VOL. 121 - NO. 52 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, DECEMBER 29, 2017 $.35 A COPY 2017 The annual First Night First the city and region together, it several instrumental concerts. Day celebration of free New gives us a unique opportunity This year’s headlining musi- Year’s Eve family fun, in part- to refl ect upon and celebrate cal act, Eli “Paperboy” Reed, nership with the City of Boston, this past year side by side a popular local soul-inspired announces its full entertain- while looking forward to a great singer and songwriter, will Happy ment lineup, featuring a robust 2018.” take the stage at 11:00 pm list of local musicians and Live entertainment will fill in Copley Square. Full details artists starting at noon on various indoor and outdoor about locations and times can December 31, 2017, through locations around Copley Square, be found at firstnightboston. January 1, 2018. All festivi- including Boston Public Library, org/schedule. ties (except for Boston Harbor and will feature performances Again this year, NBC Boston Fireworks) will be located in by: Unitas Ensemble, Katrina will televise First Night festivi- New Year Copley Square and the Back Kincade, PK & the Mighty 7, ties live on December 31st from Bay area, providing attendees Dutch ReBelle, Carissa John- 6:00 – 7:00 pm (returning to one central location to enjoy son, Rachel Sumner, Girls Night live coverage after Sunday Night from Pamela Donnaruma performances and activities. Out, Boston Opera Guy, DD Football), NECN from 6:00 pm “First Night in Boston is a Martin & Code 51, Lance Martin to 12:30 am, and on Telemundo and the Staff of the Post-Gazette celebration that brings thou- Band, ImprovBoston, Boston Boston from 11:00 pm to 12:30 sands of residents and visitors Sax Quartet, Puppet Showplace am. NBC Boston, NECN, and Tel- to our city to ring in the New Theater, Downtown Brass, emundo Boston are First Night’s Year, something we always look Handel & Hadyn Society, The exclusive television partners for forward to,” said Mayor Walsh. King of Instruments, GBCCA the second consecutive year, “Not only do these festivities Chinese Musical Ensemble, 2018 bring residents from all across Ulrich Johnson Steel Band, and (Continued on Page 6) News Briefs by Sal Giarratani

Obamacare Mandate Ended by Tax Bill Signing President Trump signed the Tax Reform Bill just passed up on Capitol Hill on Friday, December 22nd. Inside this legislation was a section that repealed the ObamaCare Individual Mandate to buy insurance in 2019. As President Trump stated, “When the individual mandate is being repealed that means ObamaCare is being repealed, because they get their money from the individual mandate.” Up until very recently, Democrats and the “Fake News” Media have been talking about the millions who would be thrown off their insurance if the mandate was abolished. The truth is that most of the millions being “thrown off “the insurance rolls were folks who simply did not want to be forced to buy insurance in the fi rst place. They weren’t going to be thrown off anything, they were literally seeking the right to jump off that moving train they were forced to ride since ObamaCare began. Kudos to UN Ambassador Nikki Haley It seemed like a long time coming, but the dressing down by our UN Ambassador Nikki Haley was long overdue. Her blasting of the 128-9 Security Council vote against the United States now puts the U.N. on notice. Her remarks reminded me of the likes of (Continued on Page 11)

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Tax Cuts for Christmas Congress has passed the fi rst not afford health insurance will HADRIAN, HIS MILITARY LIFE overhaul of the U.S. tax code in continue to pay an additional Hadrian was a connoisseur of and instituted a few of his own more than 30 years. The Tax tax just because they are poor arms and possessed a thorough reforms. He then set out for Cuts Act is a powerful symbol of — that’s part of Romney care, knowledge of the art of warfare. Britain, where he corrected what Republicans can accom- and the federal government Although he desired peace many abuses and, while there, plish when they unite behind cannot help us with that. more than war, he kept his he caused the construction of a positive governing agenda for Talk is cheap, of course — the soldiers in training at all times a wall which was intended to the country. proof will come when Ameri- and inspired them by his per- separate the Romans from the But this legislation isn’t about cans begin seeing more money sonal examples of strength and northern barbarians. It was Republicans vs. Democrats. in their paychecks as early as endurance. Whenever visiting about eighty miles in length, Rather, it’s an early centerpiece February. their camps, he cheerfully ate extending from the River Tyne of the vision President Trump The act will also eliminate outdoors and always selected to the Firth of Solway, and laid out on the campaign trail. dozens of special interest tax the normal camp menu. He contained two lines of embank- Americans of all backgrounds breaks and loopholes. The Tax inspired them by his own sol- ment, a moat, and a stone wall. want a government that’s more Cuts Act will raise $4 trillion in dierly spirit, walked as much as After satisfying himself as accountable, more democratic, revenue to help offset tax cuts twenty miles while fully armed, to the condition of his fi ght- and less eager to line its pockets by closing the door on dozens and wore the commonest of ing forces and equipment, with cash from taxpayers and of corporate accounting tricks. Bust of Emperor Hadrian. clothing. He visited the sick, he returned to Rome, where small businesses. The bill eliminates a loophole Roman 117–138 CE. Probably appointed only mature and he became active in judicial Returning money from Wash- used to deduct compensation from Rome, Italy. Formerly experienced men to positions of reforms. He sat in judgment ington to the people is the clear- for executives earning more in the Townley Collection. authority, did away with exces- during a great number of law- est sign our leaders can give than $1 million a year. Wash- Now housed in the British sive luxuries, and improved suits in the city and in the that they take this responsibil- ington isn’t spared, either: Museum, London their equipment; he made it a provinces and consulted with ity seriously. members of Congress will no point to be acquainted with his Hadrian maintained the high the leading judges and senators The Tax Cuts Act means less longer be able to deduct their soldiers and to be accurately degree of military morale that money taken out of Americans’ living expenses. informed of their needs. was established under Trajan (Continued on Page 15) paychecks. “This is going to mean com- It provides $5.5 trillion in panies are going to be coming tax cuts by nearly doubling the back,” President Donald J. standard deduction, doubling Trump said before members of STERITI RINK PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE the child tax credit, protecting Congress on the White House’s tax savings for higher education South Lawn. “You know, I cam- SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY and retirement, and lowering paigned on the fact that we’re rates across the board. not going to lose our companies 10:00 am to It also repeals Obamacare’s anymore.” 12:00 pm 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm Public Stick Time 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm individual mandate tax, 80 With the U.S. stock market to to to to to percent of which hit households breaking record highs no fewer 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm to 7:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm earning less than $50,000 a than 70 times in 2017, that 3:00 pm year in 2016. Unfortunately, project of American renewal is Public Skating Bay State taxpayers who can- off to a great start. Holiday Schedules: New Years Eve, December 31, 2017: public skating at all rinks 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. All rinks close at 3:00 pm except Steriti, which will be open for public skating from noon to 10:00 pm (First Night Celebration). New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018: all rinks are closed except Kelly, Steriti & Murphy. Regular hours at Kelly. Steriti and Murphy will be open for public skating 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Martin Luther King Day, January 15, 2018: North Enders Enjoy early public skating offered at all rinks 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. February Public School Vacation week February 19– 23, 2018: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Library Holiday Party Steriti Rink is located at 581 Commercial Street in the North End by Patricia Sabbey For more information, call 617-523-9327 The Friends of the North If anyone would like to drop by End Library delivered holiday the library to donate, the Giving sparkle to the neighborhood Tree will remain in the library at the recent celebration at until the end of December. the library. Musical entertain- A special thank you goes out ment was provided by the The to Jean Casale, the event Chair- Joneses, a local duo who per- person, and to the Friends’ form at various functions in volunteers for a successful the North End and around the event. Deep appreciation is also state. In addition to the music, extended to Il Panino, Quattro, a complimentary luncheon of Golden Goose Market, Modern favorite Italian dishes, including Pastry Shop, and Maria’s Pas- lasagna, meatballs, ravioli and try Shop for their support of pizza, was served to the very this Friends of the North End appreciative attendees. Library event. The Friends set up a member- If you have not yet done ship table to process Friends’ so, please consider joining membership renewals and to the Friends of the North End welcome any new members. A Library. For more informa- festive Giving Tree with a range tion, or if you have any ques- of items from the librarians’ tions, please send an email to (Jennifer’s and Alyson’s) wish [email protected], or go list gave people the opportunity to www.friendsnelibrary.org. to give back to the Library by and click on “Memberships — “purchasing” items that will Donate” for information on how enhance the library experience. to join the Friends.

