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Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

By Dan Murphy

A violation for 60 Chestnut St. was among the agenda items at the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission’s public hearing at City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 20. The applicant, John Holland of

the Boston commercial and resi-dential development firm Holland Companies, said work on the single-family home includes the installation of a railing on the rooftop deck on the rear garage

The revered and critical-ly acclaimed Patterned Behavior art mural on the Charles River Esplanade experienced a signifi-cant amount of vandalism some-time overnight on Thursday, Sept. 20 into Friday, September 21, according to the Esplanade Association.

The mural, which has been installed beneath the Bowker Overpass on the Esplanade since July 2017, was commissioned by the Esplanade Association working in partnership with Now + There, MassDOT, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The Esplanade Association commissioned local artist Silvia Lopez Chavez to install the work on three pillars and an

BHAC reviews 60 Chestnut Street violation, among other agenda items

Esplanade mural experiences major vandalism; repair costs unknown

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Park Street School families at their information table on Sunday, Sept. 23, during the annual Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Fall Festival on Mt. Vernon Street. The Festival welcomed everyone back to the neighborhood for the fall, with hundreds attending. See page 9 for more photos.

FALL FESTIVAL

A Great Day on Mt. Vernon Street!

Thank you to all the fami-lies who came out this Sunday for the BHCA’s 17th annual Fall HillFest, and to our patient neighbors on Mt. Vernon Street! A really great time was had by all.

Thank you too to our terrif-ic sponsors: FH Perry, Harpoon Brewery, Jack Gurnon and Charles Street Supply, Hampshire House, Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca, Panificio, All Star Pizza Bar, JP Licks, Primos, Beacon Hill Wine & Spirits, and Charles Street Liquors. The BHCA appreciates the constant support of our local businesses.

Thanks to Joe Schutt and Paul Odelson for the ever popular Dog Show, to the Doc Ellis band for their lively renditions of our favorite music, and to photog-

rapher Shohreh Varmeh. More pictures will be posted on our website at bhcivic.org in the com-ing days.

Our favorite grill master, BHCA Board member Tom Clemens! Photo by Patricia Tully

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The Murals on the Esplanade pillars were victim of vandalism. The Esplanade Association is assessing the cost of repairs.

Photo by Marianne Salza

HOTCAKES! One-year-old Cecily Robertson taking a big bite of a tasty pancake during the Hill House’s Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Mt. Vernon Street Firehouse. The breakfast has been observed in the neighborhood for more than 15 years by families from the Hill. See page 11 for more photos.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

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Recovery is personal to me - and to all of usBy Mayor Martin J. Walsh

Early on in my first campaign for mayor, I realized I had to be open about my recovery from alco-holism. I had been working on addiction prevention and recovery issues for my entire 16 years in the State Legislature, and I knew I wanted to make it a priority for the city if I was elected. But my friends in the recovery community encouraged me to also tell my own story, as a way of breaking down stigma and bringing hope to people suffering from substance use dis-orders and their families. So I did, and the response was, and still is, profound. Connecting with people in recovery, talking to young peo-ple about their choices and their challenges, having people approach me quietly, after an event, about a struggling family member--these are among my most meaningful experiences as mayor. Wherever I go, whether I’m in Boston or I’m visiting mayors across the country, I rarely meet a family or a commu-nity that is not deeply affected by addiction.

With the opioid crisis taking lives and shattering families every day, this work has never been more important. In the City of Boston we’ve built one of the strongest recovery systems in the nation. We created the first municipal Office of Recovery Services, to improve access to treatment, reduce stigma, and support people in recovery. We turned our 311 call center into a 24-hour recovery hotline. We got lifesaving overdose prevention medicine into every police, fire, and EMS vehicle, and we trained tens of thousands of civilians in over-

dose prevention as well. We hired street outreach workers and creat-ed an Engagement Center to bring comfort and treatment options to one of the hardest-hit parts of our city. We created a recovery services toolkit to help other cities expand their work. And we’re planning a comprehensive, long-term recovery campus on Long Island in Boston Harbor that will bridge crucial gaps in treatment and support for the entire region.

We took another step last week, an important one. We filed suit against drug manufacturers and distributors who played a major role in creating and sustaining the opioid crisis, through years of mis-leading marketing and irresponsi-ble practices. Simply put, they put profits ahead of people, knowingly fueling addiction at the expense of human lives.

Their actions have cost the City and its residents an enormous amount of money. It’s the constant emergency calls for overdoses and other addiction-driven crises every day and every night, year after year. And it’s more: our librar-ies have to handle drug use and overdoses; Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health staff clean up needles every day; schools are taking extra measures to support children affected by the presence of addiction in the home. The crisis touches every city department. In all, we calculate the City has spent over $64 million because of this epidemic just since 2014, in addition to the future costs the city will incur as the epidemic progresses. That’s money we could be putting into schools, parks, libraries, affordable hous-ing—and recovery services.

