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APRIL 16, 2020

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Upstairs Antonio’s offers unique way Downstairs to show gratitude to MGH staff Antiques endures By Dan Murphy or instead provide the restaurant with the recipient’s contact infor- trouble-plagued Antonio’s Cucina Italiano is mation and Antonio’s will contact offering patrons a unique way them directly for their orders. month to show their gratitude to Mass If someone would like to con- General with a special offer for tribute to the cause but doesn’t By Dan Murphy food deliveries to the hospital’s have a recipient in mind, they can doctors, nurses and other employ- also opt to provide their credit March was a month plagued ees working in the age of COVID- card number to the restaurant, with troubles for Upstairs 19. which will then select MGH staff Downstairs Antiques. Steven Colarusso, owner of the members from a particular floor The first setback for the long- restaurant at a 288 Cambridge St., of the hospital. standing Charles Street business said good Samaritans can 617- The restaurant would choose that helped launch the annual 367-3310 and provide their credit recipients from different floors in Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll came card number for a delivery to a the hospital each day to ensure on March 10 when a fire hydrant specific MGH staff member. They that donations are distribut- at Pinckney Street and Cedar can select particular dishes for a ed evenly among MGH staff, Lane Way burst during routine recipient from the online menu maintenance by the Boston Water at www.antoniosbeaconhill.com, (Antonio’s Pg. 2) and Sewer Commission. Two feet of water from the hydrant seeped through the walls and flooded Walsh outlines city’s efforts the rear of the store, destroying much of its inventory in the proc- cess. in preparation of COVID surge Laura Cousineau, proprietor, government talk about reopening Walking along Mt. Vernon Street was more challenging after the high By Lauren Bennett the economy after May 1, Walsh (Antiques Pg. 6) winds toppled this tree on Monday. Mayor Walsh continues to said that this is “not only unreal- stress the importance of social istic; it’s impossible. “This is not Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner distancing, especially as the state the time to talk about going back prepares for a surge in cases of to normal,” he said. “We will start Beacon Hill’s History COVID-19. He also provided to continue to move forward after some updates on programming the surge passes.” of Supporting and resources the city is offering He said that as of Sunday eve- Affordable Housing residents through press confer- ning, 29 patients are in the hospi- ences and releases. tal side of the Boston Convention As of April 14, Boston had and Exhibition Center field hos- by Suzanne Besser 4,286 cases and 84 deaths. So far, pital, and 16 are on the homeless From its earliest days, the 547 people have recovered from individuals side. Beacon Hill Civic Association the virus. Walsh also said that there has has sought to preserve Beacon Mayor Walsh said on April 13 been “quick progress” on the Hill as a residential neighbor- that “the next two weeks are very small business relief fund, and hood for individuals and families critical to achieving our goal,” the City has received nearly 3000 of all economic backgrounds. and that the number of cases in applications. Businesses can use Leaders in the community have Boston have “more than doubled this money towards rent, payroll, a long history of creating afford- in the past 7 days.” or other challenges this virus has able housing and raising money He said that new projections presented. Walsh said that this put the peak’s arrival “closer to round of funding has closed, but Rogerson Communities Beacon House located at 16 Myrtle Street, the end of April.” he will make an announcement (BHCA, Pg. 7) Beacon Hill As some states and the federal (Surge Pg. 5) For the latest news in Beacon Hill that you need to know, check www.beaconhilltimes.com 2

PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES APRIL 16, 2020 City Council to discuss ways to help residents facing displacement or in need of rental assistance

By Lauren Bennett way we did before this pandemic.” who are either not eligible for He said they figured that the ed concerns about undocumented Councilor Ed Flynn said that unemployment benefits or whose $3 million would go to between immigrants and language barriers The City Council Committee over 16 million Americans have titles would mean that they would 700 and 800 applicants. “We’re when it came to the application, as on Housing and Community filed for unemployment over the not receive enough money to pay still waiting to figure out exactly well as the short window of time Development held a virtual Zoom past few weeks. “This hearing their rent. how this is going to play out,” he for people to apply for this round would be a good vehicle to discuss Due to the number of appli- said, “considering we don’t even meeting on April 9 on two differ- of funding. how we can continue to protect cants, Williams said they decid- know how long this crisis is going ent hearing orders that have been “Our focus has been on the filed regarding assistance for those tenants,” he said. “I still believe ed to hold a lottery, and “[the to last.” work of this fund and we know facing eviction, displacement, and that this is an important conver- Department of Neighborhood DND has also screened out ten- that there’s that need out there and who are in need of rental assis- sation to have and I suspect it will Development (DND)] is work- ants who are not from Boston tance. be one we will continue to discuss ing very hard to find additional to “ensure that the resources are some people might fall through the Councilor Ed Flynn filed an in our city.” funds,” she said. going to the right folks. We really cracks and that is on us,” Forde “order for a hearing to discuss The $3 million in City funds Taylor Cain, the Director of the just want to stress that this money said. “We want to make sure that ways to support tenants facing to help residents pay rent “is just Innovation Housing Lab, said that is not directed towards the land- this is a fair and equitable pro- the tip of the iceberg,” said City the housing lottery form is avail- lord,” he added,” so as to not eviction and displacement,” and cess.” Councilor Kenzie Bok. “This able in six different languages, “penalize the tenant for the land- Councilor Lydia Edwards filed an Councilor Edwards said that comes on top of a situation where and they are also thinking about lord’s inaction.” “order for a hearing regarding the the City Council will have a “fol- people were not able to keep stable households who don’t have “reli- The lottery ended at noon on creation of temporary rental assis- housing,” she said. She added that able access to the Internet.” April 10, and the goal after the low up conversation on this exact tance to support residents impact- recently released data show “an DND Housing Policy Manager lottery is to get the payments fund. The questions don’t end ed by COVID-19.” enormous, off the charts applica- Tim Davis said that the federal issued before May 1, said Katie today and the concerns don’t end Councilor Edwards pointed tion for SNAP benefits.” CARES Act “provides significant Forde, Operations Manager for today because the crisis doesn’t out that ”this is not a new con- “Big pieces of this are going to resources which will keep many the Office of Housing Stability. end today,” she said. “There’s les- versation for many…” as “many have to be done at the federal and renters stabilized.” He also said City Councilor Julia Mejia sons we can learn as we go along.” people are already dealing with state level,” she continued, but she that Black and Latino Bostonians asked what would be done for the She said she believes the people a 6, 7, 8 alarm fire and this pan- said the Council will do “what we are most likely to be in jobs where residents who enter the lottery but working in the city departments demic poured gasoline on it,” she can to push some of our larger they will be laid off. do not win. Forde said that the are “doing the best they can,” and said. This hearing was the first of agendas around tenants rights.” Additionally, “we are con- city is “tracking people to make that she will make sure that the many conversations that will help Dominique Williams, Director cerned that unemployment ben- sure they don’t fall through the the City “hopefully come up with of the Office of Housing Stability, efits will not do enough” to help cracks,” and staff across DND working session related to these additional resources to not only said that 4,467 households had the city’s 18,000 undocumented who speak multiple languages hearing orders is interpreted to deal with this pandemic, but the applied to the rental relief fund workers. “We are already working have been engaged and will be in reach the most residents. housing crisis moving forward,” as of April 8, and the city is tar- to add additional funds to the $3 touch with those residents. “This is the beginning of a con- she said. “We cannot continue the geting those relief funds to those million,” he said. Some public comment includ- versation,” she said. GoFundMe campaign created to help neighborhood’s small businesses in time of need

By Dan Murphy idents and thinking of ways to 2020, and plan to reopen are eligi- a check payable to the Beacon But despite this grim outlook, support local businesses, which ble.) The online campaign, which Hill Business Association to she is encouraged to see the pro- A GoFundMe “crowdfund- contribute so much to the unique can be found at https://www. Cambridge Trust, Attn: Stacy, 65 found outpouring of support the ing” campaign aims will provide character of the neighborhood,” gofundme.com/f/ep67vh-sup- Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108 Beacon Hill residential commu- some much-needed relief for small Coldren said. “The people who porting-beacon-hill-small-busi- by May 1, and any funds remain- nity has shown for the neighbor- neighborhood businesses now work in theses store and restau- nesses?sharetype=teams&mem- ing after businesses receive their hood’s business community. struggling in the face of COVID- rants really are an extension of the ber=4202714&utm_medi- allotment would be used to help “It’s just a great exam- 19. community.” um=copy_link&utm_source=- support a volunteer clean-up of ple how interconnected and The idea was hatched a cou- The conversation quickly customer&utm_campaign=p_ Charles Street, Coldren said. involved the neighborhood has ple of weeks ago when longtime turned to other ways to help out na+share-sheet&rcid=124caccdb- “What is going on with retail been,” Ringenburg said of the resident Diana Coldren reached the neighborhood’s businesses, 3bc4ee898f3d5f529e77aec, aims businesses and restaurants is GoFundMe effort, “and it’s really out to Ali Ringenburg, co-presi- and the two women settled on to raise $30,000 to achieve this pretty bleak, and it’s very uncer- inspiring to see how supportive, dent of the Beacon Hill Business launching a GoFundMe campaign goal, and proceeds will be dis- tain how much money they will caring and industrious so many Association, and pitched the idea to raise money to cover the electric tributed evenly among eligible receive in loans and what profit neighbors are when it comes to of creating a document that would bills for the month of March for businesses, with each expected to they can take in in the next couple helping out these businesses.” compile and list current informa- small businesses that operate with- receive around $150. of months,” Ringenburg said. tion on neighborhood businesses, in the Historic Beacon Hill District. “Paying their electric bills is an such their websites, as well as (A “small business” is defined as easy way to help,” Coldren said. which restaurants are now offer- one with less than 35 employees, “It’s a small amount, but it’s a ntonio s (from pg. 1) ing takeout and delivery. and only neighborhood businesses gesture of good will.” A ’ “I was talking to other res- that were open as of March 1, Donors can also opt to send Colarusso said, and food deliveries General by taking 20 percent of will happen at the street level to all donations to hospital staff, “so ensure the safety of all. we’re helping out, too,” Colarusso SERVICE DIRECTORY Moreover, Antonio’s is also said. showing its gratitude to Mass P.T. Rich Masonry, Inc. JOHN J. RECCA PAINTING All Types of Meeting all your Interior/Exterior ADRENALINE New Masonry mechanical needs Commercial/Residential RUSH! Fully Insured You’ll also get career training and money for college. If you’re & Restoration Quality Work 24/7 ready for the excitement, join emergency Reasonable Rates the Army National Guard today. Free Estimates, Call Patrick Rich service M9304 Free Estimates 617-590-5153 [email protected] 1-800-GO-GUARD • www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com [email protected] 617-723-3296 781-241-2454 3

