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By Seth Daniel year involving a Spaulding patient who was walking alongside the The Planning and road near 16th Street when hit by Development Agency (BPDA) has and killed by a vehicle. scheduled a public meeting on Councilor Lydia Edwards said June 2 to bring the community she did intervene in the situation, up-to-date on the community ben- and the BPDA promised to come efits promised by MassPort for the out to the community and gather Little Mystic mitigation package. input on the connector project and The meeting comes as an give updates on the other, larger uproar took place amongst several mitigation projects. community members that have “We agreed to allow the item been following the process when to go ahead on the PIC, but the a piece appeared suddenly this BPDA said it would schedule a month on the Public Improvement meeting to inform the public of Commission (PIC) agenda related the plans,” she said. “There is still to making a connection between plenty of time to give input on the Barry Field and the HarborWalk. designs and they agreed to return Resident Dan Jaffe and others, to the community.” noting that the plans for the con- Devin Quirk of the BPDA said nection weren’t what they expect- he is excited to hold the meeting ed, called for a delay of the PIC on June 2 regarding all of the agenda item. Jaffe said the plans projects, but also said the connec- Three members of the crew let loose the 15-star were not extensive enough for tor and pedestrian safety improve- American Flag – a replica from the – from him, and particularly given the ments within that plan were expe- the stern. After the massive flag unfurled, it brought a (Chelsea Street Pg. 10) round of applause from those on board. Meanwhile, Lt. fatal pedestrian incident earlier this Travis Leary comes down the ropes from the loft of the ship with the skyline of Boston in the background. Foundation Kitchen plans pop-up at The Graphic Lofts in June courtyard. USS Constitution Staff Report Foundation Kitchen members Foundation Kitchen, a shared taking part in the pop-up (adher- sails again culinary workspace, co-founded ing to all COVID required state by husband and wife team, Ciaran and city regulations) include those Ship of State hits the water after Nagle and Tara Novak, will host a who will be part of the food hall June 5 pop-up in the lobby of The when it opens at The Graphic in 19 months, re-opens to the public Graphic Lofts residential building the Fall: to give the public an exciting taste •Bagel Guild - artisan-style of what’s in store when the food sourdough bagels. By Seth Daniel since March 2020 to visitors, live tour of the ship or carry out and not having hosted and their duties on the water until last hall officially opens this coming •Render Coffee - premium cof- Ships were meant to sail, “Underway” since October 2019, Friday. Fall, 2021. fees brewed in Boston’s South End. but that’s exactly what the USS the Navy Yard and the USS The anticipation and energy Foundation Kitchen’s newest •Odyssey’s - an elevated take on Constitution in the Charlestown Constitution’s crew were brim- was clear on board the ship, as location at The Graphic, locat- classic American street food Navy Yard hasn’t been doing for ming with excitement and activ- the crew and the members of ed directly across the street from •Wild Fox Pierogi - a fresh take the past 18 months – as COVID- ity early on Friday morning. The the Naval Heritage and History the MBTA’s Orange Line Sullivan on traditional classics like pierogi crew had moved to a virtual tour Command prepared the ship to hit Square Station in Charlestown, 19 had prevented the ship from (Pop-Up Pg. 3) leaving port until last Friday, May format, and had been practicing the Harbor. will feature a café, wine bar, and 21. their skills on land and in port, food stalls which will be open to After having been shut down but none had been able to give a the public seven days a week. The (Constitution Pg. 8) space will also feature an ongoing Our offices will be roster of cooking classes, special closed Monday, May CNC CORNER events and culinary pop-ups like 31 in observance of this one in June. Additional pop- The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday June 1 at 7pm. The Memorial Day meeting will be held both via Zoom and in-person at the Knights of Columbus (<50% capacity; masks ups are being planned throughout required), 545 Medford Street. Please send questions via email to [email protected]. The link will the summer and will move out- Advertising deadline be available on our website calendar on June 1 – https://www.charlestownneighborhoodcouncil.org/ doors to take full advantage of is Friday @ 4pm Calendar.html. The Graphic’s public areas and PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 27, 2021 editorial A MEMORIAL DAY TO LOOK BACK AND AHEAD If Memorial Day of 2020 was unlike any other, Memorial Day of 2021 will represent almost a 180 degree turnabout from the dark days of a year ago. Thanks to the miraculous production of vaccines and plummeting infection and hospitalizations rates, it would appear that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. However, as joyful as our leap from the oppression of COVID-19 may be, we are saddened and humbled when we realize that almost 600,000 Americans, a total almost equal to the number of our soldiers killed in all of our foreign wars combined, have succumbed to the virus over the past 15 months. But as Americans prepare to embark on the great reopening this Memorial Day weekend, marking our freedom from the virus, it is appro- priate that we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in our nation’s wars so that we might enjoy the freedoms that define the American way of life. Ever since the official inception of the holiday on May 30, 1868, when the practice of decorating the graves of the fallen Union soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags officially became recognized by the order of General Logan at Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Day (original- ly known as Decoration Day) has been a time for all Americans to com- memorate those who made the Supreme Sacrifice to preserve our freedom. When Memorial Day was moved to the last Monday of May starting in 1971, the three-day weekend also came to mark the official start of the summer season when we gather for cookouts and other outdoor activities with friends and family. Amidst the usual festivities of Memorial Day weekend however, we etters to the ditor must remember not to take for granted the freedoms that allow us to L E partake of the American way of life. Although the worst of the pandemic hopefully is behind us, we still are facing a grave threat to our democracy. THANK YOU, I will be entering Bunker Hill year. Looking back, and in my 12 The enemy is not a foreign power or a viral infection. CHARLESTOWN OLD Community College this Fall and year old mind at the time, I didn’t Rather, it is from within. plan on majoring in Psychology think I deserved to be there when It is fair to say that Americans are as disunited as we ever have been SCHOOLBOYS and these scholarship will help pay I was twelve years old, never mind since the end of the Civil War itself 156 years ago. The triad of seismic To the Editor, for books, supplies and tuition. when I was eleven years old. events of the past year -- the pandemic, the ensuing economic dislocation, To the Old Charlestown Thank you so much! The vivid memory was an and the endemic racism in our society -- exposed the deep fissures in Schoolboys Association. I would Gavin Kelly All-Star Game on Revere Beach our country that have been lurking beneath the surface for decades and like to Thank You for selecting Parkway. It was the third inning, exploded volcano-like over the past 12 months. me for one of the Schoolboy THANK YOU, the count was three balls and two Rather than serving to unite us in a common effort to overcome these Scholarships. This award will be strikes, and the pitcher was a big challenges, they tore us apart even further, culminating with the shameful put to good use as I continue my CHARLESTOWN OLD twelve year old, throwing nothing effort on the part of some to bring to an end the great American experi- education at Stonehill College. SCHOOLBOYS but fast balls. I saw the pitch com- ment of democracy with the events of January 6. Charles Page To the Editor, ing right down the pipe, I closed In searching for appropriate words to capture this moment in which Thank you to the Old my eyes, and I swung as hard as I we find ourselves, the Gettysburg address that was delivered by President Charlestown Schoolboy’s could. I heard the crack of my bat. Abraham Lincoln on the site of the battlefield on November 19, 1863, OLD SCHOOLBOYS Association for selecting me as the I opened my eyes, and saw the ball rings most true, both in terms of honoring those who gave their lives in ROCK recipient of the Robert, James and going over second base, into center our nation’s wars and for healing the wounds created by the current crises. Ralph Smith Scholarship. With field. I’ll never forget that feeling, To the Editor, We hope our readers take a moment to absorb Lincoln’s words and this Scholarship, I am now able standing on first base, “I was rip- I would like to thank the reflect upon the meaning of Memorial Day, both in terms of our past and to enter my Sophomore year at ping singles”. Charlestown Old Schoolboys our future: UMass Amherst with less stress Mr. C and his wife Evie raised Association for awarding me the Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this conti- as well as a greater motivation to their nine children next door to St. Florian Scholarship. This will nent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition succeed in my classes. my family on Albion Place. Many go a long way in helping me com- that all men are created equal. I truly appreciate the generosity proclaimed to be the Tenth Collier plete my college studies at Colby- Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or of this Scholarship. Kid, but I put more time in the Sawyer College (NH) and reach any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on Thank you. Collier backyard and in the rear my goal of becoming a teacher. a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that Joseph N. Flanagan seat of the Collier Family Station field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that Again, thanks so very much and Wagon than any Townie Kid I nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. GOD BLESS! know. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate Conor Kelly “MR. C” MADE ME “Mr. C.” worked for Finest -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who AN ALL-STAR!!! Supermarkets in Wellington Circle struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or THANK YOU, To the Editor, for years, before opening and detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, I revisit the memory often. It operating the successful Colliers but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, CHARLESTOWN was 1973, I was a shy twelve year Market on Bunker Hill Street. I to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here OLD SCHOOLBOYS old playing little league for the remember my friend Joey coming have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated To the Editor, out after Sunday dinners with left to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we Boys and Girls Club Team, I wore I gratefully express my appre- number 8, I played second base over roast beef sandwiches that he take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full ciation to the Charlestown Old always shared and split right down measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall and right field. My Best Friend, Schoolboys Association for award- Joey Colliers Father, “Mr. C” had the middle. not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth ing me the Mary Gill Flanagan of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the selected me to be on the All-Star and Edward Mahan Scholarships. (Letters Pg. 3) people, shall not perish from the earth. 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and grilled cheeses. items, along with craft beers and As our city reopens and the weather gets warmer, I •Fermenta - beer, wine and rose wine, either to-go, or for in-restau- with a spritz. rant dining through their cafe and encourage everyone who can to support our small business The event will take place on wine bar. Co-owner Ciaran Nagle Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. until says the market and location are By: Mayor Kim Janey tirelessly to make sure they are and ideas. 8 p.m. Breakfast will be served prime for this type of carry-out front and center in our econom- This summer, I urge you to do 9am - 11am, featuring Bagel Guild dining option, and is excited to Warmer weather has brought ic recovery. This includes the All your part in supporting our city and Render Coffee; Lunch will be feature this pop-up for those exact good news in Boston’s fight against Inclusive Boston Campaign to and helping neighborhood busi- served 11:15am - 4pm, featuring reasons. the pandemic. Across our city, showcase stores, restaurants, and nesses recover from unprecedent- Odyssey’s; Dinner will be served “This pop-up is a great way to COVID-19 cases have dropped to cultural assets all across the city. ed challenges. Here is how you 4pm - 8pm, featuring Wild Fox make our presence known in the their lowest levels in more than a We’ve also launched the B-Local can help: Pierogi; and Fermenta will serve community,” he said. “It’s a fun year. And, from Roxbury to Ros- app that gives shoppers reward • Download the B-Local app beer, wine and rose spritz during way to introduce the Foundation lindale, to West Rox- points at neighborhood business- and earn rewards automatical- lunch and dinner hours. Kitchen business model and the bury, Boston residents are getting es. ly when you shop at hundreds Visit www.foundtionkitchen. members who will be part of the vaccinated at rates that outpace Small businesses assistance of participating local businesses com/popups to view menus and Foundation Kitchen food hall. the rest of the country. from our Office of Economic across the City when you make pre-order your food, for pick-up We’re committed to showcasing As a of this progress, I Development also includes weekly a purchase with a credit or debit on June 5th. Food is available local culinary talent and this pop- recently announced that the City Small Business Calls, small busi- card. Then, redeem those rewards to dine onsite or to-go. Orders up will let guests pre-order food of Boston will align with the ness COVID surveys, and more like cash at local businesses! must be placed no later than that can be enjoyed onsite at The Commonwealth and COVID-19 than $16.6 million in grants to • Visit the All Inclusive Boston Wednesday, June 2. Graphic, or food that guests can restrictions starting May 29. Our over 4,500 businesses through five Kevin Longo, Berkeley enjoy at home. It’s truly what our battle against COVID-19 is not website and discover new and COVID-19 relief funds for small diverse businesses to explore. Investments’ Asset Manager, business model and mission are all over. Reopening our city will only points out that Foundation about.” work if we all continue to do our businesses. We have also expand- • Post your visits to local ed public space for business exten- businesses on social media using Kitchen is a well-suited amenity In addition, as a fami- part to fight the pandemic. for the building, its residents and ly-owned-and-operated business, We know what works in Bos- sions through this year’s Outdoor #AllInclusiveBos and spread the Dining Program, Food Truck Lot- word to your family and friends those who live (and work) nearby Co-owner Tara Novak says the ton. We have created a culture of in what is a growing area. Foundation Kitchen pop-up is an wearing our masks, washing our tery, Outdoor Fitness Classes, and about where you go! more. Boston’s recovery, reopening, “It will bring neighbors togeth- exciting glimpse of how inspiring hands, and keeping our distance er by offering a unique hyper-lo- and passionate small food compa- that keeps us safe. Let’s keep it up, As mayor, I take regular neigh- and renewal takes all of us. Thank borhood business walks through- you for doing your part by getting cal food and beverage experience nies can be. as we enjoy the recovery, reopen- with ever changing options from “The pandemic has remind- ing, and renewal of our city. out our city, including in Rox- vaccinated and safely enjoying bury, , Chinatown, all that Boston has to offer. Let’s a diverse group of talented small ed us all how important it is to The pandemic has dispropor- businesses,” he said. “It’s the type support and sustain small, inde- tionately impacted small busi- Upham’s Corner, and more. make this a happy, healthy sum- Talking with business owners gen- mer. of concept that excites not only pendent business owners like the nesses and businesses of color our residents, but also the commu- establishments we’re showcasing erates new ideas and deepens my For more information on across the city. As Boston reopens, nity as well, and this pop-up will as part of the pop-up and at the appreciation of the pivotal role Mayor Janey’s efforts to support I encourage all of us to support give those who live and work in new Foundation Kitchen food hall businesses can play in Boston’s small businesses, visit: https:// these businesses and help our city the area a taste of what’s to come at The Graphic,” she said. “Like equitable recovery. From restau- www.boston.gov/departments/ make an equitable recovery. when Foundation Kitchen debuts us, many of our members are rants, to bookstores, to clothing small-business-development. Small businesses are what make in the fall at The Graphic.” family owned and operated, so it’s stores, our city is a powerhouse in Kim Janey is the Acting Mayor Boston the city we know and love, From a food and beverage wonderful to be offering Wild Fox and my administration is working its diversity of services, cultures, of Boston. standpoint, plans call for the Pierogi, Odyssey’s, Bagel Guild, new Foundation Kitchen (when Render Coffee and Fermenta a Letters (from pg. 2) it opens at The Graphic) to offer platform where they can showcase breakfast, lunch and dinner menu their talent, food and beverages.” As long as I can remember and the Collier boys and playing confidence, determination, and “Mr. C” was dedicating his time game after game of HORSE in the character that would serve me as a baseball or football coach, backyard. throughout my lifetime. teaching me and others, the fun- It was in the Collier Backyard, I owe so much to “Mr. and damentals of the game. I remem- The Neck, and The Oilies, that I Mrs. C”, I am so grateful to have ber “Mr. C.” coming home from developed my competitive spirit, watched them raise their family a long day at work and playing learned the importance of team- and kids like me. I have fashioned pick-up basketball games with me work, and gained the incredible so much of my life, from the time I spent with the Colliers and the little things they did that made them a family. I truly believe that my life, my career, my family, have benefited so much from being the Tenth Collier Kid. Unfortunately, “Mr. C” passed away last year. A huge loss for the A rendering of the Foundation Kitchen food hall that will open in The c harlesTown Collier Family, The Charlestown Graphic this fall. A preview of the concept will take place on June 5 Community and myself. I often with a pop-up of the businesses that will be featured permanently in PATRIOT-BRIDGE think of “MR. C.”, Evie, and all Foundation Kitchen. he harlestown atriot ridge the Collier Kids. I wish to tell Mr. T C P -B , C. and the entire Collier Family Phone: 617.241.8500 © 2008 Independent Newspaper Group. that because of Mr. C’s confidence in me as a little kid, and the confi- Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.charlestownbridge.com dence I gained, Little Joey Leeman TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL Newsstand Price: Free / Subscription price: $75 annually became an All Star in Life, and I’m still ripping singles every day. President - Stephen Quigley - [email protected] Joey Leeman 781-485-0588 Marketing Director - Debra DiGregorio - [email protected] Charlestown Boy, Your Honor Reporter - Seth Daniel - [email protected] PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 27, 2021 USS Constitution Museum voted one of top five U.S. History Museums

