VOL. 116 - NO. 49 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, DECEMBER 7, 2012 $.30 A COPY

Buon Natale A Special Christmas Concert NORTH END ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari PRESENTS THE 42nd Annual 2012 NORTH END CHRISTMAS PARADE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 - 1:00 P.M.

(Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) On Tuesday, December 4th, the Italian nessey, Angela Ruiz, Erika Taylor, Camille Consulate of Boston, in conjunction with Sherman, Zachary Mallory, Rachael Barg, the Boston Conservatory, sponsored their Lee Rang Hwang, Marnie Baylouny, Evange- First Annual Christmas Concert to a packed line Athanasiou, Emily Ferrin, Mariella Merry Christmas house at Sacred Heart Italian Church, Saint Keunghakit, Kathleen Norchi, Ashlee Lamar, SEE SANTA CLAUS ARRIVE AT NORTH END PARK Leonard Parish, North End. The concert Frank Campofelice, Andrew Miller, Will BY HELICOPTER AT 1:00 P.M. opened with a greeting from Consul Gen- Hurwitz, Victoria Jones, JaVonn Bright and In case of bad weather, Parade will be held the next Sunday, December 23th eral Giuseppe Pastorelli, followed by a bless- Gabriella Reyes. They performed arias rang- IN ASSOCIATION WITH The Nazzaro Center • North End Against Drugs • Mayor’s Offi ce of Arts, Tourism and Special Events ing by Father Antonio Nardoianni, Pastor of ing from the 16th through the 20th centu- Saint Leonard Parish. Consul General ries. The singers performed beautifully all Dedicated in Memory Pastorelli then opened the concert with a with an understanding of the technique spirited greeting to the audience and words needed to properly interpret the music. They of of admiration for the talented singers who were accompanied on the piano by Patty were about to perform. Consul General Thom. The singers performed in the sanc- JAMES “Jimmy” PALLOTTA Pastorelli went on to express his admira- tuary before a beautiful island of green ferns tion for the Italian community of Boston and and topiaries that added both to the mood his hope of one day establishing an Italian and festive nature of the occasion. Wreaths Cultural Center in the North End. with tiny white Christmas lights hung mid- The twenty singers who performed are all way down each of the nine stained glass win- currently studying at the Boston Conserva- dows which were also symbolically candle tory. Singing in the order of their perfor- News Briefs mance were: Amelia Burshe, Sarah Hen- (Continued on Page 6) by Sal Giarratani

Narrow The Class Divide DOT Turning Deaf Ear on Public Choice/Groups/Officials I almost went into shock as I began reading Susan Estrich in the Boston Herald on Tuesday, PARCEL 9 DECISION November 27th. Her piece entitled, Narrow the by Marie Matarese Class Divide was really good and not just the words of someone mouthing the latest Democrat talk- The Massachusetts Depart- nity group that submitted ions and evaluations ex- ing points. I haven’t seen her for a long while on ment of Transportation (DOT) comments expressed strong pressed by everybody else cable political shows nor in newspaper commen- is on the verge of making preferences against the involved, it is intentionally taries. It is like she fell off the face of the Earth a decision that will have hotel proposal! DOT ap- misrepresenting those after Governor Michael Dukakis lost the 1988 critical ramifications on the pears to be determined to views! presidential election, which she chaired. I am future of both the North End turn a deaf ear to the view If the Haymarket Push- glad she’s back because her opinions were neighborhood and of the of all of these groups, indi- cart Association writes that always well-written even if I thought they were weekly Haymarket on Black- viduals and public officials the mixed-use proposal will full of something I can’t mention right here. Her stone Street. At a meeting that the two proposals are be better for the preserva- latest piece about narrowing the ongoing class of the Advisory Committee NOT EQUAL, that one of tion of the Haymarket’s divide is must-reading for both sides of the aisle. set up by DOT, DOT staff a much better project/pro- future and that under no Liberals need to hear it and so too do conserva- indicated that it considered posal, and that the better circumstances could a hotel tives. As she opined, “Within days of winning both of the proposals still in proposal is the one that is complex be an acceptable the election, President Obama announced that the running for the designa- NOT THE HOTEL! use of the site and if that his victory gave him a mandate to raise taxes tion on Parcel 9 — one for a After the meeting, mem- view is also supported by on the ‘rich.’ Come again? This was a two-and- hotel, the other for a mixed- bers of the Advisory Com- the members of the Advisory a-half point election. It reflected a painfully use development — to be on mittee expressed outrage at Committee, etc., how can divided electorate. The only mandate I saw was equal footing on the non- the lack of respect for the DOT declare that both pro- to unite a divided nation. I did not vote for Obama financial criteria. DOT made public process and the view posals will have equal because I think I am paying too little in taxes. this statement despite the of everyone else involved in impact on the future opera- I am for closing loopholes. I am for ending fact that every member of the process. What is the tions of the market? the Advisory Committee point of having a public pro- If the Northeastern Uni- (Continued on Page 14) every public official, the cess and asking for input? versity School of Architec- Haymarket Pushcart Asso- In this instance DOT is ciation and every commu- not just ignoring the opin- (Continued on Page 14)

THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN AT 35 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON This office is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMPM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012

Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Res Publica Turiello Nostra by David Trumbull A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. Further on Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 On November 6, 2012, the amendments may be of- Polls several weeks out THE VIGILS OF OLD ROME PART III voters of Massachusetts re- fered; some may be accepted. from the election showed the During this time in much to do and too few to do jected, by 51%, a ballot ques- Bills approved by the legis- public quite favorable to old Rome, serious fires it. Ordinary people were very tion that would have legal- lature have been, in many Question 2. Opponents of were everyday occurrences. reluctant to venture out at ized physician-prescribed cases, improved by this sys- physician-prescribed sui- Wealthy persons had much night, and it was said that suicide. Question 2 was vig- tem of debate and delibera- cide could not reasonably to lose, consequently they “only fools did so without orously opposed by the tion. On the other hand, a expect, in the brief window kept trained slaves to watch first making out their wills.” Catholic Church and others ballot question may be an- of public interest, to per- over their personal trea- Additional research seems who believe that suicide is swered in just one of two suade voters that not only sures as well as their real to indicate that this was the never the answer. Groups ways, “no” or “yes.” A com- religious teaching, but also estate. The poor tenement case in the areas away from representing the medical plex policy question is re- reason and natural law, dic- dweller lived in constant fear the main streets. profession and advocates for duced to a single solution, tate that physicians should of being roasted alive (actu- At the crack of dawn the disabled also opposed. written by the proponents of not be angels of death. ally roasted dead) in the each day, things really Question 2 illustrated a the initiative, with no abil- Therefore the opponents, middle of the night. For what started to happen. The shops couple of the reasons why ity to improve it by amend- wisely, crafted their public it was worth, the only com- (tabernae) were crowded enacting law by popular ini- ments prior to passage. campaign around what they pensating factor was that soon after the doors were tiative is inferior, as a pro- That leads to the second characterized as flaws in the the poor had little or noth- unbolted. Street vendors and cess, to enacting bills in the flaw in use of the initiative proposal. This had the ad- ing to lose and were able hawkers sold or bartered legislature. to enact policy. A complex vantage of persuading some to quickly clear out all of their wares, barber chairs The choices on a public policy question is put to vot- voters, who might not op- their meager belongings. were already placed in the policy question may be prop- ers who, in most cases, will pose physician-assisted sui- The wealthy certainly could middle of the sidewalks and erly framed as “no” and have given very little, if any, cide in all cases, to oppose not stuff all of their posses- razors were being stropped “yes, under such-and-such thought to it until shortly this particular proposal. sions into one bundle. They in anticipation of the first terms.” Say a bill is filed in before the election. This is However, that left the under- had their statues, curios, art victims. Young students and the legislature to legalize especially so considering lying question not only un- objects of every description their teachers took their physician-prescribed sui- that ballot questions gener- answered, but un-debated. and also their furniture. If places under some conve- cide. Some legislators will ate much less press and pub- Physician-prescribed sui- you think that things were nient awning or shelter (the be opposed. Others may be lic interest than “top of the cide is, literally, a question bad, there’s more. little red schoolhouse was open to the idea; for them ticket” races for President of life and death. Such ques- Normally darkness fell still a way off), gold dust the job is to work out under and Senator. Unlike our tions require sober reflec- over the city like a great sin- beaters and blacksmiths what circumstances, and elected representatives who tion, sound education, and ister and menacing shadow. pounded their mallets and subject to what restraints, it vote on a bill after hearings, serious evaluation. A simple Residents hurried home to the pungent aroma of the will be legal. Through this debate, and deliberation, vot- “yes” or “no” ballot question barricade themselves inside, piping hot “salciccia” was process the legislature de- ers deciding a ballot ques- with most of the discussion shops were closed, flower everywhere. A whole mass of cides both what is to be done tion will, in many cases, be consisting of little more than pots were taken in from the humanity shouted, thrust and the manner in which it informed, if at all, by “sound “sound bites” is no way to window sills, shutters were and squeezed their way will be done. When a bill is bite” advertisements on ra- deliberate over, let alone locked and doors were bolted. through the narrow streets. introduced in the legislature dio and television. settle, such a policy issue. Wealthy persons went out The pick pockets and cheap with reluctance and were feel artists loved every accompanied by their slaves minute of it. This is probably who carried torches to light the place and time that gave the way and protect their birth to the famous “pizzico Cross Street Tree Lighting masters. Squads of “Vigils” Romano.” th patrolled each sector but NEXT WEEK: On Friday, December 7 from 6:00 pm – The North End Beautification Committee the same problem prevailed The Vigils of Old Rome, 7:30 pm, the North End Beautification Com- is a community-based volunteer organiza- then as it does today; too Part IV mittee will be holding a holiday tree light- tion with a mission to preserve, maintain ing ceremony at the corner of Cross and and enhance the aesthetic integrity of Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery Hanover Streets. the historic North End neighborhood All are welcome! Hot chocolate and cook- with the hope to enrich its beautifica- ies will be served and Santa Claus will be tion through creative and innovative Traditional Burial Plot (for 2) making a visit as well! enhancements. Starting at $1500

COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS • CREMATORY • GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS

500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com Serving the Italian community for over 100 years!

