VOL. 124 - NO. 29 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JULY 17, 2020 $.35 A COPY MBTA Advisory for Monday, July 20th Updated Boarding Protocols for Buses, Mattapan Line, and Customers at Some Green Line Stations; Standard Fare Collection Procedures at Front Doors The MBTA announces that, and employees remain vigi- doors only and exit via the rear effective on Monday, July 20th, lant in our efforts to stop the doors. there will be updated boarding spread of COVID-19,” said The MBTA temporarily insti- protocols for customers using MBTA General Manager Steve tuted rear-door boarding in buses, the Mattapan Line, and Poftak. “By taking steps like March in an effort to encour- the Green Line at street-level wearing face coverings and age social distancing measures stations. Standard fare collec- social distancing, we’re able and protect the health of MBTA tion processes will continue at to continue to make progress operators and riders. Temporary the front doors of buses and and keep customers safe and barriers were also installed on trolleys. Protective barriers have healthy.” vehicles at that time. The MBTA been installed to support physi- On July 20th, front-door has completed the installation cal distancing between opera- boarding resumes for all buses, of permanent protective barriers tors and passengers, allowing for the Mattapan Line, and for that allows more space for cus- front-door boarding to resume Green Line trolleys at street- tomers while continuing to sup- and providing more space for level stops. It is required that port social distancing. If there is customers than the previous all MBTA customers wear a a substantial statewide increase temporary barriers. face covering and riders should in active COVID-19 cases, the “We’re glad to be able to avoid sitting or standing in MBTA may revisit the updated return to the normal boarding areas (designated with decals) boarding procedures and rein- Photo of clear protective barrier on Green Line trolley. process, and as we continue closest to the bus or trolley stitute rear-door boarding on through the reopening process, operators. Customers should buses and trolleys at street-level alerts the Control Center, will vehicles and within the MBTA it is important that customers board vehicles via the front stops with customers notifi ed in notify that individual that the system. The MBTA urges area advance of the change. stop is being passed due to employers to continue to allow To avoid overcrowding on crowding, and will alert the telecommuting and to con- buses, operators also have the customer to the approximate sider staggered work schedules discretion to bypass a stop if time of the next available to promote social distancing News Briefs the operator determines that bus that can accommodate on public transit. The MBTA the bus has reached its safe them. also encourages cities and by Sal Giarratani capacity. If a customer with a Customers should continue towns to assist in this effort disability is able to be identi- to make efforts to distance and be expanding available space fi ed while waiting at a stop to are reminded that face cover- I Stand with Kelly Loeffl er be bypassed, the bus operator ings are required while onboard (Continued on Page 8) U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffl er, R-Georgia, who also hap- pens to co-own the Georgia Spirit WNBA franchise has come under much criticism from the cancel culture anarchists out there who believe anyone who disagrees Update on Phase 3 of Reopening in Boston with them is the enemy and to be taken out to stifl e any semblance of free speech in this nation. Phase 3, Step 1 of the state place, or else we risk moving The City will continue to I heard her being interviewed on Fox News and I reopening plan launched in backward. screen everyone who enters the agree with her taking a stand against injecting more Boston on Monday, July 13th. • For businesses and non- building for COVID-19 symp- and more divisive politics into our sports teams. She On Friday, July 10th, the Mayor profi ts, that means operating toms and elevated temperature. doesn’t want any BLM support printed on team attire provided an overview of City workplaces with caution and The Mayor reiterated that, and I think she is one hundred percent correct. Already programming and business care; following all state require- despite state guidelines allow- everyone on the other side is now telling folks to boycott guidelines in Phase 3. Those ments; listening to concerns ing larger gatherings, the City the team and kick her out of offi ce. resources can be found at of workers and customers; will not be hosting public or I remember Loeffl er. She was the pick of Gov. Kemp boston.gov/reopening. and consulting the city’s sec- private meetings in City Hall or to fi ll a vacant seat. President Trump was pushing the The Mayor gave some national tor guidelines at boston.gov/ other city buildings. The City governor to pick someone else. He didn’t. I like her and context about the coronavirus. reopening. will continue to provide online think the governor did the right thing. Loeffl er sounds Right now, the U.S. is in the • For individuals, it means meetings and other ways to a hundred times better than either of my two jokers worst place it has been since wearing a face covering when- make residents’ voices heard. in the U.S. Senate. the pandemic began. He gave ever you are out; keeping six Already, the City and After Data Shows 11 Weeks of some examples: the California feet of distance and avoiding the Boston Planning and Decline, U.S. Center for Disease governor yesterday had to shut crowds; washing your hands Development Agency have held down indoor businesses for frequently; and cleaning your virtual conversations on the Control and Prevention Says, “We’re the second time, and Florida, surfaces. planning studies moving for- Below the Epidemic Threshold” But Texas, Arizona, and other states The City is available for help ward in East Boston, Mattapan, Lags in Data Reporting Could Change are seeing dire situations in and guidance. Since March, and Newmarket. the Recent Numbers ... their hospitals. the City has kept essential city POLICE REFORM He said Boston and services available while protect- LISTENING SESSIONS: Encouraging news you won’t see leading the nightly Massachusetts don’t have to ing the health of workers and The City is also providing news, and you won’t see in the Globe or the Herald. go down that path. The Boston visitors. As many city services opportunities for robust public Currently, the number of reported cases continues Public Health Commission and as possible are available online, input and community leader- to rise as more and more testing is made available, the City are monitoring the data and the City’s 311 staff are ship in our work to advance but if you watch the news, you don’t hear that deaths every single day, including test ready to answer questions and racial justice in Boston. are not increasing (increases in testing positive, and results, positive test rates, hos- provide assistance. The Mayor noted that Boston in a few locations increases in hospitalizations, but pital activity, and neighborhood UPDATE ON CITY SERVICES has already instituted a number (Continued on Page 10) and demographic differences. AND PROCESSES: of reforms in public safety policy The City is ready to make Starting on July 23rd, City and budget reallocations. The whatever adjustments are Hall will be open to the public City is also moving forward with needed, should we see the num- on Thursdays: bringing in-per- equity investments to combat bers move in the wrong direc- son services to 3 days a week, systemic racism in education, POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE tion. But the Mayor stressed on a Tuesday, Thursday, housing, and public health. that every single person has Friday schedule. The Mayor pledged to con- 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQ., EAST BOSTON the ability to influence what Services will remain by tinue this conversation as a Tues. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; Thurs. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM happens with the spread, and appointment, so people must city — not in a top-down man- must accept that responsibil- call ahead to the relevant ner, but by centering the voices Call 617-227-8929 for more information ity. Everyone must continue to department. A good starting follow the precautions put in place is to call 311. 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Res Publica by David Trumbull

Fact Check: Joe Biden Will Kill Good-Paying Union Jobs AESCULAPIUS & HIPPOCRATES Joe Biden pretends to be an Union of North America said in The ancient Greek god look upon him who shall have advocate for union jobs, but his a recent statement. The left’s of Medicine was named taught me this art even as one so-called “Build Back Better” war on energy infrastructure Aesculapius. He was often of my parents. I will share my Plan and radical proposal to projects, they acknowledged, is portrayed clad in a cloak while substance with him, and I will spend $2 trillion in four years “killing construction jobs by the carrying a staff that had a ser- supply his necessities, if he be in on Green New Deal policies tens of thousands for working pent (snake) coiled around it. need. I will regard his offspring make it clear that union jobs families.” Mythology identifi es him as a even as my own brethren and I related to oil, natural gas, frack- Biden isn’t sticking up for son of Apollo who was taught will teach them this art, if they ing, and energy infrastructure these union workers and their the art of healing by Chiron, a would learn it, without fee or will be on the chopping block families. In fact, he’s the one centaur. For those readers who covenant. I will impart this art by in Joe Biden’s America. placing a boot on their back- might have forgotten, a cen- precept, by lecture, and by every Biden cannot look union sides by embracing the job- taur was a mythological fi gure, mode of teaching, not only to my workers in the eye and tell killing Green New Deal despite half man and half horse. The own sons but also to the sons them their jobs are safe. This opposition from rank-and-fi le ancients considered them to of him who has taught me, and isn’t speculation. Good-paying union workers. “All it does be symbols of the destructive to disciples bound by covenant union jobs and infrastructure is do what the Democratic forces of nature. Chiron the and oath, according to the law projects are already being killed Party seems to be very good at centaur is supposed to have of medicine. The regimen I adopt by Biden’s supporters: lately — which is export our possessed great knowledge in shall be for the benefi t of my Biden promised to kill the jobs,” one union worker said the arts and sciences, which patients according to my ability Keystone XL Pipeline project if last year. Biden’s extremism is he also taught to Hercules and and judgment, and not for their he’s elected, shutting down tens only getting worse: Biden has Achilles. hurt or for any wrong. I will give of thousands of jobs and spit- become more radically liberal The staff carried by no deadly drug to any, though it ting in the face of rank-and-fi le than ever, adopting Bernie Aesculapius was the origin of be asked of me, nor will I counsel union workers who for years Sanders’ extremist platform the “mace” that Greek ambassa- such, and especially I will not aid have supported the pipeline and nearly word-for-word. dors or heralds carried in time of respect for his good deeds, a woman to procure an abortion. the jobs that come with it. At a time when America’s of war. Originally, it was an olive placed him among the stars. With purity and holiness will I Biden has remained silent economy is making a come- branch with garlands. Legend Hippocrates was a direct pass my life and practice my art. while left-wing Green New Deal back, Biden is proposing to kill tells us that Mercury, messen- descendant of Aesculapius. He I will not cut a person with stone, activists shut down the Dakota millions of jobs, spike families’ ger of the gods, often carried a also practiced the art of heal- but will leave this to be done by Access Pipeline, which is pro- electrical bills, raise taxes, and similar short staff or wand, and ing while traveling throughout those who are practitioners of jected to have an undeniably heap tens of thousands of dol- that at one time he came upon Greece. He was born about such work. Whatsoever house I steep cost to North Dakota’s lars in costs on households. two snakes that were fi ghting. 