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TABLE OF CONTENTS Athletic Department Staff... 2 General Information... 3 Emergency Information... 9 Appendices... 16 Appendix A - Directions to Newton Campus Sports Complex... 17 Appendix B - Directions to Boston College Main Campus... 18 Appendix C - Sample Pre-Game Timeline... 19 Appendix D - Map of Chestnut Hill, MA... 20 Appendix E - Map of Newton Campus Sports Complex... 21 Appendix F - Map of Boston College Main Campus... 22 1

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF GAME MANAGER Matthew Conway Assistant AD, Operations Office: 617.552.6672 Cell: 857.233.3557 Fax: 617.552.4335 conwayml@bc.edu ADMINISTRATION Tom Peters Associate Athletics Director Office: 617.552.4682 peterste@bc.edu Cristina Hancock Administration Intern Office: 617.552.6456 Cristina.hancock@bc.edu MEN S SOCCER COACHING STAFF Ed Kelly Head Men s Soccer Coach Office: 617.552.4084 Cell: 857.233.3586 Fax: 617.552.4930 kellyeb@ bc.edu Marcus Koolman Assistant Coach Office: 617.552.4085 koolman@bc.edu EQUIPMENT Kevin Murphy Assistant Equipment Manager Office: 617.552.4785 murpaz@bc.edu FACILITIES Joe Shirley Assistant AD, Facilities Office: 617.552.0601 shirlejo@bc.edu Kenny Turbush Facilities Administrator Office: 617.552.9675 turbush@bc.edu MARKETING Mike McKenzie Assistant Director, Sports Marketing Office: 617.552.0787 mckenzme@bc.edu MEDIA RELATIONS Tim Clark Assistant Director, Media Relations Office: 617.552.8841 clarktb@bc.edu OPERATIONS Kirsten Britton Events Administrator Office: 617.552.2186 Cell: 857.231.2826 Fax: 617.552.4335 brittoki@bc.edu Paul Neidermire Operations Intern (Visiting Team Liaison) Office: 617.552.2628 Cell: 715.441.1262 Fax: 617.552.4335 paul.neidermire@bc.edu SPORTS MEDICINE Aaron Clark Assistant Director, Sports Medicine Office: 617.552.1392 aaron.clark.1@bc.edu BOSTON COLLEGE POLICE Emergency: 617.552.4444 From a campus phone: 2.4444 Non-Emergency: 617.552.4440 From a campus phone: 2.4440 2

GENERAL INFORMATION 3

GENERAL INFORMATION Logan International Airport Telephone: 800.23.LOGAN Boston, MA Miles to Boston College: 10 Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Telephone: 603.624.6556 Manchester, NH Miles to Boston: 60 Airports: T.F. Green Airport Telephone: 401.737.8222 Providence, RI Miles to Boston College: 55 Hanscom Air Force Base Telephone: 781.274.0010 Bedford, MA Miles to Boston College: 20 No Commercial Service Peter Pan Telephone: 800.343.9999 Contact: Lenny Rottenberg Cell: 617.799.1732 Alamo Telephone: 800.462.5266 Avis Telephone: 800.331.1212 Budget Telephone: 800.527.0700 Bus Company: Car Rental: Enterprise Telephone: 800.261.7331 Hertz Telephone: 800.654.3131 National Telephone: 800.227.7368 Concessions: Concessions will NOT be available at the Newton Campus Sports Complex. Driving Directions: Please refer to Appendix A for directions to the Newton Campus Sports Complex and Appendix B for directions to the Boston College Main Campus. Facility Information: Located behind the law school on Boston College s Newton Campus is one of the nation s elite soccer/lacrosse facilities. Completely updated in 2008, the Newton Campus Sports Complex features a newly installed Polytan artificial playing surface. Polytan surfaces are used at The World Cup Stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, the Olympic Stadium in Munich, and on many fields at both the collegiate level and international level. With the addition of the Polytan artificial playing surface, coupled with offseason updates that include permanent team benches and a 30-seat, enclosed press box, Boston College is proud to boast a state-of-the-art facility. 4

