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MATTAPOISETT | $1,395,000

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Exquisitely maintained Cape nestled on a meticulously landscaped lot. Three bedroom, two bath, wonderful detached barn/garage. Kitchen adjacent to family room opening to deck. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200. SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $495,000

Shingled coastal contemporary offers dramatic one-level living, Gunite pool, meandering path to boardwalk and deeded water access. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200. SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $2,850,000

Extraordinary Offering! Three-acre waterfront estate with dock. Mid-century, modern house, charming guest cottage, two-bay garage set in one of Padanaram’s most sought-after areas. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $895,000

MISHAUM POINT | $1,650,000

SOLD Priced to Sell! Architecturally unique home with direct water Charming shingled cottage, three bedrooms, two baths, hardwood frontage and dock on an inlet of the Slocum River. “The Barn” is floors with access to the harbor at end of the road. Stroll to set on 4.5 acres with stone walls and rolling lawns to water’s edge. Padanaram Village. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200. Simply spectacular! Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $1,050,000

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $1,795,000

SOLD Exceptional country estate nestled on 23+/- acres of pristine meadows and woodlands. Distinctive antique home was formerly the Gulf Hill Dairy farmhouse before being re-sited to this spectacular pastoral setting. Sophisticated country living with unparalleled privacy. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

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Rare Harbor-front offering! Dramatic contemporary with captivating water views from every room. Features wrap-around decks, screened porch with fireplace and stone stairs to water’s edge. Launch your canoes/kayaks from your own backyard. Walking distance to Village shops. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Sarah Meehan 508.685.8926

Mishaum Point Oceanfront! Spacious shingled beach house with stunning views of Buzzards Bay, the Elizabeth Islands and beyond! Includes charming oceanfront studio. Mishaum amenities include tennis, boating, swimming docks, sandy beach. Contact Will Milbury at 508.525.5200.

MATTAPOISETT | $1,695,000

Stunning Bay Club Contemporary Colonial beautifully sited on an elevated acre+/- lot overlooking the golf course. Dramatic home with five bedrooms, 5.5 baths, three-car garage; superior quality throughout. Club amenities include golf, pool, tennis, health and dining club. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Alice Petersen 508.965.6938.

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WESTPORT OFFICE NOW OPEN WESTPORT | $1,145,000

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Shingled contemporary set on 5+/-acres on scenic Horseneck Immerse yourself in the splendor of Acoaxet. This six bedroom New England Farmhouse. Currently set up as a three-bedroom Road with additional buildable lot for family compound or barn. home is set high with dramatic views of Elephant Rock and the house with two-bedroom guest apartment. Barn with studio. Atlantic Ocean beyond. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200. Minutes to beaches. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

WESTPORT | $1,550,000

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $1,850,000

DARTMOUTH | $995,000

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Stunning waterfront on Wilburâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point. Built in 2014, this cusPerfection! 8.5 acres on the Westport River. Enjoy it all from your tom built, three-bedroom, 3.5 bath has it all and is set on a near dock! Home offers three bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Contact Sarah double lot with 175 feet of sandy beachfront. Call Sarah Meehan Meehan 508-685-8926. 508-685-8926 or Collette Lester 508-287-2075.

Gorgeous four-bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial in desired John Alden Farms neighborhood. Open floor plan, finished walk out basement, to0 many upgrades to mention. Call Sarah Meehan 508-685-8925

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $675,000

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $389,000

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $625,000

SOLD Charming Cape in the heart of Padanaram Village is set on .26 acre lot and offers private yard, five bedrooms, two baths, twocar garage, hardwood floors. Walk to the Village shops and restaurants! Contact Collette Lester 508.287.2075.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH | $1,075,000

Contemporary 4 Bed, 3.5 bath residence set on 2.5 acres offering a private setting just minutes from Padanaram Village. Contact Chris Hiller of Team MCM 508.965.8409

SOLD Unique Russells Mills Village offering. Updated antique Cape bordering Destruction Brook Preserve offers abundant privacy, three bedrooms, two baths, charming stone patio and garage, as well as a Sweet Padanaram Bungalow. Walk to Village shops and restausecond home on the property. Contact Collette Lester 508.287.2075. rants. Contact Roberta Burke 508.498.3285. ROUND HILL | $785,000

MARION | $565,000

Round Hill Mansion condominium with private deck. Community Stately 5 br, 2.5 bath Colonial set on a half acre along scenic amenities include sandy beach, golf, tennis, heated pool and club- Delano Road. Contact Margo Choquette of Team MCM house. Contact Maggie Tomkiewicz of Team MCM 508.995.2444 504.259.2683

