August 26, 2021 BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep TThehe BBeeaconacon HHillill TTimesimes (781)485-0588 THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEE BHAC approves application for transformed Charles Street Garage

By Dan Murphy new storefront would be added, bringing the number of retail The Beacon Hill Architectural opportunities to five. Commission approved an applica- David Tabenken, an architect tion for the proposed transforma- with Hacin + Associates, said the tion of the Charles Street Garage proposed project has been modi- during its Aug. 19 monthly hear- fied based on feedback the devel- ing, which took place virtually. opment team received at a July Developer, Related Beal, is 23 BHAC subcommittee meeting, partnering with the architectural with “key takeaways” including firm, Hacin + Associates, on the replacing existing granite veneer at project that would convert the all storefronts on the Charles Street top two floors of the building at façade; providing broom-finished 144 Charles St. into office space concrete at the passageway; restor- accessible via a new lobby at the ing the historic Edison street level. New roofdeck ameni- lamp at the passage on the north ties would be also created for the facade; maintaining the existing use of office tenants only. Parking sconces at Savenor’s Market on would be limited to the second floor, while at the ground level, a (BHAC Pg. 8)

Mayor Kim Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour held at Elliot Norton Park on August 11 in partnership Black Ink to hold third annual Origami with Dunkin’ and Star Market. Attendees enjoyed Dunkin’ iced coffee and Munchkins, fresh fruit from Star Market, flowers provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s greenhouses, and the opportunity fundraiser in support of St. Francis House to meet one-on-one with Mayor Janey and other City of Boston officials. See Page 6 for more photos. By Dan Murphy origami pieces, however, as they aren’t store inventory.) Each Ori- Continuing what is becoming gami bull measures 24-by-24 cen- an annual tradition, Black Ink, a timeters and is made using Nicolas Janey announces new face masks rules shop at 101 Charles St. specializ- Terry Tissue Foil Origami specialty ing in paper goods, is collaborating paper from France. country and a return to school for On Friday, the city will require By John Lynds with Garden Street resident Grego- The first fundraising collabora- more than 50,000 Boston Pub- all people over age two to wear a ry W. Skaff again next month on Acting Mayor Kim Janey tion between Skaff and Black Ink lic School students. Most of the mask or face covering, “whenever their third Origami fundraiser in announced face masks will be was hatched in September of 2019, 100,000 children who live in the they are indoors on the premises support of St. Francis House. required in all indoor public set- when Skaff came into the shop to City of Boston are too young to be of a business, club, place of assem- Throughout the month of Sep- tings in the City of Boston, as personally thank the owner, Susan eligible for vaccination. bly or other place that is open to tember, Black Ink will be offering part of a five-point plan for the Corcoran, for helping rekindle his “There is nothing more import- members of the public, including Origami bulls designed by Ste- delta variant, a more contagious interest in Origami after a 37- year ant than Boston’s safe recovery, but not limited to retail establish- phen Weber and folded by Skaff COVID-19 mutation that is now respite. reopening, and renewal from the ments, restaurants, bars, perfor- for a contribution of $25 or more the primary strain of the virus. Skaff was first introduced to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” mance venues, social clubs, event to the day shelter. (Black Ink can The public health order, issued said Janey. “We know that masks spaces, and municipal buildings”. only accept cash donation for the (Black Ink Pg. 7) by the Boston Public Health Com- work best when everyone wears “The Delta variant continues to mission, will go into effect at 8:00 one. Requiring masks indoors is create an additional challenge to a.m. on Friday, August 27 in the a proactive public health mea- stopping the spread of COVID-19 City. The City is implementing sure to limit transmission of the in our community,” said Interim this proactive public health plan Delta variant, boost the public Executive Director of the Boston to mitigate community transmis- confidence in our businesses and Public Health CommissionRita sion of the Delta variant, ahead venues, and protect the residents Nieves. “Wearing a mask indoors of the arrival of more than 50,000 of our city who are too young for along with getting more people college students from across the vaccination.” (Masks Pg. 2)

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner The Importance of Neighbors was not evident, nor did it seem the first two-week parking permit Helping Neighbors that any construction was taking to a contractor performing work Over the past few weeks, a place. Several neighbors called on Beacon Hill. These permits large dumpster at 44 Phillips the BHCA about this unhealthy include Loading and Unload- Street began to take on bags of situation, since the dumpster per- ing (construction equipment household trash, furniture pack- mit had expired on August 10th. and materials), Scaffolding, and aging, diaper boxes, dog waste, Dumpster permits. Any renew- and any other refuse that could Usually, the Boston Transpor- COURTESY OF GREGORY W. SKAFF be tossed in. Construction trash tation Department (BTD) grants (BHCA Pg. 5) An Origami bull, designed by Stephen Weber and folded by Gregory W. Skaff. PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES August 26, 2021 editorial

