Rare Battle of Bunker Hill Artifacts Found by Dealer

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 FREE c harlestown PATRIOT-BRIDGE OBSERVING 243RD ANNIVERSARY Rare Battle of Bunker Hill artifacts found by dealer

By Seth Daniel the first day of the Revolutionary War, a man who fired one of the Just as the sacred Battle of shots heard ‘round the world, and Bunker Hill exercises played he then marched in a company out last Sunday, June 17, at the to Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775 Monument, a dealer in Beacon and fought there too. I think that’s Hill announced that he had locat- pretty significant. I’m not sure ed very rare military ribbons from how many men fought on that the Battle of Bunker Hill that were bridge the first day of the battle, owned by the family of Solomon then turned around and marched Smith – a Colonial soldier from to fight in Charlestown too.” Acton who fought on the bridge The three ribbons date to the Cyan Cyan at Concord and in the Battle of 1820s, most likely 1825 when Bunker Hill. the country was celebrating the

“I think these are an amazing 50th anniversary of the War, and Magenta find,” said Ken Olson of Period were owned by Revolutionary Americana, an antiquities dealer War Minute Man Solomon Smith based in Beacon Hill who locat- of Acton.

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Mystic River builds momentum for access with kick-off event

Photo by Derek Kouyoumjian I’d like to see it opened up all the Members of the Connecticut Society Of The Sons Of The American Revolution stand guard at the Monument on By Seth Daniel Sunday, June 17, during the annual Battle of Bunker Hill Commemoration Exercises put on by the Bunker Hill way from Schrafft’s to the Tobin Monument Association and the National Park Service. The Connecticut contingent makes a point of traveling to Siblings Tom and Sharon Dow Bridge.” Charlestown each year as those in the Revolution did to fight on the Hill. See more photos on Page 6-7. have looked at the Mystic River Added Sharon Dow, “I like the from their home for their entire HarborWalk here, but it just ends. lives. The waterfront isn’t open. You Three generations of their have the Moran Terminal taking it family have lived in Charlestown up. It’s always been like this secret Wu, Edwards to study resident parking sticker program before them and also looked out and something we can’t have.” on the River. Yet the one thing Mystic River Watershed

By Seth Daniel closely monitor the numbers given there is a parking problem, and it they had in common was that Association (MyRWA) hopes to out, Boston has never done that will be important to start with a they could never get to the Mystic be able to change that situation City Councilor Michelle Wu with its program. census of the numbers of parking River to enjoy it. as they embark on a visioning will hold a hearing next week, June “There is no specific amount of spaces in Charlestown and their Rarely, in fact, did they ever plan for the Lower Mystic River 26, to begin examining the resi- money being proposed for a charge designations – whether resident, think about it. – which kicked off last Thursday dential parking program citywide now and no neighborhoods being two-hour or commercial. Last Thursday, June 14, marked on the docks behind the Schrafft’s – including the extensive program looked at now,” said Wu. “The “Look, right now we have a a moment when the two said they Center. Scores of residents came in Charlestown. goal is to look at the program and parking problem,” she said. felt it was time for that to end, down to register their preferences Wu put in a hearing order last find out more data. There are more “Councilor Matt O’Malley and that they would like to be the and dreams for the study area – year, and action was slow to come stickers given out now than there I want to conduct a parking cen- generation that sees Mystic River which goes from Ryan Field to the on the matter, but she said the are spaces in some neighborhoods. sus to find out how much street access returned to the people of Mystic/Tobin Bridge. Council is ready now to take stock The program is not very efficient. parking we actually have. Before the Town. Amber Christoffersen of of the program and see if there are We want to look at the data first we start assessing any fines or “I used to take sailing lessons MyRWA said the turnout showed pro-neighborhood changes that and understand the gap between charging for stickers, let’s set what for a little bit when I was a kid how important the issue is in can be made. the numbers of stickers and the we have. I also want a comprehen- down here, but then the boat got Charlestown. The program could mean demand for parking in each neigh- sive look at what relief we can pro- torched and that was that,” said “I think the evening certainly charging for and counting resi- borhood. Right now, we have esti- vide to seniors especially those that Tom Dow with a laugh. “That proved our theory that the Lower dential stickers – which now is not mates, but no specific numbers of need home health aides, teachers was the last time I was down Mystic River is hidden and undis- done. While many cities charge spaces.” here. I played Little League at the covered and people don’t know the for residential parking stickers and Councilor Lydia Edwards said Neck, but that’s about it. It’s not (Parking Page 4) very inviting or neighborhood-ish. (Mystic River Pg. 12) JUNE 21, 2018 JUNE - - - - - Jim Morrill, MD Medical Director

