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St. Patrick’s Day! St. Joseph’s Day, observed on March 19th, is also celebrated as Father’s Day in some Catholic countries like Portugal, Spain, and, of course, Italy. Italian-Americans, particulary of Sicilian heritage, celebrate St. Joseph as their patron saint. While it is customary to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, traditional St. Joseph’s Day attire is red. Another tradition on this day is News Briefs “la tavola di San Giuseppe,” or St. Joseph’s Table, which is an altar laden with food and fl owers. by Sal Giarratani Two “must have” foods for this Table are fava beans and lemons. The beans, because this is the crop that was said to have been saved with prayers to St. Joseph in Sicily, and lemons for good luck. But as can be seen in the photo above, anything goes! I Am Getting So Tired of Cleansing Our History When I was in college, I was a history/political In Italy, science major and I loved history. Back in the ’70s, there were several historical revisionists trying to hold 18th or 19th century American heroes to Chocolate Easter Eggs are Works of Art th 20 century standards. That beat goes on as Sonny by Prof/Cav Philip J. Di Novo and Cher sang way back then. Today, we have the The hand-decorated chocolate eggs of Italy are same need to cleanse U.S. history and demote certain created by the Michelangelo’s of Confectioners. well-known American leaders of old because they can’t The eggs have borders, lattice and leaves. The stand the test of time when it comes to their views and fl owers are made of colored sugar paste. The practices. price of these eggs ranges from $18 to $1,000. Back in grammar school, students were required to The world’s most fantastic chocolate eggs are read future President John F. Kennedy’s Profi les in made in Italy. In Turin, the masterpiece of their Courage, which won him a Pulitzer Prize. In that book, efforts is on display for six weeks. A 220-pound Kennedy singled out true American heroes who had the chocolate shell with a sugar model of Piazza courage and conviction to stand up for principle. One of Vittorio Veneto inside was last year’s masterpiece. those heroes was U.S. Senator John C. Calhoun, who It was crafted by 71-year-old Guido Bellissima, was also a vice president under John Quincy Adams who is considered by many to be the master of and Andrew Jackson. Today, they are taking down this art. Calhoun’s statue and renaming schools because he was Traditionally, the eggs have a gift inside. a slave owner and supporter of the South in the Civil Those made for children usually contain a trinket, War. So were Washington and Jefferson, but they got such as a toy doll. Children get very excited passes. How can we cleanse our history of Washington and want to discover quickly what surprise is or Jefferson without whom we would not be the United in the egg. Eggs designed for wealthy adults hand-wrap the eggs in 100 different ways. Their States of America? might contain the keys to a new car or cruise annual production is 100,000 eggs — the prices Many of our Founding Fathers were fl awed men by tickets! range from $100 down to $18. today’s standards, but in their time lived like most of The DeCoster Company in Turin decorates A handmade bittersweet chocolate egg made those living at that time. Is Calhoun really that bad 35,000 chocolate eggs each year for Easter. in a 10-inch mold would take about one hour that the chapter in Kennedy’s book should be lifted Another chocolate manufacturer is Sant’ to decorate and would sell in Italy for about from its pages? Ambroeus of Milan. Sant’ Ambroeus designs a $25. Some of the eggs are made in nine different Santayana once said, “Those who refuse to learn from two-foot tall egg that is wrapped in a tablecloth kinds of chocolate and each kind is wrapped in history will certainly repeat it.” We learn from history worth $400 — the egg sells for about $1,000. a different color. and get better over time. Ideas that were popular or Peruginia is one of Italy’s leading chocolate In the United States, these fantastic chocolate thought of as moral are no longer in that category. We manufacturers. They ship 300,000 undecorated eggs are found in the very best stores, such have grown as a moral nation and move forward into a eggs to the United States each year. While the eggs as Scalora on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, more enlightened society. However, the past did hap- are not decorated, they are beautifully wrapped California. (Continued on Page 10) in colorful paper. A couple of manufacturers There seems to be no limit to creativity in Italy. that produce egg masterpieces are Peyrano and A chocolate Easter Egg can be a very simple thing Majani (founded in 1796) in Bologna. Workers but, in Italy, it can also be a masterpiece!

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Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Turiello Res Publica Nostra by David Trumbull A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. Bell Bottomed Trousers, Coat of Navy Blue Navy’s Decision to Abandon the Iconic Pea Coat Threatens Local Business THE BRUTAL AUGUSTUS Since 1967, Sterlingwear Foster, Director of Marketing, two boils and his two ulcers. of Boston, an East Boston Sterlingwear of Boston. Whenever anyone pleaded for manufacturer of outerwear, The new parka will be worn reconciliation with his two has been the sole official shipboard and is not fl ame- Julias, he openly called upon supplier to the U.S. Navy retardant. It is constructed the gods to curse the pleader of the pea coats that are so of nylon and other synthetic with like wives and daughters. emblematic of that branch materials. Wool, as in the Augustus was never con- of the service. Now the Navy traditional pea coat, is natu- sidered to be a legacy-hunter. has announced that it plans rally flame-retardant, with Whenever he was left an in- to abandon the centuries’ old wool being one of the great- heritance by friends, he either custom, eliminating the navy- est natural biodegradable turned it over to that persons’ blue wool pea coat from sea flame-retardants known to sons at once or, if they were bags and replacing it with a the industry. minors, waited until they be- black nylon parka made in The effects of this ill- came of age and then gave them Puerto Rico. considered plan will ripple the money plus interest. “The negative impact that throughout Boston and New There were times when he was this decision has on our England. Every small East gracious and merciful towards business is unparalleled in Boston business frequented Julia the Elder, daughter of those who made mistakes with- our long history of working by Sterlingwear employees Augustus. out evil intent. At other times with the U.S. Navy,” said will see a downturn in busi- (not very often), he became David Fredella, VP/COO of ness if the garment maker is Augustus lost his mother in quite brutal. He forced a friend Sterlingwear of Boston. He forced to lay off workers due 43 B.C., and his sister Octavia to commit suicide because he continued, “The numerous to the loss of this contract. in 9 B.C. He married Claudia in was convicted of adultery with small businesses that rely on Two of my clients, Ameri- 43 B.C., but divorced her before Roman matrons. He broke the this product and the many employees that will be can Woolen Company and Northwest Woolen they started living together. legs of his secretary for accept- affected by this decision cannot be overstated. It Mill, are the principal suppliers to Sterlingwear. Three years later (40 B.C.), he ing a bribe to reveal the con- is imperative that this decision be revisited and It was Sam Brickle at Northwest Woolen Mill married Scribonia, who had tents of a letter. When his son’s reversed.” in Woonsocket, R.I., who fi rst told me of this been married twice before. He tutors committed acts of arro- Sterlingwear of Boston has enjoyed a long threat to our local New England manufactur- divorced her because she had gance and greed, he had them and mutually beneficial relationship with ing industries. Sam’s mill, in cooperation with a shrewish disposition. He then thrown into a river with heavy the U.S. Navy. In times of need, the Boston American Woolen Company in Stafford Springs, took the married and pregnant weights around their necks. manufacturer has responded and provided the Connecticut, takes sheep’s wool and transforms Livia away from her husband He vented his anger on even necessary pea coats when needed, as well as it into the durable, warm, and attractive fabric Tiberius and kept her for the the most distinguished of his accommodating design and material changes that Sterlingwear uses to produce a proudly made rest of his life. captives, and did not even spare over the years. in the USA pea coat. He was particularly fond of them insulting language. One “The impact of this decision is far-reaching I’ll let Sterlingwear have the last word. “To dis- his two grandsons and became condemned man who begged and will affect the lives of so many who cur- continue this garment that means so much, to very protective of them. He humbly for a decent burial was rently work in the textile and apparel industry, so many, will be a disservice to those who have suffered great heartache when told that the birds would settle which is already severely impacted by the loss of proudly worn or who currently wear the U.S. Navy his daughter Julia and grand- his problems. A father and son manufacturing and jobs to overseas,” said Jack Pea Coat,” said Foster. daughter, also named Julia, who begged for their lives were were found to be guilty of every told to cast lots or to play mora form of vice and banished them to decide which would live. to an island for about fi ve years. He then looked on while the th He denied them the use of wine father was executed because Pics in the Parks Returns March 26 and every form of luxury. No he offered to die for his son, male was permitted near them and thereupon the son took his Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks Dates and locations are as follows: th without specific permission own life. and Recreation Department invite Boston March 26 : LoPresti Playground (main from Augustus, and he never NEXT ISSUE: residents to participate in the free Pics in the entrance), 33 Summer Street, East referred to them except as his The Hospital Augustus Parks photography workshops taking place on Boston select Sundays in March and April April 2nd: Millennium Park from 3:00-4:00 pm. (main entrance), 300 Gardner Individuals of all ages and Street, West Roxbury NOBILE INSURANCE skill levels are welcome to bring April 9th: Jamaica Pond Band- their cameras and participate stand, 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica ALBANO F. PONTE, CEP in these informal sessions led Plain Financial and Estate Planning by a photography instructor. For more information, please Participants will learn techniques visit the Boston Parks and Email [email protected] for taking impressive photographs Recreation Department at www. Phone 617-320-0022 of Boston’s scenic parks as well as facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment or be given a theme to focus on each Sunday. Select go to www.boston.gov/parks. Participants must MICHAEL F. NOBILE, CPCU photos may be chosen for an exhibit at Boston bring their own equipment and can register via [email protected] City Hall. email by contacting [email protected].

