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By now Post-Gazette readers are aware that Robert A. DeLeo, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, stepped down from his post this week to take a position at his alma mater, Northeastern University. Speaker DeLeo leaves with a long record of public service to the largely Italian-American communities where the Post-Gazette circulates. He retires after 12 years as Speaker, by far the longest tenure of many men in that position, and with a record of service in elected ofﬁ ce going back to the mid-1970s. In the tough arena of Massachusetts politics that is quite an accomplishment, and is a testimony to his dedication to the people of this Commonwealth. We, at the Post-Gazette wish him success in his future endeavors. — David Trumbull (Res Publica) Count Down to 2021! Ice Sculputre Stroll Our signature Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll is back! Get ready to count down to 2021 with over a dozen ice sculptures hosted by businesses and cultural sites across the waterfront. Get ready to don your winter boots and start strolling during this FREE, fun, and safe waterfront excursion. A lineup of over a dozen unique ice sculptures will be on display from 1:00 p.m. — dusk on December 31, 2020. News Briefs • Follow the Ice Sculpture by Sal Giarratani Stroll to over a dozen sites from 1:00 p.m. – dusk on December 31, 2020.

Rose Unplugged Well Spoken Recently, Howie Carr took time off from his WRKO • Enjoy other waterfront sites radio show. On December 21st, his fi ll-in was Rose and activities along the way Unplugged, a great conservative radio host. On that such as: particular day, she talked about the big hit small • Holiday Lights on the Trel- retail and restaurateurs are taking from the hands of lis at Christopher Columbus it seems blue state governors and mayors. Waterfront Park She mentioned verifi able facts that between 2010 • Winter on the Waterfront and 2018, the middle-class business economy grew Bingo more than three times that of the entire economic • Virtual Scavenger Hunts in growth during that period. Thanks to the pandemic Charlestown, East Boston and and the way government offi cials at the state and Downtown local level have been disseminating any of those great • Snowport, Seaport’s new economic numbers prior to 2018. Winter Village and more at As Rose pointed out on the show, it is as if there is a #BundleUpBoston desire to destroy the middle-class economy. She sur- As a non-profi t led initiative, mises after all, if you want socialism, you must get rid this celebration is a culmina- of the middle-class. She gives much food for thought. tion of eight successful years Remember Chad & Jeremy? of free and low-cost waterfront Chad Stuart from the Chad & Jeremy duo, part programming for residents and of the British Invasion back in the 1960s, passed visitors across Boston’s water- away on December 21st at age 79. Baby Boomers front neighborhoods. Click here to support our work. (Continued on Page 10) ICE SCULPTURE STROLL Wind your way down the wa- (Continued on Page 5)

THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQUARE, EAST BOSTON This offi ce is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 1, 2021 New Year Traditions from Around the World by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Every culture has its traditional way of ushering in the New Year, all have in common, hope for better times ahead. Let’s explore some of these traditions and possibly add one or two to our own. SOME RELIGIOUS ORIGINS religious beliefs of ancient Greece and Rome, and that these civilizations, in turn, greatly influenced ours. The description of their “Elysian Fields, Hades and Tartarus” is certainly more than a chance similarity when compared with our Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell. We are also told of the tribes of savage hunters who wandered through the dense forests on the hills of ancient Rome. From these tribes came “Vates,” a soothsayer or prophet, and from the name Vates came “Vaticanus,” for the name of the hill that was made a kind of sacred spot 1,000 years before St. Peter was born. Most exciting to me is the treatment of fi re, or the candle, in religious ceremonies. Vesta was the Roman goddess of the hearth, similar to the Greek goddess Hestia. The worship In Spain, with 12 seconds Eve. The idea is to chase away of Vesta goes back to the time remaining until the New Year, evil spirits and welcome good when it was diffi cult but nec- people eat 12 green grapes to luck. It also ensures that the essary to obtain fi re. Then, as bring good luck in the coming coming year will be fi lled with well as now among some primi- year. an abundance of bread and tive tribes, they developed the The Japanese, just before other food. custom of always keeping a fi re midnight on New Year’s Eve, eat In Brazil, particular foods are alive for the use of the com- soba noodles. The long noodle eaten to invite good luck for the munity, and even to carry it to denotes the crossing from one coming year. Seven is the lucky new settlements. This custom year to the next. Since it’s an number on New Year’s Eve, so was preserved in the religion of easily cut noodle, it signifi es seven pomegranate seeds are later Greeks and Romans even a letting go of the past year’s eaten to keep the purse full, and after more modern technologies regrets — a cutting-off and fresh seven grapes ensure abundance had been developed. start for the New Year. in all areas of life. The sacred fi re, the source The French usually ring in The Greeks ring in the new of all Roman life and power, The most prominant feature of the ruins that where once the the New Year with a huge feast, year by eating vasilopita, a was kept alive in a structure Temple of Vesta is the hearth (seen here in the foreground). known as le réveillon de la Saint- sweet yeast bread. Eaten at known as the Temple of Vesta, Sylvestre. The meal is full of midnight, the bread is made in Once upon a time in Heliopolis, work, we are told that as early and it was constantly tended traditional delicacies including honor of Greece’s revered St. there was an Egyptian priest- as 4,000 years before the birth by a group of virgin priestesses foie gras, oysters, lobster and Basil. A coin is baked into the historian named Manetho. of Jesus Christ, the Egyptians that were known as the Vestals. escargot. And, like in the U.S., bread and the person whose Sometime between 283 and 246 believed in a form of life after They resided near the temple champagne is the drink of choice. slice contains the coin is in for B.C., he was commissioned by death, a ghost, and memorial in the Forum Romanum. The The Italians love lentils for a year fi lled with good fortune. King Ptolemy to complete an services to the deceased, the whole concept goes back into their coin-like shape, symbol- A ritual, observed in Scotland, account of the history and reli- concept of a soul, a guardian antiquity where the vestals rep- izing luck and prosperity. A is first footing. This involves gion of Egypt that went back to angel, a lower world, and cos- resented the daughters of the New Year’s Eve dinner usually selecting a tall, dark man to be 4400 B.C. It takes only seconds mic gods. They even sculptured primitive tribal chief, and they features lentils to bring on luck the fi rst person of the year to to calculate that it is 529 years statues of their gods and dedi- kept alive the state fi re in their in the coming year. cross a home’s threshold. On since Christopher Columbus cated temples to them. Finally, father’s hut. Australians celebrate the New his visit, he carries ceremonial took his wild trip, and that each of their principal gods was The public worship of this Year with midnight fi reworks in gifts — a lump of coal, salt, Manetho’s history went back accompanied by associated gods goddess was maintained in the cities and towns throughout the a piece of shortbread and/ more than eight times that that were grouped in “Triads.” If Temple of Vesta, but her private country. Firework displays are or black bun, and a dram of length of time. His original you check the word triad in your worship was preserved in every launched off bridges, such as whisky — which brings luck manuscripts are long gone, but dictionary, you’ll fi nd “Trinity” domestic hearth. After she was the Sydney Harbor Bridge, from and prosperity for the coming many extracts of his work has given as one of the defi nitions. recognized as a personal deity, jetties along the beaches, and year. been preserved. Hopefully, having made this it then became necessary to on river banks. We hope you have enjoyed Much weight is now given to point of origin, we can now have her attendants live in Filipinos celebrates the New this abbreviated trip around the his history, since his sources advance to the discussion of guarded seclusion in a struc- Year by serving 12 round fruits. world. It is obvious no matter were the early archives and succeeding nations and culture we now call “The House of The round shape symbolizes the culture; we all face the New sacred books of Egypt, their tures with much more appre- the Vestal Virgins” or “Atrium coins, which represent prosper- Year with hope for a prosperous most authentic records. ciation for the infl uences upon Vestae.” These attendants have ity and wealth for each month year ahead. Hieroglyphics on existing monu- their religious beliefs. been compared with the nuns of the upcoming year. Wishing our readers ments give much corrobora- There appears to be little of the Roman Catholic Church, The Irish have a tradition of Prosperity and Blessings in the tive evidence of the truth in doubt regarding the Egyptian and the Atrium Vestae has been banging bread against the walls New Year. his statements. Through his influence upon some of the called their convent. There was of their houses on New Year’s Happy New Year! a close resemblance in their vow of chastity, the cutting of their hair, and in the manner of their dress. Tradition tells us that the fi rst temple to Vesta was built by King Numa Pompilius, the suc- cessor to Romulus and the fi rst of the Sabine Kings of Rome. He introduced the worship of this with goddess, and devoted to her a Itali-EchoɈ Viviana Dragani space of ground just in front of his own dwelling house. It WNTN1550 AM RADIO 'VOFSBMBOE$SFNBUJPO4FSWJDF is also interesting to note that at this time in history, about Streaming 700 B.C., the king was the high priest, and in this offi ce, he was www.wntn1550am.com 'VOFSBM%JSFDUPST known as “Pontifex Maximus” %JOP$.BODB+POBUIBO&3BZNPOE or “Pontiff.” MONDAY-FRIDAY . NEXT ISSUE: 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM The Nether Worlds ڀ". 