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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 Carol
Lewis (viola da gamba) performing works by Marais, Abel and de
Machy on Feb. 10; Pentimento,
featuring Eric Haas (flute/recorder) and Olav Chris Henriksen
(lute/theorbo) performing works
by Locke, Merula, Ortiz and
Schop on Feb. 17; and cellist
Sebastian Baverstam performing
works by Bach and Britten on Feb.
24.
Lecture on ‘How and
Why of Family Dinners’
Black
The Massachusetts General
Hospital Paul S. Russell, MD
Museum of Medical History and
Innovation, located at 2 North
Grove St., invites you to attend
its next evening lecture entitled
“The How and Why of Family
Dinners” by Anne K. Fishel, PhD,
in the museum’s Putnam Gallery
on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6 to
8 p.m.
A book signing with Dr. Fishel
will follow her lecture. To register
or for more information, e-mail
[email protected].
‘Black History Month
Film Series ‘ comes to
the West End Branch
Library
On Wednesdays in February, the
Friends of the West End Branch
Library sponsors the “Black
History Month Film Series “ at the
library, located at 151 Cambridge
St.
Programming includes “12
Years a Slave” (2013, 134 minutes, Rated R) on Feb. 11 at
3 p.m.; “The Tuskegee Airmen”
(1995, 106 minutes, Rated PG-13)
on Feb. 18 at 3 p.m.; and Lee
Daniels’ “The Butler” (2013, 132
minutes, Rated PG-13) on Feb. 25
at 3 p.m.
Skating night on the
Boston Common Frog
Pond
The Friends of the Public Garden
Young Friends Group is hosting
a private skating night on Frog
Pond on the Boston Common
for all ages on Wednesday, Feb.
11, from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy outdoor skating and mingling with
Friends while supporting the three
historic greenspaces cared for
by the non-profit – the Boston
Common, Public Garden, and
Commonwealth Avenue Mall. All
are welcome, and new friends
are encouraged to attend this
event; membership is not required
to participate. Admission is $35
per person. Skate rental and hot
cocoa are included in ticket price.
Visit www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org to reserve your ticket
today.
Lecture on ‘Decoding
Roger Williams’
The Congregatioanl Library&
Archives, located at 14 Becaon
St., presents a lecture entitled
“Cracking the Code: Decoding
Roger Williams” on Wednesday,
Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m.
Near the end of his life, Williams
scrawled an encrypted essay in the
margins of a Colonial-Era book.
For more than 300 years, those
shorthand notes remained undecipherable until a team of Brown
undergraduates cracked the code
of what turned out to be William’s
final treatise. Known for his
expertise in Native Americans and
African-Americans in Colonial
America, Linford Fisher of Brown
University will tell the story of the
discovery and its significance to
cultural and religious scholars.
West End Civic
Association monthly
meeting
The West End Civic Association
(WECA) will hold its monthly
meeting in the community room
at the Amy Lowell Apartments,
65 Martha Road, on Thursday,
Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.
The guest speaker will be Helen
Bender, West End Branch librarian.
Lecture on ‘Capturing
Your Memories’
The Congregatioanl Library &
Archives, located at 14 Becaon
St., presents a lecture entitled
“Capturing Your Memories” on
Thursday, Feb.12, from 9:30 to
11 a.m.
From a toddler’s first-hand
print to a first-grade report card
to a blue ribbon for the 100meter freestyle, memories come
in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
Admission is free.
Regiser at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XYDQWBW, or
visit www.congregationallibrary.
org for more information.
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, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m.
“The Hare with Amber Eyes: A
Family’s Century of Art and Loss”
by Edmund de Waal, copies of
which are available at the library.
Lecture for seniors on
heartburn
A MGH Senior HealthWISE
lecture
on
“Heartburn”/
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
(GERD)” takes place in the Haber
Conference Room, MGH, on
Thursday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m.
to noon.
