THURSDAY, August 12, 2021 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE Inbox Appeal Mayoral candidates use e-mail inundation this time for fundraising and exposure

By Seth Daniel common on the federal and state level for some time, this is the There’s one way this summer to first open-seat mayoral race with know that the end of the month is numerous candidates since 2013, coming – and that is by the inun- and so it’s also the first time that dation of fundraising e-mails that new technology like e-mail digital storm inboxes from all five major fundraising operations have trick- mayoral candidates appealing for led down to a major municipal financial help with personal sto- election in Boston. Experts say it’s ries, outrages of the day or simply likely a trend that will only expand pushing the narrative that time and go further down the political is running out to meet important office chain. goals. It can be a little creepy, and One e-mail address from this they are prolific, but according to newspaper that has the attention political science experts – they are of all five major mayoral candi- efficient and successful. dates got approximately 35 e-mails “There has been a huge expan- in two days from the candidates’ sion of digital fundraising, espe- digital fundraising operations at cially since the mid- to late- 2000s the end of last month – each using when it was utilized so success- the addressee’s first name and fully by the Obama campaign,” seemingly knowing some details said Northeastern Professor about the owner of that address. (E-Mail Pg. 9) While such operations have been Supplemental budget includes early voting extensions The First Annual Townie Cup premiered in Eden Street Park on Saturday and Sunday, with high-level Staff Report on their permanency,” he said. “I competition and the East Boston team beating out a veteran Charlestown team led by Brendan Collier on thank Speaker Mariano for his Sunday. Some 17 teams showed up to play, and it was non-stop all weekend. Here, Councilor and may- commitment to expanded voting oral candidate Annissa Essaibi George drops the puck (top photo) during a Sunday game. Meanwhile, The Massachusetts Legislature access. I congratulate Chairman Charlestown’s Brendan Collier gets the flex out of his stick (above right) as he blasted a shot from cen- passed a $261.6 million supple- ter-court on Saturday. Also (above left) on Saturday, John Lockhead of the Lockhead beats Goalie Jessie mental budget for Fiscal Year Michlewitz and the Ways and O’Neill of The People’s Team. See Pages 6 and 7 for more photos. 2021 (FY21) late last month that Means Committee on a thoughtful addresses time-sensitive deficien- supplemental budget.” cies, extends expanded voting The voting legislation passed East Boston team edges Charlestown’s options, provides supports for has been awaited by many cit- the implementation of the 2020 ies and towns, and allows for landmark police reform law and the popular practice of voting Collier team for first Townie Cup makes investments to support early by mail to continue through the Commonwealth’s continued December 15, 2021. It gives eli- found all of the old talent and the table this year, too, when on By Seth Daniel recovery from the impacts of the gible voters the ability to exercise magic of the previous tournaments Saturday they made an improba- COVID-19 pandemic. their right to cast a ballot while An epic comeback the likes of – even if the hometown favorites bly comeback against the Redler It was signed into law by Gov. protecting their health and safety, which hadn’t been seen for a few didn’t keep the Cup in the Town. team when they were on the brink Charlie Baker on July 29. he said. The bill further allows years wasn’t quite meant to be, as But the Collier team gave it of defeat. Within that bill was a great deal cities and towns the ability to offer Brendan Collier’s veteran roller their very best in the effort. Going down 3-0 early and of work by Rep. Dan Ryan, who early in-person voting for such hockey team stormed back from An upstart Charlestown team seemingly out of sorts, sudden- chairs the House Election Laws elections. The extension of these the brink of defeat in the loser’s of young players led by Matt ly Collier, Pat Fidler and Scottie Committee, and conducted many additional voting options come bracket at the 1st annual Townie Lakus upended the veteran Collier Simpson fell back on their experi- hours of hearings to get a proposal as the Commonwealth continues Cup only to be bested in the team early in the tournament on ence and marched back. Simpson that extended voting options for to grapple with COVID-19 and finals on Sunday 4-3 by Dave Saturday, sending them sudden- scored the tying goal with one this year’s municipal elections. its related variants and on the Chiaradonna’s East Boston team. ly to the loser’s bracket. They minute left, making it 5-5 at the “The voting provisions put for- heels of elections in 2020 that saw The first annual Townie Cup had been there before about three end of regulation. In overtime, ward in the supplemental budget record participation using these – and extension of a previous years ago when they stormed Simpson again scored for the win. will allow cities and towns to offer same methods. Charlestown roller hockey tour- back to win the former tourna- “You can’t say enough about safe, accessible election options In addition to the voting legis- nament – returned after a one- ment from the loser’s bracket. It this fall while we continue to work year hiatus due to COVID-19 and appeared that same mojo was on (Townie Cup Pg 9) (Budget Pg. 3) PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE August 12, 2021 Supt. Cassellius addresses expired licensure, will take test Aug. 14