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Buone Feste! December was a time fi lled with holiday distributions for the seniors and families that the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) serves. Although sadly due to COVID-19 there was no December holiday party, staff strove to create feelings of joy and delight in some surprises during this unprecedented year. Thanks to collaboration Linda Cole Petrosian with the Greater Boston Food 3rd Year Anniversary Bank, Lovin’ Spoonfuls, and donors such as the Beacon Hill May 26, 1960 - January 2, 2018 Civic Association, Strada 234, The Third Order Franciscan Heavy food bag distributions for North End and West End We miss you everyday buildings We think of you everyday and Secular, and West End Place, the “elves” at the NE/WE NSC families and picked up in time miss your wonderful smile & laugh. organized heavy bags of food, for the Christmas holiday. Always caring and how you touched so many lives. with items such as pasta, Happy Holidays and wish- Now with the tuna, raisins, nuts, cereal, ing you all health, happiness, soups, self-stable milk, and peace, and joy in 2021! The ͞KƵƌ'ŝƌů>ŝŶĚĂ&ŽƵŶĚĂƟŽŶ͟ so forth, for seniors in the NE/WE NSC has many exciting we are able to keep your memory alive North End and West End apart- initiatives planned for the year In helping so many. ment buildings. This month ahead. Stay tuned! ďƌŝŐŚƚΘďĞĂƵƟĨƵůůŝŐŚƚƐƟůů included deliveries of food to the Casa Maria Apartments in the shines bright thinking of you. North End along with the Amy Love your husband Sebuh, Dimitri & Kristen, Alec, Lowell Apartments, Blackstone Mom & Dad, Sandra, Milan & Sam, Apartments, and West End Place in the West End. (The ƚŚĞĞŶƟƌĞWĞƚƌŽƐŝĂŶĂŶĚĞůůƵĐĐŝĨĂŵŝůǇ NE/WE NSC rotates food bag Luigi Natale brings gift cards and individually packaged meal on behalf of Senator Joe deliveries among all the build- Boncore ings each month.) Bountiful produce donations from the St. John School (grown in their own garden!) and St. Joseph Society rounded out Gift of Produce grown in the bags with a touch of green St. John School’s own garden. Sophie A. (DeFeo) Mercadante of Boston’s North End passed and crunch. NE/WE NSC staff (L-R): Karen Shea, Teacher, away on December 29, 2020. tucked in sweet holiday greeting and Claire Cassidy, Principal She is the loving daughter of the late Raffaele and Maria cards made by St. John School (Carifio) DeFeo. Beloved wife of the late Joseph “Pino” students into the bags. Mercadante. Adored mother of Ralph Mercadante of the North Luigi Natale brought Star End. Cherished grandmother of Unique Mercadante Payne and Market gift cards on behalf of Produce donated by Joseph Mercadante. Dear sister of Anthony DeFeo and his partner Senator Joe Boncore, who sent St. Joseph’s Society Robyn Olson. Longti me friend of Louise “Lu Lu” D’Ambra of the his best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. North End. Also survived by niece Renee DeFeo, nephew Raff ael The center additionally thanks DeFeo, loving cousins and friends. Robin Sidell of North Street Due to the current pandemic situati on, all services will be Grille for the generous check to private. Entombment will be held in St. Michael Community purchase holiday gift cards. The Mausoleum, Roslindale. drop-in center was cozy, warm, In lieu of fl owers, donati ons in Sophie’s memory may be made and festive as clients came by to: St. Leonard Church, 320 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113. staggered appointments to get For online condolence, please visit: www.watermanboston.com their gifts, and the Christmas tree glittered in the corner, A donation of gift cards from snowed in by cheerful presents Robin Sidell of North Street Blackstone Apartments staff donated by Strada 234 for local Grille receive food bags PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 1, 2021 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Check Your Stockings for La Befana! 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 when social distancing (and mask wearing!) is the best practice. Please read these articles as a tes- by Sal Giarratani 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. About Time Puerto Rico Becomes 51st State As someone who grew up has remained so since. America from old folk goddesses who working-class, blue-collar, does not have colonies and that oversaw the transition from win- Catholic, and Democrat in the is what commonwealth status ter to spring, which intensifi es fi fties and sixties, I always sup- has made many citizens of the her cultural signifi cance. ported Democrat policies and island see. As a matter of fact, the politics. It was after all the party I may be the only conservative Epiphany as a whole functions of workers, right? My heroes in I know who supports Puerto Rico as a threshold to the arrival of college were leaders like Bobby becoming a state, giving the peo- spring. The winter solstice has Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey. ple there full rights as U.S. citi- already passed, and the hours My instincts remain working- zens. I know many Republicans of sunlight slowly lengthen. class no matter what I call oppose the idea because they see The sapphire-blue skies and myself today. those numbers like 52 percent golden sunsets of these mid- I am a second generation of the island’s population on winter evenings instill in me American with ancestors from Medicaid. Some political folks an excitement over the turn- Sicily and Ireland. I have always just calculate that it would mean ing of the yearly cycle. Though been proud of my forebears and two more Democrats in the U.S. we can of course expect more my dual ethnicities. Over time Senate and at least one possibly months of snow and cold, the both sides of my family line two new House members. promise of spring now unfolds assimilated into America. Today, Both parties seem to stereo- quietly before us. The Epiphany If we were only to take a quick a fairy-like witch who, like her I have Irish, Sicilian, African type Puerto Ricans. Republicans ends the Christmas season, as glance around us, the Christmas male counterpart, drops pres- American, and Puerto Rican seem reluctant to go after their is evident in an Italian dictum season appears to basically ents in the stockings of good relatives. votes and Democrats think which proclaims: “La Epifania have fi nished. Scraggly trees children while leaving behind I also no longer see myself as they own Puerto Ricans. Both tutte le feste le porta via” (“The stand forlornly next to dump- coal for the naughty. She is typi- a Democrat. This past summer, sides are wrong. For decades, Epiphany sweeps all the feasts sters and dusty ornaments once cally depicted as an old woman I registered as “unenrolled” and especially over the past nearly away”). However, the Epiphany again occupy shelf space in the in raggedy clothes mounted on glad I did. I did not switch to be 60 years, millions upon millions does introduce another season, closet. Dwindling leftovers and a broomstick. A well-known leg- a Republican, because they also of Puerto Ricans have moved to that of Carnival. Carnival, the stale cookie crumbs speak of end explains La Befana’s con- leave much to be desired. the states for better economic precursor to Lent and Easter, the great holiday feasts the pre- nection to the Biblical story of It is in this vein I write about opportunity. Commonwealth extends from the Epiphany to vious week. However, according the Epiphany. According to this the island of Puerto Rico. status forced many to move Mardi Gras, or the Tuesday to both religious and folkloric folktale, La Befana was sweep- Growing up with family in Rio north into Florida and beyond. before Ash Wednesday. As calendars, we are still in the ing her house when the Three Piedras, P.R., on my Irish side, Democrats have been masters such, Carnival serves as a midst of the Christmas season! Magi approached her, inviting I had an Aunt Blanca who mar- at getting people to identify as spring festival, a herald to the Christmas lasts for twelve days, her to accompany them on ried my Uncle Joe Harrington Democrats. Republicans need still far-off festival of Easter. All up until January 6th, which their way to fi nd Baby Jesus. La from Charlestown and I had four to show folks it is in their best over the world, people bake King is the feast of the Epiphany. Befana initially declined, saying Puerto Rican Irish fi rst cousins. economic interests to back their Cakes on Twelfth Night, or the Whether I was a Democrat, candidates. No political party In Italy, the Epiphany, or la she was too busy with her clean- eve of the Epiphany. King Cakes Republican, liberal, or conserva- has a right to think they own the Epifania, is a signifi cant holiday ing. However, she later changed are bread made specifi cally for tive, I always believed that Puerto Puerto Rican vote. with traditions that equal those her mind and hopped on her the Epiphany and Carnival Rico should be given statehood This past November a non- of Christmas Eve. An ancient broomstick, fl ying through the season, with variations differ- because the Commonwealth binding referendum was held in feast day, the Epiphany hon- sky in an effort to fi nd the Magi. ing worldwide. In France, King status always seemed to place Puerto Rico and 52.24 percent ors the visit of the Three Magi Unfortunately, she was never Cakes contain a flaky crust the island’s peoples fl oating in of voters supported statehood to Baby Jesus. On the eve of able to locate them, and still and an almond frangipane fi ll- midair. I feel stronger than ever with 47.66 percent rejecting this holiday, Italian children soars through the air with her ing. Spanish King Cakes are that Puerto Rico should become statehood. The people have spo- excitedly head to sleep, know- broom to this day, depositing adorned with candied fruit. our 51st state. ken. Congress needs to accept ing that in the morning they presents for children as she Louisiana-style King Cakes are Puerto Rico was the spoils or reject Puerto Rico statehood will fi nd their stockings full of continues to search for Baby ring-shaped, with a cinnamon- of war back in 1898, in the now, no more hearings or task presents from La Befana, Italy’s Jesus and the Magi. When I sugar swirl inside and a color- Spanish American War and forces studying the idea. premiere gift-bringer. Along was a little girl, I was frightened ful topping. I make this kind of with the arrival of La Befana, of La Befana, whose stern and King Cake every Twelfth Night, the Epiphany also ushers in haggard countenance formed decorating it with the traditional Happy New Year! the Carnival season, a joyous a sharp divide to the jolly and Carnival colors of green, purple, time of mischief which paves the merry-faced Santa Claus. My and yellow. I follow the folk cus- way for spring. With its appeal- apprehension was amplifi ed by CLIP & DIP, Inc. tom of hiding a chickpea inside ing imagery of magical witches the haunting traditional melody the cake — whoever fi nds it will and playful silliness, the Italian my grandmother sang, which Grooming of All Breeds receive good luck in the com- Epiphany bursts with unique intoned: “La Befana vien di Nail Clipping ing year! With such a cheerful and fascinating customs. notte/Con le scarpe tutte rotte/ dessert promising good times Nowadays, Italian children will Col vestito a la Romana/Viva, ahead, the revelry of Carnival Joan Fiorentino receive presents on Christmas viva La Befana!” (Translation: can offi cially begin! from Babbo Natale, or Santa “La Befana comes at night/With 305 Elm Street Though the Twelve Days of Claus. However, La Befana her shoes all broken/Dressed Everett, MA 02149 Christmas are nearing their has still retained her status as in the Roman style/Long live close, the celebrations do not 617-389-9080 Italy’s most famous folk fi gure La Befana!”). However, I now have to end. The Epiphany and favorite gift-bringer. Who love La Befana for her powerful provides us with ample ways exactly, then, is this mysterious symbolism of feminine strength to bring more festivity into our character? La Befana, whose and her unique sense of magic. life. We honor the arrival of La name derives from a corrup- Many scholars believe that the Befana, the magical witch who NORTH END tion of the word “Epifania,” is fi gure of La Befana originated fi lls children’s stockings with presents under the cover night, who symbolizes the ancient PRINTING strength and power of women Richard Settipane while also ushering the change 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 of the seasons. We can celebrate Insurance Services Carnival, that long welcome Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Public Insurance Adjuster to spring that fills our days with color and laughter. As the AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS • COMMERCIAL Christmas season yields to the Quality Printing bright new days of January, FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS we should always maintain our for all your Since 1969 childlike wonder and our love Experience makes the difference for the magic and mysteries of Commercial and Personal Needs Mother Earth inside us. 