Holiday Inn Brookline 1200 Beacon St. Brookline, MA 02446 Telephone: 617.598.1200 Contact: Melissa Gaynor Direct Line: 617.598.7637 www.holiday-inn.com/bos-brookline GENERAL INFORMATION Hotel Information: Crowne Plaza Hotel (Boston- Newton) 320 Washington Street Newton, MA 02458 Telephone: 617.630.2923 Contact: Lauren Maiellano Direct Line: 617.630.2923 Email: lmaiellano@cpbostonnewton.com Newton Marriott Hotel 2345 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, MA 02466 Telephone: 617.969.1000 Contact: Tracey Taverna Direct Line: 617.630.3506 Email: tracey.taverna@marriott.com www.newtonmarriott.com Sheraton Needham Hotel 100 Cabot St. Needham Heights, MA 02494 Telephone: 781.444.1110 Contact: Secil Kaufman Direct Line: 781.292.3869 Email:secil.kaufman@sheraton.com www.starwoodhotels.com Locker Room Facilities: Boston College s Newton Campus Sports Complex does not have locker room facilities on site. All locker room facilities are located within the Conte Forum on the Main Campus. If your team will need pre-game use of a locker room please plan for an additional 30 minutes in your travel itinerary. All visiting teams that would like the use of a locker room should contact Paul Neidermire in the Athletic Operation s office at 617.552.2628. The Newton Campus Sports Complex does have a designated area that is available to visiting teams. The space serves as a meeting area and can accommodate 25-30 people equipped with a white board, electricity, heat, and air conditioning. Parking: Team Parking: Visiting Men s Soccer teams must direct their bus driver to park their bus/vans inside the designated lot on the North side of the Newton Campus Sports Complex. Access to this area is achieved by entering Newton campus via Centre St. Signs will be posted to identify the visiting team parking location. Fan Parking For visiting fans, parking is available at the Newton Campus Sports Complex. Campus parking lots open for event attendees 1.5 hours prior to the start of the event. Parking is free for all athletic events at the Newton Campus Sports Complex. Signs will be posted to identify event parking areas. Tailgating is prohibited. 5

GENERAL INFORMATION Points of Local Interest: Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market: An easy drive from Boston College, Faneuil Hall has long been regarded as one of the finest attractions in the city of Boston. Cobblestone streets and a variety of performers populate this famous shopping area. Sample the food from the dozens of vendors inside Quincy Market or shop at the plethora of stores in the area. The North End: Located across Route 93 from Faneuil Hall, the North End is famous for its small streets and Italian restaurants. A small close knit community with an overflow of history awaits any visitor. Harvard Square, Cambridge: Harvard University as well as numerous shops and restaurants lie within the Harvard Square area. The beautiful landscape of the college is nestled against a maze of street performers and shopping areas. Fenway Park: 877.733.7699 Located in Kenmore Square, the home of the Boston Red Sox is the oldest park in Major League Baseball. This historic site has seen many of baseball s famous moments since opening in 1912. The Museum of Science: 617.723.2500 MOS is an interactive museum that explores the wonders of science through activities, exhibits, and programs located in downtown Boston. The Museum of Science also includes the Omni Theatre, an IMAX theatre. For more information please visit www.mos.org. The Museum of Fine Arts: 617.267.9300 Located a short distance from Boston College on Route 9 (Huntington Ave.), the Museum of Fine Arts is one of the leading fine arts museums in the country. For more information please visit www.mfa.org. The New England Aquarium: 617.973.5200 Located right on the water in downtown Boston, the aquarium is a nationally recognized learning resource for people of all ages. Please visit www.neaq.org for more information. Movie Theatres: AMC Chestnut Hill Cinema 5 27 Boylston St. Chestnut Hill, MA 1.888.262.4386 Kendall Square Cinema - Cambridge 1 Kendall Square Cambridge, MA 617.499.1996 6