At this time, Sarah Emami,
MD, MGH geriatric fellow, will
explain the causes, symptoms and
treatments available for this common condition. She will describe
the physiology of heartburn, as
well as behavioral modifications
that can help to alleviate the discomfort of GERD.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday night services
The Vilna Shul, located at 18
Phillips St., Havurah on the Hill’s
“20s and 30s Shabbat” with
the Massachusetts Housing and
Shelter Alliance on Friday, Feb.
20, at 6:30 p.m.
Visit www.vilnashul.org for
more information.
‘Works of Love’ on
display at Hidden Art
Gallery
The Hidden Art Gallery, located at 25 Myrtle St., will exhibit
“Works of Love” on Feb. 21 and
27 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Works will include realist paintings; mixed-media, impressionist
oil paintings; handmade candles;
books; and cards.
Free screening of
‘Rafting to Bombay’
The Vilna Shul, located at 18
Phillips St., offers a free screening of “Rafting to Bombay” on
Sunday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the South
Asian Arts Council, this amazing
story is seen through the eyes
of one family’s journey and love
for India. Israeli filmmaker Erez
Laufer recounts the narrative of
his family’s escape from Nazioccupied Poland to safety in
Bombay through a stunning portrayal of India, past and present.
Visit www.vilnashul.org for more
information.
Lecture by ‘Newburgh
Sting’ filmmaker
The Nichols House Museum
presents a lecture by writer
and documentary filmmaker David Heilbroner entitled
“Impact Filmmaking: HBO’s
‘The Newburgh Sting’ Takes
on the FBI’” at the American
Meteorological Society, 45 Beacon
St., on will take place on Monday,
Feb. 23, at 5:30 p.m.
Heilbroner’s talk will center around his latest film “The
Newburgh Sting” which was
broadcast last summer on HBO.
The film dissects FBI misconduct
in the domestic war on terror
through a notorious case known
as The Newburgh Four. The
presentation will focus on how
Heilbroner took a political issue,
turned it into a mass-media film,
and finally worked to screen it
and testify before a U.S. Senate
briefing committee last fall.
Admission is $15 for Nichols
House Museum members and $20
for non-members; paid reservations are essential due to limited
seating. Call the Nichols House
Museum at 617-227-6993 for further information.
Monthly ‘Seniors
Connect!’ meet-up at
the Vilna Shul
The Vilna Shul, located at 18
Phillips St., the monthly “Seniors
Connect!” meet-up on Monday,
Feb. 23, at 1:30 p.m.
Visit www.vilnashul.org for more
information.
Black History Month
lecture at the West End
Branch Library
The West End Branch of the
Boston Public Library, located at
151 Cambridge St., presents a
Black History Month lecture on
Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m.
At this time, Vincent Licenziato,
a local historian, will make a
presentation about the Boston
Emancipation Trail and the stories
behind 21 statues, sculptures, and
monuments in Boston relevant to
the African-American experience
in America, which exemplifies the
American story: a struggle for
freedom, equality and justice.
‘Abstract Works’ on
display at West End
Branch Library
Until Feb. 26, the West End
Branch of the Boston Public
Library, located at 151 Cambridge
St., will feature a daily art exhibit
entitled “Abstract Works.”
At this time, Jacques Martret
will display his paintings, mostly
oils on canvas. Besides original
creations, his work includes recreations of well-known artists, such
as Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van
Gogh and Henri Rousseau.
Celebrate ‘The Final
Stretch’ of winter
The Esplanade Association
Friends Council will hold “The
Final Stretch” – a party that celebrates the arrival of spring and
Marathon season in Boston – at
the Back Bay Social Club, 867
Boylston St., on Thursday, March
15, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Event tickets are $25 each, and
all proceeds will benefit The
Esplanade Association. Visit
http://www.esplanadeassociation.
org for tickets and more information.
Easy-to-learn meditation
at Toe2Heal
Toe2Heal, located at 25 Myrtle St.,
offers meditation on Wednesdays
and Fridays from 8 to 8:30 a.m.