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Introducing a new book by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari, lifelong residents of the North End, entitled: Four Women “Quattro Donne” subtitle, A North End Love Story In the next few weeks this column will feature excerpts from this book. CHAPTER 37 conversation. Auntie Angie was An Unexpected Arrival wearing her typical swimsuit, Sunday morning broke hot black and white with a little and humid. It was the type skirt. Auntie Stella and Mom of day that would be unbear- were more daring, both wore able in the North End, driving more fashionable one-piece its residents to the street for bathing suits, Auntie Angie relief, but in Kingston there frowned on. As for Grandma, was relief, the ocean beckoned she just wore a short apron invitingly to overheated vaca- that came just below her knees, tioners. We returned from Mass about as far as she would go and planned to head to the in beachwear. Grandma con- beach, where we would remain tinued to fuss with the food on until sunset. Before Mass, the army blankets until Mom, Grandma prepared what she concerned she was not having considered to be beach food, a good time, took her by the consisting of sausage and meat- arm, together they walked to the ball sandwiches, leftovers from water’s edge, where Grandma the previous day, reconstituted waded into the water up to with fresh tomato sauce, and that survived the trenches of her ankles. She moved a little whatever else she could stick France during World War I, deeper into the water, where between two slices of bread. were a constant fi xture at pic- she began splashing, rotating We would only be gone for an nics and beach outings for well her hands one over the other, afternoon at the beach, but she over three decades. Grandma, like the paddle wheel of a riv- seemed to prepare for a week’s in some uncanny way, was erboat. This was her version of stay. Auntie Angie, exasperated able to turn our little encamp- swimming. She then wiped salt at Grandma’s version of beach ment on the beach into her water on her legs and arms, food, knowing better than to say dining room, with bags of food believing it was good for arthri- anything, kept making motions strategically placed at various tis. Mom agreed, responding in Mom’s direction, expressing corners of the blankets, holding by rubbing salt water on the with her hands, we were going them in place from the refresh- back of Grandma’s neck and to look like cafoni at the beach. ing sea breeze. We had these then on herself, to hopefully Auntie Stella, picking up on old collapsible, wooden beach fend off the possibility of any COMMENTARY Auntie Angie’s sign language, chairs, made of red and blue arthritis entering her body. shot out, “She’s always con- striped canvas, strung between The moment we grandchildren Is it Time for a New Political Party? cerned with what other people unfinished wooden frames. spotted Grandma in the water, think. I don’t give a crap!” Mom They were placed on either we flocked around her and by Sal Giarratani could care less, she was plan- side of the blankets, not to began teasing her, pretending to ning to have a good time on obstruct the view of the water. splash her. Grandma, knowing I have been talking with many frustrated voters livid with the beach and was determined It would be minutes until Uncle we would never splash her, but the Democrats but not that happy with Republicans either. Pietro and the kids should also Tino and Uncle Jimmy took up going along with the charade, Many of these voters really don’t see much of a difference have a good time. We made a permanent residence on the uttered some angry sound- between Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell. To these beeline to the beach, staked out chairs, while Dad headed to the ing words in Italian, laughing voters, both of them are part of the Deep State ruling aris- a spot near the water, safe from ocean where he would fl oat for all the time she said them. tocracy, which is why McConnell has already moved on to the incoming tide, where we hours on end, eliciting the same Charlie, predictably, searched Biden entering the White House. could remain undisturbed for remarks from Auntie Angie out some sea creature, prefera- The 2020 Presidential election results have called into the day while Dad, Uncle Jimmy to Mom, “Carmela, aren’t you bly multi-legged, and pretended question the integrity of our electoral process. Without and Uncle Tino roamed slowly nervous your husband might to toss it in Grandma’s direc- believing that our elections are free and fair, how can we behind, bringing up the rear of fl oat out to sea?” This would tion, prompting Grandma to yell believe in our constitutional democratic republic form of our little march to the sea. be followed by Mom’s familiar out, “Carmela, make Charlie government? Within minutes after arriving, response, she would jokingly stop!” Mom shouted to Charlie, At the moment, our nation has been ripped apart by old army blankets, left over from say, “Let him fl oat away.” “Don’t frighten your Grandma!” fundamental questions such as the idea that we are the Uncle Jimmy’s military days, For a while, Mom, Auntie Charlie dropped the creature government and that our elected work for us. We are living were spread over the sand. Stella and Auntie Angie sat in back into the sea, and Grandma through, say many, the worst of times and many wonder These thread-bare blankets, a huddle deeply engrossed in returned to her paddle wheel. where things will go from this point on. One friend of mine told me point blank that Biden will Four Women “Quattro Donne” A North End Love Story, is available at R. Del Gaudio Gift Shop, never be anything other than an illegitimate president. 17 North Square North End (617-227-5915), adjoining Paul Revere House; Post-Gazette; Saint Francis Polls show that close to half the nation seems to be think- Book Store and Gift Shop at Saint Leonard Peace Garden; lulu.com; molinaridesign.net; Amazon.com; ing like him. and Barnes and Noble.com. 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Ciao Bella, your products can be hazard- Confi ne your pets: For ani- I as well as all of you ous to your health. mals that are crate trained, it Glamazons are welcoming the Time at home is Spa time. provides a sense of security for New Year! Just don’t get too My life has always been busy. them. Let them hide in their your dog’s enough exercise planned, consider going some- excited. We are still wearing However, even before my retire- crate for the night and cover to wear them out. If the dogs where quiet and peaceful for our masks well into 2021. And ment I have made time to smell it with a towel or blanket for have less energy, the less they’ll the night. many of us aren’t going to be the roses. I’ve spoken to many extra protection. If your pet is be prone to panic during the Keep Calm: It is important able to get the vaccine until people these days that have not crate trained, putting them fi reworks. to keep calm during the festivi- mid-year. Celebrations, parties, praised some of the perks of this in a crate may scare them fur- Distract them with toys or ties to not over excite your pet. and large gatherings are far and pandemic. One was that they ther. Put them in a room where a treat: Distract your dog or cat If you’re having guests over, few between. However, there is were able to stay home and enjoy they cannot hurt themselves or by giving them something fun to keep the party away from them a light at the end of the tunnel their solitude. Before COVID damage your things. do. Either give them their favor- as people tend to get excited for 2021 that this Pandemic will they were running around from Turn on the Radio or TV: ite treat so they can associate around dogs and cats, which take its leave. We can only pray place to place. Lunch plans to Turning on the TV or radio will the noise with positive things or can create more stress. Don’t and look forward to a bright dinner plans. From museum not only help muffl e the sound, give them their favorite toy or a forget to pet them and talk to future. date to theatre date. but the constant noise will help Kong fi lled with peanut butter them in a soothing tone. Have any of you noticed that Time for that leisurely bath distract him or her. Soothing to keep them busy, Good Luck, and Happy New ads for lipstick are on the up? or shower. There are so many music will help the most, but Speak with your veterinar- Year to my pooch friends, my The only lipstick worth invest- scents and routines to choose turn on the radio or TV a few ian: If you have a cat or dog that readers and especially to all our ing in these days is one that will from. Remember to exfoliate hours before the festivities is overly anxious, let them help nurses and doctors and Military not rub off into your mask. “Lip your skin and you’ll be baby soft begin so your dog can associ- you. The coming holiday will service who have kept us Safe Ink” is one brand to look into. as a couch potato should be! ate the noise with peace and only heighten your pet’s nerves. during this diffi cult time. Mask proof and water proof. My husband likes using a wash comfort. Leave the neighborhood: If Watch your make up ... eye cloth, but I like my Moroccan Give them exercise: Earlier you live on a particularly loud Remember it’s all about make-up especially! If you mitt to scrub it all off; great for in the day, make sure to give street and don’t have much “Unconditional Love” haven’t used it, toss it for it can circulation! cause infection. Just purchase So as all of us march into new and exciting mascara and the New Year, be kind to one A Brief History Of shadows! Also foundation, if another as well as yourself. any kind of odor, trash it. Check Take care of your well-being. creams etc. for dates and odor. Live, laugh, and love every day! THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH END The length of time not using Happy New Year! by Victor Passacantilli One summer evening in support to many worthy North Carl Sutera, was a guest at our Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! 1972 while at work in the Blue End organizations such as: the 45th reunion where he spoke — Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull Front Restaurant on Hanover North End Athletic Association, sincerely of his gratitude to Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at www.allthatzazz. Street, Mario Siciliano dropped North End Against Drugs, the FONE for assisting him fi nan- com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist. She may be contacted by to say hello. He began to Nazzaro Center, the North cially during his fi rst year at at (978) 470-8183 or [email protected] reminisce about our boyhood End Music and Performing Northeastern University. and lamented the fact that he Arts Center, Saint Leonard’s Special recognition is given to doesn’t get to see his North Church, The Friends of the our founding members: Michael We want to wish End friends often enough. It North End Library, The North Annunziata, Charles Coppola, was a stark reckoning of how End Christmas Fund, The Dennis Di Gangi, Ronald P. East Boston residents, quickly our lives had changed. North End Historical Society Fuccillo, James Freni, Vincent as well as our neighbors in It seemed that our cherished and ABCD North End/West Lauretano, Ralph Masciulli, boyhood had lasted so long End NSC. Victor Passacantilli, John surronding communities and suddenly it morphed into In 1976, we initiated a Man of Repucci, Francis Segadelli, something much different i.e. the Year Award. At our reunions and Samuel Viscione, and spe- adulthood. The kids on the cor- we honored those individuals cial thanks goes out to Arthur ner have become husbands and who gave of their time and effort “Sonny” Lauretano for helping fathers dealing with responsi- to keep us engaged with whole- to sustain the Friends of the bilities quite different from the some activities and competitive North End. care free ongoings of our youth. sports. Over the next several Our fraternity has remained Yet, I thought, why can’t we years those recipients included a vibrant and vital organization continue our friendship “off the John “Mr. D” Dexter, Anthony giving back to the neighborhood Cargo Ventures corner.” That is when I decided “Tony’’ Segadelli, Seymour we all still cling to and love. 440-480 McClellan Highway to plan an informal get together Petrillo, Joseph “Dom Di Magg” Forty-eight years have passed dinner. A couple of months Campochiaro, John “DA” De since our inception and fi rst East Boston later in November of 1972, 20 Amato, “Uncle” Fred Corangelo reunion and many things have plus boyhood friends and team- and Santo Marino. changed in our lives over those mates met at the Aquarium Then in a less formal manner years yet one thing remains Restaurant on Commercial we started to recognize other constant. It is an unbreakable Street. That dinner turned North Enders who gave of their and somewhat sacred bond that out to be such a memorable time freely and gladly organiz- weaves us all together as proud time that I decided to attempt ing activities and programs for North Enders. it again in 1973. A commit- the kids our North End. People I look forward to celebrating tee was formed and with that like Teddy Tomasone, Louie our 49th reunion in September the Friends of the North End Cavagnaro, Mario Di Leo, Steve of 2021, to reminisce about evolved, a fraternal organiza- Paterna, Billy Faria and Freddy OUR North End and to relive a tion poised to celebrate its 49th Sarno were thus recognized. boyhood that is beloved by us annual reunion in September of In 1978 Franny Segadelli, a and surely envied by others. 