VOL. 122 - NO. 13 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MARCH 30, 2018 $.35 A COPY Buono Pasqua! A Time for Family and Tradition by Prof/Cav Philip DiNovo Pasqua is the holiest and include: Agnellino (baby lamb) died with prayer and fl owers. Diaspora, who have settled in greatest of all Christian feasts. or suckling kid with manicotti, It is a good time to remember different countries throughout If Christ had not risen, then our sautéed spinach, roasted arti- the dead and the resurrec- the world, share in the beauti- faith would be in vain. Christ did chokes, pickled vegetables, tion. While children are thrilled ful and ancient Italian Easter rise from the dead and through mixed salad, panzerotti alla with their chocolate eggs and traditions given to us by our him all shall be made alive. teramona, etc. bunnies, senior citizens appre- ancestors. “If the Spirit of him who raised There are many different tradi- ciate the “mature message.” Our Easter celebrations from the dead dwells in you, he tional Pasqua desserts, such as They consider the message of should renew in us the sense who raised Christ Jesus from Pizza Rustica DiPasqua (Easter the Resurrection because they of belonging to our Italian roots the dead will give life to your Pie), Colomba Pasquale (Easter are more concerned about and strengthen our awareness mortal bodies through his Spirit Dove), Cicerchiata Cuddura life after death. Shouldn’t of our national identity in the which dwells in you.” (Romans DiPasca, Cream Pasticcera we all! Italian community, no matter 8:11) Colomba, Cassatelli (cream In essence, Pasqua is a where we live. We thank God Yes, that is the reason for tarlets), Puppo Co Ova (from time of family and traditions. that we live in America with all celebrating Pasqua and the Sicily), Rice Pie, Fiadoni, Not superficial celebration our freedoms and good life. Yet foundation of all our Italian Spumoni, Cannoli, Easter spent merely in greeting and we should realize that we are Easter traditions. The Easter bread dolls, Macedonia di feasting, but it is a time of of Italian descent and always liturgy is very joyful, spectacu- Frutta, chestnuts, etc. Easter reassurance. Easter symbolizes treasure our own customs and lar, and beautiful. The churches day is spent being with family hope and all of us need such traditions that are thousands of throughout Italy are beautifully and just talking. spirit in these times. By keeping years old. decorated for Easter. There is wine, such as Italian Pasqua traditions alive, We should practice our cus- Easter breakfast is often an Asti Spumanti, Prosecco di we are able to bring stability toms, cultivate them, and pass Easter omelet (frogga), made Conegiliano, and Lambrusco, Pasqua Chocolate Eggs have a and serenity to our lives. Pasqua them on to future generations. with herbs or vegetables. Also, in served during and after the small gift, toy, or trinket inside, serves to remind us of what is In this way, we strengthen our some parts of Italy, the Ricotta meal. To help digestion, espresso which the children quickly seek really important in life. ties with our ancestral origin. Omelet is traditional. with Anisette may be served. to fi nd! It is traditional to send Within the soul of the Italian, When we practice and keep our The Easter dinner is the most Children in Italy receive very greeting cards depicting Spring Easter celebrations arouse not Italian Holy Week traditions, festive of the whole year. A tra- decorative chocolate eggs and scenes, doves, etc., to family and only stirrings and pleasant it will be a rich and profound ditional Pasqua menu might rabbits, etc. The beautiful friends, wishing them Buona memories, but also unite his or experience which will help us Pasqua. Some people visit the her thoughts, which have gone remember our origins and those cemetery on Easter Sunday to to be with the Lord. Italians in who came before us. Buona remember loved ones who have the homeland as well as in the Pasqua! News Briefs by Sal Giarratani Tobin Bridge Project Starting in April Route 1 North: One Lane Closed at All Times Starting in April Is it the Ominibus or Ominous Bill? Route 1 South: Temporary and Overnight Impacts Starting in April Does anyone like Omnibus legislation, where Capitol Everett Avenue On-Ramp: Closed for One Month Starting Late April Hill lumps all spending bills into one big pile and votes mostly without knowing what they are actually voting for? Not this disgusted taxpayer. This bill contains over $1.3 trillion in spending for all sorts of things. Many conservatives don’t like it at all. Sanctuary Cities are not touched. Planned Parenthood is not touched. A measly $1.5 billion for touchups to existing infrastructure and new fencing along parts of the Rio Grande River. That’s it. I thought elections had