THURSDAY, January 28, 2021 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE Good news The 11:59 generation BPHC continues planning, executing Students say remote learning vaccine rollout and education pushes them to 24-hour format “BPHC has been By Seth Daniel on screen. planning for vaccina- By Seth Daniel “I’m running on no sleep for A recent survey of 145 res- tion distribution since It’s noon on Monday, and the last 24 hours,” she said on idents in Charlestown and late November or Charlene Pimentel has been up for Monday in an interview with two Dorchester showed that more early December,” more than 24 hours doing home- other BLA students. “What was I than 82 percent said they she said. “The work, trying to catch up from the doing all night? I was just studying would take the COVID-19 urgency with loads of assignments that were and catching up on everything vaccine when it’s available which we’re trying piled on over the past week by her that’s built up. I lost a family mem- to them, while 17 percent to distribute vac- teachers. ber recently and missed school would not, or were unsure. cines is palpable. She needs to crash – to sleep for two weeks. I just was trying Councilor Annissa Essaibi George That was good news for We respect and – but she’s afraid of what her to catch up and completing the announced this week that she will the Boston Public Health understand the be a candidate for mayor - bring- teachers might think of her if assignments due at 9 p.m., then on Commission (BPHC), need to get it ing to the table 13 years of teach- she misses class again, having to the ones due at 11:59 p.m., and which is currently roll- in the arms of ing experience, many years of recently experienced a death in then all the others because I want- ing out Phase 1 of those that need being a small business owner and her family this month and having ed to attend class today (Monday). its vaccination pro- it, particularly a proven record on the Council. fallen behind on homework as I didn’t want to attend without gram and doing seri- populations that she tried to mourn the loss. So, doing my work. I feel terrible. I ous planning and need it most and the Boston Latin Academy (BLA) should have fallen asleep, but just education within disproportionate- Essaibi-George senior pushed through, eating a imagine what my teachers would the neighborhoods ly affected groups minimal lunch and then logging have thought of me.” to find out what the like Black and announces on and hoping she wouldn’t crash barriers and attitudes Dr. Jennifer Lo, medical LatinX commu- (Learning Pg. 6) are about the vaccine. director of the Boston Public nities.” campaign Dr. Jennifer Lo, of Health Commission, has The survey the BPHC, said right received her COVID-19 in Charlestown Un-Welcoming: Thompson Square for mayor now they are working vaccine, and said the City is was made up on vaccinating health beginning its early rollout of of 56 percent a mass vaccination program. ‘Welcome’ sign swiped again By Seth Daniel care workers and white, 19 per- Right now, the planning those in long-term cent Black, 11 By Seth Daniel Locke said the sign disappeared At-large Councilor Annissa care facilities – while involves just as much educa- percent LatinX sometime this month. This time, Essaibi-George has announced just rolling out their tion as it does logistics. and 6 percent The welcomes in Thompson they not only took the sign, but that she will be a candidate for program last week to vaccinate Asian. Most said they would take Square just don’t seem to last for took out the sign posts as well. mayor this year, putting her city- those living in homeless shelters. it because of the fear of getting the long haul, at least when it “The City did not remove wide political network in play At the same time, they continue to COVID-19, or because they are comes to proclaiming such a thing this sign, nor has it turned up and bringing more than a decade plan by looking at surveys such as a caregiver to a young child/older on a sign. anywhere in our searches,” said of experience in the classroom to the one done in Charlestown. So it is, once again the wood- Locke. “We’d like to see the sign the table. (Vaccine Pg. 13) en, ‘Welcome to Charlestown’ returned to its original location George, who has been on the sign has been stolen from its and if anyone has any informa- Council since being elected in long-standing place on the island tion on the sign they can call our 2015, and has focused on many Many voices calling for at the intersection of Rutherford office (617-635-3549). We’d love issues – particularly education and and Austin Streets. It has been to get it back.” homelessness/substance abuse/ cancellation of Special Election stolen before in 2017, but through The sign was placed on the mental health issues. She is the the work of then-Mayoral Liaison island in 2006-2007, and came chair of the Education Committee at a cost of $1,200 – some paid Ricardo Arroyo “which will Chris Breen, it was returned. and the former chair of the By Lauren Bennett by residents and some paid by amend the city’s charter” should This time, however, the opera- Homelessness, Substance Abuse tion was more than just unscrew- grants. It was manufactured The City Council Committee there be a vacancy in the office and Mental Health Committee. ing some bolts. Members of the by the Richard Honan Sign on Government Operations, of mayor, she said. In the case She said she believes her Charlestown Preservation Society record on the Council, her expe- chaired by Councilor Lydia of this home rule petition, the (CPS) and Mayoral Liaison Quinn (Sign Pg. 4) rience running a small business in Edwards, held a hearing on Council chair will become the January 26 regarding a home rule petition filed by Councilor (Voices Pg. 11) (Essaibi-George Pg. 3) Celebrate Catholic CNC CORNER Schools Week! The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday February 2 at 7pm. The agenda includes a presentation by City Councilor Edwards and an update on the Hood Park development. Instructions on how to attend the meeting will be posted on our website within 72 hours of Special section on the meeting time - https://charlestownneighborhoodcouncil.org/Calendar.html. For questions, please send emails to [email protected]. Pages 7-10 PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE January 28, 2021 editorial THE DAYS ARE GETTING LONGER Amidst our winter of discontent, there is some good news on the hori- zon (literally): The days are getting longer. As this is being written, we will have passed the first full month of the astronomical winter (which starts on December 21 and ends on March 21) and we will have completed almost two months of the meteorologi- cal winter season, which is defined as December, January, and February. On December 14, the sun set at 4:13 in the afternoon and on Decem- ber 21 (the start of astronomical winter) the total amount of daylight was just nine hours and eight minutes. But on this Friday, January 29, the sun will be setting at 4:56 in the afternoon and we will have nine hours and 56 minutes of daylight. The longer days, combined with the positive news on COVID-19 vac- cines, signal hope for the future that sunnier days lie ahead.

LAWSUITS WILL BRING OUT THE TRUTH The announcement this past week that Dominion Voting Systems Inc., the company that manufactures voting machines that are used widely across the United States, has filed a $1.3 billion lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani for his deliberately defamatory statements about the company, is the perfect antidote to the disinformation campaign that was spread Guest Op-Ed by Donald Trump and his minions in their attempt to subvert the results of the November election. It was one thing for Trump, Giuliani, and others to spout their ridic- Don’t live your life based on Biden or Trump ulous claims, in general terms, about a stolen election, but it is quite Dr. Glenn Mollette before. Biden is familiar with the just look at Biden and Trump. another when their patently-false statements negatively affect the reputa- nation’s Capitol. He has practically Change disrupts us and the cli- tion and business interests of individuals and companies. When did life begin for Pres- spent his entire life there in poli- mate of fear and skepticism is dom- Just as this newspaper cannot publish false and defamatory infor- ident Donald Trump or Presi- tics. It’s what he has awakened to inating our nation. mation, neither can major media outlets nor individuals such as Rudy dent Joe Biden? Did Trump’s life almost every morning of his life. For you and I we must live our Giuliani. We would note that an employee of Dominion has filed a sep- begin when his father loaned him Although now, he will sit in the lives right now. Every day we wake millions to start investing? Did it arate suit against a number of media outlets, as well as the Trump cam- Oval Office. up is a new beginning and a new begin when he married Melania? paign, for their defamatory and injurious statements about him. Life is changing for these two life. The old life was yesterday and Or, did life begin when he was A few years ago, a web site named Gawker Media posted a video of men in different ways but what we can’t relive, change or erase it. elected President? Maybe his life is about your life? When did your life However, we can learn from yester- the former wrestling star Hulk Hogan that was the basis for an invasion beginning now that his Presidency begin? Did it begin at your concep- day and education is very valuable. of privacy suit filed by Hogan that ultimately resulted in a $140 million is over? tion? Your birth? When you turned When someone else’s life begins judgment against Gawker, which put Gawker out of business. What about Biden? Did Biden’s 16 years old or 21? Maybe it began is all conjecture on our part. When We predict that the lawsuits filed by Dominion (they previously sued life begin each morning when when you retired? When will your your life begins is your daily deci- another of Trump’s lawyers) will have far-reaching consequences, par- he boarded Amtrak headed for life end? The beginning of your life sion. Live your life. Maybe at this ticularly if Dominion names others who, similar to Giuliani, have made Washington? Maybe his life began starts when you start living your moment, your life is just really defamatory statements about Dominion. when he was elected a Senator or life. The end of your life concludes beginning. Rudy Giuliani now is facing financial ruin, all of which he brought on even the Vice President? Maybe when you give up and stop living Glenn Mollette is the publish- himself because of his antics, a very fitting and appropriate ending for a his life is just beginning now? your life. er of Newburgh Press, Liberty man who tried to subvert a free and fair election, the most basic element Trump will have options after Our lives are brief, here today Torch and various other publish- of our Constitution. the White House. He is a business- and gone tomorrow. Don’t base ing imprints; a national columnist man. He will figure it out. Maybe your life on who is The President. – American Issues and Common NBC will seek him to do The The quantity and quality of our Sense opinions, analysis, stories Celebrity Apprentice once again? lives typically hinge on our deci- and features appear each week In HANK AARON WAS A WONDERFUL MAN Yes, sions and the transitions we adjust over 500 newspapers, websites and NBC hates him but they love to. Life is filled with transitions, blogs across the United States. Boston baseball fans never got to experience first-hand the greatness money. The Celebrity Apprentice of Hank Aaron. The Boston Braves left for Milwaukee in 1953 and made NBC and Trump hundreds Aaron joined the Braves in 1954. of millions of dollars. Someone With Aaron leading the way, the Braves then embarked on a run of will publish Trump’s memoirs. I great seasons, culminating in the 1957 World Series championship. predict he’ll make about 50 to 75 Although the Braves descended into mediocrity in the 1960s, Hank million dollars off his book royal- Aaron continued to perform at a high level, year after year, for more than ties. He has over 70 million loyal two decades. When all was said and done, Aaron not only had broken followers. If ten million people Babe Ruth’s career home run record, but he also set career marks for RBI buy a book with a $6 to $9 prof- harlesTown it for the publisher then you can c and total bases (the latter by a wide margin) that still stand today. start multiplying the cash. Book Hank Aaron was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, but it was PATRIOT-BRIDGE publishers are all about money his achievements off the field that have earned him everlasting fame. He and sales. They know the market The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, was a pioneer in the civil rights movement who was among a handful of potential. Trump will stay busy Black athletes who helped to bring to an end the dark era of segregation on the speaking circuit. In about Phone: 617.241.8500 © 2008 Independent Newspaper Group. and discrimination that existed in the 1950s and ‘60s. a year look for him in a city near Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com On a personal level, Hank Aaron was admired and respected by all you drawing a crowd. who knew him. He was one of those very few people who never had an Biden’s life is only changing in Newsstand Price: Free / Subscription price: $75 annually unkind word to say about anybody, and vice-versa. that he finally gets to sleep in the President - Stephen Quigley - [email protected] Hank Aaron was not the most-outspoken of persons, but he literally White House. He will be in the Marketing Director - Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] and figuratively epitomized the meaning of the phrase, “Speak softly and same place where so many pol- Reporter - Seth Daniel - [email protected] carry a big stick.” He will be missed. iticians and families have slept January 28, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 3

