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By Dan Murphy

With this year marking the non-profit’s 50th anniversary, repre-sentatives from the Friends of the Public Garden previewed some of the projects, programs and special events planned to commemorate the milestone during a kick-off event, Jan. 14, at Moakley Law Library at Suffolk Law School.

Liz Vizza, executive director of the Friends group, said the non-profit is now raising $4 million to underwrite the costs of restoring the Arlington Street entrance and reactivate two child fountains at the Public Garden; lighting statues and making landscape improve-ments of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall; and contracting American artist Janet Zweig to create “temporary art installa-tion that will stop visitors in their tracks.”

Also, as part the approximately $2.8 restoration of the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial on the Boston Common that the Friends group is

undertaking in partnership with the Boston Parks Department, the National Park Service and the Museum of African American History, around 900 feet of linear fencing will be removed to make way for interpretative panels that Vizza calls “essentially a museum without walls…that will tell the story of the monument.”

To celebrate its Golden Anniversary, Vizza said the Friends are also undertaking sev-eral special events aimed at Civic Engagement, including a free day of skating on the Frond Pond on the Boston Common on Feb. 9, as well as a 50th-birthday party for the Friends at Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common on Aug. 22 with “games, family friendly activities and, of course cake.”

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Photo by Marianne Salza

Ladies attending the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum presentation, On Pointe: Ballerina Behind the Curtain, at the Hampshire House on January 14. See Page 5 for story and more photos.

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Councilor Kenzie Bok, Friends of the Public Garden Executive Director Elizabeth Vizza, Friends of the Public Garden Board Chair Leslie Adams, and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods were on hand Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, to help the Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) kick off their 50th Anniversary at Suffolk University. The FOPG has many events and projects lined up throughout the year to celebrate their 50th year.

By Dan Murphy

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted unanimously to refer the Vilna Shul’s applica-tion to replace existing, exteri-or surface-mounted lighting with LED lighting on the side façade at 18 Phillips St. to a subcommittee during its Jan. 16 hearing at City Hall.

John Hecker, the applicant, said the Jewish community center, which recently wrapped up an extensive renovation, is propos-ing installing three light fixtures in an alleyway leading to its new entrance on the building’s east side.

The aluminum units come equipped with motion detectors and offer different “dimming” options, and they would be paint-

ed black and positioned between 8.5 and 10 feet off the ground.

“They would cast no light upward and only a narrow beam in the alleyway,” Hecker said.

Rob Whitney, a direct abutter to the Vilna Shul and president of the Beacon Hill Civic Association board of directors, requested that lighting instead be installed

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By Dan MurphyEve Q. Casey marked both a significant career and personal milestone three weeks ago with the launch of her maiden business, The Bedlam Street Company - a self-described “bespoke embroi-dery company specializing in per-sonalized monograms and motifs” that celebrates the coastal lifestyle.“We’ve gotten off to a startlingly nice start,” said Casey, who serves as “Proprietress” of the fledgling business that she operates out of her River Street home alongside her husband John Houser. “Now, we’re just trying to figure out how keep the momentum going and get the word out.”

The Bedlam Street Company offers a curated selection of mono-gram-able home goods and appar-el, including 33 different mono-gram styles; 69 different motifs; and 33 different “thread” or color selections. Quick turnaround times for orders are also ensured to accommodate memorable occa-sions, such as the birth of a new child, an engagement party or any

other special event.The company’s moniker pays homage to the nickname of the main street in Eve’s hometown of Cold Spring Harbor, a hamlet on the north shore of Long Island, N.Y., located about 20 miles outside of Manhattan. From the establishment of the Cold Spring Waling Company circa 1838 until 1860, the town was an epicen-ter of the whaling industry, with sailors from around the world descending on its main street and filling it with a cacophony of dif-ferent languages that was often described as “bedlam.” Since the

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New Trash Collection ServicesThe City of Boston has hired Capital Waste Services to per-form trash pick-ups through-out the city for the next five years. We invite your feedback as to the new hour and as to the level of service by writing to us at [email protected]. We will forward your comments to the City.Joint Committees The Beacon Hill Civic Association participates in several joint committees with other neighborhood organiza-tions that serve our community Last week, we highlighted two

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By Dan MurphyThe Esplanade Association is currently seeking $10,000 in donations to underwrite the cost of installing new murals on three pump-houses in the park. The artists commissioned to paint the murals are Solei, a local artist, muralist and curator who serves as creative director at Brain Arts Organization, gallery director at Dorchester Art Project and curator at 1369 Coffeehouse;

Sophy Tuttle, a visual artist born in Colchester, England, current-ly residing in Medford who has outdoor and indoor murals on display from Massachusetts to Mexico; and Ann Lewis, a multi-disciplinary activist artist based in Detroit, Mich., who uses painting, installation and participatory per-formance to explore themes relat-ed to American identity, power structures, and justice. “We’re really pleased to have selected three great women artists

to create thoughtful and park-ap-propriate murals in three different spots along the Esplanade,” said Michael Nichols, executive direc-tor of the Esplanade Association. “We’re excited to get them up during the peak season in the park and think they will enhance the experience for visitors to the Esplanade.”Painting the new murals is the last step in a process that began with

River Street resident launches company offering embroidered, personalized goods

Monograms and motifs

Local artist Silvia Lopez Chavez’s mural, “Patterned Behavior,” on the Charles River Esplanade.

Esplanade Association seeking donations for murals

Joshua Leffler, BHCA Director and Co-Chair of the Joint Charles Street Committee

Ali Ringenburg, Slone Merrill Owner, BHBA board mem-ber and Co-Chair of the Joint Charles Street Committee.

