OCTOBER 31, 2019 TThehe BBeeaconacon HHillill TTimesimes THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES HALLOWEEN BOO PARTY RETURNS District 8 city council hopefuls TO MYRTLE STREET PLAYGROUND face off at candidates’ forum

By Dan Murphy Administration and Finance of Massachusetts and as a senior cab- Two weeks ahead of the Nov. inet member under former-Gov. 5 municipal election, two William Weld, was the moderator hopefuls vying for the District for the event, which was jointly 8 city council seat squared off sponsored by the Beacon Hill Civic during a wide-ranging candidates’ Association, the Neighborhood forum Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Fisher Association of the Back Bay and College. the West End Civic Association. Kenzie Bok, an affordable hous- Bok said she first became ing advocate, community leader aware of the “power of the coun- and the former chair of the Boston cil” while working as a budget Ward 5 Democratic Committee, director for former Councilor will face Jennifer Nassour, an , who assumed attorney and former chair of the office in 2010. Since neither Bok Massachusetts Republican Party, nor Pressley, who now serves as a in the race for the seat to represent U.S. representative, had ever scru- Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway- tinized the city’s budget before, The Friends of Myrtle Street Playground again sponsored their Kenmore, Mission Hill and the Bok said they took a “deep dive” Halloween BOO Party on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the playground. West End currently held by Josh approach that was soon adopted This popular neighborhood costume party brought local youngsters Zakim, who is stepping down by other members of a council. together for an afternoon of “ghostly games and creepy crafts” and a after three terms. Peter Nessen, Also, Bok pointed to the “col- “batty bake sale” to benefit Friends programming, as well as face-paint- who previously served as secre- lection action” the council can ing and a paper airplane contest. Free pizza and cider were also provid- tary of the Executive Office for ed, courtesy of Whole Foods. (Forum, Pg. 5) “The Friends of the Myrtle Street Playground would like to thank the amazing local community for participating in the BOO Party and for bringing the children in their precious costumes,” according to a statement from the group. “We appreciate the incredible support and New documentary looks back at involvement year-round.” nation’s deadliest nightclub fire

By Dan Murphy Cocoanut Grove” begins with two Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner local entertainers, Mickey Albert A new documentary looks and Jacques Renard, opening Living in a Historic District – a Guide for Beacon Hill back at what remains the deadli- Cocoanut Grove at 17 Piedmont Homeowners est nightclub fire in U.S. history, St. in 1927, which was modeled What is the difference between the Beacon Hill as well as one of the most tragic after a nightclub bearing the same Architectural Commission and the Beacon Hill Civic chapters in the history of the City name in Los Angeles’ Ambassador Association? of Boston. Hotel. It was a beautiful venue The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission (BHAC) is a Written by Zachary Graves- with a ceiling that opened up to division of the City of Boston’s Environment Department Miller and Paul R. Miller and allow for dancing under the stars, and shares offices and staff with the Boston Landmarks directed by Graves-Miller, “Six Commission. As a branch of city government, it has reg- Locked Doors: The Legacy of ulatory authority. (Fire, Pg. 13) The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is a non- profit neighborhood group of residents and property and business owners within the Beacon Hill Historic District. HALLOWEEN STREET CLOSURES The BHCA is a volunteer organization that helps to ON THE HILL preserve and enhance the quality of life on Beacon Hill through community building, civic engagement and his- —— FROM 4-8PM ON 10/31 —— toric preservation. Pinckney St., from Joy St. to Charles St.

Is my Beacon Hill residence historic? Mt. Vernon St., from Joy St. to Charles St. If your residence falls within the region bounded by Chestnut St., from Walnut St. to Charles St. Storrow Drive and Cambridge, Bowdoin, Beacon and The color of the famous purple windows or West Cedar St., from Revere St. to Chestnut St. Park Streets, you live within the Beacon Hill Historic “Lavenders” of Beacon Hill was caused by the Anderson St., from Myrtle St. to Pinckney St. District. chemical reaction of manganese oxide to sun- (BHCA Pg. 3) light in the early- to mid-1800s. Branch St., from Charles St. 2

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Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE BACK BAY THIS WEEK'S ANSWER Giletti, Andrea C Higgins, Mary O 180 Beacon St #8C $850,000 Fogle, Martin A Oneil, Jean W 160 Commonwealth Ave #521 $699,500 Schliemann, Peter C 306 Raksha LLC 201 Newbury St #306 $1,450,000 Mouyal, Simon Brian D Bertonazzi FT 375 Marlborough St #4 $2,150,000 Reed, Michael T Weiss, Benjamin J 121 Saint Botolph St #4 $1,270,000 Bedi, Abhayjit Weiss, Robert H 145 Saint Botolph St #21 $1,130,000

BEACON HILL Manzolillo, Barbara A Dolan Janet E Est 82 Chestnut St #41 $512,500 Delucia, Elizabeth A Goldie, Kenneth S 5 W Hill Pl #D $900,000 Scott Strode 1991 T Odell, Christine D 170 W Newton St #2 $1,680,000 Ditomassi, George R Ohren, Joel F 12 Walnut St #4 $800,000

SOUTH END/BAY VILLAGE/KENMORE Isabella Street Unit 2 27 Isabella LLC 27 Isabella St #2 $2,450,000 Pados, Kristin M Wesseler-Morgan, Amy 507-507A Columbus Ave #3 $1,100,000 Kimball, Jennifer Hanover Court LLC 34 E Newton St #6 $525,000 Krepelka, Andrew J Nall, Aaron 31 Massachusetts Ave #2-3 $770,000 Chard, David Lesnikoski, Beth A 120 Norway St #13 $588,000 Johnson, Casey Walsh, Rory P 686 Tremont St #5 $899,000 Kasper, Mia M Li-Santiague, Xing L 27 Wareham St #206 $259,057 Schott, John Contardo, Jason G 1411 Washington St #19 $375,000 Trea 350 Wasahington St TR 350 Washington Corp 350 Washington St $134,211,350 Casey, William R Bourgeois, James 30 Worcester Sq #1 $495,000 The wall with a space for the tree to grow is in front of 7 Willow Street built as a part of 37 Chestnut St. circa 1824 and subdivided for the creation of a separate WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN property in 1980. Manhattan 2 T Hanaka, Martin E 80 Broad St #PH1105 $1,850,000 Peter F Kielyb T Klibanov, Alexander M 85 E India Row #23A $3,786,250 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send an email to Penny@BostonZest. Peter F Kielyb T Klibanov, Alexander M 85 E India Row #23B $3,786,250 com with your suggestion. Peter F Kielyb T Klibanov, Alexander M 85 E India Row #23C $3,786,250 Row House Investments Inc Chinatown Cmnty Lnd T 95 Hudson St #1 $2,000,000 Chinatown Cmnty Lnd T Inc Sokol Enterprises LLC 95 Hudson St #1 $2,000,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Chinatown Cmnty Lnd T Inc Sokol Enterprises LLC 95 Hudson St #2 $2,000,000 Row House Investments Inc Chinatown Cmnty Lnd T 95 Hudson St #2 $2,000,000 Row House Investments Inc Chinatown Cmnty Lnd T 95 Hudson St #3 $2,000,000 Chinatown Cmnty Lnd T Inc Sokol Enterprises LLC 95 Hudson St #3 $2,000,000 Chinatown Cmnty Lnd T Inc Sokol Enterprises LLC 95 Hudson St #4 $2,000,000 Row House Investments Inc Chinatown Cmnty Lnd T 95 Hudson St #4 $2,000,000 Tapalova, Madina Lindahl, B John 580 Washington St #5D $900,000