By Seth Daniel Cassellius said the pandemic done our own due diligence during •SUMMER PROGRAM NOT directly to school communities for response is still her focus, as well the evaluation process? Clearly we AS ROBUST AS EXPECTED them to determine the best uses Supt. Brenda Cassellius apol- as getting school re-opened in didn’t do that and that’s a very key The Summer Stuff program within the guidelines. This is the ogized to the School Committee September. She said she has been piece of information. I understand meant to accelerate learning and second of three distributions of at the Aug. 4 meeting for letting in contact with the state Education the superintendent’s response, but fun this summer for thousands of monies from the federal govern- her superintendent’s license expire Commissioner about the situation, for us as a Committee, that’s pret- Boston Public Schools (BPS) stu- ment, with the larger ESSER 3 on July 31, and pledged to take and is finding out if there will have ty fundamental and we did miss dents did not necessarily achieve funding coming in the fall and to the licensing exam on Aug. 14 to to be an interim superintendent that.” its lofty goals, school officials and be used in 2022. bring her into the proper certifi- put in place until she takes the test Chair Jeri Robinson said she Committee members said at the For ESSER 2, the three priori- cation. on Aug. 14, and then finds out the was also disappointed, and called Aug. 4 meeting. ties identified included social/emo- The news was first reported results later. for a checklist of basic items to be The schools used an influx of tional supports, academic accel- by the Boston Globe last week, “I have in fact scheduled the presented by the Administration funding and partnerships to cre- eration and recovery, and facility noting that Cassellius’ temporary test for Saturday, Aug. 14,” she when doing evaluations. ate what they hoped would be a improvements. and emergency superintendent’s said. “I take this very seriously and “The licensure of all staff is groundbreaking summer session “We have also got a lot of license had expired on July 31. I am resolved to complete this task the responsibility of the Human of learning, fun and activity for feedback about facility improve- When informed, Cassellius said immediately so it’s not a distrac- Resources Department and it was students this summer – hoping to ments,” she said. she wasn’t aware of it, and there tion…We have a school opening in our assumption that was being have as many as 80 percent of the The facility improvements iden- had been a misunderstanding of a few weeks and we cannot afford taken care of by them,” she said. district’s 52,000 students partici- tified included installing air con- the emergency licensure rules. any delays in ensuring the health “They have usually alerted us that pating in some program. ditioner units in every classroom “There is news about my license and safety of our children, making there was an issue, and since there In the end, there were robust that does not currently have a/c, and I’d like to personally apol- sure our teachers and school lead- was none, the assumption was programs for many students, but tracking air quality, investing in ogize to the School Committee ers have what they need. I apolo- that everything was in place… only 13,000 participated and par- libraries, and upgrading access to chair and vice chair and mem- gize for this distraction.” Since we have just learned this, we ents complained that the hours of drinking water. bers that I allowed my license School Committeeman Ernani are now taking the steps relevant the programs were limiting and •BACK TO SCHOOL to expire,” she said. “There was DeAraujo said he was disappoint- to moving forward. I would agree the lack of transportation was a UPDATE a misunderstanding between me ed in himself and the School’s with you this is a lesson learned major barrier. Supt. Cassellius said her team and my team about the catego- infrastructure for not finding this for all of us that even though There was also a need for better has taken no breaks in planning ry of a temporary or emergency issue and informing the Committee there are assumptions we should outreach, Cassellius said. for the September return to school. license – and the emergency licens- when Cassellius’ contract was have a checklist to make sure all School Committeeman “We have taken no breaks and es given during the pandemic. As renewed in June. these things are in place and we DeAraujo said he had an embar- have been planning all summer you know I came from Minnesota. “So, we may need to be pre- did not.” rassing moment this summer when for the return to school,” she said. I was a fully licensed educator and pared for an interim if that’s not School Committeeman Michael visiting one of the programs, and “We want the message this year superintendent and have been so successful,” he said of her taking O’Neill, of Charlestown, said it it was said there was no transpor- to be about joy, about community for 30-plus years. I intended to the test this weekend. “I think this was a distraction from the immedi- tation. He said he believed there and re-connecting and accelerating take the exam in my first year, but is a very significant disclosure. We ate work, but did expect Cassellius was, only to find out that he was learning, understanding the last as you know we shifted to support evaluated the superintendent and to clear it up quickly. wrong. 18 months will take far longer our students and families during from my perspective, I presumed “Upon reflection I appreciate “Of course I followed up and to overcome. Yes, there will be the pandemic. I devoted my full when I read the contract those the superintendent talking about there was only transportation for COVID protocols in place, but we attention to addressing the health requirements were met in terms her licensing issue,” he said. “It is a certain subset of kids,” he said. want to make sure our focus is on crisis and the license requirements of licensure. That clearly wasn’t a unnecessary distraction unfortu- “I don’t know if I misheard or mis- creating an excellent student expe- were waived during the time of the the case. At what point should we nately, and I’m sorry there appears understood, but my understanding rience for our students.” pandemic.” have asked those questions and to be miscommunication or mis- from the beginning was transpor- She said students would likely interpretation of the emergency tation would be provided and I be in masks, and there would waivers versus the temporary don’t want that to happen again. be a much different rhythm to waivers…When we voted in June We kind of promised the world the school day – including special on your contract you were in because we had had resources, times made for social/emotional compliance and this just happened and what we delivered, even it if discussions and limited time work- as of July 31, but it’s something was strong for the subset of fami- ing on a computer. She said they that could have been taken care of lies able to access it, there’s a real will be stressing masks, vaccines ahead of time with the right infor- disconnect there. As a Committee and testing. mation. I appreciate, like many member, I need to learn how to “Working with our pub- of our students and our teachers, prevent that from happening going lic health officials, we want our you have to take a make-up exam. forward if I can.” topline message to be that the best I have no doubt you’ll pass with •FEDERAL FUNDING PLAN approach to a safe school year is Why have some communities not flying colors.” The ESSER 2 federal funding mask, vaccines and testing,” she been a part of medical research? Cassellius said she would inform plan was submitted to the state on said. “Those are the three most the Committee about whether she July 30 after a number of public effective methods we have to stop- You can help researchers develop new and better can remain superintendent while meetings and district roundtables ping the spread of COVID in our treatments that benefit all of us. waiting to take the test and to get – as well as discussions by school schools and you’ll hear those three Many groups of people have been left out of the results. That is something, she leaders at the community level. things repeated often.” research in the past. That means we know less about said, that state and City attorneys In the plan, Cassellius said their health. When you join the All of Us Research are studying. $61.5 million would be going Program, you'll help researchers learn more about what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. 