APRIL 16, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3 Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER

BACK BAY Cramer, Steven M Choi, Byung W 149 Beacon St #4 $1,075,000 White, Mary C Shine, Timothy M 183 Commonwealth Ave #1 $2,235,000 Kuznetsova, Zhanna ElHariry, Iman 110 Stuart St #17A $1,610,000 Brown, Patrick M Sowell, Margaret O 12 Gloucester St #4 $1,800,000

BEACON HILL Lui, Qinyan Cui, Rena R 22 Irving St #1 $427,000 Maloney, Thomas M Druss, Benjamin J 61 Mount Vernon St #G $830,000 Patel, Jayeshbhai D Crowley, Charles B 68 Phillips St #2 $225,000 Lee, Yu-Chi Gomez, Dagmar B 32 Temple St #2 $640,000

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Simson, Jacob Clymer, Jeff D 429 Columbus Ave #2 $1,974,000 Steiner, David Duncan, Daniel R 148 Warren Ave #2 $759,000 Marsh, Regan H Curtis, Cynthia J 12 Bradford St #2 $1,313,000 Curtis, Cynthia J Bernstein, Daniel C 17 Bradford St #1 $1,375,000 Wang, Yanzhi Wu, Jiannan 75 Burbank St #401 $495,000 Jacobson, Benjamin M 390 Windsor Pl 601 690 Commonwealth Ave #601 $700,000 Pomper, Steven D Ryan, Ellen A 11 Durham St #1 $1,225,000 Kevan, Kelley A Dhemecourt, Kirsten 46 E Springfield St #2 $515,000 Kendall, Michael Salvatore, Gregory J 103 Gainsborough St #402 $590,000 Kendall, Michael Salvatore, Gregory J 87 Gainsborough St #201 $590,000 Diem-Nguyen, Tammy Perahya, Alp 485-495 Harrison Ave #208 $1,225,000 Jorgensen, Elisa M 26 Rutland Square 3 RT 26 Rutland Sq #3 $1,900,000 Kehoe, Jonathan Urbanista RT 1 Saint George St #3A $1,049,000 Markowski, Michelle S Baker, David G 35 Symphony Rd #B $550,000 The garage door in the last clue is on 70 River Street which was built Au, Ernie JP Property 1 LLC 3531 Washington St #207 $627,000 in 1869 as a stable. The architect is listed as Daniel Davies and the Dorfman, Michelle L JP Property 1 LLC 3531 Washington St #222 $722,000 architectural style is Second Empire. Today the property is assessed as a Serone Westland LLC Chandler T 2 16-20 Westland Ave $24,000,000 two-family residential dwelling with an address of 70-82 River Street. Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Goodwin, Joseph K Unit 27D RT 1 Avery St #27D $2,200,000 Jeong, Hu Y Nashed, Michael M 2 Avery St #24A $1,000,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Rosenfeld, Luke Colacchio, Kimberly P 9-15 Battery St #8 $760,000 Kasuli, Oli Sarkis, George 65 E India Row #7A $649,000 Caswell, Mark J Wang, Tim 85 E India Row #36D $665,000 Nina C Investment LLC Nancy I Brenner Wluka 1 Franklin St #1004 $1,775,000 Martin, Theresa Sanderson Mary C Est 134-136 Fulton St #4 $1,310,000 BEACON HILL BEAT From Boston Police Area A-1 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911

Larceny - Bicycle at around 10 a.m., but when he had a package containing clothing 04/05/20 – A victim reports returned at approximately 12:40 delivered to the front entrance of he locked his bicycle (red and p.m., it had been stolen. his Garden Street residence that black; model unknown) to a bike Larceny was stolen by unknown person(s). rack at Cambridge and Joy streets 04/07/20 – A victim reported he 4

PAGE 4 THE BEACON HILL TIMES APRIL 16, 2020 editorial

A LIGHT AT THE END Guest Op-Ed OF THE TUNNEL?

The United States now is the official epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. We are a resilient city of resilient people We have more deaths and more cases of disease than anywhere else By Mayor Martin J. Walsh this one, our city shows its true to normal. And we will continue in the world. colors. We are a resilient city of to grieve, together as a City, for However, this past weekend the experts began to give us a glimmer The coronavirus is unlike any- resilient people. That’s reflected the lives lost. Many families are of hope that we are turning the tide against this dreaded foe and the thing we’ve experienced in living in our strong neighborhoods, in experiencing incredible shock and possibility that our lives may return to some semblance of normality in memory, and it’s testing our city our enduring traditions, and in the sadness right now. We all need to incremental steps within 30-60 days. in a way that it’s never been tested way we govern at the local level. give them the time and the space We are the first to concede that there are many “ifs” to any discussion before. It has required a major, The fact is, we’ve been strength- to mourn their loved ones, with of ending the shutdown of the U.S. economy and the present lockdown all-hands-on-deck response, and it ening Boston’s ability to respond the full support of their city behind mandates currently in place throughout most of the nation. A vast has affected every aspect of daily to a crisis like this for years. We’ve them. life in Boston. Every day, we are increase in testing in order to identify both virus carriers and those who built deep connections between My hope is that when we get sending our love, our support, and may have immunity will be essential before we can begin to emerge city government, neighborhood through this, we will have a new our prayers to everyone who’s bat- meaningfully from our life of quarantine. leaders, community groups, and appreciation for all the things we tling this terrible illness, and our It also is clear that even with some sort easing of the lockdowns, life the faith community. We’ve built hold dear. I hope that we will hearts break for the families who up one of the strongest shelter and never again take simple joys and still will be far from normal: Schools most likely will remain closed for have lost loved ones. healthcare networks for homeless freedoms for granted. the rest of this school year, professional sports will not take place any- The grief I feel for these families individuals in the country. We’ve Normally, this is one of the best time soon, public gatherings of all kinds will be banned, and the travel is coupled with an immense sense made city services more accessible, times of the year in Boston. Any industry will continue to be in a state of non-existence indefinitely. of pride for our city. The people in more languages, across a variety other year, we’d be getting ready But the experts’ insights about the possibility of some degree of easing of Boston have shown bravery, of platforms. to welcome athletes and fans from strength, and solidarity with one of our current situation brought to mind the famous words of Winston We’ve helped more people all over the world for the Boston another since this crisis began. Churchill amidst the worst days of World War II when Nazi Germany’s get connected with affordable Marathon. We’d be celebrating We’ve had to close our schools, advance had been stopped by England with the defeat of Rommel at El internet. And we’ve worked to the home opener at Fenway Park. postpone some of our most Alamein: close equity gaps to make sure that We’d be holding the first of our beloved traditions, and ask resi- “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But more people have access to stable annual coffee hours in neighbor- dents to keep their distance from it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” housing and financial safety nets. hood parks across the city. Kids the people they love the most. Our war against the coronavirus still has a long way to go. But with All of these things have allowed and families would be enjoying the I know that these changes have us to act swiftly, get people the warm weather and all the festivi- the outbreaks and death toll dropping in many places around the world, been very difficult for many peo- including New York City, perhaps we can see a pinhole of light in the ple. But I’m not hearing com- information they need, and soften ties that come with the end of the long, dark tunnel in which we find ourselves. plaints; the overwhelming reaction the blow that this public health school year. has been support and cooperation. crisis is having on our communi- When we get through this, and People are focused on protect- ties, our economy, and people’s return to these traditions, it will be SO LET’S TALK ABOUT ing their fellow Bostonians, espe- lives. To me, this is the defini- a cause for celebration. Each of us THE WEATHER cially the most vulnerable among tion of resilience. It means plan- will have a renewed opportunity us. People understand that the ning ahead, and building connec- to embrace the things that make tions before we need them, so that Boston the greatest city in the The weather this April has been full of irony. We had mild months measures we’re taking, no matter we can adapt to any challenge that world. This is a defining moment for January, February, and March, with above-average temperatures how drastic they may feel, will save lives. That is our top priority, we face. in our history that will inspire new (among the warmest on record) and few storms of any consequence. and the people of Boston have We’ve got a long road ahead strength and resilience. I think it However, April has been anything but spring-like. Temperatures have rallied around it. I’ve seen peo- of us. Even after we overcome will inspire a new sense of what been below normal and two fierce storms, including this past Monday’s, ple, businesses, and organizations the immediate threat to people’s makes us Bostonians, and what left many of us without power. stepping up and doing the right health, there will be a long eco- makes us all family. That’s what So although April thus far has ranged from seasonably unpleasant to thing. I’ve seen wonderful acts of nomic recovery, to get our local gives me hope, and that’s what rather ferocious, weather-wise, at least it has provided us with a diver- kindness. And I’ve seen people of businesses and their hard-working drives me, every day, to lead our sion from our preoccupation with the coronavirus. all ages showing what it means to employees back on their feet. We City through this. be Boston strong. will need to be flexible, and work Martin J. Walsh is the Mayor In the face of challenges like together to get daily life back of Boston THE BEACON HILL TIMES President/Editor: Stephen Quigley WantWant Neighborhood Neighborhood NewsNews Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio ([email protected]) delivereddelivered right right to to your your hands?hands? 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APRIL 16, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5 St. Cecilia continues to gets message out to parishioners online

