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Over in South Boston they have this crazy ritual on New Year’s Day. No matter how cold it is on the sand or in the water. They jump into the water as a rite of passage into the brand new year. What a tradition! They come in all ages, shapes and sizes, wearing all sorts of great costumes. Hun- dreds upon hundreds kept coming out of the L Street Plunge celebration. Superman Proceeds from this plunge, News Briefs Bathhouse for that quick dip was there. Hulk Hogan, Mad one of Boston’s oldest New into Dorchester Bay this past Hatter, Cat Woman and all Year’s Day traditions, fund by Sal Giarratani Sunday. sorts of Santa-like Clauses. A scholarships and after-school This was my fi rst time watch- sight to behold and a tradition programs at the Curley Com- ing the L Street Brownies Polar in motion. munity Center. Israel Barack-Stabbed? “On the eve of Hanukkah, Barack Obama stabbed Israel in the front. The departing president refused Mayor Walsh Announces Expansion of to veto United Nations Resolution 2334, a measure ostensibly about Israeli settlement policy,” said former U.S. Ambassador to the UN John Bolton. It Tuition-Free Community College was clearly intended to tip the scales in favor of the Palestinians, and was so predictable. With Addition of Massbay, Three Options Now Available for BPS Graduates President-elect Donald Trump should echo the Mayor Martin J. Walsh re- learn and develop the skills nec- The Tuition-Free Community words of another U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Dan- cently announced that the City essary to join Boston’s talented College Plan had previously only iel Patrick Moynihan, in his response to the UN’s of Boston’s Tuition-Free Com- workforce.” enrolled eligible students at- “Zionism is racism” resolution in 1975. He said that munity College Plan, which MassBay Community College tending Bunker Hill Community America “does not acknowledge, it will not abide by, pays for up to three years of is a multi-campus college with College (BHCC) and Roxbury it will never acquiesce in this infamous act.” community college for eligible a 55-year history of preparing Community College (RCC). The I am sure the irony has not been lost on Israel that Boston Public School gradu- students for transfer to four- inclusion of MassBay Com- Resolution 2334 passed without a U.S. veto just ates, has expanded its par- year colleges or universities, munity College provides plan before the start of Hanukkah, which commemorates ticipating schools to include direct entry into the workforce, enrollees with greater choice of the Maccabees’ recapture and rededication of the MassBay Community College. and ongoing education. both location and academics. Temple in Jerusalem in 165 BC. “I’m proud to announce the “MassBay has a long tradi- MassBay operates campuses After the Carter administration in 1980 acted like addition of MassBay to Bos- tion of providing affordable, in Wellesley, Framingham and the Obama administration today, the Washington ton’s Tuition-Free Community high-quality pathways to top- Ashland. MassBay also adds Post editorialized against Jimmy Carter stating, “It College Plan. We’re committed notch bachelor degree programs more available programs of cannot be denied that there is a pack and that it to increasing access to higher and meaningful careers,” said study, such as automotive hounds Israel shamelessly, and that this makes it education and providing more Dr. David Podell, president of technology, interior design, and very serious when the United States joins it.” The pathways to economic stability MassBay Community College. marketing. editorial was titled “Joining the Jackals.” for all of Boston’s students,” “We are thrilled to partner with Mayor Walsh announced said Mayor Walsh. “Now, with the city to increase college ac- the launch of the Tuition-Free (Continued on Page 8) an increase in location and pro- cess and expand options for Community College Plan last gram options, this plan opens the Boston students who need more doors for young people to it most.” (Continued on Page 11)

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The Sound of Music This column appears in the Trapp, although ethnically issue of the Post-Gazette of a German-Austrian, was an IMPERATOR JULIUS CAESAR January 6th, the Epiphany, or Italian citizen. He was born “Little Christmas,” marking the in the Dalmatian city of Zadar, The Roman calendar became particular. He was always a end of the Christmas season. which at that time was part of quite hopelessly confused after most enthusiastic collector of Appropriately, Mary and I the Austro-Hungarian Empire, much tampering by officials gems, carvings, paintings, and plan to spend the final days and later, after WWI, became for various reasons, such as exceptionally well-built slaves. of Christmastide in Vermont, part of Italy. prolonging their terms in offi ce, His invasion of Britain was done at the Trapp Family Lodge 4. All but Georg (who died in and to hasten or delay elec- in hopes of obtaining a fortune in Stowe, returning on Little 1947) were, or became, U.S. tions. Caesar consulted with the in pearls. Christmas. citizens. In 1944, Maria and Egyptian astronomer Sosigenes When in the provinces, he You undoubtedly know of her stepdaughters Johanna, to fi x the normal year at 365 usually gave banquets in two the Trapp Family from the Martina, Maria, Hedwig, days plus a leap year. This we dining rooms; one for his offi - 1965 movie adaption of the and Agathe applied for U.S. call the Julian calendar, and it cers or Greek companions, and 1959 Broadway musical, The citizenship. Their naturalization was in use until 1582 when the the other for Roman civilians Sound of Music, often shown papers are at the National Gregorian calendar corrected and distinguished provincials. on television around Christmas. Archive in Waltham, MA. To the error of eleven minutes and He managed his household Here’s some Sound of Music become U.S. citizens, they had fourteen seconds per year. very strictly, even putting his trivia you may not have known. to renounce their Austrian Julius Caesar reduced a baker in irons for serving him 1. It’s based on the real lives citizenship. Rosmarie and welfare list for grain hand- one kind of bread while guests of Georg Trapp, Maria, and their Eleonore derived citizenship outs from 320,000 to 150,000 were served an inferior quality. musical family, as recorded by from their mother. and established colonies for It is the general opinion that Maria in her 1949 book, The 5. The adult sons of