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Dorchester (she owns the Stitch ing to the table. One thing she seminars. Essaibi-George said she find me at the baseball field, the Tuesday, Jan. 26, he said he is still House on Dorchester Avenue) and quickly brings as an attribute is a hasn’t been afraid to call out such lacrosse field, the football field considering running for mayor, having 13 years in the classroom defined, citywide political network things, and if elected mayor, will – there will be a sport underway and will decide based on conversa- at East Boston High give her a that she said she has worked hard continue to challenge those who and I am proud of being my kids’ tions he has with constituents and unique skill set that will help the to build as an at-large councilor. show bad behavior. greatest cheerleader on the field of residents of Boston in the coming City in its post-COVID rebirth. While others might not have that “I am not afraid to hold people play and in the classroom.” days and weeks. “I am running for mayor,” she network, she said it will be some- accountable for acting inappro- Councilor Essaibi George was “While I am seriously con- said this week. “I spent the last thing she leans on in the coming priately or for being offensive and set to announce her candidacy sidering running, I have not yet few weeks talking with family, election. for not representing what we here on Thursday morning, Jan. 28, in decided,” he wrote. “This is not friends and supporters and pulling “I’ve worked really hard as as a city are all about,” she said. front of East Boston High School a decision I will make lightly and together what’s good for the City a city councilor to make sure “As someone who has a different – where she spent 13 years as a it will be influenced by conversa- and how can I contribute. This every community feels my sup- name; I have an ethnic name. I teacher and coach. tions with many of you over the is the answer. I believe as mayor port and my presence and knows have an Arab name – Annissa coming days and weeks.” of Boston I have the experience I’m responsible to the work that’s Essaibi – I took great offense in State Rep. Santiago He said that since he announced and skill set to be the leader this important to them,” she said. that mocking of ethnic names by his interest, he has had an out- moment needs. We think about “That’s in every single neighbor- the former chair and called him still considering a pouring of support, with many this crisis and this pandemic, but hood. There is no community that out on it. I think that’s important. run for mayor long-time supporters urging him we need to also think about get- is not important enough to be paid I think elected officials should call As more candidates announce to run. ting to a period of recovery that attention to as part of my work.” out bad behavior and hold others their intentions to run for mayor “I am humbled and hon- can be a sustained period of recov- One strong issue for Essaibi- responsible for that bad behavior. – some who are in and some who ored that colleagues and friends ery and growth for the City. I George is her involvement in the That’s what I did in that case.” are out – this week South End throughout Boston believe that believe my skill set and work on schools. While she is a former Her forthright style is some- State Rep. Jon Santiago said he is I have what it takes to lead our the Council makes me the person teacher and chair of the Education thing that she believes will dif- still in the “consideration” stages. City,” he said. to do the job of mayor.” Committee, she is also a moth- ferentiate her from the supposed In a letter to his supporters on Again, she said her experiences er of children that attend BPS pack of candidates, and she will be key in the rollout of her schools. With those three things believes it will be a breath of fresh administration, if elected, and her in mind, she attends most every air – something her supporters skill set as a teacher, mother, small School Committee meeting – some already know about and some- business owner and elected official of them going into the wee hours thing she hopes others in the city are just what the City will need. of the next day. will become more familiar with. “My experience and experienc- “I want to be engaged in those “Voters know my style,” she es as a teacher and small business discussions and want to know said. “I am very direct and very owner and the City Councilor what’s happening in our schools clear. I speak very simply and whose been able to get a lot of because I’m personally invested opening about my thoughts and work done, those are the pieces with what happens in our schools, hopes and desires for this city. Feline under the weather? Angell is prepared to help! I think will provide an opportu- but want to be able to positive- The work that remains undone is nity to have a successful admin- ly impact what happens in the so important and I look forward • 24/7 Emergency • Internal Medicine istration,” she said. “Having an schools,” she said. to doing it.” & Critical Care • Neurology Essaibi-George administration for It was in the wee hours of one But if she were mayor, would it • Acupuncture • Nutrition me is one that will provide that of those School Committee meet- end her reputation as a die-hard • Anesthesiology • Oncology opportunity for a sustained recov- ings when Essaibi-George had hockey mom – one who often • Avian & • Ophthalmology Exotic Medicine • Management of Chronic Diseases • Pathology (such as kidney disease, diabetes, ery. I hope for a rebirth on the a “moment.” When the former posts videos of her kids playing • Behavior other side of that recovery for the chair of the Committee seemed sports at far-flung ice rinks or • Pain & arthritis, heart disease) • Cardiology Palliative Care • Direct Access to Angell’s City of Boston. I think I can best to be mocking the names of some nearby baseball diamonds? That, • Dentistry • Physical Rehabilitation board-certified specialists position the city for that rebirth.” Asian American parents, it was she said, will never change. • Dermatology • Surgery • Weekend & Evening Appointments One key piece of her campaign Essaibi George that was the first “I will still be a hockey moth- • Diagnostic • Geriatric Medicine Imaging will not be about concentrating to call it out, and push to hold er,” she laughed. “You will still • Free On-Site Parking on the other candidates out there the chair accountable. That has find me banging on the ice and

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Staff Report the U.S. Department of Labor. with the smart, committed public back to the beginnings of the proj- Emergency Small Business Grant To help ensure a seamless tran- servants in City Hall, we are ready ect in 2016. effort. He served as a member sition, Quiroga will work with to meet the challenges of the pan- “I am honored and humbled Council President Kim Janey of the City of Boston’s Complete has tapped Gustavo Quiroga as the Walsh team on daily briefings demic head-on, ensure a robust to be able to serve in this role Count Committee for the 2020 her Mayoral Transition Director, and updates for President Janey; vaccine rollout and begin the equi- and support a smooth transition bringing on an experienced man- convene an advisory committee table economic recovery that our at a time of considerable change Census. He is also a member of ager to help as she assumes the of leaders and experts from a residents need and deserve.” and challenge in our city, and the Board of Directors of the range of policy areas; and oversee Quiroga is taking a leave on the threshold of history, as responsibilities of Mayor of Alliance for Business Leadership, a a staffing plan for key full-time from GraffitoSP, where he led its Council President Janey becomes Boston and works to ensure a senior staff positions. Neighborhood Strategy practice the first African American — and state-wide coalition of progressive seamless effort tackling the city’s “Gustavo is an effective, capable focused on neighborhood plan- first woman — to serve as Mayor business leaders. most pressing challenges. organizer who will be instrumen- ning, community engagement, of Boston,” Quiroga said. Quiroga received an MBA from The Mayoral Transition tal in this crucial time,” Council placemaking and retail strategy. Quiroga serves on the Board Boston University and a bachelor’s Director will assist President Janey President Janey said. “My focus is He has been involved with the of Directors of the Boston degree from The University of in the hand-off of mayoral govern- on a seamless transition so that we retail aspects of the Bunker Hill Main Streets Foundation ing and operations when Mayor can address the crucial issues fac- Redevelopment projects with where he recently organized Wisconsin-Madison. He and his Martin Walsh departs to lead ing the residents of Boston. Along Graffito for many years, going the Foundation’s COVID-19 wife live in Jamaica Plain. Federal mask mandate could apply to Charlestown sites