HealthCare Center MGH Charlestown JUNE 21, 2018 JUNE on Tuesday—a rare chance on Tuesday—a

Walk to gather in honor of those we’ve lost and those we now seek to bring together and protect. Your Block” grant from the Your CharlestownCity of Boston, the a Peace ParkCoalition is unveiling Plaza, Street in Mount Vernon unuseda small patch of mostly located in one of theestate real zones. border neighborhood’s around aThe park—to be built stone tolongstanding memorial a well-knownRobert McGrath, who lost hisCharlestown resident life to community violence in the late 1980s - will feature new land scaping, quiet places for contem plation and healing, and a wall of memory stones bearing names or cherished poems memorializing lost loved ones. The Coalition’s peace to create a vision is strong oth- few like space, common ful where community, the in ers Charlestown neighbors from all quarters can come together to share memories and find comfort. Facing the changing demograph- ics, politics, and historical pain of community can our 390-year-old feel complicated, but the ideals sim- are Park Peace the behind resilience, healing, ple ones: unity, and a way forward to solve prob And these powerful lems together. ideals are very much in sync with my mission and those of my col- leagues at MGH Charlestown as watchingphysicians care primary over the health of this diverse inneighborhood. Please join me celebrating the Peace Park and the visionary work mak Coalition’s ing it a reality by participating in the park unveiling and the first annual Charlestown Peace ------ditor E Devin Gallagher the

In this setting, I honor and Dear Editor: Charlestown is a place of deep nizations in our community who work hard to reunite and heal the neighborhood. This month, as “Loverecipients of a of five one ty— often under the surface, but still playing a role in this diverse neighborhood where tremendous disparities of income and health among the many segmentspersist of our one-square-mile footprint. celebrate the many strong orga PEACE PARK PEACE PARK IS A PLACE FOR HEALING, CONTEMPLATION AND POWERFUL IDEALS history and striking urban beau ty—but it is also a community imprinted over many years by the andof division, violence, sadness loss. Gun violence—a national public health epidemic of growing proportions—has touched our community and set off rever berations through neighborhood families and networks. And mounting losses due to the opioid epidemic—of which Charlestown remains an epicenter within the City of Boston—have left our trauma- and shaken community and race of divisions Deep tized. communi- our in exist still class here on. Your scholarship will bewill scholarship Your on. here pursue mypivotal in helping me marine trans goal of a major in in the fed portation and a career hopeI fields. enforcement law eral Quinnthat as the 2018 Michael I will continue on the leg scholar, and a greatacy of a great marine other recip friend just as the 49 me. Onceients have done before again thank you for rewarding me this prestigious scholarship. etters

