THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE FIRST DAY BACK Downsizing our lives Grasshopper Café to close down, owner proposes residential project

By Seth Daniel to eliminate the commercial use on the site, demolish the exist- Kevin and Lynn Smith have ing building and replace it with a about the best breakfast in 02129 three-unit, four-story building that and beyond at the Grasshopper has ground-floor parking and a Café on Bunker Hill Street, but the roof deck. He said he intends to owners said this week that keeping live in one of the units, and might up with the restaurant business is keep the other units in his immedi- tough and they’re ready to retire. ate family. And they’d like to do it at the “What we’re looking to do is Grasshopper, in a sense. downsize our lives a bit,” he said. Kevin Smith, who owns the “I’m just wanting to retire and building, said he has been working stay in Charlestown. I’m not a since he was 14, and he and his developer where I’m coming in wife would like to enjoy their later and trying to squeeze things in. I years in a smaller home without know some people are upset about leaving Charlestown. Smith said he is proposing (Grasshopper Pg. 3) Eliot Innovation School unveils new building for 2019 school term

Photo by Derek Kouyoumjian By Seth Daniel and their parents – many of them Warren-Prescott School Principal Michele Davis (far right) with volunteers from RSM, a benefactor company from Charlestown. to the school, who were handing out pencils to the students on their first day back to class last Thursday, At one time it was the head- After living in cramped quarters Sept. 5. Students returned for their first week of the new term this week, and it’s back to reality for students… quarters of Mitt Romney’s failed with few amenities for years, Eliot and parents. See Page 6 for more photos. presidential run, and after that School Principal Traci Walker, of a high-end furniture store, but Charlestown, welcomed students this year the building abutting the and families to a brand new facili- North Washington Street Bridge ty that houses innovation labs and Bus lot withdraws billboard, proposes 431-car commuter lot has become the hopes and dreams (Eliot School Pg. 9) of hundreds of school children By Seth Daniel the lot right next to the exit from the school bus contract might have I-93 for many years, and the lot canceled, leaving the lot without The yellow school bus park- contains a large metal building a dedicated customer. That has GORMAN SCHOLARSHIP ing lot on Cambridge Street has and had provided parking for yel- apparently led to the application yet another controversial proposal low school buses over many years. for a license to park 431 cars in being floated this week – with- Last year, the family proposed an open-air lot. Currently, they drawing the contentious electronic a large, double-sided electronic only have permission to park 193 billboard request at the Zoning billboard for the lot, but that was vehicles, meaning it would be an Board of Appeals (ZBA) on soundly rejected by the communi- increase of 238 cars. Sources also Tuesday, and now set to propose a ty in large numbers. said they now plan to park cars 431-car parking lot instead. So, Tuesday it was withdrawn. However, sources indicated that The Owens family has owned (Bus Lot Pg. 3) Tatte Bakery brings its exciting brand to historic Warren Street

By Seth Daniel – which is just shy of 4,000 sq. ft. struction on the space around “It’s a really good brand and December, with a targeted opening The well-known Boston brand they’ve been trying to get into sometime around March 2020. Tatte Bakery has signed a lease to Charlestown for a long time,” he They would offer a coffee bar and occupy the entire retail space of said. “The deal came together very their well-known pastries as well. the newly renovated 40 Warren St. easy…We heard from neighbors Or said this concludes a three- building – currently being built out they wanted something that was year journey to get a good location by DLJ Partners. open all day for breakfast, lunch in Charlestown. Photo by Derek Kouyoumjian Toby Banta told the Patriot- and dinner. We’re excited to pro- “First of all, it might surprise Mother of the late Michelle and Mark Gorman - for who the Gorman Bridge late last week that they had vide that and think it’s a big win a few people, but Charlestown Scholarship is named - Ruth Gorman poses for a photo with Sally been talking with Tatte about the for the neighborhood.” over the last three or four years Woods, Peggy Sindoris, and Grace Campbell during the 20th anniversa- space, and everything worked out Banta and Tatte founder Tzurit ry fundraiser for the Gorman Scholarship on Saturday, Sept. 7. See Page on Friday to lease the entire space Or said they would begin con- (Bakery Pg. 10) 7 for more photos. 2

PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 editorial TIME TO END THE ‘WAR ON DRUGS’

