THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 FREE charlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE Charlestown National Parks look to coordinated opening on Aug. 7

By Seth Daniel with an asterisk on the opening if things change in terms of COVID- The National Parks of Boston 19 infections, but Dep. Supt. Bob are proceeding cautiously in Wilbur said they are working with regards to re-opening their facil- the USS Constitution and the USS ities – which can officially open Constitution Museum to have under the state’s plan on July 13 a coordinated opening in early – and will likely not open their August – missing some, but not all Charlestown facilities in the Navy of the summer tourist season. Yard and Bunker Hill until Aug. 7. “We’re working very closely That said, few are going to with our partners at the Navy be climbing the Bunker Hill Yard – the USS Constitution and Monument any time soon, as the the USS Constitution Museum – National Park Service struggles to have a carefully coordinated to figure out how to open the re-opening of the Charlestown Monument for climbing in a way Navy Yard,” Wilbur said. “Right that is safe and sanitary given its now we’re targeted Aug. 7. That close quarters. All things are certainly qualified (Parks Pg. 3) Photos courtesy of Sarah Morrill Charlestown residents Eric Tabb and Allie Ryan met several years Real estate strong as new property ago while teaching at Edwards Middle School in Charlestown. On on Sullivan Square hits the market June 27, they had a regal wedding few years to become a haven of planned at the Museum of Science. By Seth Daniel Gradually, all of the plans, the parkland and transportation infra- vendors, and the guests went Any worries that COVID-19 structure. Anyone purchasing now away as COVID-19 restrictions might stifle the real estate market in Macletchie’s building would in tightened. The grand ceremony, and sales in Charlestown have the future have a front row seat after many ups and downs, was been put aside when it comes to to a large green space and new replaced by a simple ceremony on the newest property on the market amenities planned all around the June 27 in City Square Park. in Sullivan Square – a 22-unit property – and that’s not lost on condo building at 610 Rutherford the sales team, which is led by Ave. brought to the market this Charlestown expert Nancy Roth As wedding plans fell apart, summer by Gray Macletchie that of Gibson Sotheby’s. is showing brisk sales since com- “It’s tough if you’re not familiar ing to the market this month. with the area and you see all the City Square became one couple’s chapel The building is one of only a traffic now,” she said. “But this couple of pioneering residential area is going to look far different By Seth Daniel became questionable, and final- planned – or ever imagined – but ly were impossible. The wedding last week on June 27, they set up projects on Sullivan Square – an in six or seven years. Everything Slowly through March and dress was next to impossible to get in City Square in a very simple area now that is still a bit indus- is going to change. The rotary is April, wedding plans for Eric Tabb altered, and even their City-issued manner, bride and groom, offici- trial and rough around the edges, going to change completely and and Allie Ryan started to fall apart Marriage License required all of ant (the bride’s sister, Katherine but has major plans in the next (Real Estate Pg. 3) piece by piece. the online effort of a teen-ager Ryan) and family members, and Detailed plans the Charlestown trying to get concert tickets to a tied the knot outdoors under the couple had made for their wed- sold-out show. ding at the Museum of Science It was not the wedding they had (Wedding Pg. 4) Markey and Kennedy answer questions posed by inmates in socially distanced forum

By Lauren Bennett III, candidates for the US Senate in on Facebook and included ques- this year’s election. tions from men and women in On July 7, the Suffolk County The forum, which was mod- custody at the South Bay House Sheriff’s Department held a Senate erated by Suffolk County Sheriff of Correction. Each candidate had Forum with Senator Ed Markey Steven Tompkins, was closed to and Congressman Joe Kennedy the public, but was live streamed (Questions Pg. 9)

A view of the living area in a two-bedroom unit on the corner of the build- Class of 2020 graduation. Pages 6 and 7 ing – looking out on Sullivan Square, the Encore casino and Assembly Row. PAGE 2 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE July 9, 2020 editorial THE STOCK MARKET DOES NOT REPRESENT THE U.S. ECONOMY

