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Governor Charlie Baker published every Wednesday. risk level: Chelsea, Everett, announced on Tuesday that Baker said the map shows Lynn, and Revere. the state would begin releas- 33 communities that had more The map includes a color- ing a new map weekly that than four cases per 100,000 coded ranking system. Here’s uses coronavirus case counts people during the previous two what each color means: to show which Massachusetts weeks of testing, and added that White: The lowest risk color, communities are at high, mod- those cities and towns require which indicates there have erate, and low risk for COVID- specifi c strategies to attack the been less than fi ve total cases of 19 infection. coronavirus. He said the four COVID-19, reported in the last © Handout via the State of per 100,000 people measure 14-day period. Massachusetts A map, released is used by many other states Here is a Globe analysis list- by the Baker administration on to measure community health ing which communities fall Tuesday, shows the risk level under COVID-19. under the red and yellow risk of each Massachusetts com- The state released the fi rst levels: munity for COVID-19 spread. such map on Tuesday, although Green: Indicates munici- Baker says 33 communities a list of town and city names palities that have less than four are at moderate or high risk of were not immediately included cases per 100,000 people. coronavirus with it. The map is based Yellow: Indicates municipali- nd The new map “will be updated on data from July 22 to ties that have between four and th on a regular basis going for- August 5 . eight cases per 100,000 people, ward,” Baker said, and will be Secretary of Health and or a moderate level of risk. A map, released by the Baker administration on Tuesday, included in the Department of Human Services Marylou Yellow: Auburn, Belchertown, that shows the risk level of each Massachusetts community Public Health’s weekly public Sudders said Tuesday that four Boston, Brockton, Charlton, for COVID-19 spread. health dashboard, which is communities had the highest Chicopee, Fall River, Framing- ham, Georgetown, Granby, Springfi eld, Taunton, Winthrop, and global health standard, Holyoke, Hull, Lawrence, Worcester, Wrentham. means the community is at Longmeadow, Malden, Marl- Red: Indicates municipali- extremely high risk for COVID- borough, Maynard, Middleton, ties that have more than eight 19 infection. News Briefs Northampton, Peabody, Quincy, cases per 100,000 people, Red: Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, by Sal Giarratani Randolph, Salem, Saugus, which, based on a national Revere

Conspiracy Theories Abound Over COVID-19 Register to Vote by August 22, 2020 I like listening to the Clyde Lewis radio show Ground Zero because he is a pusher of conspiracy theories and Early Voting & Mail-In Ballots Available for 2020 Elections now with the coronavirus pandemic and recent spikes by Amanda Stoll, NorthEndWaterfront.com showing more and more of us testing positive as testing sites increase, there is now speculation that we may The Massachusetts State have to return to Phase 2 of the economic reopening Primary is Tuesday, Septem- of our society. ber 1, 2020. This year, in addi- Governor Baker and others are blaming spikes on tion to early voting, which allows a lowering of our guard by not social distancing and for more flexibility in getting wearing facial coverings. We are getting all kinds of to the polls and less crowds at facts thrown at us and some of it contradicts other polling locations, individuals can facts we are being told. also choose to vote-by-mail. Here A guest on his show was an author of a new book are all the ways to make sure just published suggesting this whole virus being a giant your vote counts on Election hoax by those in power of the world economy and their Day. allies in Big Pharma making plenty of wealth off our Register to Vote: The last day fears. The author is suspicious that while it takes years to register to vote is Saturday, to fi nd a vaccine, we may get the vaccine before year’s August 22, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. end. Thus, it is obvious to some that it’s all a hoax by Register in person at the Election prepaid envelope, at an early locations-boston-2020-primaries. the Deep State, Swamp, or Illuminati. Department in City Hall in room voting location, or using the Absentee Voting: Absentee Many who faithfully listen to Clyde’s show appar- 241, by mail, online at www.sec. Election Department dropbox voting in person is available until ently think the whole world must be conspiring against state.ma.us/ovr/, or through the located on the third floor of August 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. them 24/7. I have not been fi tted for my tin hat with Registry of Motor Vehicles. City Hall. City Hall is currently at the Elections Department an antenna on top just yet, but I don’t like the narra- Vote-By-Mail: All registered open to the public on Tuesdays, in City Hall. To qualify to vote tive that somehow Trump caused this virus becoming voters have received a vote- Thursdays and Fridays from absentee, registered voters must so deadly and our Fake Media seemingly wants us to by-mail application in their 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. be absent from the City on forget where this virus actually started. mailboxes during the week of Early Voting: Individuals Election Day, must have a reli- It seems normal to question everything we are being July 20, 2020. If you did not can vote during the early vot gious belief that prevents them told, but for now my mask stays on around others receive one or can’t fi nd it, you ing period from Saturday, from going inside of a polling when they get too close for my comfort. It won’t hurt can request a new application. August 22 through Friday, location, or have a physical dis- any of us to play it safe. To receive a ballot, voters must August 28, 2020. Registered ability that prevents them from fi rst complete, sign, and return voters can vote at any of the going to a polling location. (Continued on Page 7) the prepaid postcard application early voting sites. No excuse is The application to request to the Election Department by required to vote early. an absentee ballot can be com- August 26, 2020 for the State Boston City Hall is the closest pleted by mail or in person at Primary. Voters may request early voting polling location to the Election Department in City a ballot using the vote-by-mail the North End and Waterfront. Hall. at Learn more about absen- POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE application for the September 1, City Hall will be open for voting tee voting at www.boston.gov/ 2020 State Primary, November Monday, Wednesday, Friday, departments/elections/how- 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQ., EAST BOSTON 3, 2020 State Election, or all from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and vote-absentee-ballot#in-person. 2020 elections. Voters may Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00 Election Day: The State Tues. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; Thurs. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM also request ballots in Spanish, a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Primary election includes Chinese and Vietnamese. See all early voting loca- the following races: Senator Call 617-227-8929 for more information Upon receiving your ballot, tions and hours at www.boston. return it by mail using the gov/news/early-voting- (Continued on Page 3) PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2020

Simple TIMES . . . by Girard A. Plante

A summer unlike any other was on full display last week as my brother and I decided to visit the Boston Harbor for the after- noon. Call our fi ndings culture shock or call our fi ve-hour jaunt PHIDIAS AND HIS ATHENIAN SCULPTURES jaw-dropping. Either way the summer sojourn proved unsettling. We began at our drop-off on Milk Street in Post Offi ce Square Ask any Italian-American sculptures that were brought to encounter the fewest people as possible. That decision — or who the world’s greatest sculp- from Greece to England by the adapting to the newfound coronavirus-speak “social distancing” tor was, and Michelangelo Earl of Elgin in 1912 while he — came easily. While we recognize the life-giving use of wearing will probably get the vote. The was the British Ambassador to face masks and carrying hand sanitizers along with a set of Nitrile Greeks have their favorite, too. the Ottoman Empire. gloves just in case a need arose, ours became a peculiar unease His name is Phidias, and he It all started with the con- straying from humans! was born in Attica about 500 struction of the Parthenon The entire trek to Boston includes the “people experience” no B.C. This particular time in during the Gold Age of Greece matter the season. Yet these uncertain times command improvis- Greek history is known as the (about 450 B.C.). All of the build- ing. A misstep could be the fatal ambush of COVID-19. Every turn “Age of Pericles” or “The Golden ing’s sculptured work is believed the heinous disease lurks. In spite of the risks, we know the armor Age of Greece.” Pericles was the to have been done under the by which to protect ourselves and our fellow citizens. We recalled statesman who gave out the direct supervision of Phidias. the Boy Scout motto: “Be prepared.” A decades-long lesson still commissions but it was Phidias Like most ancient buildings, paying dividends! who sculptured those splendid the Parthenon had its share of From the Long Wharf to Union Wharf, along Commercial Street, statues. In addition to his posi- abuse down through the ages. Atlantic Ave., and State Street we meandered the Harbor Walk. tion as the superintendent of It was used as a Roman temple, Stopping at shady spots for relief from the hot sun we passed few public works for Athens, Phidias a Greek Orthodox Church, and folks that in any other summer would witness thousands along directed the construction of the even a Mohammedan Mosque. the same stretch of streets and sidewalks. imposing entrance (Propylaea) to Greece was conquered by the Crowds that crush the boat dock to board the Provincetown the Athenian Acropolis, numer- Romans, overrun by the Goths, Fast Ferry? Empty! The long line of people standing atop baking ous other works of art, and at occupied by the Crusaders and brick under a searing sun to climb in the Harbor Island Cruise least two of the most celebrated the Turks. About 1690 when boat? Devoid of humanity. A popular outdoor bar adjacent to the statues of Athena that the world the Venetians were besieging boat dock blared Classic Rock music from Bose speakers into has ever known. Athens, the Parthenon was the sea air — minus the throng of revelers occupying every seat. The first of these master- A Roman period, 2nd century turned into a powder magazine. The eager fl ock of tourists seeking entry to the Aquarium? Nope. pieces, the colossal statue of AD sculpture found near the A well-aimed Venetian cannon- Fans of Legal Sea Food rushing indoor tables or plopping down Athena Parthenos (the virgin Varvakeion school reflects ball landed in the middle of the on outdoor seats with its trademark sea-blue canopy escaping the goddess), was about thirty the type of the restored temple and the explosion ripped searing sun? Silence. feet high, and it was sheathed Athena Parthenos presently the building in half, leaving it as Brick-laden road and sidewalk on State Street leading to the in ivory and gold. All of the in the National Archaeological we see it today. Marriott Long Wharf and Blue Line subway entry fl oods with people sculptured ornaments of the Museum, Athens About 1800 A.D. Lord Elgin for months on end. Not so that early August afternoon. No limos Parthenon were carved under obtained permission from the or ride-sharing cars or valet staff assisting tourists with their own the supervision of Phidias but twenty-two million dollars. Turkish government to draw, vans and SUVs or various other vehicles in line to drop-off or pickup the statue was the work of The second masterpiece, make plaster casts, and even to people. Even the Chart House restaurant while open sat alone. his own hand. This art form the bronze statue of Athena remove some of the sculptured During our push to enjoy the bountiful summer afternoon, we was called “Chryselephantine,” Promachos (Athena the Warrior) pieces from the site. His work- did catch sights of scant sail boats, tug boat guiding a massive oil which means that the statue was also attributed to Phidias. ers removed about half of the taker through Boston Harbor to Charlestown, and assorted smaller was formed on plates of ivory, It stood on the Acropolis near Parthenon’s 524-foot ornamen- pleasure craft slowly skimming the refreshing waters. Most privately laid upon a core of wood or the Parthenon and was erected tal frieze, along with other sculp- owned boats and the mammoth million-dollar yachts remained stone for the fl esh parts, while by using the proceeds from the tured work, and shipped them moored to their spots bobbing gently atop Harbor waters. The set- the drapery and ornaments were spoils taken at the battle of all back to England at a cost of ting a sort of sea-faring wasteland. of solid gold. Athena was shown Marathon. The proportions of about 75,000 pounds. About Resting under an umbrella behind the Marriott within feet of standing, and clothed in a tunic this statue were so colossal that four years later the British Christopher Columbus Park to shoot photos of the Harbor, our that reached to the ankles. She the refl ections from the tip of Museum purchased them for interest got piqued by a puppy doodle dog staring at the in-ground held a spear in her left hand and the lance and her helmet were 35,000 pounds, making all this sprinkler for a splashy cool-off. a six-foot high image of Victory visible to sailors as far away as sculptured work the property of The dog’s handler patiently held the leash as the pooch waited in her right. She wore a metal the southern extremity of Attica. Great Britain. Later Lord Elgin and waited and waited until the handler raised his foot activating breastplate while her shield The effort being put forth by was denounced as dishonest the push button that spouted water in the air. was resting on the ground at the Greek Minister of Cultures and a rapacious vandal by the Pre-pandemic the popular water park fi lls with dogs barking as her feet. All of the gold portions and Science to secure the poet Lord Byron, a proponent handlers laugh. were assembled so that they return of the Elgin marbles has of Greek independence. For A group of folks sat atop the lush lawn next to the pergola where could easily be removed for safe- received considerable publicity. more than 150 years a bitter an empty marble base held the statue of Columbus. They seemed keeping during times of war. It’s Our current discussion con- controversy has been waged unaware the statue ever existed. From mild April days to balmy easy to understand the reason cerning Phidias, the Acropolis, regarding Lord Elgin’s authority October weekends, that lengthy grassy spot swarms with college for this feature when we real- and the Parthenon, prompts me to remove the sculptured work students, parents with children, folks of all ages reading or people- ize that at today’s market price to explain that the Elgin mar- from Greece. watching or napping. all of the gold was worth about bles are a collection of ancient Moving along Commercial Street we saw Anthony’s, a favorite NEXT WEEK: breakfast stop, closed that afternoon. The American-Lebanese Minerva, the Roman Memorial took on added sadness with a wilting red-white-blue Counterpart to Athena wreath. Its marble bench seat empty with leaves and litter scat- Congratulations tered about. LEGAL NOTICE A homeless man sat smoking under the memorial’s trees. & Best Wishes A short distance beyond that memorial, Joe’s Restaurant is a bas- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE tion of college-student employ both at the few dozen outdoor tables, Notice is hereby given by Stanley and its wood podium to receive indoor/outdoor seating at the main from the Service, Inc., 3430 Washington Street, entry overfl ows with enthusiastic patrons. Our visit saw inch-high Jamaica Plain, MA, pursuant to the pro- weeds standing between the brick surface — minus the tables. visions of Mass General Laws, Chapter 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the fol- Time passed surprisingly quickly. We decided to move towards lowing vehicles on or after September 2, our pick-up spot with spare time to eat dinner. From the crosswalk Italian American 2020 beginning at 9:00 am on the website at the Rose Kennedy Greenway, which intersects Surface Road to http://sta.ibidsmart.com. Buyer registration is required. Those that do not sell at auc- Milk Street, we saw the Granary Tavern open for outdoor seating Alliance Organization tion will be sold on or after September 2, and indoor gathering. Three cars passed by while waiting to cross 2020 by public or private sale to satisfy their the three-lane road. Eerily exempt of a ‘normal’ day’s full-traffi c garage keepers lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale: snafu with honking horns. We chose a table on the sidewalk feet from an empty small 1998 MERCEDES CLK320 VIN WDBLJ65G1WF043267 street. A new boutique hotel empty but its opening placed on hold. 