Your home is our mission. Eve Dougherty [email protected] 3

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BHCA (from pg. 1)

What is a Historic District? for approval. As the commission ing Boston’s historic buildings and funds for the garlands and bows development and civic engage- A historic district is a neigh- follows the Historic Beacon Hill communities. to adorn the lampposts. Drinks, ment. Please call our office at borhood with historic, cultural, District Architectural Guidelines, it Some important resources: delicious hors d’oeuvres, holiday 617-227-1922 or email the BHCA architectural, and/or aesthetic may decline to issue a “Certificate Beacon Hill Civic Association music, and fabulous prizes from Executive Director at patricia. significance to a city, state, or of Appropriateness” for your pro- 617-227-1922 www.bhcivic.org our local businesses are sure to [email protected] with any ques- region, or to the country as a posed paint color. The members of Boston Preservation Alliance make this a special night. Get your tions, comments or concerns, or to whole. The Historic Beacon Hill the commission, who are knowl- 617 367-2458 www.bostonpres- tickets in advance at www.bhcivic. become a member. District, the oldest historic dis- edgeable about historic structures, ervation.org org/upcoming-events for this sell- trict in Massachusetts, was cre- do not make decisions arbitrarily. Beacon Hill Architectural out event and be a part of holiday Upcoming BHCA Meetings ated in 1955 by an act of the If your application is denied, you Commission 617-635-3850 www. decorating. $35 BHCA members, Cambridge Street Committee, Massachusetts General Court. The are encouraged to seek guidance boston.gov/historic-district/histor- $40 non-members. Wednesday, November 6, 6pm, 74 act was designed to promote the from the commission in making an ic-beacon-hill-district Joy Street educational, economic, and gener- appropriate selection. Boston Landmarks Commission First Friday Coffee Hour will Zoning & Licensing Committee, al welfare of the public by preserv- 617-635-3850 www.boston.gov/ return in December! Wednesday, November 6, 7pm, 74 ing and maintaining the Beacon What steps should I take before departments/landmarks-commis- First Friday Coffee Hour will Joy Street Hill neighborhood as a landmark I start a renovation project? sion return on December 6th. Make in the history of American archi- To obtain approval for exte- Historic New England 617- plans to stop by and bring a neigh- Mark your calendar for these tecture. The BHAC, with members rior changes, property owners 227-3956 www.historicnewen- bor – learn what the BHCA is up BHCA Events! appointed by Boston’s mayor and should visit the BHAC at Boston gland.org to and how you can get involved- Beacon Hill Meet & Greet – city council, works with home- City Hall to obtain a copy of while enjoying coffee and donuts! November 4th at 75 Chestnut owners to ensure that the neigh- the Historic Beacon Hill District Garlands & Greens, Wednesday, At 74 Joy Street, 8-9am. First Friday Coffee Hour – borhood’s character is protected Architectural Guidelines and an November 13th, 6-9 pm December 6th at 74 Joy Street and preserved. application form. These are also It’s that time of year again as Join the BHCA Decorating Days – December available on the BHAC website we get ready to decorate the 1,100 If you haven’t yet become a 7th and 8th How does living in a Historic as noted above. Interior changes gas lamps all over Beacon Hill for member of the BHCA, we invite 48th Annual Beacon Hill Gala District affect me? do not require approval by the the holidays. Garlands & Greens, you to join. Your input in quality – February 8th at the Four Seasons For homeowners on Beacon BHAC. a favorite neighborhood tradition, of life issues on the Hill is import- Hotel Hill, living in a historic district will take place on Wednesday, ant to us, and we rely on you our means that any change to the How can I learn about the his- November 13th, at the Hampshire neighbors to bring your comments Visit the Beacon Hill Civic exterior of their properties must tory of a building on Beacon Hill? House. Now in its twenty-fourth and concerns to our attention. By Association website www.bhcivic. be reviewed by the BHAC. The The Boston Landmarks year (and the 20th year of decorat- joining our membership, you add org or call the office (617-227- Commission evaluates proposed Commission has published a guide ing the entire hill!), Tom Kershaw to the collective voice of the neigh- 1922) for more information on changes according to criteria that to researching historic homes that will once again be our gracious borhood and support our work in any of these events. include architectural continuity, contains information on how to host for this annual event to raise historic preservation, community physical impacts on the building locate building and alteration per- and neighborhood, visibility from mits, newspaper articles, maps a public way, historical accura- and other print resources. Historic cy, and appropriateness for the New England has a large collec- CITY OF BOSTON DISPARITY STUDY building. These criteria are out- tion of photographs, which can lined in the Historic Beacon Hill be seen by appointment and can Business Outreach Meetings District Architectural Guidelines, often provide evidence of the ear- Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston are committed to the full and equitable participation of minority-owned which are available from the lier appearance of a building. In businesses (MBEs) and woman-owned businesses (WBEs) in our contracting opportunities. Commission, or at https://www. addition, the Boston Landmarks boston.gov/historic-district/histor- Commission may have survey We want to hear from YOU! ic-beacon-hill-district. information on properties on ● Successes or barriers encountered when doing business or trying to do business with the City (i.e., It is important to note that the Beacon Hill. bonding, insurance, disparate treatment, etc.); Beacon Hill Civic Association’s ● Recommendations for equitable inclusion of M/WBEs in the City of Boston's bid/proposal procurement Architecture Committee reviews all What can I do to help preserve policies and procedures; and matters considered at the Beacon the Historic Beacon Hill neighbor- ● Ease of identifying City contract or subcontracting opportunities. Hill Architectural Commission hood? prior to any hearing on those mat- There are many ways to get Thursday, November 7th, 2019 Friday, November 8th, 2019 ters, and they submit their written involved. You can join the Beacon 8:00am - 10:00am 8:00am - 10:00am opinions to the BHAC prior to Hill Civic Association, which VietAID Black Market Dudley those hearings as well. helps protect Beacon Hill’s resi- 42 Charles St. Suite D 2136 Washington St. Dorchester, MA. 02122 Roxbury, MA. 02119 dential character in a variety of What do I do if I want to ways, and take part in their many Thursday, November 7th, 2019 If you are unable to attend these public meetings: change the color of my front door? activities and committees. Also, 6:00pm - 8:00pm You may submit written JPNDC testimony about your experiences to Homeowners in the Historic the Boston Preservation Alliance is 31 Germania St. # A [email protected] District who wish to make exte- a citywide nonprofit organization Jamaica Plain, MA. 02130 rior changes to their properties that provides proactive, grassroots that will be visible from a public advocacy and educational pro- way must apply to the BHAC gramming on major issues affect- At each disparity study meeting, food will be provided, the environment will be child-friendly, and interpretation will be made available upon request. Businesses will also have the opportunity to learn about upcoming contracts, the City's certification process, and becoming a City vendor (on-site registration available). We want to work with you!