2021. An annual reunion that founding member, encouraged In the meanwhile, I, Sammy started out with 20 plus boy- FONE to start a college schol- and Sonny wish you and your hood friends and grew to 232 arship program for aspirant families a safe, happy and attendees several years ago! North End boys and girls. FONE healthy Christmas season and Over the years FONE (Friends raised funds through raffl es and a 2021 that will bring us all Of The North End) has trans- donations and awarded those back to a place of comfort and formed itself from a social scholarships for several years happiness. group to a community minded to deserving North End boys Long live OUR North End, fraternity providing ongoing and girls. Our fi rst recipient, Victor Passacantilli POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 1, 2021 PAGE 7 Over $3,600 Raised for Winter Hats & Gloves FOR ST. FRANCIS HOUSE by John Romano The North End Friends of St. Francis House extend a big thank you to all who donated to this year’s winter hat and glove drive for the FullIn-CountryRepresentationfor St. Francis House Homeless Shelter. Just over $3,600 raised, the most ever! 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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 THOUGHT THAT WAS How many Americans will view MERRY CHRISTMAS, BUDDY ELBOW – ASLEEP IN the track list are, “Home Ain’t JEFF KATZ Biden as an illegitimate presi- I received a nice Christmas THE BACK + CAST OF Where His Heart Is (Anymore),” Anyone who has been a dent when sworn into offi ce on card from Buddy Mangini who’s THOUSANDS (Vinyl) “Whose Bed Have Your Boots conservative talk radio fan January 20th. been in a nursing home in Polydor/UMC Been Under?,” “The Woman In knows who Jeff Kuhner is. A Now, Democrats want us all to Stoneham. Anyone who has Elbow fans will now have Me (Needs The Man In You),” few days before Christmas, I put the election results behind known Buddy over the years, cause for celebration as Polydor “Is There Life After Love?,” “If was listening to the Glenn Beck us and start singing “Kumbaya” knows what he has done for the Records has released two of the It Don’t Take Two,” “Raining Show over at 1200AM when with each other. Not gonna East Boston community. He has band’s fi rst three studio albums On Our Love,” “Leaving Is The I heard a familiar voice on Beck’s happen! always been there for all of us on vinyl. The heavyweight vinyl Only Way Out,” and “God Bless show. The host that morning FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW and I thought it might be nice to pressings cover debut, Asleep The Child.” was none other than Jeff Katz A gal pal of mine told me some- let him know we love him and all in the Back, and their follow-up, THE OFFSPRING – who is still remembered here thing recently and I thought that he has done for us. Cast of Thousands, both have CONSPIRACY OF ONE (Vinyl) in Boston. He was the WRKO it worth sharing with you. Did Yes, Christmas has passed, been repressed and restocked Round Hill Records/UMe conservative host of its weekday you know that women spend but there’s always time to con- to stores. Asleep in the Back To commemorate its 20th morning show pre-Kuhnerman. more time wondering what men nect with someone just because was the album that introduced anniversary, Conspiracy of When Katz departed Boston are thinking than men actually it is the right thing to do and will elbow to the world. Produced One, the sixth album by punk radio, I was glad to see another spend thinking! also help you feel better. He is at by Ben Hillier, and contain- rock trailblazers the Offspring, Jeff take his place. The There you have it. the Bear Hill Nursing, 11 North ing the singles; “Newborn,” will once again be available Kuhnerman has been a great WHY ARE VOTING Street, Stoneham, MA 02180. “Any Day Now,” “Red,” and on vinyl — the fi rst time since addition to conservative radio TABULATIONS ONLINE? MOMMY’S STILL KISSING “Powder Blue,” it established its release in 2000. The deluxe talk. However, I always won- Weren’t we all told over and SANTA CLAUS AND ... the band with the UK public version of Conspiracy of One dered what happened to Katz over again that our election My mother loved listening to and led to Mercury Award and is pressed to yellow and red and now I fi nd out he’s down in system was safe and secure little Jimmy Boyd singing “I Saw Brit Award nominations. The splatter vinyl, which includes Virginia. because nothing is online? The Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” album closes with perennial fan spot gloss on the cover and a Wouldn’t it be nice to get Katz fake media kept saying that over She wore down that 75 rpm on favorite “Scattered Black and custom turntable slipmat fea- back to Boston again? With two the past couple of years when the record player from playing it Whites,” recently revisited by turing the Offspring’s fl aming good conservative AM stations, folks were question hacking pos- over and over again. the band in lockdown for their skull silhouette logo. Featured one might think there’s a place sibilities. Now it turns out that Oh, speaking of Christmas elbowrooms sessions. Cast of is the anthemic, sub-three- for the return of the Jeff Katz the election night vote counting songs; did you notice that almost Thousands was recorded at minute blast bonus track Show giving Boston two of the was indeed online. Dominion no radio station played any ver- legendary Liverpool’s legendary “Huck It,” which was used best Jeff’s in conservative talk technology Smartmatic software sion of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” Parr Street Studios, with Ben to soundtrack various skate- radio. was online and possibly open to this holiday season? One sta- Hillier again at the helm, intro- board stunts. Conspiracy of IS VOTER FRAUD hackers and manipulation. tion that played it was WMEX duced cover stars Elle and Bo One, the fi rst Offspring album A NON-ISSUE TO YOU? TWO BOOKS TO CHECK OUT 1510AM. The station played a to the world, their life-size stat- of the 21st Century, was the I recently read something I read all the time; all kinds great Dean Martin version. I ues causing traffi c jams when fourth album from the game- by Janai Nelson, NAACP Legal of books. Recently, I came upon guess WMEX is not part of the sighted next to the motorway changing punk group to be Defense and Education Fund two older books that I just Cancel Culture like all the other during festival dates to promote certifi ed Platinum. The album that I wanted to share with you, started reading. DESTINY: Step stations subscribed to this year. the album. Taking its title from is best known for its lead single, “To witness the alarming desper- into Your Purpose by Bishop T.D. THESE BURGER KING the vocal contributions of the “Original Prankster,” a song ate attempts to cast doubt on Jakes (2015) and Into the Wild by EMPLOYEES ARE TRULY Glastonbury crowd to “Grace that broke the Billboard Top this election and to elevate the Jon Krakauer (1996). ESSENTIAL Under Pressure,” recorded in 100 and hit Number 2 on the non-issue of voter fraud is creat- Bishop Jakes talks about our How can I let this Christmas a landmark performance on U.S. Alternative Airplay charts. ing such dangerous conditions purpose, our destiny; why we are season go by without showing “The Other Stage” in 2002. The The album’s follow-up single, in our democracy.” here. It’s sort of a self-help guide my appreciation for the whole album artwork features the “Want You Bad,” was featured Everyone has the right to his to tank the right steps on the gang down at the Burger King in names of all those who con- in the film American Pie 2. or her own opinion about the road to our destiny. Krakauer the Heights? It is a great place tacted the band to say, “yes, Captured is both the Offspring’s recent Presidential election. My writes about the sad saga of a to start your mornings with a I was there and singing.” An trademark locomotive pop- position has been clear, I think stubborn and idealistic young good cup of coffee and friends early indicator of Elbow’s power punk “Come Out Swinging,” “All there were too many irregulari- man trying to fi nd his destiny. arguing politics with Morning Joe to produce inclusive, uplifting Along,” and their genre crossing ties in a number of key battle- If you like good books, these or Fox & Friends, and of course moments, Cast of Thousands experiments the bridge of mid- ground states. I cannot say for both will do the trick for you. those essential workers behind also features “Fugitive Motel” tempo “Special Delivery.” certain that President Trump SAUVIGNON BLECCH? the counter who can’t forget our — another track featured dur- IGGY AND THE STOOGES – lost the election fair and square. Headline: Alabama — Illegal names no matter how much they ing the recent Elbowrooms FROM KO TO CHAOS I am not alone. Half of America winery found in Rainsville might try. Just kidding!? recordings. (7 CD + 1 DVD) today seems to believe there Waste Water Treatment Plant in END QUOTE SHANIA TWAIN – Skydog International was some level of voting incon- Rainsville, Alabama. I wonder if “The spoken word is a word THE WOMAN IN ME: When the riotous, confron- sistencies to call into question the aroma of this wine improves to the wind, and the writ- Diamond Edition (Vinyl) tational “last ever” Iggy & the the accuracy of Biden’s victory. with age! ten word is a political sin.” Mercury Nashville/UMe Stooges gig Metallic KO was HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ... — James Michael Curley, 1943 International icon Shania issued in 1976, on the French Happy Birthday to U.S. Twain, celebrates the 25th anni- indie Skydog label, it her- LEGAL NOTICE Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who versary of her Grammy-winning alded the punk movement and Commonwealth of Massachusetts just turned the Big Five-0 LEGAL NOTICE breakthrough album with The cemented Iggy’s position in The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Woman in Me: Diamond Edition, it. Iggy’s career then took off, Commonwealth of Massachusetts a newly remastered version of and a lengthy liaison between Middlesex Probate and Family Court LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street Probate and Family Court the genre-busting, multi-plati- Skydog and Iggy Pop contin- Cambridge, MA 02141 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate and Family Court North (617) 768-5800 num album. Also included are ued, with releases through and The Trial Court Lowell Justice Center previously unreleased tracks, beyond the Stooges reunion Docket No. MI20P0142EA Probate and Family Court 370 Jackson Street, 5th Floor Middlesex Division live recordings, and mixes that 29 years later. This collection Estate of Lowell, MA 01852 trace the evolution of an album has all of the Skydog label’s MARY CATHERINE BUCARIA Middlesex Probate and Family Court South (978) 656-7700 Also Known As 10-U Commerce Way Docket No. MI20P5719EA that changed the way country Iggy releases, remastered, in Woburn, MA 01801 MARY BUCARIA music sounded. Eight of the 12 a clamshell box set containing (781) 865-4000 Estate of Date of Death: September 14, 2019 EDNA SARAH ALBERT songs from The Woman in Me seven CDs and a DVD — a fi t- Docket