2 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PA G E 2 Neighborhood Round Up King’s Chapel Tuesday Recitals King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested donation of $3 per person; the donations are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approximately 35 minutes; for more information, call 617-227-2155. Programming includes Voci Angelica Trio performing “Common Ground; Songs of Hope, Love, Loss and Prayer” on Nov. 4; Shirley Hunt (baroque cello) performing works by Bach, Gabrielli and Galli on Nov. 11; Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra Players performing string quartets by Haydn and Mozart on Nov. 18; and guitarist Hermann Hudde performing works by Brouwer and Ponce on Nov. 25. Black ‘American Politics Film Series’ comes to West End Branch Library The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., presents “American Politics Film Series.” Programming includes “The American President” (1995, 114 minutes, Rated PG-13) on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m.; “All the President’s Men” (1976, 138 minutes, Rated PG) on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m.; “Dave” (1993, 110 minutes, Rated PG-13) on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m.; and “Game Change” (2013, 118 minutes, not rated) on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 2:30 p.m. West End Branch Library remembers Jackie Kennedy The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., presents “Jackie Kennedy: The First Lady as Superstar” on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. She was destined to become the most famous woman of her time. On the 20th anniversary of her death, author and Boston Public Library staff member John De Vito examines how her legend lives on. Call 617-523-3957 for more information. Lecture on rejuvenating your brain MGH Senior HealthWISE presents a lecture entitled “Rejuvenate Your Brain” at the Haber Conference Room, MGH, on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to noon. The speaker will be Marie Pasinski, MD, MGH neurologist, who presents her fun and easy tips to rejuvenate your brain at any age. Based on the latest research, learn how to boost your memory and your brain. Rev. Kate Braestrup to address men, women and children In November, Rev. Kate Braestrup, a Unitarian Universalist minister, chaplain to the Maine Warden Service and award-winning author of the memoir “Here If You Need Me,” will several talks on Men, Women and Children: Loving One Another in a Complicated World.” The lecture for men takes place at Kings Chapel, located at 58 Tremont St., on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m.; the lecture for women will be held at First Church in Boston, located at 66 Marlborough St., on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m.; and the lecture for children takes places at First Church in Boston on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 12:30 p.m. The program concludes with a closing sermon at King’s Chapel on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. Admission is free. To register or for more information, visit www. minnslectures.org. First Church speaker series The Learning Community at First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough St., welcomes Kate Braestrup on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. She will give two lectures on “Men, Women and Children: Loving One Another in a Complicated World.” She is the author of the bestselling memoir “Here If You Need Me,” based on her experiences as a chaplain for the Maine Warden Service. The final presentation is on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., at which time violinist Dorian Komanoff Bandy will discuss and musically illustrate “Bach’s Lyre: The Unaccompanied Violin in 17th-century Germany.” He co-leads a popular gallery-lecture series at the Museum of Fine Arts. All talks are free. Call 617-2676730 for more information Lecture on senior care options United Healthcare presents a lecture on senior care options at the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., on Monday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. The lecture, sponsored by ABCD NE/WE Neighborhood Service Center, will include a presentation on the benefits, eligibility requirements and associated costs/ premiums of United Healthcare’s senior care options plans. If you are interested in attending, call 617-523-8125. Team Friends of the Public Garden seeks Marathon runners The Friends of the Public Garden has guaranteed marathon entries through the John Hancock Nonprofit Marathon program for the 2015 Boston Marathon. In exchange for an official entry into the marathon, athletes will be required to raise funds to support the mission of the Friends, which is to preserve, protect and enhance the Boston Common, Public Garden and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. To download a marathon application, visit www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org, e-mail mary@ friendsofthepublicgarden.org or call 617-723-8144 to have an application emailed to West End Branch Library welcomes author Lauren Clark The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., presents an author talk featuring “Crafty Bastards” by Lauren Clark on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 pm. “Crafty Bastards” by the former bartender, brewer and journalist chronicles four centuries of beer and brewing history in New England. Clark will discuss the origins of beer in the Northeast, from Puritan housewives and industry moguls, to the contemporary craft brewer today. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the West End Branch Library. Screening of ‘The Return’ and director appearance The Vilna Shul will sponsor a screening of “The Return” at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. Part of the Boston Jewish Film Festival, this moving story focuses on young women discovering and sustaining their Jewish heritage in modern Poland. Also, the Vilna Shul, located at 18 Phillips St., presents Kabbalat Shabbat Friday night services with Adam Zucker, director of “The Return,” on Friday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Register for both events at vilnashul.org/events. ‘Mass. Memories Road Show’ coming Nov. 15 The “Mass. Memories Road Show” comes to the West End Museum, 150 Staniford St., on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. At this event you can share and document your West End memories, talk to a local historian and even give your oral history. Bring one to three photos in their original format and your stories to be recorded. A conversation with Charles H. Harper The Congregational Library, located at 14 Beacon St., presents an hour of poetry and conversation with theologian and poet Rev. Charles H. Harper on Thursday, Nov. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. Harper began writing poetry soon after his graduation from Yale Divinity School, and it quickly became a passion. His poetry is seen regularly in journals, including Mobius, the Aurorean, Avocet, The Lyric and the Deronda Review. He is the author of four poetry books: “Sorting Things Out” (2008), “Making A Life” (2010), “Gratitude” (2012) and “Fragments” (2014). The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.congregationallibrary.org to register and learn more. Book Discussion Group to meet at West End Branch Library The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., welcomes the Book Discussion Group on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. The selected book is “David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants” by Malcolm Gladwell, copies of which are available at the library. Lecture on ‘Fall Prevention’ MGH Senior HealthWISE presents a lecture on “Fall Prevention” at the Haber Conference Room, MGH, on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to noon. The guest speaker is Allison Squadrito, PT, DPT, GCS, geriatric clinical specialist for MGH Physical Therapy Services. Almost half of older adults in the commu- nity fall: Are you one of them? Are you afraid of falling? Help solve ‘Mystery of the Missing Challah’ The Vilna Shul, located at 18 Phillips St., presents “Night at the Museum Mystery Shabbat for Young Families” on Friday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. Bring the kids to help solve the “Mystery of the Missing Challah,” and learn all about Shabbat along the way. Ideal for ages 4 to 7, this mystery evening is a great way to help your kids get to know Shabbat and how it can be celebrated each week. Register at vilnashul.org/events. Register at vilnashul.org/events. ‘Deep End’ discussion group meets at West End Branch Library The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., will host “The Deep End” discussion group on Monday, Dec. 8,at 2 p.m. Talking with friends and family about end-of-life issues can be challenging. What are your hopes and fears about care as you approach the end of life? How would your family cope if one of you became seriously ill? Where can you find information to help you make preparations? Dive into these questions and more at. This drop-in group is open to the community and facilitated by a licensed social worker from Good Shepherd Community Care. ‘Guided Imagery Meditation’ at West End Branch Library The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., offers “Guided Imagery Meditation with Polly Fletcher” every Friday from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Wa n t more energy and focus? Join Polly Fletcher, “Get Your Vibe On” coach and occupational therapist, for “Guided Visualization Meditation.” Strengthen your mental focus and transform limiting thoughts to reduce stress and improve overall health. Guided meditation at Toe2Heal Toe2Heal, located at 25 Myrtle St., presents basic Raja yoga meditation-practice for letting go of anxiety, empowering your thoughts for positive outlook, emotional balance and overall good health on Sundays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. 