THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE Heritage Club supporters slam process as corrupt

By Seth Daniel in the Lost Village and Councilor Lydia Edwards adamantly against Supporters of the Heritage Heritage’s application and in favor Club marijuana store slammed the of the competing proposal by political leaders and the Resilient Remedies (R2) – which Cannabis Board (BCB) process as also had its public hearing coinci- being corrupt and stacked against dentally on the same day. Heritage founder Nike John, a John and her attorney, Phil Black woman who is pursuing Silverman, made a short presenta- the license as an equity appli- tion to the Board, their second pre- cant amidst heavy competition sentation to the BCB after being from another more local operator, sent back to the drawing board during a hearing before the BCB last December. John came back on May 12. now with a new traffic study and The BCB hearing date was without co-owner Maggie Suprey stacked with intensity even before – who remains a friend and sup- the accusations and the testimony porter of John’s project. began last week, with neighbors John Sorgini and Kyle LeClerc of (Heritage Club Pg. 10) Chattermark Distillery on Terminal Street are preparing to finally get their product out the door. The Charlestown distillery One Mystic opening meeting pits started up about three years ago in their space, but hit many roadblocks with union leaders against BPDA opposition COVID-19. Now, they are preparing to open a tasting room soon and hit the By Seth Daniel borhood. market with locally-distilled, high-quality The meeting started with an bourbons, whiskeys and gins. The first review meeting for elongated presentation of the proj- the One Mystic residential tower ect to the community, which was a seemed to pit two groups against similar presentation as was made Chattermark Distillery looking to one another – the trade unions to the Charlestown Neighborhood that advocated for good jobs and Council (CNC) two months ago. a rejuvenation of Sullivan Square The basics of the project are that it make its mark in Charlestown – and the Boston Planning and is a high-rise residential tower on Development Agency (BPDA), the old Flynn Junkyard abutting By Seth Daniel something they do twice a day at to the basics as you can get. We which clearly does not favor the the Somerville City Line. There Chattermark Distillery. are a fully operating distillery, but project. are 695 units and 243 parking Last Thursday afternoon in the On the ground, Founder John we really try to keep everything Somewhere in the middle was spots and an active Food Market, industrial area of Terminal Street Sorgini leaned against 50-pound local and the product of a very the developer, the residents and a restaurant and walking Paseo at almost directly under the Mystic/ sacks of grain and rye that had high-quality.” group of young adults who see the ground level. The project was Tobin Bridge, Distiller Kyle just arrived from Maine. Chattermark has been around new development as a potential LeClerc fed grain into a two-story “We just got grain shipped in for about three years, locating in affordable home in their neigh- (One Mystic Pg. 13) tall tank to begin the bourbon from a family farm in Maine,” mashing process for the day – said Sorgini. “It’s about as back (Distillery Pg. 11) Breaking News – Heritage Club approved The Boston Cannabis Board cation for the Resilient Remedies the past two weeks. (BCB) on Wednesday afternoon (R2) application on Sullivan “I’m excited we’re moving for- voted 5-0 to approve the Heritage Square. ward, but it is bittersweet,” she Club recreational cannabis store Heritage owner Nike John said said. “As much as I am excit- application off of Cambridge she is excited to move forward ed, it’s also not exciting because Street in the Lost Village, while at with her proposal, but said it’s the same time deferring the appli- bittersweet because of events of (Approved Pg. 9) CNC CORNER The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday June 1 at 7pm. The meeting will be held both via Zoom and in-person at the Knights of Columbus (<50% capacity; masks required), 545 Medford Street. Please send questions via email to [email protected]. The link will A rendering of the Food Market and Paseo at the ground level of One be available on our website calendar on June 1 – https://www.charlestownneighborhoodcouncil.org/ Mystic shows a lively and healthy lifestyle on what is now a junkyard, Calendar.html. but City officials seem to be against the project due to its high density. PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 20, 2021 editorial

WE DESERVE THIS Letters to the Editor GREAT WEATHER THANK YOU, As you know, the nexus tables will be critically important that is Sullivan Square is not to have in place before moving With Massachusetts entering the reopening phase after 14 months of MORRISSEY FAMILY only important to the residents forward with major develop- lockdowns, the arrival of the magnificent weather this week could not To the Editor, of the Charlestown neigh- ment and new enterprises in this have been better-timed. I would like to express my borhood, but also serves as a area. The Boston Planning and heartfelt appreciation to the All of us have had to make sacrifices to varying degrees during the vital access point to north- Development Agency (BPDA) Morrissey family and the Ryan ern from the Boston has also engaged the com- pandemic. “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship peninsula since the Colonial era. munity in a comprehensive Many of our fellow citizens have suffered greatly, whether from the committee. I have been blessed Therefore, this critical neighbor- PLAN: Charlestown process, deaths of loved ones, the loss of livelihoods, or the lingering effects of to have known Ryan and am hood project is not only urgent which will envision and encom- honored by the Morrissey family’s long-COVID. to the Charlestown community, pass much of this area. The generosity. I am entering my junior but also Greater Boston. Nearly status of current traffic miti- However, what has become clear throughout the pandemic is the year at Colby-Sawyer majoring a century of neglect rendered this gation plans for this area, as power of the resiliency of the human spirit. This was evident as we in early childhood education and transportation corridor not well as future infrastructure needs, were walking along a crowded Newbury St. in downtown Boston this hope to become a teacher. Again, only unmanageable, but also a must be part of the BPDA conver- thank you so much and thank past Saturday afternoon under sunny skies with temperatures near 80. hindrance to the future econom- sation. you also for helping “Townie” ic prosperity of Boston and its Better pedestrian, bicycle and Sidewalk restaurants were bustling, shops had customers, and people students reach their dreams and environs. Further delay will be multi-model access to public trans- were just happy to be out-and-about. goals. GOD BLESS!!! crippling to the regional economy. portation hubs on the periphery of We were reminded of the words of our mother after she’d been diag- Conor Kelly Development in the region has our neighborhood will allow some not slowed during the past year at of our city’s most isolated residents nosed with the breast cancer that eventually would overwhelm her: “Life the same rate as our infrastructure an opportunity to embark upon is for the living,” she would say. CONCERNS AS TO planning targets. We also cannot let workforce opportunities sprout- The pandemic has served to remind us that our existence is both short THE STATUS OF THE the recent diminished commuting ing up around us. The outskirts and fragile. Hopefully, with the realization that our grasp on this earth at volumes cast from our memories of town are being darkened by RUTHERFORD AVENUE the snarling traffic and public safe- development because of advances best is tenuous, we will have a greater appreciation of the simple things INFRA-STRUCTURE ty issues that plagued this corri- by cities on our immediate bor- -- a sun-filled sky on a warm afternoon -- and endeavor to make the PROJECT dor pre-pandemic. ders. Due to the lack of attention to most of every day as we strive to make the world a better place not only In 2003, decades of deferred public infrastructure at our end of To the Editor, for ourselves, but for those around us. maintenance caused the over- the City, Charlestown, and there- (The following letter was sent pass in Sullivan Square to be con- fore Boston, is bearing the brunt to BTD Commissioner Rooney by demned and demolished as an of the expansion of Assembly State Rep. Dan Ryan.) emergency act, not as a pro-active Row, North Point and Kendall LIZ CHENEY IS A I write to express my concerns transportation plan on behalf of Square. We are receiving very lit- PROFILE IN COURAGE as to the status of the Rutherford our community. Since then, we tle of the benefit. Avenue Infra-structure Project, as have been living with ramps to Moreover, Charlestown is home well as other revitalization and nowhere and a promise of correc- to the largest public housing devel- We disagree with Liz Cheney on just about everything, political- transportation improvements in tion. Through the focused efforts opment in New England, along ly-speaking. the vicinity of Sullivan Square. I by BTD and other stakehold- with two other major subsidized understand the Metropolitan We suspect that most of our readers also have felt the same way over ers in the past seven years much housing complexes. Tremendous Planning Organization (MPO) progress has been made toward efforts have been made to give the years. project schedule is fluid and time- a permanent solution to our infra- these residents quality housing But there is no denying that her principled stand in opposition to her lines often change. The Boston structure embarrassment. We do well into the future. We need a party leaders and in defense of the Constitution would be worthy of a Transportation Department not want to lose that momentum. transportation system that will (BTD) has worked diligently to chapter in John F. Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage. I respectfully ask for a reinvigo- simultaneously make this neigh- hit planning goals and deadlines rated community process with a borhood a desirable place to Liz Cheney could have taken the easy way out and simply remained to ensure we access the federal timetable of goals for both the live, but also a realistic place to silent in the face of the efforts by a large segment of the Republican funding set aside for this project. Rutherford Avenue Corridor, as access economic opportunity for Party to undermine the electoral process that forms the bedrock of our I thank you and your team for well as interim mitigation plans those often shut out. One without your attention to, and prioritiza- democratic institutions. for Sullivan Square and the areas the other is just a perpetuation of tionbof, this area of Boston, thus of Charlestown past the Sullivan the same systemic problems that But Liz Cheney knows what her fellow Republicans are up to -- and far. I also appreciate the inter- Square MBTA Station includ- have been brought to the fore this she wants no part of it. im work done to maximize ing, but not limited to: Parker, past year. state and local resources, along Beyond the attempt by GOP members of Congress to whitewash Brighton and Caldwell Streets. I thank you for your atten- with mitigation money from the the events that occurred on January 6, the election “reforms” that are The area is undergoing vari- tion to this matter and for the wo Encore Resort and other devel- ous public processes pertaining to rk being done thus far. Please, let being enacted by Republican-controlled state legislatures in many states opments, to address current traf- future development and other eco- me know how I can best be of assis- are a blatant and coordinated effort to subvert the very essence of our fic concerns until our long-term nomic activity. These transporta- tance. I await your response. vision for Rutherford Avenue and democracy. tion plans and construction time- State Rep. Daniel J. Ryan Sullivan Square is completed. The combination of newly-imposed restrictions on meaningful access to the ballot that target minority communities and the new laws dele- The Independent Newspaper Group reserves the right to edit letters for space and clarity. We regret gating to those very same legislatures the final determination of the vote amounts to this: They are rigging the outcome of the electoral process that we cannot publish unsigned letters. Please include your street and telephone number with your both before the voting and after the counting. submission. The Independent Newspaper Group publishes columns, viewpoints and letters to the Liz Cheney is standing up for the most basic of American values editor as a forum for readers to express their opinions and to encourage debate. Please note that the -- and if our democracy is to survive the coming elections of 2022 and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of The Independent Newspaper Group. Text or attach- 2024, we will need many more like-minded officeholders to join her ments emailed to [email protected] are preferred. cause. May 20, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 3 Ryan calls for Rutherford Stories from the process to be a priority USS Monaghan II (DD-354)