We don’t pretend to be experts either in the stock market or the econ- omy in general. However, as Bob Dylan put it, “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” and similarly, the average American doesn’t need a Ph.D. in economics to understand that the recent record height of the stock market indices -- the S&P 500, the Dow Jones 30 Industrials, and the Nasdaq -- does not reflect the health of the U.S. economy. Increasing economic inequality -- what has become known as the dis- connect between Wall St. and Main St. -- has been the broad trend of American life for the past 40 years. Ever since Ronald Reagan (aided and abetted by the Democrats, by the way) deregulated the banking and other industries, gutted the labor unions, reduced tax rates for the rich, and abrogated the antitrust laws, America’s immense wealth has become concentrated in the hands of the very few to an extent never before seen in the modern world. Consider that the top 1% of American households now control more than half of the equity in U.S. public and private companies, according to data from the Federal Reserve. In relative terms, the top 1% now has more wealth than the entire middle class and as much wealth as 90% of all Americans. LETTER to the Editor The ratio of the salary of a CEO vs. the salary of the typical worker of a publicly-traded company in 1965 was about 20-1. That ratio today is about 350-1. PLEASE WEAR everyone feel defenseless and Hopefully, not only older citi- This is only part of the story, however. The real reason for the increase A MASK compels us to think about our zens but people of all ages will stay in the disparity between the top 1% and everyone else is that middle-class To the Editor: mortality. This unsettling time has determined to prevent contract- jobs in America have disappeared at an alarming rate to the benefit of COVID-19 unexpectedly ren- confirmed what we knew: humans ing this dreadful virus. To avoid the top 1%. dered people in their 60s and are not meant to live without close this extremely infectious disease, According to a Brookings Institution report, the two most highly-val- older a vulnerable demographic: contact with others or die alone. everyone must continue to wear a ued companies in the country in 1962 — AT&T and General Motors physically, emotionally, and finan- At virtual get-togethers with fam- mask when interacting with other — employed nearly 1.2 million people combined. cially. Most retirees are poignantly ily and friends, someone always people and practice safety mea- declares that we need to adjust sures recommended by the CDC. Last year, the two largest companies in the S&P 500 — Microsoft and aware of this disturbing truth. For to the new normal. I can’t help Many find wearing a mask incon- Apple — employed just 280,000 persons. Apple puts together almost all those who, like me, decided to retire recently, COVID-19 did not thinking to myself that this virus is venient, of its products in China, using third-party manufacturing companies that novel, but there is nothing normal I like to see it as a necessary operate the modern-day equivalent of sweatshops. enter the calculus. Many people plan to reinvent themselves upon about living during a pandemic. nuisance. In a world that has been Further, consider that the wealthiest top 10 percent of Americans own Villains like COVID-19 usually upended, it behooves us to consid- about 84 percent of U.S. stocks, with the top 1 percent owning 40 per- retiring, but wearing a mask and living with a global pandemic, divide and conquer to achieve er that, for now, wearing a mask cent. was not anyone’s aspiration. 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Relic Style: Long-shuttered store Parks (from pg. 1) will allow us time. We have some national travelers have been up at install a WebCam next week at the to become trendy home shop people at the Park making changes Bunker Hill and we have encoun- base of the entrance that shows to the facilities and implement- tered that,” he continued. the real-time view at the top of the By Seth Daniel can’t wait to wander and browse in a beautiful, local shop again and ing hand sanitizer and physical That plays to the fact much of obelisk. If one cannot climb the Donna Garlough has a keen feel the sense of community that distancing measures. The USS the two Parks have been open in Monument, at least they can see sense of style for knowing just brings,” she said. Constitution is preparing to bring Charlestown during COVID-19 the view from the ground. what is the right fit, and when Garlough comes to the venture back its sailors and figuring out shutdowns because a lot of it is That is one example of how she walked past the long-vacant with a ton of experience in inte- the maximum amount of people open space, and Wilbur said that the NPS, Wilbur said, has been Bunker Hill Relics storefront on rior styling and knowing the best they can have on board at one has been valuable to the commu- pushed to expand its digital foot- Main Street, she knew it someday choices and trends for the home. time.” nity. print at National Parks like the would be just the right fit for her Garlough has worked as a All of that is being worked out “The good news is our grounds Navy Yard and Bunker Hill. With store. style and food editor at Boston with a consultant brought on by have been open for the duration a move to have less contact, there Though it was never quite the magazine, then brand and style the National Park Service to look of this pandemic,” Wilbur said. has been more effort to install dig- right time to make the move, the director at the home-decor site at regulations and safety measures “That’s been a good thing because ital tour guides and a dial-a-ranger COVID-19 pandemic opened up a Joss & Main, where she curated for staff and visitors. There will be people are cooped up in the house program where a visitor can call new opportunity, and surprisingly, product, forecasted trends, and clear signage and new regulations and I think Charlestown Navy a phone number, get a National she is now preparing to open up styled spaces for photo shoots on occupancy for the museums, Yard and Bunker Hill Monument Park Ranger on the line, and then the Town’s newest home shop, and TV commercials. She has visitor centers and the ship. grounds are great places to get ask any question about the site. Monroe Boston. styled spaces for celebrities includ- The opening in early August will out…The one challenge is Bunker “We kind of needed to do that “I’ve been looking longingly at ing Julianne Hough, Whitney allow for accommodating tourists Hill Monument grounds are an anyway, and this pushed us in that the Bunker Hill Relics storefront Port, Katherine Schwarzenegger, that usually come in the summer oasis for open space amongst direction,” he said. for over a decade, knowing it was Bachelor stars Rachel Lindsay and months. Even though the Park all the residents. The challenge OTHER PARKS AND THEIR the perfect spot for a home shop,” Brian Abasolo, and singer Jessie has been closed officially, there is sometimes there are so many OPENINGS: she said. “But as a full-time editor, James Decker and her husband, have been a healthy smattering of people hanging out there that it is •The Boston Harbor Islands writer and interior stylist already NFL wide receiver Eric Decker. tourists passing through the Town hard to maintain physical distanc- National and State Park is cur- busy restoring a neglected brick In 2018 her book, ‘Your Home, despite COVID-19. The NPS is ing protocols.” rently in coordination with the townhouse up the hill, the time Your Style: How to Find Your excited to try and catch some of He said the grass on the state on a full re-opening. Already, was never right. Look and Create Rooms You the tourist season, but there is also Monument grounds got a little they have opened Spectacle Island “Still, the idea kept haunting Love,’ was published by Rizzoli some anxiety in that as visitors shaggy as they were not able to to visitors, and the Ferry from me, and while I never expected it International Publications and fea- from other parts of the country deploy their landscaping contrac- downtown started running trips to come together during a global tured in the New York Times. Her where infections are increasing tor, but in recent weeks that has on July 1. pandemic, I had to grab it when work and advice has appeared in could arrive in Charlestown. been solved and the grounds are Wilbur said there is a unique opportunity came up,” she contin- People Magazine, Us Weekly, Real “We’re going to have to play now manicured as they usually challenge on the ferry to maintain ued. “I had looked at many spaces Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, it by ear to see how the pub- are. physical distancing. in Charlestown, but there’s not and more. lic health trends go,” he said. Climbing the Monument is •The NPS Visitors Center on much first-floor retail available, Garlough plans to carry a mix “Massachusetts is very good, but something, however, that may not the Rose Kennedy Greenway is and I always knew this was the of traditional, modern, coastal, I’m concerned about Florida, return for quite some time, Wilbur targeted to re-open to visitors on best one. and bohemian housewares and Arizona and Texas – they’re not said. July 15. Garlough said they will be reno- decor, including vintage rugs, looking good. It might spread “I don’t know if that’s the tough- •The Museum of African vating the space over the next few lighting, pillows, barware, pottery, again to other states as people est question in all our parks,” he American History on Beacon Hill months, and they are also now design books, and more. Monroe travel around. That’s always a said. “That’s the one we’re most is going to remain closed for the making plans on how they will fol- will also offer home-styling ser- concern. We’re hopeful that public challenged with because it’s so time being. There is no date yet low all of the guidelines for masks vices and in-store workshops. health trends data will continue to confined going up there. Trying to targeted for an opening this sum- and social distancing in the retail More information can be found be favorable and we can get more physical distance there, we don’t mer. The hope was to open it at sector. She said she hopes to open at monroeboston.com, and fol- people in the Park. even know how we’ll do that.” the end of July, but some indoor Monroe Boston in the fall. lowers can get renovation updates “That said, we have also noticed As a replacement for visitors challenges might make it take lon- “After months of isolation and on Instagram via @monroe_home there have been quite a few inter- to the Monument, the NPS will ger to secure. online buying, I know that people this summer.