BOSTON MEDFORD 30 Prince Street 39 Salem Street Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Boston, MA 02113 Medford, MA 02155 (617) 523-6766 (781) 395-4200 Welcomes Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Fax (617) 523-0078 Fax (781) 391-8493 Michael Bevilacqua, Assistant Vice President/Economic Development Program Co- Coordinator, and Joe THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH END LIBRARY Bevilacqua, President/CEO Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, welcomed Mass. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, who stopped by the Chamber’s exhibit booth at the recent Mass. Municipal Associations’ Annual Trade Show held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. The Merrimack Valley rd on Thursday, March 23 Chamber is a past recipient of from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm the prestigious Massachusetts Municipal Association’s Ristorante Lucia, Innovation Award for the 415 Hanover Street, North End Chamber’s novel economic development program. For more information go to www.FriendsNELibrary.org POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017 PAGE 3 POST-GAZETTE Lifetime Post-Gazette Fan Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Joe “Tex” Fasci Turns 90 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 by Joe Fasci, Jr. e-mail: [email protected] On Wednesday, March 8, Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com 2017, Joe “Tex” Fasci turned 90. He celebrated his birth- Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly day with his children, grand- Published weekly by children, and great-grandchil- Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, dren from all over the country, Boston, MA 02113 as well as his friends from the USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA local Marine League. His dear POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the friend Deborah Hargiss also POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 joined him at this surprise party. James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Joe grew up in Quincy’s 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Hough’s Neck neighborhood, which at that time was pre- Vol. 121 - No. 11 Friday, March 17, 2017 dominately Italian. His father OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions had emigrated from Naples. of this our adopted country the United States of America: So, it is not surprising that Joe To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey began reading the Post-Gazette them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of at a young age. civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater When Joe was 17, he joined and better than we found it. the U.S. Navy and served as a Joe “Tex” Fasci turns 90, celebrating his birthday with a Seabee in WWII. After the War, surprise party. “Tex,” as he is known to the Post-Gazette staff, he married a girl from the neigh- is holding his favorite newspaper. With him are his children borhood, and they had three (standing l-r) Joe, Jr., holding a “Boston” shirt, Rosemary, and EAST BOSTON “K” TRUST children — Joe, Jr., Kathryn, Kathryn, holding an “Italia” shirt, all reminding their father and Rosemary. After a career of his Boston Italian roots. 2017 College Scholarships as a machinist with General Dynamics at the Quincy Ship- He has now lived there for more Fasci, Sr., as “Tex.” Of course, The East Boston “K” Trust is now accepting college scholarship yard, Joe opened his own small than 20 years. he has had his favorite news- applications from qualifi ed high school seniors. Applications business. Then, later in life, he When an Italian from Quincy paper, the Post-Gazette, mailed are accepted from all high school seniors who are East Boston visited his daughter Kathryn in moves to Texas permanently, to Granbury all this time. He residents (one year minimum) regardless of where they attend Texas, and made a life decision he gets a nickname. The staff at hopes to have it delivered for high school. The only residency exception is for seniors who are to retire to Granbury, Texas. the Post-Gazette now knows Joe the next 20 years. members of the Key Club of East Boston High School. Scholar- ships are awarded to students based on scholastic achievement, community involvement, and fi nancial need. Applications with complete instructions are available at all area Bay State Chapter of Freedoms Foundati on to Present high schools. (Please see Guidance Counselor for an application.) Applications are also available at the EB Social Centers, Room “Hero Awards” to Offi cers Who Saved Colleague 103, 68 Central Square in East Boston. All applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, During 2016 East Boston Shooti ng Incident March 31, 2017 to: East Boston K-Trust, ATTN: Marisa Di Pietro, East Boston Social Centers, 68 Central Square, East Boston, MA Plus Winthrop Residents Mia Martucci, Sheryl Howard, and USMC Sgt. Andrew Bigio 02128. to be Honored with George Washington Honor Medals Applicants will be interviewed at Spinelli’s in East Boston on th Wednesday, April 12th, at 5:30 pm. at Ceremonies Set for April 29 Scholarship winners will be honored during a special East The Bay State Chapter of pull one of their colleagues out Fought We Ride” fundraising Boston Kiwanis and East Boston “K” Trust Scholarship Dinner Freedoms Foundation at Valley of harm’s way and their efforts project where more than 6,000 on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 6:00 pm at Spinelli’s in East Boston. Forge will present Hero Awards to pinch-off a bleeding artery motorcyclists from near and RSVP’s are required. to two Boston Police officers and apply a tourniquet to his leg far join in a ride through many For more information, contact Marisa Di Pietro, mdipietro@ebsoc. who helped to save the life of helped to save his life. The two communities in the Boston org or 617-569-3221 ext. 107. a colleague wounded during offi cers are being honored with area, raising thousands of a shooting incident in East the Chapter’s first-ever Hero dollars that are used to assist Boston back in October 2016. Awards for their extraordinary wounded warriors. During a ceremony in East and exemplary life-saving act. Bay State Chapter Founder Boston next month, the Chapter Mia Martucci is 12 years old and Executive Director Judge TThehe SSicilianicilian AAssociationssociation will also present prestigious and a resident of Winthrop. Joseph V. Ferrino (Retired) will national George Washington She is being honored with also welcome head table guests, OF GREATER BOSTON Honor Medals to Winthrop the George Washington Honor Boston Police Commissioner tthh residents Mia Martucci, Sheryl Medal for her five years of William Evans and guest speaker 1199 AAnnualnnual DDanaana FFarberarber DDinner/Danceinner/Dance FFundraiserundraiser Howard, and U.S. Marine Corps dedicated fundraising for the Carolyn Santagelo, Director The Sicilian Association of Greater Boston will host its Sgt. (Retired) Andrew Biggio. Boston Children’s Hospital of Educational Programs and 19th Annual Dana Farber Dinner/Dance Fundraiser on Saturday, The awards will be presented Cancer Research Center, along Awards at the national offi ce of April 22, 2017, at the American Legion - Post 440, 295 California at the Bay State Chapter’s 38st with her toy drive to help lift the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Street, Newton, MA. Annual Awards Luncheon on spirits of the children waging Forge, PA. Enjoy an evening of dining and dancing catered by Maria’s Saturday, April 29, 2017, at their battle against cancer at Tickets to the Bay State Catering of Watertown, MA, with music by DJ Angelo Coviello, 1:00 pm, in Spinelli’s Banquet the Boston hospital. Chapter awards luncheon will and raffl e drawings. Facility, Day Square, in East Sheryl Howard of Winthrop is include a sit-down, full-menu The Sicilian Association of Greater Boston is proud of its great Boston. For more information being honored with the George offering at Spinelli’s. success in raising money each year for this most worthy institu- and to purchase tickets, please Washington Honor Medal for her Freedoms Foundation honors tion. We continue to do so due to their distinguished reputation. contact Vice President for “Veterans Honor Project.” She Americans who go above and For tickets or more information, please contact Gaetano Awards Dottie D’Onofrio at involved many participants from beyond in their efforts to educate Guccione, President, at 781-762-6273 or 617-792-5040, or email 617-539-3092 or donofrio35@ numerous town organizations their communities about the at [email protected]; Joseph Schepis at 617-786-0081; or aol.com, or Chapter Secretary to ensure that Veterans Road values of good citizenship. The Pia Sorrenti at 508-655-8353. Marisa Di Pietro at 617-650- in Winthrop would be adorned foundation has recognized 3442 or [email protected]. with the American fl ag on every several thousand dedicated The two Boston Police offi cers, utility pole as a respectful individuals and organizations Sgt. Norberto Perez and SWAT remembrance for those who in its 65-year existence. Team Offi cer Clifton Singletary, served the country in military Freedoms Foundation is a non- were among the officers service. profit organization dedicated responding to a domestic issue USMC Sgt. (Retired) Andrew to teaching all citizens the in an East Boston apartment Biggio of Winthrop is being principles upon which our when gunfi re erupted and two honored with the George nation was founded. The offi cers were severely wounded. Washington Honor Medal for organization seeks to convey Despite a hail of bullets all his leadership and dedication the close link between the around them, Sgt. Perez and in helping wounded veterans. rights and the responsibilities Offi cer Singletary were able to He is the founder of the “They of citizens in a free society. NORTH END SENIORS BINGO FUNDRAISER Join us on Sunday, May 7th, from 1:00-4:30 pm (doors open at 12:00 pm) at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street, Boston Featuring great prizes, refreshments, raffl es and lots of fun. For more information, call Deb DeCristoforo at 617-699-7717 PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore St. Patrick and St. Joseph: Feasts to Welcome Spring by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING OUT LOUD year. My father spent the days before this holiday scouring the by Sal Giarratani woods with his friends, search- ing for fi rewood to help con- Ryan Owens is a Hero, struct il faló di San Giuseppe, a giant bonfi re held on the eve He Did Not Die in Vain of the feast. These bonfires, We have all been hearing off voters with vileness toward with their abundant warmth about the dad of Navy Seals all things Trump or Trump voter and light that illuminates the Team 6 member Ryan Owens base. inky night sky, symbolize the who recently died in a military Kudos to President Trump sun on its journey from winter operation. Owens was 38 years for his eloquent expression of to spring. Sometimes people old and serving on his 12th sorrow for Ryan Owens who will throw an effigy into the deployment. courageously died for his coun- bon-fi re to represent making a His dad Bill has been bad- try. Carolyn Ryan was invited fresh start for spring. Of course, mouthing President Trump for to this speech by the president St. Joseph’s Day has also be- allowing this “failed mission” and was acknowledged from come synonymous with zep- (his words, not mine) to go for- the podium as Trump declared pole, or fried, puffy donuts. My ward. He thought out loud that to the widow, “Ryan’s legacy is Hello, spring! I can feel the for and then reveling in the father loved his zeppole sweet his son died for nothing. I know etched into eternity.” shifting of Mother Earth all unhurried edible treasures of and stuffed with cream, like the dad is reportedly one of There was a standing ova- around me, humming with the the Earth. However, there is the ones he would buy from those Never Trump Resistance tion for Carolyn Ryan, but not thrill of rebirth. The signs of much more to St. Patrick’s Day bakeries in the North End guys, but why is he trashing his everyone stood up. Reportedly spring are manifest everywhere. than food. This feast day honors around St. Joseph’s Day. Mean- son’s patriotism and courage? Democratic leaders Keith El- They are present in the sound of St. Patrick, or San Patrizio in while, my grandmother pre- He died for his country and the lison and Debbie Wasserman gurgling water as melting snow Italian, a Roman-British man fers savory zeppole made with mission was not a failure. All Schultz stayed in their seats rushes down the storm drain. first brought to Ireland as a potato. Either way, they are missions have risk. Ryan died and held their applause. How They are evident in the delicate slave. The most well-known delicious. All of these treats doing what he wanted to do. His Democratic of them, huh? Ex- white crocuses I recently saw legend concerning St. Patrick remind me of a holiday that death was not in vain. Clinton staffer Dan Grillo took to lining the front path of some- states that the patron saint instills in me a pride in my I can understand the dad Twitter following the presidential one’s home. They appear in the of Ireland used a shamrock to heritage and gets me excited being angry over his son’s death address adding, “Sorry, Owens candy-colored Easter eggs and teach people about the Holy for spring. but, again, his son was doing wife, you’re not helping yourself grinning cloth bunnies that Trinity, thus establishing this As two quaint and folkloristic something he wanted to do. Dad or your husband’s memory by fi ll the seasonal departments little spring plant as an en- holidays approach us, we can should be proud of that instead standing there and clapping like of big-box stores. Though the during symbol of the holiday. revel in our anticipation for of demeaning his son’s actions an idiot. Trump now used you?” weather still oscillates between St. Patrick’s Day reminds me of spring. After all, spring is not and blaming Trump for it all. What the (blank) are Demo- balmy temperatures and wintry brisk spring days when the for- just a season; it is a resplendent Please honor your son’s sac- crats thinking? Things even cold spells — even nor’easters! est appears lush and green after manifestation of renewal, hope rifi ce. He is a hero. And leave went further on MSNBC when — spring fever nevertheless a rain shower, and a gossamer and optimism for the future. Trump out of your rants. P.S. Chris Matthews, Bill Maher, grips my mind with all the en- rainbow arches across the sky. The greenery of St. Patrick’s U.S. Senator John McCain and Michael Moore all went af- ergy of a hopping red-breasted This is a decidedly spring holi- Day and the warm bonfi res of didn’t help any when he stated ter Carolyn Owens for basically robin. After the chilly and dark day, and as such forever lives St. Joseph’s Day symbolize the that a mission in which an even showing up to help Trump. days of winter, the song of in people’s heart for its sense essence of the spring season, American dies cannot be con- As bad as Donald Trump may spring profoundly reverberates of joy and hope. calling to mind rites of purifi ca- sidered a success. He only seem to some, these vile and in our soul. The reawakening added fuel to the dad’s fi re. offensive talking heads are all of nature and the growth of Speaking of adding fuel to the completely useless. Matthews vegetation mimics the renewed fi re, have the Democrats not comes across as a bitter guy energy and cheer blossoming in learned anything in the last few who threw bait out to Maher all living creatures. The calen- months about their losing mes- and Moore and they grabbed dar has tapped into this sense sage and partisan backbiting? onto it and added insults to of rejuvenation and grants us They apparently want to turn injuries. two folkloric feasts that wel- come spring and its accom- panying beauty and promise. March 17th bursts with green Improv Asylum to herald St. Patrick’s Day. Two days later arrives St. Joseph’s to Host N.E.A.D. for Vacation Family Show Day, a holiday honoring Italian The Improv Asylum on on Wednesday, April 19th, from heritage and commemorating Hanover Street will once again 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Pizza will one of the country’s most be- host an awesomely funny be served from 12:00 pm to loved saints. Jointly, these two FAMILY IMPROV COMEDY about 12:45 pm. Seating for the feasts celebrate the joy of spring SHOW for North End Against show will start at 12:50 pm with and usher us into a season of Two days later, on March tion and regrowth. Whether we Drugs during April school the show starting at 1:00 pm. hope and renewal. 19th, arrives another feast of admire the fi rst crocuses and vacation. This year’s show will be “NEAD is extremely grateful to Every year, I eagerly an- spring that holds enormous daffodils, take in the birdsong of the Improv Asylum and Manager ticipate St. Patrick’s Day. This signifi cance for my family. It is the early morning, or enjoy Irish Stacey Princi for once again holiday shines like a beacon of St. Joseph’s Day, or la Festa soda bread or zeppole, there LEGAL NOTICE hosting this fantastic family spring, an undeniable seasonal di San Giuseppe in Italian. My are a myriad number of ways event,” stated N.E.A.D. President turning point. The very decora- father lovingly remembered to greet the rebirth of nature. Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court John Romano. The show will be tions of St. Patrick’s Day over- breezy St. Joseph’s Day cel- The most important thing is Probate and Family Court open to all North End families, fl ow with spring imagery, from ebrations in his mountainous that we fi ll our season with love Suffolk Probate and Family Court N.E.A.A. players, and Nazzaro the lush green shamrocks to hometown of Sulmona in the and optimism, always looking 24 New Chardon Street Center members. Children must the rainbows which melt into Abruzzi region of Italy, where ahead. When we do so, we will Boston, MA 02114 617-788-8300 be accompanied by an adult pots of gold. St. Patrick’s Day the tender tree buds and the fi nd that springtime’s sense of Docket No. SU16D0915DR family member and all adults holds a special significance baying of lambs whispered the hope and promise is the best pot DIVORCE SUMMONS BY must attend with a child. This in Boston, due to our city’s coming of spring. St. Joseph’s of gold there is. PUBLICATION AND MAILING event is free of charge thanks love of festivities and its large Day serves as Father’s Day in NERY OTZOY CASTILLO to the generosity of the Improv! Irish-American population. I Italy, refl ecting on the role of Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is VS . Space is limited, so reservations celebrate most holidays with San Giuseppe as the husband of a Graduate Student in History MADELINE GONZALEZ are required. In order to sign up, symbolic food, and St. Patrick’s the Virgin Mary and the stepfa- at the University of Massachu- To the Defendant: please email John Romano at Day proves no exception. I ther of Jesus. In Sicily and other setts Boston. She appreciates The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for [email protected] providing bake a creamy Irish soda bread regions of Italy, as well as many any comments and suggestions Irretrievable Breakdown. the number of attendees that are studded with plump raisins Italian-American communities, about Italian holidays and folk- The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. children and adults. Deadline to and zesty caraway seeds. The people build altars to St. Joseph lore at [email protected]. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from sign up is April 10th. bread is accompanied by a fresh loaded with bread, candles, taking any action which would negatively im- spring greens salad laden with pastries and fava beans. Fava pact the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. earthy beets, tangy goat cheese, beans form an integral part You are hereby summoned and required to For events going on in and sweet caramelized pecans. of St. Joseph’s Day festivities Your Ad serve upon Timothy John Nutter, Esq., Law Meanwhile, my father-in-law because, during the Middle Offi ce of Timothy J. Nutter, 3 School Street, Massachusetts Suite 300, Boston, MA 02108 your answer, if goes the traditional route and Ages, this spring crop saved Could Go any, on or before May 4, 2017. If you fail to do this SPRING, makes an Irish boiled dinner the inhabitants of Sicily from so, the court will proceed to the hearing and ad- replete with potatoes, carrots, a famine after they prayed to judication of this action. You are also required check out the Here to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce turnips and parsnips. Some- St. Joseph for help. Another de- of the Register of this Court. Massachusetts Offi ce times he will whip up a batch lightful Italian tradition involves For information about WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, of Travel & Tourism of Guinness stout brownies to doing charitable actions and advertising in First Justice of this Court. end the meal. These seasonal donating food on St. Joseph’s the Post-Gazette, call Date: March 3, 2017 Web site at foods encourage me to live in Day, a philosophy that should 617-227-8929. Terri Klug Cafazzo, Register of Probate www.massvacation.com. the present, patiently waiting be carried on throughout the Run date: 3/17/17 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017 PAGE 5 On the Aisle

THEATRE NOTES BY BOBBY FRANKLIN NEW REPERTORY THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2017-2018 Season: Resilience Ideation, Oleanna, Man of La Mancha, Unveiled, Statements, Lonely Planet, Ripe Frenzy, The Bakelite Masterpiece, Two Jews Walk into a War Featuring nine productions, that these plays will inspire New Rep’s 2017-2018 season and engage as New Repertory includes Ideation, a dark Theatre continues to be a place satirical comedy and Boston- where the vital ideas of our time area premiere; Oleanna, David can be discussed freely and Mamet’s ground-breaking openly.” drama, featuring Johnny Lee “Our 2016-2017 seasons was Davenport; Man of La Mancha, one of our most successful ever, a revival of the Tony award- and we owe a great amount of winning musical, featuring that success to our patrons,” Maurice Emmanuel Parent; says Managing Director Harriet Unveiled, a one-woman show Sheets. “We heard from so many written and performed by audience members throughout Rohina Malik and co-produced the year and their passion and with Stoneham Theatre; enthusiasm for our productions Statements After an Arrest and mission was clear. It is Under the Immorality Act, because of that support that Jeremiah Kissel an engaging political drama the Boston Globe recently called by Athol Fugard; Lonely “The plays in our 2017-2018 us ‘a potent force,’ and so Planet, an evocative social seasons will showcase the we’re pleased to share another drama by Steven Dietz; Ripe remarkable resilience of the extraordinary lineup in 2017- Frenzy, a site-specific drama human spirit,” says Artistic 2018.” and Boston-area premiere; Director Jim Petosa. “Theatre Main Stage Theater & Black The Bakelite Masterpiece, a has the power to shed light Box Theater | Mosesian Center riveting historical drama and in dark times, to illuminate for the Arts 321 Arsenal Street Boston-area premiere; and Two and stimulate thought, and | Watertown, MA 02472. Jews Walk into a War ..., a to provide a forum for us to For more information, please hilarious existential comedy come together as a community call 617-923-8487, or go to Richard Settipane featuring Jeremiah Kissel. in conversation. It is our hope www.newrep.org. Insurance Services Public Insurance Adjuster THE VENERABLE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE Since 1969 th Celebrates its 85 Anniversary Season FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS with a North American Premiere, a World Premiere, AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS a Global Sensation, and Broadway Hit Shows! 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Heartbreak Hotel  on the acclaimed Woody Allen most compelling stories ever tells the story of a young Elvis fi lm, and Ragtime, one of the created for the stage, includ- Presley and the groundbreaking most powerful musicals ever ing two exciting new shows, music he brought to the popu- %RVWRQLDQFRQVWUXFWLRQVHUYLFHVFRP adapted for the stage. The sea- to American audiences,” said lar culture during the height of the civil rights movement. /LFHQVHG ,QVXUHG It is a true rags-to-riches tale set within a time period when %RVWRQLDQFRQVWUXFWLRQ6HUYLFHV#JPDLOFRP America was once again chal- lenged with changing times. And we are so very honored to be working with the great Tim Rice on the development of his What Happens When You musical adaptation of one of the most infl uential World War II Don’t Advertise? stories, From Here to Eternity.” 10 Main Street (Rte 1), Ogun- Nothing! quit, ME 03907 For more information call For information on advertising in the 207-646-5511, or go to: www. Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. ogunquitplayhouse.org. PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017 Saint Marie-Eugénie De Jesus ALL THAT ZAZZ by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari by Mary N. DiZazzo Anne-Eugénie Milleret de de l'Assomption, Paris. Over the Brou was born on August 25, years, Mother Marie-Eugénie, as WATERCOLOR EYES 1817, in Metz, Moselle, France, she came to be known, founded north of Paris. Her family was thirty religious communities in Have Made a Comeback! privileged, wealthy, politically nine countries. Ciao Bella, Blue, Turquoise Blue, involved, and irreligious. Never- Marie-Eugenie led the As- Remember that Blue Blue-green, Aquama- theless, she was baptizedwhen sumption for fi fty years. Her fi rst eyeshadow you’d wear rine, Baby Blue, and she was 13. When her father priority was for her sisters, their almost every day? The dark Navy Blue for lost his money and their estate formation and their work. She fad started in the ’60s dramatic eyes! and her parents separated, was concerned for their health for prom. However, They now can be Anne-Eugénie moved to Paris as more than two hundred sis- each decade owns found in matte or, as with her mother. Her mother ters passed away before she did, its shade of Blue. In I love, a nice Shimmery developed a deep concern for the often young and of tuberculosis. the early ’60s it was a matte, shade as well as Glittery, poor of the city and Anne often She was constantly traveling no shine. It was very light, like Frosted, and/or Shiny. From accompanied her visiting fami- from community to commu- a Baby Blue that covered your the drugstore to your fave cos- lies in need. Her mother died of enter the Dominican Order nity encouraging, consoling and whole lid! Then in the ’70s, that metic counter is where you’ll cholera when Anne-Eugénie was and lead its re-establishment challenging her nuns. Blue became deeper. Truly a score the shade you love. The 15 years old. She was boarded in France. As a result of his As the Congregation became pretty color. In the disco days Blue shades bring out all eye out with different families and, preaching, Anne-Eugénie had a known, she was invited to start of the ’80s, the Blue had a colors! although outwardly she seemed conversion experience, became more and more communities. beautiful shimmer-like sheen. Last year I purchased a fat happy, inwardly she was miser- passionate about the Word She saw her work being totally Color was applied way above the Blue eyeliner/shadow pencil able. of God, and became a dedi- for the Church, and her loyalty lash line and fanned out at the which I loved. This year I bought At the age of 12, Anne- cated Christian. She then went to it was absolute. The last few corners. Time to dance! A color two Bluish/Turquoise liners in Eugénie made her First Holy to confession with the Abbé years of her life were spent in palette which contained pots a Gel pencil and soft glide pen- Communion and it proved to Théodore Combalot, an asso- increasing retirement. Gradu- of glimmered color was called cil. I’m looking toward a colorful be a life-changing experience ciate of Lacordaire. Combalot ally her health failed. Her legs Stage Light. All so daring, beau- spring! My fave Turquoise color for her. Through receiving this told her that he was looking for refused to carry her and her tiful, and very ’80s! Shine on! that is gorgeous as a liner is a sacrament, she experienced the someone to help him found a speech also slowed, so that In the ’90s, I truly believe that powder I bought in Hong Kong. presence of God, a mystical mo- religious order devoted to Mary at the end she could only oc- ladies took a break from the When used with water, it can ment and one about which she and to the education of the poor casionally say a few words. Blue shadow. It zoomed out of be used as a liner ... but who would talk throughout the rest and thought that Anne-Eugénie Those around her were struck style in a nanosecond! I never has time? Maybe soon I’ll allow of her life. could be such a foundress. At by her gentleness and patience. really saw it much. It wasn’t myself more time for that! It was the custom to attend the age of 22, with four young One day she managed to say: I on the runways, fashion mags, So, my Precious, go out and special sermons during Lent companions, she founded the am looking at my Lord. It is in nails, or anywhere. Guess get Blue! and Anne-Eugénie, while she Religious of the Assumption. looking at Him that we learn what? This year, it’s back! All Buona Giornata. was in her late teenage years, The congregation began in a how to love. In 1898, Mother shades of Blue! Watercolor — Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull was invited to listen to a series small apartment on the Rue Marie-Eugénie died at the age of of lectures at the Cathedral of Ferou, Paris, and celebrated 80 in Paris, surrounded by her Read prior week’s “All That Zazz” columns at www.allthatzazz. Notre Dame given by the then their fi rst Mass together as a sisters. On February 9, 1975, com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts Abbé Lacordaire, a famous religious congregation on No- she was beatifi ed by Pope Paul distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be preacher and social commen- vember 9, 1839. Today, the VI and on June 3, 2007, she was contacted at (978) 470-8183 or [email protected]. tator of that period. Lacordaire motherhouse of the Religious canonized by Pope Benedict XVI. was about to leave for Italy to of the Assumption is on the Rue Her Feast Day is March 10th.

Mattéo Gallo THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART/BOSTON Announces Plan to Expand Artistic Programming o Appraisals Directly Across Harbor in East Boston Sales & Rentals Jill Medvedow, Ellen Matilda Poss Director of the Institute • of Contemporary Art/Boston Real Estate (ICA), announced today that the museum has signed a letter of understanding to ex- 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 pand its artistic programming (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 across Boston Harbor to the Boston Shipyard and Marina, located in East Boston. Pend- ing permitting and fi nal design, the new space is projected to open in summer 2018, and will be called the Watershed. The ICA will present artworks Newly and public programs season- ally in the newly renovated Specializing in the art of celebration 15,000-square-foot space while RenovatedWedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, continuing year-round pro- waterside plaza that will serve as its vital role in our city’s history Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. gramming in its Diller Scofi dio a gathering place with stunning and future.” Convenient location and valet parking makes + Renfro-designed facility in harbor views. Admission to the At the Watershed, the ICA will Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. Boston’s Seaport District. Watershed will be free for all. welcome visitors to experience “Our location on Boston Har- “Boston’s waterfront and har- immersive artworks by artists We are dedicated to the highest level of service and bor places us in a unique posi- bor are one of the most unique engaged with the issues of our professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. tion to activate the waterfront. aspects of our City, and I’m times. The new facility is a cen- With this project, the ICA will pleased the ICA is supporting tral component of ICA’s recently make a cross-harbor connec- our creative community in this completed five-year strategic tion that is central to our no- welcoming East Boston space,” plan, A Radical Welcome, de- tion of art, civic life, and urban said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. signed to advance the leading vitality,” said Medvedow. “The “The Watershed will offer Bos- center for the vibrant intersec- Watershed represents an excit- ton a new, engaging space for tion of contemporary art and ing and creative mode of growth art and discovery, and I wel- civic life in Boston. For more for the museum. It takes art come their investment in Bos- on the ICA’s strategic plan, visit beyond our walls, building upon ton’s diverse artists, residents, icaboston.org. a decade-long history of public and visitors.” Award-winning fi rm Anma- art projects that bring together “We are thrilled to be working hian Winton Architects (AW) landscape and contemporary with the ICA on this ambitious has been engaged to execute the art, as well as ongoing partner- and visionary endeavor that will renovation of the facility. The ships with East Boston youth connect the two neighborhoods design will embrace the history communities.” we call home — East Boston of the building’s original design 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA The Watershed will be a raw, and South Boston — through and use. Transportation from Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com industrial space for art unlike art and across the Harbor,” said the ICA to the Watershed will any other in Boston. In ad- Tom Glynn, Chief Executive Of- be available by boat from docks dition to a flexible space for fi cer of the Massachusetts Port adjacent to the ICA, and on the The Federal Trade Commission exhibitions, programming, and Authority (Massport), which MBTA Blue Line. works for the consumer to prevent workshops, the Watershed will owns the property. “The Water- Including the renovation and fraud and deception. house an orientation gallery in- shed will connect communities programming over the next fi ve troducing visitors to the historic with Boston’s dynamic working years, the project is expected to Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) shipyard complemented by a waterfront and shine a light on cost approximately $10 million. POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017 PAGE 7

Simple TIMES . . . Freeway by Girard A. Plante Says ...

