through the park. pionship celebration for a home- While Schön isn’t sure when town team, and an intended photo the tradition of decorating the book would look back at the Ducks began, she said it original- Ducks donning some of their most ly occurred only to mark major memorable costumes in the Public holidays. “Then it wasn’t just for Garden over the years. major holidays, and soon enough, “Every time the Ducks get it was for any reason people could dressed up, people send me an think of to dress them up,” she email or a photo,” said Nancy said. Schön, the West Newton sculptor The Ducks began paying trib- who created the iconic “Make ute to Boston pro-sports in 2004 Way for Ducklings” statue. “I when they donned Red Sox uni- On Feb. 4, Scampo presented a $3,000 check to Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals. Scampo has can’t image the amount of time forms for the team’s World Series donated a portion of their December dessert sales to this wonderful clinic. Pictured are (left to right) Lisa Roy and effort people take making appearance, and they have subse- Administrator, Carah McLaughlin Director of events, Jay Baker General Manager, Simon Restrepo Executive these outfits. “ quently gone on to show their sup- Chef, Betsy Gates Merwin Memorial Dog Clinic Treasurer, Lydia Shire Chef co-owner of Scampo Restaurant, The bronze sculpture occupies port for other hometown heroes, Jane McLaughlin Clinic Volunteer. 35 feet of cobblestone along the including most recently, wear- Public Garden, and was installed ing Bruins gear when that team Scampo donates Dec. dessert proceeds to on Oct. 4, 1987. It pays tribute to reached the Stanley Cup Finals last Robert McCloskey’s 1941 classic year. Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals children’s book “Make Way For In 2016, a special exhibit at Ducklings,” which tells the story the Museum of Fine Arts cele- Scampo in Beacon Hill donated Owners Betsy Gates and Lisa Roy Shire’s reputation for defying of a pair of mallards who decide brated the 75th anniversary of a portion of the proceeds from for the check presentation. tradition translates into Italian- to raise their family in the Public December desserts sales to the For more information on the inspired cuisine unrestrained by (Ducks Pg. 7) Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for borders, drawing on flavors from Animals today. The Italian restau- animals, please log onto: https:// the Mediterranean and Middle rant, located inside the Liberty merwinclinic.org/ East. Designed in collaboration Hotel, raised $3,000 to go towards Located in Beacon Hill is with renowned designers Rafael this wonderful organization. Scampo, the stunning first floor Alvarez and Brannen Brock, Scampo Chef/Owner Lydia restaurant in Boston’s Liberty Scampo is a reflection of Chef Shire and GM Jay Baker and Hotel, a culinary destination cre- Shire: bold, red and full of energy. the Scampo team were joined by ated by legendary chef Lydia Shire Merwin Memorial Free Clinic and The Lyons Group. In Scampo, (Scampo Pg. 2)

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner Collapsible Bin Pilot Program when they put out their trash (the more about this program and The Collapsible Bin Pilot bins are for trash only, not recy- know how your street can partic- Program is still on. The BHCA cling). The hope is that there will ipate, please call the BHCA office Streets & Sidewalks Committee is be less trash strewn on the side- at 617-227-1922 or write us at working with the City to improve walks and therefore less rodent [email protected]. Your involve- the quality of life on Beacon Hill. activity. It is best if you can put ment will help! Over 20 bins have been deliv- your trash out in the early morn- Join us! ered to neighbors on Hancock, ing before 6 am properly bagged, If you haven’t yet become a Pinckney, and Grove Streets for but the bins should discourage rat member of the BHCA, we invite Photo by Ben Vainer this trial. Residents can put their activity at all times. West Newtown artist Nancy Schön is seen with her “Make Way for trash in these collapsible bins If you would like to find out (BHCA, Pg. 2) Ducklings” sculpture in the Public Garden, showing support for the Red Sox during the 2014 World Series. 2

PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Charles Street Meeting House Scampo (from pg. 1) The contemporary space fea- to-drink varietals from mostly completes six new office suites tures shiny copper lamps, a glow- small Italian and American pro- ing orange bar and stools over- ducers. A secluded 60-seat out- The Charles Street Meeting interior to create shops on the vaulted ceilings and large original looking a mozzarella bar, setting door patio is open during warm House has announced the comple- ground floor (now including Tatte windows with views of Beacon the stage for house-made breads weather months, while a 50-seat tion of six new luxury office suites Bakery and Café with its open- Hill, Mount Vernon Street and the baked in a tandoori oven, pastas private dining room features an located in the historic church on air patio), office spaces on floors Charles River. The building offers that surpass red sauce norms and exciting view of the open kitchen. the corner of Mount Vernon and two through four, and his own a staffed central reception area entrées that turn simple ingre- Scampo is open for lunch, dinner Charles streets. 4,000 square-foot residence at the suitable for welcoming visitors dients into extraordinary experi- and weekend brunch. Log onto The building owners recently southwest corner of the building, and accepting packages as well as ences. An approachable wine list www.scampoboston.com. converted the space, previously extending on eight levels from the complements the food with ready- owned by architect John Sharratt, basement to the top of the clock several shared conference rooms. from residential to office use. The tower. The Meeting House is well Meeting House began its exis- “The building received archi- known for its role in African BHCA (from pg. 1) tence in 1807 as a Baptist church, tectural awards for adaptive reuse American history. Throughout the built on the shoreline of the old at the time it was converted in first half of the 19th century, it you to join. Your input in quality Shawmut Peninsula before the fill- 1979, and is considered to be a was a center of abolitionist activi- of life issues on the Hill is import- ing of Back Bay. It was designed very successful model for historic ty, hosting such powerful speakers ant to us, and we rely on you by influential architect Asher preservation, generating income as Fredrick Douglass, Sojourner our neighbors to bring your com- Benjamin (1773–1845). Many to support maintenance in perpe- Truth, Harriet Tubman, and ments and concerns to our atten- tion. By joining our membership, other congregations occupied the tuity,” said Paul Elias, a trustee for William Lloyd Garrison. In 1876, building over the course of its long the owners. you strengthen our numbers and the structure became home to history—from Albanian Orthodox The just-completed conversion add credibility to our purpose as to Unitarian Universalist. of the residence (Architect: Mills First African Methodist Episcopal advocates for Beacon Hill. Please In 1979, Sharratt purchased Whittaker, GC: Berkeley Building Church, the pioneering indepen- call our office at 617-227-1922 the building from SPNEA (now Company) offers six new office dent African American denomina- or email the BHCA Executive Historic New England) and, while suites, each with distinct and tion. The Meeting House is a stop Director at patricia.tully@bhcivic. preserving the exterior intact, original details including revealed on historic trolley tours of Boston org with any questions, comments received approvals to renovate the building trusses, open beams, and Boston’s Black Heritage Trail. or concerns, or to become a mem- ber. Upcoming BHCA Meetings Board of Directors – Monday, February 10th, 7:00pm, 74 Joy Street Upcoming BHCA Events There will be no Coffee Hour this week! Stick to It! First Friday Coffee Hour – The BHCA is working with the Friday, March 6th, 8-9am, BHCA, City to come up with a solution to ALL NEW 74 Joy Street increased rodent activity. with our Visit the Beacon Hill Civic Association website www.bhcivic. 1922) for more information on Sticky Note org or call the office (617-227- any of these events. Keep Your Name in BEACON HILL BEAT A U G U S T 1 , 2 0 1 9 The From Boston Police Area A-1 T H E R E A R E N OB T I M E Seacon L I K E T H E S E T I M E S the eyes of eacon hill Times COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 Monograms and motifs River Street resident launches company DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 offering embroidered, personalized goods

