VOL. 117 - NO. 19 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 10, 2013 $.30 A COPY L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Happy A Short Praise of Mothers by Ally Di Censo Mother’s Day I could never understand the compulsion, shared by many in my generation, to get as far away as possible from one’s parents. To appropriate a clichéd expression, if I had a dime to every time I heard someone in my senior year of high school exclaim: “I can’t wait to go to college so I don’t have to see my parents anymore!” I could now make a full payment on my wedding in a nanosec- ond. I can certainly appreciate the desire for independence, as that comprises a normal and necessary part of getting older, but I still cannot comprehend the fervent desire for a complete separation from ones’ parents. I am very close to my family, and I always want them to be a part of my life. I have already shared so much with my mother, that to cut her loose would be one of the most painful things I can imagine. My mother, Maria Carretta Di Censo, is my best friend, hands down and no ques- tions asked. Her guidance and her love have “Here I am with my mother Maria and my helped me blossom into the woman I am image courtesty of http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/ fiance Noah.” now, though I know that many more years One mother can take care of six children, will pass before I can acquire even half of She would pick me up from morning pre- her wisdom and her grace. The most school and then empty out the kitchen so but six children cannot take care of one mother. impressive aspect about my mother is how we could make pancakes together nearly she consistently put the well-being of my brother and me above any other concerns. (Continued on Page 4)

News Briefs Massachusetts Community Comes Together TO FEED HUNGRY FAMILIES by Sal Giarratani More than 30,000 Demonstrate Resiliency of City in Walk for Hunger At Project Bread’s 45th Walk for Hunger, Richie Havens Dead at 72 an estimated 30,000 Walkers and 2,000 Richie Havens, folk singer and great guitar- Volunteers raised an estimated $3.1 million ist who was the first to perform on stage at to support community based programs that Woodstock back in the Summer of Love in 1969 assist hungry people across Massachusetts. passed away at age 72 on April 22nd. The Brook- “Today’s Walk for Hunger was a triumph, lyn-born ’60s iconic singer was best known for and a true expression of the resiliency his guitar playing and also his many cover and heart of Massachusetts,” said Ellen songs, including Bob Dylan’s “Just Like a Parker, executive director of Project Bread. Woman.” That summerfest was the turning “I have never been more proud of our com- point in his career. Also on stage that summer munity of Walkers and supporters than I am were Jimi Hendrix and many other greats. today.” Richie’s “Freedom” became an anthem for a gen- As the first large, public gathering since eration. In 2009, he returned to Woodstock’s 40th the Boston Marathon, Project Bread was anniversary. He told Associated Press in 2009, faced with a unique and unprecedented “Everything in my life and so many others is challenge this year. Fundraising and regis- attached to that train.” His last album was 2008’s trations for the Walk were immediately “Nobody Left to Crown.” impacted, and the event ended the day half Other notable moments in Havens’ career in- a million dollars down. clude television performances on “The Ed Funds from the Walk for Hunger allow Executive Director of Project Bread Ellen Sullivan Show” and “The Tonight Show,” a role Project Bread to provide people from all walks Parker with Norman Herr. in the 1972 stage production of The Who’s of life with sustainable, nutritious food — continue to support these organizations, “Tommy,” roles in the films “Catch My Soul,” because we believe the opposite of hungry Project Bread is hoping that individuals will “Greased Lightning,” Bob Dylan’s “Hearts of Fire” is not full, it’s healthy. From community- continue to donate and support the cause. and Todd Haynes’ Bob Dylan-inspired film “I’m based meal programs, to early childhood “As a teacher,” said Jamie Yadoff of the Not There,” singing “Tombstone Blues.” During and school nutrition initiatives, to improved John Pierce Middle School in Brookline, “I the mid-70s he co-founded the Northwind Un- access to farm-to-table and local food see first-hand what impact hunger has on dersea Institute, a children’s-oriented museum resources, Project Bread funded more than children. By participating in the experience in the Bronx, as well as the Natural Guard, an 430 community food programs throughout with my students, I don’t simply raise organization to teach children about ecological Massachusetts last year. money to fight hunger, but, together, we issues. Many people are a paycheck away from a raise awareness about an important social (Continued on Page 14) food crisis, and these programs provided a justice issue.” Ms. Yadoff and her students needed resource for the 750,000 people in have raised over $100,000 since 2006. Massachusetts who are food insecure. To To learn more visit www.projectbread.org.

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Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Turiello Res Publica Nostra by David Trumbull A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. “How’s that hopey, changey thing working out for ya” MARTIN VAN BUREN —Sarah Palin, February 6, 2010

On the first of this month the Office of the On the Watch List are U.S. FTA partners United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican released its annual “Special 301” Report on Republic, Guatemala, Israel, Mexico and the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trad- Peru. The nations of Canada, Mexico and ing partners’ protection and enforcement of Peru are also members of the Trans-Pacific intellectual property rights (“IPR”) and mar- Partnership, as is Vietnam, another nation ket access for persons that rely on IPR pro- on the Watch List. Other nations on the tection. With U.S. manufacturers finding it Watch List are: Barbados, Belarus, Bolivia, difficult to match foreign competition on Brazil, Bulgaria, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, price, they increasingly have turned to sub- Greece, Italy (member of the European stantial investments in copyrighted designs, Union, with which the U.S. is negotiating patented processes and trademarked brands an FTA), Jamaica, Kuwait, Lebanon, Para- — in order words, intellectual property — in guay, Philippines, Romania, Tajikistan, DATE OF BIRTH: December 5, 1782 order to compete at home and abroad. There- Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmeni- PLACE OF BIRTH: Kinderhook, NY fore, our trading partners’ enforcement of stan and Uzbekistan. DATE OF DEATH: July 24, 1862 intellectual property rights ought to be a The “Priority Watch List” includes Chile. PLACE OF DEATH: Kinderhook, NY high priority for our government, just as it According to the report, “The United States WIFE: Hannah (1807-1819, her death) is for American companies that lose billions continues to have serious concerns regard- PRESIDENT: 1837-1841 of dollars annually due to pirated “knock- ing outstanding IPR issues under the United Van Buren’s major problem in his presidential occupation, offs” of their products. States-Chile Free Trade Agreement.” In ad- Was the land speculation during the prior administration; For decades, U.S. participation in the dition to the U.S.-Chile FTA, which has been Instead of a major sumptuary smash, World Trade Organization (“WTO”) and in in effect since January 1, 2004, Chile is a C.E.O. number eight faced a financial crash. bilateral and regional free trade agreements member of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (“FTAs”) has been justified by making a com- currently negotiating a large regional FTA. Bank closures and failures spread like the dickens, mitment to protecting intellectual property On the Priority Watch List is notorious Remaining solvent for most, was no easy pickin’s; a condition of joining the WTO or the FTA. source of online piracy, Russia. In support- His goal was to make a real favorable impression, So how well has this work? ing Russia’s bid to join the WTO, President But instead had to cope with our first Great Depression. This year’s report identifies Ukraine as a Barack Obama, on November 10, 2011 ex- The piece de resistance, since Van Buren’s creation, “Priority Foreign Country” judged to have pressed his hope that, once in the WTO, Rus- Was the costliest Seminole War that had yet faced our nation; inadequate intellectual property laws and sia would change its outlaw ways, saying: Though he tried to avoid it with all of his might, that may justly be subjected to U.S. sanc- “From day one of its membership in the WTO, “Little Van” soon became a cartoonist’s delight. tions. Next week Ukraine will celebrate five Russia will be required to comply with WTO His wife was name Hannah, from Van Buren’s home town, years as a member of the WTO. For five years rules on the protection and enforcement of Very distant relatives, so there was no need to frown; Ukraine has enjoyed the benefits of WTO intellectual property rights, including with They produced four good sons in twelve wonderful years, membership, but has failed to live up to its respect to key rights relied on by U.S. creative Before her passing caused great sorrow and tears. obligation to enforce property rights. and innovative industries.” The report also contains a “Priority Watch Other nations on the Priority Watch List Martin stayed single for the rest of his life, List” and a “Watch List,” containing coun- are: Algeria, Argentina, China, India, Indo- Occupied the White House without his good wife; tries whose intellectual property regimes nesia, Pakistan, Thailand and Venezuela. His daughter-in-law, a Carolina beauty, are deemed of concern. Forty countries are Was then appointed to White House hostess duty. on a list. All but three (Algeria, Turkmeni- [David Trumbull consults to the textile and stan and Uzbekistan) are WTO members. apparel trade. Contact him by telephone at So much for WTO as a tool to make coun- (617) 237-6008 in Boston or (202) 657-6008 tries crack down on piracy of intellectual in Washington or send him an email message PINELLI’S property. at [email protected].] FUNCTION FACILITY MICHAEL F. FLAHERTY Per BEREAVEMENT BUFFET $14.95 Person Running for Boston City Council At Large new opportunities and po- nity. Now, more than ever, Please accept sincere condolences, from the tential risks for Boston, there is a chance to make Spinelli’s family and staff. During this difficult Flaherty said. “With Mayor the city council a more ac- time, we would like to offer our facility at a Menino stepping down in tive and effective partner in specially reduced price, for you, your family and January and with several helping to lead city govern- members of the city council ment. 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USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA As members of the National Honor Soci- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the ety, it was requested that they do a project POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 that would make a change in their commu- James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma nity and that they could connect with. On 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Thursday, May 2, 2013 Michaela and Alyssa put a Kickball game together at Malden High Vol. 117 - No. 19 Friday, May 10, 2013 School with students against teachers to support Housing Families in Malden. Hous- OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions ing Families is an organization where home- of this our adopted country the United States of America: less families are given a safe place to call To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: home. Alyssa and Michaela thought it would To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: be nice to have some of the children who In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better live at Housing Families join in the festivi- than we found it. ties and invited the children who live there to their event and provided them with pizza that was donated by DiPietro’s in Malden. These kids appreciated the food very much. Happy Birthday Sal Malden Mayor Gary Christenson rolled out the first pitch of the game. Malden Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy was also in at- tendance to lend her support. They raffled off many items consisting of products such as: bath and body works bas- L-R: Alyssa Figueiredo, Malden Mayor kets, which were donated by the Bath and Gary Christenson and Michaela D’Onofrio. Body Works in Beverly, MA and many pieces (Photo by Rosario Scabin, of sports memorabilia, donated by Salem Five Ross Photography) Savings Bank in Malden. They also sold soaps donated by Candlicious Occasions in Malden and we also had so many donation items that and stuffed bears donated by First & Main in it filled the back of our trunks! It was an Illinois. amazing experience that no one will ever In the end, with the donations that they forget and to see the smiles on everyone’s received and all of the proceeds from the faces was just priceless. We are both so very raffles and items, donations totaling $400 proud to have been able to give back to the dollars for Housing Families were collected community that gives so much to us.

The Museum of Fine Arts Will Reincarnate ‘Hippie Chic’ this July Let’s take a moment to mentally trans- PAISLEY, BEADS AND FRINGE: port ourselves to summer: Boston is hot, CELEBRATE HIPPIE FASHION flowers are in bloom and within the walls of The end of the 1960s and early 1970s was WILMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL the Museum of Fine Arts, so are the floral an exciting time for fashion as the counter psychedelic prints of the ’60s and ’70s. culture’s challenges to authority expressed LAMPLIGHTERS PRESENTS “Hippie Chic” is the latest in the museum’s itself in new ways of thinking about dress. string of fashion-focused exhibitions, run- The emerging hippie culture rejected the SWEENEY TODD — ning from July 2 through November 11, dictates of Paris haute couture, adopting 2013. The turbulent era made an imprint instead an eclectic, highly individual The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on countless aspects of culture, a big com- look, mixing vintage and ethnic clothing ponent of which was the way people dressed. with fashions inspired by contemporary A Musical Production!!! The 50-ensemble showcase features re- psychedelic Pop art, nature, fantasy and invented fabrics from young designers of the ethnographic art. For the first time, trends If you are looking for something fun and inexpensive to decade — velvet, eyelet, satin, leather — as percolated up from the streets to affect ready do this weekend — come and support The Wilmington High well as popular detailing like beading, fringe, to wear and even haute couture. “Hippie School Lamplighters presents Sweeney Todd — The Demon patchwork and the inescapable tie-dye. Chic” celebrates the designs of innova- Barber of Fleet Street — A Musical Production!!! Many of the pieces are new acquisitions to tive boutiques and young designers and Amongst the many great students of Wilmington High MFA’s Textile and Fashion Arts collection. includes about 50 ensembles, in materials School in the cast and crew is none other than my son Especially notable about the time period was (crushed velvet, eyelet, satin, leather,), CHRIS ROMANO, come and see him and his friends — this the rejection of haute couture and the fa- techniques and embellishments (tie-dye, will be awesome. voring of individual street style. Anyone patchwork, beads and fringe) and styles Shows are Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 pm, Friday, want to draw some parallels between now from psychedelic to retro that made state- May 10th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 11th at 2:00 pm and then? This exhibit should not be missed, ments consonant with the era’s experimen- and 7:00 pm at the Wilmington High School Auditorium, though if you do, there is a coordinating tation, theatricality, and freewheeling 159 Church Street, Wilmington, MA. hardcover by curator Lauren D. Whitley. spirit. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at (978) 694-6060 ext. 378. Hope to see you all there! MICHAEL O. POLACCO April 25, 1919 ~ May 5, 2013