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INTIMACY A spark of love

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Welcome

THERE ARE SO MANY

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TO CHERISH IN THE FALL

s we move into the season, the clean, crisp air makes for a refreshing transition from the lethargic humidity—left by the final days of summer—to the dry and invigorating breaths that come with autumn hikes and field-shopping during the last days of the harvest. October, with its glowing environment accessory of colorful foliage, accented by a backdrop of evergreens, creates a landscape that resembles nature’s last smile of the year. The natural beauty offered by these colorful canopies serves as a comforting layer of security placed upon the earth, which has grown tired from a challenging year and must now rest until it is time to wake refreshed in the spring. As exhilarating as the weather can be, it tugs at our desire to become wrapped in a heavy sweater or warm fleece and enjoy an outdoor crackling fire with friends and family. Toasting with piping hot mulled cider or wine—with a cinnamon stick, tasting a delicious slice of pumpkin pie—or better—enjoying a feast of fresh game and fall vegetables served in rustic fashion; these are the events that create memories and traditions. Many will be moving into new homes; countless others will be shopping for another residence, while a significant number will settle into a neoteric lifestyle, compatible with telecommuting. With migration comes the enjoyable task of designing a new space, and because homes have become centralized— for both social and work activities; creativeness has no bounds. Adding to the excitement is the inspiration that 10 | OCTOBER 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

comes with the freedom to plan a space reflecting individuality and taste. Having more time due to shortened daylight hours, and time spent at home and not in a vehicle, gives rise to a new concept of the “home office” experience. This October will be unique for plenty of reasons; but, let us not forget, there is so much to appreciate, even when facing the unknown. This month’s issue highlights the rewards of success; we take notice of innovation, drive, and the future. You’ll read about the most exquisite homes on the market, which will attract buyers looking to transition to a new lifestyle. Homes are positioned for buyers who will need more room to accommodate the future changes of the new gigeconomy and remote employment. Next, we venture into the world of Elon Musk, inventor, billionaire, philanthropist, designer, and one of the great minds of this century. While some might disagree with our view, those able to think beyond the next decade will enjoy knowing that he is a person who is willing to take a quantum leap forward and puts his energy and money into projects that will benefit the world. His zeal for the unknown is remarkable, even inspirational; we give readers the chance to see his work by showcasing his stable of Tesla all-electric vehicles.

Moving on to advances in the treatment of COVID-19, we report on how Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Boston is in the middle of testing a vaccine for the disease. It is exciting news, but with it comes controversy. It appears that healthcare administrators involved with medically related companies have raised their of the media. The Boston Globe has scrutinized some highly regarded CEOs for their involvement with these firms, leading to possible conflicts of interest with the biotech industry. Under pressure, one leader was recently forced into resigning from her board position. The question for debate is, how close is too close? Violence seems to be out of control, but who is responsible? Writer Rob Saint Laurent explores the science and reports on the underdeveloped brains of young adults. He looks at the research to determine if individuals breaking things should be responsible for their actions, or are they ill-equipped to make life and death decisions? You will not want to miss what he found in “Molding Young Minds, Youth Crime, Radicalization, and the Underdeveloped Brain.” We have come a long way from overstuffed winter gear that lacks appeal but is necessary. This month we feature outerwear by Canada Goose and Moncler. Their style is sleek, sexy, and warm. These manufacturers will not just cover you up; they will make you want to go out into the cold. So much content, so little time to share it all; we hope you enjoy another issue of our magazine and keep us in mind if you have a good story or know someone who has one. See you next month. H

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BY STEVEN CHAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUCKI SCHOTZ

he Paquachuck Inn has an illuminating history and is available for someone interested in carrying on its prominence in connecting the past, present, and future. The word Paquachuck is translated to quahog and is steeped in Native American culture. Historical documents show that members of the Wampanoag tribe settled along the fertile banks and sparkling rivers of Westport due to suppression by colonists in Dartmouth. The displaced people made their way to Horseneck—a State Reservation and incredible beach; Coaksett, “Land on the other side of the little land,” now referred to as Acoaxet, and Noquochoke, “Land at the fork of the river.” Finding a new home with an abundance of food, water, shelter, and the natural beauty of the surrounding area, the new inhabitants must have been quite satisfied—as is today’s homeowners. While much has changed, what has not, is the demand for the limited inventory of historically significant homes and property in a town that draws visitors and buyers worldwide. The building, found at the very end of Main Road on Westport Point, is tied to the whaling industry, responsible for creating commerce and vast wealth for its residents, ship owners, and others who sought adventure on the high seas. Originally constructed in 1820, the multi-story building served as a sail loft on the second floor and chandler on the ground level. Close to the water, both sailors and vendors found added convenience to conduct trade; making the location a valuable investment. Today, the “Point” is home to year-round and summer residents. It is a quiet area of well-to-do citizens, professional artists, and a local fishing fleet. At the tip of Westport, activity abounds with pleasure and commercial watercraft of all descriptions. Within the snug harbor and inlets, small piers dot the area and allow easy access for launching kayaks, canoes, and a local favorite—Beetle Cats. As the whaling industry waned, so did the need for equipping ships; and the building went quiet during the first half of the 20th century. Finally, around 1950, life sprang back into the Paquachuck, and it became useful once again as both a private home and an Inn. The property is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and deserves acknowledgment, considering the original building has been preserved since it was built. It’s stonework, and exposed beams bring guests NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | OCTOBER 2020 | 15