Georg jobless Romans. Citizenship early kings of Rome. He was he had an eye for good-looking Story of the Trapp Family Trapp, Rupert and Werner, also was conferred on all foreign- given a raised couch in the women regardless of their mari- Singers. fought the Nazis, serving in the ers who practiced medicine in orchestra at the theater and tal or social status. It is particu- 2. While it is true, as the U.S. Army during World War Rome, and this offer was also a golden throne in the Senate larly interesting to note that two movie shows, that the Trapp II. They became U.S. citizens extended to teachers of the house. Lastly of course, the of his close female friends were family did flee Austria after while in the Army. Young son liberal arts. He placed new con- month of July was named after Servilia and Tertia, the mother Nazi German occupation, they Johannes was born in the trols on the payment of debts, him. and sister of Brutus. The top did not escape secretly over the United States and was a citizen increased penalties for crimes, He is said to have been quite of his list was reserved for at mountains to Switzerland. The in his own right. and administered justice with tall with a fair complexion, least two queens — Eunde, a world was not at war in 1938. 6. They sang for their supper. the utmost conscientiousness shapely limbs, full face, keen Moorish queen and, of course, They simply told their friends Baron von Trapp (strictly and strictness. He enforced black eyes, and excellent health. Cleopatra, with whom he often that they were going to America honorary title, as Austrian titles laws against extravagance and He was meticulous about the feasted until daybreak. to perform a concert. Austria of nobility were abolished after had agents penetrate public care of his person, always well At one time, there was consid- being land-locked, they took WWI) was not the wealthy man markets and dining rooms for trimmed and cleanly shaved. eration given to presenting a bill a train to Italy to get the ship portrayed in the fi lm. He lost compliance. He also made the He combed his hair forward to in the Senate making it lawful to England, and from there to nearly everything in the world- greatest possible libraries of hide a bald spot, and often used for Caesar to marry as many America. wide economic down-turn of Greek and Roman books avail- the privilege voted him to wear wives as he wished for the pur- 3. One possible factor in the 1930s. The family toured able to the public. a laurel wreath at any time. He pose of begetting children. The going to America by way of as singers because they needed Among the honors bestowed usually wore a senator’s tunic bill did not pass because it was Italy was the fact that Georg the money. upon Julius Caesar was dicta- with fringed sleeves. felt that this would beget Caesar torship for life, the forename He completed a country estate “troppo stanco” (pooped). of Imperator, the surname of at great cost and then tore it father of his country. His statue down because he was not ex- NEXT ISSUE: was placed among those of the actly satisfi ed with it in every Exitus Julius Caesar THE PIRANDELLO LYCEUM Italian Opera Aria Concert The Pirandello Lyceum invites all members and friends to enjoy a wonder- ful concert being planned by the Bos- ton Bel Canto Opera Artistic Director Bradley Pennington. The concert will be performed on Sunday, January 22nd at 2:30 pm, at the Dante Alighieri Cultural Center, 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge. Beautiful arias will be sung by the exqui- sitely talented Boston Bel Canto vocalists. Included in this performance will be Italian arias from La Traviata, Rigoletto, Un Ballo in Maschera, Madama Butterfl y, and Cavallieria Rusticana. The concert is free for Pirandello members in good standing. If you are a member, you may bring a non-member guest, or guests at a signifi cantly discounted price. Parking is available at the Dante for “early birds.” Overfl ow parking is available nearby at the Kendall Theater Cambridge at a reduced rate with validation from the Dante. This opera concert is now in its 20th year. The Pirandello Lyceum hopes you will join us! For more information, please call 781-640-3637, or e-mail [email protected].

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Box 130135, C.A.S.IT. seamlessly moves Boston, MA 02113 forward, ensuring that children USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA throughout Massachusetts POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the and Rhode Island have Italian POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 in their school curriculums, James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma affording them opportunity 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 to learn Italian language and culture. Vol. 121 - No. 1 Friday, January 6, 2017 C.A. S.IT.’s mission is “to as- sist communities that wish to in- OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred troduce, preserve, rejuvenate or L-R: Dr. Giuseppe Giangregorio; Italian Consul General traditions of this our adopted country the United States broaden the study of Italian lan- Nicola De Santis; Medford School Committee Member Anna of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to guage in their schools. C.A.S.IT. Marie Cugno; C.A.S.IT President Prof. M. Gioconda Motta; respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken offers grants of varying amounts State Representative Paul Donato; Educational Officer the public’s sense of civic duty: In all ways to aid in for the establishment of Italian Prof. Domenico Teker; and Medford School Superintendent making this country greater and better than we found language and cultural programs Dr. Roy Belson. with the ultimate purpose to it. institute Italian as a subject in the Eliot K8 Innovation School, chusetts and Rhode Island with the school curriculum.” making the Eliot the fi rst and grant monies to promote Italian Saint Antonio Maria Gianelli C.A.S.IT.’s President, Maria only school within the Com- language and culture; Italian Gioconda Motta, convened the monwealth of Massachusetts Immersion Summer Camp at by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari General Assembly at Spinelli’s where every student will ulti- the Eliot KB Innovation School, in Lynnfi eld just prior to Christ- mately be taught in English and Boston; Italian Heritage Month Antonio Maria Gianelli was mas. In attendance were Nicola Italian, regardless of their home student Contest; adult Italian born in 1789 to Giacomo and De Santis, Console