Michael O. Polacco formerly of supervisor for the Commonwealth of Watertown and Boston’s North End. Massachusetts. Beloved husband of Linda (Spinale). Funeral Mass was celebrated in Father of Leonard Polacco and his St. Leonard Church, North End, wife Janice (Renzulli). Grandfather of Boston on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Michael L. Polacco, all of Swampscott. Interment with Military Honors followed Brother of Alfred Polacco of Middleborough at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. and the late Phyllis Palmarazzo, Joseph Donations made in Michael’s memory to: and Antonette “Anty’ Polacco. Also survived Aviv Center for Living, 240 Lynnfield Street, by many nieces and nephews. Peabody, MA 01960 would be appreciated. Michael served in the U.S. Army during Arrangements were by Magrath Funeral Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, WWII. Michael was also a retired motor pool Home, East Boston, Massachusetts. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013 “The Field of Dreams” THINKING Wiffle Ball Tournament/Fundraiser OUT LOUD The Boston Field of Dreams will be host- says, and much more. We also have food and by Sal Giarratani ing their fourth annual “Field of Dreams” music, and everyone receives a t-shirt. In Wiffle Ball Tournament and Fundraiser three years it has been a lot of fun, as well on May 11, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm as raised $142,500. 100% of the money Taking a Ride on the Thin Blue Line at the Boston Athletic Club, 653 Summer raised has been donated both to the JDRF Well, for over 27 years I and was completely surpris- Street, South Boston. All money raised will and Joslin Diabetes Center, toward research have been a special state ing even for me. be donated to the Joslin Diabetes Center, for a cure to Diabetes. police officer for the Massa- Over the years, I have in- in their mission to find a cure for diabetes. Please consider making a financial dona- chusetts Department of teracted with a number of Paul Fitzgerald organized “The Field tion, or any kind donation that can be used Mental Health. I have called police officers from a num- of Dreams” Wiffle Ball Tournament/ in an auction or raffle, to help us raise it jokingly a delayed voca- ber of different police agen- Fundraiser three years ago, after his money for this extremely worthy cause. Your tion. Since I didn’t put a po- cies. I often worked with the eight-year-old daughter was diagnosed with donation is tax deductible, and your generos- lice uniform on until I was Massachusetts State Police type one diabetes. This daylong event con- ity will help the Joslin Diabetes Center to 37 years old. When I was in the course of my job. I have sists of a children’s tournament in the continue to improve the quality of life for our younger and in college, the worked with various munici- morning, and an adult tournament in the children. last thing I wanted to be was pal police departments and afternoon. There are all kinds of activities For further information on the event, a cop. I grew up in the ’50s county sheriffs too. for the kids including pony rides, petting please visit our website www.joslin.org/ and ’60s in Boston’s South I watched with pride how zoo, face painting, K-9 demonstration, Simon fieldofdreams End and lower Roxbury and a multitude of law enforce- watched lots of my friends ment agencies worked as a get into trouble every so unit in the recent manhunt often with the law. The last for Terrorist Number 2, find- • Michael F. Flaherty (Continued from Page 2) thing I wanted was to be on ing him in Watertown. I was communities. Having that that must be made safer, the difficult problems that the radar of Station 4. My proud of their teamwork and kind of experience on the city more responsible develop- conspire to fuel a recurrent brother and I survived those would have expected nothing council will be more neces- ment and fiscal obligations cycle of violence and hope- sometimes mean city streets. less. I was also proud of sary next year than ever, that will require hard lessness for too many.” I can remember, though, the way police officers have and I look forward to work- choices in order to ensure Law enforcement alone is my mother knew a cop from been treated with so much ing with the new mayor our economic well-being — not enough, Flaherty contin- Charlestown back when she respect since the marathon on the challenges and op- Boston is still a fundamen- ued. “Our police and other was younger. She and his bombing back on April 15th. portunities we face as a tally strong and prosperous first responders do a tre- wife grew up as kids over in However, I was saddened Charlestown. Whenever my to see young 26-year-old city.” city,” Flaherty said. mendous job and have our mother went into town and MIT Police Officer Sean Flaherty said cooperation “But the fact is we can do thanks and appreciation. But had us with her, she often Collier gunned down without and hard work will be the better, and City Hall has to I have always said that we stopped at the corner of a chance much like my keys to making a better fu- do more. Our next mayor cannot hope to simply arrest Stuart and Tremont Streets mother’s childhood friend ture for Boston. “I believe the and city council must ad- our way out of these prob- to say hi to the traffic cop, Franny Johnson. next mayor and city council dress the root causes of the lems. The time to develop Fran Johnson, who owned I have finished my career will need to work together as most serious challenges fac- and implement creative and this traffic intersection. He with only a few minor scraps a team in order to make our ing Boston. An epidemic of long-lasting solutions is was a real nice guy and compared to so many other city the very best it can be. substance abuse and a lack now,” he said. “With the right very much Charlestown. I police officers. I have kept As an experienced member of economic opportunities leadership in place and fol- remember what happened my sanity, my sense of hu- of that team, I will work hard for our young people. The lowing on the many success- on St. Patrick’s Day in mor, my hair and my per- to make certain city govern- wide availability of drugs and ful strategies developed un- 1969 when he walked down spective of life and along the ment is listening to and the need for more and bet- der Mayor Menino, I am con- Tremont Street to take a way I actually went from be- working for the people of ter substance abuse treat- fident we can succeed and leak inside the Irish Tam ing chubby to being quite fit. Boston,” he said. ment programs. And not can continue to move along and got dead real quick Yes, I am older but yet so “Although we face numer- enough living-wage jobs to a path of progress towards a when a robber was running wiser. I may never wear a ous challenges — a public meet demand, particularly better and brighter future. out the door. Officer Fran blue police uniform again school system that must during the summer school And I want to help lead that Johnson never had a chance but being a police officer will perform better, streets vacation months. These are effort.” to even reach for his fire- always be a part of who I am. arm. Whenever, I pass by the I took pride in who I was and Area-1 police station across the role I played in society. I • L’Anno Bello (Continued from Page 1) from the Kennedy Building, made the right decision back every afternoon, instilling my mother is to me. My mother is afraid that I stop and reflect on a plaque in October 1985. the love of cooking that I still This Sunday, May 12th, is once I get married, I will in Officer Johnson’s honor. Finally, I was lucky. I sur- carry with me to this day. Mother’s Day. May is a won- cease to want her in my life. Eventually back in 1985 vived a few moments that Born to Italian parents but derful time to celebrate a Mom, nothing could be far- after six years working on an scared the heck out of raised in Venezuela, my feast of mothers, as this ther from the truth. You acute in-patient DMH ward, me but always remembered mother ensured that my is the month of the Earth were, are and always will be I decided that being a police my mother’s “Irish-ness.” brother and I learned both Mother in pagan rites, the my rock, my stability, my officer wasn’t such a bad She believed we all had our Spanish and Italian, grant- Virgin Mary in Christianity, source of endless wisdom. idea and I wondered what time. I’m glad my time ing my deep appreciation of and of new life blossoming all Abandoning you from my life some of my boyhood friends hasn’t come yet. My object is culture. To this day, my around. I know that I will set is tantamount to cutting out might think of me wearing never to retire from life. I will mother always makes time apart this day to ensure my my own heart. Mom, I love a badge. I went to the police remain Sal and everything to watch funny movies with mother feels extra-special. you and will always need you. academy and started out in that means. I am going to me, ask me about my day, However, we should not use Happy Mother’s Day to my the field at an older age and enjoy the next phase of teach me cooking tech- Mother’s Day as an excuse wonderful mother, and to all still managed to take out over my life and live it fully as I niques and read with me. My to only devote one day of the the mothers out there! 27 years in law enforcement. always have tried to do. mother taught me to be con- year to our moms. Every day Ally Di Censo is a Graduate This new job worked out well For all those people worried fident, worry less, stop com- is Mother’s Day, because a Student in History at the Uni- for me. I enjoyed my role in I am retiring from writing. paring myself to others and mother’s love never stops. I versity of Massachusetts Bos- public safety and never took Don’t worry, be happy. I have — gulp — quit procrastinat- try to live by my mother’s ton. She appreciates any com- myself too seriously. When no intention of not continu- ing. If I have children some- example every second, every ments and suggestions about someone asked me when I ing my writing. I was a writer day, I want to be as selfless minute, and every day of the Italian holidays and folklore at thought of becoming a police long before I was a cop and I and loving towards them as year. [email protected]. officer, it really came late will continue being so.

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Spaulding’s Dr. Jeffrey Schneider and wife Nhi-Ha Trinh. While the recent events in Boston have impacted mil- lions of lives, many of those cheering at the finish line could not have known that Spaulding Campaign committee member Tedy Bruschi, in an instant they would be wife Heidi, Nancy Adams and Spaulding trustees chair beneficiaries of Boston’s Scott Schoen. Spring Festival and Perennial Divide world leading health care services. Among those pro- Celebrates the New Gardening Season viders is the new Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston Natural Areas Network Offers the Charlestown Navy Yard, a state-of-the-art facility FREE Plants and Garden Advice with an unmatched patient- centered level of care. Nearly 500 friends and supporters of the Spaulding Community, along with leaders such as Mayor Thomas M Menino,

Dr. Ross Zafonte, Chief Medical Officer of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital; David Storto, President of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital; Ed Lawrence, Partners Healthcare Board of Directors Chairman; and Gary Gottlieb, MD, President and CEO of Partners Healthcare. Jacquelynne and Ira Stepanian. (Photos by Roger Farrington) gathered on Saturday, April Boston Natural Areas you are a beginning gar- 20th, to honor the people of Network invites all garden- dener; there are plenty of Boston and commemorate ers to the annual Spring free plant divisions to share. NORTH END the new hospital which now Festival and Perennial BNAN staff members along WATERFRONT HEALTH serves as a place of healing Divide on Saturday, May 18th with skilled BNAN Master and hope for so many. at BNAN’s City Natives, Urban Gardeners will be presents The evening included 30 Edgewater Drive, Mat- standing by to assist with tours of the new facility and tapan from 10:00 a.m. to any questions, concerns or a gala dinner under a grand 2:00 p.m. The festival is free comments you might have. tent. Preceding the dinner for everyone and is held rain The Spring Festival also was a moment of silence, or shine. includes a Gardener’s Mar- followed by recognition of The Festival’s highlight is ket of native plants and veg- Spaulding clinicians among the Perennial Divide where etable seedlings propagated those who were first re- anyone who shares an in- at City Natives along with sponders Marathon Monday. terest in community or organic fertilizer and soil The Boston Pops concluded backyard gardening can amendments to help garden- the speaking program with come together to swap plants ers build their soil. Proceeds a moving “Stars & Stripes and gardening tips. Partici- from all sales will benefit Forever,” followed by a rous- pants are requested to pre- BNAN’s City Natives. There ing sing-along of “Sweet divide their perennial plants is also a free workshop on Caroline” that was led by the into smaller pieces and to beekeeping presented by dance band Soho — all cel- bring their own containers resident beekeeper Mike ebrating the indomitable for plants to take home. You spirit of the people of Boston. do not need to bring plants if (Continued on Page 12) FRIDAY MAY10 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Your Ad $ SELL YOUR GOLD $ 2 O 13 VOTED Now! NOW !!! #1 BEST Could Go PLACE $1,800 TO SELL 20th ANNIVERSARY Per Ounce! 24K 781-286-CASH JEWELRY Here We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry We Buy Gold and Silver Coins AT THE DCR’S STERITI MEMORIAL RINK For information about advertising in Jewelry Box 345 Broadway, Revere 561 Commercial Street, Boston the Post-Gazette, — EXTRA SPENDING MONEY — call 617-227-8929. sellgoldmass.com Hours 10-5:30 pm every day. Saturdays until 3:30 pm Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013 Redemptoris Mater Seminary’s imple TIMES . . . Fourth Annual Gala Dinner S In 2005, Cardinal spend two to three years doing pastoral by Girard A. Plante Seán P. O’Malley, work around the United States. Once their OFM Cap, officially formation is completed, they will be ordained opened the Redemp- by Cardinal Seán and begin serving the Whenever I listen to music immigrants from Italy and toris Mater Semi- Archdiocese in our parishes. Currently there from certain generations nations across Europe are nary in Boston. are already two ordained priests from dating to the Big Band era to nearly extinct. Redemptoris Mater Redemptoris Mater, Fr. Felipe Gonzalez who Jazz to Rock ‘n’ Roll of the With them has largely Seminaries are a servers at the Cathedral in South Boston, 1960’s to 1970’s or to some gone the wisdom of thriving fruit of the Second and Fr. Israel Rodriguez, who serves at current Contemporary lyr- through the Great Depres- Vatican Council and St. Patrick parish in Lawrence, MA. ics, I am transported to a sion and WWII. With them an inspiration of The Seminary is temporarily located at specific place and moment, have largely gone the rich Blessed Pope John the rectory of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and always I recall a beloved anecdotes of the “old country” relative or close friend. to pass along to today’s youth. Archbishop Carlo Paul II. Redemptoris Chestnut Hill and in desperate need of find- The popular folk ballad Though we who are blessed Maria Viganò Mater is Latin for ing a larger and more suitable house to fit “Mother of the Re- all the seminarians and allow for further “Where Have All The Flow- to have known that genera- deemer.” The goal of these seminaries is to growth. ers Gone” by Peter, Paul and tion harbor a wealth of form missionary diocesan priests for the The seminary lives from the Providence Mary, brings to the surface stories to share, it is unfor- New Evangelization. One of the unique char- of God and each year it holds an annual Gala all our loved ones who’ve tunate that the 20-some- acteristics of these seminaries is that the Dinner to raise funds to help defray the cost gone before us. things barely knew them. seminarians come from all over the world, of the operation. This year’s Fourth Annual I refer not so much for the That generation can benefit making evident the call to serve the uni- Gala Dinner will honor Archbishop Carlo Vietnam War generation for from America’s Greatest versal Church. Hence, the nature of this Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio of His Holi- whom the hit song was cre- Generation in this chaotic seminary is to prepare missionaries, with ness Pope Francis to the United States, for ated, but primarily to the world they’re participants zeal to announce the Gospel, wherever they his many years of faithful service to the good and decent folks of within. are needed. In their formation as mission- Church and uncompromising love for the America’s Greatest Genera- Mother’s Day reminds each ary priests, Redemptoris Mater seminarians truth. tion. They all kept our na- of us — whether our grand- are prepared to be shepherds of souls, min- For reservations or more details on tion stable and prosperous mothers and moms lived istering to the needs of people, especially Redemptoris Mater Seminary’s Fourth for decades after the end of to brush white hair or the far away and those in the “periphery” of Annual Gala Dinner to be held on June 16th World War II. whether they passed away society. at 5:00 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton, Our neighborhoods were too young — the grand and In Boston there are 21 seminarians from 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Route 1, safer and cohesive as we glorious women who sacri- 11 different countries at Redemptoris Mater Norwood, MA. For information to place a grew up surrounded by cor- ficed much for family, com- Seminary. From the United States to Ivory greeting in the ad journal or tax-deductible ner stores and churches munity, church and country. Coast, from Latin America to Europe. There questions, visit www.rmsboston.org or email filled every Sunday. Wher- Many gave until weariness are also three Italians called to serve the [email protected]. You may also call ever we lived in the U.S., we of years caught up. Lord in our Archdiocese: Andrea Povero from 617-879-9813. knew our neighbors. Nowa- Let us all celebrate our Turin, Andrea Filippucci from Rome and On behalf of Redemptoris Mater Seminary, days, we live in a world of too wonderful women — ‘Wonder Vincenzo Caruso from Naples. The seminar- I invite you to join us as we honor Archbishop many strangers. Women’ to be sure — who ians study Philosophy and Theology at Carlo Maria Viganò and support the needs of That cruel reality arrived either came to America or Saint John’s Seminary and in addition, they our seminary. Arrivederci! Vi aspettiamo! on our doorstep in the Bos- were born in the early 20th ton area as mayhem hit century on our nation’s pre- Marathon Monday, consum- cious soil. They kept our Ave Maria Concert ing several days of a collec- families together and pro- tive energy, time and police vided selfless strength and by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari resources. An inescapable courage beyond comprehen- There are many events Nobis Pacem” composed for Drzymalskihas continued to fear gripped citizens from sion during dark days and that take place at Saint the orchestra by Christopher develop, establishing a tra- Boston to UMASS-Dartmouth uncertain times. Leonard Parish during the Gainey will be debuted at the dition of performing Christ- to Worcester. Will we ever Through it all they rarely course of a year but none performance. mas and spring concerts at return to reliable normalcy? complained and accepted more anticipated than the Anticipating Mother’s Day, Sacred Heart Church. Often, From age 11 until a few their unique roles as the concerts performed by the the concert will be dedi- these concerts include guest months from turning 15, I stalwarts of our society. They resident, Saint Leonard cated to the Blessed Mother performances with Our pedaled my hometown’s daily lead quietly yet convinc- Choral Society under the and the wonderful women Lady of Czestochowa Church morning newspaper in the ingly. They lived exemplary. capable guidance of Music who grace our lives. Saint Choir. Dan Drzymalski has early 1970’s. After each We are the direct recipi- Director, Dan Drzymalski. Leonard Parish has gradu- been an organist since age morning’s delivery duties ents of their countless acts On Saturday, May 11th, at ally, over the years, devel- 13. He has a Bachelor’s de- were complete, I read the of good deeds. Many we 6:00 pm, the Ave Maria con- oped an association with gree in Music and Biology paper from cover to cover — never met. Others familiar cert will be presented at beautiful music; the Cham- from Cornell University and tackling the Sports Page became a simple ‘hello’ or Sacred Heart Church in ber Orchestra that will make received his Medical degree first, then the Local section ‘nice day’ as we passed by Boston’s historic North End. its debut on Saturday evening at Harvard Medical School. that featured the obituaries. their humble homes while Through the years many is simply a further develop- Dan enjoys a career as resi- I would read about people I they swept their sidewalk or concerts have taken place at ment of that association. A dent physician at Massachu- knew who passed away. whom we met at the corner Sacred Heart but this will lovely aspect of the concert setts General Hospital. Reading the morning paper grocery. be a landmark event for it was the opportunity for con- Tickets for the concert usually meant I got that Heroines all, we forever will mark the debut of the cert goers to have dedicated may be purchased at Sacred sad news first, but word honor the women who North End Chamber Orches- to their mothers a musical Heart Church the evening of spread quickly in tight-knit touched our lives for de- tra performing with The selections for a donation. the performance. A donation neighborhoods. cades. It is left to us — their Saint Leonard Choral Society Choral music has been of $10.00 is requested. At Obituaries drew me to an heirs — to foster better and and the Saint John School an integral part of Saint the conclusion of the con- intense interest to learn safer neighborhoods and Children’s Choir. In addition Leonard parish since its cert there will be a reception about the lives of certain communities. We are no to the opening performance founding in 1873. The at Saint John School hall other people I never met. doubt richly rewarded by our of the Chamber Orchestra Choral Society under the where light refreshments Their obits looked like this: mothers and grandmothers. the beautiful hymn “Dona direction of Maestro Dan will be served. Philomena (Catardo) Fanelli So let us pull together was born in Catanzaro, Italy, the lessons they taught and came to the U.S. with us, the unwavering guid- her parents as a child. ance they gave us, and Romeo and Juliet Return to Public Garden Lagoon Rarely do I read current the redeeming qualities they obituaries of Italians origi- shared through example and nating from Italy or any plow through the challenges country in Europe as I as they did. I gain strength did aplenty throughout the simply recalling my mom’s 1970’s, ’80’s and ’90’s. That strength. strikes me as both sad and It is also our women neigh- alarming. Sad in that the bors whose connection to us, givers and decent folks of though seemingly inconse- their generation are im- quential as we may have mensely missed and much thought or pondered not, needed in today’s world. which gave us countless gifts Alarming because it’s a stark that keep on giving. reminder that the first Happy Mother’s Day!