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back in time. Remodeled and tasteful redesign, plus improvements for modernday living, these small changes go unnoticed while touring the celebrated halls, stairways, and outdoor gardens, offering an authentic experience that delivers a spirit of adventure. Soon, a lucky owner will discover what they have been seeking for many years; a chance to live a premium lifestyle in shorts, a polo shirt, and boat shoes. With a greenhouse reminiscent of a period past, a garden with Koi, an art studio, and a rolling lawn leading to a pier with 10 slips for small-craft, it only takes a moment before the enchantment engulfs all senses. Highlights of the Inn include a spacious flagstone floor and dramatic stone wall in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;members onlyâ&#x20AC;? bar and lounge, actuated with loft-like ceilings. A chef designed the kitchen 16 | OCTOBER 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

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for impressing guests with local fare, a converted country store spanning the first-floor living room, and an outdoor wrap-around porch, maintaining its original grandeur. Paquachuck has many possible streams of income, some of which include nine well-appointed bedrooms, slip rentals, a greenhouse, and glorious views that would easily attract those interested in taking painting classes all year long. The Inn is an opportunity of a lifetimeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to live the dream and share it with others. It is a fanciful lifestyle that many wish to adopt. Now is the time to embrace this timeless treasure and add your name to its legacyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;nothing could be more precious. H The Paquachuk Inn is being offered by Milbury and Company, 790 Main Road, Westport, and 304 Elm Street, South Dartmouth. This incredible property is being offered for $1,795,00 and can be viewed by contacting Will Milbury at (C) 508.525.5200, (O) 508.997.7400, or email will@milburyre.com. 18 | OCTOBER 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

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I KNOW MORE PEOPLE WHO OWN A TESLA THAN THOSE WHO HAVE CAUGHT COVID-19. IT IS AN ODD COMPARISON, WHEN YOU CONSIDER THE CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING ELON MUSK AND HIS PROMISE TO DELIVER THE MOST REVOLUTIONARY LINE OF ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLES, RIVALING OTHER MANUFACTURERS DUE TO ITS BATTERY TECHNOLOGY. 42 | OCTOBER 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

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etractors claim he is unable to meet his pledge, while others prop him up as a genius who is only restrained and inhibited by conventional wisdom and practices. Even with wild speculation about Tesla’s viability and long-term success, its stock price (TSLA ↑442.15 / 9-18-20) tells a different story and seems to indicate people are investing in the person— not the car. Similarly, the accuracy of the CDC tracking protocol used for accounting the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic is pinned to notions of questionable reliability and accuracy. It, too, has created doubt about the disease’s etiology, spread, and the efficacy of treatments. With vaccines in the final stages of approval and an expectation of distribution within months—if not weeks—biomedical companies appear poised to make good on their promise.

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The public has learned to question the integrity of the media, social networks, and political narratives; for, with all projections and predictions, an idiom of salt should be served. Talk remains cheap, while actions ring the register and improve our lives. It will be interesting to evaluate my original thesis a year from now. Tesla deserves credit for its accomplishments thus far; they exemplify the human race’s ability to think beyond today and project what needs to be learned tomorrow. With an eye on the health and welfare of future generations, Tesla and other industries —lead by Musk—are at the forefront of the next industrial, technological, and explorational revolution. Musk, with his ingenuity, unorthodox ways, unconventional approach to life and work, and his quest to achieve a worldwide ‘zero-emissions future,’ has earned the respect of millions. But, his insight into advanced neurotechnology, Artificial Intelligence (AI),

space-age public transportation, and the colonization of Mars make Musk a person worth watching. Tesla, perched high above the pedestrian notion that Electric Vehicles (EV) must be boring, ugly, and continuously plugged into an outlet, has broken the mold and hit a triple by offering—or soon to be—superior energy storage, unfathomable efficiency, and state-ofthe-art styling. A live video webcast of Tesla’s Battery Day event was held on September 22, 2020. Visit tesla. com/2020shareholdermeeting for more information. This month’s tight deadline hindered us from reporting on Tesla CEO’s news and comments from the event, but, don’t fret, we have a beautiful layout and plenty of information to pique your interest and get you thinking about the future. Happy motoring. H (For full disclosure, the writer owns positions in the company).

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rom the sounds emanating from the federal government, market analysis, and the White House, you might believe that the public will have the first round of vaccines coming out somewhere between October and the end of the year. The scramble is on, with one political party driven to get the preventative treatment to pharmacies before election day; the other, throwing shade on its effectiveness without knowledge of

the final test results. What matters is that Boston’s health care community is working in the trenches to deliver an effective vaccine as soon as possible—albeit with a caveat. In late July, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) announced their leadership roll in the testing of COVID-19 vaccine trials. Through communication sent to media sources, the hospital indicated they advanced their effort to conduct a 30,000 subject phase 3 trial, including a phase 3 COVE study evaluating mRNA-1273. 50 | OCTOBER 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

The vaccine, manufactured by Moderna, located in Cambridge— and now practically a household name, may become the shining star in the battle against COVID-19. The study will include participants from around the country, with the hospital acting as a clinical partner, in conjunction with the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN). From a press release, we learned that Lindsey Baden, MD, an infectious disease specialist and vaccine expert, will serve as a co-principal in the study. “This is the first phase 3 trial that will test the effectiveness of the vaccine against COVID-19, and we have been working diligently across [the] industry, academia, and government to pave a path for launching this trial rapidly and safely,” said Baden. “Our goal has been to not only launch this important trial but also to develop a rapid, high-quality process for vaccine trials that are to come.” The COVE study is under the umbrella of Operation Warp Speed (OWS), having a goal of delivering 300 million doses of a tested and proven vaccine for COVID-19 as early as 2021. OWS is part of a partnership under the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA, the NIH, BARDA, and the Department of Defense.