Generale; language. language classes; Gioca con Maria Gianelli. He and his fi ve Paul Donato, State Represen- The members of C.A.S.IT., Me, Italian laboratories geared brothers grew up in a small vil- tative of the 35th Middlesex including Board members, for children ages 4 through lage of farmers. Antonio was an District; Joseph Giangregorio; teachers, and many unsung 10 to discover all that is “Ital- exceptional student, so much Dr. Roy Belson, Medford Public heroes and heroines who gra- ian”; Italian Book Club; Italian so that the owner of the farm Schools Superintendent; Ann ciously give of their time and Movie Nights; attendance and he lived on paid the cost of his Marie Cugno, Medford School money, quietly make the magic participation at the ACTFL studies for the priesthood. He Committee member; members of C.A.S.IT. happen. Maria Gio- Convention in Boston; Casino began his studies in November of the C.A.S.IT. Board; educa- conda Motta’s leadership and Night; and more. A successful 1807 at the age of 18, studying tors; and many honored guests. vision continue to serve as both 2016 program year, capped off theology and sacred liturgy, and With students taking Ad- guidance and inspiration since with the launch of the dual lan- earned his doctorate. vanced Placement classes in C.A.S.IT. was established in guage program at the Eliot KB Cardinal Archbishop of Genoa Italian on the rise, the pinnacle 1995. It was originally proposed Innovation School, is testament Giuseppe Maria Spina ordained of the General Assembly was by the Italian Consulate Gen- that C.A.S.IT., always in strict him to the diaconate in March recognizing school systems for eral in Boston as a non-profi t collaboration with the offi ce of 1812. Gianelli was ordained secration after his appointment. their effort in promoting the educational and professional the Italian Consulate, is on the to the priesthood on May 28, Bishop Gianelli restored devo- AP in Italian. All in attendance organization. move shaping Italian language 1812, receiving a special dis- tion to Saint Columbanus in broke out in loud applause C.A.S.IT. 2016 celebrated and cultural education in the pensation since he was not at his diocese and conducted two with the announcement that many successful programs U.S.! the canonical age. He served synods. He continually visited commencing in January 2017, consistent with its mission that We invite you to join us in as a parish priest in Mantua each parish in his diocese. In C.A.S.IT. will be establishing an benefi ted children and adults 2017! after his ordination. Gianelli April 1845, he started to show English/Italian dual language alike: supporting public and pri- For more information on was made the archpriest of signs of illness that had not program in collaboration with vate schools throughout Massa- C.A.S.IT, visit www.casit.org. Chiavari in 1826, a position he been immediately diagnosed. He held until 1837. He founded the seemed to recover, but his ill- Missionaries of Saint Alphonsus ness returned a year later, and in 1827; it was an order for men his condition rapidly deterio- which lasted until 1848. On rated. He died on June 7, 1846. January 12, 1829, he founded The push for sainthood com- the Sisters of Our Lady of the menced under Pope Leo XIII on Garden. It was a teaching order June 2, 1896, which gave him for women that worked with the title of Servant of God. Pope the sick. Its work continues Benedict XV recognized his life today in Europe, Asia, and the of heroic virtue and declared United States. The order was him to be Venerable on April formally approved by Pope Leo 11, 1920. Pope Pius XI beati- XIII on June 7, 1882, years after fi ed him on April 19, 1920, and Gianelli’s death. Pope Pius XII canonized him on Pope Gregory XVI appointed October 21, 1951. The Feast of him Bishop of Bobbio in 1837 Saint Antonio Maria Gianelli is and he received episcopal con- celebrated on June 7th.

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OUT LOUD Many scholars believe that the by Sal Giarratani fi gure of La Befana originated from old folk goddesses who oversaw the transition from Uniting Against ISIS is a Must winter to spring, which intensi- As news came of the multiple is much discontent over what fi es her cultural signifi cance. attacks on December 19, 2016, Putin’s Russia did to infl uence As a matter of fact, the Epiph- in Switzerland, Germany, and the outcome of the Trump- any as a whole functions as France, we once again saw Clinton race. Many liberals are a threshold to the arrival of the world assaulted by appar- now sounding like U.S. Senator spring. The winter solstice has ent terrorism. Innocent people Joseph McCarthy back in the already passed, and the hours were once again targets of those 1950s during the Red Scare. of sunlight slowly lengthen. attempting to undermine the Is Putin our enemy? Where do The sapphire-blue skies and world order. Nations have been our mutual interests lie? Can golden sunsets of these mid- under attack for some time now. we trust Putin? These questions winter evenings instill in me We in the United States who are not easily answerable. How- an excitement over the turn- lived through 9-11 will never ever, just like World War II when ing of the yearly cycle. Though forget how the world changed America formed an alliance with we can of course expect more that morning. Never again the Soviets and Joseph Stalin, months of snow and cold, the would we feel immune from today we must view Putin as promise of spring now unfolds acts of terrorism like those wit- an ally, not antagonist, in the quietly before us. The Epiphany nessed in recent decades. It hit fi ght against ISIS. It is in our ends the Christmas season, as home that day and continues mutual interests to do so. As the is evident in an Italian dictum to hit home. French statesman Talleyrand which proclaims: “La Epifania The world is no longer once said, “There is no such tutte le feste le porta via” (“The shocked by such events and at thing as permanent friends, just Epiphany sweeps all the feasts times can feel so helpless. As permanent.” If we only take a quick glance name derives from a corruption away”). However, the Epiphany President-elect Donald Trump It is time as Trump has said, around us, the Christmas sea- of the word “Epifania,” is a fairy- does introduce another season, stated, “These terrorists and for the world’s community to son appears to have basically like witch who, like her male that of Carnival. Carnival, the their regional and worldwide stand up together against the fi nished. Scraggly trees stand