The City of Boston has commissioned BBC Research and Consulting, Nunnally & Associates, Kelley Chunn & BEACON HILL BEAT Associates, and Bevco & Associates to conduct a disparity study to assess whether any barriers exist for minority-owned businesses and woman-owned businesses to compete for City contracts. From Boston Police Area A-1 Who can I contact for more information? COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 Sheryce Hearns, Deputy Director Iris McClish, Director City of Boston, Office of Economic Development BBC Research & Consulting Larceny - Shoplifting hol that were valued at a total (t) 617-635-3449 (t) 303-321-2547 10/9/19- A Charles Street mar- amount of $90 at approximately (e) [email protected] (e) [email protected] ket reported two unknown male 1 p.m. suspects stole two bottles of alco-

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BE SURE TO VOTE TUESDAY Letter to the Editor

This Tuesday, Nov. 5, is election day in cities and some towns across SUPPORTS BOK know that this is the time for a Boston Public School classroom the state for local offices, including mayoral and council contests. strong and active leadership to teacher for 22 years, Erin advocat- Not too long ago, local elections in Massachusetts routinely drew Dear Editor, manage growth while preserving ed for her special needs students voter turnouts of 80-90 percent, almost equivalent to, if not exceeding, I am reaching out to you today the fabric of our neighborhoods. and their families who were in presidential elections. However, in recent decades, voter turnout typical- regarding the District 8 City I look forward to working with danger of falling through cracks ly has been no more than 30 percent for municipal elections. Council election, which is fast Kenzie to improve civic engage- in the system and not receiving We find it ironic that local elections attract the attention of only a approaching. As you know, I was ment and equity across District 8. the services they needed. Mayor fraction of the voters who turn out for the state and national elections. a candidate during this election Please make a plan to get to the Walsh named her to his Education Local government, and those whom we elect to serve in those posts, season and had the opportunity to polls on Tuesday, November 5th, Transition team because of her have much more of an impact on our daily lives than do our state and engage with the other candidates to exercise your right to vote - and long years of experience in service federal governments. in meaningful dialogue about the take a neighbor with you! to public education and Boston Local government is in charge of our public safety departments, our most critical issues facing our Kristen Mobilia families. Erin was also recognized schools, our trash collection, the condition of our streets, and almost community. Over the past few Former District 8 City Council by Gov. Baker and the Gavin everything else in between. weeks, I have also had the oppor- Candidate Foundation for raising awareness The quality of life in our hometown communities affects our families tunity to speak at length with 20-year Fenway resident and and much-needed funds for addic- and ourselves -- and our property values -- far more directly than what Kenzie Bok regarding the day-to- community advocate tion and mental health recovery transpires at the state and national levels. day quality-of-life issues that we services for those suffering and So we urge all of our readers to get out and vote on Tuesday. The are all faced with as city residents, their families. Erin is a tireless aphorism about the weather -- that we all complain about it, but can’t and, of course, we discussed the advocate for reducing the stigma do anything about it -- does not apply to our local government. much larger district-specific and VOTE ERIN MURPHY of addiction and mental health We do indeed have the ability to affect what happens at our local city-wide issues. FOR CITY COUNCIL issues. government level -- but only we if take the time to vote. While Kenzie and I have dif- AT-LARGE! Please consider Erin Murphy ferent life experiences and differ- for one of your four At-Large City ent approaches to serving District Dear Editor, Council votes on Tuesday, Nov. 8, we both recognize the great We are writing to encourage 5. Erin has earned her reputation value of community advocacy and everyone in Boston to vote for as the “hardest working candi- how the dedication of District 8 Erin Murphy for City Council date in the race” by knocking residents has shaped our historic At-Large on Nov. 5. Erin left her on thousands of doors across the neighborhoods and community position as a BPS teacher after City and meeting residents where green spaces. Kenzie and I also 22 years in the classroom to run they live and work to listen and share a sense of urgency with for office for the first time. We learn so that she can be a leader regard to affordable housing, the know Erin Murphy as a friend, who is truly responsive to the opioid crisis, public schools, and the teacher of our kids, the neigh- needs of our neighborhoods. For transportation. It is important for borhood leader who always shows a sensible, honest, hard-working a city councilor to improve the up to help out however she can, At-Large Councilor in City Hall, day-to-day issues on the local level and as a person of integrity who is vote for Erin Murphy! while working in parallel on larger running for office for all the right Sincerely, strategic initiatives. reasons: To represent the voices of I am endorsing Kenzie for City every-day residents in every neigh- Nicole Shand, MATTAPAN Councilor because she has com- borhood; To improve City services Dan Daly, BRIGHTON mitted to showing up and advo- for our seniors, children, and our Susan & Danny McMorrow, cating for neighbors at community most vulnerable neighbors; And to WEST ROXBURY meetings, especially where devel- bring her formidable work ethic to Anne and John McGahan, opment is concerned. I am backing the full time job of being a Boston SOUTH BOSTON her as she agrees that there needs City Councilor. Nancy Doherty, to be a fundamental change with Tuesday’s election is an import- JAMAICA PLAIN regard to the BRA - not just a ant one. There may be as many as Jeff Ross, SOUTH END name change to BPDA. She under- five new City Councilors elected Luis Grillon, EAST BOSTON stands that the role of Boston City this year, and we hope every res- Doug MacDonald, Councilor is to invite people to the ident will make it to the polls on CHARLESTOWN table, actively engage residents in November 5th. All the neighbor- Anne Cullinane, ROXBURY substantial dialogue, connect peo- hoods of Boston deserve a City Billy Cosetta, ple to resources, and enact change Councilor who will be a truly SOUTH BOSTON that has measurable and positive independent voice. Erin is a first- Jack “JK” Kelly, THE BEACON HILL TIMES impact. time candidate for office, but her CHARLESTOWN Deirdre Manning, President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Kenzie has called Boston home roots in our city run deep, as does for decades, as have I, and we her commitment to supporting DORCHESTER Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio Angel Argueta, ([email protected]) causes that matter to all of us. As Art Director: Scott Yates EAST BOSTON