Real Estate (from pg. 1) Charlestown Little League to Hood Park is going to have a the last 15 years, and he said he’s point, Roth said, for an area that throw out the first pitch July 13 large green space next door…I very proud of the project at 610 is on the upswing in the coming feel overall we’re heading in a Rutherford. years – making it a great place to very good direction in the area of “As an owner of property in live and a solid investment. Staff Report meant it was a July 13 start in Charlestown. Sullivan Square. This project is a Sullivan Square for the last 15 The most expensive unit is a At long last, the American “We will have field permits and little ahead of its time.” years I have seen a lot of changes 1,209 sq. ft. unit with two bed- pastime can come to pass in be able to start our summer pro- Several buyers have also agreed in the area, and I’m very proud rooms and two baths, outdoor Charlestown as the Little League gram on July 13,” said President with her, and the premise of the of the building we built at 610 space and rights to build on the plans its amended season’s start Cathy Reese. place. Since putting it on the Rutherford Avenue,” he said. “It’s roof if desired. That goes for on Monday, July 13 at Ryan Field. The Majors will be on Mondays market – which was supposed to a beautiful building that brings a $849,000 as it is priced now. Phase 3 of the state’s re-opening and Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. happen in April, but instead got modern edge to an area that was Roth said condo fees are also plan allowed for youth sports with The AAA will be on Tuesdays delayed due to COVID-19 – they once full of old warehouses. It’s very low, with an average of $175 several precautions in place. That and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. have had great interest. been really exciting to be part of per month. opened up to most of the state Teams will meet at the “We put it on the market June the Sullivan Square revitalization. She said she is seeing local peo- this past Monday, on July 6, and Clubhouse on the first night for 15 and hoped to have 10 units There are more changes to come ple from Charlestown, Somerville several area Little Leagues started uniform distribution and to break under agreement by June 30,” and I hope that the new owners and East Cambridge, and also a Monday night. However, Boston into groups for drills. she said. “We’ve had a very good of these condominiums have an very big international interest. trended one week behind and that All of the new safety rules will reception thus far. We have 11 of active role in seeing these changes “I feel there is a great interna- be explained thoroughly. the 19 market-rate units under come to fruition.” tional clientele here,” she said. agreement now and are showing Many of the units come in “Doing just Charlestown proper- the last penthouse unit.” at nearly 700 sq. ft. and under ties for 18 years, I hadn’t seen that Developer Gray Macletchie $500,000 with amenities like a as much. I have realized there is Visit www.charlestownbridge.com said he has witnessed tremendous community room, parking and a that international clientele that is change on Sullivan Square over roof deck. That is a great price interested in this property.” PAGE 4 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE July 9, 2020 Even during times of crisis, Roca continues to prove that change is possible

Staff report hope and drive change. This group of young mothers falls child, referred by DCF after losing Laura lost her job, her child- The young people that Roca between the cracks of most current custody of her daughters (then) care and was unable to pay her Nobody wants to be defined by works with live with fear that state and federal funding. ages 1 and 3 as a result of domestic rent. She was threatened with their challenges but Covid-19 has never turns off. They are at the cen- The Covid-19 crisis has drawn violence. She came to Roca with eviction and was unable to get highlighted a crisis among a pop- ter of urban violence and poverty, these women from the shadows low literacy, diligently worked on into a shelter. Laura was scared. ulation that, in the best of times, they are court and gang involved, and has truly highlighted the dis- her basic literacy and ESL, and She had Covid-19 symptoms, but was struggling to thrive. Roca have not finished high school, have parities of an already unequal finally confronted her reality. She was afraid to get tested out of fear believes in the most vulnerable no job history and don’t know system. While teen pregnancy filed a restraining order against per of being separated from her chil- young adults in the Common- where they are sleeping tonight. rates are declining across Massa- partner and started domestic vio- dren and potentially losing them wealth. They are a human service Amongst this group is over 200 chusetts, they are increasing within lence and parenting classes. again. On May 25, it got worse as organization, with 5 sites across of the highest-risk, highly-trau- this group, exacerbated by increas- After 1.5 years and 3 DCF Laura found out that she did have Massachusetts (Boston, Chelsea, matized, systems-involved young ing domestic violence. When workers, Laura finally regained Covid-19. “The day started out so Lynn, Holyoke and Springfield) mothers in Massachusetts. They times are tough, more people are custody of her two daughters, now great” she said. “I was celebrat- and a site in Baltimore, MD. Roca are not willing to accept home vis- in need, which exacerbates these 4 and 6. She got a housing voucher ing because after almost two years, engages with young adults, police itors, not ready to go to education disparities. and moved into a small apartment my DCF case was closing. I have and systems in the center of urban or training programs, and in need Laura started in Roca’s Young in Everett, ready for a fresh start. worked so hard and now, I am violence to address trauma, find of intensive outreach and case Mothers’ Program two years ago Then, the pandemic hit and so did beside myself.” management over several years. when pregnant with her third an unprecedented economic crisis. Lost Village project gets $295,000 grant for transportation projects