With all the angst of a whopping winter storm stomping across Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating the Midwest through the Northeast and arching deep along the on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer read- Eastern seaboard to the Carolinas according to last Sunday’s ers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to morning’s news, I was immediately transported to the March 1971 [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please snowstorm that hit my hometown in upstate New York. keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Our region of the Northeast was just settling into spring — wearing short sleeves, raking yards (with metal rakes), playing Wiffl e The Top 10 Easiest Dog Breeds to Train ball, jumping rope, as the late-teen and early 20-year-olds waxed and Why You Need to Get One of These Dogs their Mustangs and Chevelles in our neighborhood. In our neck of the woods, all that activity was a sure sign of spring. College-goers who become But, upon awaking to go to school the next morning, I and four parents of a new dog have an of my seven siblings and our mom saw snowdrifts reaching the easy choice — they get an af- bottom of the bay window on the driveway side of our home! Moving fordable dog. However, things excitedly to the living room to view the street and neighborhood, are tougher for people who earn we saw snow banks covering the street and steps to houses, and well. I am not mocking anyone, strong winds swirling snow across the entire street causing visibility but most people with money whiteouts. have a tough time fi nding the We listened to an AM radio station that provided news of the right dog. They try to get a dog storm. No Doppler radar forewarnings or satellites beaming which looks cute as a puppy. All weather-trends across America in 1971. No Weather Channel dogs are cute. However, some 24-hour television broadcasts. The radio was the primary source dogs that look cute are very hard for weather updates and announcing school closings. That early to train, and then there are dogs March’s wintry wallop clogged side-streets and closed schools for that are not suitable for a house three days! with kids. If you know nothing Anticipation grew as thoughts of once again hauling the Flexible about different dog breeds, then wolves, but they are very obedi- them anything you want very Flyer and toboggan from the garage wall to extended snow read this article as I am going ent and can be very good guard quickly. These dogs are great mountains fi lled our heads. But there would be a gargantuan to talk about the “The Top 10 dogs for their owners. guard dogs. task ahead to remove snow drifts from driveways, sidewalks and Easiest Dog Breeds to Train.” 8. Rottweiler: These dogs 2. German Sheppard: The best porches. After eating a heaping bowl of oatmeal, my twin brother 10. Doberman Pinscher: One are calm and obedient. You dogs for homes with kids, they and I slid down snow-covered stairs off the kitchen door, trudging of America’s most favorite dogs. can train these dogs very eas- are friendly, calm and playful. A through waist-deep snow to reach our shovels inside the garage. The Doberman Pinscher is very ily. They always listen to their German Sheppard can also act Our childhood home’s driveway extended 120 feet and rules friendly dog. They live longer owners. These dogs are also as a service dog. required we always clear the entire length. Keep the maximum than most dogs; these dogs are friendly towards other breeds. 1. Golden Retriever: There width between houses free of snow. Same for sidewalks. Good very easy to train because of 7. Boxer: These dogs are su- is a reason behind the golden thing we had lawn at the rear of our house and in four spots in their calm and cool nature. per cute, and smart. You can retriever’s popularity worldwide front to toss three feet of snow. That eternal snow-scape seemed a 9. Norwegian Elkhound: Sur- train a boxer in just one week. If — these dogs are made for large heavy chore for two 11-year-old boys. Yet we enjoyed our outdoor prise! These dogs look like you are a female and live alone, families. Golden retrievers love chores — with no school. It set the foundation for a solid work then a boxer can be the ideal people; they listen to everyone ethic that remains today. DIAMONDS dog for you. in the family. Shoveling snow at our family home would not be the only ROLEX 6. Yorkshire Terrier: Who can If you are getting a dog for such task. We faced another couple hours clearing a 92-year-old ESTATE JEWELRY say no to a Yorkshire terrier? the fi rst time in your life and neighbor’s sidewalk, porches, and short driveway. Old Ray kept a Bought & Sold They are super-duper adorable. you do not have much time to large vegetable garden with a grape arbor, and rabbits inside his Jewelers Exch. Bldg. It seems they are good dogs all give a dog training, then please garage, and every autumn raked leaves from eight silver maples Jim (617) 263-7766 around. They are easy to train get one of the above-mentioned that stood tall on both sides of a small side-street two doors from and most of them never give dogs. our house. That street is where Old Ray’s 1965 Rambler sat in their owners a hard time. I hope this article was helpful his garage. We had to clear the 30-foot path of snow from his rear LEGAL NOTICE 5. Bearded Collie: These dogs in some way. Just remember, porch to reach the garage. Then his driveway. Commonwealth of Massachusetts are not very popular, mainly there is a dog out there that you While our parents picked up a few necessary groceries for Old The Trial Court because one cannot buy them will just fall in love with and it Ray, his fi erce independence could barely keep him from driving Probate and Family Court very easily. These dogs live a doesn’t have to be any of the his car to the market. Two days later the plows arrived and piled Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street long time and they understand ten I mentioned. Getting a dog snow atop already-shoveled snow from sidewalks, tipping the piles Boston, MA 02114 people talk as well. is a big responsibility requiring to 10 feet. Sun shone brightly as Old Ray called us and a neighbor (617) 788-8300 4. Poodle: Cute and sweet, a lot of love, caring, training; he friend to trek to the market with him. Though the slow ride a few Docket No. SU16P2505EA poodles are nice lap dogs. They or she is yours for the rest of blocks from the neighborhood seemed to last an hour, we arrived Estate of look spoiled, but they are not. their lives. Be happy with your there and back home safely. WINNIE A. HARRISON Poodles love playing with their choice; the love they give you in As 92 million Americans stare down the path of this year’s Date of Death January 23, 2014 owners. return is worth a million! monstrous March snowstorm, or Nor’easter as these storms are CITATION ON PETITION FOR 3. Labrador Retriever: These That’s all for now … REMEM- called nowadays, that March storm 46 years ago reminds me that FORMAL ADJUDICATION dogs are great. They can do BER TO PICK UP AFTER YOUR little has changed. Schools close. People go outdoors with shovels To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of a lot of tricks. You can teach PET! and brooms and ice scrapers in hand. Plows rumble through streets. Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Privately owned snow removal operators seek opportunities to earn Representative has been fi led by Yvette M. money. The sound of snow-throwers cut through howling winds. Harrison of Boston, MA and Nicole Dublin Fully Insured of Lynn, MA requesting that the Court enter a The scent of fi replaces or woodstoves wafts across neighborhoods. formal Decree and Order and for such other relief Lic #017936 Biting cold air bears down on the snowy landscape. as requested in the Petition. Though snowstorms present dangers and cause diffi culties, The Petitioner requests that Yvette M. Harrison of Boston, MA and Nicole Dublin of Lynn, MA particularly for crews operating metropolitan mass transit systems be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of of trolleys and trains that carry millions of people, I tend to think said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond the new technology warning of snowstorms a few days out brings in an unsupervised administration. Heating & Air Conditioning on unnecessary anxieties. Planning has merit. But the element IMPORTANT NOTICE Sales, Service & Installation You have the right to obtain a copy of the of surprise we witnessed in 1971 brought lots of fun. Life being Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. simpler never meant easier, yet we got on in great shape. What You have a right to object to this proceeding. Ken Shallow would Old Ray say? To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a 617.593.6211 [email protected] written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of April 19, 2017. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must fi le a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceed- ing. If you fail to fi le a timely written appear- ance and objection followed by an affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- istration is not required to fi le an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may peti- tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 8, 2017 Terri Klug Cafazzo, Register of Probate Run date: 3/17/17 PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017

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

SPRING SOIREE TIME PARADE OF SENIORS 1916 IRISH UPRISING BRIGHT LIGHTS (DVD) take off on a daring rescue mis- Mark this date down, EVENT MAY 11th EVENT HBO Home Ent. sion that turns into the world’s March 23rd. That is when the Another in a series of events Don’t forget to mark Bright Lights starring Carrie fi rst egg hunt. Even more “nut- 7th Annual Friends of the North leading up to the Dot Day Pa- your calendars for Sunday, Fisher and Debbie Reynolds tiness” with tons of Scrat extras. End Library Fundraiser Spring rade will be a senior lunch, THE April 2nd from 3:00-6:00 pm, features two film icons shar- MOONLIGHT (Blu-ray + DVD) Soiree will be held from 6:30 pm PARADE OF SENIORS. It will at the Irish Social Club in ing memories of their lives in Lionsgate Home Ent. to 9:30 pm at Ristorante Lucia be held on May 11th at Florian West Roxbury. Ceili and Set the spotlight. The mother and A timeless story of human on Hanover Street. For further Hall. Stay tuned right here for dancing at 3:00 pm. Live daughter team allow viewers connection and self-discovery, info, go to friendsnelibrary.org. more details. music and speeches. Kevin into their private world in this Moonlight chronicles three de- HONORS DUE FOR EVERETT COMES TO Barry’s Pipes and Drums Band candid portrait of Hollywood fi ning chapters in the life of a BUDDY MANGINI CHARLESTOWN and the O’Shea Chaplin School royalty, fi lmed before the recent young black man growing up in Join the East Boston commu- Recently, I attended a St. Pat- of Irish Dance. For more infor- and unexpected death of Carrie a rough neighborhood of Miami. nity on Thursday, March 23rd rick’s Day dinner at the Knights mation on this event, contact Fisher and her mother, Debbie Anchored by extraordinary per- at 11:00 am, to honor Buddy of Columbus hall in Charles- Sean Folan at 857-719-6979 Reynolds — one day apart — in formances from a tremendous Mangini for his many years of town. It was sponsored by or [email protected]. December 2016. Viewers get to ensemble cast including Maher- community service. A dedica- state Senator Sal DiDomenico. MORE HOUSING STARTS see an intimate profi le of the two shala Ali, who received the Oscar tion will be held at the traffi c The hall was packed with folks FOR SOUTH END stars, as they are brought into for Best Supporting Actor while island at Wally and Bennington from across his Senate District. The next phase of develop- the homes and private lives of the fi lm itself won the Oscar for Streets, the offi cial start of the While there, I bumped into ment in the South End is about two of Hollywood’s most effusive Best Picture. Barry Jenkins won East Boston Columbus Day Stephanie Martins, who is run- to get rolling soon. Boston and eclectic personalities. With the Writing (Adapted Screenplay Parade. ning for the Everett City Coun- offi cials have given the green their delightful back-and-forth for Moonlight also. This fi lm is a Following the dedication, cil. This is her fi rst time running light to two new complexes banter from the Beverly Hills profoundly moving portrayal of there will be a luncheon in his and she seemed full of energy. that would add nearly 1,000 compound they share, Carrie the moments, people, and un- honor at the Orient Heights It is good seeing younger people housing units in a section of and Debbie offer candid insights knowable forces that shape our Yacht Club. For more infor- taking an interest in politics the South End that was mostly into their careers and personal lives and make us who we are. mation and tickets, call Joe because government is all of our non-residential. One is the lives, for better and (sometimes) MAN DOWN (Blu-ray) Ruggiero at 617-846-6141. Let’s business. Stay informed, always Harrison Albany Block, a four- worse. Lionsgate Home Ent. give Buddy a day he will always vote, and sometimes even run story, 650-unit apartment com- MAMA’S FAMILY: When U.S. Marine Gabriel remember. for offi ce, too. plex that Leggat McCall expects THE MAMA’S FAMILY Drummer (Shia LeBeouf) returns PIZZA COMEDY NIGHT 137TH ANNUAL to begin construction on later FAVORITES COLLECTION from his tour in Afghanistan, he FUNDRAISER EVACUATION DAY BANQUET this year. The other is further (6-DVD) fi nds the place he once called It is almost time for the This year’s Annual Evacua- down Harrison Avenue at the TIME LIFE home in no better shape than annual pizza and comedy night tion Day Banquet will be held site of the old Quinzani Bakery Set in the fictional city of the battlefi elds he’s left behind. fundraiser for the East Boston on Friday, March 17th, at the where Related Beal is planning Raytown, Mama’s Family re- Desperate to fi nd his estranged Social Centers. It will be held convention center on L Street. a 14-story building with 314 volves around the eye-opening family — son Johnathan (Charlie on Thursday, April 6th, starting Reception starts at 5:30 pm apartments and condos. escapades of the Harper clan, Shotwell) and wife Natalie (Kate at 6:30 pm at Prince Pizzeria & and dinner is at 7:00 pm. I was The two developments would headed by Mama Harper, who Mara) — Gabriel is aided in his Bar on Route 1 in Saugus. hoping there would be corned join a string of developments does not suffer fools gladly. In search by his best friend Devin For more information and beef and cabbage, but they are along Harrison Avenue be- fact, she makes everybody suffer (Jai Courtney), a hard-nosed tickets, call Marisa at 617-650- serving a New England Boiled tween the MassPike and Mass. a little with her patented snappy Marine. Before long, the two in- 3442 or email Mdipietro@ebsoc. Dinner that evening. Oh, wait Avenue. This is part of my old retorts that truly put the “diss” in tercept Charles (Clifton Collins org. by March 31st. No tickets a minute, aren’t they the same boyhood South End neighbor- dysfunction. This 6-disc set fea- Jr.), a man with vital information will be sold at door. thing? hood that is now looking like an tures 37 episodes hand-picked concerning the whereabouts of DORCHESTER For tickets, call 857-204- extension of Lower Broadway in by Mama (Vicki Lawrence). A Gabriel’s family. A psychologi- ST. PATRICK’S DAY BRUNCH 5825. Southie. summary of each season fea- cal suspense-thriller also star- Don’t forget TOMORROW CONGRATS TO NEW REVERE CITYPOINT PHOTOGRAPHY tures: 1). Mama’s Family kicks ring Gary Oldman. Man Down March 18th, at St. Theresa of CHAMBER PRESIDENT I bumped into Paul Carthas off with a recently evicted Vin- revisits the past on the way to Calcutta Parish Hall, located on Kudos to Revere’s Michael over in Southie last weekend ton and his two teenage kids, unlocking the puzzle of Gabriel’s Columbia Road in Dorchester. Nicastro, director of outreach at the beach. He has a great Buzz and Sonja, moving in with experience. Special guest will be Mayor at the East Boston Neighbor- Southie Photo Blog (my name Mama. 2). This season finds STAR TREK: VOYAGER – THE Marty Walsh and Governor hood Health Center, who has for it). You should check it out Mama’s crowded house settling COMPLETE SERIES (47-DVD) Charlie Baker. been installed as the new presi- at: citypointphotography.com. into a new sort of normalcy. Buzz CBS DVD + Paramount 2017 Dorchester Hall of dent of the Revere Chamber of DOT CHILLI COOKOFF and Sonja are attending high Star Trek: Voyager broke Fame Inductees: Bill Brett, Sr. Commerce. MARCH 26th school and Aunt Fran is working new ground for being the fi rst Margaret Leonard, LSA, and EAST BOSTON The 11th annual Dorchester hard on her column at the local and only Star Trek TV series Edward Smith. All proceeds to SOUP KITCHEN Chili Cook-off is set for Sun- newspaper. 