GENERAL INFORMATION Post-game Meal Information: Post-game food deliveries should be directed to the Newton Campus (Field Location) or to the Main Campus (Visiting Team Locker Room Location). Newton Campus: This area is accessed on the North side of the Newton Campus Sports Complex via the entrance on Centre St. Signs will be posted to identify team parking areas (See map in Appendix E). GPS Address: 885 Centre St. Newton, MA 02459 Main Campus: This area is accessed through the Southside of Conte Forum (maroon awning at Gate B) accessible from the Beacon Street entrance to campus (See map in Appendix F). A list of preferred vendors can be found below. GPS Address: 2601 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 BC Dining Services (Boxed Lunches) Contact: David Early 617.552.0311 Café Nicholas 740 Beacon Street Newton Center, MA 617.969.1118 671.969.1119 Kelly s Roast Beef 1227 Commonwealth Ave. Allston, MA 02134 617.782.3999 Contact: Dan Doherty or Artie Perrin Chick-Fil-A 75 Middlesex Turnpike Suite 2110 Burlington, MA 01803 781.272.2110 Contact: Juan Ortiz Presto s Pizza 1936 Beacon Street Brighton. MA 617.232.4545 UFood Grill 220 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 617.923.7676 Practice Times: Please complete and return the enclosed Visiting Team Questionnaire with your practice requests as soon as possible to: Contact: Paul Neidermire Office: 617.552.2628 Cell: 715.441.1262 Fax: 617.552.4335 Email: paul.neidermire@bc.edu Pre-Game and Timing: Please refer to Appendix C for a sample pre-game timeline. 7

GENERAL INFORMATION MBTA Telephone: 617.222.3200 Public Transportation: Website: www.mbta.com Radio: Visiting Team radio requests must be submitted to the Boston College Media Relations office prior to your visit. Please contact Tim Clark at 617.552.8841 with your radio request. Sports Medicine: Location: The Athletic Training Room is located on main campus in room 124 on the North side of Conte Forum and will open two (2) hours prior to the start of the game. Aaron Clark, Assistant Director, Sports Medicine, will contact each school s athletic trainer prior to their game to discuss specific athletic training needs. Please contact Aaron Clark at 617.552.1392 with any medical questions. Tailgating: Please note that tailgating is NOT permitted at the Newton Campus Sports Complex. Newton Taxi Telephone: 617.244.6600 Red Cab Telephone: 617.789.3800 Taxis: Veteran s Taxi Telephone: 617.527.0300 Yellow Cab Telephone: 617.536.3600 Tickets: There is no admission charged at the Newton Campus Sports Complex. Visiting Team Bench: When entering the facility, the visiting team bench area is located on the right side. Boston College Baseball 8

EMERGENCY INFORMATION 9

EMERGENCY PROTOCOL - PRACTICE Emergency Phone Numbers: Boston College Campus Police Emergency: 617.552.4444 From a campus phone dial: 2.4444 Boston College Campus Police Non-Emergency: 617.552.4440 From a campus phone dial: 2.4440 Sports Medicine Emergency Number: 617.552.6666 From a campus phone dial: 2.6666 Emergency Phone Locations: Newton Fields (Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse): Phone is located on the south end of the Quonset Hut (building with curved metal roof) located between the soccer field and the field hockey field. Address: 885 Centre St. Newton, MA 02459 Conte Forum: Phones are located in the Boston College Athletic Training Room, the hallway outside of the Athletic Training Room, directly beside the north elevator and in the Skate Lobby. Address: 2601 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 AED Locations: Visiting Team Bench: BC Sports Medicine will supply an AED, contact information, and water for each visiting team practice. Conte Forum North Entrance: Inside the Sports Medicine Door in the North Lobby Conte Forum South Entrance: In the Skate Lobby (in lobby behind visiting team bench) *If a student-athlete is injured and needs medical assistance/transportation, please call the Boston College Police Department at 617.552.4444 or on campus at 2.4444. 10