By Seth Daniel “Cambridge Street and Maffa the Mayor’s transportation plan, In addition, the Construction make up a small portion of the Way are two of the main entrances and we appreciate the support Management Division installed total design costs, the Commission The City was able to to, or exits from Sullivan Square,” from the Massachusetts Gaming eight new ADA compliant ramps, should start to think about what land a $295,000 grant from read the MGC documents. Commission to help us advance fixed various tripping hazards, the MGC’s fair share of the project the Massachusetts Gaming “Approximately 70 percent of the these goals in this neighborhood.” and replaced multiple steel frames costs should be,” read the MGC Commission (MGC) to improve casino traffic traverses Sullivan The project would specifically and covers from metal to compos- review. traffic configurations and pedestri- Square in one way or another. focus on geometric changes at ite to comply with current City The design of the project is at an safety in the Lost Village – spe- The Review Team agrees that any the intersection of Cambridge and standards. $13.3 million, with the Federal cifically in the Cambridge Street transportation improvements to Brighton Streets. •SULLIVAN SQUARE/ Highway Administration paying and Maffa Way areas. Cambridge Street and Maffa Way Boston Transportation RUTHERFORD DESIGN for 80 percent of that. That leaves The City has originally request- directly address a casino-related Department (BTD) and the The MGC green-lighted anoth- about $2.66 million for Boston to ed $533,900 for the project, but impact.” Mayor’s office engaged the com- er $200,000 for design costs of pay, and with $850,000 coming removed some design costs, and Chris Osgood, Boston Chief of munity during this process. In the Sullivan Square/Rutherford from the MGC so far, it makes up the MGC felt that parts of the Streets, said this was a key are in addition to the transformative Avenue corridor project, bringing a bulk of those costs. project on Medford Street (near the Go Boston 2030 plan. project that this funding is for, the up the MGC’s total grant awards For construction, the license the Knights of Columbus) and “The Walsh Administration City recently did a major upgrade for the corridor to $850,000. documents for Encore Boston Perkins Street did not warrant has prioritized investing in our to the street lighting in the However, this time the award Harbor require that the casino funding. neighborhood streets to improve Lost Village. The Public Works came with a warning, noting that pays for $25 million for the con- Instead, they felt the bulk of the safety, accessibility and quali- Department, Street Lighting the MGC is providing 32 percent struction of the massive project. money should go to improving the ty of life,” he said. “These are Division, installed 42 new acorn of the local design costs so far. Federal Highway funds are also areas in the Lost Village. top priorities in Go Boston 2030, street lights in the Lost Village. “Although these funds only expected.

Wedding (from pg. 1) fountain in a 20-minute ceremony. ed to keep the date and go for- trying to get concert tickets to a and had graduated college with and have lived in Charlestown “We were supposed to be mar- ward,” he said. “For me though, sold-out show,” joked Tabb. a degree in business manage- for the past two years. Tabb is ried at the Museum of Science on it was more about what we were Then there was the dress. ment and marketing, but just at an assistant principal at Boston June 27, but with COVID-19 hap- going to do afterward. I had been Few places were open to be the downturn during the Great Preparatory School in Hyde Park, pening, we weren’t able to do that looking forward to celebrating able to tailor it for Ryan, and after Recession. Not wanting to go into while Ryan left teaching and now at all,” said Allie. “I think I went afterwards. I wanted to be around encountering several problems a sales job, he decided to try to works in Human Resources for a through all five stages of grief. family and friends and eat and with the dress, it had to be sent get his foot in the door of edu- communications company. There were definitely moments have drinks together.” back. Arriving two days before cation. That came by working Now they are intent on forging that were hard to come to terms None of that could take place the ceremony, there was quite a for Citizens’ Schools, a non-profit ahead as a newly married couple that there was no wedding. There though, and in the end, they had a bit of relief. that trains teachers through col- in the times of COVID-19, but were other times when I was more rush to even have something small. Then there was the location. laborating with the Boston Public they are also taking some lessons grateful because Eric and I were The challenges still mounted. After being turned down at a Schools. with them about what is really healthy and still had our jobs and Getting a marriage license from few locations in Charlestown due At the same time, Ryan had important. I was grateful for that. I joined a the City of Boston proved very to re-opening restrictions, they set- also just graduated college and “One thing for me is so many Facebook group for brides and hard. There were only limited tled on City Square. Tabb wore his was returning from Chile after people and friends and family it was in some ways helpful for appointments available over only tuxedo and Ryan wore her wed- teaching English there for some were helping with plans, making people to share the feelings you a few days, and Ryan continued ding dress. They had family close time. She felt like teaching would phone calls, buying things and are feeling an the reactions that to refresh her computer browser and a short ceremony to make it be her calling and also joined are the same…There were a lot of over and over to make sure she all official, and very simple and Citizen Schools. even baking cookies for us,” Ryan setbacks and changes and trying reserved one of the appointments beautiful. Ironically, teaching didn’t end said. “The amount of support I felt to figure out what we would do. so they could be officially married. “City Square is more private,” up being for her, but it was cer- was really nice and a good remind- I had a hard time letting go of the She also called continuously and said Tabb. “It’s right there, but it’s tainly a job that would shape her er that thing in the wedding indus- idea of what I had wanted.” City officials ended up cluing her also very quiet. We thought about life as it was where she met Tabb. try that you think you need maybe For Tabb, he was disappointed into when the reservations would up at the Monument, but it gets Tabb said Citizen Schools aren’t really that important.” by not having the wedding, but be posted. pretty busy. City Square ended up teaching team building amongst Added Tabb, “Even with our more so about not being able to “There were so few people being perfect.” its members, and he and Ryan flowers for the ceremony, we had celebrate afterwards and not being doing it that it seemed like I was It was a great Plan B for a quickly built a strong relation- two bouquets and two bouton- able to take the grand honeymoon competing with all of Greater couple that met so long ago at ship. Soon, they began dating, nieres and it was perfect. That they had planned to Europe. Boston to get a marriage intention the Edwards Middle School in with their go-to place being the 99 compared to everything they “I was right with Allie in being appointment,” said Ryan. Charlestown. in the Bunker Hill Mall. They said always try to sell you and tell you disappointed even when we decid- “I felt like she was a teen-ager Tabb grew up in Roxbury they have been together since 2012 is required.” July 9, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 5

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Photos by Seth Daniel Charlestown High School held its in-person diploma pick up and graduation safely outside on the football field Monday, June 29. Students in cap and gown filed through all day long in alphabeti- cal order with family members and friends to celebrate the occasion. High school staff were on hand to congratulate the students and to give them their yearbooks and mementos of Charlestown High. It was also the last event for Principal Will Thomas, who has served at Charlestown High for the last several years and was transferred to Hyde Park to lead the Boston Leadership Academy through a transition process. Emmanuel Ademodi accepts his diploma. Later on Monday, Charlestown High had a virtual graduation cer- Luis Colon with his parents, Hector and Delimar. emony as well, with the keynote speaker being DA Rachael Rollins.

Jailyn Camillo and Sadiah Cox show off their yearbooks. Anjaliyah Echemondia was clear- ly over 2020, but was happy to celebrate graduation. Principal Will Thomas with graduate Aaliyah Destiny Braithwaite.

Renalido Etienne, a member of Turn It Around, poses with Mswati Graduate Xiao Mai Huang with Hanks and Sarah Coughlin from the Charlestown Coalition. He will be Nathalia Samney spoke with one of her teachers before getting her her mother, Dong Ye Situ. joining the US Navy. diploma.