By Sun staff SaintCeciliaBoston. with only the pastor, Father John, CARES ministers are a source St. Cecilia also maintains a a reader, and a few members of of comfort and support to these While St. Cecilia Church closed You Tube channel where users can the parish music ministry pres- folks and a group of volunteers its doors on March 14 and can- view live streams of its Sunday ent. Regular services of Morning has been created to do shopping, celled all liturgies until further Masses each week beginning at Prayer and Evening Prayer are dog walking, and other chores for notice due to COVID-19, the par- 10 a.m., and view Fr. John Unni’s live-streamed from a parishioner’s those who are advised not to leave ish continues to get its message out archived homilies. home. Daily three-minute reflec- their homes. online via virtual Gospel readings For the rest of Holy Week, tions are created by parishioners Meanwhile, the parish Hunger and other offerings. St. Cecilia is offering Morning and are posted to the Saint Cecilia and Homelessness ministry con- The mission statement of Saint Prayer on Facebook Live at 9 Facebook page. tinues to volunteer at some of Cecilia Parish is an invitation to: a.m., a Mass live streaming on “Father John regularly shares Saint Cecilia’s nonprofit part- “Discover the God who loves you. You Tube at 7:30 p.m., and Night words of prayer, solace, and hope ner agencies despite the need Engage with a parish that supports Fr. John Unni. Prayer on Facebook Live at 10 via Facebook. And three mornings to practice physical distanc- you. Serve the world that needs p.m. on Holy Thursday, April 9; a week there are Zoom gatherings ing. Community Servings, the Morning Prayer on Facebook Live where parishioners can hear and you.” And, during this unprece- ine new ways of participation Commonwealth’s only nonprof- at 9 a.m., as well as Stations of reflect upon the day’s Gospel read- dented time, parishioners of this it offering free, home-delivered in the most important elements the Cross at noon and Celebration ing and take part in fellowship,” vibrant Back Bay Catholic parish medically-tailored meals to those of our common life as Catholic of the Lord’s Passion at 3 p.m. on MacDonald wrote. are doing just that. Members have with critical illnesses, has long Christians.” the St. Cecilia website at stcecilia- Several of the parish’s most embraced this call to engagement provided some of the most pop- Every Wednesday, Thursday boston.org on Good Friday, April active ministries focus on serving and service wholeheartedly. For and Friday at 9 a.m., parishioners 10; Morning Prayer on Facebook less fortunate members of the par- ular volunteer opportunities for the past four weeks the parish can use the Zoom platform to join Live at 9 a.m., and an Easter Vigil ish and the Greater Boston com- Saint Cecilia parishioners. With staff and lay leadership have been other members of the St. Cecilia live streaming on You Tube at 8 munity. While several ministries appropriate spacing and attention finding new and radical ways of community for a brief Gospel p.m. on Holy Saturday, April 11; have needed to curtail some of to hygiene, Community Servings adapting the patterns of pasto- reading, followed by conversation and Easter Mass live streaming on their activities due to the COVID- continues to welcome volunteers ral service, sacramental life, and and fellowship. R.S.V.P. to get the You Tube at 10 a.m., and Paschal 19 pandemic, two have remained from the church. The parish the proclamation of the Gospel. Zoom link by contacting Scott Vespers on Facebook Live at 6 very active. Saint Cecilia CARES also has a decade-long relation- Director of Faith Formation MacDonald at smacdonald@stce- p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 12. ministry is a home visitation pro- ship with the Catholic Charities’ “We have been amazed by the ciliaboston.org. Like so many communities of gram with parishioners who visit food pantry in Dorchester. On energy, creativity, optimism, and Other online offerings include worship, Saint Cecilia has been the homes of the sick, isolated, Saturday and Sunday mornings, resilience that we’ve seen emerge “Midday Reflections on Social using technology to not only and lonely members of the par- parishioners drive to three Boston from our lay leadership,” wrote Media,” as well as Evening Prayer maintain but to continue build- ish and surrounding communi- supermarkets, pick up donated Scott MacDonald, director of faith on Facebook Live Thursdays at ing community during this cri- ty. Communication is now more produce and grocery items, and formation. “ The community of 6:30 p.m. Follow St. Cecilia Parish sis. The weekly Sunday liturgy likely to be provided through deliver them to the food pantry on Saint Cecilia continues to reimag- on Facebook and Instagram at @ is live-streamed from the church phone calls and texts, but the Columbia Road.

Surge (from pg. 1) when more funds are available, bombing, and has since become among Boston residents, as well as in a lump sum, lenders will work rooms in its West Village dormi- and the federal aid should be known as One Boston Day. While review data collection processes, with homeowners on creating a tory to first responders who live “coming down soon” as well as the day has been used in the data analysis and best practices payment plan. with someone who might be at state aid, he said. past for people to get together in related to the COVID-19 response Many lenders are also offering higher risk of contracting COVID- So far, the Boston Resiliency remembrance, this year it will be for the Black, Latino, Asian, and longer deferral periods, and the 19. Fund has distributed $10.4 mil- much different. immigrant populations. This guid- city recommends that homeown- “Boston University will be pro- lion: $4.7 million for children, “Join us in standing together ance will support a strategy for ers contact their lenders directly. viding 75 rooms to Pine Street families,a nd seniors, $3.7 million while standing apart,” Walsh said, equity and accessibility to services Additionally, the Boston Home Inn’s shelter staff who have been for healthcare for vulnerable pop- and proclaimed April 15 as a “city- for populations that are histor- Center can answer questions as working on the frontlines of the ulations, and $2 million for home wide day” of prayer and unity. ically underserved or underrep- well by calling 617-635-4663, ext. COVID-19 public health emer- learning and other technologies. “Everyone has a chance to slow resented, including recommenda- 3. gency caring for people experi- “This week, we will announce a down, reflect, and share,” he said. tions for additional resources and encing homelessness at their shel- third round of funding,” he said. Using the hashtag #onebostonday considerations, that can be imple- Dedicated Housing For First ter facilities,” the release states. Walsh continued to remind on social media, Bostonians can mented by the City of Boston Responders, Shelter Staff, Additionally, “ The City of Boston people to cover their face when reflect and share with each other and community and healthcare And Veterans has been working on increasing outside their homes, only leave by coming together in a modified stakeholders that are serving as Mayor Walsh announced that its medical and care capacity for for essential items like groceries, way. partners in this response.” 334 beds throughout the city have vulnerable populations and hospi- and to wash their hands. He also “We need One Boston Day been dedicated to first responders, tals during the COVID-19 public warned younger people to take spirit now more than ever,” Walsh Mortgage Relief Partnership shelter staff, and veterans to pre- health emergency. Mayor Walsh this virus seriously. said. “We will get through tis diffi- With Banks vent further spread of COVID-10. recently announced expanded “Over 70 percent of our cases cult time together as One Boston.” Mayor Walsh also announced capacity to help reduce conges- are not senior citizens,” he said. that 12 of Boston’s largest housing Hotel Boston in Brighton will tion and increase social distancing “The number of affected young Covid-19 Health Inequities lenders will offer “at least three house Boston Police officers, in homeless shelters, adding 172 adults is almost certainly higher Task Force months of deferred mortgage pay- Boston Fire and Boston EMS new beds at a Suffolk University in reality.” Mayor Walsh on April 9 ments for homeowners who con- members who have tested pos- dormitory, 75 new beds at 1515 He also told people not to announced a COVID-19 Health tact them and demonstrate that itive for the virus or who may Commonwealth Avenue in throw their gloves or masks in Inequities Task Force “to provide they have been financially impact- have been exposed at work and Brighton, and 55 new beds in the the street or in parking lots. “Let’s guidance to the City of Boston ed by the public health crisis,” are “unable to effectively isolate South End near City shelters.” be good neighbors and let’s keep on addressing current inequities according to a release from the at home,” a release from the city For veterans, the New England making sure our communities are in data analysis, testing sites and city. states. The hotel can house 74 Center and Home for Veterans clean and safe.” health care services for Blacks, Lenders have also agreed to people in single occupancy rooms (NECHV) will use a former nurs- Latinos, Asians, and immigrants,” not charge late fees, and failure with private bathrooms and a ing home facility in Brighton to One Boston Day according to a release from the to pay will not be reported to kitchenette. temporarily relocate between 40 April 15 marks the 7th anni- city. “The Task Force will review credit bureaus. Rather than pay- Northeastern University will and 50 COVID-negative veterans. versary of the Boston Marathon existing racial and ethnic data ing the deferred payments back also provide 135 single-occupancy 6

PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES APRIL 16, 2020 New Charles Street salon hits unforeseen roadblock

By Dan Murphy grand-opening celebration when “Opening a business is always the salon was forced to close due challenging in the first year, and Rosanna Miller was ecstatic in to the coronavirus. now is an unbelievably chal- February when she fulfilled a life- “Luxor is a prime example lenging time for all businesses,” long ambition of owning her own of a small business trying to Ringenberg said. “It’s an uphill salon with the opening of Luxor establish itself on Beacon Hill battle and I really feel for her.” Hair Studio on Charles Street, but that will need the support of In the meantime, Miller has that dream soon hit an unforeseen residents going forward,” said used up nearly all her savings as roadblock with the proliferation Diana Coldren, a patron of the she waits to see if she is eligible of the COVID-19 pandemic. salon and longtime neighborhood to receive any financial assistance Miller, who worked for nearly resident who, together with Ali from the federal government or the seven years as a stylist at Adela’s Ringenburg, co-president of the city, but she remains thankful to Hair Studio on Pinckney Street, Beacon Hill Business Association, her loyal clientele, especially those spent more than year scouting has launched a GoFundMe who have pre-paid for future ser- possible locations before settling “crowdfunding” campaign to pay vices to help her get through these on 137 Charles St., and while the electric bills for the month of uncertain times. there were some routine challeng- March for businesses operating “With all the love and support es delays after construction start- within the Historic Beacon Hill from my clients, I’m really confi- ed in September, she received her District, including Miller’s. dent that we will make it happen final approvals on Feb. 1 to open Ringenberg said starting a new again pretty soon,” Miller said. the salon. Business started a bit business has always been a daunt- “I love and appreciate them all slow, but it was just starting to ing endeavor, even in the best of and can’t wait to see them again pick up and she was planning a times. soon.” Luxor Hair Studio at 137 Charles St.