MBTA PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING REHABILITATION - ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Meeting Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Date: 5:30 – 7:00 PM Meeting 100 Cambridge Street, Location: 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms B,C,D Boston MA Agenda: MBTA project team will discuss the rehabilitation work and accessibility improvements for Government Center Station and the surrounding plaza area, as well as details of the station closure during construction. This meeting space is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation (such as American Sign Language Interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc.) and/or language assistance to fully participate, please contact John Romano at MassDOT at 857-368-8905 or [email protected] before December 5th. Such accommodations will be provided free of charge. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 Page 3 Blue Front Night at the Sons of Italy Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor by Victor Passacantilli 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 on Sundays the restaurant would be packed 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 with Boston Edison workers from all over the e-mail: [email protected] city. It was also a favorite spot for cab drivers and the Boston Police during their supper Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com breaks. Many long lasting friendships were formed with members of the United States Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly Coast Guard who were stationed down the Published weekly by street and welcomed into the Blue Front Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, family. In between all that there were the Boston, MA 02113 “regulars” playing cards, kibitzing and USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA socializing before heading home at the end POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the of a work day. POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 When it was time for them to retire, they (Photo by Arthur A. Lauretano) turned the business over to their son, Al James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Post 8 Italian American War Veterans re- and son-in-law, Curly who ran the Blue Front 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 cently held a Blue Front Restaurant appre- for many years together. They worked long Vol. 116 - No. 49 Friday, December 7, 2012 ciation night at the Sons of Italy facility in hours and very hard to continue the recog- Winchester. The event grew out of the remi- nition that my grandparents established. OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions niscing that takes place each Wednesday Their regime brought the place to another of this our adopted country the United States of America: evening when many North Enders congre- level where not only blue collar workers To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: gate to dine, keep their friendships vibrant frequented the restaurant but also a pro- To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: and recall fond memories of a cherished fessional crowd who would venture down In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better Italian enclave. The Blue Front Restaurant Hanover Street from Government Center than we found it. which was established by Mariano and and other nearby locales to have lunch and Amaranda Passacantilli in 1933 became an sometimes return in the evening with their Letter to the Editor iconic bar/restaurant because of the hard friends and spouses to have supper. work of Mariano and the passion for cook- Although the Blue Front closed in 1983 Liberal Democrats Insulted ing that Amaranda had. At first, they after 50 years, its reputation as a neigh- To the Editor: catered to the working class of the neigh- borhood destination for good food and a I felt the need to respond after reading week after week of borhood until the establishment gained a place for nurturing lifelong friendships still “News Briefs” that seem to aim to accomplish only one goal: bit of renown in the city for home style remains alive. insult liberal Democrats as much as possible. As one of those Italian recipes. The Passacantilli brothers and their in the targeted group, and a fierce advocate of balanced de- Maranda would prepare such delicacies as cousin, Eric want to thank Post 8 for their bate, I’d like to toss an opposing opinion into the ring: there’s pastina in brodo, tripe, liver and onions, invitation and for helping them to relive very a reason that Democrats won big in the 2012 election cycle. pork chops and vinegar peppers, veal fond memories of ‘’growing up’’ and working The main point of the most recent “News Brief” column spezzato, verza in podella, calamari al sugo in the Blue Front. was that “the country is changing” — and the proof of this and fried smelts. Her passion for satisfying Special thanks go to North Enders: Joe was yet another discussion on the ill-advised votes cast for her customers with a meal like she would Blazo, Vito Aluia, Pat Reppucci, Libby President Obama and other Democrats and how this is driv- cook for her own family gave her much joy. Federico and Frank Julianello for duplicating ing our country to ruin. I would suggest that yes, our coun- For lunch on week days the booths would the tripe, pork with vinegar peppers and try is changing, and that is precisely why there were so many be filled with workers from area businesses sautéed mushrooms just like Maranda votes for President Obama and not enough for Mitt Romney. such as the Boston Sausage Company and made. Our country is not one dimensional. Our population — and therefore our voting block — is increasingly made up of women, Latinos, young adults, LGBT individuals, and inde- LUIGI J. VISCONTI pendents. Mitt Romney, on various occasions, found ways to alienate all of these groups. He implied that women become 1915-2012 involved in business and government only by being chosen On December 4, 2012, Luigi Sacred Heart Church. He from binders (and said nothing about equal pay for them); he “Dixie Lou” J. Visconti of was an active member of said that immigrants should “self deport,” that people who Boston’s North End passed many North End fraternal can’t afford college should simply “borrow money from their away at the age of 97 sur- and charitable organizations parents.” And of course, there was the infamous 47% remark, rounded by his loving family. and especially active with which was not so much upsetting in that Romney implied Luigi was the cherished son St. Mark’s and the Holy he would not be able to sway that percentage of voters already of the late Agnese (Torchietti) Name Society. “Louie” will be decided for Obama (in fact, this is a practical political real- and Angelo Visconti and the remembered as a very kind ity), but it was so upsetting because of his assertion that loving husband of Grace man who generously extended 47% of the American population were “victims” with no sense (Palazzolo) Visconti. He was his time and help to his of responsibility. the beloved father of Agnes family and neighbors and he Romney’s message, as Giarratani claimed, was not Strazzullo and her husband will be missed by many. muddled. In fact, it was crystal clear: there were simply too Domenic and Maria Cronin The Visconti family will be many people who didn’t fit into Romney’s (and therefore, and her husband Paul and the accepting visitors on Thurs- Republicans’) vision for America. When you disparage every cherished grandfather of day, December 6th from 4:00 minority, you’ll find, as Romney did, they can very easily Domenic Strazzullo and his pm to 8:00 pm at the Boston band together to become the majority. A majority that ironi- wife Ashlei, Louis Strazzullo and Megan and Harborside Home at 580 Commercial Street cally (in perhaps the best kind of poetic justice) awarded Matthew Cronin. Luigi was the caring and the funeral will be at the Boston Mitt Romney just slightly over 47% of the popular vote. brother of Amelia Zara and the late Mary Harborside Home on Friday, December 7th Now is the time when the Republican party is looking Visconti, Mafalda Reppucci, Carmine at 8:45 am, followed by a Funeral Mass at back and asking, “what went wrong?” The majority of GOP Visconti, Elvira LaPorta and Vincent Visconti. Sacred Heart Church, 12 North Square, members are not coming to the same conclusions as He is also survived by many loving nieces Boston at 9:45 am with interment at Mr. Giarratani, who stated that “Conservatives lost this elec- and nephews. St. Michael Cemetery in Boston. tion because Democrats have sold a bill of goods to those on Luigi was a WWII Army medic as well as In lieu of flowers donations may be made the receiving end of government goodies.” Conservatives from a recipient of an Apostolic Blessing from in Luigi’s name to St. John School, 9 Moon all areas of the party have recognized this conclusion as a Pope Benedict for his long time service to Street, Boston, MA 02113. false one, with many party members going as far to call out Mitt Romney for making these exact remarks, such as Bobby Jindal, the widely respected Louisiana governor and Chris Christie, the New Jersey governor who had been one of Domenico Conte Romney’s staunchest supporters. These same party mem- omenico Conte of East a Mass of Christian Burial in bers all seem to agree that the Republican party cannot sur- Boston passed away on celebration of Domenico’s life in the vive at status quo: in order to be a party that truly repre- D Thursday, November 29, Sacred Heart Church, East Boston sents the people, they must reach out to and be in touch 2012. The beloved husband of at 10:00 am. with a larger caucus of the people than older, white males. Maria (Berlangieri) Conte. Domenico was born in Italy In an election that should have been about the economy Devoted father of Frank Conte and on February 3, 1930 to the and the economy alone, a topic on which Romney consis- Cathy Lange of Wakefield, Josephine late Francesco and Giuseppa tently polled better in than President Obama, it became more DiPietro and her husband Jerry of (Paolillo) Conte. After coming to about protecting minorities that were being targeted by the East Boston, Ann Marie Vinciguerra America he settled in East Boston negative political rhetoric. Women who were going to find and her husband Mark of Mansfield, and raised his loving family. little support for equal pay, little choice over their own Anthony Conte of Arlington, Domenico worked for many healthcare decisions and facing decades old reproductive Domenic Conte and his wife Cheryl years in the shoe industry and was a struggles. People out of work or with pre-existing conditions of Wakefield, and John Conte and devoted member of Our Lady of who would find themselves without healthcare. Students his wife Patricia of Wallingford, CT. Mt. Carmel Parish in East Boston. unable to afford the education necessary to find jobs in today’s Dear brother of Filomena Domenico passed away peacefully market. Republicans can’t blame — as Mr. Giarratani so Berlangieri and her husband Tullio in his home sur-rounded by his immaturely labeled us — “whack-a-doo” liberals for this mess. of Revere. loving family on Thursday morning This is an identity crisis the Republican Party created — Cherished grandfather of Sean, Lauren, Christina, after a brief illness. Domenico was 82 years of age. and must solve — all on its own. Alessandra, Domenic, JD, Emily, Marcus and Juliana. In honoring Domenico’s memory, memorial Also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews donations may be made to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Respectfully submitted, and cousins. Trade Center, Suite G-500, Woburn, MA 01801. Adriana Guida Funeral from the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, Entombment in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Somerville, MA East Boston was held on Monday December 3rd with May Domenico rest in eternal peace. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore The Festivals of Light by Ally Di Censo THINKING Lately, it seems like an days and now people incor- Lucy’s Day traditions find OUT LOUD abundance of lights are glit- porate oil into fried Hanuk- ways to counteract this early tering all around me. While kah delicacies. I fondly re- darkness. This holiday is by Sal Giarratani decorating my Christmas member childhood Hanuk- especially important in tree, I basked in the famil- kah parties where I played Scandinavian countries, As I Approach Christmas, I Start Thinking iar glow of the twinkling, a game of dreidel with my where winter nights are multicolored bulbs that friends and amassed shiny long, cold and dark. There, About Important Things in My Life weave their way through the piles of gelt or delicious the oldest daughter in the Recently, while listening momentarily, because to- branches. I stood at my chocolate coins wrapped in family arises early on the to WJIB, the memories sta- morrow does come and fiancé’s side as his family gold foil. The smell of fried morning of St. Lucy’s Day tion, I started looking into yesterday’s choices are your lit the first candle in their potato pancakes, called and dresses in a white dress my mind’s camera and see- present realities. Who is the Advent wreath, the flame latkes, would waft through with a red sash and sports a ing my past. Too often most judge of whether or not we flickering warm and golden the classroom. I would often wreath of electric candles on of us take life for granted are successful in life? Is it against the purple wax. I love eat my latkes with a scoop of her head. She wakes up the and we forget that little outsiders, family, friends the way the delicate white sour cream and a scoop of members of her family and things can matter much. and strangers or is it our- icicle lights festooning the applesauce, relishing the offers them a breakfast of It is amazing how many selves? I am going to say roof of my house shine way these tangy ingredients coffee and pastries. Many people can get so caught up door number five, ourselves! through my bedroom window offset the decadent crispi- major Scandinavian cities in politics that we know Christmas is soon to be and bathe the space in a ness of the pancakes. How- hold public St. Lucy’s Day everything about the fiscal here and with it more bitter- honey-hued luminescence. ever, the most striking as- processions where girls clad cliff but very little about sweet memories. For many During the holiday shopping pect of Hanukkah traditions in white and boys dressed each other. On Thanksgiv- it is like opening up an old season, bright lights from is the use of light, which like Christmas elves or ing, I spent time with those wound. We start off so free stores and malls and restau- lends the nickname “Festi- gingerbread men parade I love, my family and good in life and then start putting rants call in people like a val of Lights” to this holiday. through the streets holding friends. We ate until we chains on or handcuffing beacon beckoning to a ship. Every night of Hanukkah candles, singing a translated couldn’t find any room for ourselves to our fears more I imagine that across the sea Jewish families light a version of the Italian song the great desserts we were than our hopes. Too many in Italy, villages are aglow candle on their own menorah “Santa Lucia,” which my forced to walk away from and blame circumstances around with candles, Christmas and by the final night all the grandmother remembers wished we had room for one us because it is easier to trees and illuminated Nativ- candles burn brightly, sym- from her boarding school small piece of apple pie with blame someone else. Most of ity scenes or presepi. It can bols of hope against a dark days in Naples. The official vanilla ice cream on it. the time the forces that stop be easy to dismiss these winter night. While re- treat of the day is the I still remember younger us from exceeding are in- lights as mere decorations searching the website of food Lussekatt, or a sunny yellow days when the holidays ternal. The greatest battle for the holiday season, but writer and photographer bun made with saffron and were filled with so many we often face is an invasion in reality the use of lights Katherine Martinelli, I dis- raisins. Since saffron is ex- folks we took for granted who of our minds. This is this team of year speaks to covered that Italian Jews pensive here in the United are no longer here sharing humankind’s worst enemy. a deep yearning in the celebrate Hanukkah by States, I celebrate St. Lucy’s with us today. At my recent Many of us live lives human consciousness. As making pastries known as Day by baking a batch of Thanksgiving dinner, I was of endless and quiet des- the winter solstice ap- precipizi, or fried and sweet- sweet potato biscuits. I use the elder. God, how I hate peration. We cut short our proaches and brings with it ened dough balls infused a recipe that incorporates a the term. I wish I was the dreams. It was Yogi Berra the longest night of the year, with olive oil. Appropriate to lot of sweet potato, so that the younger like my new great who once said, “It ain’t over people look to light to provide the theme of light breaking biscuits gain a pleasant nephew Chase. I always liked until it’s over!” As silly as comfort, hope and suste- the darkness of the winter golden color and remind me Paul McCartney’s “When that may sound, it is actu- nance throughout the dark- solstice, the precipizi look of the sun’s growth after the I’m 64” but I am not liking ally a truism. I look at old ened nights. This quest like little sunbursts. winter solstice. it as much at age 64. faded photos with lines proves so powerful that many Another winter holiday Undoubtedly, darkness Old songs on the radio can through them as another winter holidays contain the that strongly integrates light seems to completely envelop make one both happy and song by the Classics Four concept of light as major into its customs is St. Lucy’s the world as the frigid win- sad but most of the time the and see a young kid who themes, infused by the Day, which falls on the 13th ter nights eke their way to- memories just seem bitter- dreamed of becoming the knowledge that the days will of December. Italians known wards the solstice. However, sweet. The other morning first Italian-American mayor grow longer after the sol- this holiday as Giorno di this very darkness allows on am 740, I heard Tony of Boston. The closest I got stice. Two of those holidays, Santa Lucia and it com- people to enjoy the plentiful Bennett singing, “Somehow to that aspiration was as a Hanukkah and St. Lucy’s memorates St. Lucy, a Sicil- lights that characterize the once upon a time never comes candidate for Quincy School Day, occur this upcoming ian martyr who now serves season — lights that ema- again.” We all are forced from Committee back in 1995, a week. as the patron saint of the nate from shop windows and time to time to make diffi- losing candidate I might add. I grew up in a town with a island’s City of Syracuse. In Christmas trees, from roof- cult choices in life. Choices I actually still dream, as substantial Jewish popula- Sicily, people eat a wheat tops and decorations. Many that impact upon us both most of us still do amid the tion, so my school festivities berry porridge known as winter holidays employ today and tomorrow. I made low tides of life and aspire always consisted of a blend cuccía on this day in remem- lights as symbols of hopes, many of those choices over for more than I have settled of Christmas and Hanuk- brance of the time St. Lucy as anticipation of the prom- my years. Some of them for to date. Dreaming is the kah traditions. Hanukkah, alleviated a famine in ise that the sun will shine worked out greatly. Others fuel of life. Without it, life which begins on the evening Palermo by sending in ships longer after the solstice. not so! Do I wish I could find would be so meaningless and of December 8th this year, is bearing wheat. In other ar- Hanukkah sets winter aglow a rewind button when things empty. We all need chal- an eight-day holiday that eas of Italy, St. Lucy brings with candles shimmering on are looking that great? I and lenges to keep us awake but commemorates the rededi- presents to children on the top of a menorah and deep- most of us would probably sometimes a little nap seems cation of Jerusalem’s Holy night of December 12th. Ital- fried treats that resemble sure would. in order. Temple after a successful ians may also repeat the sunshine. During St. Lucy’s I had many great dreams I laugh when I hear Jewish rebellion. Oil plays a rhyme “Santa Lucia, il giorno Day, candlelit parades illu- growing up and then it all those talk show listeners large part in Hanukkah as più corto che ci sia” — mean- minate the cold winter seemed I just put them calling in to their favorite during the cleansing of the ing “Saint Lucy, the short- nights and once again, past- away on some shelf and took radio show. These folks can Temple people feared that est day there is” — and in- ries of a golden hue remind down the box of Cheerios ramble on about things like there was not a sufficient deed, Saint Lucy’s Day was people of sunshine as surely instead. Satisfy today and the impending “fiscal cliff” amount of oil to keep the the shortest day of the year as they satisfy the stomach. don’t worry about tomorrow and how bad President sacred candleholder, or prior to the implementation This winter, I will not com- and tomor-row’s fears. Just Obama is but can’t com- menorah, burning. The oil of our modern Gregorian cal- plain about the darkness but go into denial and your blood miraculously lasted for eight endar. Fortunately, Saint rather appreciate its merits pressure lowers. But just (Continued on Page 15) and celebrate the lights around me, and all the hopes they represent. As I look NEW LOCATION up at the stars, I will recog- nize that my family and Boston Harborside Home my friends are the true lights of my life and I will Joseph A. Langone Richard Settipane honor them this holiday sea- Insurance Agency son and beyond. Ally Di Censo is a Graduate 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 Since 1969 Student in History at the Uni- 617-536-4110 FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS versity of Massachusetts Bos- www.bostonharborsidehome.com ton. She appreciates any com- AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS ments and suggestions about Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite COMMERCIAL Italian holidays and folklore at [email protected]. Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca Experience makes the difference Courtney A. Fitzgibbons 209 BROADWAY, REVERE, MA 02151 DRIVERS Home Weekends. Tel. 781.284.1100 Fax 781.284.2200 .44 cpm NE Dedicated. Chromed out trucks w/APU’s Free Parking Adjacent to Building 70% Drop & Hook CDL-A, 6 mos exp. A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International (888) 406-9046 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 Page 5

The Renaissance Lodge, Sons of Italy at Boston’s Famous Algonquin Club for a “Night in Tuscany” Recently, Boston’s Renais- sance Lodge of the Sons of Italy presented a “Night in Tuscany” at Boston’s Algonquin Club. This year, the Algonquin Club, a pri- vate club on Commonwealth Avenue, has been the host of several outstanding Ital- ian cultural events. These events are the result of the hard work of the Algonquin Club’s Vice Presi- dent Richard DeVito, Events Committee Chair Vita Paladino and Dr. Dean Saluti from the House Committee. The “Night in Tuscany” was co-sponsored by the Boston Office of the Italian Consul Enjoying a “Night in Tuscany” at Boston’s Algonquin General, Giuseppe Pastorelli. Club are (L-R): Marjorie Cahn, First Lady of Boston’s Connecting this historic in- Renaissance Lodge of the Sons of Italy; Sarah Fioroni stitution to Boston’s Italian with her cookbook A Family Farm in Tuscany; Barbara community, Consul General Summa, owner of Boston’s North End’s “La Summa” Pastorelli is a member of Restaurant and Pamela Donnaruma, editor and publisher the Algonquin Club as is of Boston’s “Post-Gazette” newspaper. Renaissance Lodge Presi- dent Dr. Dean Saluti. A Family Farm in Tuscany. recipes in Sarah Fioroni’s There were cocktails and Many of us had photo oppor- cookbook. The wines were hors d’oeuvres in the tunities with this famous imported from Italy to the Algonquin Club Reading author. United States by Paul Turina West End Tree Lighting Room. The Reading Room, Then the event moved to from New Hampshire, who one of the finest drawing the Algonquin Club’s elabo- was also there that evening. to Take Place rooms not only in the city rate Main Dining Room. The Dinner began with an au- but anywhere, spans the room, with its four fire- tumn spinach salad, followed entire 80-foot interior width places, has an interior de- by a risotto with pumpkin of the building and features signed by world famous and saffron, beef tenderloin, the original ornate molded 1800s architects McKim, a cheese casserole and a plaster ceiling and also the Mead & White. Eye-catching green salad (Italian-style original, multi-colored, floral features include the mas- at the end of the meal). A wallpaper designed to look sive pewter chandelier dessert of apple cake with like embossed leather, as manufactured, according to caramel gelato was the fin- well as imposing fireplaces the Club’s opening day cov- ishing touch to an exquisite at each end and ten-foot erage in The Boston Globe, in evening. windows. Here the 150 Holland in the 17th Century Many thanks to the Algonquin Club guests had and, located above the en- Algonquin Club, the Consul an opportunity to meet with trance, a Royal Box from General in Boston and the Consul General Giuseppe which dignitaries speak. Renaissance Lodge of the Pastorelli. Also, there was a The meal had six courses Sons of Italy for making this book signing by Sarah and several wines. Each “Night in Tuscany” a fantas- Fioroni for her new cookbook course and wine came from tic success. Fr. Dan O’Connell, former Sr. Eileen Harvey, served as Pastor of Saint Joseph Principal at Saint John Parish in the West End/Bea- School in the North End for con Hill section of Boston. 28 years. WHAT IS YOUR ONE SENTENCE? On Saturday, December 15th at 6:00 pm, Norman R.E. Herr by Sal Giarratani and The Friends of Richard Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park, Inc., will be presenting their 17th Annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. The choirs of Saint John’s Children’s School of the North End and Holy Trinity German Singers South End along with the United States Coast Guard, Honor Guard, B.S.U., Boston will all be in attendance. There will be a presentation honoring Father Dan O’Connell and Sister Eileen Harvey during the indoor reception where refreshments will be served and there will even be a visit from Santa Claus! This ceremony is in memory of our veterans and U.S. Armed Forces in service today and of all West. The tree will be blessed by St. Joseph’s Church in the West End. Richard Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park is located in Boston’s West End at One Bowdoin Square and Cambridge Street and parking is free at the Charles River Plaza Underground Garage, see Norman Herr for a parking pass card. Contact Norman Herr at 617-720-5326 or 617-869-7001 for more information on the event.

