VOL. 124 - NO. 28 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JULY 10, 2020 $.35 A COPY Mayor Walsh on Phase 3 in Boston • The Mayor reminded every- • For Phase 3, the City has emergency budget resources information on setting it up, a one that while Phase 3, Step 1 been developing guidance in and the Resiliency Fund donors. sign with information that res- of the statewide reopening plan multiple languages for indoor • The City is committed to taurants can display, and best began July 6th, it will begin in fi tness, museums and cultural building on this work to create practices on providing service to Boston on Monday, June 13th. spaces, and outdoor events. a more equitable recovery. people with disabilities. The City requested this exten- Boston will also be hosting • The Small Business Relief • Restaurants permitted for sion because Boston has unique online workshops: for indoor Fund has now given $6.1 mil- outdoor dining can request needs, stemming from the size and outdoor events, perfor- lion to nearly 1,700 busi- a portable ramp by emailing and density of our population, mance venues in arts and cul- nesses, across every neighbor- [email protected]. The Mayor workforce, and commercial and ture, and tours and activities hood in Boston. 50% of those thanked Commissioner Kristen cultural sectors. He thanked in the tourism industry. The businesses are owned by people McCosh and her team for lead- the Governor and the Advisory City will begin posting material of color. They are in industries ing this work. He also noted Board for being fl exible in rec- by the end of this week. most affected by COVID-19, that later this month, we will ognizing those concerns. A Note About Boston’s Relief such as restaurants and stores, be celebrating the 30th anni- • The City has been devel- And Resiliency Funds: needs of vulnerable residents hair and nail salons, child care versary of the signing of the oping additional guidelines • The Mayor described the and small businesses. and personal care. Americans with Disabilities and supports that take time three crises Boston is facing at • The Mayor noted how the • The Reopen Boston Fund Act — a groundbreaking piece to implement correctly. At the the same time: the health crisis City’s relief and resiliency funds has gotten $1.5 million out to of legislation that changed the same time, the City is monitor- in the COVID-19 pandemic; the have been part of a broad strat- nearly 800 businesses with 15 country for the better. ing local health data and watch- economic impact of that pan- egy, and played an essential or fewer employees. These are The Continued Importance ing for any impacts that come demic; and the ongoing impacts role in Boston’s response and grants for PPE, cleaning prod- Of Following Public Health from Phase 2. Taking extra time of systemic racism. Boston’s recovery. He provided examples ucts, and construction materi- Guidance: also allows the City to continue response to all three of these of their impact, including: als for a safe reopening. The • The Mayor asked everyone addressing the racial and ethnic crises have been collaborative, • Supporting COVID- fund is still taking applications to think about the impact their inequities in the health impact comprehensive, and equity- 19 testing at Community and can be found at: boston. actions have on others, espe- and economic impact of the driven, and the City has priori- Health Centers across our gov/reopening. cially people with medical vul- virus. tized meeting the most urgent neighborhoods. New Supports for Boston nerabilities that are risk factors • Helping hundreds of Restaurants and Customers: for COVID-19. He noted that if families pay their rent. • Since outdoor dining began, people are not wearing a mask • Helping thousands of the City has granted over 300 or properly distancing, that News Briefs small businesses recover and restaurants a temporary sends a message to many peo- reopen safely. license to provide on-street ple that a public area may not by Sal Giarratani • Bringing food and care dining. In that time, the City’s be safe for them. That means to seniors who have been Commission for Persons with fewer places that they can go, isolated by the virus, and Disabilities has been working creating an inequity. I am a July Fourth American to families who are in with other City departments to • As numbers of cases con- quarantine. ensure that these new spaces tinue to climb in other parts of While many weak-kneed liberal Democrat leaders • These funds are emergency are accessible and that side- the country, the Mayor noted are going deaf, dumb, and blind and running from real responses to a life-threaten- walks are not obstructed. that this is not the time to let leadership, especially about our Founding Fathers and ing situation, and have saved • To increase accessibility, up—either in collective risk those values that have made us the freest people in the lives. The Mayor said he was the City is now providing res- management or personal pre- world, I found a quote from Dr. King back from 1965, proud of how Boston has come taurants with portable mobil- cautions. He reminded every- in which he stated of the Declaration of Independence, together to support vulnerable ity ramps. Ramps are already one to: “Never before in history of the world has a sociopoliti- residents and businesses, and being provided on a rolling cal document expressed in such profound, eloquent, he’s grateful for both the City’s basis, along with a toolkit with (Continued on Page 10) and unequivocal language the dignity and the worth of human personality.” Amen to that Dr. King. Goodbye, Columbus in Columbus Department of Revenue Reminds MA Taxpayers of Christopher Columbus isn’t even welcomed in Columbus, OH anymore. A statue of this explorer was Income Tax Filing Deadline on taken down in the Ohio capital that’s named for him. Of course, it was done in darkness at 3:00 a.m., with Wednesday, July 15, 2020 a crane removing this bronze statue that was a gift from the people of Genoa, Italy, back in 1955, from The Massachusetts Depart- fi ling remains a safe and secure with AARP Tax-Aide. As a result its pedestal outside Columbus City Hall. ment of Revenue (DOR) reminds option for refund processing.” of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Andrew Ginther stated, “For many people Massachusetts taxpayers that Information on electronic only some in-person services in our community, the statue represents patriarchy, the deadline to fi le both fed- filing options available to are available. Taxpayers who oppression, and divisiveness. That does not represent eral and state income tax Massachusetts taxpayers can qualify for tax-free preparation our great city, and we will no longer live in the shadow returns is Wednesday, July be found on DOR’s website. program should check directly of our ugly past.” 15, 2020. Due to the impact of Please note that DOR does not with local VITA and TCE sites. How long before the mayor and city council move to COVID-19, the tax fi ling dead- endorse or recommend any tax Earned Income Tax Credit rename Columbus. lines were extended 90 days particular preparation software. Increased this Year Beavis and Butt-Head Redux? from the original April 15, 2020 Assistance for The Massachusetts Earned deadline. Massachusetts Taxpayers Income Tax Credit (EITC) has Comedy Central has ordered up two seasons of a Taxpayers should keep in Volunteers certified by the increased from 23% to 30% of re-imagined BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD from original mind that a range of free elec- Internal Revenue Service pro- the federal credit. The credit is creator Mike Judge. In the new version, the slacker tronic options are available for vide free tax help for lower- available to certain taxpayers duo will be transported to the Gen Z world. “It eligible taxpayers, including income taxpayers, as well as who meet the requirements of seemed like the time was right to get stupid again,” free fi llable forms. senior citizens, with both fed- the federal EITC. In order to says Judge. “The Department encourages eral and state tax returns. claim the Massachusetts EITC, (Continued on Page 10) all Massachusetts taxpayers The Volunteer Income Tax you must be a resident of the to utilize the DOR website Assistance (VITA) program is Commonwealth for at least part and review options for filing for taxpayers with an annual of the taxable year and fi le a tax their state income taxes,” said income of $56,000 or less, return. DOR Commissioner Geoffrey those with disabilities, as well Massachusetts taxpayers can POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE E. Snyder. “To date, more than as taxpayers with limited or no fi nd more information, includ- 90% of Massachusetts taxpay- English language profi ciency. ing forms, instructions, and 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQ., EAST BOSTON ers who have fi led their 2019 The Tax Counseling for the helpful tips on DOR’s website. Tues. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; Thurs. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM income taxes have done so elec- Elderly (TCE) program provides To avoid penalties, returns for tronically. Given social distanc- free tax help to taxpayers who Massachusetts taxpayers must Call 617-227-8929 for more information ing requirements and remote are 60 and older. TCE sites are be fi led electronically or post- working conditions, electronic often operated in partnership marked by midnight July 15th. PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 10, 2020 Green Line C Branch Track Improvements and Intersection Upgrades Accelerated, Kenmore – Cleveland Circle through August 1st Shuttle Buses Will Replace C Branch Trolleys Between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle VENUS often than not, the location of a statue or painting of this goddess determined whether she was called Aphrodite or Venus. Here again, as in the case of Apollo, there is hardly With the goal of expediting safety and reliability improvements a famous artist from the past through core infrastructure investments, the MBTA is reminding who didn’t take a turn in pre- customers of the acceleration of essential track and intersection senting his own version of this work on the entirety of the Green Line C Branch as part of the queen of beauties, according MBTA’s $8 billion Building A Better T program. Accessible shuttle to some particular story or leg- buses will replace Green Line C branch trolley service between end that he wished to portray. Kenmore and Cleveland Circle Stations through Saturday, August st Her most celebrated statue, 1 , including both weekdays and weekends. During this diver- of course, just has to be the sion in C Branch service, crews will improve accessibility and the “Aphrodite of Melos” or as it is customer experience through upgrades to grade crossings and more popularly known, “Venus intersections, and improve reliability and remove a longstanding de Milo.” It was found on Melos, speed restriction through the replacement of 2.5 miles of track. Sandro Botticelli, The Birth of Venus (c. 1484–1486). Tempera the most westerly island of the “The C Branch work taking place during the month of July is on canvas. Uffi zi, Florence Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea, the equivalent of about a year’s worth of weekend and evening Last week’s column high- dimension to one’s beauty. The island became an Athenian diversions in C Branch service,” said MBTA General Manager lighted Aphrodite, the Greek In later years, the wor- colony sometime around 400 Steve Poftak. “With safety as our fi rst priority, our shuttle plan goddess of love. This week ship of Venus became more B.C., however, there appears continues to include measures that promote physical distancing, your attention is directed to closely associated with that of to be no information about and face coverings are required on shuttle buses and throughout Venus, the Roman counterpart. Aphrodite, consequently, new the masterpiece, other than the T system. We know these shutdowns can be inconvenient, Prior to her identifi cation with dimensions were added. During the fact of being found among and appreciate our customers’ understanding as we accomplish Aphrodite, Venus was the god- the third or second century some ruins, in the year 1820. It this important work on a faster timeline that allows us to deliver dess of gardens and spring, one B.C., the worship of Venus was purchased by the Marquis improvements more quickly.” of the least important of the Erycina was introduced from deRiviere, who presented it to More Information about the Work: Roman deities. She was also Sicily’s Mt. Eryx. A temple in Louis XVII and it now stands This suspension in Green Line C Branch service during the worshipped as “Calva” (The her honor as Venus Verticordia in the Louvre. month of July is part of the MBTA’s $8 billion Building A Better bald), a cult which was started (from the Latin vertex or vor- Another well-known statue T program to quicken the pace of infrastructure projects in 2020 about 625 B.C. by Ancus tex), the goddess who turns of this goddess is the “Medici as well as the MBTA’s Green Line Transformation program. Marcius, the third Sabine king the hearts of men, was built in Venus.” For those who are not Completion of this work will result in improved safety and reli- of regal Rome, because his Rome after a Vestal Virgin was familiar with the Medici fam- ability, fewer unplanned service disruptions, and improved travel wife was losing her hair. Some killed by lightning. Even Julius ily, please let me add that the times for riders. During this extended diversion C Branch service, historians attributed the name Caesar caused the construc- family greatness started with crews will: Calva to the fact that on