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Celebrating Our Anniversary! 125 Years of Continuous Publication One hundred and twenty-four wife, Phyllis, who assumed factories and restaurants, even- years ago, an Italian immigrant the role of publisher in 1971, tually becoming small business who arrived in Boston when becoming one the nation’s fi rst owners, and fi nally profession- he was only 16 years old saw Italian-American women pub- als, heads of business enter- the realization of his fondest lishers. Upon Phyllis’ death in prises, industrial leaders, even dreams, the establishment of an October 1990, their daughter, heads of state — people to be Italian language newspaper that Pamela, continued the tradition respected by others. would be the genuine voice of as the third generation pub- If America was to some a bit- the increasing fl ow of Italians to lisher of the POST-GAZETTE. ter disappointment, to more it the United States. The boy was LA GAZZETTA, as it was prop- remained a great adventure fi lled James V. Donnaruma, and the erly called, was very short on with excitement. There were new newspaper was LA GAZZETTA fi nancial means but had a large ways to be learned as well as DEL MASSACHUSETTS which vision, to give its readers a new institutions. There were is now published in English as better and wider understand- speculators and exploiters to be the POST-GAZETTE. ing between two countries. fought, and a “padrone” system He remained at the helm of The so-called Italian Colony, or that needed to be destroyed. this well-known publication “La Colonia,” had to face a vari- There were churches to be built James V. Donnaruma - Founder Caesar L. Donnaruma until his demise in 1953, at ety of complex problems and LA and, above all, education to Publisher - 1896 to 1953 Publisher - 1953 to 1971 which time his son, Caesar, GAZZETTA had to understand be had. Immigrants took great took over the reins of running the slow and diffi cult transition advantage of America’s free edu- the now famous national weekly of men who, in most cases, had cation while learning the process newspaper located in the North been engaged in agriculture in of citizenship. We devoted pages End of Boston. Caesar was loy- their home country. Here, they ally assisted by his ingenious had to work in construction, (Continued on Page 2) City of Boston COVID-19 News and Updates Last week, the City opened Update on Reopening in ensuring that transmission two outdoor pools for the sea- College Campuses: rates remain low in the Boston son: the Clougherty Pool in The Mayor and his admin- area. Charlestown and the Mirabella istration have been communi- This week, the Mayor will Pool in the North End. Both cating with the leadership of meet with college presidents to pools reached their daily capac- local colleges and universities further discuss their reopening ity limits of 225 swimmers most on a regular basis. They have plans. days since opening. been working closely with these Boston Public Schools: The Mayor reminded resi- institutions regarding the new Last week, Superintendent Phyllis F. Donnaruma Pamela C. Donnaruma dents that space is still avail- COVID-19 protocols and pre- Brenda Cassellius presented Publisher - 1971 to 1990 Publisher - 1990 to Present able in BCYF programming, cautions for higher Ed, and to a draft reopening plan to the As we celebrate our anniversary, both in-person and remote. create plans if someone were Boston School Committee, we would like to thank our advertisers and These programs are all free. to test positive in a campus which includes consider- To register or learn more, visit: community. ations for a variety of sce- subscribers for their loyalty throughout the years. Boston.gov/BCYFSummer. The City is also helping col- narios. BPS is following public We couldn’t have come this far without you! COVID and Heat Safety leges and universities plan safe health guidelines for reopening Reminders: housing options for students schools in their planning. BPS The Mayor reminded resi- to decrease campus density. has been gathering feedback dents to take basic precau- The City issued guidance for from students, families, and tions to protect themselves and permitting off-campus spaces, staff for months via surveys, others in the wake of both the like hotels, for temporary stu- focus groups, and community News Briefs summer heat as well as the dent housing. The BPDA, along meetings. COVID-19 pandemic: wear a with Inspectional Services and Census Week of Action: by Sal Giarratani face covering, unless in water; Licensing, is in the process of This week is another Week keep at least six feet of distance reviewing four applications. of Action to increase Boston’s Wear the Mask! from others and avoid crowds; These applications are posted response rate for the 2020 avoid large in-person gather- on the BPDA website, approv- Census, and today is a Day President Trump fi nally came around wearing a mask. ings or parties; avoid being als will be posted as they are of Action in Boston. Boston’s It was about time. His latest comment was right on outside in the middle of the day issued. Once plans are approved response rate is currently at target, “Whether you like the mask or not, they have an during a heat wave; check on by the BPDA, ISD will perform 53%, 12 points below the city’s impact. They’ll have an effect, and we need everything elderly neighbors on hot days; inspections of these spaces to response rate in 2010. we can get.” stay hydrated all day; watch make sure they meet safety The Mayor encouraged all I hate wearing my mask but I did choose a bandana for signs of heat exhaustion; standards. Each college and residents to fi ll out the Census because it looks cool and I also color coordinate it with and call 911 if you see anyone university submitting a plan online at: my2020census.gov or my clothes of the day. Do I think masks are effective in experiencing diffi culty due to must engage nearby residents over the phone in 13 languages. preventing the virus? I’m not 100 percent sure, but it the heat. with notifi cation of their plans, Census workers will start stays on my face. The Mayor discussed the and talk about how a neighbor- knocking on doors starting In addition, I socially distance from folks wherever increase in COVID-19 cases hood can reach out to them if August 11th, if households I go; shopping, church, and even at the beach. I don’t nationwide, referencing the fact issues arise. haven’t responded. The Census suntan with it, I don’t want a mask line on my face. that the number of coronavirus The City is also working with Bureau’s mobile operation is All of us need to take good precautions without going deaths in the United States the State on contact tracing visiting public spaces to help cuckoo for cocoa puffs, too. Hey as a kid this was a topped 1,000 for four consecu- efforts in partnership with people fi ll out the Census. They (Continued on Page 14) tive days last week. He said local colleges and universities. can also host online events. To that it’s vitally important for Along with testing, this will be all residents to remain vigilant. one of the most powerful tools (Continued on Page 11)

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• 125 Years (Continued from Page 1) and pages to that very important presidents, senators, congress- mission! men, governors, and other offi - LA GAZZETTA became a cials praised the work of the guide, so to speak, the go- newspaper in times of war and between that brought American peace. The newspaper had to political life to the Italian immi- fi ght vigorously against all forms grant. Many times, our people of discrimination in employment were sent unknowingly to work and immigration laws, yet on the in places subject to a strike issue of loyalty and patriotism, MARS and were therefore exposed to there was never any question. physical violence on the part The Italian immigrants, after Jupiter was the Roman coun- games. The horse’s blood was of strikers ... in time, the situ- a long period of confusion which terpart to Zeus. In the list of collected, preserved in a temple, ation changed as they learned was often bewildering, accepted Principal Roman deities, Mars and entrusted to a special priest more about the new land of in full the American concept appears to have been second (Flamen Martialis) where it opportunity. of school, church and state only to Jupiter and he was was used only for purposes of The Italian immigrant was and have become an integral held in every high regard by the purifi cation. a hard worker, a thrifty man, part of this democratic society, Latins from the earliest times. During ancient Roman times, a family man. He had pride. bringing to it all the qualities Probably the most important the term “Flamen” was used to As a family, their goal was the Italians have always pos- reason for that kind of rever- describe “one who kindles the to build a future in America. sessed as builders, dreamers, ence was the fact that Roman sacrificial fire.” Flamen was LA GAZZETTA stressed these organizers, fighters, artists, legend names Mars as the also used to identify a special virtues. We began to publish inspired teachers and defenders father of Romulus, founder of kind of priest in the worship an all-English section which of both Italian and American Rome. Mars was believed to be of their gods. There were fi f- became a real forum for discuss- ideals. the son of Juno (Hera in Greece) teen flamen, of which three ing many problems, and criticiz- Throughout the U.S., espe- who bore him after touching a were high priests known as ing discriminating laws while cially in Boston where freedom wonderful spring-fl ower (a likely “fl amines Majores.” One of these advocating Americanization and began over 240 years ago, story). high priests was called “fl amen responding to community needs LA GAZZETTA or the POST- In addition to his position Dialis” or the high priest of such as the Red Cross appeals. GAZETTE has played a vital part as the god of war, Mars also Jupiter, the second was named A typical Horatio Alger story in history. became known as one of the “fl amen Martialis” or the high could be repeated by thou- Today, the University of mightiest gods of nature. As a priest of Mars, and the third sands of immigrants and their Minnesota and the University nature god, he accorded fertility was called “fl amen Quirinalis” American-born children who of Florence in Italy have com- and protection to fi elds, herds, in honor of “Quirinus,” the The Statue of Mars from the became an integral part of this piled all of our issues from the and families, and was invoked nd Sabine equivalent of Mars, who Forum of Nerva, 2 century great country, fighting in its fi rst to the current publication at blessings during spring festi- was worshipped as the founder CE, based on an Augustan-era wars and facing every national on micro-film for future gen- vals to keep the crops free from of the old Roman capital. original that in turn used a crisis. It would be impossible erations, thereby recognizing sickness, bad weather, and any Lastly, we find that even Hellenistic Greek model of the to enumerate here the many the POST-GAZETTE’s historical other kind of harm. As god of Emperor Augustus got into the 4th century BCE. Capitoline initiatives taken by our publica- contribution to this country and war, the symbols of Mars were act when he built a magnifi cent Museums in Rome, Italy tion, from its inception as “LA the contribution of our unique the wild wolf, the woodpecker, temple to this god and named it GAZZETTA” to its present-day culture to the people on these and the lance. Before the start in the roman capital that were “Mars Ultor” (Mars the Avenger). format as the “POST-GAZETTE,” shores. We continue to bring of a battle, the legion com- set aside for exercise or amuse- It was built in appreciation for in its 125 years of uninter- to our readers the incredible mander usually sacrificed to ment. The most celebrated plain the assistance he had received rupted publication. We have stories of Americans from coast- this god and would then strike was the one consecrated to when he defeated Brutus and never missed an issue, even to-coast who are the “Builders of his lance while crying out “Mars Mars and called the “Campus Cassius at the Battle of Philippi when the going was very hard. America.” We salute these great awaken!” Sacrifi ces were made Martius.” Teams of horses in 42 B.C., thus avenging the The moral reward, over the men and women who have made to Mars during campaigns, called “Equirra” competed in murder of his ancestor Julius years of hard work, came in a tremendous contribution to while military honors for valor mock war games here about Caesar. many ways when American our country and heritage. were also conferred in his name. three times a year. One of the During early times, there were participating horses was sacri- NEXT ISSUE: about eight open areas or plains fi ced to Mars at the end of the Athena

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USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA For the next few weeks, the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the main gallery will feature an POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 exhibit, which was cut short by the mandatory closure under James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma COVID-19 restrictions. “Cycling 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Legends of the West End” spot- lights three key characters in Vol. 124 - No. 31 Friday, July 31, 2020 bicycling history: two West End OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions residents and one longtime of this our adopted country the United States of America: physician at Massachusetts To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey General Hospital. The cycling them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of exhibit will transition tem- civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater porarily to a revamped show and better than we found it. exploring the roots and legacy of The Otis House, now Historic New England’s Otis House urban renewal in the U.S. and Museum (Courtesy Historic New England) in Boston. And of course, the In Loving Memory of Museum’s permanent exhibit, became lieutenant of artillery block that made the street a “The Last Tenement,” remains in the U.S. Army the following “select neighborhood” in its on display. year; and other men who were own right, according to a 1916 This fall, we plan to premiere shopkeepers of varying trades. collection of documents about GGabrielabriel RRobertobert ““Bob”Bob” CCaggianoaggiano “Learned from Our Neighbors: Osborn and his family were Old Boston by Walter Watkins. August 2, 2016 – August 2, 2020 Stories from the Elizabeth connected to the Otises, espe- In 1807, Osborn sold the Peabody House,” a new cially the Otis House. After property to Nehemiah Parsons exhibit developed in partner- Harrison Gray Otis and Sally and bought the Otises’ sec- ship with Simmons University Foster Otis moved to the south ond house on Mount Vernon and Boston City Archives. The slope of Beacon Hill in 1801, Street. However, in 1814, John show will celebrate the settle- John Osborn and his fam- Osborn repurchased the fi rst ment house; social worker, ily moved into the property Otis house, and his family occu- Simmons alumna, and Peabody known today as the Otis House. pied it until his death in 1819, House Director Eva Whiting Harrison Gray Otis declared at the age of