MAKE THE MOST OF THE REST Baker-Polito administration announces COVID-19 OF SUMMER vaccine requirement for Executive Department employees If nothing else, the Summer of 2021 has taught us an age-old lesson: Governor Charlie Baker issued are teleworking. ramifications of non-compliance The only thing that is certain about life is uncertainty. an executive order requiring all As new CDC guidance regard- for staff represented by unions Remember when President Biden told the country in the spring that Executive Department employees ing booster vaccine doses is issued will be discussed well in advance his goal was to have the pandemic restrictions lifted across the country to provide proof of COVID-19 in the future, Executive Branch of October 17 with each employ- by July 4? vaccination on or before October employees will also be required to ee union. Management employees At that time, the Delta variant of COVID-19, though already respon- 17, 2021. The COVID-19 vaccine provide proof they have received not in compliance as of Octo- sible for a huge surge in deaths in India and other places, constituted only is the best and most effective way those doses by a deadline to be ber 17, 2021 will also be subject a tiny fraction of cases in the United States. people can protect themselves, established. Employees for whom to disciplinary action up to and But by July 4, almost all of the COVID cases in the U.S., among both their loved ones and their commu- vaccination is medically contra- including termination. the vaccinated and unvaccinated, were attributable to Delta, which is nity from the virus. indicated or who object to vacci- Vaccines are widely available many times more contagious than original COVID and proving to be far All Executive Department nation on the grounds of sincere- in , with over 900 deadlier among the unvaccinated, particularly for younger age groups. employees will be required to pro- ly-held religious reasons may be locations available at the Com- Today, COVID-19 is raging as never before and restrictions on our vide proof that they have received entitled to an exemption from the monwealth’s VaxFinder website, normal living are being reinstated. either the required two doses of requirement to demonstrate vac- including locations with walk- The extent of the tragic and sad situation that has been unfolding in the Moderna or Pfizer or the sin- cination. The Administration will up appointments. Massachusetts Afghanistan (though foreseeable by some) caught the U.S. government gle dose of the Johnson & Johnson provide further guidance in the remains a national leader in vacci- and the American people completely off-guard. Afghanistan registered vaccine by October 17. In the com- coming weeks for employees who nating its residents, with over 85% barely a blip on the news cycle at the start of the summer, but now it ing weeks, employees will receive may wish to seek such an exemp- of adults having received at least dominates the news. information about the process by tion. one dose. This has supported sig- And although scientists have long warned us of the overall effects of which they may provide this verifi- Executive Department employ- nificant progress in protecting the climate change, the catastrophic weather events of this summer -- the cation to the Commonwealth. This ees who are not vaccinated or Commonwealth’s residents: Mas- floods, wildfires, and drought -- have been felt in every corner of the process will be made available well approved for an exemption as of sachusetts has one of the lowest globe. in advance of October 17. All doc- October 17, 2021 will be sub- COVID-19 hospitalization rates in Then, as if to place an exclamation point on the extent of life’s vicissi- umentation related to an employ- ject to disciplinary action, up to the country. tudes, just this past weekend, the wonderful Concert in Central Park was ee’s COVID-19 vaccinations will and including termination. The Learn more about the COVID- cut short by a lightning storm. be maintained confidentially. The Administration will continue 19 vaccine and where to get vac- If the Summer of 2020 was notable for lockdowns, the Summer of policy applies to both employees to work with its union partners cinated:www.mass.gov/COVID- 2021 will be remembered as a real-life version of Whack-a-Mole, when working in-person and those who regarding this policy, and specific vaccine. we never were able to regain our footing on the path to normalcy because of all of the obstacles that continuously sprung up along the way. Masks (from pg. 1) There are just two weekends left in the Summer of 2021, our Summer of Uncertainty. vaccinated will offer more protec- week after experiencing a steady and the total number of cases in We hope that all of our readers will make the most of the summer days tion to all our residents, including increase since early July. Accord- the area increased to 3,820 cases that are left, but do so safely. children under 12 and those who ing to the BPHC 22,466 residents overall since the pandemic began. are not able to get vaccinated.” were tested and 3.5 percent were The statistics released by While Beacon Hill and sur- COVID positive--this was a 3.5 the BPHC as part of its weekly THE UNVACCINATED ARE rounding area’s weekly positive decrease increase from the 3.9 per- COVID19 report breaks down REBELS WITHOUT A CAUSE COVID test rate decreased over cent reported by the BPHC two the number of cases and infection the past week, the Delta variant of weeks ago. rates in each neighborhood. It also For the majority of our readers -- who are vaccinated (because we live the virus is still prevalent and the The BPHC data released last breaks down the number of cases in Eastern Mass.) -- the reasons being given by those who refuse to get the city has updated its mask mandate Friday showed Beacon Hill, North by age, gender and race. shot, even when they are dying in the hospital, are inexplicable. policy for indoor venues this week. End, Back Bay, West End and Citywide positive cases of coro- The most-often heard statement from the new COVID cohort is that After experiencing a 10 percent Downtown had an infection rate navirus increased 1.3 percent since they were exercising their “freedom” from the tyranny of government increase in the weekly COVID of 685.5 cases per 10,000 resi- August 13 and went from 74,052 officials who have been urging Americans to be vaccinated. positive test rate between August 6 dents--a 1.5 percent increase from cases to 75,047confirmed cases in However, freedom isn’t free, as those who are filling the critical care and August 13, the weekly positive the 675.1 cases per 10,000 resi- a week. There were three addition- beds in our hospitals are learning the hard way. Further, their freedom to test rate has decreased here. dents reported on August 13. al deaths in Boston from the virus die affects the rest of us, both by spreading the disease among their fellow According to the weekly report Fifty-eight additional residents and the total deaths from COVID released last Friday released by the have been infected with the virus is now at 1,404. citizens and pushing our healthcare system to the brink. Boston Public Health Commission between August 13 and August 20 Ironically, getting a COVID-19 vaccination shot is among the least (BPHC), 2,080 Beacon Hill, North demanding of the many impositions on our freedom that all of us experi- End, Back Bay, West End and ence as Americans each and every day. Downtown residents were tested Even in our free society, we live with restrictions on our behavior in and 2.6 percent were positive. This everything we do. No one has the right to walk naked down the street, to was a 21 percent increase from the THE BEACON HILL TIMES drive a car as fast as they want, or to not pay taxes, to name just the most 3.3 percent of residents that test- obvious examples of restrictions on our personal freedom. ed positive between August 6 and President/Editor: Stephen Quigley More to the point (no pun intended), many vaccines already are man- August 13. Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio dated from the time we are born in this country in order to attend public Overall since the pandemic ([email protected]) schools. started 60,104 Beacon Hill, North Art Director: Scott Yates In addition, unscrupulous politicians (Trump, Cruz, DeSantis, et als), End, Back Bay, West End and Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor together with disingenuous social and traditional media, are amplifying Downtown residents have been this corrupted notion of absolute freedom. tested for COVID-19 and the data Ultimately however, the decision to get the vaccine remains a person- shows that 6.4 percent of those © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group al choice. But as we watch the suffering among the unvaccinated, their tested were COVID positive. This Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 pathetic plight brings to mind the title of the classic James Dean movie, was the same percentage reported Rebel Without a Cause. by the BPHC on August 13. Email: [email protected] Citywide, the weekly positive Yes, the unvaccinated may be exercising their “freedom.” Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com But in the final analysis, what was the point of it all? test rate decreased 10 percent last August 26, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3 Councilors Breadon and Edwards file ordinance targeting predatory towing Councilors and (Live-streamed at Boston City their vehicle is towed, how to rec- towing cost, and reimbursement atory towing, when families can ill have filed legis- Council TV). ognize predatory towing practic- for an unauthorized tow. afford to be without their vehicle. lation to modernize and reform Standards established by the es and an unlawful tow, provide “Losing a vehicle, even tempo- These are common sense updates involuntary private vehicle towing ordinance include mandating that details on how to retrieve their rarily, can have profound impacts that would help fight back against and relocation practices in Boston. towing companies publish and vehicle, and how to file a com- on an individual and their family’s an industry that is often seen as The proposed ordinance would display their rates, accept payment plaint of an unlawful practice. An livelihood and economic stabili- manipulative and unfair.” establish standards for private via credit card as opposed to sole- annual report would be submitted ty,” said District 9 City Councilor “If passed, these new towing towing companies, bringing into ly cash, requiring a photograph to the City Clerk summarizing the Liz Breadon. “People who rely on rules are important consumer line practices of some companies of the vehicle’s parked position financial statements of tow com- their cars may lose access to work, that vehicle owners, public agen- before towing, providing itemized panies as reported to and regulated education, healthcare, and social protections for Boston residents cies, and consumer watchdogs bills detailing charges, and reim- by the Massachusetts Department services due to an unexpected tow. and those who work in and visit have viewed as manipulative and bursement for damages related of Public Utilities Transportation We certainly need to get more the City. Under the best circum- predatory. The regulations come to towing or storage. The legisla- Oversight Division. cars off our streets and prioritize stances, getting towed is an ordeal, at a time when the COVID-19 tion also prohibits tow operators The ordinance follows the rec- affordable, reliable, and accessible even when justified,” said Deirdre pandemic has impacted the abil- from cruising or surveilling pri- ommendations outlined in a May public transit and safer biking, but Cummings, Consumer Program ity of residents to cover essential vate property without cause, as an 2021 report by the Massachusetts for working-class residents who Director for MASSPIRG. “For everyday costs such as food, rent, involuntary tow must first be ini- Public Interest Research Group have had to move further from many drivers, however, the situ- and car payments, and recent stud- tiated by a request from a private (MASSPIRG), “Getting Off the accessible transit, having a vehicle ation is compounded because the ies have shown just 39% of U.S. property owner. Hook of a Predatory Tow in could be their lifeline. We absolute- current consumer protections are adults could afford a $1,000 unex- Under the ordinance, the Bos- Massachusetts.” The MASSPIRG ly must strengthen our regulations weak and outdated. Preventing pected expense. ton Transportation Department report identified existing protec- to reign in predatory practices of tow companies from only taking The proposal, Ordinance Reg- would be tasked with proposing tions in Massachusetts, including bad actors in the towing industry.” cash, requiring better disclosure of ulating Predatory Towing Practic- guidelines for “No Parking” signs a maximum tow rate of $108, “Tow operators who cruise or es and Establishing a Towing Bill for private property owners to pro- maximum storage rates of $35 per hunt for cars to tow, without cause rates and itemized bills, requiring of Rights (Docket #0901) will be vide sufficient notice of enforced 24-hour period, notification of the or first receiving a request from a photograph of the car before a introduced by Councilors Breadon towing. The department would tow company to law enforcement the owner or business, is just plain tow, and preventing the practice and Edwards at the Boston City publish and distribute a Boston of an involuntary tow, release of a wrong and unethical,” said District of predatory towing are common Council meeting on Wednesday, Towing Bill of Rights to inform vehicle for an incomplete tow at a 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards. sense yet critical consumer protec- August 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM consumers of their rights when “drop fee” no greater than half the “Now is the time to outlaw pred- tions.” AAPI endorses Murphy for At-Large Asian Americans of different with a more compassionate policy Clinical Research Study for Male Cancer Survivors descents proudly endorse Erin focus • Do you have Fatigue (tiredness)? Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are looking Murphy to serve as At-Large Bos- • Stronger outreach to veterans, • Do you have a previous history of cancer? at the effects of testosterone therapy in cancer survivors • Has your cancer been in remission for at who have fatigue and low testosterone. ton City Councilor, citing Erin’s out of respect for their service and least 1 year? • Did you receive chemotherapy or radiation There are up to 8 study visits over 9 months. commitment to strong education, supporting their needs therapy for your cancer? Study participants will undergo an extensive health safe neighborhoods, and compas- • Safer streets and policing evaluation, blood tests and screening for various health If you are a: conditions during the screening period. sionate citizenship. across the City, prioritizing com- o Male Study compensation of up to $700, parking and meal AAPI (Asian American Pacific munity policing o Age 18-50 years vouchers will be provided. o In remission from your cancer for at least 1 To see if you may qualify, please call 1-617-525-8407 or year Islanders) Action Group, the larg- • All hands-on-deck to pull us email [email protected]. est coalition of Chinese, Indian, out of the pandemic, particularly You could be eligible for a clinical research study Filipino, Nepalese , and Vietnam- our most vulnerable Erin Murphy with a AAPI mem- ese grassroots organizations, gave • Reducing income inequality ber. its official backing to Erin’s cam- by promoting good jobs for all paign as it develops tremendous Bostonians momentum in the build up to the Erin has centered her campaign AAPI Action Group strong- September 14 preliminary election. around being Boston’s go-to call at ly supports Erin Murphy as “Erin is a candidate for all sea- City Hall. their one and only candidate for sons. 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By John Lynds downturns. Edwards said the new district We need to demonstrate and mar- same page. It was great to see all “Boston and Cambridge are the will be a crucial part of a strong ket our city as a beautiful place of that happen, and the excitement City Councilor Lydia Edward’s first cities to create a Tourism Mar- economic recovery from the for people to come spend time, behind it.” push to create the first ever tour- keting District under this new state COVID-19 pandemic. The tour- spend money and get to know The assessed fees of members of ism marketing district for Boston law,” said Edwards. “I’m honored ism industry and its employees this beautiful city. I am honored the district is projected to create up and Cambridge passed the City to have cosponsored its creation have been some of the hardest hit to represent one of the downtown to $10.5 million annually. Council unanimously last week. with Councilor . This during this pandemic. The tour- neighborhoods of the North End, Councilor Baker, Chair of the The effort, spearheaded by tourism district will help promote ism industry disproportionately where on an annual basis before Committee on Arts, Culture, Tour- Edwards and cosponsored by our neighborhood’s restaurants, employs women and people of the pandemic we had up to 2 mil- ism and Special Events said It was Councilor Frank Baker, will permit museums and restaurants to visi- color at much higher rates than lion people coming in that third of long past due to start spending hotels in Boston and Cambridge to tors.” other industries, and is often a a square mile. So we understand some money on promoting the cit- assess members of the district a Ahead of the vote last week stepping stone for meaningful that tourism is vital to our econo- ies of Boston and Cambridge. fee that will be directly reinvest- the new district was approved wages and union membership. my, but so are good neighbors (like “It’s about the time that we ed back into tourism, similar to a by Cambridge and only required “What we’re about to do which Cambridge). Having good neigh- started celebrating what we are business improvement district. Boston City Council approval for is make history again in the City bors coming together to make sure and how much we can do and help The estimated $10 million creation. of Boston,” said Edwards at last our neighborhoods thrive, that the industry that was absolutely investment in the first year of the The Greater Boston Conven- week’s Council hearing. Edwards workers have good jobs and all killed this year,” said Baker. “Last newly created district will promote tion and Visitors Bureau partnered Chair’s the Council’s Committee aspects of Boston--all of our neigh- year hotels pre-pandemic were tourism in Boston and Cambridge, with Edwards to create the distinct on Government Operations. “This borhoods--share in this wonderful around 90% (capacity) and last help beautify and maintain green and the plan sets forth the services, tourism destination and marketing recovery and all of the benefits that year they were only around 20%. and open spaces in the two cities, programs, budget, assessment district plan and petition is some- come from it. It is a historic day in We need to promote and support increase supplier diversity, and cre- structure, criteria for businesses, thing that is necessary and vital that we have not just Boston, we this industry and I’m proud to ate a reserve fund to help the tour- management, and committee for to us in the face of recovery. We have the City of Cambridge, and stand here and say that we’re going ism industry weather economic the area. need to compete with other cities. we have the state house, all on the to do that with this petition.”