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Ryan’s families receive the economic sup- committee, other notable com- ports they need to live, work and record gaming quarter, cost controls ponents of the funding package provide stability for their children. include: To that end, the budget passed By Seth Daniel million in EBITDA at Las Vegas and hotel operations that have •Transportation today invests $27.9 million to pro- without international play, which picked up as conventions and The supplemental budget vide for one-time payments to Reporting that they have con- usually makes up about 20 per- regional travel come back from passed establishes a new sev- families that receive Transitional tained operating expenses and cent of our results, and we did that COVID-19. en-member Massachusetts Bay Aid to Families with Dependent costs at both Encore Boston without conventions too,” he said. The hotel at Encore contin- Transportation Authority (MBTA) Children (TAFDC) benefits, total- Harbor and in Las Vegas, Wynn “That has continued into July. In ues to run only from Thursday Board of Directors. The new over- ing $525 to $580 per child. Resorts reported that both Encore fact, in July Wynn Las Vegas expe- to Sunday, but nonetheless, did sight body, which takes the place •Public Safety and their Las Vegas properties rienced it’s single largest EBITDA report an occupancy rate of 87.8 of the Fiscal Management and Additionally, the supplemental recorded record earnings for the per month since we opened in percent in the quarter, and an Control Board, will comprise of budget provides $12.5 million to second quarter (April to June). 2005…In Boston, the same thing average daily room rate of $304. seven members and consist of the cover costs related to the imple- Once again, the casino oper- can be said as was said in Las Occupancy rates in Las Vegas Secretary of Transportation, serv- mentation of last session’s land- ating revenues at Encore outdid Vegas. It was a record quarter in were only 67 percent in the quar- ing as ex officio; five members mark police reform bill. These the Las Vegas properties – and Boston at $46 million. We do see ter, with an average daily room appointed by the Governor; and funds will be used to support with Macau (China) under new that each months is stronger than rate of $333. one member appointed by the bridge academies for reserve offi- COVID-19 restrictions – the the last. Our database is acceler- •WYNN INTERACTIVE MBTA Advisory Board. The bill cers and special state police officers Everett casino nearly outdid the ating quite rapidly (in Boston). The Wynn sports betting and requires that one of the Governor previously not subject to the same Chinese properties as well. In fact, our new sign-ups from mobile gaming operations were appointees to the board be a rider training requirements as the gen- For the second quarter, Encore’s the Wynn Rewards program was reported to continue to grow, with that is a resident of an environ- eral law enforcement population, casino operations were at $135.4 up 70 percent in the 2nd quarter more than 300 employees in the mental justice population. Of to support the first diverse state million in operating revenues, compared to the 1st Quarter. In venture now and great excitement the seven members, the bill also police cadet class, and to meet which was a record quarter for July, it was a record month – as locales like Massachusetts con- requires a board seat be given to a municipal police training require- the property. The casino opera- the largest on record for Encore sider legislation to allow sports member of the labor community. ments on mandatory training on tions in Las Vegas were at $112.7 Boston Harbor.” wagering. •Child Care de-escalation, use of force, and million. By comparison, Wynn He said they don’t believe that Wynn official Craig Billings To support early educators school resource officers. The bill Macau casino operations were at they have hit the top of the moun- said they are working to gain who have been on the front also includes $5 million to stand $142.4 million and Wynn Palace tain in terms of gaming interest in competitiveness in a very compet- lines throughout the pandemic, up the Peace Officer Standards & (Macau) was at $212 million for North America. itive space, and are about to roll the supplemental budget invests Training (POST) Commission. the quarter. “It could be asked if the 2nd out a promotion in regards to the $131 million of federal Child Care Other notable highlights of the Encore also recorded a record Quarter was a peak,” he said. “I upcoming NFL season. think that’s very short-term think- “We will be rolling something and Development Block Grant FY 2021 supplemental budget EBITDA earnings report of $46.9 ing. I don’t think it’s a peak, but a out for the NFL this year and (CCDBG) funding for early educa- include: million – which built upon a record preview of what’s to come. We’ve we’re excited about it,” he said. tor stabilization grants, workforce •$31.9 million for the Medical EBITDA of $30.3 million in the 1st Quarter of 2021. EBITDA all been able to streamline our “The space is very competitive, supports and system-wide tech- Assistance Trust Fund; stands for earnings before inter- expense structure and understand but we are very confident with nology upgrades. Additionally, •$13 million for National est, taxes, depreciation and amor- how to use our properties better. what we’ve put together with our the bill directs $60 million from Guard activations, including pan- tization, and is a standard way That there is the ability to generate product and our brand and what Early Education and Care (EEC) demic-related work; to measure revenues in public significant EBITDA here is quite we’ll be able to achieve and we’re COVID-19 Stabilization and •$11 million for the Department companies. With much more in clear. Some say it’s short-term and confident we’ll be a player in this Workforce reserve established in of State Police for pandemic-relat- earnings for hotel rooms, food will subside. What is clear is that market.” the FY21 General Appropriations ed costs; & beverage and retail offerings, people want to have fun…I’m very In Massachusetts, the House Act for direct grants to state-sub- •$9.9 million for increased Las Vegas EBITDA was a record confident we’ll continue to see recently passed legislation to allow sidized providers. COVID-19 costs at the $133.2 million. growth in our results in both Las sports betting at brick and mortar •Safety Net Supports Department of Public Health; CEO Matt Maddox said they Vegas and Boston.” casinos and through online appli- In addition to supporting •$7.8 million for home health believe that the success in North The casino operations in Boston cations. That has moved to the early educators, the supplemen- aide rate increases; America – both Everett and Las are robust and continue to be, and Senate, where it isn’t expected to tal budget takes meaningful •$5.4 million for the Chelsea Vegas – is just a peek into the that comes without any poker be taken up for hearings until the action to combat the lingering and Holyoke Soldiers’ Homes for demand that exists. offerings at the Everett casino. fall – with a potential start date, if effects of the economic crises the pandemic-related costs. “We were able to achieve $133 Las Vegas shows stronger only passed, by the first weeks of 2022. Commonwealth has faced over •$1 million for the Supplier because of the restaurant, retail the last 15 months and ensure Diversity Office. Boston Landmarks accepts further study for Union Street Architectural Conservation District