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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Presents Union Oyster House Fra Angelico: Heaven on Earth On View: February 22 to May 20, 2018 Gets in the Christmas Spirit The Isabella Stewart Gardner the Collection. “The reliquaries, Museum will be the sole venue carefully selected altarpieces, for Fra Angelico: Heaven on furniture panels, and a trip- Earth, running Feb. 22 through tych illuminate the relationship May 20, 2018. The exhibition between form and function, will explore renowned Renais- revealing how the artist shaped sance painter Fra Angelico’s each story for its intended talent for storytelling. For the purpose.” fi rst time ever, the four newly “We are thrilled to present restored reliquaries — con- the work of this extraordinary tainers for holy relics that Renaissance artist and story- were painted for the church of teller,” said Peggy Fogelman, Santa Maria Novella in Florence the Norma Jean Calderwood between 1424 and 1434 — will Director of the Museum. “Gard- be reunited at the Gardner. ner was the fi rst collector in the Together they picture the life United States to acquire a Fra of the Virgin Mary and offer the Angelico, when she had already opportunity to explore his talent begun plans for her boldly con- for sacred tales. ceived museum. It is only fi tting Fra Angelico (about 1400- that these works be reunited 1455) was celebrated in his own here in Boston for the public time as the most famous painter evocative of their Renaissance to enjoy.” in Italy. With remarkable inge- context. Many of these works The accompanying exhibition nuity and rare technical exper- are visiting the United States for catalogue is edited by Dr. Silver. tise, he reconceived popular the fi rst time from their home Nine essays challenge the pre- compositions and infused famil- collections in Italy. vailing view of Angelico as the iar Christian stories with new Unprecedented loans for tradition-bound painter of pious meaning. His iconic altarpieces this exhibition include the Madonnas, reposition him on and frescoes — painted for two three extraordinary reliquaries the cutting edge of Renaissance Popes, members of the Medici (Museo di San Marco, Florence) artistic developments, and reveal family of Florence, and the city’s a magnificent altarpiece of the Dominican networks crucial merchant elite — transformed Paradise (Gallerie degli Uffi zi, to his success. Extended cata- Western art. They secured his Florence) and the jewel-like logue entries offer fresh insights place in history and forged the Corsini Triptych (Galleria Nazio- and provide up-to-date bibliogra- future of painting in Italy. nale d’Arte Antica in Palazzo phy for each work. Contributing Born near Florence, Fra Corsini, Rome). Also restored authors include William Hood Angelico trained in the work- for this exhibition is the altar- (Institute of Fine Arts), Jeremy shop of the highly accomplished piece of The Entombment of Howard (University of Bucking- painter Lorenzo Monaco, collab- Christ (National Gallery of Art, ham), Anne Leader (Independent orating with him on small nar- Washington, D.C.), which will Scholar), Laura Llewellyn (J. Shell we wish you a Fishy Christmas? Anton Chisten, shucker rative panels and manuscripts. be on display to the public for Paul Getty Museum), Chiara at the Union Oyster House for nineteen years, created this Angelico’s admission to the the fi rst time in over 40 years at Pidatella (Tufts University), r ather unique Christmas “tree” made of oyster shells for the Dominican Order, a religious the Gardner Museum. Gianfranco Pocobene (Isabella holiday! group devoted to Saint Dominic, In 1899, Isabella Stewart Stewart Gardner Museum), Carl transformed his career. Success Gardner acquired one of the Brandon Strehlke (Philadel- at their Florentine headquar- four reliquaries: the mesmeriz- phia Museum of Art), Marilena ters of Santa Maria Novella ing Dormition and Assumption of Tamassia (Museo di San Marco), and the church of San Marco the Virgin. It was the fi rst paint- and Beth Williamson (University led to prestigious commissions ing by Fra Angelico to come of Bristol). outside of Florence, including to America. The other three Opening in parallel with this employment at the Vatican reliquaries – The Annunciation exhibition is Isabella’s Relics, Palace in Rome under Pope and Adoration of the Magi, The a presentation in the Vatichino Nicholas V. Anointed “angelic” Coronation of the Virgin, and The gallery of the historic palace. by the Dominican Order after Madonna della Stella – reside Organized by consulting curator he died in 1455, the title gave in Florence. Newly restored to Casey Riley, it features little- Angelico stature akin to Saint their Renaissance splendor known objects, archival mate- Thomas Aquinas. thanks to a special collabora- rial, and ephemera collected by Heaven on Earth brings tion with the Museo di San Isabella Stewart Gardner, reveal- together choice examples of his Marco, the reliquaries reveal ing her own fascination with narrative art, inviting visitors Angelico’s mastery of materi- relics both sacred and secular. to experience the wonder of his als and genius for narrative Isabella Stewart Gardner breathtaking stories up close composition. Museum • 25 Evans Way Bos- and in a new light. Two monu- “Although separated for over ton MA 02215 • Hours: Open mental altarpieces, an intricate 200 years, these four precious Daily from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. and series of panels from his Silver painted reliquaries showcase Thursdays until 9 p.m. Admis- The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily Chest (Armadio degli Argenti), Fra Angelico’s peerless creativ- sion: Adults $15; Seniors $12; the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. a precious triptych for private ity and unparalleled technical Students $5; Free for members, There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via devotion, and nine predella accomplishments,” said Dr. children under 18, everyone on e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- scenes join the four reliquar- his/her birthday, and all named addressed, stamped envelope. Nathaniel Silver, the Gardner ies in a dramatic installation Museum’s Associate Curator of “Isabella.” PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 29, 2017 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore The Magical, Mysterious New Year by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING meal that ends with my choc- OUT LOUD olate-vanilla marbled ring cake for dessert. Ring cakes are yet by Sal Giarratani another lucky food for this feast, since their shape symbolizes the Nothing Looney Tunes About cycle of the year. I enjoy hear- ing my grandmother tell stories Plastic Bag Ban about the quirky traditions that Don’t know if it’s just me, but actually good for supermarkets characterized New Year’s Eve I don’t see all the controversy and their customers. in her small Italian hometown, over a plastic bag ban coming Kudos to the Boston City such as sweeping out the door to a business near you. Why Council for passing this ban with a broom at midnight in the Retailers Association of unanimously and quickly! order to chase away the old Massachusetts is opposed to it Mayor Walsh’s concern over year. Sometimes my family is beyond me. The prohibition this fi ve-cent bag fee is not plays Bingo together, known applies to those single-use necessary. Down in Austin, the as tombola in Italian. Games of plastic shopping bags we same outcry was heard before chance are popular components see at all our supermarkets. implementation. Then, once in of New Year’s festivities around This trade group apparently force, everyone saw no great Sometimes, it appears as if — with a captivating patina of the world, for they mimic the doesn’t like the idea of forcing change or hardship. The worse the bulk of our Christmas fes- both nostalgia and enthusiasm, unpredictable thrill of good retailers to charge at least fi ve thing is forgetting to bring your tivities end the moment we fl ip propelled by the knowledge that fortune. We watch the televised cents each for the reusable own shopping bags. Spending over the December 25th calendar the old year will soon give way New Year’s celebration in New bags covered by the new city 25 cents for a great reusable page. Gone are “Jingle Bells” to a new and exciting chapter. York, and when the famed ordinance. shopping bag is no big deal. and “All I Want for Christmas Even the twilight sky seems Times Square ball fi nally drops I can tell you from fi rst- If you forget to bring your is You” from the radio, replaced different on New Year’s Eve, at midnight, we hug and kiss hand knowledge while visiting own bags, you spend another by the steady rotation of every- glowing with a jewel-like blue and wish each other a Happy Austin, Texas, for the past quarter. day hits and standards. Gone tone indicative of the unhur- New Year. This is my favorite several years that a plastic bag After a while, people don’t are the tantalizing unwrapped riedly lengthening days. The tradition, as it reminds me that ordinance like Boston’s hardly even think about the ban as presents from beneath the tree, tangible peculiarity of New being surrounded by the love of scratches the surface of any they get used the new status having now been revealed of Year’s Eve gave birth to a pleth- family and friends is the best draconian measures taken by quo. They never go to retailers the surprises within. However, ora of luck-themed folk tradi- wish I can ask for all year! New supermarkets. without a bag of their own. contrary to popular perception, tions related to the holiday. New Year’s Day is far more low-key. Whenever shopping down in Politicians opposed to this the season of Christmas actu- Year’s Eve is a time inherently Known as Capodanno, or “head Austin supermarkets, I always plastic bag ban need to stop ally lasts for a much longer rife with insecurity as we pon- of the year,” in Italian, this is carry my own bags or buy a scaring folks and encourage time. As the old carol about the der whether the upcoming year a day devoted to recuperating great sturdy reusable bag for them to see it as something three French hens can attest, will be worse or better than the from the previous night’s par- 25 cents. These bags can last positive. No one is going to Christmas continues for twelve last and sundry superstitions ties. Superstition advises that up to fi ve or six months. It is starve because they have no days after the proper feast ends. seek to improve good fortune the way you start the New Year good for the environment and shopping bag. The real close of the Christmas within the next twelve months. is the way you will end it, so I season occurs on January 6th, The practice of making a lot like to spend New Year’s Day or the holiday of the Epiph- of noise at the stroke of mid- doing a little bit of all the things any. Italians afford each of the night, refl ected in the abundant I love, such as writing, reading, NORTH END Twelve Days of Christmas a party horns and noisemakers of baking and watching a movie. special signifi cance. December today, derives from the ancient New Year’s Day is also laden 26th, for example, is the feast belief that supernatural crea- with a unique and pleasant day of St. Stephen, and Italians tures wandered the Earth dur- feeling. The sky seems bluer, PRINTING celebrate la festa di San Ste- ing times of transition. Loud the birds sing more loudly, and fano by visiting family or going noises could effectively scare snow sparkles like diamonds on 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 skiing in mountain resorts. these evil spirits away. Cer- the ground. I believe the whole For me, the Twelve Days of tain foods also possess lucky world is starting anew! Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Christmas contain a magical qualities for the New Year. In The twinned holidays of New and enchanted quality, laden Italy, lentils are considered an Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with the sensation of being far auspicious food for New Year’s are purely magical, brimming Quality Printing removed from the bustle and Eve, since they are thought to with mystery and anticipa- for all your grind of ordinary days. I spend resemble small coins and, as tion and the electrifying hope the Twelve Days of Christmas such, attract prosperity. They of good fortune. They are two Commercial and Personal Needs in a haze, taking advantage are usually paired in a dish feasts of the Christmas season of the vacation to catch up on containing a spicy pork sau- that shine with unique lore and Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers grading, eat leftovers from the sage known as cotecchino. My traditions. 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While Finally, he wound up Christ- all the elves are fi nishing all the mas Eve over in Orient Heights packaging up in the North Pole, where he ended tasting all Santa has to show up at a few seven fi shes he could fi nd. Of places before heading back up course, he stopped and took north to his packed sleigh. photos with all the kiddos pres- I was granted permission by ent. Oh, by the way, he does Santa himself to shadow him love fi sh, but eels do make him over the last few days before queasy. But Santa never misses Christmas arrived. His sleigh celebrating Christmas Eve, con- goes into the shop for a tune- suming up all that fi sh — even up. He can’t afford any break- a tiny piece of eel. down happening on his big trip Santa left East Boston for the Santa stops by Floramo’s of the year. Meanwhile, he drove North Pole, where he got home looking for Ashley. a non-descript Mini Cooper and just in time to do his annual I tailed him in my car. trip around the world, bringing First place we stopped by was presents to all those good little the Nazzaro Community Center, children. He loves eating those where he handed out gifts to the cookies and drinking milk. little boys and girls from both He’ll gladly wait until the day the Eliot and St. John’s School. after Christmas to enjoy a nice Then it was the Callahan Tunnel cognac with the missus. to the East Boston Soup Kitchen for more gift giving. He did a few more stops during the week. He ended up at Floramo’s in Chel- sea to surprise Ashley Flores, who is Santa’s favorite waitress. The following day it was on to Woburn for a wonderful sur- prise visit to hand out gifts at an annual Christmas Eve party that Santa never misses; he took Santa catches up with Tali photos with everyone. He was Santa hands out toys at the Giarratani of Dedham up at offered some fi ne liquor, which Nazzaro Center, North End. that Woburn party.