But the ultimate costs are not financial, they are human. It’s lost joy, lost potential, and lost lives, along with frightened or grieving families. It’s kids missing their par-ents and parents missing their kids. These opioid manufacturers and distributors need to pay for their role in all this suffering, and they need to get the message that it can’t happen again. That’s why we’re moving forward with a lawsuit.

When we think about all that addiction has cost our neighbors and friends, it’s natural to be sad and angry.

But recovery is about hope—hope and joy and love.

September is Recovery Month. Among our many community events, we’re hosting a Recovery Month Book Club. Authors Sam Quinones and Maureen Cavanagh are visiting to encourage Bostonians to read about addiction and recov-ery and start conversations about what we can all do to help.

I take hope from the people who are sharing their stories of recovery and healing at events like this and in conversations all year round.

I take hope from the progress we are making every day in fighting this epidemic.

I take hope from my deep con-viction that, with treatment and support, we can get better. That’s how I rebuilt my life and lived my dream, and it’s why I will not rest until a fully supported pathway to long-term recovery is available to every single person who needs it.

To learn more about recovery services in the City of Boston, visit: www.boston.gov/departments/recovery-services.

Martin J. Walsh is the Mayor of Boston.

Beacon Hill Pub not a neighborhood asset

Dear Editor,For those of us who live on

Charles Street or near the Beacon Hill Pub, we do not feel that hav-ing the Pub in our neighborhood is an asset as your lead article in the Aug. 10 issue suggests. When the Pub closes at 2 a.m., the patrons are allegedly often very noisy, especially Thursday-Saturday, they throw trash on the ground, and as

owners of the alley between 135 and 137 Charles St., we even occa-sionally find vomit in the alleyway. We are pleased to welcome the new owners of the Pub, but do hope that they recognize the prob-lems the Pub causes our residential neighborhood.

One thing they could do imme-diately is to close the Pub at 1 a.m., the typical closing hour for bars in Boston.

Judith and John DowlingCharles Street

BHT ACHIEvEMENTS

Arline Isaacson, a Beacon Hill resident and longtime lobbyist for the LGBTQ community, recently received “Heroes in Action” from AIDS Action.

Isaacson is co-chair of the Massachusetts Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus, and has advocat-ed on AIDS and LGBTQ issues for three decades.

MGLPC led the lobby-ing effort on marriage equality in Massachusetts and critical-ly important anti-discrimination

measures for the LGBTQ commu-nity. Its advocacy includes passage of the Gay & Lesbian Civil Rights Bill, defeat of anti-LGBT foster care and adoption measures, pas-sage of Anti-Bullying and Hate Crimes legislation, anti-discrimi-nation bills for the transgender community, and numerous mea-sures on AIDS and HIV.

Isaacson currently co-chairs the Massachusetts Coalition to Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors.

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By Dan Murphy

An estimated crowd of between 15,000 and 20,000 turned out to the Boston Common for the 29th annual Boston Freedom Rally over the weekend of Sept. 14 to 16, and while the event resulted in not a single arrest, according to Boston Police, the park was left looking a lot worse for the wear afterwards.

“As a city, we take tremendous pride in our public spaces, and the conditions we saw in the after-math of this weekend's Boston Freedom Rally, formerly known as ‘Hempfest,’ are both appalling and unacceptable,” Mayor Martin J. Walsh said. “The Boston Common is a beloved place in our city, as it is America's first park, and we expect that all event organizers and vendors respect this public space, because it belongs to all of us."

Boston Parks Department staff were working hard earlier this week to bring the Common

back to a state of good repair and cleanliness after the Freedom Rally, which reportedly requires the greatest amount of mainte-nance and cleaning of the more than 700 programs and events that take place in the park each year.

"This year’s Hempfest was by all accounts the worst in terms of trash strewn throughout the Common, including needles and containers of food,” said Liz Vizza, executive director, of the Friends of the Public Garden, the nonprofit dedicated to the maintenance of the Public Garden, Commonwealth Avenue Mall and the Common. “As one of the voices for the larger community, we are shocked to see the utter disregard that the planners of this event have for the Common. It also covered a much larger area than last year, making it all but impossible for others to enjoy the park.

Vizza added, “The Friends works hard with the City to keep the Boston Common in good con-

dition and protect it from misuse. Moving forward, there needs to be a more solid action plan in place to avoid the use and management issues witnessed this weekend."

Sponsored by MassCann (Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition), the state affiliate of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), the Boston Freedom Rally has traditionally been the second largest annual gathering advo-cating for marijuana legalization in the U.S., behind the Seattle Hempfest.

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Needles, refuse and baggie of unidentified pills left on a Boston Common walkway.

adjacent wall at the intersection of the Emerald Necklace and Charles River Esplanade, along Storrow Drive.

"We're devastated that some-one would choose to vandalize what has become a popular, uplifting and colorful addition to the Esplanade," said Michael Nichols, executive director of the Esplanade Association. "We're working with Now + There and

Ms. Lopez Chavez to assess the cost of repairs to the artwork, and we hope to restore the work as soon as possible."