For those of us who have been around for longer than we might care to admit, America has been consumed during our lifetime by the nev- er-ending battle to combat drug abuse. It was in 1971 -- almost 50 years ago -- that President Richard Nixon first declared a “war on drugs.” The mind-set that took hold thereafter, both among politicians and the public, led to a dramatic increase in the penalties for drug possession, including marijuana, which was classified as a level one drug at the federal level, the same as heroin. In the 1980s, First Lady Nancy Reagan launched a “Just Say No to Drugs” campaign and in the 1990s, the Clinton administration and Democratic politicians likewise maintained a strong anti-drug policy with heavy penalties. However, the true basis for the war on drugs was stated bluntly by former Nixon White House aide John Ehrlichman in 2016: “We knew we couldn’t make it illegal to be either against the war or black, but by getting the public to associate the hippies with marijuana and blacks with heroin, and then criminalizing both heavily, we could disrupt those communities. We could arrest their leaders. raid their homes, break up their meetings, and vilify them night after night on the evening news. Did we know we were lying about the drugs? Of course we did.” The end result of our five-decade war on drugs has indeed been what the Nixon administration had hoped for. There are as many Americans with arrest records as with college diplomas; an American is arrested for drug possession every 25 seconds and our nation has more citizens behind bars than any other country in the world, both in terms of sheer numbers and as a percentage of our population. In 1980 about 50,000 people were in prison for violations related to LETTERS to the Editor drug laws -- but today that number is over 400,000. Yet, the war on drugs and our mass incarceration rates have not even SHOW UP, SPEAK UP, the City and the Boston Planning Scholarship committee is pleased remotely led to a decrease in drug use. and Development Agency will step to announce the winners of this In addition, the spillover from our drug enforcement laws has AND STAND UP FOR in and get what they want, more year’s scholarships. The commit- destroyed the social order in other countries, with the drug cartels essen- A MASTER PLAN FOR buildings, possibly towers. In the tee gave out $7500 in scholarships tially reigning supreme in many nations in Central and South America, CHARLESTOWN end we in Charlestown will get to eligible students for the 2019 as well as in Afghanistan. Dear Editor, more irresponsible developments, – 2020 school year. Winners were But the most pernicious effect of the war on drugs has been that it As we continue to gather sig- more people, more gridlock, and a chosen in a lottery on Sept. 7. has created an environment that directly has led to the high death rate natures for our petition to ask for decreased quality of life in our one K-12 Scholarship Winners: from drug abuse among our citizenry. More Americans now die each a Master Plan for Charlestown, square mile. Jake McGrath – B.C. High The next meeting of the “Chat Ashlyn Stillman – Mt. Alvernia year from overdoses than perished in the Vietnam, Afghan, and Iraq we are continually amazed by the residents who are stepping up, with a Planner” is on Sept. 17 College Scholarship Winners: wars combined. from 4-6 p.m. at the Charlestown Matt Lakus – Pomfret School Portugal and Switzerland have decriminalized drug possession of all signing and thanking us for doing this work. Public Library. Miceala Sindoris – Northeastern kinds -- yet the death rate in those countries from drug abuse is almost It is of paramount impor- University non-existent. The reason is very simple: Those nations have treated drug No, we are most grateful for these folks as they give us the ener- tance that the community of John L. “Jackie” Sullivan dependency as a health issue, rather than a criminal matter. gy and drive to continue to fight Charlestown be heard. If you can- Memorial Scholarship: The war on drugs, as have so many of our real wars, was based for more orderly and responsible not attend, please email the Mayor Shannon Rose – Lesley on a lie. Our addiction to incarceration has ripped apart families and development in Charlestown. We and ask for a Master Plan for University destroyed individual’s lives and their futures. are not against building, we are Charlestown. The Committee would like The war on drugs has been a failure in every respect -- and it’s time advocating for reasonable building Ann Kelleher to thank all of our donors and that we face that reality. heights and density, green space, Charlestown attendees at our 20th Anniversary less gridlock, better transporta- Celebration. Special thanks to the tion, more affordable housing, MARK AND following supporters: Joe Kelly, Rep. Dan Ryan, The Warren schools and a cleaner environment MICHELLE GORMAN as well as being prepared for cli- Tavern, The Monument, Kimberly mate change. SCHOLARSHIP Russell, Wellesley Toyota, Michelle As I see it: If we in Charlestown WINNERS ANNOUNCED Jackson, the Knights of Columbus and DJ Smoky Cain. c harlesTown don’t advocate for the above, and The Mark & Michelle Gorman PATRIOT-BRIDGE get what we want, a Master Plan, The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, The Independent Newspaper Group reserves the right to edit letters for space and clarity. 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Grasshopper (from pg. 1) Walsh calls for investigation into ZBA losing the retail space. It’s the way from the City. If you had to keep By John Lynds opments this week, Edwards said “We anticipate having our ques- of the world. In the 1970s and this place open paying rent, with planning, zoning and development tions answered through Attorney 1980s they got rid of a lot of that. food costs and labor costs so high, The Boston Zoning Board of review are critical city functions Brian Kelly’s review, and Mayor It was a tough neighborhood. My it wouldn’t be possible. Those costs Appeals (ZBA) has definitely seen that impact the lives of residents Walsh is taking the action needed wife and I want to enjoy this part are through the roof. In the end, better days. across the city. until we know more.” of our lives, spend more time with family is more important.” The fallout from the John Lynch “Cases like these emphasize the Attorney Kelly has reached out our grandchildren and travel…My Kevin and Lynn Smith are quite alleged bribery scandal has trick- need for transparent public over- to each member of the ZBA to dad died when I was 14 and I went well-known for giving back to led down to the ZBA itself and sight and clear standards that are schedule interviews, City officials to work in Charlestown right