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and on Sundays from 6 to 6:30
p.m. Walk away relaxed that can
last days or even weeks. Connect
to your true self, uplift your spirits
and increase your energy levels.
There is a suggested donation
of $5 for person. R.S.V.P. to info@
toe2heal.com.
Volunteers needed for
hot meal program
Compassionate Friends
group reaches out to
bereaved parents and
families
Introduction to laptops,
eReaders and iPads at
the West End Branch
Library
‘Guided Imagery
Meditation’ at West End
Branch Library
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 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 at617-523-3957 or
e-mail [email protected] to set up
an appointment.
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.
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.
The West End Branch of the Boston
Public Library, 151 Cambridge
St., welcomes after-work tai chi
group every Thursday from 5 to
5:45 p.m. Come and try this low
impact energy exercise with yangstyle tai chi instructor Arthur SooHoo.
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.
ing 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.
exhibits with historical themes at the
adams gallery
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.
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 treat-
david j. sargent hall, suffolk university
120 tremont street, boston
featuring original materials or reproductions
of importance in the chronology of Boston
and New England
gallery hours: 9am – 7pm daily
617.305.1782
www.suffolk.edu/adamsgallery
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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. Want
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.
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 Maria Stella Gulla, director, at 617-523-8125, ext. 201,
via e-mail at mariastella.gulla@
bostonabcd.org for more information.
After-work tai chi group
at the West End Branch
Library
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MORE SNOW
Black
We’ve seen record-setting snowfall in the past two weeks in Boston, creating difficult challenges for Department of Public Works crews who have been
working around the clock to remove the snow from the streets and roadways.
During last week's snowstorm, Chestnut Street looked barely plowed.
During this week's snowstorm, the street on Monday was almost down to the
pavement.
These storms have been unusual in the total snowfall accumulation and
there has been really no melting of this snow with temperatures remaining well
below freezing.
It is interesting to note that the City of Boston has the same number of
plows (more than 800) as it has had in any previous year. However, where can
anyone put this amount of snow on such narrow streets? Cars on Chestnut
Street and Walnut Street are just buried in snow. Street parking spaces have be
cut in half as piles of snow are just put there. Piles of snow on any street are
now more than 10 feet tall and there is even more snow in the forecast later
in the week.
We have noticed that our meteorologists gave us ample warning that such
devastating storms were heading our way. Our Boston TV weather forecasters
were right on the mark in predicting the severe weather.
Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Martin J. Walsh have been front and
center informing our residents of the latest developments about transportation,
public safety, and snowplowing operations. Our Governor and our Mayor
have done an exceptional job in what was a real test of their leadership and
administrative skills during the snow emergency and blizzard conditions.
We agree with the Mayor and school officials’ decision to close our Boston
schools until it is deemed safe for our schoolchildren to navigate the sidewalks
and walkways leading to the school buildings.
And just for irony, we have heard that in Minnesota temperatures over the
weekend were in the 40s.
CONGRATULATIONS,
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
In what is being called the best Super Bowl in history – at least from a New
England Patriots fan’s viewpoint
– the hometown team captured
its fourth Vince Lombardi Championship Trophy with a thrilling
28-24 victory over Seattle.
We’ve been fortunate over the
last 15 years to watch the greatest quarterback (Tom Brady), the
greatest coach (Bill Belichick) and
the greatest owner (Robert Kraft)
in NFL history join together and
bring so much excitement and so
many good times to New England
sports fans.
We congratulate the Patriots
on their triumph.
Photos courtesy Reda Mokhtari/Zarah Magazine
New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft displays the Lombardi Trophy during the parade.
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President/Editor: Stephen Quigley
Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio
Downtown View (from pg. 1)
same streets again and again, racking up a
total of 160 miles over 159 hours of work.
On Cordis Street in Charlestown, five
snowplows pushed snow down the blocks
on 63 percent of the streets, going a combined 19 miles in 134 hours.
On Salem Street in the North End, 58
percent of the streets were cleared by eight
plows covering 44 miles in 215 hours.