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“THIS IS THE FIRST PHASE 3 TRIAL THAT WILL TEST THE EFFECTIVENESS OF Not only will trials take place leading up to disseminating the vaccine, but some subjects from the study will also be tracked for up to two years after the second of two doses are administered. The purpose of continuing to monitor participants is to look at long-term immune responses to SARS-CoV-2. With all this good news, it has not been easy sailing for the hospital and its leader. Officials recently disclosed that the president of BWH, Dr. Betsy Nabel, was a member of Moderna’s Therapeutics Board of Directors since 2015 and had a financial interest in the drug company. In a statement issued by the hospital, they explained the relationship between Nobel and Moderna was reviewed, and satisfactorily meets all standards, policies, and procedures following the Mass General Brigham conflict of interest guidelines. BWH went further to shine light between Nabel, the hospital, and the drug company. They pointed out that the CEO was not—at any time—acting as an agent for the hospital and her function at Moderna was personal. Additionally, the healthcare organization had a plan in place, outlining how Nabel would recuse herself from any matter relating to the joint study. Further distancing included the disclosure that BWH is “to be one of 89 sites involved,” and that “all…key aspects of the trial,” as well as, “Dr. Nabel’s relationship with Moderna was fully disclosed to the National Institutes of Health.” It should be noted that Nabel is compensated for her service on the Moderna Board. With all of this, the pressure continued to mount. According to BWH, articles published by The Boston Globe were said to be “inaccurate” and “misleading,” as to Nabel’s relationships with the pharmaceutical industry and research conducted by hospitals. The newspaper addressed others in the upper echelons of medicine and pointed out other hospital administrators with questionable affiliations with high profile research conglomerates. The series focused on the inappropriateness of the many cozy relationships between CEOs of medical non-profits and profit earning drug and biotech companies. According to Erin McDonough, senior vice president, and chief communications officer for BWH, the hospital’s board was satisfied with safeguards set up to monitor and evaluate the ongoing relationship between the hospital’s president and Moderna. Yet, the damage had been done, with public opinion turning negative. The view that there was a conflict of interest was hefty enough to cause Nabel to resign from Moderna’s board on July 30, 2020.

THE VACCINE AGAINST COVID-19, AND WE HAVE BEEN WORKING DILIGENTLY ACROSS [THE] INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, AND GOVERNMENT TO PAVE A PATH FOR LAUNCHING THIS TRIAL RAPIDLY AND SAFELY,” SAID BADEN. “OUR GOAL HAS BEEN TO NOT ONLY LAUNCH THIS IMPORTANT TRIAL BUT ALSO TO DEVELOP A RAPID, HIGH-QUALITY PROCESS FOR VACCINE TRIALS THAT ARE TO COME.” —Lindsey Baden, MD

In the final days, Dr. Nabel issued a statement explaining her position and reason for stepping down from the company in question. “As a physician and scientist, I have dedicated my life to the health and well-being of others. Despite the management plans that have been put in place to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine study is not compromised due to my connection with Moderna, I have come to realize that those who do not know me, or how such trials are conducted, may perceive a conflict of interest. It is critically important that the pubic trust the conduct and outcome of the vaccine trials, so in the best interest of the greater good, I have made the difficult decision to resign from the Moderna Board.” As we wait to see the results of this study, the debate will continue over public and private interactions. During this pause, all involved could benefit from a conversation focusing on who’s responsible for navigating these troubled waters; the media, or should these concerns be handled from within healthcare organizations? Quite noticeably, even when the rules of conduct are spelled out and supervised, conflict over personal rights and responsibility remains a hot issue in Bean Town. Perhaps, we need to ask ourselves whether hospital leaders should be prevented from serving on boards because a conflict of interest might result, or consider whether a claim of wrongdoing is being manufactured outside the laboratories and boardrooms for other reasons. H NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | OCTOBER 2020 | 51

Living Well

MOLDING YOUNG MINDS BY ROB SAINT LAURENT, M.Ed.