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Water lanterns flowed down into the Charles River last Saturday evening, July 27, during the Water Lantern Festival at the Esplanade. Here, Angela Lin and Joe Nash share the inspiration-al message on their lantern before releasing it. See Pages 6 and 7 for more photos.

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On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Vilna Shul, Boston’s oldest immigrant-era synagogue building and center for Jewish culture, hosted a screening of the film “Hyman Bloom: The Beauty of All Things” on the life and inspiration of acclaimed art-ist. Young Hyman Bloom was a congregant of the Vilna Shul and drew inspiration from the build-ing’s distinct architectural features in some of his pieces. The screen-ing was followed by a discussion

with the filmmaker, MFA curators involved with the museum’s cur-rent Hyman Bloom exhibit, and Bloom’s widow, Stella Bloom.

The century-old Vilna Shul, on Beacon Hill, recently reopened following a year-long renovation, advancing its mission to serve as a cross-cultural bridge for program-ming, an educational resource and a living museum. The Vilna Shul’s 2020 programming schedule is available at www.vilnashul.org.

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Pictured from left to right: Barnet Kessel, Executive Director of the Vilna Shul; Erica E. Hirshler, Senior Curator of American Paintings and Organizer of the MFA’s current Hyman Bloom Exhibition; Stella Bloom, Hyman Bloom’s widow; Angélica Allende Brisk, Film Writer and Director of Hyman Bloom: The Beauty of All Things; Simona Di Napi, the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Curator of Judaica at the MFA; and Marilyn Okonow, Board President of the Vilna Shul together at the Vilna Shul’s Jan. 14, screening of the film “Hyman Bloom: The Beauty of All Things.” The film celebrates the life and artwork of acclaimed artist Hyman Bloom who, as a child, was a congregant of the Vilna Shul and drew inspiration for some of his work from the building’s distinct architectural features.

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House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo along with his colleagues in the House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to create a registry of care providers who harmed a person or persons with an intellectual or develop-mental disability. The bill seeks to prevent those providers from being hired for programs funded or operated by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

The legislation, An Act to Protect Persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities from Abuse, creates a registry of care providers against whom the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DCCP) has made a final decision regarding “substan-tiated findings” of acts resulting in serious physical or emotional inju-ry of a person with an intellectual or developmental disability.

“I’m proud that the House to action today to further ensure the safety and wellbeing of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities,” said Speaker DeLeo, (D – Winthrop). “Thank Chair Michlewitz and Chair Khan for

their important work on this issue. This legislation will save lives.”

“I am proud to join my col-leagues in the House in voting to pass Nicky’s Law, which will protect our most vulnera-ble residents with developmen-tal disabilities against abuse from caretakers,” said Rep. RoseLee Vincent (D-Revere). “Thank you to Chairwoman Khan and Chairwoman Dean-Campbell for ushering this important piece of legislation through the House under the leadership of Speaker DeLeo. Many lives will be improved, and many families will have peace of mind because of Nicky’s Law.”

The bill requires care provider employers to check the registry prior to hiring or retaining any person as a care provider and prevents employers from hiring or retaining any provider who appears on the registry. Those employers include those with DDS licenses for day services, those that have contracts with DDS, and those receiving funding from DDS. Under the bill, DCCP imposes

monetary fines or other penalties on any employer that fails to com-ply. The legislation also includes due process protections for care providers.

The legislation builds on ongoing increased support for those departments serving adults and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. From 2012 to 2020, DPPC funding has increased by 93 percent.

“It was an honor to work with Speaker DeLeo, Chair Campbell, Vice Chair Cutler, dedicated fam-ilies, advocates and other stake-holders to address the abuse of individuals with disabilities,” said Rep. Kay Khan (D-Newton), Chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. “The creation of the registry will provide future protections for our most vulner-able individuals. It is deserving that Nicky’s Law is one of the lead pieces of legislation being addressed in 2020.”

The bill will now go to the Senate.

Legislation passes to protect persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities

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The bullseye windows and doorknocker last clue ar on 22 Garden St. built in 1827 by Samuel H. Remik. In historic documents, it is listed as having been abandoned or vacant and a multiple family dwelling. However, it has been restored to its original single family home status since 1987.

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in the handrails, like the Frances Appleton Pedestrian Bridge that links Charles Circle to the Charles River Esplanade.

Miguel Rosales, chair of the commission, asked that the appli-cant make an effort to remove or conceal electrical “conduits” locat-ed on the west side of the building.

The subcommittee, consisting of Commissioners Rosales, Joel Pierce and Matthew Blumenthal, the Civic Association’s newly named alternate-appointee to the commission, will rule on appli-cation after seeing a mockup of the proposed lighting design after dark, and this trial will be adver-tised to the public in advance.

In another matter, the commis-sion unanimously approved an

application to replace existing sig-nage at the Cambridge Trust Co. at 65 Beacon St. to reflect its new corporate name, Cambridge Trust.

The proposed work includes removing an existing sign and replacing it with an aluminum panel with gold-colored, raised let-tering on a black background on the bank’s Beacon Street façade; removing and replacing vinyl sig-nage on the windows; and remov-ing and replacing a decal at the main entry that would display the business hours and be adorned with the new company logo.

Jim Rosenfeld of the Civic Association’s Architectural Commissioner requested that a gold-colored border be incorpo-rated into the panel sign, as is the

case with the existing sign.The commission’s vote to

approve the application came with the provisos that the panel sign be carved wood with a gold-colored border, and that the lettering in the window signage also be gold in color to be more consistent with the historic district.