By Seth Daniel Boston, said they have reviewed but we don’t have that guidance of such measures, and thus save Creasey said all of their out- the executive order and are hop- yet and don’t know for sure.” lives.” door properties are open and have National Park Service officials ing to get some clarification as to The executive was published The memo accompanying the remained open throughout the in Charlestown are still awaiting what it means for their proper- from the White House on Jan. order indicated that “agencies pandemic. Already, mask-wearing guidance this week about what ties in Charlestown and around 24 and was dubbed an order should immediately require masks is somewhat common in the Parks President Joe Biden’s executive Boston. “Protecting the Federal Workforce and distancing consistent with cur- in Charlestown and social-dis- order mandating masks and social “We’re looking for better guid- and Requiring Mask-Wearing.” rent CDC guidance in all Federal tancing has been suggested for distancing on federal property ance on what this means for the “It is the policy of the buildings.” the many families that use the might mean for areas like the Park,” he said. “It looks like we Administration to halt the spread Just what constitutes a feder- Monument in the summer and Monument and the Navy Yard. will probably get some guidance of coronavirus disease 2019 al building or federal property winter. Michael Creasey, superinten- that people coming to the Park (COVID-19) by relying on the best will be what determines the new The indoor facilities and AoU-NE_W181590_BWH-MGH-BMC_Diversity Newspaper Ad_3.998w x 5h_Greyscale_WCROP_Print_V2_072320_HF.pdf 1 7/27/20 1:34 PM dent of the National Parks of will have to have facemasks on, available data and science-based protocols up at the Monument Visitor’s Centers are open as public health measures,” read the or in the Navy Yard National well, and following the state reg- order. “Such measures include Park areas. Additionally, how that ulations – which already requires wearing masks when around oth- will be enforced is also not exact- masks and physical distancing and ers, physical distancing, and other ly clear. The order also requires occupancy limits. In Charlestown related precautions recommend- social distancing, and a good part Navy Yard, the National Parks, ed by the Centers for Disease of it is centered on protecting the the USS Constitution, the Navy Control and Prevention (CDC). workforce rather than putting a and the USS Constitution Museum Put simply, masks and other public new rule on the public – though it work as a collaborative in decid- health measures reduce the spread is very specific about the conduct ing whether to open or close. of the disease, particularly when of visitors to federal buildings and communities make widespread use federal property.

Little League registration Sign (from pg. 1) C Why have some communities not been a part of medical research? Company of Winthrop, and after M is open for spring/summer the 2017 thievery, Honan attached it with bolts that locked. However, Y You can help researchers develop new and better Registration is now open •AAA ball - ages 8-9 - Player no one thought about someone treatments that benefit all of us. for Charlestown Little League. pitch - continue to learn funda- unscrewing the sign posts to get CM Register is online via the League’s mentals with introduction of play- Many groups of people have been left out of the sign – which is what happened MY website. Max Gomez, of er pitching. this time. research in the past. That means we know less about Charlestown Little League, reports •Majors ball - ages 10-12 - con- “Maybe the 2017 thief took the CY their health. When you join the All of Us Research the League is planning for a “nor- tinue to learn fundamentals with sign away again, but took a lot mal” season with practices and skill development for all players. CMY Program, you'll help researchers learn more about of nerve to undo the sign posts,” what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. games at the moment. However A preliminary schedule is post- wrote Judy McDonough in an K COVID may cause them to have ed on the website and the season e-mail requesting another search JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland an adjusted program which will will run from late April to the end for the sign. be evaluated over the next few of June. Locke said they have also start- (617) 768-8300 months. There is also a volunteer option ed work on trying to recreate the The breakdown of the league during registration, and the sign within City Departments, but will include four divisions League will definitely need coach- have run into various issues along *All participants will receive $25 after completion of their with age groups established es. Anyone interested in coaching the way. He said they are explor- visit. To complete the visit, participants must create an by Little League. please register as a coach while ing all possible options and are account, give consent, agree to share their electronic •Tee-ball: ages 4-5 - learning you are registering a child. also looking for other solutions health records, answer health surveys, and have their measurements taken (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.), the basics. To sign up, go online to https:// – while also scouring the earth and give blood and urine samples, if asked. •Rookie ball: ages 6-7 - Coach tshq.bluesombrero.com/charles- of the Town to see if the original pitch - learning the fundamentals. townllma. turns up. All of Us and the All of Us logo are service marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Visit www.charlestownbridge.com January 28, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 5 Stories from the Shipyard USS Porpoise

By Mike Manning ing for the west coast of Africa Chair - Friends of the Boston Harborwalk in February 1843. Porpoise was assigned to the African Slave Trade With a somewhat unusual Patrol. Her mission: interdict and name, USS Porpoise was ordered suppress the slave trade. For near- by the US Navy on June 30, 1834 ly two years, she and other ves- and built in the Boston Navy sels of the squadron, along with Yard (Charlestown). Named after ships of Great Britain’s Royal the aquatic mammal, she was Navy, hunted for slave-ships. In launched on May 31, 1836 and November 1844, she returned to commissioned later that summer. New York. She was a 224-ton Dolphin-class Porpoise remained berthed at brigantine: a two-masted vessel New York until February of 1845. with a fully square-rigged fore- She set sail for Florida and was mast and at least two sails on the assigned to naval operations in the taller main mast including a square Gulf of Mexico. She cruised the topsail and a gaff-rigged mainsail gulf and participated in multiple (behind the mast). Manned by bombardment actions against the a crew of 80 officers and enlisted cities of Tampico, Panuco, and men, Dolphin was armed with a Veracruz during the war with mix of cannon and carronades of Mexico. Once the war concluded, varying calibers. she set sail for Norfolk, Virginia In August 1836, Porpoise set and was promptly decommis- sail from Boston on her first sioned. assignment - a year of scientif- On January 1, 1848 Porpoise ic explorations and surveys fol- was recommissioned and began lowed by a year of anti-piracy duty a second slave-ship hunting tour. along the southern coastline of the This mission, along the west coast Image courtesy of Wikipedia United States. of Africa, lasted three and a half The USS Porpoise was lost at sea near Taiwan in 1854 after a distinguished career traveling the seas of the years. At the conclusion of this Two years later she was assigned world. to the United States Exploring second tour-of-duty, she returned Expedition Squadron. The to New York City in December for the Cape of Good Hope. an exploration of archipelagoes presumed to have been caught in Porpoise explored and surveyed of 1851. Once in the expansive Pacific, including the Bonins, Ladrones, a fierce typhoon and lost at sea the Antarctic continent, chart- In August of 1852, she was she and the other vessels explored and Marianas. with all hands. Her exceptional ed immense swaths of the South decommissioned only to be and mapped many previously On September 21, 1854, 20-year career of maritime explo- Pacific Ocean, circumnavigated recommissioned in May of uncharted islands and shoals. In the squadron lost contact with ration, humanitarian missions, the globe, and eventually returned 1853 and assigned to the North March 1854, Porpoise arrived in Porpoise somewhere between and wartime service came to a to New York in late 1842. Pacific Exploring and Surveying China for a goodwill visit. After Formosa (now Taiwan) and mysterious end halfway around At New York, she underwent a Expedition. Porpoise joined the this brief port-of-call, she and the China. Tragically, she was never the globe from her origins at the four-month overhaul before sail- squadron at Hampton Roads, squadron put to sea and began heard from or seen again and was Boston Navy Yard. Virginia in June 1853, and set sail Vacant Massachusetts gaming Virtual Public Meeting commission seat needs to be filled

Governor Charlie Baker, org) or Attorney General (https:// Attorney General Maura Healey, www.mass.gov/info-details/ Pier 5 RFP: Proposal Presentations and State Treasurer Deborah board-and-commission-appoint- Goldberg announced a new ments-by-the-attorney-general) Monday, February 8 Zoom Link: bit.ly/pier5_meeting posting for the appointment All applications must be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 to the Massachusetts Gaming received no later than February 160 562 4166 Commission. 19, 2021. Your completed appli- Meeting ID: The vacant position requires cation may be subject to the public experience in professional gam- records law (G.L. c. 66). To be Project Description: ing, regulatory administration, considered for this joint appoint- Join the Boston Planning & Development Agency for a presentation of the proposals in or gaming industry manage- response to the RFP for redevelopment of Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard. ment, you may submit a complet- ment. The appointment will be ed application to any one of the made by a majority vote of the Review the proposals at bit.ly/pier5 three appointing authorities and Governor, Attorney General, and the Treasurer. need not apply more than once. The Commission must be bipar- The mission of the Massachusetts mail to: Morgan McDaniel tisan, with no more than three Gaming Commission is to cre- Boston Planning & Development Agency Close of Comment Period: ate and maintain a fair, transpar- One City Hall Square, 9th Floor 2/22/2021 members representing the same Boston, MA 02201 political party. ent, and participatory process for phone: 617.918.6250 The application may be down- implementing the expanded gam- email: [email protected] loaded from the website of the ing law passed by the Legislature Massachusetts Office of the and signed by Governor Deval BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans

State Treasurer and Receiver Patrick in November 2011. Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary General (www.masstreasury. PAGE 6 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE January 28, 2021 Charlestown’s cumulative positive test rate and weekly test rate increase