No. MI20P5382EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR Also Known As appeared on Billboard’s country ting tribute to the label’s punk SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY A Estate of EDNA S. ALBERT, EDNA ALBERT singles chart, with four — “Any pioneer boss Marc Zermati, who PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE JOAO A. SILVA Date of Death: April 18, 2020 Date of Death: September 24, 2020 Man of Mine,” “(If You’re Not passed away in June. Zermati To all interested persons: INFORMAL PROBATE in It for Love) I’m Outta Here!” started Skydog in 1973, argu- A Petition for Sale of Real Estate has been INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE “You Win My Love” and “No ably Europe’s fi rst independent fi led by Nancy J.B. Nichols of Rutland, MA To all persons interested in the above requesting that the court authorize the Personal To all persons interested in the above cap- captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner One Needs to Know” — reach rock label, and in the same Representative to sell the decedent’s real estate tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Liyuan Michael S. Albert of Ashland, MA, a Will has No. 1. “Any Man of Mine” also year that Metallic KO was at a private sale. Yang of Newton, MA. been admitted to informal probate. gave Shania her fi rst Top 40 released he organized the “First IMPORTANT NOTICE Liyuan Yang of Newton, MA has been Michael S. Albert of Ashland, MA has been You have the right to obtain a copy of the informally appointed as the Personal Repre- informally appointed as the Personal Repre- crossover hit. The Woman in Me Punk Festival” in Mont de Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. sentative of the estate to serve without surety sentative of the estate to serve without surety won a Grammy for Best Country Marsan. Alongside Metallic KO You have a right to object to this proceeding. on the bond. on the bond. Album in 1996, and later was the box includes the two Metallic To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under written appearance and objection at this informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- ranked No. 8 on CMT’s list of 40 KO source tape gigs, pitch- court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Greatest Country Albums. The corrected after a tape speed January 15, 2021. bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. album made Shania the sixth fault was discovered; two col- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be line by which you must fi le a written fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are best-selling female artist in lections of live and studio rare appearance and objection if you object to entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration country music. A 48-page book- songs; unusual Iggy acoustic this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can let includes liner notes from shows on DVD; a studio acous- written appearance and objection followed petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the by an affi davit of objections within thirty estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and Twain. Add to those impressive tic CD and the Stooges long- (30) days of the return day, action may be expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties credits, 100 million albums awaited 2003 live reunion in taken without further notice to you. are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute sold worldwide, by the only Tokyo. The 48-page booklet has Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, 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 female artist to have three notes by Paul Trynka, the Iggy First Justice of this Court. Date: December 11, 2020 Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- consecutive albums certified Pop “Open Up and Bleed” biog- cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Diamond by the Recording rapher, and rare and unseen Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Industry Association. Filling out photos. Run Date: 01/01/2021 Run date: 01/01/2021 Run date: 01/01/2021 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 1, 2021 PAGE 9

by Marianna Bisignano

HAPPY NEW YEAR … local East Boston musicians Within the year, my fi ngers EVERYONE!!! (Buon Anno o around my age, late teens- developed calluses that went In Italy, New Year’s Eve or December 31st is known as La Festa Felice Capo d’Anno) early twenties. Dad was in almost down to the bone. Not di San Silvestro. Though not a public holiday, it is a time the Things are quite different partners with Ray Digg, a local long after, I bought a bass whole country gathers to ring in the New Year with various festivi- this year. We stayed home last bandleader who often led a big amplifi er and changed to steel ties. The most well-known exhibition of La Festa di San Silvestro night. For the past 21 years, band and played at the Ocean strings. This combination made occurs in Rome’s Piazza del Popolo. Family and friends typically Loretta and I have been getting View, a ballroom located at the playing a bass a lot easier, and gather in the public square for an evening of dancing, drinking, together with our friends to beginning of Revere Beach. about a year after that, I bought and merriment. The evening concludes with welcoming in the celebrate New Year’s Eve. On December 31 of 1959, Ray a bass guitar, which simplifi ed New Year with an elaborate midnight fi reworks display. In other Early on, I would drop her off was booked to play at the Sons things even more. parts of Italy, celebrations for La Festa di San Silvestro include at the Algonquin Club to tie up of Italy on Trenton Street in Dean Saluti and I were remi- additional fi rework displays, concerts, and parties. In southern with Dean Saluti and his wife, East Boston. He had several niscing about our New Year Eves Italy, you’ll even fi nd customs such as throwing your old things Margie Cahn, and our gang of other jobs on that night and just recently, lamenting about out of the window at midnight, which represent “out with the old friends, and then I’d head to had Dad leading one of them. having to forego the event this and in with the new,” still in existence! work. Being a musician, New I took Dad’s place playing with year due to the coronavirus. After midnight, it is customary for Italians to eat lentils, as they Year’s Eve was a big deal. After Ray. Living on Eutaw Street, I Hopefully, by New Year’s Eve, are known to represent luck and prosperity, along with cotechino, work, I would return to the was able to walk to work with December 31, 2021, things will a spicy pork sausage; the pork symbolizes prosperity and wealth. Algonquin for last call. my bass violin under my arm. be back to normal and we can Each New Year’s Day, in the hopes of a better year ahead, my I began playing professionally When I arrived at the Sons resume our annual celebration. family followed this tradition and either a plain or “Spicy Pork in 1958, 63 years ago. After of Italy function hall, I saw New Year’s Day was like Sausage and Lentil Soup” would be served. The following recipe Dean and Margie were married the stage set up for a dozen Christmas for the Christoforo is one of my favorites. It is easy to make and just perfect when on New Year’s Eve, I made the musicians. When they began and Contini families. We served alongside warm freshly baked Italian bread. decision not to work on that to arrive, I felt a little intimi- would head to Nanna and Felice Anno Nuovo! night any longer and celebrate dated as I was the kid. Most of Babbononno’s for a holiday din- with my wife and friends. I have Ray’ musicians were older and ner. Nanna and Mom would pre- SPICY PORK SAUSAGE and LENTIL SOUP not regretted my decision. But, among the best in Boston. pare the usual Sunday dinner, Salsiccia di Maiale Picante e Zuppa di Lenticchie this year the coronavirus has Ray brought the bass parts but knowing most of the men in changed things. We’re all play- over to my music stand and told the family had worked the night ing it safe by staying home. me to relax and do my best. The before till the wee hours, would I grew up in a home where my music he played was popular serve the fi rst course an hour grandfather, father, and uncles dance music and I knew most or two later than usual. At din- were professional musicians of the tunes by heart, which ner, Dad and my uncles would and played with their bands made things a bit easier but talk about their experiences the several nights per week, and the intimidation didn’t dissipate night before and pass out hats in some cases, every night and until we were well into the fi rst and noisemakers to all at the during the day on Saturdays and set and I held my own with the table. Just before we began to Sundays. Babbononno played more seasoned musicians. eat, Babbononno would lift his guitar with a Neapolitan band Back in the day, we bass play- wine glass and wish the entire that played Italian pop music ers didn’t have amplification family a Buon Anno. As we took and drums with the Italian and the strings were made of that fi rst sip, someone would Marine Band for parades and catgut, not steel like today. To yell out, “Salute, cent’ anni.” concerts on American holidays. be heard, I had to play harder And, we would dive into the Dad played bass and tuba than I did with small groups, fi rst course. and Uncles Nick and Paul (sax and my fi ngers began to develop Well, things are a bit different players) played with whatever blisters under the calluses. As I this year, but I pray they will 4 cloves garlic 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced bandleader called and booked continued, the blisters became return to normal very soon. 4-6 ounces pancetta tomatoes them for a particular night. blood blisters and my fi ngers The way things have evolved, 1-pound hot Italian sausage, 1-pound lentils, soaked and These men in my family were were sore. I’m now the senior member in removed from casing washed among the best performers in At about a quarter to one, my family and in my crowd of 1/4 cup olive oil 12 cups chicken stock/broth Boston and always worked. someone walked up to the friends. I don’t know if being the 1 large onion, fi nely chopped 1 cup uncooked ditallini pasta Their type of work was classifi ed stage and spoke to Ray Digg oldest is good or bad, but I’m 3-4 carrots, peeled and 1 cup grated parmigiana as “general business.” They had who nodded in the affirma- stuck with it and am happy that chopped reggiano cheese around 1,000 tunes memorized tive. He then turned toward my family and closest friends 3-4 celery stalks, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste and could play any type of a the musicians and said, “They are in good health. function, including weddings, want us to play another half So, let me close by wishing In a food processor, pulse the garlic and pancetta until you get a dances, parties, Christenings, hour.” Everyone was happy as all of you again, a SAFE AND smooth pastata. Heat oil in a large stockpot over a medium fl ame, Bar Mitzvahs, and all types of the money was great for New HAPPY NEW YEAR! add garlic and pancetta pastata, and cook for 5-6 minutes. Take ethnic music, especially Italian Year’s Eve. Everyone was happy GOD BLESS AMERICA sausage meat (that has been removed from its casing) and chop and Jewish. After teaching me except me. Some of the blood it into bite-sized pieces, add it to the pastata and cook, stirring the bass, Dad fi nally told me I blisters had broken, and my frequently until lightly browned. Add onion, carrots, and celery was ready to turn professional fingers were bleeding on my LEGAL NOTICE and cook until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the entire can when I was in my second year of strings. Just before 1:30 a.m., of tomatoes with juice, simmer, stirring occasionally for 10-12 college and I became a 3rd gen- the same man came up to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court minutes. Add the lentils, mix well. Add the broth, stir and raise eration musician in the family. stage and spoke to Ray again. Probate and Family Court heat just a bit and allow it to come to a boil. Lower heat, cover Uncle Nick, was the vice With a smile, he told us we were Middlesex Division and simmer until lentils are cooked, about a half hour. Add president of the union for about going to play until 2:00 a.m. Middlesex Probate and Family Court South pasta and cook just until al dente. Season with salt and pepper. 