her tion of a temple called Venus Cosimo de Medici in the 15th • Allow for a more reliable trip and the removal of longstanding wedding day, each Roman bride Genetrix (Venus the Mother), century. He was known as “The speed restrictions through the replacement of 2.5 miles (about cut off a lock of her hair and because he claimed that, as Great Merchant of Florence” 13,200 feet) of track that, in some areas, is over thirty years old sacrifi ced it to Venus. “Paetus” mother of Aeneas, she was the who spent his immense wealth and has reached the end of its service life; was another name often used ancestor and guardian of the liberally for the advancement of • Allow for improvements to safety, accessibility, and the rider in Rome. It identifi ed a person entire Roman race. art and science. About fifty experience through the replacement of seven road crossings and who squinted in one eye. The Aphrodite and Venus were years later, Lorenzo di Medici four individual pedestrian track crossings, including the replace- Latin expression was “Venus worshipped as one and the ment of uneven pavement and the installation of accessible ramps paeta” (Venus-eyed), because same more often than any other where needed; and it was regarded as an added deity in mythology. Also, more (Continued on Page 10) • Perform additional customer improvements that include upgrades to system maps, walkways, station brightening, and yellow tactile edging at C Branch Stations. This nearly month-long closure is equivalent to about one full year of weekend and night closures on the C Branch. Though New Bus and Bike Lanes Established on this work was previously announced and planned during the summer when ridership is historically lower, doing this work now Washington Street in Downtown Boston and Chinatown also allows its completion at a time when ridership on the Green Line is signifi cantly decreased due to the pandemic. The MBTA to Improve Silver Line and Traffi c Safety recognizes that riders do continue to take essential trips as the Commonwealth moves through its reopening plan. The MBTA’s The MBTA and the City of 2017, action has been taken on shuttle plan includes measures to promote social distancing that Boston announced on July more than half of the fi fty-eight protect MBTA riders and workers. The MBTA will carefully monitor 6th the completion of nearly projects and policies identifi ed ridership levels on shuttle buses, adjusting service levels if needed. a mile of new bus lanes and in the plan. Green Line C Branch Shuttle Bus Information: other multimodal improve- According to a Boston Free, accessible shuttle buses will operate between Kenmore and ments along Washington Street Transportation Department Cleveland Circle Stations that meet or exceed current C Branch in Downtown Boston and and MBTA analysis, the new schedules. Customers should note that shuttles will not stop at Chinatown. These facilities will Washington Street bus lane Brandon Hall and Kent Street Stations. be open all-day and will be in will save 24,000 weekday rid- For more information, please visit mbta.com/GLCwork, www. effect immediately. ers up to twelve minutes on mbta.com/GLT, www.mbta.com/BBT2020, or connect with the T “These improvements on trips from Nubian Square into on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA. Washington Street are a criti- downtown, offering commut- cal part of our commitment to ers signifi cantly more reliable making our city streets safer transit service. and more equitable for every- These new facilities were one,” said City of Boston Mayor planned through a partnership Martin J. Walsh. “Delivering with the City of Boston and the on this project is a key part of MBTA. The Silver Line 4 and Go Boston 2030, the City of Silver Line 5 routes connect Boston’s long-term, compre- Nubian Square with Downtown hensive transportation plan, Boston, Chinatown, and the Itali-EchoɈ with Viviana Dragani and will help our residents more South End. Bus lanes were efficiently travel throughout implemented along Washington WNTN1550 AM RADIO our city.” Street throughout the South “Our partnership with Mayor End as part of the launch of the Streaming Walsh and the City of Boston is Silver Line in 2002. This project critical for building a better T, closes the gap between original www.wntn1550am.com and keeping our passengers, vices faster, safer, and more facilities while bringing benefi ts operators, and the region safe reliably.” to other road users, including MONDAY-FRIDAY as Metro Boston recovers from Go Boston 2030, the City of bicycle users. the pandemic,” said MBTA Boston’s comprehensive trans- Since 2018, the MBTA and 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM General Manager Steve Poftak. portation plan, highlighted the the City of Boston have part- “These improvements mean reliability of public transit – and nered to improve transit com- that people riding buses and bus service in particular – as mutes for thousands of bus bikes from Roxbury can get a top priority. Since the intro- WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM to job opportunities and ser- duction of Go Boston 2030 in (Continued on Page 10) POST-GAZETTE, JULY 10, 2020 PAGE 3 POST-GAZETTE Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. 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Air being capably guided James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Force veteran. Devout by his children and 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Catholic. grandchildren. Lou Nocera, along with Vol. 124 - No. 28 Friday, July 10, 2020 Louis J. Nocera was born in Waltham, the late Ira Gordon, were granted the Massachusetts. He was the son of the late first charter to bring cable television to OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions Joseph and Mary Nocera. He is survived Waltham in the 1970s. of this our adopted country the United States of America: by his only sister, Marianne Skerry of Palm A generous philanthropist, Lou Nocera To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey Beach Gardens, Florida. His loving wife, shared his success with his hometown them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of Anne Marie, was at Lou’s side when he was of Waltham in countless ways. He was civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater called home. Lou leaves behind nieces instrumental in many causes in Waltham, and better than we found it. and nephews, friends and hundreds of the benefi ts of which are still being enjoyed fond employees and business associates; to this day: the establishment of the notably Julia F. Middlebrook, dear lifelong Waltham Museum, lights for Warren Field, President Trump Has friend and Comptroller of the Chateau the Centennial Parade in 1998, annual Restaurant. Fourth of July fireworks, the Waltham Lou Nocera and his late wife, Betty, Centennial Cookbook, the Waltham Mt. Rushmore’s Back had seven children. He was the cherished Tourism and Restaurant Guide, the by Sal Giarratani father of Joseph and Jeanne Mula Nocera Waltham Rediscovered project and book of Waltham; James and Lynda Calvino and many other endeavors. He founded Nocera of Weston; John and Susan Hegarty Mary’s House and worked tirelessly for the Nocera of Bedford; Jeffrey and Susan Bristol Lodge. The Chateau Restaurant Mahon Nocera of Westwood; Linda Jacobs sponsored youth sports teams at every level of Waltham; Jerome and Chrisann Taras and avidly supported girl’s athletics. Lou Nocera of Waltham; and the late Jason was a supporter of the Reagle Players, Nocera. Lou gained three stepchildren and the Salvation Army. He served on when he married Anne Marie Nocera, the boards of several organizations, becoming the beloved stepfather of including The Boys and Girls Club, the Wayne Morse, George Morse, and Michelle Waltham Chamber of Commerce and the Morse. Massachusetts Restaurant Association. He Lou was deeply loved and admired by was a senator of the National Jr. Chamber his fi fteen grandchildren, Corey Nocera, of Commerce. Nicole Nocera, Kyle Nocera, Brian Nocera, Over the years, Lou Nocera received Devon Nocera, Nicklas Nocera, Julina countless honors and awards for his good Nocera, Derek Nocera, Sean Nocera, works. Whenever there was a need in the Michelle Nocera, Leah Nocera, Amanda community or an event in need of support, Nocera, Victoria Jacobs, Justina Jacobs, Lou Nocera was unfailingly generous All I can say is THANK GOD someone does. Seems like and Jacob Kinsman. and benevolent, oftentimes contributing most of our elected leadership in this country has taken a vacation from their responsibilities. If you listen to the Lou Nocera was a graduate of St. Mary’s anonymously. Lou was known by many as Democrat and Republican established, both look foolish. I High School in Waltham where he was a Mr. Waltham. He truly loved his hometown. remember a great line from Gov. George C. Wallace while standout basketball player. He graduated The family gathered to share their love running as a third party presidential candidate in 1968 from Boston College. He married Betty and support for one another during a stated “There’s not a dime’s worth of difference” between Schmidt in 1952. He served in the Air Force Private Funeral Mass in Celebration of Lou’s the two parties. (1951-1954) in Mississippi and Texas. He was Life at Saint Mary’s Church in Waltham, I believe AMERICA has been under attack for some time a lifelong fan of all Boston sports teams, but followed by his burial with United States now but things are getting worse. Anarchists have taken held a special affection for the Boston Red Air Force Military Honors at Mt. Feake to the streets to shutdown all who oppose them on this Sox. He loved music and was a talented Cemetery in Waltham on Thursday, July 9th. mission to remake America into their image and likeness. pianist. Lou was a devout Catholic and a In lieu of fl owers, expressions of sympathy They’ve got plenty of allies inside the HOUSE and SENATE lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Church in may be made in his memory to the in the Nation’s Capital. Waltham and his faith fi gured prominently Waltham Boys & Girls Club, 20 Exchange Currently, in the House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seems in everything he did. Street, Waltham, MA 02453. scared of the Democrat Socialists in the midst of its hostile Louis Nocera expanded the tiny Chateau For guestbook and additional information, takeover of political power. Cafe owned by his father to its current please refer to: BrascoFuneralHome.com Kudos to PRESIDENT TRUMP for going to Mt. Rushmore to take a stand for America. I still remember when Pat Buchanan challenged President George H.W. Bush in the summer of ’92, and told conventioneers that there was a Cultural War underway and he was treated like someone WWI MEMORIAL wearing a tinfoil hat. Today, we are clearly in the midst of the cancel culture Virtual App Now Available with an attempt to erase our history and our culture. When these street fascists who don’t believe in free speech, many The Doughboy Foundation The virtual Memorial is fi lled period photos and newspaper said they’re coming for Confederate statues. I said it was announced the release of with WWI explorations and dis- headlines provide short focused just the beginning. I knew the Founding Fathers had to the WWI Virtual Explorer coveries including video game insights. be on their radar, too. The ANTI-TRUMP media now has App in cooperation with the style 3D stories and over 50 America’s military experience GEORGE WASHINGTON in their crosshairs and others are United States World War One videos integrated into the 3D of WWI is also explored from a certainly to follow. Centennial Commission. space. Together they present variety of angles. This was argu- As President Trump looked up at Mt. Rushmore, he said The free, innovative various aspects of WWI, “The ably the single most transfor- Washington wasn’t going anywhere. He said Mt. Rushmore Augmented Reality Smartphone War that Changed the World”. mative period in American and isn’t either. App for iOS and Android mobile Although WWI is not a major global Military history, ushering Of course, those out to remake America are committed. devices allows users to take a focus in American education in the modern era of warfare The rest of us can’t be helpless bystanders because this virtual fi eld trip to the National today, the War had a deep and with its machinery of mass is our country we’re talking about. There’s a Texas blues WWI Memorial being built in lasting impact on nearly every destruction and previously song that goes, “Sometimes you have to make a little noise Washington DC. aspect of American society and unimagined devastating forces. to be heard.” If George Washington goes, so does America. The App provides an ability to culture. The Memorial and the App are Because there can be no United States of America without explore the past using the tools The Explorer’s “How WWI both dedicated to recognizing respect for our Founding Fathers, the Bill of Rights, or of the future. Changed America” Theater that WWI was a deeply trau- anything else that should matter. Developed by the Doughboy offers dozens of short videos in matic human experience. It was We are not a perfect nation. We are imperfect people Foundation, a 501c(3) not for nine categories including how a historical event that affected living in an imperfect world. We do the best we can. We try profit foundation under an WWI affected women, immi- every household and person in to learn to be better. We grow as people and we grow as a education grant from Walmart, grants, African Americans, the nation… A story powerfully nation. the mobile device App places a Native Americans, citizenship, told by the WWI Memorial’s It is always better to build up, not tear down. If others scaled version of the entire 1.8- fi nance, international standing, central feature, a 58’ long, 38 don’t want to say it, I will HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA acre WWI Memorial anywhere and prophetically, the Pandemic fi gure bronze sculpture called AND MANY MORE. including backyards, drive- 100 years ago. Prominent WWI ways, living rooms, and more. historians, archival footage, (Continued on Page 6) PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 10, 2020 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Beating the Heat with an Italian Twist by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING Note: L’Anno Bello is reprinting articles that were written before the Coronavirus pandemic. OUT LOUD Obviously, advice on gatherings and reunions contained within are not applicable to this current time by Sal Giarratani when social distancing (and mask wearing!) is the best practice. Please read these articles as a tes- tament to the joy and love that imbues Italian celebrations — and as suggestions for ways to spend time in the future once this pandemic is fi nally over. Sports Mascots