On Phillips Street on Beacon Hill only
43 percent of the streets had been tackled by
eight plows covering 41 miles in 210 hours.
On the Waterfront at Rowes Wharf, a
hefty 90 percent of the streets were cleared
by eight plows covering 669 miles in 184
hours.
Every neighborhood’s percentage of
streets cleared differs, as does the number
of miles needed to clear the streets and
the time needed to do it because Boston’s
historic streets are different in size, terrain,
complexity, and whether cars are parked or
not, explained Susan Nguyen, project director in the Mayor’s Office of New Urban
Mechanics, one of the agencies involved in
collecting data and creating the web site.
Some streets, presumably those
near Rowes Wharf, can handle large snowplows going faster. The plows don’t have
to dodge parked cars since several streets
in that neighborhood are major arteries on
which parking is forbidden during a storm.
The narrower streets on Beacon Hill,
parts of Charlestown, and the North End
require smaller snowplows that have to go
more slowly. It takes longer to do the job in
such neighborhoods. There are 13 different
kinds of snowplows in use throughout the
city because not one size fits all.
But what is a neighborhood? You’ll
notice that if you type in your address and
a friend’s address several streets away but in
the same neighborhood, you may get different results.
Nguyen had an answer for that. Public
Works, she said, created snow maps 50
years or so ago that are still being used. The
maps break down the city’s neighborhoods
into 202 smaller sections. Snowplow drivers
may be assigned to one or two sections. Mr.
Teasdale and Mr. Doogan were two drivers
assigned to at least two Beacon Hill sections.
The small sections enable the drivers to
concentrate on the routes they know best. It
enables Public Works to supervise the operations better.
It looked as if the sections followed the
precincts. Nguyen said that may be the case
in some neighborhoods because of historic
practices, but it is not the intention of the
snow maps to follow the precinct lines.
Next to the drivers’ last names are the
number of hours they have worked. This
doesn’t mean they have worked 28 straight
hours, Nguyen cautioned. The number of
hours may have been over two or three
shifts, so they are not falling asleep at the
wheel.
The snowstats website went live on
Monday, February 2 in the middle of that
snowstorm. By Tuesday afternoon at 5 p.m.,
the site showed that 700 plows had cleared
150,857 miles in 84,472 hours. Even so,
there was still a lot of snow in downtown
Boston. So far the site works only during
a storm, during which it is refreshed about
every 15 to 20 minutes with data coming
directly from the plows.
Nguyen said this site was unique among
cities. She said she hopes that knowing the
names of the drivers and the work they are
doing will provide Bostonians with comfort
and humanize the work that’s going on.
I’m just happy it’s there for me to look
at, keeping me up to date with all things
snow.
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]
Lala Rokh (from pg. 1)
installations.
“We have always been and will continue
to be a window into the Persian culture,
featuring Old World cuisine, as well as its
art and music,” Bina said.
The restaurant’s new menu will continue to focus on “Old World” cuisine while
expanding its offering to fare from other
regions of Iran.
“With this comes new ingredients, new
recipes and new dishes never featured before
at Lala Rokh, including additional seafood
and vegetarian item.” Bina said.
Meanwhile, Hill residents can still expect
the same superior cuisine and service that
Lala Rokh has offered since opening 20
years ago.
“Although we have received national
and international acclaim, we continue to be
a neighborhood restaurant on Beacon Hill,”
Bina said.
Lala Rokh is located at 97 Mt. Vernon St.
For more information, visit lalarokh.com or
call 617-720-5511.