By Mike Manning By Seth Daniel ued. “Through the focused efforts by BTD and other stakeholders in Chair - Friends of the With the Rutherford Avenue the past seven years much progress Infrastructure Project seemingly has been made toward a perma- The USS Monaghan was the last taking a backseat all of the sud- nent solution to our infrastructure of eight Farragut-class den to other road projects around embarrassment. We do not want built for the US Navy. These post- Boston, State Rep. Dan Ryan this to lose that momentum.” World War I destroyers had sig- week submitted a comprehensive Ryan asked BTD for a “reinvig- nificantly greater fire power and letter to the Boston Transportation orated community process” with steaming range than their prede- Department (BTD) demanding a clear timetable and goals for cessors. The ship was named for that momentum isn’t lost on the the Rutherford Avenue Corridor, Ensign John R. Monaghan - a massive regional road reconfigu- as well as the mitigation plans native of Washington state who ration. for Sullivan Square and the areas was killed in action during the Ryan said there have been beyond the MBTA Station like second Samoan Civil War of 1899. decades if deferred maintenance Parker, Brighton, Caldwell Streets The first USS Monaghan (DD- on the corridor, and that led to the and other. 32) was a modified Paulding-class emergency demolition in 2003 of He said the major development built at Newport News the overpass. Since that time, he plans in the area, such as the One Shipyard (Virginia) and saw ser- said, much progress has been made Mystic project and others to come, vice during World War I - in the Atlantic theater of operations. to plan and being to execute a gen- must be aligned with this process. Images courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command Farragut-class destroy- erational fix. However, with fund- He said nothing should go for- The USS Monaghan. ing from the Boston Metropolitan ward without having a firm idea ers were built at Boston Navy Planning Organization (MPO) of where and when the infrastruc- Yard (Charlestown), Fore River pushed back recently for other ture plan will be executed. Shipyard (Quincy, Massachusetts), projects in Boston, he said he “These transportation plans (New York), is very concerned the fix on and construction timetables will Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Rutherford Avenue and Sullivan be critically important to have (Bremerton, Washington), and Square could stall out. in place before moving forward Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. “Nearly a century of neglect with major development and new The Boston Navy Yard produced rendered this transportation cor- enterprises in this area,” he wrote. Monaghan and her sister ship ridor not only unmanageable, but “The BPDA has also engaged the Macdonough and were commis- also a hindrance to the future eco- community in a comprehensive sioned within a month of each nomic prosperity of Boston and PLAN: Charlestown process, other in the spring of 1935. its environs,” he wrote. “Further which will envision and encom- After commissioning, delay will be crippling to the pass much of this area. The status Monaghan conducted a number regional economy. Development of current traffic mitigation plans of training tours in the North Atlantic. These tours focused on in the region has not slowed for this area, as well as future I-22tou - a Type-A Japanese mini-. during the past year at the same infrastructure needs, must be part the deployment of aircraft and rate as our infrastructure planning of the BPDA conversation.” aircraft carriers to escort convoys, attack began with the first of two off the submarine and simultane- targets. We also cannot let the The biggest issue, however, to coordinate anti-submarine mea- waves of bombers, bomb- ously dropped two depth charges recent diminished commuting vol- is development on the edges of sures between aircraft and destroy- ers, and fighters. that sent the enemy vessel to the umes cast from our memories the Charlestown, and just beyond ers, and to test various evasive The unrelenting assault, that bottom of the harbor. The harbor snarling traffic and public safety its borders in places like North tactics against attacking aircraft propelled the United States into was so shallow in this area that the issues that plagued this corridor Point, Assembly Row and Kendall and . This training World War II, lasted approximate- detonation of the depth charges pre-pandemic. Square. Those are issues he said would prove to be invaluable as ly 90 minutes. At 8:27 AM, just lifted the destroyer’s stern up and “Since then, we have been liv- he has been bringing up for many the world moved toward a second 30 minutes after the strike began; out of the water. ing with ramps to nowhere and a years as part of the process, and world war. Monaghan was notified of the After Monaghan’s first har- promise of correction,” he contin- By 1941, Monaghan had been (Rutherford Pg. 8) redeployed from the Atlantic presence of a Japanese mini-sub- rowing naval engagement and squadron to , marine in the harbor. first enemy submarine “kill”, the . Japanese expansionism This was I-22tou - a Type-A destroyer steamed to in Asia had forced the United Japanese mini-submarine with a in an effort to relieve American States to shift naval assets from two-man crew and armed with forces there. Unfortunately, the many different theaters of opera- two torpedoes. The submarine island was captured by Japanese tions to the Pacific. On the morn- attacked the USS Curtiss, a sea- forces before she and other war- ing of December 7th, she was the plane tender, with a torpedo but ships arrived. Monaghan and “ready-duty” destroyer just north missed. Immediately, and inex- other vessels made their way back of Ford Island - located in the cen- plicably, the intruder surfaced. to Pearl Harbor. c harlesTown ter of Pearl Harbor. Monaghan Curtiss, armed with a 5” cali- For the next few months, she and sister ships Aylwin, Dale, and ber deck gun, fired a shell which participated in patrol and scout- PATRIOT-BRIDGE Farragut waited in this saltwater decapitated the submarine’s con- ing operations. Monaghan was ning tower. At this point, the present at the battle of the Coral he harlestown atriot ridge hideaway at a high state of read- T C P -B , iness. Monaghan’s captain rang up the Sea and at the decisive American Phone: 617.241.8500 © 2008 Independent Newspaper Group. At 7:51 AM, Monaghan was engine room for flank speed and victory at Midway Island. ordered to make steam and gave the order to ram. (This victory, June 4th - 6th, Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com join destroyer USS Ward on an I-22tou maneuvered to fire 1942 proved to be the turn-

Newsstand Price: Free / Subscription price: $75 annually anti-submarine patrol. Just an a torpedo at the approaching ing point in the war as all four hour before, Ward had sunk an destroyer but the torpedo missed Japanese aircraft carriers that President - Stephen Quigley - [email protected] unidentified submarine at Pearl - passing within 150 feet of her had launched the attack at Pearl starboard bow. Immediately, Harbor were sunk. The Japanese Marketing Director - Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] Harbor’s entrance. Four minutes later, the devastating Japanese air Monaghan struck a glancing blow navy never recovered from the loss Reporter - Seth Daniel - [email protected] (Shipyard Pg. 6) PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 20, 2021 E-mail exchange questioning Cannabis Board accidentally sent to Cannabis Board