460 B.C., and died in his early enter, there will I go for the ben- economy. It’s a stunning display of eco- Mercury separated the snakes 80’s. The so-called “Hippocratic efi t of the sick, refraining from Biden supporters are cam- nomic incompetence from a with his wand and henceforth Oath” dates back to very early all wrong-doing or corruption, paigning against the Atlantic man who oversaw the worst the staff became known as times. It was an oath taken by and especially from any act of Coast pipeline, killing thou- economic “recovery” since the the symbol of peace. At a later young men when they began seduction, of male or female, of sands of union jobs and taking Great Depression the last time date, the staff was surmounted their medical studies, and of bond or free. Whatsoever things away workers’ paychecks. he was in charge. with two wings (a symbol of course, the practice of taking I see or hear concerning the life “Thousands of hardworking No wonder more Americans Mercury’s speed), entwined such an oath has continued of men, in my attendance on LIUNA members, who spent trust President Trump to bring with two snakes, and named with graduating medical stu- the sick or even apart there- years acquiring the skills to build back America’s economy. They “The Caduceus.” We know it as dents’ right up to modern times. from which ought not to be the Atlantic Coast Pipeline safely know President Trump will the offi cial emblem of the U.S. The present oath was thought noised abroad. I will keep silent and to the highest standards, fight for every job and every Medical Corps, and of medicine to be the work of Hippocrates thereon, counting such things to now do not know where their industry, keep their taxes low, in general. but subsequent research fi xes be as sacred secrets. While I con- next paycheck will come from,” and stop the radical left’s war Another popular legend tells its origins at some time during tinue to keep this oath inviolate, the Laborers’ International on energy. us that Aesculapius went about the 3rd century A.D. may it be granted to me to enjoy the land curing the sick, and by The contemporary version is life and the practice of my art, some unexplainable power, was as follows: respected always by men; but also able to recall the dead to “I swear by Apollo, the physi- should I break and violate this life. Zeus feared that mankind cian, by Aesculapius, by Hygieia, oath, may the reverse be my lot.” might use this Samaritan as Panacea, and all the gods and a means to escape death alto- goddesses, that according to my NEXT ISSUE: gether, so he killed Aesculapius ability and judgment I will keep Ares, the Greek with a thunderbolt, but out this oath and stipulation. I will god of War RMV Renews Over 21,300 Licenses & IDs Online Since June 12 th REAL ID Promotional Opportunity Began The Massachusetts Registry of our customers to stay safe, obtaining a standard or REAL of Motor Vehicles (RMV) con- save time, and go online dur- ID license is $50, while the tinues to encourage all eligible ing the COVID-19 pandemic to fee for obtaining a standard or customers to renew their stan- renew their license or ID card, REAL ID card is $25. 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The RMV advance of the expiration date complete their renewal online has introduced this initiative Guardian Angel from heaven so bright, printed on their license or ID, prior to August 12th and wish to and fee waiver pursuant to or up to two years after their upgrade to a REAL ID for free, Executive Order 39 issued by Watching beside us to lead us aright, expiration. will have to wait until at least Governor Baker on June 12, Fold thy wings around us and guard us with love, Since the RMV launched February 2021 to visit an RMV 2020, and in light of the COVID- this promotional opportunity Service Center. At this time, 19 public health emergency to Softly sing songs to us of Heaven above. th on June 12 , over 21,300 customers will not need a feder- encourage ‘social-distancing’ Amen Massachusetts’ driver’s licenses ally compliant REAL ID for the and limit unnecessary travel or ID’s have been renewed purposes of boarding domestic by reducing the need for many online, compared to just 9,200 fl ights prior to October 1, 2021 customers to visit a Service In Our Hearts Forever over the same time period in because the federal government Center, and allowing for the 2019. delayed the compliance effective Your Loving Family “The RMV is encouraging all date by one-year. The fee for (Continued on Page 10) POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2020 PAGE 3 POST-GAZETTE Old North Church & Historic Site Reopens Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor The Old North Church & 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Historic Site reopened on July 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 16th after rigorous planning to e-mail: [email protected] welcome visitors back to the iconic Freedom Trail site in the Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com safest manner possible. Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly Hours of operation will be Thursday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Published weekly by to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Boston, MA 02113 “Our staff have worked dili- USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA gently to develop protocol that POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the is in full compliance with the POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Phase III guidelines for indoor historic site reopening pro- James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 vided by the city and state,” said Executive Director Nikki Vol. 124 - No. 29 Friday, July 17, 2020 Stewart. “Guests will utilize our unique and historic box OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions pews to ensure social dis- of this our adopted country the United States of America: tancing, and timed entry will To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey allow for cleaning between each them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of session.” civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater Admission includes a spe- and better than we found it. cialized group experience that invites visitors into the iconic church to learn more about the role Old North played launch- In Loving Memory of ing the American Revolution and its deeper legacy as one of the nation’s most revered historic sites. Visitors will be seated in the original box pews and learn about the found- ing of the church in 1723, the remarkable events of April 18, 1775, the Longfellow poem that Old North Church and Historic Site cemented Old North in history, and the people and stories that a signal from Paul Revere that will draw inspiration from the have made Old North the icon the British were marching to events of April 18, 1775 and it is today. Lexington and Concord by think about what civic engage- The Old North Church is sea across the Charles River ment and patriotism can look Jean (Razney) Graffeo Boston’s oldest surviving and not by land. This fateful like for them in 2020.” church building and one of the event ignited the American Note that the Old North 4th Anniversary Freedom Trail’s most visited Revolution. Congregation is following the historical sites, known for “one “The legacy of the church’s guidance of the Episcopal July 13, 2016 – July 13, 2020 if by land, two if by sea,” and the history and people is as relevant Diocese of Massachusetts, and midnight ride of Paul Revere. today as ever,” said Stewart. has suspended public worship You can only have one mother, Patient, kind and true; The enduring fame of the Old “One of the most compelling and congregational gatherings No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you. North began on the evening reasons to engage with history at the Church until further of April 18, 1775, when the is to learn the lessons that help notice. When other friends forsake you, To mother you will turn, church sexton Robert Newman us build a better present and Visit: www.oldnorth.com/ For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return. and Vestryman Capt. John future. The story of Old North safety to read more about Old As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall, Pulling, Jr. climbed the steeple tells us that active citizenship North’s modifi ed visitor experi- and held high two lanterns as works. We hope that our visitors ence and safety protocols. Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all. Sweet Jesus, take this message,To our dear mother up above; Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love. North Washington Street Bridge Update ... In Our Hearts Forever Traffi c Shifting onto Temporary Bridge Starting Friday, July 17th, traffi c will be shifted Your Loving Family onto the new temporary North Washington Street Bridge. We will shift one travel direction at a time, in three stages over the weekend: Inbound traffi c to Keany Square will shift to the temporary bridge and inbound lanes on the existing bridge are closed. Joan M. (Unni) Santoro Outbound traffi c to City Square shifts to tem- porary bridge and outbound lanes on existing Joan M. (Unni) Santoro bridge closed of Boston, July 11, Sidewalk on temporary bridge opens and sidewalk on existing bridge closes. The Freedom 2020. Trail will be temporarily relocated to the tem- Starting on Monday, 7/20, during the daytime Devoted wife porary bridge along with its respective signage. in continuous two shifts (6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.) of Vincent J. Pedestrians will shift from the harbor-side side- crews will work to demolish the current bridge. Santoro. Beloved walk to the locks-side sidewalk. WORK THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETED On Monday morning, after Stage 3 is complete, Installation of the temporary pedestrian/ mother of Sandra we will begin demolition of the old bridge. vehicle bridge, drainage work, and installation L. Santoro and TRAVEL IMPACTS of the fender system. Carol L. Santoro, N. WASHINGTON STREET INBOUND: Off- TRAVEL TIPS peak daytime lane reductions across the bridge PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: The bridge’s both of Boston. and additional lane reductions at Keany Square eastern sidewalk is open and available to all Beloved sister of the will continue. One lane across the bridge and pedestrians and cyclists with crossings at both late Frank J. Unni and all turn movements will be available from 10:00 Keany and City Squares. By the end of the July th Nella (Unni) Dauksewich. Dear sister of Andrew J. a.m.–2:00 p.m. on weekdays. 17 traffic shift onto the temporary bridge, N. WASHINGTON STREET OUTBOUND: pedestrians will shift from the harbor-side side- Unni of California Loving niece of Joseph Raneri Off-peak daytime lane reductions will continue walk to the locks-side sidewalk. Please be on of Chelmsford. She is also survived by many across the bridge to City Square. One lane across the lookout for wayfi nding signs that will direct nieces and nephews. the bridge and all turn movements will be avail- pedestrians safely during the traffi c shift and A private service will be held for the immediate able from 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on weekdays. bridge demolition. Once the temporary bridge is opened, two All users should take care to pay attention to family only, followed by internment at inbound and one outbound travel lanes will all signage and police details and move carefully St. Michael’s Cemetery, Boston, MA. always be available. through the work zone. Police details, lane mark- Expressions of sympathy may be sent to DESCRIPTION OF SCHEDULED WORK ings, temporary barriers, traffi c cones, signage, In the week of July 19th, demolition of the old and other tools will be used to control traffi c and Waterman-Langone, 580 Commercial Street, bridge including prep work, equipment staging, create safe work zones. Boston, MA 02109, www.watermanboston.com. and barrier installments. For more info and project background, visit: WORK HOURS mass.gov/north-washington-street-bridge- Daytime (6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) for general work. replacement PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2020 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore A Journey of Birthday Fun by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING Note: L’Anno Bello is reprinting articles that were written before the Coronavirus pandemic. OUT LOUD Obviously, advice on gatherings and reunions contained within are not applicable to this current time by Sal Giarratani when social distancing (and mask wearing!) is the best practice. Please read these articles as a tes- tament to the joy and love that imbues Italian celebrations — and as suggestions for ways to spend time in the future once this pandemic is fi nally over. Housing Crisis, Gentrifi cation,