counterpart, drops presents in precursor to Lent and Easter, networks must be eradicated threat of terrorism against civil forlornly next to dumpsters the stockings of good children extends from the Epiphany to from the face of the earth, a society. It is time to make the and dusty ornaments once while leaving behind coal for Mardi Gras, or the Tuesday be- mission we will carry out with world safe again for all peace- again occupy shelf space in the the naughty. She is typically fore Ash Wednesday. As such, all freedom-loving partners.” loving people. closet. Dwindling leftovers and depicted as an old woman in Carnival serves as a spring fes- Now, when we need unity We need to enter this New stale cookie crumbs speak of raggedy clothes mounted on a tival, a herald to the still far-off in this fi ght against Jihadists Year with hope and unity. There the great holiday feasts of the broomstick. A well-known leg- festival of Easter. All over the and other terrorists, we find is always more that unites us previous week. However, ac- end explains La Befana’s con- world, people bake King Cakes the United States and Russia than divides us. Our world is cording to both religious and nection to the Biblical story of on Twelfth Night, or the eve of at odds with each other over a work in progress. We must folkloric calendars, we are not the Epiphany. According to this the Epiphany. King Cakes are the recent hanky-panky with all take those steps that show quite done with the Christmas folktale, La Befana was sweep- bread made specifi cally for the the 2016 presidential election. all of us are members of the season. Christmas lasts for ing her house when the Three Epiphany and Carnival season, Right now the United States and same human race. Let us begin twelve days, up until today, Magi approached her, inviting with variations differing world- Russia need to unify over how to 2017 with confi dence that this th January 6 , which is the feast her to accompany them on wide. In France, King Cakes battle radical Islamist terrorism New Year will be much better of the Epiphany. In Italy, the their way to fi nd Baby Jesus. La contain a fl aky crust and an and the war being waged on civil than the one we just let go into Epiphany, or la Epifania, is a Befana initially declined, saying almond frangipane fi lling. Span- society. At the moment, there history. signifi cant holiday with tradi- she was too busy with her clean- ish King Cakes are adorned with tions that equal those of Christ- ing. However, she later changed candied fruit. Louisiana-style mas Eve. An ancient feast day, her mind and hopped on her King Cakes are ring-shaped, the Epiphany honors the visit broomstick, fl ying through the with a cinnamon-sugar swirl of the Three Magi to Baby Je- sky in an effort to fi nd the Magi. inside and a colorful topping. sus. On the eve of this holiday, Unfortunately, she was never I make this kind of King Cake Italian children excitedly head able to locate them, and still every Twelfth Night, decorating to sleep, knowing that in the soars through the air with her it with the traditional Carnival morning they will find their broom to this day, depositing colors of green, purple and yel- stockings full of presents from presents for children as she low. I follow the folk custom of La Befana, Italy’s premiere gift- continues to search for Baby hiding a chickpea inside the bringer. Along with the arrival Jesus and the Magi. When I cake — whoever fi nds it will of La Befana, the Epiphany also was a little girl, I was frightened receive good luck in the com- ushers in the Carnival season, of La Befana, whose stern and ing year! With such a cheerful a joyous time of mischief which haggard countenance formed a dessert promising good times paves the way for spring. With sharp contrast to the jolly and ahead, the revelry of Carnival its appealing imagery of magical merry-faced Santa Claus. My can offi cially begin! %CPVGTDWT[5VTGGV$QUVQP/# witches and playful silliness, apprehension was amplifi ed by Though the Twelve Days of the Italian Epiphany bursts the haunting traditional melody RRH Christmas are nearing their KPHQ"UVOKEJCGNEGOGVGT[EQOYYYUVOKEJCGNEGOGVGT[EQO with unique and fascinating my grandmother sang, which close, the celebrations do not customs. intoned: “La Befana vien di have to end. 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POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 6, 2017 PAGE 5 Mayor Walsh Breaks Ground on Redevelopment of Orient Heights in East Boston Boston Housing Authority, DHCD and Trinity Financial Celebrate Phase One of Multi-phase Effort to Redevelop Orient Heights

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the “Strong neighborhoods are “Phase one is the start of a Boston Housing Authority the building blocks of strong long overdue modernization (BHA), the state’s Department cities and towns, and this of the Orient Heights housing of Housing and Community redevelopment project will development,” said State Development (DHCD), along further knit together the Orient Senator Joseph Boncore. “As with the development team Heights development with we break ground, this project of Trinity Financial and the rest of East Boston,” said will ensure needed affordable the redevelopment, and will raised through an allocation of East Boston Community Lieutenant Governor Karyn and safe housing in a growing own and manage the buildings federal four percent Low-Income Development Corporation Polito. “This public-private East Boston community.” post-redevelopment, subject to Housing Tax Credits; tax- (CDC), recently celebrated the collaboration between DHCD, “I am excited about this applicable laws and regulations. exempt bonds for construction groundbreaking of Phase One the Boston Housing Authority, collaborative effort that will bring The BHA will continue to own fi nancing; $32.725 million in of the redevelopment at Orient the East Boston Community much needed investment and the land and will lease the land state public housing capital Heights, a 331-unit state public Development Corporation, and improvement to Orient Heights, to Trinity-affi liated entities. funds from BHA and DHCD; and housing development in East Trinity Financial will create said State Representative “We’re thrilled to begin Phase affordable housing resources Boston. Built in 1951, Orient a housing development that Adrian Madaro.”This project will One of the Orient Heights devel- from the City of Boston. Heights has long been the most will bring much-needed new not only be transformative for opment,” said Trinity Financial This groundbreaking