Staff Report the most historic neighborhoods the High Federal style of architec- in Boston. That said, it is a very ture by renowned Boston archi- The Boston Landmarks targeted approach to saving one tect, Asher Benjamin, as well as Commission unanimously voted home on Lawrence Street – as the another home at 8 Lawrence St. in during a virtual meeting held District only contains two prop- Thompson Square, which records Aug. 10 to accept for the further erties. show was built in 1813 or 1814. study the creation of the Union Ron Kulich, the homeowner of The study is just the first step Street Architectural Conservation 30 Union St., said the proposed in a long process to potentially District in Charlestown. district would comprise only two establish the district and be able to It would be the Town’s first buildings – his home, an early prevent the demolition of any of Conservation District in one of 19th Century dwelling built in the buildings.

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A BLEAK FUTURE FOR THE EARTH Guest Op-Ed

The report released this week by the United Nations detailing the impending effects of climate change in the near future because of our rap- What life requires idly-warming atmosphere paints the starkest picture yet of what awaits millions of America’s children and focus is that we can’t focus on life on Earth as we know it if we do not change our ways. Dr. Glenn Mollette adults. Too often school children everything. Determining our pri- Our planet has warmed by an average of 1.1 degrees Celsius since Willingness to try and to learn are never diagnosed and struggle orities is essential and sometimes mankind started belching carbon gases into the atmosphere from the new skills is imperative to navigat- all through school. Adults carry that’s where life is difficult. Too burning of fossil fuels in the late 19th century. ing life. There is always more to this problem with them in differ- often we have a list of many priori- Scientists have long told us that an increase of 1.5 degrees in glob- learn. ent ways for years and sometimes ties. The only way to really accom- al temperature represents the tipping point at which life as we know it Learning happens in school, most of their lives. Understand- plish and succeed is to determine becomes all but impossible. Almost all of today’s living creatures, both in through trial and error, personal ing that you, a family member or what is most important and to put the oceans and on the land, will not survive if the Earth becomes that hot. research and time spent with oth- someone you work with has this our energy and minds into making We already are seeing the dramatic and dire consequences of what ers who already know what you problem at least gives you a better the “most important” successful. need to learn. happens at our present 1.1 C level: The polar ice sheets are melting, the perspective. Diagnosis by a trained Family, school, career, sports, You can learn a lot from listen- professional can be extremely permafrost areas in the Arctic Circle in Siberia are catching fire, epic business, hobbies and more pro- ing to others. Listening is one of helpful to the individual, family, vide us with many choices to make floods are striking everywhere, massive superstorms threaten coastlines, the greatest tools of financial and teachers and those impacted in the every day. You have to decide out-of-control wildfires scorch vast swaths of forest acreage and pol- life security. If you will listen you workplace. Everyone has a chance which is most important and put lute the air across hundreds of miles, coral reef bleaching is turning our will know what you know plus of dealing with what they know. your heart and strength into it. oceans floors into dead zones, and heat waves are killing humans and what you are hearing. New forms of distraction Whatever it is will work out better. animal life in every corner of the globe. The ability to listen and focus in have come on the scene in recent Jesus understood this. He told The U.N. report basically states that an increase to 1.3 Celsius already a class is essential for a student’s years. Spam telephone calls seem success. Listening to your work- to come at me ten or more times his followers the greatest com- is baked (no pun intended) into the next 20 years or less, with every .10 mandment is to love the Lord your increase adding exponentially to the damage. In other words, no matter place boss, or someone who is a day. Unwanted text messages, training you is imperative. When God with all of your heart, soul, what we do, things are going to get worse. spam email and social media dis- someone is telling you how to do traction bombard us. Too many mind and strength. That is focus. On the other hand, perhaps the only good news in the report is that something you have potential to times we have heard of auto acci- Focus is what anything worth the increase to 1.5 is not inevitable -- but that is ONLY if we adopt poli- grow as a person. Someone is giv- dents because someone was trying doing normally requires. cies now and we put them into place starting today. The global economy ing you knowledge that will pro- to read or send a text message will Glenn Mollette is the publish- cannot turn on the proverbial dime, but we can move incrementally over vide you with the ability to per- driving. Cars now have bigger er of Newburgh Press, Liberty the next 20 years to eliminate the carbon footprint of each and every form a task. screens, wi-fi, telephones, hun- Torch and various other publish- human being so that the 1.5 threshold is not breached. A major detriment to the suc- dreds of radio stations. There’s a ing imprints; a national columnist The bottom line is that we are running out of time to save the planet cess of learning from teachers, lot to distract us. – American Issues and Common and preserve civilization as we know it. Some might point to the high mentors and trainers is distraction. While distraction is a major Sense opinions, analysis, stories economic cost of changing our consumption of energy from fossil fuels Many people struggle with this source of some of our problems, and features appear each week problem naturally. Attention Defi- focus is the key to solving many of In over 500 newspapers, websites to clean alternatives. And to be sure, that conversion will cost trillions of cit, Hyperactivity Disorder plagues our problems. The problem with and blogs across the United States. dollars over the next two decades. But the costs of climate-related catastrophes -- in both economic and human terms -- soon will far outweigh whatever the price may be to convert to clean energy. LETTERS to the Editor Unless we change our ways, there literally will be no place on Earth that will be safe to live. To paraphrase the great heavyweight boxing PIER 5: WHERE, WHAT, Charlestown and, especially the the Pier 5 table. champ Joe Louis, we can try to run from climate change, but there will WHY, and WHEN Navy Yard is a high flood-zone. What can you do? be nowhere on our planet to hide. We need Pier 5 to be ready for We have a petition, accessible To the Editro, future climate changes, climate at pier 5.org and we are engag- Pier 5, should its destiny be resiliency and to protect the res- ing folks at various locations in private or public? idents, neighborhoods and busi- Charlestown. Currently there are As many of us are engaging the nesses. 1900 signers on the on- line peti- community by listening, review- Why should Pier 5 be public? tion and close to 500 signers on ing the historical past, speaking The reality is that over 20,000 the paper petition. about the present or asking folks residents and counting are living When can you learn more what they think should be the in one square mile. Where do these about Pier 5? outcome of the pier, now and people go for recreation? Where harlesTown On the August 26, from 4 -7pm c for future generations, it becomes can one go to enjoy the harbor, in front of Pier 5, we are having a clear that while many are up to have a picnic or just sit and take in PATRIOT-BRIDGE family event for all to come and date regarding the latest through the beautiful harbor? Yes, we do The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, our local newspaper, some ask have slivers of walkway along the learn about the pier as well as many important and thoughtful harbor walk and a few benches to finding out what you would like Phone: 617.241.8500 © 2008 Independent Newspaper Group. questions. sit on, but the reality is, we share this special waterfront destination to become. Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com Where is Pier 5? the Navy Yard with over 500,000 This is a pier located at the visitors yearly. We thank you, for signing the Newsstand Price: Free / Subscription price: $75 annually head of the Boston Harbor, in the Charlestown has the highest petition, voicing you concerns, Navy Yard. This is one of the last number of affordable housing and your input into reimagining President - Stephen Quigley - [email protected] piers, abandoned, vacant, and left units in New England. Where is Pier 5 as a jewel in the harbor to Marketing Director - Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] to rot by the City of Boston since the social equity and environmen- be enjoyed by ALL THE PEOPLE. Reporter - Seth Daniel - [email protected] the 70’s. tal justice? EVERYONE living in Thank you, What is the concern? Charlestown must have a place at Ann Kelleher August 12, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 5 Hood Park addition further refines rooftop space, will work on garage lighting