([email protected])
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THE DEADLINE FOR LISTING EVENTS IS THE TUESDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. CALL 617-523-9490 OR FAX 617-523-8668 OR EMAIL [email protected]
TUESDAY, FEB. 10
RECITAL, Carol Lewis (viola da gamba) performing works by Marais, Abel
and de Machy, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155
LECTURE AND BOOK-SIGNING, “Rescue Pets of Boston” author Brittany
Bang and photographer Li Ward, Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill, 46 Charles
St., 5-7 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17
LECTURE, “The How and Why of Family Dinners,” Massachusetts General
Hospital Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation, 2
North Grove St., 6-8 p.m., e-mail [email protected] to register or
for more information
RECITAL, Olav Chris Henriksen (lute/theorbo) performing works by Locke,
Merula, Ortiz and Schop, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155
LECTURE AND BOOK-SIGNING, “Rescue Pets of Boston” author Brittany
Bang and photographer Li Ward, Reflections, 223 Newbury St., 5-7 p.m.
FILM, “The Tuskegee Airmen” (1995, 106 minutes, Rated PG-13), West
End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m.
WENESDAY, FEB. 18
FILM, “12 Years a Slave” (2013, 134 minutes, Rated R), West End Branch
of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m.
MEETING, book discussion group, West End Branch of the Boston Public
Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m.
LECTURE, “Cracking the Code: Decoding Roger Williams,” Congregatioanl
Library& Archives, located at 14 Becaon St., noon-1 p.m.
LECTURE, “Heartburn”/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD),” Haber
Conference Room, MGH, 11 a.m.-noon
ACTIVITY, Friends of the Public Garden Young Friends Group’s private
skating night, Frog Pond, Boston Common, 7 -9 p.m., admission: $35 per
person. Visit www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org to reserve a ticket
THURSDAY, FEB. 12
EVENT, monthly “Seniors Connect!” meet-up, Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St., 1:30
p.m., visit www.vilnashul.org for more information
TUESDAY, FEB. 24
RECITAL, cellist Sebastian Baverstam performing works by Bach and
Britten, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3,
call 617-227-2155
LECTURE, “Capturing Your Memories,” Congregatioanl Library& Archives,
14 Becaon St., 9:30 -11 a.m., admission: free, regiser at https://www.
surveymonkey.com/s/XYDQWBW, visit www.congregationallibrary.org for
more information
WENESDAY, FEB. 25
FILM, Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” (2013, 132 minutes, Rated PG-13), West
End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26
FRIDAY, FEB. 20
EVENT, Havurah on the Hill’s “20s and 30s Shabbat” with the
Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St.,
admission: free, 6:30 p.m., visit www.vilnashul.org for more information
LECTURE, Black History Month with local historian Vincent Licenziato, West
End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEB. 22
FILM, “Rafting to Bombay,” Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St., 6:30 p.m., visit www.
vilnashul.org for more information
MONDAY, FEB. 23
LECTURE, “Impact Filmmaking: HBO’s ‘The Newburgh Sting’ Takes on the
FBI,’” American Meteorological Society, 45 Beacon St., 5:30 p.m., admission:
THURSDAY, MARCH 15
FUNDRAISER, The Esplanade Association Friends Council’s “The Final
Stretch,” Back Bay Social Club, 867 Boylston St., 7-10 p.m., tickets: $25
each visit http://www.esplanadeassociation.org for tickets and more information
(from pg. 1)
Boston,” Walsh said. “It’s also
an opportunity to visit 110 different countries and market the
city…regardless of whether we
win the bid.”
(from pg. 1)
including the removal of trees,”
Livingstone said. “I’ll continue to
work to preserve the Common.”
Regardless of whether a volleyball stadium on the Common
comes to pass, Mayor Martin
J. Walsh said he remains committed to the long-term preservation of the park. “It is my
priority that wherever Olympic
venues are built, those locations
see guaranteed infrastructure
improvements and significant
neighborhood benefits,” Walsh
stated. “I encourage all Beacon
Hill residents to attend one of the
public meetings that is planned to
learn more about the Olympics
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F E B R U A RY 1 0 , 2 0 1 5
Be a Valentine to a shelter pet in need this Valentine’s season
Join us on for not one, but
two chances, to be a Valentine to
a shelter pet in need this season
as we host local author Brittany
Bang and photographer Li Ward
(Rescue Pets of Boston) for a
book signing and talk on Tuesday,
February 10th at Reflections from
5 to 7pm (223 Newbury Street)
and Thursday, February 12th at
Blackstone’s (46 Charles Street)
from 5 to 7pm. Rescue Pets of
Boston is a beautiful book for animal-lovers that showcases photos
and success stories of animals that
have been given the greatest gift
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“As an animal lover and pet
owner myself, I wanted to do
something different this Valentine’s
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of Blackstone’s and Reflections. At this event attendees will learn
more about the various animal
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PA G E 7
THE BEACON HILL TIMES
City Paws
Snow dogs
by Penny Cherubino
For some dogs, a blizzard
followed by snowstorm after
snowstorm is like having a new
toy. Suddenly the outside world
has been transformed into a
doggie playground with snowbanks to climb, untouched
snow for romping, and a world
of scents frozen in place for
curious noses.