Meanwhile, the commission voted unanimously to approve an application to replace three 18-light doors with three wood-en nine-over-nine windows at the fifth-floor, penthouse level at 60 Pinckney St. Windows will fit within the size of the openings and be painted black to match the rest of the townhouse.


By JACK CLARKE

On Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk are three options for reducing emissions from cars and trucks - the largest source of heat-trapping carbon pollution in America. As we’re in the midst of a global climate emergency, the Governor should be aggressive in his choice and support that which cuts the most pollution most quickly.

Over the last year, Massachusetts

has participated in a regional collaboration of 12 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia, known as the Transportation and Climate Initiative or TCI. The program is designed to set a cap on emissions from fuel sold in the region for on-the-road use. It represents 72 million residents and 52 million

registered vehicles.TCI would hold auctions for

regional fuel suppliers to purchase emission allowances for every ton of carbon their fuel would emit when burned. The allowanc-es would begin with a cap that would decrease annually.

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WINTER: SO FAR, SO GOOD (AND NOT SO GOOD)

The winter season thus far has been fairly easy to take for those of us who have lived in New England for all of our lives.

The warmer-than-normal temperatures, highlighted by the record-breaking highs in the 70s two weekends ago, have been wel-come, especially for our home heating bills, which are much less than usual. And as we write this at the beginning of this week, the forecast through the end of the month is for continued warmer-than-normal temperatures.

The lack of snow also has been a nice respite from the usual onslaught of winter, both for our backs (for those of us who shovel) and for munic-ipal budgets, whose snow removal costs have been under control through the first two-thirds of what is considered to be the meteorological winter months of December, January, and February.

Of course, we all know that February often is associated with huge blizzards and March can roar in like a lion -- so we’d be the last to sug-gest that we should count our mild winters before the first crocuses push through the ground. Ol’ Man Winter no doubt will have a few tricks up his sleeve.

However, what is undeniable is that the record-setting days of warmth that we have experienced this winter, as well as in the past few winters, are part of the trend toward warmer temperatures around the world.

When we were growing up (in the 1960s), the term “January thaw” referred to a few days when temperatures might have climbed to the high 30s after a period of a few weeks with temps in the single digits and teens.

But the January thaws of our childhood were nothing compared to the spring-like days we have experienced in the middle of these past few winters.

Climate change no longer is just a hypothetical. The recently-conclud-ed decade of 2010-19 was the hottest that ever has been recorded on earth. The resultant changes to our climate are fitting the models predict-ed by scientists since the 1950s, who correctly surmised back then and ever since that the infusion into the atmosphere of man-made greenhouse gases would have a significant impact on our climate.

Our warming planet will have negative effects that only now are becoming evident, as scientific theory meets real-world conditions -- the burning of Australia within the past few weeks being a case in point.

Moreover, it is becoming increasingly clear that the previous scientific models of a warming planet understated the rapidity with which dra-matic changes to our environment are taking place. We no longer can take comfort in thinking that climate change is something that is decades away.

Climate change is happening now -- and it is becoming more evident with each passing day that the planet is being sacrificed to the greed of corporate interests who control our government officials, to the detri-ment of every living creature, including ourselves.

By Ryan Maloney

The effect of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced tariffs on small U.S. businesses is dramatic and have the potential to become devastat-ing. Not only would it effect sup-pliers and wholesalers of wine and single malt scotch, but it would also have an influence at the retail level. Jobs and stores will be lost right on Main Street USA where the impact will be felt most.

Wine in the first round of tariffs was a 25-percent increase. Some suppliers were able to absorb it, but 100-percent will be much tougher and for smaller retailers, impossible.

In the case of European Whisk(e)y, there are different hur-dles. Single malt scotch sent to the U.S. has to be specially bottled in a 750 ml. While the rest of the world

(except South Africa) uses 700 ml. So if there are more impediments like a 25-100-percent tariff, any-thing but the basic whisk(e)y will be shipped to U.S. The slack will be taken up elsewhere especially China where demand is high.

Many smaller retailers of wine and whisky have invested deeply in specialty items that the big chains and big-box stores do not carry, these items are exactly the products that have been targeted by the tariffs! You are essentially taking away the one advantage these stores have to stay relevant and in business. It is unfathom-able that they are being sacrificed to prove a point about a dispute between two international mega corporations in a field not even relevant to the same industry!

Further these new round of tariffs are now being used a blud-geoning tool against the European Union to help internet corpora-

tions that are not even paying their fair share domestically! Boeing, Facebook, Amazon, and Google are well equipped to weather international trade disputes within their own industries.

Unfortunately, the Mom and Pop stores are not designed sur-vive when their livelihood is being used as a chess-piece in a multi country trade dispute. Especially a trade dispute in which they have no say and no recourse. It is important to note that there are no subsidies to the small businesses that will be effected by these tar-iffs, as there were with agricultural tariffs. There are better ways with-in each of these disputed industries to handle this without putting undue stress on an industry that is dominated by small businesses.

Ryan Maloney is President, Massachusetts Package Store Association.

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Peaceful Days of Yesteryear

M y l e s ’ M u s i n g sBy Myles Striar

The British lose a prince and wife, And we may lose a President. There certainly is a lot of strife. Around our premier resident.

The peaceful days of yesteryearMay be embedded in the past.Doesn’t it seem rather queerTo think tranquility can’t last?