L-R: Buddy Mangini, Marisa DiPietro, Scott Heiglemann, $ SELL YOUR GOLD $ All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei Dr. Mimi Goss, EBCC Presi- dent Diane Modica, Kim VOTED Now! NOW !!! #1 BEST Altschul and Sal Amico. PLACE (Photo by Rosario Scabin, $1,800 TO SELL Per Ounce! 24K 781-286-CASH JEWELRY Ross Photography) We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry I attended Dr. Mimi Goss’ We Buy Gold and Silver Coins presentation of her new Jewelry Box 345 Broadway, Revere book, “What is your ONE sen- — EXTRA HOLIDAY CASH — tence?” and found the dis- sellgoldmass.com cussion to be quite enlight- Hours 10-5:30 pm every day. Saturdays until 3:30 pm ening. Dr. Goss is an author, speaker and a member of the East Boston Chamber of Commerce. She spoke to an overflowing crowd at the WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Bistro • Beer • Wine Courtyard Marriott Boston Logan Airport recently. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 Pirandello Lyceum Program on Boston Common Tree Lighting Celebration Italian Immigration After 1950 by Cyn Donnelly

The panelists (L to R): Rosario Cascio, Dr. Anna Rocca, Franco Vitiello and Maria Luisa Saraceni. (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) While the history of the acclaimed architectural In 1942, Boston celebrated the first offi- ered for the festivities. The only thing miss- great Italian immigration to achievements in the U.S. cial Boston Common tree lighting ceremony ing from the ceremony was Mayor Thomas the United States in the and the very fortunate meet- by lighting a 45-foot Christmas tree. Novem- Menino, who is unfortunately still in the early 1900s is well known ing with his wife, Mary. Dr. ber 29th marked the 41st year that the tree hospital recovering from a compression to many, there has been Anna Rocca, who came from in the Common was donated by Nova Scotia. fracture in his back and an infection, but little attention paid to those Rome in the 1990’s, ex- The tree is donated as a continued act of his wife Angela did an admirable job repre- Italians who came to this plained how she worked thanks for Boston being part of a relief ef- senting him and the City. The Mayor country in the 1950’s through difficult immigra- fort to Nova Scotia following an explosion in can be proud of the job the City did as the through the 1990’s. On No- tion and work issues to ar- Halifax Harbor that killed 2,000 residents tree lighting was, as usual, a tremendous vember 20th, four such Ital- rive at a tenured teaching on December 6, 1917. This year’s tree is a success. ians, Maria Luisa Saraceni, career in higher education. 45-foot white spruce that was donated by Franco Vitiello, Dr. Anna Rosario Cascio, who came Paul and Jan Hicks of Jordan Bay. Rocca and Rosario Cascio, from Sicily in 1963, re- This year’s ceremony was full of music, told their story in the Heri- counted the early experi- lights, dancing (courtesy of the Hip-Hop tage Room of Wakefield’s ences trying to reconcile his dance troupe Floorlords), fireworks and not historic American Civic vision of America with the only a visit from Saint Nicholas but one from Center to a captivated audi- reality of East Boston apart- The Grinch as well! Maestro Keith Lockhart ence. These panelists all ment living. Through the of the Boston Pops led a Christmas song commented on the tough assistance of his teachers, sing-along while Elliott Yamin from Ameri- decision they made to come he successfully navigated can Idol, Wakefield native James Massone here and the complex expe- college studies and became from The Voice and Nova Scotian band Squid riences they had acclimat- a respected Boston Public entertained the thousands of people gath- ing to the language and School educator. culture of America. They All of the speakers noted stated how important it was how, when faced with the for these new immigrants, decision to return to Italy, • A Special Christmas Concert (Continued from Page 1) who came much more edu- they all chose America and lit with lanterns. The won- cated than the first wave, to to remain as American citi- derful acoustics of Sacred find a supportive Italian com- zens although they do return Heart Church contributed munity with many social to Italy often to visit friends immensely to the beauty of and cultural organizations and relatives. The stories the evening. eager to welcome them. they told were new and The Boston Conservatory, Maria Luisa Saraceni, compelling to the audience located in the Fenway, was who came from Abruzzo in which expressed the need to founded in 1867 by Julius the 1974 with her husband have such programs again Eichberg, a gifted violinist Giovanni and fifteen month in the future. and composer, to serve as old daughter Estella, focused It is also of interest to both a professional training on the difficult decisions and underline that all of the academy and community language issues she over- speakers in the program, music school. From the very came to rise to professional Maria Luisa Saraceni; beginning, the Conservatory prominence at Liberty Mu- Franco Vitiello; Dr. Anna broke new ground by open- tual Insurance Company. Rocca and Rosario Cascio ing its doors to women and Franco Vitiello, who came are currently active leaders African Americans, people here in the 1960s from in our Italian and Italian- with few professional oppor- (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) Naples, told of his study and American communities. tunities in classical music at the time. classic, Moby Dick. Herman early immigrants brought The Boston Conservatory Melville made frequent vis- from Italy. Save Time, Trouble and Worry ... trains exceptional young per- its to the Bethel. Contributing to the suc- forming artists for careers In 1884, the building was cess of the concert were Have Spinelli’s Cater that enrich and transform purchased by a group of Ital- Sara Delvecchio, Assistant the human experience. ian immigrants who formed Consul and Walter Valeri, Your Holiday Parties Known for its multi-disci- the Saint Mark Society. In head of Italian language plinary environment, the 1888, the church was Studies at the Boston Con- Conservatory offers fully ac- named Sacred Heart by servatory. We look forward to Spinelli’s Ravioli & Pastry Shop credited graduate and un- Archbishop Williams. It was next year’s concert. 282 Bennington Street, East Boston dergraduate programs in entrusted to the Scalabrin- On December 16th the An- music, dance and theater, ian missionaries who came nual Saint Leonard Parish and presents more than 200 to America to minister to Christmas Concert and performances each year by Italian immigrants. Party will take place at 4:00 students, faculty and guest The majestic classic upper pm at Sacred Heart Church. artists. church with its vaulted ceil- Tickets are currently on Call for Orders A house of worship has ing is used on special occa- sale at the Parish Office and stood on the corner of Sun sions. The smaller devo- gift shop. Tickets may be Telephone 617-567-1992 and Moon Streets, North tional chapel downstairs is purchased the evening of the Fax 617-567-5150 Square, America’s oldest a splendid testimony to the event. A donation of $10.00 public square since 1649. piety and devotion which the is requested. www.spinellis.com The first of two Congrega- tional churches burned to Ring in the New Year at the ground in 1676; the sec- ond in 1770. The present SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY building was constructed in 1833 and for 38 years was Lynnfi eld the Seamen’s Bethel where JUSTINE YANDLE sailors worshipped. The leg- Call for reservations endary sailor-preacher, Fa- PHOTOGRAPHY ther Edward Taylor, 781-592-6400 preached here and served as 781.589.7347 [email protected] Happy Holidays inspiration for Father WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Mapple in Herman Melville‘s POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 Page 7

SPORTS IN THE CITY Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It We wish Mayor What’s hot and what’s not! a duplicate of Massachu- Third Time is a Charm ... Tom Menino good Jewelry and electronics are setts. People who fled Mas- health in time always a good gift, while sachusetts for relief are New Women’s Professional to enjoy the holi- clothing appears to be a gift singing the blues because days and open his Christmas of the past! ... Did you know they find the liberal loonies Soccer League Set for 2013 presents! ... We’re now offi- that in the Federal Election they escaped from are now cially into the Christmas for President a non regis- living in their back yards ... by Angela Cornacchio season. Soon East Boston tered, nonresident living Heard Winthrop Town Hall …. Last Wednesday, U.S. Soc- will be decorated and lit for abroad is allowed to vote just recently hired a Building cer Federation president Sunil the holiday. Elite Donut in because they’re a United Facility Manager with no Gulati revealed that the new Day Square has already deco- States citizen! But the aver- budget and no ability to up- league will launch in April of rated. A lovely lit Christmas age citizen who doesn’t keep keep their Municipal build- 2013 with eight clubs in the tree adorns the entrance. up their active voter’s status ings. What are they think- following major cities: Boston, Once inside, you can listen by not answering the annual ing???? It appears as if New Jersey, Western New York, to Christmas carols playing census will not be allowed Winthrop Town Hall may be Washington D.C., Chicago, and admire Christmas deco- to vote! However, rules are as corrupt as City Halls in Kansas City, Seattle and Port- rations that put you in the always broken by corrupt larger communities! ... Some land. Two previous professional holiday mood. If you’re look- states who turn the other fans of Eastie’s Jimmy leagues ultimately folded, the ing for some good food, with cheek by allowing illegals Rosselli, the man with the WUSA which ran from 2000-2003 a cup of Christmas cheer, and people who have never golden voice, missed his gig and most recently the WPS from 2009-2011. The sport has Elite is the order of the day filled out a census report to at Antonio’s Restaurant on time and again shown it can draw large numbers of fans in ... Kudos to State Rep. Carlo use phony ID’s and vote more Revere Beach Boulevard re- the stands and also on television for the World Cup and Olym- Basile who sponsors a suc- than once, I must add! It’s cently and want to know pics, but women’s soccer has yet to find a steady ground as a cessful Thanksgiving din- fine with politicians who when and where he will be professional sport in the U.S. ner from soup to nuts every are seeking the backing of performing next. I’ll try and The formation of the new league means that U.S. Soccer year … Anyone wondering those dependent on govern- get an update! ... Being a will essentially run the front office. With a vested interest to where to buy your delicious ment checks! Massachu- Meter Maid in Boston is ensure national team players have somewhere to play lead- goodies and pastries for setts invites illegals and a dangerous job, complain ing up to the 2015 World Cup, they plan to create a viable the holiday, you can begin those dependent on gov- Meter Maids. Many of them economic model. The teams will still be privately owned but with Spinelli’s Pastry shop ernment aid, because they are harassed by disgruntled the Federation will pay the salaries of 24 national team play- in Day Square ... In case always vote Democrat ... people who are violating the ers. U.S. Soccer has a handshake agreement with one na- you’re interested in having Massachusetts is probably law. The job must be a good tional sponsor and is looking into a television deal. After a Christmas party, here are among the most corrupt paying one because there discussions over the last several months, it has been con- some suggestions, Spinelli’s states in the country. It’s aren’t too many Meter Maids firmed that the Canadian Soccer Association is partnering Function Facilities, Kelley’s now become a one party that are quitting the posi- with the new model and the Mexican Federation is doing Pub and Ecco Restaurant are state (Democrat). Where tion, “if any”! ... However, the same. Currently the U.S. is the only setup with no affili- excellent recommendations people seeking to live off the anytime you work with the ation to the men’s side. In Europe, women’s programs are a ... Looking for electronics system find their way here! public, you may be in for a spin off from the men’s, holding the same name and spon- and jewelry, try Pericola’s Although, the latest consen- hassle ... Does anyone find sors. There will be at least one MLS ownership group in- Gift Shop on Bennington sus is many liberal loonies that MBTA bus drivers are volved in the launch of 2013 and a chance there may be Street. Folks what I’m say- are crossing over the border too aggressive on the road? more. The Portland Timbers issued a statement they will be ing is, “you don’t have to look into New Hampshire and They need to slow down, and partnering with U.S. Soccer to operate the local franchise. outside you home town” to turning New Hampshire into stop hogging ... Till next time! With so much new progression we here in Boston have al- find the gift of your choice, ways had a strong organization. Boston Breakers Head Coach everything is a few steps Lisa Cole commented, “We are looking forward to being a away to make your holiday part of the new league. It is again an exciting time for less stressful and an enjoy- women’s professional soccer here in the U.S.” The Break- able one ... Electric bikes are ers will once again play their home games at Dilboy Sta- HOT! People in Europe and LUCIA dium in Somerville. Last season in WPSL Elite, the Break- the Far East have chosen to ers sold out all seven home games for a total attendance travel by electric bikes. R I S T O R A N T E & B A R over 15,000 and they won the regular season championship. China, Germany and Italy To learn more about the Breakers and purchase tickets, have the fastest growing Traditional Italian Cuisine visit www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com or call 781-619-9337. electric bike markets in the With all going on in sports today; the lock-outs, scandals world. Soon those in United 415 Hanover Street, Boston and players’ outrageous demands, one thing remains clear, States who follow overseas these women have amazing commitment to their sport. They trends will be seeing lots of 617.367.2353 hold true to the definition of an athlete and play for the love electric bikes on the road ... of the game. With a nation just catching on, a league folding several times this country can still say, “We are the best.” 11 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester Players like Abby Wambach becoming a household name, Freeway Says Alex Morgan being the girl next door and captain Christie 781.729.0515 Rampone, a 37 year-old mother of two, being the global brand for this sport, it seems Adidas said it best, “Impossible is “Thank You” Nothing.” for Your Private Function Rooms for any Occasion Generosity Christening • Bridal Shower • Baby Shower Birthday • Bereavement, Etc. I would, once again, presents like to thank everyone who made the Robert Donato Frattaroli Sorrentino Fundraiser [email protected] www.luciaristorante.com on October 27th such a success. I was over- whelmed by all the won- derful donations and by the fantastic attendance NORTH END at the event. I’d especially like to send a special thank & you to Donato Frattaroli, PRINTING of Lucia’s Ristorante in SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Boston and Winchester, 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 for his very generous do- Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette 2:00 - 4:30 pm nation. It’s nice to know Steriti Skating Rink - Commercial St. - North End that our community is one that can always be & Quality Printing Raffle counted on to donate to tary & Prizes Cocoa limen Restaurant & Store these important causes! omp Holiday for all your C ting Gift Certificates e Ska Ic Treats unwrapped Commercial and Personal Needs For each Pho toy for a child tos Ho 13 w lida DIAMONDS ages 1- / San y M Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers Bring your camerata & us Car ic Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations or borrow ours! DJ Lou Strazzolin ROLEX g and the Children ESTATE JEWELRY Announcements • Business Forms and Documents of NEMPAC Bought & Sold — COMPETITIVE PRICES —