birthday. Or they may cele- And Displacement What to Do brate on a smaller scale dur- I recently read that the City we sustain a neighborhood that ing the day belonging to the of Boston has been named the is inclusive to all? How do we do saint who shares their name. third most “intensely gentrifi ed” it anywhere? My father, for example, was city behind only San Francisco The housing issue we face born on August 16th, which is and Denver. I would say from today didn’t start yesterday, last Saint Roch’s day, and so my personal observation that this year, or even 10 years ago. This grandmother appropriately report by an economic justice housing issue was recognized named him Rocco! non-profi t in Washington, DC back in the late ’70s to early Foods are an important part is right on target. I have seen ’80s when condo conversions of birthday celebrations around huge swaths of the city over the started changing demographics the world. Australian children past decade like Jamaica Plain, in places like the South End can expect to be served the Mission Hill, Roxbury, and from and then Charlestown back charmingly named Fairy Bread, Hyde Park on one end of the city when I lived on Winthrop Street or buttered bread covered with to East Boston on the other end across from Engine 50. Back multicolored sprinkles, dur- become gentrifi ed. then, a two-bedroom apartment ing their parties. Children in With urban gentrification went for $200 plus utilities per Brazil receive marzipan candies comes displacement for poor month. shaped like fruit. Candies fea- Greeks baked round cakes to and working folk who get priced If we don’t fi nd a way to actu- My birthday is quickly ture in Mexican birthdays as honor Artemis, the goddess of out in this new neighborhood ally deal with all these rami- approaching on Monday, July well, where they are concealed th the moon and the hunt, and growth. We all see it right here fications of the new housing 20 , and it has gotten me think- in a piñata which is later broken then illuminated the cakes in East Boston when folks get markets, our cities will change ing about these unique celebra- open by blindfolded guests. The with candles in order to bet- priced out of this renewal and forever and working families tions in general. Birthdays fall Dutch, on the other hand, like ter resemble the moon. The economic development. and middle-class homeowners under the category of rites of to feast on pancakes sprinkled ancient Romans, on the other What are, and what can our will be on the outside looking passage, or milestones, and, as with powdered sugar. Many hand, made sweet honey cakes elected officials do besides in and feeling powerless which a result, cultures around the birthday foods also refl ect the to serve at birthdays and wed- using the bully pulpit? How do is never good to be. world celebrate birthdays with theme of good luck for the dings — where they were tradi- special customs and traditions. upcoming year. A person cel- tionally broken over the bride’s While we think of birthdays as ebrating their birthday in China head for good luck! However, great opportunities for parties will eat long noodles, which the custom of placing candles “Those Nattering Nabors and food, in ancient times peo- symbolize a long life. Russians on a birthday cake comes from ple viewed birthdays as danger- have birthday pies instead of Germany, where a large candle Of Negativity” ous occasions because of their birthday cakes, and a mes- was often situated in the cen- liminality, being poised between sage bestowing good fortune by Sal Giarratani ter of the cake to symbolize one year and the next. As such, upon the birthday person is Back in the late ’60s when America was going through turbu- life. Modern Italian birthday birthday parties included — and inscribed on the crust. Finally, lent times over civil rights and the Vietnam War issues, President traditions resemble those of continue to include — loud Canadian children can expect a Nixon often sent out his pitbull Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. His America. People gather for a noise and noisemakers to scare more immediate form of luck at job was to take on the left-leaning media, the Democrats, and the birthday cake, food, a party off the evil spirit believed to birthday parties. Whoever fi nds mobs in the streets protesting. Agnew was giving one alliterating and gifts. There are some dif- be lurking around during this a coin hidden in his or her slice speech after another. He had the best sound bites like the above ferences, however. Beware of period. Many vestiges of these of birthday cake will have the “nattering Nabors of negativity.” people pulling on your earlobes ancient fetes remain. From fi rst turn in all of the feast’s Today, those “nattering Nabors of negativity” are back pushing if you celebrate your birth- birthday cakes to picking up games! In addition to food, the old guard out of the way. Speaker Pelosi still may hold the day in Italy — they will pull the check, here are special sometimes the specifi c age a title, but she is speaker of nothing, the real power source is far-left the corresponding number of birthday traditions from around person is turning forms the focal Democrat U.S. Rep. Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, D-NY, and her ilk. years you are turning. Also, if a the world. point of birthday celebrations. The mob battle is on, trying to win the hearts and minds of all group of friends go out to din- Our fi rst stop, of course, is Usually these special birthdays of us to transform AMERICA. Tell us we are a racist nation and ner, it is the friend celebrating Italy, one of the original homes honor the entrance into adult- always have been. Dividing us to keep us apart. However, we are the birthday who is expected of the birthday cake. Though hood. The United States has all human beings sharing more together than not. to pay for the meal. Finally, scholars are still unsure about “sweet sixteen” celebrations, I think all this hating is foolish, like surely most of us think. since saints are an important the roots of the birthday cake, while Latin American countries We know much of our nation’s history wasn’t perfect, or even at part of Italian society, children many theorize that these hold elaborate quinceañeras times near perfect. However, we know our country has grown and are often named for the saint sweet treats originated in the when a girl turns fi fteen. These changed just as we all have. whose day coincides with their Mediterranean world. Ancient parties’ rival weddings and the We know we can learn from history, recognize where we need to girl shares a special dance with still go. We don’t need to topple it and demonize it. her father. In the Jewish tradi- We can live together in harmony and most of us do. Race-baiters tion, bar or bat mitzvah rituals must be called out for who they are. Haters must be called out, too. near a teenager’s thirteenth Finally, as a retired police offi cer who is proud of his law enforce- birthday welcome the boy or ment service, I recognize that law enforcement needs to constantly girl as adult members of the work to earn the trust of those served. Making our communities community. safe needs both the police and those living in the community part- Birthdays are a special time nering together to bring this about. After several terrible incidents to honor both human joy and where police ended up looking bad by needless deaths of African resilience. They indicate that we Americans, this partnership must be restored for everyone’s safety. have once again made it through Pitting folks against each other using racism as a weapon does a year fi lled with myriad human no good. It makes the mobs in the street feel good, but it is the emotions, from happiness to worst thing if healing is what we all want along with equal justice disillusionment, challenges and and everything we are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. triumphs. They remind us that Tell these new nattering Nabors of negativism to take a hike! we have the strength to endure. Like holidays, birthdays are an indication that the year cycles on, and that is a good reason to celebrate. Whether we cel- ebrate with cakes or dinners, when we honor a birthday, we honor the passage of time, but also all that is timeless — love and family and good food. That is the true meaning of the candles winking and blinking cheerfully on a birthday cake, a symbol that, like us, has come a long way. Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is a high school history teacher. Any comments and suggestions about Italian holidays and folklore at adicenso89@gmail. com. POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2020 PAGE 5 Saint Teresa of the Andes by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari

Juana Enriqueta Josefina to God. She focused her days de los Sagrados Corazones on prayer and sacrifi ce. “I am Fernández Solar, known as God’s,” she wrote in her diary. Juanita to her friends was the “He created me and is my begin- fourth of six children born to ning and my end.” Miguel Fernández and Lucia Toward the end of her short Sola. Born in 1900, her family life, Teresa began an apostolate was part of Santiago, Chile’s of letter-writing, sharing her middle-class. thoughts on the spiritual life As a young girl growing up with many people. At age 20, she in the early 1900s in Santiago, contracted typhus and had six Chile, Juana read an autobiog- months to complete her canoni- raphy of a French-born saint cal novitiate so as to make her — Thérèse, popularly known as religious vows. She nevertheless the Little Flower. The experience was allowed to profess her vows deepened her desire to serve “in periculo mortis” (“in danger God and clarifi ed the path she of death”) on April 7, 1920. She would follow. passed away on April 12, 1920, Juana received her educa- Juana became a Discalced during Holy Week. tion in a college managed by Carmelite nun, taking the name Thérèse was Canonized in French nuns from the Sacred of Teresa. 1993 by Pope John Paul II; Heart order, and she remained The convent offered the sim- she is Chile’s fi rst saint. The there from 1907 until 1918. In ple lifestyle Teresa desired and Feast Day of Saint Teresa of 1914, she decided to consecrate the joy of living in a community the Andes is celebrated on herself to the Lord. At age 19, of women completely devoted July 13th.

Introducing a new book by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari, lifelong residents of the North End, entitled: Four Women “Quattro Donne” subtitle, A North End Love Story In the next few weeks this column will feature excerpts from this book.

CHAPTER 25 little personality and not very If you’ve never dined in an Italian home, Pets, Pets, and more Pets friendly. She was gone within North End families were still three months. We traded her you’ve never dined at large in the 1940s and ’50s. for a huge sun turtle we kept Kids tumbled out of the two and on our roof in a big, black metal three-story brick buildings that tub. When summer was over, lined our narrow streets, fi ll- our brother Anthony said it La Summa ing the neighborhood with the was smelly, he tossed it into sounds of children at play. Mini the ocean at the end of our neighborhoods within our tiny street, to set it free, never real- Italian enclave were formed by izing the difference between a Cucina Italiana the residents of the narrow alley- fresh and a salt water turtle. ways lacing our streets together, Then there were the six chicks Homemade Italian Specialties adding further complexity to the given to us one Easter that buzz of life that fi lled the streets. we gave to a local farm after Wednesday ~ Sunday Despite the crowded conditions, a month. They were followed many of us kept pets that were by Donald, a yellow duckling, 3:30 PM ~ 10:00 PM in every way part of the family. purchased by Dad from a local Favorites were Canaries and pet shop and brought home Parakeets that brightened fl ats summer days. in a shoebox. The moment we Outdoor / Indoor Seating with their chirps and color. Many dogs and cats in the opened the box, Donald made Some of our neighbors raised North End were abandoned. The a beeline for Dad, from that 30 Fleet Street Homing Pigeons. They were kept dogs ran in packs through the day on, Donald was never more Boston’s North End on roofs in ramshackle wooden streets and often got into fi ghts than three steps behind him. coops. Some of the pigeons were among themselves, while the Donald was a lot more fun than pure white, others brown and cats moved like shadows from the chickens because he was Call (617) 523-9503 white calico, and others simply building to building, under cars very playful. Mom loved the for Reservations looked like street pigeons. One and sometimes seen precari- quacks and amusing sounds species called the Nun was ously walking along the parapet he made as he ran through the Prop: Barbara Summa everyone’s favorite. It was black of a roof looking for mice, or house. As he got bigger, Mom and white with an outcrop on anything they could sink their insisted we keep him on the its neck, reminiscent of a veil, teeth into. There was one dog roof where he took up resi- hence the name “Nun.” The named Red, a Chow that had dence in our former chicken owners of the birds raced them grown particularly vicious and coop. There was no way Donald once or twice a year against the terrorized the neighborhood, was going to stay in that coop. pigeons of other neighborhoods; until he was killed by a car. He He would hop down the roof Real Estate Sales & Rentals bets of all sizes were made on the once fought a German Shepherd stairs, wait at our door quack- outcome of the race. Our next- in the middle of North Square ing, until one of us opened it to Servicing Boston for Twenty Years door neighbor, Mario, kept his and was about to kill it, until let him in. He was looking for bird coop on his roof adjacent to the neighbors began pelting Red Dad. Sign Up Now our roof. He had about 30 or 40 with stones, managing to drive Four Women “Quattro We’ll List Your birds. We helped build the coop, him off. 