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Rafael De Los Santos was happy to get his diploma Marvin Moore and Jasmyne Howard from the from Principal Will Thomas. Diploma Plus program presented swag bags to the Class of 2020.

Christopher ‘Mr. TC’ Teulet-Cote and Sonie Felix signed in the gradu- ates.

Julian Curry with his family, who came out to see him graduate on June 29.

Khalid Ali joined Sarah Coughlin and Mswati Hanks from Turn It Around to celebrate his graduation. He will attend Mass College of Liberal Arts in the fall.

The graduates went from station to station to collect gifts and diplomas.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAN RYAN RepDanRyan.com [email protected] (617) 242-5950 Paid Political Advertisement PAGE 8 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE July 9, 2020 Charlestown’s John Tobin elected vice president of USA Hockey

By Seth Daniel from state affiliate organizations on its Board of Directors. Most if I could help legally. I put a case they had two of the girls go out to the Olympics. It is based in recently he completed four years together and filed an injunction. on the ice with the boys, and the Charlestown attorney, John Colorado Springs, Colorado. In as President of Massachusetts The case was heard on a Friday, following year they had 36 girls Tobin, has always been known for this capacity, he will chair USA Hockey. He has sat on the USA and then the state relented. It turns show up to play. his long-time commitment to the Hockey’s Legal Council. By virtue Hockey Board of Directors since out the old MDC had violated the “I really think my daughter’s local Charlestown Youth Hockey of this position, he will also sit the early 2000s, served a term on administrative procedures in clos- hockey experience helped prepare Association (CYHA), but late last on the Board of Directors of the its Executive Board and has also ing. The Commonwealth just said her for the success she has had in month, he went national with his USA Hockey Foundation, USA sat on its Legal Council. Since the it would open.” her life,” he said. “It was a won- support of the game. Hockey’s endowment fund. inception of USA Hockey, this While Tobin never played any derful group of kids and parents.” “I’m honored to be elected,” he Tobin said there is a convention position has only been held by two hockey growing up in Maine, his Right now, Tobin said USA said. “I’m really looking forward twice a year when all the members individuals, both judges. son and daughter both played in Hockey is focusing on COVID-19 to doing this. It’s for three years… meet, but he will be working daily Tobin, however, is remembered CYHA and he was involved for 11 issues, opening rinks and making It is interesting working with peo- on hockey issues. for his key roles locally in CYHA years – while also getting involved sure the numbers remain up for ple from around the country and “There is an in-house counsel as well – where he was the trea- in the state and national hockey players across the U.S. talking about numerous hockey and he reports to me,” he said. “I surer of the organization for some bodies too. “The rinks have been closed issues and regional issues. It’s very work with him on a daily basis. time. More importantly, by threat- “CYHA was such a great expe- now for the last two or three enjoyable.” We have an outside counsel too. ening legal action in the 1990s, he rience for both of my kids,” he months and they’re starting to Tobin was elected by acclama- There are legal situations that pop was able to get the state to re-open said. open now and we are working on tion as Vice President of USA up and governance issues and affil- the Charlestown rink. His daughter actually reached our regulations and policies for Hockey at its 2020 virtual Annual iate issues, as we have 38 affiliates “They were needing to open the the elite level, and he said that was next season and hoping our num- Congress last month. USA Hockey around the country.” rink for the season, but because of really a testament to the CYHA bers aren’t down as compared to is the national governing body for Tobin, who has lived in budget cuts they announced they being proactive in getting girls on last year,” he said. “We’re keeping the sport of amateur ice hock- Charlestown since 1979 and keeps weren’t opening up the rinks,” the ice. He said in those days the our fingers crossed…We’re keep- ey in the United States and has a legal office in the Five Cent he recalled. “I was a parent in boys would be out playing on the ing our fingers crossed that the jurisdiction over many areas Bank building, was counsel to CYHA and they asked if I would ice, but there were always several rinks can open and will stay open Massachusetts Hockey and sat help them. They wanted to know girls playing in the lobby. One year and people will come back.” Major environmental groups endorse Councilor Damali Vidot for State Rep. race At-Large Chelsea City all of Charlestown and most of is not a wedge issue. Coming from Massachusetts political scene.” an affiant suing ExxonMobil in Councilor and Candidate for Chelsea. Chelsea and connecting with folks Furthermore, they noted that she a lawsuit brought forward by the State Representative of the Second Upon receiving the news of the in Charlestown, two communities “has an astounding record fight- Conservation Law Foundation for Suffolk District, Damali Vidot, wave of endorsements, Candidate that have suffered from some of ing for the most fundamental polluting the Mystic River. She’s continues to receive a wave of Vidot expressed “I am honored the highest asthma rates in the human rights of her constituents: also fought Logan Airport over endorsements from changemakers to receive these endorsements. It’s country, environmental justice is a food and housing security, clean intense noise pollution in Chelsea, throughout the Commonwealth. incredibly affirming to be endorsed core demand of my campaign for air, high-quality education, and a and pushed back on utility giant In the past week, a trio of envi- by these environmental justice and State Representative of the Second government that works for the peo- Eversource when they proposed a ronmental organizations including climate change leaders. Building Suffolk District. I will fight for our ple, not the powerful, [...] all with dangerous, high-voltage electrical the Massachusetts Chapter of the these partnerships will be criti- communities’ rights to clean air, a data-driven and people-centered substation on the Chelsea Creek Sierra Club, the Environmental cal to grow and sustain the peo- clean water, and thriving neighbor- approach.” next to millions of gallons of jet League of Massachusetts Action ple-centered movement necessary hoods.” Over the course of her career, fuel. Fund, and Sunrise Movement to achieve environmental justice in Recognizing Damali Vidot’s Councilor Vidot has worked to Throughout all of Councilor Boston have thrown their support Massachusetts.” extensive work to protect the bring together community mem- Vidot’s environmental work, she behind Vidot in her bid for the seat Councilor Vidot continued by environment and residents’ public bers and advocates who are has consistently prioritized the for State Representative covering adding that “environmental justice health, Sunrise Boston highlight- most affected by issues such as voices and needs of the commu- ed Councilor Vidot as “among climate change, housing insecuri- nity. As a Candidate for State the most effective advocates for ty, and racial injustice. It’s why Representative, Damali Vidot will environmental justice on the Vidot is currently signed on as fight to pass the Environmental Justice Bill if it’s not passed in the legislature over the next four weeks SERVICE DIRECTORY to ensure that communities have a right to clean air and water in Massachusetts. She has committed ek For Hir to champion a just transition to e consultant ava e Gmputer ilable fo Co home or business. r completely clean, renewable energy and provide training to workers so ServiceS include: that everybody can benefit from • PC support & networking of all types with the necessary move to a new green focus on secure Internet access (wired & wireless), Licensed & insured economy. • broadband router & firewall technology, Complete electrical services Vidot shared her values by say- • virus detection/prevention, • spam control & data security/recovery. www.johnpmchughelectric.com ing that “I don’t believe that where you live should dictate the qual- 617-241-9664 [email protected] ity of air that you breathe or the 617-515-2933 ǿǺȀɍǼǻǹɍȀȀǹǼ water that you drink. As the State Representative for Charlestown and Chelsea, I will build bridges between our communities, amplify Ryan the voices of our most impact- Masonry ed residents, and be a fierce and effective leader for our district on Chimneys • Fireplaces environmental issues as I have Cellar Floors • Restoration done on the Chelsea City Council. French Drains • Repointing I’m looking forward to creating lasting change with the people of Free Estimates, Lic. & Ins. the Second Suffolk and with the support of Sunrise Boston, Sierra Local References Decorative & Specialized Finishes Club, and Environmental League Phil - 617-230-3490 Conservation & Restoration of Massachusetts Action Fund.” July 9, 2020 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE PAGE 9 Ryan, House pass more than $1 billion in federal reimbursement for COVID-19 response

