June 17, 2021

Happy Father’s TThehe BBeeaconacon HHillill TTimesimes Day THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES New healthy, Ares Shoe Repair quick-service continues to faithfully restaurant to serve the neighborhood open at 30 than a decade in Government Cen- By Dan Murphy ter until a new landlord took over Charles St. Behind a nondescript store- the building and pushed him and front at 84 Charles St., Ares Shoe several other longstanding tenants Repair has faithfully served the out. By Dan Murphy neighborhood for around the past (Like his father in law, Ketsoian Cobblestones – a new three-quarters of a century. hails from Armenia, a country quick-service restaurant focusing Ares, besides offering the shoe with a rich history of making cus- on healthy options – plans to open repair services that earned the tom shoes, and like many of his this summer in the space formerly business Boston Magazine’s 2017 compatriots, Ketsoian found work occupied by Café Bella Vita at 30 Best of Boston Award in the Best repairing shoes upon arriving in Charles St. Shoe Repair category, also repairs the U.S. due to the high cost of A few months ago, Jennifer pocketbooks, duplicates keys on manufacturing custom shoes here.) Gallagher, one of the future estab- site, and sells shoe-shining sup- Ares’ hours of operation are lishment’s owners, was managing plies and orthopedic arch-support currently 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues- the Chestnut Street location of inserts, among other items. day through Friday, and 9 a.m. to Sarah Campbell, a women’s cloth- “We try to do a little bit of 3 p.m. Saturdays (which is a sig- ing boutique, when she was con- everything,” said Armen Ketsoian, nificant reduction from pre-covid tacted by Dave O’Donnell, whom who has owned and operated Ares times when the store operated 8 she describes as her “running for about the past seven years. a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through partner for the past 25 years,” as Ares’ original owner, for whom Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat- he was helping his sister look for the store was named, operated the urdays). a restaurant space and saw that store for about the first 30 years of Ketsoian said he hopes to Café Bella Vita was for sale. its existence, and when he retired, expand the current hours as O’Donnell’s sister eventually Ketsoian’s father in law took over. demand grows, but business has chose to open a coffee shop in Jennifer Gallagher and her fiancé, Ketsoian worked for Ares for been slow since Ares reopened last Melrose instead, so he and Galla- John Abbott – two of the owners about one year and filled in spo- August after being closed for five gher, along with her fiancé, John of Cobblestones, a self-described radically thereafter during his months due to the pandemic. Abbott, who has previous expe- “Beacon Hill eatery” opening father-in-law’s 35-year ownership, While Ketsoian remains opti- rience running two restaurants in soon at 30 Charles St. but in the meantime, he had his mistic that his and other businesses Ogunquit, Maine, decided to take own shoe repair business, which, said Ketsoian, operated for more (Ares Pg. 3) on the venture themselves. local people great food in a wel- “The transition between run- coming environment.” ning partner to business partner A lifelong Winchester resident, seemed like a natural progression Gallagher earned both undergrad- and has proven to be an adven- uate and graduate degrees from ture,” said O’Donnell. Simmons College, and during this “We both fell in love with Bea- time, she would take the train into con Hill immediately - it feels like the city and walk around Charles home to us,” said Abbott, who Street, which is how she first came An oil painting by Sam Nigro that added that he and Gallagher have to know the neighborhood. provides Cobblestones’ logo. both long dreamed of owning their own restaurant “to serve (Cobblestones Pg. 6) State legislature votes to extend outdoor dining and cocktails-to-go bill

By John Lynds with the state of emergency caused Hill more vibrant. by the pandemic. During the height of the pan- Local restaurants and small On Tuesday, the state legislature demic local restaurant and bar businesses in Beacon Hill and took the necessary steps to extend owners lobbied the state legisla- across the city need the tools to the outdoor dining and cocktails- ture for permission to start mov- achieve financial recovery from to-go bill that was signed by Gov. ing inventory of expensive liquor the pandemic. Supporting the local Charlie Baker last summer. that had been sitting on shelves restaurant industry’s successful These options allow restaurants since the pandemic began. recovery is extremely important, to serve patrons who prefer dining The result was the cocktail-to- as it was among the hardest hit outdoors while making the streets- Armen Ketsoian at work at his business, Ares Shoe Repair at 84 by economic challenges associated cape in neighborhoods like Beacon (Outdoor Pg. 3) Charles St. PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES June 17, 2021 editorial

THE GUN CRISIS Guest Op-Ed The recent increase in mass shooting incidents across the country comes as no surprise to anyone with an ounce of common-sense. The ease of purchase, and relatively low-cost, of assault-style weap- ons, particularly AR-15 semi-automatics with large-capacity magazines, Strategize your money flow makes it possible for anyone to become a mass murderer. Dr. Glenn Mollette the very basic needs become a so you can get a better paying And make no mistake about it, the purpose of high capacity maga- luxury. Keeping the house warm job. Or, you must gain addition- zines in assault weapons is to reduce the time it takes to reload, thereby If your outgo is more than your or cool is a luxury. Buying good al income through a second job. increasing the time in engaging the target, ensuring that a mass murderer income then your upkeep will be or healthy groceries are difficult. With surging inflation facing our can kill and maim large numbers of victims in a matter of seconds. your downfall. Buying gasoline to go to work is country this makes these numbers It is not a coincidence that the vast majority of mass shootings occur A sure way to disable yourself expensive. If you have access to a an intense strain. Consider living in states with lax gun laws. Texas, Georgia, and other Southern states financially is to spend more than credit card, the pressure is great to as close to your job as possible to impose virtually no restrictions on the purchase and sale of these weap- your income. put basic living needs on the card save on transportation costs. ons that are designed to kill and maim as many people as quickly as If your income is $2500 a but the exorbitant fees and inter- If your income is $5,000, month then you can’t spend $3500 possible. est of credit card companies begin $10.000 a month or more. Your a month and come out ahead. Up to now, Massachusetts and many other states with stronger gun to quickly intensify your financial strategy is easier. Your main goal An old friend used to say, “You laws fortunately have been fairly insulated from such incidents. burden. must be to not buy a house or a can’t borrow yourself rich.” However, that soon may change. It has long been the goal of the Your choices are few when it car that stretches your income to National Rifle Association and the gun lobby to invalidate what those We have “wants” and comes to good household budget- the max. You don’t need the stress. groups consider to be restrictive gun laws in violation of the Second “needs.” Needs must always out- ing. Let’s look at a lean budget. Budget so you can afford to take a Amendment in every state. They want every citizen in the country to be weigh wants. We need food and Let’s say your income is $2,000 a vacation or have a play day. Life is able to buy whatever gun they want, whenever they want, and to be able shelter, transportation and basic month. You can afford the follow- short! Enjoy it along the way. How to carry loaded firearms in public all the time and everywhere. utilities to survive. ing: $500 a month in rent, $250 a The NRA basically has adopted Archie Bunker-reasoning. (Archie’s A person with a small income month in utilities, $250 a month you budget and spend your money solution to solving the airplane hijacking problem of the 1970s was to has severe financial pressure and for a used car payment and $150 can make you financially unstable give every passenger a gun when they boarded so that they could “get the must live on a strict budget. The a month for gasoline. This gives or you can live with a feeling of drop” on the would-be hijacker). person who has a lot of income you $850 a month to buy food financial security. The NRA’s long-cherished dream of an AR-15 in every household took still must determine a budget. The on and buy basic auto insurance. Glenn Mollette is the publish- a big step forward two weeks ago with a decision by a federal judge strik- principal is the same for the person You will have to go through your er of Newburgh Press, Liberty ing down California’s ban on the sale of assault-style weapons that has who has more income. Your outgo state medical insurance program Torch and various other publish- been in effect since 1989. must not exceed your income. If and apply for free state health ing imprints; a national columnist The judge began his opinion with these words: “Like the Swiss Army you are earning $9,000 a month insurance because you can’t afford – American Issues and Common Knife, the popular AR-15 rifle is a perfect combination of home defense but spending $10,0000 you are to buy health insurance. You also Sense opinions, analysis, stories weapon and homeland defense equipment. Firearms deemed as ‘assault going to end up in financial trou- have to figure out how to make and features appear each week In weapons’ are fairly ordinary, popular, modern rifles.” ble. more money. You have to work over 500 newspapers, websites Obviously, even comparing an AR-15 to a Swiss Army Knife is ridicu- With a very low income even hard where you are and do good and blogs across the United States. lous on its face -- we’ve never heard of a mass murderer using a knife as a weapon -- but what in our view was really chilling was the judge’s words stating that an AR-15 is useful as a “homeland defense weapon.” Guest Op-Ed That wording mimics what the gun crowd (the type of guys who like to dress up in camouflage) sees as the principal argument in favor of lax gun laws: That ordinary citizens will need these weapons in order Economic equity is key in Boston’s efforts to defend our country against the possibility of a foreign invading army. That argument likewise is nonsense, but it’s what animates the gun to recover from the pandemic types who like to play soldier -- and obviously was among the reasons for the judge’s decision striking down the California statute. By Mayor Kim Janey two new measures to promote eco- American Dream, and I am proud The state is appealing this judge’s ruling. Ultimately, this question will nomic equity and opportunity for of the work our City is doing to Throughout the pandemic, our reach the U.S. Supreme Court. However, given the present make-up of working families in Boston. make this a reality. As we work city has remained resilient through the court, we would bet even-money that the court will strike down the The first initiative put home- to close the racial wealth gap, it is uncertainty and hardship. Togeth- California statute -- and when that happens, it will be open season on ownership within reach for first- programs like these that can help er, we are making real progress innocent Americans all across the country for mass murderers. time homebuyers. I used a first- us achieve equity in Boston. in our public health recovery. time buyer program to purchase Closing the wealth gap means Cases of COVID-19 continue to my own home, so I know how we also have to address the wage decline, as vaccination rates climb important homeownership is eco- gap. That is why I have also signed steadily across the city. Now,, we nomic stability and breaking the an executive order establishing a must focus on an economic recov- cycle of poverty. That is why I am prevailing wage standard for key ery, reopening and renewal that excited to triple down payment city service contractors. THE BEACON HILL TIMES includes all of our communities. assistance for the Boston Home Starting July 1, Boston will resident ditor tephen uigley That starts with bold measures Center’s first-time Homebuyer guarantee rates for city contractors P /E : S Q that encourage equity in our city Program. of $14.85 to $20 per hour for ser- and open opportunities for those With a $2.4 million commit- vices such as cleaning and security, Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio who have been shut out. ment to this program in my FY22 with an additional $6.26 to $6.70 ([email protected]) Boston’s recovery and reopen- budget proposal, we will be able per hour in health and pension Art Director: Scott Yates ing is a chance to renew our city, to provide up to $40,000 in assis- benefits. making it stronger and more equi- Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor tance to income-eligible residents This executive order recogniz- table. The racial wealth gap among seeking to purchase a home for es the importance of sustainable Boston residents made headlines the first time. Residents can also wages and benefits. It is time that © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group even before the pandemic. I know receive assistance with down the City of Boston sets a standard we can do better. My adminis- payments and closing costs. This for other employers to follow that Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 tration is implementing concrete change more than triples the aver- supports the wellbeing of Bos- changes to help working families Email: [email protected] age amount of assistance previous- ton’s working families, while also earn living wages and build wealth Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com ly offered by the City. of their own. I have announced Owning a home is part of the (Op-Ed Pg. 3) June 17, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3