The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submissions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. Romeo and Juliet made it back just in time to celebrate the 25th Annual Return of the There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can Swans to the Public Garden Lagoon on Tuesday, May 7th where they will reside for the be submitted via e-mail: [email protected]. If you want summer. The swans were greeted by local officials, visitors and many of their fowl your photos returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. feathered friends. (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013 Page 7 EAST BOSTON Freeway Meridian Street Library News Says ...

Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Ear Cleaning for Cats and Dogs Cleaning your pets’ ears is canal. Use one hand to hold ably shake their head. This important to their overall the ear flap out of the way (if is normal (but a little messy) health and well being. Dogs your pet has floppy ears). and helps remove remaining and cats have deep ear Hold the bottle of cleaning solution from the canal. canals that travel down and solution in the other hand However, try to prevent any The Ship of Romance “Great Harry,” 1935, by Frederick in before reaching the ear and squeeze a substantial head shaking at least until Leonard King drum. Because air flow is amount of the liquid into the you have had a chance to limited in the canal, mois- ear. Don’t worry about using massage the solution into Want stuff to do? Don’t forget to call 617-569-0271 Merid- ture can build up, especially too much solution because the ear canal. Keep your ian Street Library for programs for kids and adults. There in dogs with floppy ears or a the excess just ends up on pet clear of hard surfaces is an automated message but feel free to wait for a librar- lot of ear hair. Moisture and the floor (or spattered on you). (example doors and tables) as ian who can fill you in on what is being offered. Look around ear wax promote bacterial Then, immediately message it shakes to avoid possible Eastie for stuff to do before you get in your car, gas, time growth, which is why ear the area between the ear injuries to the ear flap that and all that jazz and art. infections occur, so keep and the neck to help loosen could lead to hematoma. The Friends is again sponsoring the Franklin Zoo passes your pet’s ears clean and dry. and dissolve the wax and How often should I routinely this year. Check with the Meridian Street Library for How often you should clean debris. It can help to close clean my pet’s ears? availability. your pet’s ears. (Weekly, bi- the ear flap and hold it there It depends on the indi- There is something fun going on most of the time. You weekly, monthly, etc.)? De- while messaging the area. vidual pet, but monthly or just have to go on Eastie.com. Visit Piers Park, Shades pends on your pet’s physical You may be able to feel the weekly cleaning is usually Beach, walk on the waterfront. Central Park’s trees are characteristics and their in- solution swishing around recommended. gorgeous. The Meridian Street Library gardens are delight- dividual habits (dogs that in the canal, like water in a What should I use to clean ful. Coffee and ice cream isn’t bad either. spend a lot of time in the washing machine. Finally, my pet’s ears? Pick up the self walking tour map at the Meridian Street water need to have their ears use a cotton ball to remove It is best to use a commer- Library. You won’t be bored. cleaned more frequently). If the remaining liquid from cial ear cleaning solution Eat? Drink? Italy one minute, Puerto Rico, Morroco, Peru you suspect that your pet the ear canal. Repeat the and cotton balls, because the next. It is all up to you. Enjoy! already has an ear infec- above process until the cot- this combination will not There are a series of paintings “Ships thru the Ages” by tion, see your veterinarian ton is free (or almost so) of damage the ear. Frederick Leonard King hanging in the Meridian Street for a professional cleaning wax and debris. What if my pet shakes its Library. In the fall when the new library opens four of them and appropriate medication. You can insert cotton balls head? will be hung and rotated once a year with another four. Your veterinarian can rec- one at a time into the ear You will get spattered but Once a year all of them will be on display at the new library ommend a commercial ear canal, reaching in with the otherwise no harm is done. and an event will be planned to celebrate. cleaning solution, which is cotton balls in your fingers Continue with the cleaning Wouldn’t it be great to have the four that are being hung designed to breakdown the and always pulling it back and repeat the process if in pristine condition? ear wax and clean the canal out toward you (not pushing necessary. The art restoration committee of the Friends of the of any other dirt or debris. It it deeper in the canal). Make PLEASE KEEP IN MIND to Library is embarking on a fundraising venture. The goal is a good idea to have some- sure to not leave any cotton always contact your vet with is to restore four paintings that will be hung at the new one else hold your pet while in your pet’s ear when you what you are using. My library when it opens this year. Plans to raise funds to you clean the ears, at least are done. Do not use Q-tips, advice comes from articles restore four more paintings every year until all 14 are until you get comfortable tweezers or another instru- that I read and I share with restored are also in effect. The paintings have been photo- with doing it on your own. Be ment to reach deeper into you. graphed and appear digitally restored on the www.bpl.org/ careful not to press on or the canal to avoid possible That’s all for now! NeighborhoodBranches/EastBoston/BranchTreasures site of obstruct the ear canal while damage to the canal or ear the Boston Public Library. holding your pet’s head, so drum. REMEMBER ... to keep our Why do the paintings need restoration? The paintings that the cleaning solution During the ear cleaning streets clean and pick up after are dirty dingy in need of restoration before the damage can get all the way into the process, your pet will prob- your pet! becomes irreversible. The paintings being considered for hanging are 1935 The Ship of Romance Great Harry, 1935 Junk, 1935 Magellan’s Ship Victoria, 1935 Constitution & Boston. A great represen- East Boston Resident Brian Teixeira Brings Prince John tation “Ships thru the Ages”. to Life at the Robin Hood Springtime Festival Want to help raise funds or support the Friends of the Library the next meeting is at the Meridian St. Branch Actors from across New Monday, May 20th at 6:30 pm. Any ideas e-mail me England breathe life into [email protected]. beloved characters of the The paintings are National Treasures. Eastie is fortun- Middle Ages during this ate to have them. They are a reminder of Eastie’s mari- year’s Robin Hood Spring- time history, culture, art and heritage. “Unique to our time Festival in Guilford, CT. community.” Visit Nottingham and Sher- EB’s Artists group is having their Open Studios event wood Forest and join Brian May 18th and 19th. Look for our “Friends of the Library” display Teixeira of East Boston, MA at that event. This is a great opportunity to support our as he portrays Prince John local artists, many of who live and work in East Boston, in an original production by free. Renaissance faire-circuit veterans and brothers David and Paul Stickney of Pas- times Entertainment. Teix- eira connects with a cast of LUCIA over 50 actors, who will have R I S T O R A N T E & B A R audiences on their toes dur- ing The Robin Hood Spring- Traditional Italian Cuisine time Festival’s Robin Hood (Photo courtesy of The Connecticut Renaissance Faire Springtime Festival, every and shot by Eric Tetreault) 415 Hanover Street, Boston weekend from May 18 to June 2. ing Prince John in the 2013 tory, stage combat, dialect, 617.367.2353 Teixeira has performed in production,” said Teixeira. voice lessons, and character numerous productions over “The Robin Hood Springtime development and improvisa- the years, including Fiddler Festival has something for tion from The Robin Hood 11 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester On the Roof, Pirates of Pen- everyone, be first-time visi- Springtime Festival, which zance and Two Gentleman of tors to the Festival or faire organizes several, seasonal 781.729.0515 Verona to name a few of enthusiasts, and I can’t wait Renaissance faires through- his stage credits. This marks to meet and interact with out the state. Teixeira’s fourth year as a everyone attending this The Robin Hood Spring- Private Function Rooms for any Occasion performer at the annual family friendly Renaissance time Festival does not Christening • Bridal Shower • Baby Shower faire.” require guests to dress in Robin Hood Springtime • Festival. To prepare for their roles, Renaissance-period cloth- Birthday Bereavement, Etc. “Every year, I look forward Robin Hood Springtime ing. Visitors are invited to auditioning for the Robin Festival’s cast members re- come as they are or as Donato Frattaroli Hood Springtime Festival, ceived free, professional [email protected] www.luciaristorante.com and I am thrilled to be play- training in Renaissance his- (Continued on Page 14) Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013 Socially Scene by Angela Cornacchio