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BHWF – ON POINTE: BALLERINA BEHIND THE CURTAINPhotos and Story by Marianne Salza

Liz Walker fulfilled her dreams and retired as a professional ballet dancer at the age of 30. The 2011 recipient of the Suzanne Farrell Dance Prize for Outstanding Artistry in the Field of Dance shared her personal story of life as a ballerina: custom-fit, pink, satin pointe shoes on the outside; blisters, corns, and sprains behind the wings.

“As much as pain and sacrifice are a part of a career in ballet, and as much as I struggled sometimes, physically and emotionally, I had an incredible experience in that world,” described Walker during the Jan. 14 Beacon Hill Women’s Forum at the Hampshire House.

Now, Walker’s desire for a sec-ond career has brought her to the State House, where she serves as a Legislative Aide. She can be seen poised in arabesque on Beacon Hill, and loves learning about issues such as housing, vaccine policies, and climate change.

“It was a complicated decision to separate my identity as a danc-er. It’s difficult making the major change,” said Walker, who had reached the peak of her dance career as a member of the Los Angeles Ballet. “Retiring has been a grieving process, and the loss of my calling has been heartbreak-ing; but I’ve also gained much by broadening my perspective.”

Walker developed a passion for dance at an early age, and in her last two years of high school, enrolled in New York’s American Ballet Theatre. Every weekday after school, Walker and her mother, Pat, would race from Connecticut to New York to practice for three hours. On Saturdays, she spent all day at the studio; and dedicated her entire summers to dancing.

At age 18, Walker was offered a position in the Los Angeles Ballet, refining her technique and maintaining her strength and flex-ibility six days a week. Beginning as a corps dancer, devoted Walker worked her way up from under-study to soloist, and principal dancer.

“Something I loved about the company was performing a varied

repertoire that ranged from mod-ern and contemporary, to all the major full-length classical ballets,” explained Walker, whose favorite experience on stage was being cast as the powerful Siren in George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son, when she danced wearing a 15-pound cape.

Walker’s parents encouraged her to attend college, and after graduating from Boston’s Harvard University, she returned to the Los Angeles Ballet, accepting as many challenging roles as possible. Now, Walker is happily married to her husband, Matt, continues to dance locally when the opportuni-ty arises, and has performed as a guest dancer at the Boston Ballet.

Retired professional ballerina, Liz Walker, State House Legislative Aide, presents, On Pointe: Ballerina Behind the Curtain during the January 14 Beacon Hill Women’s Forum.

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By Dan Murphy

When he’s not faithfully deliv-ering mail along his Beacon Hill route, Bob Lee can often be found performing as a member of a semi-professional cabaret troupe or singing with a church choir.

A lifelong Dorchester resi-dent who turns 60 this year, Lee began working for the U.S. Postal Service in 1988, and from 1989 until 2002, he delivered mail on Prince Street in the North End. Since then, his route has consisted of the State House and that por-tion of Bowdoin Street, as well as Beacon and Park streets.

“I’ve loved every neighbor-hood I’ve worked in in its own unique way,” Lee said. “The North End was interesting, but being up near the State House feels like you’re in the heart of the city.”

This year also marks 35 years that Lee has been involved in com-munity theatre when the organiz-ers of a variety show in Dorchester asked him to participate in it, and he ended up performing a couple of chorus numbers.

“The director said I had pen-chant for it, and that a lot of community theatres were looking for people who could sing and move,” Lee said.

Lee began performing around Cape Cod, and today, he is a mem-ber of Hot Spot Cabaret troupe – a semi-professional cabaret club that most recently provide enter-tainment at a holiday party at the Malden Irish American Club.

“We’ve worked Elks Clubs and for various church groups and temples over years,” Lee said. “We sing, dance and tell jokes. We perform at various venues and for groups looking for entertain-ment besides a deejay. It’s kind of a throwback to variety shows like ‘The Carol Burnett Show.’ We do that kind of comedy and perform with some very talent-ed singers.”

While Lee is compensated for his work with the cabaret troupe, he also volunteers with Seaside Productions, performing commu-nity theatre and visiting elderly developments in the Medford and Malden area.

Bob Bezubka, director of the Hot Spot Cabaret Group, has also enlisted Lee as a member of church choir at St. Joseph’s Parish in Malden, where Bezubka also serves as the musical director.

Lee first caught the perfor-mance bug as a high school stu-dent when he performed as a member of the Boston Crusaders – a bugle corps that celebrates its

80th anniversary this year. Before coming to work as a mail carrier, he also taught high school bands for a stint.

“I enjoy making people laugh, and I like singing, and just the applause - like every other per-former, I love to get it,” Lee said.

Meanwhile, Lee has become part of the Beacon Hill communi-ty during the years since coming to work here.

“I’ve met some nice people up here, and after all the years I’ve spent on Beacon Hill, it feels like I’m part of the neighborhood, so I try to look out for people,” Lee said.

About three years ago, Lee even had a hand in stopping a would-be thief whom he spotted climbing on the fire escape of a house.

“I knew he didn’t live there, so I shouted him down and chased after him with a couple of guys from the garage,” Lee said.

The culprit ultimately escaped, but Lee was satisfied knowing that he had helped prevent a crime.

And besides the surrogate fam-ily Lee has on Beacon Hill, he has also found true kinship among his fellow performers.

“The people I work with have been my friends for more than 30 years,” Lee said. “They’re like my family.”

Gala and After Party tickets are still available by mailing a check to the BHCA at 74 Joy Street or by purchasing tickets online at www.bhcivic.org. Gala tickets (includ-ing cocktail reception, full dinner, dessert and dancing to live music) are $425 per person. Tickets are discounted for a table of ten. After Party tickets (including cocktails, dessert, and dancing to live music) are $150 per person.