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Guest Op-Ed An Olympian’s guide to the boardroom

By Michael G. Wilson the toughest coach I ever had. I President Jimmy Carter’s boycott merely to prove my bona fides to before you do business with them would spend hours perfecting my of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, I other entrepreneurs who are just is just as important as studying I’ve hit rock bottom more times craft -- getting up on the pom- never got a chance to participate. starting out and facing their own their qualifications on paper. than I can count. mel horse as I tried not to look I was devastated, but I picked challenges. Today, as I lead a business, I As a gymnast, I overcame inju- down at my cracked and bloodied myself up -- again -- and tran- It’s crucial to forgive your col- spend countless hours strategizing ries that would have ended many hands. Upon finishing each rou- sitioned to the business world. leagues, your subordinates, even for and planning out my board other athletes’ careers -- only to tine, Coach Reeves would utter More setbacks awaited. yourself. I didn’t dwell on losing meetings. Sometimes my prepara- watch my Olympic dreams slip one word: “Again.” Second? Forgive others. my Olympic dreams; I moved tion lasts three times as long as the out of reach. As a businessman, As the Junior Olympic Games In the mid-1980s, I started my on to compete as a businessman. actual meeting. But as I learned I built a successful start-up -- and approached, it looked like my first company. But before I knew And I didn’t vow revenge on my throughout my athletic experi- then lost it all. hard work was about to pay off. it, the relationship I had with ex-partner, I forgave him. ence, preparation is the best way The main thing I’ve learned? Then, I blew out my knee and tore my business partner soured and Finally, trust but verify. to ensure success. Setbacks can be productive if my ACL, MCL, and meniscus I found myself broke, divorced, As an athlete, I had to trust and If you’re an entrepreneur, you you’re willing to learn from them. while training. Refusing to let my and living in a tiny apartment on listen to my body, my doctors, will eventually experience a busi- Today, as I lead a successful com- injury determine my fate, I went a loan from my ex-father-in-law. my coaches and trainers to over- ness setback. It’s inevitable. But pany, I constantly inform my deci- on to win my first national cham- That episode would have been come my injuries. After my expe- the next time you do -- pause, sion-making with the lessons I pionship. enough for a logical person to riences, I’ve learned to pay very make a game plan, and think to learned as an athlete and entre- I eventually graduated from never open another business. close attention to what people are yourself, “again.” preneur. the University of Oklahoma as Call me illogical. After this saying -- and more importantly, Michael Wilson is the CEO of First, never give up. a five-time All-American and incident, I went on to build and what they aren’t saying -- in the Healthcare Highways. This piece When I was 12, I trained under NCAA champion with a spot on sell multiple successful compa- boardroom. Reading body lan- originally ran on InnovationMap. gymnastics coach Ralph Reeves, the Olympic roster. But due to nies. I say this not to brag, but guage and getting to know people com.

Forum (from pg. 1) accomplish together, especially in needs to be restructured so the cally and systematically” to avoid instances where its members are planning and development roles creating ones that “dump you off at odds with the mayor under the are more clearly defined and sep- at dangerous intersections, which city’s existing charter system. arated. aren’t good for bicyclists or any- In contrast, Nassour said, “Our Regarding the city’s need for one else.” charter is what it is, but you need affordable housing, Nassour sug- Likewise, Nassour described a district councilor who is going gested working with the Chamber the implementation of bike lanes to fight for you. You’re not going of Commerce to solicit monies on Beacon Street as dangerous for to change who has the power, but from universities and big business- all modes of transportation while what you can do is to work with es to create a $250-million devel- advocating for better enforcement District 8 city council hopefuls Kenzie Bok and Jennifer Nassour at the the person in power to promote opment fund to meet this need. via cameras, a greater police pres- Oct. 22 candidates’ forum at Fisher College. the views of your constituents.” Bok maintains Boston would ence and fines to dissuade reckless Bok, who said she would serve be well advised to look at San biking. as an ombudsman for the District Francisco, which she said is five to As for the citywide School between dispensaries as problem- ments in the same manner it cur- 8 neighborhoods as councilor, said 10 years further along in terms of Committee structure, Nassour and atic and a possible legal quandary rently handles liquor stores, Bok she would attempt to resolve city- unaffordable housing. Bok also said they would like to for the city, since most applicants said. wide issues that often overlap. “The housing stock just see a body whose members aren’t won’t ultimately receive permitting Nassour, on the other hand, For instance, Bok cited climate becomes capital accumulation,” all appointed by the mayor. “A even after following through with said Beacon Hill and Back Bay change as a pressing citywide con- Bok said. “I don’t want to see hybrid school committee would a costly process. would be unsuitable locations for cern, but said it’s an especially neighborhoods become neighbor- be the way to go, with both elect- Instead, the city instead should dispensaries, given the abundance urgent matter in District 8, which hood capital depositories. I want ed and appointed members,” treat permitting of these establish- of schools in both neighborhoods. would be more prone to flooding to see neighborhoods.” Nassour said. than other parts of the city. Also, Bok said affordable hous- Nassour also underscored the “I would start block by block ing could be built on public land importance of upgrading the city’s and scale it up to take on larger and coops should be encouraged existing schools while creating safe challenges,” Bok said. “We need to help the middle class remain in and comfortable environments to tackle everyday problems and the city. inside. think about long-term solutions.” Both Nassour and Bok “We need the best teachers and Like Bok, Nassour said as expressed reservations on rent resources in buildings where [stu- councilor she would employ both control while applauding a new dents] are comfortable going to micro and macro approaches in ordinance that would prohibit school,” Nassour said. “We have tackling problems. “We need to AirBnB listings that aren’t regis- a lot of schools that are underuti- look at holistic solutions on some tered with the city. lized…and we need to do some- things, but others are more specific In response to how she would thing with them.” to the neighborhood,” Nassour balance the interest of different In regard to possible locations said. transportation modes in the city, for a district elementary school, In regard to City Councilor Bok pointed out that Beacon Hill Kenzi suggested siting it at Winchell Commonwealth Children’s Center at-Large ’s call to has the highest percentage of resi- School, a Massachusetts General abolish the Boston Planning and dents from any city neighborhood Hospital-owned property at 26 a private, non-profit, NAEYC accredited early childhood Development Agency, Bok said the who walk to work while con- Blossom St., or at an underutilized educational program located on Beacon Hill, has focus of a city agency created more tending with countless cars com- Fenway school building. immediate openings for preschool children age 2.9+ than 50 years ago to “supercharge ing from outside the city that cut Meanwhile, the candidates the economy” should be shifted to through the neighborhood. “We were torn on the opening a canna- www.commchildcenter.com one tasked with finding the “best need to shift the focus back to bis dispensary – recreation or med- use of public land for the public pedestrians,” she said. ical – in District 8 neighborhoods. 617-727-4802 ext.10 Susan Rogers or good.” Bok also called for the imple- Bok described the city’s current Nassour agreed that the agency mentation of bike lanes “practi- policy of requiring one-half mile ext.15 Maria Stotts 6

PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES OCTOBER 31, 2019 ELIZABETH ‘BIDDY’ OWENS HONORED AT NICHOLS HOUSE MUSEUM

On Thursday October 17, the Nichols House Museum presented Elizabeth “Biddy” Owens with the inaugural Rose Standish Nichols Award in recognition of her dedi- cation to historic preservation and committed service to the Nichols House Museum. To celebrate the occasion, friends and supporters gathered at the Union Club to honor Biddy. Proceeds from the event totalled $90,000, which will support the Museum’s on-going programs, events, collection care, Co-Chair Kimberlea Jeffries and Barbara and preservation work. Bill Moran and Maggie Moran. Lizzie Owens and Forbes Litcoff Hostetter.

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PAGE 8 THE BEACON HILL TIMES OCTOBER 31, 2019 STORYBOOK BALL RAISES OVER $2 MILLION FOR MGHfC MassGeneral Hospital for over a dozen co-chairs from pre- Liam Doherty (11), was on-hand level of care and attention that rience, complete with a meet-and- Children (MGHfC) traveled “to vious years, including Jennifer with his family to share his story. Liam was given at MassGeneral greet with the band Aerosmith infinity and beyond” and raised Nassour, Rebecca Seidenberg, and Liam, who has been receiving treat- Hospital for Children.” after their Deuces Are Wild show over $2 million on October 19, cel- Simone Winston, came out to raise ment at the Inflammatory Bowel After dinner, an animated live Proceeds from Storybook Ball ebrating its 20th year of support- a glass to the two decades of this Disease (IBD) Center at MGHfC auction kicked off with come- over the past two decades have ing pediatric health via its premier incredible event. since he was diagnosed at six with dian and actor Lenny Clarke, allowed MGHfC to provide event, Storybook Ball! Co-Chairs Jennifer Dolins Crohn’s Disease, ranks his doctor, sports radio talk show host Rich extraordinary care to patients and Jennifer and Mark Dolins of and Andrea Rosen kicked off the Pediatric Gastroenterologist Jess Shertenlieb, and auctioneer Stanley their families; to recruit and sup- Chestnut Hill and Andrea and speaking program with a heartfelt L. Kaplan, MD, as one of the most Paine. Some of the highlights Justin Rosen of Charlestown welcome. Peter L. Slavin, MD, important people in his life. A included a memorable dinner party port the best physicians, surgeons co-chaired the Toy Story-themed President, Massachusetts General boy with inspiring resilience and a prepared by Chef Tiffani Faison and researchers; and to speed the event, which focused on gas- Hospital, walked guests through positive attitude, Liam has raised and Rafanelli Events; an adven- development of new technologies trointestinal health and dis- the incredible advancements at the over $40,000 in three years via a turous trip to Ireland with skeet and cutting-edge research that ease in children. The Pediatric hospital over the past two decades neighborhood lemonade stand to shooting, archery, and high tea; can transform clinical approaches Gastroenterology and Nutrition thanks to the almost $30 million help find a cure for Crohn’s, truly and a five-night Las Vegas expe- locally and globally. programs at MGHfC provide mul- Storybook Ball has raised. Ronald making lemonade out of lemons. tidisciplinary care and expertise in E. Kleinman, MD, Physician-in- “There really is no prepara- gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, Chief, MGHfC, introduced a 20 tion for somebody telling you that nutritional and feeding disorders Year in Review video, featuring your child has a disease without a in infants, children, and adoles- now-and-then patient stories, and cure,” said Liam’s mother, Lauren cents. Allan M. Goldstein, MD, Surgeon- Doherty, in the patient video. “But More than 500 guests came in-Chief, MGHfC, led a live since day one I’ve really loved the together at The Castle in Back appeal. Bay for the black-tie bash, enjoy- This year’s featured patient, ing dinner, dancing with DJ Chris Roxx, and carnival games like Operation and Bean Bag Toss, taking home prizes from local sponsors like Boston Symphony Orchestra, North River Outfitter, and PUMA. Event planner Rafanelli Events Krista McCabe Cruz, Dr. Adeline Boatin and Dr. Rumbi Mushavi. channeled Woody, Buzz and Andy’s gang to bring Toy Story to life, complete with classic arcade games at Pizza Planet and Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head-themed snacks. Boston’s top folks like for- mer Governor Deval Patrick, Herb Chambers, Chef Tiffani Faison, Jay and Christy Cashman, and Rachel and Allan Goldstein MD. Kerry Swords and Bryan Rafanelli.