A police report has been filed with the Massachusetts State Police, who maintain jurisdic-tion over criminal activities on the Esplanade. The Esplanade Association encourages members of the public with information about the vandalism to contact

the Massachusetts State Police. The Esplanade Association

has started a GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/manage/fund-restoration-of-es-planade-mural to help cover the expense of restoring the mural and preserving it through the rest of its commission, which current-ly is set to expire in July 2019.

Freedom Rally leaves Common looking worse for the wear

Courtesy of Friends of the Public Garden

The Boston Common as it was left in the wake of the 29th annual Boston Freedom Rally.

Come join us!If you haven’t yet become a

member of the BHCA, we invite you to join. Community building events such as the Fall HillFest are only part of what we do for the neighborhood. Your input in quality of life issues on the Hill is important to us, and we rely on you our neighbors to bring your concerns to our attention. By joining our membership, you add to the collective voice of the neighborhood as we try to resolve these challenges. Please call our office at 617-227-1922 or email the BHCA Executive Director at patricia.tully@bhcivic.org with any questions, comments or con-cerns.

Upcoming BHCA MeetingsTuesday, October 2: Streets &

Sidewalks Committee Meeting. 6:30pm. 74 Joy Street.

Wednesday, October 3: Cambridge Street Committee Meeting. 6pm. 74 Joy Street. Zoning & Licensing Committee Meeting. 7pm. 74 Joy Street.

Thursday, October 4: Parks & Public Spaces Committee

Meeting. 7pm. 74 Joy Street. Upcoming BHCA EventsFirst Friday Coffee Hour –

October 7 @ PanificioEvening at 74 – November 8Garlands & Greens –

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Visit the Beacon Hill Civic Association website www.bhcivic.org or call the office (617-227-1922) for more information on any of these events or to become a member.

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Paul Odelson leads the dog parade at Sundays HillFest.

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The design team behind the $409.7 million Garden Garage Tower project provided a com-munity update at the West End Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Developer Equity Residential of Chicago is building a 44-story, approximately 517,700 square-foot residential building on the former garage site at 35 Lomasney Way, which would include 470

units and approximately 367,000 square feet of below-grade park-ing with 830 spaces. Boston-based AECOM Fisham is the contractor for the project while Elkus Mafredi Architects, also of Boston, serves as the architect.

According to deign team mem-bers, the garage was razed over the summer, and the rubble has been removed from the site. The next step will be the construc-tion of a 53-panel slurry wall - a

below-ground, vertical, reinforced barrier made of bentonite clay that prevents groundwater from flow-ing into the foundation. A large silo for holding the bentonite, a missing plant and storage tanks to hold clay and water will be stored on the work site for this phase of construction.

The design team said they would continue to update the community on the project as it progresses.

and two HVAC condensers on the garage roof, as well as a pro-posed, temporary mesh screening in front of the equipment.

Holland said the approved railing had been moved back to make way for 4½-foot planters that block the condensers from view on Branch Street.

According to direct abutters, however, the homeowners and their contractor received a cer-tificate of appropriateness from the BHAC to increase the foot-print of their existing deck, and to install a wrought-iron railing and movable planters, but instead they installed two, new HVAC condensers, raised the floor of the deck and permanently affixed a “solid wall/railing” at the rear of the deck.

“There has been a lack of transparency throughout the whole process,” said Johanna Lee, who lives with her father, Dr. James Lee at 62 Chestnut St. “A revised proposal was submitted prior to construction, which we never saw and didn’t realize exist-ed until the deck had been elevat-ed by between 2 and 2½ feet.”

Also, Johanna said the garage was previously partially uncov-ered, and that she was unaware of the approval of any revised plans that would allow its roof-deck to be raised to the level where it could be visible from the street.

“Clearly you’re not happy with the deck, but that was approved a long time ago,” Holland countered, although he conceded, “It appears the con-densers weren’t approved.”

Chair Kenneth Taylor referred Holland to work with BHAC staff and abutters to define the violations and work out possible solutions. “You’ve done some-thing much different than what was approved,” Taylor said.

In another matter continued from July, the applicant, Don Mills, principal for Cambridge-based Mills Whitaker Architects,

LLC, proposed demolishing and reconstructing a rear, one-story addition and replacing HVAC units on roof of a two-story car-riage house owned by the Park Street School at 55-57 Brimmer St.

Mills said the school intends to convert the former ground-lev-el garage into a science lab and classroom while the erstwhile single-family residence upstairs would be repurposed as a meeting room and administrative offices. Its one-story garage would also be reconstructed as part of the project, he said.

While the plans had originally included an exterior staircase at the rear of the building, Mills said it has been reconfigured as an interior staircase in response to an abutter’s concern about their home security.

Mills said this would require a variance from the Inspectional Services Department, but that Luis Santana, the city’s inspec-tions engineer, had indicated that he wouldn’t oppose this potential zoning relief.