By Dan Murphy Eve Q. Casey marked both a thousands significant career and personal milestone three weeks ago with the launch of her maiden business, The Bedlam Street Company - a Fraudulent Credit Card al occasions at a Bowdoin Street self-described “bespoke embroi- dery company specializing in per- sonalized monograms and motifs” that celebrates the coastal lifestyle. “We’ve gotten off to a startlingly 01/29/20 - A known male sus- establishment. Detectives will fol- nice start,” said Casey, who serves as “Proprietress” of the fledgling other special event. Local artist Silvia Lopez Chavez’s mural, “Patterned Behavior,” on the Charles River Esplanade. business that she operates out of her River Street home alongside The company’s moniker pays her husband John Houser. “Now, homage to the nickname of the Esplanade Association seeking donations for murals we’re just trying to figure out how main street in Eve’s hometown of pect has used a fraudulent credit low up. of loyal Cold Spring Harbor, a hamlet on keep the momentum going and get

the word out.” the north shore of Long Island, Cyan Cyan By Dan Murphy The Bedlam Street Company N.Y., located about 20 miles Sophy Tuttle, a visual artist born outside of Manhattan. From the The Esplanade Association offers a curated selection of mono- in Colchester, England, current- establishment of the Cold Spring Magenta is currently seeking $10,000 in gram-able home goods and appar- ly residing in Medford who has to create thoughtful and park-ap- Waling Company circa 1838 until card on to go orders on sever- donations to underwrite the cost el, including 33 different mono- outdoor and indoor murals on propriate murals in three different 1860, the town was an epicen- of installing new murals on three spots along the Esplanade,” said gram styles; 69 different motifs; display from Massachusetts to and 33 different “thread” or color ter of the whaling industry, with pump-houses in the park. Michael Nichols, executive direc- Yellow Mexico; and Ann Lewis, a multi- selections. Quick turnaround sailors from around the world The artists commissioned disciplinary activist artist based in tor of the Esplanade Association. descending on its main street and to paint the murals are Solei, a times for orders are also ensured Detroit, Mich., who uses painting, “We’re excited to get them up filling it with a cacophony of dif- local artist, muralist and curator to accommodate memorable occa- Black installation and participatory per- during the peak season in the ferent languages that was often who serves as creative director at sions, such as the birth of a new formance to explore themes relat- park and think they will enhance described as “bedlam.” Since the Brain Arts Organization, gallery child, an engagement party or any ed to American identity, power the experience for visitors to the director at Dorchester Art Project readers! structures, and justice. Esplanade.” and curator at 1369 Coffeehouse; (B “We’re really pleased to have Painting the new murals is the edlAm Pg. 4) selected three great women artists last step in a process that began with WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner Water lanterns flowed down (murAls into the Charles River last New Trash Collection Services Pg. 4) Saturday evening, July 27, during the Water Lantern The City of Boston has hired Festival at the Esplanade. Capital Waste Services to per- Here, Angela Lin and Joe form trash pick-ups through- Nash share the inspiration- out the city for the next five al message on their lantern years. We invite your feedback before releasing it. See Pages as to the new hour and as to 6 and 7 for more photos. the level of service by writing to us at [email protected]. We will forward your comments to the City. Joint Committees The Beacon Hill Civic Association participates in several joint committees with other neighborhood organiza- tions that serve our community Last week, we highlighted two Ali Ringenburg, Slone Merrill Owner,Sticky BHBA board mem- size: 3 in. x3 in. Joshua Leffler, BHCA (BHCA Pg. 4) ber and Co-Chair of the Joint Charles Street Committee. Director and Co-Chair of the Joint Charles Street ShownCommittee sized to scale above Copy for a Sticky covers approx. 2 columns due 2 weeks prior to run date CALL YOUR REP The Independent FOR MORE INFO! Newspaper Group (781) 485-0588 is offering STICKIES ext. on a First-come 103: Maureen 110: Kathy First-served basis. 106: Peter 125: Sioux Don’t miss out on this Great opportunity!! 3

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3

Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER BACK BAY Good Radius 2 NT PS Beacon LLC 146 Beacon St #1 $19,700,000 Good Radius 2 NT PS Beacon LLC 146 Beacon St #2 $19,700,000 Good Radius 2 NT PS Beacon LLC 146 Beacon St #3 $19,700,000 Good Radius 2 NT PS Beacon LLC 146 Beacon St #4 $19,700,000 Good Radius 2 NT PS Beacon LLC 146 Beacon St #5 $19,700,000 210 Beacon LLC Adler, Gerald 210 Beacon St #3 $3,195,000 210 Beacon LLC Adler, Gerald 210 Beacon St #4 $3,195,000 Boylston Ll LLC John Hancock Life Ins Co 535-545 Boylston St $128,000,000 223 Commonwealth Ave LLC Mccann, Thomas P 223 Commonwealth Ave $10,000,000 Golden Rose LLC Jones, Jo A 234 Marlborough St #3 $1,275,000 BEACON HILL Okazaki Properties LLC Nagle FT 49 Hancock St #7 $970,000 Connolly, William Fitzgerald, Lyncey E 49 Revere St #6 $781,000 Chen, Jason Holt, Ellen 6 Whittier Pl #2H $488,500

SOUTH END/KENMORE/BAY VILLAGE Safar, Serge Lerner, Max M 1 Huntington Ave #202 $1,200,000 Nelson, Katarzyna M Mathieu, Daniel R 40 Isabella St #5W $1,650,000 Gugv 2 212 Stuart Prop Stuart Acquisition 22 17 Shawmut St $10,410,505 Gugv 2 212 Stuart Prop Stuart Acquisition 22 19 Shawmut St $10,410,505 Irwin Muskat 1992 T Imbrescia, John J 110 Stuart St #21J $1,220,000 Gugv 2 212 Stuart Prop Stuart Acquisition 12 212 Stuart St $7,289,493 Stuart Acquisition 12 LLC Boston Redevelopment 212 Stuart St $583,000 Gugv 2 212 Stuart Prop Stuart Acquisition 22 222 Stuart St $10,410,505 Stuart Acquisition 12 LLC Boston Redevelopment 222 Stuart St $583,000 Barber FT Cummings, Daniel W 176 W Canton St $4,500,000 Wu, Meijuan Costello, Kevin P 414 Beacon St #4 $2,475,000 Hale Nalu LLC 377 Commonwealth Ave LLC 377 Commonwealth Ave #8 $545,000 Fitzgerald, Lynsey Salzler, Matthew 5 Dwight St #1 $1,630,000 Kopasz, Krisztian Curtis, Mark E 139 E Berkeley St #601 $1,001,000 - Shah, Parth East, Miles D 80-82 Fenwood Rd #1013 $1,080,000 The ironwork in the last clue is on 2 Phillips St. built in 1843 and designed by Asher Benjamin. It is known as the second John P. Coburn WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN House. Wikipedia identifies Coburn as a successful businessman and co-owner of a gaming house explaining that “This business brought Morrissette, Devasena E Rafferty Bostwick RET 30 Saint Stephen St $1,960,000 Coburn even more wealth and allowed him to finance many rescue Gugv 2 212 Stuart Prop Stuart Acquisition 22 17 Shawmut St $10,410,505 operations for fugitive slaves …” Gugv 2 212 Stuart Prop Stuart Acquisition 22 19 Shawmut St $10,410,505 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send Irwin Muskat 1992 T Imbrescia, John J 110 Stuart St #21J $1,220,000 an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Barber FT Cummings, Daniel W 176 W Canton St $4,500,000 Horbe, Arthur D Killoy, Ryan M 92 W Springfield St #1 $540,000 Abdelsamad, Omar M Costello, Steven M 91 Waltham St #3 $775,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Bonelli, Jessica L Deitzer, Lynn M 1180-1200 Washington St #307 $840,000 General Nutrition Corp Washington Street Assoc 333 Washington St #102C $75,000 Gill, Alexander J Straw Jeffrey S Est 16 Wellington St #3 $510,000 Gen Ken Peoperties LLC Owens, Julia 2 Avery St #24G $750,000 Britto, John Hennessy, John 65 E India Row #14C $815,000 Ohri, Anil Charles Harbor Towers 1 Franklin St #1103 $1,730,000 Nina A Investment LLC Hong, Frank 1 Franklin St #1504 $1,900,000 James P Rosenfield 20 Rowes Wharf 309 NT 20 Rowes Wharf #309 $2,690,938 RW 608 RT Haley, John F 20 Rowes Wharf #608 $2,600,000 Weiss, Debra L Howe, M Benjamin 580 Washington St #1203 $1,880,000

Your home is our mission. Eve Dougherty [email protected] 4

PAGE 4 THE BEACON HILL TIMES FEBRUARY 6, 2020 editorial HAVE WE TURNED A CORNER?