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PAGE 10 THE BEACON HILL TIMES OCTOBER 31, 2019 BEACON HILL NURSERY SCHOOL PUMPKIN DECORATING PARTY

On Sunday, Oct. 27, the BHNS community enjoyed a festive Pumpkin Decorating Party. With huge thanks to the co-chairs and volunteers of the Parent Teacher Partnership for organizing the event, BHNS children and their families enjoyed decorating pumpkins with a wide array of materials, played with friends in the gym, and delighted in spe- cial themed snacks. With many choosing to come in costume, the partygoers included adventurous pirates, roaring dinosaurs, spar- kling princesses, glittering mer- maids, and many other wonder- fully creative characters! A par- ticular highlight of the day was the chance to see so many young alumni return with their siblings and reconnect with old friends. The Pumpkin Decorating Party, clearly now a treasured annual event, was well-attended on this rainy Sunday afternoon, and was a joyful community-builder for all of the families in our school!

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Photos by Mike Mejia Kids ages 10 to 15 celebrat- ed Halloween with refreshments, music, and games at the Hill House on Friday, October 25. The Hill House is a non-profit com- munity center located in Boston’s Beacon Hill.

Maddie Brown, left, and Charlie Perkins, right, pose for a picture after mummifying their friend, Sadie Lopez. Corey Kumin adjusts Mimi Perkins’ glasses during the mummy contest at Fright Night.

Charlie Perkins places a skull on Sadie Lopez, who volunteered to be wrapped during a mummy costume competition.

Left to right: Maddie Brown, Corey Kumin, Sadie Lopez, Mimi Perkins, and Emma Kiernan. Naomi Brinkley, center, embraces Greta Nielsen, left, and Elle Stangle, right.

Panda Bears Elle Stangle and Nevena Wheeler take a break from making slime to pose for a picture.

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PAGE 12 THE BEACON HILL TIMES OCTOBER 31, 2019 City Council candidate Jennifer Nassour will appear first on the ballot for District 8 voters Jennifer Nassour is excited district, including the West End, I faced in my own life is what sidewalks safe for all of us ReflectUS. She lives in Back Bay to share with voters that she Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Fenway, motivated me to fight for my • Tackle the opioid crisis with her three daughters and will appear first on the ballot Kenmore, Audubon Circle, and neighborhoods. I want to thank • Fix every school for for District 8 City Councilor on Mission Hill. every person who shared their every student two dogs. Nassour is running to Tuesday, November 5. “For me, this race has been stories, concerns, and experiences • Clean up trash, littering, represent District 8 on the Boston With just days until the general so rewarding,” says Jennifer with me along the way!” and the rats they bring to our City Council. The election is election for Boston City Council, Nassour. “I entered this race Nassour’s platform has cen- neighborhoods November 5, 2019. For more Jennifer has been hard at work because I knew we as a city tered on tackling quality of life Jennifer Nassour is an attor- reaching out to voters in each of could do better for residents, issues across District 8, including: ney and former CEO of the information on Jenn’s candidacy, the unique neighborhoods of the and I realized that the adversity • Make our streets and nonpartisan women’s coalition, visit jenn4boston.com.

FIFTH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FLOAT AT FROG POND

Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian The 5th Annual Pumpkin Float at Frog Pond in Boston Common brought much activity and fun for all. Pumpkin and Autumn fans got to bring a small, carved pumpkin to have an LED “candle” put inside and set off on Frog Pond. The event is a partnership between Parks Department and Skating Club Of Boston with Polar Beverages, Xfinity, Holly Bruce, Perfect Party, Hood, LL Bean, Tufts Medical Center, and many other proud sponsors. A variety of bouncy houses, performances from the Boston Circus Guild members, informational booths from scientific organizations, and more made this free event one worth catching.

Boston Parks And Recreation employees Nancy Novak and Ashley Degiacomo set off pumpkins to float on the Frog Pond.

Right, Emily Iannazzi with Affective Neuroscience And Development Lab at Harvard University shows off an actual human brain – perfect for all the Frankensteins coming next week Tess, Jordan, and Tiegan Lee take on the arts-and-crafts table. for Halloween.

Right, Willa Pettinelli with her princess pumpkin.

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Fire (from pg. 1) but since the club opened at the when 16-year-old busboy Stanley blaze, many of them severely. One height of Prohibition and con- Tomaszewski lit a match in an guilt-ridden survivor committed sequently couldn’t serve alcohol, effort to install a light bulb that suicide while many others suffered business was lean in the early a patron had removed earlier from post-traumatic stress in the years. that evening. The blaze imme- aftermath. A gangster and one-time diately engulfed the lounge area Welansky was convicted of 19 bootlegger who was described and reached up the staircase with- counts of manslaughter the next as the “Al Capone of Boston,’ in three minutes, and by 10:20 year. He was sentenced to 12 to 15 Charles “King” Solomon owned p.m., it had spread throughout the years in prison and served nearly the Cocoanut Club from 1931 whole complex. four years before being pardoned until two years later, when he Firefighters responded to the by then-Gov. Maurice J. Tobin. was gunned down in an after- scene rapidly and were able to In the film, former-Boston hours Boston nightclub. During extinguish the blaze in short order, Mayor Ray Flynn describes the his tenure, Solomon began the but six exit doors were locked, fire “as a tragic event but [one habit of keeping the nightclub’s had been blocked or were oth- that] did have an impact on public doors locked, due to both his fear erwise not properly functioning safety,” leading to major advances of being gunned down by rival while a bottleneck was created at in burn and lung treatments, the gangsters, and to deter patrons a revolving door as patrons and advent of new legal precedents

from skipping out on their tabs. employees attempted to flee to and the creation and enforcement Photo Courtesy of the Boston Public Library Attorney Barney Welansky pur- safety, as several survivors recall in of new safety rules were created The Cocoanut Grove, which was located at 17 Piedmont St. chased and expanded the night- the film. and enforced. club following Solomon’s unnat- One survivor recounts walk- Yet despite theses advances in ural demise while maintaining the ing over corpses before reached public safety, the story of Coconut closed-door policy. a locked exit door, which a fire- Grove still bears repeating as On the evening of Nov. 28, fighter broke down to rescue him, evinced by the 2003 Station night- 1942, Boston College’s football while another said it took months club fire in West Warwick, R.I., team was defeated by Holy Cross to get the smell of smoke out of that resulted in 100 deaths; and in a 55-12 upset at Fenway Park. her hair. the 2016 Ghost Ship warehouse The team had made reservations In all, the fire claimed 492 lives fire in Oakland, Calif., which took at the Cocoanut Club that night, of about 1,000 people on hand at 26 lives. but canceled them in light of the the nightclub that night. (It was Visit sixlockeddoors.com for Stick to It! humiliating defeat. only licensed for 500.) Between screening times, locations and At 10:15 p.m., the fire began 100 and 200 other patrons were more information. ALL NEW in the Melody Lounge downstairs also injured as a result of the with our