The commission approved a motion by a vote of 4-1 to approve the application, with the proviso that the commission would be open to the reconfig-ured staircase if the applicant can secure the variance.

Meanwhile, in an application continued from the July and August hearings, Zack Sambucci proposed repairing 19 win-dow-sashes and storm-windows on the second through top floors of a four-story brownstone at 120 Charles St., including removing the sashes to ensure they’re oper-ational, replacing broken glass, glazing and painting.

The commission unanimously approved the application, with the provisos that the scope of work be increased to include the windows on ground level, and that the sashes be painted the same color throughout the build-ing’s exterior.

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Courtesy of the Boston Planning and Development Agency

An artist’s rendering of the Garden Garage Tower.

Design team provides update on Garden Garage Tower

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The Esplanade Association’s glittering annual “Moondance Gala” on Saturday evening, Sept. 15, sparkled with stupendous sup-port and sincere celebration. With profound partnership and gener-

osity from over 600 donors and guests, $1.18 million was raised for the organization’s continued efforts to create a thriving, safe, accessible park, where people come together to share, explore,

and enjoy nature and community.The festive crowd enjoyed a

magical evening along the Charles River. The iconic Fielder Field was seemingly transformed into

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Steve Kumin, Ed Zuker, Judi Rotenerg, Jane Moss and Tami Kumin.

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Janet Wu and Michael Nichols, executive director of the Esplanade Association at the The Esplanade Association’s annual “Moondance Gala” on Sept. 15.

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a Moroccan mirage through the creative collaboration of gala partners Frost Productions, Table & Tulip, Peak Event Services, Be Our Guest and Wayfair.

Guests enjoyed cocktails from within the Marrakesh lounge lis-tening to the dynamic sounds of traditional Middle Eastern drum-mers, followed by an elegant din-ner of Persian cuisine by Max Ultimate Food, all set beneath a breathtaking canopy of exotic foliage and glowing luminaries. While dining, guests were treated to a surprise high-energy per-formance by Celebrity Series of Boston musicians, the five-piece Cocek! Brass Band, followed by the unveiling of the Tiffany & Co. Mystery Blue Box Winner. The party then continued late into the night with dancing under the moonlit sky and stars by music spun by DJ Chris Roxx.

As the Esplanade Association receives no public funding, the “Moondance Gala” is a critical fundraising initiative—the largest of the year. Co-chaired by Boston residents Alexi and Steve Conine and Jill and Niraj, this year’s gala raised a record amount, well over $1 million dollars, all to sup-port the organization’s ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the Charles River Esplanade.

In the coming year, the funds will support a Pathway Safety Plan, the installation of welcome gardens at footbridges, and the implementation of the Tree Care Management & Succession Plan. In addition, the funds will allow the organization to expand their Art in the Park program as well as educational community program-ming that bring children with limited access to green space to the Esplanade, and much more.

“This year’s Moondance Gala was a spectacular celebration of our vibrant and beautiful historic

riverside park and its incredi-ble supporters. It was with their help that the gala exceeded all expectations and raised over $1.18 million – more than ever before” said, Michael Nichols, the Esplanade Association’s Executive Director. “It is not easy keeping the Esplanade green and healthy, yet with the sup-port and engagement of our ded-icated community the Esplanade Association will continue to work to make life better in the park for the enjoyment of all today and for future generations to come.”

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Elizabeth Leary, State Rep Jay Livingstone and Molly Gavin.

Steve and Jeryl Orstiglio, co-founder of the Esplanade Association.

Niraj and Jill Shah; Steve and Alexi Conine, chair of the Esplanade Association board of director; and Michael Nichols, EA executive director.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 27

EVENT, “Bitter Chicory to Sweet Espresso: Author Talk with Carmine Vittoria,” West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 6:30 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more information

SUNDAY, SEPT. 30

WORKSHOPS on natural-disaster response, Beacon Hill Friends House, 8 Chestnut St., 1:30-3:30 p.m., call 617-227-9118 or visit HYPERLINK "https://bhfh.org/calendar" \t "_blank" https://bhfh.org/calendar for more information

TUESDAY, OCT. 2

RECITAL, guitarist Aaron-Larget Caplan performing works by Bach and Cage, King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3

FILM, “Roma” (1971, 120 minutes, Rated R), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more information

SATURDAY, OCT. 6

BOOK-SIGNING EVENT, “Treasures Afoot: Shoe Stories from the Georgian Era” author Professor Kimberly Alexander, William Hickling Prescott House, 55 Beacon St., noon-2 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 9

RECITAL, Robert August on the C.B. Fisk organ per-forming works by Bach, Micheelsen and Vierling, King's

Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10

FILM, “Night of the Shooting Stars” (1982,107 minutes, Rated R), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more information

TUESDAY, OCT. 16

RECITAL, Karl Henning Ensemble performing the “Boston Harbor Heave-Ho (Tea Party Dance),” King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17

FILM, “Caro Diario” (1993,100 minutes, not rated), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more infor-mation