For the first time since 2014, life expectancy in the United States has risen after four years of decline, according to a report released this past Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall life expectancy rose to 78.7 years in 2018, a slight increase from 2017, when life expectancy stood at 78.6 years. Despite the increase, life expectancy in the U.S only stands at where it did in 2010. In other words, we’ve had a decade of stagnation in our country’s life expectancy, the only Western nation to have no gain in this ultimate measure of national health. Worse than that however, is this statistic: Life expectancy in the U.S. has fallen behind even poor nations, such as Portugal, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Slovenia, all of whom trailed far behind us in the 1990s. Many factors have contributed to the recent national decline in life expectancy, most notably the opioid crisis, suicides, and alcohol abuse. These are what experts refer to as “deaths of despair,” a statistic that has risen dramatically among the American white male population of all ages. So here’s one question: If it is true that we are still amidst the longest economic recovery of all time, why have America’s “deaths of despair” reached an all-time high? In our view, one obvious answer is this: The economic gains of the past decade have accrued only to the very wealthy, which in turn has resulted in many Americans falling out of the middle class and others not being able to get there. Consider that the national minimum wage in the U.S. presently is a paltry $7.25. And just how paltry is it? If the increase in the minimum wage had kept pace with the increase in the cost of living for the past 50 years (the minimum wage in 1968 was $1.60), the minimum wage today Guest Op-Ed would be about $22. If you do the math, the lowest-paid workers in the U.S. should be making at least $800 per week; instead, they are making only about $300 per week. Black history is more than a month. However, the working poor are not the only ones who have been left out of our nation’s supposed economic growth. The median household Join our year-round celebration. income in the U.S. in 1968 was $7,700. If that figure had kept pace By Mayor Martin Walsh Call for Artists, our Age Strong cides with major new initiatives with the cost of living, the median income today would be more than Black Heritage Celebration and investments we are making $90,000. However, median household income in the U.S. in 2019 was February is Black History for seniors, the Third Annual in affordable housing, equity in just $63,000, far below where it should be. Month and, in Boston, we have a Fashionscape and Arts of Boston, education, access to transporta- So now ponder this thought: If things have remained bleak for many full series of events planned to cel- our Fourth Annual African tion, and environmental justice. of our fellow Americans even during the longest economic expansion on ebrate the achievements of Black American Veterans Brunch, and We will show that when we work record, what will happen when the next recession hits? Bostonians-- the women and men, many more. The remainder of to empower everyone and increase The bottom line in America in 2020 simply is this: The very wealthy seniors and students, veterans and our Year of Black Excellence will equity across our neighborhoods, are getting much wealthier, while everybody else is getting poorer, with clergy, business owners and activ- be anchored by a series of signa- our city becomes a better place for the costs of housing, health care, nursing home care for seniors, and a ists who have been at the heart ture events, in partnership with all-- and we can lead the nation college education increasingly eluding the grasp of the rapidly-sinking of our city’s progress and success community members and leading forward as well. American middle-class. since the beginning. Boston institutions. We are being bold in Boston. Honoring this history and prog- In July, Boston will host the We have made progress, but there The end result of this economic dislocation can be seen in our nation- ress is something we must do every national NAACP convention. is much work still to be done. al health statistics that show an increase in “deaths of despair” and an day, all year round. That’s why Being named the host city for We are inspired by the history overall decline in our national life expectancy. Boston is helping to lead a national this national event was a great of individual accomplishment and The stark reality of America in 2020 comes down to this: Americans movement to recognize that Black honor. We saw right away what community progress that Black today are living shorter -- and unhappier -- lives. history is #MoreThanAMonth. an opportunity it would be to not Bostonians have achieved, often This year, Black History Month only celebrate our city’s progress, against tremendous odds. kicks off a year-round celebration, but also to catalyze a future of In January, we began the year in partnership with Boston’s Black Black achievement that pushes us by remembering the legacy of Dr. community, that we are calling a ever closer to Dr. Martin Luther Martin Luther King, Jr. He led the THE BEACON HILL TIMES Year of Black Excellence. Black King Jr.’s dream of equality, jus- country to greater equality and President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Excellence events will reach all tice, and harmony. We are work- justice, but the realization of his Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio ([email protected]) ages and offer a range of activities ing closely with the community to dream is not complete. His vision Art Director: Scott Yates including arts, sports, history, cul- host the greatest NAACP conven- continues to inspire more progress Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor ture, job resources, and communi- tion ever held. This event will be a every day. That’s ultimately what ty programming. milestone in Boston’s history and a our Year of Black Excellence is all © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group Black History Month began on focus of the national conversation about. I invite you to join us. Feb. 3, at City Hall with a Black around social justice and econom- If you’d like to learn more, visit Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 Heritage Kickoff Celebration. ic equity. boston.gov/black-excellence. Email: [email protected] It continues with events like the Ultimately, real change is what Martin J. Walsh is the Mayor it’s all about. That’s why our Year of Boston. Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com Carter G. Woodson Basketball Tournament, the Dream Chasers of Black Excellence also coin- 5

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5 Making informed choices about one’s future

By Suzanne Besser at 74 Joy Street on Beacon Hill. For more information, a schedule We Scampo Almost 20 years ago Beacon of events or to register in advance BRUNCH Hill Village was formed to help go to the list of events on beacon- older adults in downtown Boston hhillvillage.org or call 617-723- lead vibrant, active and healthy 9713. Lydia’s Sunday Brunch lives while remaining in their The Living Well Ending Well own homes and engaging in their series, sponsored by the Beacon 9 - 3 neighborhoods and community. Hill Village in partnership with AM PM Over the years BHV has pro- the Boston Public Library, con- vided countless opportunities for tinues this winter with afternoon BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS its members to connect with one lectures by three distinguished Farm Eggs w/ Toast & Bacon | Omelet* | Eggs Benedict* another and to make choices on local experts in their fields. Free Waffles w/ Banana Flambé | Avocado Toast* how they live. Photos courtesy of the Beacon Hill Village and open to the public, they take Egg Bowl w/Smashed Avocado | Smoked Bacon Spiced Aioli Choices? How does one make Dr. Donald R. Korb, Kate place in the Commonwealth Salon Scampo Bacon Cheeseburger w/ Sweet Pepper Relish & Fries Granigan and Dr. Edward J. Benz of the Boston Public Library in informed choices that will posi- *Select dishes available with or without Lobster, Salmon, Bacon tively affect his or her health and Jr., will provide expert advice to Copley Square. Registration in happiness when most people lack help people make informed choic- advance is required at beaconhill- You can view our menu in full at scampoboston.com/menu expertise in so many issues that es as they age. village.org or by calling Beacon affect them as they age? Hill Village at 617-723-9713. In 2016 three BHV members, the aging brain to Medicare and Dr. Donald R. Korb, an inter- Watch Weekly for Lydia's including Beacon Hillers Betsy palliative care. Upcoming pro- nationally acclaimed clinician, lec- Peterson and Karen Garvin, set grams this winter will focus on the turer, researcher and inventor, will Sunday Savory Secret Selection out to find an answer to that ques- aging eye, living options, advances lead a broad ranging discussion tion. Realizing that Beacon Hill in treating cancer, prevention of of age-related changes to the eye itself has no shortage of experts, diseases and ageism. and technological advances in eye they decided to turn to them. The “While the series has changed care on Feb. 18. He will focus par- result is The Living Well/Ending throughout the years, its goal has ticularly on “dry eye”, the most Well series, a popular series now remained constant: to empower frequent reason for eye doctor in its 4th year that include month- BHV members to make informed visits, and the near miraculous ly presentations by Beacon Hill choices for living well today and story of developments in cataract experts on topics in their fields. planning well for tomorrow,” treatment. These lectures are then followed added Roop. Kate Granigan, chief executive 10% OFF with opportunities to discuss and To reach a wider audience, the officer of Life Care Advocates, will share experiences in small groups lectures are no longer limited to explore the wide range of housing **Sunday and workshops. BHV members. The current series options available to the aging on Brunch to our “By providing relevant, timely is now being offered in partnership March 17. She will help sort out and expert information on some with the Boston Public Library the options including independent Beacon Hill of the key issues related to aging, at the Central Library in Copley living, assisted living, continuing BHV can help its members make Square. “This partnership allows care retirement communities, as **Excludes Beverages Times readers well as emerging creative technol- informed and independent deci- us to extend this valuable pro- 215 Charles St, Boston sions on how and where they want gramming to the broader Boston ogies and intergenerational living with this Ad. to live as they grow older,” said community,” said Morrison. arrangements. (617) 536-2100 Expires 4/30/2020 Executive Director Gina Morrison. The main lectures are held in Dr. Edward J. Benz Jr., an inter- “Our Living Well Ending Well the Commonwealth Salon of the nationally renowned hematologist (LWEW) series is critical to BHV’s Boston Public Library in Copley who is president and CEO emer- mission.” Square. The small group conver- itus of the Dana Farber Cancer Each year the series has become sations and workshops that follow Institute, will explain how cancer richer and more varied,” said a week later take place at the BPL develops and review the remark- Scampo's Beacon Hiller Barbara Roop, who where they are free and open to able progress in understanding now chairs the LWEW planning the public. Advance registration and treating this complex disease. committee of seven individuals. is required. The workshops are His presentation will take place on Topics this past fall ranged from also held for BHV members only April 21. Valentine's Day Guest Op-Ed Specials Oh, the woe of losing things To Start Heart of Gold: Grit’s Cake, Cape Scallops & Blood By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. Socks get divorced. What’s the pocket and join the hand circus? deal? I threw a party for a lost glove Orange Vinaigrette 28 Socks, gloves, ink-pens. The Here is one theory. During the reunion, but no luck. sneaky universe steals these things wash, a sock runs away from Memory Loss Related to Main Course Option from me. Or the Sock Fairy visits home and creeps into the laundry Emotional Problems Tenderloin Steak & Tempura Lobster w/ Beet Risotto.. drum. The rotations separate items “Emotional problems, such as while I sleep and hides one sock Minted Black Truffle49 and a sock gets caught behind the stress, anxiety, or depression, can of each color. Or a hungry Glove Halibut Bathed & Broiled In Vin Sano w/ Heart Shaped Grinch lives in my coat pocket. drum or into the wastewater hose. make a person more forgetful and Bacala Ravioli...Red Sorrel & Shaved Fennel 44 And I’ve left countless umbrellas The Mystery of Missing Gloves can be mistaken for dementia. behind—only to be reminded on We can understand why kids For instance, someone who has Dessert the next rainy day. I am the queen lose gloves, but what about recently retired or who is coping Chocolate Raspberry Flourless Cake – raspberry of losing one earring. adults? This winter I purchased with the death of a spouse, rela- cremeux, cocoa nib crumble, sweet cream chocolate new gloves and vowed to pay tive, or friend may feel sad, lonely, The Mystery of Missing Socks chip gelato 14 Why do socks disappear? A attention and not lose one. Within worried, or bored. Trying to deal Fried Beignets w/ Champagne Chocolate Sauce & sock monster with lots of feet. A two weeks, I had an orphan glove. Strawberry Sauce Did the mate jump out of my 12 black hole in the washer or dryer. (Op-Ed, Pg. 9) 6

PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Hill resident and siblings visit Oklahoma to see historic mural painted by their mother

By Dan Murphy er’s accomplishment.” A graduate of Radcliffe A Cedar Lane Way resident College’s Class of 1936, Joan went and her siblings recently made on to study at the Art Student the pilgrimage to an Oklahoma League of New York with painter post office to view a mural their and muralist Thomas Hart Benton mother painted 80 years ago for and later worked with muralist the first time. Jean Charlot painting frescoes in “I’d never seen the mural Oklahoma, Ohio and New Jersey. before, but I have always known In 1940, Joan won a nation- about it and wanted to see it,” wide competition to match artists Brigid Williams said. “This was with post offices throughout the the first time we managed to get country, and her mural was subse- together and go.” quently commissioned through the Brigid visited the Poteau post WPA Federal Art Project - a New office with her sister, Kitty of Deal program to fund visual arts Manakin-Sabot Va., and their in the U.S. brothers, Nick Williams of Orcas Joan was assigned the subject Island, Wash., and Michael “Cotton,” so from her home in Williams of Millwood, Va., on Jan. Rochester, N.Y., she painted a 25 to see the mural that their moth- mural representing cotton farming er, Joan Cunningham Williams, near its height of production in the painted eight decades ago. The 1930s. She then drove the canvas Williams children planned their to Poteau with her younger broth- visit to the Oklahoma post office er, Michael Cunningham, who not for last month, since Joan’s birth- only was her model for some of Photos courtesy of Brigid Williams day fell on Jan. 19. (She died in the figures in the mural, but also Joan Cunningham Williams with the mural outside her Rochester, N.Y., studio. 1997 at age 81 in Charlottesville, helped her install it at the post Va.) office. distance gathering cotton. “We planned to make the trip “It shows influence of “It’s also very interesting to see as close as possible to our moth- American realism school, which the face of an African American er’s birthday,” Joan wrote. “She was very involved in glorifying the in the foreground shown as equal would have been 104 this year, American worker and the circum- with his fellow workers,” Brigid and this was certainly the best stances of lives of people across told this reporter. birthday present possible. We the country,” Brigid said of the Moreover, Brigid said the mural knew the mural well from photo- mural, which depicts agricultural clearly conveys her mother’s graphs we’d seen all our lives; we workers resting in the foreground appreciation for landscape. grew up very proud of our moth- as more workers appear in the “One thing I noticed being in Oklahoma for first time was how the fertile plains are edged by mountain ranges,” Brigid said, “Antonio’s is adding that her mother’s mural managed effectively to capture the a treasure for Oklahoma terrain, even though Joan had never visited the state anyone who prior to its installation. While the mural might reso- happens nate deeply with today’s audienc- es, it wasn’t well received upon upon it.” its unveiling, as evidenced by two stories published in local newspa- —Boston Globe pers at the time of its installation. But her children agree Joan, who was only 24 at the time, was likely unfazed by the critical response to her work. “Apparently the reception of Closed on the mural was quite critical of its modernism,” Brigid wrote. “We Sundays agreed that would not have both- ered our mother who was a rebel for private and a groundbreaker in her artistic style.” functions Despite its storied past, the his- tory and significance of the mural Nick, Michael, Kitty and Brigid Williams standing before a mural on was widely unknown to the people display at the Poteau, Okla., post office that was painted by their moth- of Poteau, including those work- er, Joan Cunningham Williams, in 1940. ing at the post office. “I called the post office, and they said they had the mural, but they didn’t know anything about of the mural, Joan abandoned her wrote. “She did consider herself 288 Cambridge Street it,” Brigid said. “Part of the fun artistic pursuits to raise her family an artist and painted profession- Boston, MA 02114 was telling them about it and my as the wife of a diplomat, howev- ally until her growing family and mother and what her career was.” er. husband’s career made it difficult 617-367-3310 Not long after the installation “She painted it in 1939-40, to spend the time and focus she long before we were born,” Brigid felt it required.” 7

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 7

Ducks (from pg. 1) the publication of McCloskey’s based David R. Godine, Publisher. children’s book called “Make Way This resulted in the publication of for Ducklings: The Art of Robert “Make Way for Nancy: A Life in McCloskey,” and Lorraine Walsh, Public Art” in 2017, which revis- a museum volunteer, designed and its and recounts the great success sewed min-tartan coats with velvet and many challenges Schön has collars for the Ducks to wear for encountered over the course of her the occasion. career. Other times, the Ducks have “Nancy is such an extraordi- been adorned in attire intended to nary person and so incredibly tal- raise awareness of political issues ented, and the Ducks, the Tortoise and current events. and the Hare in Copley Square To coincide with the publi- and her other sculptures are so cation of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s iconic that I wanted to [develop] a 2016 book “My Own Words,” book about her achievements and the robe-clad Ducks appeared how she achieved them,” Ramin as Supreme Court Justices. And said. “She’s an artist, a publicist women from all over the country and her own business manager knitted pink hats for the Ducks - she does it all - and I was just to wear in conjunction with the really interested in the public art Boston Women’s March for process.” America, which drew a crowd esti- Ramin said she was inspired to mated at 175,000 to the Boston help tell Schön’s story by walking Common on Jan. 21, 2017 – past the Ducks each day on her Photo by Jessamyn Martin one day after President Donald way to work and noticing their Renowned sculptor Nancy Schön at work in her West Newton studio. Trump’s inauguration – in support ever-changing wardrobes. of women’s rights, Schön said. “I though it was extraordinary sales of the book would benefit said. “It will be a beautiful book the outfit/decoration, date of the Last summer, the Ducks were how people expressed themselves the Friends of the Public Garden, a and reminder that these Ducks are photo (if you know it) and your caged in chicken wire as a state- through the Ducks, and that it’s private nonprofit that cares for the like the Energizer Bunny - they just name as the photographer if you ment on the inhumane treatment become a form of self-expression Boston Common, Public Garden keep going and going.” desire attribution (if selected for of immigrant children at the border and engagement with the public,” and Commonwealth Avenue Mall To submit a photo, click on the the book). If your photo is used, in a guerilla installation that was said Ramin, who is also helping in partnership with the city. link at https://nancyschon.type- you will be informed of its selec- the brainchild of Karyn Alzayer, a Schön develop this latest book “The Ducklings sculpture is form.com/to/IhTbAA. You will be tion, and you will receive a copy Malden artist and founder of the project. “It amazes me that people probably the most beloved sculp- asked to provide the occasion of of the book signed by Schön. nonprofit Integral Arts Everett. use them to celebrate Christmas, ture in Boston, with outfits or But for the most part whoever Easter, the winter season and without,” said Liz Vizza, executive dresses the Ducks has chosen and Boston’s sports teams. It’s like a director of the Friends group. “We managed to remain anonymous. catalyst for commentary.” are grateful to Nancy for her gen- “It’s a big mystery, and we Boston Parks Commissioner erosity in pledging a portion of the know there are some groups who Ryan Woods points to the Ducks proceeds to the Friends so we can do it, but we don’t know who they as not only a popular attraction for continue our work in caring for are,” Schön said. “There are all children, but also a city landmark this iconic park and every creature sorts of thoughts about who it is.” that is embraced and enjoyed by in it.” Meanwhile, Schön hatched the visitors to the Public Garden of all As for the expected content and idea of compiling a photo book ages. release date of the intended book, of the Ducks in costume over din- “The Make Way for Ducklings Schön is now soliciting high-res- ner with Sue Ramin, director of statue is a beloved piece of public olution photos submissions from Brandeis University Press. art in the City of Boston,” Woods the public, and will work together The two women became said. “We look forward to wel- with Ramin to select a diverse rep- friends after Ramin successful- coming children - and the young resentation of images for potential ly pitched the idea of a book at heart - to the Public Garden for publication. devoted to Schön and her craft to generations to come.” “We’re seeking the best, most her employer at the time, Boston- A portion of the proceeds from artistic images we can find,” Schön