furthers physically distressed property in amenities to its residents, residents of the development, Vice President of Development Mayor Walsh’s commitment to the Boston Housing Authority’s while preserving every unit of but for the entire East Boston Eva Erlich. “The multi-phased increasing affordable housing state-funded portfolio. affordable housing on-site.” community. I thank Governor project will help deliver the options for residents and “I am grateful to join with our Orient Heights Phase One Baker and Mayor Walsh for type of housing the East Boston families in Boston. As part of state and community partners includes the demolition of 90 making this a priority and I look community needs: housing that the sale of the Winthrop Square as we celebrate the beginning units of existing housing and a forward to seeing it become a is affordable, energy effi cient, Garage in downtown Boston, of a new era for the Orient decommissioned boiler plant, reality.” accessible, and integrated with Mayor Walsh will advocate for Heights housing development,” and the construction of 120 new “I am very happy for the the rest of the East Boston the allocation of $10 million said Mayor Walsh. “This public units of affordable rental hous- residents of Orient Heights. community. Phase One will also in funding to be used for housing facility has been the ing. The new housing units will Our friends and neighbors result in updates and improved additional improvements at home of many families for be spread throughout four clus- who live in these affordable housing for the residents in the Orient Heights. decades, and I am proud that tered townhouse buildings con- units deserve nice spaces to initial 90 units. We’re looking Mayor Walsh’s administration with the support of our state taining 40 dwelling units and a call home,” said District 1 City forward to working with our to date has built historic levels and federal partners we are mid-rise building contacting 80 Councilor Sal LaMattina. partners to create a develop- of affordable housing as part of revitalizing current facilities, dwelling units. All 120 units will The Boston Planning and ment that the entire community the effort to create 53,000 new while creating new living spaces receive an operating subsidy-75 Development Agency (BPDA) can benefi t from.” units of housing at a variety of for future residents.” percent of the units will receive authorized a 121A agreement for “We are looking forward to income levels across the city The Orient Heights public state public housing operating the project which will result in a working with our development by 2030, including setting a housing development is owned subsidy and 25 percent of the streamlined regulatory process, partners Trinity Financial to 15-year record for housing and managed by the BHA, which units will receive project-based an expedited construction revitalize the community as we completions, surpassing the undertook a planning process subsidy through the Massachu- schedule, and continues the successfully did together at the record of new affordable housing in 2008, funded by DHCD, setts Rental Voucher Program tax exempt status for the public Maverick development in Eastie units permitted in a single to consider redevelopment (MRVP). housing component. several years ago” stated Bill year, and leveraging the private options for the site. The BHA “Across the Commonwealth, “Over the past 15 years, McGonagle, BHA Administrator. development market to ensure commissioned a master plan we are making signifi cant in- MassHousing has worked in The total development cost the continued development with an overall design concept vestments and working cre- partnership with the BHA to for Orient Heights Phase One of affordable housing in and established the goals for atively to update and preserve revitalize close to 2,000 units is approximately $51.2 million. Boston through changes to the site’s redevelopment — state-funded housing units,” of its most physically distressed The financing plan includes the Inclusionary Development to transform the site into an said Housing and Community rental units in the city and $17.5 million in private equity Policy. attractive, energy-effi cient and Development Undersecretary transformed housing com- healthy housing community Chrystal Kornegay.”Our admin- munities like Maverick Land- modeled on the successful istration is proud to support ing, Franklin Hill, Washington transformations of the BHA’s projects like this that ensure Beech, Old Colony, Lower Mills, previous public housing affordability, and create com- Heritage, and now at Orient redevelopments at sites such munities that are inclusive, Heights, into modern, mixed- as West Broadway, Maverick, vibrant and strengthen their income communities for the and Old Colony. surrounding neighborhoods.” residents of Boston,’’ said Mass- “Every resident in Massachu- Current Phase One residents of Housing Executive Director Tim setts deserves the opportunity the site worked with a relocation Sullivan.”We are very pleased to to live in housing that is safe, team to fi nd alternative housing be working with the city of Bos- affordable and modern, and options that best fi t their needs. ton, DHCD, Trinity Financial, the fi rst phase of the redevel- Options included moving to and all the public and private opment of Orient Heights is another BHA public housing partners who are committed an important step forward for development of their choice to the redevelopment of Orient this community’s residents,” or moving to privately owned Heights.’’ said Governor Charlie Baker. “I housing with a state subsidized In January 2015, the BHA congratulate the City of Boston MRVP voucher. Following the selected the development team The Federal Trade Commission for embracing efforts to mod- completion of this project, of Trinity Financial and East works for the consumer to prevent ernize its public housing stock, residents have the option to Boston CDC to work with and look forward to seeing return to the redeveloped site BHA and DHCD to fi nalize a fraud and deception. the benefi ts this transforma- when construction is complete redevelopment strategy for the Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) tion will bring to the entire or remain in place after initial site. This development team will or log on to www.ftc.gov. neighborhood.” relocation. secure fi nancing to implement PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 6, 2017 A Diffi cult Story, But A Happy Ending ALL THAT ZAZZ by Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo by Mary N. DiZazzo I have often thought that I should write a book about It’s All About the Base ... our American Italian Heritage Association and Museum. If I Ciao Bella, did, so many people would think A New Year makes us all feel it to be a work of fi ction. Our like brand new! New beginnings, faithful members who reside clean slates, and new makeup all across the country know the with application techniques. true story. First up, I want to point In the year 1979, I invited eight out that I have been using a professors of Italian descent “primer” after my moisturizer to a meeting which took place and before my makeup (founda- in the Law Lounge of Syracuse tion) for years. It gives my skin a University. We met to discuss velvety base before applying my the possible formation of an foundation. Primers fi ll in fi ne organization to preserve our lines and dull imperfections, Italian heritage and culture. As a leaving a canvas to paint as you result, we came to an agreement wish. Most primers are 20 or 30 to form the American Italian final decision was painful for United States. Our museum is SPF for sun screen. However, in time or nighttime look. The Heritage Association. There was all of us. the largest Italian museum in the summer I am au natural, only most Flawless look you can conflict from the beginning, Finding a suitable place in the East, with 4,000 sq. ft. of space primer! No foundation. achieve is a spray-on, air brush when one professor had a strong Albany area was diffi cult as we encompassing eleven rooms of Application of foundation has foundation! You can also try philosophical difference with the had very little money and the exhibits, a Hall of History, two become important to achieve a full-coverage, anti-aging formu- other professors. That person cost of property was very high at offices, and a Gift Shop. Our smooth and even surface. For- las. (Test on your jaw line, not dropped out because he was told the time. (Please be aware that I Italian Cultural Center has 1,800 get using your fi rst two fi ngers your wrist.) Get a glow on with that the group could not work am telling you only a small part of sq. ft. of space. Occupying this to apply it! Naughty, naughty! luminous, sheer radiance for a with a person whose views were what a horrendous ordeal it was fl oor is a small hall, art gallery, My preference recently has subtle sheen, “a lit-from-within in such disagreement with our to actually establish our present library, classroom, chapel, and been a sponge applicator with complexion” Visit your nearest own. We didn’t have any money, museum.) In the fi rst place, six a kitchenette. We offer Italian a handle. Easy to maneuver cosmetic counter for a profes- so I was compelled to dig into my years passed before we found language and cooking classes around the corners of the nose, sional opinion on these tips. own pocket. Our fi rst newsletter the right property in Albany. along with numerous cultural and other places hard to get to Hint: Charlotte Tilbury is a was published with the help of Keep in mind that we had to and social events. We have two ordinarily. I used to use a fi ne, fabulous makeup line. There are a friend. It took some time to store the museum collection other buildings on the campus plain makeup sponge shaped professional makeup artists on develop through trial and error, and furniture for all of those that are rented out, and our like a triangle. Both of these line to help you complete your but we were eventfully able to eight years – very expensive and Thrift Shop occupies the fi rst “tools” give a smooth and even new color palette. A new genera- build-up membership in our equally frustrating. Ultimately, fl oor of the house (former rectory) look for seamless coverage. Try it tion of makeup, how it’s applied fl edging organization. we found an old church that fronting our property. damp for a dewier fi nish. Easy to and made to make you look your The thought occurred to me was built in 1922, and then sold Our annual budget is $128,000 clean with a few drops of Dawn. best at any age! Google it! in 1985 that we should operate in 1975 to a firm that added and not one person is paid; our I love my makeup brushes! So my Glamazons, hope a museum. I was aware of a a fl oor and changed it into an staff is all-volunteer. It has They are great for powders for you’re New Year is going swell. vacant convent sitting next to office building. Having been been and continues to be a real sweeping, tapping and swirling Look your best and feel beauti- an Italian American Church in vacant for a number of years, we challenge to raise that kind out to make skin tone even. ful always! Utica, NY. Even though funds decided to by the building with of money. Our dues are very Powder over foundation seals the — Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull were nil and our reputation had the assistance of a member who low ($25 per year) and most deal of keeping makeup on and yet to be established, I went to offered to hold the mortgage for of our income is generated by not sinking into your skin. Of Read prior week’s “All That speak with the pastor and asked us. The building was a mess and fundraising and donations. I course, moisturizer, primer, and Zazz” columns at www.allthat- if we could use the building it took us fi ve years to restore. wish we could obtain more foundation help to keep makeup zazz.com. Mary is a third-gen- for a museum. We came to an Limited funds coupled with the fi nancial support. Our members from sinking, too. Foundation eration cosmetologist and a agreement that the American building’s horrible condition are carrying a heavy load to can also be applied with a “foun- Massachusetts distributor of Italian Heritage Association were among the reasons it took provide the community with an dation brush” for even coverage. Kosmea brand rose hip oil would be responsible for all so long to accomplish. Even institution that carries out the There are so many founda- products. She may be contacted operating costs in exchange for today, there are issues and noble mission of recording and tions out there. It’s all about at (978) 470-8183 or mary@ utilizing the space rent-free. many of the problems have to preserving our Italian heritage what you’re looking for. A day- mary4nails.com. It took some time to develop do with building codes. It is very and culture. a group of volunteers, and we expensive dealing with town We have welcomed visitors worked very hard to turn a requirements regarding fi re and from 22 countries and 35 states NORTH END - BUILDING FOR SALE convent into a museum