By Seth Daniel Friday. “I’ve included her and the “To take that a step further, and last 10 years – which is a require- The Mayor’s Office told the rest of the team here. In my opin- quote Maya Angelou, ‘When peo- ment along with identifying as a Patriot Bridge that the City and the Everyone has mistakenly hit ion, the challenge as to Nike’s equi- ple show you who they are, believe Black person and qualifying as BCB stands behind its evaluation the ‘send’ button, but few such ty status would be better coming them.’ Resilient’s conversation is a low-income. of John as an equity applicant, instances have been such an from the public. It’s important to blatant display of racism and it is Former Boston Election and said that question was first unlucky stroke as a private e-mail note that, just because Nike iden- unacceptable. My hope is that the Commissioner Nancy Lo, now raised by Trevisan in March – and exchange by Resilient Remedies tifies as Black does not mean that Board, that was designed to ensure part of the R2 team, was involved the BCB addressed it then. The (R2) marijuana store that was mis- she is automatically designated as racial equity, not only upholds that in the e-mail exchange reaching e-mail exchange seems to indicate takenly sent into the public record a Boston Equity Applicant. She mandated goal, but also chooses out to various Town Clerks, specif- R2 still had concerns about that last Friday – a strategic e-mail needs to meet at least 2 more of the operators who align with the mis- ically Brookline, to inquire about evaluation. exchange that questioned the 6 criteria outlined in…the Equity sion.” John’s residency there. Brookline “Chayla believes the predom- integrity of the Boston Cannabis Ordinance to be designated an R2 said it was unfortunate the is not an ADI. She discovered that inant question being asked by Board (BCB) and then was sent Equity Applicant. And it appears exchange was mistakenly sent to the Brookline Clerk had her reg- Attorney Tanya Trevisan about to…the Boston Cannabis Board. she fails to do so.” the BCB, and they wished every- istered there from 2008 to 2016. Ms. John’s equity status concerns The e-mail went further to indi- one good luck in the upcoming The e-mail exchange got into She and Trevisan and the team Ms. John’s residency,” read a state- cate that perhaps BCB Attorney process. the public record when R2’s attor- continued to analyze the dates of ment from the Mayor’s Office. ney, Tanya Trevisan, sent other Chayla White looked the other “It is unfortunate internal attor- where John lived and did not live, “Ms. John provided Chayla with members of the team BCB Clerk way on residency issues to make ney client communications have including the fact that her current sufficient documentation to prove Jasmin Winn’s e-mail address last sure John qualified, even if she been inadvertently made public,” driver’s license says she lives on that she has resided in areas of dis- Friday afternoon so as to forward may not have deserved it. read the statement. “We wish all Beacon Hill – which is not an ADI. proportionate impact as defined by support letters. However, within “Clearly, there is an issue regard- very good fortune and luck as they the Cannabis Control Commission that communication was a stra- ing whether Nike actually lived navigate the dynamic process of “That said, Brookline has her on record as a resident from 2008- (CCC) for the requisite amount tegic conversation between R2 in an (Area of Disproportionate this emerging industry.” of time - at least 5 of the last 10 2016???,” wrote Trevisan. “And that questioned the integrity of Impact) ADI for at least five of On Friday, once Trevisan real- years. Ms. John submitted this the Boston voting record & her the BCB’s process in approving the last 10 years,” read Trevisan’s ized she had sent compromising information in October 2020, driver’s license indicate she lives their competition, Heritage Club’s e-mail. “There is significant con- e-mails to the BCB, she attempted so proof of residency in an area on Beacon Hill currently while she Nike John, as an official equity flicting data that appears to have to roll it back, saying to disregard of disproportionate impact for says she lives elsewhere. Something applicant. It also contained a series been manipulated to Nike’s benefit the communication as it was part any five-year term from 2010 is fishy & it’s not just the harbor...” of exchanges detailing an investi- to enable her and The Heritage of privileged attorney-client discus- through October 2020 would The entirety of their case is then gation last Thursday and Friday Club to be given priority in the sions between the owners of R2. satisfy the residency criteria set detailed in a long e-mail to the aimed at trying to disqualify John cannabis license application pro- “Please confirm receipt of this forth in the Ordinance Establishing as an equity applicant prior to the cess. The public deserves an expla- e-mail and deletion of the other,” team, which contained significant the Equitable Regulation of the BCB vote this week – perhaps even nation as to how the OED/BCB wrote Trevisan. concern about the integrity of the Cannabis Industry in the City of using this paper, the Patriot Bridge, determined Nike resided in an ADI “Hi Tanya,” replied BCB Clerk BCB in its evaluation of John, and Boston… As Attorney Hawkins to get that message out. for at least five of the last 10 years, Winn. “All correspondence sent to whether BCB attorneys might have noted, Chayla did respond to Both R2 and Heritage are com- given this information.” the City is public record.” manipulated information to make Attorney Trevisan’s inquiry regard- peting to be the first recreational John said this week she was The exchange was then includ- sure she qualified. A strategy was ing Ms. John’s residency on March marijuana licensee in Charlestown, aware of the mistaken e-mail ed in the public record of R2’s then formulated to contact the 22, 2021.” exchange, and had seen it as well. application, which is currently and both propose to locate within Charlestown paper and try to roll The Mayor’s Office said She called it a blatant display of before the BCB. a half-mile of each other – creating out a story on the matter before Attorney White was provided with racism. The heart of the matter within a buffer zone issue that has height- the meeting this week. No effort, residential leases on Gainsborough “I have always believed that the exchange is a long-standing ened the competition significantly. however, was made after Friday Street in the Fenway from Sept. who you are is who you are when question from R2 about John’s “We need…to strategy on this,” to do so. 2013 to Aug. 2015. She also pro- wrote Trevisan in an e-mail last no one is watching,” said John. status as an equity applicant, spe- “When does the Charlestown vided them with a lease from a cifically whether or not she has paper come out and its deadline?” Quincy apartment from Dec. 2014 resided in an ADI for five of the wrote Lo. to June 2018. She also provided Flynn Insurance Agency, Inc them with utility bill statements Proudly Serving Charlestown for over 30 years! 24/7 Emergency Vet Care that matched those addresses for Weekend Appointments | Free On-Site Parking that time period where she held a lease. WE’RE RELOCATING “Altogether, Ms. John resided in WORMS? areas of disproportionate impact TO CITY SQUARE! for approximately 63.5 months INFECTIONS? - which is in excess of the manda- DISEASE? tory 60 month period,” read the Prime Office/ statement from the Mayor’s Office. Professional BYE FELICIA! Space For Lease Angell is Here to Help! 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Staff Report district’s facilities master planning $1 billion vision for transforming at the end of the 2020-21 school ects, BPS will engage school com- process. all school buildings into learn- year, the current merger of the munities to explore options for Supt. Brenda Cassellius this “This hopeful vision for the ing environments where students BCLA-McCormack 7-12, and the creating additional seats through week presented a capital budget future of BPS is a huge shift in access the teaching and support proposed closures of the Irving reconfigurations of K-8 schools and BuildBPS update to the Boston the way we plan for our students’ services they need to be successful. and Timilty schools at the end of for the 2022-2023 school year School Committee, proposing education,” said Superintendent BPS will continue its family and the 2021-22 school year, all three and beyond. Creating predictable, a plan to provide clearer path- Cassellius. “We are stating now community engagement through middle school buildings will be clear educational pathways from ways for students, build five new and for the future that our stu- October when the Superintendent renovated as part of the long-term early childhood through high schools, and significantly upgrade dents will learn in 21st century will provide additional updates to strategy to provide clear, predict- school includes graduating stu- current school buildings – includ- classrooms and know with cer- the plan and request votes from able educational pathways for stu- dents prepared for college, career ing a major renovation and repur- tainty how their education will the Committee. Meetings are dents and their families; and life. BPS will continue its posing of the Clearance Edwards progress for their entire time in shared on the BPS website. The five new schools to be work to reimagine the secondary Middle School in Charlestown. BPS. As a district, we owe it to For Charlestown, the Edwards built are in Allston/Brighton, school experience by partnering The Edwards is slated to close our students and their families to is one of four major school ren- Dorchester, and with BPS heads of school to estab- on June 17 at the end of this be upfront and transparent in our ovations outlined in the plan – a Roxbury, as well as a new school lish a foundation for high school school term. planning. This proposal moves us plan that hinges on transforming for the Horace Mann School for quality as part of high school The guiding principles for the closer to earning the trust of our other schools throughout the city. the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. redesign, and will propose a plan updated plan are to achieve equi- community and providing our stu- Following the approved closure In addition to adding seats to the Committee in Fall 2021. table access to educational oppor- dents the learning environments of the Edwards Middle School through major construction proj- tunities and programs; provide they deserve.” excellent buildings that promote Superintendent Cassellius pre- health, enhance learning, and sented the proposal as part of the Shipyard (from pg. 3) motivate students; and ensure pre- ongoing BuildBPS educational and dictability and transparency in the facilities master plan, a 10-year, of these warships along with relat- variety of missions including: and a trio of , steamed ed aircraft, sailors, and airmen patrol/scouting, shore bombard- 350 miles southwest of to during the two-day battle.) ment, escort duty, and anti-subma- Atoll. On the last day of BPDA Income-restricted Home Ownership Opportunity After Midway, she participat- rine warfare. November, Monaghan departed HARBORWALK RESIDENCES 133 Sumner Street ed in a number of operations In 1944, Monaghan returned to Ulithi to escort three fleet oilers East Boston, MA 02128 from Pearl Harbor as far north as the West Coast for extensive exer- destined to the in a 14 Income-Restricted Units Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. During cises in order to prepare for the plan to rendezvous with the Third Maximum Income Limit # of Units # of bedrooms Price (% AMI) this time, Monaghan was involved invasion of the . Fleet. 5 1 $186,400 80% in a number of mishaps includ- She also participated in the cam- By the 17th of December, she 1* 2 $221,900 80% ing a collision with another vessel paigns to capture Kwajalein and needed to refuel and had reduced 5* 1 $304,400 120% 1 2 $351,400 120% and an impact with an unknown Eniwetok atolls. ballast to accommodate thousands 2 3 $398,300 120% underwater obstruction. While By March, Monaghan’s pri- of gallons of fuel. But before she *One unit is built out for persons with vision impairments and/or who are deaf/hard of hearing at sea, only temporary repairs mary mission was anti-submarine could refuel - “Cobra” Maximum Income Limits (set by the BPDA + based on household size + AMI) could be performed. She steamed warfare. Her role was indispens- struck with little or no warn- Maximum Income Maximum Income HH size to Mare Island Naval Shipyard able in the campaigns at , ing. Though fleet vessels took 80% 120% 1 $66,650 $100,000 (Vallejo, ) for perma- Woleai, Yap, and . After preemptive measures to ride out 2 $76,200 $114,250 nent repairs. Saipan, she joined in the assault the storm, unimaginably, warships 3 $85,700 $128,550 In early 1943, Monaghan on Guam in July. At the end of Spence, Hull, and Monaghan were 4 $95,200 $142,800 5 $102,850 $154,250 returned to the Aleutians and was July, she sailed for Pearl Harbor all lost. 6 $110,450 $165,650 assigned to a scouting force com- for replenishment and then onto Of Monaghan’s crew of 100