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Bldg. 617•201•1800 (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 343 Chelsea Street in Day Square, East Boston Jim (617) 263-7766 PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2020 ABCD Brings Operations and Rayla Campbell Workforce Development Expertise to Says There’s a New Candidate MassHire Metro North Career Centers For District 7 House Seat Serves Job Seekers and Employers in 20 Cities and by Sal Giarratani Towns from Hubs in Cambridge, Chelsea, and Woburn To my surprise, 82-year-old USAF Veteran Charlie Chase With fortuitous timing, ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) has assumed operations of the MassHire Metro North came up to help Campbell in Career Centers in Cambridge, Chelsea, and Woburn. With one her first political campaign. million state residents unemployed, the result of record job losses You may remember Charlie since the COVID-19 pandemic began, ABCD meets this crisis with because he made the news this operational effi ciency, workforce development experience, and a past June. He was attacked on nd history of program innovation. June 2 in his hometown of On June 2, 2020, the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board Fall River for holding a Trump (MNWB) announced the selection of ABCD as the next operator sign. I spoke with him at this of the MassHire Metro North Career Centers (MNCC). ABCD was Randolph rally and think he is selected for its extensive experience with developing and managing one heck of a patriot who’s not workforce development programs, its strong ties to the local com- afraid to stand up for what he munity, and an expansive partner network. believes in. ABCD offers unique capacity to deliver major public programs United Cape Patriots founder with a human touch. The agency’s current portfolio is character- Adam Lange stated something ized by complex, large-scale projects with stringent standards recently that I think Charlie for accountability, a focus on customer service, and measurable Chase would second, “it is time outcomes. ABCD often collaborates with some of the largest busi- we stand our ground, defend nesses in Massachusetts. At the same time, the organization draws our values, and support our on decades of experience in working with individuals and families president. Any fl ak we get from facing the most challenging social and economic barriers. Rayla Campbell with Charlie Chase liberals just means we are over “We are looking forward to working with the MassHire Metro North (Photos by Sal Giarratani) target.” Workforce Board and the exceptional team at the Metro North Career Centers to support and connect job seekers with their next position By now, the whole world knows while meeting employers’ staffi ng needs,” said ABCD President/CEO that District 7 in Massachusetts John J. Drew. “Of course, we couldn’t have anticipated the COVID- has a member of the so-called 19 pandemic and its disastrous fallout. Through this partnership, Squad representing the nation we’ll have the opportunity to leverage our strengths in providing up on Capitol Hill. She is totally wraparound services to further help folks who are struggling.” focused on the bigger national Ronald Marlow, ABCD’s Director of Workforce Development and picture, making many of her Alternative Education, emphasized the importance of employer 2018 voters wondering about partnerships and being a critical conduit to skilled individuals who the communities of her House st can meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of 21 century District right here in places workplaces. like East Boston, Charlestown, “We’re exploring creative strategies to expand outreach to employ- Everett, or even Randolph. ers, as well as developing innovative program models to better serve On Thursday, July 9th, I drove job seekers. The new ideas we bring to the table will also be grounded out to the town of Randolph in the impressive leadership of Systems Director Lee-Ann Johnson. which is 13 miles south of East She has done a remarkable job in her three years with Metro North Boston, but also in the seventh Career Centers, and we look forward to her staying on and joining our team,” Marlow said. congressional district. I had to Workforce development services have played an integral role in travel through two other House ABCD’s holistic approach since its inception in 1962. This partner- districts to get there, which ship with the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board represents reminded me about the term one of its largest areas of community investment. gerrymandering. The MassHire Metro North Career Centers in Cambridge, Woburn, I arrived at the announced and Chelsea are temporarily suspending face-to-face services and standout for both President meetings to safeguard the well-being of our communities and to slow Trump and a very energetic the contagion of COVID-19. However, staff are working remotely candidate running for my House and are available by phone or email. For more information, visit: seat. It took place by a large pub- masshiremncareers.com. lic park on North Main Street in ABOUT MASSHIRE METRO NORTH AND ABCD that town. Rayla Campbell was The MassHire Department of Career Services oversees right there out front waving to Massachusetts’s network of Career Centers that assist businesses passing motorists. She’s not shy. in fi nding qualifi ed workers and provide job seekers with career She had a nice band of folks with guidance as well as referrals to jobs and training. Visit www.mass. her lending some vocal support. gov/orgs/masshire-department-of-career-services to learn more. I liked what I saw in her. The MassHire Metro North Workforce Board (MNWB) oversees She’s Republican. She’s African the MassHire Metro North Career Centers that provide customer American, too. Oh, and she’s 37 centered job search assistance to enable individuals to meet their years old and ready to rumble training and employment goals. Supporting 20 cities and towns in as they say on the WWE. We the region from offi ces in Cambridge, Chelsea, and Woburn, the need more Republicans like her board’s connections to businesses provide valuable information to up on Capitol Hill representing keep them informed of the in-demand occupations in the region us. She also hasn’t forgotten and how best to prepare for those opportunities. To learn more, the lesson that former House visit: https://masshiremetronorth.org/. 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• Update on Phase 3 of Reopening in Boston (Continued from Page 1) of the communities that have experience: Benjamin Franklin starting on October 1st, which BEWARE of SCAMS been most severely impacted by Institute of Technology, gives stores a transition period this history. That’s the purpose Bunker Hill Community to use the bags that they have of the Boston Police Reform College, Roxbury Community in stock. DOOR-TO-DOOR SCAMS Task Force, headed by former College, and Urban College of He noted that the City origi- Warm weather brings with it door-to-door solicitations. Be U.S. Attorney Wayne Budd Boston. nally suspended the ban on cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the and made up of Black and The second is that the City plastic bags and the 5-cent fee visitor is trying to sell you goods or services. Protect against bad Brown community leaders, civil is providing all Summer Jobs for paper bags in March in order actors by refusing to do business right on the spot. Always ask for rights leaders, and activists. participants with an online to give both stores and custom- credentials and check references of anyone seeking to do work Their work is moving forward. resource guide to workers’ ers more flexibility during a for you. If you agree to the visitor’s offer, pay by check or credit Starting next week, the Task rights, put together by the offi ce diffi cult time. card, or arrange fi nancing. Paying in cash can be dangerous Force will be holding online lis- of Attorney General Maura He also made clear that — you may lose the cash and not get the promised goods tening sessions on key issues, Healey. the Boston Public Health or services. And always insist on a written contract before you where residents will have the • The Mayor noted that we Commission and the state pay anything and before work begins. opportunity to share their expe- want all young people entering Department of Public Health riences and beliefs. These ses- the workforce to understand have said that reusable bags EXTORTION SCAMS sions begin next week with the their rights and the rights of all are safe and people should feel According to the FBI, 2020 has seen a spike in extortion following schedule: working people. free to use them. scams. These are typically e-mail messages that include a • The Body Worn Camera • He thanked the Attorney STANDING WITH BOSTON’S password you’ve used in the past. The sender claims that they Program: Wednesday, July General and everyone who came INTERNATIONAL have installed malicious software on your computer, and have 22nd, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. together to offer these oppor- STUDENTS: proof you’ve been frequenting adult websites. They warn they • Implicit bias training: tunities, including the City’s The Mayor closed his remarks will share that proof with all of your email and social media Thursday, July 23rd, 3:00 – Offi ce of Workforce Development by addressing the federal court contacts unless you send money — typically in the form of 5:00 p.m. and our Department of Youth hearing that happened July 14th, hundreds of dollars of Bitcoin. • Strengthening Boston’s Employment and Engagement. on a plan by the Department of True or not, this fear tactic works. But this is really existing police review board, BRINGING FOOD TRUCKS Homeland Security to deny visas just a phishing expedition using data obtained from known as the Co-oP Board: TO OUR NEIGHBORHOODS: to international students, if the a prior data breach. The hope is you’ll see an old (or Wednesday, July 29th, 3:00 – This Friday, July 17th, is college that is hosting them goes current) password and believe the message must be 5:00 p.m. the launch of Boston’s online for the fall. Harvard and true and pay up. Don’t click on any links or respond • Reviewing the use of force 2020 Summer Food Truck M.I.T. are leading the lawsuit to to the scam message. But do report it to authorities at: policies: Thursday, July 30th, Initiative. For the fi rst time stop that policy. ftc.gov/complaint. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. ever, food trucks will be head- Yesterday, the Mayor joined The City will be sharing ing out into the neighborhoods. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Be a fraud fi ghter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a information this week on how This summer, the City is Garcetti in leading a group of scam. Report scams to local law enforcement. Contact the to sign up to testify or submit piloting temporary food cities to fi le an amicus brief in AARP Fraud Watch Network at: www.aarp.org/fraudwatch written testimony. truck sites across our neigh- support of this lawsuit. network for more information on fraud prevention. The Mayor thanked Wayne borhoods, including at City The Mayor said the following: Budd and all the members of parks, playgrounds, and public • “My message is clear. This the Task Force for their service, spaces. These sites are open to policy has no basis in public and reaffirmed his pledge to trucks that have already been health or the national interest. Richard Settipane act on the recommendations of approved by the City to operate. It’s an attempt to pressure col- this board, as informed by the Spots will be issued based leges and universities to open Insurance Services community. on interest and availability and up. It puts politics in place of UPDATE ON they will be open seven days a public health. It’s not fair to Public Insurance Adjuster YOUTH SUMMER JOBS: week from noon to 7:00 p.m. students who looked to Boston The Mayor noted that, with The City is offering 23 sites so as a place of educational oppor- AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS • COMMERCIAL fewer employers able to offer far and working to add more as tunity. And, it’s a blow to our FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS jobs in person this year, the City needed. More information on economy at a time when we can Since 1969 had to get creative in providing their locations will be posted least afford it.” summer opportunities that are on boston.gov/reopening this He noted that Massachusetts Experience makes the difference safe and meaningful. The City week. has over 70,000 international boosted funding for the program The Mayor said food trucks students, many of them either Low Rates from $8 million to $12 million are small businesses that bring living or taking their classes in to increase outreach, increase fun and vibrancy wherever the City of Boston. They con- 207A SQUIRE ROAD, REVERE, MA 02151 support, and offer an opportu- they go, as well as an outdoor tribute roughly $3.2 billion nity to every young person who dining experience that aligns dollars to the state’s economy Near Market Basket needs it. with the City’s public health and support 39,000 jobs. Tel. 781.284.1100 Fax 781.284.2200 The Mayor announced two precautions. He also said that, beyond the new features of the City’s youth This program is led by the Offi ce economic factor, this kind of summer jobs program that of Economic Development’s move chips away at the good- launched this week. Small Business Unit, in part- will that the City has built up The first is a “Learn & nership with the Streets Cabinet around the world through aca- Earn” Career Development and the Inspectional Services demic leadership, and strikes at Internship that pays young Department. Like outdoor din- Boston’s identity as a welcom- people to take college-level ing and healthy streets, it’s ing city and a global leader. coursework, which started on another way the City is inno- He reassured international Monday, July 13th. Students vating, in response to the pan- students that they are not come away with real college demic, to support small busi- alone, and the City is going to credits as well as experience ness and bring new amenities fi ght this change. Boston values and fi nancial earnings. to our neighborhoods. its international students and • This program will have more EXTENSION OF wants them here. He asked than 500 young people enrolled PLASTIC BAG BAN AND students to not make any deci- in 26 classes, in areas like BAG FEE SUSPENSION: sions yet, and to reach out Business, Communications, The Mayor announced that, to their school for support. Early Childhood Education, barring any change in circum- Boston’s colleges and universi- Human Services, and stances, the ban on plastic ties, and the City, have made it Technology. bags and the 5-cent bag fee clear that they welcome inter- • The Mayor thanked the local will remain suspended until national students and stand colleges who are providing this Sept. 30th. They will return with them.