L ------Church Charlestown of Siena Parish 2 Rev. Erik J. Maloy Rev. Fr Daniel Mahoney Rev. James J. Ronan Rev. Rev. Thomas Mousin Rev. Rector - St. John’s Episcopal Rector - St. John’s Lead Pastor – First Church in Pastor - Saint Francis de Sales Dear Editor, Dear Editor, the Lt. Michael Quinn To Dear Editor servingAs members of the clergy hope that not only our con We In His Service, Pastor - St. Mary - St. Catherine THANK YOU JOINT STATEMENT JOINT STATEMENT ABOUT THE FROM PEACE PARK OFTHE CLERGY CHARLESTOWN Scholarship Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for rewarding me in being the 2018 Michael Quinn Scholarship recipient. I am writ ing to thank you for the gener ous scholarship that will help me continue to further my educa MaritimeMassachusetts at tion and I am both honored Academy. ,excited to receive this award, and legacybig a have I that know I fromshoulders my on carry to both the Catholic and Protestantboth the Catholic and wetraditions in Charlestown, want to express our support for the Peace Park that is being revi- talized by the students affiliated it Around and in con with Turn Charlestown the with junction Coalition. As the clergy members of Charlestown, we recognize the diversity we represent concerning our faith backgrounds and see the diversity that is also represented in Charlestown. gregations see our stand for unity, gregations see our stand for unity, but that we may also show our unity for such a necessary com munity project in Charlestown. The stated purpose of the park is to show a united Charlestown to being ais committed that community and to showing the resilience of our neighborhood. Those qualities are ones that we can all agree on, regardless of our ethnic, economic or religious hope that as a background. We all of Charlestown community, will embrace the principles for which this Peace Park stands. - -

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The leg Toni Pollak has led the com- the led has Pollak Toni “As anyone who has been State Rep. Dan Ryan said it is State Rep. Dan Ryan Three arts organizations in the First, the BPDA will continue itscontinue will BPDA the First, The Boston Planning and and The Boston Planning

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Solstice Stroll to unite three arts organizations at The Neck Solstice Stroll to unite mittee in planning the Solstice district of Charlestown.” in people’s minds as the cultural in people’s and to get this part of the Town and to get this part of the Town for the three of us to collaborate Charlestown. It only makes sense Theatre and the Artists Group of the Charlestown Working the Charlestown Working great things there – the Gardens, munity based non-profits doing area there are three great com Charlestown. “However, in that Charlestown. “However, Chris Schiavone of Gardens for attractive as the other side,” said length of time knows, some near Sullivan Square is not as around Charlestown for any times the far end of Charlestown an arts district. Bunker Hill/Main Street area as people think of the Medford/ the of think people Solstice Stroll that hopes to maketo hopes that Stroll Solstice on Thursday, June 21, for a for 21, June Thursday, on Town will combine their efforts Town

lowing. question and answer session fol how the process works, with a 80 Large Project Review pro knowlet residents is to idea the session last year on the Article Nothing is being proposed, but that started with an information be talking about zoning, discuss works in relation to Charlestown. educational series in Charlestowneducational series in cess. This time, though, they’ll zoning code ing how the City’s three days in the Town. week, holding two meetings inweek, holding two will be busy in Charlestown nextwill be busy in Charlestown Development Agency (BPDA) (BPDA) Development Agency

zoning, Chain Forge next week Chain Forge zoning, BPDA to hold two meetings on two meetings hold to BPDA - JUNE 21, 2018 JUNE They purchased their current The business also introduced definitely bittersweet, but “It’s to Thompson Square – where they stayed for 30 years. building on Main Street in 2014. iswho Larry, husband, his to him also retiring. While at the Flower him.into ran he day, one Market Bowling had applied for a job at one time in Bunker Hill, but off,it hit two The hired. wasn’t and the rest is history. what I’m doing is moving to and buying the home Vermont I grew up in,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to retire to where will be doing thatI grew up. I now.”