By Seth Daniel by this award, especially in the ration of our great partners in the company of so many prestigious Charlestown Navy Yard like the Standing near the center of history museums,” she continued. Constitution Museum.” Old Ironsides last Friday, USS “Our heartfelt thanks to everyone The USS Constitution Museum Constitution Museum Director who voted for us, and to our part- ranked #5 in USA Today’s 2021 Anne Grimes Rand and Ship ners who supported our efforts to 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel Commander John Benda ‘get out the vote’ and achieve this awards in the category of “Best announced the exciting news that wonderful distinction. The USS History Museum.” In a highly the Constitution Museum in the Constitution Museum looks for- competitive category of top muse- Navy Yard was voted the #5 best ward to wowing our guests with ums from around the United history museum in the United great hands-on experiences as we States, online votes determined States by a USA Today reader’s share the stories of ‘Old Ironsides’ the winners from a group of 20 poll. and her dedicated crew, both past initial nominees. The Museum “The USS Constitution and present.” was the sole nominee and win- Museum is pleased to announce Commander Benda said ner in this category from New we have been voted one of the Top the partnership between the England. 5 museums in the Constitution and the Museum is a The full list of the 10 Best according to a USA Today 2021 very special one, and it goes hand- Readers’ Choice Award-winners Constitution Museum Director Anne Grimes Rand and Constitution Reader’s Choice travel awards in-hand. for Best History Museum is as Commander John Benda announce the Top 5 designation on board poll,” said Rand. “They voted the “This not just a national-class follows: the USS Constitution last Friday, May 21, during the ship’s first Top 10 in the United States and we museum, but a world-class muse- •National Infantry Museum & Underway in more than a year. came in at number five. um,” he said. “We could not do Soldier Center (Columbus, GA) “We are honored and thrilled what we do without the collabo- •National Underground Railroad Freedom •The Henry Ford (Dearborn, Center (, OH) MI) The CharlestownThe Charlestown Working Theater Working Theater Presents •National Museum of the The USS Constitution Museum Hosted by Tony V.! Marine Corps (Triangle, VA) opened last weekend, and it will •The Mob Museum (Las Vegas, be open daily for the summer NV) beginning on Thursday, May 27. Special Guests: Bobcat Goldthwait, Aruba Ray Ellin, •USS Constitution Museum During Memorial Day weekend, (Boston, MA) Museum visitors can craft a pop- Christine Hurley and Tom Cotter, and more! •Museum of History & py—a symbol of remembrance— JOIN US ONLINE on Friday, June 4 at 7:30p.m. Industry (, WA) to honor a fallen military service •Independence Seaport member in their life or share a It’s our first fundraising effort since June 2019 Museum (, PA) message of gratitude and add it to •National WWII Museum our memorial poppy garden. The WE’RE EXCITED TO ZOOOM WITH YOOOM! (New Orleans, LA) completed poppies will be featured Go to https://bit.ly/3tDAAu2 to make your reservation. •Museum of Native American in a Memorial Day ceremony on If you somehow can’t take another ZOOM, even a fun one, History (Bentonville, AR) board USS Constitution. please visit charlestownworkingtheater.org to make a donation For more information call 617-417-6028 Visit www.charlestownbridge.com Proceeds benefit CWT Youth Programs. or email: [email protected]