Maximum Asset Limits prised of cruisers and destroyers. Puget Sound, in Washington state, officers and enlisted men, only six 80% AMI 120% AMI This force engaged the Japanese for a significant overhaul. survived. The sailors drifted in a $75,000 $100,000 in the Battle of Komandorski After the overhaul’s comple- lifeboat for three days fighting off Does not include retirement. Does include Real Estate Islands. Though outnumbered, tion, Monaghan trained off thirst, oppressive heat, and menac- To learn more about eligibility + the BPDA screening requirements, please visit: the American force drove the California and Hawaii during the ing sharks. http://www.bostonplans.org/housing/faqs#application-lottery-questions enemy away. Through November fall of 1944. In mid-November, Once rescued, the crew mem- Applications are available during the application period from: of 1943 - she engaged in a wide she, along with three destroyers bers reported that the destroyer Wednesday, June 2, 2021 – Tuesday, June 15, 2021 had rolled numerous times to star-

To request an application online visit: https://bit.ly/133sumner board before rolling over com- To have a hard copy of the applicat ion mailed to your mailing address, please call 978-456-7999. CHARLESTOWN pletely and capsizing. Crew mem- bers below decks had no chance HOURS Monday – Friday (9 AM – 5 PM) at all of escape. More than likely, Monday, June 7, 2021 (10 AM – 7 PM) GYM HOCKEY it was the ship’s inability to refuel Saturday, June 12, 2021 (10 AM – 2 PM) and replace the weight of the bal- After careful consideration and an abundance of caution, the City of Boston has decided to cancel the last with fresh fuel that resulted in in-person application distribution period. If you cannot complete the application online, please call us Standings for the week of 5/15/2021 her demise. at 978-456-7999, to request that we mail you one and to ask us for any guidance you might need to complete the application. W L T Though her service life was less than ten years, Monaghan served Fully completed + signed applications must be Bryan’s Pals 3 0 2 submitted online or postmarked no later than: valiantly in each campaign of the Tuesday, June 15, 2021 A-1 Convenience. 3 1 1 Pacific war until her tragic end - seven days before Christmas, Mailed to: MCO Housing Services, P.O. Box 372, Harvard, MA 01451 Duce 2 1 2 2 1944. During the course of the ● Selection by lottery. Asset, Use & Resale Restrictions apply. war, she had received 12 battle ● Preference for Boston Residents. MPTA 0 4 1 ● Preference for First Time Homebuyers. stars for her service in the Pacific ● Preference for Households with at least one person per bedroom. theater of operations. ● Minimum 3% down payment required. Players of the week for 5/15/2021 For more information, language assistance, or to make a request for reasonable accommodations, please call 978-456-7999 or email [email protected] A-1 Convenience - Charlotte Seney, Callie Seney. Bryan’s Pals - August Adamonis, Griffin Carucci. TO ADVERTISE PLEASE Duce 2 - David Tsiklauri, Shane Herrick CALL Equal Housing Opportunity MPTA - James L., William L., Gavin S., Colton M. 781-485-0588 May 20, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 7 Spillane qualifies for City Council At-Large ballot

The Jon Spillane for Boston from the pandemic, I would be cated civil servant. A graduate of City Council At-Large campaign humbled to bring my experience Boston Latin School, Boston Col- announced that Jon Spillane, of working in City Hall to the table lege, and Suffolk Law School, Jon Beacon Hill, has officially qualified as a City Councilor At-Large, get- has worked to address Boston’s for the September Primary ballot, ting to work and ready to deliver housing crisis as part of Boston’s after the Boston Elections Depart- results on day one.” Department of Neighborhood ment verified the required 1,500 In April, the campaign also Development (DND), where he signatures from the Spillane cam- released their official announce- helped to create over 1,000 afford- paign. In total, the Spillane cam- ment video (https://www.you- able housing units across the City. paign has collected over 3,000 sig- tube.com/watch?v=WmeS7lgP- As the Director of Budget and natures on 90 sheets, representing Mlw&t=1s), which features Jon the support of thousands of regis- Spillane, a lifelong Bostonian and Director of Neighborhood Ser- tered Boston voters from neighbor- former City Council and Depart- vices for Council Chair of Ways hoods across the city. ment of Neighborhood Develop- and Means Kenzie Bok, Jon helped As one of the first At-Large ment staffer, taking public transit manage one of the toughest city campaigns to make the ballot, the and speaking with residents about budgets in recent memory and Spillane campaign solidifies its increasing access to City services. advocated for residents affected position as a top contender with The video, which highlights Jon’s by COVID-19, connecting tenants the city-wide organization and extensive knowledge of City gov- to rent relief and small businesses grassroots momentum to elect Jon ernment and readiness for office to Boston’s Office of Econom- Spillane to serve as City Councilor on day one, is intended to recruit ic Development. Jon previously At-Large. Over 70 volunteers have attendees to the campaign’s official served on Mayor Walsh’s Spark taken part in collecting signatures, kick-off event on May 25th. Boston Council, which works with soliciting signatures from family, In addition to the crowded City Hall to represent and advo- friends, neighbors, and at train Mayoral election, five of the Bos- cate for young adults in Boston stations and grocery stores across ton City Council’s thirteen mem- aged 20 to 34. Currently, Jon is Boston. bers are not running for re-elec- a member of the Boston Ward 5 “The outpouring of support our tion, leaving three district council Democratic Committee and is a campaign has received across large seats and two At-Large seats open. founder and current Young Profes- swaths of Boston has been incred- The next Council will not only Candidate for Boston City Council At-Large Jon Spillane will appear on sional Board Member of the Gene- ible to witness,” said Jon Spillane, play a major role in the COVID-19 the September Primary ballot. candidate for Boston City Coun- recovery, but will also be in charge sis Foundation for Children, which cil At-Large. “Our vision for the of re-drawing council district lines helps children with rare diseases City Council centers on our neigh- based on the 2020 census results. and rare genetic disorders. To learn bors and community members, Jon Spillane, candidate for Bos- more about Jon, follow him on Boston License Board aligns with state the folks who raised me and who ton City Council At-Large, is a Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, I’m proud to have looked up to lifelong Bostonian, experienced and stay connected at https://www. to lift all limits on licensees May 29 my whole life. As Boston rebuilds community organizer, and dedi- jonforboston.com/. By Seth Daniel a direction where she felt more comfortable in lifting the restric- With the support of Acting tions on businesses and licensed CHARLESTOWN BEAT Mayor Kim Janey announced on establishments. Tuesday, the Boston Licensing “Because of Boston’s prog- POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of Board on Wednesday approved a ress, I am making the decision every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. lifting of all restrictions on licensed to align with the Commonwealth POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service Office at 617-343-4627. premises as of May 29. of Massachusetts and lift COVID “As of May 29, all restrictions restrictions on May 29,” Janey related to licensed premises will wrote in a statement. “But, let me Burglary - Commercial dise approximately a minute later. Warrant Arrest be lifted,” announced the Board. be clear, our battle against COVID is not over. Reopening our city will 05/03/2021 – An officer Area A-1 detectives were noti- 05/06/2021 - On arrival at “Private businesses, including restaurants, may require masks only work if we all continue to do responded at about 8 a.m. to a fied and responded to process the Main and Green streets at around and social distancing at their dis- our part to fight the pandemic.” radio call for breaking and enter- scene. 4 p.m., a witness directed police to ing to the On Again Consignment cretion. However, this will not be The restrictions that are lifted a male suspect sitting on the steps at 233 Main St. Sick/Injured/Medical required by the City of Boston.” include: The officer spoke to the victim, 05/04/2021 - Upon arrival of 2 Dexter Row. In a vote on Wednesday morn- •No gathering limits. who stated she had arrived at the at149 13th St. at approximately The witness stated that she has ing, the Board agreed to lift all •No table limits. store at 7:30 a.m. and found the 12:30 a.m., officers observed a video showing the individual steal- COVID restrictions on licensed •No time limits. door window was broken, and man with no shirt and several cuts ing packages in the neighborhood. premises in Boston. Such a lift- •No mask/social distancing restrictions. that someone had entered and along with bandages on both arms Based on the suspect’s description, ing had been announced by Gov. Charlie Baker for the state earlier •Alcohol can be served without stole merchandise and cash from sitting in the main lobby. After police had information linking the inside the business. further investigation, officers were this week, but Janey had been food. suspect to recent package theft in hesitant to follow suit in Boston. •Dividers may be taken down. The victim showed the offi- able to ascertain the victim was the area. Officers placed suspect cer a surveillance video showing having diabetic issues. Officers On Tuesday, she announced •All approved entertainment under arrest for receiving stolen a male suspect wearing a dark summoned EMS to the scene, that the metrics were headed in may continue. baseball cap, a light-colored face and the victim was transported to property, drinking in public, and mask, a lighter-colored jacket, and Mass General Hospital. larceny. The suspect was trans- dark pants enter the store at 1 ported back to the District A-1 a.m. and exit with the merchan- station to be processed.