By Seth Daniel Other parts of the seventh floor David Hacin. “I think anything would include solar panels, which with more movement rather than Proponents of the Hood Park would also wrap around and less movement, and making the office building addition on top of cover the western facing side of volume more dynamic on top than the existing parking garage fur- the parking garage. less, would be my bias.” ther defined a seventh floor public A key issue for the neighbor- Others also agreed that the realm space, and said they would hood is the fact that the lights “movement” piece in the build- fix the light pollution issues that inside the existing parking garage ing’s skin was “dynamic” and have exacted complaints from shine out to the homes along “attractive.” the neighborhood, during a meet- Rutherford Avenue – creating The addition would house ing of the Boston Civic Design light pollution due to the fact 154,000 sq. ft. of addition- Commission (BCDC) on Tuesday that screening has not yet been al lab/research space on top of night. installed on the southern-facing the garage, which already boasts The BCDC had met once before side of the garage. 65,000 sq. ft. of lab/research space about the design of the office Rosenshein said they have on its second floor – a space that building addition on top of the heard the complaints and plan to has been leased already. existing parking garage, which use the same “fin” structure to A general Boston Planning and was completed last year. After block out the light that is used on Development Agency (BPDA) several recommendations, one of the northern side of the garage. He online meeting of the Impact said those fins would block out Advisory Group (IAG) on the the key discussions was about the A new public realm space on the top floor of the existing parking garage proposed public realm open space the light from the neighborhood project has been scheduled for will likely be a restaurant or retail use that will be open to the public on the seventh floor – which is the perspective, but would keep the Monday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. under the plan for constructing an additional six-floor life sciences build- top floor of the parking garage garage open from other perspec- ing on top of the garage. and would be at the foot of the tives. proposed six-story lab addition on BCDC members suggested top of the garage. wrapping the panels partially Trademark Partners’ Mark around the southern-facing side as Rosenshein and Architect Michael was done on the other side of the Pardek indicated the space would garage – which should also further be a large open space they will block out any light pollution and consider part of the public realm, give the garage design some con- and likely would have a retail or sistency. restaurant use to accentuate the A great deal of time was outstanding views of downtown also spent on the “motion” and that now exist there. “movement” in the design of “This is going to be an exten- the addition, which uses shaped sion of the public realm,” said “fins” to create the illusion of Rosenshein. “We expect folks to movement in the building as one come up and use this space. Right circles around it. now, we’re talking to a restaurant “I think the skin strategy for the and would like to think this would kind of building you have is very be activated in that space.” beautiful,” said BCDC Member

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THE FIRST ANNUAL TOWNIE CUP

Aiden Boucher, of Charlestown, Longtime Cup player Scottie Simpson, of the Collier team, moves fast keeps his eye on the ball. past Andre Olevitz to beat Goalie Christy Redler. The Collier team was Liam Coughlin of the Collier team looks to move past Nolan Redler, of down 3-0 at one point and facing elimination before they stormed back Team Redler. to win 6-5 in overtime.

Long-time roller hockey veteran Pat Fidler, of the Collier team, Helping to staff the shirt sale booth was Caroline Adduci, Claire Lakus, looks ahead for a pass. and Jolie Doherty. Nick O’Connell shoots on Czar goalie Joe Hamilton.

The O’Donnell team goalie makes a stretch-save with the pads. Nolan McDonough heads up Brandon Robinson of Czar looks to beat the O’Donnell goalie. court.

on a successful inaugural tournament. We were happy to sponsor this great event RISE Construction and play a role in bringing back Management Eric Gould, Vice President of RISE with Tournament Organizer Cam DelValle Charlestown’s “street hockey” tradition. rise.boston August 12, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 7 THE FIRST ANNUAL TOWNIE CUP

Councilor Lydia Edwards and Jesus Gambaro and Council Charlestown’s Nolan Carrier of Mimi Wrenn took in the action on at-Large Candidate Erin Murphy. The People’s Team pushes the ball Charlestown’s Hughie O’Donnell faces off against Brandon Robinson of Sunday morning. up court on Saturday. the Czar team.

Charlestown organizers Nolan Doherty, Hughie O’Donnell, Cam Charlestown’s Pat Wrenn of the DelValle, and Nolan McLaughlin. O’Donnell and DelValle have taken Redler team. Tyler Moran, of Charlestown, plays some solid defense for the Lockhead over the reins of the Cup, and deemed it the 1st annual Townie Cup. team, while Lockhead Goalie Mark Russo – a veteran of the tournament – kept his eye on the ball.

Collier team’s Scottie Simpson scored the tying goal on Saturday against the Redler team with just one minute left – on the brink of elimination. He also scored the winning goal in overtime, to take the game 6-5. The Collier team Alec ‘The Playground Legend’ Vienneau prepares to score one of his Collier Goalie Sandro Grutti stares down the ball just before it was hit – fought back and ended up in the many goals for Medford’s Lockhead team against The People’s Team on a shot that he stopped. championship game on Sunday. Saturday, as People’s Billy Smith looks to stop him.