25 years, and introduced me to Just when I thought my fi ngers 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with grated cheese, and serve the bandleaders and bookers. couldn’t play another note, Dad (781) 865-4000 immediately. This enabled me to get my foot walked in the front door. His Docket No. MI20P5324EA Marianna Bisignano is a psychologist for the Boston Public in the door, but I had to prove job ended at the scheduled time Estate of Schools and can be reached at [email protected] myself from that point on. I and he headed for the Sons of LILLIAN MADDEN guess I held my own because Italy. Date of Death: July 22, 2020 I had a great career and paid He gave one glance in my INFORMAL PROBATE my own way through college direction and without saying PUBLICATION NOTICE and graduate school and have anything, took my place and To all persons interested in the above cap- On Sale Now! afforded my family some of the finished the night for me as tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Janice Camuso of Reading, MA, a Will has been extras in life. the band’s bass player. I had admitted to informal probate. My fi rst New Year’s Eve job held my own, but my fi ngers Janice Camuso of Reading, MA has been THE NORTH END with older musicians was in told me that I was still a novice informally appointed as the Personal Repre- sentative of the estate to serve without surety Where It All Began 1959. I had been working with musician. on the bond. The estate is being administered under The Way It Was informal procedure by the Personal Represen- — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- by Fred Langone bate Code without supervision by the Court. THE Inventory and accounts are not required to be fi led with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can SALE PRICE Johnny Christy petition the Court in any matter relating to the $19.95 estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties Plus Shipping & Handling are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Orchestra minating or restricting the powers of Personal On Site at Representatives appointed under informal pro- The Post-Gazette MUSIC FOR ALL cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 can be obtained from the Petitioner. 5 Prince Street, North End, Boston, MA Run date: 01/01/2021 PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 1, 2021

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) THOUGHTS by DAN everywhere will remember this undo the debt and forgive group among many that hit $50,000 of debt once in offi ce, About This & That our shores. Their sound was Schumer says to Biden, “You with Daniel A. DiCenso British pop, not exactly folk don’t need Congress. All you music but close to it. They had need is the fl ick of a pen.” J.F.K. Assassinated, a long list of hits over in the Meanwhile, Biden has favored United Kingdom and here in cancelling $10,000 in student What Else Do I Have to Say? America. Two of their biggest debt per borrower. However, he hits and my favorites were wants Congress to act to wipe sentenced to death. But, in “Yesterday’s Gone” and “Willow out the debt. October of 1966, the Texas Court Weep for Me.” Both recorded $4.4 Million Osteen Bailout of Appeals reversed the decision in 1964. Televangelist Joel Osteen on the grounds that Ruby could McConnell Thinks The and his Lakewood Church in not have received a fair trial in Stimulus Package is Texas have netted $4.4 mil- Dallas. While awaiting a new What The Country Needs lion in bailouts through the trial, Ruby died of lung cancer Right Now Federal COVID-19 relief pro- in January of 1967. Senate Majority Leader Mitch gram, reported the Houston In many ways, the assas- McConnell says “it’s not enough Business Journal. The Houston sination of John F. Kennedy but it deals with the emer- mega church received the for- was the catalyst for a dark and gency.” Telling Fox News, “It’s givable Paycheck Protection turbulent decade that, while directly targeted at exactly what Program this past summer. bringing much progress in tech- the country needs right now.” He’s Doing Well at His Job? nology, science, and equality, The package brokered after According to a recent poll, the also brought much terror and a long impasse, Republicans numbers are in. Sixty percent The Kennedys on the day a nation mourned bloodshed. Considering how accepted defeat on adding of the American people polled shattering a conclusion the business liability protections believe Joe Biden is doing assassination was to our near and Democrats unable to get very well in his new job in the two decades of prosperity follow- massive aid to state and local Offi ce of the President-Elect. ing the end of WWII, it is shock- governments. Talk about fake news. There is ing to remember that the murder Meanwhile, many legislators no such offi ce out there. This of President Kennedy was only were concerned about not get- seems to be a creation of those the beginning of a decade that ting a meaningful opportunity still suffering from Anti-Trump would change the nation forever. to review the entire 5,000- Derangement Disorder. They As with 9/11 and, to a lesser page bill. U.S. Rep. Alexandria create a make believe offi ce and degree, with Pearl Harbor, con- Ocasio-Cortez, D-Queens/ then run a poll showing how spiracy theories have abounded Bronx tweeted, “Members of well Biden is doing in it. through the years. There are, Congress need to see & read the End Quotes undoubtedly, gaps in the Warren bills we are expected to vote on. “So we beat on, boats against Commission’s report and many I know it’s “controversial” and the current, borne back cease- Lee Harvey Oswald questions still unanswered but, I get in trouble sharing things lessly into the past.” Offi cer J.D. Tippit what interests me is the need or like this, but the people of this — F. Scott Fitzgerald, even the want, for this climate of country deserve to know.” The Great Gatsby Three events will haunt cur- April 10 of 1963, he took a paranoia after a brutal tragedy. Schumer Tells Biden rent overlapping generations, shot at, but missed, U.S. Army Perhaps, it is a way of explain- To do it A-Loan “We judge intelligence not by the attack on Pearl Harbor, General Edwin Walker in Dallas. ing and coming to terms with Senate Minority Leader knowledge but by imagination.” the assassination of John F. He would pledge his allegiance something too awful to be as Chuck Schumer has been urg- — Albert Einstein Kennedy, and the attacks on to Fidel Castro later that month, mundane as an ordinary looking Joe Biden to use an execu- September 11, 2001. One par- travelling to Mexico, where he ing kid from New Orleans with tive order to by-pass Congress “Look outward and dream. allel between the two is eerily sought to seek passage to Cuba an anti-American chip on his and cancel millions of dollars in Look inward and awaken.” similar; those who lived through or, once again, to the Soviet shoulder slipped through our student-loan debt. — Carl Jung the tragedies remember the day Union. When this failed, he national security cracks. Schumer says Biden can in detail, sometimes down to returned to Dallas and took a LEGAL NOTICE the clothes they were wearing job at the Texas Book Depository or what they were doing. Nearly Building. LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court twenty years later I can remem- Meanwhile, within half Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court ber the full day of 9/11, and that hour of being shot, President The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court is one of my connections to those Kennedy was pronounced dead Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Probate and Family Court who lived through the day John at Dallas’s Parkland Hospital. Middlesex Probate and Family Court Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street F. Kennedy was assassinated. On Air Force One, in the pres- 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI20P5657EA Like 9/11, November 22 ence of Jacqueline Kennedy, (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Estate of 1963, started out with little Vice President Lyndon Johnson, Docket No. MI20P5578EA disturbance and, if anything, who was three cars behind Docket No. MI20P5669EA ISAIAS D. BRAGA Estate of Estate of Date of Death: October 17, 2020 there was some joy as President Kennedy’s, was sworn in as PHILIP H. DOHERTY WANDA E. LAWSON CITATION ON PETITION FOR th th Date of Death: April 19, 2020 Kennedy, our 35 , was driven the 36 president. The next Date of Death: April 21, 2005 FORMAL ADJUDICATION through downtown Dallas in day, President Johnson would CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR To all interested persons: an open-top Lincoln convert- declare the 25th a national day FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION A Petition for Formal Adjudication of To all interested persons: ible accompanied by his wife of mourning. To all interested persons: Intestacy and Appointment of Personal A Petition for Formal Probate of Will Jacqueline, Texas Governor After fi ring at the president, A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Representative has been fi led by Ernanes Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Rep- with Appointment of Personal Representa- P. Braga of Natick, MA and Edna B. Ball of tive has been fi led by Peter F. Macaulay of John Connally and his wife for Oswald ran from the building resentative JCUDGGPſNGFD[Jane E. Lawson Ashland, MA requesting that the Court enter a ten-mile stretch in which they and, nearing his home, was con- of Peterborough, NH requesting that the Court Reading, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other a formal Decree and Order and for such other were greeted by many cheering fronted by Dallas Police Offi cer enter a formal Decree and Order and for such relief as requested in the Petition. other relief as requested in the Petition. relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Ernanes Americans. J.D. Tippit, who was informed The Petitioner requests that Jane E. The Petitioner requests that Peter F. P. Braga of Natick, MA and Edna B. Ball But, as happened before and over the radio that a suspect Lawson of Peterborough, NH be appointed Macaulay of Reading, MA be appointed as of Ashland, MA be appointed as Personal Personal Representative(s) of said estate Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- would happen again, America matching the description was as personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an to serve Without Surety on the bond in an out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised and the world were about to seen in the area. Tippit ques- unsupervised administration. unsupervised administration. administration. change forever. At about 12:30 tioned Oswald and, according IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE p.m., from the sixth fl oor of the to witnesses, the two exchanged You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Texas Book Depository Building, words before Oswald fi red four Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. three shots were fi red, the presi- shots. Tippit was pronounced 6QFQUQ[QWQT[QWTCVVQTPG[OWUVſNGC To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a dent was mortally wounded dead at Methodist Hospital. written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of and Governor Connally badly Oswald fled into the Texas Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of January 19, 2021. January 18, 2021. January 19, 2021. wounded. Theater without paying. The This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- The culprit by now has also ticket taker informed police of NKPG D[ YJKEJ [QW OWUV ſNG C YTKVVGP line by which you must fi le a written line by which you must fi le a written appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to earned a place in the national his presence and Oswald