SERVICE DIRECTORY Edwards will run for Senate if and when Boncore steps down By John Lynds strength and a keen sense of right voice in major energy projects, and wrong. rebuild public housing and stop During an interview Tuesday “Using his moral compass and proposed highway expansion. JOHN J. RECCA District 1 Boston City Councilor thoughtful advocacy to stand up Edwards joins a growing field of PAINTING Lydia Edwards made it clear she for the residents of this district, potential candidates that includes Interior/Exterior is not running against sitting State it would be a great honor to fol- Eastie Rep. Adrian Madaro and Commercial/Residential Senator Joe Boncore but will run low his legacy,” she said. “As he Revere School Committee member Fully Insured if and when Boncore, who is in explores the next chapter of his Anthony D’Ambrosio. negotiations for a job with Mas- Quality Work career, I am prepared to begin Rep. Adrian Madaro has sachusetts Biotechnology Council, mine. I looked at the experience expressed his desire to run for Reasonable Rates officially gives up his senate seat. I’ve had as a city council and I the seat and like Edwards said he Free Estimates M9304 On Tuesday Edwards, who was know that it’s a matter of service would only make a final decision [email protected] elected as the first woman of color and I know that I could help a lot and formally announce if and 617-723-3296 781-241-2454 to the District 1 Council seat in of people as a senator. That has when Boncore decides to leave 2017, said out of respect and def- been the driving factor in my deci- office out of respect for his Beacon erence for the sitting senator who sion making.” Hill colleague. has not left office she will only offi- Edwards has emerged as a “I’m grateful for Senator Bon- cially announce when Boncore’s leader in the Council to protect core’s friendship and service to our exit becomes official. Boston’s affordable housing stock community at the State House,” Advertising “My life has been entirely through innovative and bold pol- said Madaro. “With his partner- e defined by service – from my time nlin icy proposals. In year one, she ship, we’ve secured funding for O as a military brat as my moth- introduced and passed a city ordi- vital infrastructure and social er served in the United States Air nance assisting seniors who are services, and we’ve advanced ble Force, to my work passing the Availa house-rich but cash-poor pay their important issues in our districts, is Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, back taxes to stay in their homes. including transportation. While Showcase Your Business, Open to my time as a Boston City Coun- She has spearheaded reforms to I’m saddened to learn we may be House, or More with an online cilor,” she said. “My first cam- Inclusionary Development and losing an advocate for East Boston AD SIZE paign for office was in pursuit ad! Linkage and passed through the at the State House, I’m excited for of the Massachusetts Senate seat council a real estate transfer fee on his opportunity at MassBio. I am Clients and Customers in pixels representing the First Suffolk & the sale of properties valued over strongly considering running for are just a click away! W: 160px Middlesex District, and now that $2 million, with all proceeds dedi- his seat if he vacates it. However, opportunity has come full circle 00 cated to affordable housing. out of respect for Senator Boncore — $300 per month per site — H: 600px and presented itself again.” Edwards currently serves and his family, I am waiting for his THE Edwards said after weeks of East Boston, the North End and official resignation before I launch conversations with family, friends, Charlestown. The senate district a campaign.” INDEPENDENT and colleagues after news broke of would include both Eastie and the The 24-year-old Revere resi- NEWSPAPERS —————— a potential Boncore exit from the North End as well as Winthrop, dent, D’Ambrosio, was first elect- reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com senate she made the decision to Revere, the Seaport, Chinatown, ed to public office in 2019 when lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com share her intentions publicly. Bay Village, Fenway, the South he topped the ticket in Revere for eastietimes com chelsearecord com please send . • . When Senator Boncore steps End and parts of Beacon Hill and School Committee with an impres- charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com in “png” down, I will formally step up,” she Cambridgeport. sive 5,243 votes. D’Ambrosio has northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com said. Edwards has also pushed to already formally announced his jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com format Edwards said Boncore has been reduce airport pollution, expand candidacy for the senate seat at the Combo Rates available! a steadfast partner in the senate water transportation, address traf- end of July. Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE and has served the public with fic congestion, ensure community Call the office to get started! 781-485-0588 Please visit www.beaconhilltimes.com August 26, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5