from Eventually, he made his way to Eventually, He and his first business part- country. When he got to San country. Francisco, he stayed for five years and became a pre-school teacher. Boston on the recommendation of a friend, and also became a pre-school teacher for a while. having a creative bent, However, he decided to enroll in the Rittner School for floral design in the After graduating, he Back Bay. was working in Allston when he heard of a floral business for sale in Charlestown. decided to dive in Jean Pohler, ner, 1981and bought the business in at a good price. It was located in Mishawum at the time, and they spent a three or four up, and down years there before moving On Friday, the iconic Bunker Hill Florist sign came down on Main Street, Hill Florist sign came down on Main the iconic Bunker On Friday, announced they will retire as owners Joe Shadroui and Larry Bowling That trans of Place & Gather. and sell the business to Amanda Mitchell together for one last photo action is expected in the coming days. Coming and Christine Bette Task Cobb, Katy Flynn, Bowling, Shadroui, are Tom Kerans. - - 4 hoodpark.com 500 RUTHERFORD AVENUE RUTHERFORD 500 hoodpark.com to our Charlestown friends and neighbors HAPPY BUNKER HILL DAY! “It’s a chance for us to say good “It’s pre Diane Valle Charlestown’s beau- a offered Larry and “Joe are excited that Amanda “We Shadroui had an interesting from over the years – will hold afrom over the years June Sunday, farewell gathering on City Square from 24, at Sorelle’s 3-5 p.m. to all our cus- bye and thank you many years,”tomers from over the said Shadroui. the real estatesided over the sale of and business, which will now land in the coming weeks with Amanda Gather on theof Place & Mitchell thecall will She Field. Training business ‘June Bug.’ tiful place to shop for flowers, plants and gifts; and they are a special part of our neighborhood,” Charlestownlongtime Valle, said Portfolio Boston and resident Properties real estate firm owner. oftradition the continue to plans florist, ser being Charlestown’s vicing our customers, along with our remarkable staff Christine, Eri, Bette, Lisa and Kim,” Tom, said Shadroui, mentioning how tobuyer a find to was it important continue their tradition. sojourn to Charlestown, growing schoolgoing to and Vermont up in on a pre-med path for psychology college, Following and zoology. he decided to travel across the - - - THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE She said they would likely Before anything could be The hearing on June 26 will be “We’ve watched Charlestown watched “We’ve To celebrate their time in the To and it’s so much more densely and it’s dif populated,” she said. “That’s ferent compared to JP where other off-street parking in the neighbor hood is available, but often can be taken up by commuters who park and take the train – taking all their why we off-street parking. That’s want to find the gaps in demand in each neighborhood.” on Junefull Council the to report 27 after the hearing, but that any action is far off. changed, she said they would have to file ordinance language and bring that to the Council, which will probably happen later in the summer or fall. in City Hall at 2 p.m. thousands of special occasions,thousands of special Days. funerals and Valentine’s ways,” saidgrow up in a lot of as they tookShadroui last Friday Hill Floristdown the iconic Bunker store. "We sign at the Main Street resi cannot thank Charlestown dents and businesses enough fordents and businesses are We their support and loyalty. been part ofgrateful that we have this wonderful community.” Shadroui and Bowling – Town, along with so many of their staff - - (continued from pg. 1)

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to pass on business after 37 years after business on to pass Bunker Hill Florists will be retiring, will Florists Hill Bunker Boston where the need is greater acteristics of each neighborhood like Charlestown – and it won’t be a one-size-fits-all solution, if adopted. into account the different char parking program is very critical isparking street the of much as restricted for residents only from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – mostly to prevent northern commuters from parking and taking the all day in the Town train downtown. That situation is exactly the opposite in other parts where resident parking of the city, is either all day long or in the night hours. who have to leave the classroom to pay the meters and visitors.” business, now owned with his hus business, now owned since Joe Shadroui came to the Joe since with flowers in hand, but Town comingis petals the over reign his to an end this month. band Larry Bowling, they have processed around 112,500 orders for flowers in Charlestown – and only since they started keep- that’s hundreds and ing records. That’s