By John Lynds Citywide, 37,455 residents were hands and disinfect surfaces. We will move forward into Phase 3, per 10,000 residents. tested this week and 7.2 percent should think about the simple Step 1. At that point, all business- Fifty-four additional residents Last week both the cumula- were found to be COVID positive steps we can take on a daily basis es and activities that are allowed became infected with the virus tive COVID-19 positive test rate last week. to protect ourselves and our loved to operate in Phase 3, Step 1 can last week bringing the total to 905 in Charlestown and the weekly At a press briefing Tuesday ones.” re-open, with capacity limits in confirmed cases in the neighbor- positive test rate increased accord- afternoon, Mayor Martin Walsh The Mayor also gave an update place. Most businesses will still hood. ing to the latest data released on said an average of 5,351 people on Boston’s reopening plans. In be subject to the 25% capacity The statistics released by Friday by the Boston Public Health were tested each day. This number mid-December, he announced that limits the State extended through the BPHC as part of its week- Commission (BPHC). is down compared to the week Boston would temporarily pause February 8. In addition, all gath- ly COVID19 report breaks down According to the BPHC report, before and does not include college our reopening, and move back erings and events remain subject the number of cases and infection of the 12,519 Charlestown resi- testing. into a modified Phase 2, Step 2. to capacity limits of 10 people rates in each neighborhood. It also dents tested for the virus since the The Mayor said positive test He said city officials anticipated indoors and 25 people outdoors, breaks down the number of cases pandemic began 7.5 percent were rates have gone down in every an increase in cases around the which applies to public and private by age, gender and race. found to be positive by last Friday. neighborhood, which is a good holidays, so they took action to spaces.” Citywide positive cases of This was an increase of 10.3 per- sign, but reported the numbers slow the spread, protect hospital For a list of sectors subject to coronavirus increased 5.2 per- cent from the 6.8 percent reported with caution. capacity, and avoid a more severe the extended capacity restrictions, cent percent last week and went two Fridays ago. “While there has been some shutdown later on. visit Mass.gov/Reopening. from 49,137 cases to 51,718 Last week 1,177 residents improvement in recent weeks, it’s “This pause was set to expire The BPHC data released last confirmed cases in a week. Thirty- were tested and 5.4 percent were still vital that everyone remains tomorrow, January 27, and we are Friday showed Charlestown’s four Boston residents died from positive. This was a 15 percent vigilant,” said Walsh. “We should extending this pause through the infection rate increased 6.3 per- the virus last week and there are increase from the 4.7 that tested all continue to wear our masks, end of this month,” said Walsh. cent and went from 438.3 cases now 1,136 total deaths in the city positive two Fridays ago, avoid gatherings, and wash our “On Monday, February 1, Boston per 10,000 residents to 466.1 cases from COVID.

Learning (from pg. 1)

While homework has been a but it’s about the bigger picture,” work needs to come last and no I that happened. No one explained about child labor and not getting bane of existence for high-school- he said. “It needs to be recognized couldn’t get it in on time. So, to get it…I don’t understand the punitive paid is common amongst their ers in Boston for some time, par- that I’m here during a pandemic it in at all, I just e-mail it.” aspect. Some people can’t do what friends. He said adults often get ticularly those in the exam schools and after a terrorist attack and The stressful situation at the they ask.” offended by that, and shut them like BLA, the loads of work, and having family in sick beds and City’s high schools is particularly Pimentel said she hit an inflec- off at the mere mention of such expectations for finishing that after having to work. I’m here intense at BLA, which reported a 4 tion point this month when she a thing. However, he said adults work, has gone into overdrive. after three hours of sleep after percent increase in the numbers of lost a close family member. While should be asking why a student Students describe a 24-hour cycle doing your homework. I don’t failing grades in December. That the family mourned the death, feels they should be getting paid of homework, with due dates need my feet kissed, but a round isn’t unique as nationally students she found herself anxious because and why it feels like labor and not seven days a week and harsh cut- of applause wouldn’t hurt.” have struggled to keep their grades she was falling behind on home- learning. If the education system offs at 11:59 p.m. – just before James and Pimentel said the up during the pandemic, and espe- work. That led to some serious is failing so much that students midnight when the computerized remote system has become so cially those in remote learning. social-emotional turmoil, she said, – especially honor students such platforms officially switch over to daunting – next to impossible – For James and Pimentel – as and a re-evaluation of just where as they are – feel they should the new day. and when one falls apart and can’t well as their group of friends – it’s she’s headed in her education. be paid, then he said the line It is why struggling, weary stu- keep up the round-the-clock rigor, all about the load of homework “I was doing my work and not between learning and labor has dents all over the city call them- they are punished. and a lack of understanding for grieving the way a person should,” been crossed. selves “The 11:59 Generation,” “I actually feel like 11:59 is what’s going on in the lives of she said. “That should speak vol- For James, the answer lies in a sardonic toast to the fact that generous; it’s so generous,” said students on the other side of the umes…For me to feel I can’t take the quality of the education, and they run on fumes, picking which James, who spent more than 24 computer screen. Teachers seem to time out to grieve with my family, he has come to realize that many assignments to complete before hours last week trying to complete be in a silo, they said, with some to grieve the loss of a close family teachers feel piling on homework 11:59 p.m., and then moving on assignments so he wouldn’t fall teachers having a totally different member, without the fear that I’m is the answer. He said many teach- to other assignments throughout behind. “I’m just glad it isn’t due set of rules than other teachers. It going to fail a class is not right.” ers feel like the students aren’t the night-time that they can work at 9 a.m. because then I’d be up leads to inconsistency and confu- There is no easy answer, and doing anything because they’re at on for half-credit. until 5 a.m. trying to get it all sion for a number of students. certainly teachers have also been home, when in fact many students When do they sleep? done every day. The system won’t James said there’s no time to be in a bind to figure out how to like him routinely work more than According to Khymani James accept late work. I have to e-mail a teen-ager, no time to spend with teach remotely and do so success- 18 hours a day on school. It’s a – the student representative to the my homework every night to one family. He said he’s often gone an fully. That has been complicat- disconnect the students said, so Boston School Committee and a of my teachers. That’s because entire weekend without coming ed in urban districts like Boston far, hasn’t been acknowledged in BLA senior headed to Columbia the ‘Turn It In’ (platform) closes out of his room and talking with by state decisions about moving BPS. University – they don’t. down at 11:59. I have five other his family – mostly because he’s ahead with standardized tests “It really comes down to quali- “We’re up 24 hours all the time, classes to think about. His home- trying to meet weekend home- this spring despite the pandemic. ty and not quantity,” he said. “We work deadlines. However, the students said if the need less quantitative aspects and “Little do they know I have school district and the school lead- more positive aspects.” four other AP classes and I’m ers would listen to students a little He and the other two students trying to spend time with my fam- more, there could be an easing would welcome less homework, ily and be a teen-ager with a life of the pressure that has built up and more time spent having robust beyond homework,” he said. “The during this all-remote school year conversations about the material. homework is a cherry on top. So, in Boston Public Schools (BPS). He pointed out a teacher he had in no, sometimes I’m not going to “We’re just paid lip service,” a previous year who would assign class and I’m going to sleep.” Pimentel said. “We don’t even less homework, and use class time Senior Farzana Janon said she have a voice in our own voice. to provoke more thought and feels penalized even when she That’s why we are treated like understanding of the material in thinks she’s doing the right thing. robots. If they took the time to deep discussions. That, he said, is “I put my camera on and par- listen and have the discussion, it more the model that would work ticipated in class and did every- could be right…But this is child during remote learning. thing they said to do, and I still got labor in front of me now. And I’m “It’s the subtle differences like a 65 percent for class participa- not even getting paid to sit here.” this that can make a much larger tion,” she said. “I don’t know why James said such a statement impact right now,” he said. January 28, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 7 Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2021 January 31 -February 6 #CSW21

This year's theme is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” Catholic schools have a specific purpose to form students to be good citizens of the world, love God and neighbor and enrich society with the leaven of the gospel and by example of faith. As communities of faith, Catholic schools instill in students their destiny to become saints. Academic excellence is the hallmark of Catholic education intentionally directed to the growth of the whole person – mind, body and spirit. Finally, service is fundamental to Catholic education and the core of Catholic discipleship. Service is intended to help form people who are not only witnesses to Catholic social teaching, but also active participants through social learning. A blessing to be in school St. Anthony’s of Everett keeps in-person learning at forefront this year

By Seth Daniel 15th year at St. Anthony’s. “We ing an appointment. The Open Giggie said they have moved amazing effort.” recently did a partial re-opening Houses are generally between 9-11 desks six feet apart in all class- The school has also been smart Counting one’s blessings is a after Christmas in phases of 1, 2 a.m. on those days, but Giggie said rooms, and now have four lunch about utilizing the new technology daily exercise at St. Anthony’s and 3 because the cases in Everett they are flexible. sessions per day with two children as well. Some students have cho- School of Everett, but never did were so high. Now everyone is Keeping away from all-remote at each table. There are a lot of sen to be at home, and teachers the school community think one back this week…Everybody is has been very helpful to students other guidelines they’ve picked up have quickly adapted to teaching of those counted blessings would back physically in the building and families, Giggie said, and has from the best practices, such as in person and remotely at the be actually going to school in this week. Remote is okay, but been a highlight of the year for having teachers come to the older same time – carrying around a person. over a long period of time, it them while their counterparts in students, instead of having stu- technology cart to each classroom However, that has been the becomes impossible for students the public schools have remained dents switch classrooms each peri- that doubles as the remote com- case as the Pre-School to Grade and parents.” online this entire year. od. That keeps them at the same puter link for students at home. 8 Catholic School in Everett St. Anthony’s is participating in “Remote is hard,” she said. desk all day and keeps them from Likewise, on a few occasions, they has stayed in person most every Catholic Schools Week through- “If people have to go to work, having to move about the school have chosen to go all remote when week since September using some out next week and will have spe- especially with younger children, and having contact with others. the percent positive case num- reconfigured routines and strict cial, COVID-19 conscious, cel- you have to worry about getting “We’ve been blessed in this,” bers in Everett have soared far COVID-19 protocols. It has been ebrations – such as a Mass and them up on the screen. Nobody she said. “The teachers are a trea- beyond 8 percent. In addition, a great and wonderful things for other fun things like a Pajama needs this kind of stress. Getting sure and have gone above and some of their special occasions, the children, and the families, said Day. Meanwhile, prospective stu- everyone back in school is best beyond during school and after have been moved online – like this Principal Maria Giggie. dents and parents are encouraged and of course, keeping necessary school. It is beyond what a teach- year’s Christmas Play that was put “We’ve been in school since to come in-person to their Open precautions in place when they are er’s job description would be. Sept. 16,” said Giggie, now in her Houses from Feb. 1-3 after mak- here is essential.” They are always on. It’s been an (St. Anthony Pg. 8)