Jewelers Exch. Bldg. 617-227-8929 Jim (617) 263-7766 617-227-8929 Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 Carmella’s Market 10th Annual Christmas at Fenway Eastie’s Newest Italian Market by Cyn Donnelly by Cyn Donnelly

(Photo by Cyn Donnelly, toeingtherubber.com)

The 2012 baseball season of the heroes of the 2004 didn’t give Red Sox fans season who was long-ha- much to cheer about, but the rangued by sports radio loud- team started off the 2013 mouths for supposedly hav- season by spreading good will ing a bad attitude while he and Christmas spirit at the was here, was welcomed 10th annual Christmas at warmly by the fans and Fenway event held on Satur- seemed to be enjoying him- day, December 1st. self immensely, even stay- City Councilor Sal LaMattina and State Representative Carlo Basile bring greetings Each year since 2003, the ing around for a segment to Clark and Carmella Moulaison from the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Red Sox begin the Christmas with NESN’s Don Orsillo Massachusetts. season with the family- where he got to snuggle with Recently Gloria’s Food Store, a long-time pastas, olive oils, peppers and cold cuts friendly event that gives a skunk provided by Curious local landmark in East Boston, was sold by to each sandwich being made to order. lucky fans the opportunity to Critters. its owner Jerry Del Prete to the East Boston Del Prete even stayed on to assist with purchase tickets for the up- Red Sox President Larry Main Streets Director Clark Moulaison. East suppliers and customers during the coming season right at Lucchino and General Man- Boston residents and other fans of Gloria’s transition. Fenway Park. Fans are in- ager Ben Cherington were need not worry about things in the neigh- The store had various owners since open- vited to register to win a spot also there and answered borhood changing much, though, because ing in the 1920s but Del Prete owned and on the invitation list and questions from both Orsillo Moulaison has reopened the popular store ran it for 34 years before finally selling to those fortunate enough to be and the fans, assuring all under a new name: Carmella’s Market. Moulaison. Moulaison has every intention chosen get to bring guests that the team was moving in Much is staying the same at Carmella’s, of keeping the customers as happy as Del with them. Tickets for the the right direction with ev- from the store carrying a wide variety of Prete did for all those years. 2013 season went on sale ery intention of bringing a Saturday and many fans sat winning season in 2013. home listening to a busy sig- For baseball fans, being at nal on their phone or sitting Fenway Park during the online in the virtual waiting baseball season, when you room hoping to buy them be- can smell the hotdogs and fore they sold out, but the witness outfielders running lucky people who were cho- into the Green Monster, sen in the Christmas at is an experience like no Fenway lottery knew they other. This year, the year of would get the opportunity to Fenway’s 100th anniversary, buy tickets for the upcoming the experience was made season without fear of see- even more special as snow ing a “sold out” sign. fell throughout the day, giv- But there was more to do ing many fans the unique on Saturday than just buy opportunity to witness Fenway tickets. The Red Sox Foun- Park in the snow. dation held a raffle through- Truck Day (that wonderful out the day where fans won day when the equipment autographed memorabilia truck leaves Fenway Park from various Red Sox players for Ft Myers to begin Spring and for those who weren’t Training) is on February 5th lucky enough to win there and the Red Sox start the Carmella’s Grand Opening was packed with customers on hand to sample a variety of was Red Sox memorabilia up 2013 season in the Bronx Italian staples. (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) for sale as well. A choir en- playing the Yankees on April tertained fans by singing 1st. But the day to really look Christmas carols and two dif- forward to is Monday, April Freeway’s Thanksgiving Pet Food Drive a Success ferent train rides were avail- 8th, which is the day the Red I am so happy to announce able for the kids, but the Sox come back to Boston and that, once again, our Thanks- highlight of the day was start the season at home giving Pet Food Drive was the opportunity to meet cur- against the Baltimore Ori- a success! I don’t know how rent and former Red Sox oles. Finishing in last place to thank EVERYONE that players and get their auto- made 2012 a major disap- took the time to drop off graph. Among others, newly- pointment for the Red Sox their donations at the Post- appointed manager John and their fans but on Open- Gazette. The many donations Farrell was there along with ing Day every team is in first included food, leashes, toys, 2012 fan favorite Pedro place. Christmas at Fenway treats, beds and other items Ciriaco, former closer Keith served as a reminder that for both cats and dogs. Foulke representing the the winter washes away the We would also like to thank 2004 World Series champi- stench of a bad summer and everyone that donated space onship team and Red Sox leg- gives Red Sox fans new hope on their web page to get the end Luis Tiant. Foulke, one for the spring. message out. On Wednesday, Novem- ber 21st we went to the MSPCA-Angell Memorial Mattéo Gallo and staff member Cory Cory Berry-Whitlock of the MSPCA-Angell Boston (center) Berry-Whitlock was de- holding Freeway, Joan Smith (left) and Marie Simboli lighted to accept the many (right). (Photo by Louie Graffeo) o Appraisals donations just in time for Thanksgiving. He was truly who are less fortunate and “thank you” to my friends Sales & Rentals appreciative of how many have pets. Marie, Louie and Joan at the people had been so thought- The success of the food Post-Gazette for helping me • ful, especially during the dif- drive increases with each bring the donations to the Real Estate ficult times many are still year and I look forward to Angell Memorial. We should having. Please note that doing it all again in 2013. ALL be happy that we gave 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 anything that can’t be used Are you with me? I know you pets who don’t have a lot at the shelter will be given are! something to be happy about (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 to those in the community I’d like to give a special at the holidays. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 Page 9 Socially Scene by Angela Cornacchio

The Grinch’s heart grew three sizes that day .... With the honor from the Who’s at the Whooville feast he was blessed to carve the roast beast. (Photo courtesy of The Grinch Productions)

information you can call 6:00 pm with the holiday 617-542-1399. You can also tree lighting and a surprise visit the website for more visit from Santa at the cor- information as the events ner of Cross and Hanover Not his traditional transportation ... Santa on a Harley is just one of many ice sculp- continue to be released. Street. The tree lighting is ture from past First Night displays, yet sets the tone for what kind of festive fun the Buon Natale .... Come and being sponsored by the North celebration holds. (Photo courtesy of www.FirstNight.org) celebrate Christmas in the End Beautification Commit- heart of Boston’s own Little tee. Hot chocolate with cook- Christmas Continues …. agenda at this time is Mag- a boat on Boston Harbor. The Italy. The 6th Annual Buon ies will be served and Café With Boston having so much netic Fields with special boat departs at 11:00 pm and Natale North End Holiday Paradiso will be donating to offer I do my best in cov- guest Tanya Donelly in Sym- returns at 12:30 am. You Stroll will take place Friday, their famous hot chocolate. ering ballet, opera, concerts, phony Hall at 9:00 pm, Lee are able to enjoy the cash December 7th from 7:00 pm Owner of the café, Adriana galleries, special presenta- Fields & The Expressions bar and DJ entertainment to 11:00 pm. This holiday DeStefano commented, “I am tions and more. Although, with special guests Jenny on board. This event has sold shopping stroll includes 19 wishing everyone a happy with it being such a jolly Dee & The Deelinquentas at out quickly every year, so boutiques, shops, galleries holiday and encourage them time of year, I thought why NEC’s Jordan Hall also at interested people are advised and specialty stores. Each and their families to come not once again dedicate my 9:00 p.m. and John Scofield to buy tickets early. First venue will contribute to the and enjoy. It would be nice column to the “Holidays in at Berklee performance Cen- Night Boston, the original holiday season with dis- to share this as the local the Hub”? ter starting at 8:45 pm. There citywide festival of art and counts, gifts with purchase, businesses and neighbor- First Sight at First Night will be a live broadcast in culture, is the country’s old- cocktails, refreshments and hood contributors put a lot …. First Night Boston has Boston on 89.7 FM and on est and largest New Year’s holiday surprises. Partici- into making it an event fes- announced some highlights stations across the country Eve celebration. On Mon- pants who pick up a passport tive for the whole family. We of the 37th edition of the as part of NPR’s annual New day, December 31, 2012 from stroll card and get it stamped in the North End care very country’s oldest and largest Year’s Eve broadcast “Toast noon to midnight, First Night by all of the nineteen busi- much for our neighborhood New Year’s Eve arts festival of the Nation”. The Midnight presents its annual day-long nesses (no purchase neces- and look forward to continu- which will include over 1000 Fireworks Cruise on Boston festival of art, music, dance, sary) will get a chance to win ing tradition.” In a section of artists in 200 exhibitions Harbor is an opportunity to ice sculptures and so much a gift basket or gift certifi- Boston so full of culture and and performances in 35 dif- view the traditional First more. First Night welcomes cate from each of the stores. community this is definitely ferent locations. On the Night firework display from children and families of The raffle will be held after entertainment to show up all ages to celebrate commu- the stroll. Elaine DiGangi, for. For more info about the nity through the arts. owner of Heart and Soul on North End Holiday Stroll, First Night Boston, Inc., is Hanover Street and a native contact Marian Klausner at an independent non-profit of the area says, “The North 617-742-0484. organization. It is supported End is still a neighborhood No Rest for the Wicked by public and private con- and has become a place to Funny …. It seems the tributions, sponsorships, and shop. Now when people come North End is the place to be through the admission sales to eat here, there are places of the First Night button. to shop.” The fun kicks off at (Continued on Page 13) First Night Boston’s major supporters are: The City of Boston, Thomas M. Menino, Mayor; Greater Boston Con- vention and Visitors Bureau; LogMeIn, Inc.; FedEx; Karm- '/sE d,d,E '/&d'/&d KK&& ,EZZ/d'/d E aloop/Future of Boston Alli- ance; Massachusetts Conven- tion Center Authority; Mas- Eachh iitemt hhand-pickedd i k d tto guaranteet your childhild a sachusetts Cultural Coun- cil; Sheraton Hotels & Re- Ĩriendly introducƟon to the language and culture oĨ /taly͘ sorts and WBZ-TV. All First Toys & Books and Newly Night outdoor events are free, though supported by DVDs & CDs Arrived sales of the First Night but- Clothing Italian ton, which is the ticket for Pinocchio Imports admission to indoor events. A reserved seating section has been set aside for some events, so people may pur- chase a guaranteed seat if they wish. Buttons are avail- able at dozens of locations, including Shaw’s, Tedes- chi’s and Au Bon Pain and www.ItalianChildrensMarket.com www.firstnight.org through (310) 427-2700 Call for a FREE catalog! December 23rd. For further Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012