We look forward to seeing you at the Gala!

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member of the BHCA, we invite you to join. Your input in quality of life issues on the Hill is import-ant to us, and we rely on you our neighbors to bring your com-ments and concerns to our atten-tion. By joining our membership,

you strengthen our numbers and add credibility to our purpose as

advocates for Beacon Hill. Please call our office at 617-227-1922 or email the BHCA Executive Director at [email protected] with any questions, comments or concerns, or to become a mem-ber.

Upcoming BHCA MeetingsEvents Committee – Tuesday,

January 28th, 6-7pm, BHCA, 74 Joy Street

Upcoming BHCA EventsYoung Friends Social –

Wednesday, January 29th, 7-9pm, The Red Hat, 9 Bowdoin Street

First Friday Coffee Hour – Friday, February 7th, 8-9am, BHCA, 74 Joy Street

48th Annual Beacon Hill Gala – Saturday, February 8th, Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Visit the Beacon Hill Civic Association website www.bhciv-ic.org or call the office (617-227-1922) for more information on any of these events.

Beacon Hill neighbors (and their best friends) enjoying the World Famous Dog Show at the 2019 BHCA Fall HillFest.

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WOLF PLAYCompany One presents Hansol Jung’s new play, January 30-February 29, at Boston Public Library, Rabb Hall, Central Library, Copley Square. Boston. Pay-what-you-want. Companyone.org.

LITTLE WOMENWheelock Family Theatre pres-ents the popular Broadway musi-cal, “Little Women,”January

31-February 23, Recommended for ages 7+ years old.200 Riverway, Boston. $20-$40. 617-353-3001, Wheelockfamilyrheatre.org, 617-353-3001.

BRIGHT HALF LIFEActors’ Shakespeare Project presents Tanya Barfield’s play, directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian,January 23-February 16:preview shows, Jan.23,24, at 8 p.m. and Jan. 25, at 3 p.m, Regular shows, Jan.26, Feb. 2, 9,16, at 3 p.m.; Jan. 29,31, Feb. 5-7, 12-14, at 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25 at 8 p.m., Feb. 1, 8,15, at 3,8 p.m.; Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Theatre, 539 Tremont St., South End, Boston. $25-$60; stu-dent, senior, group discounts. Actorshakespeareproject.org/box-office/single-tickets/, 866-811-4111.

LAST CATATROPHISTSarah Gazdowicz directs local playwright David Valdes’ new one-act, 90-minute play, January 24-February 8:Jan.24, pay-what-you-want preview, Jan. 25, 31, Feb. 1,7, all at 8 p.m.; Jan.28-30, Feb. 5,6, at 7:30 p.m.; Feb.8, at 3,8 p.m., Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Black Box Theatre, 539 Tremont St., South End, Boston. Freshinktheatre.simpletix.com/.

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THE RED ROOMShamarr Allen headlines, January 21, 8 p.m.;followed by Ryan McMullan and Ken Yates, Jan. 25, also at 8 p.m., and Berklee Original Open Mike closes this month Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Red Rom t Café 939, at 939 Boylston St., Boston.

LASZLO GARDONYThe renowned Hungarian-born performs with his trio, January 21, 6 p.m., at the Museum of African-American History, 46 Joy St., Boston. www.lgjazz.com/pages/tourdates, www.maah.org.

BERKLEE EVENTSMarcus Prince’s performance of Heart on Fire-I Won’t Be Silent, is canceled for January 28; Soundscapes of Spain includes from Flamenco Roots to Fusion, Jan. 30; Yamato performs Jhonetsu, February 1 at 3 p.m., and Feb.2; and Idolos Latinos star Feb.4, all at 8 p.m. berklee.edu, 617-747-2261,

SWEATBefore it opens, due to overwhelm-ing public demand, Huntington Theatre Company has extend-ed its Boston premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s play, “Sweat,” January 31-March 1: select Tuesdays-Thursdays,7:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m.; select Sundays, 7 p.m.; matinees, select Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, 2 p.m. days, times vary. Avenue of the Arts, Huntington Avenue Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston. Tickets start at $25. Huningtontheatre.org, 617-266-0800. Subscriber, 35 below, student, valid military discounts.

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Society (NEWS) is pleased to announce its 2020 Signature Members Show. This exhibition is evidence of the enduring value of NEWS to promote excellence and diversity in watercolor and to bring exceptional paintings, both traditional and innovative, to a wider public audience.

The New England Watercolor Society, founded as the Boston Watercolor Society in 1885, is one of the oldest, most respected watercolor societies in America. Early members included F. Childe Hassam, Frank W. Benson, John Singer Sargent and Andrew Wyeth. The Society has grown to nearly 200 signature members and 200 associates. New members are always welcome; requirements for membership will be available at the show.

The Signature Members Show is an opportunity to view the artistry and technical mastery of accom-plished watercolor artists from all six New England states. The variety of painting styles extends from classically representational to abstract.

This year’s exhibition judge, who selects the paintings for the Society’s prestigious awards, is Stephen Quiller, an award win-ning member of the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society. A demonstration by Mr. Quiller will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 - 7 p.m. The exhibit runs from Feb. 4 to March 1, with a reception and awards presentation Feb. 8 from 2 - 4 p.m. As part of the society’s commitment to edu-cation, signature member artists will give free painting demonstra-

tions and gallery talks on week-ends.