Frost Fit Winter Series returns to the Esplanade The Frost Fit Winter Series, pre- from the November Project will outs will receive select Frost Fit sented by Blue Cross Blue Shield lead you through running loops, Winter Series swag, a light break- of Massachusetts, is back this body-weight exercises, and other fast and hot beverages. year and bigger than ever with 13 fun, energetic activities designed Upcoming Frost Fit pro- free outdoor fitness classes. to keep you moving (and there- The Esplanade Association is fore warm). Every Saturday in gramming includes Saturday partnering with Blue Cross Blue February and March at 10 a.m., Workouts with Lynx Fitness Club Shield of Massachusetts, Lynx instructors from Lynx Fitness on Saturdays, Feb. 8 and 15, at Fitness Club, the November Club will lead you through an 10 a.m.; and Monday Workouts Project and the Massachusetts hour-long high intensity interval with the November Project on Department of Conservation and training (HIIT) class that incorpo- Mondays, Feb.10 and 17, at 6:30 Recreation to bring the series back rates bodyweight strength training a.m. to the Charles River Esplanade in with high-intensity cardio bursts February and March. for maximum calorie burning Interested in signing up? Visit Every Monday in effect, set to fun and upbeat music. Esplanade.org/Fitness to learn February at 6:30 a.m., instructors Anyone who attends these work- more and register. 8

PAGE 8 THE BEACON HILL TIMES FEBRUARY 6, 2020 City Councilor Flaherty announces his 2020 committee assignments Committee assignments to prosper.” for what will be the third round recommendations for this round benefit. The Councilor welcomes for the two-year Boston City Councilor Flaherty has been of CPA funding--a total of roughly of funding have been approved input from all community part- Council term beginning in 2020 a longtime champion of the $24 million, spread across 40 proj- by the Community Preservation ners and constituents throughout have been announced, and CPA since its adoption by the ects around the City. The Mayor Committee, and they will now Boston City Councilor At-Large Commonwealth of Massachusetts recommended a majority of the be submitted to the Boston City this process. Any concerned party Michael F. Flaherty has been in 2000, and was a key figure funds be directed towards afford- Council’s CPA Committee for final is welcome to contact his office assigned as the Chair of the in its adoption by the City of able housing projects, in direct approval in the coming weeks. at 617-635-4205 or by email at Community Preservation Act Boston in 2016. In his role as response to the affordable housing Councilor Flaherty will now [email protected]. A (CPA) Committee for the sec- CPA Committee chair, Councilor crisis that Boston currently faces. begin the public hearing process formal announcement of the CPA ond consecutive term. Councilor Flaherty will be central in the allo- With this round of funding, the to determine the merits of each Flaherty has also been assigned cation of funds generated through City will have granted approxi- proposed project, ensuring that Committee hearing on this matter as Vice-Chair on the Committee the CPA, and their ultimate dis- mately $67 million for projects in they meet all of the appropri- will follow once the hearing has on Government Operations, the bursement to affordable housing, every neighborhood. The Mayor’s ate criteria and maximize public been scheduled. Committee on PILOT Reform, open space, and historical preser- and the Committee on Rules and vation projects across the city. Administration. Councilor Flaherty said “I am looking forward to my “The success of the Community Briefs leadership roles on these critical- Preservation Act in the City of ly important committees and to Boston is something I take great Convention to be held on Saturday, against climate change. It is the helping move Boston forward pride in, having spearheaded ORGAN CONCERT May 30. All registered Democrats most important issue to my gen- with effective legislation and con- efforts to support it for almost ON SUNDAY living within Ward 5 are welcome eration and I am glad to be a part stituent services,” said Councilor 20 years now. I am honored to The Boston Society of the to attend, vote in, and run for of a campaign that understands Flaherty. “I am particularly excit- continue serving in my role as New Jerusalem has installed delegate at the caucus. In addi- that now is the time to act,” said ed about my role on the PILOT Chairman of this important com- a new Allen Organ G330. The tion, any unregistered resident of Gallego. “I am looking forward reform committee, working with mittee and working to ensure that Allen G330 is truly an amazing Ward 5 will be able to register as to making sure that the voters of my colleagues and our City’s tax deserving projects in every neigh- instrument and has been especial- a Democrat at the Caucus prior to Massachusetts organize for this exempt institutions to ensure that borhood of our City continue to ly designed to take advantage of the start of the proceedings. Those progressive champion.” the benefits they are reaping from receive this important funding.”” the church’s superb acoustics. In not registered as Democrats or not Juan is from Chelsea and has our great City are being returned Mayor Martin J. Walsh recent- addition to the speakers in the bal- living in Ward 5 are also welcome a Bachelor of Science in Political equitably so we may all continue ly released his recommendations cony, a special set of speakers has been installed in the front of the to attend as guests. Science with a minor in Urban church for antiphonal affect. The Studies from Northeastern University. Don’t miss our annual Organ Concert will take place GALLEGO JOINS on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 3:00 p.m. The guest organist will be Shalun SEN. ED MARKEY Guide CAMPAIGN AS FIELD FBHW TO Summer in the City Li. Shalun Li is a student of HOST EVENT featuring Summer Camps & Great Activities! Ting Zhou and Jianzhong Wang ORGANIZER in Music Middle School Affiliated Juan Gallego has joined Sen. Ed On Saturday, Feb. 22, join to Shanghai Conservatory Markey’s campaign for re-election Friends of the Boston Harborwalk of Music. He is now pursuing to the United States Senate as a (FBHW) for a two-hour, narrated Get ready for a Master of Music Degree at Field Organizer. Juan has extensive Boston Harbor tour on Boston ! Harbor Cruise’s Regency. The New England Conservatory in campaign experience, having pre- Boston as a student of Meng- viously worked on the Committees heated vessel will travel around Summer Chieh Liu. The performance to Elect Mayor Kimberley the Inner Harbor and out past the will include: Bach’s “Toccata Driscoll, Michael Gatlin and Boston Harbor Islands. Speakers 2020 in d minor”, “Three inven- Damali Vidot. He also interned will discuss the history and evolu- tions”; Messiaen’s “Le Banquet at the Office of U.S. Sen. Markey tion of Boston’s waterfront. Céleste”, “O Sacrum Convivium”; and worked as a Student Assistant The Regency will depart Scarlatti’s “Sonata K.27,K.208” for Distinguished Professor from and return to Long Wharf. and others. The admission price and former Massachusetts gov- Boarding begins at 9:30 a.m. is $5. A reception immediately fol- ernor, Michael S. Dukakis at with departure at 10 a.m. (sharp), lowing (the concert site is handicap Northeastern University. returning at approximately 12:15 RUNNING FEBRUARY 27 accessible). Come to 140 Bowdoin Juan is the Field Organizer p.m. Specific dock location and Beacon Hill | Back Bay | Fenway | Kenmore Street, Beacon Hill (across the for South End, Allston, boarding information will be sent street from the State House). For Brighton, Fenway, Kenmore, out days prior to the tour. South End | North End | Charlestown more information phone: 617- Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North The Regency has bathrooms 523-4575 or visit http://churchon- End, Government Center, South and is heated. Beverages and thehillboston.org. Boston, Charlestown, East Boston, snacks are available for purchase. he un he eacon ill imeS Dress extra warmly if you would T S T B h T Chinatown, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. like to be outside! Friends of the Boston T h e N o r T h e N d c harlestown WARD 5 “Juan’s experience in govern- PATRIOT-BRIDGE Harborwalk, affiliated with r e g i o N a l r e v i e w DEMOCRATIC ment and politics, his drive to pro- pel progressive policies forward, Boston Harbor Now, is an all-vol- CAUCUS TO MEET unteer group that promotes pub- Make sure YOUR programs are inlcuded! ON FEB. 29 and his prior work for Sen. Markey make him an important addition,” lic enjoyment of Boston’s 43-mile Text listings are only $80 — Great Deals on FULL COLOR Ads The Democratic Caucus for Harborwalk. FBHW hosts month- Boston Ward 5 will be held on said Campaign Manager John 1/6 Page Color 1/4 Page Color 1/2 Page Color Walsh. “His passion for grassroots ly tours, facilitates cleanups, and Saturday, Feb. 29, at 11 a.m. at partners with property owners to Old South Church (645 Boylston campaigns is evident in his work $600 $900 $1,500 and we are excited to have him add interpretive signs along the St.), in the fourth-floor Guild city’s waterfront. Room. The purpose of the join Team Markey.” TH “I have always admired Senator The $20 fee supports the DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 Caucus is to elect delegates to the Friends’ work. Deb DiGregorio Sioux Gerow Massachusetts Democratic State Markey’s commitment to the fight [email protected] [email protected] 781-485-0588 x 101 781-485-0588 x 125 VISIT WWW.BEACONHILLTIMES.COM 9