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

YOU BETTER NOT CRY, who, when the fire memorial by the Mediterranean and THE MUSIC OF Gang’s 1980 hit Celebration BETTER NOT POUT was brought to his attention, satisfy your hunger with a NASHVILLE SOUNDTRACK and the sweet sound of I’M TELLING YOU WHY got behind it until it became great meal. If you are lucky, Big Machine Records Japan’s all-girl group AKB48’s SANTA CLAUS IS COMING a reality. LaMattina, like Ricardo will be there to serve Country music fans have melting Sugar Rush. Skrillex TO THE NORTH END many of us, myself included, you. Best wait-staff person been enjoying the music of contributes the high-energy, Buon Natale from the had never heard of this anywhere. For more details ABC Television’s Nashville futuristic track titled Bug Hunt North End Athletic Associa- fire. LaMattina looked it up on this dyn-o-mite place, and it has resulted in the and Rihanna ‘s 2007 song tion as they prepare for on the Internet and said, visit www.TheMediterranean- release of a soundtrack CD. Shut Up and Drive rounds out the 42nd annual 2012 North “I was in shock that there Grill.com. Led by cast member co-stars the potpourri of sounds. End Christmas Parade on was a major fire in East Bos- HOLY NAME PARISH Connie Britton (Rayna Jackman’s 19 additional cuts Sunday, December 16th at ton on November 15, 1942 SAYS SAVE THIS DATE Jaymes) and Hayden Panet- feature arcade game sounds 1:00 pm. Celebrate a Merry and that 6 firefighters were On Saturday, December 8th, tiere (Juliette Barnes), each resulting in hefty scores! Christmas by seeing Santa killed, 43 people injured and Holy Name Church on Cen- member contributes to the AARON LEWIS - THE ROAD arrive at the North End many more trapped under tre Street in West Roxbury 11-song track. Britton opens Blaster/Warner Music Park by helicopter at 1:00 pm debris for up to 18 hours.” will hold a special family solo with Buried Under then Nashville sharp. This annual event is Two weeks after this blaze, Mass that will include joins Panettiere for Wrong Music fans will recognize co-sponsored by the Nazzaro the Coconut Grove Fire took 100 singers. The Mass will Song and Charles Esten (Dea- Aaron Lewis’ name as the Center, North End Against place where 492 died and include children’s music, con Claybourne) for the pretty front man for the multi- Drugs and the Mayor’s Office it was natural that the six the blessing of the outside No One Will Ever Love You. The platinum selling rock band of Arts, Tourism and Special dead Boston firefighters got Christmas Nativity and the dynamite duet of Clare Bowen Staind but he now has put Events. This event is dedi- lost in the shuffle against lighting of the 80 foot Christ- (Scarlett O’Connor) and Sam himself on The Road to his cated in memory of James that nightclub fire where mas tree. Following the Palladio (Gunnar Scott) shine roots, country music. The “Jimmy’ Pallotta. so many died. However, Mass, a supper, sponsored by on the tender If I Didn’t Know Worthington, Massachusetts SEVENTH ANNUAL thanks to the continuing the Home and School Asso- Better and the haunting When native’s CD is covered with HOLIDAY WINDOW efforts of LaMattina and ciation, will follow in the The Right One Comes Along. ten songs, of which he wrote CONTEST others, those six firefighters Parish Hall. All are welcome Hayden rocks the stage with nine. Sounding very comfort- Attention East Boston busi- and their sacrifice will no and don’t forget to bring a Esten on Undermine and offers able in country, he opens by ness community! Take pride longer be forgotten in East friend. up a pair of solo gems, Love keeping his speed at 75 hit- in your community and Boston. FREEDOMS FOUNDATION Like Mine and the soaring first ting the pedal hard with the brighten up your storefronts BRETT WINS BAY STATE CHAPTER single Telescope. Esten tugs title cut The Road, singing the because it is time once again NEW ELECTION HOLIDAY LUNCHEON at the heartstrings via Side- praises of Endless Summer, for East Boston’s annual win- Former State Rep. Jimmy This year’s annual holiday show as an aspiring singer/ saluting the family patriotism dow display contest spon- Brett, D-Savin Hill, has been luncheon and dance will be song-writer, Avery Barkley with Red, White & Blue and sored by both the East Boston elected president of the Mas- held at Spinelli’s in Day (Jona-than Jackson) is con- suggest pacing your life with Chamber of Commerce and sachusetts Association for Square on Sunday, Decem- vincing with Twist of Barbwire Lessons Learned. The rela- East Boston’s Main Streets. Mental Health board of direc- ber 16th at 12:30 pm with and it all ends following tionship of Forever is question- As they say, “Decorating tors. Brett has served as music by Frank Zarba and Canadian real-life sisters ing, moving on with the only your windows will help cre- president and CEO of the lunch at 1:30 pm. Tickets are Lennon and Maisy Stella’s tune he didn’t write, titled ate a safe and festive atmo- New England Council since $40 per person. Make check (cast as Britton’s daughters) Granddaddy’s Gun, reminisc- sphere for our neighborhood 1996. Previously, he had payable to Bay State Chap- performance of Telescope. ing tour travels with State during the 2012 holiday served as a State Represen- ter Freedoms Foundation by Country gold! Lines, looking at where he’s season.” The top five entries tative up on Beacon Hill for December 10 to P.O. Box 287, SAFFRON DAWNING going and where he’s been on will receive special recogni- over 15 years. East Boston, MA 02128. Palmetto Records the self-reflection of Anywhere tion. To get on board, you EASTIE RESIDENTS CHRISTMAS CONCERT Growing up in her native But Here and ends with the will have to contact the East HEARD DEVELOPER’S AT ST. MARY’S Iran, Katayoun Goudarzi was heavenly Party In Hell. Nice Boston Chamber of Com- PLANS IN CHARLESTOWN frequently exposed to the transition from the rock merce’s Executive Assistant A Fall River developer who This coming Sunday, words of poet Rumi. Making sound of Staind to country Sherri Raftery at 617-569- has purchased a large parcel December 9th at 3:30 pm, her home in the U.S., she music! 5000 or by logging on to of land on McClellan High- St. Mary’s – St. Catherine’s worked on finding new ways JOE GILMAN - RELATIVITY www.eastbostonchamber.com. way and plans to develop Parish in Charlestown will to incorporate her recitation Capri Records ANNUAL EAST BOSTON a hotel, restaurant and be holding a Christmas con- into musical pieces with di- Pianist/composer Joe Gil- KIWANIS HOLIDAY plenty of retail space, re- cert at St. Mary’s Church on verse and different musi- man uses the surface of his MEETING cently briefed members of Warren Street. I want to cians. Surrounding herself CD Relativity to express his The annual East Boston the Orient Heights Neighbor- thank Mary Curtin for pass- with sitar master Shujaat concept of creating musical Kiwanis Holiday meeting hood Council on the $32 mil- ing this bit of news on for Khan, jazz and rock saxophon- interpretations of art, specifi- with the East Boston Asso- lion project. Representatives this column. What a great ist Tim Ries whose work with cally the art of M.C. Escher. ciation for Retarded Citizens from First Bristol Corpora- way to start off the season. the Rolling Stones is legend- Escher’s 1946 lithograph of will be held this year on tion Developers said they There’s no more beautiful ary, tabla master Abhiman th three different globes is cov- Tuesday, December 18 at would like to build a 5-story, church in Boston than Kaushal and composer and ered by Joe in Three Spheres, 6:00 pm at Spinelli’s in Day 177-room, Hilton Garden St. Mary’s in Charlestown. jazz pianist Kevin Hayes and 1961’s Waterfall features Square. A visit from Santa Inn to be followed by a res- SACRED HEART PARISH Saffron was born. The 20- a descending melody, the Claus is expected. taurant and many retail CHRISTMAS PARTY minute title track Dawning simple honesty of 1955’s WORK BEGINS ON opportunities. The front of The Sacred Heart parish in sets the pace, followed by an- Three Worlds is majestic, ap- GREENWAY APARTMENT the hotel and retail space is East Boston has announced other lengthy meditative slice propriately the 1956 wood en- TOWER planned to face Boardman that Saturday, December The Inquisitor. The emotions th graving Smaller and Smaller is Not long ago, work began Street facing the neighbor- 15 will be the date for this flow from the brevity of Yours about infinity and is horn- on a $130 million apartment hood and parking in the year’s Christmas party to be and the almost 18 minutes of laden, with a mix of piano and tower along the Greenway. rear by McClellan Highway held in the parish hall start- Tease. Goudarzi is the lone sax playing in unison to cre- Now work has kicked off (Route 1A). ing at 6:00 pm. Food will be interpreter of the poems ate Covered Alley. 1944’s En- on construction of a 26-story GREAT HERALD provided by Meridian Food penned in Persian and she counter is the confrontation of tower with 240 units at LETTER WRITER Market and the entertain- was able to get the members the synergy of a pessimist and 120 Kingston Street, the site I read a great letter to the ment by singer/DJ Stephen of Saffron to understand their an optimist, followed by the of the demolished 121-year- editor in the Boston Herald Savio. Call the rectory for intent by simply reading 1936 lithograph Snow that old Dainty Dot building at the other day. Read this: tickets. Tell Father Wayne a couple of verses so they has both chill and thaw, as the intersection of China- “There are several simple you heard about this great could hear the meter. Over- Day and Night moves smoothly town and the Financial and inexpensive ways to monitor time from me. See you in come is draining, the hectic th with a Brazilian-inspired Leather districts. The build- or prevent EBT fraud. One Eastie on December 15 . tempo of Trembling is unique groove. The 1938 woodcut ing will curve with the way is to require ALL pur- Don’t forget your dancing and Nomad is a well-traveled Sky and Water has both the Greenway. The tower is on chases to be itemized. Two, shoes! track! TH ascending sound of sky and schedule to finish construc- require a state photo ID with HAPPY 75 TO WRECK-IT RALPH - the descending water melody, tion in mid-2014. all purchases. If I can be MP & COMPANY SOUNDTRACK the inspiration for Dewdrop KUDOS TO required to show a photo OF EAST BOSTON Walt Disney Records was the 1948 Mezzotint and CITY COUNCILOR ID with my paid-for-by-me For 75 years Previte has With a no-holds-barred depicts a brief lifetime of mu- SAL LaMATTINA credit card, why can’t an been a respected name score penned by Henry sic in a single, tiny drop, and The recent ceremony over EBT beneficiary be required and fixture in the Maver- Jackman, this 25-slice the finale is Ascending and in East Boston’s Maverick to show a photo ID when ick Square area. Matthew soundtrack is blessed with a Descending, an iconic 1960 Square for the unveiling of it is also being paid by Previte established his com- diverse collection of songs. lithograph that features a a memorial plaque for the me?” Thank you to Stephen pany in 1938. In 1985, With Adam Young’s Owl City wonderful blend of bebop en- six Boston firefighters who Buonopane of Billerica for his daughter Grace Previte covering the end credit track ergy and repetition! Joining perished during the Luongo your great insight. Magoon continued in her with the electronica beauty Gilman are Nick Frenay, Fire on November 15, 1942, TRY THE father’s footsteps and the When Can I See You Again, the trumpet & flugelhorn; Chad took place at the site on the MEDITERRANEAN business continues to grow. pace continues with Buckner Lefkowitz-Brown, tenor sax fire’s 70th anniversary. The GRILL & PIZZERIA On December 5th, the com- & Garcia of Pac-Man Fever and bass clarinet; Zach Brown, ceremony was the work of If you are anywhere near pany celebrated its 75th fame delivering Wreck-It, bass; and Corey Fonville on many folks, especially our Route 1 in South Attleboro anniversary at its 146 Mav- Wreck-It Ralph, plus Kool & The drums. City Councilor Sal LaMattina and hungry you need to stop erick Street location. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 Page 11

joins nationally acclaimed vocal group Kennedy Center and Royal Festival each priced at $300 and under. The Five by Design whose style embraces Hall. She is a Grammy nominee and timing of this exhibit allows holiday unforgettable melodies, lush harmo- has received numerous awards. She shoppers to purchase unique gifts at nies, and swinging rhythms. Enjoy has been the subject of several docu- affordable prices. NOW unique takes on classic favorites mentaries including Concerto for and brand new originals, plus a spe- Mona with conductor Zubin Mehta. HAMPSHIRE HOUSE cial visit from Jolly Ole’ St. Nick and Ms. Golabek’s syndicated radio pro- 84 Beacon Street, Beacon Hill PLAYING a time-honored audience sing along. gram, The Romantic Hours, combines Boston, MA Treat yourself and your loved ones music with poetry. Her recordings in- 617-227-9600 to a holiday tradition that millions clude Carnival of the Animals and www.HampshireHouse.com cherish! Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite featuring GINGERBREAD HOUSE BRUNCH UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Meryl Streep, both recorded with Ms. - Every Sunday in December. Join the WILBUR THEATRE Golabek’s sister, Renee Golabek- Hampshire House in celebrating the 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA Kaye. Both daughters were taught by holidays by spending a festive after- 617-248-9700 their mother, Lisa Jura, who is the noon on Beacon Hill as you decorate www.TheWilburTheatre.com subject of Ms. Golabek’s acclaimed your very own Gingerbread House. Kenny G - 2012 Holiday Show — book, The Children of Willesden Lane. Show off your creativity with candy Sunday, December 16, 2012. Grammy® Ms. Golabek founded Hold On To Your and frosting while enjoying a delec- Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G Music, a foundation devoted to table classic brunch in our grand lights up the holidays with his 2012 spreading the message of the power mansion. Reservations are required! December concert! You’ll hear holi- of music. With the help of the Milken To make them, or for more informa- day classics such as Silver Bells, Have Family Foundation and the tion, call 617-227-9600. Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Annenberg Foundation, she created Winter Wonderland, Let it Snow, Joy to educational resources which, with her the World, Silent Night and more. book, have been adopted into school In a recording career that spans curricula across America. MUSEUMS almost three decades and 23 albums, Kenny G has grafted elements of R&B, STONEHAM THEATER NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM pop, and Latin to a jazz foundation 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 9 Route 183 solidifying his reputation as the pre- 781-279-2200 Stockbridge, MA mier artist in contemporary jazz. www.StonehamTheater.org 413-298-4100 Since the early 80s, his combination IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE — Now www.nrm.org of unparalleled instrumental chops through December 23rd. Alone on top NORMAN ROCKWELL: HOME and indelible melodies has resulted of a bridge that overlooks his beloved FOR THE HOLIDAYS — Now in sales of more than 75 million Bedford Falls, George Bailey has con- through January 21, 2013. During the records worldwide and more than a vinced himself that his life and his holiday season, Norman Rockwell’s dozen climbs to the top of Billboard’s work have been for nothing. Can the anxiously awaited illustrations contemporary jazz chart. small victories and common decency brought good cheer to millions of of one man change an entire town? Americans who encountered his im- George will find out when he's visited ages on the historic covers and pages by a guardian angel who will show of their most favorite magazines THEATER him what life would have been like and on holiday cards that brought without him. See this new adapta- the spirit of the holidays home. His memorable, enduring images, which NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE tion of a Christmas staple that adds reflected the best in us, are on view 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA back some of your favorite scenes, in this special holiday installation 978-232-7200 including the Charleston dance above of original artworks and objects. www.NSMT.org the pool floor. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience live Original drawings for Hallmark A CHRISTMAS CAROL — Decem- theatre. In an effort to bring the ex- cards, paintings inspired by Charles ber 7–23. Based on the Charles citement of live theatre to more of the Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol community, Stoneham Theatre offers Carol, a point-of-purchase Coca-Cola tells the tale of curmudgeonly miser "Pay What You Can." One hour prior Santa and costumes and props fea- Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by rd to the first Thursday performance of tured in Rockwell’s artwork will be At the Stoneham Theater through December 23 , the ghosts of Christmases Past, each Mainstage production, tickets to on view. Present and Future hoping to change rediscover the joy of perennial holiday favorite It’s a that performance will be sold on a "Pay his destiny and save his soul. This Wonderful Life. See THEATER SECTION for more details. What You Can" basis. Contact the MUSEUM OF AFRICAN brilliant musical, an original adapta- theater for more information. AMERICAN HISTORY tion written for NSMT audiences, fol- 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill lows Scrooge through a series of chanted Christmas Eve in New York Boston, MA strange and magical journeys, where MUSIC City, this year’s show is sure to start 617-725-0022 he ultimately discovers the true spirit any TSO fan’s holiday season off right. COMEDY www.AfroAmMuseum.org of the holiday season. Songs Include: TD GARDEN “The Lost Christmas Eve” will be per- PORTRAITS OF PURPOSE: A Patapan, The Apple Tree Wassail, God 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA formed in its entirety and will feature TRIBUTE TO LEADERSHIP - BOS- Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, Ding, Dong, WILBUR THEATRE 617-624-1050 the hit single, “Wizards in Winter,” as TON 1980-2012 — Now through Merrily On High, Here We Come A-was- 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA www.TDGarden.com well as longtime crowd favorites, April 15, 2013. During the 18th and sailing, Boars Head Carol, We Saw 617-248-9700 TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA “Christmas Nights in Blue” and “Sibe- 19th centuries, Boston was a leader Three Ships and We Wish You A Merry www.TheWilburTheatre.com — Sunday, December 23, 2012. rian Sleigh Ride.” It will be followed among Northern communities of color. Christmas. CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER — Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is by brand new songs from TSO’s Fall Black Bostonians traveled and inter- Sunday December 30, 2012. Two teaming up with Hallmark Channel EP release from Lava/Republic, acted with leaders nationally and in- CITI PERFORMING ARTS shows at 7 pm and 9:45 pm. Cedric to present the live debut of the band’s “Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas ternationally. They were entrepre- CENTER WANG the Entertainer is best known for his multi-platinum rock opera, “The Lost Night),” classics from TSO’s debut al- neurs, educators, artists, authors, ac- 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA crowd-pleasing roles in the hit films Christmas Eve.” A modern classic that bum, “Christmas Eve & Other Stories” tivists, elected officials and patriots. 617-482-9393 Barbershop, Madagascar, Johnson can stand side by side with a Charles and the rest of the heralded catalogue This tradition continues. Leaders and www.CitiCenter.org Family Vacation and The Original Dickens tale, “The Lost Christmas of rock operas. citizens in Boston’s communities of DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH Kings of Comedy. He has many career Eve” is the newest chapter in the TSO color have continued to lead and form STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSI- successes including receiving the Ri- holiday tradition. “The Lost Christmas LOWELL MEMORIAL institutions that have proved critical CAL - Now through December 9, 2012. chard Pryor Comic of the Year Award, Eve” has been called “a story of loss AUDITORIUM to the fabric of this city. Their activ- Big League Productions presents the winning the Aftra Award of Excellence and redemption” and features a di- 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA ism, community involvement and critically acclaimed, record-breaking in Television Programming for his tv verse soundtrack fusing elements of 978-454-2299 commitment have led to a better Bos- Broadway musical production Dr. series Cedric The Entertainer Pre- rock, classical, folk, Broadway and www.LowellAuditorium.com ton and a better world. A selection of Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ- sents..., and being awarded four con- R&B, which takes you on a journey HOLIDAY POPS FEATURING these dedicated citizens is repre- mas! The classic, whimsical tale will secutive NAACP Image Awards for into the “Capra-esque” world of TSO KEITH LOCKHART AND THE sented in Don West’s Portraits of Pur- enchant audiences of all ages. Dr. “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a creator/producer, Paul O’Neill. En- BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE pose, a collection of life-sized photo- Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christ- Comedy Series” The Steve Harvey compassing a rundown hotel, an old ORCHESTRA — Sunday, Decem- graphs. Portraits of Purpose gives us mas! The Musical features the hit Show. His first comedy book, Grown- toy store, a blues bar, a Gothic cathe- ber 16, 2012. Kick off your holiday an understanding of the many people songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” Ass Man, was released in January of dral, and their respective inhabitants season with Keith Lockhart and the of Boston and beyond who have acted and “Welcome Christmas” (written by 2002 and sold out across the country. all intertwined during a single en- Boston Pops. “America’s Orchestra” their conscience and made a differ- Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the ence. Their history will not be forgot- original animated series. Max the Dog ten. Don West, noted Boston photog- narrates as the mean and schem- Special Events rapher, has been photographically ing Grinch, whose heart is “two ITALIAN recording the events and the people sizes too small,” decides to steal in Boston for over 35 years. He began Christmas away from the Holiday TD GARDEN his career as a freelance and news EVENTS & PROGRAMS loving Whos. 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA photographer, making a conscious 617-624-1050 choice to capture affirmative images THE JACKIE LIEBERGOTT www.TDGarden.com of people of color in all facets of com- FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, FOX THEATER Trolley Line Blvd, BLACK BOX THEATER AT THE DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES munity life. In the 1980s he worked Ledyard, CT (800) 200-2882 www.Foxwoods.com PARAMOUNT CENTER 100 YEARS OF MAGIC! — Decem- for United Press International and PEPPINO DI CAPR — December 9, 2012. Peppino began singing and 559 Washington St., Boston, MA ber 27–30, 2012. Join the celebration Boston’s black weekly paper, the Bay playing the piano at age 4, entertaining the American army troops sta- 617-824-8400 as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable char- State Banner. West has since gone tioned on the island of Capri with a repertoire of American standards. After www.ArtsEmerson.org acters from 18 beloved stories come on a host of assignments with major 6 years of classical studies and playing at nightclubs around Capri, Peppino THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN to life in Disney On Ice celebrates newspapers and magazines such as and his group The Rockers released their first single, with the songs Malattia LANE — Now through December 16, 100 Years of Magic! You’ll be capti- the Boston Globe, New York Times, (Illness) and Nun è Peccato (It’s not a sin), sung in Napoletano in 1958. A 2012. Set in Vienna in 1938 and Lon- vated by the one and only Mickey Christian Science Monitor, Ebony, string of hit singles soon followed, usually alternating between Italian don during the Blitzkrieg, The Pianist Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, People and Black Enterprise. versions of American rock ‘n’ roll and twist songs and originals in Italian of Willesden Lane tells the true story Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, and Napoletano and Peppino became one of the top acts in the country. of pianist and author Mona Golabek’s Pinocchio and many Disney Prin- Featuring special guest Cosetta Gigli. mother, Lisa Jura. A young Jewish cesses. Be thrilled by exciting ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS pianist, Lisa dreams of a concert de- moments from The Lion King; Mulan; FREE EVENTS “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am to 12 Noon every Friday with host Tom but at the storied Musikverein con- and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca cert hall. When Lisa is swept up in The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; every Sunday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. the kindertransport, to protect her in a skating spectacular filled with PAUL REVERE MALL “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi from the Nazi regime, everything about magical Disney moments you’ll (THE PRADO) 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. her life is upended except her love of remember forever as Disney On Ice Hanover Street, Boston, MA “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays 90.7 FM music and her pursuit of that dream. celebrates 100 Years of Magic! 2012 CHRISTMAS TROLLEY or online www.djrocco.com. Golabek performs some of the world’s TOUR AND TREE LIGHTING - Sun- “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sundays from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN most beloved piano music in this poi- ARSENAL CENTER FOR day December 9th at 2:15 pm. Mayor 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. gnant tribute to her remarkable THE ARTS Thomas M. Menino invites you, your “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO 650 AM mother. Directed by Hershey Felder, 311 Arsenal Street, family and friends to come and join and online at www.wsro.com. The Pianist of Willesden Lane is about Watertown, MA Santa Claus and his reindeer along “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ hope, survival and how, through our 617-923-0100 with snowmen, gingerbread men and radio or itunes, college radio click on Zumix. For more information, log onto darkest times, music has the power www.ArsenalArts.org a host of other holiday characters as www.italiaunita.org. to help us survive. Appropriate for ages SMALL WORKS 2012 - Now they sing, dance and spread holiday “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays 9:00 pm– 12 and up, the show runs 90 minutes through January 10, 2013. cheer in celebratoin of the tree light- 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's Place. with no intermission. American con- ArsenalARTS presents Small Works ing! For more information, call Nicole Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. cert pianist Mona Golabek has ap- 2012, their annual group show of art- Leo in the Mayor’s Office of Neighbor- peared at the Hollywood Bowl, the works no larger than 12” x 12” in size, hood Services at 617-635-4987. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