Santa ends things with all seven fi shes surrounding himself with lots of little kids, too. L-R: Christian Cappuccio, Pat Capogreco, Francesco, Santa, Leo, and Matteo Schirripa.

A Belated Merry Christmas by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari We are writing this column and nostalgia for the traditions As children, we were captivated to wish our readers a belated of our ancestral home and those by the poinsettias that adorned Merry Christmas and, of course, who were left behind. the altar and the large crèche a Happy New Year! Our sched- There are so many thoughts that stood to the right of the ule was such this year that we we would like to convey in this altar that was at once both did not have the time to convey column that usually is about warm and familiar as well as the thoughts we wanted to the life of a saint. To boil it all reverential. express, but now that things down to just the few remaining If Mass fed the Christmas have eased, please allow us words, Christmas was easily spirit, it was Christmas food these few simple lines. the most special time of year and dinner at Grandma’s that Richard Settipane As you move along in life, the in the North End. These are fed the body. It was the one tendency is to look back to an words that most of us would day of the year that the entire Insurance Services earlier time and inevitably it is probably say when thinking family would get together at Public Insurance Adjuster with glowing, warm memories. of our upbringing, no matter her tiny fl at on Garden Court The place where we grew up where you grew up. But as Street for her annual food fest Since 1969 has enormous impact on our we wrote earlier, ours was a that she had been working on thoughts and the life we lived neighborhood in transition — days in advance. The intricate FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS in those early years. Grow- was it Buon Natale or Merry dishes that were prepared only AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS ing up in the North End was Christmas? Was La Befana, for Christmas were served with COMMERCIAL an experience that will never the Christmas witch, going to both love and nostalgia, a mix- come again, for we grew up in bring our gifts or Santa Claus? ture of emotions in scenes being Experience makes the difference a neighborhood in transition, It was the only world we knew, repeated over and over again in where immigrants from Italy so we accepted both and inte- the tiny fl ats that fi lled the one 209 BROADWAY, REVERE, MA 02151 passed from the familiar that grated it all into an acceptance square mile called the North Tel. 781.284.1100 Fax 781.284.2200 was Italy to the unfamiliar for the new and unfamiliar that End with so much life, provid- of their newly adopted home would accompany us through ing memories of a time that will Free Parking Adjacent to Building in America. We were caught life. never come again. between the old world and the Our two most indelible memo- new world, between the familiar ries of our childhood Christmas Wishing you a belated Merry and the unfamiliar. We lived are those of Church and dinner Christmas from our thoroughly with both great expectations for at Grandma’s. It was Christmas lived in very special part of WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM the future and a sense of loss Mass that we most anticipated. Boston! PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 29, 2017

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Downtown Brass POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 29, 2017 PAGE 7 Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It May the Bells … As the world spins, so will On the Aisle of the New the Stock Market ... Santarpio’s Year Ring with Pizza will create a solid gold- THEATRE NOTES a happy song plated pizza that can only be in 2018 and delivered by Brinks! ... Gina and BY BOBBY FRANKLIN beyond. ... Predictions and Jack Scalcione promise to keep Promises that were made to be up the good work of protecting broken! Awards and Rewards! their neighborhood against SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE ... East Boston residents will greedy developers ... Revere Opens at The SpeakEasy January 12th demand the Mayor stop new councilors will promise to put housing developments and an end to the overcrowding of From January 12 to Febru- tor), The History Boys, The Light begin to preserve any green neighborhoods by stopping any ary 10, 2018, SpeakEasy Stage in the Piazza, and Five by Tenn. space left ... Prediction: State further housing developing ... Company will proudly present Newton native George Olesky and cities will crack down on Promise: Communities will vote the New England premiere of and Norton Award-winner welfare fraud ... Predication: out politicians who voted for the the hit London comedy SHAKE- Jennifer Ellis headline a truly Fed-up taxpayers will rally for massive housing development SPEARE IN LOVE. all-star Boston cast for the pro- tax relief and an end to the in their cities ... Professional Based on the Academy duction, which includes Remo stampede of illegal foreigners football players will stop Award-winning film, SHAKE- Airaldi, Ken Baltin, Nancy E. and frauds using and abusing disrespecting the American fl ag SPEARE IN LOVE tells the story Carroll, Jesse Hinson, Omar the system ... The government and national anthem or sit out of young Will Shakespeare, who Robinson, Carolyn Saxon, will realize that new diseases, the game ... Century 21 Mario is suffering a severe case of Eddie Shields, and Lewis D. crime, and poverty are due to R.E. will hire more agents to writer’s block as the deadline Wheeler. Also in the cast are an overcrowded population ... serve his ever growing number fast approaches to deliver his Paul Alperin, Steve Auger, Something will be done to ease of satisfi ed clients ... Prediction: new play, Romeo and Ethel, the Cameron Beaty Gosselin, Jade Bennington Street traffic! ... Realty sales will plummet Pirate’s Daughter. Enter Viola, Guerra, Jeff Marcus, Zaven Starbucks will lower their coffee under Trump’s new tax plan a headstrong noblewoman and George Olesky and Jennifer Ovian, Edward Rubenacker, prices ... Prediction: Some Eastie ... Revere City Councilor Dan admirer of Will’s, who disguises Ellis and Damon Singletary. residents will get jobs and get off Rizzo will become Mayor of herself as a boy so she can (Photo by Nile Hawver/ SHAKESPEAERE IN LOVE welfare and Section 8 ... State Revere once again ... Prediction: skirt the law and appear (as a Nile Scott Shots) will run for five weeks, from Representative Adrian Madaro Overcrowding brought on by girl) in his play. But when the a stage and love is unrehearsed. January 12 through February will be voted Mr. Congeniality new housing development will playwright and his muse fall in Norton & IRNE Award-winner 10, 2018, in the Virginia Wim- ... Councilor Lydia Edwards will prove to be disastrous for urban love, the plot undergoes some Scott Edmiston will direct the berly Theatre in the Stanford be known as Wonder Woman cities, causing overcrowded surprising rewrites. Mistaken SpeakEasy Stage production Calderwood Pavilion at the to her constituents ... Kelly’s classrooms, increased trash, identities, courtly intrigue, and of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. Boston Center for the Arts, Pub will be hosting the biggest and littered streets! ... Promises: backstage bickering are all Mr. Edmiston’s previous Speak- 527 Tremont Street in Boston’s New Year’s Party ever ... Liberty Stricter laws for welfare, Section part of the fun in this raucous Easy credits include Casa South End. For more informa- Mall merchants will ring in the 8 certificates, food stamps, romantic comedy of errors that Valentina (2016 Elliot Norton tion, call 617-933-8600 or visit New Year with record sales ... and free healthcare will be in reminds us that all the world’s Award for Outstanding Direc- www.SpeakEasyStage.com. Cassy and her crew will become force ... Promises: Taxpayers known as Easties’ Beloved Rat will promise to report people Pack ... Spinelli’s will bake a living high off the system, ten-foot wedding cake for Prince driving big expensive cars, MALA Harry and his bride ... President owning expensive computers, Written and Performed by Melinda Lopez Donald Trump will promise smartphones, and big TV Opens at the Huntington Theatre on January 6th to stop tweeting ... Prediction: screens. Enough already! ... Taxpayers will become irate 2017 Awards! Buddy Mangini, The Huntington Theatre Com- “I am thrilled to bring Mala after realizing what the 2018 tax most loved community activist. pany presents the ArtsEmerson back to Boston,” says Melinda reform is all about ... The Federal Best Writer, Sal Giarratani. production of Mala. This moving Lopez. “The Huntington has Government will put an end to Best Football Team, E.B. drama is written and performed provided me the time and space pregnant women sneaking into Jets; Vintage businesses: by Huntington Playwright- to continue to create new work this country to have their babies Kelley’s Pub, Elite, Jeveli’s in-Residence Melinda Lopez as their playwright-in-resi- ... Prediction: Drug companies and Santarpio’s; East Boston (Sonia Flew, Becoming Cuba) dence, and I am grateful to will be exposed and the Opium Family Businesses that con- and directed by David Dower them for remounting the origi- Epidemic will slow down ... tributed mucho to Easties’ (Mala and Mr. Joy, Breath & nal production, as this play is Predication: Marijuana sales will economy and development, Imagination at ArtsEmerson). extremely close to my heart.” soar, causing more problems ... Lombardo Companies (Liberty Performances run from January “It was a true joy collaborating Promises: The Government will Plaza), Commercial Property, 6 through January 28, 2018, at with Melinda on the premiere fi nally realize charity begins at and Spinelli’s (Function the Calderwood Pavilion in the Melinda Lopez of her play Mala,” director home and put American needs Facilities, Catering and Bakery). South End. Artistic Director Peter DuBois. David Dower says. “The humor, first! ... Prediction: The silly Mr. Congeniality Award: Adrian Set during the epic winter of “Melinda Lopez has a frank intelligence, and courage that politically correct craze will Madaro; Smartest elected 2015, Mala is inspired by text and funny approach to writ- Melinda brought to her writing end! ... Senator Joe Boncore offi cial, Lydia Edwards; Striving messages frantically typed on ing about life and family that immediately resonated and pro- will go on a goodwill tour to the to achieve a better East Boston, an iPhone by Lopez while she is a gift to audiences. In Mala, vided a great foundation to tell Middle East ... Former State the Chamber of Commerce cared for her increasingly frail she’s captured something so her important story, universal Rep. Gus Serra will consider ... Best Italian Food Award, and consistently fierce mother. honest about what it is to be to so many.” running for office again ... Limoncello’s Restaurant in These short missives ultimately a daughter. 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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani ARETHA COMING TO BOCH CENTER Drunk” ads stigmatizing drunken drivers? Why THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD (Blu-ray) Singing legend Aretha Franklin, the Queen of is it politically incorrect to point out the deadly Lionsgate Home Ent. Soul, is coming to Boston on June 2nd at the Boch dangers of doing drugs? The world’s top protection agent (Ryan Reynolds) is called upon Center Wang Theatre. For more information, call The other morning while listening to my music to guard the life of his mortal enemy, one of the world’s most noto- 1-800-982-2787. video cable station, I heard Jimmy Ruffi n singing rious hit men (Samuel L. Jackson). The relentless bodyguard and BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “What Becomes of The Brokenhearted,” which manipulative assassin have been on the opposite end of the bullet SALUTES VETERANS was a big 1966 hit of his. Hearing it, I remem- for years and are thrown together for a wildly outrageous 24 hours. bered one line in the lyrics about having “an