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By Seth Daniel up by nearly 1,000 compared to that many weddings were can- A second consideration he to pay it and just keep living March 2020, but also still down celed, postponed or even moved noted was the lack of adherence to together. Going back to the last When everything shut down by more than 1,200 compared to to other places in 2020. This year, religion by younger people, who point, when you take out the in 2020, and most major cele- March 2019 – a statistic that is he said re-scheduling those wed- are less interested in the religious religious motivation and add in brations like marriages seemed to probably in line with lower num- dings has been hard because no aspects of marriage and more the overpriced cost, I think a lot take a backseat, most thought the bers of marriages and weddings. one knows if guests can make interested in the aspect of gather- of folks are just saying, ‘It isn’t floodgates would open in 2021 The one Vital that has recov- the trip for out of town, and how ing family and making memories. worth it.’” for hundreds more weddings and ered is death certificates, which in many people will be allowed at Without the pomp and circum- Mangrum said he has a hunch marriage ceremonies – perhaps March 2021 were higher (3,809) the wedding. The other part is stance available, he said many that many couples getting mar- than both March 2019 (3,528) it has been impossible to find a younger couples are willing to put those that were delayed, post- ried, whether religious or not, and March 2020 (3,005). venue for the reception, as most it off to another time. poned, or had already happened might turn back to more of the When it comes to marriages, have remained closed due to the One major factor is the fact with the party on the docket for simple weddings with smaller “next year.” priests and pastors in Charlestown gathering limits that are in place, that many families are more said the fact is they are performing but are being lifted on May 29. spread out than they were before. guest lists and lower costs. So far, according to data from On a side note regarding the the City of Boston, marriages and fewer weddings, but all said it Prior to that lifting of restrictions Getting everyone together is more was likely due to the uncertainty announcement last week, venues impossible than ever, he said, espe- Vital Statistics from the City, far weddings are still more than 50 more are sticking with getting percent below the 2019 levels for over gatherings and also the lack had no idea when they might be cially with travel restrictions for of facilities that are available for able to host a reception. COVID. their certificates for marriage, statistics from March, and don’t functions. That, he said, has led to more “In the pandemic when travel birth and death online. Previously, seem to be picking up for the Father Jim Ronan of St. Mary’s- postponements of nuptials in was impossible, getting family in online certificate applications summer either. St. Catherine’s Catholic Church 2021, opposite what many expect- or going back to where you’re from were available, but many more A June bride they likely will said there is beginning to be an ed. has been tough - so I think that’s chose to come into City Hall than not be. uptick of couples looking to get Pastor JD Mangrum of Christ contributed to the slowdown,” to take care of it online. That has Looking at City statistics for married at the church, but their Church Charlestown said he has he said. “People here seem to get completely switched following the the month of March in 2019, wedding dates are much later in noticed four factors that have married more in Catholic Church shutdowns of 2020. 2020 and 2021, the numbers of the year or in 2022. been involved in the decisions to buildings than in the South where marriages filed with the City are More than 90 percent of all “I had two weddings last week- delay weddings. I was, where people got married birth, death and marriage certifi- only slightly higher than they were end, and another one is scheduled First and foremost, he said he in barns, fields, estates’ lawns, etc. in March 2020 – when everything cates were taken care of online for for this coming Saturday,” he said. has heard of many couples that I think the culture of weddings is March 2021, which is far more shut down completely. “There are couples who are now got married outside or in their just different in Boston.” than in 2019 or 2020. In March 2021, there were 563 approaching the church looking living rooms in 2020, with plans Finally, he said many have real- For births, in March 2019, marriage certificates granted, and to schedule weddings in late sum- to celebrate this year – only to find ized in the interim that the whole 32.9 percent were done online, in March 2021 there were 592. mer or fall and into next year. So the pandemic still at hand. wedding industry had gotten out That is compared with the rela- there is an uptick, but the overall “I know a couple of folks who of hand when it came to the cost while 48 percent were done online tively normal level in March 2019 number spring and summer of basically had living room ceremo- and expectations for a wedding. in March 2020. In March 2021, of 1,229 certificates. Marriage 2021 is low. And that’s not a sur- nies in Boston and planned a party Like so many things, Mangrum 95 percent of birth certificates intentions were down in 2021 prise, for it has been impossible post-pandemic — but that was 14 postulated that couples are seeing were done online. as well, going from 370 filed in for couples to make plans because months ago that they got mar- their “bid day” through a new The same increases were seen March 2020 to 171 in March of the pandemic. What it’s going ried,” he said, noting that many lens. for deaths and marriages as well, 2021. to look like a year from now is like them may just choose to move “It’s pretty outrageous what and it is believed that will contin- That is compared to other Vital anybody’s guess.” on with life and not have a large people pay now,” he said. “I think ue well after COVID-19 is but a Statistics such as births, which are He said couples are telling him celebration. many can’t afford it or don’t want memory.