then. their community, and have been now Mayor Martin Walsh is call- actually followed,” she said. “This said, and will also be reaching I’ve been working ever since. I noted for many years in honor- ing for an investigation into the is an opportunity to examine how out to any others involved in this want to take a break now.” ing students of the month from board as Mayoral Assistant Buddy we do business, and also gives us specific project as necessary to get That was all presented at a the Warren Prescott School, the meeting on Tuesday night in the Harvard Kent School and the Eliot Christopher (former ISD Director) a reason to examine the structure to the bottom of what happened. Grasshopper, which will close School with free breakfasts at the has taken a leave from his job on of zoning authority in the city. We Walsh said the review will draw down for good as part of the plan. Grasshopper. They’ve also quietly should also see this examination upon expertise in all facets of zon- Friday and ZBA member Craig The restaurant was filled to capac- hosted fundraisers for those falling as a chance to reinstall trust in the ing to review best practices in the Galvin resigned over the weekend. ity with neighbors, and those in on hard times. Lynch, the city’s Director of ZBA. Many people have given up field, and inform any opportuni- attendance had concerns, but there “We’ve done a lot for the com- Real Estate, pleaded guilty in fed- on it and believe it doesn’t even try ties moving forward for how to weren’t any “fireworks,” as it was munity,” Kevin said. “I don’t look eral court to accepting $50,000 to apply zoning standards.” institute even stronger operational described. for publicity. I do it because that’s from a developer to sway members Since his plea, the turmoil controls and accountability at the Smith started the Grasshopper what we do in Charlestown. It’s of the ZBA on a vote on Aug. 30. has extended to Galvin and ZBA. about 10 years ago, and said he just time for us to retire and enjoy On Monday, Mayor Martin Walsh Christopher, who has been serving “Boston is a city that is booming and his wife built the business with life.” said he was ready to make imme- as an advisor to Walsh in trying with economic development, from their own two hands. Part of the After Tuesday’s meeting, diate changes if necessary and to tackle the opioid epidemic in new companies moving to our issue is the escalating costs required Mayoral Liaison Quinlan Locke embark on an independent review. Boston’s South End. Christopher, city and the creation of housing to keep the doors open, something said they would continue to gather “One of my first actions as an architect by trade, had done being at an all-time high-record,” that has hit restaurants all over community input and work with Mayor was to streamline the zon- work on the building that Lynch said Mayor Walsh. “The pace of Boston. the Smith family on any changes or ing process and change the BRA had allegedly taken a bribe to our growth is unparalleled to any “If I didn’t own the building, ideas. The next step for the small into a planning agency that, for the advance within the ZBA. He other time in our city’s history, we couldn’t have afforded to keep project would be to schedule a date first time, focuses on the communi- said he felt it was best to step which is a tremendous economic the restaurant open with rents the at the Zoning Board of Appeals, ty,” he said. “I’ve worked to level aside during the review given that boon for our city, but also brings way they are,” he said. “I built the which he said they have not yet the playing field in every aspect of involvement. its own set of challenges. Through restaurant up by myself with help done. development and I’ve made clear “The private sector work I this review, I want to make sure that if we find anything that allows performed that qualified me for that our agencies and staff are NANCY KUENY someone to put their thumb on the the work I’ve done for the city, best equipped with the knowledge, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty scale that I will make immediate and the connections I made then, tools and training they need to do 20 City Square changes. There are timely projects disqualify me from participating their jobs effectively and to the [email protected] before the board right now that now in the inquiry the Mayor has standard of which they are held.” will unfairly and negatively impact requested,” he said. “Rather than Walsh has asked Sullivan & 617.697.9819 residents who have been waiting recuse myself, I am simply taking Worcester LLP to conduct this Visit NancyKueny.com/Blog to improve their homes if they are a temporary leave of absence so as comprehensive review beginning to access her February Charlestown Real Estate Blog not addressed. I’ve asked for an not to interfere with the inquiry.” with the rules and regulations in independent and comprehensive As the scandal unfolded this place that dictate how the ZBA review and I am fully committed week Walsh announced his admin- conducts business on behalf of the to overhauling the Zoning Board istration has hired the former head residents of Boston, and those with of Appeal.” of the public corruption unit inside matters before the board. Councilor Lydia Edwards has the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Brian City officials said the ZBA will been at the center of a ZBA dust- Kelly, to conduct an independent continue on with their regular up since early summer, criticizing in review of the scandal. meetings in the interim, and in fact, open meetings the re-appointment Walsh also called for a compre- had a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. of Galvin – a Dorchester realtor hensive review of the city’s Zoning 10. They said that postponing the and developer. She and Councilor Board of Appeal (ZBA) and related meetings would be a hardship for Michelle Wu have held up that processes, in order to ensure that many in the city as the ZBA han- re-appointment and the appoint- best practices, including strong dles about 68 cases per week in ment of new members due to a internal protocols and policies, are two meetings a month. Aside from controversial decision on a mar- in place to best serve applicants building projects, some of the mat- ijuana dispensary in East Boston in a way that is transparent and ters that would be held up without – among many other general con- accountable to the public. meetings, the City said, include cerns about the ZBA’s activities “It continues to be a top prior- things like a driveway or a family and decisions. ity to get to the bottom of what home expansion. In response to the recent devel- happened here,” said a mayoral Seth Daniel contributed to this spokesperson over the weekend. story.