PARKS AND RECREATION COVID UPDATE Park facilities, including athletic fi elds, courts, For higher contact sports, ONLY practices, con- splash pads, and playgrounds OPENED as of July ditioning and skills drills, and lessons in groups 13, 2020 as part of the City of Boston’s Phase 3 of fewer than 25 people, are allowed (no games). Reopening. Park users are advised to: wear a face These include: football, soccer, lacrosse. rugby, covering, remain 6 feet away from others, and basketball, and ultimate frisbee follow social distancing guidelines recommended PERMITTING: Regularly scheduled, organized by the Boston Public Health Commission. activities — such as games, practices, condition- EVENTS: Outdoor events are limited to 50 ing and skills drills, and lessons — require a people or fewer, by permit only. Events of 50-100 permit attendees subject to approval by the City of SPECTATORS: Youth players are allowed one Boston special events committee. chaperone per child. No spectators are allowed YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS: For lower for adult sports. contact sports, games are allowed in addition LIGHTING: Facility lights will be turned on to practices, conditioning and skills drills, and based on the location’s permitting schedule. lessons for these sports: baseball and softball, To report enforcement issues, please call tennis and pickleball, sailing, track and fi eld, Boston Police. For maintenance issues, please and skateboarding contact 617-635-4505 or 3-1-1. (Solution on Page 9) PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2020

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

CLUELESS (Blu-ray+Digital) cop. Fasten your seatbelt as FACIAL RECOGNITION and homelessness down by back when she was in the third Paramount Home Ent. director Diao Yinan delivers a MISUSE THREAT TO ALL Melnea Cass Boulevard and grade and I was a parent aide Revisit the halcyon days of stylish and explosive Chinese “Facial recognition technol- Mass. Avenue near Boston on the bus that took her and high school in the ’90s; a time crime noir! ogy is fundamentally fl awed, Medical Center and the her classmates to see this place. fi lled with camaraderie, chaste GHOST (Blu-ray) systematically biased, and has expressway. I also remember how much I dances and fervent study. Paramount Presents no place in our society. Boston receives federal aid liked the Wampanoag home site Clueless, the whip-smart com- Celebrating 30 years, Ghost That’s why I — in partnership to fi ght homelessness but no better than the Pilgrim’s village. edy celebrates its 25th anniver- is still one of the most memo- with Reps. Pramila Jayapal, one seems to know what makes I thought the museum gave sary on Blu-ray, and a Limited rable romantic fi lms ever made. Rashida Tlaib, Yvette Clarke, an encampment. You can’t equal billing to both groups. Edition Blu-ray Steelbook. 25 Winner of two Academy Awards, and Senators Ed Markey and conduct sweeps of an area, Now it seems they are being years after it was originally Patrick Swayze is Sam, recently Jeff Merkley — introduced legis- moving them out and dispos- intimidated by the anti-racist released (July 1995), Clueless departed from the living world, lation to stop government use of ing of their belongings with- agitators and anarchist trying remains a smart, charming but left behind in spirit form. biometric technology, including out an apparent definition. to erase history. and hilarious classic that truly While desperate to reconnect facial recognition tools. This, thanks to the Federal QUOTE TO NOTE captures what it was like to with the love of his life, Molly Black and brown people are Government warning cities to “Love is the question and the be a teen in the 1990s. Alicia (Demi Moore), he discovers his already over-surveilled and pause clearing out homeless answer.” Silverstone shines as a 15-year- death wasn’t just a random over-policed. It’s critical that we encampments. — Mel King old high school student who robbery gone bad. To solve prevent government agencies For the sake of argument, can thrives on shopping, enjoys his own murder, he enlists from using this faulty technol- we stipulate that “Methadone the perfect social life, and plays the talents of a skeptical psy- ogy to surveil communities of Mile” is an encampment? Just CLASSIC CAR matchmaker to all her friends. chic (Whoopie Goldberg), who color even further.” write the policy, it is unbecom- CORNER The fi lm features an outstand- doesn’t even believe in her own The above quote came from ing of city officials. Is there ing ensemble cast including abilities. Featuring a memo- U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley in really a big difference between Spotted another great Paul Ruud, Brittany Murphy, rable Maurice Jarre score and her latest e-mail to her sup- Melnea Cass Boulevard and classic car over at Royal Donald Faison, Stacey Dash, a heartbreaking, yet often funny porters. Everything about her Mass Avenue, than say about Auto Tops last week. It’s a Jeremy Sisto, Breckin Meyer, script by Joel Rubin, Ghost is a is always about race, ALWAYS nine or ten homeless folks who beauty, too. A 1970 Buick and Wallace Shawn. This Blu- truly unique genre-defying fi lm about race, keeping all of us gathered many times around Electra and it is an electrify- ray Steelbook includes over an that will cross over into your apart from each other. I agree that Giant Clapp Pear in Edward ing automobile that brings hour of previously released spe- heart and never leave. Ghost is this technology is a threat to Everett Square in Dorchester? back memories of when cars cial features including a “Clue presented in collectible pack- our being a free people, all of us They’re encampments so get on were impressive looking and or False” trivia game, a fashion aging that includes a foldout regardless of color, ethnicity, or with it. Stop stalling. You’re not pretty cheap, too. featurette, a look at the Class of image of the original theatrical anything else. helping them by letting them rot ’95, a “Suck ’n Blow” tutorial, poster, with an interior spread CITIES LACK RULES on the sidewalk leading to the original theatrical trailers and of key movie moments, and has DEFINING highway. Shameful is my word more. Kick off your designer been remastered from a 4K fi lm HOMELESS CAMPS for this situation. shoes and celebrate the 25th transfer, as the newest entry in Eight months ago after the WHY IS EVERYONE AFRAID Anniversary of this hilarious the Paramount present’s line. Mayor’s offi ce released a draft OF THEIR OWN SHADOW? classic! TARGET: PHILADELPHIA protocol on dealing with home- Plimoth Plantation is about THE WHISTLERS (DVD) (DVD) less encampments, the policy to change its name to honor Magnolia Home Ent. IndiePix Films has yet to be finalized and Indigenous history. The word Not everything is, as it seems In 1985, Philadelphia police sets up legal risks, and leaving plantation is out because it for Cristi, a corrupt police — at the behest of Mayor W. unsheltered homeless people sounds too much like those 1970 inspector who plays both side Wilson Goode Sr. — dropped uncertain whether they might southern plantations staffed Buick Electra convertible be forced to move. by slaves. of the law, a he undertakes a a military-grade explosive on (Photo by Sal Giarratani) suspenseful, high-stakes heist a residential building to end The draft plan was part of Personally, I have been to with his beautiful femme fatale a standoff with Black libera- a strategy tackling drug use this museum with my daughter accomplice Gilda. Together tion group, MOVE. The result- they will both have to navigate ing fi re caused the C-4 bomb the twists and turns of corrup- destroyed many buildings, tion, treachery and deception. and set a new standard for Gilda, his criminally aligned co- institutionalized violence: 11 • MBTA Advisory (Continued from Page 1) conspirator helps him navigate people, including 5 children at historically busy bus stops surfaces such as handrails, Executive Order that went into dangerous mob territories, as were killed. Target: Philadelphia and working with the MBTA fare gates, and fare vending effect on May 6th does include they seek help from prisoner explores the rise of police mili- to implement dedicated-bus machines in subway stations an exemption for individuals and lawless businessman Zsolt, tarization within the parallel lanes. once every four hours; and with certain medical condi- as he is the sole individual contexts of Black nationalism While passenger volume con- hiring additional vendors for tions, but does not require who can locate the hidden for- and the systemic disenfran- tinues to be just a fraction of disinfecting using chemical a person who is so exempt tune. Under the heavy police chisement that incubates move- pre-pandemic levels, the MBTA fogging, electrostatic sprayers, to produce documentation of surveillance, the menacing ments like Black Lives Matter. will continue to closely monitor and manual disinfecting wipes/ their condition. The MBTA has duo learn a secret whistling Interviewees include Jannie ridership and, when possible, solutions. issued internal guidance to its language on the Canary Islands Blackwell, a seven-term West will make adjustments. Bus • Bus and rail vehicles: decon- operators consistent with the to communicate freely as they Philly councilwoman, members service in particular has been taminating all vehicles nightly Executive Order, though the carry out the treacherous of MOVE, including Mike Africa tailored to specifically allow with disinfecting wipes; per- MBTA expects all customers mission. Jr., Jerry Ford Africa, Birdie for operational fl exibility, giv- forming mid-day decontamina- will comply. THE WILD GOOSE LAKE Africa, Ramona Africa, Mo ing dispatchers the ability to tion at layover locations daily The MBTA continues to (DVD) Africa, Omali Yeshitela, founder make adjustments in response by wiping down operator cabs follow guidance from the Film Movement of the Uhuru Movements, an to changing ridership demands and high-touch locations; wip- Massachusetts Department of When small-time mob leader African Internationalist orga- and to alleviate crowding. The ing down cabs, fare boxes, Public Health with the MBTA Zhou Zenong accidentally kills nization and Dr. Will Guzmán, MBTA is operating a full comple- and entrances for fi rst/second encouraging its riders and the a cop, a dead-or-alive bounty is a noted scholar of African/ ment of buses, including 30% shift bus pullbacks; perform- public to: placed on his head, forcing him African American history and reserved to be deployed where ing electrostatic fogging for • Practice social distancing at on the lam from both the police culture. A must-see for any there is increased demand for 100% decontamination every all times when leaving the home as well as dangerous gangsters advocate of social justice, service. Crowding will be closely two weeks for all bus vehi- for essential trips; out for the reward. 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by Marianna Bisignano

Something I am experiencing When I taught World History the bills. The couple was fi t to as of late, new acquaintances on a college level, I researched be tied and walked away as The zucchini most of us are familiar with today were brought wanting to know my opinion on the three major western reli- both Sal and I laughed. I later to California from Italy in the early 1920s by Italian immigrants. politics and religion. In either gions, Christianity, Judaism, got mad saying to Sal, “What if The name zucchini is considered the plural form of the Italian case, a conversation centered and Islam. The practices dif- we were local farmers coming word zucchino, meaning a small marrow, gourd, pumpkin (zucca) on either topic puts me in a no fered dramatically, but the to the big city for the fi rst time or squash. After entering the states, this gourd like vegetable win situation. If I were to defend essence of each was the same; a and were exposed to this type gained popularity and became an ingredient in which many deli- any side, regardless of what it belief in God, a set of laws to live of tourist?” I then understood cious dishes and desserts were made from. At this time of year, is, I put myself at a disadvan- by, and a concept of good and where the term “Ugly American” zucchini can be found growing on farms as well as in many family tage, so I make light of things evil which affects us on Earth came from. gardens. While the vegetable continues to be a household favorite, with unorthodox answers that and beyond. When I looked at If Babbononno and Dad were what appears to be even more preferred are its long-stemmed yel- usually cause these poten- the Asian religions, Hindu and still alive, I would ask them low orange fl owers. In Italy, these blossoms are referred to as fi ori tially adversarial opponents to Buddhist, Shinto, etc., they where do we go from here. Do di zucca. In fact, Fiori di Zucca Fritti (fried courgette fl owers) are change the subject. were very different, but some we let the revisionists change among one of Rome’s must eat dishes, and the fl owers are also As an example, when anyone of the same tenants I found in our history to coincide with found prepared with different ingredients, in different regions of who is probing asks me about our western beliefs were the their distorted concepts of the the country. President Trump and I know same; a belief in god(s), a set of past, or do we learn from the As far back as I can remember my family had a vegetable garden where they are coming from, I laws to live by, and a concept of realities of the past and hope as well as many beautiful fruit bearing trees. During the growing answer, “Oh, I’m not a Trump good and evil which affects us not to make the same mistakes seasons, my Nonna would take her basket into the yard early in supporter. He’s way too liberal on Earth and beyond. again? I wonder how they would the morning and pick what she considered to be “ready.” One