EMERGENCY PROTOCOL - GAME First responder: Sports Medicine Team Athletic Trainer If additional care is needed, the trainer signals an operations staff member to call BCPD (2.4444) BCPD requests the ambulance and guides it to the proper location Student-athletes will be transported to: o St. Elizabeth s Medical Center o Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Center) Home Team Injury: A representative from Boston College (Assistant Coach) will go with the student-athlete to the hospital Parents may ride in the ambulance with the student-athlete at the discretion of the ambulance driver The Boston College athletic trainer will contact Bert Lenz, Director of Sports Medicine. Bert Lenz will contact Gene DeFilippo, Director of Athletics, if needed. Visiting Team Injury: If a visiting team student-athlete is injured, the visiting team determines what representative, if any, will go with the student-athlete to the hospital Parents may ride in the ambulance with the student-athlete at the discretion of the ambulance driver The Boston College athletic trainer will contact Bert Lenz, Director of Sports Medicine. Bert Lenz will contact Gene DeFilippo, Director of Athletics, if needed. 11

HOSPITAL DIRECTIONS St. Elizabeth s Medical Center: 736 Cambridge St. Brighton, MA 02135 Hospital Main Number: 617.789.3000 From Main Campus (140 Commonwealth Ave. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467) Exit the North side of campus and proceed directly across Commonwealth Avenue (Rte. 30) onto Lake Street. Follow Lake Street to the bottom of the hill and at the first traffic light turn right onto Washington Street. Follow Washington Street, going straight through two traffic lights. Approaching the third light, you will see the Medical Center in front of you on the right. For the Emergency Room, go straight at the third light, drive past the Medical Center (on your right), turn right at the next light (Warren St.), and follow signs for the Emergency Room. To reach the main entrance of the Medical Center, go straight at the third light, drive past the Medical Center (on your right), turn right at the next light (Warren St.) and the main drive will be your first right. From Newton Campus (885 Centre St. Newton, MA 02459) Take a left out of campus onto Centre St. Turn Right onto Sargent St. Sargent St. becomes Kenrick St. Turn Left onto Lake St. Follow Lake Street to the bottom of the hill and at the first traffic light turn right onto Washington Street. Follow Washington Street, going straight through two traffic lights. Approaching the third light, you will see the Medical Center in front of you on the right. For the Emergency Room, go straight at the third light, drive past the Medical Center (on your right), turn right at the next light (Warren St.), and follow signs for the Emergency Room. To reach the main entrance of the Medical Center, go straight at the third light, drive past the Medical Center (on you right), turn right at the next light (Warren St.) and the main drive will be your first right. 12

HOSPITAL DIRECTIONS Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: 185 Pilgrim Rd., Boston, MA 02215 Hospital Main Number: 617.667.7000 From Main Campus (140 Commonwealth Ave. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467) Go east on Commonwealth Ave. (Rt. 30) towards Boston Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Ave. Turn left onto Beacon St. Turn right onto Washington St. Take a slight left onto School St. School St. turns into Aspinwall Ave. (continue to follow Aspinwall for.5 miles) Turn left at Brookline Ave. Turn left at Francis St. Go right onto Pilgrim Rd. Emergency Room will be on the right. From Newton Campus (885 Centre St. Newton, MA 02459) Head Southwest on Centre St. (Towards Cotton St.) Turn left onto Commonwealth Ave. (Rt. 30) Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Ave. Turn left onto Beacon St. Turn right onto Washington St. Take a slight left onto School St. School St. turns into Aspinwall Ave. (continue to follow Aspinwall for.5 miles) Turn left at Brookline Ave. Turn left at Francis St. Go right onto Pilgrim Rd. Emergency Room will be on the right. 13