THURSDAY, OCT. 18

MEETING, Book Discussion Group, West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more information

TUESDAY, OCT. 23

RECITAL, “Fall Flute Festival” with flautist Timothy Marci, King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggest-ed donation; $3, call 617-227-2155

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24

FILM, “I Am Love” (2009,120 minutes, Rated R), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more information

TUESDAY, OCT. 30

RECITAL, Jordan Prescott on the C.B. Fisk organ per-forming works by Pinkham, Rorem, Selby and Sowerby, King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation; $3, call 617-227-2155

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31

FILM, Bellissima” (1951,108 minutes, not rated), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more information

THURSDAY, NOV. 8

TALK AND BOOK-SIGNING, “Make Civility Great Again,” West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 6:15 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more information

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

CONCERT, “Messiah” sing-along with special-guest conductor Danica A. Buckley, Church on the Hill, 140 Bowdoin St., 7:30 p.m., tickets: $18.18 each, phone: 617-523-4575 or visit HYPERLINK "http://churchonthehill-boston.org/" \t "_blank" http://churchonthehillboston.org for more information

On Wednesday, Sept. 12, J. McLaughlin partnered with Row 34 and the Friends of Dana-Farber to host a charitable shopping event with generations of old and new J. McLaughlin fans.

A multigenerational crowd sipped wine, enjoyed a raw bar from Row 34, listened to tunes by DJ Liz Ladoux and shopped fall styles in J. McLaughlin’s newly renovated Charles Street store, which is celebrating 15 years on Beacon Hill.

The evening was hosted by Chef Jeremy Sewall of Island Creek Oyster Bar and Row 34, and Friends board members, Gina Morda, Seth Andrea McCoy and Alexndra Slote. Other attend-ees at the event included Kevin and Barbara McLaughlin, Mary Ellen Coyne (CEO, J. McLaughlin), Lisa Pierpont, editor-in-chief of Boston Common magazine, Lynne Montesanto, publish-er of Boston magazine, Annissa Essaibi George, Boston City Councilor at-Large, Janet Wu, and Boston fashion bloggers Kerrie Burke, Sarah Rose Stuart, and Tara West.

"Boston has always held a spe-cial place in our hearts,” said Kevin McLaughlin, co-founder and cre-ative director of J. McLaughlin, adding that 15 percent of the event’s sales were donated to the Friends of Dana-Farber.” We’re thrilled for the opportunity to part-ner with The Friends of Dana-Farber on this special evening.”

Suzanne Chapman, president of the Friends of Dana-Farber, said, “We are so grateful to J. McLaughlin and Chef Jeremy Sewall for celebrating with Friends and supporting cutting-edge research and patient care at Dana-Farber.”

The event also kicks off J. McLaughlin's September 2018 Fall Collection and Style Guide. The Style Guide was shot on loca-tion in Boston and features a mix of the city’s historic charm and urban appeal. The Fall 2018 col-lection has a sumptuous palette of warm earth tones and creamy neutrals and espressos, balanced with sophisticated, modern prints, including animal prints, camo print, and geometric prints, each custom to the brand.

Natasha Moustache photo

Chef Jeremy Sewall of Island Creek Oyster Bar and Row 34; Alexandra Slote of the Friends of Dana-Farber Friends; Lisa Sewall; Kevin McLaughlin of J. McLaughlin; Seth Andrea Mccoy and Gina Morda of the Friends; and J. Mclaughlin CEO Mary Ellen Coyne gathered to celebrate and support the Friends.

J. McLaughlin, Row 34 and Friends of Dana-Farber partner for charitable shopping event

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The Beacon Hill Business Association’s Fall Mixer took place at Grogan & Co, on Tuesday, Sept. 18, featuring wine, snacks and con-versation. Pictured are Ali Ringenburg and Lucy Grogan, co-presi-dents of the nonprofit.

The Ward 5 Boston Democratic Committee announced that they are endorsing Rachael Rollins as their candidate for District Attorney of Suffolk County. In doing so, Ward 5 joins Rachael’s 75 endorsers, which include Boston Wards 4, 11, 12, and 19.

The Ward 5 Committee Chair Kenzie Bok stated: “We’re thrilled to be endorsing Rachael Rollins for this key role in our crim-inal justice system. We spent the spring and summer empha-sizing the importance of this down-ballot race to how justice is served in our community, and we were proud to see Rachael win her historic primary victory

with extensive support across our diverse neighborhoods of Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Back Bay, the South End, Chinatown, and Fenway. We know that Rachael will bring strong, thoughtful, pro-gressive leadership to the District Attorney’s office, and that she will implement fair policy solu-tions that will make our neigh-borhoods safer by building trust. We hope that voters across Ward 5 and all of Suffolk County will join us in spreading the word and voting for Rachael Rollins on Tuesday, November 6th.”