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 9 Absentee ballots and early voting dates now available for the presidential primary The City of Boston’s Election • Voters who are an active Absentee applications can be ter to vote or to update voter pro- registered voter can vote early. A Department announced that member of the armed services, and downloaded at boston.gov/absen- files for the Presidential Primary is listing of all early voting locations, absentee ballots are now available • Voters who cannot partici- tee. When requesting a ballot by Wednesday, Feb. 12. On Feb. 12, dates, and times will be includ- for the Presidential Primary taking pate due to religious obligations. mail, voters are asked to mail the Election Department will be ed with the annual city census. place on Tuesday, March 3. Voters The deadline to submit an their applications to the Election open until 8 p.m. for those who For more information on early registered in Boston who meet application for an absentee ballot Department early to be processed want to register to vote. Fore more voting please visit https://www. one of the requirements below are is Monday, March 2, at noon, and on time. Voted ballots must be information on how to register to boston.gov/departments/elections/ eligible to vote by absentee ballot: can be done by mail or in person mailed back and received by the vote, please visit https://www.sec. vote-early-boston • Voters absent from the city at the Election Department in City Election Department no later than state.ma.us/ovr/ Polling locations for Election and unable to vote at the polls on Hall. In person absentee voting is 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3. For EARLY VOTING: early voting Day can be found using the Election Day, available during regular business more information please visit: bos- for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Secretary of the Commonwealth’s • Voters who have a physical hours as well as on Saturday, Feb. ton.gov/absentee Primary will be available to all website. disability preventing them from 15, Feb. 22 and Feb. 29, from 10 VOTER REGISTRATION Boston voters from Monday, Feb. getting to a polling site, a.m. to 2 p.m. DEADLINE: the deadline to regis- 24, through Friday, Feb. 28. Any

LOCAL STUDENTS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS

LOCAL RESIDENTS administration create impact far beyond the con- * Beacon Hill resident Stephen have a quality point average of RECEIVE ACADEMIC Back Bay resident Shirley fines of discipline, degree, and Burr, majoring in business admin- 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 Cheung, majoring in nursing campus. istration and carry no single grade lower HONORS To achieve the dean’s list dis- Beacon Hill resident Tarfa than a C- during the course of Northeastern University tinction, students must carry a full Abulhamayel, majoring in busi- their college career. Each student announces fall semester 2019 program of at least four courses, LOCAL RESIDENTS ness administration receives a letter of commendation Dean’s List have a quality point average of RECEIVE ACADEMIC Beacon Hill resident Gabriella and congratulation from their col- Northeastern University is 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 Cova, majoring in intl affairs/eco- lege dean. pleased to recognize those stu- HONORS and carry no single grade lower Northeastern University nomics Founded in 1898, Northeastern dents who distinguish themselves than a C- during the course of Beacon Hill resident Maria is a global research university and academically during the course announces fall semester 2019 their college career. Each student Dean’s List Barrett, majoring in communica- the recognized leader in experi- of the school year. The follow- receives a letter of commendation tion studies ence-powered lifelong learning. ing students were recently named Northeastern University is and congratulation from their col- pleased to recognize those stu- Beacon Hill resident Bianca Our world-renowned experiential to the university’s Dean’s List for lege dean. Palmarini, majoring in intl affairs/ approach empowers our students, the Fall semester, which ended in dents who distinguish themselves Founded in 1898, Northeastern academically during the course economics faculty, alumni, and partners to December 2019. is a global research university and To achieve the dean’s list dis- create impact far beyond the con- Back Bay resident Abdullatif of the school year. The follow- the recognized leader in experi- ing students were recently named tinction, students must carry a full fines of discipline, degree, and Kanafani, majoring in business ence-powered lifelong learning. program of at least four courses, campus. administration to the university’s Dean’s List for Our world-renowned experiential the Fall semester, which ended in Back Bay resident Camille approach empowers our students, December 2019. Ruykhaver, majoring in business faculty, alumni, and partners to GARY DRUG For over 75 years, Gary Drug has been serving the residents of Beacon Hill, the West End and the Back Bay. Op-Ed (from pg. 5) with these life changes leaves some over time. Like computers, our things in special places to not for- Wheelchair Sales and Rentals people feeling confused or forget- brains need to purge old data to get, and then forget? The land of Complete Suntan Lotion Department ful,” according to article by the make room for new. A “tip of the lost has recently claimed a pair National Institute on Aging. the tongue” memory slip that you of my favorite glasses. Memory problems can occur remember later. Utilizing remind- My solutions: Wear mis- Full Line from trying to juggle too many ers to help you remember. Despite matched socks on my hands and Caswell-Massey Walkers Women’s balls in the air; not enough sleep memory lapses, if your personality outsmart the Sock Fairy and the Canes & Tips Burt’s Bees from burning the candle at both and mood remain the same, it’s Glove Grinch. Handcuff car keys And Men’s Nexxus end; and runaway stress. Some a good indicator that it’s proba- to my wrist. And buy an old lady Bath Nebulizers Biolage drugs list memory loss as a side bly not something more serious. eyeglass chain or strap. Products Compression Paul Mitchell effect. That’s according to Helena Chang Hose Age-Related Changes in Memory Chui, MD, a neurologist at Keck Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an Klorane “Forgetfulness can be a nor- Medicine of USC. author, columnist, educator, Raised Toilet Mason Pearson Hair Care mal part of aging. As people get I lose my car in parking lots, and therapist. She lives in Ohio. Seats older, changes occur in all parts often. Is misplacing your cell Contact her at melissamcolum- Brushes of the body, including the brain. phone, purse, or keys part of your [email protected]. Sitz Bath Kent of Kneipp As a result, some people may daily routine? Do you put special Bath Bench London notice that it takes longer to learn Incontinence VitaBath new things, they don’t remember Combs & Shower & Bath information as well as they did, or Brushes Supplies Products they lose things like their glasses. WantWant Neighborhood Neighborhood NewsNews These usually are signs of mild delivereddelivered right right to to your your hands?hands? forgetfulness, not serious memo- Grethers Red or Black Vanicream Line ry problems, like Alzheimer’s dis- ease.” www.nia.nih.gov Currant Pastilles Free & Clear What’s Normal SubscribeSubscribe to to TheThe BeaconBeacon Hill Time’s Absentmindedness occurs Copy & Fax Service • Neighborhood Delivery Service when you aren’t paying close NewsletterNewsletter and and nevernever missmiss a thing! We accept most prescription drug plans attention to the activity at hand. Let Gary Drug Be Your Neighborhood Pharmacy Occasionally forgetting where 59 Charles Street • Phone 617-227-0023 • Fax 617-227-2879 you placed things. Forgetting facts VisitVisit thebeaconhilltimes.com thebeaconhilltimes.com or scan the QRQR CodeCode 10