Mom and let her watch the animals run around. Franklin Park Zoo is located at One Franklin Park Road and Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA. For more information on all the activity on Mother’s Day visit www.zoonewengland.org. The Red Room Moves into May .… As things be- gin to heat up outside the Red Room is still rocking with performances in May that will bring you in just for the show. BOY — Friday, May 17th at 8:00 pm. BOY is a contagious Nathan MacIntosh hits the Hub at the Beantown Comedy The Museum of Fine Arts is celebrating Samuri Saturdays confection that has spread Vault this May. and making an appearance to celebrate Mother’s Day. across the Internet like wild- (Photo courtsey of comedymondaynight) (Photo courtesy of MFA Boston) fire. Imagine a mix of the art school elegance of Phoenix, Mother’s Day at the missioned by choreographer the lively melodies of Feist The Red Room is always a Cream of Comedy”, he has MFA .… On Sunday, May 12th and dancer Martha Graham. and the emotional depth of venue you can count on to appeared on Much Music’s treat the lady in your life This performance starts at Bon Iver. But to draw such put a class act on stage. The “Stars Gone Wild,” a guest for “Mother’s Day at the 2:00 pm. comparisons is superficial Red Room @ Cafe 939 is lo- spot on XM Satellite Radio’s Museum of Fine Arts, What a better way to show and not especially helpful cated at 939 Boylston Street, “Chomping at the Bit” and Boston.” Mom that you care. Tickets because what you miss is Boston. For more informa- “Laugh Attack” and a small This Mother’s Day, the can be purchased online at the originality of the BOY tion on tickets you can call role in the critically ac- Museum of Fine Arts offers www.mfa.org/tickets or you concept and the charisma of 617-747-2261 or for infor- claimed film “The Wait” a cultured setting to spend can call 1-800-440-6975 for its two performers. mation on upcoming shows which premiered at the 2006 an afternoon with family. more information on the Jay Nash / Ollie Childs / visit www.cafe939.com. Toronto International Film Visit the recently opened displays and hours. Eliza Moore — Saturday, Beantown Comedy Always Festival. Most recently he exhibition Michelangelo: Take Mom Outside .... May 18th at 8:00 pm. Jay Cracking Jokes .… Local was named one of the “Top Sacred and Profane, Master Celebrate Mother’s Day at Nash, a California native favorite Paul Nardizzi and Five Canadian Comedians Drawings from the Casa Franklin Park Zoo Sun- and rock troubadour, has his classic routine will be on being Observed” by the Com- Buonarroti, featuring an day, May 12th with FREE been blessed with the kind stage Wednesday, May 15th edy Network and one of five intimate view of the hand ADMISSION for all mothers of rustic voice so rarely at 8:30 pm and again on of the New Generation of and mind of Michelangelo. throughout the day. heard on record. Coupled Wednesday, May 22nd at Canadian Funny Men by Included are 25 figure draw- The fun will begin at with that is his unnervingly 8:30 pm. Nathan Macintosh Sharp Magazine. He is also a ings and architectural stud- 10:00 am and continue until candid approach to song writ- will be stirring things up favorite at comedy clubs ies, such as Madonna and 6:00 pm when it’s time to ing. The man is a burgeon- on Friday May 17th at 9:00 pm right across the country and Child and a deeply moving put the babies to bed. At ing talent set for realization and Saturday, May 18th at is one of only five Caucasian image of the Virgin Mary Stone Zoo, Zoo New England’s with his latest studio re- 8:00 pm also 10:15 pm. comedians to have head- with the Christ child. 2013 radio partner, MAGIC lease The Things You Think Nathan Macintosh is an lined the “All Black Comedy After strolling the galleries, 106.7, will be onsite from You Need. Singer-songwriter award winning comedian Revue” that has been run- treat Mom to the mouth- noon to 2:00 pm with music, Ollie Childs and Eliza Moore from Halifax, Nova Scotia, ning for 16 years in Toronto. watering meal available at games and prizes. will open the show. who has quickly risen to Classic comics Paul Nar- the New American Café. A Be sure to pop in on the Fenway Recording Ses- become one of the hottest dizzi and Nathan Macintosh glass of wine will comple- resident animal moms at sions Presents: The Staves / young comics in the coun- are the current antics to ment the menu’s corn chow- Zoos including Franklin Park Escondido / DJ Carbo — try. Nathan has already piled take the stage. Dick’s Bean- der with red bliss potatoes Zoo’s western lowland gorilla Monday, May 20th at 8:00 pm. up a number of accomplish- town Comedy Vault @ Rem- and applewood bacon, fish Kiki and her daughters Kira, Established in Boston in ments including, taping his ington’s Restaurant is lo- and chips with basil slaw Kimani and Kambiri, Chey- 2004, the Fenway Recording own “Comedy Now!” special cated at 124 Boylston Street, and fried potatoes, and enne, a Grant’s zebra, and Sessions is a regular concert for the Comedy Network/ Boston MA. If you’re looking apple crisp with vanilla her offspring Nemo, as well series featuring a mix of the CTV, performing at the pres- for more information on show gelato. as Annakiya, a bongo, and best new and developing tigious 2010 Just For times and prices, please call Finish your visit with a her calf. At Stone Zoo, be indie artists and established Laughs Festival Homegrown 800-401-2221 or log on to musical performance by the sure to visit with white- acts playing the city’s clubs Competition where he was www.dickdoherty.com for up- North Country Chamber cheeked gibbon Iggy and her along with occasional spe- runner-up, winning a 2009 coming acts. Players, who will present “A offspring Paddy. Bring Mom cial guest DJs. The Staves “Canadian Comedy Award” Local Flavor Offers a New England Afternoon,” a along with the entire family will get to feature their ex- for best newcomer also taped Taste .… As the season’s concert inspired by the Art to either Franklin Park Zoo traordinary talents and are for The Comedy Network, change you can always of the White Mountains ex- or Stone Zoo for a memorable guaranteed to give you goose been a semi-finalist in the count on local “scientists of hibition and the beauty of day with the unforgettable bumps. In 2012, the Staves Boston Comedy Festival, ap- tasty experiences” to bring New England. The program animals! supported the Civil Wars pearing at the Halifax Com- everyone together. Harpoon will feature Aaron Copland’s This is always a family across the U.S., followed by edy Festival in 2009, taping Fest 2013 will take place inspirational composition, friendly place year round yet a U.K. support tour with an episode of CBC radio’s Friday, May 17th from 5:30- Appalachian Spring, com- on Sunday, May 12th, bring Michael Kiwanuka. March “The Debaters,” winning the 11:00 pm and Saturday, saw the band’s SXSW debut prestigious Tim Sims En- May 18th from 2:00-9:00 pm. to sold-out rooms. This May couragement Fund Award Things are standard with and June the band will be 2007, which was taped for supporting Bon Iver across the Comedy Network as “The (Continued on Page 13) Mattéo Gallo his North American tour, with appearances at both Sasquatch and Bonnaroo. o Appraisals The sounds of Escondido and DJ Carbo will also be Sales & Rentals featured. • JUSTINE YANDLE Real Estate DIAMONDS ROLEX HOTOGRAPHY ESTATE JEWELRY P 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold 781.589.7347 [email protected] (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Jim (617) 263-7766 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013 Page 9 “Barrique: The Third Life of Wood” “They are not afraid to die, they are afraid to live.” June 30th. The tour offers a unique mained sober after a significant opportunity to view and purchase three-year period. This reflects the one-of-a-kind pieces of fine Italian strongest success rate on the con- craftsmanship, while supporting the tinent. The center offers a home en- San Patrignano facility in its mis- vironment and various programs — sion to rehabilitate drug users. healthcare, legal assistance, the op- “We’re delighted to bring the portunity to learn a specialized trade Barrique Project to the USA to share — that help facilitate sobriety while a part of the activities that the San boosting self-worth. San Patrignano Patrignano community offers,” com- also makes a concerted effort to help mented Marco Stefanini, Head of the residents acquire a professional cer- Carpentry of San Patrignano. He tification or diploma that is recog- continues by saying, “The pieces in nized by the regional government. this project transform a simple Letizia Moratti, the former Minis- piece of wood into a beautiful work ter for Education and former Mayor of design to symbolize the rebirth of Milan, plays an active role in the and rehabilitation of our members community and is one of San Patrig- within the community.” nano’s most influential ambassa- “Barrique: The Third Life of Wood” San Patrignano is the largest drug dors. She explains the facility’s — a project that creates luxury fur- rehabilitation center in Europe; impact by saying, “In its 30 year niture and décor by repurposing old 72% of its members who completed wine casks. The initiative was con- their treatment program have re- (Continued on Page 14) ceived by San Patrignano, Europe’s largest drug rehabilitation center and provides a second chance for struggling adults and a third use of fine timber. The exhibit was on dis- play at Boston City Hall on May 7th and 8th. “Barrique” exhibited high-end home décor designed by over 30 world leading designers, including Daniel Libeskind, Marc Sadler, Karim Rashid, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Angela Missoni, Chiara Ferragamo and created alongside rehabilitated members from San Patrignano. The U.S. tour began in Boston before officially launching in New York dur- ing Design Week on May 18th. Additional stops include the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C., Miami, Houston, Charleston, Chicago and Atlanta. The exhibit (Photo by Rosario Scabin, will briefly return to New York for Ross Photography) the New York Fancy Food Show on (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography)

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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 WELCOME BACK HOTEL DEVELOPERS cool British-style fish & chips THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE — MICHAEL GRAHAM ARE AGAIN CHECKING eatery. They made the best ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK — SEASON 1, VOL. 2 I’ve missed Michael Gra- INTO SOMERVILLE French fries in the world and Big Machine Records ham on the radio since FM AND CAMBRIDGE next door to the place, rather We’ve waited and now we are rewarded, as ‘The Music of 96.9 changed formats. How- Hotel developers who than a Yuppie drinking hold, Nashville — Volume 2’ has been released. ABC’s hit show ever, all those Graham fans checked out of many Boston it was Smith & Sheehan’s cast delivers ten tracks of country comfort. Sam Palladio & out there are happy again area sites during the worst Tavern or as we called it Clare Bowen (Gunnar/Scarlett) open with the swaying “Fade knowing that he has moved of our Great Obama Reces- “The Bucket of Blood” for all Into You,” one of the many highlights featured has sisters to WCRN 830 AM in Worces- sion are now seemingly the chronic fighting inside Lennon and Maisy Stella (Maddie/Daphne — Rayna’s daugh- ter. I can pick him up while making reservations in both the place. ters) singing a cover of The Lumineers’ hit “Ho Hey” that Big driving around Boston clear Cambridge and Somerville GOP IN SURPRISE Machine is promoting as a single on Big Machine Records. enough to enjoy his Noon to again. In Porter Square, PEABODY WIN Gunnar returns with “Gun For a Mouth,” followed by show 3:00 pm time slot. You can there are plans for a boutique The Massachusetts Re- co-star Juliette (Hayden Panettiere) pouring out her heart call him at 781-433-0404. hotel by a Cambridge devel- publican Party recently had with “We Are Water,” Scarlett solos on “Looking For a Place COMING TOGETHER IN oper once again. Over in something great to cel- to Shine” and co-star Rayna (Connie Britton) builds confi- CHARLESTOWN nearby Somerville at Davis ebrate. In a recent special dence via “Stronger Than Me” and the powerful “Bitter Both the Charlestown Square, the city is looking state representative elec- Memory.” Avery (Jonathan Jackson), delivers the moving Preservation Society and for bids to turn a parking lot tion in Peabody, a 24-year- ballad “Let There Be Lonely,” Juliette shows off her magic the Charlestown Historical into some kind of hotel. The old Republican nurse beat on “Hypnotizing,” Scarlett/Gunnar deliver super tight har- Society (which I hold life cross-border sites less than two seasoned politicians monies on their studio version of “I Will Fall” and Juliette membership) held a joint a mile apart would serve a and called it a referendum has the final say with “Nothing In This World Will Ever Break fundraiser at the Abraham healthy mix of businesses, on Governor Patrick’s tax My Heart Again.” Superb! Lincoln Post 11 at Memorial schools and tourists, young hike plan. Leah V. Cole WOMEN OF BRAZIL Putumayo World Music Hall to bring awareness to and old alike. Hotels would won the three-way race in If your musical tastes include sensuous sambas and beau- the efforts and contributions seem to complement each the 12th Essex District and tiful bossa novas, then you will strike gold with ‘Women of by Post 11 members to the other. I lived in Somer- took a long-held Democratic Brazil.’ Putumayo put together eleven Brazilian vocalists that Charlestown community. I ville back in my college seat. Her opponents were will steal your heart with a single performance. Italian-born am also a member of Post days when Somerville was Democrat Barbara Dunne, a Nossa Alma Canta sets the mood with her silky smooth 11. This is the first time in referred to as “Slumerville,” Peabody School Committee “Bossanova,” three veteran vocalists offer up, “Saudade e recent memory that these when Davis Square was a member and independent Solidao” (Graca Cunha), the haunting “Mangue e Fogo” (Luisa two groups have worked to- destination to nowhere and Dave Gravel, a Peabody city Maita) and the accordion strains of “Boi de Haxixe” from gether. The Preservation Porter Square next door councilor. The special elec- Miriam Maria. The bossa nova beat of Clara Moreno’s “Balanco folks are about saving his- little more than a strip tion was held to replace State Zona Sul” contrasts the reggae vibes of Flavia Coehlo’s “A toric structures in the com- mall. All that has changed Rep. Joyce Spliliotis who Foto,” trailed by Maguinha’s rhythmic “Gema” and Aline munity while the Historical as the whole area has passed away last November. Morales’ seductive samba “Pra Que Sambar.” Maintaining folks are about what folks changed completely into ROSLINDALE PARADE the mood are beauties as, Juliana Kehl’s “Ele Nao Sabe Sam- were doing inside their his- something great as an urban COMMITTEE TALENT bar (Pedrarias Prata e Po),” the velvety jazz-flavored sounds toric homes over centuries destination. SHOW/AWARDS DINNER of Mart’nalia’s “Para Comigo” and Swedish vocalist Miriam past. Buildings and people JAY HAJJ FROM The Roslindale Day Parade Aida’s “Por Causa de Voce Meninha.” Quente CD! are equally important parts MIKE’S CITY DINER IS Committee will be hosting IRON MAN 3: HEROES FALL of Charlestown’s long his- COOKING UP A STORM their Annual Awards Din- Marvel Music/Hollywood Records tory going back to 1628 and Jay Hajj of Mike’s City ner on Friday, May 10th at Described as twelve super heroes of indie and alternative the birth of Charlestown. Diner at the corner of Wash- St. Nectarios Church Hall rock, they band together to create ‘Heroes Fall,” a compila- PAUL REVERE’S RIDE ington and East Springfield in the Square. The event tion of music inspired by Marvel’s “Iron Man 3.” Musical su- TO FIND CHEAP GAS Streets in Boston‘s South will feature dinner, a raffle, per heroes create cuts as, “Ready Aim Fire” (Imagine Drag- To cars to cars, cheap End celebrated his Lebanese music with Glenn Williams ons), the driving “Some Kind of Joke” (Awolnation), as Neon prices are coming!” roots when he took over and much more. The event Trees plants the idea “Some Kind of Monster,” Passion Pit — Paul Revere the kitchen at the nearby will also feature the Fourth drains the lyrics of “American Blood,” the seconds tick off if he drove a car. Toro not long ago. He will Annual Talent Show with with Rogue Wave’s “No Time” and take a second for Capital Gas pump prices remain be working alongside chefs cash prizes and a chance to Cities’ “One Minute More.” Mr. Little Jeans knocks your all over the map. Down at my Ken Oringer and Jamie ride on your own parade pants off with “Back To the Start,” the powerful “Keep Mov- favorite King Gas on the Bissonnette. “Lebanese food float. How cool is that, huh? ing is compliments of Wolfmother’s Andrew Stockdale and West Roxbury-Dedham line, is so good it actually doesn’t Visit www.roslindaleparade Redlight King stops to seek atonement with “Redemption.” gas is going for $3.19 a gal- taste healthy,” joked Hajj. committee.com for more infor- Walk the Moon eclipses the fear of “Big Bad Wolves” and “Bad lon, while a few miles north Hajj was only 8 years old mation on it all. All proceeds Guy” surfaces on 3OH!3’s rocking cut, finishing up this ex- in Egleston Square, it is still when his family immigrated from the annual dinner citing soundtrack with The Wondergirls’ (feat. Ashley a whooping $3.99 a gallon. to Boston and by the time and award ceremony will Hamilton/Robbie Williams) on “Let’s Go All The Way.” Do I have to say which one he was 17, he was already go towards the 38th Annual TERRA GUITARRA - DRAGONFLY has no cars at it and which working in Middle Eastern Roslindale Day Parade on Earthsign Records one has long lines? restaurants. He opened Sunday, October 6th. Visit Nuevo-flamenco music played by Bruce Hecksel and Julie Meanwhile, the latest ver- Mike’s in 1995. I have eaten the above website or call Patchouli, infused with melodies that as the duo say, “Are sion of a new tax bill being there many times and the 617-327-4886 for all the in- reflective of the earth’s energy and vibrations.” As Terra debated on Beacon Hill is lines are always long, espe- formation you will need about Guitarra, the pair takes listeners on a spiritual 13-track calling for a new 3-cent gas cially on Sunday mornings. this upcoming event. journey. “Janvier” is the soaring opener that sets the pace tax which will forever be He also purchased a former WALGREENS OPENS IN for this high energy, instrumental voyage. Glide with the attached to the rate of infla- restaurant site in Downtown DOWNTOWN BOSTON graceful, “The Swan,” trailed by John Barry’s theme from tion. Politicians under this Boston and plans to re-open On May 2nd, Walgreens the James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice,” the well-trav- plan would never have to the place under a new name opened an upscale version of eled “Troubadors,” the campfire inspired “The Story” and the vote on a gas tax hike again. later this year. its Downtown Crossing store intrigue of “Amarantha.” The flowing “Danu” is named after Talk about chickens. Also, By the way, back in the at the corner of Healthy and the Irish goddess of rivers, it’s Greek to me, but the title of every time I look around I day when I was a kid from Happy Square better known the pretty “Kairos,” translates as the ancient Greek word for keep hearing talk of a pro- East Springfield Street, the as the intersection of School a ‘special time,’ while the catchy rhythms of “Alchemist” posed tax on driving as if site of Mike’s Diner was a and Washington Streets. was inspired by Paulo Coelho’s book ‘The Alchemist.” The driving an automobile was tune “Discovery” was reworked to feature the Spanish-style un-American. Liberals want guitar playing, the reflection of fertile ground is felt us all forced onto the MBTA on “Kokopelli” — the name of the Native American fertility crammed like sardines in a POST-GAZETTE symbol, plus the emotions of “Elements” and the finale tin can. I like driving my “Anastasia,” inspired by a Russian author’s theme about Dodge Neon. 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the fabulous choreography in the money for the Jimmy Fund to benefit hosted yearly on the Esplanade. The style of Bob Fosse and iconic Kander cancer research at Dana-Farber. Not concert was created to demonstrate and Ebb tunes: “All that Jazz,” only do you get to eat all you want of how everyday individuals can reduce “Razzle Dazzle,” “We Both Reached the ice cream donated by the nation’s their environmental impact. The NOW for the gun” and more! top frozen dessert companies, but you concert is supported by a variety of can vote afterward for your favorite sponsors such as Whole Foods Mar- CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE among the 30 or so different flavors ket, Subaru, MetroPCS, and Boston PLAYING 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA on offer. Globe. These sponsors, along with 617-824-8400 the other sponsors, set up booths www.ArtsEmerson.org and offer free items to promote their ALMIRA — June 9th through June products and demonstrate to concert UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 16th. Written when Handel was only FREE EVENTS attendees how their products will aid 19, Almira tells a story of intrigue and both the individual and the environ- romance at the Court of Castile. The HATCH SHELL, ment as a whole. Notable performers opera features a trio of love triangles Esplanade, Charles River, Boston in years past have been KT Tunstall, as the newly-crowned queen Almira EARTHFEST — Saturday, May 18, The Fray, Los Lonely Boys and and two princesses navigate the ever- 2013. Sponsored by Radio 92.9 and Shawn Mullins. In 2012, Earthfest shifting affections of a brave soldier, a Whole Foods Market. EarthFest con- audience was estimated to be over loyal aide and a mysterious foreign cert is a free music festival that is 200,000 people. ambassador. These lovelorn charac- ters must overcome misunderstand- ings, jealousies, duels and dungeons on their way to a joyously happy ending.