3 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 PA G E 3 THE BEACON HILL TIMES Neighborhood Round Up There is a suggested donation of $5 for person. R.S.V.P. to info@ toe2heal.com. Fall public lectures and book talks at the Athenæum Fall public lectures and book talks at the Boston Athenæum feature the great Boston-New York subway race, Diane Ackerman on “The Human Age,” women at the Chicago World’s Fair, the “most dangerous book,” the Boston Tea Party from a British angle, fancy desserts, the fall of the Berlin Wall, a Sunday open house, the pleasures of old age and more. All events will take place in the Athenæum’s historic Long Room at 10½ Beacon St. For more information about Boston Athenæum programs, hours and membership, visit www.bostonathenaeum.org or call 617-720-7600. The Boston Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF) meets at Trinity Church on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. TCF is a national self-help, mutual-assistance organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents and their families. Call 617-539-6424 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. West End Food Pantry seeking donations The West End Food Pantry needs help to continue serving its more than 120 clients per month. They welcome donations to replenish the supply of food that they give out to hungry residents in the neighborhood. The pantry is located in the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library and is staffed by volunteers from ABCD’s North End/ West End Neighborhood Service Center. Non-perishable (canned and boxed) items are being sought, including rice, pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, chili, beans, vegetables, cereal, soups, cup of noodles, etc. Donations can be left at the library, 151 Cambridge St., on Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC), located at 1 Michelangelo St., serves a hot, fresh, home-cooked lunch to seniors in the neighborhood Mondays and Fridays, and is looking for two volunteers to help with shopping, food preparation, cooking, serving and clean-up. The non-profit providing services and programs to low-income residents of the North End, West End and Beacon Hill is looking for volunteers who can assist with the whole meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a Monday and/or Friday, but can make arrangements to fit your schedule. Contact Lia Tota, director, at 617523-8125, ext. 201, via e-mail at [email protected] for more information. Introduction to laptops, eReaders and iPads at the West End Library The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., offers an introduction to laptops, eReaders and iPads by appointment only. Get the most out of your eReader or Laptop. Receive tips and guidance during these one-on-one sessions. Call Branch Librarian, Helen Bender at617523-3957 or e-mail hbender@bpl. org to set up an appointment. Volunteer at Spaulding Rehab Stay active, meet new people and be connected with your community by volunteering at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Staff members will match your skills and interests to a volunteer opportunity. The hospital is currently recruiting volunteers, ages 18 and up, for two- to three-hour-a-week shifts for a minimum of six to 12 months commitment. Visit www. spauldingnetwork.org for more information. After-work tai chi group at the West End Library The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., welcomes afterwork tai chi group every Thursday from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Come and try this low impact energy exercise with yang-style tai chi instructor Arthur Soo-Hoo. Volunteers needed for ACS cosmetic sessions The American Cancer Society is currently seeking volunteers for the “Look Good…Feel Better” sessions held at Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St. “Look Good . . . Feel Better” is a free program that teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. Cosmetologists certified and trained by the American Cancer Society conduct the sessions, which are non-medical and do not promote any product line. Volunteers are needed to assist the cosmetologist conducting the session and are responsible for set-up, cleanup, and any other needs of the program. Programs are held from noon to 2 p.m., one Monday every other month. For more information or to volunteer, contact Nanyamka Hales at 781-314-2611 or via e-mail at [email protected], or visit cancer.org. Local residents needed to drive cancer patients to and from treatment The American Cancer Society is in great need of Road to Recovery volunteers to drive local cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. An integral part of treating cancer successfully is making sure cancer patients receive their treatments, but many find making transportation arrangements is a challenge. The American Cancer Society provided more than 19,000 rides to cancer patients in New England last year, but needs new volunteer drivers to keep up with the demand for transportation. Make a difference in the fight against cancer by becoming a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery. Drivers use their own vehicle to drive patients to and from their treatments. The schedule for volunteers is flexible, and treatment appointments take place weekdays, primarily during business hours. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer driver for Road to Recovery, contact your American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. Join the Downtown Boston Rotary Club The Downtown Boston Rotary Club, the first new Rotary Club in Boston in 100 years, holds meetings at the UMass Club in the Financial District on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 6 to 7:15 p.m. For more information, visit www.dbrotary.org or call 617535-1950. Be a friend to elderly in need FriendshipWorks seeks caring people to offer help and support to isolated elders in the Boston area. Volunteers are needed to provide companionship and assist elders with tasks such as reading, organizing, or going for a walk - lend an hour each week and gain a friend and a new perspective. Volunteers also needed to escort elders to and from medical appointments. No car is needed and hours are flexible. For more information or to apply online, visit www.fw4elders.org or call 617-482-1510. Beacon Hill Book Club meeting The Beacon Hill Book Club next meets at 74 Joy St. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. The selected book is “I Am a Beggar of the World” by Eliza Griswold. New members are welcome. Yoga for seniors at the West End Branch Library The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., presents yoga for seniors every Tuesday from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Classes are led by Tatiana Nekrasova, a certified yoga instructor. 3 7 Charles Street New Price! $3,499,000 Rare Offering in Prime Location Exclusively marketed by Dwight Kirkpatrick (617-290-7137) Douglas Bray (617-233-8484) Century 21 Cityside 575 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 Black Compassionate Friends group reaches out to bereaved parents and families Volunteers needed for hot meal program 4 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PA G E 4 editorial MAYOR TOM MENINO The passing this week of former, long-time Boston Mayor Thomas Menino truly removes from our lives a man whose devotion to his city and its people was second to none. The incredible outpouring of genuine sadness and respect expressed by persons from all walks of life and from stations high and low bore witness to the feelings of mutual love and respect that all of us felt toward Tom Menino. It does not take rocket science to be a mayor of a city -- even one as diverse and as complicated as a large city such as Boston -- but it does require a dedication to the proposition that being mayor means that it is your job to make sure that everyone is treated with respect, that everyone's voice will be heard, and that everyone's legitimate needs will be met to the greatest extent possible. Tom Menino strived toward only one goal -- to make Boston the greatest city on the planet. For him, being Mayor was not about the trappings of the office, or personal aggrandizement, or any of the usual reasons that make some people seek political office that typically are related to self-interest. Rather, Tom Menino knew, as did the people of Boston for election-after-election, that he was the best person for the job because no one cared more about the city, and would devote himself to bettering the lives of its people, more than he would. That simple, basic fact was evident in everything he did and in the manner in which he conducted himself while in office. Tom Menino was a wonderful human being. That's as simple as it gets. May he rest in peace. Menino (from pg. 1) Black dened by the mayor’s passing. He was a wonderful man who gave so much of himself to the city of Boston and he will be greatly missed by those of us on Beacon Hill as well as people throughout the rest of the city.” Rob Whitney, a long-time Beacon Hill Civic Association board member and founding member of the Friends of the Phillips Street Play Area, said that Mr. Menino “was always a strong advocate on behalf of all the neighborhoods, particularly for neighborhood green spaces.” “He was particularly helpful with the renovation and rehabilitation of the Phillips Street Play Area. He was always in favor of expanding public green space and play areas for kids on Beacon Hill and throughout the city.” Elizabeth Vizza, executive director of the Friends of the Public Garden, also praised the mayor and his administration’s work on parks, community gardens, and recreational areas. “We’ve lost an incredible champion for green space in Boston,” said Vizza. “This mayor was a supporter of our parks, our community gardens, and our floral displays along the streets. He was a great champion for the work of green space and how important it is to the lives of every neighborhood in Boston. Vizza said the mayor often attended Friends of the Public Garden events. “The mayor came to our events. He was there for our grand opening of the Brewer Fountain Plaza area in 2012. He was front and center for that celebration. The primary mover of the fountain restoration was the city and the parks department. We worked with the mayor in expanding the renovation to include the entire plaza and to activate it so the Friends worked very closely in partnership with the parks department on that major transformation of the south corner of the Mayor Menino at the announcement of a new elementary school on Commercial Street in the North End. Common.” Vizza recalled that Mr. Menino participated in the ribbon cutting for the fountain and the grand-opening celebration for the plaza in May, 2012. She said his support of the organization will be missed. “This is a sad time for Boston,” said Vizza. “We were looking forward to Mr. Menino being an active and effective post-mayor. He had a lot of love for not only the city but for how cities can work when they work well together. We in the green space were looking forward to having his voice for years to come so it’s a very sad time.” Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim praised Mr. Menino’s leadership of the city and his dedicated service to all residents. “Mayor Menino was a giant in our city and an inspiration to all,” said Zakim. “His leadership in fighting for equality for all Bostonians demonstrated his dedication to every resident and neighborhood across the city. His love and commitment to Boston extended even beyond his time in public office, and his legacy is one that will not be forgotten.” Downtown View (from pg. 1) tout Boston’s characteristics —the best universities in the world, devoted sports fans, deep history and most of all, a place so innovative that it has a 1,000 acre Innovation District, and entrepreneurs so cutting edge that they lurk in micro-apartments, starting companies, taking them public and making a killing. If we’re so innovative and entrepreneurial, then why aren’t we all behind bringing the Olympics to Boston? It is the quintessential entrepreneurial venture. And it requires innovation. Of course it will cost zillions, be a big mess, and we may have to pay off the Olympic Committee if we want to get the nod. That’s what entrepreneurs do. They take big risks. They can lose oodles of money, much of it belonging to other people. They might fail. They face problems. They can get scammed. I know because I once was an entrepreneur. I started a newspaper. I wrote a business plan. But I was scared of the unknowns. What if my costs outran my income? What if I had forgotten something? What if I were sued by the subject of a news story? What if it were too much to handle? How do you handle payroll anyway? I even had to deal with corruption. A distributor phoned, threatening that if I didn’t use his company, he’d make sure I failed. (I asked him to fax over a bid, and he never did. Bullies have a hard time following up.) Despite my anxiety, I went ahead. I wouldn’t find out if it worked unless I took serious risks. I consoled myself by saying it is only money. A couple of evenings I cried. Gradually, things got easier. I actually made money. My employees got health care through the newspaper, since a business that can’t afford health care for its employees isn’t much of a business. Four employees were able to buy houses based on their earnings. My venture had been successful. Bringing the Olympics to Boston isn’t different, except in scale, from any entrepreneurial effort. The effort stands now at the business plan stage. John Fish and his cohorts are putting on the finishing touches, investigating aspects of what an Olympic bid entails and how the Olympics would work in Boston. The information they have gathered will be valuable. But, like all entrepreneurial ventures, this one has risks. Many writers point them out. One letter to the editor in the Boston Globe inexplicably claimed that because Boston’s streets are not based on a grid, the city can’t handle such an event. Other opponents point out real problems. They point out that cities have lost money, and that expensive structures, purpose-built, have had to be demolished. Writers point out the extreme costs, expected and non-expected, of such a pageant. Predictions are dire: the city will lose tourists, money, pride, and the ability to move around during the games. We’ll be distracted from addressing other needed matters. The Olympic Committee is corrupt and won’t treat us fairly. (This is when our former governor, Mitt Romney, with his Olympic experience, could come in handy.) Proponents and opponents differ on whether London made out well or terribly, but opponents are certain that Boston will suffer greatly. If we’re such an entrepreneurial city, why are we so afraid of the real risks the opponents point out? If we’re so smart, why do we think we can’t solve the problems that will arise? World class? World Class cities dream big dreams and take risks. It will be costly. Most important ventures are. Remember the doomsday group that opposed burying the Central Artery? They were right — it was expensive and difficult. But where would we be today had we taken their advice? Bringing the Olympics to Boston will be risky. It will cost more than we budget for it. It will disrupt us as we build it, and it will disrupt us while it is going on. Somebody will have to fight with the Olympic Committee along the way. I don’t know, if we are chosen, whether things will turn out badly or well. I do know that taking a risk and prevailing is one of the most satisfying things a person, and a city, can do. And remember, it is only money. Karen Cord Taylor is a newspaperwoman who now works from her home. Past columns are posted on www.bostoncolumn.com. You can reach Karen at [email protected] THE BEACON HILL TIMES President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio ([email protected]) Art Director: Scott Yates Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com 5 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 PA G E 5 THE BEACON HILL TIMES C A L E N D A R THE DEADLINE FOR LISTING EVENTS IS THE TUESDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. CALL 617-523-9490 OR FAX 617-523-8668 OR EMAIL [email protected] TUESDAY, NOV. 4 TUESDAY, NOV. 11 RECITAL, Voci Angelica Trio performing “Common Ground; Songs of Hope, Love, Loss and Prayer, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155 MEETING, Beacon Hill Book Club, 74 Joy St., 7-8 p.m. RECITAL, Shirley Hunt (baroque cello) performing works by Bach, Gabrielli and Galli, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 FILM, “The American President” (1995, 114 minutes, Rated PG-13), West FILM, “All the President’s Men” (1976, 138 minutes, Rated PG), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m. End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m. THURSDAY, NOV. 6 LECTURE, “Jackie Kennedy: The First Lady as