Op-Ed (from pg. 2) LETTER to the Editor encouraging other employers to equitable recovery and reopening join us in the effort. for our City’s residents, workers REINSTATEMENT strength and blessedness in com- been immense. People continue to These new steps help ensure and small businesses. munal prayer. recover from the long-term effects an equitable recovery from the I will continue fighting for a OF SUNDAY MASS We do also note that atten- of the coronavirus. COVID-19 pandemic. These stronger, more equitable Boston. It OBLIGATION dance at Mass is our way of fol- The heroes among us — our efforts will work together with takes persistence to make a differ- To the Editor, lowing the Third Commandment nurses, doctors, first responders other programs I have introduced ence, and I promise that economic “Without the Lord’s day, we of the Decalogue: “Remember the and all medical professionals — since being sworn-in as Mayor, equity for residents will be at the cannot live!” His Holiness, Pope sabbath day – keep it holy. For six were a source of enormous com- including the ONE+Boston Home- forefront of Boston’s agenda to Benedict, in his homily at the days the LORD made the heavens fort. Priests brought the Sacrament buyer Program, $50 million in new recover from the COVID-19 pan- Cathedral of Saint Stephen in and the earth, the sea and all that of the Sick to COVID patients. rental relief to help residents stay demic. Vienna on September 9, 2007, is in them; but on the seventh day Now we are able to join together, in their homes and a $50 million Kim Janey is the Mayor of Bos- quoted the Abitinian Martyrs, who he rested. That is why the LORD remembering the lives changed and emergency package to support an ton. during the persecution of Emperor has blessed the sabbath day and the sacrifices made. Let us gather Diocletian were arrested for cele- made it holy.” (Ex. 20:8,11) together again in joy, as one people brating Sunday Mass. The mar- We call to mind the many times united around the Eucharist. tyrs responded to the magistrate: we see Jesus observing the sab- In this year of Saint Joseph, “Sine dominico non possumus!” bath by going to the synagogue who was always a faithful observ- – without the Lord’s day, we can- and teaching there (Mt 13:54, Mk er of the sabbath, we chose not live! The Pope went on to say: 1:21-28, Lk 4:16-30, Jn 6:22-59). Father’s Day as an appropriate day “For these Christians, the Sunday It is a desire of every Christian to to encourage all of our people, and Eucharist was not a command- conform his or her life to the life of especially our families, to return ment, but an inner necessity. With- Jesus, and Jesus went to the syna- to the Sunday celebration of the out him who sustains our lives, life gogue on the sabbath. Eucharist. itself is empty. To do without or to Most significantly, receiving This obligation does not apply betray this focus would deprive life the Eucharist is the center of every to those who are ill; those who of its very foundation, would take Catholic life. The Lord commands have been recently exposed to away its inner dignity and beauty.” us to take and eat, and to do it in COVID or any other communica- Aware that the opportunity memory of Him. (Mt 26:26-30, ble illness; those who are confined to participate in Sunday Mass is Mk 14:22-26, Lk 22:14-20, 1 Cor to their homes or to hospitals or increasingly available and increas- 11:23-26, CCC 1324). The Eucha- other facilities due to illness, infir- ingly safe for our Catholic people, rist is food for our difficult journey mity, frailty, or age; and those who we are joining dioceses in the Bos- through life, filling us with joy and are not yet able to be vaccinated, June 10, 2021 - Mayor Janey is joined by Director of the Office of ton Province (Boston, Fall River, Workforce Development Trinh Nguyen of South Boston, worker advo- strengthening us to embrace our due to age or any health consider- Springfield, Manchester, and Port- cate Griselda Saladin, and Dan Nicolai of SEIU 32BJ, at her signing suffering. It transforms us from ation. Parishioners should consult land) in lifting the dispensation of of an executive order that adopts the prevailing wage rate set by the the inside out and creates a unity their local pastor if they have ques- Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards for all city contracts the Sunday and Holy Day Mass among us that is a strong witness tions about the obligation. for cleaning and security services going out to bid after July 1, 2021. obligation, effective the weekend to the whole world. To all of those who have not She also announced an expansion to the City of Boston First Time of June 19 and 20, 2021. Therefore, it is with great con- been able to be with us during this Homebuyer Program. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson) We are mindful of the Lord’s fidence and trust in the Lord that last year, we look forward to wel- statement: “Where two or three we reinstate this Sunday Mass coming you back to the celebra- are gathered together in my name, obligation. It has been a long, diffi- tion of the Mass. Ares (from pg. 1) there am I in the midst of them.” cult year. People have experienced Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, (Mt 18:20). While we certain- great pain and suffering through- OFM Cap on Charles Street will see increased ness received. But now, Ketsoian ly can pray alone, there is both out this pandemic. Loss of life has Archbishop of Boston revenues as more people return to is depending on the Beacon Hill work downtown, he added cau- community to help keep Ares in tiously, “Nothing is guaranteed.” business. utdoor (from pg. 1) Meantime, Ares has been able “We’re just surviving,” said O to stay afloat during the pandemic, Ketsoian. “If it keeps up like this, thanks largely to Ketsoian’s land- I’m going to have shut down the go bill that was tied to outdoor be able to continue to order two Restaurants that dott Charles lord, “Mr. Clark,” who gave him store.” dining programs across the city cocktails per entree. However, the Street received a special permit a break on rent, as well as to some For more information, call Ares and state. total volume of liquor being sold from the city that allowed them federal stimulus aid that the busi- Shoe Repair at 617-720-1583. The bill let bars and restaurants can not exceed 64 ounces. to set up outdoor patios on road- sell to-go cocktails with take- All cocktails must be sold in a ways and sidewalks throughout out only or delivery food orders. sealed container, and the volume the neighborhood. That coupled However, the bill was set to expire of alcohol-to-mixer must be the with the cocktail-to-go legislation after Gov. Baker lifted the state same as for on-premises consump- helped restaurants increase capac- CORRECTION: Due to a reporting error in Dan Murphy’s story, emergency order that was given tion. ity, move inventory and increase “MGH outlines public-realm improvements for proposed building,” back in March 2020. Numerous Beacon Hill restau- profits during the COVID-19 pan- a project consultant who spoke on the infeasibility of using geother- If the legislature once again gets rants took advantage of the cock- demic. mal energy to power the new building was misidentified as Nathan- Baker’s blessing, customers of bars tail-to-go and the City of Boston’s iel Walton. and restaurants in Beacon Hill will outdoor dining program. Wilson is instead a private citizen who commented on light pol- lution at night during construction during the June 7 virtual meeting that was the basis for the story. ADRENALINE RUSH! You’ll also get career training and money for college. If you’re ready for the excitement, join ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES CALL the Army National Guard today.