WILBUR THEATRE 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA www.TheWilburTheatre.com SPANK! — Now through June 1st. Part Chippendales, part Second City - all in one delicious package! SPANK! is a high energy musical parody of Fifty Shades of Grey, the risque novel which re- cently surpassed Harry Potter to be- come the fastest selling paperback 2013 YEAR OF ITALIAN CULTURE of all time. SPANK! was conceived (be- have, now) by and directed by Jim BOSTON - PROVIDENCE PROGRAM Millan, whose credits include The Don’t miss Rascal Flatts with The Band Perry at the Kids in the Hall, Larry King Standing As of March 21, 2013 th Up, Marijuanalogues with Tommy Comcast Center on June 14 . See the MUSIC SECTION For more information and updates call 617.722.9302 for more details. Chong, and Mythbusters Live. Mature audiences only. Stay after the show or visit www.consboston.esteri.it/ for updates a songwriter for Smooth, but Santana for a photo with Mr. Dangerous him- had him sing for it after hearing the self and meet the cast (not applicable MUSIC song’s demo. Smooth was the album’s on Friday and Saturday 7:00 pm per- lead single and became a hit in 1999. formances, sorry gals). MUSIC & THEATER TD GARDEN In 2000 Matchbox Twenty released 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA JUN 3 | their second album, Mad Season CHARLES PLAYHOUSE Providence, “Pinocchio, Storia di un Burattino.” Performed 617-624-1050 which includes such hits as Bent and 74 Warrenton St., Boston, MA by Massimiliano Finazzer Flory. PROVIDENCE www.TDGarden.com Mad Seasons. Also appearing on this 617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912 JUN 11 | BEYONCÉ Mrs. Carter Show Berklee College of Music, Boston. Concert by Enrico Rava — The bill are the ever popular Goo Goo www.Charles-Playhouse.com World Tour starring Beyoncé will and his Quintet. BOSTON Dolls, whose hits include Iris, Slide BLUE MAN GROUP — Ongoing. stop at TD Garden on July 23rd. The and Black Balloon, just to name a few. This giddily subversive off-Broadway JULY 14 | Boston. “La Notte della Taranta.” Part of the “Outside the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour prom- This concert is a “do not miss” event. hit serves up outrageous and inven- Box” Festival. BOSTON ises to be the entertainer’s most am- tive theater where three muted, blue- bitious undertaking to date. It is ex- JUL 27 | FOXWOODS RESORT & CANSINO painted performers spoof both con- Tanglewood, Lenox “Requiem” by Giuseppe Verdi. pected to be bigger in scope than any 350 Trolley Line Boulevard temporary art and modern technol- Performed by Th e Boston Symphony Orchestra, Director Daniele of her previous shows. Beyoncé is one LENOX Ledyard, CT ogy. Wry commentary and bemusing Gatti. of the most widely recognized and 800-200-2882 antics are matched only by the inge- NOV 13-17 | highly respected women in pop cul- Th e Paramount, Boston. Compagnia Marionette Carlo www.Foxwoods.com nious ways in which music and sound ture. A solo recording artist, actress, Colla e Figli Presents “Th e Sleeping Beauty.” BOSTON NINO D’ANGELO — June 1st. Ital- are created. The show has recently philanthropist and business woman, ian singer and actor Nino D’Angelo is been updated. she has released four #1 solo albums arguably the foremost pop icon to TASTES AND FLAVORS OF ITALY and has sold over 75 million albums come from Naples since the ’80s. The BOSTON PLAYWRIGHTS’ JUNE 7 | worldwide. Her work has earned her success of his first album, A’ Storia THEATRE Boston Public Library. italianissimo! A special night of numerous awards and accolades, in- Mia, in 1976, surpassed all expecta- Italian culture, music, fashion and food to raise funds for the creation 949 Commonwealth Ave., Boston BOSTON cluding 16 Grammy Awards. Billboard tions. His records made him a popu- 617-353-5443 of the Italian Cultural Center of Boston. named her the Top Female Artist and lar phenomenon with Southern Ital- www.BU.edu/bpt/ Top Radio Songs Artist of the 2000s ian audiences almost overnight and FROM DENMARK WITH LOVE – ITALIAN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE decade. The Recording Industry As- his trademark blonde moptop haircut June 10th through July 1st. A mash- sociation of America also recognized made his image instantly recognizable. up parody of Shakespeare’s Hamlet OCT 16 | Center for European Studies, Harvard University. Beyoncé as the Top Certified Artist of D’Angelo’s popularity spread all over and the one and only Bond, James “Salvemini Colloquium” on Italian history and culture with Prof. the 2000s. Italy with his 1982 album Nu’ Jeans e Bond. Written by John J King, the Massimo Salvadori. CAMBRIDGE Na’ Maglietta. If anything was missing play stars Boston’s rising legend BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION OCT 2013 | to make him Naples’ favorite son, Daniel Berger-Jones and is directed Emmanuel College, Boston. “Th e Meaning of 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA D’Angelo fully accomplished that in by BarlowAdamson. DENMARK re- Machiavelli’s Prince.” Lecture by Prof. Maurizo Viroli (Princeton). www.LiveNation.com 1987 when he composed Napoli, imagines Hamlet as a James Bond BOSTON STING — The Back to Bass Tour Napoli for the city’s soccer club. A tra- adventure, telling Shakespeare’s NOV 23 | rolls into Boston on Friday, June 21, Brown University, Providence. International Prize: ditional minnow with one of the most classic tale of revenge through 2013 with Sting performing many of “Boccaccio Afterlife.” In cooperation with the American Boccaccio passionate fan bases in Europe, that the lens of the most exciting modern his greatest hits joined by a 5-piece year Naples saw a Diego Maradona- cinematic spy. Association (ABA) and the Town of Certaldo on the occasion of the band including: Dominic Miller (gui- inspired team win the city a famous 700th anniversary of Giovanni Boccaccio. PROVIDENCE tar), David Sancious (keyboards), first Italian championship in history. Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Peter Tickell Supporters made D’Angelo’s song the SPECIAL ART (electric fiddle), and Jo Lawry (vocals)! unofficial hymn of the campaign, and Don’t miss the opportunity to see it has remained one ever since. EVENTS THROUGH JUL 14 | RISD Museum, Providence. Exhibition Sting at a smaller venue setting on PROVIDENCE South Boston’s waterfront. “Th e Festive City.” THEATER AGANNIS ARENA THROUGH JUN 30 | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Exhibition COMCAST CENTER 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston “Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane Master Drawings from the Casa 885 S Main St, Mansfield, MA 617-358-7000 Buonarroti.” BOSTON www.LiveNation.com STONEHAM THEATRE www.BU.EDU/Agannis/ RASCAL FLATTS — June 14th. 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA TNA WRESTLING SLAM- MAY 20 - JUN 28 | City Hall, Boston. “Looking for Hemingway.” Since their musical debut in 2000, 781-279-2200 MIVERSARY — Sunday, June 2, Exhibition by Franco Azzinari. BOSTON Rascal Flatts has sold over 21 million www.StonehamTheatre.org 2013. “Slammiversary XI is our biggest FALL 2013 | Providence. De Chirico Exhibition. PROVIDENCE albums, 25 million digital downloads PIRATES OF PENZANCE — show of the summer and we’re so ex- and delivered 14 #1 singles to the top May 10th through June 2nd. The cited to bring it to Boston for the very of the charts. Rascal Flatts is the most Hypocrites’ bring their award- first time,” said TNA Entertainment SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY awarded Country group of the past winning and audience favorite pro- President Dixie Carter. “The North- FALL 2013 | decade, earning over 40 trophies duction from their native Chicago. An east has such a great connection to Harvard University, Cambridge. International from the ACAs, ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, eighty-minute exotic excursion fea- the world of professional wrestling Conference on “Galileo and Sunspots.” Organized by Museo Galileo, People’s Choice Awards and more with turing bathing beauties, philosophiz- and we can’t wait to showcase the Firenze Istituto Nazionale di Astrofi sica, Harvard University. In such hits as What Hurts the Most, ing pirates and grown men in remark- Impact Wrestling Superstars to this cooperation with NASA. CAMBRIDGE Bless The Broken Road, My Wish, ably short shorts! Warning: If you audience.” Impact Wrestling stars in- OCT 2013 | Boston. PIB Seminar Series: “Italian and American Stand, Feels Like Today, Life is a High- want boring, stay away; this experi- cluding “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan, BOSTON way, I Won’t Let Go. As one of the ence will cause immense joy and the “The Icon” Sting, current TNA World Policies on Biomedical Research.” hottest-selling acts on tour in any compulsion to spontaneously sing Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray, genre, they’ve sold over 7 million con- along. Come ashore with the Very Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, BRAND ITALIA & DESIGN cert tickets and counting. Opening Model of A Modern Major General, the “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, the show will be The Band Perry. Pirate King, and a banjo-picking X Division standouts such as current JUN | MIT and Politecnico of Milan. Joint six-week course for Italian MATCHBOX TWENTY & THE Mabel. The show features beach balls, X Division champion Kenny King and and U.S. students at the Design Department of the Politecnico of GOO GOO DOLLS — August 18th. sunshine (the artificial kind) and tons Zema Ion, plus Knockouts champion Milan. MILAN Matchbox Twenty released their de- of fun music. Velvet Sky and the lovely and lethal but album, Yourself or Someone Like Knockouts, are among those expected NEXT GENERATION You, in 1996. While their first single, REAGLE MUSIC THEATRE to appear at Slammiversary XI. Long Day, was a rock radio-only suc- 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA JUN 16-22 | Boston PIB Sailing Championship, in partnership with cess, the album soon spawned sev- 781-891-5600 CITY HALL PLAZA Scuola Vela Mascalzone Latino and three sailing centers in Boston eral Top 40 singles including Push, 3 www.ReagleMusicTheatre.org Government Center,Boston BOSTON A.M., Real World and Back 2 Good. The CHICAGO — June 13th through SCOOPER BOWL ICE CREAM album sold more than 12 million cop- June 23rd. The longest running FEST — June 4th through June 6th. ies in the U.S. alone. Before record- American musical makes its Reagle Boston’s favorite ice cream fest, CINEMA & PHOTOGRAPHY ing their second album, Rob Thomas debut! This “killer” Tony and Oscar- Scooper Bowl, dishes out 10 or so SEP - OCT | collaborated with Itaal Shur on a song winning musical follows the merry tons of ice cream, gelato, frozen yo- Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts. Harvard called Smooth for Carlos Santana’s murderesses Roxie Hart, Velma gurt, and sorbet in this 3-day University, Cambridge. “New Italian Cinema,” in cooperation with comeback album, Supernatural. Kelly and their slick lawyer Billy fundraiser at City Hall Plaza. Now in Cinecitta’ and Harvard Film Archive. CAMBRIDGE Thomas was supposed to act only as Flynn through 1920’s Chicago with its 31st year, Scooper Bowl raises Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Wow! President Obama took 131 vacation makers said COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED days in his first term. In his two terms, Presi- there was NONNA MARY’S FISH CAKES dent George W. Bush took 1,060 vacation nobody else NONNA MARY’S FISH CAKES days. they could 1 pound of cod or haddock 2 1/2 tablespoons butter or At this date, though she has not indicated trust to pick a fillet margarine whether she intends to run for president new prime 3 large or 4 small potatoes 1 egg beaten in 2016, Hilary Clinton has a six-person minister. Napolitano grudgingly accepted and 1 tablespoon grated Romano 1 four-quart pan “transition office” in Washington, D.C. Polls immediately smacked them with a blister- cheese Medium-size Teflon skillet suggest that if she does run, the Democratic ing speech, blaming them for “a long series 2 tablespoons chopped 1/4 cup cooking oil nomination is hers to lose: In Iowa, Clinton of mistakes” and “irresponsibility” and for fail- parsley l/4 cup dried bread crumbs currently is running 39 points ahead of ing to enact the electoral and economic (optional) every other potential Democratic contender, reforms the ailing country desperately needs. Peel, cut and wash potatoes. Cover potatoes with water including Joe Biden and Andrew Cuomo. In Napolitano chose Enrico Letta of the Demo- in the four-quart pan and bring to a boil. Boil for fifteen New Hampshire, the margin is 53 points. cratic Party to form a coalition to govern and minutes. Meanwhile remove all skin and bones from fish. Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, thinks the all but ordered lawmakers to support him, Add cleaned fish to boiling potatoes. (If desired, fish may be Democrats should back Hilary Clinton for saying, “There is no alternative.” boiled separately). Boil fish and potatoes slowly for about President and Andrew Cuomo as Vice-presi- A royal pain in the —! Prince Harry wants ten to twelve minutes. When potatoes and fish are cooked, dent. What a winning ticket! to marry new girlfriend Cressida Bonas — drain contents in colander for a few minutes. While still Be aware, the government spent $74.6 bil- but has put on so much pressure that he’s warm, place potatoes and fish in a bowl with butter and salt lion on food stamp benefits last year, up from left the 24-year-old in “floods of tears,” says to taste. Add grated Romano cheese, parsley, and beaten $30.4 billion in 2007. With 15 percent of The Dail Telegraph (U.K.). The 30-year-old play- egg. Stir and mix well. If mixture is too soft, add some bread Americans now receiving food stamps, the boy prince is convinced Bonas would make a crumbs to absorb any extra liquid. Store covered in refrig- program’s budget is equivalent to the com- great royal wife, but her friends told the erator to cool. Mixture is easier to shape into flat fish cakes bined budgets of the Department of Home- London newspaper that Harry has been com- when cool. land Security, the Justice Department and ing on too strong. “She thinks she is far too SHAPING: Take a FULL tablespoon of mixture in hand and the Department of the Interior. young to get married and is scared by all his shape like a flattened meatball. Heat oil in skillet. Fry fish We noted with interest that one of the talk of marriage and settling down,” said one cakes until golden brown. Turn over with spatula to brown keys to cleaning teeth is by eating apples, friend. The couple met while at Leeds on other side. Then remove from skillet and place in paper carrots or celery. Strawberries temporarily University, but separated after graduation. make teeth appear whiter. They reignited their romance last May. plate to absorb excess oil. Big bargain! A typo in a Macy’s catalog Did you hear about it? Two boys discovered OPTIONAL: For those who prefer baked food, place the fish resulted in a $1,500 necklace being priced a giant, decomposing foot in the woods near cake mixture in a lightly oil-sprayed baking dish. After at just $47. Dozens of customers snapped up Quincy, Mass., leaving some local residents covering the baking dish with aluminum foil, place it in a the 14-karat gold and sterling silver neck- wondering if it came from the fabled Bigfoot. preheated 350°F oven to bake for about twenty minutes. lace at stores before the department store The boys say they found the foot while play- Remove cover to lightly brown top before serving. took it off sale. ing in the woods and police are now testing Serve with vegetable of choice or salad. Eggheads! Two moms had a fistfight at an the appendage to determine its origin. NOTE: This is a recipe taught to me by my mother-in-law, Easter egg hunt in Seattle when one mom Though the foot has five toes, the local medi- Mary Sinopoli. It has been a long-time favorite of the family. pushed the other’s kid out of the way so her cal examiner has determined that it’s not I often receive requests today from our children and grand- own kid could reach the egg first. One mom human. children for the fried fish cakes. It takes a little patience to fry got a black eye. Hold that tiger! A tiger briefly escaped from them, but my pleasure is in seeing everyone enjoying them. Weird! A U.S. Marine returned home from a Kansas circus and gave a patron quite a Some prefer the baked mixture so I usually make some of each. Iraq, only to be told that he can’t fly an Ameri- scare when it wandered into the ladies’ room. can flag on his property. Hypoluxo, Florida, Jenna Krehbiel had just finished watching officials told Gregory Schaffer that the flag the big cat show and went into the bathroom, Vita can be reached at [email protected] must come down until he gets a permit cost- not knowing one of the cats had gotten away ing about $1,000 for his flag pole. “I fought for from its handlers. “You don’t expect to go in a the flag and now I’m paying for the flag,” bathroom door, have it shut behind you and • Spring Festival (Continued from Page 5) Schaffer said. see a tiger walking toward you,” Krehbiel Bravo! Caroline Kennedy is being vetted for said. She quickly turned and left, and the Graney; as well as work- or www.bostonnatural.org. the position of U.S. Ambassador to Japan and tiger was returned to its cage. Krehbiel said shops on fruit trees, mush- City Natives is accessible by the president reportedly intends to appoint that when she told her 3-year-old daughter rooms and collecting rain- public transportation to her in the next week or so. Kennedy, the last that she’d encountered a tiger in the bath- water . This event also offers Mattapan Square. Remem- surviving member of President John F. room, the girl asked if the tiger “had washed the opportunity to take a self- ber only service dogs are al- Kennedy’s immediate family, was an early its hands.” guided tour of the Learning lowed onto the property. Obama supporter and served as co-chair- Some useless information! The Nether- Garden and network with Boston Natural Areas Net- woman of his re-election campaign. But crit- lands and the United States both have other gardeners. work is a non-profit organi- ics have attacked Kennedy’s lack of govern- anthems that do not mention their coun- “The Spring Festival and zation dedicated to bringing ment and business experience, pointing out tries’ names. Ulysses S. Grant had the boy- Perennial Divide is the place together local residents, that she was forced to abandon her last, brief hood nickname “Useless.” Andrew Jackson to get ready and excited partner organizations, pub- venture into politics — a bid for one of New was the only president to believe that the about the new gardening lic officials and foundations York’s Senate seats in 2008 — after a series world is flat. The most common name in Italy season,” said Valerie Burns, to preserve, expand and of awkward public appearances. is Mario Rossi. And one more time! Coca-Cola BNAN President. “The Fes- enhance urban open space, The real poop! To avoid using diapers, was first served at Jacob’s Pharmacy in tival offers plants, informa- including community gar- friendly New York City parents are training Atlanta in 1886 for only five cents a glass. tion, bees and a great envi- dens, greenways and urban babies to poop and pee while they hold them The formula for Coca-Cola was created by ronment to network with wilds. For further informa- over bowls and toilets. “Elimination commu- pharmacist John Pemberton. Only two people fellow gardeners.” tion about the organization, nication” requires parents to study weeks- in the world know the secret recipe for Coca- For more information becoming a member or the old babies’ cues when they’re about to go, and Cola. about the Spring Festival calendar of events, visit train them to go on command with a verbal Some show biz reminiscing with the stately and Perennial Divide, con- www.bostonnatural.org or call sound such as “ssss.” Not only are diapers musicologist and philanthropist Albert tact BNAN at 617-542-7696 617-542-7696. saved, one parent said, Mom and Dad are Natale. Some of the most successful concerts “more in tune with what their kids’ needs based on box-office grosses are: Barbara are.” Streisand, The Rolling Stones, Bette Midler, 1st Generation A sexy booking! Erotic novelist Chad Leslie Paul Simon and Bruce Springsteen. Elvis Peters posted an ad seeking a “female par- Presley is the most successful solo record- Italian-American ticipant” for a 30-day love affair, which he ing artist of all time. With 170 hit singles will turn into a nonfiction book. Peters is and over 80 best-selling albums since 1954, Vita Orlando Sinopoli asking for a woman 20 or over who is “pref- his achievements are unparalleled in record- Shares with us erably an English or writing major.” ing history. Some of the most popular juke- George W. Bush, whose presidential library box singles of 1992 are Patsy Cline’s “Crazy.” a delightful recollection opened with his popularity rebounding. In a Bobby Darin’s “Mack the Knife.” Bill Haley’s of her memories as a child new poll, 47 percent said they approved of “Rock Around the Clock.” And Frank Sinatra growing up in Bush’s job as president, while just 34 per- singing “New York, New York.” And Domenico cent said they “strongly disapproved.” Modugno’s 1958 Italian-language hit “Volare” Boston’s “Little Italy” Joe Berti, who crossed the finish line of is the most popular foreign-language single and a collection of the Boston Marathon just 30 seconds before of all time in the U.S., with sales of over the first bomb went off, then returned home $2 million. And the Christmas season Italian family recipes to Texas, where he witnessed a fertilizer wouldn’t be quite the same without the warm, from the homeland. plant explode. “Maybe he just needs to stand nostalgic strains of Irving Berlin’s “White in an open field,” said his wife, Amy. Christmas.” Recorded by Bing Crosby on From Rome! Desperate for a government May 29, 1942, this is the most popular single Great as Gifts two months after an election that gave of all time. The song has even been sung in FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM no party a clear majority, the Italian three different motion pictures and North and in local bookstores — ask for parliament took the unprecedented step American sales alone have exceeded 171 Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN of re-appointing Giorgio Napolitano, 87, to a million copies! Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN second 7-year term as president. Law- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013 Page 13