This week State Rep. Dan Ryan field hospitals and contact tracing. get items will certainly help the Juneteenth Independence Day and shelters; along with his colleagues in the “I want to thank Speaker bottom line as we begin to climb on June 19th in Massachusetts, •$44 Million for Community House of Representatives, passed DeLeo and Chair Michlewitz for out of this crisis with shrinking marking the day in 1865 when Tracing Collaborative; a supplemental budget to facilitate creating a supplemental budget resources.” the enslaved people of Galveston, •$81.6 Million for child care federal CARES Act funding to that continues the Legislature’s Said Speaker Bob DeLeo, “This Texas, learned they were free. needs during the pandemic and reimburse communities hard-hit prioritization of putting resources supplemental budget will distrib- The spending bill includes, re-opening;; by COVID-19. in the communities hardest hit by ute key funds to some of the among other items: •$500,000 to create an Early The spending measure follows the epidemic,” said Rep. Ryan. most vital needs in the wake of •$350 Million for personal pro- Education and Care Public-Private the April passage in Congress “There are specific line items COVID-19. It will enable us to tective equipment costs across the Trust Fund to establish an infra- of the Federal Cares Act, which carved out for Chelsea to continue access federal funds for PPE, con- Commonwealth; structure to foster public-private requires states to expend funds their work in food distribution to tact tracing, childcare support and •$139 Million for increased and philanthropic efforts in sup- on items related to COVID-19 residents and emergency shelter other vital areas. I thank Chair rate add-ons to congregate care port of childcare providers. for federal reimbursement. The if needed, as well as health care Michlewitz and my colleagues in providers; The bill now moves to the supplemental budget directs funds reimbursements for NewHealth, the House for their work on this •$94 Million for incentive pay Senate. to address vital needs including which is conducting COVID test- bill.” for human service employees; for personal protective equipment, ing in Charlestown. These bud- The bill also establishes •$85 Million for field hospitals