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Townie Cup (from pg. 1) Brendan Collier and Pat Fidler,” Team East Boston, though, was not South Boston, as previously things efficiently and were ahead Gambaro, Jamie Chambers, Claire said Cup Co-organizer Hughie a tough draw and deserved the reported), which was ranked as of schedule both days. It was the Lakus, and Jolie Doherty for help- O’Donnell. “They fought their Cup, O’Donnell said. the third best team in the tourna- earliest final probably ever played ing with refereeing and operations. way back into the finals and got “We did have a lot of new ment this year, DelValle said. Team in Charlestown.” Through the sale of slush, they back to where they always get to. teams and new faces and the level Lockhead had strong performanc- Said DelValle, “Having consis- said they were able to raise $450, They had a bumpy road to get of talent was consistently high this es as well, and the future team tency was big. We had 17 teams and that will go to Charlestown there. They played 11 games to get year,” he said. “People see that this to watch is Lakus’ Charlestown show up, and the level of compe- Girls Softball. to the finals.” isn’t an easy tournament. We’ve team. tition that showed up was really Both said in the end, everyone Added Co-Organizer Cam known Dave for a while from roll- O’Donnell and DelValle said great too.” gave their all and, at the end of the DelValle, “They played eight er hockey and he brought in some they felt the return of the tourna- Both said it couldn’t have been day, they all left friends and ready games on Sunday and that’s prob- ringers this year. I’m happy some- ment was a great victory for the possible without all the help they to hit other tournaments around ably more than Team East Boston one we know could take it home. Town – as there was no Bunker received, and they gave a big the region. played on both days. Growing up, It’s always disappointing when it’s Hill Week, and no Bunker Hill shout out to lead sponsor RISE “Everyone played their hearts I watched those guys and I hope not a Charlestown team, but you Parade, but at least there was the Construction Management for out on the court,” said O’Donnell. these young kids now see what win some and you lose some.” roller hockey Cup. making it possible. Other sponsors “You might be physical, and you we’re doing and they see them and Other notable teams were Nolan “I would say overall the week- included McHugh Electric and the might play hard on the court, want to do it too and mimic what Doherty’s Charlestown team end was a great success,” said National Guard. They personally but off the court, everyone left as we’re all doing here.” (Doherty is from Charlestown and O’Donnell. “We managed to run thanked George Dighton, Jesus friends.”