BHCA (from pg. 1) al of these permits come through was exacerbated by others throw- the BHCA so that we can talk to ing their household trash into a the contractor if there have been dumpster, which should not hap- any complaints from neighbors. In pen. Working together as Neigh- this case, the BHCA had not been bors Helping Neighbors, we all involved in 44 Phillips Street per- should strive to make life on Bea- mit application. con Hill the best it can be! Reach We contacted the company out to us at the BHCA (617-227- advertised on the dumpster, and 1922) with any questions or con- asked them to remove it as soon as cerns you have, and we will do our possible. They were unable to do best to help you resolve them. anything without contacting the This year’s Fall HillFest will take contractor, since the dumpster was place on Sunday, September 12th, overflowing. We tried to contact from 12 to 4pm, on the flat of Mt. the contractor as well, but once we Vernon Street! We are excited explained the reason for our call, to be hosting an in-person event we were disconnected. outdoors. Plans include the annu- Our Neighborhood Liaison al participation of our nonprofit from the Office of Neighborhood members, as well as live music Services, Molly Griffin, and Ken- from local band The B-sides and nedy Avery, from Councilor Kenzie Phase III, the famous dog show Bok’s office, were notified, as well with Paul Odelson, architectural as the Transportation and Public tours, games, and many other sur- Works Departments. Many phone prises. We are grateful once again COURTESY BEACON HILL CIVIC ASSOCIATION Overflowing Dumpster at 44 Phillips Street. calls and many emails ensued. to Harpoon Brewery for donating Buy • Consign • enjoy Upcoming BHCA Meetings Finally, the dumpster was removed to this community event, and to 12th and join in the family fun! If Events Committee – Tuesday, last Friday. a new sponsor, Ryze Wine. Also you are a Beacon Hill non-prof- BOSTON August 31st, 6pm, location TBD We rely on our neighbors to let thanks to JP Licks and Salt Creek it and would like to participate, Zoning & Licensing Commit- CONSIGNMENT us know about these types of vio- Catering for their participation. please contact Eliza Greenberg at tee -Wednesday, September 1st, urnishings rom he inesT omes lations and abuses of contractor Make your plans to come down [email protected] by F F T F h 7pm via Zoom parking permits. This situation to Mt. Vernon Street on September August 30th to reserve your table. Please call the office (617-227- Bostonconsigns.com 1922) for further details this meet- ing, and for information about 978-969-1115 joining the BHCA. [email protected]

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MAYOR JANEY’S NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEE HOUR AT ELLIOT NORTON PARK Mayor Kim Janey’s Neighbor- hood Coffee Hour held at Elliot Norton Park on August 11 in partnership with Dunkin’ and Star Market. Attendees enjoyed Dunkin’ iced coffee and Munch- kins, fresh fruit from Star Market, flowers provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s greenhouses, and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Mayor Janey and other City of Boston officials.

Kwong Kow Chinese School manager Huang Ping and vice executive director Benjamin Yu show off the flowering plant they received at Mayor Kim Janey, seen here greeting Jinyin Feng at Elliot Norton Park Mayor Kim Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour . on August 11, and discuss their concerns over a wide variety of issues.

Kristin and Geoff Foley, seen here with Teddy, their 2-year-old Cavalier King Charles.

Boston Parks and Recreation Department External Affairs Director Liz Kathryn and Lulu Friedman (7) Sullivan presents Dunkin’ raffle winner Emma Grugan, Development A larger croewd turned out for Mayor Kim Janey’s Neighborhood enjoy a beautiful summer morning Associate for the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, with a bag Coffee Hour held at Elliot Norton Park. at the Elliot Norton Park. of goodies.

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Neighborhood Roundup FOOD PANTRY AT bound. Clients also may access the paintings, is making its debut in WEST END BRANCH North End Pantry at our offices on Boston on Dec. 21 at the SoWa 1 Michelangelo St. Power Station. LIBRARY REOPENS If you or someone you know The exhibition is a contactless The ABCD North End/West would like to make an appoint- experience spanning over 24,000 End Neighborhood Service Cen- ment, call the office at 617-523- square feet, with a limited number ter (NE/WE NSC) has reopened 8125. of guests allowed in on a timed-en- its food pantry at the West End try basis, and it will adhere to all Branch of the Boston Public safety guidelines established by the Library, with starting hours of IMAGINE VAN GOGH Commonwealth. Mondays and Wednesdays from COMING DEC. 21 Tickets start at $33.99 (plus 11:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. TO SOWA POWER service charges and fees) and are The organization is additionally on sale now. For more informa- continuing food bag deliveries to STATION “Imagine Van Gogh,” more tion, visit www.imagine-vangogh. North End and West End build- com. ings for clients who are home- than 200 of the Dutch artist’s