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Staff Report en and modernize infrastructure zation funding, and $200 million • $100,000 for a partial reno- awarded in the last year, and $15 throughout the Commonwealth in Child Care and Development vation of labs at the Danvers cam- million for a future grant round The Baker-Polito Adminis- in ways that promote opportuni- Block Grant funding. pus of North Shore Community • $21 million for the Munic- tration has announced its Fiscal ty,” said Gov. Baker. “These mean- “The Baker-Polito Administra- College to create a Life Science ipal Vulnerability Preparedness Year 2022 (FY22) Capital Plan, ingful investments will encourage tion’s fiscally responsible FY22 Pathways Center (total state bond (“MVP”) Program to aid munic- a $2.655 billion plan that makes economic growth and strengthen Capital Plan devotes significant investment of $14.1 million) ipalities with climate change vul- substantial investments in criti- existing initiatives around hous- resources toward key areas while • $485,000 for a partial renova- nerability assessments and plan- cal priorities including housing, ing, climate resiliency, health and also protecting state finances and tion of the Medical School Build- ning, and adaptation projects transportation, climate resiliency, human services, and food security leveraging other funding sourc- ing at UMass Medical to create • $12.5 million for inland dams health and human services, and – critical priorities that have prov- es to achieve the greatest impact collaborative spaces for integrated and seawalls education to promote economic en even more important as a result with spending,” said Secretary teaching and learning (total state • $3.5 million for Greening growth and opportunity. The plan of the COVID-19 crisis.” of Administration and Finance bond investment of $6.1 million) the Gateway Cities which has maintains flexibility by support- “We are continuing to invest in Michael J. Heffernan. “We look • $150,000 for a renovation at already planted nearly 30,000 ing existing short, medium, and local cities and towns in order to forward to collaborating with key Quinsigamond Community Col- trees and has a goal of planting at long-term investments, and fund- support the ongoing recovery from stakeholders as we carry out these lege to create an innovation center least 20,000 more trees over the ing new initiatives that encourage the COVID-19 pandemic,” said capital projects and strengthen for advanced manufacturing and next four years. growth and strengthen the Com- Lt. Gov. Polito. “By providing cap- infrastructure throughout Massa- robotics (total state bond invest- Public Safety monwealth’s communities amid ital funding for education, public chusetts.” ment of $25 million) • $5 million for the new Pro- the recovery from the COVID-19 safety, information technology, The $2.655 billion capital plan • Planning efforts for a project tective Fire Equipment Grant Pro- pandemic. and other infrastructure projects, is fiscally responsible, demon- to construct a new Regional Jus- gram which provides direct assis- Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. we can help reinvigorate the econ- strates careful long-term planning, tice Center in Quincy tance to municipalities to ensure Gov. Karyn Polito joined Admin- omy and ensure Massachusetts has and is informed by numerous fac- • Funding for the Common- access to safe and reliable firefight- istration and Finance Secretary a bright and prosperous future.” tors including the Debt Affordabil- wealth’s share of costs for the rede- er equipment Michael J. Heffernan and Secre- The funding detailed in this ity Committee. velopment of the Soldiers’ Home • $4 million for the new Munic- tary of Education James Peyser FY22 plan will complement the FY22 Capital Plan Highlights: in Holyoke, a major project to ipal Body-Worn Camera Grant Monday at Bridgewater State Uni- more than $100 billion awarded Transportation construct a state-of-the-art facility Program versity to release the FY22 Capital to Massachusetts residents, busi- • The combined MassDOT and for veterans • Support for the Body Armor Plan and highlight a major ren- nesses, and governments through- MBTA capital plan is funded from Economic Development Replacement Program which pro- ovation project at the university, out the public health emergency a variety of state and non-state • New and expanded authori- vides a state match for the reim- which is funded under the capital to address both the response and sources, and totals approximately zations in the Economic Develop- bursement of bulletproof vests by plan. the recovery from the pandemic. $4.0 billion in spending for FY22 ment Bond Bill which will provide municipalities The Administration is investing The vast majority of this funding • $200 million for the access to capital for underrepre- Technology $87 million in five major reno- has flowed directly to business- Chapter 90 Program for local road sented entrepreneurs, revitalize • $64.9 million for business vation projects across the Com- es, individuals, non-profits, and and bridge repairs underutilized properties, improve applications development monwealth’s higher education unemployment insurance in Mas- • $10 million for the Adminis- tourism facilities and destinations, • $42.1 million for IT technical system. The capital investments sachusetts. tration’s Municipal Small Bridge support advanced manufacturing, infrastructure modernization at these colleges and universi- In total, the Commonwealth Program and encourage regional and indus- • $15.5 million for cybersecu- ties are focused on strengthening exercises some level of discretion • $10 million for the Complete try-specific innovation clusters rity programming that connects stu- over approximately $15.6 billion Streets Program • $94 million for MassWorks to Local Cities and Towns dents with high-demand fields like of this federal funding, notably the • $4 million for the Shared provide municipalities and other STEM and health care, which will $2.5 billion in Coronavirus Relief Streets and Spaces Program which public entities with funding for • $3 million in Community remain crucial to the Common- Fund dollars received through the was started in the midst of the infrastructure projects that pro- Compact IT Grants which support wealth’s economic recovery. CARES Act. These Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic to help mote economic development cities and towns in their efforts The plan also begins imple- Relief Fund dollars have support- municipalities and businesses • $35 million for the Life Sci- to modernize their technological menting the Economic Develop- ed numerous key priorities con- adapt their operations ences Capital Program to foster infrastructure ment Bond Bill and Transpor- sistent with federal guidelines, as • Funding for programs autho- job growth and innovation in the • $3 million for the new Munic- tation Bond Bill that Governor for example, $750 million of this rized through the Transportation life sciences industry ipal Fiber Grant Program that is Baker signed last year. Through funding has been transferred to Bond Bill including the Local Bot- • $10 million in Seaport Eco- focused on strengthening supports these investments, the plan aims other governments and $780 mil- tleneck Reduction Program, the nomic Council Grants for municipal IT security to promote economic growth and lion has been allocated for eco- Municipal Pavement Program, Housing • $2 million for Municipal strengthen the Commonwealth’s nomic assistance. and the Transit Infrastructure • Support for new programs ADA Grants which fund planning, transportation system as more res- Also included in the $15.6 Partnership Program authorized through the Economic design, and capital improvements idents return to work. It also funds billion total is the $5.3 billion in DCAMM Development Bond Bill intended specifically dedicated to improving the Commonwealth’s share of direct federal aid the Common- • Funding for five new major to promote neighborhood stabi- access and removing architectural costs for the redevelopment of the wealth has received through the higher education capital projects lization, transit-oriented housing, barriers for people with disabilities Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) totaling $1.3 million in spending and climate resilient affordable Education the Administration is seeking to to support a range of initiatives, in FY22 and $87 million in total housing • $15 million for Workforce augment by applying for federal including infrastructure invest- bond funds awarded including: • $146 million for the produc- Skills Capital Grants to improve funds. It provides significant cap- ments that will leverage munici- • $300,000 for a renovation tion and preservation of afford- students’ skills and knowledge and ital investments in all regions of pal funding to maximize impact. project to create a centralized able housing including $5 million better meet the needs of employers Massachusetts while maintaining ARPA is also providing a total home for the College of Educa- for housing choice grants. in the Commonwealth the Administration’s commitment of $3.4 billion in direct aid for tion and Health Sciences Burnell • $110 million to support our •$4 million for Early Education to addressing and preparing for municipalities throughout Mas- Hall at Bridgewater State Univer- state-aided public housing portfo- and Out-of-School Time Grants to climate change and considering sachusetts, as well as substantial sity (total state bond investment of lio. improve the indoor and outdoor the environmental impact and funding for key priorities including $25 million) Energy and Environmental space at early education and out- resiliency of its investments. a total of $2.6 billion for housing • $300,000 for new and reno- Affairs of-school time programs in which “As Massachusetts emerges and economic development ini- vated Science Labs at Mass Mar- • $45 million for the Food Secu- more than 50 percent of the chil- from the pandemic, our FY22 tiatives, $1.1 billion for transit, itime Academy (total state bond rity Infrastructure Program, which dren served are eligible for finan- Capital Plan aims to strength- $315 million in child care stabili- investment of $16.7 million) includes $30 million for grants cial assistance