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May 15 will be the start of thought about it, I reflected computer and begin with a the 22nd year of my column, on a TV show I had watched story from the old days. Nanna and Babbononno. I on Friday nights as a kid and I guess it’s just the way guess that makes the next the movie they made sur- my mind works. Another couple of issues my anniver- rounding the TV show. It was important factor helps my sary columns. It all began called, “I Remember Mama.” memory remain on target. when I met our publisher, It centered on an extended Those years growing up with Pam Donnaruma. We were Norwegian family living in three generations of us all liv- sitting at the same table at San Francisco. I identified ing together were full of love an Italian function and in the with the lifestyle of the fam- and respect for one another Harpoon Brewery is celebrating 20 years with Harpoon process of our conversation, I ily which included hard work, and as a result, the memo- Fest 2013. discovered that she had a tough times and lots of love. ries linger forever. (Photo Courtesy of Harpoon Breweries) writer that was leaving her When I mentioned this to It all started when Babbo- paper. I mentioned the col- Babbononno, he replied, “Why nonno was a kid growing up our beloved Harpoon Fest yet Belgian wit and American umn I was writing for the don’t you call the column in Foggia. My great grand- this year there is something hops, will be released in musicians’ union magazine, Nanna, after your late grand- father, Angelo Contini, died special to celebrate. Twenty May, while the Black IPA will Interlude. I said that the mother? I knew that Nanna when his sons were young years ago in Boston, Har- be released later this fall. column was called, “A La was not an Italian term for and my great grandmother, poon IPA was brewed for the The two IPAs were also Breve.” I added that it was a grandmother, but it was what Maria, sent her boys to the first time. Harpoon Brewery featured alongside Harpoon depiction of the lives of the my cousins and I used to refer parish priest to learn a trade. co-founders Rich Doyle and IPA and Rich & Dan’s Rye musicians that worked the to our grandmother and she Michael (Babbononno) was Dan Kenary were unsure IPA in the new IPA Adven- restaurants, nightclubs, sup- loved being called Nanna. The taught to make furniture, to how local drinkers would ture Mix, a limited release per clubs, dance halls, ball- correct term is Nonna, but do carpentry and how to apply take to this medium-bodied, IPA variety mix pack that rooms, hotels, speak easies, Nanna stuck. As I headed for a hand finish on wood. He hoppy, bitter, copper-colored was released earlier this as well as the private dances, the newspaper to drop off seemed to have an interest ale, so they introduced it as year to kick off Harpoon th weddings and receptions my column, I was surprised in music, too and the priest a summer seasonal beer. It IPA’s 20 anniversary. that necessitated live music. to find a parking space in taught him how to play guitar became an instant New En- Locals, visitors and any- These were the people my the North End. I opened my and drums. As a teen, he be- gland favorite and in 1994 one who is a lover of the bev- father, maternal uncles and attaché case for a last look at came professional as a mu- Harpoon IPA became a year- erage, “beer” always enjoy maternal grandfather worked the column before heading sician and joined the Italian round beer. Harpoon IPA has the Harpoon Fest set for May th th with and the life style I grew for the newspaper office and Marines as a musician. since become the brewery’s 17 and 18 . Be sure to grab up with. Later in the conver- added an attachment to the There was a tradition in bestselling beer and to this your tickets soon as they al- sation, Pam asked if I would title. I got hit with a brain- this country that began with day it remains Harpoon’s ways go quick due to all the be interested in writing for storm and hoped it wouldn’t Thomas Jefferson and ended flagship. entertainment that accom- her paper to fill in the portion turn out to be a slight drizzle. after Harry Truman left office. Harpoon is celebrating the panies this educational th of the page that the exiting I added into the title, the Each year, the Italian Marine 20 anniversary of Harpoon event. Harpoon Brewery, 306 writer was leaving behind. I name we used for my grand- Band would come to America IPA by telling the brewery’s Northern Avenue, Boston, told her that I would try it out father and the column and serenade the U.S. presi- IPA story and by inviting MA. For more information and we left it at that. became Nanna and Babbo- dent, his family and the poli- Harpoon IPA fans to share on what this year’s festival The next day, I pondered nonno. Babbononno is what ticians in Washington, D.C. their own stories in the “Tell will bring you can visit over the possibilities. As I sat my grandfather wanted to be In 1896, my grandfather was Us Your IPA Story” contest. www.harpoonbrewery.com. having breakfast with Babbo- called. It is an archaic term part of that band that arrived The contest will collect sto- A Tasty Treat to Compli- nonno and Dad, I told them that was used in the old coun- on American shores. He ries from Harpoon IPA fans ment Your Time in the City what I was offered and what try two centuries ago and was only a kid, but already via Facebook through May .… Mooo …. located on th the problems might be. I said loosely translates to “Grand- married with one child and 12 . Stories can include Boston’s Beacon Hill, is a that I had been writing about pappy.” But these are the another on the way. During written word, poems, photos, modern steakhouse adja- show business in Boston names we used to refer to my his stay in Washington, the videos or a combination. cent to the luxurious XV throughout the first half of the maternal grandparents and it officer who led the band Submitted stories will be Beacon Hotel. Chef/Owner 20th century and was suc- became the title for my new was notified by the interna- voted on and the winning Jamie Mammano uses his cessful due to the fact the col- column. tional Reuter’s Service that story will be announced at culinary expertise to create umn was written for musi- I had begun that first col- my grandfather’s wife had Harpoon Fest, the brewery’s classic, yet modern steak- cians who either were part of umn by describing the intent died in childbirth. The baby annual summer festival. house dishes. The warm those decades as musicians of the column, who it was boy was OK and the two chil- The winner will receive the modern décor provides a re- or connected due to the in- about and where I was going dren were living with great- “Harpoon Experience,” which laxed, sophisticated atmo- dustry they chose for their with it without really know- grandmother Maria. will guarantee VIP entry to sphere. The restaurant is livelihoods. Dad thought for a ing my direction. I was flying My grandfather was beside all of Harpoon’s festivals and open seven days a week for moment and came up with by the seat of my pants, but it himself and when the band sporting events at both the breakfast, lunch, dinner and alternatives. He said, “You’re was a start. Anyway, I began was ready to head back to Boston, MA and Windsor, VT brunch on Sundays. right, you’re “A La Breve” by telling the story of how Italy, he resigned his com- breweries for one year. To The private dining room at column wouldn’t be suitable Babbononno came to America mission and stayed behind. view the contest, visit: http:/ Mooo …. ‘The Wine Cellar,’ for a paper that caters to an and wound up staying here, He couldn’t speak English /www.harpoonbrewery.com/ offers the most exclusive Italian or Italian-American how he met Nanna and the and knew nothing about the news/944/Tell-Us-Your-IPA- private dining venue in the population, but you grew up family that evolved. I guess culture or its people. He left Story. city. The Wine Cellar offers as an Italian American. How I wrote things the readers Washington, tried New Or- “We love telling stories service in an exquisite and about jotting down some of could identify with and I dis- leans, discovered they didn’t here at the brewery,” says elegant setting. The room those childhood experiences covered, within a short period like Italians there and it was Harpoon co-founder Rich boasts high-vaulted ceilings when the first three genera- of time, my new column was a bit dangerous. As a result, Doyle. “Some stories will live and shows off Mooo’s exten- tions of the families were catching on, so I just contin- he headed for New York. New in Harpoon legend, like when sive wine list. It accommo- still alive and all together es- ued in that same direction. York was too big and too we first brewed Harpoon IPA dates seated events for up to pecially on holidays?” I liked Here it is 22 years later and busy for him, so he headed back in 1993. It took all 10 50 guests and receptions of the idea, thought about I haven’t run out of stories. farther north and wound up of us working at the brewery up to 65. Parlor Suites some of those experiences People who read the column in Portland, Maine, but that to bring the first batch of IPA located within the XV Bea- from the past and put together have asked me how I can town seemed to be an outpost to life. Ever since then, Har- con Hotel also offer a perfect a couple of columns depict- remember all of those events of civilization, so he headed poon IPA has been the cata- private dining venue for up ing, first of all, how and why that happened so many years south again and this time lyst for our most memorable to 14 guests. my grandparents came to ago. My answer remains the wound up in Boston’s North experiences here at the Mooo …. also offers a America. same. Each Saturday morn- End. brewery. We are excited to full bar and an award win- I liked the way the stories ing, I pour myself a second Sitting in a coffee shop with hear the stories of our fel- ning wine list. With a name developed, but I didn’t know cup of coffee, light up a cigar, no place to go, he met a low Harpoon IPA fans out like “Moo ….” the place is what to call the column. As I sit down at my garage based stranger who was part of there.” worth checking out where an apartment group and it To continue the IPA cel- the food lives up to the ebration throughout the name. Moo .… is located at — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — just so happened that one of their roommates was just year, Harpoon will release 15 Beacon Street, Boston THE moving out. Babbononno took limited edition 6-packs of and you can call (617) 670- his place and became best two new IPAs, Harpoon White 2515 for reservations or visit Johnny Christy friends with the man he met IPA and Harpoon Black IPA. www.moorestaurant.com to in the coffee shop. The man, The White IPA, a blend of a view the menu. Antonio Ceruolo and Michael Contini would remain best The Federal Trade Commission Orchestra friends for the rest of their lives, but I’m out of space and works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. MUSIC FOR ALL I’ll continue the story of our Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 beginnings come next week. or log on to www.ftc.gov. GOD BLESS AMERICA Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013