consequences? The Republicans won in 2016, right? When the Democrats win, there are always consequences. One would think The Massachusetts Depart- Everett Avenue on-ramp, the and curbing installation, pav- the Democrats were the party in power with all they ment of Transportation (Mass- Beacon Street off-ramp will then ing, and construction of a new seem to get done. DOT) is reminding members of be closed for approximately two parking lot under the bridge Democratic Leader U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, the public that work-related months. The Fourth Street off- between Williams Street and even got funding for his new NY-NJ Pork Barrel Tunnel. activities and traffi c impacts as ramp will also be closed for a Third Street. Is this why the Trump Base voted for him over Clinton part of the Tobin Bridge Reha- one-month period; this closure The Tobin Memorial Bridge in November 2016? I don’t think so. bilitation Project are currently is currently expected to occur was erected in 1948-1949 and Bannon, Cambridge Analytical, expected to begin in April after in November 2018. No more opened to traffic in 1950. It Data Mining, & Voter Profi ling MassDOT conducts an outreach than one ramp will be closed at carries Route 1 with three Folks at MSNBC are salivating over the news about process to inform the public of any given time throughout the travel lanes northbound on Steve Bannon and his cronies allegedly using a voter project impacts. duration of the project. its lower level and three lanes profi ling company to identify what voters are think- To allow crews and contrac- This $41.6 million mainte- southbound on the upper level. ing going back a couple of years before Campaign ‘16. tors to safely and effectively nance project involves repair- The 36-foot-wide roadway is Facebook has gotten into lots of trouble over privacy conduct operations, one lane ing a section of the deck of the bounded on both sides by safety violations. Did Cambridge Analytical start mining for on the lower deck (Route 1 Tobin Bridge that carries traf- walks (2'7″ wide) with steel-pipe data gold? Can this mining identify voters receptive Northbound) will be closed at fic between the Charlestown railings on each side. toward certain candidates? If so, would they have the all times in this area beginning neighborhood of Boston and The main structure over the in April and lasting through the Chelsea. Work is scheduled to Mystic River is a three-span, (Continued on Page 14) end of the 2018 construction be completed at the end of 2020 cantilevered truss, 1,525′ in season. Overnight off-peak lane with lane closures and traffi c length. Its center span is 800′ closures will be implemented on impacts occurring during each and the maximum truss height the upper deck (Route 1 South- of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 is 115′. It provides a navigable bound) as operations require construction seasons. waterway opening 700′ wide by POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE HAS during this time. Work will include steel repairs 135′ high. A smaller, simply The Everett Avenue on-ramp to the upper and lower decks, supported warren truss spans 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQ., E. BOSTON will be also closed at all times concrete deck work on the lower the Little Mystic. It reaches a Tues. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; Thurs. 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM for all vehicles beginning in deck, followed by waterproof- maximum truss height of 65′ late April; this closure will last ing, resurfacing, and installing and is 439′ long. Its navigable Call 617-227-8929 for more information approximately one month. Fol- pavement markings. Opera- waterway opening measures lowing the re-opening of the tions will also consist of utility 340′ wide by 100′ high. PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 30, 2018 Benito “Benny” Tauro Benito “Benny” Tauro of East Boston passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 24th at the age of 85. Beloved husband of fi fty-seven years of Debora (Colarossi). Devoted father of Mark Tauro and his wife COMMODUS ... ADDIO BASTARDO Mina of Westwood, Paul Having shaken off the fear at the intercession of Pertinax, State.” Imperialism, anyone? Tauro and his wife Diana of his own assassination, the succeeding emperor, it was During the past months, we of Melrose, Linda Scarpa Commodus now satisfi ed his taken to Hadrian’s Tomb. have examined and reviewed and her husband Michael of mad desire to drive a chariot There are no public works the authentic historical record Melrose, Daniel Tauro and in the circus races, appearing that bear Commodus’ name of the dictator Julius Caesar his wife Lena of Stoneham, there dressed in the Dalmatian or memory.