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA Suddenly, seagulls appear coyly, staring at us and our fi sh and VIN 1N4AL2AP9CC192031 chips meal. They surely miss humans tossing food. To our delight 2007 BMW 530xi a few other restaurants bustled within a few blocks encircling that VIN WBANF735X7CU22917 Post Offi ce Square neighborhood. 2008 BMW 328xi Throughout our pared-down Boston Harbor stroll, we remarked Happy 125th VIN WBAVC73558KX90051 about the conspicuous absence of Boston police offi cers. Not a safe 2008 INFINITI G35 feeling despite scant strangers passing each other or few vehicles VIN JNKBV61F18M274780 whizzing both sides of the popular acres-long Greenway. My pre- God Bless You! 2004 BMW 545i VIN WBANB33564B107957 pandemic regularly moving throughout that particular vast area Vehicles are being stored at are cops aplenty — some on foot patrol, traffi c control or driving President James DiStefano Stanley Service, Inc. cruisers. Their mere presence comforted any visit. and may be viewed by appointment only. Our collective conclusion to an otherwise strange afternoon is Signed that Boston and our great nation have faced diffi cult times in the & Board Members Bill Blinstrub, Owner past. We Americans shall overcome the current crisis. We must do Run dates: 08/14, 08/21, 08/28, 2020 it all anew as going back to old-worn ways is no option. POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2020 PAGE 3 POST-GAZETTE Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Wins Golden Trowel Award 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 “Garden of Hope”: An Explosion of Color and Creativity e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly Published weekly by Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113

James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Columbus Park Garden of Hope

th Vol. 124 - No. 33 Friday, August 14, 2020 On Wednesday, August 5 , Parks Commissioner Ryan OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions Woods presented the Golden of this our adopted country the United States of America: Trowel Award to Friends of To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey Christopher Columbus Park’s them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of Horticultural Committee civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater Co-Chairs Robyn Reed and and better than we found it. Terese O’Connell for the “Garden of Hope.” Commissioner Woods noted that the garden earned Dear Sal Giarratani; First Place for its beauty and design and FOCCP’s mission I recently discovered the Post-Gazette and quickly found to cut and give fl owers away to it informative. neighbors to lift spirits. However, the reason for this letter is that your article Extra The award recognizes that st Innings (July 31 ) refl ects my feelings exactly on athletes FOCCP won First Place in the taking a knee during playing of the National Anthem. Storefront, Organization or In reading your article, it appears we are a year apart in Main Street District Garden age. I am 73 years old. My father served in the Navy for 24 Category of Mayor Walsh’s 2020 years before retiring after WW II in 1946. After graduating Garden Contest. college, I was drafter and was in the Army from 1968 to 1971. The idea for the “Garden Garden of Hope volunteers Taking a knee is disrespectful to our Country and Veterans of Hope” came to Robyn and — no matter how one tries to justify it. Terese early this spring when Yes “Black Lives Matter,” police lives matter, all lives matter. they realized more than half Even thought my son-in-law is on the Patriots medical of the hybrid tea roses hadn’t staff, I stopped watching football in 2017 thanks to Colin made it through the winter. Kaepernick. I ma now “so” through watching any sport except They decided to transform the hockey (and that could change). rose garden to a bed of annu- I am a retired fi re chief my son is a police offi ce, and my als. “The zinnias turned out to son-in-law a nurse. I know how precious life is and I saw be a wonderful riot of bee and many tragic fi re deaths (in one fi re, fi ve children died with butterfl y magnets,” says Terese. ages 8 months to 11 years old). ALL LIVES MATTER “It really was a garden of hope. God help our Country, we are so far from the “Greatest We were hoping the seedlings Generation’s” principles. survived the lack of rain and our Respectively yours, well-fed rabbits.” Robyn added, Louis T. Addonizio “Winning First Place was cer- tainly not our mission in start- Chelsea, MA Commissioner Woods presents award ing the ‘Garden of Hope’ but a welcomed acknowledgement of whimsical garden refl ects the to maintain and enhance the all the love and hard work that • Register to Vote (Continued from Page 1) creativity, fun and commitment Park and to sponsor special went into it.” of the Friends of Christopher events in the Park. in Congress, Representative • Christopher Columbus Visitors to the Park have Columbus Park to the neighbor- The current FOCCP offi cers are in Congress, Governor’s Apartments, 145 Commercial expressed their appreciation hood and is a labor of love. Joanne Hayes-Rines (President), Council, State Senate, State Street (Precinct 1) for the beautiful garden. A The Friends of Christopher Ann Babbitt (Vice President), Representative, and Register of • Nazzaro Community neighbor said, “The rose garden Columbus Park is a non-profi t, and Allison Seavey (Treasurer). Probate. Center, 30 North Bennet Street reminded me of the elegance all-volunteer organization Board members are Ford Polling locations will be open (Precincts 2 & 3) of grandmother’s home. This comprised of North End and Cavallari, MaryGaye Grizwin, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Casa Maria Apartments, 130 colorful garden makes me think Waterfront neighbors and busi- Susanne Lavoie, Robyn Reed on Election Day, Tuesday, Endicott St. (Precinct 4, formerly of the fun of Disney World.” The ness owners who work together and Patricia Sabbey. September 1, 2020. was 41 N. Margin St. – KoC) Due to COVID-19, all poll • Harbor Towers / Rowes workers will receive face shields, Wharf / Downtown (Precinct 6) Remembering When ... facemasks, gloves, disinfectant votes at City Hall wipes, disinfectant spray, and Not sure which precinct you’re North End Youth hand sanitizer. Cleaning will in? Enter your street address take place at each site every two at www.sec.state.ma.us/ Works Flour And to three hours. Voters waiting in wheredoivotema//bal/myelec- line will be instructed to stand 6 tioninfo.aspx to fi nd out! Water Into feet away from others and wear More information about elec- a face covering. tions and voting can be found Peace Symbol These are the polling loca- on the City’s website at www. tions serving most North End / boston.gov/departments/ A dash of salt, a little water Waterfront residents: election . and a few cups of fl our, Daniel Camerano, 13-year-old North End boy is able to produce his own ingenious solution for the peace of nations. The concoction hardens in a pattern on an old rug: Daniel deftly applies paint, and the result shows the fl ags of the United States and Italy, attended by the legend: “Liberty and peace to all nations.” Daniel caught this idea when he was watching his mother make bread at their home at 17 Clark St. He took his fl ag-rug to St. John Parochial School for admiration of his eight grade classmates, and then, with his chum, Carmine Barassi, he went to the State House to exhibit it. Daniel Camerano and Carmine Barassi with their rug. PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2020 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Ferragosto and Italy’s Big Summer Splash 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. The High Cost of Housing trip years ago and noticing the Making City Unlivable for Many boarded-up restaurants and theaters and shops. Meanwhile, The City of Boston has been The housing issue we face the Italian coastline brims with ranked the third most “intensely today didn’t start yesterday, colorful beach umbrellas and gentrifi ed” city behind only San last year, or 10 years ago. This chic sunbathers, the sands Francisco and Denver. I would housing issue was recognized chockablock with impromptu say from personal observa- back in the late 70s to early volleyball games and radios tion that this report by an 80s, when condo conversions blaring the latest hits. Italians economic justice non-profi t in started changing demographics even exchange holiday greeting Washington, DC is right on in places like the South End cards emblazoned with pictures target. I have seen huge swaths and Charlestown back when I of beach picnics and grinning of the city over the past decade lived on Winthrop Street across suns. In small Italian villages, like Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, from Engine 50. Back then, a such as my father’s home out- and Roxbury, and from Hyde two-bedroom apartment went side of Sulmona in Abruzzo, Park on one end of the city to for $200, plus utilities per people celebrate Ferragosto East Boston on the other end month. with shady al fresco dinners, undergo a rapid change. If we don’t find a way to featuring the seasonal produce With urban gentrification actually deal with all the rami- of zucchinis, tomatoes, peppers comes displacement for poor fi cations of these new housing and herbs. This holiday has and working folk who are priced markets, our cities will change been important to Italians since out in this new neighborhood forever and working families ancient times. It hearkens back growth. We all see it right here and middle-class homeowners to the year 18 B.C., when the in East Boston when folks are will be on the outside looking Emperor Augustus established priced out of this renewal and in and feeling helpless. There is no use hiding it any- biggest summer holiday in Italy the Feriae Augustae — Festivals economic development. The b ottom line seems clear. more: autumn is coming. The occurs on August 15th, though of Augustus — in honor of his What are, and what can our The rich get richer and the poor signs of the changing season Italians extend the celebra- reign. Some historians sus- elected officials do besides get poorer. As for the middle- pulsate all around me. The tions for several weeks before pect that Augustus’s festivals using the bully pulpit? How do class? It disappears like those evenings fall earlier, a dusky or after. For this feast, named replaced older holidays like the we sustain a neighborhood that ghosts on the Ghost Whisperer blue mantel of sky covering Ferragosto, Italians leave the Vinalia rustica, which marked is inclusive to all? How do we do after they’ve seen the bright the Earth, and the air feels cities en masse to spend time at the grape harvest. For all its it anywhere? light over on Start TV. crisper as well. The earliest the beach or mountains. Caught modern trappings, therefore, crop of apples has arrived at between the heat and idleness Ferragosto remains a seasonal markets, and I cannot wait to of summer and the rhythmic celebration honoring the fresh- enjoy this succulent fruit in nature of fall, Ferragosto pro- air pleasures of summer and cakes, breads, crisps and as a vides Italy with one last joyous the harvest. simple snack. Even Halloween blast of the vacation season. August 15th holds another Our Sincere Congratulations decorations, smiling pumpkins Visiting Italy during August great significance in Italian and arched black cats, begin to can sometimes resemble walk- culture: it is the feast day of the wink from store shelves amidst ing through the quiet remains of Assumption, or L’Assunzione. and all the notebooks and pencils of an ancient civilization. Tourists This religious holiday observes th back-to-school sales. Although abound, of course, but many the Virgin Mary’s physi- Happy 125 Anniversary autumn is my favorite season, Italians have already escaped cal and spiritual Ascent into I am determined to hold on to the scorching heat of cities Heaven. Italian villages and to the the rest of the summer for as and towns once August begins, towns combine Ferragosto and long as I can, until the school embarking on their Ferragosto L’Assunzione festivities by hold- bell rings in September. After vacations until the holiday ing parades and processions Post-Gazette all, the days are still warm and culminates on August 15th. I where the statue of the Blessed the sun still bakes the Earth. remember the slightly eerie Virgin Mary is held aloft. In Indeed, in Italy, summer vaca- sensation of walking through tion remains in full swing. The Rome one August while on a (Continued on Page 7)