Antiques (from pg. 1)

said while the business has insur- contracting COVID-19, worked at 7, but that didn’t come to pass, ance, the policy doesn’t cover the the store until March 15, although and the shop now remains closed damages since the flood originated one staff member and returned indefinitely. outside on the street. Her landlord to work for one day - Saturday, Although Upstairs Downstairs also didn’t help cover her losses, March 21. has a website, Cousineau said and the last correspondence she Meanwhile, Cousineau it only lists a small portion of had with BWSC was March 16, returned from the Bahamas on the shop’s inventory, and she has so she isn’t optimistic she’ll see any March 23 only to learn she would found it difficult to connect with relief from them either. have to close the store at noon the her customers virtually. Her employees, many of whom following day. She expected the “People like to see things in are seniors and at high risk for business would reopen on April person, and to measure them and Now You can be

UPFRONT &CENTER Upstairs Downstairs Antiques at 93 Charles St. is seen decorated for the holiday season.

With our A P R I L 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 get sense of what they are,” she er&utm_campaign=p_lico+share- The Beacon T H E R E A R E N O T I M E S L I K E T H E S E T I M E S hill Times BHAC continues said. “Ours really is a people busi- sheet with the objective of raising Beacon Hill Bistro application

By Dan Murphy to the commission with more STICKY NOTE information on the proposed ness.” $10,000. The Beacon Hill Architectural hardware for the new entry door Commission again voted to con- and the awning fronting Charles tinue its determination on the Street, as well as a final win- Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro’s dow design. “Your application application during its April 18 is incomplete…and you need hearing at City Hall to resolve the window issue,” Frank McGuire, project archi- tect, outlined two concepts for Rosales said. the building at 25 Charles St., The commission voted to deny both of which include plans to without prejudice an application for the Charles Street Garage at Cousineau has applied for “We have so many loyal cus- relocate the hotel’s main lobby and entry to the corner of Charles 144-158 Charles St. to remove on the Front Page and Branch streets while offering three existing AT&T antennae Cyan two alternatives for realigning and hardware from a chimney

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

Black financial assistance from both the tomers,” she said. “If they each Photos by Matt West with high cognitive autism spec- and Kim and Eric Karofsky Area A-1 sees 11 percent decrease in trum disorder and related pro- (Terry and Tom Hamilton could Around 900 people came files develop the skills necessary together for the MassGeneral not make it due to Aerosmith’s Part One crime in ’19 from last year Perfect for: Community Reminders, to be successful in their commu- Las Vegas schedule); Aspire pro- Hospital for Children Aspire nities and workplaces. Spring Gala at the Four Seasons gram participants and their fam- By Dan Murphy assaults were also down by near- Peter L. Slavin, MD, presi- ilies; and corporations from all ly 12 percent, with 52 incidents and raised more than $2.6 mil- dent of Massachusetts General As the first quarter of 2019 lion for autism research and care. over the country were in atten- in 2019, compared to 59 a year Hospital; Scott McLeod, PhD, dance to celebrate the great suc- came to a close, Area A-1 report- ago. The 19th annual event support- executive director of Aspire; ed an 11 percent drop in violent ed Aspire, the highly successful, cess of the Aspire program. Likewise, commercial bur- federal government and the city, gave $10, we could reach our Andrew Harris, Aspire program and property crime, compared therapeutically-based program “As Aspire continues to grow, glaries saw more than a 29-per- manager; the 2019 Aspire Spring we are engaging more and more with the same timeframe the pre- cent decline as the number of the Lurie Center for Autism Gala Committee of Stephanie vious year. based in Lexington, Mass. Aspire clients with our new program- dropped to 12 from 17 in 2018. and David Long, Tim Sweeney, According to Boston Police, The rate of residential bur- helps children, teens and adults Ann Marie and Daniel Gross, 449 incidents of Part One crime (Aspire, Pg. 5) glaries remained steady, however, were reported between Jan. 1 with nine incidents this year and Schedules, Coupons, Sales, and March 24 of this year in the last, respectively. Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner dis-trict, which includes Beacon Meanwhile, other burglaries Hill, Chinatown Downtown and were on the rise as the number the North End, down from 504 climbed to three from one in It’s Membership Season at the BHCA! last year. but that has proven frustrating, goal.” 2018. Spring is finally here and with While no homicides were Larcenies from motor vehi- it comes our annual Membership been able to recapture 15-min- reported either this year or last, cles were down around 49 per- drive at the Beacon Hill Civic ute resident parking spaces at the rate of rapes and attempted cent, with 43 incidents in 2019 Association. Soon to reach our the intersection of Joy and Mt. rapes doubled as the number of as opposed to 85 the previous centennial, our volunteer organi- Vernon Streets, and we are work- inci-dents climbed to eight from year, while other larcenies were zation has worked to preserve the ing closely with the City on the four in 2018. up nearly 10 percent, with 291 historic beauty and quality of life new accessibility and traffic calm- In contrast, robberies and this year, com-pared with 265 in on Beacon Hill since 1922. ing measures that are appearing attempted robberies were down 2018. Announcements, Programs and more! all over Beacon Hill. Contractor nearly 55 percent, dropping to From answering your calls and Moreover, the rate of auto e-mails, to working with the City parking is a constant challenge, 15 from 33 last year. theft decreased almost 46 per- however, since she is still awaiting Cousineau said Upstairs on zoning, architecture, trees, and we listen and do our best Similarly, the rate of domestic cent as the number fell to 13 trash, and traffic and parking to respond to your concerns, so aggravated decreased by around from 24 the previous year. issues, the BHCA office is a busy that the impact on neighbors is 57 percent as the number of inci- Citywide, Part One crime was place. Most recently, we have dents fell to three from seven in down around 7 percent, with (BHCA Pg. 4) 2018. 3,302 incidents this year, com-  Non-domestic aggravated pared with 3,599 in 2018. the paperwork for the federal loan Downstairs has also done its part 3-inch-by-3-inch Sticky Note from Santander Bank she should in the fight against COVID-19 Req. 3-week advance placement Example Page have received nearly two weeks by donating fabrics to make face Sticky Note represented ago. masks. by Black box “There’s no funding for us,” Now she is just hoping to keep she said. “We’re like a sitting the business afloat during these Four Options to Choose From duck.” trying times, however. So to help defray the cost of “I miss our customers, I miss 7,000 COPIES $ 7,000 COPIES $ 12,000 COPIES $ 2-COLOR 600 4-COLOR 700 2-COLOR 800 repairing the damages to her store employees, I miss the store - I have sustained during the flooding and such a heavy heart, and it’s hard 4-COLOR STICKIES CAN BE A COMBINATION OF COLORS. to pay her rent, Cousineau has to figure out what to do here,” 12,000 COPIES $ 4-COLOR 900 2-COLOR STICKIES CAN BE MADE WITH ANY 2 COLORS launched a GoFundMe “crowd- Cousineau said. “But at the end funding” campaign at https://www. of the day, it’s important that my Call or Email Your Rep Today! gofundme.com/f/upstairs-down- employees are healthy and safe, 781-485-0588 ext. 103:Maureen 106:Peter 101:Deb 110:Kathy 125:Sioux stairs-antiques?utm_medium=- and we’ll figure out the rest.” Reading on a Screen?? Click on Your Rep’s name to start sending them an email! copy_link&utm_source=custom- 7