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YOUTH CR I M E , R A D I C A L I Z AT I O N , AND THE UNDERDEVELOPED BRAIN

rime statistics among US juveniles and young adults were a mixed bag as of 2018. According to the US Department of Justice, overall arrests of juveniles, age 17 and younger, have dropped roughly 70 percent from a peak of almost 2.7 million in 1996.1 However, murder arrests of older juveniles, ages 15-17, have risen since 2012, with a 21 percent increase between 2014 and 2018. At the same time, motor vehicle theft, fraud, and embezzlement arrests in this age group have also risen significantly.1 Juvenile arrest rates have declined for both males and females over the past ten years, while females have seen an overall increase since 1980. And while white and Native American youth are more prone to liquor law violations, black older youth are much more prone to violent crime.2 Since 1996, arrests of adults have declined roughly 21 percent. Yet among young adults, ages 18-20 and 21-24, violent crime arrests rose at a higher rate than older juveniles.1-2 With these trends at risk of being affected by today’s intensifying civil unrest—what might cause young people to exhibit bad judgment and commit crimes—especially violent acts motivated by strong beliefs? THE IMMATURE BRAIN

A reason may lie behind the eyes and between the ears in how young people process what they see and hear. Though the law says age 18 marks adulthood, nature seems to say otherwise. Decades of research suggest it can take 25-30 years (some even say 40) for the human brain to fully mature, depending on gender and individual traits. As reported by BBC News Services, scientists at last year’s London meeting of the Academy of Medical Sciences explained that the transition from adolescence to adulthood is a much more gradual, finer process than what we’ve believed to now. This slow process can influence young people’s behavior and increase their risk of mental health disorders.3 Said Professor Peter Jones of Cambridge University, “To have a definition of when you move from childhood to adulthood

looks increasingly absurd,” yet we say an 18-year-old can vote, buy alcohol, and be treated as an adult when arrested probably out of institutional convenience, he explained.3 In a comprehensive literature review in the journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, the authors note that multiple MRI studies have shown that the development of nerve-protective myelin sheaths needed for proper brain function continues through adolescence, ages 10-24.4 Two of the brain’s important structures, the limbic system and prefrontal cortex of the frontal lobe, both remain immature through adolescence. The limbic system is thought to involve self-control, emotions, and decision making. Simultaneously, the closely related prefrontal cortex is believed to be involved in many complex behavioral processes and personality development. Both systems are impacted by hormones; heredity; environment; pharmacology (alcohol, caffeine, etc.); physical, economic, and psychological stress; and other factors.4 An immature limbic system and prefrontal cortex underlie youth tendency for excitability, impulsive behavior, bad judgment, and social maladjustment, the authors explain.4 “It is well-established that the brain undergoes a ‘rewiring’ process that is not complete until approximately 25 years of age.”4 THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ADOLESCENT CRIME

Renowned youth brain development expert Lawrence Steinberg, Ph.D., is in alignment with Peter Jones when it comes to separating adolescent criminal behavior from that of adults. Laura H. Carnell, Professor of Psychology at Temple University, and Steinberg contend that because adolescent brains are still developing, they may have less control over their behavior than is currently believed. He believes that while adolescents should be punished accordingly, they should be re-examined as adults.5 His research indicates the following about developing adolescent brains: A LACK OF IMPULSE CONTROL. A person has two different brain systems of the frontal lobe that compete for the final say in decision-making: the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (VMPFC). The DLPFC is engaged in critical thinking (cost-benefit analysis), whereas NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | OCTOBER 2020 | 53

Living Well or rumor, to help or injure an institution, a cause, or a person,” the VMPFC is involved in subjective thinking or rewardpropaganda misleads by playing to a person’s existing fears and seeking (“what’s in it for me?”). Until the person reaches their emotions. This transition can happen because we allow it to mid-20s and the two systems become more balanced, the occur; the information we hear confirms our existing beliefs VMPFC often wins the battle. (i.e., confirmation bias). We fail to seek the truth and stay PEER PRESSURE. In video game experimentation using within our information bubbles. functional MRI brain scanning, Steinberg’s research had found There is also a more profound reason: fear inhibits that teenaged subjects exhibited greater risk-taking the brain’s executive control network (involving behavior when their friends were watching them the prefrontal cortex) that allows for critical, play with no verbal interaction than when rational thought, explains Harvard Medical they were alone in the room. With friends Defined by Webster School Psychiatry Professor, Andrew A. watching, there was much greater brain as “the spreading of ideas, Nierenberg, MD. “If I can make you activity in the subjects’ reward centers. information, or rumor, afraid, I can suppress your ability to Conversely, adults exhibited no to help or injure an institution, think straight.”7 change in behavior or brain activity a cause, or a person,” This natural response is useful for when playing either alone or with propaganda misleads by escaping wild animals but problematic in friends present. playing to a person’s existing an age of fake news and social media. ADULT INFLUENCE MATTERS. The adult imposition of behavioral restrictions fears and emotions. CAUTION ADVISED can help an adolescent whose brain is still While “my immature brain made me do it” developing and for whom self-governance and is still a controversial legal defense, history and avoidance of impulsive, risky conduct are difficult. research demonstrate mixing an underdeveloped brain This is part of a parent’s role, says Steinberg. with firmly held beliefs; feelings of disenfranchisement, fear, and THEY GROW OUT OF IT. The vast majority of youth become prejudice; peer influence; and radical propaganda, can make for responsible adults, with just 10 percent of US adolescent an incendiary brew. offenders becoming adult criminals. Most adolescent Artis International research group, which studies violent misbehavior is fleeting and stops on its own once the brain has extremism in the West, explains that disenfranchisement fully matured, explains Steinberg. is felt especially strong in Western nations because the narrative is supposed to be “unbiased access to social mobility YOUTH RADICALIZATION and equality.” Extremist groups build on these feelings, The path to politically motivated violence builds on much polarizing a person more from society, and then embolden the of what neuroscience says about underdeveloped brains. individual with the promise of revolution. This radicalization A 2018 US Department of Justice white paper examining process involves the social influencing of peers, a feeling of radicalization in the US found multiple areas involved in belonging, and acting in social change. Their research this process.6 has shown that providing youth with opportunities for IDENTIFICATION. A grounding factor is self-identifying effecting positive social change can make a difference in with an extremist view while identifying those that disagree as preventing violence. enemies. These views typically justify the use of violence. In a deepening political divide, will it be more challenging to GROUP DYNAMICS. As social ties with like-minded help vulnerable youth resist extremist recruitment and violent individuals strengthen, such people may increasingly isolate means of expression? from those who do not share those beliefs and may challenge Warns Nierenberg, “If politicians can make you afraid, you their thinking. should be afraid of the fear they can induce in your brain.” H REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES. A person’s actual or perceived grievances, personal or political, can propel the radicalization 1. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. “Estimate number of juvenile arrests, process and can be further accelerated by real-world events. 2018” [Table]. 2. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. “Juvenile Arrests, 2017” Unlike normal acute episodes of teenage recklessness, [National Report Series Bulletin]. however, research suggests that radicalization is a deliberate, 3. BBC News. (2019, March 19). People don’t become ‘adults’ until their 30s, say scientists. gradual process that may require intervention and not 4. Arain, M.; Haque, M.; Johal, L.; et al. (2013). Maturation of the adolescent brain. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 9, 449-61. something a young person will necessarily grow out of. 5. Kaiser, E. (2012, November 14). 6 facts about crime and the adolescent brain. THE BRAIN ON PROPAGANDA