forty-eight. White; and life in the West in a letter to his wife that the Prepared by The Otis House, End. See the digital preview Osborns were “tickled” with Historic New England, and at https://archives86.wixsite. the purchase. The Otis house Adam Tomasi; Sourced by Otis com/fridayswitheva. was built by Charles Bulfi nch, House Museum, Historic New In addition to following all making this the second time England, History of the Military city and state directives, the Osborn was drawn to a build- Company of the Massachusetts, Museum will adhere to our own ing designed by the famed Now Called, the Ancient and phased reopening plan. That West End architect; in 1798 he Honorable Artillery Company plan encompasses stages and owned a unit on 18 Franklin of Massachusetts: 1637-1888 corresponding requirements Street, opposite Bulfinch’s (1895), Ye Crown Coffee House: and protocols designed to pro- Tontine Crescent — a brick A Story of Old Boston (1916) My Dearest Bob, tect the health of vistors, volun- If tears could build a stairway, teers, and staff, such as clean- ing and disinfecting, physical and memories a lane. distancing, personal protective Happy 125th Anniversary I would walk right up to Heaven equipment, and staffi ng limits. and bring you back again. When visitor numbers achieve E OF THE CANN a certain level, the Museum will OM OL No farewell words were spoken, begin to reintroduce events, H I No time to say “Goodbye.” also in phases. For now, we’re excited to You were gone before I knew it, invite our members, friends, and only God knows why. and the public back into the Annette Mercogliano Museum. We can’t wait to see My heart still aches with sadness, your faces, even under masks. Owner John Osborn and secret tears still fl ow. Harvard Square North End Assembly Row What it means to love you - John Osborn was a painter and paint dealer, and his family 11 Dunster Street 300 Hanover Street 445 Revolution Drive No one will ever know. in Boston was involved in that Cambridge, MA 02138 Boston, MA 02113 Somerville, MA 02145 trade for at least 100 years. His (617) 661-0518 (617) 742-3050 (617) 718-2020 YYourour ddevotedevoted aandnd llovingoving wwifeife father, also John, had a shop www.mikespastry.com on Orange Street in 1789, and NNinettainetta his uncle, Thomas Osborn, was a painter in the North End at Prince Street. John’s father died in 1792, and the son, resid- ing then on Atkinson Street, Congratulations to inherited the business. In 1793, Osborn purchased a store at No. Pam and her Team at the 1 Long Wharf owned by William Williams, a seller of mathemati- Post-Gazette cal instruments, who died in March of that year. At the estate for your continuous service to the sale, Osborn paid £1060 for Italo-American community for 125 years. the wooden building that was 20 x 30'. At his new establish- ment, Osborn sold paints, oils, and brushes, varnish, glazier’s diamonds (small diamonds set in a tool for cutting glass), and Yolanda clock and window glass. By 1796, Osborn had another shop on Orange Street. and Dan Osborn was also signifi cant for his participation in the artil- The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily lery company of Massachusetts, Cellucci 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. for which he was recruited There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via in 1793. He served alongside e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- Thomas Bartlett, an apoth- addressed, stamped envelope. ecary; Nehemiah Freeman, who PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 31, 2020 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Hay, Harvest and the Hominess of Lammas 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. COVID-19 has Thrown a Nasty Curveball as it derives from loaf-mass, At America from Boston to Austin and Beyond the ritual in which bread made All across this nation starting by an outbreak of this virus. from the fi rst harvested grain just before St. Patrick’s Day in I met up with Mayor Adler of the year was brought to the March, all of us were starting about two years ago at a local church for a blessing. to hear about this coronavirus Veterans Day observation on Preceding Lammas was the thing. We knew it sounded seri- the steps of the State Capitol pre-Christian festival known ous but we had little idea how it Building. I was visiting Austin as Lughnasadh (pronounced would come to change our nor- when he successfully ran for loo-na-sah), a harvest feast mal life and the effect it would re-election to offi ce. held in honor of a god of light have not just on our psyche, Adler wasn’t sounding like known as Lugh. Lughnasadh but on our national economy a partisan Democrat sprout- celebrations involved igniting which was very good up to that ing party talking points, he bonfi res, trekking to mountain- point in time. was offering solid advice to the tops in order to be closer to the Then hell hit us full force and citizenry of his city. He talked sun, gathering the fi rst fruits many of us have been changed about taking necessary precau- of the harvest, and dancing. forever. Fear got inside us no tions, keeping safe distancing Evidence of Lughnasadh cel- matter how hard we tried to from one another and wearing I can feel the month of August After all, late summer in Italy ebrations has even been found keep it out and live with it facial covering. It was all com- approaching like a golden ray of means la mietitura, or haying, in Northern Italy, a region with constantly now to one degree mon sense advice that if taken sun, a month perfectly poised in preparation for the autumn Celtic infl uence! Lammas is still or another. could only help the situation. between the warm, blithe months. It was in Italy that I a holiday in Ireland today, full Recently, what many of us Wearing masks shouldn’t nature of summer and the truly felt the power of Lammas, of reunions between families in the Northeast went through have to be mandated we should rhythmic pulses of the autumn. a wonderful seasonal holiday and friends, and ritual bless- months ago has reached further just put the damn mask on and Back-to-school ads beckon that carries with it the poignant ings of fi elds by parish priests. into the country to a number of hope for the best. We are not from television commercials symbolism of harvest and the Lammas remains one of my new areas including the state wimping out by doing such and and posters plastered on shop arrival of autumn. favorite holidays because it of Texas where the latest out- we are not being subservient to windows, recalling the scent Lammas, which occurs on combines the communal plea- break happened. I don’t believe Big Government or being used st of freshly sharpened pencils August 1 , was a widely cel- sures of summer — reuniting this is the second wave of the by the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and smooth notebooks. The ebrated feast in Europe until with loved ones and enjoying virus, just a delayed fi rst wave. wing of the Democrat Party. honey-colored sunset occurs the Industrial Age pushed it the outdoors — with the honor- Whatever it is, it is there and Adler wasn’t talking national earlier and earlier each evening, into obscurity. Fortunately, ing of the Earth’s bounty, which we in Boston were where places politics nor bashing TRUMP. prompting me to spend cozy interest in this rustic festival will become more evident as the like Austin are now. He sounded and acted like a nights indoors with a home- has been rekindled recently autumn progresses. I guess all the hopes that responsible mayor for a pros- made meal. This is the time for across Europe and the United On Lammas, when I can summer and the Texas heat perous and still growing city. the high produce of summer, States. Lammas stems from sense the changing of the would stop COVID cold were not Glad I accidently caught this for the delectable tomatoes and the ancient Celts, who viewed (Continued on Page 14) to be. All America got was hit by interview while surfi ng stations corn and zucchini that line the the holiday as the fi rst day of another nasty curveball from a on cable. Our country needs stalls of farmers’ markets, and autumn. Modern audiences virus that just won’t quit. to find its unity of purpose also for the crisp first fruits may fi nd it hard to associate Our political leaders have not again and that won’t happen of the autumn, such as suc- the fi rst days of August with exactly been profi les in cour- until all these seedy politicians culent red and green apples. the fall, as the temperatures Happy age or shown great leadership stop mudslinging each other or However, whenever August still soar to ninety-degree heat th skills. Most have played politics slamming the president. looms near, my mind always and the leaves remain full 125 Anniversary waiting for someone else to act There is more that unites us drifts to the summer I spent in and vibrantly green. However, fi rst. than divides us and if we keep Italy years ago. Throughout the Lammas honors the start of RICCARDO’S However, despite the chal- that in mind, we will beat this quiet month of August, it was the agricultural autumn, when lenge of dealing with so many virus. We cannot let anarchists common to see round, tightly farmers harvest grain along RISTORANTE unknowns, President Trump, and useless political leaders bundled bales of hay baking with the fi rst fruits of the year. FINE ITALIAN CUISINE like so many others, both destroy who America really is. under the sun in the fi elds that Indeed, the very name Lammas Democrat and Republicans, Austin is a special city to dotted the Italian countryside. hearkens back to this harvest, Michael Travaglione from both blue states and red this Bostonian and I send my Dining Room Manager states, had to be pushed from Boston Strong vibes across the their denials to action. country. 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Voyage), which according to the With the goal of expediting Clonfert-Monastic Settlement safety and reliability improve- in Galway, was “written by an ments through core infrastruc- Irish monk in the ninth or tenth ture investments, the MBTA century and describes the seven is reminding customers of the year voyage of Saint Brendan.” acceleration of essential track As the legend of the seven and intersection work on the year voyage spread, crowds of entirety of the Green Line E pilgrims and students fl ocked Branch as part of the MBTA’s $8 to Ardfert. Religious houses billion Building a Better T pro- were formed at Gallarus, gram. During this accelerated Kilmalchedor, Brandon Hill work, Green Line E Branch trol- and Inistooskert in the Blasket Shuttle Route during August 2 - 29 E Branch Diversion leys will not operate beginning at Islands in order to meet the the start of service on Sunday, weekend and evening diversions unplanned service disruptions, wants of those who came for August 2nd, through Saturday, in E Branch service,” said MBTA and improved travel times for spiritual guidance. August 29th, including both General Manager Steve Poftak. riders. During this extended Saint Brendan belongs to that weekdays and weekends. Riders “Safety continues to be our fi rst diversion in E Branch service, glorious period in the history of are instead encouraged to utilize priority, and our shuttle plans crews will: Ireland when the Island in the Route 39 bus service, which will include measures that promote • Allow for a more reliable trip fi rst glow of its conversion to be free for the duration of the E physical distancing. Face cover- and the removal of longstanding Brendan of Clonfert was Christianity sent forth its earli- Branch diversion. The Route 39 ings are also required on shuttle speed restrictions through the born in the year 484 in Tralee, est messengers of the Faith to mirrors E Branch service along buses and throughout the T replacement of 2.7 miles (over now County Kerry, province of the Continent and other regions. Huntington Avenue, operating system. Though we recognize 14,300 feet) of track that, in Munster, in the south-west of In his later life, Brendan trav- between Forest Hills and Back that these shutdowns can be some areas, is over thirty years Ireland. He was born among elled to Wales and the holy Bay. Free accessible shuttle inconvenient, we appreciate our old and has reached the end of the Altraige, people originally island of Iona, off the west coast buses will also supplement E Branch customers’ patience as its service life; centered around Tralee Bay, to of Scotland; returning to Ireland, Route 39 service and operate we complete this work at a faster • Allow for improvements to parents Finnlug and Cara. he founded a monastery in between Prudential and Heath pace and deliver these improve- safety, accessibility, and the Reputedly raised and educated Annaghdown, where he spent Street Stations. During this ments more quickly.” rider experience through the for fi ve years by Abbess St. Ita of the rest of his life. diversion in E Branch service, MORE INFORMATION restoration of six road crossings Kileedy, “the Brigid of Munster” He passed away in 577 in crews will improve accessibility ABOUT THE WORK: and fi ve individual pedestrian at her boys’ school in what Annaghdown, while visiting his and the customer experience This suspension in Green track crossings, including the later became County Limerick. sister Briga. Fearing that after through upgrades to grade Line E Branch service dur- replacement of uneven pavement Brendan later studied under his death his devotees might take crossings and intersections, and ing from August 2nd through and the installation of accessible Abbot St. Jarlath of Tuam at his his remains as relics, Brendan improve reliability and remove a August 29th is part of the MBTA’s ramps where needed; and monastery school to further his had previously arranged to have longstanding speed restriction $8 billion Building a Better T • Perform additional customer education. Brendan is consid- his body secretly returned to through the replacement of 2.7 program to quicken the pace improvements that include ered one of the “Twelve Apostles the monastery he founded in miles of track. of infrastructure projects in upgrades to system maps, walk- of Ireland,” one of those said to Clonfert, concealed in a luggage “The E Branch work taking 2020 as well as the MBTA’s ways, station brightening, and have been tutored by the great cart. He was interred in Clonfert place during August is the equiv- Green Line Transformation yellow tactile edging at E Branch teacher, Finnian of Clonard. Cathedral. alent of about a year’s worth of program. Completion of this stations. Brendan was ordained a The Feast of Saint Brendan work will result in improved priest by St. Erc in 512. Be- of Clonfert is celebrated on safety and reliability, fewer (Continued on Page 14) tween the years 512 and 530, May 16th. Happy St. Brendan built monastic cells Saint Brendan is the Patron at Ardfert, and at Shanakeel Saint of sailors and travelers. 125th Anniversary or Baalynevinoorach, at the foot At the United States Best Wishes from of Brandon Hill. It was from Naval Academy in Annapolis, to the here that he set out on his Maryland, a large stained Post-Gazette famous voyage for the Land of glass window commemorates Sedurre Boutique Delight. Brendan’s achievements. In the heart of the North End Happy Anniversary 28 1/2 Prince Street - Boston’s North End 617.720.4400 NOBILE INSURANCE Robyn Dell’Orfano - [email protected] MICHAEL F. NOBILE, CPCU Email: [email protected] ALBANO F. 