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BHCA (from pg. 1) Baker expands priority COVID-19 to support it. The first instance of munity’s support occurred when this was the transformation of the the Peter Faneuil School, which resources to grocery store workers old Bowdoin School on Myrtle had served as an elementary Street. It had served as an elemen- school for Beacon Hill residents, On Friday, April 10, Gov. ance to residents and Executive could schedule an appointment to tary school from 1896 until 1936, was turned into 48 affordable Charlie Baker issued further pub- Branch employees recommending receive COVID-19 testing at the after which the Boston School apartments for individuals and lic health guidance, expanded the use of a face covering or cloth sites located at Gillette Stadium in Committee housed its adminis- families. The Beacon Hill Civic resources for critical workers and mask when in situations where Foxboro. All appointments must trative offices there. When later Association helped support it for increased Massachusetts National maintaining proper social distanc- be made in advance by the work- vacated, civic leaders feared devel- six years, contributing more than Guard activation to support its ing measures are not possible to er’s supervisor or manager, and opers would purchase the proper- $100,000 toward its operation. It ongoing response to mitigate the prevent the spread of COVID-19, personnel do not need to be symp- ty and turn it into luxury apart- is also managed by Rogerson. spread of COVID-19. such as in a grocery store. tomatic to be eligible. ments. The BHCA took a firm The adjacent Joy Street A new Department of Public A face covering may include •Massachusetts National stand against that idea, recom- Residence was developed by Health advisory, consistent with anything that covers your nose and Guard Activation: Gov. Baker mending instead that the property Rogerson Communities in part- CDC guidance, recommends that mouth, including a mask, scarf authorized the activation of an be used to meet the housing needs nership with AIDS Action all residents wear a mask or face or bandana. Health care masks, additional 3,000 military per- of seniors on the North Slope. Committee of Boston. It includes covering in public when social such as N95 masks, should not sonnel of the Massachusetts Whereupon the City of Boston 20 affordable apartments in a distancing is not possible. In addi- be used and should be preserved National Guard to support the provided public funds to encour- sober and drug-free independent tion, the Executive Branch issued for health care workers and first Commonwealth’s COVID-19 age the conversion of the property residence with supportive services similar guidance to state employ- responders. Cloth masks should response. This order raises the into subsidized housing for the for low-income persons from all ees recommending when masks or not be worn by young children total authorization to up to 5,000 Mammogramselderly and the poor. Volunteers walks of life who are disabled by face coverings should be utilized under the age of two, persons with members statewide, who may be Mammograms from the neighborhood broughtMammograms HIV/AIDS. Savewhile working. Lives. difficulty breathing, or those who tasked with supporting requests Save Lives. their expertise in architecture, real The Beacon Hill Civic The administration has also are unconscious, incapacitated or from state agencies for equip- estate, financing and politicsAll women to Association over 40 should remains have committed to expanded access to the free pri- otherwise unable to remove the ment, logistics, warehousing and Save Lives. acquire and renovate thea mammogrambuild- supporting once affordable a year. housing in ority COVID-19 testing sites for mask without assistance. related duties. Local cities, towns ing. In 1977, the BowdoinBreast School cancerour neighborhood. found early first responders located at Gillette •Grocery Store Worker Priority and state agencies should sub- Apartments opened with 35offers apart the- best chance to be Stadium to include grocery store Testing: The Administration and mit requests for support through ments on five floors with cured.a com- Free orNote low from cost BHCA Executive workers. the Executive Office of Public the Massachusetts Emergency munity meeting room andmammograms lounge. Director: are available. Additionally, Governor Charlie Safety and Security expanded Management Agency. Today it is a Wingate managed THANK YOU to our neigh- Baker authorized the activation of access to the free, priority COVID- The activation reflects Governor community. For more informationborhood children and whoanswers wrote to letany- ofan your additional cancer 3,000 questions, more military 19 testing sites for first responders Baker’s statutory authority to acti- personnel of the Massachusetts to now include grocery store and vate the Massachusetts National Just a few years later,contact a fire usters any and time, cards day for or Beacon night. House destroyed a five-story apartment residents, and for the efforts of National Guard. supermarket workers. Beginning Guard under state active duty All women over 40 should have a mammogramcomplex once a on Myrtle Street,www.cancer.org former- so many in our neighborhood to •Face Coverings and Saturday, April 11, the men and to provide necessary assistance year. Breast cancer found early offers the best chancely known to as Beacon Chambers1.800.ACS.2345 make masks for the Beacon House Cloth Masks Advisory: The women who provide critical access to state and municipal civilian be cured. Free or low cost mammograms are available. that housed 350 elderlyHope.Progress.Answers. men. residents ®as well. Neighbors Administration today issued guid- to food and other necessities authorities. For more information and answers to any of yourDevelopers cancer interested in convert- Helping Neighbors in action! questions, contact us any time, day or night. ing the property to high-end con- www.cancer.org dominiums rallied around the site. Upcoming BHCA Meetings Mammograms 1.800.ACS.2345 And again the community inter- Thursday, April 16: Hurley Save Lives. Antonio’s Hope.Progress.Answers.® vened, advocating that the build- Building Redevelopment All women over 40 should have a mammogram once a ing remain a sanctuary for elderly Presentation (virtual), 4pm. All women over 40 should Help support our amazing year. Breast cancer found early offers the best chance to and low-income residents. Tuesday, April 28: Events have a mammogram once a Mammograms Save Lives. year. Breast cancer found be cured. Free or low cost mammograms are available. Meredith and Gene Clapp, Committee Meeting (virtual) at Doctors and Nurses at MGH. All whowomen have over been40 should leaders have in a mammogramthe 6pm. once a year. early offers the best chance Breastcommunity cancer found for manyearly offersyears, the led best chance to to be cured. Free or low cost Call us & we will deliver them For more information and answers to any of your cancer be cured.a fundraising Free or loweffort cost that mammograms enabled areOther available. upcoming BHCA Events mammograms are available. questions, contact us any time, day or night. For more information and answers to any of your cancer For more information and questions,Rogerson contact Communities us any time, to buy day the or night.BHCA Annual Meeting – May a much needed lunch or dinner. building and keep it affordable. 18th answers to any of your cancer www.cancer.org www.cancer.org questions, contact us any time, “Antonio’s is 1.800.ACS.2345The couple was subsequently hon- Visit the Beacon Hill Civic 1.800.ACS.2345 ored with the Charles E. Rogerson Association website bhcivic.org or day or night. We are right across the street. ® a treasure for Hope.Progress.Answers. Award for Community Service by call the office (617-227-1922) for www.cancer.org MammogramsRogerson Communities. Save Lives.more information about any of 1.800.ACS.2345 anyone who Meredith Clapp contin- these events. All women over 40 should have a mammogram once a See Our Menu at year. Breast cancerues foundher continues early offers her thesupport best chance to happens Hope.Progress.Answers.® be cured. Free orof low affordable cost mammograms housing by areserv available.- antoniosbeaconhill.com ing as President of the Rogerson upon it.” For more information and answers to any of your cancer Beacon Corporation, comprising Call us, give your questions, contact us any time, day or night. and its three Beacon Hill prop- credit—Boston card, Globe & order! www.cancer.orgerties - the 1.800.ACS.2345 Beacon House, Peter We will deliver to them Faneuil House and the Joy Street Residence. Another example of the com- STAY ClosedSAFE on Sundays ADVERTISE IN for privateSTAY THE BEACON HILL functionsSTRONG TIMES PLEASE CALL 781-485-0588 288 Cambridge St., Boston MA 02114 617-367-3310 Monday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 9 pm Sun: Closed 288 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 617-367-3310 8

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Neighborhood Roundup Hill House Kiddie BSNJ Community more than 120 clients per month. Visit www.spauldingnetwork.org with the demand for transporta- Kamp open for Children’s Chorus They welcome donations to for more information. tion. The Boston Society of The New replenish the supply of food that Make a difference in the enrollment they give out to hungry residents fight against cancer by becom- Hill House, Inc. located at 127 Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community After-work tai chi Children’s Chorus is a compre- in the neighborhood. ing a volunteer driver for the Mount Vernon St., is currently The pantry is located in the group at the West End American Cancer Society’s Road enrolling for its Kiddie Kamp, hensive musical training program for children in the third through West End Branch of the Boston Branch Library to Recovery. Drivers use their own which is specifically for kids aged Public Library and is staffed by vehicle to drive patients to and 3-5 and the perfect combination seventh grades. The West End Branch of Your child will be participating volunteers from ABCD’s North the Boston Public Library, 151 from their treatments. The sched- of new and exciting experiences in End/West End Neighborhood ule for volunteers is flexible, and a safe, familiar environment. Join in a program that promotes: the Cambridge St., welcomes after- love of music, expressive singing, Service Center. Non-perishable work tai chi group every Thursday treatment appointments take place a staff of counselors for a sum- (canned and boxed) items are weekdays, primarily during busi- mer full of games, crafts, stories, teamwork-cooperative learning, from 5 to 6 p.m. Come and try building new friendships, self-as- being sought, including rice, this low impact energy exercise ness hours. If you or someone you songs, age-appropriate athletics pasta, canned tuna, canned chick- know is interested in becoming and outdoor fun. Your child will sessment and the fun of being in with yang-style tai chi instructor an outstanding program. en, chili, beans, vegetables, cereal, Arthur Soo-Hoo. a volunteer driver for Road to build confidence, independence soups, cup of noodles, etc. Recovery, contact your American and friendships. The group meets at 140 Bowdoin St. on Saturday morn- Donations can be left at the Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 For more information on library, 151 Cambridge St., on or visit www.cancer.org. Kiddie Kamp, or how to register ings. Tuition is free for any child Be a friend to with a Greater Boston-area Monday through Wednesday from elderly in need - some weeks are at 80-percent 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from capacity, so don’t wait - contact address. All levels of singing ability FriendshipWorks seeks caring Join the Downtown are welcome. To register, contact noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 people to offer help and support Chelsea Evered at 617-227-5838 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boston Rotary Club or cevered@ hillhouseboston.org, Carlton Doctor at 617-523-4575 to isolated elders in the Boston The Downtown Boston Rotary or visit hillhouseboston.org. or visit www.churchonthehillbos- area. Volunteers are needed to Club, the first new Rotary Club ton.org (click on “music.”) Introduction to laptops, provide companionship and assist BSNJ/The Church On The Hill elders with tasks such as reading, in Boston in 100 years, holds Hill House Spring sponsors this initiative, but we are eReaders and iPads at organizing, or going for a walk meetings at the UMass Club in Baseball League not promoting any religious ideol- the West End Branch - lend an hour each week and the Financial District on the first ogy. Library gain a friend and a new perspec- and third Tuesdays of each month registration now open tive. Volunteers also needed to from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Hill House, Inc. located at 127 The West End Branch of escort elders to and from medical For more information, visit Mount Vernon St., has opened the Boston Public Library, 151 Compassionate appointments. No car is needed www.dbrotary.org or call 617- up Baseball and Softball League Cambridge St., offers an intro- and hours are flexible. For more 535-1950. registration. Members of the com- Friends group reaches duction to laptops, eReaders and information or to apply online, munity can now register for its out to bereaved iPads by appointment only. Get visit www.fw4elders.org or call new Red Sox Rookie League for the most out of your eReader or parents, families 617-482-1510. Volunteers needed for 4-year-olds, T-Ball (ages 5-6.5), The Boston Chapter of The Laptop. Receive tips and guid- ance during these one-on-one hot meal program AA Baseball (ages 6.5-7), AAA Compassionate Friends (TCF) The North End/West End Baseball (ages 8-9) and Majors meets at Trinity Church on the sessions. Call Branch Librarian, Helen Bender at617-523-3957 or Local residents needed Neighborhood Service Center League (10- to 12-year-olds). Hill first Tuesday of each month from (NE/WE NSC), located at 1 house also offers Girls Softball 6 to 7:30 p.m. e-mail [email protected] to set up to drive cancer patients an appointment. to and from treatment Michelangelo St., serves a hot, for 6- to 8-year-olds and 9- to TCF is a national self-help, fresh, home-cooked lunch to 12-year-olds. All leagues are coed, mutual-assistance organization The American Cancer Society is in great need of Road to Recovery seniors in the neighborhood and the season will begin the first offering friendship, understanding Volunteer at Mondays and Fridays, and is week in April. and hope to bereaved parents and volunteers to drive local cancer Spaulding Rehab patients to and from their che- looking for two volunteers to help Visit http://www.hillhousebos- their families. Call with shopping, food preparation, ton.org/Athletics/Baseball.htm for 617-539-6424 or e-mail tcfof- Stay active, meet new peo- motherapy and/or radiation treat- ple and be connected with your ments. An integral part of treat- cooking, serving and clean-up. more details. [email protected] for more The non-profit providing services For more information on the information. community by volunteering at ing cancer successfully is making Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. sure cancer patients receive their and programs to low-income resi- Hill House Little League, con- dents of the North End, West End tact Hill House Athletics Director Staff members will match your treatments, but many find making skills and interests to a volunteer transportation arrangements is a and Beacon Hill is looking for Marshall Caldera at 617-227- West End Food Pantry volunteers who can assist with the 5838 or mcaldera@hillhousebos- seeking donations opportunity. The hospital is cur- challenge. The American Cancer rently recruiting volunteers, ages Society provided more than whole meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ton.org. The West End Food Pantry on a Monday and/or Friday, but needs help to continue serving its 18 and up, for two- to three-hour- 19,000 rides to cancer patients in a-week shifts for a minimum of New England last year, but needs can make arrangements to fit your six to 12 months commitment. new volunteer drivers to keep up schedule. Contact Maria Stella Gulla, director, at 617-523-8125, ext. 201, via e-mail at mariastella. [email protected] for more OBITUARIES information. All obituaries and death notices OFF Yoga for seniors will be at a cost of at the West End Ocean Beach native and local surf legend Steve Bettis was diagnosed with MS in 2006. Although surfing is still central $100.00 per paper. Branch Library to his life, he hasn’t been able to get out on the water in 10 The West End Branch of MY years. For a man whose daily routine always included a few waves, more than a decade out of the surf is just too long. That includes photo. the Boston Public Library, 151 This is why the National MS Society teamed up with his buddy Cambridge St., presents yoga for Robert “Wingnut” Weaver and used virtual reality to get Steve back on his wave. See their experience and find out how you Please send to seniors every Tuesday from 2:45 WAVE. can share yours at WeAreStrongerThanMS.org. to 3:30 p.m. Classes are led by Together We Are Stronger. [email protected] Tatiana Nekrasova, a certified or call 781-485-0588 yoga instructor. 9