Please visit www.beaconhilltimes.com June 17, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5 $4.6 million Rapid Reemployment grant program launches in Massachusetts BEACON HILL BEAT

Staff Report Baker. “The Rapid Reemployment chusetts,” said Labor and Work- From Boston Police Area A-1 Program can help thousands of force Secretary Rosalin Acosta. COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 The Baker-Polito Administra- people get access to high demand A total of $360,000 has been DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 tion announced the launch of the jobs in the Commonwealth awarded this round to train 105 $4.6 million Rapid Reemployment through workforce training and program participants: Larceny Vandalism grant program, with the first round building skills to get people hired •JVS: $60,000 to train 15 Par- 6/5/21 – A victim walked into 6/5/21 - Officers responded to a of grant funding totaling $360,000 quickly.” ticipants the District A-1 station to file a business on Charles Street to take being awarded last week to six The Rapid Reemployment Pro- *In partnership with MassHire larceny report. The victim stated a vandalism report. When police employer partner programs that gram is designed to help businesses Downtown Boston Career Cen- that unknown individual(s) had arrived on the scene, they observed will train 105 participants. develop a pipeline of workers to ter, JVS will provide training and entered her courtyard and stole a broken window to the front of The grants will support training meet their skills needs as well as placement to prepare individu- many different items, including her the business. After investigating, it residents who have experienced an providing better lifetime earnings als impacted by COVID-19 for bicycle. The victim has video of the wasn’t determined if anyone had employment interruption due to potential for those whose job pros- jobs as Patient Care Technicians. incident, and Area A-1 detectives made entry. Area A-1 detectives COVID-19 and help place them in pects have been disproportionately Individuals trained will be placed are currently investigating the mat- are currently investigating the high-demand job categories such affected by the pandemic. These at employer partners, including ter. matter. as Information Technology and grants are funded through the MassGeneral Brigham and Boston Health Care by scaling up training federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Children’s Hospital. opportunities provided by organi- and Economic Security Act (the •Roxbury Community College: zations to employers. “CARES” Act). The application $45,000 to train 15 Participants. “As Massachusetts focuses process is rolling through Sept. 30, *In partnership with MassHire on economic recovery from the 2021, or until funds are expended. Boston Career Center, Roxbury COVID-19 pandemic, it is import- “No economy can succeed Community College will provide ant that we think strategically without a high-quality workforce. training and placement to prepare about getting people back to work This funding will help individ- individuals impacted by COVID- and increasing our investments uals and businesses accelerate a 19 for jobs as Pharmacy Techni- dvertising in programs that are successfully A return to full employment that is cians. Individuals trained will be ne serving local businesses and people i more equitable and leads to more placed at CVS Pharmacy. nl most affected,” said Gov. Charlie employment resiliency in Massa- O HUD awards $36 million in American Rescue ailable Plan funds for emergency housing vouchers is Av homeless; at risk of homeless- HUD will provide annual fund- Staff Report Showcase Your Business, Open ness; fleeing, or attempting to flee, ing to cover the cost of renewals U.S. Department of Housing domestic violence, dating violence, in 12-month increments through House, or More with an online and Urban Development (HUD) sexual assault, stalking, or human Sept. 30, 2030, or until the $5 AD SIZE Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has trafficking; or recently homeless. billion ARP allocation runs out, announced the awarding of the EHVs help individuals and fami- whichever comes first. ad! first tranche of American Rescue lies find housing and remain stably HUD has allocated $10 billion Plan funds for Emergency Housing housed long-term. in American Rescue Plan homeless- Clients and Customers in pixels Vouchers (EHVs) for individuals The $1.1 billion in EHVs ness assistance: In addition to the and families who are experiencing will cover the cost of vouchers $5 billion for EHVs, HUD allocat- are just a click away! homelessness or at risk of homeless- and related administrative costs, ed $5 billion through the HOME W: 160px ness. Specifically, HUD is awarding including up-front costs needed to Investment Partnerships Program 00 Massachusetts $36,386,196 to stand up the program, for an ini- to increase affordable housing to — $300 per month per site — H: 600px cover the cost of 1,780 vouchers tial 18-month period. Thereafter, address homelessness. and related administrative costs, THE including up-front costs needed to stand up the program, for an initial 18-month period. Nationally, HUD is awarding Celebrating INDEPENDENT $1.1 billion – 70,000 vouchers – NEWSPAPERS —————— for 626 public housing authorities (PHAs) administering the Housing Upstairs 29 years on reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com Choice Voucher Program. Downstairs lynnjournal com everettindependent com Today’s awarding of $1.1 bil- . • . 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Cobblestones (from pg. 1)