Rollins responded by say-ing: “I am truly proud to have the endorsement of the Ward 5

Boston Democratic Committee. In the Primary, we made histo-ry, and I could not have done it without the support of the Ward 5 voters. By building a large coalition of support -- that draws on the knowledge, expe-rience, and passion of Ward 5 residents -- I know that we can win on November 6th. Together, we will make truly progressive criminal justice reform a reality in Suffolk County and in the Commonwealth.”

Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, 2018. To learn more about Rollins or to get involved, please visit: www.rollins4da.com.

Rollins receives endorsement from the Ward 5 - Boston Democratic Committee

BHCA FALL FEST 2018Photos by Marianne Salza

The air on Mount Vernon Street was filled with bubbles and saxophone music during the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Fall Hill Fest on Sunday, Sept. 23. Visitors enjoyed a barbeque while supporting local non-prof-it and educational organizations that provided information about neighborhood schools, clubs, and committees. Little ones blew bubbles through heart-shaped pipe cleaners, while oth-ers ate blueberry cotton candy as they had monsters temporari-ly tattooed to their hands.

Maeve Markey, Lisbet Crowley, and Sofie.

Warren Pingree, playing with Beacon Hill Nursery School rub-ber ducks.

Bruce Chafee, Justina Jaskiewicz, Magda, Matt, and Charlotte Mirhell, Magdalena, Sven, and Leon Wengler, and Tucker.

Amanda Powers, Tori Hallowel, and Lindsay Farrell.

Back Bay and Beacon Hill Girl Scouts Troop 6531, Ariana Williams, Lucia Cook, Fiona Savage, Gabby Turco, and Ellie Kiernan, selling cotton candy and lemonade.

Judy Tedeschi, Program Administrator for the Beacon Hill Seminars, and Ryan Gunsalus, at the Seminar’s Book Table.

Anna Wadlington and Anya Pakhladzhyan, sixth grad-ers at The Learning Program Elementary School.

Sandra and Lachlan Gilpatrick, selling locally made compost from the Beacon Hill Garden Club.

Charlie, Tricia, and Lilly Weigold.

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Author Talk at West End Branch LibraryThe West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., pres-ents “Bitter Chicory to Sweet Espresso: Author Talk with Carmine Vittoria” on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 p.m.Set in the Nazi-occupied town of Avella, near Naples, “Bitter Chicory to Sweet Expresso” views World War II from a child’s perspective. Vittoria, pro-fessor emeritus at Northeastern University and a former West Ender, shows how people’s lives were impacted by the mil-itary events of the war. Copies of “Bitter Chicory to Sweet Espresso will be available for purchase. Call 617-523-3957 for more information.

Beacon Hill Women’s Forum happeningsBeacon Hill Women’s Forum will host a “Feast with Friends” at Bin 26 Enoteca, 26 Charles St., on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. R.S.VP. to https://beaconhillwomensforum.wildapricot.org/event-3027393. Also, Beacon Hill Women’s Forum presents “Seasoned Cooks” on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. R.S.VP. to https://bea-conhillwomensforum.wildapri-cot.org/event-3023823.

Upcoming Boston Synagogue events On Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Road, presents a screen-ing of the movie in the “Sukkah: Ushpizin ,” in which Moshe and Mali, an impoverished couple, prepare for Sukkot when two escaped convicts from Moshe's past find them in Jerusalem and become their sukkah guests.. Refreshments and beverages will be served. R.S.V.P. is preferred at Office@BostonSynagogue.org, or to: Boston Synagogue 55 Martha Road Boston MA 02114. On Friday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m., “Dinner in the Sukkah Under The Stars” with Rabbi Klein and Sara Blumenthal will be an evening of friends, good food and drink. R.S.V.P. soon. Dinner follows the ser-vice, and reservations are due by Wednesday, Sept. 26 The price is $15 for members and $18 for non-member; $10 for young professionals and students.

Children 12 and up are admit-ted for $8, and children under 12 are free. The event is rain or shine To make reservations or for more information, contact the office at 617-523-0453 or via email at office@bostonsyna-gogue.org. On Sunday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m., “Music for Tots: Party in the Sukkah” is a great occa-sion to dance and sing with your tot. R.S.V.P. to Office@BostonSynagogue.org.

City Hall to showcase work of local photographer“A Wholesome Creative Photography Exhibit” by John D. Caron Jr. will be on dis-play in Mayor Martin Walsh Neighborhood Gallery on the second-floor of City Hall, I City Hall Square, through Sept. 28. Gallery hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free.A longtime Boston resident, Caron is an accomplished poet and an award winning photog-rapher, as well as the author of 15 books available at Harvard.com. The lens for his latest exhib-it expands from the shores of Big Beach, Maui, Nichols Town, Andros Bahamas, Boca Raton, Fla., to the streets and skylines of New Orleans during Mardi Gras and to familiar faces through-out New England. The exhibit is dedicated to Caron’s mother Margherita and the memory of his late father, John Caron Sr.