PAGE 10 THE BEACON HILL TIMES FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Neighborhood Roundup

KING’S CHAPEL’S Party on Thursday, Feb. 13, from on various topics including urban p.m. Specific dock location and 4575 or visit www.churchonthe- TUESDAY RECITALS 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the main assem- renewal, the work of Jane Jacobs, boarding information will be sent hillboston.org (click on “music.”) King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont bly room of the Firehouse. the 1949 Housing Act, and Title out days prior to the tour. BSNJ/The Church On The Hill St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. All ages are welcome for an One. Briand has authored numer- The heated vessel will travel sponsors this initiative, but we are Admission is by suggested dona- event that includes crafts, sea- ous articles on local history and is around the Inner Harbor and out not promoting any religious ideol- tion of $5 per person; the dona- sonally appropriate games and a a lifelong resident of the Boston past the Boston Harbor Islands. ogy. tions are given to the perform- chance to win a $10 JP Licks gift area. Speakers will discuss the history ing musicians. Programs begin at card. This event does not require Beginning Feb. 19 and run- and evolution of Boston’s water- ‘COLORING FOR 12:15 p.m. and last approximately registration - you can just come ning through the fall, the lec- front. Dress extra warmly if you ADULTS’ AT 35 minutes; for more information, anytime. Along with the party, tures take place on Wednesday would like to be outside. Hill House is holding a cosmet- THE WEST END call 617-227-2155. evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. at Admission is $20, and the fee BRANCH LIBRARY Programming includes Meghan ic, handbag and footwear drive the museum. Pre-registration is supports the work of the Friends for Dress For Success Boston, The West End Branch of the Jacoby (flute) and Daniel Ascadi required at thewestendmuseum. of the Boston Harborwalk, affil- Boston Public Library, located (guitar) performing works by and hopes you’ll donate unused, org/events. Attendees may opt to iated with Boston Harbor Now, unopened cosmetics, size 5-9 at 151 Cambridge St., presents Assad, Bartok, Beaser and Piazzolla register for the entire lecture series is an all-volunteer group that “Color Your World: Coloring for on Feb. 11; George Sargeant on women’s footwear (business casu- for $120 ($60 Museum members promotes public enjoyment of al), and lightly used handbags. Adults“ on Fridays from 2 to 4 the C.B. Fisk organ performing and students), or individual ses- Boston’s 43-mile Harborwalk. p.m. works by Bach, Franck, Gigout For more information on the sions for $20 each ($10 Museum Sign up at https://www.eventbrite. party or donation drive, contact At this time, the library will and Howells on Feb. 18; Caroline members and students). com/e/winter-harbor-cruise-tick- supply coloring pages, colored Hughes (flute) and Tim Roberts Meredith Adamczyk at 617-227- ets-91630259573. 5838 or adamczyk@hillhousebos- CONVERSATION pencils, markers and crayons, or (cello) and Heinrich Christensen bring your own supplies if you (organ) performing works by ton.org. Visit hillhouseboston.org WITH CAREGIVERS HILL HOUSE SPRING for more information. prefer. Feel free to drop in between Bach, Corigliano, Faure and The Dementia Care BASEBALL LEAGUE these hours. Morricone on Feb. 25. LECTURE SERIES Collaborative welcomes guest REGISTRATION Call 617-523-3957 for more speaker Donna Newman- NOW OPEN information. ‘SKATING WITH LOOKS BACK ON Bluestein, MEd, BC-DMT, URBAN RENEWAL IN Hill House, Inc. located at 127 FRIENDS’ ON THE LMHC, for “Embodied Mount Vernon St., has opened SPANISH/ENGLISH FROG POND THE WEST END Caregiving: Transforming the up Baseball and Softball League LANGUAGE The Friends of the Public The West End Museum pres- Culture of Care for People with registration. Members of the com- EXCHANGE Garden is sponsoring “Skating ents “Reflections on Boston’s West Dementia through Movement munity can now register for its End: The Origins & Lessons of Therapy” at the Mass. General The West End Branch of the with Friends” on Sunday, Feb. 9, new Red Sox Rookie League for Boston Public Library, located from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Frog Urban Renewal,” a lecture series Hospital, O’Keefe Auditorium, 55 4-year-olds, T-Ball (ages 5-6.5), that provides a comprehensive Fruit St., on Tuesday, Feb.18, at at 151 Cambridge St., presents Pond on the Boston Common. AA Baseball (ages 6.5-7), AAA the Spanish/English Language The event will feature free examination of the forces that led 5:30 p.m. Baseball (ages 8-9) and Majors to the urban renewal programs How do we convey acceptance, Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas skate rentals (while supplies last), League (10- to 12-year-olds). Hill en Inglés y Español on Mondays and complimentary cookies. There in mid-20th century America. caring, and genuine interest to house also offers Girls Softball Structured as a series of seven lec- people whose verbal skills are from 3 to 5 p.m. will be free cocoa thanks to the for 6- to 8-year-olds and 9- to At this time, English speakers Skating Club of Boston. Skating tures with discussion, each session diminished so that they feel safe 12-year-olds. All leagues are coed, has a distinct topic, but all use and willing to cooperate? Through can practice Spanish and Spanish assistants will be on hand, and and the season will begin the first speakers can practice English in Frog Pond Freddy will also make Boston’s West End urban renewal video and a lecture demonstra- week in April. project as the primary example tion, Dr. Newman-Bluestein’s pro- this fun, informal conversation an appearance. Visit http://www.hillhousebos- class. Tickets are available only on and connecting point. gram will offer a brief overview ton.org/Athletics/Baseball.htm for Attendees will learn how an at the many ways we express our- Call 617-523-3957 for more the day of the event starting at more details. information. 9:30 a.m. The day will have five entire Boston neighborhood van- selves through movement so that For more information on the 90-minute skating sessions at 10 ished, displacing about 7,500 peo- people with dementia experience Hill House Little League, con- a.m.; noon; and 2, 4 and 6 p.m., ple who called it home. Tenement genuine connection and pleasure, tact Hill House Athletics Director VOLUNTEERS and up to 250 skaters can be houses with mom-and-pop store- rather than isolation, loneliness, Marshall Caldera at 617-227- fronts fell to the wrecking ball, and abandonment. NEEDED FOR HOT accommodated per session. 5838 or mcaldera@hillhousebos- MEAL PROGRAM ultimately to be replaced by This monthly educational semi- ton.org. HILL HOUSE PRES- high-rises with professed subur- nar series is a helpful resource for The North End/West End ENTS FREE KIDS’ ban amenities, all in the name of everyone; for caregivers walking BSNJ COMMUNITY Neighborhood Service Center VALENTINE’S DAY progress. the journey of dementia with a CHILDREN’S (NE/WE NSC), located at 1 Series presenter James Briand loved one, for clinicians, hospital Michelangelo St., serves a hot, PARTY has worked with The West End staff, and community members. CHORUS fresh, home-cooked lunch to Hill House, Inc. located at 127 Museum since 2009, developing All are welcome. Refreshments The Boston Society of The New seniors in the neighborhood Mount Vernon St., will host its classroom presentations and tours will be available at 5 p.m., and Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community Mondays and Fridays, and is annual, free kids’ Valentine’s Day admission is free. R.S.V.P. at 617- Children’s Chorus is a compre- looking for two volunteers to help 724-0406. hensive musical training program with shopping, food preparation, for children in the third through cooking, serving and clean-up. FRIENDS OF seventh grades. The non-profit providing services SERVICE DIRECTORY THE BOSTON Your child will be participating and programs to low-income resi- HARBORWALK’S in a program that promotes: the dents of the North End, West End love of music, expressive singing, and Beacon Hill is looking for JOHN J. RECCA ‘WINTER HARBOR teamwork-cooperative learning, volunteers who can assist with the CRUISE’ building new friendships, self-as- whole meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PAINTING Friends of the Boston sessment and the fun of being in Interior/Exterior Meeting all your on a Monday and/or Friday, but Commercial/Residential Harborwalk presents a narrated an outstanding program. can make arrangements to fit your mechanical needs Boston Harbor tour on Boston The group meets at 140 Fully Insured schedule. Contact Maria Stella Harbor Cruise’s Regency on Bowdoin St. on Saturday morn- Gulla, director, at 617-523-8125, Quality Work 24/7 Saturday, Feb. 22, departing from ings. Tuition is free for any child ext. 201, via e-mail at mariastella. Reasonable Rates emergency and returning to Long Wharf. with a Greater Boston-area [email protected] for more service Free Estimates M9304 Boarding begins at 9:30 a.m. address. All levels of singing abil- information. [email protected] with departure at 10 a.m. (sharp), ity are welcome. To register, con- 617-723-3296 returning at approximately 12:15 tact Carlton Doctor at 617-523- 781-241-2454 (Continued on Page 11) 11