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Contact at 617-343-4888. : Meet the police & discuss public Contact the District A-1 Confidential Drug safety issues on the last Wednesday of every month at the police station, of every month safety issues on the last Wednesday community room. Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, 20 Vine INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service POLICE RELATED Office at 617-343-4627. DRUG DEALING: REPORT Line at 617-343-4879. CHARLESTOWN POLICE STATION: at THE COMMUNITY ROOM: Contact Christine Vraibel RESERVE [email protected]. POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING POLICE/COMMUNITY Cyan Magenta Yellow Black PAGE 5 PAGE 5 THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE JUNE 21, 2018 JUNE JUNE 21, 2018 JUNE - - - - JUNE 21, 2018 JUNE The ribbons will remain The ribbons will remain part of Period Americana’s col part of Period Americana’s avail makes it which lection, able for research and for school presentations. The collection is ofartifacts several of comprised American turning points such as copies of George John Hancock’s to General letters Washington’s Howe, one of the few known medical dia Revolutionary War prison diary, ries, a Civil War anddocuments of hundreds and artifacts. “In that, you have both father Luke Smith also had the dis- An assortment of the rare Revolutionary War ribbons recently found by a An assortment of the rare Revolutionary War dealer in American artifacts. The ribbons have extreme importance to the Battle of Bunker Hill as they belonged to Solomon Smith, who fought at Bunker Hill and also fought on the bridge at Concord. ly in Charlestown and whose main mission is to make sure the Bunker Hill exercises are cele- brated each year on June 17. and son who are intimately con- nected to Bunker Hill,” said Olson. 6th the in serving of tinction and Regiment Massachusetts participating in the Baltimore Riots on the first day of fighting April 19, during the Civil War, 1861. Reverend Erik Maloy of the First Church In Charlestown offers a benedic Reverend Erik Maloy of the First Church tion as State Rep. Dan Ryan and Veterans Secretary Francisco Urena look Secretary and Veterans tion as State Rep. Dan Ryan on. - - - 6 (from pg. 1) acts “These are a rare find from the The ribbons were handed “Solomon Smith was Patriot Smith is detailed as having But the connection to the Town is Smith, Luke son, Smith’s rtif A at Concord Bridge on April 19, 1775, and the third depicts General Lafayette and the Bunker Hill Monument. This last ribbon was likely issued in June 1825 when Lafayette laid the corner stone of the Monument. as only one of Revolutionary War the three ribbons has surfaced at auction, and that was nearly 10 years ago,” said Olson. “None of the collections in be to appear the major museums,” referring to the Smithsonian Institute and Library of Congress. down through the generations until the last family members divested of them. theon who, Man Minute a and very first alarm on the first day of his musket and grabbed War, the indepen- for fight the in part took dence. It is an honor to hold the same ribbons that he once wore,” said Olson. marched all the way from Acton to Charlestown at the age of when the72 – some 24 miles – corner the lay celebration to stone at the Monument occurred. That is likely when he received the rare Lafayette ribbon. In the Revolution, he served in Captain Following Isaac Davis’ company. Davis’ death at Concord, Smith was attached to Captain William company and marched to Smith’s fight at the Battle of Bunker Hill. He was later present at General surrender at Saratoga, Burgoyne’s NY. stop there. doesn’t said to have been one of the Bunkerthe of members founding Hill Monument Association – a group that still exists proud David Hennessey, secretary of the David Hennessey, Bunker Hill Monument Association, offers his remarks. THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE Arthur Hurley, chairman the Bunker Arthur Hurley, Hill Monument Association, offers his remarks.

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State Representative State Dan Ryan $50- $100 - $250 - $500 - $1000 Congressman Mike Capuano Kickoff to Summer! Paid for and authorized by the Dan Ryan Committee Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian Photos by Derek Guests and speakers includedGuests and speakers Dignitaries from the U.S.’s war- U.S.’s the from Dignitaries June 17th marked the 243rdJune 17th PAGE 6 PAGE Adams called it Congressman Michael Capuano,Congressman Michael CreasyNPS Boston Supt. Michael and Master Mason Johnathan Bowers from the King Solomon Lodge in Somerville, who spoke to the gathering about the role the Masons played in the construction of the Monument. time ally France and enemy Greattime ally France and as wellBritain were in attendance, and visitorsas many residents from far and wide. anniversary of the Battle Of Of of the Battle anniversary the first battle ofHill, Bunker Revolution. AbigailAmerican the