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PAGE 14 THE BEACON HILL TIMES OCTOBER 31, 2019 Neighborhood Roundup Kids’ Halloween Party Dou (soprano Gioia De Cari and Concert featuring ‘Coloring for Adults’ come. To sign up, please contact at Hill House guitarist John Olson) performing jazz accordionist and at the West End Mr. Doctor at 617-523-4575 or Hill House, Inc., located at 127 works by Harnick, Jobim, Leisner jazz harpist Branch Library visit www.churchonthehillboston. and more on Nov. 19; and Italy’s org (click on “music”). Mount Vernon St., is sponsoring Come to the Church On The The West End Branch of the Giorgio Revelli on the C.B. Fisk The Church on the Hill spon- its free annual Kids’ Halloween Hill at 140 Bowdoin St. (across Boston Public Library, located organ performing works by Bach, sors this initiative but we are not Party on Thursday, Oct. 31, from the street from the State House) at 151 Cambridge St., presents Charpentier, Pachelbel and more promoting any religious ideology. 3-5 p.m. for a concert of music by great “Color Your World: Coloring for on Nov. 26. Come for trick-or-treat bag jazz composers on Sunday, Nov. Adults“ on Fridays from 2 to 4 ESL conversation group making and other spooky arts- Children’s programs 10, at 3 p.m. p.m. and-crafts, as well as face painting, This concert will feature the tal- At this time, the library will resumes meeting at West Halloween games and an ador- at the West End ents of Plamen Karadonev (accor- supply coloring pages, colored End Branch Library able photo opportunity by Infinity Branch Library dion and piano) and Charles pencils, markers and crayons, or The West End Branch of the Portrait Design. Local nonprofit The West End Branch of the Overton (harpist) performing bring your own supplies if you Boston Public Library, located at More Than Words will also be Boston Public Library, located at innovative jazz compositions and prefer. Feel free to drop in between 151 Cambridge St., welcomes the on hand with a pop-up shop to 151 Cambridge St., offers “Music Broadway hits. Their repertoire these hours. English as a Second Language help support their youth services with Megan” on Fridays until includes compositions by Michel Call 617-523-3957 for more (ESL) conversation group every organization. This is a great way Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers Legrand, Jerry Bergonzi, Plamen information. Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. to celebrate before going trick or join Megan to play rhythm instru- Karadonev, Cole Porter and oth- Come and practice your English treating in the neighborhood. ments, sing, and move to all kinds ers. The concert is open to the Spanish/English language skills with other new- of music. This program is ideal public, admission is $9, and there Language Exchange comers and a facilitator. King’s Chapel’s for children birth to age 5 with will be a reception of savory and The West End Branch of the Tuesday Recitals caregivers. Families will be admit- sweet delights immediately follow- Boston Public Library, located West End Playgroup King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont ted on a first come, first-served ing the concert. at 151 Cambridge St., presents meets Tuesday mornings St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. basis the day of the program, but For more information, phone the Spanish/English Language The West End Community Admission is by suggested dona- other groups can’t be accommo- 617-523-4575 or visit http://chur- Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas Center, located at 1 Congress St., tion of $5 per person; the dona- dated. chonthehillboston.org. en Inglés y Español on Mondays welcomes the West End Playgroup tions are given to the perform- Also, the library offers Sherry from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 ing musicians. Programs begin at Eskin’s Toddler Time through Nichols House Museum At this time, English speakers a.m. through the fall and winter. 12:15 p.m. and last approximate- Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers and to begin Winter Season can practice Spanish and Spanish This is a free drop-in time to let ly 35 minutes; for more informa- their families join Sherry Eskin hours speakers can practice English in kids play and adults chat with one for developmentally appropriate another. Small toy donations are tion, call 617-227-2155. Beginning Nov. 7, the Nichols this fun, informal conversation songs, stories, and lots of move- welcome. Programming includes cellist House Museum, located at 55 Mt. class. ment. This program is intend- Ben Swartz performing Bach Cello Vernon St., will begin its Winter Call 617-523-3957 for more ed for individual child-caregiver Get homework help Suites nos. 1 and 6 on Nov. 5; Season hours: open Thursday information. pairs. Come prepared to engage Donald Zook (flute) and Steven through Saturday with guided at the West End with your child(ren). Young (organ) performing works tours on the hour at 11:00 a.m.; BSNJ Community Branch Library by Becker, Cooman, Jensen and noon; and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Children’s Chorus The West End Branch of the more on Nov. 12; Olson/De Cari Visit www.nicholshousemuse- The Boston Society of The New Boston Public Library, located at um.org to learn more. Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community 151 Cambridge St., offers home- Children’s Chorus is a compre- work help every Thursday from MGH seeking hensive musical training program 4 to 6 p.m. volunteers for children in Grades 3 to 7. Get help from a Boston Public The Massachusetts General Your child will be participating Schools teacher. No appointment Hospital Volunteer Department is in a program that promotes: the necessary; simply drop in with seeking volunteers to help families love of music, expressive singing, your homework. connect with loved ones after sur- teamwork-cooperative learning, Call 617-523-3957 for more gery. Candidates must have the building new friendships, self-as- information. ability to walk extensively, and sessment and the fun of being in a to push a person in a wheelchair. well organized program. Compassionate Friends Shifts are available weekdays from The rehearsals take place at group reaches out 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 2 to 6 p.m. 140 Bowdoin St. on Tuesday to bereaved Contact Kim Northrup at 617- afternoons. Tuition is free for any parents, families 724-1826 for more information. child with a Boston address. All The Boston Chapter of The levels of singing ability are wel- Compassionate Friends (TCF) meets at on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. TCF is a national self-help, mutual-assistance organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents and their families. Call The future of health 617-539-6424 or e-mail tcfof- begins with you [email protected] for more The more researchers know about what makes each of information. us unique, the more tailored our health care can become. Join a research effort with one million people nationwide West End Food Pantry to create a healthier future for all of us. seeking donations JoinAllofUs.org The West End Food Pantry 617-768-8300 or 617-414-3300 needs help to continue serving its Founding Members of Partners HealthCare [email protected] or [email protected] more than 120 clients per month.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 15 CALENDAR THE DEADLINE FOR LISTING EVENTS IS THE TUESDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. CALL 617-523-9490 OR FAX 617-523-8668 OR EMAIL [email protected] THURSDAY, OCT. 31 and more, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation: $5, call CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY, free annual Kids’ SUNDAY, NOV. 10 TUESDAY, NOV. 12 Halloween Party, Hill House, Inc., 127 617-227-2155 for more information CONCERT featuring Plamen Karadonev CONCERT, Donald Zook (flute) and Mount Vernon St., 3-5 p.m., admission: (accordion and piano) and Charles Steven Young (organ) performing works free Overton (harpist) performing composi- by Becker, Cooman, Jensen and more, TUESDAY, NOV. 26 tions by Michel Legrand, Jerry Bergonzi, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., CONCERT, Italy’s Giorgio Revelli on the TUESDAY, NOV. 5 Plamen Karadonev, Cole Porter and oth- suggested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 C.B. Fisk organ performing works by ers, Church On The Hill, 140 Bowdoin for more information Bach, Charpentier, Pachelbel and more, CONCERT, cellist Ben Swartz perform- St., 3 p.m. admission” $9, phone: 617-523- ing Bach Cello Suites nos. 1 and 6, King’s King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., 4575 or visit HYPERLINK “http://chur- suggested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., sug- chonthehillboston.org/” \t “_blank” http:// TUESDAY, NOV. 19 gested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information churchonthehillboston.org for more CONCERT, Olson/De Cari Dou per- for more information information forming works by Harnick, Jobim, Leisner

