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1 MAY 31, 2018 PUBLISHED EVERY OTHER THURSDAY BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep TT HEHE NN OROR TT HH EE NN DD (781)485-0588 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.NORTHENDREGIONALREVIEW.COM [email protected] RREGIOEGIONNALAL RREVIEWEVIEW FIELD OF FLAGS ON BOSTON COMMON Parks improvements plan looks good By Phil Orlandella Many local organizations use these parks for baseball, A presentation by the soccer, softball, bocce, play- Boston Parks Department for ground use and special events improvements to Puopolo Park, throughout the spring, summer Langone Field, bocce courts, and fall. drainage, playground, basket- These parks are mainly ball court, the Harbor Walk used by the North End Athletic and some open space has appar- Association (NEAA) and the ently been blessed by North North End Against Drugs End residents at a recent public (NEAD). In addition, there are meeting. many bocce tournaments and Several public meetings have soccer programs. been held to get to this point. A total of 37,268 American flags were placed on the Boston Common last week to honor those from Massachusetts who have died in wars dating back to the Revolution. That number included 296 military Five candidates elected heroes that have died in duty since 9/11. In particular, those war dead were honored at a special ceremo- ny on site last Thursday, May 24. Their names were read, and flags were planted for them by Gold Star families, elected officials and members of the military. Master Sargent Roy Aylward plants a flag as the to NEWNC Board names of fallen soldiers are read. See more photos and story on pages 8 and 9. By Matt Conti ensuring all nominees would get a seat on the council. Write in On Saturday, May 19th, resi- votes were not permitted. dents voted to elect five members The other six sitting members to the North End / Waterfront of the council with one more NEWNC supports three requests Neighborhood Council. year remaining on their term Salem St. was withdrawn to Friends of the North End 2018 NEWNC Election include: Tina Natale, Carmine By Phil Orlandella re-meet with abutters. He plans Library, Chris Sabbey, Pita Results Guarino, Sean Hennessey, Damien DiPaola, Tania Three voting agenda items to change the existing occupan- Pagliuca and Jennifer Hawes Marie Simboli – 83 votes Green and Ashley McCarthy. were supported unanimously cy from one commercial space presented information relating John Pregmon – 61 votes There will be 11 NEWNC mem- by the North End/Waterfront to one commercial space and to programs and activities at the Brett Roman - 49 votes bers in the coming year with one Neighborhood Council nine residential units. library. Patrick Bova – 39 votes vacant seat. (NEWNC) at their monthly John Gorman’s request to Candidates from the Joel (Jody) Faller – 33 votes The first NEWNC meeting meeting held in the Nazzaro change the legal occupancy at NEWNC 2018 May 19 elec- All of the candidates listed with the new council members Community Center on Monday, 15 Snow Hill St. was okayed tions were introduced and spoke above will be serving a two-year is scheduled for Monday, June May 14. by NEWNC. His plans call for about why they would like to term on the council. This year, 11, 2018. It will begin at 7:00 A request by Jen Royle seek- creating a four-family unit to a serve on the Council. the NEWNC election saw a low p.m. at the Nazzaro Community ing to create a private space at one family unit. The next NEWNC month- turnout of 107 voters because Center, 30 N. Bennet Street, 445 Hanover St. with a cordial The Council also support- ly meeting will be held on there were only five candidates North End, Boston. license received Council sup- ed a request by Ristorante Thursday, June 14 at 7 PM in running for six open seats, port. Limoncello 2 Inc., 76 Salem S., the Nazzaro Community Center, A proposal by Jeff Drago to sell their license to TreMonte 30 North Bennet St. All resi- to erect a five-story addition Restaurant North End, LLC. dents and business owners are to a one-story building at 97 Restaurant will remain at the welcome to attend. same location. Mirabella Pool scheduled to open June 16 By Phil Orlandella ing seasonable passes costing: to 7 PM, Saturday and Sunday, Adults (age 20-61) $20, Teens 10:30 AM to 7 PM according Something called summer (age 13-19) $10, Youth (age to the Center’s Interim Director will hopefully be just around 6-12) $5, Age 5 and under Free, Laurie D’Elia. the corner, maybe. age 62 and older $5, Active She added, “Early Bird Special Hotter weather means the Military (with ID) Free. Rates Memberships can be purchased opening of the Mirabella Pool are doubled for non-Boston res- at the Center from June 4-June (North End Pool), scheduled for idents. There are no day or guest 16 for only $10 for adult res- Saturday, June 16. passes. idents”. For more details call The Nazzaro Community Recreational swimming hours 617-635-5166. Marie Simboli, John Pregmon, Brett Roman, Patrick Bova, and Joel will be Monday-Friday 11 AM Center is currently accept- (Jody) Faller. 