Workshops on natural-disaster responseThe Beacon Hill Friends House, 8 Chestnut St., will host a pair of short, community-focused workshops on responding to the threat of natural disasters on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The first hour will cover basics of disaster preparedness, pre-sented by the director of Natural Disaster Operations in Boston for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. The second hour will focus on natural disaster prevention and responding to the risks of a changing climate. Light refreshments will be pro-vided. For more information, call 617-227-9118 or visit https://bhfh.org/calendar.

King's Chapel’s Tuesday RecitalsKing's Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested dona-tion of $3 per person; the dona-tions are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approxi-mately 35 minutes; for more information, call 617-227-2155. Programming includes gui-tarist Aaron-Larget Caplan performing works by Bach and Cage on Oct. 2; Robert August on the C.B. Fisk organ perform-ing works by Bach, Micheelsen and Vierling on Oct. 9; Karl Henning Ensemble performing the “Boston Harbor Heave-Ho (Tea Party Dance)” on Oct. 16; “Fall Flute Festival” with flau-tist Timothy Marci on Oct. 23; and Jordan Prescott on the C.B. Fisk organ performing works by Pinkham, Rorem, Selby and Sowerby on Oct. 30.

‘Italian Heritage Film Series’ at West End Branch LibraryThe West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., presents the “Italian Heritage Film Series,” including screenings of “Roma” (1971, 120 minutes, Rated R) on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m.; “Night of the Shooting Stars” (1982,107 minutes, Rated R) on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m.; “Caro Diario” (1993,100 min-utes, not rated) on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m.; “I Am Love” (2009,120 minutes, Rated R) on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m.; and “Bellissima” (1951,108 minutes, not rated) on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m. Call 617-523-3957 for more information.

‘Treasures Afoot’ book-signing event at William Hickling Prescott HouseThe William Hickling Prescott House at 55 Beacon St. is hosting a book-signing event featuring Professor Kimberly Alexander, author of the newly published “Treasures Afoot: Shoe Stories from the Georgian Era” on Saturday, Oct. 6, from noon to 2 p.m. Books will be available for purchase. “Treasures Afoot” traces the his-tory of early Anglo-American footwear from the 1740s through the 1790s and intro-duces readers to the history of

the Georgian shoe. Presenting a series of stories that reveal how shoes were made, sold, and worn during the long 18th cen-tury, Alexander traces the for-tunes and misfortunes of wear-ers as their footwear was altered to accommodate poor health, flagging finances and changing styles. She explores the lives and letters of clever apprentic-es, skilled cordwainers, wealthy merchants, and elegant brides, taking readers on a colorful journey from bustling London streets into ship cargo holds, New England shops, and, ulti-mately, to the homes of eager consumers.Also, Alexander, who teaches museum studies, material cul-ture, American history and New Hampshire history in the History Department of the University of New Hampshire, is curating “Fashioning the New England Family,” which opens at the Massachusetts Historical Society on Oct. 5.

‘Make Civility Great Again’ at the West End Branch LibraryThe West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., hosts “Make Civility Great Again” – a talk and book-signing – on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6:15 p.m. At this time, authors Kim Kerrigan and Steven Wells will discuss their book “Making Civility Great Again: Improving Face to Face Communication in the Age of Chaos.” They will talk about the basics of civil conversation and give you sug-gestions to help minimize nega-tive discussions, especially when faced with controversial topics. By engaging with these tips, you will help restore peace, honor and civility in your life and the life of all Americans. Call 617-523-3957 for more information.

‘Messiah’ sing-along at Church on the HillIn 1818 the “Messiah” had its first full performance in Boston. Also, in that year, the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem/Church on the Hill was found-ed. Join Church on the Hill, 140 Bowdoin St., to celebrate these two momentous events on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. The special-guest conductor will be Danica A. Buckley, lead-ing the vocal soloists and orches-

tral musicians in a sing-along performance of Handel’s mag-nificent music, including “Part I” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Join in the singing or be part of the audience. The ticket price is $18.18 (the entire box-office proceeds and donations will go to support underprivileged young musi-cians). Bring your copy of the musical score or purchase a score at the door. This venue is handicap accessible. For more information, phone 617-523-4575 or visit chur-chonthehillboston.org.

Newton Country Day School holds open house on Sunday, November 4On Sunday, November 4, from 1-3:30 p.m., Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart will host its annual Open House. The event will provide prospec-tive students for grades 5-12 and their families the oppor-tunity to tour the school, meet students and faculty members from all departments, see the Martin Athletic and Wellness Center in action, and hear from Headmistress Sister Barbara Rogers. There also will be Middle and Upper School stu-dent panels at which families can learn more about Newton Country Day’s balanced pro-gram of academics, arts, athlet-ics, and community service.For more information and to register, please contact the Admission Office at (617) 244-4246 or visit www.newtoncoun-tryday.org/admission.Newton Country Day School is located at 785 Centre St., Newton, Mass. 02458.