• Barrique (Continued from Page 9) • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) lished long-standing rela- The Kool-aid People not worried about the gun the legislature floated the 21 tionships with international at MSNBC lobby. I don’t work for them. age limit idea but put it on companies that have helped I work for 26 million Texans. hold after finding out it would support their mission and Still At It The views I represent in the cost the state more than $42 goals. Sponsors for “Barrique: Why let the facts get in the United States Senate are million in cigarette tax rev- The Third Life of Wood” way of diversity and multi- their views. I am account- enue over a two year period. include Friends of San culturalism? All the talking able to them and no one The flip side though, in Patrignano, Foundation for heads over at MSNBC must else.” Boy, do liberals hate New York City, under 21 year Italian Art & Culture, ICE, have drank the same purple losing! olds can still get cigarettes Italy-America Chamber of drink out of the water cooler NYC Proposes Raising Age pretty easily by taking a Commerce, Mediterranean because they were all blab- to 21 to Buy Cigarettes bridge over into New Jersey Shipping Company, Fonda- bing nonsense. It would seem No one in New York City or a nice ride to Long Island. zione Bracco, Intesa San- clear that the facts are lead- would be able to buy a pack Here in Needham, younger paolo, Poltrona Frau and ing law enforcement to con- of cigarettes under a pro- smokers can take a short SCM Group. clude that the older brother posal unveiled recently. City ride across the town border “Barrique: The Third Life of Suspect #1 was definitely a Council President Christine where 18 year olds can Wood” is proud to be part of radical Islamist who turned Quinn, who is currently legally purchase cigarettes. (Photo by Rosario Scabin, the official 2013 program for the Boston Marathon along running for mayor unveiled Another feel good measure Ross Photography) the Year of Italian Culture with his younger brother the plan. According to her and another waste of time. in the United States that cel- into the newest chapter of supporters, most smokers Feel Like a Boston Texan history San Patrignano has ebrates Italian excellence, global jihadist. start smoking before 21. As a conservative Demo- supported over 20,000 people. culture, industry, artisan- However, over at MSNBC Of course, Mayor Michael crat, I always feel at home The community offers a ship and identity, organized they were all doing their best Bloomberg fresh from his down in Texas where even home, medical attention, and promoted under the to avoid the truth. They were defeat in court to ban super- its version of liberals still education and vocational Patronage of the Italian Min- making excuses that these sized soda drinks is all for seems more conservative training courses for 1,300 istry of Foreign Affairs and two brothers had become this new restriction on New than our own liberals up residents. The main goal is the Embassy of Italy in Wash- Americanized and it was Yorkers too. In Massachu- here in the Bay State. Texas to regain sobriety, rebuild ington D.C. unfair to say that they were setts under federal law, no has two great voices up on self-esteem and establish- simply radical Islamists. one under 18 can purchase Capitol Hill, with U.S. Sena- ing a sense of accountabil- This cable crowd added that cigarettes except in Need- tors John Cornyn and Ted Islam was just one of many ity that will prepare them to • East Boston Resident ham where the age limit is Cruz, two great conservative be reintegrated into soci- things that may have influ- 21. Ironically, down in Texas voices. (Continued from Page 7) ety.” She continues by say- enced their lives. Maybe ing, “San Patrignano also whom they wish to be. Dur- they liked Ben Affleck’s mov- LEGAL NOTICE alleviates the country’s ing the faire, visitors expe- ies and Mozart too. Does any- MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY rience comedic adventures, one really think listening to spending by reducing annual NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS costs incurred by traditional armored combat, craft dem- Mozart creates a bomber? Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1228-C1, TERMINAL B GARAGE SNOW MELTERS rehab facilities and penal is- onstrations, and a bustling Would seeing “The Town” too REHABILITATION – TERMINAL B, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, sues by offering alternative marketplace, among other many times turn both of MASSACHUSETTS will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs entertainment from the them into thugs too? Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, solutions. This act of social Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013, enterprise saved the Italian Middle Ages. The Spring- There are none so blind as immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. State and public nearly 33 time Festival begins May 18 those who will not see. Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local million Euro last year and is and runs every weekend Gun Bill Dies in Senate time on WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2013, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. a very clear example of how through June 2. Senate Majority Leader NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS social action and responsi- The Robin Hood Spring- Harry Reid seemed upset DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON bility can make a tangible time Festival, whose produc- recently when the Senate TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013. contribution to the country’s tions are reminiscent of an couldn’t pass a gun back- The work includes THE REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FOUR (4) EXISTING SNOW old world, village fair, was ground check bill, one that MELTING CAULDRONS AND RELATED SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, APPURTENANCES AND national welfare system.” THE SURROUNDING FACILITIES. THE WORK IS GENERALLY TYPICAL FOR EACH OF THE ABOUT SAN PATRIGNANO created in 1999 by those who most people assumed would FOUR SNOWMELTERS, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED OTHERWISE FOR A PARTICULAR Since 1978, San Patrig- wanted to bring the magic of pass. Many senators are now SNOWMELTER ON THE CONTRACT PLANS. nano has taken in over an era nearly lost to time trying to create a workable Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013. 20,000 people with drug into the present. For more compromise on strengthen- Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital information about the Robin ing background checks on Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may abuse problems, offering issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. Hood Springtime Festival, gun purchases. The Senate them a home, healthcare, In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with legal assistance and the op- tickets and discounts, visit blocked a compromise that their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & portunity to study, learn a and to purchase tickets, visit would have expanded back- Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of job, change their lives and www.robinhoodsfaire.com. ground checks to gun shows GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. The estimated contract cost is ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,200,000). regain their status as full and Internet sales, but left an exception for private In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their members of society. The fa- LEGAL NOTICE bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management cility welcomes all young sales. It passed 54-46 but 60 and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the sub-bid category men and women who have Commonwealth of Massachusetts votes were needed to avoid of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. The Trial Court a filibuster. Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with serious drug abuse prob- Probate and Family Court U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the lems, regardless of ideology, Suffolk Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts. social background or reli- 24 New Chardon Street D-W. Virginia accused the A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) gion and completely free of Boston, MA 02114 N.R.A. of lying about his percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit charge, accepting no pay- (617) 788-8300 compromise bill. However, equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, Docket No. SU95P2341 or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the ment or funding from their U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The families or the government. Estate of R-Texas called background bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to THOMAS L. McCARRON checks “symbolism over do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the San Patrignano’s rehabili- Date of Death January 12, 2013 solutions.” He also added, “It faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. tation program has a CITATION ON PETITION The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials success rate of 72%, mea- FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION is absolutely false to say it payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a sured by a study conducted To all interested persons: comes down to politics. I am surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of A Petition has been filed by Daniel J. wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts by the University of Bologna McCarron of North Brunswick, NJ requesting General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay who monitored resident that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order LEGAL NOTICE minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the of testacy and for such other relief as requested guests up to five years after Commonwealth of Massachusetts Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or in the Petition. the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. reintegration into society. And also requesting that: Daniel J. McCarron The Trial Court Worcester Probate and Family Court The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance www.sanpatrignano.org of North Brunswick, NJ be appointed as Per- and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve 225 Main Street ABOUT BARRIQUE — Worcester, MA 01608 ($1,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an THE THIRD LIFE OF WOOD With Personal Surety on the bond Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, You have the right to obtain a copy of the Docket No. WO13D0963DR Special Provisions for complete details. “Barrique: The Third Life of Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: Wood” was conceived by San You have a right to object to this proceeding. PUBLICATION AND MAILING WATERPROOFING, DAMP-PROOFING, AND CAULKING $ 31,500 Patrignano and famous Ital- To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before FREDERICO J.G. PIRES MISCELLANEOUS AND ORNAMENTAL IRON $144,000 10:00 a.m. on May 23, 2013. VS ian wood designer Maurizio PLUMBING $340,000 Riva after Riva visited the This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline MARIA ALEXANDRA RIBAS-FALCON by which you must file a written appearance To the Defendant: The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section community in 2012. He had and objection if you object to this proceeding. The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or the idea to repurpose the If you fail to file a timely written appearance requesting that the Court grant a divorce for to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. barriques, keeping them and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objec- Irretrievable Breakdown. This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision tions within thirty (30) days of the return date, The Complaint is on file at the Court. requiring that not less than TEN PERCENT (10%) of the Contract be performed by minority and from dumping grounds, to action may be taken without further notice to An Automatic Restraining Order has been women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to create one-of-a-kind pieces you. entered in this matter preventing you from familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent of art that would also edu- The estate is being administered under for- taking any action which would negatively procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. mal procedure by the Personal Representa- impact the current financial status of either party. cate and empower the San This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements Patrignano residents while Code without supervision by the Court. Inven- You are hereby summoned and required and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal invigorating a dwindling tory and accounts are not required to be filed to serve upon Frederico J.G. Pires, 44 High Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations Street Ext., Lancaster, MA 01523 your with the Court, but recipients are entitled to (Executive Order 11246). craft. The power of this ini- notice regarding the administration from the answer, if any, on or before June 11, 2013. If tiative inspired more than Personal Representative and can petition the you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such 30 of the world’s best design- Court in any matter relating to the estate, in- hearing and adjudication of this action. You cluding distribution of assets and expenses of are also required to file a copy of your answer, certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. ers and architects to dedi- administration. if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs cate their time and unique WITNESS, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, WITNESS, HON. DENISE L. MEAGHER, Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality designs, providing additional First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. in or reject any or all proposals. encouragement to the mem- Date: April 22, 2013 Date: April 5, 2013 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS P. GLYNN bers of San Patrignano. Patricia M. Campatelli, Register of Probate Stephen G. Abraham, Register of Probate CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 05/10/13 San Patrignano has estab- Run date: 5/10/13 Run date: 5/10/13 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Commonwealth of Massachusetts The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting consulting services for MPA The Trial Court NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CONTRACT NO. A302-D4, FY14-16 ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. The Authority Middlesex Probate and Family Court Sealed General Bids for MPA CONTRACT NO. LP1305-C1, FY 2014-2015 RUNWAY/TAXIWAY is seeking qualifi ed multidiscipline consulting fi rm or team, with an emphasis on engineering, with 208 Cambridge Street INFIELD MAINTENANCE TERM CONTRACT, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST proven experience to provide professional services including planning, design, and construction Cambridge, MA 02141 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital related services including resident inspection on an on-call, as needed basis. These services are 617-768-5800 Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, expected to be provided at any Massport owned or operated aviation and maritime facilities including Docket No. MI13D1545DR Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013, immediately Boston-Logan Airport, L.G. Hanscom Field, Worcester Regional Airport, Conley Terminal, Cruiseport after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Boston, and South Boston waterfront properties to name a few. The Consultant must be able to work DIVORCE SUMMONS BY NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS closely with the Authority and other interested parties in order to provide such services in a timely PUBLICATION AND MAILING and effective manner. The projects may range from small and simple to relatively large and complex. DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) IN THE BID ROOM AT 10 AM LOCAL TIME, JACKLINE UMUTONI THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013. The consultant shall demonstrate experience in several disciplines including but not limited to civil, VS The work includes GRADING AND RETURFING OF INFIELD AREAS ADJACENT TO AIRFIELD structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fi re protection, geotechnical, waterfront engineering, STEVEN BYAMUKAMA vertical transportation, architecture, landscape architecture, code compliance, cost estimating RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY PAVEMENTS, INCLUDING EXCAVATION, GRAVEL FILL, TOPSOILING, To the Defendant: SEEDING AND SODDING, WATERING, INSTALLATION OF BLAST STONE, INSTALLATION OF construction phasing, and sustainable design. The Consultant shall demonstrate its ability to manage The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce costs effectively and shall be experienced in providing similar services on an on-call, as needed FRENCH DRAINS, ADJUSTMENT OF CASTINGS, AND ON-CALL REPAIRS. requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013. basis. Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to the following: new construction, alterations The Complaint is on file at the Court. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital or additions to various facilities such as roadways and bridges, underground utility distributions, An Automatic Restraining Order has been Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may sanitary sewers, storm drainage systems, lighting, airline terminals, maintenance facilities, garages, entered in this matter preventing you from issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. sheds, warehouses, electrical substations, pump houses, elevators, escalators, waterfront fenders taking any action which would negatively The estimated contract cost is Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000). and piers, and security systems. Services may include but shall not be limited to conceptual or impact the current financial status of either party. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) schematic drawings and outline specifi cations, preparation of a BIM model, design development or SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit construction drawings and specifi cations, construction services, resident inspection services, cost You are hereby summoned and re- equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, estimates and analyses, investigations, reports, value engineering, and energy audits. Abatement quired to serve upon Jackline Umutoni, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the of hazardous or contaminated materials is not included in the scope of work for this agreement. 109 Linden Street, #12, Waltham, MA 02452 Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The Services associated with airfi eld design (e.g., runway and taxiway design) is also not included in the your answer, if any, on or before June 4, 2013. bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do scope of work for this agreement If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful The Authority expects to select two (2) consultants. However, the Authority reserves the right hearing and adjudication of this action.You are performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. to select a different number if it is deemed in its best interest to do so. Each consultant shall be also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials issued a contract in an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000). The services shall be payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety authorized on a work order basis. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in First Justice of this Court. to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services Date: April 30, 2013 Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum questionnaires SF 330 (www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) with the appropriate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, number of Part IIs. M/W/DBE Certifi cation of the prime and subconsultants shall be current at the Run date: 5/10/13 which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of the M/W/DBE certifi cation letter from the of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. Supplier Diversity Offi ce, formerly known as State Offi ce of Minority and Women Business Assistance The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance (SOMWBA) within its submittal. The Consultant shall also provide an original and fourteen copies LEGAL NOTICE and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $10,000,000. Said policy of litigation and legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, in shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See a separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/ Commonwealth of Massachusetts the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on litigation and The Trial Court complete details. legal proceedings history submittal requirements. Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority In order to be eligible for selection, all aspects of Provision 44, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be satisfi ed including the majority of the fi rm’s Board of Cambridge, MA 02141 617-768-5800 and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Directors or ownership shall be registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations with the applicable provisions of the statute. Consultants shall furnish professional registration status Docket No. MI13D1650DR (Executive Order 11246). of the fi rm’s board of directors or ownership. All individuals responsible for technical disciplines shall, DIVORCE SUMMONS BY The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior upon commencement of the project, be registered Architects or Engineers, in that discipline, in the PUBLICATION AND MAILING to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such Commonwealth of Massachusetts. certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. The submission shall be evaluated on basis of: ISABEL C. FERRONI VS Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs (1) current level of experience and knowledge of the team for similar projects, DIEGO C. FERRONI Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality (2) geographic location and availability of the Project Manager, resident inspectors and To the Defendant: in or reject any or all proposals. other key personnel to be assigned to the project, The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (3) experience and expertise of subconsultants, requesting that the Court grant a divorce for THOMAS P. GLYNN Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. (4) familiarity with this type of assignment and a demonstrated ability to respond in a timely CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR manner, The Complaint is on file at the Court. Run date: 05/10/13 An Automatic Restraining Order has been (5) familiarity with MGL, including fi led sub-bid experience, entered in this matter preventing you from