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By Penny & Ed Cherubino Vietnamese Crêpe or bánh xèo use holiday table leftovers in the which literally means sizzling cake. months ahead. We may think of pancakes as an This batter is made of ingredients A boxty is traditionally a com- all-American breakfast dish and you could always have in your bination of leftover mashed pota- a staple of this country’s diner pantry– rice flour, sugar, coconut toes, finely grated raw potato, food. However, pancakes, in one milk, and tumeric. No eggs, no flour, milk or buttermilk, perhaps form or another, are part of many milk, just staples are needed and eggs, and sometimes baking soda. cultures like the French Crêpes, it’s gluten free. The batter actually There are as many recipes as Indian dosa, Chinese Manderin benefits from being refrigerated cooks. Some call for all mashed pancakes, potato latkes, Irish overnight. The filling can be a and others for all raw potatoes. boxty, Russian blini, and Dutch traditional mix of bean sprouts, What’s more, some versions of this pannenkoeken. While we can’t pork, and shrimp, or you can dish are baked in a pan as boxty cover all of these, we’ll tell you use this base to clean out your bread or boiled like dumplings. about a few of our favorites. leftovers. When we order moo shu from Oven Pancakes By Any Other Name a local Chinese restaurant we German pancakes or Dutch Just think of the many names always order extra Mandarin pan- Babies are a quick, easy way to we have for pancakes– flapjack, cakes. This is the same wrapper enjoy that crêpe flavor without griddle cake, hotcake, slapjack, you’re served with Peking duck. standing at the stove pouring Johnny cake, hoe cake, or silver These are simply flour, water, and and flipping. The site The Kitchn This Vietnamese Crêpe (bánh xèo) is made from a batter of rice flour, dollars. Our own breakfast order toasted sesame oil. You can pur- called them, “... a hybrid (or a love sugar, coconut milk, and tumeric. will usually be for blueberry pan- chase these in Chinatown and they child, if you will) of a pancake, a cakes with real maple syrup. But, are best reheated by gentle steam- crepe, and a popover — all in one our all time favorite version is the ing. Having them on hand in your giant skillet.” And, like crêpes you milk, and a pinch of salt cooked like bacon, ham, sausage, syrups, blueberry cornmeal pancake we freezer provides an alternative to can fill these giant pancakes with in 2 tablespoons of butter. Sugar is fruits, cheeses, and whatever your enjoyed for many years at a little rice when you serve a stir-fry. sweet or savory goodies. added for some sweet versions and heart desires at that moment. breakfast spot in Provincetown. This batter is very similar to a we have experimented with herbs We are on the trail of this specific Potato Pancakes crêpe batter but is easy to remem- and spices when we want savory. Do you have a question or recipe! As lovers of good latkes, we are ber, so it can become a meal you Another reason we love pan- topic for Fresh & Local? Send an ready to take on the many versions know by heart or you can put it cakes is their ability to let us email to [email protected] Alternative Batters of Irish boxty. Since most reci- on a sticky note inside a cupboard create the perfect bite on a fork with your suggestion. When it comes to alternative pes use leftover mashed potatoes, door. The key ingredients are: two with bits of other favorite foods batter pancakes, we love the these may be a delicious way to eggs, ½ cup of flour, ½ cup of Neighborhood Roundup replenish the supply of food that Monday through Wednesday from with shopping, food preparation, Helen Bender at617-523-3957 or they give out to hungry residents 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from cooking, serving and clean-up. e-mail [email protected] to set up in the neighborhood. noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 The non-profit providing services Introduction to laptops, an appointment. The pantry is located in the a.m. to 5 p.m. and programs to low-income resi- eReaders and iPads at West End Branch of the Boston dents of the North End, West End the West End Branch Public Library and is staffed by Volunteers needed for and Beacon Hill is looking for Library Yoga for seniors at volunteers from ABCD’s North hot meal program volunteers who can assist with the The West End Branch of the West End Branch End/West End Neighborhood The North End/West End whole meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Boston Public Library, 151 Library Service Center. Non-perishable Neighborhood Service Center on a Monday and/or Friday, but Cambridge St., offers an intro- The West End Branch of (canned and boxed) items are (NE/WE NSC), located at 1 can make arrangements to fit your duction to laptops, eReaders and the Boston Public Library, 151 being sought, including rice, Michelangelo St., serves a hot, schedule. iPads by appointment only. Get Cambridge St., presents yoga for pasta, canned tuna, canned chick- fresh, home-cooked lunch to Contact Maria Stella Gulla, the most out of your eReader or seniors every Tuesday from 2:45 en, chili, beans, vegetables, cereal, seniors in the neighborhood director, at 617-523-8125, ext. Laptop. Receive tips and guid- to 3:30 p.m. Classes are led by soups, cup of noodles, etc. Mondays and Fridays, and is 201, via e-mail at mariastella. ance during these one-on-one Tatiana Nekrasova, a certified Donations can be left at the looking for two volunteers to help [email protected] for more sessions. Call Branch Librarian, yoga instructor. library, 151 Cambridge St., on information. 16

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