Black Ink (from pg. 1) ancient Japanese art of paper fold- cial aid for their friends in Japan. charitable efforts, which subse- ing at about the age of 6 or 7, he “We sell a lot of Japanese goods, quently raised $350 in donations said, when his mother bought him and we’re very friendly with a for St. Francis House in the fall of his first instructional book on the lot of our vendors from Japan,” 2019. subject because she thought he had Corcoran told this reporter last Skaff suggested St. Francis good special ability. year. “So we thought, ‘why not ask House as the fundraiser’s recipient Soon afterwards, his mother for a donation for a crane?,’ and a because, he had toured the shelter’s brought Skaff home another book dollar a piece seemed reasonable.” facility at 39 Boylston St. several on origami from Japan after she The effort grew from there, years earlier and saw the organi- accompanied his father there on a and Corcoran was soon folding a zation’s positive work firsthand for business trip, and Skaff found yet variety of Origami pieces, such as himself. another book on the subject at the hearts, stars, and butterflies, that “There are a lot of worthy orga- long-running New England Book were offered at both Black Ink’s nizations locally, but I see a lot of Fair in Newton as well. Charles Street store and its sec- homeless people around Beacon Skaff would go on to win an ond outpost in Harvard Square Hill,” he said, “and I thought St. oral presentation on Origami in (which closed at the end of 2019) Francis House is a good organi- the eighth grade, but he said he in exchange for a requested nomi- zation that makes a real effort to lost interest in it soon afterwards, nal charitable donation. rehabilitate people who might be which he attributes chiefly to the “We started doing it at both struggling with mental illness, or absence of clubs or other resourc- stores and got a great community substance abuse, and that others es for the artform at that time in response,” Corcoran said. “We might not think about, and who Sudbury, where he grew up, or at asked people to donate money don’t have [support systems].” the Fessenden School in Newton, and take a folded piece of Origami Encouraged by the positive where he would go on to attend with them, although many people response to his fundraising collab- boarding school. donated without taking one.” oration with Blac Ink, Skaff folded By the fall of 2016, Skaff’s one- Corcoran selects a local non- a number of Noboru Miyajima time obsession with Origami had profit as the recipient of the dona- Origami Bats, which he donated nearly faded from memory when tions each time, and other past to the shop in the fall of 2020 to he received, in exchange for a recipients have included Commu- raise $794 for St. Francis House. nominal $1 charitable contribu- nity Servings, Rosie’s Place, Food Like the first year, this donation tion, an Origami star that has ever for Free, BARCC (Boston Area came as a welcome surprise for St. since graced the front door of his Rape Crisis Center) and Partners Francis House, said Skaff, since Garden Street apartment. in Health, which she described as neither he nor Corcoran had made Nearly three years elapsed from “a local yet international organi- them aware of the Origami fund- that time until September of 2019 zation.” Or in some instances, the raiser beforehand. when Skaff drop by Black Ink to proceeds are used instead to aid in And although neither he, nor express his gratitude to Corcoran a national or an international crisis Corcoran, has said much to get the and then learned about her ongo- (e.g. some proceeds were used last word out about next month’s Ori- ing Origami fundraising efforts summer to benefit relief efforts in gami fundraiser, Skaff had already In 2011, Corcoran created Beirut, Lebanon, in the aftermath raised $125 as of Aug. 19 for St. 1,000 paper cranes for a special of the devastating port explosion Francis House in donations made storefront-window display for that there). by two of his “loyal followers” in holiday season, and since Japan As a further testament of her exchange for one of his Stephen had suffered a massive 9.0-mag- devotion to these causes, Corcor- Weber-designed Origami bulls. nitude earthquake and subsequent an also personally matches out of While Skaff and Corcoran are tsunami that November, she was her own pocket the donations she hoping this year’s fundraising eager to help out there any way receives in exchange for the Origa- effort for St. Francis House will be she could. mi pieces. their most successful one yet, they Rather than simply discarding Upon learning how Corcoran’s are already looking forward to the cranes once they took down philanthropic work, and in appre- doing it again next fall, although the window display, Black Ink ciation for her helping him redis- it’s way too early for Skaff to instead devoted some shelf space cover the artformi, Skaff contrib- decide what kind of Origami cre- to the Origami cranes and used uted 15 Hideo Kamatsu Origami ation he’ll be folding the next time them successfully to garner finan- horses he folded to her ongoing around. 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BHAC (from pg. 1) the north facade; maintaining the subcommittee’s feedback to heart The commission voted to con- Councilor McNamara that door existing gooseneck lighting above and said she was “impressed with tinue an application for 6 Otis hardware cutsheets or descriptions Savenor’s; and removing the green- their successful effort to accommo- Place to remove and reset the exist- of them be remanded to staff, and screen system on the west façade date a lot of people with a lot of ing upper deck and fourth-floor that the door be made of wood to allow for natural ivy growth, different expectations.” front deck in-kind, and to refur- and painted black. among other suggested changes to The commission unanimously bish the iron rail in the process, On an application for 107-109 their original plan. approved the application, with the while making no revisions to the Chestnut St. to install five chimney As opposed to in the earlier proviso that the applicant submit existing footprint or configuration pots to replace broken and cracked proposal, only a few windows their restoration plan for the proj- of the deck. pots on the chimney base, the com- on the east façade of the building ect to staff. At their fifth appearance before mission unanimously approved it, that have broken seals would be In another matter, the com- the commission on the application, with provisos that the two west replaced, said Tabenken, while mission approved an application The Vilna Shul at 18 Phillips St. chimney pots be replace in kind; lighting on end of the garage for 62-66 Charles St. to install received approved to remove three that the metal flue in the center be D. MURPHY PHOTO would be removed at the subcom- temporary and removable “win- existing exterior building mount- replaced in kind; that the two east The Charles Street Garage at 144 mittee’s request. dow-cling” signage based on ed lights at the east alleyway and chimney pots be replaced in kind; Charles St. Blade signs for the retail spaces images from Robert McCloskey’s replacement them with new LED and that the missing one be crafted would measure 2-by-2 feet, said children’s book “Make Way for lighting mounted to the building to match the ones on the eastern Tabenken., but their shapes could Ducklings” that would wrap and low to the ground, with pro- side. be unique to each individual store- around three sides of the building, visos that two of the additional The applicant said the replace- be painted black on one side of the front. including River Street. proposed LED lights be removed, ment pots come in terra cotta, stairs. On the West façade, the fake- The applicant, Bill Beckeman, and that added light fixtures be but she would find out if they The commission also unani- brick material on the headhouse who recently purchased the build- remanded to staff. could be made in gray to match mously approved an application would be replaced with stand- ing is now seeking to fill a vacant Speaking on behalf of The the Spanish-revival-style building for PJ Trains, a new personal fit- ing-seam metal, he added. retail space formerly occupied by Vilna Shul, Lynne Spencer said the and report back to staff with the ness studio located at 112 Revere Tabenken said he would Peet’s Coffee, said he has already modified design wasn’t their orig- amswer. St., to install a blade sign outside also look into accommodating secured the rights from the counsel inal design but instead “one that The commission also approved the building’s common lobby at Charles River Square resident for McCloskey’s estate to produce came about as a result of a rigor- as submitted an application for 124 Charles St., with provisos that Diane Coldren’s request that the the proposed signage for a “small ous compromise process” with 150 Mount Vernon St. to move the sign be made of wood; and that chicken-wire be maintained in the fee.” abutters who had been adversely the mail slot from the smaller door it be installed using a wrought-iron windows overlooking Annie Fields Beckeman also said he hopes impacted by three lighting fixtures to the larger door at that location bracket drilled into the mortar, as Garden. the signage would only be in place mounted to the wall about 10 feet to mirror the previous condition opposed to into the brick, Likewise, Commissioner Mar- for a short while until he is able to off the ground in the east alleyway. next door at 148 Mount Vernon Staff member, Nick Armata, tha McNamara, who served on find a suitable tenant. The commission also approved St., before the original door was also said he would check with the subcommittee alongside Com- The commission unanimous- an application for 2 Phillips St., replaced with a stock one there planners at City Hall to determine missioners Alice Richmond and ly approved the application as Apt. 1, to replace one of the exist- several years ago. At the request of whether the sign is in violation of Wen Wen, encouraged Tabenken submitted, with the proviso that ing wood aluminum clad dou- the commission, the applicant also city guidelines limiting blade sig- to preserve the “industrial aes- the applicant return to request an ble-hung basement windows with provided photographic evidence nage on buildings in the historic thetic” of the building that was extension in six months if he hasn’t a wood aluminum-clad casement showing the previous configura- district, and if that proves to be built around 1919 or 1920 and filled the vacant retail space by that window of the same overall size tion of the door hardware at 148 the case, he would work with the originally served as an automo- time. for egress at the garden level, with Mount Vernon St. applicant to resolve the matter. bile showroom before the garage In another matter, the com- the provisos that the replacement The commission’s majority Both a scheduled application was added and later, retail on the mission approved an application window frames be made of wood; approval for this application came for proposed store signage for ground floor. for Tremont Street adjacent to that the casement be crafted to with a “friendly amendment” from Cobblestones – a new quick-ser- Reiterating earlier suggestions the Granary Burying Ground to resemble a double-hung window; Councilor McNamara that the vice restaurant in the former Café from the subcommittee, Commis- install a new cell phone antenna that the sides of the window open- applicant revise the old drawing to Bella Vita space at 30 Charles sioner McNamara requested that on an existing pole, with the pro- ings be filled in; that the replace- show the position of the mail slot, St.- and a scheduled application the concrete at the passageway viso that an alternate pole used in ment window be one-over-one; as well as of the door knocker, and for new store signage for J. Grady match the material at the vehicu- the city’s other historic districts is and that drawing be remanded to submit it to staff. Home, a full-service interior design lar entrance as closely as possible, chosen instead; that it be painted staff. The commission unanimous- firm and studio at 133 Charles St., except for having brick on both black; and that the final design be Likewise, the commission ly passed an application for 68 appeared on the agenda, but ulti- sides to “define the pedestrian remanded to staff. approved as presented an appli- Chestnut St. to replace two gar- mately weren’t heard by the com- area.” In another matter, an applicant cation for 42 Irving St., to as den-level casement windows, with mission, because in both instances, Commissioner McNamara also at 45 Mount Vernon St. returned part of an ongoing renovation, provisos that the window on the the applicants didn’t appear at requested that a cast-iron sprin- to the commission and received install a new wood door at the left when facing the building be their allotted times. kling system be preserved, since unanimous approval to build a basement level, and to replace restored, and that the on the right An application for 39-41 Mt. like the Boston Edison lamp, “it’s roofdeck set back 1 foot from the existing roof in asphalt shin- side be replaced as presented. Vernon St. to add six security gates a piece of the industrial history of what was originally proposed; this gles in kind, while slate would be Additionally, the commission to the lower-level windows to the building.” modified roofdeck plan was previ- used on the existing dormer. The unanimously approved an applica- match the existing windows with Commissioner Richmond com- ously recommended by the com- motion passed unanimously, with tion for 87 Pinckney St. to install a security gates was also removed mended Related Beal for taking the mission at its June 21 hearing. a “friendly amendment” from wrought-iron handrail that would from the agenda by the applicant.