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By Seth Daniel though small, difference. to avoid Sullivan Square and go amount of opposition, but he at the traffic in our community and Neighbor Brian Callahan, to Cambridge through Somerville. least engaged with the community. how this will make the situation In all the outside drama sur- president of the Sullivan Square Many of those vehicles are from There were informal meetings at worse.” NH.” peoples’ houses. There have been rounding the two competing rec- Residents Association, broke it Callahan added that traffic down the best in the dual hearings Added Andrea Bennetti, “The no attempts to work with us (this reational marijuana proposals for issues brought up are not a smoke- Cambridge Street, there have been last week at the Boston Cannabis main difference between this loca- time), and it’s a little offensive screen for prejudice or favoritism a lot of loud voices, but some of Board (BCB). When asked by tion and Cambridge Street is it is (they) say it’s because we oppose towards R2 owner Jack Kelly, the most pertinent voices – those Commissioner Lisa Holmes what away from the residential neigh- recreational marijuana. I voted for of the abutting neighbors – have the difference was, Callahan said borhood. This makes much more legalization. That’s not the issue.” who is a long-time and well-re- often been overshadowed. it comes down to that one-third sense for our community.” Bijaya Sharma of Parker Street spected resident of Charlestown. mile. That has been a consistent said the opposition is strictly about With two proposals within one- “These are real issues and to “The difference between this message from the neighbors, with location, and while Heritage’s third of a mile in their neighbor- make up something that we’re (R2) proposal at 31 Cambridge traffic being the key element of location may not seem any differ- hood – one on Sullivan Square St. (Heritage Club) is it is about opposition – as well as the belief ent than R2’s, there is a world of prejudice against Nike – we like and one about 50 yards off of one-third to four-tenths of a mile that the R2 proposal is a smaller difference. Nike and feel she’s a decent per- Cambridge Street – neighbors have outside of the residential neigh- operation and one that would not “This is not about race or being son,” he said. “That’s silly and it been consistently been against borhood,” he said. “Traffic we’ve bring drivers further into the Lost a woman; it’s about the location,” denigrates the folks that live here Heritage and more in favor of talked about for years is cut- Village areas like Parker Street. she said. “If Nike had proposed to say that. This is real for us. We Resilient Remedies (R2). It may ting off of I-93 to avoid Sullivan “There has been no collabora- her business in the Sullivan Square don’t do it because we have mal- seem like there is no difference, Square. I assume the folks going tion (with Heritage), said Chris location where the traffic would feasance in the heart. Three young but neighbors said repeatedly it down to 31 Cambridge St. will be Bern of Parker Street. “The be included in the rotary, I would comes down to about one-third going directly to Sullivan Square proposal that was there three have been in full support. This families have moved away from of a mile. and not avoiding it. Most of the years ago for a dispensary came isn’t about who is making the here in recent months because And on Sullivan Square and traffic in our neighborhood takes from a wealthy white man from application, but where it is and of the traffic and that’s the real Cambridge Street, that’s a critical, a right into our neighborhood Wellesley and he had the same we’re all very concerned about issue.”

The Charlestown Working Theater Rutherford (from pg. 3) Hosted by Tony V.! The Charlestown Working Theater Presents he hopes that will be fundamental place to live, but also a realistic to taking quicker action on this place to access economic oppor- regional project. He said address- tunity for those often shut out,” Special Guests: Bobcat Goldthwait, Aruba Ray Ellin, ing those issues would be provid- he wrote. “One without the other Christine Hurley and Tom Cotter, and more! ing access to those in Charlestown is just a perpetuation of the same who are often shut out, and in systemic problems that have been JOIN US ONLINE on Friday, June 4 at 7:30p.m. the current traffic configuration, brought to the fore this past year.” blocked for accessing. The BTD had not yet respond- It’s our first fundraising effort since June 2019 “We need a transportation sys- ed to the letter this week by press WE’RE EXCITED TO ZOOOM WITH YOOOM! tem that will simultaneously make time. Go to https://bit.ly/3tDAAu2 to make your reservation. this neighborhood a desirable If you somehow can’t take another ZOOM, even a fun one, please visit charlestownworkingtheater.org to make a donation The Good Shepherd School would like to thank the "Taste of Charlestown 2021"For more information call 617-417-6028 Charlestown community for their support towards Proceeds benefit CWT Youth Programs. or email: [email protected] our annual fundraiser this year: The text on the white could read: "While we had to move our event to a virtual format this year, we are so “Taste of Charlestown” glad we could all come together to support our While we had to move our event to a virtual format school and our participating restaurants: Blackmoor, this year, we are so glad we could all come together to Brewer's Fork, Figs, Monument, Pier 6, and Warren support our school and our participating restaurants: Tavern. We would like to thank our event sponsor: Blackmoor, Brewer’s Fork, Figs, Ricciardelli & Small LLC and everyone that joined us Monument, Pier 6, and Warren Tavern. online." We would also like to thank our event sponsor: Ricciardelli & Small LLC In the second green box can you put: "It was a great & everyone that joined us online. It was another great success for our school, and we success for our school and we are hopeful that we are hopeful that we can come together for an can come together for an in-person event next Spring in-person event next Spring - we miss you! - we miss you!" www.gsscharlestown.org 20 Winthrop St, Charlestown 617-242-8800 Good Shepherd School is an independent Catholic preschool serving children aged 2-5 years old. Nondiscriminatory Policy: Good Shepherd School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. May 20, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 9 Zero positive COVID tests in Charlestown last week YOU'RE INVITED TO By John Lynds ago. For more information on the On Monday, Acting Mayor lifting of restrictions visit https:// After reporting no positive Kim Janey announced that the www.mass.gov/news/baker-poli- COVID-19 test in Charlestown City of Boston will align with the to-administration-to-lift-covid-re- last week 2 percent tested positive state’s reopening plan. All remain- strictions-may-29-state-to-meet- last week according to the latest ing COVID-19 restrictions will be vaccination-goal-by-beginning-of- data released on Friday by the lifted effective May 29. The city june. Boston Public Health Commission was going to delay reopening for The BPHC data released last (BPHC). three weeks but the positive test Friday showed Charlestown’s Charlestown was the only rate in Boston has remained under infection went from 714.4 cases Boston neighborhood to report 2.5 percent for a couple of weeks per 10,000 residents to 716.4 zero positive tests two Fridays ago now. cases per 10,000 residents--a 0.28 but according to the latest BPHC Following CDC guidance, the percent increase. report, last week 456 residents state’s face covering order will To date, 1,391 Charlestown VIRTUAL CAMPAIGN were tested and 2 percent were also be rescinded on May 29 and residents have tested positive for KICK-OFF found to be positive. Governor Charlie Baker will end the virus. According to the weekly report, the State of Emergency on June The statistics released by TUESDAY | MAY 25 | 7:30 PM of the 15,374 Charlestown resi- 15. the BPHC as part of its weekly dents tested for the virus since the The Department of Public COVID19 report breaks down pandemic began 9.1 percent were Health will issue a new face cov- the number of cases and infection Jon is a lifelong Bostonian, running to ensure that found to be positive by last Friday. ering advisory consistent with the rates in each neighborhood. It also everyone in our City has the opportunity and This was a 1 percent decrease Centers for Disease Control and breaks down the number of cases support to succeed. from the 9.2 percentage reported Prevention’s updated guidance. by age, gender and race. by the BPHC two Fridays ago. Face coverings will still be manda- Citywide positive cases of coro- A graduate of Boston Latin School, Boston Citywide, the weekly positive tory for all individuals on public navirus increased less than one College, and Suffolk Law School, Jon has worked test rate decreased once again. and private transportation sys- percent last week and went from to address Boston’s housing crisis as part of According to the BPHC 18,713 tems--including rideshares, livery, 69,944 cases to 70,324 confirmed Boston’s Department of Neighborhood residents were tested and 2.1 per- taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter cases in a week. Sixteen additional Development (DND), where he helped to create cent were COVID positive--this Rail and transportation stations-- Boston residents died from the was a 12.5 percent decrease from in healthcare facilities and in other virus last week and there are now over 1,000 affordable housing units across the the 2.4 percent positive test rate settings hosting vulnerable pop- 1,381 total deaths in the city from City. As a senior staffer for City Councilor Kenzie reported by the BPHC two weeks ulations, such as congregate care COVID. Bok, Jon helped manage one of the toughest city settings. budgets in recent memory and provided constiuent services for residents and businesses affected by COVID-19. Approved (from pg. 1) Paid for by the committee to elect Jon Spillane things still aren’t equal. We are deferred and their proposal is R2 after seeing e-mails mistakenly A real recovery from COVID-19 is going to take all of us. Our City needs advocates and policy- excited to move ahead though.” not over, but they will face a released and because it could take The proposal now goes to the “buffer zone” issue if Heritage is makers who have been on the front lines facing Zoning Board within the next approved at the ZBA. The ZBA away her business. Boston’s toughest problems. Jon will be ready on few weeks for consideration, but process for Heritage would be fol- “Based on the e-mails that came Day One. Learn more at JonForBoston.com. the BCB approval gives Heritage lowed by a state Cannabis Control a pathway that doesn’t include Commission process as well. out this week, I will opposed R2,” GET YOUR COMPLIMENTARY TICKET: a “buffer zone” issue. R2 was John said she would oppose she said. SECURE.ACTBLUE.COM/ DONATE/MAY25KICKOFF @JONFORBOSTON Visit www.charlestownbridge.com PAGE 10 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 20, 2021