days, and I received a big cul- Much Ado Over Nothing ture shock. Here in the United I’ll probably get slammed for that doing so is an unacceptable States, I was used to popping saying this, but the news is that racist practice encouraged by inside an air-conditioned store there are many in both Quincy the school’s mascot. or restaurant when walking and Braintree who are calling Nowadays it is nice to know outside in the sweltering heat on North Quincy High School to that everyone hasn’t kowtowed got to be too much. In Italy, air end the usage of the term Red yet. Sean Powers, a former conditioning was practically Raiders and to retire the Yakoo Braintree School Committee non-existent. In fact, it was so mascot. Critics say it is offen- Member and Town Councilor rare, that whenever a store did sive to Native Americans and I disagree with the madding have an air conditioner or fan assume indicates institutional crowd out there saying, “It’s tra- blasting inside, they advertised racism. And the same goes for dition. It’s history. It’s not done outside on colorful posters hung Braintree High School being in a disrespectful manner.” He’s from their windows. Perhaps “Home of the Wamps” with that right, I believe. this reluctance to use air condi- profi le of a Native American in a Oh, and if we’re going after tioning is due to the Italian fear feathered headdress represent- nicknames for local high school of il colpo d’aria, or “hit of air”: ing Chief Josiah Wampatuck sports teams, how long can the the belief that a blast of air to who signed the deed giving Quincy High School Presidents your neck or throat can cause a the colonists the land that stand? After all, the progressive Summer brings many plea- precautions to keep your pet wide number of maladies. I also is now Holbrook, Randolph, march to topple monuments sures, which is why so many cool and comfortable during the found out that many Italians Quincy, and Braintree. High and statues to U.S. presidents people consider it their favorite summer), why the canine asso- dislike putting ice in their schools, colleges, and profes- has become rampant. season. It means vacations ciation with the hottest days of drinks for fear of indigestion. sional sports teams have been They’ve gone after Washington, and refreshing dips in the pool, the year? The term “dog days” These cautions, by the way, are under extreme pressure to Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, bright sunshine and warm derives from the fact that in not unique to Italy, but preva- change names and logos. and Grant, too. Which president weather, licks of an ice cream ancient times, during the sum- lent in other European coun- I believe that the Cleveland is safe from these progressives? cone and golden twilight hours mer, the star Sirius rose about tries as well. Though the lack Indians will soon be eliminating I thought Teddy Roosevelt was that last long into the night. the same time as the sun. Since of air conditioning and ice took the red-colored Indian profi le. safe but he wasn’t. Is John However, summer also intro- Sirius is the brightest star in some getting used to, I eventu- No word yet from the Atlanta Adams safe? Who knows any- duces days of great humidity, the constellation Canis Major, ally found out that Italians have Braves and their tomahawk more! Remember he did suc- when the air feels like a thick which means “large dog,” the other great ways of cooling off in but we know that’s going to cessfully defend those British and damp blanket enveloping Romans represented the star the summer. Nearly every time get hammered, too. So far, the soldiers at the Boston Massacre the earth, when you sit in front as a canine — something any I visited a family member, they Washington Redskins have back in 1770. of any fan you can fi nd in hopes Harry Potter fan can tell you! had a fresh melone, or melon, refused to fold up and go along Getting back to sports, nick- of some relief. I actually like For the ancient Egyptians, the waiting on their table. Juicy with the culture warriors. How names, and logos. I grew up in humid days, for they remind rise of Sirius was viewed as a and refreshing cantaloupes, long can they stand feeling so the ’50s and ’60s with all those me that summer is really and sign of relief, since it heralded watermelons, and honeydews alone? stereotypes as did my genera- truly here and differentiate the fl ooding of the Nile River form a staple of Italian summer The debate (and I think it is tion of baby boomers. I loved the season from all others. and thus the growth of crops eating, the perfect fi nale to a silly) about nicknames and logos those cowboy and Indian TV Nevertheless, too much stifl ing and vegetation. The Romans, muggy day. Italians also enjoy has been going on for years and shows and movies. Most baby weather can really wreak havoc! however, perceived Sirius as a strolling outside in the fresh air does appear to be gaining trac- boomers survived all of that During periods of high humid- malicious and dangerous star. during the evening, when the tion as the current narrative and understood it was just TV. ity, I like to stay in an air-condi- They believed that its bright- heat of the day has lessened. in America is seemingly to end I remember watching Saturday tioned space and enjoy ice-cold ness combined with that of the These walks are called passeg- anything that could be deemed morning wrestling and always glasses of water or lemonade, sun, causing the heat to rise giate, and they provide Italians racist or just plain offensive. rooting for Chief Jay Strongbow basking in summer relaxation. in the summer! Many super- with the opportunity to chat A petition that started on who, by the way, turned out While I, like many others, take stitions have since attached with family and friends while June 10th in Braintree has col- to be an Italian-American. It the humidity in stride as part themselves to the dog days, or enjoying a gelato and exploring lected more than 3,500 signa- wasn’t racism but just fun to of the season, in olden days the dies caniculares as the Romans the city or town. This is a won- tures and it calls the nickname watch. NOW, it seems the can- hot days of summer were con- called them. Supposedly, ill- derful tradition that America and logo “extremely distasteful.” cel culture is out to ban fun sidered downright dangerous. nesses run rampant and snakes should adopt, especially in the Yes, students have been known along with everything else on In Italy and other places across are more likely to bite during summer, when we could all use to dress up in costumes and do their long list of things. Europe and the world, a host the dog days. Thanks to modern some relaxation and time in the Native American chants and People need to relax and chill of superstitions have attached science, we know this is not outdoors! those pushing this petition say out. themselves to the dog days of true, but it is easy to see why I believe that the dog days summer. These fascinating bits these days acquired such a serve as a wake-up call to relax. of folklore remind us that days nefarious reputation. 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Introducing a new book by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari, lifelong residents of the North End, entitled: Four Women “Quattro Donne” subtitle, A North End Love Story In the next few weeks this column will feature excerpts from this book.

Smells, Sounds, and Sights the cook came from. A spicy of the Seasons … aroma from south of Rome, (continued) an herbal aroma from north The smell of winter was a of Rome. The summer also mixture of the pungent odor smelled of Sulphur Naphthol. of range oil, used to heat our All the restaurants used it to fl ats, with mysterious odors ris- wash their sidewalks. Every ing from mounds of snow and morning, waiters would splash ice that sat for weeks, clogging buckets of water containing the narrow streets, not quite the smelly liquid in front of revealing whatever was trapped their restaurants and coffee beneath them. In winter, we ate shops, scrubbing it into the heavily spiced foods, the scent pavement with a straw broom. of which fi lled our fl ats with the Even the waiters smelled of aromas of Italy. Garlic, used for Sulphur Naphthol from liquid fl avoring, was sprinkled over splashed on their pants. We everything. Heads of garlic, used Sulphur Naphthol to clean formed into garlands, some- the bathroom, and sometimes times worn as necklaces to ward we diluted it to wash our fl ea- off sickness, hung from hooks sender, calling him, “stupido!” infested dog, Queenie, making in our kitchens. One winter, (no translation needed), and her smell like the sidewalk. Grandma tried to make us wear the sender cursing the recipi- Queenie was really a dirty dog. garlic necklaces to school to ent, also calling him “stupido!” She was given to us by some protect us from an outbreak of The kids used the clotheslines old lady who never said a word fl u. We thought it was a good to send messages from fl at to about the fact Queenie could idea, figuring that the Irish fl at, a kind of telegraph system not be house broken. After a nuns would go nuts when they that could summon gangs of month or two, she was only saw the crazy Italians wearing kids to come out to play within partially house broken, when- their smelly necklaces. Mom minutes. A clothespin was ever she made a mess, we used told Grandma, we were not attached to the end of a string Sulphur Naphthol to clean it up. in Italy, and she should stop that we pulled, causing the Occasionally, Queenie messed making her garlic necklaces. pin to drum on the receiver’s in our dimly lit corridor where Italian American Alliance To Grandma began shouting in window, informing him that a an unsuspecting milkman, once Italian, something about pneu- message was waiting. The tele- stepped in it and began yelling Open Chapter in Medford monia, so they compromised, graph system was very active at us through the door. Queenie and we ate garlic cloves that just after school, when we knew lasted about six months before The Italian American Alliance will name an Executive Director made our breath stink. Mom our friends were home to receive Mom fi nally sent her to a farm, for Medford, Massachusetts in the next few days. The decision to reasoned, with our strong garlic a message. where she knew Queenie would organize a special chapter in Medford was prompted by a Medford breath, none of the kids would It was during spring when be right at home. School Committee vote to change the name of the Columbus come near us, therefore, we Grandma performed the age- School. The ALLIANCE gives priority to recommendations provided would avoid their germs, and old ritual of airing out the mat- Four Women “Quattro by local residents and that selection process is currently underway. she reasoned right. For the tresses. Grandma insisted on Donne” is available at R. There are new challenges in Medford and we very much look most part, it worked. making her own mattresses as Del Gaudio Gift Shop, 17 forward to meeting them head on. Spring was the time to open her mother, grandmother and North Square, North End, For more info, email Frank Mazzaglia at [email protected]. our windows and air out our countless generations made (617-227-5915), adjoining the The Italian American Alliance opposes discrimination fl ats. The clothes hung to dry in them in the past. She stuffed Paul Revere House; Barbara’s against all people. 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It drifted through the building of its destination. open windows creating pools This would invariably lead of recognition, revealing to a ATTENTION to the recipient cursing the North Ender, the region of Italy ATTORNEYS The POST-GAZETTE Annual N.E.A.A. If you’ve never dined in an Italian home, newspaper is a paper you’ve never dined at of general circulation. Golf Tournament Rescheduled We are qualifi ed to Dear Golfers and Sponsors, accept legal notices I hope this lett er fi nds you and your loved ones healthy and La Summa’s safe. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, I regret to inform you that the Homemade Italian Specialties from any court in each Annual N.E.A.A. Golf Tournament scheduled for August 3rd has town that we serve. been cancelled. The good news is that we have already secured a date for next year. Please mark your calendar for a 7:30 a.m. Wednesday ~ Sunday LEGAL NOTICES Shotgun Start, August 2, 2021, at the Andover Country Club. 3:30 PM ~ 10:00 PM Your conti nued parti cipati on and support enables the N.E.A.A. For information on placing to keep the children off the streets and involved in community a Legal Notice in the programs. Outdoor / Indoor Seating Due to the cancellati on of the tournament, I humbly ask for POST-GAZETTE, please your considerati on in making a donati on to the N.E.A.A. Any 30 Fleet Street call (617) 227-8929; amount is greatly appreciated. Checks can be made out to the Boston’s North End or mail notice to: N.E.A.A., and mailed to: North End Athleti c Associati on, 154 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113, and are tax-deducti ble. POST-GAZETTE Thank you for your conti nued support and I look forward to Call (617) 523-9503 P.O. BOX 135 brighter days ahead. for Reservations Sincerely, BOSTON, MA 02113 Robert “Ted” Tomasone Prop: Barbara Summa Attn: Legal Notices Chairman PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 10, 2020 Baseball & Bubble Gum: Saint Nicholas Owen by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari The 1952 Topps Collection Baseball Book Nicholas was born in Oxford, 248 pgs, cloth, 4/c, 9”x 11.5” ISBN: 978-1-942155-31-7 England, around 1562, into a devoutly Catholic family. Two Peter E. Randall The Players & Their of his older brothers became Publisher is pleased to Stories, The Cracker Jack priests. announce the July 2020 Collection: Baseball’s His father, Walter Owen, release of a new baseball Prized Players, The was a carpenter and Nicholas book entitled Baseball & 100 Greatest Baseball was apprenticed as a joiner Bubble Gum: The 1952 Autographs, Legendary in February 1577, where he Topps Collection. A collab- Lumber: The Top 100 acquired skills that he was to orative effort by authors Player Bats in Baseball use in building hiding places Tom and Ellen Zappala, History, and An All-Star’s for priests known as “priest Collectors Universe CEO, Cardboard Memories. holes” during the Protestant Joe Orlando, and con- Fun and fascinating Reformation in Elizabethan tributor John Molori, the information will be England. Nicholas served as book details the most found in the story of Edmund Campion’s servant iconic postwar baseball every player in the 1952 and was arrested for protesting set in hobby history. Topps Collection. Campion’s innocence. Upon his With the end of World • This player had a release, he entered the service War II, the advent of tele- grand total of 25 at-bats of Henry Garnet, S.J., around vision, and an explosion in the majors but won 1588, and for the next 18 years of love for our National more than 1,600 games as built hiding places for priests in Pastime, the players mak- a minor-league manager. the homes of Catholic families. He became a Jesuit lay brother ing up this historic col- • This lefty lost 20 He frequently traveled from one in 1580, and was arrested in lection became bigger than life. Cooperstown, had a wonderful games and still made the All- house to another, under the 1594 with Father John Gerard, Mantle, Berra, Robinson, and career; and a typical common Star team that same season. name of “Little John,” accept- and despite prolonged torture Spahn are just a few of the player like Jim Busby, who • While on guard duty in the ing only the necessities of life would not give the names of stars who helped Americans played day in and day out with- U.S. Army, this catcher single- as payment before starting off any of his Catholic colleagues; forget the ravages of war and out any fanfare. handedly captured two German for a new project. He also used he was released on the pay- who opened the door to Major All of the 407 cards in the soldiers during World War II. the aliases “Little Michael,” ment of a ransom by a wealthy League Baseball’s desegregation 1952 Topps set are presented • This Red Sox Hall of Famer “Andrews,” and “Draper.” Catholic. Nicholas is believed that was closed for so many in full color along with a narra- ended his career early because During the daytime he would responsible for Father Gerard’s years. A fun read for baseball tive about the player and their of his fear of fl ying. work as a traveling carpenter dramatic escape from the Tower lovers, card collectors, and stats. The card images in the • Although this ballplayer was to defl ect suspicion. of London in 1597. baseball historians, Baseball book showcase the John Branca up for only one season, he went Nicholas was of very short After being released follow- & Bubble Gum: The 1952 Topps collection, one of the finest on to get his PhD and became a stature, and suffered from a ing the payment of a ransom, Collection will take you on a known complete 1952 Topps very successful educator. hernia, as well as a crippled Nicholas went back to his work. journey into the decade of “The collections in existence. leg from a horse falling on him. He was arrested again in 1606. Whiz Kids,” “Dem Bums,” and The last chapter of the book, Nevertheless, his work often This time he was subjected to “The Bronx Bombers.” by Joe Orlando, discusses involved breaking through thick horrible tortures, suffering an The player narratives in the great appeal of the 1952 stonework; and to minimize the agonizing death. The jailers Baseball & Bubble Gum: The Topps set; how the collection likelihood of betrayal he often tried suggesting that he had 1952 Topps Collection give you a was developed; the nuances worked at night, and always confessed and committed sui- glimpse of what life was like for of particular cards, along with alone. Sometimes he built an cide, but his heroism and suf- these athletes during and after their scarcity, popularity, and easily discovered outer hiding ferings soon were widely known. World War II. Many of the play- in some cases, the card value. place which concealed an inner Nicholas Owen was canonized ers included in this set fought This set became the template hiding place. The location of the in 1970 by Pope Paul VI as one overseas, and some of them were for card collecting, and it is still secret room was known only to of the 40 Martyrs of England even Purple Heart recipients. going strong after 68 years. himself and the owner of the and Wales. The Feast Day of Organized in chapters by the A beautiful full-color cof- house. Saint Nicholas is March 22nd. Hall of Famers, the Commons, fee table format publication, and the Uncommons, it is Baseball & Bubble Gum: The interesting to see that the love 1952 Topps Collection is the Advance Praise… • WW1 Memorial Virtual App (Continued from Page 3) of baseball was the common sixth volume in the series of “The popularity of Topps thread between players like award-winning baseball col- baseball cards kept the careers A Soldier’s Journey, created our country in unimagined Hall of Famer Duke Snider; an lectibles publications authored of players like me ‘alive’ for by classicist sculptor Sabin ways. 4.7 million Americans put uncommon player like Bobby by the Zappalas and Orlando decades after our retirement. Howard. on the uniform and we mobil- Shantz, who, although not in including, The T206 Collection: As a player featured in the The WWI Memorial “Virtual ized a force of 2 million from 1952 Topps set, I enjoyed read- Explorer” offers multiple unique a standing army of less than ing Baseball & Bubble Gum. interactive ways of experiencing 130,000 — all in just 18 short The stories about the players the work. months,” said Dan Dayton the brought back memories of a To remember the individu- Executive Director for the U.S. great time in my life and a great als who served, the App pro- World War One Centennial time in the game of baseball. vides the ability for families Commission. Excellent read!” and organizations to submit a “The War that Changed the — Carl Erskine, All-Star “Virtual Remembrance” of WWI World was transformational for pitcher and member of the veterans, along with anyone the nation and for the world. 1955 Dodgers World Series who served in WWI including This new ability to see it ‘in Champions nurses, ambulance drivers, person’ is truly remarkable.” “Tom & Ellen have hit another Red Cross volunteers, local “It is very exciting for the homerun with Baseball & heroes and even companies that Doughboy Foundation to be Bubble Gum, their book about stepped up. The only require- able to bring this innovative 21st the 1952 Topps Collection. It is ment is that the story of service century way of exploring the my all-time favorite set and the needs to be WWI driven. WWI Memorial to the American fi rst that I collected as young These Virtual Remembrances People,” said Phil Mazzara, boy. Well done!” are submitted via a web page President of the Doughboy — Ken Kendrick, Managing accessed through the App, Foundation, “and we can do it General Partner, Arizona curated and then manifest in for free, with the support from Diamondbacks the Memorial App. The story Walmart.” “Baseball & Bubble Gum is of service that is submitted, The WWI Memorial Virtual a blast of nostalgia for everyone is turned into speech and text Explorer App is available from who remembers the stars of which can be listened to or both the Google Play and the Pasta & Pastry Shop the 1950s! Baseball fanatics read. App Store from July 3rd, 2020. and history buffs alike will love And while the National WWI There are no costs and no in- these brilliant images of — and Memorial is still under con- game purchases required. It is features prepared Italian specialties fascinating insights into — the struction, the “Virtual Explorer” suitable for any age above 12 for you to pick up, heat & enjoy! classic 1952 Topps baseball allows users to drop-in on the years-old with some depictions card set, justly regarded as one construction site and see what of battles and wounded soldiers. • Hot prepared Food delivery + pickup in East Boston of the great trading-card sets in they are up to. They can see The WWI Virtual Explorer App ‹7SLHZLUV[L!3`UUÄLSKSVJH[PVUPZMVYcold prepared the hobby.” the most current still; watch was produced by the Doughboy Food pick up only — Edward Achorn, author a time lapse video of the con- Foundation. 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As I See It 2020 Greenway Fitness Series Our sincere con- instead of being allowed to grow The Rose Kennedy Greenway dolences to the wild like weeds.” … People are Conservancy has announced Lombardo fam- totally disgusted by what is hap- their 2020 Greenway Fitness ily on the loss pening in this country! Protests Series. Typically started in May, of their loving are engineered by socialist and the series was postponed due mother, Mabel Lombardo who communist. If these troublemak- to COVID-19. This summer’s passed in May. Mabel was well ers are allowed to continue there program, presented by Blue known to East Boston residents will be no more “Land of the Free Cross Blue Shield, will feature entertaining many of them in and the Home of the Brave,” just a combination of in person and her Florida home as well as hoods, welfare, food stamps, and virtual classes. Quincy. She was a remarkable lazy people ... What do these In person classes began on woman whose Italian roots people want??? If the police The Greenway on July 5, 2020. stretched to America where she are defunded who will protect Participants are required to wear shared and prepared many of the poor and middle-class? The a face covering as well as sign- her Italian recipes and delicacies rich certainly don’t need police up in advance due to capacity for friends and family to enjoy protection. They buy their own restrictions to accommodate ... It feels good to be able to go security! Hollywood movie stars social distancing. to a restaurant despite all the walk around with bodyguards. Instructors will no longer use changes ... Is violence in East Middle-class and poor people equipment with shared touch Boston on the rise? A double will be the venerable ones. surfaces, such as hand-held (Photo courtesy of the Greenway Conservancy) shooting recently happened in a Where do you think the mon- weights, and will instead offer more exercises Saturdays playground on Glendon Street. ies to sponsor these destructful that will incorporate the use of one’s own body • Tango in the Park by Ultimate Tango (Virtual), Two victims were found before protestors is coming from? It’s weight. Participants should bring their own mat 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., July 11th 11:00 p.m. with non-life threat- from Hollywood liberal commu- for select classes. Instructors will make hand • Labyrinth Walking Series by Armenian ening injuries. The incident is nists and wealthy rich people sanitizer available. Heritage Park (Virtual), 9:00 - 9:45 a.m., under investigation. Then there like Bill Gates and George Soros! This year’s lineup includes the following: July 25th, and August 22nd, Armenian Heritage was the young hero from East Wake up America! Not that Mondays Park Boston who pulled a man who black or white people deserve to • Zumba by the Wang YMCA, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., • Cardio by TRILLFIT, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., had fallen off the MBTA rails not die, they certainly do not, but August 3rd - September 30th, Chin Park July 18th, August 8th, August 29th, Rowes Wharf too long ago that was shot and these people were not exactly • HIIT by Healthworks, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lawn killed by a Brighton teen who pillars of the community! The July 6th - August 31st, Rowes Wharf Lawn • “FIGHT THE POWER” Boxing Bootcamp by ventured into East Boston. The latest incident involving a police Tuesdays TRILLFIT, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., August 1st, suspect was apprehended and offi cer, the suspect grabbed a • Social Boston Sports Cornhole League, August 22nd, Rowes Wharf Lawn charged. All for a few bucks! ... taser gun from the police offi cer 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ,Session 2: July 28th - • SCULPT by TRILLFIT, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., A Barack Obama success story and shot at