3). Aunt Fran has with a female captain, Cap- benefi t the MaryAnn Brett Food The East Boston Soup Kitch- day, March 26th from 4:00 till passed away and Buzz and Sonja tain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Pantry. en keeps rolling along Tuesday 7:00 pm, at the IBEW Hall on have moved on, though Vint and Mulgrew), who leads the crew For more information, call after Tuesday after Tuesday. Freeport Street, Dorchester, Naomi are ever present. Eunice of the U.S.S. Voyager on a 75- 617-436-2190. Lunch and dinners are well MA. All proceeds benefit the and Ed’s son, Bubba, has arrived year journey back to earth. WAITING TO SEE attended, which is both good Dorchester Day Parade. Tickets on Mama’s doorstep fresh off of Catapulted into a distant sector THIS BUMPER STICKER news and bad. Good that folks will be available at door. DJ and a stint in juvenile hall. 4). Mama of the galaxy, Star Trek Voy- Hey, I ran for Quincy School in need have a place to dine games. and Bubba are fi nally graduating ager is set during the 2370s and Committee back in 1995. I have together and bad that this need from high school, but not with- follows the crew of the U.S.S. 10 letters in my last name. It’s is so great. out some last-minute schooling. Voyager as they are pulled into hard to pronounce for non- There is a large group of And Mama wins the jackpot on the Delta Quadrant. After mak- Italians. I had to divide my last volunteers who show up every LEGAL NOTICE name up using a different color week to help. We can always use Jeopardy, affording everyone ing a decision that saves an en- Commonwealth of Massachusetts the opportunity to take their tire species from being destroyed, scheme for the beginning and new volunteers, too. Check the The Trial Court small-town charm to Hawaii. but leaves the crew stranded, end of my name. place out at All Savior Lutheran Probate and Family Court 5). Vint and Naomi start trying the team must join forces to Recently, I saw an announce- Church on Paris Street behind Suffolk Probate and Family Court for a baby of their own, much to begin the 75-year journey across ment in the Lynn Journal for the health center. 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 Mama’s consternation. Bubba 70,000 light years of space a Taso Nikolakopoules who is As Mahatma Gandhi once 617-788-8300 has enrolled in college and is to return to the Alpha Quad- running for a Lynn City Council said, “The best way to find Docket No. SU17D0336DR dipping his toe in the waters of rant, the Federation, and home. seat. He has 14 letters in his yourself is to lose yourself in DIVORCE SUMMONS BY fraternity life. 6). It’s the fi nal Enjoy 172 episodes, and all last name. He’ll need two cars the service of others.” PUBLICATION AND MAILING season of Mama’s Family and seven seasons across 47 DVDs to put on a bumper sticker. BANK SHOWS ITS COLORS NAIR PINA AMADO Naomi is fi nally pregnant! She with special features. If I were him, the bumper Recently, while driving down VS. and Vint start looking to move INSECURE: THE COMPLETE sticker should just read the Southeast Expressway, LUIS HELENO DA SILVA LOPES out … only to end up living in FIRST SEASON (Blu-ray) “I’m With Niko.” Short and I saw a billboard shared by To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce an RV in Mama’s driveway. And HBO Home Ent. simple. Otherwise, it’s all Greek Eastern Bank, an ad backing requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Mama? Well, she’s still saving Created by and starring Issa to me. equal pay for equal work, and Irretrievable Breakdown. the day as her family navigates Rae, Insecure follows best friends TRIP TO REAGLE IN an Airbnb advertisement. The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. rd An Automatic Restraining Order has been mishap after mishap! Issa and Molly as they navigate WALTHAM APRIL 23 The Eastern Bank Ad shows entered in this matter preventing you from ICE AGE: the tricky professional and per- Remembering the 40s will the backs of a couple wrapped taking any action which would negatively im- THE GREAT EGGSCAPADE sonal terrain of Los Angeles. be at the Reagle Music Theatre in the gay rainbow fl ag with the pact the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. (DVD) Modern-day black women are in Waltham and the Quincy words “Good Unites.” Appar- You are hereby summoned and required to 20th Century Fox Home Ent. usually portrayed as strong, Council on Aging will be hav- ently, the new ad campaign by serve upon Nair Pina Amado, 19 Holiday St., ing a trip to see it on Sunday, the bank embraces the bank’s Dorchester, MA 02122-1223 your answer, if Scrat, Manny, Sid, Diego, and confi dent, and “fl awless.” But any, on or before May 11, 2017. If you fail to do rd the rest of the prehistoric pals Issa and Molly are defi nitely not April 23 . Remembering the liberal stance on social issues, so, the court will proceed to the hearing and ad- from Ice Age, are back in an “killing it.” These best friends 40s will take the audience on a but the bank says it was never judication of this action. You are also required to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce all-new hilarious animated ad- must deal with their own real- trip down memory lane with meant to be Anti-Trump. of the Register of this Court. a tribute to the Greatest Gen- If I were a customer of that venture. Business is booming at life flaws as they attempt to WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, Sid’s new egg-sitting service, but navigate different worlds and eration thrown in. For fur- bank, I would travel north, First Justice of this Court. when the dastardly pirate bunny cope with an endless series of ther information on this trip, south or west away from East- Date: March 13, 2017 Squint steals the eggs, Manny, uncomfortable experiences and call the Council at 617-376- ern Bank and its politically cor- Terri Klug Cafazzo, Register of Probate Diego and the rest of the gang racy tribulations. 1506. rect billboard message. Run date: 3/17/17 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017 PAGE 9

IN MOTION

Easter is just a month away buffet-style Italian food setup, the restaurant for dinner and Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings and I’ve been thinking of things and people to wait on us all drinks on me. Neither was that happened at this time of the night long. The money was to be Italian, and neither was from a Wednesday, March 8, 2017 year that I could write about. way above union scale and we part of the country where they Boston Bruins 6 — Detroit Red Wings 1 Last week, I told you about were all happy with everything could have been exposed to Babbononno, Uncle Gino, and except the food. Italian food (then, not now). In net for Boston Bruins #40 Tuukka Rask the little lamb. Let’s see, what As each of the four groups Both politely told me the food In net for Detroit Red Wings #34 Petr Mrazek I can add to the list of Easter strolled around the cavernous was awful and I was embar- stories? … I know. Something restaurant serenading the din- rassed. I offered to take them happened several years ago that ing audience, many complained out again, but they had to leave I was part of. Here we go: to us about the quality of the within a day or two and that Uncle Nick called one day to food, or the lack thereof. After ended the situation. say he had received a call from the third or fourth night, sev- We musicians fi nished the en- Mamma Leone’s. The New York- eral of the musicians spoke gagement on Shrove Tuesday, based restaurant had opened a to Uncle Nick about the buffet the night before Ash Wednes- place in Boston on December food that was set up in our day, were paid handsomely, 2nd, in 1972. It was then the dressing room. It wasn’t good. and headed home. Uncle Nick late winter or early spring of He agreed with us and asked called the next day stating that 1973, and Lent would be begin- the management if they could he had been contacted by the ning soon. He mentioned that switch it from Italian offerings restaurant manager. He wanted the management wanted the to cold cuts, bread and the fi x- a strolling trio to continue until union to put together four New ings to make sandwiches. The further notice. The trio was to Orleans-type strolling bands excuse was that the Italian food consist of an accordionist, me that could follow each other was too heavy to digest and the on bass violin, and Uncle Nick serenading the tables at the consequences made playing a on clarinet and flute. Again restaurant during the weeks bit diffi cult. They bought the we were to be paid way above preceding Lent. excuse, and from then on we scale and I agreed to be part As he continued, he told me were served American and Ital- of the trio. We continued play- that he wanted Dad to lead one ian cold cuts, bread, the fi xings, ing at the Boston version of of the groups and me another. and either soda (tonic to us Mamma Leone’s until it looked He had two other musicians Bostonians) or bottled water. like there were more employees picked out to lead the third I told Uncle Nick about the than customers. Within a short and fourth groups. His idea complaints I had received about period of time, they closed their was to have each quartet spe- the food as we strolled from doors for the last time. The New cialize in different types of New table to table. He said that he York Mamma Leone’s would Orleans music. One would be had heard the same complaints continue until 1994 in Man- a string quartet that played as he led his group in the pro- hattan’s theater district, where semi-classical French music. cession of strolling quartets. My the Leone family ran one of the The second would be headed by godfather made the decision to best Italian restaurants in the a trumpeter, or himself on sax, speak to the management, a country. Then it disappeared. and they would play tunes that group of businessmen sent in They began in 1906, sold out Louis Armstrong had recorded. by Restaurant Associates, Inc., to the Restaurant Associates Dad was to lead a four-piece the national organization that in the 1970s, and I think what group that specialized in down- now owned Mamma Leone’s. happened in Boston eventually home southern blues. He then None of the men were from happened in New York. said that I was to lead a novelty Boston, although there were Was Uncle Nick overstep- group that consisted of an ac- several upscale eating places ping his bounds trying to tell cordion, soprano sax, washtub in the city that they controlled. the Boston management group bass, and me with a kazoo and None of the men were Italian what the customers told him? a tin whistle. My life as a musi- or Italian-American and none The musicians were composed cian was limited to me playing were restaurateurs. All were of Italian-, Jewish-, and African- bass violin and bass guitar, businessmen, and listened to Americans, all of us complain- nothing else. I had studied my uncle’s relay of customer ing about the food, mainly to my piano with a couple of people complaints, including those uncle. We will never know, but and could write and arrange from prominent Bostonians that the results were a vacant build- due to my studies — but a kazoo we happened to know. ing in one of Boston’s busiest and a tin whistle??? The management group sat downtown neighborhoods. As Uncle Nick fi nished, I said in their Brooks Brothers suits Unfortunately, no one is (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) to myself, “What the heck?” at the conference table in one around for me to question It was Lent and there wasn’t of their meeting rooms and about the events I described, much work until after Easter. listened to Uncle Nick speak. so this week’s story is based on On the night of our opening, I After he fi nished, he was politely my memory. Anyway, another LEGAL NOTICE picked up Dad and Uncle Nick told to stick to handling the en- Easter story is coming for next LEGAL NOTICE and we headed to Mamma tertainment and leave the food week. GOD BLESS AMERICA Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Leone’s. It was a new restaurant and function of the restaurant The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court located near Copley Square in to them. After all, they were the Middlesex Division Suffolk Division a newly constructed building professionals and knew what LEGAL NOTICE 208 Cambridge Street 24 New Chardon Street that sat atop the Mass Pike and they were doing. Uncle Nick East Cambridge, MA 02141 Boston, MA 02114 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (617) 768-5800 (617) 788-8300 below a parking garage. The thanked them for listening to The Trial Court Docket No. MI15P5198EA original Leone family had sold him and headed to the dressing Worcester Probate and Family Court Docket No. SU16P2442EA their New York restaurant and room just as I was leaving with 225 Main Street Estate of Estate of Worcester, MA 01608 EARLE S. TUTUNJIAN MARION C. O’NEILL their name to a national mar- my quartet to stroll among the (508) 831-2200 Date of Death July 19, 2015 Date of Death September 7, 2015 keting fi rm, and they wanted tables. I looked at him and he Docket No. WO17A0015AD INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE to make the Boston operation shook his head in the negative, CITATION PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE successful. Every amenity was saying, “Go ahead, go, I got no- G.L. c. 210, § 6 To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above extended to the sixteen-plus where with them. They politely In the Matter of captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner musicians that made up the told me to mind my own busi- KYLIE MARIE CONNOLLY Nancy L. Hendrickson of Waltham, MA, a Kellie Smith of West Roxbury, MA, Petitioner f/k/a KYLIE MARIE HANRAHAN Will has been admitted to informal probate. Kerrie Devasto of Billerica, MA. four groups, including free ness, and that’s what I will do.” Nancy L. Hendrickson of Waltham, MA Kellie Smith of West Roxbury, MA, Kerrie parking, a giant-sized dressing I owed a friend a favor and To: Tom Seller has been informally appointed as the Personal Devasto of Billerica, MA has been informally room that was stocked with a invited him and his wife to Any unnamed or unknown parent and per- Representative of the estate to serve without appointed as the Personal Representative of sons interested in a petition for the adoption of surety on the bond. the estate to serve without surety on the bond. said child and to the Department of Children and The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under Families of said Commonwealth. informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Representa- — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST— A petition has been presented to said court by tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Stephen James Aldred, Jr. of Upton, MA, Keri bate Code without supervision by the Court. Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory THE Lee Connolly Aldred of Upton, MA, requesting Inventory and accounts are not required to be and accounts are not required to be fi led with for leave to adopt said child and that the name of fi led with the Court, but interested parties are the Court, but interested parties are entitled the child be changed to Kylie Marie Connolly. entitled to notice regarding the administration to notice regarding the administration from Johnny Christy IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, from the Personal Representative and can the Personal Representative and can petition YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A petition the Court in any matter relating to the the Court in any matter relating to the estate, WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT estate, including distribution of assets and including distribution of assets and expenses of WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK expenses of administration. Interested parties administration. Interested parties are entitled to Orchestra IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) on May 24, 2017. are entitled to petition the Court to institute petition the Court to institute formal proceedings Witness, HON. LEILAH A. KEAMY, First Justice formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- of this Court. minating or restricting the powers of Personal ing the powers of Personal Representatives Date: March 6, 2017 Representatives appointed under informal pro- appointed under informal procedure. A copy MUSIC FOR ALL cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. from the Petitioner. Run dates: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/17 Run date: 3/17/2017 Run date: 3/17/17 PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) pen and we need to see it and enough to think of that. Now he to the other, “My wife got mad Obama Administration, Re- dent and fi rst lady have signed how far we have progressed is saying Sessions lied to the at me for coming home late. She publicans voted for repeal that great deals for writing books. since 1775. Senate Committee and thinks fl ung a copy of The Canterbury was then vetoed by President Rumor has it the payout History is history, but to the attorney general needs to Tales at me.” The other guy Obama. Toying around with will be worth $65 million all cleanse it of unpleasantness return to the Senate and explain says “Wow!” The fi rst guy says, Obamacare is not the right solu- together. Personally, I wouldn’t only creates fake history himself. I say Sessions should “It just missed my head.” The tion. Republicans have already give either book anymore Nike Unveils Sports Hijab go back and call the Democrats’ second guy says, “So you had offered up reforms in the past than 65 cents and at that price Nike says it’s a game changer. bluff. Poor Democrats are still a close encounter with a fl ying and can do so again and give the it would still be too expen- I call it good business. The beside themselves over Hillary’s Chaucer.” American people real affordable sive. I assume these two books company is coming out in 2018 surprising and unexpected loss. Can Obamacare Lite health care for all without going will go from the publisher with a sporty lightweight hijab No Smoking Gun Pass the Test? bankrupted. to the bookracks of the for all those long suffering The only reason the constant Can the Republican Estab- Sounds like we are in for lots Dollar Tree Store in record Muslim women who have been Anti-Trump barrage has con- lishment get enough votes in of babble before real progress time. sweating for centuries with their tinued unabated since Janu- both the House and Senate to happens. Endquote mandatory headscarves while ary 20th is to de-stabilize the pass Obamacare Lite when it I Wouldn’t Give You “The further a society drifts playing sports. They’re calling Trump Administration. They comes to fl oor votes? They will 65 Cents for from the truth, the more it will it a “Nike Pro Hijab” made from will keep banging away at all need every Republican to sign His Book or Hers hate those whom speak it.” lightweight polyester. It comes things Trump hoping Trump on and that might not happen. Just heard the former presi- — George Orwell in dark neutral colors, mostly fl ips out or they can fi nd the Conservatives want to re- black, and will carry the Nike smoking gun to impeach him. peal and replace Obamacare, signature logo. I call it a big It is almost akin to a soft coup. but the establishment types MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY win win for oppressed Muslim Our government is now acting seem more concerned about NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS female athletes. like a banana republic. This isn’t repairing it and keeping parts Sealed General Bids for MPA CONTRACT NO. H262-C1 REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 11-29, Jeff Sessions about fi nding answers; this is of Obamacare intact. Already L. G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Didn’t Lie to Franken about destroying a presidency. I have been hearing that U.S. Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on The Media Democrat Complex Trump is not perfect by a long Senators Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017, immediately after which, in a designated room, the proposal will is still pushing the fake news shot, but he is not the Manchu- and Rand Paul may vote NO on be opened and read publicly. that Jeff Sessions lied at his rian Candidate, either. this healthcare bill. Paul is con- NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE 2ND FLOOR confi rmation hearing when U.S. It is time for both Democrats cerned that without repealing CONFERENCE ROOM, CIVIL AIR TERMINAL, L. G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS AT 1:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) ON THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017. Senator. Many people still think and Republicans to get over it all of the ACA, real healthcare The BASE BID work includes: ASPHALT MILLING; PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE that the Russians hacked into and work together to start doing reform can’t happen. RUBBLIZATION; P-401 ASPHALT OVERLAY: LIGHT ADJUSTMENTS, DUCT BANK the 2016 elections and made their jobs and making America He also says that no new bill INSTALLATION; PAVEMENT MARKINGS; RUNWAY GROOVING; LOAMING AND SEEDING Trump president. Sessions said even better than it is already. is needed. Twice during the AND OTHER INCIDENTAL ITEMS OF WORK. that, to his knowledge, neither All this pettiness is dumb and ADDITIVE ALTERNATE work includes: ASPHALT RUNWAY SHOULDER PAVEMENT REMOVAL; RECLAMATION OF ASPHALT SAFETY AREA PAVEMENT AT BOTH ENDS he nor any Trump staff had dis- counter-productive. LEGAL NOTICE OF RUNWAY 11/29; CONSTRUCTION OF RECLAIMED BASE COURSE; P-401 ASPHALT cussions with the ambassador Close Encounters OVERLAY; LIGHT ADJUSTMENTS; PAVEMENT MARKINGS; LOAMING AND SEEDING; AND surrounding the election period. of Another Kind? Commonwealth of Massachusetts OTHER INCIDENTAL ITEMS OF WORK. Franken could have dug deeper, Two guys are talking to each The Trial Court Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017. Probate and Family Court but he apparently wasn’t smart other at the bar. One guy says Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Suffolk Division Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may 24 New Chardon Street issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. Boston, MA 02114 The estimated BASE BID contract cost is NINE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED-FIFTY THOUSAND (617) 788-8300 DOLLARS ($9,150,000.00). The estimated ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 1 – RW 11-29 EXTENDED NOTICE TO TRADE CONTRACTORS Docket No. SU17P0223EA SHOULDER WORK contract cost is SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($600,000.00). The REQUEST FOR TRADE CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS Estate of estimated ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 2 – RW 11 END SAFETY AREA PAVEMENT WORK ELIZABETH FADDEN contract cost is ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED-SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,260,000.00). The estimated ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 3 – RW 29 END SAFETY AREA PAVEMENT The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is soliciting Statements of Qualifi cations from Date of Death December 10, 2016 TRADE CONTRACTORS interested in performing work for MPA CONTRACT #L1375-C2, WORK contract cost is ONE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED-SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TERMINAL B OPTIMIZATION. The Authority is seeking Qualifi cation Statements from Trade INFORMAL PROBATE ($1,170,000.00). Contractors who have a demonstrated experience in the construction and implementation of similar PUBLICATION NOTICE A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) work in terms of scale and complexity as required for the TERMINAL B OPTIMIZATION PROJECT, To all persons interested in the above percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TERMINAL B, PIER B, EAST BOSTON, MA In accordance captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner 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, with Massachusetts construction manager at-risk requirements, MGL Chapter 149A Section 8, Thomas H. Fadden, Jr. of Norwell, MA, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Qualifi cation Statements are being requested from trade contractors capable of performing the Petitioner Barry A. Fadden of Dorchester, MA Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The following classes of work: masonry; miscellaneous metals and ornamental iron; waterproofi ng, a Will has been admitted to informal probate. bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to damp-proofi ng and caulking; roofi ng; glass and glazing; tile; terrazzo; acoustical tile; resilient fl oors; Thomas H. Fadden, Jr. of Norwell, MA, do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the painting; elevators/escalators; plumbing; HVAC; fi re protection; and electrical. Barry A. Fadden of Dorchester, MA has faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. The contract includes the following scope of work, to be carried out as phased construction: been informally appointed as the Personal Reprsentative of the estate to serve without Bidders must submit a Buy American Certifi cate with all bids or offers on AIP funded projects. Two new building additions totaling approximately 83,800 square feet of new construction and Bids that are not accompanied by a completed Buy American Certifi cate must be rejected as 81,000 square feet of renovated space; a new 9 lane security checkpoint; renovation of holdrooms; surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under nonresponsive. two new exterior stairs; inspection and improvements to four existing elevators and two existing informal procedure by the Personal Representa- The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials escalators; new baggage handling equipment and modifi cation of existing baggage handling tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a equipment; new concession shell space and infrastructure; and airside site improvements. Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of The estimated cost of the trade contractors’ portion of this phase of the Project is approximately and accounts are not required to be fi led with wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts $50,695,000 and the construction duration for this phase is approximately eighteen (18) months. the Court, but interested parties are entitled General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay The estimated value of work to be performed by trade contractors is as follows: to notice regarding the administration from minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Masonry: ...... $ 415,000 the Personal Representative and can petition Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron: ...... $ 730,000 the Court in any matter relating to the estate, the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. Waterproofi ng, Damp-proofi ng and Caulking: ...... $ 300,000 including distribution of assets and expenses of The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Roofi ng: ...... $ 3,800,000 administration. Interested parties are entitled to and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $5,000,000. Said policy Glass and Glazing (storefront): ...... $ 500,000 petition the Court to institute formal proceedings shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See Tile: ...... $ 700,000 and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for Terrazzo: ...... $ 2,250,000 ing the powers of Personal Representatives complete details. appointed under informal procedure. A copy Acoustical Tile: ...... $ 2,300,000 This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring Resilient Floors: ...... $ 1,000,000 of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. that not less than EIGHT AND EIGHT TENTHS PERCENT (8.8%) of the Contract be performed by Painting: ...... $ 2,000,000 Run date: 3/17/17 disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to Elevators/Escalators: ...... $ 1,000,000 familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent Plumbing: ...... $ 2,200,000 procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. HVAC: ...... $14,000,000 Fire Protection: ...... $ 1,500,000 LEGAL NOTICE This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority Electrical: ...... $ 9,000,000 contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Commonwealth of Massachusetts Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal The Authority is implementing this project in accordance with MGL Chapter 149A, Sections 1 thru Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). 