Part of the radicalization process, we now have a clearer picture of how propaganda can hijack the brain. Defined by Webster as “the spreading of ideas, information, 54 | OCTOBER 2020 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

Minnesota Public Radio News.

6. US Department of Justice. (2018, June). “How Radicalization to Terrorism Occurs in the United States: What Research Sponsored by the National Institute of Justice Tells Us” [White paper]. 7. Nierenberg, A.A. (2018, July 13). Why Does Propaganda Work? Fear-Induced Repression of the Executive Control Brain Network. Psychiatric Annals, 48(7), 315.

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Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish 75th Anniversary Derby 9/13/2020–10/17/2020 Martha’s Vineyard, MA Read online the decision to remove striped bass as an eligible species in this year’s Derby while encouraging anglers to continue to work towards the recovery of this species. mvderby.com

Scenic Road Trip—The White Mountain National Forest Kancamagus Highway Conway, NH to Lincoln, NH 34 mile road along the river, and falls. Scenic overlooks roadside to stop at along the way. fs.usda.gov kancamagushighway.com

USS Constitution Museum Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard Now open Charlestown, MA ussconstitutionmuseum.org USS Constitution 1 Constitution Rd. Charlestown, MA Take a virtual tour! navy.mil Destination Onset Town of Wareham, Onset, MA Contact harbormaster for reservations. 508-291-3100x3180 harbormaster@wareham.ma.us wareham.ma.us/ Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Calendar Check current regulations, and information on permits and licenses. Azorean Maritime Heritage Society 2nd Annual Pig Roast 10/17/2020 Madeira Field, 50 Madeira Ave. New Bedford, MA azoreanmaritime.org Mystic Seaport Museum 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, CT shop.mysticseaport.org eregulations.com

The Appalachian Trail Access points from Georgia to Maine, a 2,190 footpath. nps.gov; nps.gov/coronavirus

Gardens/Parks Berkshire Botanical Garden 10/3/2020 | The Colorful and Curious World of Carnivorous Plants 10/4/2020 | Preserving the Harvest 10/8/2020 | Mushrooms of the Forest in Dry Brush Watercolor Online 10/10/2020 | Botanicals, Bitters and Booze with MoonCloud 5 West Stockbridge Rd. Stockbridge, MA berkshirebotanical.org Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

The Garden is Open Garden in the Woods 180 Hemenway Rd. Framingham, MA Advanced ticket purchase only. 508-877-7630 nativeplanttrust.org Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum 101 Ferry Rd., Route 114, Bristol, RI Gardens are open. Nonmembers must pre-register. blithewold.org

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Highfield Hall & Gardens 56 Highfield Dr., Falmouth, MA highfieldhallandgardens.org

After the Fox Hunt Dinner 10/24/2020 Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum 4157 Post Rd. Warwick, RI Reservations required. Limited to 20 guests. cloudshill.org

The Butterfly Place Through 10/31/2020 120 Tyngsboro Rd. Westford, MA butterflyplace-ma.com The Mount Edith Wharton’s Home Through 2/2021 2 Plunkett St. Lenox, MA