So here we are on the anniversary of Pearl Danish re- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Harbor Day, 1941. Little did we know that in searchers SFINGI “sfeen-gee” a few years we would be drafted into the U.S. tracked the Army! So off we went! That is another story. health and Fried Dough Christmas Treats So what’s new? A World War II veteran was physical ap- 3 yeast packets (¼ oz. each) 2 tablespoons sugar able to hear a symphony he wrote 67 years pearance of 2-½ cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon salt ago for the first time when the U.S. Army 11,000 people age 40 and older over the (105 to 115°F) A sprinkle of cinnamon 2 Orchestra premiered it in Washington, D.C. course of 35 years. They found cardiovas- /3 cup vegetable oil (optional) Retired Col. Harold Van Heuvelen, 93, was cular problems to be more prevalent among 3-½ cups flour inspired by his experiences as a soldier to those who had at least one of four signs of write a symphony in 1945, but it languished aging-receding hairline at the temples, bald- FOR FRYING: on the shelf for decades and was never per- ness at the crown of the head, creases in 1 quart vegetable oil formed. When his son Bob found the music the earlobes, or yellow, fatty deposits around 1 four-quart saucepan or deep fryer in the early 2000s, he launched a campaign the eyes. People with three of the markers In a ten-inch bowl, mix yeast with lukewarm water. Stir to have the Army play it. Its premiere drew were 57 percent more likely to have a heart to dissolve yeast. Add oil. Gradually add flour, cinnamon rapturous applause and a standing ovation attack and 39 percent more likely to have (optional) and salt, blending all ingredients to form a SOFT for the composer. Bravo! Bravo! heart disease even if they had no conven- dough. Cover and let rise to double its size. Pay attention! A Japanese study found that tional heart disease risk factors such as ex- Punch down and let rise again. Repeat two more times. compliments can help improve student and cessive weight, high cholesterol, elevated FRYING: Heat oil in small deep fryer or saucepan until hot. employee performance as much as monetary blood pressure or a family history of heart With teaspoon, drop portions of mixture into hot oil. They rewards. “To the brain, receiving a compli- disease. The heart disease risk was even will fall to bottom and rise slowly. Remove with slotted spoon ment is as much a social reward as being greater for people over 70 who looked older when golden brown all over. Place in large bowl. Sprinkle rewarded money,” said researcher Norihiro than others their age. The findings “should with granulated sugar. Serve hot or cooled. Sadato. give clinicians greater incentive to treat Compliments are like perfume: to be patients who show these physical signs,” NOTE: Though this delightful treat was also served in many inhaled, not swallowed. Anne Tybjaerg-Hansen of the University of homes for Easter, I remember especially waiting to see Mama As Dean Saluti would say, “Be sincere with Copenhagen tells ABCNews.com. Other com- mix her dough at Christmas time. Zio Nino and Zia Marianna’s your compliments. Most people can tell the mon signs of aging, such as wrinkle and (Papa’s uncle and aunt) top-floor apartment became a gather- difference between sugar and saccharine.” graying hair, don’t appear to have signifi- ing place for relatives and friends on many holidays. What I Huh? The Philadelphia Inquirer found that cant correlation with heart health. remember most was seeing Zia Marianna, Mama and other Mitt Romney got not a single vote in 59 Flying high! U.S. airlines face a huge women help to fry the Sfingi. The odor of frying dough was districts of that Pennsylvania city. The vote shortfall in qualified pilots. More than half evident in the apartment and throughout the corridors of 39 total in those heavily African-American, of current pilots are age 50 or over and new Charter Street. My cousins and I served the hot, fried, sugared Democratic districts: Obama — 19,604, federal regulations require newly hired dough to guests arriving for supper. The youngsters who had Romney — 0. pilots to have at least 1,500 hours of flying not fallen asleep after supper were welcomed to the round Ah, Venice! Nearly three quarters of time. All U.S. airlines will need to find over kitchen table again. We joined our parents in the games of Venice was under water as the lagoon city 65,000 more pilots before the year 2020. Lotto (Bingo) with the other guests. A display of fruit, nuts, suffered one of its worst floods in a century. According to the musicologist Albert Natale Cannalicchi, Cassattedi, Sfingi, or Strufoli remained available Residents waded through waist-high water and myself, we have an Italian to thank for for all to enjoy until we departed for home. as tourists put on bathing suits and went the music scale, A Benedictine monk from swimming in St. Mark’s Square. It’s the Arezzo, Italy. His name was Guido; thus, fourth time since 2000 that Venice has Guido D’Arezzo. He invented, then published Vita can be reached at [email protected] been flooded and city officials blamed global the first musical scale which, with the ex- warming. An elaborate system of surge bar- ception of one change, has remained the riers is under construction but won’t be com- same scale for the past nine hundred years pleted before 2014 at the earliest. Venice or so. Guido created the scale with its 1st Generation wasn’t the only area inundated. Rivers famous solmization: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, flooded Tuscany further inland, sweeping Ti, Do. Ah, the music scale! Almost every Italian-American away bridges and destroying vineyards. child learned how to speak Italian when they Speaking of Venice, it reminded us that were taught the music scale! Grazie Grazie! Vita Orlando Sinopoli today pasta is on the table of many, maybe Here they come! A mass exodus from most, Italian households at least once a day Italy’s deep south started after national uni- Shares with us and some have the national dish for both fication. Of the 4 million Italians who en- a delightful recollection lunch and dinner. Sit down in any eating tered the United States in huge immigra- place in Italy, whether a truckers’ haven or tion waves from 1880 to 1914 and again from of her memories as a child a two-star restaurant and you will be asked, 1920 to 1927, three-fourths came from the growing up in “Pasta?” Mezzogiorno. The immigrants from Italy took Scornato! A man who allegedly told police pick-and-shovel jobs, entered the building Boston’s “Little Italy” he drank five beers while waiting for a pizza trades in force, provided man power for the and a collection of lost control of his car and smashed into a waterfronts, worked for municipal sanitation Italian family recipes house, greeting the startled homeowner by departments and became hairdressers or saying “You want some pizza?” The home- waiters while some scraped together enough from the homeland. owner felt his house shake and downstairs money to open small restaurants or grocer- found a dazed William Kise, 41, in the ies-grosserie in their patois. The women be- driver’s seat of a rubble-covered Mustang, came seamstresses in the sweatshops and Great as Gifts with a box of pizza and some hot sauce factories of the garment industry. Many of FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM in his back seat. Kise offered to share but the men from Mezzogiorno who had sailed and in local bookstores — ask for Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN despite his generosity he was arrested and in steerage to America had left their fami- Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN charged with drunk driving. lies behind and a great number of them Americans from at least 20 states have returned, sometimes twenty or more years petitioned the White House since Election later, when the children they had last seen Day to let their state secede from the union. as infants were adults. The hope of going The states include Colorado, Florida and New back to the old country one day to buy some York, but the petition from Texas is the most property in the native village with one’s popular, with more than 80,000 signatories. American savings prompted most of the im- “Attention! Forward, march!” Men and migrants to settle near the East Coast sea- women who’ve served in the military have ports. Quite a few eventually changed their about double the infidelity rate of non- minds and had their wives and children join veterans, with about 32 percent admitting them. Although the bulk of the newcomers to extramarital sex at some point, accord- were originally from rural areas, in the ing to a national study. United States they tended to cluster in cit- Bow wow! Meow! Meow! A Harris poll ies and suburbs, forming Little Italies. disclosed 94% of dog owners and 91% of cat For the record, my beloved father Pasquale owners consider their pet to be a member came to America in his late twenties and of their family. found work in a factory and made enough Another reason why a dog is man’s best money to send for his wife and young daugh- friend is because he’s not always calling for ter. And so they settled at 49 Everett Street, explanations. And isn’t it wonderful how dogs East Boston. It was a cold water, first floor Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, can win friends and influence people with- flat. It was there we came into this world! The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 out ever reading a book. And letting the cat But my beloved father did not live long out of the bag is much easier than putting enough to see his four children grow; He it back. passed away at the age of thirty-one. There The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- Read carefully! Appearances aren’t always was my young mother now struggling to raise sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. deceiving: People who look older than others four children. Ah, welfare! Enough said. There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via their age are more likely to have heart e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- addressed, stamped envelope. problems that can shorten their lives. AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 Page 13

• Socially Scene (Continued from Page 9)