During the blizzard, Scientific
American asked Certified
Applied Animal Behaviorist
Patricia B. McConnell, PhD,
“Why do dogs love snow?” She
replied, “...maybe because it’s
new and different (predators
love change, prey animals hate
it), and it turns the world into
one big play room for animals
that love to play. (I’m thinking
too of river otters who love to
play in snow. So do bears.)”
No Snow Dogs
On the other hand, there are
“no snow dogs” who protest any
foul weather with foot dragging
and exasperated facial expressions.
We came across an elderly Pug
who was most unhappy about the
wet sidewalk. She lifted each foot
as if she were trying to find a way
to not put it down again.
Naturally, some dogs need special care in extreme conditions.
Very young pups, elderly or ailing
dogs, those with less hair and little
body mass may need shorter walks
and winter jackets. We do use a
coat to keep Poppy cleaner and
boots to protect her feet from salt.
That said, most dogs are better
adapted to being out in the cold
than we are. In that same Scientific
American article, John Bradshaw,
PhD explained, “... dogs’ ability
to turn up their metabolism as the
temperature falls means that snow
will cause them far less discomfort
than it can do for us!”
Do you have a question or topic
for City Paws. Send an email to
[email protected] with your
request.
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Joyful Snow Pups
My Westie Poppy is filled
with joy when we open the
front door and show her newly
fallen snow. You can almost see
the smile spread across her face.
The fact that the recent blizzard’s travel ban meant that
there were no noisy delivery
trucks banging kegs of beer
on the ground, rattling hand
trucks, or slamming grocery
totes to see how much scary
noise they could make was a
big bonus. She had some of her
happiest walks of the year.
Another plus is that many
of the people who crossed our
path on these walks had dogs
with them. If you watch who is
out and about in a snowstorm,
you will notice a lot of devoted
dog people taking their pals out
for exercise.
Despite the cold, many folks
pause and allow for a bit of
canine companionship with
hello sniffs and sometimes a
good old tail-wagging, butt-inthe-air play session. There is
nothing like a game of chaseand-tackle (even on leash) with
another dog to burn off energy
and assure a nice long nap when
the pups return home.
When there is no one to
engage in play, just walking in
snow is as tiring for dogs as it
is for us. Poppy loves to climb
snowbanks and play queen of
the hill. My husband dresses for
snow exploration and lets her
take the lead in the park as she
conquers drifts that must seem
like mountains to her.
She’s smart enough to seek out
a break in the drifts made by other
explorers and will use that path to
investigate the deeper snowfields.
Those side trips are accompanied
by exuberant sniffing to figure
out who among her doggie friends
used the path.
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THE BEACON HILL TIMES
PA G E 8
New exhibit sheds light on
forgotten West End Prison
All but forgotten in the narratives of Boston and the West
End, the Leverett Street Jail has
an important story that merits
examination and remembrance.
From February 17 through
April 18, a new exhibit in the
Members Gallery of The West
End Museum—Walls of Stone:
The Leverett Street Jail—reveals
a notable and controversial history. The show reception takes
place on Saturday, February 21
from 4 to 6 p.m., when attendees
can tour the exhibit and enjoy
light refreshments. The exhibit
and reception are free and open
to the public.