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Introducing a new book by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari, lifelong residents of the North End, entitled: Four Women “Quattro Donne” subtitle, A North End Love Story In the next few weeks this column will feature excerpts from this book. CHAPTER 26 him, for when he was on The H, The H they didn’t have a chance with The old adage, you don’t appre- the great-looking girls. ciate what you have until it’s The girls of the Saint Theresa gone, perfectly applies to the Society would go to The H as a pier at the North End Park, we group, at least once a week dur- dubbed The H. The H got its ing the summer. Carla loved the name from its shape, a wooden feeling of freedom the rickety pier with upper and lower decks, old pier gave her, the sense of connected in the center by a stair- escape from the monotony of case, giving the entire structure life, and the watchful eyes of her the appearance of a horizontal H brothers. The girls sat together, when seen from a distance. There creating an island of chatter was a small beach that fronted and gossip. Carla invariably The H, frequented by North sat apart from her friends. She Enders. A swim in the ocean would stretch out her towel, involved dodging the clumps of oil drop her sun dress, revealing a that drifted in from the nearby form-fi tting bathing suit and her Navy Yard on incoming tide, tanned graceful body. She would deposited on the beach, as the if he owned the pier because he then take a slow walk along the tide retreated. The place smelled could dive better than everyone perimeter of the pier, enjoying of fuel oil and whatever was being else. He was well-built, always her temporary freedom, while dumped into the harbor on that tanned, and always wore a white driving the guys crazy. She threw day. Debris tended to accumu- bathing suit to show off his tan. off sparks of tension and desire, late on either end of the beach, He had black shiny hair that he both dangerous and inviting. just about 100 yards apart. slicked down with Vaseline, so it Carla was forbidden fruit. She The H was the North End’s wouldn’t get mussed up by the knew it and the guys knew it. “hot spot” during the summer. water. When Bobby C. started When Carla showed her stuff, All the young people gathered on his assent to the highest point there were no takers, and no one the sun-drenched upper deck of of the pier, everyone stopped could fi gure if that’s how Carla the double decker. Music could what they were doing to watch wanted it. always be heard in the distance him dive. He could do a perfect Four Women “Quattro from an old radio playing in the jackknife, for which he would Donne” is available at R. nearby bathhouse. The Andrews receive a thunderous applause Del Gaudio Gift Shop, 17 Sisters were red hot the summer every time he completed one. North Square North End (617- James Michael Pfeiff er of ‘49. Their songs were on every- When Bobby C was ready to 227-5915), adjoining Paul one’s lips and blended perfectly dive, the girls would fl ock to the Revere House; Post-Gazette; May 19, 1965 – August 9, 2020 with the relaxed atmosphere on end of the pier and shout out, Saint Francis Book and Gift the pier. Old people sat in the “Bobby C, you’re a doll!” They Shop at Saint Leonard Peace James Pfeiffer, 55, shade of the lower deck. They would be waiting for him to Garden; Barbara’s Bestsellers, a popular member seemed to never go home. Day make the magic gesture which South Station (857-263-8737); of Boston’s West End after day, the same people would occurred just before diving. He lulu.com; molinaridesign. community passed away be in the same places. Mothers would point to one of them and net; Greetings from Boston, Sunday, August 9th. with baby carriages, arranged say, “This one’s for you doll!” Faneuil Hall; Amazon.com; themselves in a line along both That would drive the girls crazy. BarnesandNoble.com, and He was the son of sides of the upper deck. Bathing They were both happy and envi- Bookshop.org. the late Norman Otto beauties took up the middle ous of the lucky bathing beauty and Paulette Anna of the upper deck, where they he chose. His showstopper was LEGAL NOTICE (Henderson) Pfeiffer. spread their towels everywhere, the swan dive which he kept for He leaves behind his especially near the end of the pier the very end of his performance. Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court longtime companion where the guys gathered. It was Standing on his toes, on a beam Middlesex Probate and Family Court where the water was deepest at that extended out from the pier, 208 Cambridge Street of 24 years, Thomas high tide, ideal for diving. A diver Bobby C would cross himself and Cambridge, MA 02141 Maguire. would stand on the guardrail, leap. Arms spread, he would glide (617) 768-5800 James also known wait for the girls to look at him, through the air, every muscle in Docket No. MI20P3225EA as “Mr. Toes,” amazed make the sign of the cross and his body taut and glistening in Estate of ELIZABETH CLAUDETTE MIRAKIAN everyone who ever met him with his unique talents and no one dive. Most guys did something the sun. He drove the girls crazy. Date of Death: August 30, 2003 who ever met James, even once, never forgot him. close to a belly-fl op, but the girls The moment he surfaced from CITATION ON PETITION FOR James was born without arms in Philadelphia in 1965, and has were impressed, that was all that his dive, the girls would scream FORMAL ADJUDICATION resided in Boston since late 1995. Almost every day of his life, mattered. out, “Bobby C, I love you! Bobby To all interested persons: Then there was Bobby C. C, marry me!” On the other hand, A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intes- someone who had never met James witnessed him using his feet Bobby C was a god. He acted as the guys both hated and envied tacy has been fi led by James M. Mirakian of to eat linguini, drink wine, or smoke a cigarett e. That improbable Nashua, NH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other scene astonished everyone. So James’s greatest gift to the world relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that James M. is that almost every day of his life he brightened a stranger’s Mirakian of Nashua, NH be appointed as Per- day. Very few people can say that. Some accomplishments Richard Settipane sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- from James’s youth were: obtaining a legal driver’s license and Insurance Services vised administration. driving his own car despite the fact that his fi rst drive was at the IMPORTANT NOTICE age of 13, unti l the police caught him. He also conquered snow Public Insurance Adjuster You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. skiing and took several scuba trips. Jimmy was known both in You have a right to object to this proceeding. AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS • COMMERCIAL To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a his youth and even in his later years to spin a good tale or two. written appearance and objection at this He was fortunate to have seen a good part of the world through FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Since 1969 August 31, 2020. his travels. This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- Through his acti ons, he also taught all of us how to look at him Experience makes the difference line by which you must fi le a written appearance and objection if you object to not as a handicapped person, but rather what an accomplished this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely man he was. James formerly was an acti ve member of The LOW RATES written appearance and objection followed by an affi davit of objections within thirty West End Civic Associati on and for one year president of the (30) days of the return day, action may be organizati on. James also formerly volunteered at AIDS Acti on 207A SQUIRE ROAD, REVERE, MA 02151 taken without further notice to you. Near Market Basket UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION for several years. When younger, James completed The Jimmy UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Fund walk from Hopkinton to Boston a few ti mes. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) Tel. 781.284.1100 Fax 781.284.2200 A Personal Representative appointed Besides Tom, James leaves family in the Warminster, PA area: — Se habla español — under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- two brothers, Norman Pfeiff er and his wife Michelle, and Mark istration is not required to fi le an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons Pfeiff er and his wife Heidi, nieces Katrina Katzman and her interested in the estate are entitled to notice husband and Michael, Annelies Wood and her husband Gary, The opinions expressed by our columnists and regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may peti- nephews Mark Pfeiff er and his wife Nicole, Norm Pfeiff er and contributors are not necessarily the same as those tion the Court in any matter relating to the of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo estate, including the distribution of assets his wife Caitlin, and Dan Pfeiff er and his wife and Maria. submissions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided and expenses of administration. J.S. Waterman-Langone Chapel, 580 Commercial Street, they are clear, original photos. There is a $5 charge Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Boston, MA 02109 is entrusted with his arrangements. To view First Justice of this Court. for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via Date: August 05, 2020 James’ Everlasti ng Memorial video tribute or to leave an online e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate condolence, please visit www.watermanboston.com returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Run date: 08/14/2020 PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2020 Pet News It’s Up on the Roof and it’s an Oasis from the Gazette by Sal Giarratani Anyone remember the tune, “Up on the Roof” by by Marie Simboli The Drifters from 1964? I am sure the residents of Everything You Should Know About Dog Muzzles the Villa Michelangelo elderly housing on Charter Street in the North End probably think about that crucial that you choose a well- old hit song every time they go up to the rooftop fi tting muzzle that allows your garden of this complex. dog to pant freely, take treats Thanks to the hard work of resident Al Skinner and drink water. Also, take with the cooperation of Metro Management, that guidance from your veterinarian rooftop has now been turned into an oasis with whenever possible. beautiful gardens growing all over the place with Basket Muzzle: This softer plenty of space to sit and relax. Maybe you can style muzzle is often popular as even take a nice cup of coffee or tea up with you, it is the least obtrusive. To allow and look at the skyline, check out the steeple of Look to the right up there and you see all the it to be effective, it needs to be the Old North Church, and if you imagine hard development at the North Station area. pretty tight-fi tting, but dogs are enough, you can almost see Paul Revere over in at risk for overheating. While the Prado looking up at the same steeple from the Monsignor,” who told me all about his friend Al it is okay to use for short ses- other side of the church. Skinner’s garden. It was everything and more Muzzles on dogs often evoke sions at the vet or the groomer, This rooftop garden is a secret North End than I imagined. unfair stereotypical reactions. it is not suitable for walks or gem. I want to thank Bill Doherty, a/k/a “The For years every summer I would see Skinner The dog may not be wearing the extended periods. over at the Mirabella Pool and knew he and I had muzzle because it is aggressive Breed-Specific Muzzles: a Charlestown connection. Al came from the North and, even if it is, it doesn’t mean Sight hound muzzles are com- End, his family moved to Charlestown where he the dog is “bad” just that the monly used for breeds like grew up, and now he’s back in the North End owner is responsible. As long Greyhounds and Whippets, making the most of his interesting life. as you have the right muzzle with long, thin snouts. It can It’s always good to stay young, active, and for your dog, guided by your be diffi cult to fi nd a well-fi tting inspiring those around you with the beauty of life veterinarian, a muzzle could be muzzle for the fl at-faced brachy- that too often goes unnoticed. Sometimes gardens a practical choice. cephalic breeds like French are much more than gardens, and sometimes a Why might a dog wear a bulldogs and pugs, and there is rooftop is much more than just a rooftop, too. Muzzle? a greater risk of them overheat- History of Aggressive ing in one too. Behavior: If a dog has a history When a Muzzle is not the of aggression, with other dogs Best Solution: Sometimes, or people, using a muzzle as a muzzles are used for the wrong management tool can minimize reasons. This can cause pain or the risk in certain situations. discomfort, and it can lead to Some dogs may always need alternative problem behaviors. muzzled, but it may be pos- For Punishment: If a dog has sible to teach your dog to offer not been properly introduced to an alternative, more desirable wearing a muzzle, it can be a behavior and to help them feel frightening even traumatizing more relaxed and safe, often experience. Some owners will with the support of a qualifi ed use it as a form of punishment Canine Behaviorist. for undesired behavior. Usually, In Sudden Frightening/ the dog will not associate the Painful Situations: Some dogs two things, so it is not effective Al Skinner showing off his rooftop garden may not usually be aggressive, long term. It can also erode the Looking to the left up there you see the but if they are in a very uncom- bond of trust between you and steeple on the Old North Church that is so (Photos by Sal Giarratani) fortable situation, and their could cause them to snap when close it’s almost in the fl owerbeds warning signs are ignored (often the muzzle appears. in the vets or groomers), they To Stop Destructive may feel they have no choice Behavior: If your dog has been but to snap or bite. If your dog chewing on household items, a LEGAL NOTICE MassGOP is in pain, they may react in a muzzle may seem a good solu- Commonwealth of Massachusetts way that is out of character. If tion. However, it is not a good The Trial Court Veterans Coalition Launched they have had a severe injury, idea to leave a muzzle on for Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street a muzzle may be needed while prolonged periods, especially Cambridge, MA 02141 The Massachusetts Republi- added that the coalition “will moving them. when unsupervised, and you (617) 768-5800 can Party announced on be an opportunity for veterans Breed Specifi c Legislation are not addressing the underly- Docket No. MI20P2579EA Tuesday the launch of the to organize and harness their (BSL): Sadly, some states have ing issue. You should establish Estate of MassGOP Veterans Coalition, energies to protect our state and legislation that mandates par- why your dog is being destruc- FRANK D’AMICO an outreach organization that country from the socialist infl u- ticular breeds are muzzled tive and work on resolving this. Date of Death: August 29, 2009 founder John MacDonald said ences of far-left Democrats.” when in public places. While Perhaps they are bored and CITATION ON PETITION FOR is geared towards providing “Signing up veterans and BSL does not provide a solution need more stimulation, or they FORMAL ADJUDICATION Massachusetts veterans with making themselves known to for the real problem of irrespon- could be stressed as a result of To all interested persons: a Republican-based platform. the MassGOP is the key,” said A Petition for Formal Adjudication of sible dog ownership and it is separation anxiety. Intestacy and Appointment of Personal “As a veteran’s advocate, MacDonald. “Organizing our- discriminatory towards dogs How to Train Your Dog to Representative has been fi led by Michael B. for years I have spoken with selves by district and putting that are often extremely gentle, Accept a Muzzle: Always start D’Amico of Milford, MA requesting that the my fellow veterans who have ourselves to work to create more Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for to avoid your dog being seized, by offering a tasty treat every such other relief as requested in the Petition. expressed aggravation with opportunities for outreach will these rules should be followed. time you bring the muzzle into The Petitioner requests that Michael B. politicians and often misguided be critical to our success.” High Prey Drive: Some dogs, your dog’s view. You want them D’Amico of Milford, MA be appointed as Per- policies that effect veterans’ Massachusetts Republican sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve such as the Spanish Galgo, to associate it with good things. Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- benefits,” said MacDonald. Party Chairman Jim Lyons said have an instinctual high prey Next, lay it on the ground and vised administration. “This coalition will be a way he’s fully endorsed the venture. drive and, while it is better not reward your dog every time IMPORTANT NOTICE for those who served to get “I’m not only looking forward to have them off-leash where they voluntarily move towards You have the right to obtain a copy of the involved, specifi cally, a vehicle to seeing more Massachusetts Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. they could give chase, they it, working up to them actively You have a right to object to this proceeding. with which veterans can fi nd veterans get involved with the may try to snatch smaller ani- touching it. Then, encourage To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a and recruit fellow veterans to MassGOP, but what they can mals even when they are on them to put their snout into the written appearance and objection at this run for public offi ce.” create for themselves if pro- Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of the leash, and a muzzle could muzzle for just a second. Never August 25, 2020. MacDonald, who served dur- vided with the right tools for prevent injury or fatality. force their snout in. Build up This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- ing Operation Desert Storm, outreach and organizing,” said Scavenging: Some dogs are the time they have their snout line by which you must fi le a written Lyons. “The MassGOP can be appearance and objection if you object to notorious scavengers on walks, inside gradually. Initially, you this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely that connection for veterans and they can end up with seri- could use a treat or doggy safe written appearance and objection followed looking to have a stake in poli- ous gastric upsets or blockages. peanut butter on the inside by an affi davit of objections within thirty What (30) days of the return day, action may be cymaking, looking to have that While a muzzle is not a foolproof of the muzzle. Once they are taken without further notice to you. stake as to what happens in solution, it can help minimize relaxed with this stage, move on UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Happens Massachusetts.” what your dog may ingest. to fastening it around their ears. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Added MacDonald: “I see the Working on strong “Leave It” The length of time it is fastened PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed When MassGOP Veterans Coalition and “Drop It” commands is also should be built up over several under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- as a broad coalition of veteran recommended. sessions. Always introduce istration is not required to fi le an inventory activists and a bullpen for future or annual accounts with the Court. Persons You Don’t Traveling on Public Trans- the training sessions in a low interested in the estate are entitled to notice political candidates. Sharing port: In certain countries and stress, familiar environment, regarding the administration directly from information, better communica- on certain modes of public and make sure that you keep the Personal Representative and may peti- Advertise? tion, producing veteran legisla- tion the Court in any matter relating to the transport, dogs may be allowed the training sessions short (fi ve estate, including the distribution of assets tion, fi ghting against bad legisla- to travel but only if they wear minutes maximum), use high and expenses of administration. Nothing! tion and organizing veterans into a muzzle. value rewards, and don’t try to Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, For information on a coalition will have a profound Which Muzzle is Best: There go too fast or skip any steps. First Justice of this Court. advertising in the positive impact of local, state are a variety of muzzles on the Date: August 10, 2020 and federal elections.” Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Post-Gazette, market. Many favor aesthet- Remember its all about call 617-227-8929. To sign up go to: massgop. ics over practicality, and it is “Unconditional Love” Run date: 08/14/2020 com/vets POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2020 PAGE 7 • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Saint Alberto Hurtado, S.J. Kaepernick Started movement saying the folks at All the Kneeling the top of this BLM structure by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Colin Kaepernick, the ex- have their own agenda and Born in Chile (of Basque Hurtado was interested in 49ers quarterback who was black lives that don’t fi t their origin) on January 22, 1901, labor law before entering the the fi rst to begin kneeling dur- agenda don’t matter to them. Hurtado was only four when his Society of Jesus and long ing the playing of “The Star Hence silence on the matter father died, his once aristocratic desired to improve the lot of the Spangled Banner” before games of the killing fi elds of Chicago, family became impoverished poor. Upon his return to Chile to protest social injustice and NYC, etc. and were forced to live with a in 1936, he became a teacher police brutality, played his last He ended the interview by succession of relatives. As a at the Pontifical Catholic NFL game in January 2017. saying he was an American and teenager, he spent time with University, but also reached He recently offered support to as far as he was concerned “All the poor in the city’s slums on out to the poor, especially to those protesting the death of American Lives Matter.” For Sunday afternoons. the young. George Floyd at the hands of that quote alone he should be He grew up with financial In 1940, he began working Minnesota police offi cers. I too inducted into the NFL Hall of diffi culties, but a scholarship for Catholic Action and the condemned the actions of those Fame. enabled him to attend a Jesuit following year became the police offi cers as a retired police Biden Debates? school in Santiago, Chile. Later national director of the youth offi cer myself. Have you noticed lately we he studied law at the Pontifi cal organization. Alberto Hurtado His action of kneeling has have been hearing more and Catholic University of Chile. founded his own organiza- grown into a nationwide form more that Joe Biden is being Hurtado entered the Jesuit tion for poor and abandoned of protest and has become part advised not to debate President novitiate in 1923. After phi- young people, Hogar de Cristo. of the Black Lives Matter move- Trump. Seems obvious why, losophy and theology studies The Hogar de Cristo shelters ment. Colin K’s fame has now doesn’t it? in Spain and Belgium, he was quickly spread throughout grown greater off the football Not even his advisors and ordained to the priesthood in Chile serving thousands of poor field over his social protest- friends think he is up for a 1933. children. ing. NFL Commissioner Roger matchup with Trump. They Hurtado established the Goodell has apologized for not fear, and rightfully so, that Trade Union Association of listening earlier to player con- he could be thrashed up on LEGAL NOTICE Chile and published three vol- cerns about social injustice. the national stage. However, if Commonwealth of Massachusetts umes on the labor movement. Recently, before the restart Biden were to say no to debates, LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court He also founded a periodical, of the NBA season at Disney, I don’t see how the American Suffolk Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Mensaje. the Nets wore BLM t-shirts people could vote for him. If 24 New Chardon Street The Trial Court Boston, MA 02114 Middlesex Probate and Family Court In 1952, he was rushed to and both they and the Magic he can’t handle Trump on a (617) 788-8300 208 Cambridge Street the hospital with intense pain, knelt for the national anthem. stage, how could he run the Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. SU20C0184CA Hurtado was diagnosed with The exception was Magic for- Oval Offi ce? In the Matter of (617) 768-5800 pancreatic cancer and died ward Jonathan Isaac who By the way, I saw his wife ALYSE ELIZABETH WHEELOCK Docket No. MI20C0358CA soon afterwards. His death was instead opted to wear his team’s Dr. Jill Biden being interviewed CITATION ON In the Matter of HYUN WOO PAK national news. Orlando jersey and stand for the recently about a new book of PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change Name of Adult has CITATION ON Hurtado was beatifi ed in 1994 national anthem. hers just published. I think been fi led by Alyse Elizabeth Wheelock of PETITION TO CHANGE NAME and canonized by Pope Benedict Immediately after the game the Democrats nominated the Boston, MA requesting that the court enter A Petition to Change Name of Adult has XVI on October 23, 2005. He he found himself interrogated wrong Biden for President. a Decree changing their name to Alyse Berk been fi led by Hyun Woo Pak of Stoneham, MA Wheelock. remains very popular in Chile by reporters about not kneeling Clorox Big Winner requesting that the court enter a Decree chang- IMPORTANT NOTICE ing their name to Joe Hyun Park. to this day. and whether or not he cared During Virus Any person may appear for purposes IMPORTANT NOTICE The Feast Day of Saint Alberto about black lives. His answer Sales of Clorox bleach has of objecting to the petition by filing an Any person may appear for purposes Hurado is August 18th. was great. He, by the way, is an jumped 22 percent since the appearance at Suffolk Probate and Family of objecting to the petition by filing an Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of appearance at: Middlesex Probate and ordained minister and he said recent pandemic and shut- August 27, 2020. This is NOT a hearing Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the all lives matter equally in God’s down began as people grow date, but a deadline by which you must fi le return day of August 20, 2020. This is NOT eyes. He didn’t view wearing a more vigilant about cleaning a written appearance if you object to this a hearing date, but a deadline by which you proceeding. must fi le a written appearance if you object DIAMONDS special t-shirt or kneeling as as shoppers started loading up Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, to this proceeding. ROLEX the answer. their pantries with all kinds of First Justice of this Court. Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, ESTATE JEWELRY I bring all this up because disinfectant wipes and sprays. Date: July 23, 2020 First Justice of this Court Bought & Sold while watching Fox News on You knew sales would go up Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate Date: July 24, 2020 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Jewelers Exch. Bldg. August 3rd, I saw an inter- as we feared catching the virus Run Date: 08/14/2020 Run Date: 08/14/2020 Jim (617) 263-7766 view with Herschel Walker, a and became real serious about great NFL player whose 12-year cleanliness, right? career was spent mostly with End Quote LEGAL NOTICE the Cowboys, but also the “You are never too old to set Commonwealth of Massachusetts Eagles and Vikings, took issue another goal or to dream a new The Trial Court Mattéo Gallo with the Black Lives Matter dream.” — C.S. Lewis Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 o Docket No. MI20P3314EA o Appraisals • L’Anno Bello (Continued from Page 4) Estate of Sales & Rentals PAUL SETZCO the medieval city of Siena, the Therefore, August in Italy Date of Death: April 11, 2020 • famous Palio, or Renaissance teaches us to live in the moment. CITATION ON PETITION FOR horse race, occurs around this Though we may be worried FORMAL ADJUDICATION Real Estate time. Around Europe, in fact, about the stress of the upcom- To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with the Feast of the Assumption ing cold-weather months, the 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 also serves as an important holiday of Ferragosto encour- Appointment of Personal Representative has been fi led by Fredrick C. Benham of (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 seasonal marker, heralding the ages us to seize the last few Ashland, MA requesting that the Court enter start of the harvest. Armenian weeks of summer with fanfare a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. farmers bring freshly harvested and fun, enjoying the cool The Petitioner requests that Fredrick C. grapes to church on the Sunday waters of the ocean or a picnic Benham of Ashland, MA be appointed as Per- closest to the Assumption so under the stars, surrounded sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve If you’ve never dined in an Italian home, that the priest may bless the by family and friends. Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- vised administration. you’ve never dined at fruit. In Poland, where the Meanwhile, the Feast of the IMPORTANT NOTICE Virgin Mary of the Assumption Assumption emphasizes the You have the right to obtain a copy of the is also known as the Blessed bountiful harvest that char- Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. Mother of the Herbs, people acterizes the late summer and To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a La Summa gather herbs and have them fall, as well as the beauty of written appearance and objection at this blessed in church and later dis- the changing seasons. Let us Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of September 04, 2020. play those herbs around their allow the lessons of these two This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- homes for protection. I honor holidays to permeate our lives line by which you must fi le a written Cucina Italiana the harvest qualities of the and let us carry the pleasures appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Assumption by baking cheesy of August with us always. written appearance and objection followed biscuits studded with chives — by an affi davit of objections within thirty Homemade Italian Specialties both the wheat and the herbs P.S. Happy Birthday to my (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. symbolize the bounty of Mother father Rocco Di Censo, who was Wednesday ~ Sunday UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Earth. The pungent aroma and born the day after Ferragosto. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM simple texture of these small Daddy, I love you always! PROBATE CODE (MUPC) 3:30 PM ~ 10:00 PM breads remind me that August A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- means far more than the end Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz istration is not required to fi le an inventory Outdoor / Indoor Seating of summer; rather, it is a time is a high school history teacher. or annual accounts with the Court. Persons to be thankful for the gifts of She appreciates any comments interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from 30 Fleet Street nature and to appreciate the and suggestions about Italian the Personal Representative and may peti- cyclical changing of the seasons holidays and folklore at tion the Court in any matter relating to the Boston’s North End much as our ancestors did. adicenso89 @gmail.com. estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Call (617) 523-9503 First Justice of this Court. Date: August 07, 2020 for Reservations WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 08/14/2020 Prop: Barbara Summa PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 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