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POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of GYM HOCKEY every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service Office at 617-343-4627. Standings for the week of 5/22/2021 Burglary - Commercial dise approximately a minute later. Warrant Arrest W L T 05/03/2021 – An officer Area A-1 detectives were noti- 05/06/2021 - On arrival at responded at about 8 a.m. to a fied and responded to process the Main and Green streets at around Bryan’s Pals 4 0 1 radio call for breaking and enter- scene. 4 p.m., a witness directed police ing to the On Again Consignment to a male suspect sitting on the A-1 Convenience 3 1 1 at 233 Main St. Sick/Injured/Medical steps of 2 Dexter Row. The officer spoke to the victim, 05/04/2021 - Upon arrival The witness stated that she Duce 2 1 3 1 who stated she had arrived at the at149 13th St. at approximately has video showing the individual store at 7:30 a.m. and found the 12:30 a.m., officers observed a stealing packages in the neigh- MPTA 0 4 1 door window was broken, and man with no shirt and several borhood. Based on the suspect’s that someone had entered and cuts along with bandages on both description, police had informa- stole merchandise and cash from arms sitting in the main lobby. tion linking the suspect to recent Players of the week for 5/22/2021 inside the business. After further investigation, offi- package theft in the area. Officers A-1 Convenience - Liam Redmond, Harper G. McLaughlin The victim showed the offi- cers were able to ascertain the placed suspect under arrest for Bryan’s Pals - Chase Anderson, Max Carroll cer a surveillance video showing victim was having diabetic issues. receiving stolen property, drink- a male suspect wearing a dark Officers summoned EMS to the ing in public, and larceny. The Duce 2 - Skylar Falzone, Lucciano Dechiaro baseball cap, a light-colored face scene, and the victim was trans- suspect was transported back to MPTA - Brock Hess, Madison Marshall mask, a lighter-colored jacket, and ported to Mass General Hospital. the District A-1 station to be pro- dark pants enter the store at 1 cessed. a.m. and exit with the merchan- May 27, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 7 APPRECIATION National Parks to host engagement Remembering Kenneth Dilanian Sr. meeting on Navy Yard Master Plan Special to the Patriot-Bridge By Seth Daniel completely revamp the visitor and public space. We now invite your On the afternoon of May 17, community experience within the input on the proposed project 2021, Kenneth (Ken) Dilanian After a few years of plan- Navy Yard. ideas during this planning phase.” Sr. passed away peacefully at ning and discussions between “We imagine a place that wel- The meeting will unveil pre- his home on Cedar Street in the , the comes people from around the liminary project concepts and will Charlestown at the age of 88, just U.S. Navy and the Constitution corner and around the world,” take input from the public on he wrote. “Several workshops a couple of weeks before his 89th Museum, a master development these initial ideas. A comment have been held to discuss creating birthday. He was surrounded by strategy plan will be brought to period on the preliminary project his son Ken Dilanian, his daugh- a world-class visitor experience, the public on June 2. concepts will run from June 2 to ter Jane Reitz, and all four of his upholding a stewardship ethic that grandchildren. National Parks of Boston Supt. allows for the landscape to evolve July 1. The youngest son of Armenians, Michael Creasey announced the and be preserved, and reimagining Register for the public meet- who fled Turkey for Boston ahead Kenneth (Ken) Dilanian Sr. online meeting this week, say- the Navy Yard as portal to the ing at https://zoom.us/meeting/ of the 1915–1917 genocide, ing they are ready for community Harbor, the , and register/tJcvce-spzMiH9broR0h- he enjoyed a childhood in the input on the plan – which seeks to to our community’s heritage and Kq07Bl5_I9aGgZ3s. Jamaica Plain neighborhood. He Friday, when it was still around, rode the subway by himself at 8 he would take his grandchildren years old, played stickball on the to Friendly’s, and on game days, street, and regularly snuck into he would bring his folding chair MyRWA looking for volunteers . After the games, he down to the Neck or high school would put on a jacket and tie and fields to watch them play base- go to the Copley Plaza Hotel to ball or soccer. He was grateful to for Little Mystic Steering Committee beg autographs from famous ball- be part of a warm and friendly community and cherished, what players, believing a presentable Staff Report recreation, access to nature, social recruitment and active participa- appearance would improve his he thought, was limited time with gatherings and climate resiliency. tion. The LMC Steering Committee chances. He remembers where he his family. Three years turned The Mystic River Watershed “We are partnering with the will be made up of 8-10 members was when he heard the news that into 12 and while doctors were Association (MyRWA) is looking City of Boston, Boston Planning from the Charlestown communi- flummoxed on how he was still Pearl Harbor was attacked, and for volunteers to become mem- and Development Agency and ty. The hope is that the committee living with this disease, he was also waiting in line to buy a ticket bers of the Little Mystic Channel Massport to bring improve- will reflect the diversity of inter- witnessing his grandkids grow to Game Six of the 1946 World Community Steering Committee, ments to these waterfront open ests, backgrounds, and ages of from toddlers to teenagers. Series, only to watch the curse and has a deadline of June 4 to spaces,” MyRWA said. “This Charlestown residents, particular- Because COVID halted all of persist as the Red Sox fell to the apply for consideration. also includes coordination with ly those that are living or working Cardinals. He was the first per- his grandchildren’s daily activities, it gave him an unexpected gift; The Mystic River Watershed PLAN: Charlestown and Climate near Little Mystic Channel. son in his family to go to college. Association is creating a vision for Ready Boston Charlestown.” Each member will receive a sti- After getting an undergraduate even more time with his fam- ily. During the pandemic, he a high-quality park along Little MyRWA said it is incredibly pend of $1,000 for their time and law degree, he did his military Mystic Channel (LMC). This important for local residents and and expertise, distributed in two service as a clerk in the Army’s was able to sit down to family waterbody is a long-forgotten cor- workers to be intimately involved installments. There is an option to ceremonial Old Guard regiment, dinners and hear the daily travails ner of Boston’s waterfront, charac- in the planning and implemen- decline stipend or donate funds to standing at attention for President of his grandchildren every eve- terized by years of deferred main- tation process of the LMC Park a local organization. Eisenhower. He used the GI bill to ning. When professional sports so that values and priorities are How to apply: get an MBA. returned, he would watch every tenance and a lack of open space Ken moved to Charlestown 12 Celtics and Red Sox game, often amenities. In partnership with the represented within the design. The Go to the website below and fill years ago to live with his daughter with his grandson Charlie. community, they hope to create a LMC Steering Committee will be out the application by Friday, June Jane and her family after being While in hospice, at his home roadmap for how the waterfront responsible for leading the vision, 4, 2021: https://forms.gle/5tmTD- diagnosed with a rare form of in Charlestown, one of dad’s last open space could be enhanced to goals and direction of the project, sa7roNYmyaP7. MyRWA will fol- blood cancer called myelodysplas- pieces of advice to his grandchil- provide better opportunities for as well as public meeting planning, low up with a short interview. tic syndrome, or MDS. At the dren, “Talk is cheap, take respon- time of his diagnosis, he was given sibility for your actions and be there for each other.” A short story about a three years to live. motorcycle. The Friends of Immediately from the start, Words that we can all find And a sudden turn. useful in life. Ken was welcomed in the neigh- When she was a young college student, Ryan "Duce" Morrissey Ken is survived by daughter Elisabeth Marra had a serious motorcycle borhood. He became a volun- accident that ultimately changed her life. Scholarship Fund and son-in-law Jane and Allen Two years after the crash, her painful open teer reader at the Warren-Prescott fractures had failed to heal. Then she heard Reitz , his son Ken Dilanian and about a new and complex surgery pioneered is pleased to announce School, picked up his grand- by a surgeon who used a patient’s own stem daughter in law Cathy Yoon, his cells to concentrate the healing process. This daughter, Emma, every day at the time, her surgery and subsequent therapy the recipients of the Good Shepherd Nursery School sister Grace Skogan and his four were successful. Elisabeth’s experience caused her to re- following scholarships: and walked his grandson, Charlie, loving grandchildren, Charlie and direct her own career aspirations. Inspired by Emma Reitz and Ken and Max the medical professionals who helped her to the Warren-Prescott. Every reclaim her active lifestyle, she changed her College Freshmen: Dilanian. major to study physical therapy—a profession where her own experience could Meredith Buckley - University of Vermont - $5,000 help other patients prevail through difficult recoveries. Rachel Farley - Fairfield University - $5,000 We tell Elisabeth Marra’s story here to illustrate two of the most profound messages The City of Boston reminds you: we know. Don’t give up, and remember to College Upperclassmen: give back. If reading it inspires just one more person to achieve something special, then its Conor Kelly - Colby-Sawyer College - $1,500 The legal drinking age is 21. telling here has been well worth while. Kaley Kyle - University of Maine, Orono - $1,500 High School: Joseph Broderick - Boston College High - $1,000 Austin Sa - Cambridge School of Weston - $1,000 Thanks for not providing aaos.org/75years We congratulate these students alcohol to teens. Celebrating Human Healing Proudly sponsored by The Patrón Spirits Company. WWW.DONTSERVETEENS.GOV orthoinfo.org and wish them continued success. PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 27, 2021