During their raucous and hilarious adventure from England to the Ü unhappy ending,” which he had when he over- Hague, they encounter high-speed car chases, outlandish boat dosed on drugs far too young one night several escapades, and a merciless Eastern European dictator (Gary Old- years after this song was a big hit. man) who is out for blood. Hayek joins the mayhem as Jackson’s TEXAS STREET MEAT ANYONE? equally notorious wife. FARGO: YEAR 3 (4-DVD) Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. The third season of Fargo is darkly humorous and utterly rivet- ing as Ewan McGregor gives an outstanding performance in dual roles as the “Parking Lot King of Minnesota,” Emmit Stussy, and his younger brother, Ray, a potbellied parole offi cer with a big chip on his shoulder. The only bright spot in Ray’s life is Nikki, a not- so-good woman with brains, beauty and a passion for competitive bridge. When she decides to help, Ray turns his fortunes around; things quickly get out of hand and petty theft leads to mayhem and murder. My great niece Helen Giarratani attends the GAME OF THRONES: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON fourth grade at the Baldwin Elementary School in (4-Blu-ray) HBO Home Ent. Meridian in South Texas and, on Veterans Day, Throughout seven thrilling episodes, the penultimate Season 7 the students honored veterans for the upcoming focuses on a convergence of armies and attitudes that have been Veterans Day holiday. I got to be among the vet- Waiting to serve you are Isiciero Chavez and brewing for years. As the season begins, Deanerys Targaryen erans honored, a nice surprise for me. My niece Jordan Alexander, who happens to be a big — accompanied by her Unsullied army of allies, emboldened by Helen was among the fourth graders who proudly Boston Celtics fan. Dothraki/Ironborn, and her lethal trio of dragons — has fi nally set sang patriotic songs at this event. sail for Westeros with Tyrion Lannister, her newly appointed Hand. I thanked everyone for a great morning in the There’s a great food truck in Downtown Austin Jon Snow has apparently consolidated power in the North after his school auditorium. All the kids were great and on Congress Avenue. I ate there last year and spectacular conquest of Ramsay Bolton and the return of Winterfell I told school Principal Jennifer Murray what a of course did it again this year. The business is to Stark control. In King’s Landing, Cersei Lannister, bereft of any great job all the kids did. She told me if I ever called “Kebabalicious.” What a mouthful, but surviving heirs, has successfully seized the Iron Throne. But as relocate to Meridian, there’s a substitute teacher everything they sell is really delicious. these and other factions drive towards new alliances or (more likely) job waiting for me. ARE WESTERNS COMING BACK? violent confl icts, the cold specter of another, apocalyptic threat — in HOWIE CARR ON CHAPPAQUIDDICK When I was growing up, Westerns were all over the form of an army of undead White Walkers — threatens to under- Anyone of a certain age has no trouble spell- the place on TV and at the movies. But, over time, mine the status quo and obliterate the outcome of these smaller, ing the word “Chappaquiddick,” do they? Howie they disappeared for the most part. Well, on all-too-human rivalries. Also contains a 45-minute bonus disc, Carr did a recent Boston Herald column on the December 28th, a western just opened up at Conquest & Rebellion: An Animated History of the Seven Kingdoms. upcoming movie about Chappaquiddick, a bridge, movie theaters in both Los Angeles and New York HOME AGAIN (Blu-ray) Universal Pictures Home Ent. a Buick, and a drowning that forever tainted the City and will be out in movie theaters across the Alice (Reese Witherspoon), a recently separated mother of two, public career of U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. country in early January. fi nds her life upended when three young, charismatic fi lmmakers I have no idea why Hollywood is wasting time I love watching westerns and will certainly move into her guesthouse. But her unlikely new family and a bud- and money making this movie. I won’t be seeing check out this movie. It is called Hostiles and ding romance come to a crashing halt when her ex-husband shows it. 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A fi rst thing I thought of was how so many of us to the sterility problem, an equally devastating threat rises in the garage, storage site, and auto repair shop are bury ourselves in work and never really get to form of the “hybrids,” an army of unstoppable lab-made creatures, now on the site and very close to the Suffolk enjoy life. hell-bent on destroying mankind. Although the team has become Downs T Station. estranged over the past decade, Jackson (James Wolk), Jamie (Kris- MAURA HEALEY AT IT AGAIN ten Connolly), Abraham (Nonso Anozie), Dariela (Alyssa Diaz), and There is a public service campaign warning of Logan (Josh Salatin) are forced to overcome their differences and the consequences of doing drugs and becoming reunite when they learn that Mitch is alive. As the planet’s future addicts. Does anyone see anything wrong with hangs in the balance, the team must race to stop the hybrids and posters on MBTA trains, buses, and streetcars their creator — a shadowy fi gure with a startling connection to the showing tombstones for overdose victims? Does team’s past. anyone see anything wrong with showing little SALVATION: SEASON ONE (4-DVD) babies in the ICU hooked up to tubes because the CBS DVD + Paramount baby’s mother did drugs during the pregnancy? I The countdown to the apocalypse begins! Earth is in the cross- don’t, but Attorney General Maura Healey seems hairs when, within six months, an enormous asteroid hurtling to think it is stigmatizing and shaming addicts through space will collide with our planet. To avert worldwide panic, and won’t work. 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They may know a lot will the agency call about taxes owed with- the living embodiment of “Boston Strong.” SHATTERED (DVD) about their targets, and they usually alter the out fi rst having mailed you a bill; 2) demand VMI Worldwide caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. that you pay taxes without giving you the Shattered is a drama inspired by a true story about betrayal, Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and opportunity to question or appeal the amount cruelty, and a destructive secret that swirls around the wealthy, it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded they say you owe; 3) require you to use a powerful Burnett family. Kate marries the son of the morally cor- debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses specifi c payment method for your taxes, such rupt politician Forrest Burnett. But Kate’s seemingly envied life- to cooperate, they are then threatened with as a prepaid debit card; 4) ask for credit or style crumbles as she journeys to uncover the truth about their arrest, deportation, or suspension of a busi- debit card numbers over the phone; or 5) adopted son. The mysterious dark past threatens to destroy the ness or driver’s license. Or, victims may be told threaten to bring in local police or other entire Burnett l egacy. As Kate investigates, she begins to unmask they have a refund due to try to trick them into law-enforcement groups to have you arrested the nightmare behind an unimaginable cover up. This puts her in sharing private information. for not paying. unforeseen danger as secrets become exposed for all to see. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 29, 2017 PAGE 9

Seaglass Performing Arts Brings Joyful Music and Dance Parla Come Mangi! to Christmas Prelude Week (Speak as You Eat!) Seaglass Chorale by Alessandra Sambiase