Questions (from pg. 1) their own round of questions and that individuals received proper tice system.” Kennedy said that “the way in women inmates, and suggested were not in the room at the same health care. He said that mak- Markey also called for more which we approach the ‘war on that hiring people like her would time, and masks were worn by ing access to treatment available social workers, mental health drugs’ does not work,” and it “has be a huge help to elected officials. everyone and social distancing was “before they do something that resources, drug rehabilitation to change.” “People that don’t know what observed. results in the police taking them” workers, and employment oppor- He said those in prison for it’s like to be arrested” shouldn’t Questions ranged from con- is necessary, as are sufficient funds tunities to be funded with the a long period of time also need be the ones making decisions on cerns about transportation access for the mental health system in reallocation of resources. He access to education and profes- related topics, she said, adding to ensuring support after prison to general. said doing so will help rid of sional development programs to that she believes former inmates childcare and housing. “We criminalize low level the “school to prison pipeline” in give them skill sets to be able to acting as consultants could be ben- In his opening statement, offenses rather than give resourc- America. provide for their families once they eficial. Senator Markey said that the es,” he said, saying that mental “This is the moment of reck- are out of prison. “I think it’s a great idea,” criminal justice system needs to be health issues should be treated like oning,” Markey said. “We need Markey also said he will advo- Kennedy said. “Government is the “overhauled,” and that resources the diseases they are. police accountability” and to deal cate for change to the mandato- way we as a collective respond to are not currently provided to peo- Markey was also asked why he with the “racial bias that is built ry minimum sentencing system, challenges.” ple to make sure they get the help is “interested in what we have to into the system.” He talked about which he said is “leading to over In closing, Markey reiterated they need before, during, and after say if we are not able to vote as sentencing guidelines and the dis- incarceration.” Kennedy agreed his commitment to working on prison. “We have to change that,” inmates?” In Massachusetts, those crepancy that exists between crack that they system needs to change. the lack of funding for substance he said. incarcerated for a felony are ineli- and powdered cocaine. Housing was another issue abuse and mental health issues, “You learn a lot about a coun- gible to vote, but are permitted to Markey was also asked about brought up several times in dif- which are “making it difficult for try by who it imprisons,” Markey do so again once they are released. his initiatives against gun violence, ferent contexts. Markey said that people to reincorporate into soci- said. “We imprison the black and Markey responded with and why there is a lot of housing making sure people do not get ety,” he said. the brown citizens in our country “because you’re citizens; because for people dealing with substance evicted from their homes and “I promise you that I will fight in disproportionate numbers.” everyone should be treated with abuse but not those involved in ensuring they have income coming with every ounce of strength When asked about the neces- dignity.” He said that one day, gun violence. in each month is important. which I have to overhaul this sity for access to transporta- “you’re going to go back out Markey said that despite the Kennedy said that “housing is criminal justice system; this polic- tion, Markey said that he and there,” and after leaving prison, National Rifle Association (NRA) one of the biggest roadblocks that ing system,” he added. There are Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley he wants to make sure they get the not wanting it, he succeeded in we face here,” and more money “too many people behind bars introduced legislation saying that help and support they need to be adding $25 million to the fed- is needed for affordable housing who shouldn’t be there.” public transportation should be successful. “We have to think of eral budget for the Centers for as many people who are vital to Kennedy said that “our nor- free “so that you’re able to go to you as a part of a larger family,” Disease Control (CDC) to con- running the city can’t even afford mal…isn’t good enough. We have your destination, to be where you he said, and make sure that many duct research on the causes of to live in it. “100 percent, we a chance to actually reset the tra- have to be, to do what you have issues are treated as health issues, gun violence. He also agreed that have to do an awful lot more,” jectory of our country.” He called to do.” not criminal ones. more assistance and funding for Kennedy said. for “policies that meet people Congressman Kennedy agreed “Our country in this moment those involved in gun violence is One of the women said that where they are and say ‘let’s do that “the obstacles that exist” for is in the midst of a massive cry necessary. many inmates do not trust elect- something about it.’” people to be able to get to and for change,” Kennedy said in his “A vision without funding is a ed officials like Kennedy because The full Senate forum can be from places like work, school, opening statement. hallucination,” he said. “you haven’t had our back- viewed on the Suffolk County and the grocery store “are mas- Kennedy called for fewer peo- When asked about how he will ground.” She said that when she Sheriff’s Department Facebook sive” and possibly expanding ple in jails, and “[making] sure help with racial disparities if elect- gets out, she wants to fight for page. or rethinking programs like the we aren’t incarcerating folks who ed to the Senate, Kennedy said MBTA’s The Ride could be part of are sick.” “we need to be doing so much the solution. On police reform, Markey said more. My efforts are obviously Markey was also asked why that “every police officer should not enough. My commitment to Refinished Furniture Sale prisons and jails are becoming “de have to wear a camera. There you is to do everything I possi- facto mental health institutions,” should be no circumstances of bly can.” He talked about filing Many unique pieces available! and he said that de-institutionaliz- where they aren’t and there should legislation to address structural ing people about 35 years ago put be a full recording of what took inequities, but he said showing up Saturday & Sunday July 18 & 19 people with mental illness out on place.” to communities “who have been 9 am — 4 pm the streets. He added that “any police offi- screaming about this for longer Falvey Finishing Co., Inc. “What we did was we took one cer that engages in conduct that than I’ve been alive” and “where 111 Boston St., Dorchester, MA 02125 program and ended it,” he said, violates the constitutional rights people are unseen and unheard” adding that the government then of an individual should be held is vital. “There is value in showing Check us out at falveyfinishingcompany.com did not provide funding to ensure accountable…in the criminal jus- up,” he said. Like us on Facebook! . PAGE 10 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE July 9, 2020 Councilor Edwards files Charter Reform for budgeting, taking message to the voters erations in 2022. By Seth Daniel portion of the budget. Following a study last week ly monitor through undercover “This has never been done Edwards said she hopes to have by Suffolk University into hous- operations – as in the study – how before,” she said. “Boston has In a follow-up to the City a working session on the Charter ing discrimination based on race real estate professionals and prop- amended its charter, but always Budget debate from two weeks reform in August, and hopefully and housing subsidy (Section 8), erty managers are acting towards gone to the State House. I’m not ago, Councilor Lydia Edwards this vote on the question at Council Councilor Edwards said she and minorities and those with sub- doing that. I don’t want the per- week filed an amendment that will soon after. That would automat- Jamaica Plain Councilor Matt sidized housing certificates. The mission of Chicopee or Springfield allow councilors and the public to ically send it to the AG’s Office O’Malley have partnered to call study by Suffolk University, which state elected officials for our have more of a say in the budget- for review. for an ongoing testing program in covered all of Greater Boston, changes. I’m going directly to ing process – something that has •EDWARDS, O’MALLEY the City of Boston operating out found vast amounts of discrimina- the voters. I’m not even going to been prohibited since 1909 when LOOK TO PARNTER ON FAIR of the Fair Housing office. tion against black housing appli- the mayor either. I’m only asking the strong mayoral form of gov- HOUSING That program would constant- cants and those with subsidies. ernment was ushered in. my colleagues to get the question That said, her request to make ready and go straight to the voters these changes won’t be hashed out in 2021.” at City Hall, or in the State House If approved by the Council, – as so many of Boston’s govern- it would have to go to the state For Record mental changes