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Sadly, that has happened Summertime provides a great twice. opportunity to spend more time The fi rst time was overnight with your pets, whether you on July 11th, according to C.J. are enjoying beautiful outdoor Doyle, the Executive Director weather at the park with your of the Catholic League of dog or spending a lazy Sunday Massachusetts. in your apartment with your “Someone took a garbage cat. Summertime can also bring barrel, emptied its contents certain dangers with it for pets, and then placed the garbage however. Here are tips to pay barrel over the head of the careful attention to the needs statue of the Blessed Mother,” of your pets in hot weather. said Doyle. They depend on you, so protect It happened again four days your animal friends with tips later, at St Teresa of Calcutta like these! Parish (formally St. Margaret’s Be sun smart: The fi rst rule Parish). of summertime pet care is to “This was repeated again be careful when out in the sun. four days later and a passerby Remember that pets can experi- spotted it again on Thursday ence heat exhaustion just like morning July 16th,” said Doyle. people. Buy pet-safe sunscreen This is the second statue and apply it to your dog’s nose and ears so he or she won’t to be targeted in Dorchester The Virgin Mary statue at burn. Stick to shady areas when in recent days. A statue of Saint Teresa of Calcutta the Virgin Mary at nearby St. playing outside with your pet. Peter’s Parish was burned after plastic fl owers she was holding Limit the amount of time you ting him or her a water foun- he or she doesn’t pick up any were set on fi re. keep your pets in the sun to tain. They are inexpensive, parasites or other infections Parishioners were deeply disturbed. make sure they don’t over-exert and the movement of the water during playtime. Keep in mind “This is horrible and it’s happening everywhere,” said one local themselves. could entice your pet to drink that warmer weather may place woman. “Who would want to do this?” Never leave your pet in more. more physical demands on your Doyle says these incidents are appalling. the car: This is a basic rule of Don’t leave your pet unsu- pet than they experience in the “I think that’s really a very deliberate, calculated and mean spir- pet safety. Even if you antici- pervised around water: In winter months. ited and sacrilegious expression of contempt for Our Lady, for the pate a quick run into a store, summertime, it’s fun to take Chip and collar your pet: Catholic faith and frankly for the Catholics in Boston,” said Doyle. don’t leave your pet in the car dogs to the lake or the pool Make sure your pets have He points out that these types of attacks are on the rise across while you shop. In summer, a to lounge around. Don’t leave proper identifi cation by chip- the country. car’s internal temperature can pets unsupervised near water, ping and collaring them. On A statue of the Blessed Mother in Queens, New York was defaced, skyrocket, and the inside can however especially if you are an outdoor adventure, or even and arson is now being looked at as a possibility in the fi re at a become like an oven. Just don’t unsure of their swimming skills. while a door or window is historic California mission church. take the risk of harming your If you cannot spend all of your propped open, your pet could “We’ve seen Mission San Gabriel burned to the ground in a pet in a hot car! time watching a dog by the run off. Having the right iden- suspicious fi re which Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms is investi- Keep your pet well-hydrated: water, leave her or him at home tification can make it easier gating,” said Doyle. Just as you need to stay well- or invest in a pet life jacket or to fi nd them, should they get Doyle says city and state leaders must take action to protect the hydrated in summertime, you fl otation device. lost. First Amendment rights of churches to exist. will want to make sure your Get your pet groomed in Test your window screens: “So Governor Baker, A.G. Healey and Mayor Walsh need to devote pet has access to plenty of summertime: How would you Speaking of open windows, law enforcement resources to putting a stop to this,” said Doyle. water. You might add an extra like to wear extra, heavy layers if you plan to let some air The statue set afi re at St. Peter’s is now being investigated as water station in your apart- of clothing in summertime? into your apartment this way, a hate crime. ment for your pet. If you have Summer is the perfect time to be sure to test your screens. Catholics and non-Catholics alike are deploring the desecration trouble, say, getting your cat take your pet in for grooming Ensure your pets can’t push of the statues, drawing parallels to anti Semitic groups spray- to drink, make things fun for to get rid of excess fur that can them out. This is especially painting Swastikas on synagogues. Many see the desecration as your furry roommate by get- drive up body temperature. You important if you live on a higher part of a larger organized effort to erase every vestige of existing don’t want to shave all the fur fl oor where a fall out a window culture in America in order to replace it with a new social order. off, however, because some fur might mean disaster! The dog AND NOW it falls upon our Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley to Happy Anniversary will shade your pet’s body from days are a perfect time to have say more than he has. This is no time for political expediency. the sun. Discuss with your bet lots of fun with your pets, but We have been disappointed over the lack of Archdiocesan sup- Broadway Brake or groomer the appropriate you also have to take extra port for Christopher Columbus who brought Christianity to South length for both your pet’s health care to keep them healthy and America. Corp. and beauty. happy. A few warm weather BUT THE ATTACK ON THE BLESSED MOTHER IS TOO MUCH! HEAVY DUTY TRUCK & Schedule a check-up: Keep safety precautions will go a long We wait — but we shall not wait long! BUS PARTS & SERVICE up with kitty or pooch health way toward keeping them safe care by visiting the veterinarian and sound this summer! Philip D’Angelo, President for a checkup. In summertime, 45 Broadway 357 Page Street it’s more likely your pet will Remember Somerville, MA Stoughton, MA spend more time around other It’s About 617-666-1000 781-344-4107 pets; you want to make sure Unconditional Love!

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These Captain Robert Ciccolo, effec- provide homes for some bees tive immediately. Captain and other beneficial insects. Ciccolo takes over District 1 Wait as long as possible in from Captain Kenneth Fong who spring so you don’t interrupt retired last month. their hibernation. The new police captain pro- Increase living quarters by vided the following introduction. making your own native mason For those in the neighborhood bee houses. Just be sure you who don’t know me, I’ve been provide a properly designed, with the Department for 37 clean home with needed winter years, and I have spent the last protection. Do your homework 4.5 years as Night Command for fi rst to make sure you are not the North Zone of the city, which harming the native bees you are BPD District A-1 Captain includes District 1. Therefore, I trying to support. Robert Ciccolo do have some familiarity with the Plant a variety of bee attracting fl owers like swamp milkweed, The easiest method uses a neighborhood issues. I am looking forward to working with you to a North American native plant. bundle of hollow sticks such address them. (Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com) as bamboo, reeds, or sumac. I think it is important for people to know that, in addition to the Cut them into short segments regular police reports, I review the 311 Complaints from the previ- Pollinators are responsible Include plants with different and remove three to fi ve inches ous workday each morning. I would ask you to emphasize to your for about 75% of the food we colors and shaped fl owers. Grow of pith with wire or a drill. friends and neighbors, that 311 complaints containing follow up eat. The European honeybee is lots of purple, blue, white, and Consider painting the front to contact information are more likely to generate a successful follow- the most well known but our yellow fl owers that are favored make an inviting entrance for up because that allows my Community Service Offi ce to develop a native bees are also critically by bees. Plant fl owers in mass. the bees. Bundle the stems more detailed and accurate picture of the problem. As always, if important. You will enjoy the display, the together with wire or place in a you require an immediate police response call 911. We can help our native bees garden will require less main- bucket or can. I am looking forward to future community meetings in which, and gardens by reducing or tenance, and you will get the Or create a solitary bee house hopefully, lessened restrictions will allow me to get to know all of eliminating the use of pesticides attention of the bees you are from a block of untreated wood. you better. and providing shelter as well as trying to attract. Plus, bees Drill holes into, but not through District A-1 includes Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, food and water. use less energy when they can a block of untreated wood. The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, Downtown About 70% of our native bees gather lots of food from a smaller holes should be three to fi ve North Association, Financial District, Leather District, Midtown are ground nesting. Reduce the area. inches deep and about 5/16 of Park Plaza Neighborhood Association, North End, West End, Wharf risk of conflicts with ground Make sure you have some- an inch in diameter for mason District, and Charlestown. nesting bees. Create an inviting thing in bloom throughout the bees. Nesting tubes inserted into habitat away from prime gar- growing season. Spring bulbs, the holes makes for easier clean- dening areas. Leave warm south wildflowers and perennials ing and storage that prevents facing spaces open for bees to provide essential food that is debris and disease from build- establish their in-ground nests. often in limited supply early in ing up one season to the next. Wood and cavity nesting bees, the season. Fall fl owering plants Mount the bee house on the like the leaf cutter bee, make provide needed energy supplies southeast side of a post, fence or up about 30% of our native bee as the bees and other pollinators building. Make sure to provide population. Others nest in hol- prepare for winter. a nearby mud puddle the bees low plant stems so leave these, Bigger fl owers are not always will use to seal off the individual their homes, stand for winter. better. Double fl owers may be development chambers in the on 125 YEARS of service Bumblebees nest in aban- showy, but they have less nectar holes. doned animal burrows, tree and pollen. The multiple layers Creating a bee friendly land- to the residents of the cavities, grassy areas, or under of petals hinder access to what scape not only increases your City of Boston fallen leaves. A colony usually nectar and pollen they contain. garden’s productivity but also contains a few hundred bees. Grow some herbs in the gar- the number of songbirds and All members of the colony die in den and containers for you and beneficial insects that visit Cargo Ventures fall except the fertilized queens. the bees. Let some go to fl ower your garden. That means fewer The queens look for new homes and watch for visiting bees on garden pests and a more beau- 440-480 McClellan Highway the following spring. thyme, borage, oregano, and tiful garden for you to enjoy all East Boston Support our native bees by other herb fl owers. season long. planting a variety of bee attract- Grow native plants whenever Melinda Myers is the author ing fl owers. The plants provide possible. They are a richer of more than 20 gardening food and shelter and help attract source of nectar and pollen books, including Small Space the native bees to your land- than cultivated plants. Native Gardening. She hosts The Great Happy Anniversary scape and bee houses. bees and other benefi cial insects Courses How to Grow Anything DVD series and the nationally- Mattéo Gallo syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Happy 125th Anniversary Myers is a columnist and contrib- uting editor for Birds & Blooms o Appraisals magazine and her web site is: Sales & Rentals to the www.MelindaMyers.com. Post-Gazette • Real Estate from the Happy 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Privitera Family 125 th Anniversary (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Happy Anniversary from EAST BOSTON The Pirandello Lyceum COMMUNITY OFFICERS and BOARD DEVELOPMENT Rosario Cascio, Chairman CORPORATION Dr. Domenic Amara, President Dr. Dean Saluti, 1st Vice President/Public Relations 72 Marginal Street, Maria Capogreco, 2nd Vice President/Treasurer Maria Luisa Saraceni, Recording Secretary East Boston, MA 02128 Dorothy Maio, Correspondent Secretary Phone: 617.569.5590 Dr. Stephen Maio, Chairman Emeritus Fax: 617.569.4846 www.pirandello.com POST-GAZETTE, JULY 31, 2020 PAGE 9