Heritage Club (from pg. 1) Suprey, in fact, was one of the who live in Charlestown, and said deliberations is not limited to only Charlestown resident Elaine issue in Charlestown. first to testify in favor of the they had sent letters of support for this process and these applicants. Donovan testified that she believed “There was zero support project, but noting that it was a Heritage Club and felt John was “The next level of scrutiny it had nothing to do with race or for school desegregation in fixed process and John had been getting railroaded. for these applicants after Boston political favoritism. She said the Charlestown when it happened, opposed at every turn. “There’s nothing wrong with is the State Cannabis Board, at opposition comes from the fact but I think everyone would look “I received a phone call from a people trying to make a business which point my office will work to that the proposal isn’t right for back at it and say it was a good colleague of State Rep. Dan Ryan for themselves and support the ensure that if Charlestown gets a Charlestown. thing,” she said. “That’s what and Councilor Lydia Edwards community,” said Patty Suprey. cannabis shop it will have minimal “I take offense to the woman we’re trying to do here. We’re who said if I said what I’m about “I think this is beginning to be a negative impact on the community that just spoke about Charlestown trying to desegregate cannabis and to say there would be consequenc- political situation and that isn’t and the process will follow the and everyone being white,” she trying to support the neighbor- es and I would jeopardize the fair. The issue is at hand. The applicable rules.” said. “This is not about color. I’ve hood and we are being conscious.” Heritage Club’s chances of getting politicians really can’t get involved The scorched-earth policy by opposed this particular location On the actual issue of the a license,” said Suprey. “It was in this. This is about a company… those testifying in support of first and foremost because of its proposal, one of the key reasons a fear tactic and a way to try to and everybody should take this Heritage wasn’t all that different size. It is astronomical in size. Heritage was turned away in convince me not to expose the into consideration. She is a Black in the surprise opposition offered We don’t have a cannabis shop in December by the BCB was because unethical behavior of the power woman trying to do right by the last year at the BCB hearing for our neighborhood now, and the they had no traffic study. This time players involved in this process. community and people are putting Heritage by Councilor Lydia first one in 02129 has 12 or 13 they did present a professional This process is supposed to be her down. I have also written to Edwards. At last week’s hearing, bays and is going to have traffic. study funded and directed by the ethical and non-political and sadly Lydia Edwards’s office and stated she said she remained in oppo- Those are our issues… Let’s call City. However, that study has been that is not the case.” my concern and my support for sition and had been under great this what it is. This particular refuted by neighbors who say it She also said there had been (Nike). It seems to be getting to be pressure to change her views, place is much too large, it is noth- only focused on main streets and political contributions from the a one sided issue.” including being approached at a ing personal against this woman. ignored the side streets – which competition to political leaders in Said Chris Greatorex, “I am funeral by supporters. I’ve been on every meeting and it was their main concern. the Town, and alleged it was not Maggie Suprey’s aunt and I’m very “I’ve been approached by many doesn’t fit 02129.” Silverman and John said they right. upset about the day (Councilor people, including at the most inter- Union leader Gabriel Camacho, know the study’s results aren’t “(The competition is) led by Edwards) called her a liar. She esting times,” she said. “I’ve been of UFCW 1445, did register his what some want to hear, but that political figures and both Lydia slandered the Suprey name and approached at a funeral Mass, but support as a union leader, but he is what the City chose to study for and Dan gave them glowing letters that’s not right.” I have not been inaccessible for also said he also said he believes her application. of support,” she said. “They are State Rep. Dan Ryan said after collaboration. The collaboration in the integrity of Councilor “The project will have no sig- close personal friends and he (R2 the hearing he heard his name the applicant wanted was to ID Edwards. nificant impact on vehicular traf- owner Jack Kelly) played a key was invoked as being part of a the people in the community and “I need to add one thing person- fic or queuing in the area,” said part in her election results. Now conspiracy against John, and he do the work for her. I want her ally,” he said. “I know Councilor Silverman. “I know there is at I believe the support she is giving refuted that. to do the work and go into the Edwards for many, many years. least one critic of the project that him is a scratch on the back in “I have been made aware that community and really talk with She’s a friend and a valued ally to wanted the study done in a differ- return…The journey of these two my name was invoked in last people. I do believe Nike is a won- labor and to immigrant commu- ent way or a different location. I groups has not been the same… week’s hearing,” he said. “I have derful woman and a kind woman. nities and people of color. I had can only respond by saying the This is the most blatant display of worked my entire life to make I think if people met her, they’d no idea this issue was happening. City’s Transportation Department cronyism and political corruption public discourse in our community feel the same way. That’s the work I hope there is a way this can be told us the intersections where I have ever witnessed. It will not more inclusive, courteous and fair. Nike needs to do and I have resolved.” the study should be done and be ignored.” These goals are not easily attained. no support from the community Robin Reed, a Heritage advisor we relied on their expertise in That was backed up by other Unfortunately, the heightened demonstrating that work…I don’t and John’s mother, compared the that and the results came in very members of the Suprey family, community rancor during these believe it’s the right location.” opposition to the forced-busing positive.”

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CHARLESTOWN ment that they will minimize traf- M. Reilly. nities. In the past year, we’ve seen day: Celebrate small moments and fic to the marina. The Marina staff •The Francis and John McGee this time and again in our com- ordinary pleasures by taking time NEIGHBORHOOD will be on-site during the loading Scholarship is awarded to Dominic munities as friends, neighbors, and to recognize them. Start a grat- COUNCIL days to ensure little impact on the K. Slesar. businesses have found new ways itude journal and share it with DEVELOPMENT neighborhood. •Firefighter Patrick Kelly to support each other. others via social media, or call a The first cruise ship arrived in Scholarship is awarded to Rory In our 11 communities we serve, friend or family member to share COMMITTEE MEETING Charlestown on Monday, May T. Carrier. older adults are a key source of a happy moment or to say thank SET FOR MAY 26 10, for a training/low occupancy •The Joseph Gill Scholarship is this strength. Through their expe- you. The Charlestown Neighborhood seven-night cruise. On May 17, awarded to Edward C. Pistorino. riences, successes, and difficulties, • Reach out to neighbors: Even Council Development Committee they began their cruises leaving on •The Robert, Ralph and James they have built resilience that if you can’t get together in per- will hold a public meeting on Mondays for the next five weeks. Smith scholarship is awarded to helps them to face new challenges. son right now, you can still con- Wednesday, May 26, at 7 pm After that, ACL indicated it would Joseph N. Flanagan. When communities tap into this, nect with your neighbors. Leave a to consider the New England evaluate demand. •The Father D. Smith schol- they become stronger too. small gift on their doorstep, offer Development proposal to erect a arship is awarded to Andrew M. Each May, the Administration to help with outdoor chores, or new residential building at 201 OLD SCHOOLBOYS Lavin. for Community Living leads the deliver a home-cooked meal. Rutherford Avenue, which is •The Mark Bavis Scholarship celebration of Older Americans • Build new skills: Learning located within the Bunker Hill AWARD 17 is awarded to William H. Moody. Month (OAM). This year’s theme something new allows us to prac- Mall. The meeting will be held in SCHOLARSHIPS •The Robert Flynn and the is Communities of Strength, rec- tice overcoming challenges. Take person at the Knights of Columbus FOR 2020 ANNUAL Majestic Knights scholarships are ognizing the important role older an art course online or try a social- (<50% capacity; masks required), awarded to Eoin G. Donovan. adults play in fostering the con- ly distanced outdoor movement 545 Medford Street. SCHOLARSHIPS •The John Boyle O’Reilly nection and engagement that build class to enjoy learning with others The Charlestown Old scholarship is awarded to Jeremy strong, resilient communities. in your community. Maybe you Schoolboys Association is pleased S. Shea. Strength is built and shown not have a skill to share? Find an CHARLESTOWN to announce the 2020 winners of •The Joseph, Mary Nelson only by bold acts, but also small opportunity to teach someone. MARINA TO HOST their annual Scholarships. Scholarship is awarded to Devin ones of day-to-day life—a conver- • Share your story: There’s a AMERICAN CRUISE Scholarship Chair James J. Gallagher. sation shared with a friend, work- reason storytelling is a time-hon- O’Brien released the results of •The James J. Cushman schol- ing in the garden, trying a new rec- ored activity. Hearing how oth- LINE AGAIN the scholarship process this week. arship is awarded to Noel P. ipe, or taking time for a cup of tea ers experience the world helps The Charlestown Marina They are as follows: Gallagher. on a busy day. And when we share us grow. Engaging with family, announced last week that after •The Jonathan Greatorex •The Father Daniel Mahoney these activities with others—even friends, and neighbors can open up one year off, the American Cruise Scholarship was won by Joseph scholarship is awarded to Charles virtually or by telling about the new conversations and strengthen Lines (ACL) would resume its Griffith. J. Page. experience later—we help them our connections. New England sailing schedule •The St. Florian Scholarship is •The Palldeoes/Powers scholar- build resilience too. When people of different ages, from the Marina this summer. awarded to Conor P. Kelly. ship is awarded to Sean R. Wrenn. This year, Mystic Valley Elder backgrounds, abilities, and tal- ACL will be operating at •The Edward Mahan There were 17 applicants for Services (MVES) will celebrate ents share experiences—through reduced occupancy levels to meet Scholarship and the Mary Gill 2020, and congratulations to all. OAM by encouraging communi- action, story, or service—we help their safety guidelines. They Flanagan are awarded to Gavin ty members to share their expe- build strong and educated com- will be docking at Charlestown D. Kelly. MAY IS OLDER riences. Together, we can find munities. And that’s something to Marina for embarking and dis- •The Ralph W. Brown strength—and create a stronger celebrate! embarking for their seven-night Scholarship is awarded to John AMERICAN MONTH future. To learn more about what New England cruise. As in the K. Walsh. In tough times, communities Here are some ways to share MVES has to offer older adults, past years, the Marina said it had •The Bertha F. Brown find strength in people—and peo- and connect: please visit us at www.mves.org or commitments from ACL manage- Scholarship is awarded to John ple find strength in their commu- • Look for joy in the every- call 781-324-7705.