Bus Lot (from pg. 1) on the lot for office workers and 529 Main St., at 6 p.m. Industrial Center, where they are commuters, as opposed to the bus City officials said the Owens more active. Recently, however, The future of health parking. Family has said it would beautify CEO Ed Owens has been out begins with you The more researchers know about what makes each of The would accomplish the the lot, providing new trees and and about at community events in us unique, the more tailored our health care can become. expansion by tearing down the landscaping to the site. The Owens Charlestown. Join a research effort with one million people nationwide metal building that is now on the family has owned the property for Attempts to contact Ed Owens, to create a healthier future for all of us. site, and replacing it with more many years, but has largely been their attorney for the project and JoinAllofUs.org open-air surface parking spaces. absent from the community in also a community representative 617-768-8300 or 617-414-3300 Founding Members of Partners HealthCare All of that will be hashed out all those years. They also own recently brought on were not suc- [email protected] or [email protected] in a meeting on Monday, Sept. 16, substantial industrial property cessful. Precision Medicine Initiative, PMI, All of Us, the All of Us logo, and “The Future of Health Begins with You” at the Schrafft’s Center Cafeteria, in Everett at the Owens Moving are service marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 4

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Townie Sports Charlestown Youth Soccer gets off to big start with Revolution, first games

By Seth Daniel

Charlestown Youth Soccer kicked off last Thursday, Sept. 5, with a fun clinic drawing some 400 kids to Barry Field (The Oilies) to participate with players from the New England Revolution. That was followed up by a weekend full of the first exciting games of the season for boys and girls in the Town. In its 12th year, Charlestown Youth Soccer Association has grown to more than 200 in-house players Grades K-2, and 250 trav- el players on 20 teams that repre- sent Grades 4-8. Photo by Aleta Mustone “Our mission is to introduce In game action from the first weekend of Charlestown Youth Soccer to the youth of Charlestown play, Goalie Sebastian Engler, 8, makes a great save of a shot on goal. the game of soccer through the Revolution Midfielder Brandon Bye participating in a dribbling race The Charlestown team lost a close one to Chelmsford, 2-1, but look to development of individual skill, with kids from Charlestown Youth Soccer during the pro clinic on Sept. rebound this weekend. fitness, teamwork and fair play,” 5. said President Allen Reitz. “CYSA High School turf field. Brad Knighton led the kids in has approximately 100 coaches On Thursday, MGH planned some drills, answered questions and 13 Board of Directors on our amongst its teams, and bringing in also play games on The Oilies the soccer clinic for Charlestown and signed autographs. volunteer staff.” more younger players to rise up throughout the fall season, which Youth Soccer as part of their part- It was a tremendous boost as Reitz said they have made great through the ranks. ends in November. That will allow nership with the New England children headed into their first progress over the last few years A big coup this year for the them to get in more games on both Revolution. Players Matt Turner, weekend of games. in raising the level of competition league was to secure a permit to those fields and the Charlestown Brandon Bye, Cody Cropper, and

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CHARLESTOWN HOLDS ANNUAL CHOWDERFEST

Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian Chowderfest began in Charlestown more than 30 years ago, then moved to City Hall Plaza, but now it has returned home. Sponsored by the Boston Planning Development Authority (BPDA), as well as The Anchor in the Charlestown Navy Yard, where it was held, Chowderfest featured the recipes from three Charlestown culinary legends: Warren Tavern, The Blackmoor Frank Feeley and Kim Mahoney Bar And Kitchen, and Monument representing Warren Tavern and Restaurant. their homemade chowder. Elizabeth and Connor Mooney.

Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard President Lois Siegelman and Chairman Michael Parker, with The Anchor program manager and organizer of the event Shelby Elwell, Owner of The Anchor Chris Sinclair, and State Rep. Dan Ryan.

Vittorio Brando and Alida Charbonneau

Award recipients for their dedication to Charlestown and the Navy Yard Terry Kennedy of the Kennedy Center, and former owner of the Navy Yard Bistro John Moore. They are with Friends of the Charlestown June Nelson hula-hooping for 45 Navy Yard Chairman Michael Parker and President Lois Siegelman, minutes and hoping to break an Councilor At-Large candidate David Halbert, and State Rep. Dan Ryan. hour...which she DID! Bob Kramer and Cynthia Keffe of the Bob Kramer Band performed easy-going music to fit the late-summer mood.