Constitution (from pg. 1)

“The crew is very excited, people – then come back to the like me, to get to do what we Charlestown Navy Yard to open love to do, and that’s being out our gates once again.” on the ship sailing,” said 76th On board during the Underway, Commander John Benda. “That’s there was a mixture of excitement what sailors are born to do, and amongst the sailors for being able Naval officer too. We’re really to unfurl the sails for the first good at telling the story of the time, to practice their climbing USS Constitution and the legacy skills up the ropes and to the loft – of it, and we’ve been very suc- and simply to breath the salty air cessful even in a COVID year on the of a “moving” ship. shifting to a virtual platform with Halfway through the voyage, 300 virtual tours and four million AO2 Jennifer Jordan led a group views. We’re really proud of that, of sailors through drills with 1812 but what we really want to do is replica spears, noting the com- bring people on-board the ship to mands she used and what each be able to touch a piece of history meant. That is done in-person and really get to meet a US Navy for visitors on the ship, but it has sailor, maybe for the first time in also been transferred to an online their lives.” gallery for those that can’t make it The ship took its first Underway to the ship – and that transition to and cruised the Inner Harbor on online video coverage likely will Friday, stopping at Castle Island continue beyond the COVID-19 for a 21-gun canon – wow- era for the crew. ing many that had gathered on the Also onboard were the 1812 waterfront to watch the spectacle. Marine Guard re-enactors, many Following that, they stopped at of whom hadn’t held their stations the U.S. Coast Guard Station – onboard the ship since 2019. where Old Ironsides was built Matt McGrath, commander of the 1812 Marine Guard re-enactors stands at attention, while Executive “This is my 32nd year and the – and fired off a 17-gun canon Officer Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Broyles tips his hat as the crew gives a 17-gun salute to the U.S. Coast Guard sta- hair still stands up on my neck salute to honor the station and tion – as well as the former where Constitution was built. every time we leave,” he said, as service members. the ship began to cruise out of Once back in port, the ship was able to finally open to the public the Navy Yard. “It never gets old. once again for live tours – the There are a lot of Civil War re-en- first given in-person since March actors who ask why I do 1812? I 2020, when the ship closed to always tell them it’s because I get visitors due to COVID-19. to go out and play on this ship. Benda said he was very happy It’s always been an honor and it’s to take out the ship as Commander great to be back.” for the first time. Said member Chris Cox, “I felt “It feels really good to be out,” like this day would never come. he said. “I had the pleasure to It’s great to get out and do what be second in command for a few we do rather than sit tied up for years and took the ship out 14 more than a year. October 2019 times under the 75th in com- was the last time we were out. mand. I was really excited to This ship was built to sail and not have the opportunity to do it last to stay in port.” year, but the whole COVID thing Upon return to the Navy Yard, happened. I’m really proud of the USS Constitution reopened to the crew, the Constitution Museum public for tours that evening. The and the Naval Heritage Command ship has resumed public visitation, to come together and move this Fridays to Sundays, from 10 a.m. 224 year old historic warship to 6 p.m. The crew will contin- through safely ue to host a live virtual tour on AO2 Jennifer Jordan gives commands as crew members practice with weapons. and show it off to the American Mondays at 1 p.m. Huzzah! Congratulations to USS Constitution and her crew on re-opening and getting underway! The Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard - www.friendscny.org May 27, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 9

Crew members from the USS Constitution performed a 21-gun canon salute near Castle Island on Friday as the 1812 Overture played on the ship. A crowd of onlookers at gathered on the shores of Castle Island and applauded the salute.