“The Leverett Street Jail was
the epicenter of some of the
most contentious social and legal
issues of the day,” said Duane
Lucia, West End Museum Board
President and Curator. “Sadly, its
history has been eclipsed by the
Charles Street Jail and the loss of
Leverett Street to urban renewal.”
Walls of Stone: The Leverett
Street Jail explores the institution’s connections to such hotbed
issues as capital punishment, slavery and abolitionism, blasphemy,
and women’s rights. The Jail was
infamous for overcrowding and
intermingling inmates with no
regard for severity of crime. Seven
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Don Pedro Gibert, an early 19th century pirate who held the distinction
of being the last pirate executed in Boston
of 10 women incarcerated there
were innocent, arrested purely
on the word of others for such
offenses as speaking out about
politics. Among the institution’s
most well-known inmates are:
· Dr. John Webster, who was
ultimately convicted and hanged
for the notorious 1849 murder of
George Parkman
· William Lloyd Garrison,
abolitionist leader, suffragist and
social reformer who was held
temporarily for his own protection against an angry mob
· Don Pedro Gibert, an early
19th century pirate who held the
distinction of being the last pirate
executed in Boston
·Abner
Kneeland,
who
preached birth control, women’s
property rights and interracial
marriage and was the last person
in the U.S. convicted of blasphemy
The Leverett Street Jail (18221851) was replaced by the Charles
Street Jail (1851-1990; now The
Liberty Hotel), which was later
replaced by the Nashua Street Jail
(1990-present).
Walls of Stone: The Leverett
Street Jail is free and open to the
public during regular Museum
hours.
Dr. John Webster, who was ultimately convicted and hanged for the
notorious 1849 murder of George Parkman
Mayor reminds residents
of winter safety precautions
Mayor Martin J. Walsh issued
safety tips ahead of the low wind
chill temperatures, and winter
storm expected early next week.
"While the City continues
to work around the clock to
clear our roads and sidewalks
and remove the amount of snowfall Boston has received recently,
we need residents to take extra
precautions as we prepare for
another storm and extremely
low temperatures," said Mayor
Walsh. "I continue to encourage
residents to stay inside and off
the roads as much as possible to
stay safe and allow our Public
Works Department to do their
job. In addition, please remember
to check on your neighbors."
This winter, Boston has
received over 53 inches of snow,
and the past week has seen the
most snowfall in a 7 day period
in City history. Due to the historic amount of snow that has
recently fallen in Boston, accompanied with the low temperatures, Mayor Walsh is reminding
residents to:
• Dress warmly and take the
proper precautions to avoid frostbite and hypothermia if it is necessary to be outdoors.
• Have a contractor check
the roof to see to snow needs to
be removed. If roof snow can be
removed from the ground with
the use of a snow rake, do so with
caution. Avoid working from ladders and be mindful of slippery
surfaces.
• Keep sidewalks clear of
snow, but do not shovel snow
into the street.
• Shoveling snow in the
street creates a safety hazard for
emergency vehicles. The City of
Boston is actively issuing citations
for snow violations.
• Carbon Monoxide poisoning remains a top concern.
Remember to keep exhaust pipes
and vents clear of snow. Sitting in
a car while idling can be deadly if
the tailpipe is blocked. Do not let
children sit in an idling car while
shoveling. Clear any household
exhaust pipes of snow. For example, gas exhaust from heating
system or dryer. Call 911 immediately if you suspect Carbon
Monoxide poisoning.
• Remember to keep catch
basins and fire hydrants clear. A
list of the City's fire hydrants and
catch basins can be found here.
• If you see a person in need of
shelter, or if there is an emergency, please call 911.
• Please check on neighbors,
especially the elderly and disabled.
• For those with questions
or concerns, help is available
through several channels. The
Mayor’s Hotline (617-635-4500)
is running around the clock and
the City’s social media and mobile
technology strategy will be in
full effect throughout the storm,
including the Citizens Connect
app and @NotifyBoston.