Superstar,” West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 6:30 p.m., call 617-5233957 for more information LECTURE, “Rejuvenate Your Brain,” Haber Conference Room, MGH, 11 a.m.noon THURSDAY, NOV. 13 AUTHOR TALK, Lauren Clark, West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 6:30 p.m. AUTHOR APPEARANCE, Charles H. Harper, Congregational Library, 14 Beacon St., noon-1 p.m., admission: free, visit www.congregationallibrary.org to register and for more information FILM, “The Return,” Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., register at vilnashul.org/events SATURDAY, NOV. 8 and 12:30 p.m., admission: free, call 617-267-6730 for more information SATURDAY, NOV. 15 MONDAY, NOV. 10 EVENT, “Mass. Memories Road Show,” West End Museum, 150 Staniford St., 10 a.m. LECTURE, United Healthcare’s senior care options, West End Branch of the TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 2 p.m., call 617-523-8125 if EVENT, Hill House Senior Thanksgiving Dinner, 84 Beacon St., 5:30-7 p.m. you are interested in attending SERVICE DIRECTORY SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES Resident - Retired Reliable - Reasonable Small Jobs Minor Repairs 617-756-1924 FILM, “Dave” (1993, 110 minutes, Rated PG-13), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m. LECTURE, “Bach’s Lyre: The Unaccompanied Violin in 17th-century Germany,” First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough St., 7 p.m., admission: free, call 617-267-6730 for more information THURSDAY, NOV. 20 MEETING, Book Discussion Group, West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m. LECTURE, “Fall Prevention,” Haber Conference Room, MGH, 11 a.m.-noon Meeting all your mechanical needs 24/7 M9304 emergency service 617-723-3296 JOHN J. RECCA PAINTING Interior/Exterior Commercial/Residential Fully Insured Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates [email protected] 781-241-2454 P L E A S E R E C Y C L E T H I S N E W S PA P E R FRIDAY, NOV. 21 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY, “ Night at the Museum Mystery Shabbat for Young Families,” Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St., 1:30 p.m., register at vilnashul.org/ events TUESDAY, NOV. 25 RECITAL, guitarist Hermann Hudde performing works by Brouwer and Ponce, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155 Decorating (from pg. 1) on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th. Tom Kershaw has long been considered the founder of the tradition to dress the picturesque gas lamp poles for the holidays, first completed on Charles Street by the Beacon Hill Business Association over 25 years ago. In 1998, the idea to decorate all residential streets was born, and the Beacon Hill Civic Association joined the holiday decorating team. It was then that Kershaw decided his gift to the community would be an annual cocktail party which he would sponsor to help the Beacon Hill Civic Association raise funds. Lisa Macalaster, Pinckney Street resident and lead vocalist of the band HoneyMac, and pianist Richard Pierce will serenade the crowd as they play popular tunes and holiday favorites. The night will also include a drawing for a variety items from Beacon Hill businesses such as restaurant gift cards, event tickets, clothing items, and more. Tickets for this year’s Holiday Gathering are on sale now for $30 at www.bhcivic.org. Each ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and two Host Tom Kershaw speaks at last year’s Garlands and Green event. glasses of beer, two glasses of wine, or a holiday martini. Tickets will be available online through Noon on November 19th. Tickets will then be sold at the door for $35 the night of the event. Sign-ups for this year’s Decorating Days on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th can also be located at www.bhcivic.org. On Saturday, volunteers are needed at the Harrison Gray Otis House, 141 Cambridge Street, between 9am and 4pm to help cut and wire the laurel garlands, deliver supplies, Lisa Macalaster and Richard Pierce serenade the crowd with classic Holiday tunes. and get a head start decorating the gas lamps. On Sunday, volunteers are needed to hang the garlands and bows on all Beacon Hill lamp posts throughout the neighborhood. Veteran decorators will be on hand to show volunteers how to wire the greens on the gas lamps. Be sure to follow the Beacon Hill Civic Association on Facebook and Twitter as these Holiday events grow near. Watch for the tag #JoinTheMagic as drawing prizes are unveiled during the countdown to the night of the party. Black Complicated World,” First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough St., 10 a.m. REIGIOUS, SERVICES, Kabbalat Shabbat, Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St., 1:30 p.m., register at vilnashul.org/events Caretaker Handyman WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 FRIDAY, NOV. 14 LECTURE, “Men, Women and Children: Loving One Another in a Shoveling, snowblowing, ice & hazard removal, plowing. Complete snow removal & disposal available. Currier Landscaping Company 857-366-1116 Geoff Currier RECITAL, Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra Players performing string quartets by Haydn and Mozart, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155 6 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PA G E 6 HILL HOUSE HOLDS ANNUAL HILL-O-WEEN FUNDRAISER Hill House celebrated its Kids Halloween Party