Introducing a new book by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari, lifelong residents of the North End, entitled: Congratulations on 125 years of continous support of Four Women “Quattro Donne” Italian culture in Massachusetts subtitle, A North End Love Story In the next few weeks this column will feature excerpts from this book. Pets, Pets, and more Pets returned home from school. continued We entered the building and East Boston Social Centers, Inc. Suddenly, the mouse jumped quickly checked the mailbox J. Justin Pasquariello, Executive Director out of the box and frantically fi nding it empty. We fi gured, headed toward Mom. It began our new pet jumped out and running in circles in front of ran away. We ran up the stairs, her, causing Mom to scream threw open the door as usual, as she ran out of the room, and found Mom standing in slamming the door behind the middle of the kitchen. She Happy 125th Anniversary her. Through the door, she seemed to be waiting for us. screamed, “Wait till your father Looking at us, she said, “Guess comes home. He’s going to kill what happened to me today?” the two of you!” Quickly, we She was standing with her grabbed the mouse, putting hands behind her back, which it back in the box, fi guring, if we found a little frightening. We it was out of sight, everything stood our ground and quietly 419 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 would be fi ne. We opened the asked, “What happened?” She door and told Mom; we put the then said, “She almost had a www.everettbank.com mouse back in the box and heart attack when she went Member FDIC Member SIF would make certain we wouldn’t we would fi nd a home for the to get the mail.” She followed let it run loose again. She then mouse when we returned home with an ominous, “Guess why?” told us to get the mouse out of at 3 o’clock. On our way out of We were frozen with fear and the fl at and get rid of it. After the building, we checked on couldn’t speak. Mom, then searching the building for the our mouse. took her hands from behind other mouse and unable to fi nd It seemed to be happy at the her back. She was holding a it, we took our mouse to the bottom of the mailbox. We gave macaroni spoon in each hand. doorway where we sat on our it a couple of pieces of bread We ran for our lives into the front steps, trying to fi gure out from our lunchbox plus a tiny bedroom and tried to hide under what we would do with it. If we bowl of water, closed the lid and the bed. She managed to pull released it, one of the neighbor- were off to school. The stage was us out and began to whack hood cats would surely get it. set for a disaster. It happened both of us on the ass with the We couldn’t bring the mouse that afternoon when Mom spoons. In the middle of it all, back to the fl at, and we didn’t returned from shopping and she yelled out, “Tomorrow, I’m want to give it away. It was then, decided to check the mailbox for taking the both of you to see we noticed our mailbox, nailed mail. It was seconds after reach- Sister Francine. to the wall just inside the front ing into the mailbox that she Four Women “Quattro door. We fi gured it would be a began to scream. Unwittingly, Donne” is available at R. Del good place to keep the mouse she grabbed hold of the mouse, Gaudio Gift Shop, 17 North Richard J. Vita, Esq., President just for overnight. It was long, which began to squirm in her Square North End (617-227- Italian Heritage Month Committee of Massachusetts and deep enough so the mouse fi ngers. The mouse ran up her 5915), adjoining Paul Revere and daughters Kristin, Kimberly and Katelyn could not jump out. There was sleeve, and revealed itself, caus- House; Post-Gazette; Saint some newspaper just under ing Mom to scream even louder. Francis Book and Gift Shop at the mailbox. 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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 EASTIE FARM SUPPORTS FRANK ZAPPA: recording career of one of reg- EASTIE FAMILIES THE MOTHERS 1970 gae music’s most important and Over in Jeffries Point, two (4CD) infl uential fi gures. This iconic blocks from the Maverick T sta- Zappa Records/UMe collection not only serves as tion, there is an institution that Commemorating the 50th the perfect introduction to the has been serving the community anniversary of Frank Zappa’s music of Bob Marley, it has also for some time now with East heralded but short-lived 1970 become an essential element of Boston homegrown vegetables Mothers of Invention lineup, every reggae fan’s permanent that many in the area have come The Mothers 1970, a new 4CD collection. This vinyl-only 35th to depend upon to feed their collection of 70 unreleased anniversary reissue comprises families especially in these crazy live and studio recordings, the original “BMW1” version COVID times. has been released by Zappa of Legend with the addition of People can sign up for home Record/UMe. The Mothers 1970 two original U.K.-only cassette deliveries, or stop by Thursday collects together more than bonus tracks (“Easy Skanking” afternoons in person. four hours of previously unre- and “Punky Reggae Party”). I stopped by last week and Every week volunteers show up to Eastie Farms for distribution leased performances by the Taken as a whole, the 16 songs brought home a bag of produce of this needed local produce. celebrated lineup which lasted that comprise Legend have liter- and among other things made roughly seven months, includ- ally defi ned a genre. Among the a great healthy salad for dinner to have been one of the worst you don’t go after their family ing: Aynsley Dunbar drums, album’s instantly recognizable that night. The price is right examples of negative politics I members. George Duke piano/keys/trom- tracks are “Get Up Stand Up,” too, as Bob Barker always said, have seen, going back to when What Monica Cannon-Grant bone), Ian Underwood organ/ “One Love / People Get Ready,” at FREE! I started doing politics as a 22 founder of Violence in Boston, keys/guitar, Jeff Simmons “I Shot The Sheriff,” “Three SHERIFF JERRY year old in 1970. Inc., allegedly put out on social bass/vocals and Flo & Eddie Little Birds,” “Jammin,” and HOLDS A FUNDRAISER I happen to know Rayla media was surely a demeaning a/k/a Howard Kaylan vocals “Exodus,” plus anthems “No Campbell of Randolph who has offensive tactic beyond where and Mark Volman vocals/ Woman No Cry” and “Is This decided to challenge U.S. Rep. any responsible community percussion of The Turtles who Love” feature backing vocals Ayanna Pressley this coming activist or campaign aide should performed under these aliases from The I Threes, an all-female November. As a write-in candi- dare travel. to skirt contractual limitations trio comprised of Marley’s wife date she has a lot of campaign The fact that she has not yet of performing under their own Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, work ahead of her to make ballot apologized for her apparent sex- names. This iteration of The and Marcia Griffiths. Marley status. After talking with her, I ist and racist rants says much Mothers, which likely began remains one of popular cultures think she and her supporters are about Cannon-Grant’s cred- rehearsals fifty years ago in most important and infl uential up to the task. ibility as a leader of Black Lives May 1970, came to an end in entertainment icons. His life- I have campaigned for both Matter and for all the positives January of 1971 when Simmons style and music continue to Democrats and Republicans, lib- up to this point of her positive eral and conservative at the local, social skills as a leader of any- quit the band. The Mothers 1970 inspire new generations around Here’s the masked sheriff state and federal levels. Much of thing of substance. encapsulates the band’s brief the world. Marley was the fi rst Jerry McDermott (on right) my campaign education I learned Kudos to Suffolk D.A. Rachal but productive span, which Jamaican artist to give voice with Don McKenna, owner of where working for candidates Rollins who reached out imme- included two visits to the stu- to the struggles of his people Patriot Motors in Dedham. dio — resulting in the fantastic and introduce Rastafarian cul- over in Ward 2 Charlestown diately to Campbell over what 1970 album, Chunga’s Revenge ture to the world at large, and Last week, I went to my fi rst which I have always consid- happened to her after it went — and tours across the U.S., his expansive music catalog REAL not VIRTUAL political fund- ered the real Kennedy School public. Cannon-Grant’s apol- Canada and Europe. Divided has sold millions of albums raiser over in Quincy Center at of Politics. It can get rough and ogy was no apology at all and into four parts: 1) Trident all across the globe. Marley’s Alba’s Restaurant for Norfolk tough. We take our politics as Boston Herald columnist Studios, London England — legacy lives on in the artists and County Sheriff Jerry McDermott seriously in Boston. However, Michael Graham recently June, 1970; 2) Live Highlights generations he has infl uenced. who is running for re-election you should never reach into a acknowledged, she should not Part 1) “Piknik” VPRO June 18th Today, the spiritual, political, this coming November as the gutter. I always respected those get a pass for any vile speech she / Pepperland September 26th; 3) and musical resonance of the Republican candidate. candidates I opposed and their reportedly makes just because Live Highlights Part 2 — Hybrid man’s work continues to be felt The restaurant’s function was supporters and most likely they the target of her seemingly Concert: Santa Monica August around the world. socially distanced with a good did the same in return. Politics hateful rage was a Republican 21st / Spokane September 17th; PJ HARVEY – size masked crowd. How often can get dirty at times but you’re candidate. 4) Live Highlights Part 3 — FZ DRY + DRY-Demos would you think you’d be see- not supposed to nuke the other Where are all those Democrats Tour Tape Recordings. The set (Vinyl) ing a sheriff candidate wearing side either. and why are they silent when lists focus heavily on songs UMe/IslandRecords/Beggars a mask, huh? However, what was done to one of their own goes ballistic from the albums Freak Out, UMe/Island and Beggars I remember the endings to the Rayla Campbell was beyond with her political foot in mouth Absolutely Free,” We’re Only recently announced a com- old Lone Ranger TV show, when the pale. You don’t go after can- disease for which, like Covid, In It For The Money, Uncle Meat,” prehensive reissue campaign, someone would ask, “Who is he didates on a personal level and there is no vaccine? the then-recently released Burnt which will see PJ Harvey’s was that masked man,” and the COUNCILOR EDWARDS WELCOMES Weeny Sandwich, and early entire back catalog – plus her answer was always the same, NEW DISTRICT 1 CAPTAIN TO NORTH END workings of songs that would two albums in collaboration “Why he’s Sheriff McDermott, eventually be released months with John Parish, released on opps, I meant, the Lone Ranger.” later on Chunga’s Revenge. vinyl over the next 12 months. WHY ARE DEMOCRATS TH The many highlights include For the fi rst time, each of PJ IN THE 7 DISTRICT the extended guitar workouts, Harvey’s album demos will be AFRAID OF CAMPBELL? the fi rst version of “Easy Meat” available as a stand-alone on As someone who has been and rare live performances of digital and vinyl. This catalog a political activist for over 50 “Would You Go All The Way?” project will celebrate every years in Boston, and elsewhere, and “Road Ladies.” The cast of aspect o Harvey’s recording the recent news concerning a characters and their personali- career and afford a compre- Republican write-in candidate ties, musically and personally, hensive and exciting look at for a U.S House seat seemed made for a very eventful and the evolution of one of the most humorous chapter in Zappa’s singular and extraordinary art- career, and he had a blast with ists of modern time. The fi rst Happy these guys, and this camara- release is DRY, Harvey’s seminal derie is on full display and will debut album back in print for Anniversary now live on forever in this excit- the fi rst time in 20 years with ing new collection. the Beggars Archive/Too Pure BOB MARLEY - Records was reissued July 24. LEGEND Released to worldwide critical (2LP Vinyl Picture Disc) acclaim on March 30, 1992, it City Councilor Lydia Edwards (on far right) speaking with The Marley Family/ was released at The Ice House in Tommye Mager. In back row is the new BPD District 1 Captain Robert Ciccolo Jr. and District 1 staffer Michael Bonetti at Island Records/UMe Yeovil, and features the singles EL AUDIO The Marley Family, Island “Dress” and “Sheela-Na-Gig.” R. D G Caffe dello Sport. (Photos by Sal Giarratani) Records and UMe join collective The Los Angeles Times’ Robert EST. 1894 forces to observe the 35th anni- Hilburn was quoted, “DRY versary of Bob Marley & The saw PJ Harvey burst onto the Wailers’ Legend with a double global stage to begin her unique RALPH DELGAUDIO Happy 125th Anniversary vinyl reissue. Initially released path … a seductive calling card May 1984, Legend holds the that signals the arrival of an 617.227.5915 distinction of being the world’s extraordinary new artist.” DRY- THOMAS ZAZZARA best-selling reggae album of all Demos, and 11-track collection 17 NORTH SQUARE time with over 15 million copies was also released in July, after Certifi ed Public Accountant sold in the United States alone, its previous release with DRY, BOSTON, MA 02113 617.227.1109 • Fax 617.227.5398 and over 28 million worldwide. A almost 30 years ago, and is now 188 NORTH STREET - P.O. BOX 130143 greatest hits compilation for the available for the fi rst time as a ADJOINING BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02113 ages; Legend is the soundtrack stand-alone vinyl/CD/digital PAUL REVERE HOUSE to the remarkable life and release. POST-GAZETTE, JULY 31, 2020 PAGE 11

• City of Boston COVID-19 (Continued from Page 1) learn more, residents can call fi ll it out and send it back to request a mail-in ballot must be The Mayor’s administration to Americans who are strug- 3-1-1 or visit the Boston Counts the Elections Department to received by Wednesday, August has fi led several bills in the cur- gling. The federal CARES Act 2020 web page at Boston.gov. get a mail-in ballot. As of July 26th for the State Primaries, and rent legislative session to keep unemployment benefi ts are set Mail-In Ballots 27th, the City had received 4,000 October 28th for the General people in their homes and pro- to expire in just days. For Upcoming Elections: applications. Election. tect tenant rights. The Mayor The Mayor said that if new Registered voters in Boston Voters can choose which Voters who would rather go to said he looks forward to seeing forms of relief don’t arrive, should expect to get a mail- election they’d like a ballot their polling place in-person can those priorities move forward, many families and individu- in ballot application in the for — the Primary Election on still do so. The City of Boston before the legislative session als are going to face a serious mail this week, if they haven’t September 1st; the General Elections Department is adding ends at the end of the week. struggle. He called on Congress received it already. Election on November 7th; or COVID-19 protocols. In addition to protecting to pass a bill to provide direct This year, everyone can vote both. Independent voters who The City of Boston will hold housing security, the Mayor support before they adjourn for by a mail-in ballot. want to vote in the primary Early Voting for the Primaries discussed the urgent need the summer, saying “The clock The Mayor said that it’s must check a party box. They August 22nd - 28th; and for the for the Federal government to is ticking, and there is no time to important for residents to note should then sign the form, and General Election, October 17th ensure an equitable recovery wait. Americans need relief and that they are getting an applica- drop it in the mail. No post- - October 30th. by providing immediate relief they need it right now.” tion in the mail, and they must age is needed. Applications to To learn more about mail- in ballots and the upcoming elections, visit: Boston.gov/ elections. Tanti Auguri per il vostro Anniversario Fair Housing: Happy 125th Anniversrary The Mayor discussed fair Dr. Dean J. Saluti housing in Boston, includ- President, from ing holding bankers, lenders, property owners and landlords Renaissance Lodge, OSIA P I C C O L O N I D O accountable, and making sure Restaurant residents know their rights. & Majorie Cahn The City is working with fair P.O. Box 692027, housing advocates on a plan to guide this work moving forward, Quincy, MA 02269 and the Mayor will also be fi l- ing a zoning amendment that he believes will make Boston 617.742.4272 th fax 617.227.5154 the fi rst American city with fair Happy 125 Anniversary to the Post-Gazette [email protected] housing requirements written Pino Irano into its zoning code. KELLEY SQUARE PUB Owner 257 North Street, Boston, MA 02113 Since the outbreak began, the City of Boston has made 84 Bennington Street millions of dollars available East Boston, MA 02128 in rental relief. The Boston Housing Authority paused non- 617-567-4627 X 617-567-3080 Congratulations on Your essential evictions. The BHA is Fax: 617-567-0800 also working with hundreds of BPS families to provide perma- Function Room Available for Private Parties 125th nent rental vouchers that lift them out of homelessness. Anniversary The new City budget for FY21 includes $16M of new invest- ment in affordable housing, ten- Congratulations on ant protections, and the Offi ce of Housing Stability.