Commander John Benda donned climbing gear and headed up the ropes to the loft of the Constitution on Friday – drawing a bit of excitement from the crew.

Commander John Benda raises his hat in salute to the U.S. Coast Guard Station.

Above, A prominent visitor to the Constitution Left, Gunner’s Mate last Friday was Brigadier General James Bien 2nd Class Ryan Byrne lin, the Deputy Commanding General of the climbs down the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development ropes with the City of Command (CCDC) and the Senior Commander, AN Paul Stickney takes down the ship’s colors and prepares to hoist Boston’s skyline in the Natick Soldier Systems Center. As in every the 15-star American flag as the ship leaves the Navy Yard. background. Underway, there are always high-ranking mili- tary guests. PAGE 10 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 27, 2021 Friends of City Square look to study pedestrian safety near park

By Seth Daniel pedestrian fatality that took place right hand turn off of the North neer is looking into it, but one ing traffic safety and crosswalk on Chelsea Street earlier this year, Washington Street Bridge, which thing that could come out of the safety programming with chil- The Friends of City Square ending in City Square. is confusing to pedestrians and study is to perhaps put up some dren during any summer concerts Park have landed a grant from Grace Bloodwell, governor of drivers and is almost an invitation fencing to prevent people from the Charlestown Community the Friends of City Square Park, to get hit by a car. scurrying back and forth across and events that take place in City Mitigation Fund to study pedestri- said they have engaged the traffic “This has been on our radar Chelsea Street to the business- Square. With the prospect of out- an improvements that will make engineer to come up with some because we have people and per- es and playing hopscotch with door concerts being a real pos- the park less dangerous on its solutions that will improve pedes- formances in the park and con- oncoming traffic trying to make sibility in June, July, August and edges – particularly for those try- trian safety along Chelsea Street. certs and we see the issues,” she the stoplight. Other suggestions ing to cross traffic from various “Our focus would be just on said. “So, we wondered what we could be signage, or re-routing beyond, Bloodwell said they are locations to and from the park. the park near Chelsea Street,” could do to mitigate those pedes- pedestrians to go under by the hoping to use the grant to bring Earlier this Spring, the she said. “I think it would be trian concerns. It really did come locks. down a Police Office or Traffic Community Fund awarded the great to also look at the cross- to the top of our list though when “I think it will be a combina- Safety Officer to run program- Friends a $20,000 grant for con- ing further up on Chelsea Street the gentleman got hit and killed tion of signage, re-routing pedes- ming before the summer events sultant Howard Stein Hudson to by Blackmoor. Any improvement this year. They did find him here trians and some safety measures,” study pedestrian safety around the would be great.” by the Park.” she said. that train children how to safely park – particularly in light of the She said a major concern is the At this point, the traffic engi- Another part of it will be hav- cross the street.

Chelsea Street (from pg. 1) CHARLESTOWN GIRLS SOFTBALL ing on June 2 regarding all of grade change from the Oilies to Little Mystic parcels. SCOREBOARD the projects, but also said the the street makes it nearly impos- The mitigation package was TEAM W L T Pts connector and pedestrian safety sible. negotiated after the community Malden 6 2 0 6 improvements within that plan That project includes adding demanded something more in 14U Charlestown 4 4 0 4 were expedited due to the fatality a stair and ramp at the grade return for the renewal of a long- STANDINGS Medford 3 4 0 3 at 16th Street this year. change, upgrading the signal and Cambridge 2 5 0 2 “Because of a traffic fatality enhancing the crosswalk to make term lease with MassPort for the there, it’s really important that a smoother connection between Little Mystic parcels on Terminal TEAM W L T Pts gets installed as quickly as pos- the two amenities. He said they Street. That lease was renewed, Charlestown 7 0 0 7 sible to ensure safe crossing for hoped to gather input from the and it came with a robust menu Medford Burns 6 2 0 6 10U Medford Taste 4 3 0 4 pedestrians,” he said. community at the meeting, use of community projects MassPort STANDINGS The project was always part of that to finalize plans and then Somerville 1 3 0 1 agreed to fund in conjunction Medford Vibes 1 6 0 1 the mitigation package, and was start on July 1. with the BPDA as part of the meant to better connect Barry That said, the meeting will also Malden 1 6 0 1 renewed lease agreement. Field, also known as The Oilies, tackle the much more ambitious to the HarborWalk on the other plans to build out a Medford The meeting is scheduled online GAMES THIS WEEK side of Chelsea Street. There is Street pedestrian and bike trail from 6-7 p.m. on June 2, with reg- 8u Charlestown Blue Diamonds - 10u Charlestown Blue Diamonds an existing traffic light there, but along the old railway, and also istration information to be sent 5/29 vs Malden Blue 9:00am 5/27 vs Medford 6:00pm the crossing is treacherous, and a the improvements proposed at the out soon. 8u Charlestown Gray Diamonds - 6/2 @ Somerville 6:00pm 5/29 vs Malden Gold 10:00am 6/3 vs Somerville 6:00pm 14u Charlestown Blue Diamonds 6/2 @ Medford 6:00pm 6/3 @ Cambridge 6:00pm Real Estate Transfers BUYER 1 SELLER ADDRESS PRICE e Advertising Pardo, Stephen A Anderson, James C 42 8th St #3526 $875,000 Onlin Callahan, Leigh F Oppenheimer, John 42 8th St #5402 $542,000 ilable Frahm, Ingrid Bergee, Gregory 102 Baldwin St #3 $555,000 is Ava Garvin, Brendan Riso, Amanda 406 Bunker Hill St #4 $542,000 Showcase Your Business, Open House, or More with an online AD SIZE Papas, Dante Chestnut Street RT 64 Chestnut St #1 $512,500 ad! Frank, Adam Follansbee, Russell S 7 Holden Row #1 $1,377,000 Clients and Customers in pixels Ladd, Haven F Fisher, Linda W 52 Monument Ave #3 $596,820 are just a click away! W: 160px 00 Ladd, Haven F Fisher, Linda W 52 Monument Ave #4 $628,180 — $300 per month per site — H: 600px THE Carroll, Alyssa Rodney RT 19 Mystic St #3 $475,000 INDEPENDENT Forsa, Kevin Scorza, Paul 82 School St #3 $1,100,000 NEWSPAPERS —————— reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com Frank, Adam Follansbee, Russell S Sullivan St $1,377,000 lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com Tran, Vanessa M 20 Waban Street LLC 72 Washington St #1 $1,505,000 eastietimes.com • chelsearecord.com please send charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com in “png” northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com format 253 Main St. • Charlestown • 617-241-5566 Combo Rates available! www.c21elite.com Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE Sales • Rentals • Free Market Analysis Call the office to get started! Elite Certified Buyer Agents 781-485-0588 May 27, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 11 Spaulding celebrates two EMTs who received statewide awards