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Costas Panagopoulos, chair of the because they tell you stories that Authentic Campaigns – another provide more of a fun campaign tal campaign fundraising arm is Political Science Department, who will make you feel good and then major player in the digital space. update. We also use these fund- what has now become known as noted it was actually Republican give them money, or will make you The campaign said they have been raising emails to boost engage- a ‘Merch Store,’ or an online cam- John McCain that first used the so mad you’ll give them even more successful using the new tool to ment amongst our list and make paign merchandise store. technology. “The Obama fund- money…With all this technology reach people where they’re at and sure we are regularly using it to For some candidates, gone are raising success is what put him on and databases from Google and allow more people to participate our advantage.” the days of handing out combs, the map in 2008. One of the main Facebook, they even know who in the fundraising aspect of the John Barros’s campaign also fingernail files and bumper stick- reasons for it was so many small you are. This technology is very campaign. uses the e-mails, but to a much ers with their logos for free to donors giving in small amounts. efficient because it’s easy and you “We’re proud to have the great- lesser extent and at a much lower supporters and potential voters. Those small donations add up to can raise more money. I’m not est number of grassroots donors cost. In June, that campaign paid Instead, some candidates choose very large sums. Campaigns have surprised it’s being used this way and volunteers in this race,” read $340 to MailChimp for sending to open a merchandising oper- been leaning on digital fundraising in the mayoral election this time.” a statement from the campaign. out fundraising e-mails and other ation, said Suffolk University technology ever since in presiden- Cosgrove added that the com- “Reaching out by email has helped communications. Professor Ken Cosgrove. That tial races. panies used by the candidates for us meet people where they’re at to They did not respond with a action goes hand-in-hand with the “Local campaigns now are as digital fundraising use databases power our campaign—whether by comment for this story on their digital fundraising e-mails. He said professional as higher level cam- and information from places like pitching in a few dollars or giving digital activities. when people give their money, and paigns and this technology can Facebook Audiences and Google their time.” Panagopoulos said don’t expect are encouraged with a tailored be used in even very small races,” to find voters by neighborhood, Acting Mayor Kim Janey’s team such fundraising practices locally story, they will often want to buy he continued. “It’s so scalable. It by race, by profession and even has also utilized such technology to fade out with the pandemic, something to support that action exists and it’s right there to take by religion. He said they have and spent $4,500 with Battleaxe as they were around prior to the afterward. advantage of whether it’s for a learned to make tailored appeals Digital in June for digital fund- pandemic and will continue to Therein lies the magic fund- presidential campaign or for dog to like-audiences using a number raising. Campaign manager Kirby expand their reach afterwards. He raising capabilities of the ‘Merch catcher.” of different criteria. Chandler said it is one tool of said it is a cheap, user-friendly Store.’ Suffolk University Political So, when those e-mails asking many they are using to build grass- way for campaigns to raise money “It’s smart because you turn Science Professor Ken Cosgrove for donations and talking about roots support and buy-in. fast from a lot of people, while people into your mobilized ad said it’s more than just e-mails in a warm and fuzzy story, or a con- “We use a number of tools to also keeping them connected to force and they pay you to do it,” the inbox, but it’s a serious dig- tentious policy argument, hit one’s activate our grassroots support- the campaign. It has also come at he said. “That’s something that ital operation that targets voters inbox – it comes after a great deal ers and contributors whether via a time when people have grown Trump brought to politics with in different neighborhoods with of digital research on each person. email, texts or social media,” said more comfortable making online his red hats. It took a professional different stories and pleas. He said Councilor Andrea Campbell’s Chandler. “While fundraising is purchases using their credit card, marketer and salesman like him to one person in one part of the city campaign utilizes the technology a part of that outreach, it is also and so they aren’t as wary to bring that to politics, but it’s here. may get a different e-mail than with great success so far, using meant to keep supporters up to contribute online using that same It’s no different than the Bruins or another person – and sometimes the national company known as date on the campaign and the credit card – and reporting contri- Red Sox gear people wear around. two people in the same home can MissionWired – which has done Mayor’s work on behalf of the butions to state agencies is made It doesn’t cost much to make this get different, tailored pleas for similar work for campaigns like residents of Boston.” far easier than it was when people stuff and you can make a good fundraising. President Joe Biden and Vice Councilor Annissa Essaibi sent checks and gave cash. chunk of change selling it. In a “This is one of the things President Kamala Harris in 2020. George’s campaign spent $16,000 “It makes it so much easier race with this many candidates, that Trump brought back to In June, Campbell’s mayoral cam- with Liberty Square Group and and it’s a relatively easy way to building brand recognition mat- Republicans that they were good paign spent $27,000 on services LB Strategies in June for digital go about fundraising these days,” ters.” at in the 1980s,” he said. “You from MissionWired companies work, including e-mails that they he said. “It’s also useful for larger To this point, Councilor Wu can raise a lot of money three and has shown strong fund-rais- said have been successful in reach- contributions too. People don’t has opened a Merch Store, using dollars at a time and several times ing numbers most every month as ing donors at critical times and to have to go out and find the cam- the familiar purple colors with over. Barack Obama also did a a result. inform campaign supporters of paign to give them a check. Even ‘Wu!’ emblazoned on the materi- great job expanding on that idea. Her campaign said they didn’t work that’s going on. without a pandemic, this kind of als for sale. People think it’s only $3 and only want to directly comment on their “We use fundraising emails at fundraising is way easier in con- Acting Mayor Janey has one one Starbucks coffee a week. It strategies for fundraising, but did the end of the month to boost our temporary campaigns.” of the more robust Merch Stores, doesn’t sound like much…You comment that roughly 50 per- numbers and make that last min- with her purple and dark yellow have to talk about these candi- cent of their donations have been ute push with a sense of urgency,” ALL ABOARD FOR colors on T-Shirts, hats, stickers dates now as consumer products raised online. read a statement from the cam- and more. She has even premiered and this is an offshoot of it. They Councilor Michelle Wu’s cam- paign. “Sometimes we choose to THE ‘MERCH STORE’ a T-Shirt in her colors that says, are selling you something – pol- paign has also utilized the e-mail send short ‘reminder’ emails such EXPRESS ‘Madame Mayor.’ icies and stories…The fundrais- fundraising to a great degree, as the one (the paper) is using as Another aspect of the digi- ing e-mails are important for that spending $5,000 in June with an example, and sometimes we PAGE 10 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE August 12, 2021 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE New LGBT group to have first North Washington Street Bridge construction look-ahead through August 21 social gathering on Aug. 17 This is a brief overview of con- crete pour Wharf stairs near Converse are By Seth Daniel said he and a few others would be struction operations and impacts • Installing, moving, and main- open. The Boston Harborwalk hosting the first such event at Street for the North Washington Street taining silt curtains and barges in under the bridge and eastern/har- Several residents are in the pro- Bistro on Main Street this Tuesday, Bridge Replacement Project. the water borside bridge sidewalk remain cess of trying to form a new LGBT Aug. 17, from 6-9 p.m. MassDOT will provide additional • Installing temporary bent closed until rebuilt. social and networking group for He said they’ll be gathering to notices as needed for high-im- • Warehouse Pier and Column The Tudor Wharf Walkway Charlestown that could bring the socialize and connect, and to see if pact work and changes to traf- Repairs (under the bridge next to the community together once a month, people would like to form a short- fic configurations beyond those • Steel erection begins on 8/18 water in Paul Revere Park) will and also help local restaurants with term group or a long-term group described below. WORK HOURS be intermittently closed for safe- a boost in business during slow – and what goals any such group DESCRIPTION • Most work will be done ty during construction operations, times in the week. might have. OF SCHEDULED WORK during the daytime (6:00 a.m. – with access provided via the Water Jeff Higgins said he has noticed “There’s no formal agenda,” he • Building the piers: 6:00 p.m.) Street underpass. more and more rainbow flags flying said. “We’ll play it by ear.” • Pier 1 (closest to the North WORK THAT HAS BEEN Drivers should take care to pay during Pride Month in Charlestown He said they do have a Facebook End): Hammer Head V-Pier form- COMPLETED attention to all signage and move and wondered if there was any page that has formed to try to work, Rebar & Concrete pour • Prior to 8/8: carefully through the work zone. appetite to form a social and net- spread the word as well. 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By Seth Daniel in the case, with Keches’s Andrew before him. On May 9, 2014, the jury deliberated for just under was most important to her client Abraham leading the way on the Rooney’s life changed forever. three hours. was to be heard in court. Attorney Melissa Brennan record judgement verdict. According to the case in Middlesex “The Joint Venture in this case “To me, I felt like John was helped an injured union mason “John’s had seven surgeries and Superior Court, the steward fell made promises to keep this job really heard, which was import- steward to get the largest court is looking at more,” she said. “The over five feet through a two-foot safe and did not keep these prom- ant to me,” she said. “I felt good majority of this verdict was for his hole in the scaffolding he was ises, leaving workers in danger. judgment so far this year – a $26.6 to be able to help him get such a pain and suffering because he’ll working on and landed violent- I hope this verdict will tell con- million that totals $45 million with great verdict and he won’t have to continue to need medical treat- ly on a pile of concrete debris. struction companies that safety interest – during a jury trial that worry. He used to say he’d end up ended on Aug. 4 and found the ment. He’s permanently disabled The scaffolding was not fully regulations need to be followed and can’t go to work. We’re glad planked at the time of his fall in and not forgotten,” said Attorney in a Nursing Home and now he’ll contractor liable for the injury. be able to take control of his health Brennan, a life-long the jury was able to see how diffi- violation of state and federal safety Abraham of the verdict. “No cult this was for him. regulations. This construction acci- amount of money can undo the and provide for himself when he Charlestown resident who is with “It doesn’t fix his health or stop dent had significant consequenc- steward’s injuries; unfortunately, needs to.” Feinberg, Dumont and Brennan, his pain,” she continued. “He lives es. The Steward sustained severe he will live with them forever, but Feinberg, Dumont & Brennan has been working on the case for in pain every day and his back is injuries to his back, neck, and this verdict will help tremendously is a partnership of Feinberg & the last four years after long-time now made up of a lot of plates and legs. Upon medical evaluation, he with the quality of life for him and Brennan, P.C. (founded in 1983) Local 3 Bricklayer union member screws. It’s definitely taken away had to endure seven spinal oper- his family.” John Rooney, Jr., came to her and Dumont, Morris & Burke, P.C. his joy in life. He loved to SCUBA ations and nine total operations According to Brennan, the (founded in 1988) that represents a with his workplace injury case dive and was certified and he loved that resulted in his spine being Steward intends to use a portion broad spectrum of labor unions, that dated back to 2014 during to golf and he can’t do those things largely fused together. A joint ven- of his recovery for a donation to rehabilitation construction on the anymore. While the verdict the ture between three large construc- the BAC Local #3 Apprentice & their members, and their affiliated Longfellow Bridge. jury gave was for his pain and suf- tion companies was responsible for Training Center in recognition of pension and welfare benefit plans, Brennan worked on the case, fering, it won’t change his health.” completing a restoration project the fact that he and his father have including Teamster, Construction, and as it went to trial, brought in Rooney had been a mason all on the historical landmark, includ- been proud members of Local 3 IATSE, AFM, Longshoremen, the Keches Law Group. his life, right out of high school, ing General Contractor JF White. for a combined total of 100 years. Police, Firefighters, and Correction She said she sat second-chair and his father was a union mason The trial lasted eight days, and Attorney Brennan said what Officers.