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By John Lynds

In its 126 year history St. John School arguably has never faced a crisis quite like the COVID- 19 pandemic that has turned the world upside down. However, the staff and students at St. John School have successful- ly returned to ‘in-person’ learning for the 2020-2021 school year. Principal of the parochial school, Claire Cassidy, said since September 9 St. John School has been open for in person learning five days a week. The school has also been offering an eLearning program for students whose fam- A young student at St. John School in the North End during an in-per- The St. John School building layout has lent itself to the school being ilies do not wish to have them son lesson. The school successfully reopened in-person learning in able to successfully return to in-person learning this year. The class- attend school in person. September. rooms are between 800 and 1,000 sq. ft. which allows for proper social Cassidy said so far the school distancing. year has been a success and teach- hard to shift lesson plans and our building, all of which are open as staggered arrival and dismissal ers have worked extremely hard to distanced school mass each week activities so that classroom discus- and have between 800 to 1,000 times to promote student safety. seamlessly integrate eLearners into since school started in the fall. sions are between a student who square feet for most of our class- “I do think that having the the classroom daily and to rede- In the end Cassidy said St. John is in-person and a student who is rooms. We were able to purchase privilege of being able to open for sign lessons to ensure they are suc- School has also been very blessed an eLearner and you see the way air purifiers for our classrooms in-person learning and to be able cessful in a socially distant class- that school parents have been tre- in which it continues to bring that too. We also had plumbing work to continue is really important,” room and digital environment. mendously supportive since school beautiful sense of community that done over the summer to add said Cassidy. “Our students are “It has really been phenome- started. St John’s School is known for.” additional sinks to our buildings very grateful and they tell us how nal,” said Cassidy. “It’s been such “They have done a great job of Cassidy said St. John School so our students had more places to excited they are to be at school a privilege to witness the way in reinforcing the routines that we has been very fortunate that the wash their hands. With all of those each day. Our families are as well which our students came back have here with their children,” school building lends itself to staff things in place we’ve been able to and they see the joy that their chil- to school. They seamlessly came said Cassidy. “They’ve also kept and students being able to do successfully open and remain open dren get from coming to school.” the door in September and have their kids home when they are in-person learning successfully. since September.” Cassidy added that with appro- been washing their hands, wear- sick, which I know is a strain for “The spaciousness of our class- Cassidy said extra precautions priate adjustments St. John School ing their mask, sanitizing, and a family, and tested and quar- rooms has meant we are able include a cleaner who is present has been able to continue with its social distancing--as is the norm antined their kids as needed. All to allow 6 feet or more of space throughout the day to clean all Tower Garden program and to now. Our teachers have done the the parents have been extremely between students,” said Cassidy. high touch surfaces. The school date has grown over 60 pounds of most amazing job of making the supportive of our school policies “We have also limited class size also expanded its nursing program food that is donated to the Arch integration of our in-person learn- and worked with us to ensure to give students additional space. hours to ensure nurses were avail- Street Shrine. The school has even ers and our eLearners just look our school community remains We do have enormous windows in able throughout the day as well been able to hold private socially so easy. They’ve really worked healthy throughout the year.”

Saint John School Grades K3 - 8 St. Anthony (from pg. 7)

ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2021 together in a video celebration that she said. “It’s unbelievable to see was widely proclaimed as one of the 3 and 4-year-olds keeping the best in years. their masks on and following the Full and part-time Pre-Kindergarten Needless to say, it is the in-per- instructions. They have been so age 3 program son learning that has retained stu- well-behaved.” dents this year, and increased the However, Principal Giggie said Full day Pre-Kindergarten age 4 and numbers of students in the older it has been an effort of every grades, Giggie said. administrator, student and teach- Kindergarten age 5 The student population has er in the building to keep school remained at around 200 this year, going in-person and to avoid any K3 and K4 uses the OWL curriculum but that comes with fewer stu- pitfalls brought on by COVID-19. and Building Blocks Math dents in the pre-school and kin- It has simply been a blessing to be dergarten, while more in the older counted, she said. grades. “We’re blessed with our teach- Weekly Italian language instruction in “We did see an uptick in the ers, to see what they do every Grades K3-8 older grades, quite a lot actual- day,” she said. “Everybody is in it ly,” she said. “Because we provide together because the most import- Accredited by the on-site in school sessions, we have ant thing is that we keep every- 1:1 iPad program in Grades 1-8 New England Association seen an increase in the numbers one in the school and provide an of Schools & Colleges because we’re open.” opportunity for parents to send After School Program until 6:00 p.m. She said the younger children their kids to school in person. We have also impressed her with their have been continually blessed by ability to adhere to the COVID-19 that.” guidelines after teachers stressed To schedule an appointment for Saint John School 9 Moon St., Boston MA 02113 them as part of the education plan the Open House next week, call www.sjsne.com 617-227-3143 this year. the office of the school at (617) “Honestly, I am impressed,” 389-2448. January 28, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 9 CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2021 MC girls hockey records its first-ever victory

By Cary Shuman nity with Malden Catholic gar- nering headlines on the Hockey Head coach Guy Angiuoni and Night in Boston and Mass. High the Malden Catholic High School School hockey Web sites and in girls hockey team have earned the Boston newspapers. their first victory in school history. “It was all over the Twitter- Playing with only eight skaters verse that this upstart team with and one goaltender on its roster in just nine girls won a game,” said the second game of its first varsity Angiuoni. “It was a great victory. season, Malden Catholic defeat- The girls played so hard. It was ed Saint Joseph Prep, 2-1, last amazing.” Tuesday at the Warrior Ice Arena This past Sunday, Malden in Brighton. Catholic lost a tough one, 3-2, to Pictured at the Warrior Ice Arena after the Malden Catholic girls hockey program’s first-ever victory on Freshman defenseman Juliana Bishop Feehan (Attleboro) Sunday. Jan. 20 are, from left, Susan Hobart, Sadie Bowen, Erin Smail, Juliana Angiuoni, Antonia DiZoglio, Amelia Angiuoni of Wilmington, daugh- Dizoglio opened the scoring with a Hansen, MK Zablocki, Danielle DeJon, and Lexi Engvaldsen. ter of the head coach, scored the nifty end-to end rush in the 2nd first goal on a shot from the point. period. Angiuoni pulled the goal- Saint Joseph tied the game at 1-1 tender with two minutes left and practicing for six weeks. Not one Bowden of Malden, Amelia Windham High where he built one in the second period. Freshman Susan Hobart scored the game-ty- girl has missed a single practice the Hansen of Melrose, and Erin of New Hampshire’s most success- center Antonia DiZoglio of ing goal. But Feehan scored the entire season. That shows the girls’ Smail of Stoneham. ful athletic programs. Wilmington netted the tie-break- game-winner in the final minute commitment to the program.” Guy Angiuoni, 50, became “Anything that I have asked ing and game-winning goal with of play. Danielle DeJon made an The MC players have been the program’s first-ever head of our athletic director, he’s got- 1:24 left. Sophomore goaltender incredible 45 saves on 48 shots. logging plenty of minutes. coach when Athletic Director Bill ten it for our players,” credited Danielle DeJon of Cambridge had MC has a 1-2 record. Defensemen Mary Katherine Raycraft brought him on board in Angiuoni. “We have NHL-replica 25 saves. “We’ve had three exciting “MK” Zablocki of Revere and November. game home and away jerseys. He Juliana Angiuoni are the lone “I have two great assis- The historic victory drew games,” said Angiuoni. “The girls also got us practice jerseys in four have worked hard. We’ve been defensive tandem and rarely leave tant coaches – Craig Edwards notice from the hockey commu- different colors. We have just as the ice. DiZoglia, an elite player (Andover) and Steven Hunt much ice time as the boys team. and a future star, has three goals (Wilmington),” said Angiuoni. and three assists through three “I’m really blessed to have two Everyone from the admissions Malden Catholic HS girls winter games. coaches that are so talented and office, to the finance department, Alexia “Lexi” Engvaldsen of emotionally invested into our pro- to the headmaster, to the athletic sports program off to a terrific start Wilmington scored the program’s gram.” director – the school has been 100 first-ever goal against Shawsheen The unsung hero of the MC percent supportive. It’s really been an amazing experience.” By Cary Shuman on opening night. The other mem- girls hockey program has been bers of the first-year Lancers are AD Bill Raycraft, a former foot- Malden Catholic plays its home The Malden Catholic High Susan Hobart of Ipswich, Sadie ball coach and athletic director at games at Valley Forum in Malden. School girls basketball team, under the direction of head coach Jay Keane, is in its third year of existence, and its second at the varsity level. Because the girls division (Malden Catholic School for Girls) began three years ago, Keane’s first-year team was made up entirely of ninth graders compet- ing at the sub-varsity level. Last season, the Keane Contingent, consisting of fresh- men and sophomores, jumped up to varsity and qualified for the MIAA Tournament with a Jay Keane is the head coach of the 15-5 record. The Lady Lancers Malden Catholic High School girls defeated Snowden in their first varsity basketball team. tournament game before falling to eventual champion Matignon in the Division 4 North Sectional league affiliation for the 2020-21 semifinals. season. Can you say instant success “We were hoping to join a story? league this year, but with COVID- Aided by a strong freshman 19, it just didn’t materialize with class this season in addition to anybody,” said Keane. “We were seven juniors and two sopho- able to schedule 11 games with mores, Malden Catholic has a 2-1 schools that were in the same boat record and is ranked among the as we are.” top teams in the division by the MC has games scheduled with Boston newspapers. Malden Catholic is continuing as an independent team with no (Malden Pg. 11) PAGE 10 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE January 28, 2021 CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2021 East Boston Central Catholic School’s hybrid learning model a success