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PA G E 9
THE BEACON HILL TIMES
City will apply for MGC mitigation fund; doesn’t believe it changes standing in suit
there are other funds meant to
mitigate transportation, tourism,
education and others.
While there are millions of dollars sitting in those funds, the
first year of the CMF was limited
to the $100,000 planning grants
due to the fact that construction
hadn’t yet started.
“The City is eligible for funds
through the mitigation reserve
fund, which is intended to offer
mitigation for analysis previously
undertaken by a given city/town,”
the MGC took up the issue at its
meeting last Thursday, Feb. 5.
While other communities had
confirmed their applications to the
Fund – which is pegged at basically an automatic $100,000 planning grant in this, its first, year.
The CMF is one of about 12 legislatively-mandated funds intended
to benefit different segments of
cities and towns and funded via
taxes and fees leveled on gaming
operators. The CMF is the first of
those funds to be tapped, thought
By Seth Daniel
The City of Boston confirmed
late on Wednesday, Feb. 4, that
it would put in a “placeholder” application for the inaugural round of the Massachusetts
Gaming Commission’s (MGC)
Community Mitigation Fund
(CMF) – despite having filed a
lawsuit against that agency just
about one month ago.
The deadline for applications
to the CMF was last week, and
he said. “The City submitted an
application in order to preserve
that eligibility.”
Some close to the situation,
who wished to remain anonymous, said they questioned whether or not the acceptance of and
application for the funds would
negate the legal standing in the
City’s lawsuit.
That, of course, is up to a judge
to figure out somewhere down
the line.
The City said it did not believe
that its lawsuit against the MGC
would be compromised by the
application they put in for the
inaugural round of the CMF.
“Retaining the City’s eligibility
for the reserve fund is fiscally
responsible and it is an action that
is separate from the objection to
the Gaming Commission’s issuance of the Region A license,”
read a statement from the City on
the matter.
7 Beacon Hill restaurants taking part in Dine Out Boston Week
By Phil Orlandella
Seven Beacon Hill eateries will participate in the second Dine Out Boston (DOB)
hosted by the Greater Boston
Convention and Visitors Bureau
(GBCVB) this coming March
1-6 and March 8-13.
COMMONWEALTH
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THE TRIAL COURT
PROBATE AND
FAMILY COURT
Docket No.
SU14P3031EA
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION
NOTICE
Suffolk Division
24 New Chardon St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617)788-8300
Estate of:
Hugh Pollard
Chandler
Also Known As:
Hugh P. Chandler
Date of Death:
October 9, 2014
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Elizabeth K. McCombs of Boston,
MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate.
Elizabeth K. McCombs of Boston, MA has
been informally appointed as the Personal
Representative of the estate to serve without
surety on the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative
under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code
without supervision by the Court. Inventory and
accounts are not required to be filed with the
Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice
regarding the administration form the Personal
Representative and can petition the Court in any
matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.
Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court
to institute formal proceedings and to obtain
orders terminating or restricting the powers of
Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if
any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
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offer lunch for $15, $20, or $25
and dinner for $28, $33, or $38.
Additionally, restaurants can offer
as many courses as they desire at
their selected price.
"When we debuted Dine Out
Boston in March of last year, we
wanted to create a way to celebrate Boston as one of America's
premier culinary destinations as
well as provide locals and visitors,
alike, with a unique opportunity
to enjoy the exceptional value,
variety and hospitality of Greater
Boston restaurants," said Patrick
B. Moscaritolo, President & CEO
of the GBCVB.
"We will continue to invite diners to take advantage of Dine Out
Boston's great restaurant deals as
well as embrace all the cultural
and seasonal activities that Boston
has to offer. We encourage combining a hockey game, a concert,
a theatrical performance or one of
the many museum exhibits with
a Dine Out Boston meal for a
quintessential Boston experience!"
Moscaritolo added.
For more information or to
inquire about having your restau-
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find interested landlords,” Greenwold
said.
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the annual Beacon Hill Art Walk and
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