A Joyous Celtic Celebration Benvenuti! Let us start our journey to Northern Italy exploring December 2nd, South Congregational Church, Kennebunkport, Maine Lombardia, one of the peninsula’s richest regions. Its cosmopolitan December 3rd, Holy Family Church, Sanford, Maine capital city, Milano, once house of the mighty Sforza dynasty, is an international center of business and home of the Italian stock Reviewed by Bobby Franklin exchange market as well as the world-renowned Teatro alla Scala, the prestigious opera house. Milano is also capital of the fashion industry and the Milano da bere (“Milano to drink”) center of the jet set and social scene, where, since 1867, the famous red Bitter Campari drink (whose ingredients remain to this day a secret) is served. Lombardia, known for its stunning lakes and alpine villages, is the birthplace of excellent cheeses like Gorgonzola, Taleggio, Crescenza, and Grana Padano. Rice is widely consumed in the region, as Lombardia is the second largest rice producer in Italy due to the fertile territory surrounding the Po valley. The sparkling wines from the Franciacorta region are proudly consid- ered the Italian alternative to champagne. Ossobuco alla Milanese (“Milanese-style veal shank”) is a traditional secondo piatto (“sec- ond course”) from Milano. Literally, ossobuco means “bone with a hole” because the cut of meat traditionally used to prepare this dish is the veal shank, whose soft marrowbone reduces to a very soft and tasty “hole” when cooked. Ossobuco alla Milanese is often Seaglass Chorale garnished with gremolata (a chopped herb condiment) and tradi- tionally served with risotto alla Milanese (Milanese-style risotto). Stephanie Sanders on percus- sion, and Robert Daigle on bass. Ossobuco alla Milanese (serves four) The program, which opened 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1-½ cups homemade or store with “Riversong: A Celtic 3-1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter bought (low-sodium) beef Celebration,” was lively and ½-Cup fl our stock touching and continued with 4 veal shanks (or beef shanks) 1 (14-oz) can crushed tomatoes a number of beautiful Celtic Salt and black pepper to taste 1 glass of dry red wine songs. These included “Gar- 1 chopped medium onion (such as Pinot Noir) tan Mother’s Lullaby,” sung a 1 chopped carrot 1 Tbsp chopped parsley cappella, a tune that touches 1 chopped rib of celery Grated zest of 1 lemon on fairies in Irish mythology, 1 clove of garlic “Oikan Ayns Bethlehem” from Preparation: In a shallow saucepan or Dutch oven, heat up the Isle of Man, and the lively oil and butter together until hot. Season the veal shanks with and fun “The Little Beggarman” salt and pepper, lightly fl our them on both sides, shaking off any about Johnny Dhu, who worked excess, and place them into the saucepan or Dutch oven to sizzle hard at not working at all. and cook until brown on both sides. Remove and set aside. Add The first part of the program onion, carrot and celery to the saucepan or Dutch oven and cook, also had the beautiful “In the stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, and then Bleak Midwinter” with words add the veal shanks. As soon as they start sizzling, add the wine Stillson School Irish Step Dancers by Christina Rossetti. This has and let it evaporate. Add the tomatoes and the stock. Cover and It was a lovely two days of the bar with the passing of each always been one of my favorites simmer for two hours, turning the shanks every half hour. The Celtic music and dance in year. This past summer, the and I was not disappointed by meat should now be tender to the point that it falls off the bone. Kennebunkport and Sanford, chorale visited Ireland, where this performance. Turn the heat off. In the meantime, make the gremolata by fi nely Maine as the Seaglass Chorale they performed and apparently Alex Pratt recited the Ken- chopping the clove of garlic and mixing it together with the parsley welcomed the Christmas season brought some Celtic magic back neth Patchen poem “The Snow and the lemon zest. Add the mixture to the veal shanks, season with a beautiful program of with them. is Deep on the Ground.” Writ- to taste, and serve hot. Buon appetito! music and dance. The lovely voices were accom- ten during WWII, it is a moving Ossobuco alla milanese (serve quattro) Led by Artistic Director Jean panied by Kim Karchenes on peace that reminds us to have Strazdes, the group has shown piano, Mary Carol Kennedy on hope at all times. Mr. Pratt’s 2 cucchiai di olio extravergine 400 ml di brodo di carne they are able to continue raising flute, Dianne Smallidge and rich voice made this recitation di oliva 1 lattina da 14 oz (400 g) simply wonderful to hear. 50 g di burro di polpa di pomodoro a pezzetti After intermission, there was 100 g di farina 1 bicchiere di vino rosso a special surprise. The Sea- 4 ossibuchi di vitello (tipo Pinot Nero) glass Chorale was joined by (oppure di manzo) 1 cucchiaio di prezzemolo tritato step dancers from the Stillson Sale e pepe nero q.b. La buccia grattugiata School of Irish Dance. The Still- 1 cipolla media tritata di un limone son School is the only accred- 1 carota tritata 1 spicchio d’aglio ited Irish Dance school in the 1 costa di sedano tritata state of Maine. This was truly Preparazione: in una casseruola bassa o in un tegame di ghisa a treat and the young ladies scalda bene l’olio ed il burro. Aggiusta di sale e pepe gli ossibuchi, who performed were simply out- infarinali leggermente su entrambi i lati eliminando l’eccesso di standing. Under the direction of farina e fai rosolare da entrambe leparti nel tegame. Togli dal fuoco Carlene Moran Stillson, these e tieni da parte. Nel tegame metti cipolla, carota e sedano, e cuoci world-class dancers, who have mescolando fi no a renderli soffi ci e dorati, quindi aggiungi gli ossi- won numerous competitions, buchi, fai insaporire, versa il vino e fai evaporare. Aggiungi i pomo- thrilled the audience. Having dori ed il brodo.Copri e fai sobollire per 2 ore girando gli ossibuchi them join with the chorale was ogni ½ ora. Quando e’ cotta la carne sara’ tenera al punto tale che a lovely touch. si stacchera’ facilmente dall’osso. Spegni il fuoco. Nel frattempo The program closed out with prepara la gremolata tritando fi nemente l’aglio che aggiungerai al the ancient Celtic carol “Stars prezzemolo e alla buccia grattugiata del limone incorporando bene. of Glory,” followed by “Shule Versa la gremolata nel tegame con gli ossibuchi, mescola bene e Aroon,” and Ola Gjeilo’s “The aggiusta di sale e pepe. Servi caldo. Buon appetito! Ground.” Beautiful music made much lovelier by the voices of Seaglass. • Stirpe Nostra (Continued from Page 2) Of course, what would a Sea- of the day before making his servant to a procurer or trainer glass Christmas concert be with- decisions. Examples of some of of gladiators without fi rst set- out a sing-along? Ms. Strazdes his fi ndings were: prohibiting ting forth a reason for doing so. finished the evening by turning the demolition of buildings for Any legally responsible person to and directing the audience in the sole purpose of transporting who wasted his property or medley of Christmas carols. It these materials to another city, resources was fl ogged in the was the perfect finish to a won- awarding possession of treasure amphitheater. Also, houses derful evening. to an owner if he found it on his of hard labor were abolished, If you have not yet attended own property (however, if the separate public baths were pro- a Seaglass Performing Arts con- property belonged to another, vided for the sexes, and slaves cert, I would strongly urge you to then they split the treasure.) could not be examined as wit- Make $20.00 check payable to: do so. A Joyous Celtic Celebra- Masters were forbidden to kill nesses to a crime unless they John Christoforo tion certainly left all who experi- their slaves and, if deserved, were reasonably close enough Beagsley Publishing, enced it with enough Christmas their death had to be ordered to have observed it. Box 342, Arlington, MA 02476 spirit to last them until next by the Senate. Noone was per- NEXT WEEK: year. Simply wonderful! mitted to sell a slave or maid- Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 29, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI17P6503EA Docket No. MI17P6372EA Estate of Estate of RICHARD J. FINNERTY RALPH E. WEGENER New Year’s Eve had always jacket was without a wrinkle, this except a young bass player. Date of Death: November 29, 2017 Date of Death October 16, 2017 been a bit different in the Con- my formal shirt starched with I looked under my bandaged CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR tini and Christoforo households each pleat falling in place with- fingers and saw only blood FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION back in the day. Babbononno, out a problem, my bow tie tied blisters and then realized how To all interested persons: To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will A Petition for Formal Probate of Will two of my uncles, Nick and correctly, and my formal shoes much my fi ngers hurt. I contin- with Appointment of Personal Representa- with Appointment of Personal Representa- Paul, and my father were musi- refl ecting upward. After passing ued playing even though blood tive has been fi led by Michelle L. Hettinger of tive has been fi led by Elaine B. Wegener of cians. When I became of age, I inspection, I headed out to play began running down a couple Weston, MA, requesting that the Court enter Wayland, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other a formal Decree and Order and for such other joined the family business and my fi rst New Year’s Eve dance. of strings due to a blister or two relief as requested in the Petition. relief as requested in the Petition. became the 3rd generation to We were to start at 8:30 pm breaking. I had no alternative; I The Petitioner requests that Michelle L. The Petitioner requests that Elaine B. play an instrument or two in and I arrived at 8:00 pm to set just smiled in pain and played. Hettinger of Weston, MA be appointed as Wegener of Wayland, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to Personal Representative(s) of said estate my family. Babbononno played up and look over the music. At 1:00 am, Ray told us we were serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsu- to serve Without Surety on the bond in an guitar in Italian dance bands Ray Digg had a great library of going to play another half hour pervised administration. unsupervised administration. and timpani in marching and music and I wanted to make overtime. And so, we played on. IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the concert bands, like the Roma sure I could handle the bass About 1:15, I thought I had had Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Band. My uncles played sax, parts. All the other musicians it, but couldn’t give in. If I did, it You have a right to object to this proceed- You have a right to object to this proceed- clarinet and flute, and Dad arrived at around 8:00 pm and would be an admission of defeat ing. To do so, you or your attorney must ing. To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a written appearance and objection fi le a written appearance and objection played bass violin, Sousaphone we conversed while setting up and proof I wasn’t ready to play at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return and tuba (bass with the dance as I had known most of them at that level yet. day of January 19, 2018. day of January 12, 2018. bands), and later, bass guitar. since I was a child. I actually Just then, the cavalry arrived This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- line by which you must fi le a written line by which you must fi le a written I started out playing bass violin grew up in the business, accom- to save the day — Dad walked appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to and added the bass guitar in panying Dad to the union every in the door. His job had ended this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely the 1960s. New Year’s Eve for Monday, which was the day on time and, when he saw my written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed by an affi davit of objections within thirty by an affi davit of objections within thirty us was not a time to celebrate, most of the active musicians fi ngers all bandaged, he walked (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be but a time to entertain. congregated to meet with the on the stage without saying taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. A saxophone student of Uncle contractors and bandleaders to a word. He just winked at me UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Paul’s, named Ray DiGiovanni, secure future work. and, without skipping a beat, UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) put a dance band together that Ray gave the downbeat at took over to fi nish the half hour A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed became rather popular in the exactly 8:30 pm. There were a playing bass. I was saved. All under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- istration is not required to fi le an inventory years after WWII, especially due few people there and they kept this happened 59 years ago istration is not required to fi le an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons to their constant appearance at coming in as time went on. This and that entire generation of interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice the Oceanview Ballroom, which was a dinner dance and we were musicians is long gone. The regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may peti- was located at the beginning of booked until 12:30 am. We music has changed over the the Personal Representative and may peti- tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the Revere Beach. Of course, my played various types of music, years, but to me, that great estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets uncles were in the sax section starting with fox trots, and then American Songbook (which is and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. and Dad was the bass player heading to the jitterbugs popu- what we call the type of dance Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., First Justice of this Court. and, behind the scenes, Ray’s larized by the big bands during music from the past) is still the First Justice of this Court. Date: December 22, 2017 Date: December 15, 2017 partner. The band was called the war. After that, it was waltz best. The songs of Cole Porter, Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Ray Digg and his Orchestra time and then Latin music time Gershwin, Ellington, etc. … will Run date: 12/29/2017 Run date: 12/29/2017 and, as I said, they were quite and a couple of rumbas and a never be surpassed by anything popular back in the day. new craze, the cha cha cha. that’s out there today. Maybe You may ask why there was At some point, we would get a it’s just me, but a lot of people LEGAL NOTICE a name change. Years ago, request for Italian music and agree with me. Maybe we’re just ATTENTION people with ethnic-sounding Ray was prepared with a medley the old-timers, but time will be NOTICE OF SALE names found it easier to “make of favorites that were mostly the judge. Notice is hereby given by TODISCO TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, ATTORNEYS it in America” with more Anglo- Italian-American. Before I close, I hope every- EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to sounding names. Raymond This was back in the day, one enjoyed the Christmas the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, DiGiovanni became Ray Digg; before bass players were ampli- holidays … the seven fi shes on Section 39A that they will sell the The POST-GAZETTE a bandleader Uncle Nick and fi ed and I had to slam away Christmas Eve and a traditional following vehicles. Vehicles are being sold to satisfy newspaper is a paper I worked for, George Swartz, at the gut strings on my bass Italian dinner on the 25th sur- their garage keeper’s lien for towing, became George Graham; my to set the heartbeat for a ten- rounded by loved ones. And storage and notices of sale: of general circulation. uncles shortened Contini to piece band. A few years later, I lastly, from my family to yours, 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA We are qualifi ed to Conti and Dad became Johnny switched to steel strings (which my wife Loretta, sons John and V.I.N. #1N4AL21E17N494292 Christie. As I said, it was easier have a better sound than cat Michael, daughter-in-law Beth, 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY accept legal notices back then with a more Amer- gut) and bought an amplifi er to and of course, our new grand- V.I.N. #4T1BG22K4VU034145 from any court in each ican-sounding name. When I aid in the volume I needed. It daughter, Lina, a VERY HAPPY 1998 HONDA PRELUDE came into my own, I became made things easier on my fi n- NEW YEAR … 2018. V.I.N. #JHMBB6149WC003329 town that we serve. Johnny Christy, Jr., changing gers, but this was back before 2006 FORD FREESTYLE Christie to Christy. all of this was available and, as GOD BLESS AMERICA V.I.N. #1FMDK04156GA42979 LEGAL NOTICES It was the tail end of 1958. I I said, I had to slam away to get 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY had just become a professional the volume I wanted. V.I.N. #2HKRL1869YH591666 For information on placing musician and Ray Digg had Even though I was the kid in LEGAL NOTICE 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN several jobs on that forthcom- the band, I held my own. The a Legal Notice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts V.I.N. #1D4GP24RX6B754232 ing New Year’s Eve. Uncle Nick only problem was that I wasn’t The Trial Court 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY POST-GAZETTE, please was to lead one of them, and used to working with such a Probate and Family Court V.I.N. #4T1BF1FK9CU580623 Dad another. As a result, I was large band and maintaining the Middlesex Division call (617) 227-8929; 208 Cambridge Street to take Dad’s place playing necessary volume was taking its 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS East Cambridge, MA 02141 V.I.N. #KMHDN46D86U219662 or mail notice to: bass with Ray’s fi rst band. Ray toll on my fi ngertips. I started (617) 768-5800 POST-GAZETTE was booked to play at the East to develop blisters. Of course, Docket No. MI17P5956EA The above vehicles will be sold Boston Sons of Italy, which anticipating this problem, I was at public auction at Estate of TODISCO TOWING P.O. BOX 135 was located on Trenton Street, ready with Band-Aids and a roll AUDREY MARIE HAYES 94 Condor Street, E. Boston BOSTON, MA 02113 near the corner of Marion in the of adhesive tape. I began using Also Known As AUDREY M. HAYES Eagle Hill Section of East Bos- both by 11:30. Well, midnight MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018 Attn: Legal Notices Date of Death December 13, 2014 at 9:00 AM ton. This was just around the rolled around and we played the INFORMAL PROBATE Run dates: 12/29/17, 1/5, 1/12, 2018 corner from where we lived on traditional songs to welcome in PUBLICATION NOTICE Eutaw Street, so not yet having the new year. Just before 12:30, To all persons interested in the above my own car wasn’t a problem. Ray announced last call for the captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Jean A.R. Childs of Byfi eld, MA a Will has — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — I could walk to work with my bar and told the partygoers been admitted to informal probate. THE bass violin tucked under my that we were going to play our Jean A.R. Childs of Byfi eld, MA has been arm and be there within fi ve last set. informally appointed as the Personal Repre- sentative of the estate to serve without surety minutes. Someone walked to the stage on the bond. Johnny Christy Babbononno supervised when and spoke to Ray, who nodded The estate is being administered under I dressed for work. By this point to the man. As we fi nished our informal procedure by the Personal Repre- sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform in his life, he was retired from last tune, we were told that we Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Orchestra both music and his daytime job, were going a half hour overtime. Inventory and accounts are not required to be but knew what nuances were The man who hired the band fi led with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration necessary for a properly attired and Ray had just agreed on a from the Personal Representative and can MUSIC FOR ALL musician. He made sure my tux price for us to continue. The petition the Court in any matter relating to the OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 pants were properly creased, my musicians were happy about estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- The Federal Trade Commission Visit us online at minating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal pro- works for the consumer to prevent cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, fraud and deception. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 12/29/17 Call 1-877-FTC-HELP or log on to www.ftc.gov. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 29, 2017 PAGE 11