By John Lynds going very well so far.” tional safety precautions for the Casaletto said EBCCS’s hybrid 2020-2021 school year like stag- While the 2020-2021 school schedule offers two days per week gering arrival and dismissal times year has looked a lot different for of in-person learning and three to limit the gathering size outside students and staff at East Boston days of remote learning for all the school. Central Catholic School (EBCCS) students. “We also added sinks and air due to the ongoing COVID-19 “Group A has in-person learn- purifiers to every classroom,” said pandemic, Principal Robert ing on Monday-Tuesday, all stu- Casaletto. “Each student has their Casaletto said the reopening plan dents are remote on Wednesday, own individual desk sneeze guard, at Eastie’s remaining Parochial and then Group B has in-person individual sanitizer provided by School has been smooth as can be. learning on Thursday- Friday,” East Boston Savings Bank, the use EBCCS kicked off the school said Casaletto. “Our students of a Chromebook, and over six year in September with ‘in-per- have been fully engaged on their feet of space separating them from son’ learning for some students remote learning days and times, the next student.” and ‘remote’ learning for others and we are not noticing any learn- The school also created a “Care but recently switched to ‘hybrid’ ing loss or feelings of isolation. Room” in the event a student learning. In fact, when given the option or faculty member becomes sick “Everything has been going real- to return to in-person learning, while in the building with dispos- EBCCS teacher Lauryn Rozzi in her classroom. EBCCS began a hybrid learning model after the Christmas break. ly well at EBCCS,” said Casaletto. many of our families elected to able gowns, safety glasses, gloves, “We have had our PreSchool and remain fully remote because they and KN-95 masks. Kindergarten students in five days are happy with both the teaching EBCCS also purchased web- and allow them to teach to both 2022 school year,” said Casaletto. per week since September and and learning that has occurred cams, live streaming cameras, in-person and remote students at “Families can visit ebccs.org for we just transitioned grades 1-8 to so far this year during our fully microphones, speakers, a ZOOM the same time. more information. We will have hybrid learning when we returned remote days.” licence, and privacy walls for the “We just opened re-enrollment virtual tour videos up on the web- from Christmas break. That is EBCCS has added some addi- teachers to keep the staff safe and new enrollment for the 2021- site next week.” Immaculate Conception School goes above and beyond amidst pandemic

By Donis Tracy, Orellana, parents of two daughters Orellana stated, thinking back to impressive,” he said. Although at beyond to ensure the safety of Academic Coordinator at Immaculate Conception Parish last spring when all the schools in first it seemed “IC Online” would the kids and staff,” Orellana said. School in Revere, their children’s the state were put on lockdown. only last for a few weeks, reali- Together the couple decided to opt The past ten months have been school has done it and more. “We all know the importance of ty quickly set in that the school for in-person learning. challenging for all. Schools forced Velasquez and Orellana reflect- social interaction at this age.” building would be closed for the “IC has definitely provided a online; students learning from ed on the past year and how her Velasquez agreed, but added remainder of the year. Even the safe environment for my girls,” home; fear of contagion abound- daughters, grades five and three, that he was incredibly impressed prospect of opening in the fall she said. She praised the school’s ing; civil unrest erupting in various have been helped by their Catholic with the school’s ability to contin- seemed to be in question. ability to re-think many of the fun places in the country. education. ue teaching in spite of the chaos However, the school continued school activities in order to make Navigating it in order to pro- “I did not feel comfortable last spring. He noted that the to thrive, Velasquez said. He point- sure that students are also devel- vide a safe, healthy school has that the mandatory homeschool- school only missed one day of ed to several school-wide traditions oping socially and spiritually. been no small task. But according ing was going to be the only learning before transitioning to a that were re-thought in order to fit Agreeing, Velasquez pointed to Juan Velasquez and Kimberly option for a long period of time,” full-remote model. “It was very a full-remote model. STEM proj- to the recent Christmas Bazaar ects were uploaded and shared; the -- a longstanding tradition at school’s art show became a Virtual Immaculate Conception School

Showcase. Students continued to and a school event that seemed thrive. impossible to pull off with social As summer began to come to distancing and other health and an end, the uncertainty of whether safety restrictions. Although it or not the school could open for was not the same as other years, in-person learning was looming, Orellana praised the teachers and Velasquez recalled, noting that the administration for creating a Revere and its neighboring safe, healthy alternative and communities were among the retaining the fun that was at the worst affected by the pandemic. heart of the tradition. In late August, the school “IC school has been a second sent out a document detailing its home for my girls,” Orellana said. Re-Opening Plan, and allowing “The relationships they are mak- families to choose whether or not ing are very important. Having to send their children to school families that share the same spiri- in-person or virtually. tual values and beliefs that we “After reading through the do is something that we appre- [Reopening Guide], I realized that ciate and are deeply grateful.” the school was going above and

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Voices (from pg. 1) mayor “for the remainder of the said. ing a special election for mayor. Dianne Wilkerson, who is a you would make,” said Cheryl term,” Edwards added. Councilor Arroyo, the lead “A special election is at best, former State Senator, said that Clyburn Crawford, Executive Currently, the city charter says sponsor of the docket, said that foolish, and at worst, dangerous,” “Black communities in the city all Director of MassVOTE. “It may that if the mayor leaves before “having multiple elections for the Janey said. have a positive [test] rate of over be unusual, but these past 10 March 5, the City Council is office of mayor” this year would Councilor Julia Mejia said that 11 percent,” well over the city- months have been the definition “required to call for a special elec- pose a “serious threat to the health holding multiple elections in the wide average of a little over seven of unusual.” tion to fill that vacancy,” Edwards of our residents and communi- middle of a pandemic is “com- percent. “I support the petition Tanisha Sullivan, president of said at the hearing. Should there ties.” pletely irresponsible.” that would allow Boston to forego be a special election, there will be He called it a “wasteful and Councilor Kenzie Bok said that the special election…” she said. the Boston Branch of the NAACP, a primary and a general election, costly expenditure for the city at “democracy isn’t just about cast- As a panelist, Eneida Tavares, said that “we consistently fight for as well as a primary and a general a time when our revenues are ing ballots.” She said she supports Chair of the Board of Election citizens to be able to access the election in November as well, for down,” and said that this home the cancellation of the special elec- Commissioners, said that “It is the ballot box. We have consistently a total of four elections. rule petition was “created to tion, as it will also help candidates role of the Election Department to fought for more voice through Several councilors, elected offi- address a looming emergency.” who are trying to grow their cam- ensure that elections are properly the ballot box. For the NAACP cials, leaders of organizations, and Arroyo said that the charter paigns. She said that she wants to managed ad conducted in accor- Boston Branch to take a position members of the public called on says that there are two options: focus on the voters of Boston, but dance with city, state, and federal that adding an additional voting the Council to pass this home rule “Option A” says that if the mayor doesn’t agree that cost is a factor laws. Regardless of whether or cycle to this year’s regular cycle is petition, saying that the special leaves before March 5, there in the cancellation, as she believes not this petition is adopted, the neither wise nor fiscally prudent is election is unnecessary during the needs to be a special election, and that if residents really wanted the Election Department will continue not a decision we take lightly, but pandemic and will be risky to the “Option B” says that if the mayor special election, money should not to administer lawful elections as health of Boston residents as well leaves after March 5, the act- hold it back. She said her decision they come, just as it has done since hear me when I say this: it was not as an unnecessary expenditure for ing city council president becomes is based on what she has heard the incorporation of our city in a a hard decision to make.” the city. mayor for the rest of the term. from her constituents. way that works towards ensuring Sabino Piemonte, Head The home rule petition was This proposal says that the city Councilor Frank Baker said equitable access to all registered Assistant Registrar of Voters for filed by Councilor Ricardo Arroyo should choose Option B, even if he is “totally undecided on where voters so that they can fulfill their the Boston Election Department, on January 13, following the news the mayor leaves before March I’m going on this,” and Councilor sacred right to the ballot box.” said that running a citywide elec- that Mayor Martin Walsh has 5, Arroyo said, adding that this Andrea Campbell, who is a may- She said that the city’s Election tion costs between $700,000 and been nominated as President Joe would follow precedence set by oral candidate, said that she also Department will continue to follow $750,000, before the extra pre- Biden’s labor secretary. Walsh’s the city of Lawrence. “We are not agrees with the cancellation of the all guidance related to COVID-19 cautions needed for COVID-19. position has not yet been con- rewriting the charter,” he said. special election. “for all upcoming elections,” and He added that this is just for one firmed by the Senate, and it is City Councilor Ed Flynn said he “Does four elections in a pan- cited that the department held election, and would be doubled unclear when the mayor will leave has heard from residents on both demic make us more democrat- three elections last year, two of for Washington. sides of the coin, and Councilor ic?” Councilor Edwards asked. which were in the midst of the to have a preliminary and a final “We have to do this now Michael Flaherty said that he She said that “balancing democra- pandemic. election. because we are not sure of when, wants to ensure that “our resi- cy and safety in electing our next Others, like Pam Kocher, The vote by mail extension or honestly if the mayor will leave dents have a voice in this process,” mayor” is what the focus should President of the Boston expires on March 31, Piemonte before March 5,” Edwards contin- while still addressing the health be. Municipal Research Bureau, said, so “we will need special leg- ued. “But what we can control is of residents and the cost of the Edwards allowed public com- the Black Economic Council islation in order for that to carry whether we as a community want elections. ment before panelists were invited of Massachusetts, Beth Huang, in to a special election if it was to to have a special election or not, “The January 6 insurrection to speak, as she said the public Executive Director of the take place later on in the spring and that is what this conversation serves to remind us that our requested to be heard earlier in the Massachusetts Voter Table, and [or] early summer.” is about.” democracy is fragile and must be hearing. several others, said that a special Following this hearing, there Edwards said that she believes protected,” said Council President Numerous members of the election should not be held this will be a working session on “this moment needed to be clear” Kim Janey, who is poised to public spoke out in favor of can- year, and called for the speedy and “transparent,” and also said become Acting Mayor. She said celling the special election, with passage of the home rule petition. Friday, January 29 at 2 p.m., that “this legislation is not pro- she does not want multiple elec- many of them citing the health and “Today, we’re taking the where the council will discuss the posed to help or hurt anybody,” tions, and it is “rare that people safety of black and brown com- unusual step of trying to con- language of the home rule petition nor is the process. in our city agree,” but she listed munities, who have already been vince you that skipping a series in much more detail, followed by “Today’s hearing is a result of a host of organizations who have hit disproportionately hard by the of special elections would in fact a council vote at its February 3 questions being answered,” she come out in support of not hold- virus. be the most democratic decision meeting at noon.