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 11

CALENDAR

THE DEADLINE FOR LISTING EVENTS IS THE TUESDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. CALL 617-523-9490 OR FAX 617-523-8668 OR EMAIL [email protected]

SUNDAY, FEB. 9 THURSDAY, FEB. 13 Auditorium, 55 Fruit St., 5:30 p.m., admission: free, ACTIVITY, Friends of the Public Garden’s “Skating with EVENT, kids’ Valentine’s Day Party, Hill House, Inc. R.S.V.P. at 617-724-0406 Friends,” Boston Common, Frog Pond, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 127 Mount Vernon St., main assembly room, 3:30-5 SATURDAY, FEB. 22 admission: free, tickets available only on the day of the p.m., contact Meredith Adamczyk at 617-227-5838 or FUNDRAISER, Friends of the Boston Harborwalk’s event starting at 9:30 a.m. [email protected] for more information “Winter Harbor Cruise,” departing from Long Wharf TUESDAY, FEB. 11 TUESDAY, FEB. 18 at 10 a.m., (boarding begins at 9:30 a.m.), admission: CONCERT, Meghan Jacoby (flute) and Daniel Ascadi CONCERT, George Sargeant on the C.B. Fisk organ $20, register at www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-har- (guitar) performing works by Assad, Bartok, Beaser and performing works by Bach, Franck, Gigout and Howells, bor-cruise-tickets-91630259573 Piazzolla, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., sug- King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested TUESDAY, FEB. 25 gested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more infor- donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information CONCERT, Caroline Hughes (flute) and Tim Roberts mation LECTURE, “Embodied Caregiving: Transforming the (cello) and Heinrich Christensen (organ) performing Culture of Care for People with Dementia through works by Bach, Corigliano, Faure and Morricone, King’s Movement Therapy,” Mass. General Hospital, O’Keefe Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information

Neighborhood Roundup ESL CONVERSATION WEST END the Boston Public Library, 151 with yang-style tai chi instructor Society provided more than GROUP RESUMES PLAYGROUP Cambridge St., offers an intro- Arthur Soo-Hoo. 19,000 rides to cancer patients in duction to laptops, eReaders and New England last year, but needs MEETING AT MEETS TUESDAY iPads by appointment only. Get BE A FRIEND TO new volunteer drivers to keep up WEST END MORNINGS the most out of your eReader or ELDERLY IN NEED with the demand for transporta- BRANCH LIBRARY The West End Community Laptop. Receive tips and guid- FriendshipWorks seeks caring tion. The West End Branch of the Center, located at 1 Congress St., ance during these one-on-one people to offer help and support Make a difference in the Boston Public Library, located welcomes the West End Playgroup sessions. Call Branch Librarian, to isolated elders in the Boston fight against cancer by becom- at 151 Cambridge St., welcomes on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 Helen Bender at617-523-3957 or area. Volunteers are needed to ing a volunteer driver for the the English as a Second Language a.m. through the fall and winter. e-mail [email protected] to set up provide companionship and assist American Cancer Society’s Road (ESL) conversation group every This is a free drop-in time to let an appointment. elders with tasks such as reading, to Recovery. Drivers use their own Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. kids play and adults chat with one organizing, or going for a walk vehicle to drive patients to and Come and practice your English another. Small toy donations are YOGA FOR SENIORS - lend an hour each week and from their treatments. The sched- language skills with other new- welcome. AT THE WEST END gain a friend and a new perspec- ule for volunteers is flexible, and comers and a facilitator. tive. Volunteers also needed to treatment appointments take place WEST END FOOD BRANCH LIBRARY The West End Branch of escort elders to and from medical weekdays, primarily during busi- GET HOMEWORK PANTRY SEEKING the Boston Public Library, 151 appointments. No car is needed ness hours. If you or someone you HELP AT THE WEST DONATIONS Cambridge St., presents yoga for and hours are flexible. For more know is interested in becoming END BRANCH The West End Food Pantry seniors every Tuesday from 2:45 information or to apply online, a volunteer driver for Road to LIBRARY needs help to continue serving its to 3:30 p.m. Classes are led by visit www.fw4elders.org or call Recovery, contact your American 617-482-1510. Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 The West End Branch of the more than 120 clients per month. Tatiana Nekrasova, a certified or visit www.cancer.org. Boston Public Library, located at They welcome donations to yoga instructor. replenish the supply of food that LOCAL RESIDENTS 151 Cambridge St., offers home- JOIN THE work help every Thursday from 4 they give out to hungry residents VOLUNTEER AT NEEDED TO DRIVE to 6 p.m. in the neighborhood. SPAULDING REHAB CANCER PATIENTS DOWNTOWN Get help from a Boston Public The pantry is located in the Stay active, meet new peo- TO AND FROM BOSTON ROTARY Schools teacher. No appointment West End Branch of the Boston ple and be connected with your TREATMENT CLUB Public Library and is staffed by necessary; simply drop in with community by volunteering at The American Cancer Society is The Downtown Boston Rotary volunteers from ABCD’s North your homework. Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. in great need of Road to Recovery Club, the first new Rotary Club End/West End Neighborhood Call 617-523-3957 for more Staff members will match your volunteers to drive local cancer in Boston in 100 years, holds Service Center. Non-perishable information. skills and interests to a volunteer patients to and from their che- meetings at the UMass Club in (canned and boxed) items are opportunity. The hospital is cur- motherapy and/or radiation treat- the Financial District on the first being sought, including rice, COMPASSIONATE rently recruiting volunteers, ages ments. An integral part of treat- and third Tuesdays of each month pasta, canned tuna, canned chick- FRIENDS GROUP 18 and up, for two- to three-hour- ing cancer successfully is making from 6 to 7:15 p.m. en, chili, beans, vegetables, cereal, a-week shifts for a minimum of sure cancer patients receive their For more information, visit REACHES OUT TO soups, cup of noodles, etc. six to 12 months commitment. treatments, but many find making www.dbrotary.org or call 617- BEREAVED PARENTS, Donations can be left at the Visit www.spauldingnetwork.org transportation arrangements is a 535-1950. FAMILIES library, 151 Cambridge St., on for more information. challenge. The American Cancer The Boston Chapter of The Monday through Wednesday from Compassionate Friends (TCF) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from AFTER-WORK TAI meets at Trinity Church on the noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 CHI GROUP AT THE first Tuesday of each month from a.m. to 5 p.m. THINK OF IT AS 6 to 7:30 p.m. WEST END BRANCH LIBRARY AN OWNER’S MANUAL TCF is a national self-help, INTRODUCTION TO FOR YOUR MONEY. mutual-assistance organization LAPTOPS, EREADERS The West End Branch of offering friendship, understanding the Boston Public Library, 151 The free Consumer Action Handbook. In print and online at ConsumerAction.gov, it’s AND IPADS AT the everyday guide to protecting your hard-earned money. For your free copy, order and hope to bereaved parents and Cambridge St., welcomes after- online at ConsumerAction.gov; send your name and address to Handbook, Pueblo, THE WEST END CO 81009; or call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. their families. Call 617-539-6424 work tai chi group every Thursday Being a smart shopper just got easier. or e-mail [email protected] BRANCH LIBRARY from 5 to 6 p.m. Come and try A public service message from the U.S. General Services Administration. for more information. The West End Branch of this low impact energy exercise 12

PAGE 12 THE BEACON HILL TIMES FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“Having been dear friends with Jillian and Steve for many years, it was the obvious choice to work with them to purchase my new home. They are just as professional as they are fun. I’d recommend them to anyone buying or selling in Beacon Hill.”

— Ali, Owner of Sloane Merrill Gallery 75 Charles Street, Beacon Hill

Jillian Reig and Steve Losordo [email protected] 617.960.6080

90-94 REVERE STREET, THE ARCHER RESIDENCES, 15 RIVER STREET, BEACON HILL UNIT 601, BEACON HILL UNIT 506, BEACON HILL Listed in conjunction with Caulfield Properties $8,100,000 | 8 Unit Building | 9,406 SF $730,000 | 1 BD | 1 BA | 519 SF $5,325,000 | 2+ BD | 2.5 BA | 2,530 SF

Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement COMPASS.COM is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.