of for me.” This usually shuts them One of my more reflective respond to the way things are the things she looked forward to most in her summer garden were up. When I’ve been asked about students once asked why we evolving in today’s America. the yellow orange blossoms that appeared on the zucchini plants. religion, I tell them I’m a Six Day humans don’t look for what My suggestion for our future Nonna said that when she was a young girl she used to pick these Buddhist. Many know what a makes us similar rather than is to forget our differences and back home, and her mom would make a delicious Frittata di Fiori Buddhist is and some know what makes us different. I wish team up to put together a more di Zucca (Squash Flower Omelet) with them. The blossoms are so what a Seven Day Adventist is, I had had an answer for him. perfect union. Our Constitution delicious that she believed if you added too many ingredients to but not my Six Day Buddhist When I was young Sal Meli and isn’t perfect, but we can amend them, you would take away from their unique and delicate fl avor. religion. They will then ask me I traveled around the world, what doesn’t work. It is not I have to say that I agree with my Nonna and Frittata di Fiori di about the religion and my come I would look for similarities perfect, but it is better than any Zucca is a perfect balance of a few simple ingredients. It makes back shuts them up, “We pray between us and the people of other political document that an excellent second course with a salad on the side, or served to Our Lady of the Heartbreak the country we were in, and now exists on this planet. It as my Nonna often did, sandwiched between two slices of warm of Psoriasis, and we believe that once they were established, we allows for democracy. It allows homemade Italian bread! when you die, your soul goes to made friends. This includes us to be all we can be without a used car garage in Chelsea or people in Europe, Africa, Asia, restrictions put in front of us. SQUASH FLOWER OMELET Brooklyn, depending on whether and Latin America (I’ve never Why is it that most countries Frittata di Fiori di Zucca you live in Boston or New York.” visited Australia). have to put up borders to keep Again, this shuts them up and I Even then, the image of the their people in and we have to go on my merry way. “Ugly American” was out there. put up borders to keep their The ones I am afraid of are the It was shown to us in Puerto people out (illegals)? We must revisionists, the people who are Rico in the mid-sixties. I was be doing something right if trying to change history by eras- playing with a band in San everyone wants to come here. ing what they feel was wrong Juan, PR., and Sal had come to There is no country as diverse with it. A perfect example of the the island for a few weeks. After as the United States. I remem- attempt to change history is the work one night, we decided to ber a conversation with Nanna destruction of the Christopher head into the hotel’s casino and about when she fi rst arrived in Columbus statue in the North try our luck. We hit it big on a New York. She had never seen End. Most of those activists crap table, and the next morn- a human that wasn’t Italian who robbed us of our Italian ing headed to a local bank to where she came from, and saw admiral did this not knowing deposit our winnings. a parade of people she called who Columbus really was and We headed for Old San Juan the League of Nations once she what he did and didn’t do. They where the bank was located and stepped foot on American soil. are reacting to a revisionist were stopped by two tourists, Before she left Ellis Island, 2 dozen squash fl owers, stems ½ to ¾ cup freshly grated pandemic that is as bad for our a man and a woman who were she entered the gift shop and removed, washed and dried parmesan cheese future as the coronavirus is for trying to ask us something in bought a copy of the Statue of ¼ - ½ cup light olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste our health. Spanish using a Berlitz phrase Liberty and kept it in plain sight 18 large fresh eggs, beaten The fears of one another are book. We didn’t understand for the rest of her life. It repre- In a large omelet or frittata pan, heat olive oil. Add squash fl owers not new. I remember want ads and I was about to switch to sented America and freedom to and sauté on low heat for about 4 minutes, turning the fl owers at from the Boston newspapers of English when the man said to her. I wonder if it still does. the halfway mark. Simultaneously, in a large mixing bowl add the old that indicated, “No Irish need his female companion, “Just GOD BLESS AMERICA beaten eggs, parmesan cheese (as much or as little as you prefer, apply.” I remember the stories like these Spics, they don’t being careful not to use too much as it will overpower the fl avor I heard from Babbononno and even know their own lingo.” Sal LEGAL NOTICE of the squash fl owers) and salt and pepper to taste; mix together Grandpa Christoforo about how continued speaking Spanish well. Add the egg mixture to the squash fl owers in the pan and let they were treated when they as the man fl ipped through his NOTICE OF SALE cook on low heat until ¾ of the way cooked, fl ip and cook until set. were new to America. I remem- book looking for translations. Notice is hereby given by TODISCO Do not overcook. Turn onto a platter, cut into wedges and serve. ber stories I heard from Dad Finally, he understood and TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to about growing up in Boston in thanked us by taking a quarter Marianna Bisignano is a psychologist for the Boston Public the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, Schools and can be reached at [email protected] the fi rst few decades of the 20th and placing it in the palm of Section 39A that they will sell the century, and I remember the my right hand while saying to following vehicles. tail-end of what I call discrimi- his companion, “So they won’t Vehicles are being sold to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, nation slanted toward Italians starve to death.” I looked at the storage and notices of sale: from when I was a kid. Our quarter, showed it to Sal, and 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO generations didn’t try to change in Spanish said, “Oh, look a Vin #3GCUKREC9FG411954 history, we learned from it. If it quarter.” I then dropped it in The above vehicles will be sold was bad, (slavery, and the treat- the man’s shirt pocket and said at public auction at ment of the Native Americans) in perfect Boston English, “Sir, we changed the future. If it was you may need this more than we TODISCO TOWING 94 Condor Street, E. Boston good, (the Constitution) we kept do.” At that point, Sal removed AUGUST 1, 2020 it and lived up to the standards a wad of hundreds from a car- at 9:00 AM included within. rying case and began to count Run dates: 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 2020

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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) THOUGHTS not deaths) like you did when of protesters surrounding his they had that died 12 years ago. all the scare and horror started. vehicle. His rear window gets It showed up with the name by DAN So, things seem encouraging, smashed out and he decides to Cody Tims. How could this hap- but local and national media drive through everyone block- pen? He’s a cat and he’s been continue to hammer the nega- ing him for his own safety. The dead for a long time. About tives, with no signs of hope. protesters wanted him arrested, Don’t you wonder how many It’s Always 1984 in China the media-type thought what other cats, dead or alive, are This & That There’s a saying in Chinese he did was uncalled for. I say if receiving their voter registration with Daniel A. DiCenso that goes “Ying shou jin shou.” you fear for your life, you gotta forms from the mailman? Translation: “Round up every- do what you gotta do to stay Pelosi Says Pearl Harbor one who should be rounded up.” unharmed. She Doesn’t Care When I think of China, I think I am reminded of a great no- Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a of George Orwell and his novel nonsense quote from George C. disgrace to Italian Americans 1984. I also think of Fahrenheit Wallace when he was running everywhere after refusing to 451 where the fi re department for president back in 1964. He condemn those anarchists starts fires to burn books. simply observed, “If any demon- who topple that statue of China is Big Brother come to strator ever lies down in front of Christopher Columbus in her life; it is not dystopian fi ction. my car, it’ll be the last car he’ll native Baltimore’s Little Italy I read a quote from Chun Sen ever lay down in front of.” by saying, “People do what they Huang, a Presbyterian pastor I always loved that quote do.” She then added, “I think in Taipei that offers hope to of his. He never pussyfooted that’s up to the community to all who believe in the urge for around, ever! Wallace was decide what statues they want freedom within human beings. talking about the hypothetical to see.” Read this and ponder its words, but in the case of this recent An angry mob on July 4th “Darkness can never defeat trapped cop, he simply wanted attacked the statue, pulled it light. I believe democracy and to get the heck out of there and down, dragged it to the Inner freedom will certainly defeat his only alternative was the one Harbor, and pushed it into the totalitarianism.” he took. water. Remember Recently When A Dead Cat Gets Her late dad, the former Cop Drove His Cruiser Into Voter Registration Form Mayor of Baltimore, who was An Angry Crowd? In the Mail present at the statue’s dedica- Not long ago the liberal news I oppose mail-in voting. It tion, must be rolling over in his media in its cheerleading for is open to the possibility of grave listening to her gibberish. Black Lives Matter ran a video so much fraud it isn’t funny. End Quote Japan was under the radar In all, some 2,400 Americans at a BLM protest of a police offi - Recently, an Atlanta family “Live your life and forget your of the United States for some were killed and another 1,200 cer in his marked SUV cruiser received a voter registration age.” time before the day that would injured. Survivors managed to driving right into an angry mob form in their mailbox for a cat — Norman Vincent Peale live in infamy. Franklin D. down thirty of Japan’s planes Roosevelt knew Japan would and fi ve submarines. By a stroke come to see American inter- of good luck, the three U.S. • RMV (Continued from Page 2) est in the Philippines as an Pacifi c fl eet carriers were off base prioritization of essential in-per- ID card will be sent to you via offer by renewing online prior to obstacle to its rising empire in that morning conducting train- son needs by appointment-only. U.S. Mail. 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At online will have to wait until at November 2020. 7:02 on the morning of Commonwealth of Massachusetts least February 2021 to make • Driver’s licenses and ID December 7, 1941, two radar LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court an appointment for a REAL ID cards that will expire in August operators observed an unusu- Middlesex Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street and have their $25 upgrade / have been extended until ally high number of aircraft The Trial Court Cambridge, MA 02141 amendment fee waived. Anyone December 2020. flying toward the base from Suffolk Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 who holds a valid U.S. passport All RMV customers are the north. Despite the incon- 24 New Chardon Street Docket No. MI20P2795EA Boston, MA 02114 or other federally compliant encouraged to visit www.Mass. sistency in fl ight direction, the (617) 788-8300 Estate of form of identifi cation may never Gov/RMV to renew their license operators assumed these to Docket No. SU20C0175CA FLORENCE W. HARRIS need a RMV-issued REAL ID. or ID card, and complete one Date of Death: May 06, 2020 be the expected fl eet of B-17s In the Matter of • As a service to its members, of over 40 other transactions entering from the United States VIRDIE EMMANUEL CITATION ON PETITION FOR AAA continues to issue REAL ID available online, by mail, or by FORMAL ADJUDICATION and sounded no alarm. CITATION ON credentials for their members phone. It is unlikely that much could PETITION TO CHANGE NAME To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Appointment of only and members should make For details on these and have been done to ward off the A Petition to Change Name of Adult has been fi led by Virdie Emmanuel of Boston, Personal Representative has been fi led by an appointment before visiting other credential expiration attack entirely, anyway. Many MA requesting that the court enter a Decree James W. Harris of Lexington, MA request- an AAA location. date extensions and additional of the sailors were on leave to changing their name to Vee Raine Joseph. ing that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in While the RMV has previously information on RMV service observe Mass and some were IMPORTANT NOTICE the Petition. announced the below automatic offerings during the COVID-19 still asleep. The attack was a Any person may appear for purposes The Petitioner requests that James W. of objecting to the petition by filing an extensions to certain expir- pandemic, please visit www. full on surprise. Harris of Lexington, MA be appointed as Per- appearance at Suffolk Probate and Family sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve ing licenses and ID cards, all mass.gov/rmv or https:// By the end of the attack, Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- eligible customers are encour- www.mass.gov/info-details/ Japan’s 360 airplanes had July 23, 2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but vised administration. a deadline by which you must fi le a written aged to take advantage of this rmv-covid-19-information. destroyed fi ve of the eight U.S. appearance if you object to this proceeding. IMPORTANT NOTICE battleships, three destroyers, You have the right to obtain a copy of the Witness, HON. BRIAN J. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts EXPORT ENTERPRISES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court TOWING The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani 24 New Chardon Street NOTICE TO OWNERS 208 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 Notice is hereby given under the pro- Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 788-8300 visions of (M.G.L. c255 Section 39A) (617) 768-5800 he did many times. His first of the sale or disposal of the following Docket No. SU20C0177CA Docket No. MI20C0348CA motor vehicles to satisfy our garage game for the Sox was in October In the Matter of keeper’s lien for towing (M.G.L. c155b In the Matter of 1964, when Bob Tillman was LAUREN ELIZABETH BERK Section 6B) storage & expense for GAYLE MARJORIE VERNER having his best year offensively CITATION ON holding sale of auction. CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME Any questions regarding this matter, PETITION TO CHANGE NAME at the plate. A Petition to Change Name of Adult has please contact Export Towing, 50 A Petition to Change Name of Adult At different times with the been fi led by Lauren Elizabeth Berk of Boston, Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, Monday- has been fi led by Gayle Marjorie Verner of home team, he roomed with MA requesting that the court enter a Decree Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Telephone: Weston, MA requesting that the court enter a either Jim Lonborg, then Tony changing their name to Lauren Berk Wheelock. 781-395-0808. Decree changing their name to Gayle Marjorie Conigliaro. After the ’67 season, IMPORTANT NOTICE 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY Verner-Swartz. Any person may appear for purposes VIN # 4T1B11HK6JU083652 IMPORTANT NOTICE he was traded to the Phillies of objecting to the petition by filing an 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER Any person may appear for purposes where he played through 1973 appearance at Suffolk Probate and Family VIN # 1GNDS13S522226340 of objecting to the petition by filing an before being traded to the Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of appearance at: Middlesex Probate and 2005 SCION XB July 30, 2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the Pirates. VIN # JTLKT324450197588 a deadline by which you must fi le a written return day of August 04, 2020. This is NOT He returned to Philly after appearance if you object to this proceeding. 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA a hearing date, but a deadline by which you retiring as their bullpen coach VIN # 5TFBV54148X061168 must fi le a written appearance if you object Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, to this proceeding. from 1980 to 1995, and was First Justice of this Court. 2015 NISSAN ROUGUE Date: July 08, 2020 VIN # JN8AS5MT5FW662568 Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, the team’s only coach to make First Justice of this Court Mike Ryan Catcher During three trips to the World Series Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate 1997 GMC T SERIES Date: July 07, 2020 VIN # 1GDK7C1J0VJ503943 Impossible Dream Team in 1980, ’83, and ’93. Run Date: 7/17/2020 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate 2004 FORD RANGER PU I remember when a kid from Bottom Line Run Date: 07/17/2020 VIN # 1FTZR15E84TA10464 Haverhill High School became Next week, we’ll take a trip 2005 CHEVY ASTRO VAN a Major League catcher for his back to memory lane to the days VIN # 1GCDM19X15B117464 LEGAL NOTICE hometown team the Boston Red of slugger Dick Stuart hitting 2020 TOYOTA COROLLA Sox. He stated that, “Naturally, homers, striking out and mak- Commonwealth of Massachusetts VIN # 5YFEPRAE0LP049077 The Trial Court Run dates: 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 2020 I wanted to play near home. So ing those historic errors in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court LEGAL NOTICE choosing (Boston) wasn’t hard fi eld. You’ll love this upcoming 208 Cambridge Street for me.” commentary on him, his two Cambridge, MA 02141 LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sadly, Mike Ryan, 78, passed years with the Red Sox and his (617) 768-5800 The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court away recently in Wolfeboro, New many seasons with the Pirates. Docket No. MI20D1349DR The Trial Court Middlesex Division DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Hampshire. Ahead of his time, made for Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street PUBLICATION AND MAILING He was 6 feet 2 inches and TV did have a late night sports 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 BRIAN T. DOVAN Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 205 pounds and had a long show, a must watch for fans. vs. 617-768-5800 reach as a catcher. He could Truly a legend! NEXT WEEK TSIRING GURUNG Docket No. MI20P0591EA Docket No. MI11P3887EA bare-hand the ball, too which DON’T FORGET. To the Defendant: Estate of The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce CITATION ON PETITION FOR HELEN ANNE WETHERBEE requesting that the Court grant a divorce for ALLOWANCE OF ACCOUNT Also Known As Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. In the Matter of HELEN A. WETHERBEE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. WILLIAM F. WHITE Date of Death: January 19, 2020 An Automatic Restraining Order has been Also Known As INFORMAL PROBATE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts entered in this matter preventing you from tak- WILLIAM FLOYD WHITE PUBLICATION NOTICE The Trial Court The Trial Court ing any action which would negatively impact Date of Death: June 14, 2011 the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE To all persons interested in the above cap- Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. To all interested persons: tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Susan Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court You are hereby summoned and required A Petition has been filed by Barbara L. Wagner of Hudson, MA, a Will has been 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street to serve upon Khuong Nguyen, Esq., Law Casey of Woburn, MA requesting allowance admitted to informal probate. Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Of fi ce of Khuong Nguyen, PC, 572 Freeport of the 1st and 2nd account(s) as Personal Rep- Susan Wagner of Hudson, MA has been (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 St., Unit B, Dorchester, MA 02122, your resentative and any other relief as requested informally appointed as the Personal Repre- Docket No. MI20P2717PM Docket No. MI20P2718PM answer, if any, on or before August 21, 2020. in the Petition. sentative of the estate to serve without surety If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to You have the right to obtain a copy of on the bond. CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION the hearing and adjudication of this action. the Petition from the Petitioner or at the The estate is being administered under FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR You are also required to fi le a copy of your Court. You have a right to object to this informal procedure by the Personal Represen- OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER answer, if any, in the offi ce of the Register of proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- PURSUANT TO PURSUANT TO this Court. must fi le a written appearance and objec- bate Code without supervision by the Court. G. L. c. 190B, § 5-304 & § 5-405 G. L. c. 190B, § 5-304 & § 5-405 tion at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Inventory and accounts are not required to be July 27, 2020. In the matter of In the matter of First Justice of this Court. fi led with the Court, but interested parties are MARY G. ROCCA SAMUEL J. ROCCA This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline entitled to notice regarding the administration Date: July 10, 2020 of Waltham, MA of Waltham, MA by which you must fi le a written appearance from the Personal Representative and can Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate and objection if you object to this proceed- petition the Court in any matter relating to the RESPONDENT RESPONDENT Run date: 07/17/2020 ing. If you fail to fi le a timely written appear- estate, including distribution of assets and (Person to be Protected/Minor) (Person to be Protected/Minor) ance and objection followed by an Affi davit expenses of administration. Interested parties To the named Respondent and all other To the named Respondent and all other of Objections within thirty (30) days of the are entitled to petition the Court to institute interested persons, a petition has been fi led by interested persons, a petition has been fi led by return date, action may be taken without formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Steven V. Rocca of Waltham, MA in the above Steven V. Rocca of Waltham, MA in the above LEGAL NOTICE further notice to you. minating or restricting the powers of Personal captioned matter alleging that Mary G. Rocca captioned matter alleging that Samuel J. Rocca Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Representatives appointed under informal pro- is in need of a Conservator or other protective is in need of a Conservator or other protective DV-210 SUMMONS First Justice of this Court. cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, order and requesting that Steven V. Rocca of order and requesting that Steven V. Rocca of (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Date: June 17, 2020 can be obtained from the Petitioner. Waltham, MA (or some other suitable person) Waltham, MA (or some other suitable person) Run date: 07/17/2020 RESTRAINING ORDER) Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate be appointed as Conservator to serve Without be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Superior Court of California, Surety on the bond. Surety on the bond. County of Santa Clara Run date: 07/17/2020 The petition asks the court to determine The petition asks the court to determine 201 N. First Street that the Respondent is disabled, that a protec- that the Respondent is disabled, that a protec- 191 N. First Street tive order or appointment of a Conservator is tive order or appointment of a Conservator is San Jose, CA 95113 LEGAL NOTICE necessary, and that the proposed conservator necessary, and that the proposed conservator Family Division LEGAL NOTICE is appropriate. The petition is on fi le with this is appropriate. The petition is on fi le with this Commonwealth of Massachusetts court. court. Case Number: 19-DV-000950 The Trial Court You have the right to object to this pro- You have the right to object to this pro- 1. Person asking for protection: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court The Trial Court ceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your ceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your Jonathan Wayshak attorney must fi le a written appearance at this attorney must fi le a written appearance at this Suffolk Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court 2. Notice to court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date Caroline Alida Weiland 24 New Chardon Street Middlesex Division Boston, MA 02114 of August 03, 2020. This day is NOT a hearing of August 04, 2020. This day is NOT a hearing The person in (1) is asking for a Domestic 208 Cambridge Street date, but a deadline date by which you have date, but a deadline date by which you have 617-788-8300 Violence Restraining Order against you. Cambridge, MA 02141 to fi le the written appearance if you object to to fi le the written appearance if you object to 3. You have a court date: Docket No. SU19P1678PM (617) 768-5800 the petition. If you fail to fi le the written appear- the petition. If you fail to fi le the written appear- August 14, 2020 CITATION ON PETITION Docket No. MI20P2784EA ance by the return date, action may be taken ance by the return date, action may be taken Time: 9:00am Dept. 66. in this matter without further notice to you. In in this matter without further notice to you. In FOR ORDER OF Estate of Address of Court above addition to fi ling the written appearance, you or addition to fi ling the written appearance, you or What if I don’t go to my court date? COMPLETE SETTLEMENT FREDERICK G. McNUTT Also Known As your attorney must fi le a written affi davit stating your attorney must fi le a written affi davit stating If you do not go to your court date, the judge Estate of the specifi c facts and grounds of your objection the specifi c facts and grounds of your objection FREDERICK McNUTT can grant a restraining order that limits your PAUL HADDAD within 30 days after the return date. within 30 days after the return date. contact with the person in (1). If you have a Date of Death: April 09, 2020 IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE child with the person in (1), the court could A Petition for Order of Complete Settle- The outcome of this proceeding may The outcome of this proceeding may make orders that limit your time with your child. INFORMAL PROBATE ment has been fi led by Brian J. McLaughlin of limit or completely take away the above- limit or completely take away the above- Having a restraining order against you may PUBLICATION NOTICE Boston, MA requesting that the court enter a named person’s right to make decisions named person’s right to make decisions impact your life in other ways, including pre- To all persons interested in the above cap- formal Decree of Complete Settlement includ- about personal affairs or fi nancial affairs about personal affairs or fi nancial affairs venting you from having guns and ammunition. tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Arline ing the allowance of a fi nal account, the allow- or both. The above-named person has the or both. The above-named person has the If you do not go to your court date, the judge B. McNutt of Stoneham, MA, a Will has been ance of a proposed distribution and other such right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make could grant everything that the person in (1) relief as may be requested in the Petition. admitted to informal probate. asked the judge to order. Arline B. McNutt of Stoneham, MA has this request on behalf of the above-named this request on behalf of the above-named IMPORTANT NOTICE person. If the above-named person cannot person. If the above-named person cannot *QYFQ+ſPFQWVYJCVVJGRGTUQPKP  KU been informally appointed as the Personal You have the right to obtain a copy of the afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at CUMKPIHQT! Representative of the estate to serve without Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. State expense. State expense. 