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Catholic Conference schools Keane. “But we had a really good A retired Somerville district fire masks during games and practices. The future is certainly bright for Notre Dame Academy (Hingham), freshman class with a lot of good chief, Keane formerly served as “We’re just lucky to be playing the MC girls’ basketball program. Fontbonne Academy (Milton), pieces, and I knew since we were the head girls basketball coach at basketball,” he said. “We talked “No. 1, the school has out- and Ursuline Academy (Dedham), independent, I’d make my own Wilmington High School for eight about it with the kids how fortu- standing academics and our ath- along with Catholic Central schedule and we were very lucky – seasons (2005-13). He played high nate we are to be in the gym. It’s letes love being at the school,” said League powerhouse St. Mary’s a 15-5 record is pretty respectable school basketball at St. Mary’s, been a challenging year but it’s just Keane. “Girls’ sports are starting (Lynn). There are also plans for for a first-year program with only Cambridge. good to get them in the gym and to take off. We were the first a season-ending Catholic schools’ sophomores and freshmen.” “My senior year, we were unde- have some sense of normalcy.” girls’ team [at MC] to go varsity tournament. Athletes from several nearby feated and played Cathedral in the Malden Catholic Director of last year. The school really rallied Not many coaches get to build communities are playing varsi- (Division 3) North finals at the old Athletic Bill Raycraft is being laud- around us and now this year the a varsity program from the ground ty basketball, including fresh- Boston Garden,” recalled Keane. ed by coaches, players, and parents other programs are scheduling var- floor, but Jay Keane was given that men Luna Murray and Marcella “Cambridge Rindge and Latin was for being so supportive of the sity games.” opportunity when MC became a Bonfardeci of Revere and Mary undefeated and played Don Bosco program and giving it resources it Perhaps as early as next sea- co-divisional school (Boys and Turco of Winthrop. right after us, so all the Cambridge needs to be competitive. son when the MIAA Tournament girls do not attend academic class- Malden Catholic has added fans were rooting for us. We had a “He’s really done a great job, hopefully returns, the MC girls es together at the school and are junior varsity and freshman teams. pretty good rooting section.” especially this year with all the basketball players might realize situated in a separate half of the Jess Popken is the junior varsity Keane is happy that his Malden changes and craziness that’s been the incredible experience that their same school building). coach while Mike Gioia is the Catholic team is competing in a surrounding schools and sports,” coach Jay Keane enjoyed many “My original plan when freshman coach. There are 38 season amidst the concerns and said Keane. “He’s been great at years ago: playing a championship I applied for the job was that players participating in the pro- challenges of the coronavirus. expanding the entire girls’ athletic game on the famed parquet floor in Year 3 we’d be varsity,” said gram. Coaches and players must wear program.” of the Boston Garden. PAGE 12 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE January 28, 2021 Encore resumes 24-hour service; brings back furloughed employees

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For Record WARREN PRESCOTT SCHOOL Committee Nominating Panel meeting, ing grades K0, K1, 6th, 7th and 9th options if they feel they are being DATES 2:30 p.m., via Zoom: grades. Priority Registration for those pressured into an unsafe situation. •February 1 - WPPA Meeting @ 7:00 •Interview applicants for the School grades ends on Jan. 29. Assignment Attorney General Maura Healey has PM Committee vacancy due to resignation. notifications are on March 31. Students created resources for workers to report •February 10 - Site Council Meeting This term expires on 1/3/22. entering K2 and all other grades have safety concerns during reopening. They •February 15 - February 19 - priority registration on Feb. 8 and ends include an online form at the Attorney February School Recess From the Feb. 5, 9 a.m., CITY on April 5. Assignment notifications General’s website and a dedicated Fair •February 22 - Students Return from COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON WAYS for those grades is on May 28. There Labor hotline at 617-727-3465. People February Recess AND MEANS: Order for a hearing to are informational Zoom sessions about can also find those resources by calling discuss property taxes and assistance registration on Sat., Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. 311. SCHOOL MEAL SUPER SITES/ programs for seniors & long-term resi- BPS Welcome Centers are temporarily CHARLESTOWN dents facing difficulties during COVID- closed to the public, but registration •HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM Every Monday and Thursday from 19. can be done online and via phone. Call PROPERTY 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This matter was sponsored by (617) 635-9010 to schedule a phone Since taking office in 2014, Mayor •Edwards Middle School - 28 Walker Councilor Ed Flynn and was referred appointment with a specialist. Walsh has made fixing quality of life St. to the Committee on January 13, 2021. •P-EBT Cards - All BPS students will issues a priority in his administration. •Harvard/Kent Elementary - 50 have more P-EBT funds for this school From investing in Public Works to mak- Bunker Hill St. SCHOOLS INFO year. If you received P-EBT funds in the ing sure community policing is a staple •School Return Timetables – past, look for funds to be allocated the in every neighborhood, we are making SCHOOL RE-OPENING Monday, Feb. 1 – Students with high last week of December. New to P-EBT? sure every neighborhood is clean, safe COMMUNITY MEETING in-person priority; March 1-4 – Students You will get a P-EBT card in January and a great place to live and work On Jan. 28, from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Supt. in K0-Grade 3 (Groups A and B); or check your existing EBT card for in. Unfortunately some properties in Brenda Cassellius will hold an online March 15-18 – Students in Grades 4-8 funds. Learn more at www.MAp-EBT. Boston need more help than others, and discussion for all Boston Public Schools (Groups A & B); and March 29-April org or call the Assistance Line at 877- that’s why we are here. If you know of families and the community regarding 1 – Students in grades 9-12 (Groups A 382-2363. a property that fits one of the following re-opening of schools. The meeting will & B). criteria: multiple calls to 911, one that’s be held on Zoom. •BPS Priority Registration – Priority •REPORTING WORKPLACE blighted or just a general concern, we registration for school year 2021-22 SAFETY CONCERNS encourage you to reach out to your From the Feb. 1 Boston School began on Jan. 5 for students enter- Workers in any size organization have neighborhood liaison. January 28, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 13 Two Suffolk County District Attorney’s office staffers accepted into prestigious leadership programs Continuing the Suffolk County We are required to make difficult Court and Supreme Judicial District Attorney’s Office commit- decisions and to stand up for what Court. She previously served in ment of public service and civic is right, even if it is not popular.” the Appeals Unit of the Middlesex leadership, two staff members Ms. Luma, a licensed inde- County District Attorney’s Office were recently accepted to com- pendent clinical social worker, and as a clerk for Associate petitive and prestigious leadership joined SCDAO in 2019 to lead the Justice William J. Meade of the programs that will allow them to office’s Victim Witness Assistance Massachusetts Appeals Court. As further the important work they Program, which provides services a member of the 2020-2021 Public do on behalf of the people of to crime victims, homicide survi- Interest Leadership Program, ADA Suffolk County every day. vors and witnesses of crimes while Knight has the opportunity to con- Chief of SCDAO’s Victim ensuring they have a voice, are nect with program alum and with Witness Assistance Program notified about seminal events, and Charlene Luma is a member of the fully understand the legal process fellow attorneys whose focus lies current LeadBoston cohort, while involving their case as it moves in public service. The program Assistant District Attorney Erin though the criminal legal system. provides attorneys with up to 10 Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Abdon Vivastejada talking with Secretary Knight of the office’s Appeals Unit Under Ms. Luma’s leadership, the years of experience with oppor- of the Navy, Kenneth J. Braithwaite aboard the USS Constitution. has been accepted to the Boston program has an enhanced focus tunities to learn to effectively lead Braithwaite wrote a letter of recommendation to help Vivastejada get Bar Association’s Public Interest on trauma-informed practices and organizations and take active roles into the Naval Academy. Leadership Program. introduced the first Masters of in the communities they are a part “I’m incredibly proud of Social Work internship program of. USS CONSTITUTION SAILOR Charlene Luma and Erin Knight. at any Massachusetts prosecu- “The opportunity to lift up Both have displayed a deep ded- tor’s office. Ms. Luma previously leaders in business, law and public SELECTED TO JOIN NAVAL ACADEMY ication to serving the individuals worked as Program Director of the service ensures a stronger commu- everyone who was a part of my and communities who rely on our Justice Resource Institute’s Boston By MC2 Joshua Samoluk, nity for all of us. Programs such as journey, especially Secretary of the office. They are each highly skilled Trauma Response and SMART USS Constitution Public Affairs LeadBoston and the Public Interest Navy, my chain of command, and and committed to using their roles Team Boston. She is currently Leadership Program are key to to create meaningful change,” participating in YW Boston’s Culinary Specialist 3rd Class my family.” ensuring that professionals, and Abdon Vivastejada, was selected Vivastejada became a natural- District Attorney Rachael Rollins LeadBoston program for mid- and particularly women and people of said. “Leadership is integral to senior-level professionals. The for an officer commission, Jan. 20. ized citizen of the United States at color who continue to be under- the work every member of a pros- 11-month program is designed to Vivastejada received a personal the John F. Kennedy building in represented in leadership roles, ecutor’s office performs, both in equip participants with the skills, letter of recommendation for the downtown Boston, June 15, 2020 court and in the community. It knowledge and connections nec- have the opportunity to grow and Naval Academy written by the and reaffirmed his oath of alle- is our duty not simply to secure essary to build more diverse and develop,” District Attorney Rollins Secretary of the Navy, Kenneth J. giance aboard USS Constitution, convictions for out victims and equitable organizations. said. “This week, we saw a glass Braithwaite. America’s Ship of State. survivors of crimes, but to also Since joining SCDAO in 2018, ceiling break in the highest lev- “I was overwhelmed, honored, Vivastejada was born in ensure that fairness, integrity and ADA Knight has served as a mem- els of American government. I and humbled when I received the Venezuela and was raised in justice are centered in all of our ber of District Attorney Rollins’ look forward to seeing what the news,” said Vivastejada. Pennsylvania. decisions and work with an eye Appeals Unit, which focuses pri- next generation of diverse leaders Vivastejada added, “I remem- He has served in the Navy for always toward healing. We do not marily on post-conviction matters accomplishes. Congratulations to bered all the sleepless nights and one year, and USS Constitution is follow along with the status quo. before the Massachusetts Appeals Charlene and Erin. Bravo.” his first duty station.