Distilery (from pg. 1) the former Downeast Cider brew- uct to restaurants that were about a mixed blessing to build up lots of Sorgini is a 26-year Air Force it’s something you’re passionate ery on Terminal Street. However, to go out of business because of properly-aged product, and also to veteran, and is still on duty. He’s about.” due to COVID-19 and the long COVID. We’re on the other side of get their ducks in a row. had multiple deployments in his Sorgini said they are very excited process of aging spirits, they are that now, and getting a lot of inter- In fact, Sorgini and LeClerc career, and is a trained battle man- to begin getting their product to just now ready to push their prod- est in our product from restaurants just had a hearing this month to ager for the Air Force. However, the market and to the community ucts out the door. So far, they have and liquor stores.” approve their tasting room in the he stepped out of active duty and in Charlestown. He said, being bottled Bourbons, Rye Whiskey, Tapping one of the first barrels distillery. The plan would be to get came back to Boston some years involved in the Town, he is very and a very unique New Englandy they produced, he said, “We’re it up and running as soon as they ago to pursue a law degree, work- excited to be located here as well. Gin. With scores of beautiful pretty close to having two-year are approved officially and invite ing as a corporate lawyer for years. American Oak barrels aging in stuff ready to get out the door.” Charlestown residents and the pub- During that time, he realized that At this point, they are excited to their warehouse from a flurry of Whiskey and Bourbon, of lic in regularly for drinks and tours. there was a need for high-qual- start the next phase and to do it in distilling done during COVID-19, course, are produced in a still – The tasting room would have busi- ity spirits, as most professionals Charlestown. they have a huge head start and are with Chattermark’s extraordinary ness hours and would serve drinks enjoyed drinks in social circles after “I feel very fortunate we’re poised for brisk business. equipment being hand-made and using their products. That will all work. Sorgini studied the distilling in the community and we can “We’ve been here about three imported from Germany. The dis- depend upon the lifting of COVID process for years and visited a lot call 02129 home,” he said. “It’s years now,” said Sorgini, who is tillery does some unique things as occupancy restrictions, however, of existing distilleries big and small important to us to have our address originally from Lynn but is very well in the process, using water though that could be coming soon. before he stepped out on his own. say Charlestown on all our labels active in Charlestown organiza- that is recycled from a huge cool- It has been a long journey for Now, what he got into within that – showing we are a part of this tions and is a board member of ing tank to lower the temperature Chattermark, and Sorgini said he once-empty warehouse was some- community. We’re excited about Charlestown Youth Hockey. “We of the mash before it hits the fer- recalls the first time he stepped into thing that has become his passion. the next phase. It took a lot of hard planned on going out last year, menter. That allows the process to the vacant warehouse. “I love the art and science of it work to get here and now we’re but COVID-19 hit and the City start immediately, and is creates a “When I took this space, – the blending of both,” he said. “I ready to take it to the next stage of stopped doing a lot of permitting. difference in their product, he said. Downeast Cider had recently wanted to create a product people So we hunkered down and made Once the spirits are fully distilled, moved to East Boston,” he said. “I would enjoy and that would bring operations.” a ton of whiskey and rye. We do they must go into an American Oak remember stepping into this empty people together. It’s a very big and Chattermark is still finalizing have a huge head start with all that barrel for aging. Two years is pretty warehouse and thinking, ‘What complex operation, but it’s worth- the details of its tasting room oper- we’ve produced during the shut- standard for a lot of high-quality have I gotten myself into?’” while…If you keep pursuing things ations and will announce regular downs. We just kept it here. I didn’t products, and the extended start- What he got himself into is a you’re passionate about, it’s easy hours as soon as such venues are want to go around selling the prod- up time for Chattermark has been passion he’s had for a long time. work. It’s still a job some days, but fully able to operate. PAGE 12 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 20, 2021

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One Mystic (from pg. 1) pitched heavily by members of a building would set a precedent, Later, Impact Advisory Group future meeting. home of my own here as well,” she Fulcrum Investments and their and at that density, every road in (IAG) member Joanne Massaro The clear BPDA opposition and said. “With Charlestown prices so architects, James Gray of Stantec, Sullivan Square would be grid- questioned the Affordable the mathematical fumbles aside, high, I don’t know if I could touch as a key opportunity to rejuve- locked all the time. Housing and Compact Living unit the project does present a philo- that dream unless something like nate a blighted part of the neigh- “We’ve done some prelimi- breakdown, saying the math just sophical hope for a lot of long- this is built. That’s been a slum borhood and provide lower-cost nary traffic analysis and it shows didn’t seem to add up. time Charlestown residents who over there for many moons…I’m housing for working adults. that buildings of this density if Gray said, upon closer look, would like to get out of the family definitely for it. Traffic is traffic. It “All these factors make it a everyone was allowed to do it, that it indeed wasn’t correct and home and have their own place, will always be there.” but cannot afford it. four-star location for high-densi- would lead to complete gridlock in they had made a mistake. As an opening salvo goes for ty housing,” he said. “It’s a way Sullivan Square,” he said. “Would “Hmmm, you may have got Casey Durham said she has such a large and transformative to stabilize housing costs in your this set a precedent?” us,” said Gray. “Give us an oppor- been in Charlestown all her life, project, it was a bit different than neighborhood without being in Megan Richards of the BPDA tunity to look at our math and get and is one of many generations most. A second meeting, for the your neighborhood. If the oppor- also said they had significant con- back to you. I think you’re spot on to live in the Town. However, she tunity slips by, the opportunity cerns about open space too. and we’ll get back to you on that.” cannot touch the dream of having IAG members and the public, was to add significant housing stock “Given the density, we continue That revelation and faux pas her own place in the neighbor- to happen on May 19, past news- for many in the neighborhood is to have concerns about open space threw all of the pricing and afford- hood now despite having a good paper deadlines. missed. It really is a unique oppor- and it’s something we need to able unit numbers into question, job in Billerica. The comment period for the tunity.” continue to work on as we move and so that would have to be “I’m in my 30s and living in a current stage of the project ends That support was flanked by through the process,” she said. revised and brought back at a family home and I’d like to get a on June 11. a large number of union leaders who are natives of Charlestown or currently live in Charlestown. They indicated the project – and C if rumors are true, future simi- lar projects on Sullivan Square Do Some – would bring good jobs to Charlestown residents and would clean up a blighted area. That included Rich Lavoie of the Bricklayers, Greg Poole of the Carpenter’s, and Chris Brennan of & LET US HELP! the Painter’s – among others. Spring has sprung! It’s time to shrug off the winter blues and breathe some life back into your “This is an opportunity for residents of Boston, and espe- home, yard or office! Now for a limited time, get a 2-inch block ad* cially Charlestown, to have an opportunity to build and per- IN COLOR for 4 weeks for only $120/per paper! Call 781-485-0588 or haps live in this building,” said Charlestown resident Poole. “This email [email protected] is a real opportunity and Assembly *AD SIZE: 2.19” WIDE-BY-2” TALL *AD SIZE: 2.19” WIDE-BY-2” TALL Time*AD SIZE: for 2.19” SUMMER WIDE-BY-2” window TALL Row is creeping up to that area. Somerville will continue to grow boxes & container plantings! and Charlestown will miss out on this opportunity.” Said Brennan, “I will be able to YOUR pull kids out of the projects, out of Mishawum and out of NewTowne AD GARDENING MASONRY to work on this project.” Christine Kerans All of that support, howev- HERE er, was punctuated with crystal 617-817-0600 clear and rare opposition from [email protected] several BPDA members, includ- ing Charlestown Planner Ted christinekfloraldesigns.com Schwartzberg. He criticized the project as being way to dense for the area and for not fitting into the City’s planning efforts. 4 NEIGHBORHOODS TO CHOOSE FROM He also said the City planning sto documents used by One Mystic to T h e N o r T h e N d o n c harlestown The b Sun he eacon ill imeS develop their plan were “mischar- r e g i o N a l r e v i e w PATRIOT-BRIDGE T B h T acterized.” “I did the Sullivan Square dis- position study and it does not enumerate the density that is pro- posed ,” he said. “This is a FAR (Floor Area Ratio) of 12, which is appropriate for a skyscraper downtown by my HOUSE YOUR office,” he said. “Hood Park has GUTTER & an FAR of 2.0. This is six times & OFFICE AD the density of what Hood Park YARD CLEAN UP is…To put it succinctly, this is not CLEANING HERE consistent with the findings of the Planning Study or the zoning in place right now.” *AD SIZE: 2.19” WIDE-BY-2” TALL *AD SIZE: 2.19” WIDE-BY-2” TALL *AD SIZE: 2.19” WIDE-BY-2” TALL Later, Schwartzberg said such PAGE 14 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 20, 2021 Resilient Remedies hearing emphasizes boutique style, gets local support