6QſPFQWVYJCVVJGRGTUQPKP(1) is asking the You have a right to object to this proceeding. surety on the bond. judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at To do so, you or your attorney must fi le The estate is being administered under Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you a written appearance and objection at this informal procedure by the Personal Represen- First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. UGG [QWT ECUG ſNG ;QW YKNN PGGF VQ IKXG VJG court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Date: July 07, 2020 Date: July 07, 2020 court clerk your case number, which is listed August 20, 2020. bate Code without supervision by the Court. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate above and on page 1. The request for restrain- Inventory and accounts are not required to be This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Run date: 07/17/2020 Run date: 07/17/2020 ing order will be on form DV-100, Request for by which you must fi le a written appearance fi led with the Court, but interested parties are Domestic Violence Restraining Order. and objection if you object to this proceed- entitled to notice regarding the administration 9JGTGECP+IGVJGNR! ing. If you fail to fi le a timely written appear- from the Personal Representative and can Free legal information is available at your local ance and objection followed by an affi davit petition the Court in any matter relating to the court’s self-help center. Go to www.courts. of objections within thirty (30) days of the estate, including distribution of assets and ca.gov/selfhelpVQſPF[QWTNQECNEGPVGT return day, action may be taken without fur- expenses of administration. Interested parties The Federal Trade Commission Do I need a lawyer? ther notice to you. are entitled to petition the Court to institute works for the consumer to prevent ;QW CTG PQV TGSWKTGF VQ JCXG C NCY[GT DWV formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- WITNESS, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, you may want legal advice before your court minating or restricting the powers of Personal First Justice of this Court. fraud and deception. JGCTKPI(QTJGNRſPFKPICNCY[GT[QWECPXKUKV Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date: July 06, 2020 www.lawhelpca.org or contact your local bar cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) association. Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. or log on to . Run dates: 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 2020 Run date: 07/17/20 Run date: 07/17/2020 www.ftc.gov PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2020

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN EUGENE CRIQUI As the Boston Bruins and the and one fi nds there has never additional 23 National Hockey been an Eastern Conference French WWI War Hero League teams prepare to con- Finals matchup featuring two Won World Title After Having Jaw Shattered by Sniper’s Bullet vene on the two designated sites teams from Canada. In the West that will lead to the resumption there has been only one — in up his opponents for his lethal of play, we thought it might be 1994 when Vancouver elimi- right hand is right out of the interesting to take a look at how nated Toronto in five games Carpentier playbook. things have fared over the years to advance to the Stanley Cup Georges Carpentier was for cities and franchises based Final. The Canucks then lost to immensely popular in the in Canada. the New York Rangers in seven United States after the war. The Bruins and 11 other games. He was handsome and a war Eastern Conference teams will Which brings us to an inter- hero. That fact was not lost on proceed to Toronto while the 12 esting reality, no matter who promoters when they matched Western Conference franchises advances in the Stanley Cup him against Jack Dempsey who will gather in Edmonton later Playoffs, both the Eastern had been accused of evading this month. The NHL powers Conference Finals and the the draft and sitting out the that be have decided that seven Western Conference Finals plus war. When the two met in 1921 teams in the 31-team league the Stanley Cup Final will all they drew a gate of over a mil- won’t be participating when be played entirely in Canada. lion dollars. action resumes. In fact, every single game of In 1923, promoter Tom One of the more interesting the entire tournament will be O’Rourke brought Criqui to facets of the resumption of played there. Eugene Criqui New York to fi ght Johnny Kilbane Criqui in uniform play plan that will eventually The last time the Stanley for the Word Featherweight culminate in the crowning of a Cup Final was played entirely Eugene Criqui was born in the Title. It could have been that shortest reigns of any word Stanley Cup champion is that in Canada was way back Belleville neighborhood of Paris, O’Rourke saw some of the champion. all of the games will take place in 1989 when the Calgary France, on August 15, 1893. Carpentier magic in Criqui. It would be Eugene’s last north of the border. No games Flames, coached by Terry Belleville was a working-class The fi ght took place at the Polo fi ght in the United States. He will be played in the United Crisp, defeated the Montreal village that was later used as Grounds. It would be the fi rst would fi ght just six more bouts. States. Canadiens, coached by Pat the backdrop for a number of time Eugene would fight in Losing four including one to Although the format of the Burns, in six games. The Flames, motion pictures including the the United States, but as with Panama Al Brown in Paris. He tournament has been known for in a way, were getting even since Oscar winning short The Red Carpentier, he had a reputa- retired in 1928 having complied quite some time, the exact loca- Montreal had defeated Calgary Balloon in 1957. tion as a war hero and was also a career record of 136 bouts tion of the two venues was only for the 1986 title in a fi ve-game Criqui worked as a pipe fi tter known for his exciting knockout with 105 wins, 16 losses, and offi cially declared in the second series. before becoming a professional power. Because of this the fi ght 15 draws. 59 of his wins came week of July. We think that the Prior to those two instances, boxer in 1910 at the age of generated excitement, though via knockout. NHL executives felt that it might one has to go back to the 1967 17. From 1910 until 1914, he Kilbane was installed as the It has been said he quit box- be best to avoid the U.S. given Final, the last one of the Original compiled a record of 68 fi ghts betting favorite. ing because of injuries to his that the virus was on the uptick Six era, to fi nd an SCF that was with 45 wins, 9 losses, and 14 Criqui exceeded expectations hands. His jaw certainly held throughout much of America played entirely north of the draws. Of his wins, 14 came via when he kayoed the champion up well as he was only stopped after coming on strong through- border. Toronto turned out the knockout. in the 6th round with a solid on fi ve occasions. out the spring in a number of lights on one of the most fasci- In 1914, Eugene joined the right hand. Now the champion, Eugene went on to have a cities in the Northeast. nating periods in athletics by French military and fought in Eugene was under contractual career as a boxing referee in In addition, we feel that the defeating Montreal in six games. WWI. While serving guard duty obligation to defend the title France. He was the second federal government of Canada That reality has been some- during the Battle of Verdun, within 60 days against Johnny French boxer to win a world might, how shall we phrase it, be what masked, of course, by the he was shot by a German Dundee. championship, Carpentier more appreciative of the Stanley signifi cant number of Canadian sniper. The bullet struck him being the fi rst. It is unclear why Cup playoffs being hosted in the players who do make it to the in the face shattering his jaw. he didn’t fi ght more often in the major cities of two Canadian SCF every year as members of Criqui would spend two years United States or why he never provinces than say lawmak- U.S. base franchises. But when in the hospital recovering from got another title shot. It very ers based in Washington or one considers the hold and his wounds. During that time well may have been because in various large communities heritage of hockey in Canada, surgeons rebuilt his face using he had proven himself by com- throughout the U.S. we feel that the nation is very wires, plastic, and pieces of ing back from his wounds and So, it is over the border that proud that the entire big show sheep’s bone to repair the dam- attaining the title. the players and coaches go will be hosted there. age. Given this was in the early Criqui was a courageous sol- for hockey in July, August, Few may realize it but the part of the 20th Century, it was dier and a fearless boxer who September and October. About Stanley Cup was really not the amazing what the doctors were overcame a lot to become world the time that Tom Brady is original name for the trophy. It able to accomplish. After a long champion. On July 7, 1977, he throwing footballs in his fi fth was fi rst called the Dominion and painful recovery Criqui passed away in a nursing home game or so as a member of the Hockey Challenge Cup — a title returned home. in Noisy-le-Grand, France. He Tampa Bay Buccaneers is when that harkened back to its early His family and doctors were was 83 years old. the Cup should be hoisted by days as an award that went to stunned when he told them he Not a lot has been written the eventual 2020 Stanley Cup the winning team in an amateur had decided to resume his box- about this very interesting champion. tournament. ing career. It seemed he must champion. In 2017 a biogra- One big disappointment for Lord Frederick Arthur Stanley have gone a bit mad to be even phy of Criqui was published those intending to head to of Preston, the Governor Criqui and Johnny Dundee considering returning to such a in France but has not been Toronto is the cancellation of the General of Canada, donated the brutal profession after suffering Dundee and Criqui met on translated into English. The Canadian National Exposition — funds for the trophy in the early such injuries. But return he July 26, 1923, just 54 days title of the book is Gueule De a nationwide fair that draws one 1890s. Over time, by agree- did and what a second career after the Kilbane fi ght. Dundee Fer which translated means million people to the city every ment, it became emblematic of he had. dropped Eugene four times Iron Mouth. It would be inter- year. Normally held between the best team in professional In his fi rst four years of box- on his way to winning a fif- esting to know more about his late August and Labor Day, the hockey. The tradition of each ing he had 68 fi ghts, but scored teen round decision and the life. Just the little we do know cancellation is the fi rst since the member of the winning team just 14 knockouts. In his come- title. This would be one of the is quite inspirational. World War II era. getting his day with the Cup back after the war he had But the scheduling of the started much later -- in 1995. another 68 fi ghts, but this time Stanley Cup Playoffs may make It is an activity that has taken he scored 42 knockouts in 60 up for it — even if fans are not on a life of its own and enabled wins. Clearly he had changed allowed to attend. Canadian the National Hockey League to his style. I have read that pre- pride should come to the fore. remain in the news every sum- war Eugene had been a slick People may not realize it but mer as the Cup travels to vari- boxer who was content to go the there has been a dearth of ous communities, both large distance. After the war his style participation on the part of the and small, generating media turned much more aggressive Canadian franchises late in the coverage along the way. For and he developed a powerful playoffs for quite some time. dedicated hockey fans, there right hand. Indeed, no team from Canada is always another Stanley Cup Why the change? Well, for has captured the Stanley Cup story every day as the journey one thing, he had grown from Championship since 1993 continues. a fl yweight to a featherweight. and only four teams from that We wish the Bruins well as But I theorize he was greatly nation have made the Stanley they resume play and attempt influenced by another great Cup Final in the 21st century. to write a successful fi nal chap- French champion who was also Go through the records of the ter to the story of the 2019-2020 a war hero. If you watch fi lms respective Conference Finals season. of Eugene Criqui in his fi ghts after the war you can see his style is clearly patterned on that of Georges Carpentier. The WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM way he holds his left and sets Criqui kayos Kilbane