Gallagher had dreamed of ice cream), with takeout options had that seems to portend well for opening a restaurant back then, available for dinner. the restaurant’s future. she said, but she put that aspira- “We cook with the freshest On the day when Gallagher and tion on the backburner indefinitely ingredients with a healthy dose her partners signed the Purchase until she learned Café Bella Vita of love into each meal,” she said. and Sale agreement for the restau- was on the market. “Imagine if Sweetgreen and Cava rant, she walked downstairs in her “I’d walked past the property had a love child with a gourmet Winchester home and gazed upon hundreds of times and thought flair, and it would be called Cob- one of three framed pictures hang- it could be so much more,” said blestones.” ing in her foyer. Gallagher. “It has such potential, Cobblestones won’t have a While the print by Bill Pardy and the windows lend themselves kitchen and instead all prep work had been a fixture there for at to a friendly, welcoming environ- for the food will take place in the least 10 years, Gallagher usually ment.” 500 square-foot basement space. managed to look past it, but on But perhaps more importantly, At the street level, the 900-square- that day, she looked closely at the Gallagher said, “As I’ve become foot space will provide room for image and realized for the first immersed in Beacon Hill commu- points of sale, as well as for seat- time that it depicts the building at nity and made some connections ing for 20 patrons. The restaurant 30 Charles St., that will become since I started working at Sarah also hopes to offer an additional home to Cobblestones. Campbell, I almost felt a commit- 20 outdoor seats for customers on The restaurant’s logo, which ment to the neighborhood to pro- Chestnut Street, said Gallagher. depicts a gaslight, meanwhile, vide a welcoming, friendly eatery The proposed hours of oper- comes from an oil painting that that would offer healthy, fresh ation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven Sam Nigro, a family friend, gave options that are consistent with days a week, and the restaurants to Gallagher about 25 years ago Beacon Hill standards.” hopes to open A.S.A.P., she said, when she was in grad school at The menu, which Gallagh- with July 4 as the target date. Simmons, and that now hangs in er describes as “fresh, fast and As for how she expects Cob- her bedroom. local,” is now being finalized, and blestones will be received in the For more information on Cob- will focus on salads, soups, grain neighborhood, Gallagher points to blestones, contact cobblestones- bowls, and sandwiches (as well as a personal experience she recently [email protected] Jennifer Gallagher and Dave O’Donnell, running partners for the 129 Pinckney Street past 25 years and now business partners with the imminent opening 5 bedrooms I 3.5 bathrooms I $4,250,000 of Cobblestones at 30 Chestnut St. A gracious example of fine period architecture in the most desirable part of Beacon Hill. This handsome brick and granite five-story, 4,188 sqft single-family townhouse is located on the most desirable “Flat of the Hill”. Built in 1878 and beautifully maintained, it shows off the fine Beacon Hill COVID update listed materials and craftsmanship of that time. 12-foot ceilings crown spacious rooms, 8 fireplaces of which many have their original white marble mantles. The property includes one of Beacon cent positive test rate reported by Hill’s legendary hidden gardens and lower level living space with its own separate access. By John Lynds Within walking distance of Back Bay and downtown attractions, it is just around the corner the BPHC two weeks ago. from Charles St, the Charles River and The Esplanade. Garage parking available nearby. Last week Beacon Hill’s week- The BPHC data released last ly COVID-19 positive test rate Friday showed Beacon Hill, North increased but was still under End, Back Bay, West End and one percent for a fifth week in a Downtown had an infection rate row according to the latest data of 632.9 cases per 10,000 resi- released by the Boston Public dents, up 0.3 percent from the Health Commission (BPHC). 631.1 cases per 10,000 residents According to the weekl;y report reported two weeks ago. released last Friday 1,133 residents An additional 10 residents were tested and 0.8 percent were became infected with the virus last positive. This was an increase from week and the total number of cases the 0.04 percent of residents that in the area increased from 3,517 tested positive two weeks ago but cases to 3,527 cases as of last Fri- still below one percent according day. to the BPHC. Overall since the pandemic The statistics released by started 53,323 Beacon Hill, North the BPHC as part of its weekly Robb Cohen COVID19 report breaks down CRS, ASR, ABR, CNE, CLHMS End, Back Bay, West End and Engel & Völkers Boston Downtown residents have been the number of cases and infection 46 Gloucester Street tested for COVID-19 and the data rates in each neighborhood. It also Mobile +1-617-962-0142 breaks down the number of cases robbcohenteam.evusa.com shows that 6.7 percent of those ©2021 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully tested were COVID positive. This by age, gender and race. support the principles of the Fair Housing Act. Listings subject to change or withdrawal without notice. was the same percentage reported Citywide positive cases of coro- by the BPHC two weeks ago. navirus increased 0.14 percent Citywide, the weekly positive last week and went from 70,810 test rate increased slightly. Accord- cases to 70,912 confirmed cases in ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES. CALL 781-485-0588 ing to the BPHC 13,234 residents a week. Three additional Boston were tested and 1.1 percent were residents died from the virus last COVID positive--this was a 10 week and there are now 1,389 total percent increase from the 1 per- deaths in the city from COVID. June 17, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 7 Myrtle Street resident exploring run for lieutenant governor

By Dan Murphy hospitality, technology, retail, “When state government deals about the economic recovery, and building supplies, environmental with town government, it’s helpful particularly how we define a new A business leader, educator, hus- services, finance, manufacturing to have someone who understands foundation for small business, band and father, as well as a new- and media. how small-town budgets work,” will help define the character of comer to politics, Myrtle Street In 1997, Bero also bought a he said, “and how the state sup- the Commonwealth for the next resident Bret Bero is now exploring small, deep-draw metal forming ports those towns.” decade and beyond.” a run for lieutenant governor. company in Orange, Mass., which Bero and his wife (as well as his Moreover, Bero is also confident “As lieutenant governor, I want he rechristened ECHO Industries, high school sweetheart), Joan, who he can bring a new and much-need- to be the small business champion, and built into a thriving small busi- works as an occupational therapist ed perspective to the State House. and to me, nothing is more valu- ness before selling it in 2019. in Weston public schools, have two “There’s never been a need like able for a community to have or After his business career, Bero adult children and two grandchil- this before, and I can bring a new difficult to achieve than a thriving joined the faculty of Babson Col- dren, and after living in the Con- and needed perspective to what small business base,” said Bero, a lege in Wellesley, where he current- cord Carlisle area for more than already exists on Beacon Hill,” Democrat. “I want to be a voice ly teaches Strategic Problem Solv- 20 years, they relocated to Myrtle said Bero. “We have a lot of people for small businesses, especially as ing, Management Consulting, and Street in 2016 as empty-nesters. who have deep government expe- we come out of this unprecedented Leading Business Turnarounds. “As someone who moved into rience, but we’re short people who pandemic that led to the economic Babson College’s MBA program the Beacon Hill neighborhood, I have business experience, partic- meltdown, which has had a partic- has been named Number One for think it’s incredibly special,” said ularly small business experience. ularly devastating effect for small entrepreneurship by U.S. News & Bero, “and as lieutenant governor, People who have run a small busi- businesses.” World Report for the past 18 con- I want to be able to preserve the ness know what those issues are.” Bret Bero, a Myrtle Street Bero, who earned degrees from secutive years, and teaching there, distinction and uniqueness that it To learn more about Bret Bero’s Democrat exploring a run for Middlebury (Vt.) College and the said Bero, has allowed him to share has in Boston.” campaign for lieutenant governor, lieutenant governor. Tuck School of Business at Dart- his business experience with the As for why he has decided to visit Bretbero.com. mouth College, embarked on his next generation of aspiring entre- pursue a career in politics at this business career working at Digital preneurs. “I believe that entrepre- time, Bero believes that state gov- Equipment Corporation, which neurship is the greatest force for ernment now needs a strong voice gave him an insider’s perspective social good in the world,” he said. for small business as the Common- on the “Massachusetts Miracle” of Bero also previously served on wealth returns to normalcy. the 1980s. He then spent 31 years the finance committee and the “Small businesses should have a as a management consultant and revenue enhancement committee seat at the table when defining the business turnaround leader, advis- for the town of Carlisle - valu- future of Massachusetts,” he said. ing businesses on how to stream- able experience that, he said, gave “And now coming out of quaran- line their operations. Bero has had him a deep understanding of how tine, Massachusetts is at an inflec- experience across a wide range of small-town budgets work. tion point. The decisions we make industries, including health care,