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PAGE 6 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AT WARREN-PRESCOTT SCHOOL Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian Another September...another school year begins. Eager stu- dents and their parents descended on the Warren-Prescott School as the children were re-acquaint- ed with classmates, teachers, and faculty not seen since June. It was a reunion of dear friends. On hand were volunteers from RSM, a Charlestown accounting firm that is firm supporter of the neighborhood schools and a val- ued partner.

Boden Langone with his mom, Jennifer, are both happy for school to Rebecca Santosuosso and Sedelia Emmanuel are happy to be back. begin.

Chase (second from left) and Cam Percoski (2nd from right) get their lockers set up with their buddy, Liam Donohue (far left), while his mom Janna looks on.

Cavaughn Talbert is happy to see Principal Michele Davis after a Returning student Aliza Rome gets a pencil to start off summer apart. the school year from Warren-Prescott science teacher Tina Champagne.

“I almost wish I didn’t hire Jillian and Steve to sell my place in Charlestown. They did such an amazing job and now I am living in the burbs. I’d never recommend leaving Charlestown, but if you must, I’d definitely recommend having these two sell your place.”

— Adam Hawk, Co-Owner Monument Restaurant & Tavern

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE PAGE 7 GORMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian The Gorman Scholarship Fund celebrated its 20th Anniversary at the Knights of Columbus Hall. It was more than the mission of the fund, to help worthy students achieve their dreams, but also to keep the memory alive of Mark and Michelle Gorman, siblings beloved by the neighborhood. As tragedy is received in Charlestown, it is reversed with a monument of love and community

Dan and Ayla Considine and Kathleen Lacey . Susan Linnehan (center) with Nancy and Bill Doherty.

Lynn Brennan and Annie McCamfrey.

Patty Sullivan, Kerri Allen, and Paula Kirk. Marian Pacheco and Noreem Headle. Jack and Paige Ryan spend some playtime with a chase on the dance floor.

Bob Kotowski, Jerry Sullivan, and Kim Gorman. Charlestown Branch Public Library 179 Main Street, Charlestown 02129 September 17, 2019

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PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 BPDA to seek permission to put out RFP for Power Plant development

The property would be demol- will issue an addendum if new current lease on the building is By Seth Daniel issue the RFP in late September or Early October, with proposals ished on the dime of the BPDA, information becomes available set to expire in 2066. As part of The Boston Planning and due six weeks after the issuance which already has a contract to after the RFP is issued.” the sale, the BPDA will receive Development Agency (BPDA) is date. BPDA anticipates complet- take it down. However, the devel- •BUILDING 33 TO BE SOLD about $300,000 (approximately seeking approval from its Board ing proponent selection in early oper would have to do a full clean- A 47-unit apartment building 15 percent of the sale price) as a on Thursday, Sept. 12, to adver- spring 2020. After demolition is up of the site for its particular use. on Third Street (Building 33) is condition of transferring the lease. tise a Request for Proposals (RFP) complete, anticipated to be in fall “The RFP will contain language proposed to be sold to a Texas res- The BPDA and the new owner are to develop Building 108 (Power 2020, the Premises may carry an alerting proponents to the risk idential housing company – a pur- already considering talks to extend Plant) in the Navy Yard. Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) of an AUL,” read the memo. “In chase that would represent their the lease beyond 2066 after the The building has been the focus restricting certain uses as a result that case, the developer would first purchase in Boston. closing. of the neighborhood for many of contaminants that are not able be responsible for any additional Serone has agreed to purchase The total purchase price was years, and the BPDA had not to be fully remediated.” environmental mitigation required the property from 33 Navy Yard not given, as the deal had not yet moved on the property for several The Power Plant is in very poor for their intended use if the propo- LLC and needs BPDA approv- closed. years – though it always expressed condition and is highly contami- nent feels a need to do so. BPDA al to assign the new lease. The future interest. This month, the nated. Agency is finally seeking to put out A public meeting in May of this 02129 Alliance calls for neighbors to let BPDA know preferences year drew a number of residents an RFP for the property. find that out by hearing it from and parking and traffic and sew- who favored issuing the RFP and By Seth Daniel “The RFP will offer the the neighborhood. We are on the age and development and all these Premises in ‘as is condition after would like to see uses such as Leaders of the alliance of neigh- right path.” things,” she said. “We are not the demolition is complete,” offices, residential, hotels or com- bors and community groups call- That path, however, doesn’t calling it a Master Plan because read the memo. “BPDA plans to mercial activity. ing for a planning process said include the words Master Plan. it doesn’t not apply to what we this week that it is up to the neigh- While the initial call for plan- want legally. We will be calling it borhood to define the process it ning in Charlestown came in the ‘PLAN’ now…What we’re really wants – also dropping the Master form of a Master Plan, the BPDA doing is filling in the blanks of Plan moniker and calling it simply, said that technically it cannot do what the Boston 2030 Master Plan PLAN. a Master Plan for one neighbor- did not specify. The only way to Amanda Zettel, of the hood. They said it was semantics, get the solutions to our infrastruc- Please call Charlestown Preservation Society, which some disagree with in the ture issue is to work within the 857-383-8954 said they had a meeting with the Town, but Zettel said their point processes we have in place. The if you see Tommy Cat. Boston Planning and Development is valid. BPDA is the planning authority Agency (BPDA) last week to help While the Master Planning stat- for the City of Boston. If we want Last seen on 9/7 discuss the next steps in the pro- ute in state law is fairly clear, it to go have conversations around Sackville St. area. cess. She said they are all on the also is clear in stating that Boston parking, traffic and schools, we same page, despite some disagree- is exempt from that law because it have to work with the City to do ments over verbiage recently. has its own planning agency. The that.” “This initial three-month peri- only place where the BPDA can Zettel said they have gotten od is important because this input technically do a Master Plan is for outside advice and are working will determine the scope of what an institution like a hospital or with a company that is a vendor we want it to address,” she said. for a Planned Development Area for the BPDA – a company that “We have to come out and con- (PDA), which has to be more than will be an impartial third party to vey that now to them. They are one acre. help the neighborhood. The open to the entire boundary of “We need a comprehensive plan The next Chat with a Planner the neighborhood. They have to because we need to look at schools takes place on Sept. 17 in the GUIDE TO Charlestown Library from 4-6 p.m. However, the BPDA plan- SCHOOLS! ners have said they are willing to visit any organization or group of people that are interested in hear- ing about the process and giving input. “What’s important for the 2019 Neighborhood Alliance at this point is to have people come out to the meetings and have their say and to independently verify that what the City is representing is true,” she said.