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Museums & Aquariums Timed entry reservations may be required. Strawbery Banke Museum Through 10/31/2020 14 Hancock St. Portsmouth, NH Advanced ticket purchase to the guided interpretive tour of the historic waterfront neighborhood strongly encouraged. strawberybanke.org Museum Of Printing Open Saturdays year round 15 Thornton Ave. Haverhill, MA museumofprinting.org Museum Of Fine Arts Boston Made Arts and Crafts Jewelry and Metalwork Avenue of the Arts Through 1/3/2021 465 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA; mfa.org Clark Art Institute Pia Camil: Velo Revelo Through 1/3/2021 225 South St. Williamstown, MA clarkart.edu

Institute Of Contemporary Art When Home Won’t Let You Stay: Migration through Contemporary Art Through 1/26/2021 25 Harbor Shore Drive Boston, MA Visit the website for reopening guidelines. icaboston.org The Worcester Ecotarium 222 Harrington Way Worcester, MA Visit the website for reopening guidelines. ecotarium.org Museum of Science 1 Science Park Boston, MA Visit the website for reopening guidelines. mos.org Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 25 Evans Way Boston, MA gardnermuseum.org MassArt Art Museum 621 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA Four min. walk from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. maam.massart.edu Norman Rockwell Museum Virtual Exhibition: Burton Silverman: In Search of the Constitution

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New England Aquarium 1 Central Wharf Boston, MA neaq.org Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History One Park St., Middlebury, VT.

Bird enthusiasts visit their online store for carved bird ornaments. Identified, dated and signed by artist/carver Gary Starr. henrysheldonmuseum.org Hearthside House Museum 677 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI hearthsidehouse.org Herreshoff Marine Museum Open daily through 10/2020 11/2020–12/2020–Tuesdays to Sundays Closed for Winter Late 12/2020–4/2021. One Burnside St. Bristol, RI herreshoff.org

Antiques/Auctions Coming Around The Bend Toy Train Auction 10/17/2020 W.A. Smith Auction Gallery 1064 Rte 12 A Plainfield, NH wsmithauction.com

Art/Exhibits Photo Kinetic Grid Through 9/14/2020 Union Street & Purchase Street at the UMass Dartmouth Star Store Campus New Bedford, MA Walk or drive by. Visit website for details. Sculptor, Soo Sunny Park. datma.org Newport in the Age of Revolution 1763–1783 Through 10/5/2020 Redwood Library & Athenæum 50 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI redwoodlibrary.org The Hope Tree Art Exhibition Through 10/15/2020 Miantonomi Park Between Hillside Ave. and Girard Ave. Newport, RI By the Newport Health Equity Zone’s Arts & Culture Working Group. newportartmuseum.org The Kimono in Print: 300 Years of Japanese Design 10/3/2020–1/3/2021 Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA To be rescheduled. worcesterart.org

Providence Raptors Photography Exhibit: Documenting the Lives of Urban Birds of Prey Through 10/31/2020 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium 1401 Hope St. Bristol, RI Peter Green photographer/ graphic designer. providenceraptors.com; asri.org Sandwich Glass Museum Through 11/3/2020 | The Glass Artistry of Isabel Green Through 12/30/2020 | Perception Lightpaintings by Stephen Knapp 126 Main St. Sandwich, MA sandwichglassmuseum.org Kimono Couture: The Beauty of Chiso 11/7/2020–1/31/2021 Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA To be rescheduled. Video online. worcesterart.org

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Glass Float Project Through 6/1/2021 Beaches and Greenway Trails 25 Corn Neck Rd. Block Island, RI blockislandinfo.com

Theater Hyannis Film Festival Clamdance 10/16/2020–10/18/2020 Sturgis Charter School 529 Main St., Hyannis, MA Video shorts competition for young filmmakers. hyannisfilmfestival.com Berkshire Theatre Group Through 10/18/2020 And a Nightingale Sang The Unicorn Theatre 6 East St. Stockbridge, MA 10/23/2020–10/25/2020 BTG’s Production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR The Colonial Theatre 111 South St., Pittsfield, MA berkshiretheatregroup.org A Christmas Carol Dates: TBA Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington St. Providence, RI Free virtual production/ registration required. Visit website for details. trinityrep.com

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Self-Guided Landscape Tours 10/3/2020 and 10/10/2020 Watson Farm 455 North Rd. Jamestown, RI Admission fee charged to tour this 265-acre property. Become a member and tour free. historicnewengland.org/property Self Guided Bike Tour Block Island Welcome Center 1 Water St. Block Island, RI blockislandinfo.com

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Gala Events 14th Annual New England Gala 10/25/2020 Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel 606 Congress St. Boston, MA. American India Foundation. aif.org “Give Me Shelter” Gala 11/7/2020 Humane Society & Shelter Southcoast 31 Ventura Drive Dartmouth, MA Food, music, entertainment, cocktails, raffles, auctions and more. Fundraising event. hsssc.org Holiday Dinner Dance 2020 12/19/2020 The Breakers 44 Ochre Point Ave. Newport, RI Cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. Black tie, valet parking & reservations required. newportmansions.org