By Seth Daniel respected across the network. His Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Paramedics that were trans- on patient care while knowing decades of experience and drive Ambulance Service since 2016. He porting COVID patients felt safe that he had their back and was Two EMTs from Spaulding to succeed made him the ideal brings an energy and drive with and secure. watching out for them,” read Rehabilitation Hospital were clinician as the department began him every day that is unmatched. “In the early days of the pan- a statement from the hospital. among only a handful of EMTs operating a mobile healthcare Davenport is continually look- demic response, Mark’s efforts “We thank Mark for his dedica- statewide that were honored last program as part of the COVID- ing for opportunities to improve and work in developing and tion and commitment to keeping week at a ceremony that was part 19 response. Since the mobile himself and his knowledge, his implementing our safety program, our crews safe and are proud to of the state’s EMT Week celebra- healthcare program launched clinical skills and his ability to helped reduce provider stress and call Mark Davenport our 2021 tion. last spring, Timmons has been provide outstanding patient care. anxiety, allowing them to focus Star of Life.” Glen Timmons and Mark the primary clinical provider for It was his energy and drive to Davenport were awarded with the the program. His clinical knowl- succeed that made him a natural 2021 Massachusetts Star of Life edge, dedication, and passion and choice to help the department in awards at the state ceremony, and commitment to the program and its COVID-19 response. As the both work out of the Charlestown the patients continue to drive the network was preparing to begin location and are value members program forward, advancing the receiving COVID patients that of the staff. care that’s provided. Spaulding were in need of post-acute care, Both received their awards said Timmons has been the critical the department needed to develop from Dennis Cataldo, of Cataldo key to the success of the mobile policies and practices that kept Ambulance, who officiated the healthcare program. provider safety at the forefront ceremony held in Worcester last “Whether he is comforting a without compromising the ability week. patient in need, helping out a staff to care for patients. Davenport Timmons has been with member or advocating for what helped to develop all safety proto- Spaulding Hospital Ambulance he believes in, Glen always gives it cols and train all department staff. Service since 2018. From the all he has,” read a statement from During the COVID pandemic, he moment he joined the organiza- the hospital. “We are extremely served as the Safety Officer and tion, he continually went above grateful to have him as part of the made it his personal goal to keep and beyond to provide the highest team and are proud to call Glen staff safe. The safety program that levels of clinical care and profes- Timmons our 2021 Massachusetts he developed went far beyond the sionalism. He is seen a leader and Star of Life.” written procedures and created role model by his peers and is well Davenport has been with an environment where the EMTs

BHCC awarded $100,000 Cummings Grant Glen Timmons, a Spaulding EMT, was awarded the Massachusetts Star of Life award from Dennis Cataldo last week as part of EMT Week.

Staff Report “With this generous support, at least $100,000 each. Among we can meet urgent workforce the winners were first-time recip- The Bunker Hill Community needs by placing trained individ- ients as well as nonprofits that College Foundation, Inc. is uals with local employers in the had previous received Cummings one of 140 local nonprofits to diverse communities we serve. Foundation Grants. Bunker Hill receive grants through Cummings It is a win-win for students and Community College Foundation Foundation’s $25 Million Grant the local economy,” said Dean received another grant from the Program. Bunker Hill Community of Workforce and Economic Cummings Foundation in 2017 College (BHCC) was chosen from Development, Kristen McKenna to support the C-Town Business a total of 590 applicants during a The Cummings $25 Million Pathways program. competitive review process. It will Grant Program supports “We have adopted a democratic receive $100,000 over the next Massachusetts nonprofits based in approach to philanthropy, which two years. and primarily serve Middlesex, empowers an impressive roster BHCC will use the funding to Essex, and Suffolk counties. of dedicated volunteers to decide contribute to a just and equitable Through this place-based initia- more than half of our entire grant post-pandemic economic recovery tive, Cummings Foundation aims winners each year,” said Swets. in Massachusetts through a Rapid to give back in the area where it “We benefit from their diverse Recovery and Reemployment (R3) owns commercial buildings, all backgrounds and perspectives; Program that will allow students of which are managed, at no cost they benefit from a meaningful to study over a shorter period, to the Foundation, by its affili- and fulfilling experience, and the develop skills in a field, and earn ate, Cummings Properties. This nonprofits often benefit from an industry-recognized credential, Woburn-based commercial real increased exposure and new advo- which makes them employable estate firm leases and manages cates.” 10 million square feet of debt-free This year’s grant recipients rep- quicker. Mark Davenport, also a Spaulding EMT, was praised for taking on the space, most of which exclusively resent a wide variety of causes, The R3 Program at BHCC is role of Safety Officer for staff at the Spaulding during the height of a unique initiative that allows benefits the Foundation. including social justice, home- COVID patient care. He is seen accepting the 2021 Massachusetts Star students or community members “We aim to help meet the needs lessness prevention, affordable of Life award from Dennis Cataldo. impacted by the COVID-19 eco- of people in all segments of our housing, education, violence pre- nomic downturn to get back in local community,” said Cummings vention, and food insecurity. The the game with financially sup- Foundation executive director Joel nonprofits are spread across 43 ported training. An Employment Swets. “It is the incredible organi- different cities and towns. Placement Specialist will lead this zations we fund, however, that do The complete list of 140 grant program, and eligible participants the actual daily work to empower winners, plus more than 800 will have access to full tuition and our neighbors, educate our chil- previous recipients, is available materials scholarships, as well as a dren, fight for equity, and so much atwww.CummingsFoundation. stipend for successful attendance more.” org. Cummings Foundation has and completion. Students who are With the help of about 80 now awarded more than $300 unemployed or demonstrate finan- volunteers, the Cummings million to non- cial need will be considered first. Foundation first identified 140 profits. organizations to receive grants of PAGE 12 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE May 27, 2021 Kenneth R. White named Dean of School of Nursing at MGH Institute

Staff Report ters and texts on several areas important to the practice of nurs- Kenneth R. White, PhD, APRN, ing including: intensive, hospice FACHE, FAAN, has been appoint- and palliative care; nursing inno- ed Dean of the School of Nursing vation and entrepreneurship; the at MGH Institute of Health evolution of Catholic health sys- Professions in Charlestown. tems; access to health care for Dr. White, who recently com- vulnerable populations; and many pleted service as the Associate areas of hospital leadership and Dean for Strategic Partnerships management. He is widely known in the School of Nursing and for his award-winning text, Endowed Professor of Nursing The Well-Managed Healthcare at the University of Virginia and Organization, published by Health where he continues in that affilia- Administration Press which now New DIRECTORY of businesses tion as an emeritus professor, will is in its 9th edition. In 2019, begin his new role at the MGH he received the American College What do you need today? Many merchants and Institute on July 1, 2021. Photo by Dan Addison. of Healthcare Executives Gold “Dr. White brings a wealth of Kenneth R. White, PhD, APRN, Medal Award, its highest award Whatservice do providers you need aretoday? adapting Many tomerchants the current and academic, health care, and admin- FACHE, FAAN, has been for lifetime contributions to health istrative experience to the role,” appointed Dean of the School of and health care leadership. said Alex F. Johnson, PhD, CCC- Nursing at MGH Institute. Dr. White received his BSN, crisisservice with providers new shopping are adapting options. to Check the current here for SLP, Provost and Vice President MSN, and PhD degrees from ways to safely shop from your own home. for Academic Affairs at the MGH Virginia Commonwealth Institute. “We look forward to From 1993-2013, Dr. White was University. He also holds a crisis with new shopping options. Check here for having him join us in leading our a professor and directed the gradu- Master of Public Health degree PLACE YOUR AD IN THE DIRECTORY TODAY! School of Nursing in its next chap- ate programs in health administra- in health administration from the ter.” tion at Virginia Commonwealth University of Oklahoma and a ways toGR safelyEAT in shoptrodu fromctory yourspec ownials! home. While at UVA, Dr. White also University. He also held the inau- Post-MS Certificate as an Adult/ Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] held joint appointments at the gural Sentara Professorship in Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Darden School of Business, the Health Administration until his Practitioner. In his work as a cer- Sioux Gerow [email protected] McIntire School of Commerce, transition to UVA in 2013. He has tified nurse practitioner, he also PLACE YOUR AD IN THE DIRECTORY TODAY! and the School of Medicine. He completed visiting professorships holds specialty certification in hos- also maintained a clinical practice at the Luiss Business School in pice and palliative care. as a palliative care nurse practi- Rome and at the Swiss School Dr. White was inducted as GREAT introductory specials! tioner at UVA Medical Center. of Public Health. He also has a Fellow in both the American Earlier in his career, he was an completed consultancies in the Academy of Nursing and the Deb DiGregorio - [email protected] executive with the Mercy Health Republic of Kazakhstan, Guam, American College of Healthcare System, an international provider Micronesia, and the Republic of Executives. Later this year, he of health care, where he led the Palau. will begin a two-year term as Sioux Gerow [email protected] civilian hospital on Guam and Dr. White’s scholarly work is the President of the American served in various administrative extensive. He has published many Academy of Nursing, an orga- roles with Mercy Health Center in refereed articles as well as chap- nization with which he has been Oklahoma City. actively involved for years.