STANDING UP lecture the Civil War and the PAUL McCARTNEY – absurdity of the conventions FOR COLUMBUS role of Black soldiers in it. He FLAMING PIE (Vinyl) of everyday life. The album Growing up I remember will be missed. MPL/Capitol/UMe begins back “in Chickasaw learning about Christopher A RIVER RUNS THROUGH ME Paul McCartney has released land” with the swampy south- Columbus and his three ships I recently read a full-page the Beautiful Night EP as ern groove of “Okolona River setting sail to prove the world real estate ad in the NY Post part of the forthcoming re- Bottom Band” and progresses wasn’t fl at, which most folks selling property up in Hudson release of his acclaimed 1997 through a mixture of originals back then believed. He just Valley and the headline for the album, Flaming Pie, marking such as “Reunion,” “Jessye’ knew that if he sailed west, it ad was “A river runs through the thirteenth installment in Lisabeth,” “Refractions” and would take him to the East and us.” However, as an older guy Paul’s Grammy Award-winning “Mornin’ Glory,” entwined with China. That took a leap of faith I thought of that movie from Archive Collection. The EP some carefully chosen covers on his part and led to further back in the 90s but also of my recreates the original 1997 like Mose Allison’s “Parchman journeys from other explorers. prostate. I kid you not. “Beautiful Night” maxi-sin- Farm” and two of Willie Dixon’s I also know that Columbus Hey, when I was young I never 1984 Cadillac Seville gle, featuring the remastered – “Big Boss Man” and session wasn’t a perfect person, none thought of my prostate but as (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Flaming Pie single, “Beautiful outtake, “The Seventh Son.” of us are. I age I do start to believe that a Night”, a 1995 demo of the song, Other bonus tracks included I remember as I got older man’s prostate eventually turns later that night at home my an alternate “Run Through” Gentry’s beautifully laid-back that I learned that the Knights into his greatest enemy. When mother asked me what movie recording, and “Oobu Joobu demo of the Anthony Newley/ of Columbus tried to petition I take my regular power walks I had seen and I told her it Part 5” - a medley of Beautiful Leslie Bricusse classic, “Feelin’ the Vatican to grant sainthood to stay fi t, I know where every was a really good foreign fi lm. Night-themed chat, alternate Good,” and an alternate version to Columbus which was a no bathroom is located along the She asked me who was in it. mixes and interview recordings of her own “Mississippi Delta” go for the pope at the time. route. I often need to have that I said Brigitte Bardot. She of Paul and Ringo Starr speak- that was originally intended to While historical records prove information because at times I asked me what it was all about. ing about the song. “Beautiful close out the LP’s second side. Columbus was a great explorer, swear a river runs through me I responded, “did I tell you Night” marks one of the fi rst col- NEIL DIAMOND – his personal life was, shall we all the time. It wasn’t like that Brigitte Bardot was in it?” She laborations between Paul and HOT AUGUST NIGHT III + say, less than saintly. when I was younger. asked if the movie’s only plot Ringo Starr since The Beatles. ALL-TIME GREATEST HITS While this put a quick stop Back when I was younger, I was Brigitte Bardot and I said Originally released May 5, 1997, (Vinyl) Capitol + UMe to putting a halo around his used to hear stories from some of yes. I told her the interroga- Flaming Pie ended a four-year Hot August Night — The head, it didn’t give him a red my older friends and laughed at tion was over and we both just gap between McCartney studio legend of Neil Diamond was suit with horns carrying a their predicament, but I’m not laughed. albums. Recorded largely in unquestionably born on pitchfork either. Oh, yeah, just laughing anymore. My daughter CLASSIC CAR CORNER the wake of Paul’s involvement August 24, 1972, when the got another little message from is always concerned about my Last week I noticed a car in the curation and release of young singer/songwriter took Publius who never minces meat, walking in the heat and tells on the lot of Royal Auto Tops The Beatles Anthology series, over Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre “Those ‘Christopher Columbus me to drink plenty of water. I in West Roxbury. Its sheer Flaming Pie was shaped and for ten sold-out nights. Diamond Haters!’ They are anti-Italian tell her I do, but I really don’t size caught my attention. It inspired by that experience. and his band were at the peak and anti-Catholic bigots.” Well because it gets my river going turned out to be a customized Produced by Paul, Jeff Lynne of their game that summer, a said, my friend. He served up into high tide. She doesn’t get Cadillac Seville from 1984. The and George Martin and fea- night that would be captured at Mission. it any more than I once did. All hood was so long, it went from turing a supporting cast of forever on the two-record set Hot FATHER PHIL CABASINO, right, enough with talking about Washington Street around family and friends including August Night. Hot August Night R.I.P. my prostate. If I keep talking I the corner to Centre Street. I Ringo Starr, Steve Miller, Linda Ill chronicles Diamond’s trium- I enjoy reading newspapers will have to take a break from noticed this classic while at McCartney and son James, phant return to the legendary and have met many great local writing this column. Mary Ann’s Coffee Shop across Flaming Pie is equal parts a Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in journalists over the years. REMEMBER THOSE the street having a great cup of master class in songcraft and August 2012. The magical eve- There’s a Mission Hill writer OLD DRIVE-INS? coffee one day. a sustained burst of joyful ning was Diamond’s 40th anni- by the name of Mossy Martin. I Remember when drive-ins BOTTOM LINE spontaneity. With highlights versary celebration of the origi- have known him for many years were popular? They were every- Good this year is passing by, ranging from the uplifting and nal multiplatinum-selling Hot and for a time both of us actu- where. They were in Dedham, I can’t wait for December 31st to inspirational opener “The Song August Night collection that was ally worked at the same work Revere, Neponset, the VFW get here so I can rip my 2020 We Were Singing” to the rau- recorded at the very same venue site, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Parkway, and my favorite was calendar to shreds. This virus cous title track to the pensive in 1972. From the fi ne acous- in Jamaica Plain. Mossy was the Meadow Glen in Medford. is so god-awful. Life as we knew “Calico Skies,” and featuring tic twang of “Forever in Blue with the Department of Public Can’t tell you how bad all those it disappeared, and now we singles “Young Boy,” “The World Jeans” to the pure Americana Health and I was with the Cheech and Chong movies were. walk around either in denial or Tonight” and “Beautiful Night,” swing of “Kentucky Woman” Department of Mental Health. God awful, but who was really scared. For months now, I keep Flaming Pie would represent yet to the eternal sing-along sun- However, our real passion has watching the screen, huh? switching back and forth from another pinnacle in Paul’s solo shine of “Sweet Caroline” to the always been writing and is The Winthrop Sun-Transcript my red to blue cowboy bandana. catalogue: Released to raptur- raw emotionality of “I Am … I surely what gets us going in recently ran an old newspaper I have lost a number of friends ous reviews, the album would Said” to the welcoming arms of our lives. advertisement listing a number to the COVID-19 virus, but be Paul’s most commercially “America.” Hot August Night Ill He does a great column about of drive-ins and what was being the cure for this is killing our successful release of the ’90s, cements Diamond’s mastery of things going on in Mission Hill played at each. I noticed one economic health in America. achieving his highest chart the live stage and his unique for the Mission Hill Gazette. He movie at the Neponset Drive-In I look around at how the res- positions since the ’80s and connection with audiences the mentioned that Father Philip and started laughing. The movie taurants have been hit. Many would receive gold certifica- world over. Cabasino recently passed away. starring Brigitte Bardot called have closed forever. Others are tions in the US, UK, Japan, and All-Time Greatest Hits marks He was a Mission Church priest Love is My Profession. I saw just hanging in there. Everyone more. the Grammy-winner and Rock for a very long time in his priest- that movie once back in my late is worried about our future as BOBBIE GENTRY – and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s hood. He passed away in June teens. I thought it was great they should. Our politicians are THE DELTA SWEETE (Vinyl) most comprehensive hits collec- at age 99. His 100th birthday because Bardot was still very driving us all insane. Bring on Capitol/UMe tion encompasses the artist’s was coming up a few weeks later hot. I guess I’m showing my age. 2021. It has to be better than Bobbie Gentry’s oft over- entire body of work, from the on July 26th. What I most remember was 2020. Anything would be. looked brilliant, conceptual earliest recordings through Father Cabasino was a lieu- masterpiece The Delta Sweete the present-day. Featured are tenant colonel in the Army has been expanded and is now the original studio recordings during the Korean War and available on LP. The 2018’s of such standards as “Sweet often told stories at Mass about Grammy-nominated The Girl Caroline,” “Holly Holy,” “I Am … those younger days of his to From Chickasaw County box set I Said,” and chart-toppers like explain the gospels he deliv- reacquainted the world with the “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung ered to them. He had a great beguiling work of the enigmatic Blue,” and the rarely heard sense of humor and always singer-songwriter who became original solo version of “You had a great smile on his face. Ɉ with one of the most iconic and Don’t Bring Me Flowers.” The However, I just found out in Itali-Echo Viviana Dragani infl uential artists of the 1960s set captures his beginnings as Mossy’s latest column that and 70s and then in the early a songwriter-turned-singer in Father Cabasino always played WNTN1550 AM RADIO ‘80s made her final appear- New York to his multi-platinum the drums at parties. God Bless ance and disappeared from the days in Hollywood. Diamond is Father Cabasino. Streaming public eye completely, never to a member of the Rock and Roll COMMUNITY MOURNS return. Released in February Hall of Fame, the Songwriters PASSING OF 54TH’S www.wntn1550am.com 1968, six months after Gentry’s Hall Of Fame, and received LT. BENNY WHITE debut LP, The Delta Sweete rep- The Johnny Mercer Award The 54th Massachusetts MONDAY-FRIDAY resented a defi nite step forward and the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Infantry Company A Reenactors 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM in its musical ambition: A multi- Achievement Award, along announced that Lt. Benny faceted, quasi-concept album, with many other achievements White Sr. passed away at his where each track blurred, as a Golden Globe Award, 13 Hyde Park home last month. dreamlike, into the next, the Grammy nominations, ASCAP Over the years, I have photo- The Federal Trade Commission songs evoked the melancholy Film and Television Award, graphed many of these reenac- works for the consumer adolescent world of Gentry’s Billboard Icon Award, and tors at community events and childhood in Chickasaw American Music Award, plus talked with Benny. He was to prevent fraud and deception. County, while further deepen- the prestigious Kennedy Center passionate when it came to Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) ing her fascination with loss, Honor for his lifetime of contri- keeping history alive. He would or log on to www.ftc.gov. illusion and the often comic butions to American culture. go to schools and libraries and POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2020 PAGE 9

by Marianna Bisignano

Here we are in August and Consequently, I missed a lot of accident which left me with the restrictions go on and on. shows. I’ve been checking out torn muscles in my legs, I There is nothing easier yet more effective than to take the simplest Before Loretta and I came Dragnet, Adam 12, Hogan’s decided to retire from the two and most readily available ingredients and turn them into something home, I was receiving calls from Heroes, M.A.S.H., The Nanny, colleges I was teaching at. It delicious to eat. To me, this is the essence of a true Italian cook, friends back in Boston asking and Golden Girls. Add to this was time to call it “quits.” and it especially depicts the incredible Sicilian women I was taught if we were safe. They had been list, the fi lms on Turner Classic Sitting at the computer allows to cook from. A perfect example of this are “zeppole” or “sfi ngi”, as watching the late afternoon and Movies and you know where my me to write more, and I am they’re also referred. Not to be confused with the San Giuseppe zep- evening news broadcasts that tastes have been coming from. almost done with a book called pole that are piped, baked or fried, and fi lled with crema pasticcera. included the spike in Corona Something I’ve discovered Nanna and Babbononno, with Zeppole are deep-fried balls of dough sprinkled with confectioners virus cases in southern Florida, lately. My wife’s a good cook. the chapters based on almost or granulated sugar and can be found almost everywhere in Italy. and they were worried about us. For the past umpteen years, 30 years of this column showing You’ll see them served in parchment cones or paper bags at Italian I explained a few things which Loretta has been teaching day up every week. street festivals, and also fi nd them listed as one of Italy’s top street I had hoped would put them and night. She was with Lynn On a serious note, I was a bit foods. As with almost all Italian dishes or desserts, the recipe varies at ease. Most of the new cases English High School teaching depressed a couple of months among regions as well as between families. Some make them with were within the age group from English during the day and ago, a few friends came down a bread or pizza dough, others add ricotta to the dough, and the 21 to 35, and concentrated in Cambridge College at night as with the Corona virus, and two list of variations goes on. Irrespective of the dough used, zeppole the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale a psychology professor. As a very close friends passed away, are a true depiction of an Italian cooks’ ability to take a few simple areas. It seems that many result, we ate out most of the Al Natale and Sal DiDominico, ingredients and turn them into something absolutely scrumptious! adventuresome young people time. Now, with her retired from Sr. Al, a benefactor of many I remember the day I walked into my mother’s house and all I could were venturing out to night- Lynn and conducting college things in the North End, was smell was the aroma of warm sugared donuts. She and my Nonna clubs and restaurants without courses on line, she has been in his mid-90s, but Sal was were standing over an electric fryer together and my Nonna turned faces covered and were elbow cooking. Some of her dishes I’m only a month older than I, and and smiled while exclaiming “we’re making Aunt Grace’s zeppole, to elbow oblivious to the conse- not familiar with but all of them when death is close to home, and they are excellent”! Aunt