APRIL 16, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 9 Mass Bankers: Operative word is ‘patience’ with large federal loan programs had good experiences with the but for those without those exist- By Seth Daniel money, having a second market trying to pull off an amazing feat application process and successful- ing banking relationships, things liquidity platform created. to help with the assistance of The Massachusetts Bankers ly submitted complete applications moved slower. “It’s just not in the current banks in every region of the coun- Association (MBA) reported for customers. In all, he said things would like- business model of banks so be try. That will happen, but it may varying degrees of success over On Monday, April 13, Federal ly also move slower because many able to process this many loans in not be instant. their membership banks with the Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin banks are not physically open, a week,” he said. “There will be hiccups,” he rollout of the federal Paycheck said more than $200 billion had and they’re being flooded with so He also said many banks have said. “It’s nobody’s fault. It’s not Protection Program (PPP) and the been approved over the first week many applications. already been busy working with the lenders fault, the SBA’s fault, Economic Injury Disaster Loan of the program, and he predicted “An example is one regional customers, especially borrowers or the Administration’s fault. (EDIL) – two key parts of the fed- that money would be in the hands bank of ours had 25,000 applica- looking to modify their loans or Everyone is trying to do what they eral CARES Act that look to help of approved businesses by the end tions on Wednesday and Thursday mortgages. His membership has can do within current situation. prop up small businesses across of this week. He is also working already and they had eight people been rushing to do those things We want to be part of it, but there the nation. with Congress to get an additional to process them and they were all the last three weeks, adding to the are going to be logjams.” The PPP was the big story going $250 billion in funding for the PPP working out of their houses,” he workload. Business owners wishing to into effect by taking applications to fortify the program as it has said. “So you have to be sympa- “The banks have been working apply should review the infor- at most banks starting Friday, seen a flood of applicants. thetic to that and those issues. The with customers for three weeks mation available at: https:// April 3, and the rush was certainly “Every dollar we spend on this operative word, again, should be now,” he said. “It’s not like the home.treasury.gov/policy-is- on for small businesses with under keeps people off unemployment patience. The banks want to get PPP is the only things they’ve sues/top-priorities/cares-act/ 500 employees to participate in and keeps business intact for when moving and small business owners done. For the customers who assistance-for-small-business- the $350 billion program admin- we open back up,” he said. “We want to get in the queue.” have been impacted by business es. Borrowers will need payroll istered by banks and the Small don’t want these businesses to fall Many of the banks also report- with the COVID virus…they have records for the past year, Tax Business Administration (SBA). apart.” ed that the portal to process appli- already been working with banks ID numbers, and information on “The approval process and the The funding was predicted even cations was jammed as banks and to modify their business loans or each individual with more than a money should start happening I sooner than the end of this week, customers tried to apply all at mortgages.” 20 percent ownership stake in the think by the end of the week, and for most small business own- once Friday, April 3, and into the In all, the programs are in great company. at the latest, barring any unfore- ers, it can’t come soon enough. weekend, a problem he said likely need, and Forte said the SBA is seen circumstances,” said Daniel Forte said the first week showed would work its way out as time Forte, president and CEO of Mass there were also hiccups and the goes on. Bankers. “There was $30 billion system was a little on-the-fly and “There were banks that started of the $350 billion submitted and “clunky.” at midnight Thursday into Friday approved nationally by Sunday. First, he said, the regulations processing applications,” he said. From Friday to Sunday the SBA of the program weren’t submit- “Many were not able to immedi- How to mail and ship without did a year’s worth of lending ted in final form until Thursday ately put those through because nationwide. That’s amazing in one night, April 2, the night before the the portal can only accept so many leaving the safety of your home respect, as that’s about what they launch of the PPP, and there was hits at a time, and things get do in one year, but it’s also a good also still no formal application. stuck. Lenders had applications, You don’t have to go to the Ship, you can print a mailing label reminder that patience is going to A lot of the existing SBA lender but could not access the portal Post Office to use many post- with the appropriate postage right be required here. I think the indus- banks, he said – which is about because it was jammed.” al products and services. In fact, from your computer. try feels it’s a win-win.” 1,000 of 5,200 banks in the state, He said if there is a second most simple tasks can be done Need that package picked-up? Forte said none of the 135 got a jump start on the program. round or a tweak of the program, from the convenience and safety Go to usps.com and schedule banks in his membership had Many of them moved quickly to he can see there being a way for of your home with or without a a free carrier pick-up. In your any loans approved over the first have online webinars and instruc- others to process the applications computer. request, let your local Post Office weekend, but he did say several tional calls for existing customers, and the banks to disperse the Like purchasing stamps. Using know where they can find the your computer, you can go to package or packages and the car- the Postal Store on usps.com and rier will retrieve them when he or select different stamp denomina- she delivers your mail. tions. USPS will deliver them right USPS postal employees are Baker provides update on hospital surge capacity to your home. working around the clock to No computer? No problem! ensure you get your important On April 9, the state provided resents a breakdown of roughly Field Hospitals: In the com- Ask your local Post Office or car- letters and packages. Skip the trip an update on the Commonwealth’s 9,400 acute care beds and 1,500 ing days, hundreds of new beds rier to bring you a Stamps by Mail to the Post Office by ordering hospital capacity and efforts ICU beds. will come online that will help order form, complete it and put stamps, package supplies, and to add more beds to the sys- •Through hospital surge the Commonwealth significantly it in your mailbox with a check. printing package postage from tem to meet the expected surge in planning and field hospitals, ramp up care capacity ahead of Again, USPS will bring you your your home. We’ll pick up your COVID-19 cases, identifying the the Commonwealth is bringing the surge to support existing hos- stamps. packages too. need for 14,500 treatment beds approximately 3,500 new beds pitals. The Command Center is What if you need to send a It’s the most effective type of and expanding to that number online for ICU and acute care. targeting five alternate care sites. package? You can order free social distancing around! through the use of field hospitals. This breaks down to approxi- These field hospitals will serve as Priority Mail and Priority Mail The Postal Service receives no Hospital Surge Capacity: The mately 2,500 new hospital beds an alternative site for hospitals to Express boxes, or other package tax dollars for operating expenses, Administration’s COVID-19 coming online from hospital surge treat patients, particularly individ- supplies at usps.com. Again, USPS and relies on the sale of postage, Response Command Center planning, and 1,000 beds coming uals who need acute care. They are will deliver items to your address. products and services to fund its released its initial projections on online though field hospitals. being built all around the state to And at usps.com, using Click-N- operations. the surge two weeks ago. Since The Command Center con- ensure all residents have access to then, the Command Center has tinues to monitor the impact of this emergency care. The field hos- remained in regular contact COVID-19 on different regions pital at the Boston Convention and with the Commonwealth’s hos- and tracking how many hospi- Exhibition Center opened late last THINK OF IT AS pitals on a daily basis as they tal beds are available across the week. Field hospitals at the DCU AN OWNER’S MANUAL work to increase acute and ICU Commonwealth. As of April 9, Center in Worcester and Newton bed capacity. As of today, the hospitals had reported that 8,100 Pavilion in Boston started accept- FOR YOUR MONEY. Commonwealth has worked to beds are occupied statewide, or ing patients April 8. Over the com- The free Consumer Action Handbook. In print and online at ConsumerAction.gov, it’s make a total of approximately approximately 55 percent (this fig- ing week, additional facilities will the everyday guide to protecting your hard-earned money. For your free copy, order 14,500 treatment beds available ure includes hospitalizations for open up in Cape Cod, Springfield, online at ConsumerAction.gov; send your name and address to Handbook, Pueblo, ahead of the surge: non COVID-19 patients). This and Lowell. All in all, these facil- CO 81009; or call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. •11,000 beds could be avail- meant that 6,400 beds were cur- ities will provide approximately Being a smart shopper just got easier. able for ICU and acute care in the rently available for both ICU and 1,000 additional beds for patients A public service message from the U.S. General Services Administration. existing hospital system. This rep- acute care, or roughly 45%. who do not require ICU-level care. 10