was appearance and objection if you object to VJKU RTQEGGFKPI +H [QW HCKN VQ ſNG C VKOGN[ this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely lexicon much like Osama bin arrested and later charged with written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed Laden. Lee Harvey Oswald, a the murders of President John F. D[ CP CHſFCXKV QH QDLGEVKQPU YKVJKP VJKTV[ by an affi davit of objections within thirty by an affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be 24-year-old ex-Marine had long Kennedy and Offi cer J.D. Tippit. taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. been building suspect alle- The following day, while being UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION giances and causing alarm since moved to a more secure facility UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM his discharge form the Marines by the Dallas Police Department, PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed in 1959. He traveled to and Oswald was shot and mortally under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- sought citizenship to the Soviet wounded by Jack Ruby who had KUVTCVKQPKUPQVTGSWKTGFVQſNGCPKPXGPVQT[ istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory Union at the height of the Cold mingled in the crowd of specta- or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice War. This was denied him and tors with a concealed .38. regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from he returned to America in 1962 Ruby was a famous strip club the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- with a wife and daughter. Once owner in the Dallas area and tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets back, in the months leading had something of a shady repu- and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. up to that fateful day, Oswald tation, but his action made him Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, spent his time practicing for something of a hero to the grief- First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. his destiny. Via mail he ordered stricken nation. Nonetheless, Date: December 21, 2020 Date: December 18, 2020 Date: December 21, 2020 a .38 revolver and rifle with he was charged with murder Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate a telescopic glass and on and, after a trial was originally Run date: 01/01/2021 Run date: 01/01/2021 Run date: 01/01/2021 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 1, 2021 PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Notice is hereby given by Export The Trial Court by Sal Giarratani Enterprises, Inc., 50 Mystic Ave., Probate and Family Court Medford, MA, pursuant to the provi- Middlesex Probate and Family Court sions of Mass General Laws, Chapter 208 Cambridge Street Celtic Legend the dreaded LA Lakers in 1972 I Agree with Sean Flaherty 255, Section 39A, that they will sell or Cambridge, MA 02141 th junk the following non-titled moped/ (617) 768-5800 K. C. Jones Dead at 88 won his 12 ring. This has been a terrible scooters on or after January 2, 2021 The Boston Herald’s Joe season for the New England Docket No. MI20P3542EA beginning at 10:00 a.m. by public or Fitzgerald said of him follow- Patriots. I do believe, like Sean private sale to satisfy their garage Estate of keepers lien for towing, storage, and PAUL J. LEVINE ing news of his passing that Flaherty, that Cam Newton notices of sale. Date of Death: May 23, 2020 “History will remember (Jones) just isn’t doing it in this hor- 2019 GEELY COLEMAN 9 SERIES CITATION ON PETITION FOR as one of the fi nest defensive rible season we need to forget. VIN # LB2G9TAAXK1003735: FORMAL ADJUDICATION Towed per the MSP on 09/09/20: guards, helping the Celtics win Cam used to be pretty good Last registered owner unknown. To all interested persons: championships in each of his in his younger days with the A Petition for S/A - Formal Probate of Will 2020 ZHEJIANG RIYA fi rst eight seasons.” Panthers, but as far as a quar- with Appointment of Personal Represen- MOTORCYCLE CO. tative has been fi led by David K. Levine of Daniel Bard terback this season, it’s a big VIN # LEHTCB131LR801747: Shirley, MA requesting that the Court enter Towed per the MSP on 05/02/20: Wins Tony C. Award UGH! a formal Decree and Order and for such other Last registered owner unknown. Congrats go out to former As Flaherty pointed out in relief as requested in the Petition. Vehicles are being stored at 142 The Petitioner requests that David K. Levine Red Sox relief pitcher Daniel a great letter in the Boston Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, and may of Shirley, MA be appointed as Personal Bard who was just selected as Herald, “ ... for some reason the be viewed by appointment only. Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- the winner of the 2020 Tony Patriots coaching staff continue Signed out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised Export Enterprises, Inc. administration. Conigliaro Award given every to insist that he’s their guy. I Run dates: 12/18, 12/25, 2020; 1/1/2021 IMPORTANT NOTICE year since 1990 to a player don’t get it ... The only way to You have the right to obtain a copy of the who has overcome “adversity know is Stidham can play is to Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. through the attributes of spirit, get him in games.” LEGAL NOTICE You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a By now, we all heard of determination, and courage Sean and I have been friends NOTICE OF SALE written appearance and objection at this Basketball Hall of Famer that were trademarks of Tony and both of us often get our let- Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of K. C. Jones, the legendary point C.” ters printed on the pages of the Notice is hereby given by TODISCO January 08, 2021. TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- guard for the Boston Celtics Bard was selected by the Red Boston Herald. When it comes EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to line by which you must fi le a written who recently left us at age 88. Sox right out of college in 2006 to politics, we both are on the the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, appearance and objection if you object to He was a member of those leg- and made his MLB debut in same page and now I guess the Section 39A that they will sell the this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely following vehicles. written appearance and objection followed endary Celtics days when win- 2009. In his fi rst three seasons same is true about the Patriots Vehicles are being sold to satisfy by an affi davit of objections within thirty ning NBA championships was with the Sox, he seemed great. and Cam Newton, too. their garage keeper’s lien for towing, (30) days of the return day, action may be a given. He won eight titles as He had a 2.84 ERA and struck Green with Envy storage and notices of sale: taken without further notice to you. a player and two more as the out 213 batters in 197 total Check out Dorchester’s own 2003 FORD EXPLORER UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Vin #1FMZU74K03UA54617 UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM team’s head coach. innings. Greg Maneikis and Will Weir. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) He was elected to the Hall However, in 2012 when the They have a new Boston Celtics The above vehicles will be sold A Personal Representative appointed at public auction at under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- of Fame in 1989, played nine Sox tried to turn him into a podcast called Green with Envy. TODISCO TOWING istration is not required to fi le an inventory seasons in the (11) NBA, all starter, he made 10 starts, Tune-in on Spotify or wherever 94 Condor Street, E. Boston or annual accounts with the Court. Persons in Boston from 1958-67. He developed the YIPS, and couldn’t you get your podcast. interested in the estate are entitled to notice JANUARY 2, 2021 regarding the administration directly from won eight championships, the fi nd home plate. His ERA imme- Happy Birthday To ... at 9:00 AM the Personal Representative and may peti- most except for teammates Bill diately jumped to 6.22 that Boston Celtics legend Kevin Run dates: 12/18, 12/25, 2020; 1/1/2021 tion the Court in any matter relating to the Russell (11) and Sam Jones (10). season, he pitched one inning McHale just celebrated his 63rd estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. He returned to Boston as an in 2013 and that was the last birthday. Swish around the rim LEGAL NOTICE Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, assistant coach in 1977, earn- time he was in baseball until and in there for a big slice of First Justice of this Court. ing another championship ring this past 2020 season. Colorado birthday cake. Happy birthday NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Date: December 11, 2020 and then led the Larry Bird era picked him up and he made the also to All-Star pitcher Steve Notice is hereby given by D & G Towing and Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Celtics to two more champion- most of it with the Rockies. He Carlton who is feeling very Auto Repair Services, Inc., 2 Emery Road, Run date: 01/01/2021 Allston, MA, pursuant to the provisions of ships, 1983-84 and 1985-86. posted a 3.67 ERA and struck patriotic at 76. Mass General Laws, Chapter 255, Section Jones an assistant coach with out 27 batters in 24.2 innings. 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles It appears he beat the YIPS, LEGAL NOTICE on or after January 2, 2021 beginning at something most pitchers are 10:00 am by public or private sale to satisfy LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE able to do. After six years, he’s IN THE SUPERIOR COURT their garage keepers lien for towing, storage, a player again with the Rockies OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS and notices of sale: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN 2015 DODGE CHALLENGER The Trial Court The Trial Court for 2021 agreeing to a one-year FRENCHMAN’S COVE CONDOMINIUM VIN # 2C3CDZBG8FH715875 Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court deal for $3 million. What a OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. 2005 FORD FOCUS Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court comeback. Good for him. CASE No. ST-2019-CV00569 VIN # 1FAFP36N55W241766 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Plaintiff Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 2016 YONGFU YN50QT-8 SCOOTER vs. (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 VIN # LL0TCABH4GYC63358 LEGAL NOTICE VIRGINIA C. ALEX, Towed per the BPD on 08/19/20 Docket No. MI20P5635EA Docket No. MI20P4749EA CHRISTOPHE G. ALEX, GEORGE C. ALEX, Last registered owner unknown. Estate of Estate of NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE the known heirs of JAMES C. ALEX, and 2018 CHICAGO SCOOTER CO. RENEE ABRAMSON MICHAEL CARELLA Notice is hereby given by Pat’s “JOHN DOE” the unknown heirs of Towing, 50 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, JAMES C. ALEX, Deceased, VIN # L4HCATA11J6000239 Also Known As Also Known As pursuant to the provisions of Mass and all other persons Claiming a right, title, Towed per the MSP on10/01/20 RENEE B. ABRAMSON MICHAELANGELO CARELLA Last registered owner unknown. General Laws, Chapter 255, Section lien, estate or interest In Timeshare Interest Date of Death: June 17, 2020 Date of Death: May 18, 2020 39A, that they will sell or junk the Number 0223P04 with Usage of unit on an 2019 YONGFU YN50QT-8 CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR following non-titled moped/scooters annual basis within the Platinum Season, in VIN # LL0TCAPH0K5000001 FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION on or after January 2, 2021 beginning Frenchman’s Cove Towed per the BPD on 04/17/20 at 10:00 a.m. by public or private sale Condominium St. Thomas, United States Last registered owner unknown. To all interested persons: To all interested persons: to satisfy their garage keepers lien for Virgin Islands, Defendants. A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with 