Grace was my Nonna’s brother Joe’s quences. I assured my friends have been surprisingly good. you start questioning your own wife who lived in New Jersey. Though they were miles away, Nonna that Loretta and I were practic- When Nanna and my mother mortality, and because of travel adored her family and spoke to them on a regular basis exchanging ing safe distances and wearing were alive, they cooked for their restrictions, I could not be any- recipes and moments of their life. After sampling one of these warm masks no matter where we families. Both had stopped where near here to say goodbye soft, sugar coated creations, I can tell you Nonna was absolutely went. working when their fi rst-born to either friend. correct, “Zia Grace Mastreni’s Zeppole” were “excellent”. My Aunt When we arrived home, we children came into the world I remember WWII from when Grace is 92 years old, and to this day you’ll still fi nd her sitting on a quarantined ourselves for two and their domain was the home. I was a child. There were sev- stool at her kitchen island pressing pizzelle’s in her electric maker. weeks and then were tested for Those days are gone, but I eral restrictions that we had to I share her recipe with much love … the virus at one of the testing remember both Nanna’s dishes adhere to back then, due to the ZIA GRACE MASTRENI’S ZEPPOLE sites. Fortunately, both of us and my mother’s. Nanna cooked war. Dad couldn’t buy tires for came up with negative results. what her mother had taught his car and he was restricted to Zia Grace Mastreni’s Zeppole Since then we have visited our her to cook back in Avellino how many gallons of gasoline he son, John and his family. He when she was a child. None of could buy weekly. As a result, became a father for the second the women in their family were he only used his car for work time in February when our literate, so Nanna never learned at night. We lived on Eutaw daughter-in-law, Beth, gave to measure amounts when Street in East Boston and Dad birth to a son, Nathan. He is the she cooked, she just added a taught at the high school which fi rst male in his generation and pinch of this, a pinch of that. was two blocks away on Eagle with him, the Christoforo name My mother did the same thing, Hill, so he walked to work. At lives on. Last week, we had including American dishes into night, he had a bass violin lunch with John and his family her mix of things to eat. to lug around and he had to and we saw Nathan, who looks Dad loved New England drive to work, but the hotels he like Uncle Nick. Uncle Nick was boiled dinners, hotdogs and played at during the war were in my mother’s middle brother and baked beans, steaks and salad, downtown Boston, so not much my Godfather. baked chicken and several gas was used. To save the cost Seeing we are home most of other American dishes as well of the Sumner Tunnel, (I think the time, I have been search- as the traditional Italian offer- it was fi fteen or twenty cents 2 cups fl our 1-pound ricotta ing for things I want, and for ings that Mom knew how to each way) Dad would drive 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla the most part, don’t need, via cook. I ate anything either over the Meridian Street bridge Pinch of salt Confectioners’ sugar the computer. Normally we Nanna or Mom cooked. I guess to Chelsea, take the Chelsea 5 eggs Vegetable oil for frying are out and about during the I was a strange child, as there bridge to Boston and then head 4 teaspoons sugar day and eat out a few nights wasn’t anything I didn’t like. My past the Charlestown Navy Yard a week. So far, the only times favorite dishes were the ones to the hotel he was working at In a medium mixing bowl, sift fl our, baking powder and salt, set we have eaten out are when we Nanna made for our traditional in downtown. aside. In a large bowl beat eggs, sugar, ricotta and vanilla. Gradually see familiar restaurants set up Sunday dinner, escarole soup, If there was any gas left by add fl our mixture to wet mixture, mix well. Let dough rest and heat with outdoor seating and utiliz- homemade ravioli or rigatoni, Sunday, after dinner, we might oil in a deep fryer (or pan over the stove) to anywhere between 350º ing a wait staff with their faces meatballs, hot and sweet sau- take a ride north on Route 1 and 365º. Drop batter by teaspoons (or form small teaspoon size covered. Son Michael has been sages, gravy meats, stuffed just for kicks, and maybe an balls as they do at the Italian street festivals) into hot oil and fry on with us most of the time. He artichokes, stuffed mushrooms, ice cream cone at one of the each side until golden brown. Remove with a colander spoon, strain was out in Hollywood when the and an assortment of vegetables few roadside stands open back and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar or strain and add to a paper virus began and everything he cooked in olive oil with a hint then. I loved reading the Burma bag with confectioners’ sugar and shake well. Serve immediately. was involved with was put on of garlic. Anyway, with having Shave signs as we rode along at Marianna Bisignano is a psychologist for the Boston Public hold. He came back to Boston to stay home most of the time, 30 miles an hour. As I said, it Schools and can be reached at [email protected] and is back in his old room at Loretta is following in the tra- was a long time ago and Route 1 our house. ditions of her family with the was just two lanes. I know that Well, I’m watching a lot more dishes she cooks…but those these restrictions don’t match TV than I had been viewing traditions include two ethnic what we are now experiencing NORTH END before the virus hit, especially groups. She is a mix of Italian now due to health reasons, but some of the old shows. Why (Calabrese) and Armenian. So, the concept of “You can’t get the old shows, you ask??? she cooks Mediterranean and there from here” was in exis- PRINTING Well, in my younger day, I Middle Eastern dishes, and they tence, and that scared me as a was playing music about eight are all good. child and it scares me now as an 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 nights a week, and by the time Much of my spare time is old timer. Stay safe one and all. I got home, it was time to go spent at the computer seeing GOD BLESS AMERICA Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette to sleep, because I had to get I have no agenda any lon- up early to teach the next day. ger. After I recovered from the Quality Printing

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THOUGHTS by DAN LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court About This & That Middlesex Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court with Daniel A. DiCenso 208 Cambridge Street Suffolk Probate and Family Court Cambridge, MA 02141 24 New Chardon Street (617) 768-5800 Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 The Battle of Midway: An Allied Victory Docket No. MI20P3267EA Docket No. SU20P1257EA Estate of close to 300 warplanes down, ANGELA M. COLE Estate of Date of Death: May 28, 2020 GEORGE J. IACOZZI Yamamoto recognized defeat Date of Death: November 21, 2019 and ordered his troops to retreat CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION CITATION ON PETITION FOR from Midway soon after. They To all interested persons: FORMAL ADJUDICATION didn’t just lose the battle, how- A Petition for Formal Probate of Will To all interested persons: ever. After the defeat at Midway, with Appointment of Personal Represen- A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Japan’s hopes for a conquest tative has been fi led by Janet F. Brown of Appointment of Personal Representative Watertown, MA requesting that the Court has been fi led by Gina M. Ferreira of San of the Pacifi c were dashed and enter a formal Decree and Order and for such Diego, CA requesting that the Court enter a remained on the defense for the other relief as requested in the Petition. formal Decree and Order and for such other remainder of the war. The Petitioner requests that Janet F. relief as requested in the Petition. Brown of Watertown, MA be appointed as The Petitioner requests that Gina M. Personal Representative(s) of said estate Ferreira of San Diego, CA be appointed to serve Without Surety on the bond in an as Personal Representative(s) of said estate LEGAL NOTICE unsupervised administration. to serve Without Surety on the bond in an IMPORTANT NOTICE unsupervised administration. Commonwealth of Massachusetts You have the right to obtain a copy of the IMPORTANT NOTICE The Trial Court Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Probate and Family Court You have a right to object to this proceeding. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Middlesex Division To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a You have a right to object to this proceeding. 208 Cambridge Street written appearance and objection at this To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a Cambridge, MA 02141 Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of written appearance and objection at this (617) 768-5800 September 02, 2020. Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day Docket No. MI20P2618EA This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- of September 09, 2020. line by which you must fi le a written This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline th America’s entry into WWII May 30 , U.S. aircraft carrier Estate of appearance and objection if you object to by which you must fi le a written appearance was rapid and fi erce after the Yorktown left the docks of Pearl STEPHEN C. RYDER this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely and objection if you object to this proceed- Date of Death: November 02, 2018 written appearance and objection followed ing. If you fail to fi le a timely written appear- devastation of Pearl Harbor and, Harbor for Midway in prepara- by an affi davit of objections within thirty ance and objection followed by an affi davit almost immediately, turned the tion for battle. INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE (30) days of the return day, action may be of objections within thirty (30) days of the tide, fi rst against Japan. There On June 3rd, a fl eet of U.S. taken without further notice to you. return day, action may be taken without To all persons interested in the above UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION further notice to you. were scuffl es between the U.S. B-17 Flying Fortresses, flew captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Marguerite E. Ryder of Framingham, MA, a Navy and Japan’s Imperial Navy from Midway to engage against PROBATE CODE (MUPC) UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS Will has been admitted to informal probate. since the spring of 1942, culmi- Kondo’s squadron. By the next A Personal Representative appointed UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) Marguerite E. Ryder of Framingham, MA under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- A Personal Representative appointed nating in the U.S. fl eet warding morning Nagumo sent 108 war- has been informally appointed as the Personal istration is not required to fi le an inventory under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Representative of the estate to serve without off an attempted invasion of planes to Midway as the initial or annual accounts with the Court. Persons istration is not required to fi le an inventory surety on the bond. New Guinea by Japan’s forces. phase of the attack, causing interested in the estate are entitled to notice or annual accounts with the Court. Persons The estate is being administered under regarding the administration directly from interested in the estate are entitled to notice Admiral Isaroku Yamamoto, considerable damage to the informal procedure by the Personal Represen- the Personal Representative and may peti- regarding the administration directly from tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- who led the attack against Pearl Allied base. tion the Court in any matter relating to the the Personal Representative and may peti- bate Code without supervision by the Court. Harbor, realized the impor- Still, Nagumo planned a sec- estate, including the distribution of assets tion the Court in any matter relating to the Inventory and accounts are not required to be and expenses of administration. estate, including the distribution of assets tance of annihilating the United ond attack on the base, spot- fi led with the Court, but interested parties are and expenses of administration. States forces in the Pacific. ting the Yorktown on radar. entitled to notice regarding the administration Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Yamamoto’s plan was elaborate Nagumo was caught off guard from the Personal Representative and can First Justice of this Court. WITNESS, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, petition the Court in any matter relating to the Date: August 05, 2020 First Justice of this Court. and consisted of three smaller by a band of U.S. Devastator tor- estate, including distribution of assets and Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Date: July 29, 2020 expenses of administration. Interested parties attacks. One was to be an air pedo bombers, from the carriers Run date: 08/14/2020 Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate are entitled to petition the Court to institute attack on the Allied base at Hornet and Enterprise. Japanese Run date: 08/14/2020 formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Midway, followed by two naval Zero fighters did manage to minating or restricting the powers of Personal attacks, one at midway to be shoot this initial wave down but Representatives appointed under informal pro- led by Vice Admiral Nabutake were overwhelmed by a second cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. LEGAL NOTICE Kondo and the other a joint wave of American bombers Run date: 08/14/2020 attack led by Yamamoto’s fl eet which incinerated three of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the returning forces of Japanese Navy’s carriers, the The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE Probate and Family Court appointed air pilot Vice Admiral Akagi, the Kaga, and the Soryu. LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Chuichi Nagumo. The Hiryu, Japan’s only sur- Middlesex Probate and Family Court The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate and Family Court Unbeknownst to Japan, how- viving carrier, made a desperate Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court (617) 768-5800 ever, the United States had been attempt against the Yorktown, Middlesex Probate and Family Court Cambridge, MA 02141 decrypting Japan’s commands only to be incinerated by U.S. 208 Cambridge Street Docket No. MI20P1232PM (617) 768-5800 since shortly after the attack dive bombers. Cambridge, MA 02141 CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION Docket No. MI20P3142EA on Pearl Harbor and, once Though a decisive U.S. vic- (617) 768-5800 FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR Estate of Docket No. MI20P3157EA OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER EDWARD J. BALLOU deciphering Japan’s response tory, there was loss immedi- PURSUANT TO Estate of Also Known As to a false claim that the United ately after Midway. On June G. L. c. 190B, § 5-304 & § 5-405 SANTO G. SIGNORINO EDWARD BALLOU States Navy was out of fresh 6 th, Japanese submarines Date of Death: February 29, 2020 In the matter of Date of Death: June 16, 2020 water, the U.S. Navy confi rmed completed the destruction of FRANCIS O’BRIEN CITATION ON PETITION FOR of Concord, MA CITATION ON PETITION FOR Midway a the site of the planned the Yorktown and the USS FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION attack and the dates of June 4th Hammann. Nonetheless, with RESPONDENT To all interested persons: (Person to be Protected/Minor) To all interested persons: or 5th as the day of attack. On all his carriers destroyed and A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with A Petition for Formal Probate of Will To the named Respondent and all other Appointment of Personal Representative with Appointment of Personal Represen- interested persons, a petition has been fi led by has been fi led by Marc-Anthony Signorino of tative has been fi led by Dennis J. Ballou of Kathleen O’Brien of Concord, MA in the above Alexandria, VA requesting that the Court enter Hingham, MA requesting that the Court enter captioned matter alleging that Francis O’Brien a formal Decree and Order and for such other a formal Decree and Order and for such other LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE is in need of a Conservator or other protective relief as requested in the Petition. relief as requested in the Petition. order and requesting that Kathleen O’Brien of The Petitioner requests that Marc-Anthony The Petitioner requests that Dennis J. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Concord, MA (or some other suitable person) Signorino of Alexandria, VA be appointed Ballou of Hingham, MA be appointed as Per- The Trial Court The Trial Court be appointed as Conservator to serve Without as Personal Representative(s) of said estate sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Surety on the bond. to serve Without Surety on the bond in an Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- Middlesex Division Middlesex Division The petition asks the court to determine unsupervised administration. vised administration. 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street that the Respondent is disabled, that a protec- Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 IMPORTANT NOTICE tive order or appointment of a Conservator is IMPORTANT NOTICE (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 You have the right to obtain a copy of the necessary, and that the proposed conservator You have the right to obtain a copy of the Docket No. MI20P3205EA Docket No. MI20P3108EA Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. is appropriate. The petition is on fi le with this Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. Estate of Estate of To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a You have the right to object to this pro- To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a PETER S. BANACOS THEODORA BANACOS written appearance and objection at this ceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your written appearance and objection at this Date of Death: February 16, 2000 Date of Death: January 29, 2005 Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of attorney must fi le a written appearance at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of August 31, 2020. INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE August 31, 2020. court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE date of September 04, 2020. This day is NOT line by which you must fi le a written a hearing date, but a deadline date by which line by which you must fi le a written To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above appearance and objection if you object to you have to fi le the written appearance if you appearance and objection if you object to captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely object to the petition. If you fail to fi le the writ- this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Sandra B. Passmore of Longmeadow, MA. Sandra B. Passmore of Longmeadow, MA. written appearance and objection followed ten appearance by the return date, action may written appearance and objection followed Sandra B. Passmore of Longmeadow, MA Sandra B. Passmore of Longmeadow, MA by an affi davit of objections within thirty be taken in this matter without further notice to by an affi davit of objections within thirty has been informally appointed as the Personal has been informally appointed as the Personal (30) days of the return day, action may be you. In addition to fi ling the written appearance, (30) days of the return day, action may be Representative of the estate to serve without Representative of the estate to serve without taken without further notice to you. you or your attorney must fi le a written affi davit taken without further notice to you. surety on the bond. surety on the bond. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION stating the specifi c facts and grounds of your UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM objection within 30 days after the return date. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- PROBATE CODE (MUPC) IMPORTANT NOTICE PROBATE CODE (MUPC) tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- A Personal Representative appointed The outcome of this proceeding may A Personal Representative appointed bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- limit or completely take away the above- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be istration is not required to fi le an inventory named person’s right to make decisions istration is not required to fi le an inventory fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are or annual accounts with the Court. Persons about personal affairs or fi nancial affairs or annual accounts with the Court. Persons entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration interested in the estate are entitled to notice or both. The above-named person has the interested in the estate are entitled to notice from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can regarding the administration directly from right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make regarding the administration directly from petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the the Personal Representative and may peti- this request on behalf of the above-named the Personal Representative and may peti- estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and tion the Court in any matter relating to the person. If the above-named person cannot tion the Court in any matter relating to the expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties estate, including the distribution of assets afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at estate, including the distribution of assets are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute and expenses of administration. State expense. and expenses of administration. formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Date: August 03, 2020 Date: August 07, 2020 Date: July 29, 2020 can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 08/14/2020 Run date: 08/14/2020 Run date: 08/14/2020 Run date: 08/14/2020 Run date: 08/14/2020 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2020 PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts NOTICE OF SALE The Trial Court Notice is hereby given by TODISCO by Sal Giarratani Middlesex Probate and Family Court TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, 208 Cambridge Street EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to Cambridge, MA 02141 the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, I never thought I would be (617) 768-5800 Section 39A that they will sell the Docket No. MI20P3138EA following vehicles. upset with baseball. I loved the Estate of Vehicles are being sold to satisfy game of baseball growing up in BARBARA A. BREEN their garage keeper’s lien for towing, Roxbury. My brother and I loved Date of Death: June 12, 2020 storage and notices of sale: the Red Sox and usually took in CITATION ON PETITION FOR 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA 15-20 games a season out in the FORMAL ADJUDICATION Vin # 5NPET4AC6AH578766 bleachers at Fenway Park. The To all interested persons: 2012 FORD FUSION teams were not that good, but Vin # 3FAHP0HA6CR297894 A Petition for Formal Adjudication of we didn’t care because we able Intestacy and Appointment of Personal 2006 FORD FUSION Representative has been fi led by Leo J. Vin # 3FAFP07ZX6R138783 to get up-close to real live sports Breen of Melrose, MA requesting that the heroes. We could watch games Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT such other relief as requested in the Petition. Vin # 1G1AT58H197163143 on TV, but actually seeing the The Petitioner requests that Leo J. Breen 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA games from a bleacher seat was of Melrose, MA be appointed as Personal Vin # 1NXBR12E11Z435774 so much better. Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised I also remember trying to administration. Vin # 1GCHK24U66E247797 sneak by the ushers. We tried The above vehicles will be sold IMPORTANT NOTICE to keep moving around over to Reggie Smith You have the right to obtain a copy of the at public auction at the right fi eld grandstands, and Jim Gosger Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. TODISCO TOWING once we made it all the way over You have a right to object to this proceeding. 94 Condor Street, E. Boston To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a to the left fi eld grandstands. We remember, but he did play a written appearance and objection at this AUGUST 29, 2020 never got caught because we’d short time for us and I got his at 9:00 AM LEGAL NOTICE Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of be kicked out to the street, but autograph without even asking August 25, 2020. Run dates: 8/14, 08/21, 08/28, 2020 This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE a couple of times we did out- him. line by which you must fi le a written Notice is hereby given by D & G Towing and run the usher to fi nish out the Another time, while looking appearance and objection if you object to Auto Repair Services, Inc., 2 Emery Road, this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely game inside. through the chain link fence at written appearance and objection followed Allston, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Back when I was younger, the parking lot, I saw a cab in by an affi davit of objections within thirty LEGAL NOTICE Mass General Laws, Chapter 255, Section we always wanted to see our the corner of my eye pulling up (30) days of the return day, action may be 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles taken without further notice to you. NOTICE OF SALE on or after August 29, 2020 beginning at starting pitcher get into trouble to the player’s only door next to UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given by Stephens Automotive 10:00 am by public or private sale to satisfy so that the manager would the parking lot. A tall, skinny UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Transport, 60 Union Street, Medford, MA their garage keepers lien for towing, storage, summon Dick Radatz into the guy in a nice suit got out of the PROBATE CODE (MUPC) 02155, pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c.255 and notices of sale: game. You already know I loved taxi and I was right by the door A Personal Representative appointed 539A, that on August 29, 2020 at 10AM, at 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA watching Dick Stuart at fi rst asking him for an autograph under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- said address, the following motor vehicle(s) will VIN # 2T1BR12E6XC203519 istration is not required to fi le an inventory be sold, in as is condition, no keys, at public base making errors and at bat after I was assured he was an 2007 VOLVO XC90 or annual accounts with the Court. Persons sale to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon whacking home runs. actual player. He turned out interested in the estate are entitled to notice for towing, storage, and expenses of notice VIN # YV4CZ982571352859 regarding the administration directly from and sale: Vehicles are being stored at D & G Towing Back then, there were great to be our future center fi elder the Personal Representative and may peti- 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA, SILVER and Auto Repair Services, Inc., and may be baseball players across the Reggie Smith who would make tion the Court in any matter relating to the Vin: 1N4AL2AP5BN503361 viewed by appointment only. league and I loved watching a big name for himself during estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Tiago Soares Signed them play at Fenway; names like the 1967 Impossible Dream 8 Lohing Ct., Apt. 2 D & G Towing Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Mickey Mantle, Al Kaline, Rocky season. I have a lot more stories Hudson, MA 01749 First Justice of this Court. Run dates: 08/14, 08/21, 08/28, 2020 Colavito, Brooks Robinson, out there, but it’s time to call it Date: July 28, 2020 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, Nellie Fox, Luis Aparico, Boog quits for this week. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate SILVER Powell, and the like, or pitch- Finally, what do you think of Run date: 08/14/2020 Vin: 2A8GP54LX6R828043 LEGAL NOTICE ers like Whitey Ford, Camillo this 60-game season we are in George C. Heckley 138 Ash St., Apt. 3 NOTICE OF SALE Pasqual, Dean Chance, Ralph right now? Have you lost your Chelsea, MA 02150 Notice is hereby given by TODISCO Terry, Mickey Lolich, etc. taste for the 2020 MLB season 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA, BLUE TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, Fenway Park was my fi eld of like I have? EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to dreams. My brother and I would Vin: 1NXBR12E51Z419772 the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, Mario Soares Section 39A that they will sell the have the most fun going down to LEGAL NOTICE 12 Dustin St. following vehicles. the players parking lot and try LEGAL NOTICE Peabody, MA 01960 Vehicles are being sold to satisfy to get autographs from the play- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA, BROWN their garage keeper’s lien for towing, ers pulling into the lot before The Trial Court storage and notices of sale: The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court VIN: 5NPEU46F46H117590 the game started. Some of them Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street NO OWNER HISTORY 2003 BMW X5 liked signing autographs and 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Vin #5UXFB33533LH43396 2001 ACURA MDX, BLACK Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 others did not. However, it was (617) 768-5800 Vin: 2HNYD18661H502931 2020 SURE-TRAC TRAILER fun trying to get signatures out Docket No. MI20P3146EA Frank Tichy Vin #5JW2D142XL4285957 Docket No. MI20P2507EA Estate of of them. Estate of 20 Dartmouth St. The above vehicles will be sold STEPHEN RANKIN LOWRY Waltham, MA 02453 Once, a young man came over CHRISTINE PRICE BARTLETT Also Known As at public auction at Also Known As Run dates: 08/14, 08/21, 08/28, 2020 to sign my book and I asked STEVEN RANKIN LOWRY TODISCO TOWING him who he was. It turned out MARY CHRISTINE BARTLETT Date of Death: November 08, 2019 94 Condor Street, E. Boston to be Jim Gosger, a name few Date of Death: March 11, 2020 CITATION ON PETITION FOR AUGUST 22, 2020 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION at 9:00 AM FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: LEGAL NOTICE Run dates: 08/07, 08/14, 08/21, 2020 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with LEGAL NOTICE A Petition for S/A - Formal Probate of Will Appointment of Personal Representative Commonwealth of Massachusetts with Appointment of Personal Representa- has been fi led by Emily L. Cole of Arlington, The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts tive has been fi led by Rosemary Wilson of MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Probate and Family Court LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court Boston, MA requesting that the Court enter Decree and Order and for such other relief as Middlesex Division Middlesex Probate and Family Court a formal Decree and Order and for such other requested in the Petition. 