at the Firehouse on Oct. 30 with arts and crafts and spooky fun. A primary activity on children’s agenda was decorating Halloween baskets with googly-eyed bats and filling them with popcorn, candy, and bookmarks. Friends gathered to string their own necklac- PHOTOS BY MARIANNE SALZA es, create stick puppet monsters, and have their faces painted like cats and bright pumpkins. Hill House also provided Trick-or-Treat UNICEF boxes to help raise money to support food and clean water for children around the world. When your family and friends need a great place to stay, try the The John Jeffries house A Bed and Breakfast Inn 617-367-1866 Reasonable Rates ($113 - $189 peR night) Emily, 8, as a Native American, and Maddie, 4, as Spidergirl, decorating Halloween popcorn baskets. built in 1909, newly Renovated 14 david g. Mugar way (corner of Charles and Cambridge streets) www.johnjeffrieshouse.com Cyan Magenta Yellow Black ADVERTISE IN THE BEACON HILL TIMES PLEASE CALL 781-485-0588 Elsa Besser, as Skeepwock the Curious Bird. Does Brimmer and May School have Bus Service from Boston? YES! 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Buy • Consign • enjoy BOSTON CONSIGNMENT Furnishings From The FinesT homes Bostonconsigns.com 781-449-0900 [email protected] THE FESSENDEN SCHOOL DAY: PRE-K-GRADE 9, BOARDING: GRADES 5-9 JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE PRE-K & K Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 6:30 - 8:00 PM ALL GRADES Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 1:00 - 3:00 PM 250 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465 | fessenden.org | 617-630-2300 Auction starts at 11:30 a.m. For inquiries call Phyllis O’Leary at 617 734 3967 e-mail: [email protected] Fax: 617 739 4845 Artwork: W. M. Hart,T. Doughty, A. C. Gittard, A. DeFaux, R. Bye, W.Burpee, Miro, S. Delaunay, E. Trova, J.Audubon, C.Metcalf, Jean Cocteau. Furniture: J. Feres, Kartell, P. Evans, Raymor,G. Nelson H. Miller, Thonet, Roll top desk, French style furn, P. Evans, Chinese tables, pr.arts & craft style tables, H. Bertoia, E. Saarinen & more. Jewelry: Cartier, Emmons, Janiye etc., Silver: Tiffany, Dominic Haaf, G. Jensen,etc. Porcelain: Crossed Swords, Amphora,Chinese & Japanese etc. Pottery: Van Briggle, Quimper, Low, etc. Oriental Rugs: Sarouk, Herez, Kamseh, Chinese. Many items of interest.1860’S Smith & Beck binocular microscope, ant. snare drum & more For photos please visit www.olearyantiquesauctions.com Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Kathleen Mahoney and Lucy Deller making necklaces with Bea Samuels. 8 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PA G E 8 BEACON HILL BEAT From Boston Police Area A-1 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 • DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 Larceny in Building 10/24/14 – A female victim reported she was attending a function at the Park Plaza Hotel, at which time she walked away from Beacon Hill Times (4.9" w x 7.625" h) the table leaving her wallet, which contained credit and bank cards and U.S. currency, and iPhone on the table. Student and Faculty Artists A series of exhibits at the Adams Gallery features the work of students and faculty of the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University Black Fine Arts Springboard Graphic Design Thesis Exhibit June 4 – July 6 Sept. 17 – Nov. 2 Master of Arts in Interior Architecture Exhibit Imaginal/Imagining the World Faculty Exhibit July 19 – Sept. 3 Nov. 15, 2014 – Jan. 25, 2015 Historic building (from pg. 1) concerns presented by residents who came to oppose the proposed demolition. Why, then, did the BHAC commissioners give the go-ahead to the demolition? Because, they said, it was not in their purview. In the BHAC decision letter to the applicant, William S. Young, assistant director for historic districts, wrote that the façade’s replacement was acceptable because it is neither historic, being only 20 years old, nor architecturally significant. Therefore the commissioners did not deliberate upon opposing arguments by neighbors present because they were inapplicable to the commission’s purview, Young wrote, warning that the approval was “not to be construed as a precedent for the demolition or significant alteration of elevations of greater age or aesthetic distinction which may be unsound and in need of intervention.” Young’s words surprised homeowners who had thought all properties in the Historic Beacon Hill District are subject to BHAC review, regardless of age. What, then, does constitutes a historic building on Beacon Hill? “The historic district law applies to all architectural features visible from a public way, and new construction is also subject to architectural review,” said Mark Kiefer, the president of the Beacon Hill Civic Association who until recently represented Beacon Hill on the BHAC. “But whether a feature is considered significant, on the other hand, can be more a matter of judgment and opinion, particularly in the case of more recent architecture.” Among other factors, the Architectural Guidelines instruct the BHAC to consider the historical and architectural value and significance within the context of other involved structures in the neighborhood when adjucating proposed changes to the exteriors of buildings. Architectural significance is often attributed to buildings designed by an important architect, said Kiefer, or those providing a particularly