Please vote for me! Pro-Life #7 on the ballot Pro-Police Pro-Veterans Pro Exam Schools Paid for by Cappucci Committee Candidate for August 26, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 9 Janey announces winners of Mayor’s Garden Contest Mayor Kim Janey today from Mayor Janey while second Third Place: Amina Shabani - Funeral Home - Hyde Park more announced the winners of the 25th and third place winners were Brighton Second Place: Friends of Chris- Age Strong Garden Category annual Mayor’s Garden Contest awarded certificates. First place Medium Yard Garden topher Columbus Park - North First Place: Janice Dunlevy - with a grand prize provided by winners were entered into a draw- First Place: Jessica von Ammon End Dorchester JetBlue and prize packages donat- ing for a JetBlue Grand Prize con- - Roxbury Third Place: Fairmount Hill Second Place: Maria Termini - ed by Mahoney’s Garden Centers. sisting of roundtrip flights for two Second Place: Linda Sklar - Neighborhood Association - Hyde Roslindale The Mayor’s Garden Contest to any nonstop destination from Jamaica Plain Park recognizes gardeners who have Boston and also received a pair Third Place: Carey Moffitt-Jen- Porch, Balcony, or Container Third Place: Arlene Simon - landscaped, planted flowers, trees, of tickets to the Isabella Stewart kins and John Jenkins - Allston Garden Dorchester shrubs, and, in the process, helped Gardner Museum. Gift certificates Small Yard Garden First Place: Alex and Stephanie Gardeners who have won three beautify Boston’s neighborhoods. were provided by Mahoney’s Gar- First Place: Julia Fairclough - Tsalagas - South End or more times are automatically “I am proud to carry on Bos- den Centers to the top three win- Roslindale Second Place: Cindy Joyce - entered into the Hall of Fame and ton’s tradition of commemorating ners in each category as well as the Second Place: Doug Gifford - Back Bay will be recognized at the awards those who help keep our neighbor- 2021 Hall of Fame winners. South End Third Place: Bev Christians and hoods vibrant and inviting,” said This year’s winners: Third Place: Jill Christians - ceremony. These distinguished Chris Hartmann - South End Hall-of-Famers will be ineligible Mayor Kim Janey. “I first learned Shade Garden South End Community Garden to enter as contestants but are the joys of gardening from my First Place: Sally Reyering - Bea- Large Yard Garden First Place: Craig and Kimberly grandmother and have continued con Hill First Place: Stephen Smith and welcome to return as judges. The McNulty - Fenway-Kenmore in my own community. This con- Second Place: Errol and Jan Uys Richard Allsbrook - Roslindale Second Place: John Ruiz - Fen- 2021 Hall of Fame inductees are test is a great way to affirm our - Dorchester Second Place: Amy Galblum - way-Kenmore James Anderson, John Govoni and city’s dedication to beautifying Third Place: Christa Comeau - Roslindale Third Place: Dionna Di Pierro Dorothy Giarla, Miguel Rosales, urban spaces, and plant a seed of Back Bay Third Place: Michael Bresinski - and Steven Davy - Fenway-Ken- and Julie Murphy. interest in the next generation of Vegetable or Herb Garden West Roxbury gardeners.” First Place: Sunny Ha - Brighton Storefront, Organization, or First place winners received the Second Place: Pasqualino Cerro Main Street District Garden The Beacon Hill Times - beaconhilltimes.com coveted “Golden Trowel” award - Hyde Park First Place: Carroll Thomas The North End Regional Review - northendregionalreview.com The Boston Sun - thebostonsun.com Hill appointed to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge - charlestownbridge.com Governor Charlie Baker, Trea- “Brad Hill has spent his career my fellow Commissioners.” surer Deborah B. Goldberg and advocating for our state and its The Massachusetts Gaming The Our annual Guide to Schools is a Attorney General Maura Healey residents,” said Attorney Gener- Commission was created after resource for parents running announced the appointment of al Healey. “His knowledge of the “An Act Establishing Expanded in 4 Boston newspapers Representative Bradford R. Hill gaming industry will be a great Gaming in the Commonwealth” GUIDE TO to the Massachusetts Gaming asset to the Commission during was signed into law on Novem- on September 16 Commission (MGC). The Gaming this critical time.” ber 22, 2011. The Commission is SCHOOLS! In the hands of 75,000 Commission among other duties “Representative Hill’s many a five member independent body weekly readers oversees gaming operations at the years of business experience and that is responsible for develop- casinos including the Encore in public service, along with his ing and managing the process to Everett. commitment to serving our state, select, license, oversee, and reg- Promote your Per statute, two commissioners will positively impact the Gam- ulate all expanded gaming facil- are appointed by a majority vote ing Commission and people of the ities in the Commonwealth. The school or Open of the Governor, Attorney General Commonwealth,” said State Trea- costs associated with operating the and Treasurer. Representative Hill surer Deborah B. Goldberg, “We state’s gaming commission is paid Houses with us. will fill the experience in gaming look forward to working with him for by the gaming industry and not regulation and administration or in this new capacity and know by Massachusetts tax dollars. Beacon Hill, Back Bay, North End, Fenway, Kenmore, South End & Charlestown gaming industry management seat. that he will ensure fairness and The Chair of the Commission ADVERTISING IN THE GUIDE: The Commission is bipartisan, equity as the industry continues to is appointed by the Governor; one with no more than three members evolve.” member is appointed by the Attor- LISTINGS Free Listings with every Ad! representing the same political “It has been my distinct honor ney General (whose appointee A brief text descriptive and contact information $80 per listing, {not included with ads} party. Representative Hill will ful- and privilege to serve the people of must have a background in crimi- We have sections for Schools, DayCare, After School Programs, kids related retailers. fill the balance of a term that ends Massachusetts and the 4th Essex nal investigations and law enforce- DISPLAY ADVERTISING - all ads run in color in all 4 papers. in 2025. District for nearly 25 years,” said ment); and one member is chosen “Brad Hill has been a dedicated Representative Brad Hill. “I am by the State Treasurer (whose $60 per column inch -(2x5 and under) ads that run in the guide can run at this rate through public servant for over two decades deeply grateful to the Governor, appointee must be proficient in October. and has years of experience work- Treasurer and Attorney General corporate finance and securities). COMMON AD SIZES ing with the Massachusetts gaming for this incredible opportunity to The remaining two commissioners 2 col (3.9”) X 2” - $240 community,” said Governor Char- continue supporting the Common- are appointed by a majority vote 2 col (3.9”) X 5” - $600 lie Baker. “I am confident that he wealth, and am eager to begin this of the same three constitutional Quarter Page = 2 col x 8” (3.9” wide) $900 will be well-suited to serve in this new chapter working alongside officers. new role during a transformative Half page and Full page pricing available on request time in the Commonwealth’s gam- ing industry and am pleased to Prior sections are available if you would like to to see samples. make this appointment.” The City of Boston reminds you: Please call or email with questions. Deadline September 9, 2021 “In his decades of experience Deb DiGregorio Advertising advocating for the residents of the The legal drinking age is 21. Commonwealth and their needs, 781-485-0588 x 101 [email protected] Brad Hill has a proven record of Sioux Gerow Advertising leadership on gaming policy,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “His 617-241-8500 [email protected] demonstrated passion for the gam- Thanks for not providing ing industry, and his commitment alcohol to teens. to public service, will benefit the Published by the Independent Newspaper Group Proudly sponsored by The Patrón Spirits Company. WWW.DONTSERVETEENS.GOV Commission and its work.” PAGE 10 THE BEACON HILL TIMES August 26, 2021