208 Cambridge Street Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Emily L. Cole Cambridge, MA 02141 The Trial Court Cambridge, MA 02141 The Petitioner requests that Rosemary of Arlington, MA be appointed as Personal Wilson of Boston, MA be appointed as (617) 768-5800 Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- Personal Representative(s) of said estate out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised Docket No. MI20P3188EA Middlesex Division Docket No. MI15P4534EA to serve on the bond in an unsupervised administration. 208 Cambridge Street administration. Estate of Cambridge, MA 02141 Estate of IMPORTANT NOTICE DICK TAYLOR HOLLANDS (617) 768-5800 WILLARD H. BLAISDELL IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Also Known As Date of Death: November 25, 2014 You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. DICK T. HOLLANDS, DICK HOLLANDS Docket No. MI20P1983EA Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. CITATION ON PETITION You have a right to object to this proceeding. Date of Death: April 12, 2020 Estate of You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a BETTY F. CIAMPA FOR ORDER OF To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a written appearance and objection at this INFORMAL PROBATE COMPLETE SETTLEMENT written appearance and objection at this PUBLICATION NOTICE Date of Death: February 19, 2020 Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of INFORMAL PROBATE September 03, 2020. To all persons interested in the above cap- has been fi led by Richard B. Mahoney, Esq., August 31, 2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Peter PUBLICATION NOTICE of Framingham, MA requesting that the court This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- line by which you must fi le a written R. Hollands of Melrose, MA and Petitioner To all persons interested in the above enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement line by which you must fi le a written appearance and objection if you object to Charles P. Hollands of Falls Church, VA, a captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner including the allowance of a fi nal account, the appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Will has been admitted to informal probate. Paula Ciampa of Wells, ME, a Will has been allowance of a proposed distribution and other this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written appearance and objection followed Peter R. Hollands of Melrose, MA and admitted to informal probate. such relief as may be requested in the Petition. written appearance and objection followed by an affi davit of objections within thirty Charles P. Hollands of Falls Church, VA Paula Ciampa of Wells, ME has been IMPORTANT NOTICE by an affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be have been informally appointed as the Per- informally appointed as the Personal Repre- You have the right to obtain a copy of the (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. sonal Representatives of the estate to serve sentative of the estate to serve without surety Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION without surety on the bond. on the bond. You have a right to object to this proceeding. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under To do so, you or your attorney must fi le UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- a written appearance and objection at this PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed tatives under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. September 08, 2020. under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- istration is not required to fi le an inventory Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline istration is not required to fi le an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are by which you must fi le a written appearance or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration and objection if you object to this proceed- interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from from the Personal Representatives and can from the Personal Representative and can ing. If you fail to fi le a timely written appear- regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may peti- petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the ance and objection followed by an affi davit the Personal Representative and may peti- tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and of objections within thirty (30) days of the tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties return day, action may be taken without fur- estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute ther notice to you. and expenses of administration. formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date: August 06, 2020 Date: July 30, 2020 Date: July 31, 2020 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 08/14/2020 Run date: 08/14/2020 Run date: 08/14/2020 Run date: 08/14/2020 Run date: 08/14/2020 PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2020

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN Rest in Peace As the Bruins continue their at least two goals to defeat the fi rst round playoff series with Bruins. Those important fi rst Wilbert Skeeter McClure the Carolina Hurricanes at goals tied a team record origi- Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, nally set by Phil Esposito during 1960 Olympic Champion we thought it might be worthy the 1973-1974 season. Could Have Been an All-Time Great of a glance to take a look back NO SEATS — The Bruins at the regular season. sold out every game at the I fi rst met Skeeter McClure in At this point, McClure had It was a year that saw TD Garden this season. This 1977. He was attending a fi ght engaged in only 23 fi ghts, fac- the Bruins win the NHL’s extends the sellout streak to card at the Hynes Auditorium ing extraordinarily talented and Presidents’ Trophy for most 474 consecutive home regular in Boston. The card included experienced opposition. This points accumulated by a team season games plus playoffs con- a series of exhibition matches was no way to develop a gifted across the league that is com- tests on Causeway Street games by Skeeter’s old pal and room- young fi ghter. In a very short prised of 31-franchises. They going back to 2009. mate from the 1960s Olympics, time he had had a number of led the NHL with 100 points, STILL CHARGING — Muhammad Ali. I got to meet Ali very tough fi ghts against much the 14th time they have led the Defenseman Zdeno Chara that day as well, but I was much more experienced opponents. league in points, the third time became the 12th player in NHL more impressed with Skeeter Skeeter fought eight more times they have won the Presidents’ history to play in four decades who carried himself with class before calling it quits in 1967. In Trophy and the 24th time in (1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and and dignity while being open 1970, he made a brief comeback franchise history that they 2020s). The tallest player in the and friendly. before retiring for good. have reached 100 points. The league at 6-8, he became the My boxing trainer introduced While the horrible manage- B’s won 44 games, marking sixth defenseman in history to us and told me about McClure ment and negligent match- the seventh straight season see action in 1,500 games, and having won an Olympic Gold Skeeter McClure making ruined a great career, they have won 40 or more con- the sixth member of the Bruins Medal at the 1960 Games in Skeeter did not let that defi ne tests. That’s quite an accom- to play in more than 1,000 Rome. He, along with Ali and Eddie Crook, were his life. He picked up where he had left off with plishment when you think games with the Black and Gold. the three Americans to bring home gold in boxing his academic career. During his time as a pro- about it. So, while just how far BEFORE THE SUN SET — that year. I was also told that Skeeter fought the fessor where he was able to inspire many young this edition of the B’s will go in The Bruins played 10 afternoon best of the best as a pro, but was brought along people, he also went on the lecture circuit as a the Stanley Cup Playoffs has games during the 2019-2020 way too fast. If it wasn’t for being so poorly man- motivational speaker, at times sharing the stage yet to be determined, here’s a season, posting a 6-3-1 mark aged, he very well could have gone on to be not with old rival Hurricane Carter. partial look, in a statistical way, in those contests. only a champion but one of the all-time greats. at the regular season that got A HISTORIC OVERTIME I was further impressed when I learned that them there. REKINDLES REMEMBRANCES the man I was meeting was now known as OH, NO — The Bruins played OF PAST TIMES — The recent Dr. McClure. He was originally from Toledo, Ohio seven games that went to a five overtime game that saw where he attended the University of Toledo, earn- shootout during the 2019-20 Tampa Bay beat Columbus 3-2 ing degrees in philosophy and literature. Later season. They lost all seven of in the opening round of the he received a PhD in psychology and became a those games. They played 11 Stanley Cup playoffs brought to professor at Northeastern University in Boston additional games that ended mind a similar contest that for- where he settled. He also served a stint in the during the fi ve-minute overtime mer Bruins goalie Tim Thomas United States Army. All these accomplishments period, posting a 6-5 record in experienced in high school. and he was still only 38 years old. In spite of all those matchups. It was early March in 1991 — he had done Skeeter remained a humble man to ON THE OTHER HAND — The some 20 years before Thomas say the least. Bragging was not his forte, whether Black and Gold posted eight would put on the performance it be about his boxing career or his standing in shutouts during the regular of his life in the 2011 Stanley academia. season. Tuukka Rask was Cup Final against Vancouver. Wilbert Skeeter McClure passed away between the pipes for fi ve of Back then it was a high school August 8th, at the age of 81. them, including the 50th of regional championship game in McClure had an outstanding amateur record his career. Backup Jaroslav Michigan. winning numerous national titles on his way to Halak whitewashed three oppo- The contest went deep into securing a berth on the 1960 Olympic Boxing nents, also giving him 50 for the sixth period before Davison Team. At the games, he won a gold medal in his career. High of Flint was able to score the Light Middleweight Division with four vic- Rask led all goaltenders with an upset 3-2 victory over Port tories. One of those wins was over future World a 2.12 goals against average Huron Northern. At the time Champion Carmelo Bossi. and was second overall in it was the longest high school save percentage with a .929 hockey game in Michigan his- mark. He ranked second in the tory, going into the sixth period Skeeter with his amateur trainer Patrolman league with 26 victories. Those and ending in the 87th minute. Ramon Carr fi ve shutouts also ranked him High school hockey periods McClure never let bitterness overtake him. He second in that category. Halak were 15 minutes long. always moved forward, and unlike many oth- ranked sixth in the league with As he would come to be ers who became lost after their boxing careers a 2.39 goals against average. remembered for in 2011, ended, Skeeter did not succumb to self-pity and Together the two netminders Thomas, then a junior net- bad living. He always stayed fi t and would light combined to win the Jennings minder with Davison, was at the up a room when he walked in. He carried that Trophy for the fewest goals top of his game when it really competitive heart and optimism he had in the allowed (167) during the sea- counted. He made 62 saves on ring with him into all aspects of his life. Fans all son. While the goalies were the night — with some 38 of over the world loved him. stingy, the skaters in front of them coming in the six overtime Skeeter McClure deserves to be remembered them could score. The Bruins sessions. not for just his accomplishments in the ring, were shut out only once all Fast forward to 2011 and which were many, but also because he survived season. there was Thomas, making 37 McClure defeats Carmelo Bossi, 1960 Olympics the corrupt sport of boxing where his talents HATS OFF — To David saves and posting a shutout On his return, the immensely talented McClure were never allowed to be fully realized. He lived Pastrnak who scored four of in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup turned pro. Unfortunately, he did not fall into a full and rewarding life. He was the defi nition the five hat tricks that the Final as the Bruins defeated the hands of capable management. He was very of what it means to be a role model, never letting Bruins registered this season. Vancouver to claim their fi rst quickly thrown in with the cream of the crop of adversity stop him from bettering himself. He will Two of those came against championship since 1972. an extremely talented middleweight division. In be missed. arch-rival Montreal while the Thomas won the Conn Smythe only his 12th fi ght, he was put in with the very Rest in Peace my friend. others were against Anaheim Trophy as the Most Valuable seasoned Gomeo Brennan who had a record of and Winnipeg. Patrice Bergeron Player in the Playoffs. 52-6-5 and had beaten Jimmy Archer. Skeeter also had one against the New A GET WELL TO TOM won an impressive decision. York Rangers. Pastrnak’s four HENSON — As the longtime After winning two more bouts McClure was hat tossers were the most by Celtics broadcaster continues matched with former Welterweight Champion a Bruins player since Phil to recover from some medi- Luis Rodriguez. Talked about being rushed along, Esposito and Bobby Orr each cal issues at a hospital north Rodriguez was not only a former champion, but had four during the 1974-1975 of Boston. Henson joined the among the elite fi ghters of the era. Out of 55 season. It is second only to Celtics in 1956 following his fi ghts he only had 3 losses, losing twice to Emile Bret Hull who scored 20 fi rst graduation from Holy Cross Griffi th and once to Curtis Cokes. Skeeter was in goals of the game during the in Worcester. He played for only his 14th fi ght, and lost a ten round decision. 1990-1991 season and 16 dur- the Celtics through the 1964- He would again face Rodriguez two months later ing the 1991-1992 campaign. 1965 season, earning eight losing another decision. AND ALSO A SCORING NBA titles in an era that also After winning his next two fi ghts McCure took MACHINE — Perhaps more featured Bill Russell and Bob on future champ Jose Torres and lost a ten round importantly, Pastrnak scored Cousy. He also coached the decision. A short time later, he would step in the fi rst goal of the game on 15 team from 1969 to 1978 and with the murderous punching Rubin Hurricane occasions; putting the opposi- has been an analyst on Celtics Carter, losing a decision, and then fi ghting him tion at a disadvantage, meaning TV broadcasts for more than to a draw. Skeeter with Carlos Ortiz they would now have to score 30 years.