and disability codes in addition to and you, too, are invited to raise the necessary funds, an on- many others. Astoundingly, nine visit and see for yourself what 5 STORY CORNER BUILDING FOR SALE going and very diffi cult venture. years passed before we were blood, sweat and tears have Most of the needed money came allowed to use the second fl oor built for the Italian-American 1 COMMERCIAL SPACE from our core members and, to because we fi rst had to install community. My enduring 4 APARTMENTS my surprise, not from the larger a sprinkler system that cost us hope is that Italian-Americans Italian-American community or over $55,000. Presently, there will financially support our INTERESTED PARTIES ONLY WRITE TO from the area’s well-to-do folks. are still many unexpected institution so we can continue PO BOX 575, CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 Our record of accomplishments expenses as we have three to keep our Italian heritage and was outstanding. We had an buildings on our campus that culture alive and be assured Italian choir, and adult and require constant up-keep, not of passing on our treasures to children’s Italian folk dance to mention the constant work future generations. Our website group. We offered classes, on our beautiful, spacious is very informative: www.info@ programs, cultural events, grounds. We fix/resolve one americanitalianmuseum.org. You and were deeply involved in major problem and soon may also reach us by email: info@ the community. After fourteen thereafter need to deal with yet americanitalianmuseum.org. years of hard work, many of the another large expenditure. My goal for this article is that Newly volunteers just got tired of raising Our museum, which comprises it convinces you to visit our Specializing in the art of celebration money. At around the same time, artifacts, memorabilia, old museum, to treasure your Italian photos, documents, paintings, Wedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, the Italian-American community heritage, and to support our Renovated works of art and sculptures, Italian-American institutions, Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. changed and the economy of the area incurred diffi culties. To occupies the fi rst fl oor, while our newspapers and other media, Convenient location and valet parking makes say that it was not well-received Italian Cultural Center is on the and organizations. I pray that Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. when I proposed that we close second fl oor. The outside of our you do! We are dedicated to the highest level of service and the museum in Utica and look mission-style building is a unique A chi vuole, non mancano professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. for a new location in Albany, and beautiful structure that is modi. (Where there is a will, NY, is an understatement. I not often found in this part of the there is a way). did not plan on relocating in Albany upon my retiring from my teaching position at the college, but I thought that keeping the Mattéo Gallo museum in Utica, NY, was not viable. I understood how many people felt, but we had to be o Appraisals realistic. Needless to say, the Sales & Rentals

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FRANK ZAPPA 50th ANNIVERSARY VINYL CELEBRATION You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Zappa Family Trust + UMe Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. The Zappa Family Trust and UMe continue their extensive reissue campaign by releasing fi ve iconic works of the musical Happy New Year innovator on vinyl for the fi rst time in decades: Cruising with I will try to do my best this coming year and 8. We do not have a door bell; I will not bark Ruben & The Jets, Joe’s Garage, Lumpy Gravy, Weasels also give my pooch friends some advice to help each time I hear one on TV. Ripped My Flesh, and We’re Only in it for the Money. The fi ve them with their New Year’s Resolutions. 9. I will not throw up in the car. monumental Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention albums 1. I’ll try to remember that the garbage collec- 10. I will not steal my human companion’s un- spanning Zappa’s incredibly fertile late ’60s-late ’70s period will tor is NOT stealing our stuff. derwear and dance all over the backyard with it. th be available on vinyl. This year marks the 50 anniversary of 2. I will not roll my toys behind the fridge. 11. I will not bite the offi cer’s hand when he Zappa’s fi rst release, the Mothers of Invention’s debut album Freak 3. I must shake the rain water out of my fur reaches in for my human companion’s driver’s Out! — to celebrate, the Zappa Family Trust and UMe are steadily BEFORE entering the house. license and registration. reissuing the cultural icon’s catalog as part of a long-term licensing 4. I will not eat the cat’s food, before or after I would like to wish my pal Louie Graffeo a agreement. The fi ve vinyl releases represent some of Zappa and his they eat it. “Happy Birthday” and many, many more. cohorts’ most challenging, exhilarating and groundbreaking work: 5. The diaper pail is not a cookie jar. To all my readers, pooch friends, and colleagues Zappa’s fi rst solo album, Lumpy Gravy, is the work of Zappa the 6. I will not chew my human’s toothbrush and at the Post-Gazette, a Healthy, Happy, and a safe composer, and was recorded at Capitol Studios in 1967. Zappa’s not tell her. “New Year.” compositions were performed by the 50-piece Abnuceals Emuukha 7. I will not chew crayons or pens, especially That’s all for now! Electric Symphony Orchestra, which included several musicians the red ones, or my human companion will think PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP AFTER from the legendary Wrecking Crew. With the session tapes and a I am hemorrhaging. YOUR PET! razor blade, Zappa pieced together a masterwork that included the use of tape collages, dialogue, parody, musique concrete, and DADAist tendencies. The self-produced album became one of his • Red Cross & Dunkin’ Donuts (Continued from Page 3) personal favorites, and is from a pristine 1968 analog safety tape which we live and operate.” App, visit redcrossblood.org, eligible to donate blood. High found in Zappa’s vault. Side A contains “Lumpy Gravy-Part I,” and The Red Cross and Dunkin’ or call 1-800-RED CROSS school students and other do- Side B “Lumpy Gravy-Part II” Donuts partnership has achieved (1-800-733-2767) to make an nors 18 years of age and younger In the top 300 of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums, We’re great success during