City hosts Climate Ready Charlestown workshop The Beacon Hill Times - beaconhilltimes.com The North End Regional Review - northendregionalreview.com McCandless said we’re expect- In consultation with the Climate By John Lynds The Boston Sun - thebostonsun.com ing to see about 4 inches of sea Ready Boston team, the project The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge - charlestownbridge.com Last week the City’s of Boston’s level rise by 2070. So in the next team developed draft “intention Environment Department contin- 50 years, if we don’t intervene by statements” to help center the proj- ued its series of workshops to help adapting to climate change impacts ect on common ground and ensure The Our annual Guide to Schools is a kickoff Phase II of the Climate and coordinating climate change that the team, community mem- resource for parents running Ready Charlestown/East Boston impacts by reducing our green- bers, and project stakeholders are in 4 Boston newspapers project. house gas emissions there will be frequently reminded of the proj- GUIDE TO on September 16 Boston Environment more flood entry points into the ect’s overarching goals and areas Department Project Manager neighborhoods. These low lying of focus. These statements will be SCHOOLS! In the hands of 75,000 Catherine McCandless gave an areas in the neighborhood are further refined with the project’s weekly readers update on the work being done to more susceptible to flooding, both Community Advisory Boards and develop a thorough plan for future during extreme weather events, with other community members. Promote your protection and recovery from such as hurricanes or rain events, Throughout Phase II planning coastal flooding in Charlestown. but also gradual sea level rise. the City will work closely with school or Open Some of these entry points are Attendees of the workshop were the community to co-develop a Houses with us. encouraged to take the Climate issues now whereas others will series of layered flood defense and Ready Charlestown survey at become an issue over time. coastal adaptation approaches that McCandless said the city’s aim provide protection from rising sea Beacon Hill, Back Bay, North End, Fenway, Kenmore, South End & Charlestown http://comap.sasaki.com/crsbos- with the project is to look at the levels and storm surges. ton/. ADVERTISING IN THE GUIDE: temporal nature of climate change With help from Charlestown McCandless said Charlestown impacts between now and 2070 residents the City will draw on LISTINGS Free Listings with every Ad! is already seeing the impacts of and what the flooding scenarios prior planning and local knowl- A brief text descriptive and contact information $80 per listing, {not included with ads} climate change with seeing extreme will look like over time in different edge to propose buildable projects We have sections for Schools, DayCare, After School Programs, kids related retailers. temperatures. There has also been situations. and responsive policies and pro- DISPLAY ADVERTISING - all ads run in color in all 4 papers. more extensive precipitation, sea McCandless said the Climate grams with lasting social, environ- $60 per column inch -(2x5 and under) ads that run in the guide can run at this rate through level rise, and coastal storms. Ready Charlestown/East Boston mental, and economic benefits. October. Those three things coupled togeth- project is specifically looking at The City will then produce a COMMON AD SIZES er are leading to more storm water coastal solutions along the water- coastal resilience roadmap that flooding inland in areas that redi- 2 col (3.9”) X 2” - $240 front in Boston and building a protects and creates value for the 2 col (3.9”) X 5” - $600 ents wouldn’t think would be sub- more resilient Boston. Charlestown community. Quarter Page = 2 col x 8” (3.9” wide) $900 ject to flooding because they’re The Phase II study in At the workshop it was shown away from the coast. Charlestown will examine areas that significant Charlestown por- Half page and Full page pricing available on request Climate Ready Charlestown of the Charlestown coastline tions of its water-adjacent areas was first launched in 2016 and in Prior sections are available if you would like to to see samples. not addressed during the Phase are filled with land, which is now Please call or email with questions. Deadline September 9, 2021 2017 the city conducted the first I study in 2017. The study area most vulnerable. The area along phase of Climate Ready Boston in wraps the Charlestown waterfront Mystic River and Little Mystic Deb DiGregorio Advertising Charlestown/East Boston. from approximately the base of Channel, which was filled to serve 781-485-0588 x 101 [email protected] Charlestown and East Boston the Lower Mystic Greenway on waterfront industries, is expected were chosen because segments of Medford Street, around the Boston to see high-frequency flooding in Sioux Gerow Advertising these two communities are already Harbor Autoport and Little Mystic the future. Once ideas and solu- 617-241-8500 [email protected] prone to flooding and in 50 years, Channel, along the Navy Yard and tions are hatched out by residents if climate change continues, will historic Charlestown waterfront to the City hopes to reduce the vol- experience more coastal and inland the Charles River Dam and up ume of flood waters entering the Published by the Independent Newspaper Group flooding as sea levels rise. 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