SEVERE WEATHER POLICY Boston College has several services that act as early warning systems for severe weather which include: Meteorlogix Weather Sentry Reporting System/Text Messaging Thorgurd Lightning Prediction Device PRIOR TO THE EVENT: Event weather forecasts will be monitored throughout the day by the event manager and sport administrator via the internet and through the use of a weather service. Ninety (90) minutes prior to the start of the event Sports Medicine will begin to monitor for severe weather via an electronic lightning detector at the field level. The Game Manager will monitor lightning via PDA and the Internet through the Meteorlogix/DTN weather service. The game officials, home coaches and visiting coaches will be made aware of the Boston College severe weather policy both prior to the game and when they arrive on site day of game. ONCE SEVERE WEATHER IS DETECTED: Once it has been determined that lightning is within 30 miles of the event, the Game Manager will notify the game officials, both head coaches and any on site administrators from both teams that Boston College administration is tracking severe weather in the area. ONCE LIGHTNING IS WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) MILES OF THE STADIUM: The Game Manager will notify the game officials, both head coaches, and any on site administrators from both teams at the next stoppage of play that lightning is within 15 miles of the playing field and postponement due to weather might be possible. When lightning is detected within 15 miles of the stadium, the public address announcer will make the following announcement to inform those in attendance that inclement weather including lightning is within 15 miles. LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE? MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE? BOSTON COLLEGE HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE THAT SEVERE WEATHER INCLUDING LIGHTNING IS WITHIN 15 MILES OF THE NEWTON CAMPUS SPORTS COMPLEX. DUE TO THE IMPENDING WEATHER, IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR SAFETY THAT YOU TEMPORARILY EXIT THE STADIUM AND SEEK SHELTER. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. 14

SEVERE WEATHER POLICY WHEN LIGHTNING IS DETECTED WITHIN SIX (6) MILES OF THE STADIUM: The Game Manager will notify the game officials, both head coaches and any on site administrators from both teams at the next stoppage of play that lightning is within 6 miles of the playing field and we are required to halt the game due to weather. When lightning is detected within 6 miles of the playing field, the public address announcer will make the following announcement to inform those in attendance that inclement weather including lightning is within 6 miles. LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE? MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE? BOSTON COLLEGE GAME MANAGEMENT HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE THAT SEVERE WEATHER INCLUDING LIGHTNING IS WITHIN 6 MILES OF THE NEWTON CAMPUS SPORTS COMPLEX. DUE TO THE IMPENDING WEATHER PLAY IN TODAY S GAME HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED AND TEAMS HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO THEIR LOCKER ROOM AREAS. FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE EXIT YOUR SEAT AND SEEK SHELTER. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. EVACUATION LOCATIONS - Single Competition @ Newton Sports Complex: Game Officials The Quonset Hut Officials Locker Room Visiting Team Visiting Trailer/Locker Room Home Team Home Trailer/Locker Room Spectators Personal Vehicles or Quonset Hut Gymnasium EVACUATION LOCATIONS Multiple Competitions @ Newton Sports Complex Game Officials The Quonset Hut Officials Locker Room Field Hockey Visiting Team Visiting Trailer/Locker Room Field Hockey Home Team Home Trailer/Locker Room Soccer Visiting Team Charter Bus Soccer Home Team Quonset Hut Fitness Area Spectators Personal Vehicles or Quonset Hut Gymnasium All ushers and event management staff should know where the weather shelters are located and make sure that these shelters are unlocked and ready. All athletes, coaches and officials should be made aware of their evacuation location prior to the competition. All spectators should be directed to seek shelter immediately. REASSESSING THE SITUATION: Once severe weather is at least six (6) miles from the venue and it is safe to return to the facility, an "all clear" will be sounded. An "all clear" is indicated by 3 short horn blasts on the game scoreboard. There will be a 5 to10 minute evaluation/warm up period after the all-clear signal has been given before competition is resumed. The length of time will be determined by the game officials and game manager. 15