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Prime Choice Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork & Poultry e: [email protected] Specializing in Italian Sausages LEGAL NOTICE o: 617.227.2010 Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE f: 617.227.1997 The Trial Court 617-742-2791 Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts 32 A Parmenter Street - Boston, MA 02113 Middlesex Division The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street Probate and Family Court 77 North Washington Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Middlesex Division (617) 768-5800 208 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI20P3087EA (617) 768-5800 visionnorthboston.com Estate of Happy Anniversary Docket No. MI20P2859EA NORINE GIBBONS Also Known As Estate of NORINE CATHERINE GIBBONS, FRANCIS C. WALSH NORINE CRONIN Date of Death: May 12, 2020 LEGAL NOTICE Date of Death: April 01, 2020 INFORMAL PROBATE A Classic Cigar Parlor INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above cap- Notice is hereby given by TODISCO To all persons interested in the above- tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Deirdre TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner A. Jefferson of Belmont, MA, a Will has been EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to BBoston’soston’s llargestargest pprivaterivate ccigarigar llockersockers & mmuseumuseum David T. Gibbons of Medford, MA. admitted to informal probate. the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, ffoodood oofferings,fferings, ccigarigar oofferings,fferings, aandnd ttopop sshelfhelf lliqueuriqueur David T. Gibbons of Medford, MA has Deirdre A. Jefferson of Belmont, MA has Section 39A that they will sell the V been informally appointed as the Personal been informally appointed as the Personal following vehicles. 292 Hanover Street • Boston, Massachusetts • 617-227-0295 Representative of the estate to serve without Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. surety on the bond. Vehicles are being sold to satisfy The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under their garage keeper’s lien for towing, informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- storage and notices of sale: tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- 2007 JEEP PATRIOT th bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. Vin #1J8FF28WX7D272192 Happy 125 Anniversary Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are 2009 HONDA FIT entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration Vin #JHMGE88499S043614 from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can 2007 HONDA ACCORD Pagliuca’s Ristorante petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the Vin #1HGCM55307A039047 estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and Fine Italian Dining and Catering expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties The above vehicles will be sold are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute at public auction at Freddy, Joe, Felix, Owners & Chefs formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- TODISCO TOWING minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal 94 Condor Street, E. Boston Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- 14 Parmenter Street - Boston’s North End cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, AUGUST 8, 2020 can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. at 9:00 AM Phone (617) 367-1504 - Fax (617) 523-3863 Run date: 07/31/2020 Run date: 07/31/2020 Run dates: 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 2020 PAGE 12 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 31, 2020 THOUGHTS by DAN About This & That with Daniel A. DiCenso The Cocoanut Grove Fire After the attack on Pearl Harbor, with the United States at war, WWII was a fi xture in newspapers. But briefl y in November of 1942, a tragedy shifted attention away from the war and that night has lived on in its own infamy right here in Boston. No local who was alive during the Cocoanut Grove fi re has ever forgotten it and, generations later, it is still a talked of part of our local story. The Cocoanut Grove, located in Boston’s Bay Village, had quickly become one of the Downtown area’s most popular spots with service men. Boasting itself as an escape to a tropical paradise, In Honor Of papier-mâché palm trees and fl owers adorned the dance halls. Saint Agrippina di Mineo of Boston Since its opening in 1927, however, the club Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 2nd at Saint Leonard’s Parish (built out of a repurposed abandoned garage) Rescuers rush burn victims to local hospitals. in the North End. In addition to mass, the society invites you to return with was under the grip of the local mob. Its original us to Saint Agrippina’s chapel for a special blessing in front of owners, Mickey Alpert and Jacques Renard, which became jammed as stampeding patrons were fi nanced by mobsters and by the early 30s piled up at its foot. The fi re moved fast and many Saint Agrippina. Please note: Social distancing guidelines will be in effect. the club had transferred ownership to gangster of the victims never even had a chance to move. MASKS ARE REQUIRED Charlie Solomon who used the place as front for Firemen and medical personnel would later fi nd Though we are not able to celebrate the 106th anniversary of a speakeasy during Prohibition. some of the patrons seated at the Saint Agrippina the way we normally would, we are grateful for the After Solomon was gunned down upstairs restaurant still sitting at opportunity to honor her in any way we can. in Roxbury in 1933, Solomon’s their tables with drinks in their former lawyer Barney Welansky hands. The Broadway Lounge Thank you, everyone, for your continued support, patience, and patronage. took control of the property. offered the only other door that VIVA SAINT AGRIPPINA! Welansky did not shake off his was not locked, but it had the mob connections, as he thought disadvantage of opening inward, them useful to the operations of blocking patrons on both of its the club, but his ties to Boston sides. Mayor Maurice Tobin forced him Meanwhile, outside, fi refi ght- to push them out of view. ers had to douse the fi re to get NORTH END Welansky, however, was not close enough and things got so one to be trifl ed with and had a Busboy Stanley Tomaszewski bad that patrons of nearby bars habit of boarding up doors and gives evidence. rushed over to help. Escapees ATHLETIC concealing others with curtains to prevent patrons were smoldered in cold water and survivors were from dashing out before paying. This was just rushed to local hospitals. one of the many missteps that contributed to the In all, almost half of the people inside would ASSOCIATION scale of the fi re. perish in the inferno. At 492 the number of the While the décor had passed rudimentary tests dead alone would surpass the legal capacity for Wishes the Post-Gazette a for fi re resistance, the upkeep of such safety mea- the club. About 130 suffered non-life threatening sures was seldom enforced and, due to wartime burns. shortages, the air conditioning units were being Among the dead was cowboy actor Buck Jones Happy Anniversary filled with highly flammable methyl chloride who was visiting the establishment with his instead of Freon. agent Scott R. Dunlap who escaped the blaze. Bernie Fazioli, the band’s musical director, also perished. Survivors included the former owner W est 125 ish of the club Mickey Alpert, whose familiarity with B es the club not only led him to fi nd an escape for himself in a basement window but also to help lead many of the survivors out. The band’s bass- POST-GAZETTE ist, Jack Lesberg, also made his way out. Other survivors included club cashier Jeanette Lanzoni, performer Goody Goodelle, and bartended Daniel Weiss. Other survivors who provided testimony were Morris Levy, Roland Sousa, Joyce Spector and David Frechtling. In a heroic turn, Coastguardsman Clifford LOUIS CAVAGNARO, President Johnson escaped the club and got separated from Investigators and reporters scour the remains his girlfriend in the stampede. Thinking she was Serving the Community for Over 60 Years! of the club the morning after the blaze. still inside he reentered the burning building no The night of November 28th was going to be a less than four times looking for her, not knowing big night. Servicemen were home for Thanksgiving she had also made it safely outside. He survived and the Boston College football team had a the night, but suffered burns throughout 55% of LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE his body. planned celebration at the club after their defeat Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts of College of the Holy Cross at Fenway that night. One reason the tragedy of the Cocoanut Grove The Trial Court The Trial Court Their surprise loss of that game likely saved many has had such an enduring place in our memory Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Middlesex Division Middlesex Division lives as the dejected team cancelled their celebra- is because it became a catalyst for stricter laws. Most famous of them, buildings can no longer have 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street tion as did Mayor Tobin (a Boston College football Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 enthusiast). Welansky was also not at the club a revolving door as the single main exit point and (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 that night as he was recovering from a heart attack doors must open outward (indeed the fi re depart- Docket No. MI20P2381EA Docket No. MI20P2623EA at Mass. General. ment’s report estimated that had the doors in the Estate of Estate of Still the club drew a huge crowd, more than Broadway Lounge opened outward at least 300 of NATALIE A. HILL BEVERLY C. TAMASANIS fi ve hundred beyond capacity, in fact. A little over the lives lost could have been saved). Of course, Date of Death: February 12, 2020 Date of Death: April 20, 2020 one thousand people were crammed into a space the practice of bolting or boarding up doors and INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE built for 460. other egresses was quickly halted. Around ten at night, a sailor unscrewed a light Welansky was convicted of nineteen counts of To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above cap- manslaughter for his negligence and was sen- captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Douglas bulb to give himself and his girlfriend privacy Jacqueline Wool of Concord, MA. Tamasanis of Hollis, NH. at their table. Sixteen-year old busboy Stanley tenced to 12-15 years in prison but was out in Jacqueline Wool of Concord, MA has Douglas Tamasanis of Hollis, NH has four thanks to his connections. been informally appointed as the Personal been informally appointed as the Personal Tomaszewski was told to replace the bulb. In the Representative of the estate to serve without Representative of the estate to serve without darkness, however, he had diffi culty fi nding the surety on the bond. surety on the bond. socket and so lit a match. Although Tomaszewski The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- did extinguish the match after replacing the bulb tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- somehow one of the fake palm trees caught fi re. bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. The inquest would later claim that this could not Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are have been the cause of the fi re, Tomaszewski entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration (who survived the fi re) would live on with a cloud from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can of shame. petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and Immediately waiters tried putting out the expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties fi re with buckets of water but it spread quickly are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute through the paper décor and to the fake ceil- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal ing. The fi re made its way up the stairs form the Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- Melody Lounge to the main hall burning terrifi ed cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, patrons as they fl ed for their lives. Those who can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. made it upstairs ran for the main revolving doors Run date: 07/31/2020 Run date: 07/31/2020 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 31, 2020 PAGE 13

by Marianna Bisignano

Sixty seven years ago this dragged it along the water’s edge Dad asked if the dog was OK month, Hurricane Carol hit the back to our beach and pulled it and Vic replied, “Yep.” When Dad In this country, people are accustomed to having very big East Coast of the United States. alongside the row boat. Dad ran asked if there were any problems breakfasts. The menus vary yet often include eggs, bacon and The month was August and over yelling at us until he dis- with the old barn in back of the hash browns, pancakes, waffl es or French toast, and some- Nanna, Babbononno, Mom, Dad covered we didn’t know why he house, Old Vic replied, “Don’t times even sausage and biscuits. So, if you like a hearty break- and I were at the summer cot- was so upset. He yelled, “Don’t know, haven’t found it yet!” I ran fast you are in the right place for your morning meal. Italy on tage in Winthrop, Maine. Dad you idiots know that a hurricane in back and saw that the barn the other hand is not a big breakfast country. Italians do not was still playing the county fairs, is coming our way? You could had disappeared. The storm had spend their mornings whisking eggs or frying bacon. They but during August, he would try have been killed staying out on wiped it off the face of the map. prefer their breakfast light and sweet. La calazione in Italy is to book in the ones closest to the lake.” When the Gordon’s returned typically coffee, sweets and carbs based. When eating out, a where we were vacationing. All I Well, next we put everything from Portland, Arthur stoically brioche or cornetto with a cappuccino or espresso is common. knew about hurricanes was what that could fly around in the stated that he would rebuild the At home, most Italians eat cookies. In fact, one of Italy’s big- Mom told me, “You were born not wind under the cottage. Then, barn, a chore that might include gest cookie brands claimed on its website that Italians eat more long after the hurricane of 1938.” we closed the shutters that cov- all of the neighbors helping out cookies than Americans mainly because so many eat them for I guess back then they were not ered the windows and made sure and making a festival out of the breakfast! named as of yet. we had enough drinking water situation. By the next day, the As a young girl, I remember my Papa Francesco dunking With Nanna and Babbononno which was drawn from a well town had cleared away the fallen Sicilian biscotti al latte (Sicilian Milk Biscuits) in warm milk staying with us in a one bed- which was just outside the cot- trees and things began to get every morning for breakfast. While these biscotti made a delicious room cottage, they slept on the tage