December 7, 1941, Oops, 2012 Mind you, I was only three happen now that we were at shop as a trade. As a trades- this weekend, as on Decem- The Santa Speedo Run is an when this story unfolded, but war with Japan. Everyone man, he could return and th th everything was explained to decided to wait a few days to teach the same skills with- ber 7 –8 starting 8:00 pm annual holiday tradition held me in words that I could see what was in the news and out a Bachelor’s degree. He the Improv Asylum is host- in December beginning and understand in English and headed out just before lunch never really worked at the ing, No Rest for the Wicked ending at the Lir Tavern in Italian. It was a December time. They didn’t have to trade as he became a profes- Funny with 100% of the pro- Boston. Located in the Back ceeds going to Globe Santa. Bay neighborhood of Boston, Sunday and we were sitting wait too long, as by the middle sional musician right after th down at the dinner table at of the week both Germany graduating EBHS in 1929. This year’s 8 annual show’ Lir is an Irish pub that serves 2:00 pm, as we always did on and Italy declared war on the After military training, and line-up of guests in- as the focal point of the run Sundays. The living room United States. Uncle Gino was assigned to cludes comedy legend Steven and is convenient for its radio was on and the broad- Everyone knew that war the 5th Air Force and sent to Wright, former Celtics star proximity to Newbury Street cast, a music hour, was in- was raging in Europe but serve in the Pacific fighting Jo Jo White and Dropkick which is the Christmas shop- terrupted by a news flash. It America wasn’t directly in- his way from New Guinea to Murphys’ front man Ken ping destination of Boston. was 9:00 am in Hawaii and volved. The Germans and Japan itself. Uncle Nick au- Casey. Auction items do- When else can you run Pearl Harbor had just been Italians had taken over North ditioned for the Navy band nated include: Red Sox tick- down Newbury Street not in bombed by Japanese air- Africa, France had a puppet and made it. He would spend ets, Celtics tickets, VIP tick- your finest fashions but in planes, a war-like act that government faithful to the the rest of the war playing for ets to the Conan O’Brien your skimpiest Speedo? This had begun at 8:00 am their Nazis (Vichy France) and af- Andre Kostelanetz, serenad- show and tickets to opening 1-mile jog in December has Book of Mormon time. The normally happy ter the Battle of Dunkirk, the ing the brass at the Newport night of in 500 participants who dress Christoforo/Contini family Brits were pushed back to Naval Base. Not long after Boston. There will be a “Kids down and run for the Play on Stage” portion, Saturday Ball Foundation, an organi- became very solemn. I didn’t England with London suffer- Dad started teaching, he was th understand until they ex- ing bombing raids on a daily approached by two members December 8 at 10:00 am. zation that uses the les- plained things to me so a basis. We were still isolation- of the OSS, the forerunner to The more kids, the more fun! sons of sports to build char- three year old could under- ists, a position we took after today’s CIA. The government Kids under 17 do not have to acter and teamwork in Bos- stand. In my young mind, I World War I and maintained was housing Italian war pris- pay admission. ton middle-schoolers. These knew that something bad through the Roaring 20s and oners at facilities on the is- No Rest for the Wicked brave souls are in noth- had happened. the depression of the 1930s. lands just outside Boston Funny Foundation, Inc., is ing but Christmas spirit and The next day, none of the The decision was made by Harbor. When they ran out of working to improve our com- tiny bathing suits. Wearing men in the family went to the men in the family to reg- space, they began housing munity as a whole by using Santa hats and beards is work. Babbononno worked for ister for the draft. Babbo- the rest at the long-closed the art of comedy in part- encouraged but thongs are a company that made furni- nonno was denied draft sta- immigration station located nerships with other non- not allowed! Starting in 2000 ture. Uncle Paul, who lived tus because he was too old on Marginal Street in East profit organizations to spread with five men wearing Santa on the top floor of our house, to serve and Uncle Paul was Boston. The OSS needed awareness and raise money hats and Speedos running was a printer by day, young on the borderline as far as someone to interrogate the for those who need it most. down Newbury Street to the Uncle Gino worked at the age requirements were con- prisoners on a part-time ba- The foundation raises around tune of cheers and applause Chelsea Navy yard and Dad cerned. Dad, Uncle Nick and sis and Dad’s name came up $30,000 each year and for their brave holiday spirit, and Uncle Nick, both full time Uncle Gino were at the right for some reason. He accepted events like this are very cru- the Santa Speedo Run is now musicians, didn’t opt for ages and were given lottery the job which wouldn’t begin cial to its success. They are a holiday tradition for Bos- their usual Monday ritual numbers and told that when until the school day ended. always looking for celebrity tonians. Starting with a pre- and head for the musician’s their numbers were called, He received permission to guests, donation items, and game gathering to work up union. Along with Nanna, they would be given more have a recording secretary to sponsorship. If you have any courage, the 500 runners Mom and my aunts, the fam- information on what to do. accompany him and was ideas contact Shalyn Ward at depart from the pub and em- [email protected] ily surrounded the kitchen Actually, Dad and Uncle Nick given the okay after the per- . bark on their mile-long jog radio waiting for a broadcast had spoken to a Marine son was run through FBI Globe Santa exists solely to sporting nothing but Speedos from President Roosevelt. recruiter who came to the records. The person was bring joy to local children. and festive hats. There is a When it began, the President union a month before Pearl Michael Contini (Babbo- They do this by provid- post-run party at Lir to cel- started out with, “Yesterday, Harbor. He signed several nonno). Dad’s Italian was ing holiday presents to fami- ebrate the success of every- December 7, 1941, a date musicians to play in the marginal at best and Babbo- lies in need throughout one’s run. Christmas is a that will live in infamy, the Marine reserve band that nonno was, of course, fluent. the Greater Boston area. time for giving and good United States was suddenly was located in Boston. They Dad was able to get many Through the thoughtfulness cheer and with proceeds for and deliberately attacked by were told that they wouldn’t of the POWs jobs working on of contributors and volun- kids, good old Boston has cre- naval and air units from the go through the same train- the pushcarts that dotted the teers, 100% of all donations ated a sight for poor Santa Empire of Japan…” and con- ing as “mud Marines.” The area from Central Square to go toward the purchase and to see. cluded by saying that a state unit needed musicians and the Sumner Tunnel. They delivery of these gifts. They The Grinch is Wrapping are strengthened by indi- Up the Show …. As I wrote of war existed between the that’s all they would do … play could work as long as they th two countries. When I asked music. The day of the swear- reported back to their quar- viduals, families and organi- in my November 16 col- what it all meant, I was told ing in, both Dad and Uncle ters by sundown. By 1943, zations that choose to assist umn, the Citi Performing in two languages that we Nick were doing recording when Italy surrendered and their neighbors by joining in Arts Center has been show- were in a war. sessions and never made it changed sides, many of the this unique holiday tradi- casing Dr. Seuss’ How The I had heard Babbononno to the Fargo Building in freed prisoners chose to stay tion. To make a donation to Grinch Stole Christmas! The this local charity you can Musical since November 23rd pontificating at the dinner South Boston where the in Boston and would settle th table about Italy and Musso- swearing in was to take place. into new lives as Americans. call 617-929-2007. and on Sunday, December 9 lini tying up with Hitler and They were lucky, because Fortunately, Uncle Gino So after you stroll down the last show of the season the Nazis. He hated both the after Pearl Harbor, the mu- would come home in one Hanover Street Friday night will be performed, so come Fascist and Nazi parties and sicians who had joined to piece, surviving the first of get some rest to return and join as audiences will be thought they would eventu- play in the Marine band were the bombing raids on Tokyo on Saturday for a 24 hour enchanted one last time by ally ruin the countries they told to put their instruments and the Japanese mainland. Christmas chuckle! this Christmas classic. The were born in. I really didn’t away. They then went into Uncle Nick and Aunt Ada Santa Speedo Run …. If Wang Theatre is located at understand what was going training to become fighting would part company and you are looking for regular 270 Tremont St, Boston and holiday shopping on Satur- tickets can be purchased by on and I was told on that men. divorce in 1950 (It took that th Monday morning bad people As the war intensified, long in Boston back then.). day, December 8 you may calling 617-482-9393 or vis- were running those coun- Uncle Nick joined the Navy Soon after, he and Aunt want to skip Newbury Street. iting www.citicenter.org. tries and the Japanese, who and Uncle Gino, the Army Air Dorothy would marry and had bombed America, were Corps. Dad accepted a teach- spend the rest of their lives their friends. When the ing job in the Boston Schools. together. broadcast was over, Nanna Although he hadn’t gone to In spite of my age, my poured a second cup of coffee college, he had graduated memory serves me well and for everyone and the men from East Boston High School I remember all of the above discussed what was going to after majoring in machine as if it happened this year. My grandparents, parents, — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — Uncles Nick and Paul are gone. Uncle Gino is 95 but THE can give you quite an account of what he experienced with Johnny Christy the 5th Air Force, 71 years ago after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Me … I guess I’m the one that has to keep the lamp Orchestra lit with stories of my family and the way it was growing MUSIC FOR ALL up as an American in an Ital- OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 ian family. GOD BLESS AMERICA Don’t miss the annual Santa Speedo Run. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB deductions for things I don’t with skills can’t get in and ACLU Sues on even understand. I am not our U.S.D.A. is advertising License Plate Data by Richard Preiss for putting a limit on the benefits for people who are The American Civil Liber- mortgage deduction that immediately going to go on ties has sued two federal would mean, as a practical welfare. There’s a great bit agencies, the U.S. Depart- A NEW YORKER’S ASSESS- and Tuukka Rask all matter, that ‘middle class’ of irony there.” I still remem- ment of Justice and the U.S. MENT — New York Times played in the AHL mid- people in California would be ber former U.S. Senator Phil Department of Homeland sportswriter Jeff Klein had winter game. priced out of the housing Gramm, who switched from Security in federal court in this to say about Bruins Those on the Providence market. We need to avoid a Democrat to a Republican Boston. They want ques- owner Jeremy Jacobs in roster who have played going over the fiscal cliff. But and I believe once called the tions answered concerning the December 4th edition: include Carter Camper and Obama must also avoid the U.S.D.A., the “Department of how they use data from au- “Jacobs, the Chairman of the Trent Whitfield. Some 10 political cliff.” Food Stamps.” He also noted tomatic license plate read- Board of Governors, is consid- former Providence players If more liberals were that liberals in government ers. The readers mounted on ered the hardest of the hard were members of the Boston sounding like her today had turned the safety net police cruisers in numerous line owners and alongside Bruins team that won the maybe we could budge off our into a “comfortable ham- communities and police de- Gary Bettman, the NHL Com- 2011 Stanley Cup. rigid keisters and get to mock.” You know, the rich partments both nationwide missioner, he was the archi- Since 1992 (when the work on solving those fiscal don’t have to worry much and and here in Massachusetts. tect of previous lockouts in present Providence franchise issues that need solving the entitled poor on endless These readers mounted on 1994-95 and 2004-05.” was formed), the team has quickly. entitlement programs also cruisers can photograph the Klein then included a won the Calder Cup playoffs EBT Card Push for Illegals seem worry-fee. It is the license of any vehicles that quote from Winnipeg Jets once — in 1999 — by defeat- Totally Outrageous middle where working fami- happen to pass them on the forward Andrew Ladd. “If it’s ing the Rochester Ameri- Bay State lawmakers are lies and homeowners are road. Jeremy Jacobs in there cans four games to one. The fuming over an Obama Ad- getting bled dry by paying for A few years back, there spewing his stuff, I don’t P-Bruins also made it to the ministration policy promot- the comfort of others. “What was a story in the weekend think it’s going to move this third round in four other ing public assistance and about me?” isn’t being self- North Attleboro Chronicle process forward.” years. However, they are things like EBT card benefits ish, it is being fair, really that highlighted all the If the lockout has not presently in the middle of a for immigrants with ‘Wel- fair. There are makers and positives of this new law ended by the time you read dry spell, having finished out come’ packages and promo takers in this world but ev- enforcement tool. In the this, all games through of the playoffs for the past websites encouraging new eryone seems to worry less news story, it told of a woman January 1 probably will have three seasons. arrivals to take advantage of about the makers than they who lost her car outside of been cancelled. While the JUMPING FOR JOY FOR all the free stuff out there for do about the fakers taking it. the Emerald Square Mall in situation could be settled at JERRY — That’s what Boston the asking. I agree with State Good for Him the vast parking lot. The any time, the timing of the College fans have been do- Rep. Shaunna O’Connell, R- U.S. Senator Scott Brown reader almost instantly Big Call (no 2012-2013 sea- ing for veteran head hockey Taunton, when she reacted, spent part of Thanksgiving found her lost car for her. son at all) is getting closer — coach Jerry York who may “I think it is a complete out- Day over at Pine Street Inn However, is that really the probably to be made in Janu- well be the mentor with rage that we’re encouraging volunteering to help serve priority of this new anti- ary if it comes to that. the most career victories people coming here to get on turkey to the homeless. crime tool? I think not. As And if things are settled by the time you read this. public assistance. We should When asked whether or not someone slightly to the and there is hockey this sea- York moved into a tie with be encouraging people to he would be making a politi- right, I find the whole idea son we wonder how long it Ron Mason for most career- be self-sufficient. These pro- cal comeback for either gov- scary. Sounds like someone will be for teams to get up to ing coaching triumphs when grams are rampant with ernor or U.S. senator, he re- has been reading George speed. Right now there are the Eagles downed arch rival fraud and abuse.” sponded, “Listen, there’s no Orwell’s 1984 and I think it two distinct populations of Boston University 5-2 at The Down in Washington, DC, openings. There’s an open- is too Big Brotherish for me. players — those that are Heights on November 30th. there is also outrage on Capi- ing for a dad and a husband. This is what happens when playing hockey somewhere With only one game re- tol Hill. Recently, U.S. Sena- That’s the role I’ve been ful- we forget about limiting gov- during the lockout and those maining (at home against tor Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, filling. It’s been a good role. ernment and personal free- that are not. Providence) before the Christ- reacted by saying, “The fed- I’m excited about the oppor- dom. Government grows at Every franchise has play- mas break it will either hap- eral government now is giv- tunity to kind of get back our peril. The ACLU is right ers who are playing in the pen soon or not until very late ing packages to people when into shape and spend some on this and I salute them for minors or with teams over- in December when BC par- they come to the United time with the wife and kids their fight on this issue. seas. Every franchise also ticipates in a tournament in States — that promote wel- and dogs and cat.” Quote to Note has players who aren’t play- Minneapolis. fare benefits. That is con- Egypt Has New Dictator Am I the only one who ing hockey right now. It’s Whenever he accomplishes trary to law and sound policy.” Egyptian President Moham- thinks the story about Gen- that group of players we won- it by earning victory number My old friend in Weymouth, med Morsi recently issued eral Petraeus and his ‘mis- der about. How long will it 925, York will have done it State Senator Bob Hedlund, constitutional amendments tress’ Paula Broadwell is a take them to get up to speed, over the course of 41 seasons R-Weymouth, put in his two granting sweeping powers to ruse meant to distract us especially without the ben- in a career that saw him lead cents worth saying, “People himself and ordering the from paying careful atten- efit of a full-length training from behind the bench at retrials of leaders of the tion to Petraeus’ role in camp period and a number of Clarkson and Bowling Green LEGAL NOTICE Mubarak regime. Morsi and facilitating a cover story exhibition games? as well as at BC. Mason fin- his Islamic allies are now in about Benghazi? Are we re- MEANWHILE THERE IS ished with 924 wins in a Commonwealth of Massachusetts control. What did anyone ex- ally supposed to believe the BRUINS HOCKEY — Down in career that saw him coach The Trial Court pect from a guy who came story just happened to break Middlesex Probate and Family Court Rhode Island the Providence at Lake Superior State, Bowl- 208 Cambridge Street out of the Muslim Brother- a week after the election Bruins are playing nearly ing Green and Michigan East Cambridge, MA 02141 hood? What happened to and that the affair was every weekend at home from State. 617-768-5800 Obama’s so-called “Arab ‘discovered’ after ‘unpaid so- Docket No. MI12P3359EA now until deep into April. Last April the Eagles won Spring” that the President cial director’ Jill Kelley re- Estate of lauded? Democratic protest- ported Petraeus’ relation- Providence only plays its their third NCAA National PATRICK LOUIS BUBEN home games on Fridays and Championship in five years, a/k/a PATRICK L BUBEN ers now find themselves ship with Broadwell to the Sundays. The Friday night the 10th time they earned a Date of Death June 5, 2012 freezing in an Arab Winter FBI? Isn’t discretion about games start at 7:05 pm while Frozen Four berth with York CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL where democracy appears indiscretion the only re- the Sunday contests begin at on duty. In addition, they also APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR back on the sidelines as quired skill for an ‘unpaid PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 3:05 pm. won their ninth Hockey East most expected would happen. social director’? To all interested persons: The Dunkin’ Donuts Cen- Tournament championship A Petition has been filed by Maria Dolores ter in downtown Providence with York at the helm, their Garcia Ortega of Aranda de Duero, SP re- • DOT Turning Deaf Ear (Continued from Page 1) is the home arena. It’s eas- sixth conference title in the questing that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order that Andrea L. Mobilia of Middleton, ture Professor who is a Is this any way to run a ily reached from Boston by last eight years. MA be appointed as Successor Personal member of the Advisory government? Is this any way car or commuter rail. JOHNNY ON THE SPOT Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- Committee writes that “... I to run a public process? No In addition, the AHL All- — BC sophomore forward out Surety on the bond and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. want to make it clear that wonder the general public Star game will be played in Johnny Gaudreau earned You have the right to obtain a copy of the from my prospective of has grown so cynical. This is Providence on Monday, Janu- Hockey East Player of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. good urban design, I think not what we would have ex- ary 28th. A full weekend of Month honors for November. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written that one is vastly superior pected from the Patrick ad- activities is planned around All he did was score at least appearance and objection at this Court before to the other and that ... ministration! Hopefully Sec- the game, including a youth one point in every game 10:00 a.m. on December 17, 2012. the Blackstone Market pro- retary Richard Davey, to hockey festival on Saturday, played in November during a This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance posal is ... better program- whom DOT staff must make the All-Star skills competi- stretch where he lit the lamp and objection if you object to this proceeding. matically, urbanistically, the recommendation on the tion on Sunday and the AHL for three game — winning If you fail to file a timely written appearance logistically and architec- selection, will take these Hall of Fame Induction cer- goals and two power play and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objec- tions within thirty (30) days of the return date, turally,” — why does DOT views more seriously than emonies on Monday. goals. He had a team high 14 action may be taken without further notice to staff continue to pretend his staff appears to have in Providence has been repre- points on seven goals and you. The estate is being administered under for- otherwise? making his final decision. sented in the AHL since the seven assists and a plus 10 mal procedure by the Personal Representa- formation of the league in rating in a month that saw tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate 1936. The city previously the Eagles go 6-1-0. He had Code without supervision by the Court. Inven- tory and accounts are not required to be filed ATTENTION ATTORNEYS hosted the AHL All-Star game four multiple point games, with the Court, but recipients are entitled to in 1956 and 1995. Of the including a five-point effort notice regarding the administration from The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper nearly 600 players who have against Dartmouth. the Personal Representative and can petition of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices the Court in any matter relating to the estate, from any court in each town that we serve. participated in the AHL All- JUST TO THE NORTH — including distribution of assets and expenses Star game since 1995, more UNH is having one hot sea- of administration. than 91 percent went on to son, racing out to an 11-1-2 WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, LEGAL NOTICES First Justice of this Court. play in the NHL. Current start, the best since the Date: December 3, 2012 For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, please call Boston players Zdeno Chara, 1968-1969 team began the Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: POST-GAZETTE, Patrice Bergeron, Andrew season with 12 victories Probate Run date: 12/7/12 P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices Ference, Johnny Boychuk (12-2-0) through 14 games. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) municate with their neigh- dreams and happiness. EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court bors next door. My greatest These are the important by Sal Giarratani Middlesex Probate and Family Court challenge right now isn’t things we all seek. 208 Cambridge Street entitlements in Washing- East Cambridge, MA 02141 LEGAL NOTICE (617) 768-5800 ton, D.C., it is about getting Rays Add $100 Million NY Yankees Docket No. MI12P5147EA another car to replace the NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE to Longoria Deal Latest News Estate of old one that died while on Notice is hereby given by TODISCO Evan Longoria has wanted Hiroki Kuroda is staying SARA ETTA WINNEG the way into work on a re- TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, to spend his entire career with the New York Yankees a/k/a SARETTA WINNEG cent Wednesday morning. EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to the Date of Death July 23, 2012 with the Tampa Bay Rays after signing a one-year, I have to get my life into provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, Section INFORMAL PROBATE 39A that they will sell the following and the slugger got his $15 million contract to re- PUBLICATION NOTICE perspective because there’s vehicles by private sale on Decem- wish when the Rays agreed turn for a second season. To all persons interested in the above a new year of challenges ber 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Vehicles are being sold to satisfy their to a $136.6 million, 10- Meanwhile, News Corp. has captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner and dreams lying ahead for Stuart P. Winneg of Penn Valley, PA. A Will garage keeper’s lien for towing, stor- year contract that adds six acquired a 49 percent stake has been admitted to informal probate. me and for you too. Christ- age and notices of sale: guaranteed seasons and in the YES Network, a deal Stuart P. Winneg of Penn Valley, PA has mas, like Thanksgiving, is 2004 FORD TAURUS $100 million. His new giving the Bronx Bombers been informally appointed as the Personal about life and hope and VIN #1FAFP53294G163927 Representative of the estate to serve without 2003 DODGE G CARAVAN contract includes the re- owners $500 million. surety on the bond. VIN #1D4GP24373B249577 mainder of the three time The estate is being administered under LEGAL NOTICE informal procedure by the Personal Represen- 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA All-Star’s existing contract tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Commonwealth of Massachusetts VIN #JN1CA31D71T620943 which called for him to earn LEGAL NOTICE bate Code without supervision by the Court. The Trial Court 1999 FORD EXPLORER $36.6 million over the next Inventory and accounts are not required to be Middlesex Probate and Family Court VIN #1FMZU34E5XZB29906 filed with the Court, but interested parties are 1993 TOYOTA COROLLA four years. The new deal in- Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court entitled to notice regarding the administration Cambridge, MA 02141 VIN #1NXAE09EXPZ034238 cludes a team option for Middlesex Probate and Family Court from the Personal Representative and can 617-768-5800 2003 CHEVY IMPALA 2023 that could make the 208 Cambridge Street petition the Court in any matter relating to the Docket No. MI11P5062PM VIN #2G1WF52E639362335 estate, including distribution of assets and deal worth $144.6 million Cambridge, MA 02141 CONSERVATORSHIP OF Run dates: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 2012 Docket No. MI12D-4595CS expenses of administration. Interested parties over 11 years. After 2017, he are entitled to petition the Court to institute WILLIAM VASILIOS SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION FORMERLY OF BEDFORD, MA would have the right to block formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Per- IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX LEGAL NOTICE TSEHAY H. ABEBE, Plaintiff NOW OF WINCHENDON, MA any trade. Good Country v. sonal Representatives appointed under infor- IN THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER Commonwealth of Massachusetts America. YARED D. LAKEW, Defendant mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. CITATION ON PETITION FOR The Trial Court To the above named Defendant: Run date: 12/7/12 ALLOWANCE OF ACCOUNT Middlesex Probate and Family Court Bad News for Ratings A Complaint has been presented to this 208 Cambridge Street To all interested persons: but Good for their Pockets Court by the Plaintiff, seeking Custody of East Cambridge, MA 02141 Children. A Petition has been filed by Richard Docket No. MI12P4798EA This year’s World Series You are required to serve upon: Tsehay Riendeau of Pawtucket. R.I. requesting Estate of where the San Francisco H. Abebe - plaintiff - whose address is allowance of the Second account(s) as 40 Clifton St., Apt. 21, Cambridge, MA Conservator(s). FLORENCE C. DIROCCO Giants beat the Detroit Ti- 02140 your answer on or before Decem- You have the right to obtain a copy of the Date of Death August 18, 2012 gers was the least-watched ber 27, 2012. If you fail to do so, the court will Your Ad Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. INFORMAL PROBATE series in baseball TV history. proceed to the hearing and adjudication of You have a right to object to this proceeding. PUBLICATION NOTICE this action. You are also required to file a To do so, you or your attorney must file a written The full, postseason share appearance and objection at this Court before To all persons interested in the above copy of your answer in the office of the Could Go captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner for the World Series Cham- Register of this Court at Cambridge. 10:00 a.m. on December 17, 2012. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Edward D. Tarlow of Concord, MA. A Will pions was worth a record WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, has been admitted to informal probate. Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Here by which you must file a written appearance $377,003, breaking the old and objection if you object to this proceeding. Edward D. Tarlow of Concord, MA has been Cambridge, this 15th day of November, informally appointed as the Personal Repre- mark set in 2006 by the 2012. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objec- sentative of the estate to serve without surety St. Louis Cardinals. Good Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate tions within thirty (30) days of the return date, on the bond. Country America, again! Run date: 12/7/12 For information action may be taken without further notice to The estate is being administered under about advertising in you. informal procedure by the Personal Represen- WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- the Post-Gazette, bate Code without supervision by the Court. LEGAL NOTICE First Justice of this Court. call 617-227-8929. Date: November 9, 2012 Inventory and accounts are not required to be NOTICE TO TRADE CONTRACTORS filed with the Court, but interested parties are Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate entitled to notice regarding the administration REQUEST FOR TRADE CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS Run date: 12/7/12 from the Personal Representative and can The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is soliciting Statements of Qualifi cations from TRADE petition the Court in any matter relating to the