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U.S. Secretary of State BHCC President Pam Eddinger. Clinton administrations span- William Walczak, President Dr. college graduates who will receive Antony J. Blinken will be the “His commitment to fight for ning over three decades, shaping Pam Eddinger, Provost Dr. Jim their associate’s degree and high keynote speaker at Bunker Hill the interests and values of the U.S. foreign policy. Blinken is a Canniff, Student Government school diploma consecutively. Community College’s (BHCC) American people and his insis- graduate of Harvard College and Association President David This celebration is open to 47th Commencement exercises, in tence on equity and opportunity Columbia Law School. Ernesto Kim Brady, and other spe- the public and will be streamed a virtual celebration on May 27 speaks to the very heart of Bunker The virtual ceremony cial guests. at 6 p.m. Hill Community College”. will include remarks from BHCC Deans will be reading on YouTube and Facebook Live. “We are honored to have In addition to serving in Massachusetts Commissioner the names of graduates in each Learn more, including links to the Secretary Blinken as this year’s President Biden’s administration, of Higher Education Dr. Carlos of their divisions. There will be a event at bhcc.edu/commencement Commencement speaker,” said Blinken served in the Obama and Santiago, Board of Trustees Chair special recognition to nine early

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WARREN PRESCOTT SCHOOL Liqueurs. Secondly, has petitioned to PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE PUBLIC May 31 - Memorial Day : No School change the d/b/a of the licensed busi- MEETING at •REPORTING WORKPLACE June 9 - Site Council Meeting @ 5:30 ness – From: Black Owl To: Dovetail. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ SAFETY CONCERNS p.m. Thirdly, has petitioned to change the tJcvce-spzMiH9broR0hKq07Bl5_ Workers in any size organization have June 17 - Early Release Officers/Directors. Lastly has petitioned I9aGgZ3s options if they feel they are being pres- June 18 - Last Day: Early Release for a change of Officers/Directors and sured into an unsafe situation. Attorney Ownership Interest. Garden Tour of Historic Charlestown General Maura Healey has created CITY COUNCIL BUDGET - Come and explore 10 gardens resources for workers to report safety HEARINGS FOR THE WEEK: National Park Service Navy Yard on Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. concerns during reopening. They include •May 27, 10 a.m., CITY COUNCIL Civic Engagement meeting, June 2, 6:30 to 3 p.m. Nestled behind stately brick an online form at the Attorney General’s COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND p.m. facades and tidy clapboard homes, website and a dedicated Fair Labor MEANS HEARING: The focus of this Over the last several years, the these gardens are hidden oases of hotline at 617-727-3465. People can hearing is the FY22 budget for the Fire National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Navy beauty and calm. The tour starts at also find those resources by calling 311. Department. and the USS Constitution Museum Gardens for Charlestown (499 Main •June 3, 10 a.m., CITY COUNCIL have been working to develop a mas- Street), where one will pick up the guide- •HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS ter development strategy that aims to book. Tour tickets are $25 in advance or PROPERTY HEARING: The focus of this hearing is transform the National Park area of $30 day of the event. Raffle. The Gardens Since taking office in 2014, Mayor the FY22 budget for the Department of the Charlestown Navy Yard. We imag- have several amazing prizes to raffle off Walsh has made fixing quality of life Innovation and Technology. ine a place that welcomes people from the day of the Garden Tour. Learn more *6 p.m., CITY COUNCIL around the corner and around the world. and purchase raffle tickets online at the issues a priority in his administration. COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND Several workshops have been held to dis- website. Raffle tickets are $1. From investing in Public Works to mak- MEANS HEARING: The focus of this cuss creating a world-class visitor expe- ing sure community policing is a staple hearing is public testimony on any aspect rience, upholding a stewardship ethic PLAN Charlestown upcoming meet- in every neighborhood, we are making of the FY22 Budget. that allows for the landscape to evolve ings and workshops: sure every neighborhood is clean, safe and be preserved, and reimagining the •Wednesday, June 23, on the Original and a great place to live and work in. From the March 26 License Board Navy Yard as portal to the Harbor, the Peninsula and Lost Village sub-areas. Unfortunately some properties in Boston hearing, online: Freedom Trail, and to our community’s At these workshops, we will dive need more help than others, and that’s •BLACK OWL, LLC; D/B/A: BLACK heritage and public space. We now invite deeper in conversations about the future why we are here. If you know of a prop- OWL, 1 SIXTH St. Holder of a your input on the proposed project ideas priorities and needs for these areas, as erty that fits one of the following criteria: Common Victualler 7 Day Wines during this planning phase. well as shaping future investments in multiple calls to 911, one that’s blighted and Malt Beverages License has peti- The NPS will be accepting com- these areas. In the coming weeks, you or just a general concern, we encourage tioned to change the classification of ments on the preliminary project con- will be able to sign up and find more you to reach out to your neighborhood its license to Wines Malt Beverages and cepts from June 2 through July 1. information about these workshops. liaison. May 27, 2021 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 15

Council votes unanimously to urge • Revere • Everett • Winthrop • Lynn • East Boston • Chelsea • Charlestown Congress to pass carbon dividend bill Lynn Independent Newspaper Group REaL EstatE put the United States on track to Sales • Rentals Staff Report rEvErE Call: EvErEtt 781-485-0588 Land • Commercial meet its Paris Agreement commit- RECRuItmENt ChELsEa Fax: ment of net zero carbon emissions Professional • Medical CharLEstoWn Winthrop 781-485-1403 General • Services The Boston City Council unan- by 2050. Decreased emissions East Classified Boston Classified More Than 100,000 Readers Each Week • Auto Sales • Yard Sales imously voted on Wednesday, as projected in the bill would 7 Communities • Miscellaneous May 12, to pass a Resolution improve health, especially those Urging Congress to Enact the most burdened by air pollution Energy Innovation and Carbon currently. It is estimated it will FURNISHED ROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT HELP WANTED Dividend Act, H.R. 2307. 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