Learn new game at West End Branch LibraryThe West End Branch of the Boston Public Library at151 Cambridge St. offers Chinese-style Mahjong on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China during the Qing dynasty that is com-monly played by four players. While similar to the Western card game rummy, it uses 144 tiles instead of cards. Instructors are Likam Lie and Nancy Martin.Call 617-523-3957 for more information.

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Book Discussion Group meets at West End Branch LibraryThe West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., welcomes the Book Discussion Group on Thursday, Oct.18, at 3 p.m. The book for discussion is “The Women in the Castle” by Jessica Shattuck, copies of the book are available to borrow at the library.Call 617-523-3957 for more information.

Nichols House Museum seeking volunteer tour guidesThe Nichols House Museum welcomes volunteers to join the museum as tour guides. Guides provide vital support to the museum by leading high-qual-ity tours to diverse audiences and communities. Hours are flexi-ble, and orientation and training throughout the month of March are required. Guides receive complimentary admission to the museum and all museum pro-gramming events. There are also regular opportunities for compli-mentary, behind-the-scenes visits to other local museums and cul-tural organizations. Applicants should be interested in history, architecture, and decorative arts, and enjoy interacting with visi-tors of all ages. Tour Guides typ-ically commit to half or full-day shifts To apply, complete the application form available on the museum’s homepage, www.nich-olshousemuseum.org.

BSNJ Community Children’s Chorus The Boston Society of The New Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community Children’s Chorus is a compre-hensive musical training program for children in the third through seventh grades. Your child will be participating in a program that promotes: the love of music, expressive singing, teamwork-cooperative learning, building new friendships, self-as-sessment and the fun of being in an outstanding program. The group meets at 140 Bowdoin St. on Saturday morn-ings. Tuition is free for any child with a Greater Boston-area address. All levels of singing ability are welcome. To register, contact Carlton Doctor at 617-523-4575 or visit www.chur-chonthehillboston.org (click on “music.”)

BSNJ/The Church On The Hill sponsors this initiative, but we are not promoting any religious ideology.

MGH seeking volunteersMassachusetts General Hospital Volunteer Department is seek-ing volunteers for its very busy office. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with a broad interna-tional community of volunteers, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks. Various shifts are available. Contact Kim Northrup at 617-724-1826 for more infor-mation.

‘Coloring for Adults’ at the West End Branch LibraryThe West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., presents “Color Your World: Coloring for Adults“ on Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. At this time, the library will supply coloring pages, colored pencils, markers and crayons, or bring your own supplies if you prefer. Feel free to drop in between these hours. Call 617-523-3957 for more information.

‘Preschool Story Hour’ at West End Branch LibraryThe West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., offers the “Preschool Story Hour” on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children, ages 3 to 5, and their caregivers join the children’s librarian for weekly stories, songs, rhymes and movement. This is a high-energy story time, and families, daycare and school groups are all welcome to drop in.

Spanish/English Language ExchangeThe West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., presents the Spanish/English Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas en Inglés y Español on Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. At this time, English speakers can practice Spanish and Spanish speakers can practice English in this fun, informal conversation class.Call 617-523-3957 for more information.

NEIgHBOrHOOd rOuNduP HILL HOUSE PANCAKE BREAKFAST Photos and story by Marianne Salza

For over 15 years, Hill House has been presenting an Annual Pancake Breakfast for families and friends of the community. On Sunday, September 23, the

Mount Vernon Street firehouse was filled with little ones dancing with balloons, neighbors enjoying morning breakfast, and fathers sneaking bites of golden pancakes from their children’s plates while their attention was elsewhere.

“I ate two pancakes and bacon. My favorite part was drinking orange juice,” said Hutch Walsh, six-years-old. “I love Hill House because I can go in the kitchen for a cooking class. I play chess and do fencing.”

State Rep. Jay Livingstone and his son, Henry, with Andres, Michelle, and Allison Vilms.

Peter Tsickritzis and London O’Brien Tsickritzis, 5-months-old.

Whitley Hole, 3, playing with balloons.

Officer Ted Boyle receiving a plate of pancakes from Jill Hauff.

Tamara Didishvili and Harry Fisher

Erica Allen and Cam Bartinoski.

Ben, Cora, and Elliot Looker and Rebecca Pitman.

Hill House volunteers: Jill Hauff, Lauren Calano, Executive Director Lauren Hoops-Schmieg, Lindley Melfa, and Jessica Hole.

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BHV HOSTS NATIONAL SENIOR FITNESS TESTOn Monday, Sept. 17,

Beacon Hill Village (BHV) hosted the National Senior Fitness Test at First Church, Boston, with and Phillips Street resident Cindy Sullivan serving as the exer-cise instructor.

Pictured, left to right, are Diana Crane, instructor and Phillips Street resident Cindy Sullivan and West End resident Joanne Cooper.

Pictured, left to right, are Anne Goodrich, Jean Sipe, Tom Kwei, Carolina Kiggins, Joanne Cooper, Nancy Serventi, Diana Crane of Hancock Street, Roger Cox, instructor Cindy Sullivan, David Morse.

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