Vaccine (from pg. 1) adult. Others said it was to hasten least you have the facts if you they are also working with hos- the opportunity is there, people to take it or the vulnerable pop- a return to normalcy or help the don’t change your mind. We’re pitals, health centers and private will take it. I think all of the above ulations that cannot take it due community. trying to correct the conspiracy providers to also make the vaccine will be scenarios where people to medical conditions. Dr. Lo said That was in contrast to a focus theories and hearsay. We’re really available in a number of different could get vaccinated so we are the discussion for achieving herd group done in Dorchester and trying to assert and present the sites and formats. taking away barriers to access.” immunity is somewhere around Mattapan where 44 percent were facts.” In essence, it might be a little Dr. Lo said community health 70 to 80 percent of all residents. Black, 27 percent were white, 12 She said that can be hard to bit like the early voting proce- centers will be a focus for them It sounds daunting, but the good percent were LatinX and 2 per- do with legitimate mistrust of the dures that took place last fall in the coming months for vacci- news is there has already been cent were Asian. In that focus medical industry from people of for the Presidential Election. One nation due to their convenience, great successes with the home- group of 78 people, 53 percent color, people who know the histo- could vote at Fenway Park if they but also their trust within the less populations in shelters that said they wouldn’t take it or were ry of misuse of vaccines on Black wanted to, or they could go to community. have had vaccines available since unsure, while 47 percent said they and brown people in the past. City Hall on a weekday. They “Partnering with identifiable last week. Despite being a very would take it. “We have had success and could vote by mail or even absen- people within the communities challenging population, they have Dr. Lo said they are using that effectiveness in preventing infec- tee ballot. Meanwhile, they could that can speak from their own been very willing to be vaccinated. information that will be part of a tious disease with vaccines from also stay close to home and vote personal experience and be a Dr. Lo said the initial reports campaign to dispel rumors about a scientific standpoint,” she said. in person at their home precinct. trusted figure in their commu- showed that the shelters met their the vaccine and to acknowledge “We also know there are historic So it is, Dr. Lo said they believe nity will be critical,” she said. goals in the first few days. The the historic shortfalls in minority instances with medical experimen- the more choices one has, the “They are health care workers. City’s Mass/Cass 2.0 Task Force communities in regards to medi- tation on people of color. Our more opportunities there will be I think identifying these trusted reported there have been about cal experimentation with vaccines goal is to get everyone correct to take the vaccine and break individuals is what we’re doing 100 per day sign up at the various on those populations. While they information on this vaccine.” down barriers. now. That’s why health centers are shelters where clinics are being are preparing the logistics for a In the meantime, Lo said they “I think community health cen- central. They are embedded in the held. They reported there are massive vaccination effort in the are working with a number of ters will play a role, pharmacies community and have people from more than 500 that were vacci- City, they will also be sending out different partners and caregivers will play a role, hospitals will the community working there. It’s nated from the shelter population messages with the correct infor- to begin building a network for play a role and mass vaccination a process each time we get the and staff in five days. mation. massive vaccination efforts. sites will play a role,” she said. message out.” “Getting to that herd immunity “We’re using that information Already, the City announced “We need to figure out how to Of course, the overall goal is in the end protects the community so we can shape our message,” Monday it would be standing up eliminate barriers and accessibility herd immunity, so that enough and in particular it helps those she said. a mass vaccination site at the barriers. The idea will be to con- people are vaccinated that the dis- who cannot get the vaccine for “We hope it will change some Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury tinue working with organizations ease cannot spread easily through various reasons,” said Dr. Lo. minds, but at the same time, at Crossing, and at the same time in the community so that when the population that decides not PAGE 14 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE January 28, 2021 Walsh announces new ZBA tracker

By John Lynds 4f33bb6cdd2f69b543d4/page/ page_0/ fulfills the requirements For the past decade Boston has set forth in Mayor Walsh’s experienced a development boom Executive Order Relative to the that can be hard to keep track of Zoning Board of Appeal. for the average resident. Walsh said this new tool will Unless you attend communi- increase access to information ty group meetings regularly held related to proposed projects each month in the neighbor- seeking relief from the ZBA. The hood it can be difficult to keep tracker is designed for anyone to abreast of development projects in quickly search for a specific appeal Charlestown until now. that has been submitted to the This week Mayor Martin ZBA, or to search for appeals Walsh announced a new Zoning based on criteria such as location Board of Appeal (ZBA) project or applicant, in order to identify tracker that will allow residents to the status of the appeal. A screenshot of the new ZBA tracker tool launched this week by the Walsh Administration. The tool allows gather information about ongoing “Increasing access to the work- residents to track development projects in various stages of the community/ZBA process. projects. ings of municipal government is The new online tool that can be important for our residents to and livelihood of our residents,” ect; Deferral date; Hearing result; bathroom. Final;ly at 18 Ferrin St. found at https://experience.arcgis. have access to resources about said Walsh. “The Zoning Board Application numbers; Zoning dis- the proponent seeks to construct com/experience/c019ba9a25cb- the city’s role in the development of Appeals’ online tracker will trict; Contact information; Appeal a second floor rear walk-in closet increase our city’s transparency type; and Date of submission. addition. and our residents’ understanding For example a quick search of “This newly developed tool of our neighborhoods.” Charlestown showed three proj- will further Mayor Walsh’s The Charlestown Patriot Bridge ects in the neighborhood scheduled commitment to increase trans- took a look at the new, easy to use for a ZBA hearing next month. parency to department pro- ZBA Tracker Monday. The new The three projects, one at 5 to cesses and community develop- Whos Your Valentine? feature allows viewers to use an 5A Franklin St., one at 32 Pleasant ment,” said Inspectional Services interactive map of Charlestown St. and finally one at 18 Ferrin St. Commissioner Dion Irish. “ISD or other Boston neighborhoods all have a hearing date of February will continue to create digital tools Let Everyone to view projects seeking relief or 11. that will provide real time infor- by typing in the address which The project at 5 to 5A Franklin mation related to permits.” know who provides the following additional St. seeks to add roof deck access All permits issued after January details for each proposed proj- stairs to the property. The project 1, 2021 will display a QR Code your ect: The status of the appeal; at 32 Pleasant St. seeks to convert which will allow passersby to Valentine Community process; Date and an existing uninhabited basement access detailed information of location of an appeal application; into habitable space There will be the property in question on their is with Hearing scheduled; Address of the an addition of new windows along smartphone. a photo proposed project; Status of proj- with egress, light wells, and a new

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