2020 ZHWEKI ZW50QT towing, storage, and notices of sale. ACTION FOR DEBT FORECLOSURE OF Appointment of Personal Representative Appointment of Personal Representative VIN # LT4Z1NAA6LZ000176 2015 TAOTAO CY50-E LIEN AND BREACH OF CONTRACT Towed per the BPD on 04/30/20 has been fi led by Alexander B. Sarousi of has been fi led by Maria Pommet of Billerica, Airmont, NY requesting that the Court enter MA requesting that the Court enter a formal VIN # L9NTEACX6F1100010: SUMMONS Last registered owner unknown. Towed per the SHA on 07/14/20: a formal Decree and Order and for such other Decree and Order and for such other relief as To: “John Doe”, the unknown heirs of 2019 GENUINE SCOOTERS BUDDY relief as requested in the Petition. requested in the Petition. Last registered owner unknown. VIN # RFVPAP5A6K1125352 JAMES C. ALEX The Petitioner requests that Alexander B. The Petitioner requests that Maria Pommet 2003 PIAGGIO AND VESPA ET2 301 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116 Towed per the BPD on 08/20/20 Sarousi of Airmont, NY be appointed as Per- of Billerica, MA be appointed as Personal VIN # ZAPC161A435001467: Within the time limited by law (see note below) Last registered owner unknown. sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- Towed per the SPD on 09/05/20: you are hereby required to appear before this 2019 YONGFU YN50QT-8 Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised Last registered owner unknown. VIN # LL0TCAPH0KY48206Y vised administration. administration. %QWTVCPFCPUYGTVQCEQORNCKPVſNGFCICKPUV 2016 TAOTAO CY50-E you in this action and in case of your failure to Towed per the BPD on 08/10/20 IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE VIN # L9NTEACX0G1301421: Last registered owner unknown. CRRGCTQTCPUYGTLWFIOGPVD[FGHCWNVYKNNDG You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the Towed per the SPD on 09/06/20: VCMGP CICKPUV [QW CU FGOCPFGF KP VJG %QO- 2019 YONGFU YN50QT-21 Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Last registered owner unknown. plaint, for DEBT, FORECLOSURE OF LIEN You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. VIN # LL0TCAPX8KY680477 2013 ADLY BULLEYE GTC AND BREACH OF CONTRACT. To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a Towed per the BPD on 09/23/20 VIN # RFLDC0517DA005852: written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this Witness my hand and the Seal of this Court Last registered owner unknown. Towed per the SPD on 07/14/20: Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of this 4th day of November, 2020. 2020 YONGFU YN50QT-8 Last registered owner unknown. TAMARA CHARLES VIN # LL0TCAPH5LY761382 January 15, 2021. January 20, 2021. This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- 2012 GENUINE SCOOTERS Clerk of the Court Towed per the BPD on 09/19/20 BUDDY 50 Last registered owner unknown. line by which you must fi le a written line by which you must fi le a written /CVVJGY,&WGPUKPI'US appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to VIN # RFVPAP5A7C1008669: Attorney for Plaintiff, 2020 YONGFU TN50QT-8 this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Towed per the SPD on 08/25/20: .CY1HſEGUQH&WGPUKPI%CUPGT VIN LL0TCAPH7LG001556 written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed Last registered owner unknown. 9800 Buccaneer Mall, Bld. 2, Suite 9 Towed per the MSP on 06/06/20 by an affi davit of objections within thirty by an affi davit of objections within thirty 2014 TAOTAO ATM50-A P.O. Box 6785 Last registered owner unknown. (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be VIN # L9NTEACB3E1172141: 5V6JQOCU8KTIKP+UNCPFU 2011 TAIZHOU CITY KAITONG taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. Towed per the SPD on 10/03/19: Frenchman’s Cove Condominium Owners’ VIN # LYDTCKPF8B1501597 UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Last registered owner unknown. #UUQEKCVKQP+PE Towed per the BPD on 05/24/20 UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM 2020 ZNEN ZN50QT .CY1HſEGUQH&WGPUKPI%CUPGT Last registered owner unknown. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) VIN # L5YACBPZ3L1101956: P.O. Box 6785, 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed Towed per the SHA on 09/16/20: 5V6JQOCU8KTIKP+UNCPFU VIN # JYARJ12E66A009478 under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Last registered owner unknown. NOTE: This defendant, if served personally, is istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory 2016 PIAGGIO FLY 50 4V TGSWKTGF VQ ſNG JKU CPUYGT QT QVJGT FGHGPUGU or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons 2020 TAOTAO PONY 50 VIN # ZAPC526BXG7001997 VIN # L9NTCBAE4L1000707: with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice thereof upon the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty 2020 TAOTAO POWERMAX 150 Towed per the SPD on 08/07/20: regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from one (21) days after service of this summons, VIN # L9NTCGPG0L1010317 Last registered owner unknown. the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- GZENWFKPIVJGFCVGQHUGTXKEG6JGFGHGPFCPV 2000 HONDA SA50 tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the 2020 YONGFU BINTELLI if served by publication or by personal service VIN # H1AF1603YD101019 estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets VIN # LL0T6APR1LG000198 QWVUKFGQHVJGLWTKUFKEVKQPKUTGSWKTGFVQſNGJKU Vehicles are being stored at D & G Towing and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. Vehicles are being stored at 142 answer or other defense with the Clerk of this and Auto Repair Services, Inc., and may be Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, and may Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the viewed by appointment only. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. be viewed by appointment only. attorney for the plaintiff within thirty (30) days Date: December 18, 2020 Date: December 23, 2020 after the completion of the period of publication Signed Signed Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Pat’s Towing or personal service outside of the jurisdiction. D & G Towing Run dates: 12/25/2020, 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, 2021 Run dates: 12/18, 12/25, 2020; 1/1/2021 Run date: 01/01/2021 Run date: 01/01/2021 Run dates: 12/18, 12/25, 2020; 1/1/2021 PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 1, 2021

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

Well, here we go. Welcome to they are not in the same divi- the 2020-2021 National Hockey sion as the Bruins, Detroit, and League season, a less than Chicago will not be coming to four-month dash to the start Boston this year. of the playoffs with the Stanley That means that the only Cup champion scheduled to be Original Six team coming to determined in July. Causeway Street this year will The 2020 portion of the sea- be the Rangers. They will visit son was very brief — consist- for a pair of games on March ing of only one day (December 11th and 13th and then return to 31st) as those teams that were the Hub to close out the regular not invited back to resume the season on May 6th and May 8th. 2019-2020 season last sum- That’s assuming that all mer were permitted by league teams will play in their respec- executives to get a jump on their tive home buildings this sea- preseason training camps. son. That is not a given. If fact, And with good reason. it won’t even happen for all Remember, those seven teams teams right away. The San Jose did not have an organized game Sharks recently announced that or practice since last March. they are temporarily relocating For everyone else — including to Arizona because of govern- the Bruins — the report date is ment imposed restrictions in January 3rd. the San Francisco Bay area. In another of many new For several months the NHL scheduling protocols, there has held open the possibility will not be any preseason games that teams could wind up play- leading up to the start of the ing in so-called “hub cities.” regular season on January 13th. Those would be sites where a From there it will be only 116 number of designated teams days until the final contests would converge to play their of the campaign are played on scheduled games. The league May 8th. has never backed completely The Stanley Cup playoffs will way from that concept. Yes, follow and are scheduled to end most teams will have their home about the middle of July rather openers in their individual com- than the middle of June. If there munities. But the “hub cities” are any delays, they probably alternative remains a possibil- will be brief. ity, even if it has been placed on That’s because NBC, which a back burner for the moment. has the television broadcast Wherever they play, it most rights to the playoffs, also has likely will not be in front of pay- the broadcast rights to the ing customers. Fans won’t be Summer Olympics that start allowed to enter the TD Garden July 23rd in Japan. Thus, the for Bruins home games (just as Stanley Cup champion will have they haven’t for Celtics home to be determined by July 22nd games). Whether or not things at the latest. Under the ideal- open up a bit as the season ized schedule released by the progresses is anyone’s guess. NHL, the playoffs should end by Remember, across America July 9th. That leaves time for there are several sets of regula- extensions should any contests tions in place at any one loca- Happy New Year! have to be postponed. tion at any given time. There are The opening of the 56-game state mandated regulations. In season will find the B’s in addition, there are also city or Greater New York where they regional mandated regulations will take on the Devils in a two- and league mandated regula- game set (January 14th and tions, plus any additional ones And What a Year It Has Been 16th), followed by a matchup put in place by specifi c teams. with the Rangers on January We did read a short reference 18th. There is a home opening in the New York Post that indi- series at the Garden against cated the Rangers had informed the Flyers (January 21st and their season ticket holders Let’s Knock the Virus Out in 2021 January 23rd), followed by two they would not be allowed games at home against the into Madison Square Garden Penguins (January 26th and through at least February 28th. January 28th). Whether the policy would or There will still be four divi- should be modifi ed after that sions in the NHL this season. date is anyone’s guess. And Keep in Mind; The Bruins, along with the Meanwhile, another signifi - Penguins, Capitals, Flyers, cant issue involving the Bruins Sabers, Devils, Rangers and as training camp nears is the Islanders will comprise one divi- status of veteran Zdeno Chara. sion — the group that will be of The big defenseman, who will most interest to local fans. turn 44 this March, has been On This New Year’s Day If you notice, there is not much a mainstay of the B’s since travel involved. The longest his arrival from the Ottawa trips west will be to Pittsburgh, Senators in 2006. Buffalo, and Washington, D.C. He is a free agent and could Another interesting schedul- sign with any team at any time. ing feature is the grouping of the But he also appears committed Hindsight will Truly be 2020 seven Canadian-based teams to Boston as a community and into the same division. That’s to the Bruins as a team. As the because the Canadian federal free agent signing period began, government has imposed tight Chara indicated that he wanted restrictions regarding interna- to keep playing for the B’s. tional travel to Canada. Long It is not a question of whether distance travel will be a must Chara could play somewhere in My Best to in that division — such as when the NHL. Obviously, he could. Vancouver, Edmonton, and There are a number of teams Winnipeg go across the country that would sign him up for a to play Montreal and Toronto. season or two. But it seems as The result of all of this for if he wants to continue playing Bruins fans is that the B’s will for the Bruins. For whatever not face such traditional rivals reason, the B’s have not been All of You! as Montreal or Toronto in the that quick to sign him. A fi nal regular season. Plus, because answer is coming shortly.