Real Estate Transfers Attention to Detail BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE Photos and Text By Penny Cherubino BACK BAY Krishnan, Ramaswamy Worcester, Robina 280 Beacon St #61 $1,565,000 THIS WEEK'S ANSWER Chen, Lindsay AJ Holdings LLC 354 Beacon St #2 $445,000 Scholder, Matthew Mastrangelo, Christopher 192 Commonwealth Ave #4 $3,750,000 Gaiter, Donald 212 Comm Avenue LLC 212 Commonwealth Ave #2 $7,000,000 KMC RT Holian RT 45-47 Commonwealth Ave #2 $7,450,000 Oneill, Andrea Epstein, Peter J 168 Marlborough St #3 $2,962,500 Fritsch, Jeffrey Michelene Mcclennen LT 176 Marlborough St #3 $2,450,000 Todd A Dickinson T Smith, Jamie 11-A Melrose St #3 $2,486,000 Lucas, Sky M Cheng, Kwok S 362 Commonwealth Ave #LA $680,000 Eli, Michael Eric B Holt T 466 Commonwealth Ave #103 $629,000

BEACON HILL Lasman, Daniel E Aurelius Management T 43 Anderson St #2 $705,000 Kitada, Tasuku Wollaston, Jared A 21 Beacon St #3I $655,000 Murphy, Francis R Gundars-Valdmanis, 29 Brimmer St #3 $1,325,000 Remondi, Amy Lynn Pratt, Fred N 70 Brimmer St #335 $475,000 Salomon, Nathalie K Upton LLC 26 Hancock St #5 $950,000 Hosmer, Alden Schmidt, Marybeth 51 Hancock St #9 $387,500 Mount Vernon Prop T TBC 222 LLC 7 Mount Vernon Pl #7 $15,150,000 Norton, Cheryl Gainor, Emily 58 Temple St #2 $860,000 Aries 224 RT Chen, Christopher T 6 Whittier Pl #10A $615,000 Ashraf-Janjua, Sarosh Newberry International SLL 6 Whittier Pl #5D $705,394

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Samareow, Julia E Fentin, Julie 76 Appleton St #1 $1,222,500 Nola Anderson 1996 T Pratt, Christine 4-1/2 Arlington St #3 $5,650,000 Oliva, Samuel G Sam Charles St South NT 1 Charles St S #PH2D $1,599,000 Pope Columbus 503 LLC Gardiner, Joanne 219-223 Columbus Ave #503 $1,680,000 Gomez-Palazzo, Ana Maria Powers, Robert W 7 Follen St #4 $1,200,000 Orzell, Scott W Sitton, Liesl 9 Melrose St #2 $500,000 Hellebush, Hannah 75 Montgomery LLC 75 Montgomery St #4 $950,000 Marten, Caleb Mann, Thomas D 82 Montgomery St #1 $1,850,000 Pouliot, Jacqueline A Celiberti, Chase A 216 W Canton St #4 $860,000 HBW International LLC Pierce Boston 23K LLC 188 Brookline Ave #23K $2,530,000 Burbank Ter Acquisition Parkside Tower LLC 74 Burbank St $2,800,000 Burbank Ter Acquisition Parkside Tower LLC 76 Burbank St $2,800,000 Burbank Ter Acquisition Parkside Tower LLC 78 Burbank St $2,800,000 110 Canal Owner LLC TJS 1 RT 110 Canal St $24,000,000 110 Canal Owner LLC TJS 1 RT 112-118 Canal St $24,000,000 110 Canal Owner LLC TJS 1 RT 122-124 Canal St $24,000,000 Baughman, Amanda W Macmullin, Brad 16 Claremont Park #2 $995,000 The balcony in the last clue is on 70-72 Mount Vernon Street which was designed by architect Richard Upjohn and built as two Italianate-style Vaughn-Meckel, Christophe Ginsberg, Joshua W 529 Columbus Ave #12 $825,000 residences in 1847. Upjohn was known for his work designing Gothic Byers-Miller, Charlotte Dileo Properties LLC 535 Columbus Ave #3 $690,000 Revival churches as well as for popularizing this Italianate style. Klein, Keith Klein, Keith 31 Concord Sq #4 $475,000 Vlad, Sergiu C Sym, Jonathan H 4 Derne St #5 $412,500 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send Ahearn, Brendon S Shevlin, Thomas J 64 E Brookline St #5&6 $2,150,000 an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Malis, Steven M Kreger, Alisa G 87 Gainsborough St #304 $680,000 Roderick LT VanDijk, Asheigh H 1 Pelham Ter $2,760,000 Gavilanes, Matthew Hogan, Christopher M 60 Queensberry St #B $422,500 Miller, Yael Ding-Kochling, Jianmei 198 Saint Botolph St #2 $475,000 Goff, Ashleigh Gaffey, Brian 322 Shawmut Ave #1 $895,000 Wu, Jerry L Moon, Daniel K 411 Shawmut Ave #7 $987,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Zack, Barbara Balzano, Christian M 590 Tremont St #1 $1,650,000 Grooms, Keenen E Walsh, Michael J 668 Tremont St #6 $490,000 Manning, Brian Darman, Linda 35 Upton St #1 $2,025,000 Nguyen, Phuong Duggan, Laurence B 162 W Concord St #2 $800,000 Cabral, Demarko Liao, Eric 90 Wareham St #205 $368,390 Monsein, Emmie Shaw, Elizabeth 63 Worcester St #1 $1,486,000

WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Jones, Charlotte Fucini, Arianna 84-88 Atlantic Ave $1,179,000 Parshley, Paul Lepore, Ralph T 3 Avery St #802 $525,000 Re, Denise A 8 Battery St 9 RT 8 Battery St #9 $494,000 Criscuolo, Anthony C Gambrill, Hilary 99-105 Broad St #3B $665,000 Melwani-Mehra, Michelle Uropa T 343 Commercial St #11 $2,900,000 Jones, Charlotte Fucini, Arianna 43 Commercial Wharf #3 $1,179,000 Chan, Mimi Chou, Susan 1 Johnny Ct $1,020,000 Huang, Chien Yu Kimberly D Mikesh LT 88 Kingston St #6B $650,000 Chiang, Gar Januskis, Vytautas P 210-216 Lincoln St #504 $818,000 Rodriguez, Sonia C Patel, Samir 580 Washington St #1206 $1,260,000 August 26, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 11

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By Penny & Ed Cherubino and your canine teammate. Not explain why “Dog owners are only will this give you guidance 31% less likely to die from a heart Last year the American Heart on how to proceed in light of any attack or stroke than non-dog Association (AHA) published “16 issues either of you may have, but owners.” Science-Backed Reasons Adopting it will also share your intentions At the same time, dogs benefit a Dog Could Be Good for Your with both medical teams, who can from companionship and bonding Heart.” One of the findings was then help you monitor progress. in our quieter moments together. that those with dogs “... are more As with any change, take it As long as you learn the types of likely to reach their fitness goals slowly. Start with a few extra touch your dog enjoys and allow than those without canine com- blocks before you decide to run them to move away when they’ve panions.” a 5K as a team. You know when had enough, it can improve your We know that we found it was your muscles ache, and your feet bond. far too easy to put off or eliminate are sore. As the human in the pair, If your dog enjoys a good ear daily exercise in the time between you should evaluate your dog’s or tail scratch or a cuddle, you can dogs. Our dogs have helped keep condition. substitute a dose of praise and a us fit and they have improved our You also have to make deci- bit of touching for a food reward social connection to our communi- sions about protecting your dog if canine weight loss is part of your ty which is great for our well-be- when you are exercising in various team’s plan. ing. weather conditions. This time of Building Community When you have a dog, you exercise in all kinds of weather. Just be sure Make Health year, you have to test the heat of The final way your dog can be you are both “dressed” for the conditions. (Photo by Sergio Rodriguez) a Team Effort the pavement and perhaps decide a great teammate is by helping you Your dog depends on you to to walk on a dirt or grass path to stay connected to your communi- craft a healthy life for them. The prevent paw burns. You need to ty. Interacting with more people editors of The Bark Magazine bring plenty of water for both of gives you more emotional support. recently suggested that dog guard- you. In rain and cold, you may It allows your dog to have more The finest quality ians create a plan for keeping those want to protect dogs with thinner favorable interactions with people at both ends of the leash as healthy coats by using a jacket or boots to and dogs, which is good for pre- silver heirloom frames. as possible. If you need the moti- protect paws from salt in a New venting behavioral issues. —Made in America vation to get more exercise, eat a England winter. Think about making healthy more nutritious diet, deal better Emotional Well-Being living a team goal for you and all with stress, schedule routine medi- The AHA also pointed out that your family members, especially cal checkups, and all the other self- scientific studies found, “When that ever so helpful dog. care you need, you should do it for we see, touch, hear or talk to our and with your dog. companion animals, we feel good- Do you have a question or topic If an increase in exercise and a will, joy, nurturing and happiness. for City Paws? Send an email to diet change are part of your goals, At the same time, stress hormones [email protected] with .999 fine silver. start with checkups for both you are suppressed.” This finding may your request.

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By Dan Murphy for gathering spaces, the biggest pened here on the North Slope so change is the ground-floor gather- we’re not just telling the story of City Councilor took ing space that’s ADA accessible,” The Vilna Shul, but we’re also tell- a tour of The Vilna Shul on Aug. said Councilor Bok. “It’s really ing the story of the Jewish commu- 11 to see for herself the extensive exciting to have this cultural asset nity in Boston.” renovation completed at the Jew- re-enter our community in such a By the end of their meeting, ish cultural center on Phillips Street dynamic way.” Horn said it was obvious to both just before the pandemic struck. During her recent visit to The Bok and herself this would be the Councilor Bok, along with Vilna, Bok also met Dalit Ballen continuation of a long and positive her office’s constituent services Horn, the organization’s executive relationship between them, espe- director, Kennedy Avery, and sev- director since February, for the first cially since the councilor lives on eral summer fellows, visited The time. Beacon Hill and has long support- Vilna Shul - the last immigrant-era Of the visit, Horn, whom the ed The Vilna. synagogue building remaining councilor described as a a “very “Councilor Bok was really able in Downtown Boston - after it impressive leader,” said: “We start- to appreciate the ways in which received funding through the first ed off by giving Councilor Bok and The Vilna Shul provides a gather- round of grants for the city’s Com- her team a tour of The Vilna, both ing place for so many in commu- munity Preservation Act. And to tell the history of the building nity who seek to connect through since Councilor Bok was deep- and of the Jewish common here arts and culture,” said Horn. ly involved in the passage of the on Beacon Hill going back over But even before her latest visit, CPA, she said she wanted to stop 100 years. Jewish immigration in Councilor Bok had already learned PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY COUNCILOR KENZIE BOK’S OFFICE by some of the places that received Boston happened here so we’re not about The Vilna firsthand when City Councilor Kenzie Bok and Dalit Ballen Horn, executive director funding through the program. just telling the story of The Vilna she wandered in there several years of The Vilna Shul, inside the Jewish community center on Phillips Street. The Vilna Shul had completed Shul, but we’re also telling the ago and got a tour from a docent. a major renovation in February of story of the Jewish community in “It was a such a hidden gem to cal resources in the neighborhood, Shul and some of the other cultural 2020, just before COVID struck, Boston.” learn about in the neighborhood,” like The Vilna Shul. entities in the neighborhood, like which has transformed the down- Horn said The Vilna Shul is “an she said “It’s such a breathtaking “It’s so important to highlight the Museum of African American stairs into what Councilor Bok organization that’s Boston’s Cen- place…and an amazing sanctuary. the multiple strands of heritage History, the West End Museum, describes as an ADA-accessible ter for Jewish Culture, but also an I was excited about it then and we have on Beacon Hill, including and Old West Church, to really get “modern meeting and gathering organization that’s nestled inside I’m even more excited to visit now the immigrant Jewish history and the word out about this trove of space,” while the entire building is Beacon Hill, so it’s really import- after the renovation.” the African American history on history and culture in our midst.” now equipped with a climate con- ant that we meet our neighbors.” Now, Councilor Bok is hoping the North Slope,” said Councilor To learn more about The Vilna trol system, as well as a new, state- Additionally, Horn said, “Jew- to encourage people to seek out Bok. “As councilor, I’m hoping Shul, visit www.vilnashul.org. of-the-art sound system. ish immigration in Boston hap- some of the extraordinary histori- “In a neighborhood looking the city can work with The Vilna Historic Window Replacement with The Proper Bostonian. It’s about time.

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