Special Events Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 10/3/2020 | Western MA Take Steps + Virtual Westfield, MA. 10/18/2020 | Rock ’n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon, 10k & 5k. New England Team. Boston, MA. Register online. crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Outdoor Crafts Festival 10/10/2020–10/11/2020 Bruce Museum 1 Museum Dr. Greenwich, CT brucemuseum.org NFIA Halloween Parade 10/25/2020 Main St. from Benoit Sq. to Fairhaven High School Fairhaven, MA fairhaventours.com Veterans Day Parade 11/11/2020 Main St. from Oxford School south to Fairhaven High School Fairhaven, MA fairhaventours.com

Tours Kayak River Tours 489 Old County Rd. Westport, MA. Westport River, Slocum River. Sunset & moonlight tours. Osprey & Fall Foliage Tours. Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures. 508-636-0300 Newport Mansions Virtual Exhibition Tours Newport, RI. Donations appreciated. newportmansions.org Architecture and Garden Walking Tour 10/2/2020 and 10/9/2020 Lyman Estate 185 Lyman St. Waltham, MA historicnewengland.org gardenclubbackbay.org

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Westport Farmers Market Saturdays through 10/3/2020 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Westport Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd., Westport, MA. westportmafarmersmarket.com Dartmouth Farmers Market Fridays through 10/31/2020 1–6 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Center Lawn 783 Dartmouth St. Dartmouth, MA. dartmouthfarmersmarket.com Wishing Stone Farm During the Summer and Fall growing season. Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 25 Shaw Rd., Little Compton, RI. Open to the public and CSA members. CSA Memberships make great gifts! wishingstonefarm.com SOWA Farmers Market Sundays through 10/31/2020 460 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA. sowaboston.com Coastal Growers’ Market Saturdays through 10/31/2020 Casey Farm. 2325 Boston Neck Rd., Saunderstown, RI. coastalmarket.org Flying Cloud Orchards Seasonal 540 N Main St. Acushnet, MA 508-995-7846 Apples and more! facebook.com/ FlyingCloudOrchards/ Keith’s Farm Seasonal 1149 Main St. Acushnet, MA 508-763-2622 keithsfarm.com Escobar Farm and Corn Maze Open Friday–Sunday &

Columbus Day Closing: 11/8/2020 Maze at 255 Middle Rd. Farm at 133 Middle Rd. Portsmouth, RI escobarfarm.com Parlee Farms Through 10/24/2020 95 Farwell Rd. Tyngsboro, MA Farmstand, Animal Barns, Country Kitchen and PYO.

Family The 46th Annual Harvest Fair 10/3/2020 and 10/4/2020 Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 Third Beach Rd. Middletown, RI normanbirdsanctuary.org Perfect Pumpkin Party 10/24/2020 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium 1401 Hope St. Bristol, RI Advanced registration required. asri.org

Music Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra-Opening Night! 10/3/2020 | 7:30 p.m. 10/4/2020 | 3 p.m. Plymouth North High School Performing Arts Center 41 Obery St. Plymouth, MA Pre-concert talk. Special guest, Alexander Velinzon, Violinist. Concert and dessert after party tickets available online. plymouthphil.org The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra 11/14/2020 Memorial Hall 83 Court St. Plymouth MA Two Worlds In Hopeful Harmony. Concert and pre party tickets available online. plymouthphil.org Music at The Museum 11/21/2020 Smith-Appleby House Museum 220 Stillwater Rd., Smithfield, RI Warm fire, candlelight, wine & cheese fundraiser. Music by The Col’Areo Quartet. Seating is limited, reservations required. Donation: $30. smithapplebyhouse.org

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Island Moving Company 10/17/2020–10/19/2020 | The Nature of Light 10/17/2020–10/19/2020 | Alice In Wonderland Newport Congregational Church Newport, RI islandmovingco.org

2020 Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride 10/4/2020 Sakonnet Point to Woods Hole Visit website on plans to incorporate social distancing measures into this year’s event. savebuzzardsbay.org

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Beauport BYO Picnic The Sleeper-McCAnn House Through 10/18/2020 75 Eastern Point Blvd. Gloucester, MA Members only. Advanced reservation required. my.historicnewengland.org

Vermont Fall Foliage Photography Workshop 10/5/2020–10/9/2020 Woodstock, VT lorenphotos.com Solving the Mysteries behind New England’s Stone Walls 10/15/2020 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium 1401 Hope St. Bristol, RI With Leigh Schoberth senior preservation services manager at Historic New England and former Preservation Society policy associate. Non-member $14. Advanced registration required. asri.org Lunch & Learn: Native Regalia and Clothing 11/5/2020 Plimoth Plantation’s Visitor Center 137 Waren Ave. Plymouth, MA November is Native American Heritage Month. Non-members: $10

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44th Annual Boston Antiquarian Book Fair -Virtual 2020 11/12/2020–11/14/2020 Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston St. Boston, MA bostonbookfair.com; abaa.org “Plymouth Colony First Lady Penelope Winslow: Reconstructing a Life through Material Culture” 11/19/2020 Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green Taunton, MA With author Michelle Marchetti Coughlin. Lecture is free. Books available to purchase. Online or in-person attendance. oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company 66B States Pier South Bulkhead New Bedford, MA Make a reservation. cuttyhunkferryco.com

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