him while running September 8th, Milk Street July 25th, August 15th, Rowes Wharf Lawn from Average to Riches! Just away. The offi cer shot back to Wednesdays Additional Workouts on Dewey Square had a virtual tour of Barack protect himself, and now faces • TRAIN by B/SPOKE, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., • July 14th and September 16th. 5:30 p.m. – Obama’s newly remodeled estate criminal charges. The offi cers July 8th - August 26th, Dewey Square Lawn 6:30 p.m.: Circuit Training and Self-Defense by in Washington D.C. 8,500 sq ft. life is ruined isn’t that enough • EquilibriOM Fitness by Namastay Sober, UFC Gym Boston of luxurious living space. Nine justifi cation for instigators, or do 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., July 22nd, July 29th, August 26th, • August 3rd and September 2nd, 6:00 p.m. – bedrooms, umpteen baths, gor- you have to burn and loot??? ... September 23rd, Rowes Wharf Lawn 7:00 p.m.: Moonlight Yoga by Peace in Boston geous large kitchen. The house Crazy college leftists’ protesters Thursdays • August 18th, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: HIIT by is a small replica of the White tore the statue of Hans Christian • Social Boston Sports Cornhole League, InnerCity Weightlifting House. Obama went from being Heg an avid anti-slavery activist 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Session 2: July 30th - Septem- • September 26th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: How a nice guy to a politician. Ugh! who was killed in the Civil War ber 10th, India Street to Backfl ip by Hub Parkour Obama has been a community in Madison, Wisconsin recently. • Lunchtime Flow by Body Lingua Yoga, Read more at: www.rosekennedygreenway. leader, a senator, and then Brain washed college students 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., July 9th – 30th, Milk Street org/2020-summer-fi tness-on-the-greenway/. president of the United States tore down the statue regardless where he made connections of what the statue represented that made him millions! The ... Parents pay through the nose Obama’s now hobnob with the to send their kids to college to Summer Olympics rich and famous, their net worth learn, but unfortunately many ACROSS is in the millions, and hasn’t radical college professors teach 1. Stockpile done anything to advance his their students to be bullies. 6. More of the same race! ... A quote from Thomas To go out and protest! Kids as 9. One of Los Lobos 13. Orion’s brightest spot Sowell, The Patriot Post: “Do the young as elementary school are 14. A pop people who are always demand- being taught by some teach- 15. Spur on ing that there be more train- ers to protest. Wet behind the 16. Another name for a jack ing for police ever say that the ears, these kids who have not 17. Between E and NE 18. For all to see hoodlums that the police have invested in America are destroy- 19. * Location of the fi rst Summer Olympics to deal with should have had ing it! ... Till next time; Stay 21. *____ test more training by their parents, Healthy 23. Utmost degree 24. Allen Ginsberg’s poem 25. Do this for cardio 28. Chesterfi eld, e.g. 30. Like “Extra!” news 35. Off-ramp Mattéo Gallo 37. Barbequed slab 39. Right-hand page 40. Infamous Roman tyrant 41. Pandora’s box contents o 43. Socially inept one o Appraisals 44. Parachute material 46. And others Sales & Rentals 47. Kill a dragon 48. Prior to the present, prefi x • 50. Every which way 52. 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THE BROWN JUG Republican this fall. Also seen ran for Ward 3 councilor’s seat A GOOD WOMAN Hungarian stage actress herself BACK INSIDE FOR DINING at the standout was Phil Russo and won. IS HARD TO FIND (DVD) in need of a day job, secretly The Brown Jug in Chelsea running for state rep. Both can- I consider John Cain a friend Film Movement hopes that this opportunity to has been a popular dining and didates are Republicans. and in recent years he and Sarah Collins (Sarah Bulger) care for Sir Michael will propel gathering spot for over 30 years. PUBLIUS I have met while substitute is a single mother struggling her own career onstage and The place is pizza heaven, too. SENDS ME SOME MAIL teaching in the Quincy School to raise two young children endures his unbearable tem- Due to the pandemic shutdown Recently, a critic of mine here Department. I wish John well in while searching for answers perament. Contentions unfold since March, like many other at the Post-Gazette sent me a his quest keeping the Democrat about the unsolved murder as Dorottya’s true intentions businesses in this time, it has piece of mail talking about Jack Party relevant and focused in of her husband. After being in taking the job are slowly been a challenge for my friend Kennedy and U.S. Sen. John C. today’s political world. coerced into helping a low-level revealed, but not before instill- Mike Matrinko and his wife Calhoun, D-SC. When I talked drug dealer, she fi nds herself ing into Sir Michael a renewed Cheryl Visconti running this about Profi les in Courage a his- the target of a dangerous crime vigor for life. business which relocated 10 tory book about great American CLASSIC CAR boss. Desperate to keep her HOME FROM HOME: years ago to the Home Depot heroes written by Kennedy, I CORNER family safe, Sarah turns the CHRONICLE OF A VISION Plaza shopping mall. failed to mention Calhoun who I bumped into two more tables on her victimizers in one (DVD) I fi rst started going to the old was a Democrat that Kennedy great classic cars down fi nal act of brutal vengeance. Corinth Films location on the other side of devoted a chapter in his book at Royal Auto Tops on All taking place in Northern Set in the dreary, unforgiving Revere Beach Parkway when I on this 19th century politician Washington Street in West Ireland, Abner Pastoll’s A Good mid-19th century German village was still living in Charlestown. who also happened to support Roxbury. The first was a Woman Is Hard To Find, is a of Schabbach, Home From Home Lots of Townies used to go there slavery. great 1970 Jaguar E-type thriller full of suspense and captures the plight of hundreds because it reminded them of As I have said before, many and the second was a 1966 mystery. of thousands of Europeans who all those long ago Charlestown Democrats John and Robert Ford Galaxie 500 in for HANDS OF GOD (DVD) emigrated to faraway South drinking holes. Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, repairs on the convertible Film Movement America to escape the famine, The pandemic has caused LBJ, etc., would not pass mus- top. Both cars are classy In Hands of God, the Iraqi poverty and despotism that havoc to our economy and little ter with today’s Democratic classics and speak to that National Boxing Team endured ruled at home, encompassing by little, we see some normalcy Socialists who seek to radicalize great era of powerful cars. thirteen years of war, doz- a time of tribulation and great returning like having pizza at Democrats into a socialist party. ens of bombings each and intellectual revolution. Not con- the Brown Jug again. I guess today, Profi les in Cour- every month, but their focus tent to allow himself to be suf- CONGRATS TO age is no longer required read- was on one goal: to become focated in such a dismal envi- VANESSA MOLINA’S ing in school and most likely Olympic champions. This ronment, Jakob rebels against SCHOLARSHIP AWARD will get banned by the liberal compelling documentary from his tormentors by immersing North Shore Community Col- fascists trying to run the show executive producer Alfonso himself in forbidden literature, lege graduate Vanessa Molina of nowadays. Cuarón and director Riccardo reading every book he can lay Revere who has been awarded JOHN CAIN SEEMS MORE Romani tells the true story of his hands on, an ill-fated a full two-year scholarship to THAN CAPABLE TO LEAD the Iraqi National Boxing Team attempt to stand in solidarity UMass Boston through the QUINCY DEMOCRATS 1970 and their amazing journey with the like-minded revolu- 2020 Foster Furcolo Scholar- John Cain who chairs the Jaguar E-Type from desperation to the edge tionaries before his dreams to ship Program. She will be enter- Ward 3 Democratic Commit- of an historic qualification. escape the Prussian homestead ing UMass Boston this fall to tee is running for chairman of The film follows a group of are shattered. Through his pursue a biology degree. Best the Quincy Democrat Citywide young men — Waheed, Jafaar, enduring sense of optimistic of luck to her. Committee. Going back 30 and Saasi — who, with grit wonder, Jakob discovers a COLARUSSO OUT ON years now, I have known Cain and determination, rise up sense of purpose within his new CAMPAIGN TRAIL as both a community and a to compete for their Nation destiny. Caroline Colarusso has been political activist. Many years while simultaneously fi ghting THE ETRUSCAN SMILE out hustling about on the cam- ago, he ran for Ward 3 city against the persistent threat (Blu-ray) paign trail running for U.S. councilor. He put up a good of ISIS, along with defending Cleopatra Ent. Congress from the 5th District. fi ght, didn’t win but kept plug- their lives on the battlefi elds. Based on the bestselling She recently held a large stand- ging away at making Quincy a 1966 When their gym is devastated novel by José Luis Sampedro, out on Squire Road in Revere more inclusive city. His son Ian Ford Galaxie 500 by a bomb attack, they train The Etruscan Smile stars Brian which is part of this congres- Cain has learned from his dad’s (Photos by Sal Giarratani) outside. Despite living under Cox as Rory MacNeil, a rug- sional district running as a example and a few years back the persistent threat of ISIS, ged Scotsman who reluctantly these men re-defi ne commit- leaves his beloved Hebridean ment and sacrifi ce, from Al-Sadr Island and travels to San to Rio de Janeiro, brave athletes Francisco to seek medical who defi ne the spirit of hope treatment. Moving in with his Coggeshall Farm Museum and courage as they strive to estranged son, Ian, Rory’s life accomplish their dreams. These will be transformed, when he “Kids Free” Admission in July questions remain: Will Private least expects it, transformed New Programming, and On-Site Safety Measures Waheed find enough time through a newly found love for for training while undertak- his baby grandson, and the During the month of July, ing his army duty? Will young redemptive power of love. Also Coggeshall Farm Museum will Jafaar maintain his focus while starring Rosanna Arquette. offer a “Kids FREE” promotion, living in the most dangerous WHAT SHE SAID: THE ART with up to three kids age 17 and suburb in the world? Finally, OF PAULINE KAEL (DVD) younger admitted FREE into will promising heavyweight Juno Films the museum when accompa- Saadi come back from his mis- The New Yorker film critic nied by an adult paying full sion to liberate Falluja? Three Pauline Kael transformed fi lm admission. questions, all seeking defi nitive into an art form in the eyes of As a Blue Star Museum, answers. the public. As a result of her Coggeshall welcomes active THE CARER (DVD) writing, the pleasant weekend duty military and veterans, Corinth Films pastime quality of movie going and their families (up to 6 Diagnosed with a rare form suddenly became a must-see, people), to receive complimen- of Parkinson’s Disease, ailing do-or-die, and high stakes tary admission to the museum, theatrical legend, Sir Michael experience. For Kael, watching as well as 25% off tickets for Gifford is terminally ill but fi lms was a visceral adventure; additional members of their determined not to let his health she responded to them as if party. Teachers within the New affl iction stand in the way of they were real events. Her England area receive buy one, what could be his fi nal on-stage vital spirit, cocksure attitude, get one tickets or can purchase appearance — a ceremony fevered instincts, and withering a single adult pass for half price Coggeshall Farm Museum tells Visitors are asked to follow by the Critics’ Guild of Great wisecracks leapt off the page with a valid teacher ID. the story of the Coggeshall fam- state guidelines and wear face Britain honoring him with a and made you laugh. And as Coggeshall will also honor ily farm in the late 18th-century. coverings or masks while at Lifetime Achievement Award. Quentin Tarantino says in the reciprocal membership with its As the museum will focus on Coggeshall Farm Museum, Standing in his way instead fi lm, Kael was so on the nose at sister museum and managing providing special new program- especially when interacting with is his overbearing daughter times that should could some- partner, Old Sturbridge Village ming to interpret life in the staff and other visitors. As an Sophia, determined to prevent times change you mind about (OSV). After announcing a 1790s — from farming to daily outdoor living history museum, him from attending the cer- a fi lm you may have thought historic partnership with OSV home activities, such as gar- safe social distancing is encour- emony in his delicate condi- was pretty good. With this fi lm, in January 2020, members dening, fence-making, laundry, aged and will be monitored, and tion and insistent on hiring a director Rob Garver wanted to to the museum will benefit textiles, and more. Activities hand sanitizing stations will be caretaker to see him through take the excitement he felt while from free dual admission and that typically take place inside available through the historic his fi nal days. Highly resistant reading Pauline and bring her other special deals such as a of the historic buildings will be grounds. to the concept of allowing a alive on screen. The story is discount lodging rate at The re-imagined in an outdoor set- For more information on tick- full time caregiver to look after told largely through Kael’s own Reeder Family Lodges at Old ting to provide easier and safer ets, “Kids FREE” in July, the him Sir Michael reluctantly words, which are collected from Sturbridge Village, located in access to the viewing public. Coggeshall experience, or on- allows Dorottya into his home interviews, private letters, and Sturbridge, MA. Heritage-breed animals includ- site safety policies, visit: https:// at the continued behest of published writing. Sara Jessica Set on 48-acres of coastal farm- ing chickens and pigs will also www.coggeshallfarm.org/visit/ Sophia. Dorottya, an aspiring Parker voices Pauline. land in Bristol, Rhode Island, be on-site. hours-rates-directions/. POST-GAZETTE, JULY 10, 2020 PAGE 9