good illustration of a notable period in the history of architecture. He cited as examples Charles Bulfinch’s Harrison Gray Otis houses, widely regarded as iconic examples of Federal architecture, and the MiddletonGlapion House at 5 Pinckney, one the oldest houses on the Hill and a rare survivor among the many wood-framed buildings built by the North Slope’s early African American community. But significance is also a matter of degree, he added, and important historic resources exist in many lesser-known buildings. When forming the Beacon Hill Historic District in the 1950s, community leaders created a survey to rank buildings of local, regional and national significance. “Even this relatively systematic attempt to identify significance clearly had its shortcomings,” said Kiefer. “At that time the African Meeting House was ranked as only of local significance, even though we now recognize that it played a profoundly important role in the history of the nation.” It showed that even an attempt to make a survey is filled with flaws.” Beacon Hill’s historic district boundaries were expanded over time to protect the whole neighborhood by including all of it the Historic District, exempting only buildings within 40 feet of Cambridge Street and those owned by Suffolk University on Hancock, Derne and Temple Street. Occasionally, though, the BHAC has overseen the design of buildings only partially in the district, such as 326 Cambridge Street. Carriage houses and stables, like those that once distinguished Beaver Place, have rarely survived over the years, according to Kiefer. In 1993, the then-owner of 7 and 11 Beaver Place took down the wooden façade ostensibly to restore it. Because there was not a brick wall behind the clapboards, the building collapsed. The BHAC then gave its approval to rebuild a continuous brick façade over the buildings with symmetrical architectural treatments that exist today. The demolition and replacement of the façade and architectural changes approved last month would break that continuous façade and disrupt the symmetry of the twin buildings. Young wrote in the decision letter that the two would have a clear visual relationship. Kiefer believes it was incumbent on the BHAC to ask the applicant to go back to the drawing board to find less destructive and invasive ways to repair the structure from the inside of the building. “One of the biggest threats to historic preservation today is destruction of more recent architectural resources,” warns Kiefer. “The challenge is to identify those buildings and features that will prove to be important, in hindsight, many years from now.” Adams Gallery David J. 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At the time this home was built, a light like this would have been a most welcome glow for passersby. Where Boston streets were lit, it was by oil lamps. In his book Boston, 1822-1922, author John Koren wrote, “A committee charged with the study of the lighting question reported in 1834 that the ‘lamps were very ill distributed and gave a feeble light.’” Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. THIS WEEK'S CLUE 9/22/14 9:55 AM 10 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PA G E 1 0 ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION’S SIXTH ANNUAL CANINE PROMENADE by Marianne Salza Black The Esplanade Association hosted its 6th Annual Canine Promenade, at the Charles River, Esplanade, on Oct. 26. Channel 7 News Anchor Sarah French, dressed as a cheerful Minnie Mouse, was the grand marshal of the half-parade around Fiedler Field. “I want to thank everyone for being in the spirit of Halloween and dressing up,” said Tori Marinovich, interim executive director. “The Esplanade is a fantastic resource for dogs. The Esplanade Association works to make life better in the park.”The fundraiser highlighted the park as a resource for dog owners, and raised awareness about park improvements, such as the renovation of the grass and the installation of a new irrigation system in front of the Hatch Shell. Gift bags and doggie treats were provided by Pawsh Dog Boutique, Zen Animal Massage demonstrated pet massage techniques, local pet portrait artist, Pawblo Picasso, offered illustrations of attendees’ pups, and dogs could dunk their snouts in a tub to bob for hot dogs. Some 115 dogs, wearing Oreo cookie, tiger, and cowboy costumes, were registered for the parade. Families and their dogs wore matching costumes, like The Muppet gang, raced along the river as Batman and Superman, and brought vibrancy to the fall day. Ashley Fox, Charlie as Marshmallow Fluff, Lauren Cayer, and Nugget as Jiffy Peanut Butter. Anneli Bernard and Olive as a lion. Hundreds of dogs and their families walked a half-path along the Charles River during the Esplanade Association’s Canine Promenade on Oct. 26. Ellie Botelho, Mike Flanagan, and Zoe as a hot dog Channel 7 News Anchor, Sarah French, with her fiancé, Chris Carpenter, and Buddy as Donald Carson Chu and Miley as a flower Meri Galstian and Prince as a dragon. 11 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 PA G E 1 1 THE BEACON HILL TIMES Mitzy Chrisp and Twinkle as the itsy bitsy spider. Ellie Martin, Finnegan as an octopus, and Lillie, as a ladybug. Boston’s Animal Rescue League: Colleen Greco; Bernard, who is up for adoption; Elizabeth Dobreska, marketing manager; and Voravut Ratanakommo. 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