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Norman Richard Herr Abigail Mason Browne October 18, 1934 - June 6, 2021 Seventh-generation direct descendant of Abigail and John Adams, former member of Boston School Committee, advocate for children, If you met Norman Herr, it was likely for one of two reasons. long active in community affairs Either you were part of the West Abby Browne, 77, passed away Browne of Newton, two adored End or North End communities peacefully on May 21 at Mass grandchildren, Ashley and Hillary and were struggling with housing General Hospital with her loving Browne, her sister-in-law, Bar- or other issues, or you were in a family by her side. bara, her niece, Abby Buccella, position of power in government Born in Boston on December and many cousins. In addition to or the local institutions and could 17, 1943, a few blocks from the her parents, she was predeceased do something about the commu- Public Garden, she spent the next by her brothers, Henry and the nity issues Norman saw as his fifty years raising her family in Honorable John Mason, and her duty to correct. Either way, Norm the city she loved, devoting her grandson, Charles Sweetnam would find you. professional and personal time to Browne. Over the many decades he community affairs and advocat- Abby, who had numerous inter- lived as one of the last residents Norman grew up on Sydney ing for children. Abby was a sev- ests, took special joy from her of the old West End of Boston, Street near the Polish Triangle enth-generation direct descendant many trips to her beloved Scot- on Anderson Street and later on on the Boston School Commit- neighborhood in Boston, the son of Abigail and John Adams, the land, adventures with her family Michelangelo Street in the North tee where, upon her election, she of the late Leo Ira Herr and Veron- only daughter of Henry L. and on the North Shore, and rescuing End, Norman Herr fought for represented Beacon Hill, the Back ica Ursula (Aleksun) Herr. Norm Fanny C. (Homans) Mason, also and raising many dogs and cats. tenants rights, challenged insti- Bay, Fenway and Mission Hill. held a number of different jobs of Boston, and the granddaughter Her greatest passion was learning tutional expansion to do better, After the School Committee throughout his life including as a of Abigail Adams Homans, a life- as much as she could about the brought attention to quality of life transitioned to its current system longshoreman and as a bartender long resident of Boston. Like her British Monarchy, especially the issues like noise and air pollution, of appointed members, she became at a bar called Backstreet in what grandmother, Abby was a major Queen! trash, handicapped accessibility a paralegal at the law firm of Park- was known as the Combat Zone, force during her lifetime as all who For everyone she touched, or and all those small things that peo- er, Coulter, Daley and White. where he made news by bring- knew her keenly appreciated. Her was ever in her presence, Abby ple come to accept as part of life Upon retiring, she continued to ing in live music and notable jazz professional career was dedicated was unforgettable. Her voice and in the city, except Norman didn’t focus her time on issues involv- artists . But his favorite job was to advocating for children in all laughter will always be remem- accept it. Well known for going ing children, including advocating always as “Grand Marshall” of the aspects of their lives. bered. If she had your back, then from office to office in City Hall for the prevention of physical and Tree Lighting at Cardinal Cushing She was an elected member you were blessed with one fiercely and at the State House, Norm mental abuse of young children. Park. To continue that legacy, the of the Boston School Commit- loyal and devoted friend, one who would find out what people did She was guardian ad litem as well friends of Norman Herr have set tee from the mid-1980s to early knew no boundaries when it came and where they had authority as a hospice volunteer. During her up a gofundme.com at: bit.ly/Nor- 1990’s, a frequently tumultuous to fighting for what she believed and then proceed to enlist them later years she spent much of her mansTree period, and was an outspoken was right, or protecting someone in solving some community issue. time with her family and especially One of his favorite songs was critic of business as usual politics. who was in need. It was nearly impossible to say no her two granddaughters. A life- “Love is a Many-Splendored Tireless in her efforts, she relent- Funeral services and burial are when Norman brought a problem long avid reader, Abby spent hours Thing,” with lyrics like “Love is lessly fought racial segregation private, with arrangements by J.S. to your attention and then fol- reading to them, teaching them the nature’s way of giving a reason to in the Boston Public School sys- Waterman-Langone Chapel, 580 low-up, week after week until it importance of literacy and bestow- be living. The golden crown that tem. She was a staunch and early Commercial Street, Boston, MA. was resolved. “I always deliver on ing upon them an immense enjoy- makes a man a king.” Norman supporter of the present system 02109. For more information or to my promise,” he would say. “I’m a ment of books. was a loyal friend and was loved whereby school committee mem- leave an online condolence, please man of my word.” She is survived by her beloved by many. His personal credo was, bers are appointed, not elected, visit www.watermanboston.com. Norman Herr had a special husband, Alfred L. Browne, Jr., “One man can do a lot of good.” stating, there were too few elect- In lieu of flowers, donations may place in his heart for seniors of the her loving daughter, Priscilla On Norman’s behalf, we his ed politicians willing to put their be made to the Westover School North End, pushing for accessi- Browne of Manchester-by-the Sea, friends would like to thank the own ambitions aside and Boston’s by visiting https://www.westover- ble crosswalks and leveraging the her loving son, Alfred Browne III, many caregivers, visiting nurses, public school children suffered as school.org/support/westover-fun- “donation” of grocery carts to her daughter-in-law, Catherine physical therapists, and the good a consequence. wned seniors on the North End. While people at Massachusetts General Her interest in education and not much is known of his methods, Hospital who took care of him helping students began at an his motive was always to make the when his health began to fail. He early age. She graduated from the world a better place for the poor may not have said it in so many Westover School in Middlebury, and elderly. As he would tell you, words, but he was truly grateful CT, and was a proud and active “I speak for the people who don’t to you. alumna, having served on the OBITUARIES have a voice.” Norman’s most A Funeral Mass will be celebrat- school’s board of advisors. She lasting legacy may be the annual ed at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 21 considered it her second home. Effective Jan. 1, 2021 Christmas Tree lighting at Cardi- at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Throughout her life she indicated nal Cushing Park that he has orga- 68 Cardinal O’Connell Way in the that her high school experience nized since 1995 at the corner of All obituaries and death notices West End of Boston. Burial will was a pivotal moment in her own Cambridge and Bowdoin Streets. follow in St. Michael Cemetery, growth and development. The week after he would start will be at a cost of Roslindale. Abby, who was actively fundraising for the next year. involved in a variety of children’s charities, including the Mass Soci- $150.00 per paper. ety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC), began her Includes photo.No word Limit. To place a memoriam professional career at the Assa- bet School in Marlborough in the Please send to early 1980s. She then went on to please call 781-485-0588 serve as a legislative aide to former [email protected] Boston City Councilor Rosemarie Sansone, before running for a seat or call 781-485-0588 June 17, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 9

OBITUARIES CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Andrew Finch Morey North Washington Street Bridge construction Devoted father, loving husband and friend to many look-ahead through June 26 This is a brief overview of con- placements. *Pier 5 (closest to Charles- Andrew Finch Morey, a devot- struction operations and impacts *Pier 4: Installing precast town): Concrete placements. ed father, loving husband and for the North Washington Street beams. *Pavement line striping to friend to many, passed surround- Bridge Replacement Project. Pier 5 (closest to Charlestown): expand median at City Square ed by his loving family on June 7. MassDOT will provide addition- V-arms and strip formwork, intersection. Andrew’s family takes comfort in al notices as needed for high-im- installing precast beams. TRAVEL TIPS knowing he lived each day fully, pact work and changes to traf- •Installing, moving, and main- The Westerly sidewalk, Love- created community with laughter fic configurations beyond those taining silt curtains and barges in and cheer, and helped many along joy Wharf stairs, near Converse described below. the water. are open to the public with the the way. DESCRIPTION OF •Installing permanent fender opening of the temporary bridge, Andrew was born in Green- SCHEDULED WORK piles. the adjacent section of the Har- wich, Conn., on June 25, 1969. •Building the piers: WORK HOURS He was the youngest of three *Pier 1 (closest to the North •Most work will be done borwalk passing under the bridge children, enjoying many sports End): Pre-assembling Hammer during the daytime (6 a.m. – 6 remains closed. as wide-ranging as ice hockey in Head V-Pier, column formwork p.m.). The Tudor Wharf Walkway Florida and sailing in Edgartown striping, and V-arm formwork WORK THAT HAS BEEN (under the bridge next to the and playing with his beloved cor- things and always taking the time Installation at Columns 3 and 4. COMPLETED water in Paul Revere Park) will gis. to stop and say hello. Andrew’s *Pier 2: Begin V-arms form- •Prior to 6/13: be intermittently closed for safety Andrew graduated from Cho- newest friend was the family work. *Pier 1 (closest to the North during construction operations, ate Rosemary Hall, Vanderbilt Corgi, Oliver. He would often be *Pier 3: V-arms formwork, End): Column rebar installation with access provided via the Water seen walking Oliver in Beacon Hill University and Columbia Busi- rebar installation, and concrete and concrete placement. Street underpass. ness School and went on to have and together they made many new a 30-year career in finance. Most friends in the neighborhood they importantly, he approached each both loved. Andrew treasured Maple syrup production down 21 percent in Vermont day with an easy-going, fun-loving the most important parts of life, production. The earliest sap flow We are proud of our sugar mak- spirit. friends, family, and good conver- Staff Report reported was Jan. 25 in Vermont. ers who are producing a natural Andrew moved to Boston in sation. He enjoyed sharing stories The 2021 Vermont maple syrup On average, the season lasted sweetener that’s being served at 1995, where he later met his wife, about great music, the New York production totaled 1.54 million 28 days, compared with 38 days breakfast, lunch and dinner.” Carolyn, the love of his life. He Yankees, the New England Patri- gallons, down 21 percent from the in 2020. Vermont has led the U.S. in the adored Carolyn with all his heart ots and the Boston Bruins. He previous year, according to Pam Vermont’s 2020 value of pro- number of maple taps every year - he looked at her, and he saw his never missed an opportunity to Hird, New England State Statisti- duction totaled $52.7 million, since 1916 and was only out pro- world. They married in 1999 and attend a live concert or sporting cian of the USDA’s National Agri- down 9 percent from the previous duced in 1926 and 1918. In 2003 settled in Beacon Hill, where they event. cultural Statistics Service, New season. The average retail price per Vermont had 2.12 million taps raised three special daughters. Andrew leaves behind many England Field Office. Vermont gallon was up 2 percent at $45.50 and has been steadily increasing to Andrew loved playing squash, ski- close friends, all of whom he trea- remains the top producing state in per gallon. 5.90 million in 2021. ing in New Hampshire, reading a sured. the Nation. Vermont’s Ag Secretary Anson Annual production prior to good book at the beach, sharing Andrew is survived by his wife Vermont maple syrup produc- Tebbetts adds, “Mother Nature 1935 was typically between 1 red wine, trading travel ideas and of 21 years Carolyn, his three ers put out 5.90 million maple was the story in 2021. Vermont million and 1.4 million gallons. most of all, spending time with his daughters, Charlotte, Catherine taps in 2021, an increase 4 percent maple producers were faced with This dropped to around 200,000 family. He delighted in supporting and Elizabeth, his parents Mar- from the 2020 total. Yield per tap wild weather changes, ups and to 300,000 gallons in the 1970’s. his family and taught them and tin and Marilyn Morey of Vero is estimated to be 0.261 gallon, downs, starts and stops. But as Since 2003 Vermont’s maple syrup others to do the same. Andrew Beach, FL, his sister Elizabeth down from 0.342 gallon from the always Vermont producers rode production has increased from could often be found cheering (Brian) Neligan, his brother Alex previous season. Location played the waves and produced another around 500,000 gallons to 1.54 on his girls and others at squash Morey, over 100 in-laws, niec- a significant part in individual national leading high quality crop. million gallons in 2021. matches, lacrosse games and ski es, nephews and second cousins, races. Andrew was truly a doting countless friends and his beloved father who always went out of Cardigan Corgi, Oliver. Eileen Duff announces withdrawal from Auditor’s race his way to make his wife and girls Funeral Services were held “I wish all of the luck to the taxpayer money is protected and smile. They were the light of his Monday, June 14, in St. Cecelia Staff Report Church, Boston. Burial was pri- other candidates running. It is that our agencies are adopting life. Governor’s Councilor Eileen vate. In lieu of flowers, Andrew already shaping up to be a talented best practices and functioning at Andrew will be remembered Duff, who recently announced her requested memorial donations field and the Democratic Party is their highest capacity. by all for his quick wit, warm campaign for Auditor, released the be made to The Andrew Morey lucky to have so many thoughtful “I look forward to continuing personality and the community following statement Friday after- Memorial Trust, www.andrewmo- contenders. Auditor Bump is leav- the important work at the Gov- he built by caring about the little noon saying she was withdrawing reymemorialtrust.com. ing a tremendous legacy behind ernor’s Council for the years to from the race. and it is so vital to build on the come.” “First, I want to thank every- great work she has done to ensure one who so quickly reached out to voice their support for our run for Auditor. I was overwhelmed with Want Neighborhood News To place a gratitude and absolutely humbled Want Neighborhood News by how many of you sought the delivereddelivered right right to to your your hands?hands? same vision for the Common- memoriam wealth as myself. “It is with great regret that, please call due to a family health situation, SubscribeSubscribe to to TheThe BeaconBeacon Hill Time’s I cannot justify the time commit- ment of a statewide run for office NewsletterNewsletter and and nevernever missmiss a thing! 781-485-0588 at this time and will be withdraw- ing from the race. Family always VisitVisit thebeaconhilltimes.com thebeaconhilltimes.com or scan the QRQR CodeCode comes first for the Duffs. PAGE 10 THE BEACON HILL TIMES June 17, 2021