By Seth Daniel of the neighborhood,” she said. to actually discourage as many willing to try if the size is some- to know if they would have to go “When Jack Kelly says he wants people as possible from coming thing they feel they can work back and conduct a traffic study After waiting since October to do this right for Charlestown, to our location in a vehicle. Our with,” she continued. “The com- like Heritage had to. for a hearing date at the Boston he means in design, values, oper- whole business model is based munity support has also impacted “My question is will the same Cannabis Board (BCB), Resilient ations and scale. We will oper- on attracting customer coming to my decision. It is genuine, consis- precedent be followed and will R2 Remedies (R2) owner Jack Kelly ate a very small, boutique-style and from work, or who live in the tent, diverse and throughout all of be required to start the process all cannabis retailer that helps our community. We do not want to Charlestown. It’s overwhelmingly and his team were finally able over and return to the community to present their proposal to the clients in seeking wellness through negotiate with our neighbors for from Charlestown and those that cannabis. In addition to offering the lot that is within our ability would be impacted by it.” to present that traffic study as Board last Wednesday, May 12. Heritage was required to?” she R2 held its meeting last October high-quality products, we also to use. We would rather have no Resident Elaine Donovan reit- asked. with the community and has made plan to introduce complementary parking and prevent people from erated that and said the smallness Said Dot Joyce, “We had always other informal presentations at the products like yoga and meditation thinking they can drive there than of the operation helped her to planned to do a traffic study and it neighborhood level as well. As a – likely through partnerships with to offer even one parking space.” support it. long-time member of the commu- other local businesses.” BCB Commissioner Kathleen “I completely trust Jack and I was part of our community pre- nity and one that is proposing a Joyce said they planned to Joyce said there was a contradic- trust them in this business because sentation to do a traffic study. We smaller operation (about four reg- work with the Bunker Hill Adult tion in the parking plan. he is a local guy and it is a palat- worked very closely with Brian isters), Kelly has received strong Education program, the Bunker “I want to state for the record able size for this one square mile,” Callahan, the head of the Sullivan Hill Community College and the that you’re encouraging people she said. “It is just 1,000 sq. ft. neighborhood support. However, Square Resident Association. I Charlestown Resident Alliance not to drive, but your proposal and it will be a small amount of due to the rules of the BCB with actually toured his streets and saw (CRA) for a pipeline of employ- identifies three adjacent parking business there. This is new to the regards to equity, Kelly’s non-eq- his concerns…” ees, and they also committed to lots, so your emphasis is confus- City, but more importantly this uity proposal had to wait in a long One of the procedural issue diversity goals in hiring. They also ing,” she said. “So it’s confusing to one square mile. We’d like to tread line to get a hearing date. produced 241 letters of support see where your emphasis is.” lightly and start out slowly with hurdles for R2, BCB Attorney As it happened, his hearing from the community that they Councilor Lydia Edwards this.” Leslie Hawkins said, was the came on the very same day as indicated were not form letters, voiced her support for the matter, Eileen Gorman of Mishawum order they were on the agenda the competition, The Heritage but real letters. saying the local ownership and said she was in support of it, even and the impact of the half-mile Club, located just up Cambridge Parking was one particular local support weighed with her. though she was reluctant about buffer zone. Heritage Club is first Street from R2’s proposed Sullivan issue for the BCB, but consultant “You have a local person run- marijuana. on the agenda for voting, and if Square location. Ralph DiNicisco said there are ning this and you have local peo- “I’m in support of R2,” she they are approved first, R2 would The R2 hearing was decided- more than 550 publicly available ple who are part of the invest- said. “I’ve known Jack for a long be subject to a buffer zone issue. ly mellow as compared to the parking spaces in the immediate ment structure,” she said. “I have time…His proposal looks like the They could still get a license, but very dramatic hearing just prior area, including the commuter supported consistently my local most beneficial for Charlestown. would have to argue their case as with Heritage, where many accu- parking lots that go for $6 to $9. residents or other residents. When I’m a mom of four and it’s definite- to why two need to be within the sations were made by supporters Joyce said, however, they would it comes to my district in East ly something that’s more suitable buffer zone. of Heritage about corruption in discourage driving in their custom- Boston and Charlestown…I have to our Town. Marijuana makes the process. er base. stood beside the local owner even me concerned, but he has a vested “Should the Board vote to grant R2 Partner Dot Joyce said at “Our interest is to support the in cases where the community interest in our Town and I fully that other application (Heritage the hearing they have proposed an people in the community and we may have opposed the owner or support his proposal.” Club) that would create a buf- operation that fits the scale of the know there are thousands of peo- expressed concerns. Maggie Suprey, a former fer zone at this location,” said neighborhood. ple that use that train station every “There are a lot of people who co-owner of the Heritage Club, Hawkins. “R2 is designed to meet the scale day,” said Joyce. “We are going still don’t want this, but they’re however, opposed R2 and wanted Hawkins. Boston Harbor and Islands offer more for visitors for Summer 2021

Staff Report percent off through June 25. cacy group committed to creating “Having these new sections of realignment at Peddocks Island Making the Harbor Islands a more equitable and accessible the Harborwalk completed makes last summer will double capacity After a year-plus of social dis- more accessible than ever, Boston Harbor and the official non-profit the harbor even more accessible for future ferries bringing visitors tancing and stay-at-home lock- Harbor City Cruises will offer partner of Boston Harbor Islands and inviting to visitors. We’re to and from the island. downs caused by the COVID-19 discounted ferry tickets for $4 for National and State Park and the now down to a final few sections Visitors will find tents installed a family of up to four people for Boston Harborwalk. to accomplish the goal of creating pandemic, getting out to Boston’s at Spectacle and Georges Islands families participating in EBT or Since the summer of 2019, three an unbroken, 43-mile-long park waterfront and the Harbor Islands to offer protection from weather National and State Park will be SNAP programs. Public libraries important new sections have been that fully connects Boston’s water- across the state and all Boston added to the Harborwalk, the front neighborhoods to the harbor and sun. Plans for a new perma- more appealing than ever for nent visitor pavilion at Georges the summer of 2021—and from Public Library branches will also 43-mile-long, nearly continuous and to each other,” said Mike offer two for the price of one pass- linear park that stretches from the Manning, Chair of the Friends of Island took a big step forward new sections of Harborwalk to es on ferries. Neponset River in Dorchester to the Boston Harborwalk. in March when the Boston City enhanced ferry service and access, “Now that more and more of Constitution Beach in East Boston For private boat owners, 68 Council approved $125,000 in a wonderful day on the water us are fully vaccinated and emerg- via Charlestown, the North End, mooring spots, which can be Community Preservation Act awaits visitors. ing from our stay-at-home, work- Downtown, and reserved through the Dockwa Friday-Saturday-Sunday ferry funding towards the pavilion. from-home way of living and the Dorchester: smartphone app, are now avail- This spring, the Department of service resumes to Spectacle days are getting warmer, we know •Pier 4 in South Boston able at Georges, Peddocks, Conservation and Recreation also Islands this Friday, May 21. Trips there will be enormous pent-up •Pier 6 in Charlestown and Spectacle Islands. The announced a $50,000 Partnership to Georges Island and 7-day-a- demand from Boston residents •Langone and Puppulo Park in Massachusetts Department of week service returns June 25. and visitors to enjoy all that the North End Conservation and Recreation Match contribution toward the That’s up from just five days a waterfront and Harbor Islands •Middle Passage Marker at is now seeking bidders to add construction and project manage- week of service last summer to have to offer,’’ said Kathy Abbott, an additional 49 moorings at ment of the facility through the Spectacle only. Tickets for Friday president and CEO of Boston •Clippership Wharf in East Peddocks Island, potentially DCR Partnership Matching Funds service to the Islands will be 50 Harbor Now, the non-profit advo- Boston as soon as this summer. A pier Program.

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WORK THAT HAS BEEN water in Paul Revere Park) will Reasonable Rates Free Estimates, Lic. & Ins. *Pier 2: Column rebar installa- COMPLETED be intermittently closed for safety Free Estimates Local References tion and concrete placement. •Prior to 5/16: during construction operations, [email protected] *Pier 3: V-arms formwork. *Pier 1 (closest to the North with access provided via the Water Phil - 617-230-3490 *Pier 4: V-arms formwork, End): Mass-footing rebar instal- Street underpass. 781-241-2454 ek For Hir e consultant ava e Gmputer ilable fo ADRENALINE Co home or business. r RUSH! ServiceS include: • PC support & networking of all types with You’ll also get career training focus on secure Internet access (wired & wireless), and money for college. 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