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Jeanne Kirkpatrick and Daniel ideas, and there is not debt EXTRA Innings Patrick Moynihan. crisis, I guess. Can America As Haley stated, “When a afford medical socialism and by Sal Giarratani nation is singled out for attack its price tag? in this organization, that Speaking About nation is disrespected. What’s The New Tax Reform more, that nation is asked to Democrats and the liberal pay for the ‘privilege’ of being media talk about how all the disrespected.” tax cuts for the middle class For what they did to us with will only last eight years. In this recent vote, we shouldn’t Washington, DC, eight years is be paying them 22 cents. Why an eternity. are we fi nancing their abuse Will middle class voters in thrown at us? 2018 and 2020 be happy? Medicare For All Is Nothing Because that’s the reality More Than Socialism facing the opposing herd of Funny how all the Democrats Democrats out to demonize and the “Fake News” Media this latest proposal signed into keep talking about how the law last week. recently signed into law will Free Diapers be too costly and raise the For New Yorkers? national debt. How do these Help may soon be on the ROGER MARIS TRACEY STALLARD JIM BUNNING critics think about fi nancing way for parents struggling to OCTOBER 1, 1961 Medicare for All. Talk about cover diapers. Brooklyn City The above headline says it another historic baseball day — batted .261 with 20 homers the growing national debt and Councilor Mark Tregyer has a all. Boston Red Sox pitcher he was the losing pitcher when and 86 RBIs last season. The talk about higher taxes when bill that would force the city Tracy Stallard will forever be Jim Bunning pitched a perfect Giants see him as the answer it comes to Obamacare and to provide free diapers at child remembered for what he did game for the Phillies. Stallard to the issues at third base worse, like Bernie Sanders’ care centers, shelters, and in the fourth inning of a game played his fi nal two years with during a horrible season that other public facilities. He said played in Yankee Stadium on the Cardinals and, in 1965, he couldn’t have ended soon PRAYER TO SAINT RITA only parents eligible for diapers October 1, 1961, when Roger posted a career best record of enough. The 32-year-old Span O HOLY PATRONESS of those in need, would get them. I’ll believe that St. Rita, whose pleadings before thy Divine Maris stepped to the plate. 11-8. has hit .283 with 60 homers when I see it. Perhaps, we could Lord are almost irresistible, who for thy Maris had never hit a homer When asked many times and 432 RBIs over his ten- lavishness in granting favors hast been have them next to all the free off Stallard. Final game of the about that fastball he threw year career. He had been a top called the Advocate of the Hopeless and school meals and free suntan even of the Impossible; St. Rita, so humble, regular season and Maris had Maris, he said, “I gave him all I prospect of the Giants, but saw lotion. Everything free in aisle so pure, so mortifi ed, so patient and of such already tied Babe Ruth’s record got. The fastball was probably little action after he broke his compassionate love for thy Crucifi ed Jesus H for helpless and needy. that thou couldst obtain from Him whatsoever of 60 home runs in a season. all I had.” left hand and no action after thou askest, on account of which all confi dently First two pitches were balls and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ... June 2nd. The Rays are hoping have recourse to thee, expecting, if not always ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA the crowd started booing. The Birthday greetings go he can bounce back in Tampa relief, at least comfort; be propitious to our May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be petition, showing thy power with God on behalf adored, glorifi ed, loved and preserved third pitch was a fastball and out to former Red Sox fi rst in 2018. of thy supplicant; be lavish to us, as thou hast throughout the world now and forever. Maris hit it into the right fi eld baseman Mo Vaughn, who just been in so many wonderful cases, for the Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. stands for his 61st home run. celebrated his Big Five-0. greater glory of God, for the spreading of thine LEGAL NOTICE Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. own devotion, and for the consolation of those Tracey Stallard died on DECEMBER who trust in thee. We promise, if our petition is St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray December 6th at the age of BASEBALL MOMENTS EXPORT TOWING for us. St. Anthony, most loving protec- granted, to glorify thee by making known thy 80. Shortly after giving up December 26, 1919, the NOTICE TO OWNERS favor, to bless and sing thy praises forever. tor and wonder worker, pray for us. Say Relying then upon thy merits and power before this prayer 9 times a day and, by the that historic homer that long- day the Yankees and Red Sox The following abandoned and/or the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we pray thee grant 8th day your prayer will be answered. junked motor vehicles will be disposed ago day, Stallard told sports reached agreement on handing of or sold. Any questions regarding that (here mention your request). It has never been known to fail. Publi- reporters in the clubhouse that over Babe Ruth to the Bronx this matter, please contact EXPORT Obtain for us our request cation must be promised. My prayers By the singular merits of thy childhood, he didn’t feel bad about giving Bombers. December 7, 1937, TOWING Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – have been answered. Favor received. 4:00 p.m. Tel: 781-395-0808 By the perfect union with the Divine Will, D.A. up the homer. “Why should the day the Red Sox acquired By the heroic suffering during thy married life, I?” he said, “The guy hit 60 the contract of 19-year-old Ted 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA By the consolidation thy didst experience at Vin# 4T3ZF13C7XU155667 the conversion of thy husband. D.A. home runs off a bunch of other Williams. December 15, 1953, LEGAL NOTICE 2005 FORD ESCAPE pitchers ... before he got to the day the Brooklyn Dodgers Vin# 1FMYU93155KB22845 me.” It wasn’t like he pitched a signed pitcher Sandy Koufax. LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2007 CHEVY MALIBU The Trial Court bad game, either! The Yankees Finally, December 29, 1969, Vin# 1G1ZT68N67F143729 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts won it, 1-0. the day the NY Times reported 2007 MADZA MAZDA3 The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street He played with the Sox in Curt Flood would sue baseball Vin# JM1BK123071703666 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 1961 and 1962 before getting and challenge the reserve 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI17P6304EA traded to the NY Mets. He clause, which eventually forever Vin# KMHWF25S43A815777 (617) 768-5800 Estate of went 10-20 with the hapless changed the game of baseball. 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA Docket No. MI17P6454EA CHARLES ALBION ANDERSON Mets in 1964, but during that TAMPA BAY LONGORIA Vin# KMHWF25S43A826052 Estate of Also Known As season, he had two shutouts TO GIANTS 12/22, 12/29, 2017 & 1/5/2018 DONALD FRANCIS SMITH CHARLES A. ANDERSON Also Known As Date of Death November 23, 2017 and eleven complete games. The San Francisco Giants Always a great third pitcher in have found the offense- DONALD F. SMITH, DONALD SMITH CITATION ON PETITION FOR LEGAL NOTICE Date of Death: 10/17/2017 FORMAL ADJUDICATION a starting rotation. On Father’s producing third baseman CITATION ON PETITION FOR To all interested persons: Day in 1964, he got real close to they’ve been looking for lately, NOTICE OF SALE FORMAL ADJUDICATION A Petition for Formal Probate of Will acquiring Evan Longoria and Notice is hereby given by TODISCO To all interested persons: with Appointment of Personal Representa- cash from the Tampa Bay Rays TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, tive has been fi led by Richard A. Hughes of A Petition for Formal Probate of Will LEGAL NOTICE for outfi elder Denard Span, EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to with Appointment of Personal Representa- North Reading, MA and Marilyn Brodeur of the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, tive has been fi led by Raymond J. Smith of Woburn, MA, requesting that the Court enter infi elder Christian Arroyo, and Section 39A that they will sell the Burlington, MA, requesting that the Court a formal Decree and Order and for such other Commonwealth of Massachusetts following vehicles. relief as requested in the Petition. The Trial Court two minor league pitchers. enter a formal Decree and Order and for such The 32-year-old Longoria Vehicles are being sold to satisfy other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Richard A. Probate and Family Court their garage keeper’s lien for towing, The Petitioner requests that Raymond J. Hughes of North Reading, MA and Marilyn Middlesex Division was the longest-tenured player storage and notices of sale: Smith of Burlington, MA be appointed as Per- Brodeur of Woburn, MA be appointed as 208 Cambridge Street in Ray’s history after spending sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Personal Representative(s) of said estate East Cambridge, MA 02141 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- to serve Without Surety on the bond in an (617) 768-5800 close to ten years there. He V.I.N. #1C4GP45R85B312507 unsupervised administration. vised administration. Docket No. MI17P6026EA 2000 INFINITI I30 IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE Estate of V.I.N. #JNKCA31A0YT112924 You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. EDWARD JOHN BARTER, JR. LEGAL NOTICE 2002 DODGE DURANGO You have a right to object to this proceed- You have a right to object to this proceed- Also Known As V.I.N. #1B4HS48N72F112764 EDWARD J. BARTER, JR.; ing. To do so, you or your attorney must ing. To do so, you or your attorney must NOTICE OF SALE 2002 JEEP LIBERTY fi le a written appearance and objection EDDIE BARTER fi le a written appearance and objection Notice is hereby given by Stephens V.I.N. #1J8GL58KX2W299966 at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return Date of Death October 3, 2015 day of January 9, 2018. Automotive Transport, 60 Union Street, 2003 HONDA ACCORD day of 01/17/2018. INFORMAL PROBATE Medford, MA 02155, pursuant to the provi- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- V.I.N. #1HGCM56373A077786 line by which you must fi le a written PUBLICATION NOTICE sions of G.L.c.255 539A, that on December line by which you must fi le a written 30, 2017 at 10AM, at said address, the fol- 2002 HONDA CIVIC appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to To all persons interested in the above this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner lowing motor vehicle(s) will be sold, in as is V.I.N. #1HGEM22632L106887 this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely condition, no keys, at public sale to satisfy our 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed Joshua E. Barter of Reading, MA. by an affi davit of objections within thirty Joshua E. Barter of Reading, MA has been garage keeper’s lien thereon for towing, stor- V.I.N. #ML32A3HJ8FH003052 by an affi davit of objections within thirty age, and expenses of notice and sale: (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be informally appointed as the Personal Repre- 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2007 CADILLAC CTS, BLACK taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. sentative of the estate to serve without surety V.I.N. #2D8HN54P28R135928 on the bond. Vin: 1G6DP577X70107941 UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION 2002 HONDA CIVIC UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM The estate is being administered under Trisha Johnson UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM informal procedure by the Personal Repre- V.I.N. #2HGES26772H556807 PROBATE CODE (MUPC) P.O. Box 990566 PROBATE CODE (MUPC) sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform 2006 FORD ESCAPE