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APRIL 9, 2020 You are SAFE ill Times at home he Beacon h T THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKENeighborhood THESE TIMES retail businesses weathering unprecedented losses was enhancing and getting their By Dan Murphy products up online.” - - Both businesses have seen “con As retail businesses in the neigh siderable” spikes in online sales borhood scramble to adjust their within the last two weeks, Hill business models in the face of said, but neither is profitable at the COVID-19, they are weathering moment, so she was faced with the unprecedented – and unexpected – difficult decision of furloughing the revenue losses. store manager. “As a small business that has “We realize how important our relied heavily on foot traffic up store manager is to our success so - until now, we have seen our sales- we have furloughed her so she has dwindle down to about 10 per been able to access to the unem cent of what a typical March ployment benefits until life returns or April period would be, and to a new normal in the coming we’re now relying on online sales months,” Hill said. only,” said Jennifer Hill, owner of Now, like many other business Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill and its owners, Hill is applying for federal government assistance(H.R. via the 748) $2.2 – sister establishment, KitchenWares CARES Act by Blackstones, at 46 Charles St. trillion Pg. 5) A lot stores didn’t already have (Losses websites –we did - and everyone

- ‘Virtual Vilna’ bringsand Vilna down the Shul East Coast, online includ ing, of course, all over the Boston Photos courtesy of Harvard Gardens By Dan Murphy area.” Since the Vilna Shul closed the “Virtual Vilna” offerings to Mass General workers help themselves to “grab-and-go” bagged doors to its 18 Phillips St. head- date have included “Meditation lunches, courtesy of Harvard Gardens. quarters last month due to the through a Jewish Lens,” Jewish COVID-19 pandemic, Boston’s genealogy, challah baking and Harvard Gardens provides MGH Center for Jewish Culture has adult education classes, among launched “Virtual Vilna,” bringing other programming made available staff with free bagged lunches its programming online to more through the Zoom and Facebook than 1,200 visitors in just the first platforms, and new content is By Dan Murphy two weeks. being added to The Vila Shul web- “When everyone became home- site on a daily basis, such as a live The Harvard Gardens distributed hundreds of free bagged bound, we decided it was time to reading by author Susan Solomont from her children’s book “Stella lunches to Mass General Hospital doctors and staff on Wednesday, launch a virtual initiative, and it’s the Ambassadog” on Tuesday, April 1, in a display of gratitude to healthcare professionals been met with immense success,” said Lynne Krasker Schultz, direc- April 14, at 9:30 a.m. working in the age of COVID-19. The Vilna Shul is also soliciting Patrick Lyons, CEO of the Lyons Group, which has operated tor of communications. “It pro-- suggestions for new classes and Harvard Gardens since 1999, and a Beacon Hill resident, credits vides the opportunity to reach peo programming from the public via the the idea to treat the hospital’s workers to a “grab-and-go” ple who wouldn’t have the physical email at [email protected], and, bagged lunch consisting of a sandwich, an apple and a bottled ability to walk through our doors. in response to one suggestion, has water from a table outside the Cambridge Street restaurant to People from Costa Rica, Spain and enlisted the Yiddish Bookstore in his wife, Kristina, who is currently finishing up at the Harvard Israel have attended programs,- Amherst to design the curriculum5) School of Public Health. and from the U.S., we’ve had peo (onLine Pg. “She’s really in a quagmire trying to get Personal Protective ple from Cincinnati, Chicago, San Equipment for the hospital - it’s very complicated and most Francisco, San Antonio and all up efforts lead to dead ends,” Lyons said. “So out of frustration we 2) thought, ‘What can we do? We have a restaurant (-L uncheslet’s mobilize Pg. it.’” For the latest news in Beacon Hill that you need to know, check www.beaconhilltimes.com

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APRIL 16, 2020 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 11 Baker provides update on hospital surge capacity

On April 9, the state provided The Command Center con- an update on the Commonwealth’s tinues to monitor the impact of hospital capacity and efforts to COVID-19 on different regions add more beds to the system and tracking how many hospi- to meet the expected surge in tal beds are available across the COVID-19 cases, identifying the Commonwealth. As of April 9, need for 14,500 treatment beds hospitals had reported that 8,100 and expanding to that number beds are occupied statewide, or through the use of field hospitals. approximately 55 percent (this Hospital Surge Capacity: The figure includes hospitalizations for Administration’s COVID-19 non COVID-19 patients). This Response Command Center meant that 6,400 beds were cur- released its initial projections on rently available for both ICU and the surge two weeks ago. Since acute care, or roughly 45%. then, the Command Center has Field Hospitals: In the com- remained in regular contact ing days, hundreds of new beds with the Commonwealth’s hos- will come online that will help pitals on a daily basis as they the Commonwealth significantly work to increase acute and ICU ramp up care capacity ahead of bed capacity. As of today, the the surge to support existing hos- Commonwealth has worked to pitals. The Command Center is make a total of approximately targeting five alternate care sites. 14,500 treatment beds available These field hospitals will serve as ahead of the surge: an alternative site for hospitals to •11,000 beds could be avail- treat patients, particularly individ- able for ICU and acute care in the uals who need acute care. They existing hospital system. This rep- are being built all around the state resents a breakdown of roughly to ensure all residents have access 9,400 acute care beds and 1,500 to this emergency care. The field ICU beds. hospital at the Boston Convention •Through hospital surge and Exhibition Center opened late planning and field hospitals, last week. Field hospitals at the the Commonwealth is bringing DCU Center in Worcester and approximately 3,500 new beds Newton Pavilion in Boston started online for ICU and acute care. accepting patients April 8. Over This breaks down to approxi- the coming week, additional facil- mately 2,500 new hospital beds ities will open up in Cape Cod, coming online from hospital surge Springfield, and Lowell. All in planning, and 1,000 beds coming all, these facilities will provide al beds for patients who do not Spanish language unemployment require ICU-level care. online though field hospitals. approximately 1,000 addition- application available from State

On Friday, April 10, the state •Rapidly updating the DUA COVID-19 Text Alerts in Spanish now available launched a Spanish language website with the latest information online, mobile-friendly, unemploy- that claimants and employers need The state announced on Friday, Charlie Baker. “This new service Unemployment Assistance, offer ment benefits application for those to know, what the latest federal April 10, that its COVID-19 text builds on our efforts to keep peo- additional fact sheets available in who need to apply. legislation means for them, and a message alert system “AlertsMA” ple in all communities across the multiple languages. The new, secure application step-by-step guide to filing a claim is now available in Spanish. This Commonwealth informed as we The Commonwealth’s for Spanish speakers is available available in multiple languages. expansion of the text-alert sys- confront COVID-19 together.” Executive Office of Technology through mass.gov/desempleo, •The unemployment contact tem means that the same text Since its launch on March 24, the Spanish language website for form to reach a DUA agent is also Services and Security partnered alerts that are distributed via the more than 215,000 individuals unemployment in Massachusetts. available in multiple languages. English-language system will now have signed up to receive text-mes- with Everbridge, a Massachusetts- The Department of •Hosting daily town halls in be available to Spanish-language sage updates from AlertsMA. based company whose platform Unemployment Assistance (DUA) both English and Spanish, which users. The Spanish-language text powers AlertsMA, to initial- will make language applications have been attended by over Users can subscribe to the alerts are the latest effort from ly bring the notification service available in Portuguese, Haitian 100,000 constituents. Individuals Spanish-language service by tex- the Commonwealth to deliver online. The Commonwealth and Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese and can sign up to attend a virtual ting ‘COVIDMAESP’ to 888-777. crucial COVID-19 information Everbridge partnered with UMass additional languages in the com- town hall at mass.gov/unemploy- “Throughout the COVID-19 to non-English speakers. All of Medical School and the Center ing days. ment/townhall or at mass.gov/ outbreak, we have consistently Mass.Gov (including formation” for Health Impact for Spanish- The Department of desempleo. reminded residents to get their \t “_blank” Mass.Gov/COVID19) language translation services. Unemployment Assistance is •Deploying over 600 new information from trusted sources, is available in 13 different lan- focused on supporting workers remote employees to keep pace The Commonwealth will and with the expansion of the guages, and the Commonwealth’s impacted by the COVID-19 pan- with the increased volume of AlertsMA text alert system, we non-emergency help line, 2-1-1 continue to promote the service demic and continues to process unemployment insurance claims, are making it easier for Spanish- is available in over 150 lan- on Mass.gov, through digital dis- claims as quickly as possible. and adding language capacities speaking residents to access guages. Several agencies, includ- plays and billboards at the MBTA, The new Spanish mobile-friend- in the call center to better serve important updates from the ing the Department of Public via MassDOT, and through social ly application is among several residents across the state. Commonwealth,” said Governor Health and the Department of media. efforts to reach and assist all indi- •Legislation proposed and viduals who are eligible for unem- signed by Governor Baker waiv- ployment benefits and provide ing the one-week waiting period the financial assistance they need. to collect an unemployment claim ADVERTISE IN THE BEACON HILL TIMES PLEASE CALL 781-485-0588 Other efforts include: payment. 12

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Fresh and Local Feta for flavor

By Penny & Ed Cherubino to mix with feta come from the cuisines of Greece, the Balkans, You’ll almost always find a and the Middle East. Think about container with a block of feta a traditional Greek salad and cheese floating in brine in our you’ll find some perfect match- refrigerator. With a bit of care es for feta – olives, cucumbers, on your part, feta is a cheese that peppers, oregano, lemon, olive will last for a long time and may oil, and pitas on the side. Other actually improve as it ages in its complementary foods are lamb, brine bath. It is also a pantry eggplant, honey, figs, chickpeas, ingredient that can add tang to a garlic, mint, and thyme. quickly tossed-together supper or turn into a last-minute appetizer Our house version of the Greek for an impromptu gathering. salad uses green olives marinated “The Cheese Lover’s in preserved lemon and garlic, Companion” says, “Feta has fennel, and avocado in addition to been made in Greece and other the usual candidates. The feta and Balkan countries for centuries and avocado work together to add a is one of the world’s oldest chees- creaminess to the dressing. es. Directions for making it can be found in Homer’s Odyssey. Take Care of Your Feta Initially making feta was a way for Epicurious offered the follow- shepherds to preserve the milk of ing advice on keeping Feta fresh, their wandering flocks.” “So, let’s say you toss out the liquid accidentally, or the feta at Friends of Feta your local grocery store comes in Many of our favorite foods an air-tight sealed package with-

THE Our house version of a Greek salad uses green olives marinated in preserved lemon and garlic, fennel, and avocado in addition to the usual candidates.