New England Watercolor Society Signature Members Show, Guild of Boston Artists, 162 Newbury Street, Boston, Feb.4 to March 1, 2020 Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sundays 12-4 p.m.

Reception and awards Saturday, Feb. 8, 2-4 p.m. Painting demonstrations Sundays 1-3 p.m. Feb. 9 (Seth Berkowitz), 16(Bob Norieka)), and 23 (Carolyn Latanision). Gallery talks every Saturday at 1 p.m. Feb. 15 (Irena Roman) and 22 (Robin Beckwith) and March 1 (Jack Haran). The juror, Stephen Quiller, will also give a painting demonstration on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 to7 p.m. Visit www.newenglandwatercol-orsociety.org.

2020 Signature Members Show of the New England Watercolor Society to start Feb. 4

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use less gas. The proceeds from the allowance auctions would then return to participating states to develop cleaner and more efficient transportation opportunities than presently exist. The sale of allow-ances could generate up to $500 million a year for Massachusetts, depending on where the cap is set.

TCI provides participating states with three possible scenar-ios for reducing vehicle pollution when setting their cap.

One option is to reduce vehicle carbon pollution by 25 percent starting in 2022. This could add about 17 cents to the price of a gallon of gas at the pump.

The second would reduce emis-sions by 22.5 percent, with the cost per gallon at nine cents.

The third is a 20 percent emis-sion reduction by 2032, with a cost to drivers of five cents per gallon.

If Massachusetts remains com-mitted to its own legal mandate to cut dangerous greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent or more by 2050, the first option is pref-erable.

The TCI cap-and-invest pro-gram will foster the transition to cleaner fuels and transportation improvements. Returning funds could be used to help modernize the MBTA, increase the number of electric vehicles and charging sta-tions, improve sidewalks and bike

lanes, and provide transportation funding to rural and lower-in-come communities. It will also yield annual public health benefits across the Northeast of $3-$10 billion, and up to $900 million in avoided costs due to worsening storms and other climate impacts.

Higher fuel costs may seem unattractive now, but they are low compared to the increasing long-term costs of climate change.

Although TCI will lead to modest increases in the price of gas and diesel fuels, unlike a gas tax, which is fixed at the pump and does not guarantee emissions reductions, TCI is not fixed and would depend on market respons-es to the caps and how much of the wholesale expense suppliers choose to pass on to consumers.

Some suggest that in order for the Commonwealth to fully partic-ipate in TCI, the legislature should first grant its approval. That con-cern, however, was settled in 2008 when under the Global Warming Solutions Act, lawmakers provid-ed the Governor with the legal mechanism necessary for this type of carbon-pollution pricing.

TCI also has broad-based sup-port from a wide range of business and environmental organizations, including the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Boston Green Ribbon Commission,

Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, Mass Audubon, Union of Concerned Scientists, and The Nature Conservancy. Two-thirds of Massachusetts resi-dents are in favor of the program, as recently polled by the public policy forum MassINC. The pub-lic can also provide input on TCI through the end of February at the TCI website: www.transporta-tionandclimate.org.

As the President continues to call climate change a “hoax” and Congress refuses to deal with the climate crises, it is increasingly up to states to address this exis-tential threat. As such, Governor Baker should reject any legislative attempt to usurp his authority to participate in TCI, he should continue the Bay State’s regional leadership in the program and encourage other states to join, and he should choose the most effective and aggressive option for reducing carbon emissions in the most timely manner possible. The urgency of the climate crisis, our future, and the lives of our chil-dren demand no less.

Jack Clarke is the director of public policy and government relations at Mass Audubon.

By Penny & Ed Cherubino

We all have times when our daily menu must adapt to help deal with anything from dental work to illness, or a medically prescribed diet. But with a bit of research and thought, you can still enjoy food that is good for you and tasty.

Soft FoodsA person may be restricted to

soft foods for something short-term like a dental procedure or long-lasting such as recovery from surgery or a chronic condition. You may already have banan-as, oatmeal, rice, applesauce, ice cream, puddings, hummus, canned tuna, canned salmon, broths, avo-cado, eggs, yogurt, and cottage cheese on hand.

There are also common prepa-rations that can be surprisingly soft and easy to eat. Smoothies, mashed potatoes, pancakes, braised and shredded meats, polenta, risotto, mac and cheese, muffins without nuts, blended soups, well-cooked

or mashed legumes and beans may all fit some stage of a recovery.

Your microwave, blender, or a food processor can be a big help modifying foods to fit this profile. For example, you can cut up a pear, microwave it until soft, season it with warm spices (if allowed) and mash it by hand or give it a spin in the blender. A pressure cooker can make quick work of cooking meat to melting tenderness.

Digestive System RecoveryEating when you are suffering

from an upset to your gastrointes-tinal system can be problematic. Experts say you should begin with rehydration. Sip frequent but small doses of whatever clear liquids you can keep down. Ginger can be helpful in settling an upset stomach so ginger tea or flattened ginger ale are good choices.

Bland foods are the next step as you return to eating. The Mayo Clinic recommends “... soda crackers, toast, gelatin, bananas, rice and chicken.” From there you

can try many of the soft foods listed above. And don’t forget to add some probiotic-rich foods like yogurt and other fermented foods that are good for your microbiome as soon as you feel up to it.

What a Body NeedsWhile you might be tempted to

give yourself permission to indulge in endless bowls of ice cream or pudding, you should also consider devoting a good portion of you caloric intake to those foods your body needs to heal and recover.