by Marianna Bisignano

About this time of year, Nanna Babbononno would bring a set played games on the grass that and Babbononno would put a of bocce balls, a deck of Italian surrounded the barbecue site, Italy is considered one of the world’s top lemon producers and family barbecue together. The playing cards, and a deck of and prayed for the hour to slip the majority of these yellow citrus fruits are grown in the luxuri- th 4 of July weekend was past American playing cards. Dad by so we could go back into ant orchards of Sicily. Lemons are an integral part of the island’s us and the rush to celebrate and I would bring baseball the lake. landscape and culture, and Sicilians are extremely proud of their the holiday would be over. Dad equipment and my female cous- After everyone ate, the women tart fruits. The Sicilian lemon has a unique sweetness and taste would book in a barbecue pit at ins would add in badminton usually cleaned up, and the that is diffi cult to fi nd anywhere else in the world and far superior Mystic Lake Reservation on the rackets and shuttlecocks. men headed for the blankets. to those found in the states. There is actually an old familiar say- Saturday or Sunday afternoon When all seemed ready, a After another drink, almost all ing in Sicily “They are not real lemons unless they are Sicilian.” on the following weekend. final list would tell everyone were asleep. In the meantime, Lemons can be found almost everywhere on the island and are My grandparents would invite if anything was missing, and as we kids played on dry land, even depicted on clothing, accessories and jewelry, on dinnerware their relatives, who like them, Dad would call one and all and I would ask Mom what time it and tableware, and often used as an important ingredient in many came from the old country. This remind them to wear their bath- was every few minutes. When Italian recipes. would mean that Zi’Antonio, ing suits, as there was a beach the hour was up, we all would My Nonna used lemons in many dishes, desserts and beverages. Nanna’s oldest brother and at the Mystic Lake Reservation. cheer and head back to the She used the zest and/or juice to make cakes, custards, biscotti’s, Babbononno’s best friend. Of course, none of the old- lake with a now full and tired sauces and fi llings. Whole lemons were used in the summer Also invited were Nanna’s timers even owned a bathing adult running after us. There months to make a delicious lemonade, and slices were served sisters and their husbands, suit. A few of my folk’s genera- we would stay until our skin with water or iced tea. One of my favorite lemon recipes Nonna her youngest brother and his tion would bring theirs, but all was wrinkled. We were Italian made was what she referred to as “Sicilian Lemon Squares”. She wife, and oh, yes, Zi’Antonio’s of us kids would wear ours to and there was no need to worry claimed this recipe was very old, yet easy to make and came out wife Mariauccia. Dad and Mom the reservation and leave our about the July sun doing any perfect every time. Simply a sweet pasta frolla (shortcrust pastry) would invite some of the chil- shorts and shirts in our folk’s damage to our skin. We would pressed into a pan, layered with lemon fi lling, and fi nished with a dren of those old timers, and cars. just tan and not burn like other generous dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Sicilian Lemon Squares by the time we had a list put On the morning of that week- American kids did. are the perfect combination of tart and sweet, can be served at together, there might be 20 or end day, we were usually the As the sun started to head any time of the day, and are especially delicious when paired with so people, if you added in “us fi rst at the lake, with Dad locat- toward the west, the entire gang a cappuccino or caffè latte! kids.” ing the barbecue pit reserved would begin to pack up leftovers During the week prior to the for us. Mom and Nanna would and all of the things they had event, all of the necessities were set up a nearby picnic table or brought with them. Someone SICILIAN LEMON SQUARES bought and the preparations two to handle all of the family always invited the entire group Quadrati di Limone Siciliano would begin. Now an American members who were coming. A back to their home, but at this barbecue usually consists of blanket would be spread on the point in time, most everyone hotdogs, burgers, cold beer, ground for us kids and anyone just wanted to get home, change and more cold beer. An Italian taking a baby along. their clothes, and relax. Once barbecue is a bit different. While the women would bring all of Mom and Dad’s belong- The ladies would make ravioli, out the prepared foods and heat ings were situated in the trunk, meatballs, sausages, a meat them up, the old-timers would they, Nanna and Babbononno, sauce with chunks of pork, play bocce or cards. We kids would say goodbye to everyone beef, lamb and the afore men- would head for the beach with and this would take a half hour tioned meatballs and sausages one of my uncles or my mother’s or more. Italian goodbyes can mixed in. The fi xin’s for a salad cousins to watch over us, and be never ending, but once they would be readied along with the Dad and my uncles would play were over and the sun was set- oil and vinegar dressing. Dad catch with a baseball or a foot- ting, Nanna, Babbononno, and and my uncles Nick, Paul, and ball. Dad would soon tire of this I piled in the back seat of Dad’s Gino would pick up barbecue and begin to cook the meats car, and with Mom as the co- briquettes, and steaks, hot sau- slated for barbecuing. Within pilot, we would head back to sages and hot dogs to cook on the hour, someone would yell, East Boston. Within fi ve min- the grill, for those who wanted “Vieni a mangare, vieni a pren- utes of leaving Mystic Lake, Shortcrust Pastry: Filling: just barbecue. An Italian bar- derlo.” (Come and eat, come I and Babbononno would be 2 cups fl our 2 cups sugar becue needed hot peppers and and get it) At that point, all asleep and stay that way all the ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 4 eggs, slightly beaten an assortment of them were sports activities would stop and way home. 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon added in. everyone would sit at the tables. We were at a couple of bar- juice Dad had a Coleman gas stove The ladies would serve salad, th, but they becues over the 4 4 tablespoons fl our which meant Mom could make the pasta, meatballs, sausages, weren’t the same … hotdogs, coffee and an American pot and and gravy meats family-style. burgers, potato salad, macaroni To make shortcrust: Preheat oven to 350º. In a large mixing an espresso pot would come Babbononno and Zi’Antonio salad, tonic, and beer. It wasn’t bowl, add butter, confectioners’ sugar and fl our. Mix together with us along with a pound of acted as the bartenders and the the same as the old days at into a dough-like consistency. Press evenly into the bottom and ground up A&P Eight O’clock wine and beer would begin to Mystic Lake. Both my grandpar- sides (about 1-1 ½ inches) of a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 20 American coffee and a pound fl ow. Someone would be sent to ent’s and parent’s generations minutes and cool. of Stella D’Oro Italian coffee. the beach to round up us kids are gone and I’m now one of Several types of pastries and and the adult watching out for the old-timers, plus most of To make fi lling: In a large mixing bowl, add eggs and sugar, mix cookies were picked up in either us. We were usually threatened the folks surrounding me were well. Add fl our, mix and then add lemon juice, mixing thoroughly. East Boston or the North End because we wouldn’t get out of American. None of them would Pour fi lling into cooled crust. Bake at 350º for 25 minutes. Cool, for dessert. (We always wound the water, but we eventually ever know the fun we had back generously dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares, and serve. up with more cannoli than we obeyed, knowing that we could when three generations of my Marianna Bisignano is a psychologist for the Boston Public could eat.) be punished if we didn’t obey. Italian family decided to cel- Schools and can be reached at [email protected] Babbononno and Zi’Antonio The meal would last for an ebrate an American holiday, would bring a couple of gal- hour or so before Dad and Italian-style. lons of homemade wine, and Mom made the pots of cof- GOD BLESS AMERICA Dad, my uncles, and a couple fee. When they did, the tables of cousins my folk’s age would would be covered with dishes add in the beer and hard stuff of pastries and cookies, after Remember for those who didn’t drink dinner liquors, and dishes of wine. For us kids, there was fruit. We kids were then warned Your orange soda, 7Up, and gin- by an adult in either English, ger ale. Checking off a list of Italian or both, “You can’t go Loved Ones things, Dad, Mom, Nanna, and into the water for an hour. You Babbononno would determine just ate and if you go back in what else should accompany us the lake, you will get a cramp to a family picnic. As a result, and drown.” As a result, we

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• Mayor Walsh (Continued from Page 1) LEGAL NOTICE • Stirpe Nostra (Continued from Page 2) • Wear a face covering out- City of Boston is leading with a became the greatest patron of ancient times. It was found Commonwealth of Massachusetts of literature and art that any in Emperor Hadrian’s villa, side the home. coordinated focus on outreach, The Trial Court • Maintain 6 feet of space prevention, and services. MIDDLESEX Division prince had ever been, with a near Rome, and was brought to from other people. • The Mayor described the Probate and Family Court Department collection of sculptures, paint- Florence in 1680. It now stands • Stay away from any crowd many partners who have 208 Cambridge Street ings, drawings, and carved in the Uffi zi Gallery in that city. or gathering where physical been working together, hav- Cambridge, MA 02141 gems, available to all artists Other sculptured masterpieces (617) 768-5800 distance is not possible. ing a positive impact, and and students for study and of this goddess are scattered Docket No. MI20D-0705 • Wash hands regularly preventing further violence: inspiration. It was through around in the famous museums SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION and wipe down surfaces with street workers from the Lorenzo’s leadership and guid- of Rome, Florence, and Naples. AUREA R. DeSOUZA BATISTA disinfectant. SOAR team; counselors on aka AUREA R. DeSOUZA, Plaintiff ance that Florence, Italy, and A few of the better-known Addressing the Violence the Neighborhood Trauma v. Michelangelo became the cen- paintings are A “Venus” by Over Fourth of July Teams; the City’s Offi ce of WANDERSON CARLOS BATISTA, ter and focus of arts for the Titian, “The Birth of Venus” by Defendant whole world. The “Medici Venus” Botticelli, and a “Venus, Cupid, Weekend: Public Safety; the Bureau To the above named Defendant: • The Mayor noted how every of Community Engagement A Complaint has been presented to this is attributed to Cleomenes, an and Satyr” by Veronese. act of violence causes waves of in the Boston Police Court by the Plaintiff, seeking an Annulment Athenian sculptor. Authorities NEXT ISSUE: of Marriage. rank it with the fi nest statuary Aesculapius and Hippocrates lasting trauma throughout a Department; and many com- You are required to serve upon Aurea R. community, and every loss of munity partners. DeSouza Batista - plaintiff - whose address life is heartbreaking. He said • This is a coordinated is 13 Pierce St., Reading, MA 01867 your answer on or before August 05, 2020. If you we can never accept any level effort to engage, connect, fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hear- • Washington Street Bus-Bike Lane (Continued from Page 2) of violence as normal, and we and intervene in the cycles ing and adjudication of this action. You are cannot rest until we eliminate of trauma and violence. The also required to fi le a copy of your answer riders in Roslindale, Allston, of Stuart and Kneeland Streets in the of fi ce of the Register of this Court at and Downtown Boston. The at Tufts. North of this inter- it from our city. Mayor said that if a person Cambridge. • The City will continue to is in an impacted neighbor- City of Boston and the MBTA section, a bike lane has been keep working on the root causes hood and contacted by a Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, continue to work together on installed along the left curb Esquire, First Justice of said Court at important initiatives to reduce with the installation of pro- and engaging young people member of this team, their Cambridge , this 24th day of June 2020. and adults with opportunities goal is to support them and Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Court crowding and improve reliabil- tective fl ex posts taking place this summer — including jobs, connect them to services and Run date: 07/10/2020 ity of bus service in the City, soon. Bike-only facilities will learning, enrichment, mentor- opportunities. including additional bus lane extend to the entrance into the ing, and second chances. The The Mayor urged anyone projects in response to the pedestrian area of Downtown Mayor noted the City still has who is negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. Crossing. open summer jobs for young violence or concerned about Transportation improvements • Safer, Concentrated people. a young person to reach out LEGAL NOTICE along the corridor include: Loading Zones: Much of the • Against the backdrop of to the Neighborhood Trauma Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Bus Improvements: congestion on Washington an uptick in violence affecting Team at 617-431-0125 or call The Trial Court Between Herald Street and Street is caused by disorga- cities across the nation, the 311. Probate and Family Court the intersection of Stuart and nized loading. A new, block-long Middlesex Division Kneeland Streets at Tufts, the designated loading zone was 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 right general traffi c lane was installed along Washington (617) 768-5800 replaced with a bus- and bike- between Boylston Street and Docket No. MI20P1530EA only lane. All parking, pickup Avery Street. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Red Sox Docket No. MI20P2533EA Docket No. MI20P2561EA 20-Game Lefty Winners Estate of Estate of The Red Sox have not had DeALTON JAMES SMITH ELLIOT CURTIS many left-handed 20 game win- Date of Death: April 27, 2020 Date of Death: April 17, 2020 ners. Babe Ruth did it twice. CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR In 1916, he went 23-12 with a FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION 1.75 ERA. The following year To all interested persons: To all interested persons: he repeated going 24-13 with a A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with A Petition for Formal Probate of Will Appointment of Personal Representative with Appointment of Personal Representa- 2.01 ERA. Back then, starters has been fi led by Nancy C. Lawrence of tive has been fi led by Ann L. Curtis of started lots of games as you can Waltham, MA and Gillian J. Simmons of Concord, MA requesting that the Court enter see. Oh, almost forgot; Lefty South Dartmouth, MA requesting that the a formal Decree and Order and for such other Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for relief as requested in the Petition. Grove who went 20-12 in 1935 such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Ann L. Curtis of with a 2.70 ERA. The Petitioner requests that Nancy C. Concord, MA be appointed as Personal The last lefty to win at least Lawrence of Waltham, MA and Gillian J. Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- Simmons of South Dartmouth, MA be out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised 20 games was Mel Parnell who appointed as Personal Representative(s) of administration. went 25-7 with a 2.77 ERA back Masahiro Tanaka said estate to serve Without Surety on the IMPORTANT NOTICE in 1949, when I was but a one bond in an unsupervised administration. Herb Score, 1955 You have the right to obtain a copy of the -year-old future baseball fan. this game against the Yankees IMPORTANT NOTICE Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have a right to object to this proceeding. I do remember him as a teen Gil McDougald, he was struck Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a when he was a Red Sox TV in the eye by a line drive and he had the makings to be one of You have a right to object to this proceeding. written appearance and objection at this announcer though. never recovered. the best all time pitchers, but it To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of wasn’t meant to be. He fi nished written appearance and objection at this July 23, 2020. Tanaka Hit in Head Score came up on April 15, Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- Reminds Me of Herb Score 1955, and won the Rookie of his career with the White Sox. July 22, 2020. line by which you must fi le a written ap- I recently read that Masahiro the Year Award going 16-10 He was with the Indians 1955- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- pearance and objection if you object to this 59 and the White Sox 1960-62 line by which you must fi le a written ap- proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written Tanaka was hit in the head by with a 2.85 ERA, leading the pearance and objection if you object to this appearance and objection followed by an a Giancarlo Stanton line drive league in strikeouts. The follow- before retiring. proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days during live batting practice. ing year, he went 20-9, leading In 1964, he returned to appearance and objection followed by an of the return day, action may be taken with- Cleveland where he became a affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days out further notice to you. Tanaka immediately collapsed the league in strikeouts again. standout TV and radio game of the return day, action may be taken with- UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION before sitting up, walking off Both seasons he was named to out further notice to you. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM the fi eld, and going to the ER. the All-Star team. announcer from that year until UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION PROBATE CODE (MUPC) I immediately remembered In his brief career, he showed 1997. In 2006, he was named to UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM A Personal Representative appointed the Indians Hall of Fame. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- what happened to pitcher Herb A Personal Representative appointed istration is not required to fi le an inventory Score on May 7, 1957, three Hopefully, Tanaka will have under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- or annual accounts with the Court. Persons days after I turned 9 years old. LEGAL NOTICE much better luck than Herb istration is not required to fi le an inventory interested in the estate are entitled to notice Score did. or annual accounts with the Court. Persons regarding the administration directly from He had a blazing fastball that Commonwealth of Massachusetts Women’s Football in Boston interested in the estate are entitled to notice the Personal Representative and may peti- was feared by batters at bat. The Trial Court regarding the administration directly from tion the Court in any matter relating to the He was quite like the promise Probate and Family Court I just read that ESPN ran a the Personal Representative and may peti- estate, including the distribution of assets Suffolk Division documentary on the Boston tion the Court in any matter relating to the and expenses of administration. of Tony Conigliaro in a much 24 New Chardon Street Renegades women’s football estate, including the distribution of assets Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, too short career. However, in Boston, MA 02114 and expenses of administration. First Justice of this Court. (617) 788-8300 team. How long before the Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Date: June 25, 2020 Docket No. SU20P0568EA team has to rename itself since First Justice of this Court. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate “Renegades” is a racist term for Date: July 02, 2020 ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA Estate of Run date: 07/10/2020 Native Americans? Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be KILE ARLDON KING adored, glorified, loved and preserved Date of Death: February 24, 2020 Two Anthems for Run date: 07/10/2020 throughout the world now and for- ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for INFORMAL PROBATE NFL Game 1 us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray PUBLICATION NOTICE Having grown up in Roxbury, for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, To all persons interested in the above I know what the black national prayforus.St.Anthony,mostloving captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner protector and wonder worker, pray Michelle R. King of Bozeman, MT, a Will has anthem is. The song is called LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day been admitted to informal probate. “Lift Ev’ry Voice.” I have been and by the 8th day your prayer will be Michelle R. King of Bozeman, MT has at a number of events in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts answered. It has never been known to been informally appointed as the Personal fail. Publication must be promised. black community where it is The Trial Court The Trial Court Representative of the estate to serve without My prayers have been answered. surety on the bond. sung with pride and, may I say, Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Favor received. P.M.G. 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street P.M. The estate is being administered under much like Southerners still like informal procedure by the Personal Representa- Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate singing “Dixie.” (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory However, neither song is Docket No. MI20P2598EA Docket No. MI20P2480EA LEGAL NOTICE and accounts are not required to be fi led with our national anthem. We only the Court, but interested parties are entitled Estate of Estate of have one of them. Why is the FRANK D’ANGELO SUSAN E. WATSON Commonwealth of Massachusetts to notice regarding the administration from Also Known As Also Known As The Trial Court the Personal Representative and can petition NFL kowtowing on this issue? the Court in any matter relating to the estate, FRANK DANGELO SUSAN WATSON Probate and Family Court I heard all opening day NFL Middlesex Probate and Family Court including distribution of assets and expenses of Date of Death: May 03, 2020 Date of Death: May 05, 2020 administration. Interested parties are entitled to games this season will begin 208 Cambridge Street petition the Court to institute formal proceedings CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR Cambridge, MA 02141 with “Lift Every Heart” before FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- the “Star Spangled Banner” is (617) 768-5800 ing the powers of Personal Representatives To all interested persons: To all interested persons: Docket No. MI20P0954GD appointed under informal procedure. A copy sung. I guess that means every- A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intes- A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained tacy of Appointment of Personal Represen- Appointment of Personal Representative NOTICE AND ORDER: one stands for one but not the Petition for Appointment of from the Petitioner. other and we know which one tative has been fi led by Velma J. Brinson of has been fi led by William J. Mahoney of Run date: 07/10/2020 Mattapan, MA requesting that the Court enter Watertown, MA requesting that the Court Guardian of a Minor the “other” is. a formal Decree and Order and for such other enter a formal Decree and Order and for such In the interests of relief as requested in the Petition. other relief as requested in the Petition. EMILY ROSE LEMAIRE AVAGIANOS The Petitioner requests that Velma J. The Petitioner requests that William J. of Woburn, MA LEGAL NOTICE Brinson of Mattapan, MA be appointed as Per- Mahoney of Watertown, MA be appointed Minor LEGAL NOTICE sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve as Personal Representative(s) of said estate NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES EXPORT ENTERPRISES With Surety on the bond in an unsupervised to serve Without Surety on the bond in an TOWING Commonwealth of Massachusetts administration. unsupervised administration. 