(6) cost management and scheduling capabilities, taking any action which would negatively LEGAL NOTICE (7) M/W/DBE and affi rmative action efforts, please indicate the proposed % of M/W/DBE impact the current financial status of either party. participation SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (8) current level of work with the Authority, You are hereby summoned and required to NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS serve upon David J. O’Mahony, Esq., (9) past performance for the Authority, if any, O’Mahony & Ardito, 314 Main Street, Unit 105, Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L930-C3 ROOF REPLACEMENT BUILDINGS 57, (10) experience and knowledge of implementing BIM, Wilmington, MA 01887 your answer, if any, on 58, AND 63 LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite (11) experience with sustainable design concepts, and or before June 4, 2013. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02116, until (12) litigation and legal proceedings history. adjudication of this action. You are also 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013 immediately after which, in a designated The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, the office of the Register of this Court. NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS followed immediately by a fi nal selection of the consultant(s) by the Authority. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s First Justice of this Court. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013. standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on Date: April 30, 2013 The work includes REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING ROOFING, FLASHINGS, the Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The exception to this standard agreement is the INSULATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORK. insurance requirement of $1,000,000 of commercial general liability. The Consultant shall specify in Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013. its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. Run date: 5/10/13 Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”), no acetate covers. Fifteen (15) Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may copies of a bound document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: LEGAL NOTICE issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. 1) an SF 330 including the appropriate number of Part IIs, In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with 2) resumes of key individuals only each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section E, Commonwealth of Massachusetts their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & 3) no more than ten (10) projects each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section F, The Trial Court Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of 4) no more than 3 sheets (6 pages) of information contained under SF 330 Section H Middlesex Probate and Family Court ROOFING. addressing the evaluation items (except for the litigation and legal proceedings history),and 208 Cambridge Street The estimated contract cost is SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($6,000,000). East Cambridge, MA 02141 5) no more than 2 sheets (4 pages) of other relevant material not including a 2 page (max.) (617) 768-5800 Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with cover letter, SDO certifi cation letters, covers, dividers, and other required information. Docket No. MI13P1945EA the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the This submission, including the litigation and legal proceedings history in a separate sealed envelope Commonwealth of Massachusetts. as required shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, PE, CCM, Director of Capital Programs Estate of A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at DORIS ANN McPARLAND percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, Logan Also Known As equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submission which is not received in a DORIS A. McPARLAND or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the timely manner shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided to Date of Death March 25, 2013 Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the INFORMAL PROBATE bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do Authority will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority PUBLICATION NOTICE business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful will use reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or To all persons interested in the above performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. consultants retained by the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. captioned estate, by Petition of: Petitioner The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials The procurement process for these services will proceed according to the following anticipated Thomas J. Ford of Boston, MA. A Will has payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety schedule: been admitted to informal probate. company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages Thomas J. Ford of Boston, MA has been to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General EVENT DATE / TIME informally appointed as the Personal Repre- Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum sentative of the estate to serve without surety wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, Solicitation: Release Date May 15, 2013 on the bond. Deadline for submission of written questions March 29, 2013 by 17:00 which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and/or the Commissioner The estate is being administered under of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. Offi cial answers published (Estimated) June 5, 2013 informal procedure by the Personal Represen- The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance, Solicitation: Close Date / Submission Deadline June 13, 2013 by 12:00 tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- bate Code without supervision by the Court. Auto Liability Insurance, and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of Times are Eastern Standard Time (US). Inventory and accounts are not required to be TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Questions may be sent via email to [email protected] subject to the deadline for filed with the Court, but interested parties are Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General receipt stated in the timetable above. In the subject lines of your email, please reference the MPA entitled to notice regarding the administration Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. Project Name and Number. Questions and their responses will be posted on Capital Bid Opportunities from the Personal Representative and can No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. webpage of Massport http://www.massport.com/doing-business/_layouts/CapitalPrograms/ petition the Court in any matter relating to the This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority default.aspx as an attachment to the original Legal Notice and on Comm-PASS (www.comm-pass. estate, including distribution of assets and contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s com) in the listings for this project. expenses of administration. Interested parties Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY are entitled to petition the Court to institute Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). formal proceedings and to obtain orders THOMAS P. GLYNN terminating or restricting the powers of Per- The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such Run date: 05/10/13 sonal Representatives appointed under infor- mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Run date: 5/10/13 Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality For events going on in Massachusetts in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY this SPRING, Small Ads THOMAS P. GLYNN call the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 05/10/13 Web site at www.massvacation.com. Get Big Results For a complimentary Massachusetts Getaway Guide, For more information, WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM call 1-800-447-MASS, ext. 300. call 617-227-8929. Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 10, 2013

EXTRA Innings HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Sal Giarratani by Richard Preiss

JIM O’BRIEN RETIRES — He nals before bowing out. came as part of a deal, he It was during those 2003 did, because when you hire playoffs that Celtics manage- a head coach you also give ment made an appointment that new mentor the discre- that would come to affect tion to hire whomever he Jim O’Brien’s future with sees fit to bring aboard as his the Celtics. On May 9, 2003 assistants. former Celtics star Danny And that’s how Jim O’Brien, Ainge was introduced as the who has just announced his Executive Director of Basket- retirement after a 30-year ball Operations. coaching career, came to be- It wasn’t too long before come a member of one of the meetings, deliberations and most storied franchises in all decisions that took place be- of sports — the Boston Celtics. hind closed doors would be When his boss, Rick Pitino, placed in fast-forward mode. the head coach at the Univer- All during the summer of sity of Kentucky, was in his 2003, the Celtics marketed office with the shades down, the duo of Pierce and Walker, mulling over an eye-popping their likenesses seemingly financial offer to take over the displayed on numerous light C’s back in 1997, he was, in poles within several blocks of Ted Williams’ home run at Fenway Park. effect, deciding the fates of the Garden. Then, in a sur- his entire coaching staff at prise move made in late Oc- Big Papi and the F-Bomb kneeling with the biggest bat UK. If he remained in the tober, just a few days before I couldn’t believe it when I I ever saw. Oscar Gamble Commonwealth — and like the 2003-2004 season was to heard Big Papi drop the back in 1976, he had the big- Massachusetts, Kentucky is start, Ainge traded Walker to F-Bomb. Normally I would gest Afro I had ever seen. a Commonwealth — all would the Dallas Mavericks. have taken offense to it but If he took his Yankees cap be well on the campus and It was shocking because I so agreed with his senti- off, his hair would have the assistants would stay. If Walker, along with Pierce, ments about what happened gone up two stories. Finally, he accepted the position and had become one of the faces at this year’s Boston Mara- back in 1963, didn’t catcher moved to Boston, his assis- of the franchise. Yet, there thon. David Ortiz is Domini- Wally Moon for the Dodgers tants would be at liberty, as was another player, not quite can and a few years back he have one gigantic bushy they say. as outgoing as Walker, that became a U.S. citizen aboard eyebrow? Pitino accepted the offer O’Brien valued even more the USS Constitution. He is and came to Boston, accept- highly. proud of his adopted country ing a financial package that “When Eric Williams is and of Boston and he spoke was estimated to be anywhere on the floor, it gives me from his heart. Good for him. from $50 to $70 million, de- more confidence as a coach,” It was a home run in my pending on a variety of fac- O’Brien would tell members eyes. tors. In a dramatic press con- of the media. April 15, 1947 ference, aired live at noon on Unbeknownst to him, the Back on April 15, 1947 several local TV stations, days of stating that would be Jackie Robinson became Pitino was introduced to the numbered. On December 15, the first African-American to media amid much fanfare. 2003 Williams was also play in the Major Leagues A few days later, without gone, traded to the Cleveland since 1884 when he stepped any ceremonials, it was an- Cavaliers, in a move that out on to the field in Brook- nounced that O’Brien would O’Brien reportedly learned lyn and took his place at be coming along as Pitino’s about only a few hours before second base for the Dodgers. top assistant. As time went that night’s home game. He went 0-3 in a 5-3 win on it was speculated that It was obvious that O’Brien over the Boston Braves and O’Brien led the league in a and Ainge were not on the scored the winning run in least one category: he was same page, as they say. In late the game. reportedly earning more than January, 2004, O’Brien re- September 28, 1961 $500,000 per year, the most signed and was replaced by I Was There Sal Caught the Ball! breaking Babe Ruth’s 60 for an assistant in the NBA assistant coach John Carroll Back on the sunny after- Sal Caught the Ball! home run mark. The ball at that time. on an interim basis. noon of September 28, 1961 I just found a great old was caught by Sal Durante, As we all know, Pitino’s He was quickly picked up by I was sitting with a group of photo taken at Yankee Sta- 19, who needed to be escorted years on Causeway Street the Philadelphia 76ers, lead- altar boys from the Immacu- dium back on October 1, by the New York Police De- were less than successful. “It ing that team to a playoff berth late Conception on Harrison 1961. This was the game partment for his own safety. was the only time I failed as in the only season he coached Avenue in the South End in that Roger Maris hit his 61st He and the cops all seem to a coach,” he would later say there. the right field grandstand at home run of the season be having a great time, eh? after he had rejoined the col- He eventually was hired by Fenway Park for game 154, lege ranks at the University Larry Bird to coach the Indi- the final game of the season. of Louisville. ana Pacers, replacing former They couldn’t have been One way to look at a depar- Celtic player Rick Carlisle as more than eight thousand ture is that it creates an op- head coach. Midway through fans in the park. It was, portunity. Thus, when Pitino his fourth season there, after after all, Pre-Red Sox Nation. resigned in January, 2001, it not having made the playoffs This became an historic was O’Brien who was called for three years, he was let go game. In Ted Williams last upon to fill the vacancy. The by Bird. at-bat in his last game, he years that followed were some He finished his career this whacked his 521st home run good times for the C’s. season working as an assis- of his career. I was there It was the era of Paul Pierce tant for the Dallas Mavericks and saw it. and Antoine Walker, a pair under Carlisle, the man he Whacko Baseball Cards that just seemed to be made placed at Indiana in 2007. The Topps Baseball Card for one another. It was It’s been a long and suc- Company has come up with also the era of Jim O’Brien’s cessful 30-year career for a series of weirdest baseball philosophy for this roster of Jim O’Brien. He was the head cards. They have a Topp 15 Celtics players: “living and coach at Dayton and Wheel- list. Among the best baddest dying by the three,” meaning ing Jesuit before joining cards is one of Phillies the three-point shot. Pitino at Kentucky. UK would pitcher Warren Brusstar in Say what you want. It win the 1996 NCAA Champi- 1979 who looked like he worked. By the end of the onship and would make it needed lots of anger man- 2001-2002 regular season back to the 1997 title game. agement just looking at his Sal Durante, then 19, being escorted by police as he holds O’Brien had his team nicely Now 61, he reportedly wants face. There was Kirby Puck- up Roger Maris’ 61st home run ball in Yankee Stadium, positioned for the playoffs. So to spend more time at his ett of the Twins in 1993 October 1, 1961. well, in fact, that the Celtics home in New Jersey — or would go deep, playing all the perhaps more accurately way through May as they rebuilding his home, which made the Eastern Confer- was heavily damaged by Hur- VISIT THE POST-GAZETTE ON LINE AT ence Finals for the first time ricane Sandy last fall. since 1988. We wish Jim and his fam- WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM A year later they were back ily well and hope his travels in the playoffs again, advanc- include trips to the Garden as ing to the conference semifi- the years go by.