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Eliot School (from pg. 1)

Grades 5-8. many large windows included in “For me, it’s a dream come true the construction. because we are a school communi- Another key amenity on site is ty in 2007 that had 139 students a MyWay Café and full-size cafe- and were not a top choice by teria. Students have access to fresh many,” said Walker. “In 2019, we food every day cooked onsite and have three campuses and 732 stu- a spacious area to eat. dents…Being a parent of students “The kids are really excited that went here in the past, this new about this,” said Walker. “They school is all that more amazing. can come up and choose what It’s amazing to see it go from one they want and the food is really school to three buildings and the good. They have so much space in new buildings that we have. This the cafeteria as well, and we never building has so much potential.” had that. Plus, it can be used as The new Eliot Innovation flex space as well. We had a singer School is one of the first of two from the Boston Lyric Opera come new schools completed in the dis- in and perform in here recently. trict (the other being the Dearborn Everyone loved it.” STEM Academy in Roxbury) While grades 5-8 call the school The Eliot K-8 School is located their permanent home on the on three campuses in the North End – with the lower grades in Science teacher Huijing Wu explains a robotics question to students the historic building on Charter Emerson Cronin and Nell Jacobson during class on Monday. Street, the upper school on North Bennet Street and the new school on Commercial Street. While Other classes can use the space many North End families choose upper floors, the first floor is the for their own purposes, and in the school, nearly 300 students place where students from the reality, virtually every space can be there hail from Charlestown – as other campuses also come to do repurposed for any activity during does Walker. their special learning offerings like downtime, Walker said. The new school was procured robotics and graphic arts. “We have a great music room, by the City about three years ago, Another key thing is the but every room in this building is and construction began in 2017. ‘Learning Nooks’ that are includ- flexible,” she said. “Maybe it’s a Now, the building with waterfront ed in the upper-floor layouts. music room most of the time, but The front of the new Eliot Innovation School on Commercial Street in views of Charlestown and the Outside of every ‘studio’ (which if it’s not being used, a student can waterfront has been fully recon- is what the Eliot calls their class- the North End. About one-third of the entire K-8 school community come in and use it to read a book hails from Charlestown. structed to house classrooms and rooms) are flexible spaces with in a quiet location.” special labs. benches and open space dovetailed The school has been a hit with Walker pointed out that the with floor to ceiling windows. The everyone so far, she said, and stu- see as kids go into these class- toppings on a pizza automatically. new building houses a robotics space is able to be used by anyone, dents and families are taking own- rooms just magnifies what we They are the ones who will change lab, a digital arts lab, a music lab she said. ership. Morale is high, and she have already done at the Eliot. the world. This facility them more and a spacious fitness room – all Teachers can pull out certain said the school is on an amazing The flexibility this gives us helps tools to be ready to do that.” of which is bathed in healthy pro- students for special lessons or one- trajectory to better prepare its pub- us to better prepare our students… The Eliot Innovation School is portions of natural light from the one-one attention. lic school students for high school. Before, a teacher stood in front located on Commercial Street just “This is our new space,” she of a classroom and gave students over the North Washington Street said. “The faculty has always done knowledge. Now, in 21st Century Bridge from Charlestown. A rib- amazing things, but with this new learning, it’s about us learning bon cutting for the new school is building there are new opportuni- together. We have kids here today tentatively scheduled for Oct. 19 ties…The smiles and joy that we who are building a robot to put at 1 p.m.