Neighborhood Roundup LEGAL NOTICES 3-5 year olds and Day Camp for The exhibition is a contactless HIDDEN GARDEN matter alleging that Donna notice to you. In addition to OF BEACON HILL 5- to 12-year-olds) feature: week- experience spanning over 24,000 LEGAL NOTICE ly Day Camp field trips; Kiddie square feet, with a limited number COMMONWEALTH Hunt is in need of a Guardian filing the written appearance, TOUR RETURNS Kamp onsite adventures; expand- of guests allowed in on a timed-en- OF MASSACHUSETTS and requesting that (or some you or your attorney must file VIRTUALLY ed enrichment opportunities; sail- try basis, and it will adhere to all THE TRIAL COURT other person) be appointed a written affidavit stating the BEGINNING ing, theatre, sports and film camp safety guidelines established by PROBATE AND as Guardian to serve Without specific facts and grounds of options; weekly themes; extended the Commonwealth. FAMILY COURT Surety on the bond. your objection within 30 days JUNE 30 The petition asks the court The Beacon Hill Garden Club’s day options for Day Campers; Tickets start at $33.99 (plus CITATION GIVING after the return date. to determine that the Re- and expanded LIT program for service charges and fees) and are NOTICE OF IMPORTANT NOTICE Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill spondent is incapacitated, 13- to 15-year-olds. on sale now. For more informa- PETITION FOR The outcome of this proceed- Tour will be held virtually this that the appointment of a Visit Hill House’s Summer tion, visit www.imagine-vangogh. APPOINTMENT OF ing may limit or completely year and launches June 30. Guardian is necessary, and Camp website (www.hillhouse- com. A GUARDIAN FOR take away the above-named Advance tickets are now avail- that the proposed Guardian is boston.org/Camps.htm) to learn INCAPACITATED person’s right to make deci- able at the Beacon Hill Garden appropriate. The petition is on PERSON PURSUANT sions about personal affairs Club’s website at beaconhillgar- more about all the fun. For more file with this court and may ATHENÆUM TO G.L. c. 190B, or financial affairs or both. denclub.org for $25 each, or you information on registering, con- contain a request for certain The above-named person has can buy a ticket and one of the tact Chelsea Evered at 617-227- TO HOST TWO §5-304 specific authority. the right to ask for a lawyer. Garden Club’s books for $45. 5838 or cevered@hillhousebos- VIRTUAL EVENTS Docket No. You have the right to object to Anyone may make this request ton.org. The Boston Athenæum wel- SU11P1694GD this proceeding. If you wish on behalf of the above-named comes you to two virtual pro- In the matter of: to do so, you or your attorney HILL HOUSE 2021 grams next week. Donna Hunt must file a written appearance person. If the above-named SUMMER CAMP IMAGINE VAN On Tuesday, June 22, at noon, RESPONDENT at this court on or before person cannot afford a lawyer, REGISTRATION GOGH COMING join Curator of Rare Books and Alleged Incapacitated 10:00 A.M. on the return date one may be appointed at State NOW OPEN DEC. 21 TO SOWA Head of Special Collections, John Person of 07/15/2021. This day is expense. Of: Revere, MA WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Hill House, Inc. located at 127 POWER STATION Buchtel, as he explores “Nurem- NOT a hearing date, but a To the named Respondent and First Justice of this Court. Mount Vernon S., has officially “Imagine Van Gogh,” more berg Chronicle,” one of the deadline date by which you all other interested persons, a Date: June 08, 2021 opened up Summer Camp regis- than 200 of the Dutch artist’s world’s most-famous rare books. have to file the written ap- petition has been filed by The Felix D. Arroyo, tration for 2021 campers. paintings, is making its debut in And, on Thursday, June 24, at pearance if you object to the ARC of Bristol County of Attle- Register of Probate Now in its 22nd year, Hill Boston on Dec. 21 at the SoWa 6 p.m., the Athenæum welcomes petition. If you fail to file the boro, MA and Massachusetts 6/17/21 House Camps (Kiddie Kamp for Power Station. Pulitzer prize-winning scholar written appearance by the re- and critic Louis Menand for a General Hospital of Boston, turn date, action may be taken BH discussion on American culture MA in the above captioned in this matter without further in the pivotal years from the end of World War II to Vietnam with SERVICE DIRECTORY award-winning historian, Maya Jasanoff. Tickets range from $0-$5. Visit bostonathenaeum.org to register. 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Real Estate Transfers Attention to Detail By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE BACK BAY Echo Cove Enterprises LP Graham, Bruce W 80 Berkeley St #1 $905,000 THIS WEEK'S ANSWER Sandoval, Shane Evan Peverley 2017 FT 82 Berkeley St #5 $1,800,000 Chen, Ling F Mauer, Daniel P 293-295 Commonwealth Ave #6B $887,000 345 Comm Ave P-1&P-2 RT Beckingham, Meryl K 345 Commonwealth Ave #1 $490,000 345 Comm Ave P-1&P-2 RT Beckingham, Meryl K 345 Commonwealth Ave #2 $490,000