2 PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES MAY 31, 2018 editorial GUEST OP-ED Remembering those who gave all By Representative Michael E. Capuano to improve health care services for veterans, expand affordable This Memorial Day, we housing opportunities, increase remember and honor the services related to job training, American heroes who gave their and ensure that our military has lives for our country. Our Gold the equipment necessary to safely Star families deserve respect this serve. I fully support expanding day, and every day, of the year. the GI Bill, with enhanced educa- My own father, Andrew, was a tion assistance available to veter- World War II veteran who enlist- ans, and extending these benefits ed in the Army as a private. He to military families in certain fought in the Battle of the Bulge circumstances. This initiative is as Captain Capuano, where he an important economic resource was severely injured. My father for veterans who return from ser- was lucky enough to come home vice. It gives them the opportuni- to Somerville after the war, unlike ty to participate in job training so many who served beside him. or learn a new career so they can Captain Capuano left the the better care for themselves, and Army with medals for valor -- their families. and he also left the Army as an I’ve also fought to protect the 80 percent disabled veteran. My veterans’ health facilities locat- Black uncle, also a veteran, worked ed in Greater Boston. With my as a veteran service agent. After colleagues in the Massachusetts he passed away, we created an Congressional delegation, I’ve GUEST OP-ED annual award for high school ensured the VA Medical Center graduates who entered the ser- in Jamaica Plain, as well as VA vice, in his honor. clinics in Dorchester and other Help end distracted driving With veterans in my own fam- areas of Boston, are preserved. ily, I understand the struggles By Gina Fiandaca, Commissioner of the Boston Transportation a parking spot before addressing any situations. Access to healthcare is so import- and sacrifices our military fam- Department If you’re not driving, offer to help out the person who ilies go through today, and I’m ant to our veterans and their is. Hold on to his phone or offer to handle directions committed to protecting all ser- families. The federal government Glancing at that new text message on your phone. for him. And if you are walking or bicycling, be sure vice members and their families. must expand and improve ser- Scrolling through satellite radio stations to find the to look up and watch for others around you. Our women and men in uniform vices for veterans, not limit them. right song. Adjusting your GPS to find a new route. The top priority in the City of Boston’s long-term are willing to put themselves in As we observe Memorial Day, Any of these activities momentarily takes your atten- transportation plan, Go Boston 2030, is increasing harm’s way to defend the values I know nothing can ever change tion away from driving – you are a distracted driver. safety on our streets. We are working toward Vision our country was founded on. As the loss our Gold Star families Every year, there are thousands of crashes caused Zero: eliminating fatal and serious traffic crashes by a nation, we owe them a great feel. But I hope each and every by distracted driving. Many lives are lost and many 2030. In the City of Boston’s proposed operating bud- deal. family knows that their loved more lives are dramatically changed from long-term get and capital plan, Mayor Walsh is dedicating even To honor those we have lost, one’s sacrifice is remembered. injuries. more resources to make our streets safer for everyone we must take care of their fel- The best way to honor the While many of us understand the danger of using using them. Under his leadership, we’re proposing low service members who come women and men who gave their our phones while we drive, we still do it. Today, I ask the following additions to the Boston Transportation back home. We owe all veterans lives for our country is to take you to join me in pledging to ‘Just Drive’. Make this Department: the services and support they care of their families, friends, promise to yourself, to your family members, and to •Two new transportation planners and two new need -- it’s unacceptable for ser- and fellow service members.