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Bakery (from pg. 1) – with the exception of out-of- she said. “I first learned about bakery would welcome people to town requests – was constant- Charlestown in 2010 because come and stay. ly the number one request we one of my managers lives there. “It’s hard to find a place that Serving Boston, East Boston, Charlestown, received from our customers for It’s very close to Cambridge and wants you to stay and wants you Everett, Chelsea, Revere,Winthrop, and Lynn expansion,” she said. “It was a downtown Boston. The overall to hang out,” she said. “We’re • 123 non-stop request through e-mails look and feel is European. It’s excited to create a place where • 272 GEN’L HELP and social media…I didn’t find small and quaint and there are a families can feel comfortable at APTS. FOR RENT WANTED this space through my real estate lot of young professionals and it’s any time of day and professionals REVERE - Townhouse ------team actually. One day I got a sophisticated in a way. It’s very can come with their laptop for - 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 REVERE - AVAILABLE VENDOR REPS ------message through three or four appealing to me and goes well with three hours and do work. A lot of bath. Driveway, no NOW. 224 Mountain WANTED to sell the MUSICIANS WANTED different people about 40 Warren the Tatte brand in what people are places want you to get your food pets, no smoking. Ave. 1st. Flr. 5 room famous Rawleigh Glendale Christian Street…For me, it’s all about the looking for. I think Charlestown and move on. We invite people to $2000 per month 2 br Medicated Ointment Lighthouse Church, neighborhood and the community will embrace Tatte as soon as we stay and be comfortable.” no utilities, First, no Util $1600.00 Pets at fairs, home Everett is looking and Charlestown is a small place open our doors. I’m very, very According to their website, last, security and No. 781 289 5107 shows and farmers’ for musicians. Can and it doesn’t matter where we’ll picky on how I choose real estate. Or started Tatte Bakery & Café references required. markets. For you lead worship or be, people will find us. I actually I’m protecting my brand…Where in 2007, baking 20 hours a day 617-777-9683 information contact: plan an instrument? prefer to be inside a neighborhood you choose where you are makes in her home kitchen and selling 9/18 Malcolm McKinnon, Is God speaking versus the main business area. It’s a big difference. We were looking her delicious creations to Boston 200 Vantage to you regarding more fixed to the brand of who we for three years in Charlestown, farmers’ markets. After only one • 137 Terrace, Apt. 300, using your gifts? are. It was just a lovely surprise.” and there aren’t many options to summer, Tatte expanded to its Or said she took a tour of the go to.” first brick-and-mortar bakery in OFFICE/ BUILDING Swampscott, MA Call 617-387-7458 FOR SALE 01907. Call 781- or visit at 701 location recently, and was taken Or said they wanted to create Brookline. It has since opened 12 COMM’L 592-0969 Broadway, Everett by it immediately. It didn’t take a space that would welcome fam- Tatte cafes throughout Boston. RENTALS REVERE 9/18 @10:30 on Sunday. long to sign a lease after that. ilies, neighbors and professionals “It was very, very quick,” who need to work. She said the REVERE: Off Broad- Great Location way. Professional 2 Store Fronts 1 4BR Licensed Plumbers Wanted roject (from pg. 8) office space. On public Apt. 5 open Pkg. spots P transportation. Call for $950.000 Boston residents preferred. Start run hand-in-hand with the overall Properties. “As we progress, we’ll cess for One Charlestown,” he details. 978-590-8810 617 785 7027 immediately. Call 617-212-2268 PLAN process for Charlestown. continue on this path with the said. “One Charlestown by the ------for more information. “Since our May community goal of providing a new update same token, as it goes through Revere Broadway ------meeting, we’ve been working dil- and soliciting additional resident Article 80 process, that will in turn Office- NEED TO SELL Your igently throughout the summer feedback at the next community inform the planning process.” 2nd floor, 1 room, House? Call to reach with the CRA and BHA on plan- meeting to be held this fall.” Schwartzberg said it is some- $500. over 50,000 readers. ning issues, in addition to main- Ted Schwartzberg, Charlestown thing that happens several times Includes utilities and Call 781-485-0588 taining an open dialogue with any planner for the BPDA, said both around the City, and with great parking. or fax the ad to 781- Charlestown residents who may the One Charlestown project and success. 