It would be easy to neglect the protein sources that both aid in wound healing and boost your immune system. This can be well prepared fish and meats, dairy, or high quality vegetable protein from combinations of grains and beans. To keep your systems flow-ing, you have to take in enough fiber, calcium, vitamins, and min-erals. The longer your recovery period, the more important this becomes.

Other Thoughts

Food safety is never more important than when you are deal-ing with someone who is already compromised by illness or injury. Follow all your clean cook and clean kitchen basics. Avoid cross contamination and use a rapid read food thermometer to be sure the center of every item prepared has reached a safe temperature.

Always follow the specific diet your medical team recommends. If that special diet will be long term, consider working with a registered dietitian to be sure the nutritional

balance of the food is healthy and for guidance in expanding your menu options.

You may also want to review some of the pantry items we’ve mentioned to be sure you have an emergency stash of the right food should you suddenly find yourself at home recovering from the flu, a GI upset, or an injury.

Do you have a question or topic for Fresh & Local? Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestion.

You might not think of salmon, rice, and peas as soft food, but if cooked well they can be a high-protein recovery food.

BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED

The American Red Cross has extended its urgent call for donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets. With influenza esca-lating across the country and pre-venting some donors from giving, and winter weather threatening to cancel blood drives, the Red Cross now has a critical shortage of type O blood and urgently needs donors to restock the shelves.

Currently, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood available for patient emergencies and medical treat-ments. Type O positive blood is the most transfused blood type and can be given to Rh-positive patients of any blood type. While just 7-percent of the U.S. popula-tion has type O negative blood, it can be transfused to patients with any blood type and is what hos-pital staff reach for during emer-gencies when there isn’t time to determine a patient’s blood type.

Every day, the Red Cross must

collect nearly 13,000 blood dona-tions and more than 2,600 platelet donations for patients who rely on blood to survive. Shortfalls in donations can cause delays in essential medical care for patients like 12-year-old Dagan Hawkins.

Diagnosed with acute lympho-blastic leukemia in November, Dagan has required platelet and blood transfusions during his can-cer treatments. “There was a time when they needed to have blood products delivered from anoth-er hospital because they were unavailable there,” said Dustin Hawkins, Dagan’s father.

Donors of all blood types – especially types O positive and O negative – are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit-ing RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

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house also offers Girls Softball for 6- to 8-year-olds and 9- to 12-year-olds. All leagues are coed, and the season will begin the first week in April.

Visit http://www.hillhousebos-ton.org/Athletics/Baseball.htm for more details.

For more information on the Hill House Little League, con-tact Hill House Athletics Director Marshall Caldera at 617-227-5838 or [email protected].

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.churchonthehillbos-ton.org (click on “music.”)

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

‘Coloring for Adults’ at the West End Branch Library

The 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.

Spanish/English Language Exchange

The 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.


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 Grades 3 to 7.

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 a well organized program.

The rehearsals take place at 140 Bowdoin St. on Tuesday after-noons. Tuition is free for any child with a Boston address. All levels of singing ability are welcome. To sign up, please contact Mr. Doctor at 617-523-4575 or visit www.churchonthehillboston.org (click on “music”).

The Church on the Hill spon-sors this initiative but we are not promoting any religious ideology.

ESL conversation group resumes meeting at West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., welcomes the English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group every Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. Come and practice your English language skills with other new-comers and a facilitator.

Get homework help at the West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., offers home-work help every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Get help from a Boston Public Schools teacher. No appointment necessary; simply drop in with your homework.


Compassionate Friends group reaches out to bereaved parents, families

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. Call617-539-6424 or e-mail tcfof-

[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 chick-en, 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.

Volunteers needed for hot meal program

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 look-ing for two volunteers to help with shopping, food preparation, cook-ing, 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 vol-unteers 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 [email protected] for more information.

West End Playgroup meets Tuesday mornings

The West End Community Center, located at 1 Congress St., welcomes the West End Playgroup on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. through the fall and winter.

This is a free drop-in time to let kids play and adults chat with one another. Small toy donations are welcome.

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Climate-change presentation at the African Meeting House

The Beacon Hill Garden Club and the Cambridge Plant and Garden Club are jointly sponsor-ing “The C-Change Primer” - an unbiased, scientific assessment of climate change, its economic and personal effects and the chances of it happening - at the African Meeting House on Smith Court, a part of the Museum of African American History at 46 Joy St. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m.

Kathleen Biggins, the founder of C-Change Conversations will give an illustrated talk on the sub-ject at that time. This event is open free to the public. All are invited.

King’s Chapel’s Tuesday Recitals

King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested dona-tion of $5 per person; the dona-tions are given to the perform-ing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approximately 35 minutes; for more information, call 617-227-2155.

Programming includes sing-er-songwriter/guitarist Brooke Campbell on Jan. 28; Tunefoolery, featuring “Light in the Dark – Tunes for Winter,” on Feb. 4; Meghan Jacoby (flute) and Daniel Ascadi (guitar) performing works by Assad, Bartok, Beaser and Piazzolla on Feb. 11; George Sargeant on the C.B. Fisk organ performing works by Bach, Franck, Gigout and Howells on Feb. 18; Caroline Hughes (flute) and Tim Roberts (cello) and Heinrich Christensen (organ) performing works by Bach, Corigliano, Faure and Morricone on Feb. 25.

‘Con of the Art’ film series at West End Branch Library

The Friends of the West End Branch Library presents “The Con of the Art: Documentary Film

Series,” which focuses on forgeries and the art world at the library located at 151 Cambridge St.

The program concludes with a screening of “Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery” (2014, 93 minutes, unrated) on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m.