13. This selection of trade contractors conforms to MGL Chapter 149A, Section 8, subsections (b) The Trial Court to (k) inclusive. This Request for Qualifi cations (RFQ) will be utilized to prequalify trade contractors Probate and Family Court The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior capable and experienced in the construction of parking garages and terminal buildings. The Authority Suffolk Division to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such shall utilize a two-step process including the prequalifi cation of trade contractors based on an 24 New Chardon Street certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. evaluation of the Statement of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, followed by an Boston, MA 02114 A Contractor having fi fty (50) or more employees and his sub-contractors having fi fty (50) or more Invitation to Bidders that will only be issued to the prequalifi ed trade contractors. A Prequalifi cation (617) 788-8300 employees who may be awarded a sub-contract of $50,000 or more will, within one hundred twenty Committee consisting of four representatives, one each from the Designer and the CM at Risk Docket No. SU17P0486EA (120) days from the contract commencement, be required to develop a written affi rmative action and two Massport staff. This Prequalifi cation Committee will be conducting a qualifi cations-based compliance program for each of its establishments. Estate of evaluation of submittals received from interested trade contractors in order to identify prequalifi ed JOHN J. HOURIHAN SR. Compliance Reports - Within thirty (30) days of the award of this Contract the Contractor shall fi le a trade contractors who will be invited to respond to a written Invitation to Bidders. Please note that the compliance report (Standard Form [SF 100]) if: Date of Death March 14, 2014 Authority is not utilizing this process to prequalify subcontractors who are not trade contractors which (a) The Contractor has not submitted a complete compliance report within twelve (12) shall be done separately in accordance with MGL C149A, Section 8, subsection (j). INFORMAL PROBATE months preceding the date of award, and PUBLICATION NOTICE Qualifi cation Statements shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria; (1) Management (b) The Contractor is within the defi nition of “employer” in Paragraph 2c(3) of the instructions Experience; (2) Project References including a Public Project Record and (3) Capacity to Complete To all persons interested in the above included in SF100. including a demonstration that the contractor has the fi nancial stability and long-term viability to captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner successfully implement the Project. A Supplemental Information Package that discusses these Barbara A. Hourihan of Norwood, MA, a Will The contractor shall require the sub-contractor on any fi rst tier sub-contracts, irrespective of the Evaluation Criteria and the Prequalifi cation Process in more detail as well as any other requirements has been admitted to informal probate. dollar amount, to fi le SF 100 within thirty (30) days after the award of the sub-contracts, if the for the Qualifi cation Statements will be available to interested parties beginning March 22, 2017, by Barbara A. Hourihan of Norwood, MA above two conditions apply. SF 100 will be furnished upon request. SF 100 is normally furnished contacting Susan Brace at 617-568-5961 or via email at [email protected]. has been informally appointed as the Personal Contractors annuy, based on a mailing list currently maintained by the Joint Reporting Committee. In the event a contractor has not received the form, he may obtain it by writing to the following address: A Project Briefi ng will be held on March 28, 2017, at 11:00am in the Capital Programs Department, Representative of the estate to serve without Logan Offi ce Center, 2nd fl oor, 1 Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA. Attendance at the briefi ng surety on the bond. Joint Reporting Committee is not mandatory, however, it is strongly encouraged in order to best familiarize your fi rm with the The estate is being administered under 1800 G Street project details and the prequalifi cation process. informal procedure by the Personal Representa- Washington, DC 20506 tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Six (6) copies of a bound document each limited to 20 sheets (40 pages), exclusive of covers and Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory dividers and resumes which shall be limited to one page, shall be printed on both sides of the sheet Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality and accounts are not required to be fi led with in or reject any or all proposals. (8 ½” x 11”) and shall be addressed to Mr. Houssam H. Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital the Court, but interested parties are entitled Programs and Environmental Affairs, and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 13, to notice regarding the administration from MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY 2017, at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, the Personal Representative and can petition THOMAS P. GLYNN Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submittal that exceeds the page limit the Court in any matter relating to the estate, CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR set here or that is not received in the Capital Programs Department by the above deadline shall be including distribution of assets and expenses of Run date: 3/17/2017 rejected as non-responsive. administration. Interested parties are entitled to Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing and directed to cpbidquestions@ petition the Court to institute formal proceedings massport.com with the Project name and number included in the subject line of the email. and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- ing the powers of Personal Representatives MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY appointed under informal procedure. A copy THOMAS P. GLYNN of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR from the Petitioner. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Run date: 3/17/2017 Run date: 3/17/17 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017 PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani Middlesex Division Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 Buchholz Rebuilding issue by coming up with a new baseball players aren’t politi- (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 with Phillies for ’17 unusual grip for his fast ball. cally active enough, adding that Docket No. MI16P4983EA Docket No. MI15P4259EA Clay Buchholz is now start- The Washington National pitch- this was “an abdication of their Estate of Estate of ing all over in Philadelphia with ing ace won the NL CY Young responsibility as citizens.” Ap- RICHARD F. LANE, JR. JEROME ABARBANEL the Phillies. He is 32 years old Award last season despite living parently, this sports writer feels Date of Death July 21, 2016 Date of Death April 20, 2015 and trying to make a comeback with a stress fracture on his there aren’t enough Anti-Trump INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE in the National League. In his right ring fi nger in the second activists. PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE debut this spring in the Grape- half. He is now throwing his I like that baseball players To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above fruit League, he pitched three fast ball with three fi ngers and don’t go overboard with all the captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Richard Lane of Leominster, MA, a Will has Stuart Brown of Summit, NJ, a Will has been innings and gave up four runs. he hopes it will work out fi ne divisive politics out there. To been admitted to informal probate. admitted to informal probate. He needs to work on his location for him. their credit, they don’t obsess Richard Lane of Leominster, MA has Stuart Brown of Summit, NJ has and do better with his fastball. Darvish Has and incessantly talk trash been informally appointed as the Personal been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without Representative of the estate to serve without Buchholz played 10 long Strange Feelings? about politics. Most baseball surety on the bond. surety on the bond. years with the Red Sox. He had Texas Rangers pitcher Yu players know they are famous The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under so much promise back when Darvish now says he no lon- for their baseball skills and not informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- he was the young starter in the ger is having strange feelings their politics. bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. rotation, but now he’s the oldest in his elbow when he throws. Athletics in other sports need Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be starter in a rotation of young Last year, he returned to the to model themselves after base- fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration arms. I will be keeping an eye Rangers in late May after hav- ball players and stop trying to from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can on the Phillies this year during ing missed all of 2015. He had talk from the soapbox on things petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the his starts. Tommy John surgery during they know little about. estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties Gripping Story by Scherzer spring training two years ago. Remember When Sports are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute Max Scherzer has apparently Hopefully Darvish is progress- Radio was Working Class? formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal come to grips with his fi nger ing well enough to come back If you read the sports pages of Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- strong this upcoming season. America’s newspapers and ever cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Eric Gagne is Back listen to sports radio, you will can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. on the Mound hear more and more whining Run date: 3/17/2017 Run date: 3/17/2017 LEGAL NOTICE Pitcher Eric Gagne (I think he liberals talking about sports. I Commonwealth of Massachusetts played a short but not so nice assume most newspaper report- The Trial Court MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Probate and Family Court time with the Red Sox) hasn’t ers to be liberal, but I thought Suffolk Division pitched in the big leagues in the sports department was the NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 24 New Chardon Street a decade, but now he is gear- exception to the rule. Most used Boston, MA 02114 Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1504-C3 CARGO BUILDING NO. 56 DRY ing up for Team Canada in the to talk to sports fans on the air, SPRINKLER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, (617) 788-8300 MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Docket No. SU16P0011EA World Baseball Classic and may but now they seem to be talking Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Estate of be thinking of a comeback at AT fans. Big difference! Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017, WOLFGANG KARL GOETZINGER age 41. Personally I think the Wash- immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Also Known As He recently threw a 93 mph ington Redskins should stay Sealed fi led subbids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local WOLFGANG GOETZINGER pitch in an exhibition game the Redskins, like the Cleveland time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led Date of Death September 6, 2015 subbids will be opened and read publicly. against the Blue Jays. Indians need to stay the Indians. NOTE: PREBID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE He says he is physically and I am surprised that the politi- (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 9:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017. mentally ready to return to the cally correct liberals in and out The work includes INSTALLATION OF NEW HYDRAULICALLY CALCULATED AUTOMATIC To all persons interested in the above FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH NITROGEN AND LIMITED FIRE ALARM AND captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner mound, but can he get back into of sports aren’t demanding that ELECTRICAL WORK AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING DRY SPRINKLER SYSTEM. Joyce Roessler of Boston, MA, a Will has been a rhythm on the mound? We the New England Patriots drop admitted to informal probate. Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017. Joyce Roessler of Boston, MA has been shall see. Anything is possible. ‘Patriots’ because it is not inclu- Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital informally appointed as the Personal Repre- Baseball and Politics sive enough a term. I am a proud Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may sentative of the estate to serve without surety Don’t Mix politically incorrect American issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. on the bond. One ESPN sports reporter and sports fan and that’s the In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their The estate is being administered under bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Assessment Management and informal procedure by the Personal Representa- recently lamented the fact that long and short of it. Until next an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of FIRE PROTECTION tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate week, keep on keeping on. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be fi led with LEGAL NOTICE The estimated contract cost is ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS the Court, but interested parties are entitled ($1,207,000). LEGAL NOTICE to notice regarding the administration from Commonwealth of Massachusetts In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their the Personal Representative and can petition The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management the Court in any matter relating to the estate, Probate and Family Court The Trial Court and Maintenance and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the including distribution of assets and expenses of Middlesex Probate and Family Court sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. administration. Interested parties are entitled to Suffolk Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with petition the Court to institute formal proceedings 24 New Chardon Street Cambridge, MA 02141 the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- Boston, MA 02114 (617) 768-5800 ing the powers of Personal Representatives (617) 788-8300 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Docket No. MI16P3943EA appointed under informal procedure. A copy Docket No. SU17P0381EA A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained Estate of percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit from the Petitioner. Estate of SANTO ANZA SR. 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, ROSE E. LOPILATO Run date: 3/17/17 Date of Death June 26, 2016 or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Date of Death February 9, 2017 Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to FORMAL ADJUDICATION do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the FORMAL ADJUDICATION LEGAL NOTICE To all interested persons: faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Commonwealth of Massachusetts A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a The Trial Court Appointment of Personal Representative has has been fi led by James V. Anza of Weston, surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of Probate and Family Court been fi led by Flavia A. Siuda of Methuen, MA MA requesting that the Court enter a formal wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts Middlesex Division requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree Decree and Order and for such other relief as General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay 208 Cambridge Street and Order and for such other relief as requested requested in the Petition. minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the East Cambridge, MA 02141 in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that James V. Anza Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or (617) 768-5800 The Petitioner requests that Flavia A. Siuda of Weston, MA be appointed as Personal the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. of Methuen, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Docket No. MI16P2572EA Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Without Corporate Surety on the bond in an Estate of bond in an unsupervised administration. and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of TEN MILLION DOLLARS unsupervised administration. LUCRETIA J. WEED ($10,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE Also Known As Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the LUCRETIA JARVIS WEED Special Provisions for complete details. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Date of Death March 17, 2016 You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a ELECTRICAL $45,000.00 INFORMAL PROBATE written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any subtrade where permitted by PUBLICATION NOTICE Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Section 44E of the above referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any To all persons interested in the above April 20, 2017. April 5, 2017. informality in or to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- by which you must fi le a written appearance This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Lee M. Ballard of Virgin, UT, Petitioner line by which you must fi le a written and objection if you object to this proceed- Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Gordon Holmes of Boston, MA, a Will has appearance and objection if you object to this ing. If you fail to fi le a timely written appear- proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action been admitted to informal probate. Lee M. Ballard of Virgin, UT, Gordon ance and objection followed by an affi davit appearance and objection followed by an to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Holmes of Boston, MA has been informally of objections within thirty (30) days of the affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). appointed as the Personal Representative return day, action may be taken without of the return day, action may be taken with- The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior of the estate to serve without surety on the further notice to you. out further notice to you. to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such bond. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. The estate is being administered under UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs informal procedure by the Personal Represen- UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed in or reject any or all proposals. bate Code without supervision by the Court. under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Inventory and accounts are not required to be istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory THOMAS P. GLYNN fi led with the Court, but interested parties are or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons entitled to notice regarding the administration CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice from the Personal Representative and can Run date: 3/17/2017 regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from petition the Court in any matter relating to the the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- estate, including distribution of assets and tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors expenses of administration. Interested parties estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its are entitled to petition the Court to institute and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. publisher or editor. Photo submissions are accepted by the Post- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- minating or restricting the powers of Personal WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. There is a $5 Representatives appointed under informal pro- First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Date: March 9, 2017 Date: March 8, 2017 e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include can be obtained from the Petitioner. Terri Klug Cafazzo, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Run date: 3/17/2017 Run date: 3/17/17 Run date: 3/17/2017 PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 17, 2017

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

It is a very successful league called “a direct response to the When Heavyweights Ruled run by a very successful per- success” of the conference over son — and it is right here in the course of his tenure. Jerry Izenberg Recalls the Time and the Excitement our area. The time is now for The commissioner goes way the ring with any opponent who had a pulse. At the organization and its leader back in hockey — to his days least with the old mob, a fighter could buy his way to take center stage once again. as a netminder for Arlington in. With D’Amato, the division went into a period Welcome to the Hockey East High School in the late 1960s where having talent only increased a fighter’s Association, perhaps better and early 1970s, followed by chances of not getting a title fight. known as the Hockey East a collegiate career at Harvard Ironically, it took the underworld figure Sonny Conference, or just HE. It’s the University. He led the Ivy League Liston to change things. When Sonny won the premier college hockey confer- with a 2.54 goals against aver- title by destroying Patterson, boxing epitaphs ence in America, overseen by age in 1972. were being written. Boxing had gone from a Commissioner Joe Bertagna, a Which brings us to a mama’s boy to a man who was pure evil. It didn’t man who has dedicated his life side benefit of being Hockey look like it could sink any further. to this fast, fl uid sport and is East Commissioner. Because This is where Jerry’s book goes from the dark- now in his 20th year at the helm. Harvard is not in Hockey East ness to the glory times. A young Cassius Clay Its time is now and his time (it is in the ECAC), Bertagna had returned from the Rome Olympics waving his is now because now is the can preside over Hockey East Gold Medal and proclaiming himself “The Great- time when Hockey East really with complete impartiality while est.” He stepped up and whopped Sonny and shines — in college hockey’s still being a fan of his alma began a new age in boxing. An age Jerry Izenberg second season — the span mater. was there to witness from beginning to end. that includes the Hockey East After graduation, he played In a lively narrative, Mr. Izenberg brings us to Tournament at the Garden plus professionally with the Milwau- ringside and into the backrooms to visit with the the NCAA Regionals followed kee Admirals as well as in Italy, fighters and to relive these great fights. When by the Frozen Four National where he helped lead the S.G. Clay, now Ali, became champion, he fought every- Championship. Cortina d’Apezesso team to the one. Of course, a number of these contenders had It is the time of year when 1975 Italian Championship. He grown old waiting for a title shot, but they were Hockey East is often the face of was also on the staff of the 1994 no longer going to be denied. Ali fought often and the college hockey world — with Men’s Olympic Hockey Team. was always heard from. He was loved and hated, a countenance that is all smiles, Bertagna will tell you that he and he was exciting. Boxing was now back in a at that. got to where he is by market- big way, and Mr. Izenberg brings it all alive again. And why not? For when all is ing himself as a person with As Ali was mowing down the old line of con- said and done, there is usually multiple talents. He could play Book Cover tenders, a whole new crop was sprouting up. one or more representative from a sport well, he could write well, Hockey East toting home some and he was a good student. From the time of John L. Sullivan and through hardware. The Hockey East Even while at Arlington High, most of the 20th Century, being the Heavyweight Tournament champion receives he was phoning in scores to the Champion of the World meant being the stuff of an automatic berth in the NCAA local papers. He even had a legends. It was as close to immortality as any man regionals, but often multiple HE diary on a competitive sea- could get. Young boys would dream of growing teams are also selected for at- son when he played overseas up and one day being the next Jack Dempsey or large berths. published. Joe Louis. To hold that great title also meant be- Indeed, since the league Over the decades, he has pro- ing arguably the most famous man in the world. started in 1984, Hockey East duced a number of books about It is impossible to recall the Roaring Twenties has played a prominent role in hockey, the latest being The without thinking of Dempsey. The ’30s and ’40s the NCAA tournament, send- Hockey Coaching Bible that was always have Joe Louis’ visage looking at us from ing some 105 teams forward released in 2015. He served two that time of the Great Depression and WWII. As to compete for regional and stints as the goaltending coach America got back to work after the war, we had national honors. of the Bruins — from 1985 to Rocky Marciano to remind us of the value of As the years have gone on, 1991 and later for the 1994- hard work and perseverance. In between each Hockey East’s presence on the 1995 season. Early in his career, of these great champions were other great men national stage has expanded he also served as the Sports who left their own mark on the history of boxing. dramatically with the confer- Information Director at Harvard. The Heavyweight Championship was the most Izenberg and Ali ence earning 33 of the 84 berths As the Executive Director of difficult to attain and most prestigious honor to in the NCAA Frozen Four over the American Hockey Coaches capture in all of sports and, I would argue, in any While none seemed an immediate threat to Ali, the past 22 years. Nine have Association, he currently over- realm of the world of entertainment. it was going to get interesting. Well, it did get gone on to win the Big One — sees the publication of the It is sad that today it is just a memory. That interesting when Ali was stripped of his title for the NCAA National Champion- organization’s newsletter. great title no longer exists. Oh, there are people, refusing to be inducted into the Army. With Ali ship. These include the Univer- Bertagna was hired as Hockey a lot of them, who claim it, but none who have sitting on the sidelines, the heavyweight division sity of Maine in 1993 and 1999, East Commissioner on July 1, earned it. I doubt there are any young men today still blossomed as many of the young prospects Boston University in 2005 and 1997, after a stint at the ECAC who wake up in the morning with that dream developed into serious contenders. By the time 2009, Boston College in 2001, headquarters on Cape Cod. In their grandfathers and fathers had of being the Ali returned to the ring, boxing was a whole new 2008, 2010 and 2012, plus his fi rst month on the job, he Champ. Those days are far behind us, but they picture. It had certainly become much more Providence College in 2015. secured a regional television didn’t go away without a fight. competitive and even more exciting. And when school’s out, the contract for the conference. The The final era when the Heavyweight Title still Jerry Izenberg follows these events up until spotlight continues to shine on exposure led to an increase in meant something was also one of its most excit- the implosion of Mike Tyson, when it can be said Hockey East. Consider that 625 attendance for the conference ing. Jerry Izenberg in his new book Once There heavyweight boxing was breathing its last. We Hockey East players have been tournament with the fi rst sell- Were Giants: The Golden Age of Heavyweight are there for the three Ali v Frazier fights. The selected in the NHL Draft with out coming in 2000. Boxing (Skyhorse Publishing, NY, NY) brings us Foreman destruction of Frazier as well as Ken nearly 100 making NHL rosters As the fi rst coach of women’s back to that very exciting time. Norton’s win over and two controversial losses to during the 2015-2016 season. varsity hockey at Harvard, If you were fortunate enough to have experi- Ali. And the rise of Larry Holmes, a fighter who When Pittsburgh won the Bertagna saw the need to ex- enced boxing from the1960s until the late 1980s, never got the respect he deserved. Stanley Cup last June, nine pand opportunities for women Jerry’s book will bring back terrific memories of Mr. Izenberg’s insights are terrific, and his HE alumni proudly had their and was instrumental in the what may have been the most competitive period chapter on the Holmes v Cooney fight is particu- names inscribed on the his- formation of the Women’s in the history of boxing among the big men. larly interesting. The racial overtones that fight toric hardware — Nick Boninio, Hockey East Conference. In Mr. Izenberg argues it was, and he is standing on took on were sad, but it is good to know they Adam Clendening and David 2013, the Women’s Hockey solid ground when he says so. It was certainly a were not shared by the fighters. Warsofsky of BU; Brian East Championship Trophy was very exciting time to be a fight fan. There are also many behind-the-scenes stories Dumoulin, Ben Lovejoy and named the Bertagna Trophy in He chronicles the rise and fall of the mob that about the rise and fall of Mike Tyson that include Rob Scuderi of BC; Bryan Rust recognition of his efforts. took place from the1930s up until the 1960s. We one very personal moment the author had with of Notre Dame; Conor Sheary Indeed, it is always hockey all are introduced or reintroduced, depending on the future champ, as well as the story of Teddy of UMass-Amherst; and Scott the time in the Bertagna house- your age, to such characters as Owney Madden, Atlas’s break with D’Amato and Tyson. Wilson of UMass-Lowell. hold, since Joe’s summer days Frankie Carbo, Jim Norris, Blinky Palermo, and And if that isn’t enough, Izenberg takes you to The man who has been on the are spent running his goalie many other gangsters who controlled boxing for the Pruitt-Igoe Housing Project in St. Louis for scene for all of this is the one camps that have been a fi xture decades. It is a sordid history of corruption and a visit with Michael Spinks. The visit took place who would prefer to share the on the summer hockey calendar strong-arm tactics and very worth reading. at midnight in the notorious project and it took credit rather than take all of it. for the past four decades. After Rocky Marciano retired, the Heavy- plenty of courage for Jerry to show up. It does But the directors of Hockey East Many prefer the ever-chang- weight Championship fell into a sorry state. Cus result in a very interesting story. know the real deal when they ing climate of the New England D’Amato, who had crusaded against mob control If you want to know what competitive boxing is see him. In September, 2016, seasons, but for some in the of boxing, was able to take hold of the title with like. If you want to know what it is like to have they extended commissioner region there is only one season his young fighter Floyd Patterson. Mr. Izenberg evenly matched contender fighting for the title. Bertagna’s contract through the — hockey season. And for that sheds a lot of light on the real D’Amato who, it If you want to get a taste of the electricity that 2019-2020 season in what an season, there is really no other turns out, had his own mob connection. D’Amato would fill the air all across the country when offi cial conference press release man than Joe Bertagna. also made it even more difficult for legitimate the Heavyweight Championship was on the line, contenders to get a shot at the title because he you will find it in Once There Were Giants. It’s WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM was not going to allow his champion to step into unfortunate those times will never be seen again.