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You have day, action may be taken Representative and may Suffolk Division Kathleen Szymkowski of a right to object to this without further notice to petition the Court in 24 New Chardon St. Charlestown, MA requesting proceeding. To do so, you you. any matter relating to Boston, MA 02114 that the Court enter a or your attorney must UNSUPERVISED the estate, including the Ryan JOHN J. RECCA (617)788-8300 formal Decree and Order file a written appearance ADMINISTRATION UNDER distribution of assets and CITATION ON and for such other relief as and objection at this THE MASSACHUSETTS expenses of administration. Masonry PAINTING requested in the Petition. Court before: 10:00 a.m. UNIFORM PROBATE CODE WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Interior/Exterior PETITION FOR Chimneys • Fireplaces Commercial/Residential FORMAL The Petitioner requests on the return day of (MUPC) Dunn, First Justice of this Cellar Floors • Restoration ADJUDICATION that: Kathleen Szymkowski 10/17/2019. A Personal Representative Court. 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N eighborhood R o u n d U p GYM HOCKEY NEWS that you could make would also ST. MARY - ST. with addiction, those who have Zelma Lacey House residents, be greatly appreciated. lost their lives in the struggle, and guests, staff members, family and The season starts this Saturday, Donations can be dropped off CATHERINE OF SIENA for all of their loved ones. All are friends are invited to tour our 9/14/19. Schedule is: at the Food Pantry at 49 Vine St. RECOVERY MONTH Welcome! community and receive a tasty 9:30 am Bryan’s Pals vs A-1/ (Hayes Square), The Cooperative cheeseburger. Zelma Lacey House Zume’s MASS CHEESEBURGER DAY Bank at 201 Main St. and at the is located at 9 West School Street. 10:30 am. Duce 2. Vs. MPTA September is Recovery Month. AT ZELMA LACEY Parish Center on 46 Winthrop St. A Mass will be offered on Sunday, For more information, contact: HARVEST ON (across from the Training Field). September 15, at 6PM at St. Mary HOUSE Tabitha Jones by calling 617- VINE FOOD PANTRY Financial donations can be sent to: Church, 55 Warren Street for On Wednesday, September 18, 241-0328 or e mail, Tjones@pea- Harvest on Vine, Parish Center, 46 bodyproperties.com. The Harvest on those in Recovery, those struggling 2019 from 12-2:00 p.m., in honor Winthrop St., Charlestown, MA Vine Food Pantry is requesting of National Cheeseburger Day, 02129. For more information, call boxes of cereal this week. Any Tom MacDonald, director, at 617- donation of non-perishable foods 990-7314. SAN GENNARO FOUNDATION A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION For Record •Warren-Prescott School A Festival to Benefit Autism Dates: •Zoning Board of Appeals th th *September 26: School Hearing Second Annual Feast. Sept. 13 -15 , 2019 Orientation Night, 5:30 p.m. What: Regularly scheduled *September 26: School Site ZBA public hearing where com- Council Elections, 6 p.m. munity members can offer tes- *Oct. 9: School Site Council, timony on appeal cases before 6 p.m. the Board of Appeals. A full •Harvard-Kent School Dates: copy & description of variances ​*Sept.19 - OPEN HOUSE sought can be obtained in the from 5-7 p.m. office of the Board of Appeal, *Sept. 24 – Monthly Parents 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Meeting (School Library), 6 4th Floor, any weekday between p.m. Parents meet at Brewer’s 8am-4pm with the exception of Fork afterward, 7:30 p.m. legal holidays. Find the City of •BPDA Chat with a Planner Boston’s public notices databas- Members of the BPDA es here. planning team will be avail- Charlestown Applicants: able at the Charlestown Branch *When: Tuesday, September of the Boston Public Library 10, 9:30 a.m. to answer any questions you Where: Boston City Hall may have about the future Room 801, 1 City Hall Square, of Charlestown or the Boston planning process. Feel free to Proposal: 34-36 Belmont St. stop by at any time. *When: Thursday, September Where: Charlestown Public 19, 5 p.m. Library, 179 Main St. Where: Zoning Board of When: Tuesday, September Appeals, 1010 Mass Ave., 17, 4-6 p.m. Boston •Abutters Meeting for 24-26 Proposals: 8-14 Monument Elm St (RESCHEDULED Ave. DATE) •HOW TO REPORT A What: A meeting to discuss PROBLEM PROPERTY a proposal to change the occu- Since taking office in 2014, pancy from a four-family to a Mayor Walsh has made fixing three-family dwelling, Also, to quality of life issues a priority in renovate the building, including his administration. From invest- a rear addition. ing in Public Works to making Where: 24-26 Elm St. sure community policing is a When: Thursday, Sept. 12, staple in every neighborhood, 6 p.m. we are making sure every neigh- •Abutters Meeting for 60-66 borhood is clean, safe and a Cambridge St. great place to live and work in. What: A meeting to discuss Unfortunately some properties a proposal to increase exist- in Boston need more help than ing open-air parking lot license others, and that’s why we are (OPAIR-78695) from 193 vehi- here. If you know of a property cles to 431 vehicles and demo that fits one of the following cri- existing warehouse. teria: multiple calls to 911, one Where: Schrafft’s Center that’s blighted or just a general Cafeteria, 529 Main St. concern, we encourage you to When: Monday, September reach out to your neighborhood 16, 6 p.m. liaison. 12

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