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When we make a trip to T Everett Zoom’sSchool platform Committee, allowed Common pan- minimum The Boston CityBy Joseph CouncilDomelowicz Jr. Councilor and Alderman Car- - elists to use PowerPoints for their held its first ever virtual hearing dello and former EHS stu- 'BOMB CYCLONE' TESTS EVERETT RESIDENTS Longtime Everett publicpresentations dent-athlete if need Patterson, be, as well who as regarding COVID-19 on Monday, servant Millie Cardello hasfor peopleis also to theask daughter questions. of CityThe5) March 23 using the video confer Pg. per calendar returned to public servicepurpose and Council of this Clerk hearing(m Johneeting Burley.was to Watertown to buy feta in the Firefighters encing programthe Zoom. Everett School Commit- Patterson was nominated The hearing,tee which following was Monday held night’s by City Councilor Michael Lewis, DeSisto by the City Councilsuper-intense Committee vote of the McLaughlin, who gradat- 12 COMMUNITIES TO CHOOSE FROM ed EHS with Patterson, and lauded for on Public HealthJoint and Convention chaired ofby the Ev- year new District 5 erettCouncilor City Council Ricardo and Everett Councilor Anthony DiPierro Revere Journal(6400) School Committee. seconded the motion. 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Preservation categoryCity Clerkfor its Sergio role Corne-neering.”rio, Joseph LaMonica, Lester Lt. Jay Lewis and Firefight as lead architectlio on began the $300-milthe proceedings- forThe MacLaughliniconic bridge and that Frank Pg.spans Park- 5) er Joe DeSisto of the Ladder AwArd lion-plus restorationCardello andof Pattersonthe bythe Charleser voting River for Cardello.(from Charles 2 company are being giv- opening nominations to fill Councilors Fred Capone, Everett Independent(7500) en credit for the saves, one Longfellow Bridge. “The Longfellowthe vacancy Bridge created was by- the DiPierro, John Hanlon, Mi- feta that Penny likes best. chelsearecord.com • charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com of which was on a man who PHOTOS BY KATY ROGERS chael Marchese, Wayne December death of School was not able to move quick restored and enhanced with the Matewsky, McLaughlin and City officials and several res- Committee member Richard Deborahenough Portman, to escape. a volunteer However, and Jamaica Plain resident; Jonathan Greeley of the Boston Planning and highest level ofBaniewicz. historic preser Peter Napolitano voted with Lynn Journal(5000) DevelopmentChief Carli Agency; also andadded Brian that Nortonin idents of the have city’s applauded Office theof Workforce Development distributes pamphlets efforts of the Department of As reported in the Indepen- on the coronavirusaddition to the around two firefighters the area. dent last week, in the weeks See COMMITTEE Page 2 singled out, then entire crew Public Works and its sub- contractors for their efforts since Baniewicz’s death, two Feta is like cheddar in the range did a fantastic job of prevent- viable candidates to fill the ing loss of life. to remove snow during last Beacon Hill Times(8700) Thursday’s snow storm. The keeping at least six feet away from northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com “Right after we got a report - Walsh undertakesMayor’s Office indicated they COVID-19others when IN PUBLIC, and lists EHS HOCKEY of a fire and got on scene, there have received many positive emergency meal sites citywide. was a report that someone was comments, and councilors in the second unit who could door to door throughout the city. The literature also encourages cit The Boston Sun(14000) such The as Michael seven-page, McLaughlin multilingual said he wanted to praise the work of the City crews in the difficult of flavors and styles you can find. educationalnot ambulate on his own for storm. campaignizens to only contact 9-1-1 only medical reasons,” said the pamphlet that was disseminated Pg. 6) By Dan Murphy - Here, a plow moves through Nichols Street- inon Thursday,cases of with medical crews workingemergency, for hours to keep chief. They went in and made (CAmpAign - aheadcontains of the explanations storm, which of dumped common about - 13.5 inches on Everett. Meanwhile, residents like jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com Regional Review(3500) the grab. There was another Jimmypractices Aversa to avoidjoined hiscontracting family in clearing the the sidewalks as the storm was in full force. Mayor MartinSee FIRE Walsh Page 2under virus, such as frequent hand-wash ing and they closed for good took an extensive education ing with soap for at least 20 sec two years ago – though they We’re starting to hear about some al campaign on the COVID-19 onds and “social distancing” by still own the building. The name Angelina’s, Han- Photo by Ian MacLellan (coronavirus) pandemic Saturday, Charlestown Patriot Bridge(7300) nan Ali said, came from when with numerousThe Regularvolunteers distrib American:- Sub shop iconreceive Ali our BHCAS. Ali News passes eblast, at 91 write to us at [email protected] business started with uting literature inBy sevenSeth Daniel languages and we will add you tofamily our list. member Isa Ali. Not non-profit neighbors and local wanting to call it Ali’s Subs, artisan feta makers and look for- Our office is open virtually and (16400) BeaconWhether it was Hill a 25-cent Civic Association Community Cornerthe two were searching for a Jamaica Plain Gazette businessesFIRST are. In our eblast, weCOME our phones are connected, FIRST so feel The Longfellow SERVE Bridge under a night sky. sub, an animated conversation namePg. while 5) taking deliver- are publishing daily updates as free to call at any time(BHCA, if you have PHOTO BY JARED CHARNEY Dearor theNeighbors, institution of his sub - ies of their first products. As Traffic reports available upon request needed with current information it happened, the first product Weshop, hope long-timethat you are Angelina’s all well – (7000) from the City and State, with they received was ‘Angelina’s Mission Hill Gazette takingSub care Shop of yourselves owner Ali and S. Ali oth created a business that madeSchedule links to important Yoursites to help Spots for 2019!Pure Italian Olive $250.00 Oil.’ It hit a per run. ward to finding their products as Jason Cardinale of Everett beats a Lynn defender to the puck ers as we make our way through chord with the two, and that him into an Everett legend. each other. If you would like to at Connery Skating Rink in Lynn on Saturday, Jan. 6, during this challengingThat legend time. passed away became the name that grew to a league matchup against the combined Lynn Jets team. The Wepeacefully are staying on Friday,the course Jan. 5,at Savings oflegendary $800 status in Everett. Crimson Tide, however, lost 10-5 to a tough Lynn team. see Page Part of the legend was the the BHCAsurrounded as so by many family of in hisour 7 for more photos. home at the age of 91. fact that the sandwiches were His passing marked yet chock full of ingredients, and TRASH we visit cheese shops and specialty another icon of old Everett that they were just 25 cents. For the latest news in Beacon Hill thatHis favoritesyou were need the Reg- to OFFICEknow, check lost to time, though his shop NOTICEMartin Luther Call your Rep. at 781-485-0588 has been out of existence for ular American (Salami, Amer- Due to the Monday, about two years now – and he www.beaconhilltimes.comican Cheese and Bologna), the CLOSED , on Italian and the Steak Bomb King Holiday had been retired since 2012. Monday, Jan. 15 th, Trash will be FRONT“He was an icon; he was re- PAGEwith Salami – all of which January 15 grocers in the months ahead. ally someone special,” said his were made with Piantedosi in observance of delayed by one day.Inc. son, Sam Ali, this week. “We breads. “He just had it; he knew take it for granted because we Martin Luther Capitol Waste Services, were around it all the time.” what to do,” said Sam Ali. King, Jr. Day Sales Rep Ext Said his daughter, Amele “He would pile on everything. A picture of Ali S. Ali (in the red apron) in front of Angelina’s Sub Ambrosino, “He was just a He said it had to have lots and Shop on Broadway with a group of devoted customers, includ- lots of ingredients. The Regu- great guy and he loved Everett ing Tom Rogers, the late Richard Baniewicz and others. The Messinger Insurance and loved the customers who lar American was his first big photo was taken with Ali around 1990 and hung on the wall of one. It was simple, but that , Inc. came into his Everett store. his shop for years. Agency Often, he would actually sleep was the beauty of it – the reg- 475 Broadway Post-It-Note Advertisingthe 600th block of Broadway, ular. Then he expanded to the on the counter of the shop 00 Ali eventually settled at 696 Everett, MA -02149387-27 Deb x101 Kathy x110 Maureen x103 Sioux x125 Peter x106 because he was so exhausted Italian and others. He used to Do you have a question or Broadway until he retired in Phone: 617 na’s, he just loved Everett and -387-7753 and had to open up early the loved the people in Everett.” 2012. Family members tried See ALI Page 2 next morning. He was so tired Fax: 617 Angelina’s started in Lynn to keep it running, but illness- SINCE 1921 We design, typeset, andbecause he would afixnever close, in 1954, and your soon expanded es preventedad it from continu-on our front page.

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School Committee member Bernie D'Onofrio (photo right) – the newly elected chair of the Committee - was announced and accompanied by his daughter Michela Tejeda at the Inaugural Ball last Tuesday Yellow night, Jan. 2, in honor of the City’s 125th anniversary. Short- Black Cyan Magenta ly after, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his wife, Stacy, were introduced as they entered the Ball. The soiree was held immediately after the official Inauguration ceremonies at Everett High School, and the Ball was coordinated by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio’s office. See Page 5 for more photos.