are – but rather Attorney General’s Office, which From the July 14 Zoning Board meeting, Edwards. in the public square amongst the has told Edwards they would need 10 a.m., via Webex online: BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT voters. about four weeks to review the •52 Roland St. Applicant: Paradigm Direct UPDATE ON PERMITS “The budgeting process was question and certify it for the Roland, LLC Due to the harsh economic impact of the COVID- taken over from the Council in ballot. Purpose: Combine 52 Roland Street with 56 19 pandemic on businesses, the Boston Fire Depart- 1909,” she said. “We’re now 111 If Boston voters approve this Roland Street, to into one lot and subdivide 5,389SF ment is extending the expiration date on all existing years after that. Should we still be amendment next fall, the Boston to create new lot at 62 Roland Street, for new ERT to Place of Assembly and Annual Permits from June 30, governed by a 1909 decision? I’m City Council and the be developed on new lot. Zoning violation triggered 2020 to September 30, 2020. Any issued Place of asking the voters of 2020 if that Mayor would share power over for insufficient off-street parking created by new sub- Assembly Permit or Annual Permit stating an expi- makes sense. I think they will say the City’s budget. This includes division. Existing buildings to remain. ration date of June 30, 2020 will now automatically there needs to be more back and the ability to create proposals for •62 Roland St. Applicant: CPC-T Innerbelt, LLC be valid in the City of Boston until September 30, forth…It creates a space where the city’s capital and operating Purpose: Erect a new 7-story, Mixed- Use Build- 2020. The invoices for renewal will be mailed out in more people have a voice in bud- budgets, change line items within ing; the majority of the building will be located in mid-August, and the permitting cycle for both Place geting than they ever did before… the proposals, allocate parts of the Somerville, on a newly created 85,615 sq. ft. Lot. of Assembly and Annual Permits will become Octo- The message I received on this budget for a participatory budget On the Ground Floor will be a Parking Garage and ber 1 to September 30 of the following year from this year’s budget was to treat it like process (voter direct allocation), a Bar / Country Club. On the Upper Floors will be point forward. the $3 billion decision it is. I agree and amend the budget for Boston Residential Use. Seeking zoning relief for FAR, height REPORTING WORKPLACE SAFETY CON- with them. I’d love to go back and Public Schools. and insufficient off-street parking. See plans, zoning CERNS forth with the Mayor’s Office line Additionally, this change would memo and MOU with City of Somerville. •Workers in any size organization have options by line on the budget. Right now, also give the Council tools to more •50 Elm St. Applicant: Christine Hajdin Purpose: if they feel they are being pressured into an unsafe the Council cannot do that.” quickly respond Installation of driveway and accompanying curb cut situation. Attorney General Maura Healey has cre- The Charter reform package is to the need for budget cuts 2 parking spots. ated resources for workers to report safety concerns a follow-up to that debate, and in times of fiscal austerity and From the July 15 License Commission meeting, during reopening. They include an online form at what Edwards calls her “first allow for public deliberation on 10 a.m., via Zoom (HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM. the Attorney General’s website and a dedicated Fair crack at the wheel.” She said there what services could or should be US/J/87184178172?PWD=Y2ZZVU1LYXHOU- Labor hotline at 617-727-3465. People can also find were so many people from the reduced without lasting harm. 2JMS0JXK0TZWWDHUT09): those resources by calling 311. general public on all sides of the This change also allows for earli- •101 PIZZERIAS, LLC D/B/A: The Parlor Piz- •HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM PROPERTY issues that got involved with the er budgetary deliberation should zeria, 198 BUNKER HILL St. Has applied for a Since taking office in 2014, Mayor Walsh has City Budget this year – particular- either the Mayor or Council desire Common Victualler License to be exercised on the made fixing quality of life issues a priority in his ly related to policing and public to do so. above - In one room on the first floor with kitch- administration. From investing in Public Works to en and storage in rear. Manager: DANA SACCA. making sure community policing is a staple in every health. The shocking thing for Edwards said the entirety of the Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. neighborhood, we are making sure every neighbor- most was how limited the power change would focus on a more From the July 16, 10 a.m., CITY COUNCIL hood is clean, safe and a great place to live and work of the Council was to make specif- transparent budget process at the COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERA- in. Unfortunately some properties in Boston need ic changes. While the Council can Council level, and more mean- TIONS WORKING SESSION: The Committee more help than others, and that’s why we are here. If vote against or change large sec- ingful participation for the public will hold a working session ona petition for a spe- you know of a property that fits one of the following tions, they cannot make line item within the process. One thing, cial law re: An Act Relative to the Zoning Board criteria: multiple calls to 911, one that’s blighted changes to the budget – such as however, she is excited about is of Appeal. The Chair of the Committee and or just a general concern, we encourage you to cutting the specific appropriation participatory budgeting. That sponsor of the docket is Councilor Lydia reach out to your neighborhood liaison. for Police Overtime. would allow the Council to set That limit on power was set aside a portion of the budget to up in 1909 and is known as the be decided upon by the general “strong mayor” system. Most who public – likely in a vote of some have challenged structural change sort. She said it could be anything Real Estate Transfers in Boston City Government have really, free public Wi-Fi, dog parks done so through the Mayor’s or some other public amenity. BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE Office and/or submitting Charter “For us, it would be a pass Changes to Beacon Hill for the through and it will go to the peo- Salvo, Vanessa Wholey, Allison K 106 13th St #232 $475,000 State Legislature to approve. ple of Boston to vote on – giving Instead of that, and in a contro- them the ability to shape the bud- versial move, Edwards has taken get,” she said. “It teaches people Robinson, Edward G Cox, Donna P 34 Cross St $1,060,000 another avenue that calls on the to be more engaged and learn to people to make the decision in a vote. They will think more about Tiffany, Ryan Powers, Julie M 498 Medford St #498 $1,200,000 City ballot initiative. That bal- that vote than maybe they might lot initiative, if approved by her think about voting for politicians. colleagues on the Council, would It’s exciting. I want things to be 253 Main St. • Charlestown • 617-241-5566 appear on the City Election ballot more democratic.” www.c21elite.com of 2021. 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After the July 12 sures in social distancing, touch- and Safety Plan was created in re-opening announcement, Encore less technologies and cleaning consultation with leading public at (617) 936-9119 eased off that prediction and said protocols have been incorporated health professionals in addition in time sooner than expected they through the resort in a clear and to MGC requirements and recom- could begin to phase many of transparent effort to protect the mendations from the U.S. Centers LEGAL NOTICE those workers back into their wellbeing of guests. Most notable for Disease Control and Prevention jobs. However, there would still among the enhancements are: (CDC) and the Massachusetts be areas of the resort that would •Non-invasive thermal tem- Department of Public Health. LEGAL NOTICE Philip E. Eatherton Jr. file a written appearance and perature scans at all guest and COMMONWEALTH requesting: objection if you object to this OF MASSACHUSETTS Declare Philip E. Eatherton proceeding. If you fail to file THE TRIAL COURT deceased and issue a death a timely written appearance PROBATE AND certificate for Philip E. and objection followed by an FAMILY COURT Eatherton. Affidavit of Objections within Suffolk Division You have the right to obtain thirty (30) days of the return Docket No. a copy of the Petition from date, action may be taken TO ADVERTISE 20E0030 the Petitioner or at the Court. without further notice to you. CITATION You have a right to object WITNESS, Brian J. Dunn, First PLEASE CALL Matter of: to this proceeding. To do so, Justice of this Court. Philip E. Eatherton you or your attorney must Date: July 1, 2020 Also known as: file a written appearance and Felix D. Arroyo, 781-485-0588 Philip Edward Eatherton objection at this Court before Register of Probate To all interested persons: 10:00 a.m. on 08/12/2020. 07/09/20 A petition has been filed by: This is NOT a hearing date, but Charlestown a deadline by which you must PAGE 12 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE July 9, 2020

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