BEACON HILL Walsh, Erin Pourana, Ami 65 Anderson St #2B $1,600,000 Agarwal, Anant Kinmos T LLC 21 Beacon St #11L $470,000 Huang, An Townes, Frederick P 21 Beacon St #3K $395,000 Layton, Alexander M Mccormack, Michael J 411 Beacon St #1 $1,020,000 67 A Chestnut St Hm T 67A Chestnut Street RT 70 Brimmer St #337 $5,475,000 67 A Chestnut St Hm T 67A Chestnut Street RT 67-A Chestnut St $5,475,000 Alamo Partners Forever Hamzaogullari, Aziz V 34 Hancock St #3A $1,225,000 Bernstein FT Lyons, David S 2 Hawthorne Pl #14A $580,000 Teng, Rong R Igneri, Mary A 9 Hawthorne Pl #14P $422,500 Pourana, Ami 33 Mt Vernon Street LLC 33 Mount Vernon St #3 $2,600,000 Willemsen, Frank 97 Vernon LLC 97 Mount Vernon St #21 $1,275,000 105 Myrtle Street T Menzel, Garry E 105 Myrtle St $3,102,750 Sion, Radu Kutner, Robert 58 Myrtle St #5 $1,027,500 Parker, David 10 Otis Place Unit 4B 10 Otis Pl #4B $3,600,000 Perry, Kathryn Thomas, Simon H 5 W Cedar St $3,450,000 BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Thayer, Carolyn Henson, Kristina K 1 Charles St S #708 $620,000 Crabtree, Leah M Janosik, Paul B 50 Lawrence St #A $608,000 Nwjw Properties LLC Oclen 400 Realty LLC 400 Stuart St #24E $4,350,000 Oakford, Elinor W Baer, Jay W 133 Warren Ave #3 $1,615,000 Rivera, Samantha R 2451 Washington LLC 2451 Washington St #404 $288,700 Tobin, Timothy 63 Burbank Street LLC 63 Burbank St #6 $400,000 Lu, Jack Horn, Berthold K 4 Charlesgate E #407 $700,000 Muensterman, Elena T Ingram FT 2001 486 Columbus Ave #3 $824,000 Boerman, Paul G Castro, Daniel 529 Columbus Ave #20 $720,000 Myrto, Vivjan Foley, John 18 Concord Sq #2 $1,025,000 Davis, Keri A Hanson, Patricia J 42 Concord Sq #2 $1,175,000 Rainaud, Henri E Pryshlak, Adrian P 55 Dwight St #2 $3,270,000 Maguire, Richard Navarro, Manuel E 30-34 E Concord St #13 $553,000 Lam, Jamson T Eagon, Nicole 102 Gainsborough St #306E $585,000 Stinson, Ross 84 Gainsborough IRT 84 Gainsborough St #4W $499,000 Kobb, Jordan A Harris, Paul 22 Hanson St #1 $1,320,000 Besteni, Lisa M Wofsy, Jonathan 535 Harrison Ave #A405 $1,125,000 Huang, Jingling 7 Keswick Street LLC 7 Keswick St #G2 $505,000 Meng, Xiao-Li Wehling, Randall L 120 Norway St #8 $640,000 Wang, Minjia Thomas, Deirdre 100 Saint Marys St #7 $600,000 The frieze in the last clue is on the Orpheum Theatre at 1 Hamilton Li, Zihan Div Shawmut LLC 100 Shawmut Ave #1109 $915,950 Place. This structure dates from 1852 when it was built as the Boston Haywood, Benjamin Div Shawmut LLC 100 Shawmut Ave #413 $550,000 Music Hall. This was the original home of the Boston Symphony Cho, Hyunchan Div Shawmut LLC 100 Shawmut Ave #711 $787,900 Orchestra until it moved to Symphony Hall in 1900. Torigoe, Yuko Div Shawmut LLC 100 Shawmut Ave #801 $1,364,900 Nathan, Navanita K Div Shawmut LLC 100 Shawmut Ave #904 $2,121,900 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send Negron, Thomas H Ohern, Maureen P 469 Shawmut Ave #9 $585,000 an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Potash, Mark T Huebner-Loew RT 476 Shawmut Ave #6 $1,385,000 Daley, Katelyn Nesbitt, Christopher S 556 Tremont St #8 $1,050,000 0 Cong, Carolynn H Brennan, Kathryn J 609 Tremont St #3 $1,135,000 Ng, Natalie Chandler, Barbara R 18 Upton St #3 $868,000 Maczuba, Jed Shapiro, Ellen 39 Upton St #2 $970,000 Mckeon, Alexandra M Lyman, Daphne 143 W Brookline St #202 $928,500 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Epstein, Linn Schaeffer, Justin H 160 W Concord St $4,100,000 Weir, Colin Cyr, Pamela 38 W Newton St #3 $2,025,000 Dinardo, Joseph Andres, Thaddeus J 90 Wareham St #208 $750,000 Nurczynski, John P Godenzi, Brigiit C 1154 Washington St #4 $985,000 Gustafson, Erik K Arlington Court LP 1411 Washington St #12A $380,000 Oneill-Dee, Connor Adler, Harlan 1721 Washington St #201 $832,000 Hester, John B T Newbold RET 2007 43 Westland Ave #608 $765,000 Song, Ren Caffrey, Allison W 30 Worcester Sq #6 $464,000

WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Bakalov, Tanya Chak, Mei H 2 Avery St #33C $3,525,000 Driscoll, Tracey L Brockway RT 9-15 Battery St #3 $740,000 Maund, Gregory Lynch, Katherine 99-105 Broad St #2F $617,558 Goode, Eliza J Peale, Martin R 39 Commercial Wharf #4 $1,220,000 Alabdulmughni, Ahmed Lamb, J Dayne 1 Franklin St #2908 $2,200,000 Bergantino, Elizabeth Foss, Nathan 122-124 Fulton St #5 $715,000 Oconnor FT Rowes Wharf LLC 10 Rowes Wharf #901 $3,500,000 Zhu, Wen H Sheriff, Akbar N 580 Washington St #600 $1,300,000 PAGE 12 THE BEACON HILL TIMES June 17, 2021

City Paws First know your dog

By Penny & Ed Cherubino Our Sassy was raised in the sub- urbs and didn’t interact well with We see a lot of training going on other dogs. She was stubborn, with the pandemic pups. That’s a food-obsessed, intelligent, funny, good thing! It’s the beginning of a and pushy. She loved most people. lifetime of learning how to be great Maggie Mae was raised in the human/dog teams. It creates more city and was a social bee. She loved ambassadors for the dog com- everyone and every dog except one munity. Well-behaved dogs with pack of Dalmations who fright- responsible guardians help offset ened her and one poor Gordon the harm done by scofflaws and Setter that she would bark away. uncaring individuals. Maggie was a picky eater and was more motivated by praise than Dogs Are Individuals food. Overall she was easy-going To train a dog, you have to and easy to train once you found figure out what will work for the the right motivation. specific creature at the end of your Poppy is a scared little Westie. leash. Take into consideration She does not like to be outside and your style of teaching and disci- is afraid of many sights and loud pline. To relate to this, think about sounds. She loves her food and how you approach learning. Some treats, but will decline even the of us succeed by reading, while tastiest tidbits when she’s anxious. others prefer oral presentations or She is a cuddler with those she videos. You may prefer to take a loves, but only responds positively series of classes with assignments to a few special people in her life. to complete, while your sibling She also responds better to hand may choose to research and learn signals and body language than by trial and error. she does to words.

Our Experience A Few Basics Training a dog to go to, and stay on, a specific piece of cloth or pad can be a great asset when you’re out and We’ve lived with three West Begin your training efforts by about. Highland White Terriers and have working on basic tasks that will fostered and known many more. serve you well in many situations. There were some breed traits we As you train for “sit” or “down,” response. We always recommend message to your dog.) dations. Today, researchers and could observe. However, these observe how your dog reacts to combining a hand signal with a Try to keep your voice inviting behaviorists recommend positive dogs differed in personality, intel- your efforts. Think about what short word cue. (You never know in order to change an unwanted reinforcement. The days of domi- ligence, responsiveness, and moti- you did that brought the proper when you’ll want to deliver a silent behavior like barking. Ask your nating actions, shock collars, and vation. dog to do something he already other punishing gadgets are over. knows how to do–like, “come- Your canine is one of your best to-me,” “sit,” or “leave it.” Then friends so treat her with kindness you can deliver praise for a correct as you help her adapt to your response that ends the bad behav- human world. If you find you ior. Develop your own consistent are not making progress, it could way to gain your dog’s attention. mean that you need a bit of guid- That could be a clicker, but it’s ance from a professional trainer or even easier to make a sound with behaviorist. Ask other members of your mouth since you always have your dog community for recom- it with you. mendations. To ensure your training efforts do more good than harm, use Do you have a question or topic your favorite way to research and for City Paws? Send an email to learn to bring yourself up-to-date [email protected] with on current training recommen- your request.

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