A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed Boston, MA 02199 under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Probate Code without supervision by the Court. V.I.N. #1FMYU92Z06KC27138 under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Inventory and accounts are not required to be istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory 2014 MAZDA 3, GRAY 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY or annual accounts with the Court. Persons fi led with the Court, but interested parties are or annual accounts with the Court. Persons entitled to notice regarding the administration Vin: JM1BM1V36E1113250 V.I.N. #1C4GP45R85B312507 interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice Matthew Alioto regarding the administration directly from from the Personal Representative and can 2015 TOYOTA RAV4 regarding the administration directly from petition the Court in any matter relating to the 2440 Mass Ave., Apt 31 V.I.N. #2T3RFREV9FW351539 the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and Cambridge, MA 02140 tion the Court in any matter relating to the expenses of administration. Interested parties The above vehicles will be sold estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets 2007 HONDA ACCORD, SILVER at public auction at and expenses of administration. are entitled to petition the Court to institute and expenses of administration. formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Vin: JHMCN36457C003431 TODISCO TOWING Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., minating or restricting the powers of Personal 94 Condor Street, E. Boston First Justice of this Court. Moses Laurent First Justice of this Court. Representatives appointed under informal pro- 351 Medford St. Date: December 20, 2017 Date: December 12, 2017 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, SATURDAY DECEMBER 30, 2017 Malden, MA 02148 at 9:00 AM Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. 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First Night First Day 2018 Calendar Listing HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB ST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 by Richard Preiss 11:50 am Boston Chinese Waist Drum Troupe Copley Square 12:00 pm Sweet Harmony Copley Square 1:00 pm Code 51 Copley Square Here we are at New Year’s Right out of the gate, they GBCCA Arts & Crafts Boston Public Library – and there’s already a date to were a success, winning 42 remember. more games than the pre- McKim Building (Dartmouth Street), It’s February 11th and it’s of vious season and capturing McKim Exhibition Hall historical significance. It’s a the 2008 NBA Championship 1:15 pm Puppet Showplace Theater Boston Public Library – one-time event so, if you miss — Banner 17 — with the cul- McKim Building (Dartmouth Street), it, you’ll have to view it online min-ating conquest coming in Guastavino Room like millions of others. That’s Game Six of the NBA Finals Boston Sax Quartet Boston Public Library – the consequence when you host on June 17th via a convincing Johnson Building (Boylston Street), an occasion that can’t be dupli- victory over the archrival Los Commonwealth Salon cated. Especially if it takes place Angeles Lakers at the Garden. ImprovBoston Boston Public Library – in an arena that has a capacity If there was royalty in pro Johnson Building (Boylston Street), of only 18,624. basketball, then the Celtics Rabb Lecture Hall This signifi cant moment in were reigning over all the realm, time is the Paul Pierce Jersey thanks in no small part to 1:30 pm Unitas Ensemble Boston Public Library – Retirement Ceremony, slated Pierce, who had scored 22 Johnson Building (Boylston Street), to take place on the parquet points in a Game 1 victory, had Newsfeed Cafe/WGBH the same day the current edi- tallied 28 more in a Game 2 2:00 pm Puppet Showplace Theater Boston Public Library – tion of the Celtics takes on triumph, and found the range McKim Building the Cleveland Cavaliers in a for 38 more in Game 5. For his (Dartmouth Street), showdown game between the effort, Pierce was named the Guastavino Room two best teams in the Eastern MVP of the 2008 Finals. GBCCA Performance Boston Public Library – Conference. Another successful season McKim Building (Dartmouth Street), The game itself would be followed in 2009-2010, when McKim Exhibition Hall worthy of circling the date. It the Celtics also advanced to the Downtown Brass Copley Square has the potential to be one of 2010 Finals and met the Lakers Handel & Hadyn Society Jubilee Day Concert Trinity Church the best home games of the once again. The Green came up regular season all by itself. a bit short this time, however, Organ Concert First Church of Christ, Scientist Add to that the Celtics offi cial relinquishing the lead midway 2:15 pm Boston Sax Quartet Boston Public Library – salute to Pierce, coupled with through the fourth quarter of Johnson Building (Boylston Street), the retirement of his no. 34 Game 7, never gaining it back, Commonwealth Salon jersey, and you have an event and seeing a potential second ImprovBoston Boston Public Library – that just may be the tough- title fade away into a California Johnson Building (Boylston Street), est ticket to obtain in the New night. Rabb Lecture Hall England region during 2018. Nevertheless, it was quite a 2:30 pm Katrina Kincade Boston Public Library – It’s hard to believe, but at career for the Inglewood, CA, Johnson Building (Boylston Street), least nine other NBA teams native who was cut not once, Newsfeed Cafe/WGBH passed on Paul Pierce in the but twice, from his high school 1998 NBA Draft. That’s why basketball team. He never gave 2:45 pm Puppet Showplace Theater Boston Public Library – he was available when the up, though, and returned to McKim Building (Dartmouth Street), Celtics selected him 10th overall gain a starting role as a junior Guastavino Room — perhaps the major highlight and became a high school All- 3:00 pm WGBH Broadcast Boston Public Library – of the Rick Pitino era in Boston. American during his senior Johnson Building (Boylston Street), Pierce would go on to have year. Newsfeed Cafe/WGBH a spectacular 15-year career He went on to play three The King of Instruments Old South Church with the Celtics, a longevity only years at the University of Kan- 3:30 pm Puppet Showplace Theater Boston Public Library – exceeded by John Havlicek, who sas and then declared for the McKim Building (Dartmouth Street), was with the Green and White 1998 NBA Draft. Those nine Guastavino Room for 16 campaigns. teams that passed on him have Plus, Pierce is one of three their regrets. But the Celtics, Dancin’ Diamonds Copley Square Celtics players — along with surprised that Pierce was still ImprovBoston Boston Public Library – Havlicek and Larry Bird — available when their turn came Johnson Building (Boylston Street), to score more than 20,000 at no. 10, chose wisely. Rabb Lecture Hall points in their careers with He gave them fi fteen superb Unitas Ensemble Boston Public Library – the Cs. When you factor in seasons on Causeway Street Johnson Building (Boylston Street), the points he also scored for and was a major factor in bring- Commonwealth Salon Brooklyn, Washington, and the ing the fi rst pro championship 4:00 pm Katrina Kincade Boston Public Library – L.A. Clippers, the grand total to the new Garden. It was Johnson Building (Boylston Street), for Pierce tops out at 26,397. Shaquille O’Neal who gave Newsfeed Cafe/WGBH When he stopped playing at the Pierce his nickname “The 4:15 pm Puppet Showplace Theater Boston Public Library – end of the 2016-2017 season, Truth.” Following a stellar McKim Building (Dartmouth Street), he was the only active player 42-point performance by Pierce Guastavino Room in the 30-team NBA with career in a 112-107 loss to the L.A. totals of over 25,000 points, Lakers on March 13, 2001, Girls Nite Out Copley Square 7,000 rebounds, and 4,500 O’Neal told Boston Herald writer 5:00 pm TEMPO International Rhythm Section Copley Square assists. Steve Bulpett: “I knew he could 6:00 pm Opening Ceremony with Mayor Martin J. Walsh Over the course of his 15-year play but I didn’t know he could & Jessie Chris Copley Square Celtics career (1998-1999 to play like this. Paul Pierce is ‘The Frog Pond Skating Spectacular Boston Common 2012-2013), Pierce averaged Truth.’ ” 21.8 points per game to go with Pierce averaged 25.3 ppg that People’s Procession to Boston Common Copley Square 6.0 rebounds and 1.44 steals year, one of fi ve seasons he was 6:30 pm Pipes and Pops Concert Old South Church in 1,102 games while wearing over 25 points a game. 7:00 pm Boston’s Family Fireworks Produced by a Celtics uniform. As for the future, there has The Mugar Foundation & The City of Boston Boston Common And he was on the court always been speculation that 7:30 pm PK & The Mighty 7 Copley Square quite a bit during those games, Pierce could someday have averaging 36.6 minutes per a position within the Celt- 8:00 pm Pipes and Pops Concert Old South Church contest. Now that’s being in ics organization. This past 8:15 pm Dutch ReBelle Copley Square shape! summer, when signing a cer- 9:00 pm Carissa Johnson Copley Square And that’s just for the regu- emonial one-day contract that 11:00 pm Eli Paperboy Reed Copley Square lar season. In ten of his fi fteen will enable him to retire as a seasons on Causeway Street, Celtic on February 11th, Pierce 11:30 pm Copley Countdown with Eli Paperboy Reed, the Celtics went into overtime, stated that: “This organization NBC Boston & iHeartRadio Copley Square i.e., they made the NBA play- and city took me in and made 12:00 am Midnight Fireworks on the Harbor Boston Harbor offs. During his years here, me one of their own. I couldn’t Friends of Christophers Columbus Park, he played in 136 postseason imagine ending my career Boston Harbor Now and Wharf District Council games, averaging 20.9 points, any other way. I am a Celtic First Night Copley Countdown – and 39.8 minutes per game in for life.” Midnight Pyrotechnics & Light Show Copley Square the playoffs. So, on February 11th, it will For the fi rst few years he was be a host of Garden legends MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST with the team, he was the solo and NBA luminaries plus King 11:00 am Rachel Sumner Copley Square star on the squad. But then James and his Cavaliers that Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen will pay tribute to this future 12:00 pm Boston Opera Guy Copley Square arrived during the summer of Hall of Famer. It should be Science on the Street Copley Square 2007. Together they formed the quite a day for Paul Pierce — a 1:00 pm DD Martin & Code 51 Copley Square new “Big Three” and an era of Prince of the Parquet in every 2:00 pm Lance Martin Band Copley Square excellence ensued. way.