APPENDICES 16

APPENDIX - A Directions to Newton Campus Sports Complex GPS Address: 885 Centre St. Newton, MA 02459 From Main Campus (Locker Rooms) 1. Drive West on Commonwealth Avenue for approximately 2.5 miles. 2. Upon reaching Centre St. take a right. 3. Follow Centre St. for approximately 1 mile and turn left into the Main entrance. 4. Signs will be posted to direct the bus to the visiting team parking location. From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Heading East) 1. Take Exit 17. 2. Take the first right onto Centre St. and follow for approximately 1 mile. 3. Turn right into the Main entrance. 4. Signs will be posted to direct the bus to the visiting team parking location. From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Heading West) 1. Take Exit 17. 2. Take a left over the bridge after passing the Sheraton Tara Hotel. 3. Take the first right onto Centre St. and follow for approximately 1 mile. 4. Turn right into the Main entrance. 5. Signs will be posted to direct the bus to the visiting team parking location. From Logan Airport 1. Follow signs to the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) Toll 2. Take the Massachusetts Turnpike 90 West to Exit 17 3. Take a left over the bridge after passing the Sheraton Tara Hotel. 4. Take the first right onto Centre St. and follow for approximately 1 mile. 5. Turn right into the Main entrance. 6. Signs will be posted to direct the bus to the visiting team parking location. 17

APPENDIX - B Directions to Main Campus Locker Rooms GPS Address: 2601 Beacon St. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 From Points North and South: 1. Take Interstate 95 (Route 128) to Exit 24 (Route 30). 2. Proceed east on Route 30, also known as Commonwealth Avenue, and follow for about five miles to Boston College. 3. Enter BC at the second entrance on the right, at St. Ignatius Church, and then bear left down St. Thomas More Drive. 4. Follow St. Thomas More Drive until you reach Beacon Street and go right. 5. Traveling on Beacon Street, take your first right and proceed to the Conte Loop area. From Points West: 1. Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) to Exit 17. 2. At the first set of lights off the exit ramp, take a right onto Centre Street. 3. Follow Centre Street to the fourth set of lights, and turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue. 4. Follow Commonwealth Avenue 1-1/2 miles to Boston College. 5. Enter BC at the second entrance on the right, at St. Ignatius Church, and then bear left down St. Thomas More Drive. 6. Follow St. Thomas More Drive until you reach Beacon Street and go right. 7. Traveling on Beacon Street, take your first right and proceed to the Conte Loop area. From Downtown Boston: 1. Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90 West) to Exit 17. 2. Take a left over the bridge after passing the Sheraton Tara Hotel. 3. Take the first right onto Centre Street. 4. Follow Centre Street to the fourth set of lights, and turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue. 5. Follow Commonwealth Avenue 1-1/2 miles to Boston College. 6. Enter BC at the second entrance on the right, at St. Ignatius Church, and then bear left down St. Thomas More Drive. 7. Follow St. Thomas More Drive until you reach Beacon Street and go right. 8. Traveling on Beacon Street, take your first right and proceed to the Conte Loop area. From Newton: 1. Take a right onto Centre St. 2. Take a left onto Commonwealth Ave. 3. Follow Commonwealth Ave. 1 ½ miles to Boston College 4. Enter BC at the second entrance to campus on the right, at St. Ignatius Church, and then bear left down St. Thomas More Drive. 5. Follow St. Thomas More Drive until you reach Beacon St. and go right. 6. Traveling on Beacon St., take your first right and proceed to the Conte Loop area. 18

APPENDIX - C Sample Pre-Game Timeline 7:00 PM Actual Time Scoreboard Clock Activity 5:50 PM 70:00 Teams may begin warm-up 6:45 PM 15:00 Game rosters exchanged & captains and officials meet Return game balls to table 6:50 PM 10:00 Teams clear the field (Horn Sounds) 6:53 PM 6:53:30 PM 7:00 6:30 Welcome: Officials and starting line-ups walk to center circle (FIFA) Officials & Team Introductions 6:57 3:00 National Anthem 6:59 1:00 Final team huddle 7:00 PM 00:00 Game begins GAME OPERATIONS PHONE NUMBERS BCPD Emergency 617.552.4444 BCPD Non-emergency 617.552.4440 19

APPENDIX - D Map of Chestnut Hill, MA 20

APPENDIX - E Map of Newton Campus Sports Complex Soccer Field 21

APPENDIX - F Map of Main Campus To Locker Rooms: Enter Boston College via Commonwealth Avenue at St. Ignatius Church and turn left on St. Thomas More Rd. Turn right onto Beacon St. then take the first right and continue in the Conte Loop. 22