Nichols House Museum looks back at 1920s fashion

The Nichols House Museum at 55 Mount Vernon St. pres-ents “Nichols after Dark: 1920s Fashion” on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 30 and 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Ring in the new decade with the Nichols House Museum by taking a look back at fashion 100 years ago. This immersive install-ment of “Nichols after Dark” will feature 1920s garments and accessories in the museum’s early 20th-century period rooms. From evening dresses to undergarments, this after-hours event will appeal to the sartorially minded and his-tory-loving alike. Dress and tex-tile historian Elizabeth Weisblatt will lead the tour, which features costume items on loan from the National Society of the Colonial Dames. Gin cocktails to follow; it’ll be the cat’s pajamas.

Tickets are $35 general admission and $25 for Nichols House Museum members. Register through Eventbrite or by calling the museum at 617-227-6993.

Hill House Spring Baseball League registration now open

Hill House, Inc. located at 127 Mount Vernon St., has opened up Baseball and Softball League registration. Members of the com-munity can now register for its new Red Sox Rookie League for 4-year-olds, T-Ball (ages 5-6.5), AA Baseball (ages 6.5-7), AAA Baseball (ages 8-9) and Majors League (10- to 12-year-olds). Hill

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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]

C A L E N D A R

TUESDAY, JAN. 28

CONCERT, singer-songwriter/guitarist Brooke Campbell, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29

FILM, “Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery” (2014, 93 minutes, unrated), West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3 p.m., call 617-523-3957 for more information

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JAN. 30-31

TOUR, “Nichols after Dark: 1920s Fashion,” Nichols House Museum, 55 Mount Vernon St., 6-8 p.m., tickets: $35 general admission; $25 for Nichols House Museum

members, register through Eventbrite or by calling the museum at 617-227-6993

TUESDAY, FEB. 4

CONCERT, Tunefoolery, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5

PRESENTATION, “The C-Change Primer,” African Meeting House, Smith Court, part of the Museum of African American History at 46 Joy St., 2 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 11

CONCERT, Meghan Jacoby (flute) and Daniel Ascadi (guitar) performing works by Assad, Bartok, Beaser and

Piazzolla, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., sug-gested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more infor-mation

TUESDAY, FEB. 18

CONCERT, George Sargeant on the C.B. Fisk organ performing works by Bach, Franck, Gigout and Howells, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information

TUESDAY, FEB. 25

CONCERT, Caroline Hughes (flute) and Tim Roberts (cello) and Heinrich Christensen (organ) performing works by Bach, Corigliano, Faure and Morricone, King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., 12:15 p.m., suggested donation: $5, call 617-227-2155 for more information

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Digital Signage

Project Proponent:Digital Signage

Project Description:The BPDA is recommending an adjustment in the permitted times for digital sign operation. Currently digital signs are permitted to operate between 7am and 2 am. The BPDA is recommending to change the permitted times of operation to 6am to 12am. Additionally, the BPDA is recommending changes to Section 11-7 of the Boston Zoning Code (Electronic Signs). The BPDA is recommending that language referencing Article 7 (Variances) be inserted into Section 11-7.

mail to: Mark McGonagle Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201

phone: 617.918.4283email: [email protected]

Introduction to laptops, eReaders and iPads at the West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., offers an intro-duction to laptops, eReaders and iPads by appointment only. Get the most out of your eReader or Laptop. Receive tips and guid-ance 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.

After-work tai chi group at the West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., welcomes after-work tai chi group every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. Come and try this low impact energy exercise with yang-style tai chi instructor Arthur Soo-Hoo.

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 perspec-tive. 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 che-motherapy and/or radiation treat-ments. An integral part of treat-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 transporta-tion.

Make a difference in the fight against cancer by becom-ing 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 sched-ule for volunteers is flexible, and treatment appointments take place weekdays, primarily during busi-ness 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 617-535-1950.

Volunteer at Spaulding Rehab

Stay active, meet new peo-ple 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 cur-rently 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.

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ing for them,” Vizza said. “Take the time to bring a friend this year to these parks, and to fall in love with these parks that are so essen-tial to our city.”

Leslie Singleton Adam, chair of the Friends board of direc-tors, lauded the Memorandum of Agreement that the nonprof-it entered into with the Boston Parks Department on Friday that ensures to continuing their com-mitment to caring for the Public Garden, Commonwealth Avenue Mall and the Boston Common for the next 50 years and includes an addendum that outlines month by month work currently underway at the parks.

“This represents a tremendous amount of work by a tremendous amount of people…that sets up for our continued success over the next 50 years,” Adam said.

Unlike the previous agreement between the Friends group and the city, which Adam likened to a “pinkie shake,” this formaliz-es their partnership and makes it legally binding.

Ryan Woods, commissioner of the Boston Parks Department, also praised the “great partnership” between the city and the Friends group.

“Without the Friends, we would have the gems on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Public Garden and Boston Common,” Woods said.

Photos by Mike Mejia

Josh Altidor, Parks and Recreation Director of Maintenance, reviews the 2020 projects with Friends of the Public Garden Executive Director Elizabeth Vizza.

Stephen Jeffries and Namrita Kapur.

Amanda McGuire, Jan Trousilek, and Hannah Williamson of the Friends of the Public Garden.

Steve Young, left, speaking with Jim Hall, right.

Kate Gilbert and Jesse Brackenbury speaking with Friends of the Public Garden Board Chair Leslie Adams.

Pat Flaherty and Mary Beth Karr.Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods speaking during the 50th Anniversary Kick-Off.

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