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23, in City Square Park. The weather was perfect, and the perform The weather was perfect, and the 23, in City Square Park. musical talents from the Boys & Girls Club musical talents from

ers’ energy was magnetic. Many thanks to those participated includ Many thanks to those participated ers’ energy was magnetic. queen. face painter and Marisa, the popcorn ing Megan, our resident incredible performance by the Charlestown High School Band and by the Charlestown High School Band incredible performance Marisa was a hit at the popcorn machine with the children who attend ed. The band from Charlestown High School performed in the concert. The band from Charlestown High School JUNE 21, 2018 JUNE CALL TO PLACE YOUR AD, Charlestown resident Devin “I think we’d really like to onethat hopes he said He “I look Dow, Added Tom 781-485-0588 Charlestown residents Diane and Peg Bradley of the Valle Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC). Quirk said he is getting involved because he would like to see his kids be able to use the Mystic River as they grow up. see this open up for these kids,” he said, as his children danced to the sounds of violin music by the Boston Latin Jazz duo. that a HarborWalk day there’s runs the entire length of the River and also connects with Assembly Row. at Assembly Row right there, get to it without but I can’t getting in a car and sitting in traffic at Sullivan Square. It’s like, ‘That’s right there, but it’s cut off from not for you.’ We’re these things.” At the gathering, State Rep. those steps soon. Lydia Councilor and Ryan Dan Edwards were present and spoke about their desire to revisit access to the Mystic River. State Rep. Dan Ryan, Sy Mintz and Councilor Lydia Edwards. Sy Mintz and Councilor Lydia State Rep. Dan Ryan, Charlene's Hair Salon Salon Hair Charlene's 12 Christoffersen said they will they said Christoffersen and that’s important for consensus important for and that’s building as we move ahead.” the with steps next taking be Barrthe by funded is which study, Foundation, and will announce Siblings Tom and Sharon Dow said and Sharon Siblings Tom from access they have been cut off whole to the Mystic River their to see that lives, and would love access returned to the residents of Charlestown.

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helping us make Charlestown a healthier healthier a Charlestown make us helping Pharmacists Shannon Kean and Rebecca Telford * Boston Police Police Boston * Telford Rebecca and Kean Shannon Pharmacists The Charlestown Coalition thanks you for for you thanks Coalition Charlestown The iver R Department * Jack Kelly * Starbucks Charlestown * Charlestown Nails and and Nails Charlestown * Charlestown Starbucks * Kelly Jack * Department Thanks to these sponsors, we were able to collect 75 lbs of medications and and medications of lbs 75 collect to able were we sponsors, these to Thanks Salon Forty-Four * Dollar Tree * Monument Restaurant and Tavern * Boston Boston * Tavern and Restaurant Monument * Tree Dollar * Forty-Four Salon Spa * Bunker Hill Barber Shop * Phi * Shop Barber Hill Bunker * Spa thank you to: Charlestown Court/Probation * Massachusetts General Hospital Hospital General Massachusetts * Court/Probation Charlestown to: you thank dispose of them safely and securely at our 9th Annual Take Back Day! A special special A Day! Back Take Annual 9th our at securely and safely them of dispose ystic PAGE 12 PAGE M public access points,” she said. “At least 60 percent had never been to the docks and most live within a half-mile from the Schraffts. The build- attractive very a is Schraffts ing with great amenities, but the Dick Cane and Bill Bush from Flatley Companies, with MyRWA Director with MyRWA Dick Cane and Bill Bush from Flatley Companies, Patrick Herron.