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on NOTICE TO OWNERS The Trial Court IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Middlesex Probate and Family Court Notice is hereby given under the pro- You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the a Minor filed on 02/20/2020 by Beverly 208 Cambridge Street visions of (M.G.L. c255 Section 39A) Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Ann Dallaire of Woburn, MA, will be Cambridge, MA 02141 of the sale or disposal of the following You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. held 07/16/2020 08:30 AM Guardianship motor vehicles to satisfy our garage (617) 768-5800 To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a of Minor Hearing Located 208 Cambridge keeper’s lien for towing (M.G.L. c155b Docket No. MI20D0548DR written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 - Courtroom 5. Section 6B) storage & expense for Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 2. Response to Petition: You may respond DIVORCE SUMMONS BY holding sale of auction. July 27, 2020. July 20, 2020. by fi ling a written response to the Petition or PUBLICATION AND MAILING Any questions regarding this matter, This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- by appearing in person at the hearing. If you MILTON A. MARSH line by which you must fi le a written ap- line by which you must fi le a written ap- choose to fi le a written response, you need to: please contact Export Towing, 50 vs. pearance and objection if you object to this pearance and objection if you object to this File the original with the Court; and Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, Monday- KRISTIN M. WYDRA proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Telephone: 781-395-0808. To the Defendant: appearance and objection followed by an appearance and objection followed by an fi ve (5) business days before the hearing. The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY requesting that the Court grant a divorce for of the return day, action may be taken with- of the return day, action may be taken with- adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to VIN # 4T1B11HK6JU083652 Desertion. out further notice to you. out further notice to you. request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent VIN # 1GNDS13S522226340 An Automatic Restraining Order has been UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM of the minor child who is the subject of this pro- entered in this matter preventing you from tak- 2005 SCION XB PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) ceeding you have a right to be represented by ing any action which would negatively impact VIN # JTLKT324450197588 A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- afford to pay for one and if you give proof that 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned VIN # 5TFBV54148X061168 You are hereby summoned and required to or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons to you. Your request for an attorney should be serve upon Milton A. Marsh, 25 Dorchester made immediately by fi lling out the Application 2015 NISSAN ROUGUE interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice VIN # JN8AS5MT5FW662568 Ave., Unit 51153, Boston, MA 02205, your regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the answer, if any, on or before August 04, 2020. the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- application form in person or by mail at the court 1997 GMC T SERIES If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the location where your case is going to be heard. VIN # 1GDK7C1J0VJ503943 hearing and adjudication of this action. You are estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A 2004 FORD RANGER PU also required to fi le a copy of your answer, if and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. minor over age 14 has the right to be present VIN # 1FTZR15E84TA10464 any, in the offi ce of the Register of this Court. at any hearing, unless the Court fi nds that it is Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, not in the minor’s best interests. 2005 CHEVY ASTRO VAN Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. VIN # 1GCDM19X15B117464 First Justice of this Court. Date: June 03, 2020 Date: June 23, 2020 Date: June 29, 2020 Date: June 22, 2020 2020 TOYOTA COROLLA Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate VIN # 5YFEPRAE0LP049077 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 07/10/2020 Run date: 07/10/2020 Run date: 07/10/2020 Run dates: 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 2020 Run date: 07/10/2020 PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JULY 10, 2020

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

There were the times when he In fact, Bourque would go GODOY WAS GOOD was the darling of the day, when on to become one of the most Took Champ Louis 15 Rounds it looked like he could fi ll those memorable career players in great big skates of the one who the history of the AHL. He would To Split Decision had come before him. At a point go on to play for three Calder in the future, some thought, he Cup championship teams, lead Interestingly, Godoy was near the end of his might, just might claim his own the AHL in scoring twice, as well career when he fought Joe. Hailing from Chile, place in the pantheon of stars as being named the league’s th Arturo had a long run and was fi ghting his 124 high above the Garden ice. Most Valuable Player plus the fi ght when he stepped in to challenge for the title. Just think back to his debut playoff MVP. He also played With two wins over Tony Galento, as well as vic- on Causeway Street. It was the for Team USA in the 2018 tories over Luis Firpo, Jack Roper, and Tommy 2005 Beanpot Tournament and Olympics. Loughran, Godoy had a reputation for being a all Chris Bourque had done in Yes sir, Chris Bourque left tough customer. He also was extremely strong his 19-year-old life was make BU and went on to do it all — in and had a very unorthodox style. This combined the roster of one of the best col- the AHL. The National Hockey with unending stamina made him a force to be lege powerhouse hockey teams League, well, that’s another reckoned with. in the nation. matter. When the fi ght was announced, it was not con- Yes, sir, that was some You see, for all those accom- sidered to be a diffi cult one for the champion. It club they had over there on plishments in the AHL (and was held at Madison Square Garden on February Commonwealth Avenue where sometimes overseas), some- 9, 1940, before a crowd of 15,567 people. What Jack Parker’s Boston University thing didn’t click. Whatever it that crowd got to see was a fi ght that wasn’t pretty Terriers made their home. It was, every time Chris Bourque to look at but turned out to be Louis’s toughest was a prestigious honor to play got the chance to play with an challenge up to that point. for them and to be awarded a NHL club, the production, the Godoy fought from a very, very low crouch while slot as a freshman winger. output, etc. just didn’t take crowding Joe and not giving him punching room. But that’s what Chris Bourque place. At times Arturo crouched so low that he was had done in his fi rst and only And there would be plenty practically sitting on the canvas. It is no secret season with the storied team. of opportunities, both informal Louis had trouble with opponents who fought out And now there would be more and formal. In the early days of a crouch. Max Schmeling had kayoed him a to come. of fall training camp, for exam- In 1937, Joe Louis won the World Heavyweight few years earlier fi ghting in that way and Tony For as the Beanpot title game ple, most franchises combine Championship from James J. Braddock. Over Galento had decked him when he threw a left approached Chris Bourque their AHL and NHL rosters the next 12 years, he defended the title 26 times, hook from a crouch. would be taking the ice on the — a chance for the coach- a record. Of those 26 defenses, only three went At the end of 15 rounds, the scorecards were same street where his legend- ing staff to get a look at every- the full 15 round distance, and out of the three announced and the decision was split with Joe ary father Raymond had con- one. Some might advance to opponents who took him to the closing bell, two coming out on top. The referee and one judge cluded his storied career with the preseason portion of the were kayoed in rematches. The third, Tommy had it in Joe’s favor 10-5 and 10-4 respectively the Bruins. camp and play in exhibition Farr, only fought Joe once. while the other judge had Arturo on top by 5-10. Truth, someone once said, is games. A select few might make Farr is remembered for the courageous and United Press saw it as a draw. The crowd booed stranger than fi ction and if you the roster of the NHL parent tough battle he put up against Joe. There have the decision, but that may have been more about had scripted this ending to the club. been some who have said he deserved the deci- the poor performance from Louis as it was from 2005 Beanpot Championship Over the years, with all those sion, but that is not true. In Tommy’s own the feeling that Godoy actually won. matchup with Northeastern as chances in all those rinks, Chris account of the fi ght, he said Louis clearly beat No matter the fairness of the decision, the fact part of a play, many would have Bourque, who has played every him. Unfortunately, Farr never got a rematch and is Godoy gave Joe a very tough night. So, why said you were making it up. single season since he left BU, the big payday it would have brought him. Louis is this bout not remembered in the way the Farr But when Bourque sent home never made it to the big time was willing, and actually wanted to fi ght him fi ght is? Well, for one thing, Joe never fought in a permanent way. His total again, but as I have written in an earlier column, Tommy again while he stepped right back into a shot off a rebound about 15 the sleazy people who populate boxing sabotaged the ring with Arturo just four months later. minutes into the first over- experience in the NHL — just Tommy’s shot. Most notably Joe Gould who took Louis called the fi rst Godoy fi ght “The worst fi ght time to give the Terriers the 51 games — spread out among over his management in the United States. I ever had,” and he wanted to show he was title victory over the Huskies Washington, Pittsburgh and In Joe’s last two title defenses, he fought Jersey better than how he performed that February the place went wild. Back in Boston. Joe Walcott. In their fi rst fi ght, Walcott took Louis evening. the days when BU ruled the Whatever it was, when Chris the entire fi fteen rounds decking the champion on One thing about Louis, he always performed Beanpot, it was the ninth title Bourque moved up that one the way to losing a split decision. In the rematch, better in rematches, and the Godoy fi ght was no in 11 years for the team from last notch on the ladder to the Louis kayoed Walcott in the 11th round and then exception. Joe and trainer Jack Blackburn went Commonwealth Avenue. National Hockey League some- retired after the fi ght. to work in the gym and came up with a strategy It was also perhaps the pinna- thing went missing. There was one other man who managed to take for dealing with Godoy’s awkward style, and cle moment of Chris Bourque’s It just wasn’t the same. We Louis the fi fteen round route. This man also was when the bell rang at Yankee Stadium on June career for it brought success remember when he scored a the only man other than Walcott to hold Joe to a 20, 1940, before a crowd of 27,286 fans it was and adulation in the Hub on goal in an exhibition game for split decision. While the Louis that Walcott faced a different Joe Louis who came out against the the very ice sheet upon which the B’s. He was all smiles in the was nearing the end of his career and was past challenger. his father had once played the locker room — the locker room his prime, the man who gave the champ such a Employing a lethal right uppercut and keeping fi nal years of his 21-year career where his father had brought diffi cult time of it did so in 1940, when Joe was his punches very short and inside, Joe went to with the Bruins. him as a child. And now his son at the peak of his career. work busting up the game Chilean challenger. By Yes, there would be other suc- had scored a goal in that very Oddly, out of the three men who took Louis the 8th round, Godoy’s face looked like what the cesses but none at the top level same arena. the distance this man is the least remembered. Associated Press called “barbecued beef.” Godoy — the National Hockey League The regular season began His name was Arturo Godoy and he was quite had been dropped once near the end of the 7th Chris Bourque only played and, after 18 games, Chris the fi ghter. round and again twice in the 8th before the referee that one season at Boston Bourque was gone — never to called a halt to the carnage. Godoy tried to push University. Following his prep return. Back to the AHL. past the referee and continue fi ghting and had to school career at Cushing As the seasons continue to be restrained, but then went over and congratu- Academy — where he scored progress, Bourque continues lated Louis. After the fi ght, Joe said “That’s the 68 goals and added 79 assists to play hockey. Over the last worst beating I ever gave a man.” for a total of 147 points in just few years he spent three sea- So, to answer the question of why Arturo is not 59 games over the course of sons with Hershey, scoring 65 remembered in the way Tommy Farr is for his his junior and senior seasons, goals to go with 128 assists gallant 15 round go against Joe Louis is because he was selected 33rd overall by for 193 points. Then it was on Farr never fought Joe again so, as most likely the Washington Capitals in the to Bridgeport where he went would have happened, he did not get kayoed 2004 NHL Draft. 15-39-54 in 2018-2019. by him. While Joe got revenge on Arturo just 4 But Bourque chose to enroll This past season he played months later and proved beyond a doubt who the at BU for a year where his 10 for Munich in a top German superior fi ghter was. goals and 23 assists for a total league where he had 47 points Never the less, Godoy deserves to be remem- of 23 points across 35 games in 51 games before played bered for that incredible battle he gave Joe Louis included that very memorable was halted because of Covid-19. on a February night in 1940. He was the only goal but a much more modest He left for the U.S. just before a man to take the prime Louis fi fteen rounds to a overall output. travel ban was imposed. split decision, and that was a monumental feat. However, he didn’t look back. Now 34, he’s back in Massa- Arturo Godoy fought for over ten more years As soon as the college season chusetts with his family. after the Louis fi ght. He ended his career in 1951 was over, Bourque moved on — He has had a long career, with an outstanding record of 127 fi ghts, 91 wins playing six games for Portland just like his father. He’s a very (51 by KO), just 22 losses, 12 draws, and 2 no in the American Hockey League good player, he’s durable and contests. He passed away in his home country that very spring. The next he certainly is a point producer. of Chile in 1986 at the age of 73. season he played 52 games Unfortunately for Chris, it has Godoy was a popular and exciting personal- for the Hershey Bears, a well- all happened at a slightly lower ity who lit up a room. He was well liked in the respected franchise in the AHL level, one that has not brought states and loved in Chile. I’m sure Joe Louis whose team history spans eight him the recognition that his never forgot him. decades. father received.