CONTRACTORS interested in performing work for MPA CONTRACT NO. L1129-C3-2, RENOVA- LEGAL NOTICE estate, including distribution of assets and TIONS & IMPROVEMENTS TO TERMINAL B TRADE PACKAGES, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL expenses of administration. Interested parties AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. The Authority is seeking Qualifi cation Statements MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY are entitled to petition the Court to institute from Trade Contractors who have a demonstrated experience in the construction and implementation NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS formal proceedings and to obtain orders of similar work in terms of scale and complexity. terminating or restricting the powers of Per- The project includes a new secure concourse between Terminal B, Pier A and Pier B, and consists Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. A203-C2 AUTHORITY WIDE WATER METER sonal Representatives appointed under infor- of 8 new holdrooms, 24 ticket counter positions, a renovated security checkpoint with additional pas- UPGRADE AND REPLACEMENT ALL MASSPORT FACILITIES, BOSTON AND BEDFORD, mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, senger queuing and 4 additional lanes, concessions space, toilet rooms, airline operations space and MASSACHUSETTS will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, vertical circulation. Run date: 12/7/12 Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 In accordance with Massachusetts Construction Manager at-Risk requirements, MGL Chapter 149 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Section 44F, Qualifi cation Statements are being requested from trade contractors capable of perform- ing the following classes of work: (a) miscellaneous & ornamental iron: (b) waterproofi ng, damproof- NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS LEGAL NOTICE ing & caulking (c) glass and glazing (d) tile (e) acoustical ceilings (f) terrazzo (g) resilient fl ooring (h) DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 1:00 PM LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, painting (i) elevators (j) plumbing (k) HVAC (1) electrical. DECEMBER 19, 2012. Commonwealth of Massachusetts The estimated cost of the Contract is $33,676,900 and the estimated construction duration is twelve The work includes WATER METER UPGRADE AND REPLACEMENT INCLUDING VALVES AND The Trial Court (12) months. The estimated value of work to be performed by trade contractors is as follows: BACKFLOW PREVENTERS AT ALL MASSPORT FACILITIES IN BOSTON AND BEDFORD Middlesex Probate and Family Court MASSACHUSETTS. • Miscellaneous & ornamental iron- $640,500 208 Cambridge Street Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012. Cambridge, MA 02141 • Waterproofi ng, damproofi ng & caulking- $348,400 In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their 617-768-5800 • Glass and glazing- $300,000 bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an Docket No. MI12P5317EA • Tile- $750,000 Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of PLUMBING. Estate of • Acoustical ceilings- $150,000 The estimated contract cost is NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($900,000.00). MARY LOUISE WILSON • Terrazzo- $3,000,000 Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital a/k/a MARY L. WILSON Date of Death October 15, 2012 • Resilient fl ooring- $335,000 Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may • Painting- $420,000 issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION • Elevators- $964,000 Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the To all interested persons: • Plumbing- $1,619,000 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A Petition has been filed by James W. Biggi • HVAC- $15,000,000 A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) of Everett, MA and Allan F. Finlay of Melrose, • Electrical- $10,150,000 percent of the value of the bid; when sub bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit MA requesting that the Court enter a formal The Authority is implementing this project in accordance with MGL Chapter 149A, Sections 1 thru equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, Decree and Order of testacy and for such other 13. This selection of trade contractors conforms to MGL Chapter 149A, Section 8, subsections (b) or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the relief as requested in the Petition. And also re- to (k) inclusive. This Request for Qualifi cations (RFQ) will be utilized to prequalify trade contrac- Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The questing that James W. Biggi of Everett, MA tors capable and experienced in the renovation and construction of airline passenger terminals. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do and Allan F. Finlay of Melrose, MA be Authority shall utilize a two-step process including the prequalifi cation of trade contractors based on business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful appointed as Personal Representative(s) of an evaluation of the Statement of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, followed by performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. an Invitation to Bidders that will only be issued to the prequalifi ed trade contractors. A Prequalifi ca- The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials You have the right to obtain a copy of the tion Committee consisting of four representatives, one each from the Designer and the CM at Risk payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. and two Massport staff. This Prequalifi cation Committee will be conducting a qualifi cations-based company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages You have a right to object to this proceeding. evaluation of submittals received from interested trade contractors in order to identify prequalifi ed to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General To do so, you or your attorney must file a written trade contractors who will be invited to respond to a written Invitation to Bidders. Please note that the Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum appearance and objection at this Court before Authority is not utilizing this process to prequalify subcontractors who are not trade contractors which wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, 10:00 a.m. on December 26, 2012. shall be done separately in accordance with MGL C149A, Section 8, subsection (j). which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Qualifi cation Statements shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria: (1) Management of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. by which you must file a written appearance Experience: (2) Project References including a Public Project Record and (3) Capacity to Complete The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and and objection if you object to this proceeding. including a demonstration that the contractor has the fi nancial stability and long-term viability to suc- Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of TEN MILLION ($10,000,000.00). If you fail to file a timely written appearance cessfully implement the Project. A Supplemental Information Package that discusses these Evalua- Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objec- tion Criteria and the Prequalifi cation Process in more detail as well as any other requirements for the Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special tions within thirty (30) days of the return date, Qualifi cation Statements will be available to interested parties beginning Wednesday, December 19, Provisions for complete details. action may be taken without further notice to 2012, by contacting Cindy Monahan at 617-568-5978 or via email at [email protected] No fi led sub bids will be required for this contract. you. A Project Briefi ng will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at 11:00 AM in the Capital Pro- This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority The estate is being administered under for- grams Department, Logan Offi ce Center, 2nd fl oor, 1 Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA. Attendance contained in the Non Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements mal procedure by the Personal Representa- at the briefi ng is not mandatory, however, it is strongly encouraged in order to best familiarize your and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inven- fi rm with the project details and the prequalifi cation process. Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations tory and accounts are not required to be filed (Executive Order 11246). The qualifi cation statement document, as detailed in the supplemental information package shall be with the Court, but recipients are entitled to addressed to Mr. Houssam H. Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital Programs and Environmental The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non Segregated Facilities prior notice regarding the administration from Affairs, and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Massachusetts Port to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such the Personal Representative and can petition Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, Logan International Airport, East certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. the Court in any matter relating to the estate, Boston, MA 02128-2909. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs including distribution of assets and expenses Questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Luciana Burdi, Deputy Director, Capital Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality of administration. and Environmental Affairs, at 617-568-3501- or via email at [email protected] in or reject any or all proposals. WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY First Justice of this Court. THOMAS P. GLYNN THOMAS P. GLYNN Date: November 28, 2012 CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Run date: 12/7/12 Run date: 12/7/12 Probate Run date: 12/7/12 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 7, 2012

Thrills. Chills. Denaro.  A $75 American Express Reward Card— and thrill-inducing Italian entertainment—await. All for you, only from DISH.

Sangue Caldo C’è posta per te Calcio serie A

I Cesaroni 5 Le tre rose di Eva Benvenuti a tavola

Squadra antimafia 4 Elisa Onore e rispetto 3

99 Panorama Italiano $19 /al mese.

L’amore non basta (quasi mai)

Signing up is simple. Just call 1-888-890-6788 or visit www.dishitaliantv.com today. Promo code 02INTLDM1

Requires additional $10/mo International Basic package. Depending on qualifying plan, one or more of the following will apply – activation fee (minimum $99), Social Security Number, credit approval, 24-month Agreement, early cancellation fee. Upgrade fees will apply for select receivers based on model. Monthly fees for receivers may apply. Some plans require all payments to be made in advance, including monthly programming, pay-per-view (prior to event), equipment upgrades and other one-time charges. Offer valid for new and qualifying former customers only. Offer is subject to the terms of the Promotional and Residential Customer Agreements. All prices, packages, programming, features, functionality and offers subject to change without notice. © 2012, DISH Network L.L.C. All rights reserved. American Express® Reward Card: Offer valid for activation and installation of qualifying DISH service Italian programming by 12/31/12. Must activate service by calling 1-877-890-6788 and provide Offer Code 02INTLDM1. Allow 6-8 weeks after service activation for Reward Card delivery. Offer Code required at time of order for service, prior to activation. Limit one Reward Card per DISH account activation. May not be combined with other special offers. After service activation, visit www.mydishrewards.com or call 1-877-682-1215 to check the status of Reward Card and for applicable restrictions for Reward Card usage. This Card is provided pursuant to a loyalty, reward or promotional program and can be used only at US merchants that accept American Express Cards except cruise lines, casinos, ATMs, and recurring billing. © 2012 American Express Prepaid Card Management Corporation. American Express is not a sponsor of the promotion and is not responsible for administration or fulfillment. Neither DISH nor American Express is responsible for Reward Cards unclaimed after 180 days of eligibility.