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black - - - - - PAGE 13 PAGE you or TOWN OF THE OF bridge.com Patriot Bridge is The Charlestown interested in pub your experiences, lishing the memo please send email t would like to share someone you know ries of Charlestown BE THE TALK BE THE TALK residents in print. If editor@charlestown “Whether near-term or long- “Whether near-term - break include will meeting The Sarah Coughlin of the CoalitionSarah Coughlin will kickAt 7 p.m., an event hotel rooms in Charlestown and north of down areas of the in all town. term, we think a hotel is a good additional use,” he said. “Right the Marriott or Constitution now, are it…It will be nice to have an additional hotel.” fast and coffee, and there will be childcare as well with activities for the kids so parents can take their time reviewing the plans. will actually glow in the dark too, glow in the dark will actually said. Greene-Murray of unveiling an have will they said onpark at 4:30 p.m. the new that, they willJune 26. Following the Park tohave a march from Hall –the Knights of Columbus points to placestopping at various people where points at flowers violence orhave succumbed to drug overdose. Hall, whereoff at the Knights speak they will have two keynote ers, as well as food and music. Ron One speaker will be the Rev. a long-time Boston peace Daley, advocate who coordinated the first anti-gang march in Boston in the 1980s. - - For ALL Your Insurance Needs! Insurance ALL Your For 564 Broadway, Everett | www.sabatino-ins.com | www.sabatino-ins.com Everett Broadway, 564 There will also be heavy input hotel is the proposed Finally, Other facets of the park include Another interesting piece is the “I knew the gold would be“I knew ing on the new Stack Street. requested from the community regarding what kind of retail they desire for the 100,000 sq. ft. that is proposed. Rosenshein said there are probably plenty of nail salons and they’d like to in the Town, other retail offeringsfind out what would be preferable to residents that would shop at Hood. something that they would like to talk about. At this point, there is no firm plan for it, but Rosenshein said there is heavy demand for ing around Charlestown with painwith Charlestown around ing dead inside.and trauma and are connect withThis allows them to who haveneighbors and others and perhapsthe same feelings, they can heal here.” therewhere garden heart-shaped a will be memory stones for those who have been victims of violence or overdose. Their names can be written on the rocks and placed in the garden. Some of the rocks sibilities are.” proposed, large educational space youngcampus for within the have had they people. Already, some preliminary conversations with the Charlestown Mothers Association (CMA) about that piece of mitigation – which would be in exchange for a larger build- to show that this is a differentto show a different purpose. space for it was different and but risky, it,” she going to miss you aren’t a better space now said. “It’s our handsthan before we got dead andon it. This park was what That’s life. to it brought we are walk we’re doing here. People community says they would like something like that. There are things we can do at Hood Park be done (as easily) in that can’t a public park like having Food like We’d garden. beer a or Trucks to know what kind of open space people see there and what the pos ------13 “All of these things we’re look The park didn’t come without The park didn’t family sup While the McGrath Greene-Murray said some of One of the new highlights Rosenshein said that open “Lawn on D is a good example space/educational space for the youth of Charlestown, preferences for the retail aspect and the street forlayouts new (including layout Baldwin, Mishawum, D and Spice Streets). nizations like the Charlestown like nizations were moved to createCoalition tranquil place wherea solemn, gathercan friends and neighbors is incred under a banner of peace I speak foribly inspiring. I know I say I amall of my officers when what thisexcited, for not only also for howpark represents, but the years toit will be utilized in come.” though. controversy, rel their of one as – plan the ports atives who was killed has a memo rial in the park – some neighbors have protested the choices of color and aesthetics. the choices – such as painting the fence gold instead of the tradition- but are meant al black – are risky, ing at as part of the revised Master really hop Plan,” he said. “We’re ing to get Charlestown to partici- pate on Saturday and get as much feedback as possible so when we prepare a revised Master Plan we can get as much community input within that plan as possible.” includes the Hood Green, a two- acre parcel that will be privately owned, open to the community and maintained by Hood “in per petuity.” space could be anything the com spacefield from wants, munity to a Southie-style ‘Lawn on D’ programmed space. He said Hood is interested in studying how that nearbyother with in fit will space Field and the open space like Ryan upcoming Parcel A open space on Sullivan Square. of open space with active pro gramming,” he said. “Maybe the - - - - THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE

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