near the front door. Not long back to normal. breakfast treat, I prefer the “Sicilian ‘S’ Cookies” I am sharing living room couch which opened after, the wind picked up and we The sun was in full bloom for today just a bit better. These cookies are dry enough to with- to a bed. As a result, I slept on sat in both the living room and the next few days and the sand stand dunking without falling apart, and at the same time not a similar couch located on the kitchen listening to the happen- on the beach dried out allowing too hard to just bite into and chew. While most Sicilian “S” cook- back porch that faced the lake. ings on local radio. We didn’t Sinatra and me to dig out my two ies are made with lemon zest, I make these with just vanilla. So, I also had a friend staying with have a TV set at the cottage. As boats. Refl oating them again, I if dunking in a caffè latte or warm milk, you won’t end up with us. Not having brothers and a matter of fact, no one living at now had a row boat and a speed an unpleasant lemon flavor in your beverage. While these sisters, I had friends from home the lake did. The local stations boat to play with. We motored “Sicilian ‘S’ Cookies” are perfect for breakfast, they are also deli- that joined me for a few days at broadcast whatever they were the perimeter of the lake looking cious when served to company alongside a hot or cold cappuccino a time. This time around, it was getting as news from Boston and for people who might need assis- or caffè latte! a fellow usher from the Seville Portland. tance, but it seemed that the lake Theater, Carl Sinatra. A fold- The storm hit in full intensity didn’t get the worst of the storm. SICILIAN “S” COOKIES ing army cot was opened every by the afternoon. The sound The next day, the folks along night on the other side of the of the wind in the trees made the lake had a cookout to cel- Biscotti Siciliani back porch and this is where my Mom and Nanna very uneasy. ebrate the end of the storm. Old friends slept. Babbononno poured himself Vic brought a bottle of white During the mornings, we would a glass of Zi’ Antonio’s best lightening and Babbononno row one of the boats out into the homemade red wine and didn’t brought a gallon of red wine. If middle of the lake, jump over- have a care in the world as a you add in the beer that was part board and swim back to the dock result of the effects thereof. The of the cookout, everyone seemed towing the boat. Babbononno sound of the rain on the roof to have a good time. would take the row boat out made things a bit disconcerting Labor Day was just around when he was in the mood for but we managed to remain con- the corner and all of the summer exercise. Nanna and Mom both trolled and rode out the storm. residents began to pack to return had fears of water and neither When it seemed to have ended home. A fi nal party was planned would go anywhere near the lake. a while later, Dad, Sinatra and and well attended by summer I also had a speed boat and that’s I went outside to inspect the folks and locals alike. What where Babbononno would draw damage. Thank God, there was they didn’t know was that the the line. The row boat was OK none. We hadn’t lost power, nor following summer would have but not the racer. were there any branches broken consequences that were similar. That morning, one of the locals off the trees and no trees were Hurricane Diane would hit the who had befriended us, Arthur uprooted. Dad’s car was OK with northeast, but that’s a story for Gordon, asked Dad for a favor. just leaves covering the hood another day. 1 ¼ cups sugar ¼ teaspoon salt He was taking his youngest and roof. GOD BLESS AMERICA 4 eggs 2 egg yolks beaten with 3 daughters to a pediatrician in As I looked at the beach, I 2/3 cup light olive oil (for baking) tablespoons milk (egg wash) Portland and asked us to look in discovered that my boats were 1 tablespoon pure vanilla ¼ cup raw sugar or white on his father, a man called “Old missing. A closer look showed Happy Anniversary extract sugar (for sprinkling) *the Vic,” if the publicized storm did us that the churning lake water 4 ½ cups fl our sugar can be omitted if you in fact hit us. Dad was OK with had washed enough sand on 1 packet Lievito Paneangeli (or prefer them plain, just use the request, and the Gordon shore to cover the boats and JOSEPH 2 teaspoons baking powder) the egg wash alone family headed south to Portland. they would have to be dug out Not knowing anything about when the sand dried. So, with Preheat oven to 375º. 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Beat egg yolk friendly wave and I waved back. was called Memorial Drive. When and milk. Slightly fl atten cookies, brush with egg wash and One thing looked strange to me. we got the Gordon home, there Happy Anniversary then sprinkle generously with sugar (the sugar can be omitted Dad had pulled my row boat onto was Old Vic sitting on the front if you prefer them plain, just use the egg wash alone). Bake at the beach which was to the left steps whittling away with a bottle 375º for about 15-20 minutes or until light to medium golden side of the cottage. As the wind of applejack on the step next to J.M. MECHANICAL brown. picked up, it pulled my speed him. Dad spoke first, “Hi Vic boat sideways. I turned the boat is everything OK?” Vic replied, SERVICES, INC. into the wind and opened it up. “Yep.” Dad asked, “Any dam- With the throttle almost full in age to the house?” Vic replied, a forward position, I was start- “Nope.” Then Dad asked about ing to go backward. 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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) • L’Anno Bello (Continued from Page 4) LEGAL NOTICE great cereal, but remember just a good game about fighting seasons pulsing beneath my industrialized. For this rea- don’t go crazy about anything. “against discrimination in com- Commonwealth of Massachusetts feet, I also honor grain by mak- son, I think it is important to The Trial Court Keep everything in perspective. munities worldwide” and are Middlesex Probate and Family Court ing a focaccia. The recipe I use honor seasonal festivities like NO ONE NEEDS SOLITARY “work(ing) every day to erase the 208 Cambridge Street is a traditional one, made with Lammas, which connect us to CONFINEMENT we are just try- stain of racism and the damage Cambridge, MA 02141 rosemary, sea salt, onions, our ancestors and teach us that ing to stay healthy of in justice.” (617) 768-5800 and the indispensable Italian the food which springs from the Goya: As you are reading this, the Docket No. MI20P2508EA staple, olive oil. I admire the Earth is a sacred gift. Stack Them High leaders of China are going Estate of way the water mixes with the Celebrate Lammas this JOAN M. STACK after the Uyghurs, a Turkish- Also Known As fl our to create dough as if by August by honoring the grain speaking people living in China’s JOAN MARIE STACK magic, and I feel a special kin- that forms the building blocks far west. Already reportedly the Date of Death: May 11, 2019 ship with my ancestors who of our lives. Whether you bake government has locked up over CITATION ON PETITION FOR scraped a living out of Italian a focaccia or quick bread from a million of them in camps. FORMAL ADJUDICATION farmland by using the most scratch, or simply remain con- THEN reportedly selling them To all interested persons: basic ingredients. Indeed, my scious of the Earth’s abundance A Petition for S/A - Formal Probate of Will to Chinese factories as slave with Appointment of Personal Representa- Italian forbearers viewed holi- as you bite into a sandwich roll labor. Will Nike ever talk about tive has been fi led by Nicholas A. Felici of days like Lammas or harvest or cut into a loaf of bread, think any of this? DON’T HOLD YOUR Burlington, MA requesting that the Court enter like la mietitura with a special about the nourishment that a formal Decree and Order and for such other BREATH! relief as requested in the Petition. signifi cance precisely because goes into both your body and End Quote The Petitioner requests that Nicholas A. bread played such an essential soul. By reveling in the joys of “I believe our flag is more Felici of Burlington, MA be appointed as Per- role in the diet. Bread, known as seasonal food and respecting sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve than just cloth and ink. It is a Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- pane in Italian, is more than a the signs of the changing sea- universally recognized symbol vised administration. food, but also a cultural touch- sons around us, we can truly that stands for liberty, and IMPORTANT NOTICE stone, a staple that brought appreciate the glorious rhythms freedom. It is the history of our You have the right to obtain a copy of the life to peasants and formed of the natural harvest. Lammas nation, and it’s marked by the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. the basis of the society’s major tells us not to mourn over the Goya cans flying off the You have a right to object to this proceeding. blood of those who died defend- To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a dishes. Bread serves a deeply end of summer, but rather rec- shelves after bullying attack. ing it.” written appearance and objection at this religious function in Italian life ognize the necessity and the (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of — John Thune August 13, 2020. as well, as the bread honored in wonder of the cycle of the year. It is always heartening to see This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- the sacrament of the Eucharist Without autumn, there would a business CEO stand up to line by which you must fi le a written symbolizes a spiritual nourish- be no harvest to sustain us LEGAL NOTICE appearance and objection if you object to the bullies on the streets, the this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely ment that is just as crucial as a through the dark winter nights. Democrats in the U.S. House, Commonwealth of Massachusetts written appearance and objection followed physical sustenance. No wonder Let the sight of wheat waving in and their allies in the Fake The Trial Court by an affi davit of objections within thirty then that Italian superstition the golden sun and hay bales (30) days of the return day, action may be News Media who’s refusing to Middlesex Probate and Family Court brims with warnings against standing proudly in fruit-laden 208 Cambridge Street taken without further notice to you. back down from his kind words Cambridge, MA 02141 UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION disrespecting the essence of fi elds remind us of the way our to President Trump at a recent (617) 768-5800 UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM bread, such as the restriction ancestors lived so close to the White House gathering. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) against turning bread upside- Earth, and let us vow to keep Docket No. MI20P2914EA A Personal Representative appointed The Cancel Culture Fascists Estate of under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- down or, even worse, discarding that sacred connection even have called for a boycott of all ERNEST B. LEBLANC istration is not required to fi le an inventory bread. Italians in olden days within the busiest moments of Goya products, but you say it Date of Death: June 03, 2020 or annual accounts with the Court. Persons believed that these actions our lives. interested in the estate are entitled to notice is time for a BUYCOTT instead. CITATION ON PETITION FOR regarding the administration directly from insulted the Earth’s bountiful I already enjoy Goya products FORMAL ADJUDICATION the Personal Representative and may peti- harvest and affronted one of Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz and now I intend to enjoy them To all interested persons: tion the Court in any matter relating to the the most vital cores of their is a high school history teacher. A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with estate, including the distribution of assets even more often. Take a stand Appointment of Personal Representative has and expenses of administration. diet. Unfortunately, we have She appreciates any comments for free speech. been fi led by Marie H. Leblanc of Waltham, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, lost this spiritual connection and suggestions about Italian I Used to Love Nike One MA and Leon Richard Leclair, III of Waltham, First Justice of this Court. with our food and the Earth holidays and folklore at MA, requesting that the Court enter a formal Date: July 16, 2020 Time But Not Anymore Decree and Order and for such other relief as which provides it as society [email protected]. First, I only kneel at church requested in the Petition. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate AND that’s one reason why my The Petitioner requests that Marie H. Run date: 07/31/2020 LeBlanc of Waltham, MA and L. Richard • Green Line E Branch (Continued from Page 6) feet will never feel Nike on them. LeClair, III of Waltham, MA be appointed However, I laugh when this as Personal Representative(s) of said estate This nearly month-long clo- elevator work, track replace- company talks about fi ghting to serve Without Surety on the bond in an sure is equivalent to about ment, and bridge inspection work unsupervised administration. for social justice but it never one full year of weekend and during a fourteen-day shutdown IMPORTANT NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE mentions that their sneaks are You have the right to obtain a copy of the night closures on the E Branch. of the Red Line from Braintree mass produced by alleged slave Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Though this work was pre- to Quincy Center in June 2020; labor over in CHINA. You have a right to object to this proceeding. The Trial Court viously announced and planned • Track and signal replace- To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a Middlesex Probate and Family Court The social justice warriors written appearance and objection at this 208 Cambridge Street during the summer when rider- ment work during two nine-day running this company talk Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Cambridge, MA 02141 ship is historically lower, doing shutdowns of the Green Line August 12, 2020. (617) 768-5800 this work now also allows its D Branch from Kenmore to This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- Docket No. MI20P2994EA line by which you must fi le a written completion at a time when Riverside in June 2020; LEGAL NOTICE appearance and objection if you object to Estate of ridership on the Green Line is • Infrastructure work in the LEON D. LEWIS this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely signifi cantly decreased due to area known as the Beacon NOTICE OF SALE written appearance and objection followed Also Known As by an affi davit of objections within thirty LEON DAVID LEWIS the pandemic. The MBTA rec- Junction during a nine-day Notice is hereby given by TODISCO (30) days of the return day, action may be TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, Date of Death: November 16, 2019 ognizes that riders do continue shutdown of the C Branch from taken without further notice to you. EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to CITATION ON PETITION FOR to take essential trips as the Kenmore to St. Mary’s in June the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION Commonwealth moves through 2020; Section 39A that they will sell the UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM To all interested persons: following vehicles. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) its reopening plan. The MBTA’s • Track and intersection work A Personal Representative appointed A Petition for Formal Probate of Will Vehicles are being sold to satisfy shuttle plan includes measures during a nearly month-long under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- with Appointment of Personal Representa- their garage keeper’s lien for towing, to promote social distancing shutdown of the Green Line istration is not required to fi le an inventory tive has been fi led by Fay Lewis of Weston, storage and notices of sale: or annual accounts with the Court. Persons MA requesting that the Court enter a formal that protect MBTA riders and C Branch from Kenmore to 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO interested in the estate are entitled to notice Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. workers. The MBTA will care- Cleveland Circle, which began Vin #3GCUKREC9FG411954 regarding the administration directly from th the Personal Representative and may peti- The Petitioner requests that Fay Lewis fully monitor ridership levels on July 5 and is currently taking st The above vehicles will be sold tion the Court in any matter relating to the of Weston, MA be appointed as Personal buses, adjusting service levels place through August 1 . at public auction at estate, including the distribution of assets Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- if needed. Riders are also reminded and expenses of administration. out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised TODISCO TOWING administration. GREEN LINE E BRANCH that face coverings are required 94 Condor Street, E. Boston Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, First Justice of this Court. IMPORTANT NOTICE REPLACEMENT SERVICE while onboard any MBTA ser- AUGUST 1, 2020 Date: July 15, 2020 You have the right to obtain a copy of the AND SHUTTLE BUS vice, including shuttle buses. at 9:00 AM Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate You have a right to object to this proceeding. INFORMATION: Additionally, in an effort to Run dates: 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 2020 Run date: 07/31/2020 To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a Riders are encouraged to uti- promote social distancing and written appearance and objection at this lize free Route 39 bus service protect the health and safety Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of during the month of August of MBTA riders and bus opera- Best Wishes on Your Anniversary August 18, 2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- while this accelerated work tors, ridership on shuttle buses line by which you must fi le a written takes place. Free, accessible is limited to twenty passengers. appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely shuttle buses will also supple- Following track work, the written appearance and objection followed ment Route 39 service and MBTA typically implements by an affi davit of objections within thirty operate between Prudential and speed restrictions as a safety (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. Heath Street Stations. precaution, and customers UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION PREVIOUS ACCELERATED should expect these to last for UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM WORK AND MORE: several days while the T moni- PROBATE CODE (MUPC) The MBTA continues to assess tors the proper settlement and A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- whether other projects can be consolidation of new track and istration is not required to fi le an inventory further accelerated. Previous stone ballast. Speed restrictions or annual accounts with the Court. Persons and current accelerated work in are lifted once engineers have interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from 2020 includes: confi rmed proper settlement has the Personal Representative and may peti- • Track work, harbor tunnel occurred. tion the Court in any matter relating to the repairs, and additional infra- For more information, please estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. structure improvements during visit mbta.com/GLEwork, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, a fourteen-day shutdown of www.mbta.com/GLT, www. 500 Canterbury Street Boston, MA 02131 First Justice of this Court. the Blue Line from Bowdoin to mbta.com/BBT2020, or con- p: 617.524.1036 p: 800.947.5008 f: 617.522.4646 Date: July 21, 2020 Airport in May 2020; nect with the T on Twitter [email protected] www.stmichaelcemetery.com Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate • Tie replacement work, con- @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, Run date: 07/31/2020 crete repairs, Quincy Adams or Instagram @theMBTA. POST-GAZETTE, JULY 31, 2020 PAGE 15

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani Middlesex Division Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Have the Marlins Become Docket No. MI19P1294GM Docket No. MI20P2893EA The Canaries in the Mine? NOTICE Estate of Major League Baseball In the Matter of DIANA AYKANIAN couldn’t even get out of the ANGELINA KAUR Date of Death: April 28, 2020 first weekend of play in this To all persons interested in the matter INFORMAL PROBATE shortened 60-game season of Angelina Kaur of Woburn in the State of PUBLICATION NOTICE without having a COVID-19 Massachusetts. To all persons interested in the above cap- outbreak take place after the A Petition has been presented in the above- tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Nancy captioned matter praying for the authority to Aykanian of Newton, MA, a Will has been Miami Marlins played a 3-game remove the minor child Angelina Kaur from the admitted to informal probate. series against the Phillies in Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the State Nancy Aykanian of Newton, MA has been Philadelphia. At least 17 players of California. informally appointed as the Personal Repre- IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, sentative of the estate to serve without surety and coaches for the team tested YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A on the bond. positive for the virus and now WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT The estate is being administered under both the Marlins and Phillies AT MIDDLESEX PROBATE AND FAMILY informal procedure by the Personal Represen- TRIAL COURT, 208 CAMBRIDGE STREET, tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- have been shutdown for now CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141, ON OR BE- bate Code without supervision by the Court. and MLB offi cials will be trying FORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON th Inventory and accounts are not required to be to fi gure out where to go from (10:00 a.m.) on August 14 , 2020. fi led with the Court, but interested parties are Witness, MAUREEN H. MONKS, Esquire, entitled to notice regarding the administration here. First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, from the Personal Representative and can I thought it was asinine to Massachusetts, this 17th day of July in the petition the Court in any matter relating to the even have a 2020 MLB sea- year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty. estate, including distribution of assets and son. Obviously it was all about Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Court expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute money on both sides. Run date: 07/31/2020 formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- They instituted all their fail- minating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal pro- safe protocols in hopes it would cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, work and yet we got an out- can be obtained from the Petitioner. break. Many fans didn’t like all LEGAL NOTICE Run date: 07/31/2020 the high-fi ves players gave each Commonwealth of Massachusetts other. I think this outbreak The Trial Court happened because the Marlins Probate and Family Court LEGAL NOTICE went travelling to Philly for the Earl Wilson and Pumpsie Green Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street series. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cambridge, MA 02141 The Trial Court Was what happened to the Lives Matter. The giant BLACK The owners of the Red Sox are (617) 768-5800 Probate and Family Court Marlins a one time event? What LIVES MATTER billboard on the feeling some white guilt for Docket No. MI19P5346EA Middlesex Division happens if it gets repeated again Pike shows the over-reaction to something they themselves had Estate of 208 Cambridge Street and again? All of us want to get things. Add in the fl ag kneeling no control over. JOHN H. BEAGAN Cambridge, MA 02141 Also Known As (617) 768-5800 back to some normalcy but get- and BLM uniform patches. All Living in the past without JOHN BEAGAN Docket No. MI20P2901EA ting sick is not normal. this tells me is that baseball hope for a better future is not Date of Death: September 09, 2019 Estate of What happens in the next owners don’t want to be called the way to heal things and INFORMAL PROBATE CHARLES MONROE PROCTOR couple of weeks will determine if white supremacists by any- make us a better nation. I can PUBLICATION NOTICE Date of Death: May 05, 2020 baseball moves forward or says one over the team’s checkered remember being an 11-year- To all persons interested in the above cap- INFORMAL PROBATE wait until next year. racial history going back to old fan when it took that long tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner John H. PUBLICATION NOTICE Major League Baseball Has Tom Yawkey’s days running for me to see a Black player on Beagan, Jr. of Watertown, MA, a Will has been admitted to informal probate. To all persons interested in the above cap- Gone Mad Over BLM the team. the team. I considered Pumpsie John H. Beagan, Jr. of Watertown, MA tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Charles The last thing needed is to Green and Earl Wilson as two of E. Proctor of Southport, CT. Major League Baseball has has been informally appointed as the Personal gone full social justice warrior turn baseball games into pol- my boyhood baseball favorites Representative of the estate to serve without Charles E. Proctor of Southport, CT has surety on the bond. been informally appointed as the Personal caving into all things Black itical events. Baseball is sup- and it shouldn’t have taken to The estate is being administered under Representative of the estate to serve without posed to be a reprieve from 1959 for Yawkey to bring these surety on the bond. informal procedure by the Personal Represen- all that. A form of pure enter- guys up to Fenway. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- The estate is being administered under bate Code without supervision by the Court. informal procedure by the Personal Represen- tainment without political History is just history. We tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- LEGAL NOTICE Inventory and accounts are not required to be debates! should learn from it. Our future fi led with the Court, but interested parties are bate Code without supervision by the Court. Commonwealth of Massachusetts I have already decided to is not tied to the past. We entitled to notice regarding the administration Inventory and accounts are not required to be from the Personal Representative and can fi led with the Court, but interested parties are The Trial Court boycott this season because of control our future and that petition the Court in any matter relating to the entitled to notice regarding the administration Middlesex Probate and Family Court from the Personal Representative and can 208 Cambridge Street all the politics. If baseball gets should be where we are focus- estate, including distribution of assets and its senses back, I may return. ing today. expenses of administration. Interested parties petition the Court in any matter relating to the Cambridge, MA 02141 are entitled to petition the Court to institute estate, including distribution of assets and (617) 768-5800 formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- expenses of administration. Interested parties Docket No. MI20P2952EA are entitled to petition the Court to institute minating or restricting the powers of Personal Estate of LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Representatives appointed under informal pro- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- minating or restricting the powers of Personal JEANNETTE M. LOUGHMAN cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts can be obtained from the Petitioner. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date of Death: April 02, 2020 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, The Trial Court The Trial Court Run date: 07/31/2020 can be obtained from the Petitioner. CITATION ON PETITION FOR Suffolk Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court FORMAL ADJUDICATION 24 New Chardon Street 24 New Chardon Street Run date: 07/31/2020 To all interested persons: Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA 02114 A Petition for Formal Probate of Will (617) 788-8300 (617) 788-8300 with Appointment of Personal Representa- Docket No. SU20P1150GD Docket No. SU20P1151GD LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE tive has been fi led by Cynthia J. Booth of NOTICE AND ORDER: NOTICE AND ORDER: Framingham, MA requesting that the Court Petition for Appointment of Petition for Appointment of enter a formal Decree and Order and for such Guardian of a Minor Guardian of a Minor Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts other relief as requested in the Petition. The Trial Court The Trial Court The Petitioner requests that Cynthia J. In the interests of In the interests of Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Booth of Framingham, MA be appointed STELLA GIANNA CELONA JACE ROBERT CELONA Middlesex Division Middlesex Division as Personal Representative(s) of said estate of E. Boston, MA of E. Boston, MA 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street to serve Without Surety on the bond in an Minor Minor Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 unsupervised administration. (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES IMPORTANT NOTICE Docket No. MI20P2745EA Docket No. MI20P2451EA 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition You have the right to obtain a copy of the for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor fi led for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor fi led Estate of Estate of Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. on 07/13/2020 by Chanel B. Celona of on 07/13/2020 by Chanel B. Celona of MARY G. ABRAMO ANNE B. TURNER You have a right to object to this proceeding. E. Boston, MA will be held 08/11/2020 E. Boston, MA will be held 08/11/2020 To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a Date of Death: May 04, 2020 Date of Death: April 21, 2020 10:00 AM Telephonic Hearing Located 10:00 AM Telephonic Hearing Located written appearance and objection at this Suffolk Probate & Family Court. Suffolk Probate & Family Court. INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 2. Response to Petition: You may respond 2. Response to Petition: You may respond PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE August 14, 2020. by fi ling a written response to the Petition or by fi ling a written response to the Petition or This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- To all persons interested in the above cap- To all persons interested in the above cap- by appearing in person at the hearing. If you by appearing in person at the hearing. If you line by which you must fi le a written tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner David J. tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Patricia choose to fi le a written response, you need to: choose to fi le a written response, you need to: appearance and objection if you object to LaFauci of Lexington, MA, a Will has been Perez of Reading, MA, Petitioner Kathleen File the original with the Court; and File the original with the Court; and this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely admitted to informal probate. Freni of Groveland, MA, a Will has been Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Mail a copy to all interested parties at least written appearance and objection followed David J. LaFauci of Lexington, MA, admitted to informal probate. fi ve (5) business days before the hearing. fi ve (5) business days before the hearing. by an affi davit of objections within thirty Richard A. LaFauci of New York, NY has Patricia Perez of Reading, MA, Kathleen 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an (30) days of the return day, action may be been informally appointed as the Personal Freni of Groveland, MA has been informally adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to taken without further notice to you. Representative of the estate to serve without appointed as the Personal Representative of request that counsel be appointed for the minor. request that counsel be appointed for the minor. surety on the bond. the estate to serve without surety on the bond. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM of the minor child who is the subject of this pro- of the minor child who is the subject of this pro- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- PROBATE CODE (MUPC) ceeding you have a right to be represented by ceeding you have a right to be represented by tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- A Personal Representative appointed an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- afford to pay for one and if you give proof that afford to pay for one and if you give proof that Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be istration is not required to fi le an inventory you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are or annual accounts with the Court. Persons to you. Your request for an attorney should be to you. Your request for an attorney should be entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration interested in the estate are entitled to notice made immediately by fi lling out the Application made immediately by fi lling out the Application from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can regarding the administration directly from of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the the Personal Representative and may peti- application form in person or by mail at the court application form in person or by mail at the court estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and tion the Court in any matter relating to the location where your case is going to be heard. location where your case is going to be heard. expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties estate, including the distribution of assets 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute and expenses of administration. minor over age 14 has the right to be present minor over age 14 has the right to be present formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, at any hearing, unless the Court fi nds that it is at any hearing, unless the Court fi nds that it is minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal First Justice of this Court. not in the minor’s best interests. not in the minor’s best interests. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date: July 17, 2020 Date: July 22, 2020 Date: July 22, 2020 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate Run date: 07/31/2020 Run date: 07/31/2020 Run date: 07/31/2020 Run date: 07/31/2020 Run date: 07/31/2020 PAGE 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JULY 31, 2020

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

He still lives within the city at Holy Cross. While for many Georgie Abrams limits of Worcester, not in the college students moving away to suburbs. It is where he went college is transitory, for Cousy Never A Champ But Sure to college, raised a family, and there was a permanency to it. Fought Like One commuted to work in the Big He has remained a resident of City some 46 miles to the east. Worcester ever since. few years. Abrams served in the Naval Air Corps. Yes, sir, it seems like Boston During Cousy’s time at Mount Georgie would have just one more fi ght, a win Celtics legend Bob Cousy — who Saint James, as the Worcester over Steve Mamakos, before serving full time in will turn 92 on August 9th — has campus is sometimes called, the military. been one of us forever — except, college basketball looked very After being out of the ring Abrams resumed of course that he hasn’t. You differently than it does today. fi ghting again in 1946, and showed he still had see, he was born and raised in What eventually became the plenty left. He beat Johnny Lawer twice and that certain city to the south — NCAA March Madness tour- fought a draw with Jimmy Mandell. He then the one with the tall skyscrapers nament was in its embryonic defeated the great Steve Belloise. and all those people. stages, overshadowed some- In his next fi ght he faced Marcel Cerdan who And it may come as a surprise what by another post-season had racked up an outstanding record in Europe to some that a man so identi- event, the N.I.T. and was making his American debut. In an excit- fi ed with a sport that had its Still, the Crusaders put ing brawl, Cerdan came out with the decision genesis, grew and blossomed together a 24-3 regular season over Abrams. in America actually had a clas- record during the 1946-1947 sical immigrant experience dur- campaign and earned one of the ing his early years — speaking eight spots in the NCAA event, French at home while switching held at Madison Square Garden Georgie Abrams to English when interacting with in New York City. There, the For years the middleweight division had some his elementary school friends. Crusaders defeated Navy, then of the most outstanding talent in the history of What many consider to be local favorite CCNY, and fi nally boxing. There were many extraordinary fi ghters Cousy’s fi nal home game of his Oklahoma in the championship in that weight class, so many that some great storied career with the Celtics — game to claim the title. fi ghters never won a title. It wasn’t for a lack of March 17, 1963, at the original The eras have changed dra- talent that many of these boxers didn’t win the Boston Garden — was not in matically, of course, but for crown it was the fact that there was so much fact his last game. Although it any of you who have been to talent. had its emotional moments, Union Station in Worcester in One of these uncrowned champs was Georgie there would be more games to recent years, try to picture this Abrams. Abrams was born in Roanoke, Virginia come. scene: some 10,000 people wav- on November 11, 1918. Because he was born on Why? Because the Celtics ing and cheering as the train Armistice Day his parents gave him the middle would go on to win their sixth carrying the NCAA Division 1 name Freedom. His father, a shoemaker, even- Abrams lands a left on Zale. NBA championship, defeating National Champion Holy Cross tually moved the family to Washington, DC, and the Los Angeles Lakers a little Crusaders pulled in. it was there that the athletic Georgie took an At this point Georgie was heading for the more than a month later. In Maybe Bob Cousy was predes- interest in boxing. downside of his career, but he still had one more truth, Cousy’s final game in tined to become a member of the After compiling an impressive amateur record great fi ght in him. In 1947, he took on World Boston Garden came on April Celtics — he wore number 17 in of 62-3 while winning AAU and Golden Gloves Welterweight Champion Sugar Ray Robinson 21st. It was the fi fth game of the college (the date of St. Patrick’s titles, he turned pro in 1937. By 1941, he had who was moving up to the middleweight division. NBA Finals. The Celtics won Day) and indicated that he established himself as a force to be reckoned with Sugar must have had second thoughts about that 126-119, providing Boston with wanted to play for the team. He by taking on and beating some of the toughest decision as Abrams gave him the battle of his life. a 3-2 lead in the series did, but in a roundabout way middleweights in the world. In only his 23rd fi ght Both fi ghters were cut and hurt during the ten That game, the last of Cousy’s with his name literally being he beat Middleweight Champion Teddy Yarosz in round fi ght, and Robinson was awarded a very career with the Green, was pulled out of a hat after another a non-title bout. At the time Yarosz had fought unpopular split decision which was met with boos played on April 24th in Los team in the early years of the 102 times and would go on defeat Billy Conn in from the crowd. Both the Associated Press and UP Angeles. Cousy closed his career NBA had folded. his next fi ght. saw Abrams winning the fi ght. It may not have in a dramatic way. During the Fans of pro basketball in been the Brinks’ Robbery, but many agreed that fourth quarter, he sprained his those early days were in for Georgie Abrams deserved the decision. ankle, but came back into the some amazing thrills as Cousy After the Robinson fi ght Abrams would have just contest with a little less than fi ve displayed his ball handling three more bouts losing all of them. He dropped minutes left and Boston ahead skills, complete with his behind- decisions to Steve Belloise and Fred Apostoli, and by one point. the-back passes and over-the- was stopped by hard punching Anton Raadik. His re-entry into the game shoulder passes that became provided inspirational support. some of the best remembered Although he would not score aspects of his career. again, the Celtics would proceed Those passes translated into to win the NBA Championship, points — tallies that would defeating the Lakers, 112-109. enable the Celtics to win those Cousy fi nished with 18 points six NBA championships during and seven assists and capped Cousy’s 13-year career with the the victory by throwing the game Celtics. He was named to the ball into the rafters of the Los roster of the NBA All-Star Game Angeles Sports Arena. every one of those 13 years That spring of 1963 was nota- and led the league in assists for Abrams and Tony Zale ble in that Cousy received a a record eight straight seasons. Abrams had proven he could not only compete communication from the White All those accomplishments with the best, but he could beat a lot of them. He House from President John led him to be bestowed with two also showed that he avoided no opponent taking F. Kennedy noting that: “The informal titles by the early fans on the likes of Cocoa Kid and Charley Burly, two game bears an indelible stamp of Celtics Nation: “The Houdini feared members of what was known as The Black of your rare skills and competi- of the Hardwood” as well as Murderer’s Row. He held Burley to a draw and tive daring.” “Mr. Basketball.” then won a decision over Cocoa Kid. Some 56 years later — on Following his retirement as He also beat Lou Bouillard, Izzy Jannazzo, August 22, 2019 — Cousy a player, Cousy immediately Abrams checking up on Sugar Ray. and Billy Soose, whom he defeated three times. would be invited to the White found employment as the head But these wins were just the appetizer for what After the Raadik fi ght Georgie’s manager Chris House where President Donald coach at Boston College. During would be three of his most outstanding fi ghts, Dundee advised him to retire, which he did. His J. Trump would present him his six seasons at The Heights, even though he came out on the short end in fi nal record was 48 wins, 10 losses, and 3 draws. with the Presidential Medal of his teams compiled a 114-38 each bout. If not for WWII, he surely would have gotten Freedom during a ceremony in record, made three appearances In 1941, he earned a shot at Middleweight another shot at the title and very well may have the Oval Offi ce. At age 91, Cousy in the N.I.T., and two in the Champion Tony Zale, one of the toughest men become champion. It is very impressive what he was once again Number 1. NCAA post-season tournament. ever to hold the title. In a hard fought fi ght Zale did coming back after such a long lay off. It was a fi tting capstone to a He was named New England retained the title but the decision was close. In retirement Georgie tried to make a living as career that began with Cousy Coach of the Year in both 1968 Abrams dropped Zale in the first for a nine an illustrator, something he had a talent for, but not immediately making the and 1969. count and appeared to be on his way to victory. it didn’t pan out. He tried his hand at a few other varsity team in high school, He later coached the Cincin- However, Zale came roaring back with a body things and ended up working as a security guard an experience that decades nati Royals and eventually attack. Georgie was also hampered from being at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. later another athlete, who became a TV analyst for Celtics thumbed in the eye in the second round and by Eventually, dementia set in and he died in would also eventually go on to games. He was inducted into a cut he sustained in the third round. Still, it 1994, at the age of 75. Not a lot of people are basketball stardom (Michael the Basketball Hall of Fame was a very close fi ght with the Associated Press familiar with the name Georgie Abrams today, but Jordan), would also endure. in 1971. His number 14 was scoring Abrams the victor by 8 rounds to 7. The they should be. His record is beyond outstand- Both played junior varsity ball retired by the Celtics. All in judges had it for Zale by a close margin. ing, and who knows what might have been if his before advancing to the varsity. all, a full life that continues A rematch seemed in order, but WWII broke career hadn’t been interrupted. It is safe to say After high school, Cousy for one of basketball’s living out and things were put on hold for the next he was one of the Uncrowned Greats. became a Crusader, enrolling legends