the past appointment or for more in- also have to meet certain height Only in it for the Money is a scathing satire of right-versus-left nine years by supporting the col- formation. All blood types are and weight requirements. politics that’s as fresh in today’s charged political atmosphere lection of approximately 720,000 needed to ensure a reliable Blood donors can now save as it was upon release in 1968 — now restored and pressed on blood and platelet donations supply for patients. A blood time at their next donation vinyl. In part a parody of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, during January, which is often donor card or driver’s license by using RapidPass to com- the album pits the hippies against the squares, skewering them a challenging month for dona- or two other forms of identifi ca- plete their pre-donation reading equally, as pawns held sway by corporate sellouts catering to the tions due to winter weather forc- tion are required at check-in. and health history question- masses in the name of profi t. A total of 18 tracks. ing blood drives to cancel and Individuals who are 17 years naire online, on the day of their Cruising with Ruben & The Jets is the fourth Mothers of seasonal illnesses temporarily of age in most states (16 with donation, prior to arriving at Invention album. Released at the end of 1968, the concept album keeping some donors at home. parental consent where al- the blood drive. To get started was written in the style of 1950s doo-wop and classic R&B, a HOW TO DONATE BLOOD lowed by state law), weigh at and learn more, visit redcross- childhood love of Zappa’s and members of the band, including Simply download the Ameri- least 110 pounds, and are in blood.org/RapidPass and follow singer Ray Collins, who all came up with the idea while in the can Red Cross Blood Donor generally good health may be the instructions on the site. studio recording other music. The result was 13 outstanding tracks. Weasels Ripped My Flesh is the last album of recordings made by the original Mothers of Invention lineup, released after Zappa Finish the Lyrics disbanded them. The group, which included a horn section, made ACROSS the blend of studio, live experimental, and traditional tracks from 1. Face fringe 1967 to ‘69. Released in 1970, it provides a fascinating look at 6. Go low, as in jeans 9. “Oh, my!” the group’s range and diversity of infl uences, from avant-garde 13. Underway tracks (11 total) like “Didja Get Any Onya” to the straight-up 14. Tire measurement R&B of their cover of Little Richard’s “Directly from My Heart to 15. Wear away You.” 16. Luciano Pavarotti, e.g. Conceptually and musically as challenging as anything Zappa 17. Roman goddess of plenty 18. Previously an Oiler released in the 1970s, the three-act rock opera Joe’s Garage 19. *“...I’m ready, yes, I’m ready for you. was released as two separate packages in 1979 (the new release I’m standing on my own ______” arrives as a three-LP set), and includes Acts I-III with 14 tracks. 21. *“On a dark desert highway, cool wind Zappa described the dystopian tale as “a stupid little story about in ______” 23. It’s all the rage how the government is going to do away with music.” The rock 24. Person, place or thing opera proved prophetic years later when the government began to 25. PC brain examine ways to limit the spread of explicit content in music. The 28. Bingo-like game song cycle, conceived over a weekend, tells the story of a young 30. Moses’ older sister rock ‘n’ roller who’s thrown into prison and released into a world 35. Be in pain 37. Sail support turned upside down by evil corporate, political, and religious forces 39. *“Come on, shake your body, baby, do who’ve outlawed music. Zappa used the practice of “xenochrony” the ____” to record parts of the album; taking previously cut live guitar solos 40. “Heat of the Moment” band and overdubbing them onto new studio tracks. 41. Single-cell protozoan 43. *“Then along comes ____” Taken together, these albums are a master’s class in subversive 44. Great white, e.g. wit, creative genius, and uncompromising artistry that fl ies in the 46. “Goodness gracious!” face of convention. 47. Commoner BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS – LIVE 48. *“Raindrops are falling on ______” Tuff Gong + UMe 50. Saharan-like 52. “Cause I’m a woman! W-O-M-A-N...” The Marley family and UMe has released an expanded three- singer LP vinyl collection, Bob Marley & the Wailers – Live, featuring 53. Like Roman Empire both nights of the historic 1975 Natty Dread Tour concert at the 55. ENT’s fi rst concern Lyceum Theatre in London. 57. *“My daddy’s sleeping and mama ain’t ____” Bob Marley & the Wailers were at the peak of their artistic powers 60. *“So put another dime in the ____” when they performed at London’s Lyceum Theatre for two shows, 64. *“...I’ll tell you all about it when I see July 17-18, 1975. The group had just released Natty Dread the you ____” year before, and were about to unleash Rastaman Vibration. The 65. “____ to Joy” Rolling Stones mobile studio recorded both shows, with seven 67. Abomination 68. Formal dishes songs from the second released as Live! in December of that year, 69. *“So bye, bye Miss American ____” and broadcasted on the syndicated radio program King Biscuit 70. *“Oh, I was only twenty four hours Flower Hour in 1976. from ____” Marley and the Wailers’ classic line-up included bassist Aston 71. Front-line combat vehicle 12. D.C. bigwig 42. “Farewell” in Paris 72. Credit card acr. 15. Thai or Mexican food, e.g. 45. V.I.P. in Hawaii “Family Man” Barrett, drummer Carlton “Carly” Barrett, guitarist 73. Wheel shafts Al Anderson, keyboardist Tyrone Downie, percussionist Alvin 20. a.k.a. dropsy 49. Draper of “Mad Men” 22. Delish! 51. Actress Fanning “Seeco” Patterson, and the I-Three — backing vocalists Rita Marley, DOWN 24. Small bouquet 54. Parkinson’s drug Judy Mowatt, and Marcia Griffi ths. The group had just fi nished 1. Quilter’s stuffi ng 25. Geological rift 56. Updike’s “Rabbit ____” its legendary fi ve-night stint at the Roxy Theater in L.A., when 2. Not many 26. Aggressive 57. Turkish honorifi c 3. Something that’s unacceptable they stepped on the stage at London’s Lyceum Theatre for an 27. “Umble” Heep 58. *“All you get is pain. When I wanted 4. Disappear, like into the sunset 29. *“I’ve got a blank space, baby, and I’ll sunshine I got ____” abbreviated U.K. tour, which also included dates at The Odeon in 5. Unbroken series of events write your ____” 59. Sound on Old MacDonald’s farm Birmingham, and The Hard Rock in Manchester. Marley was in top 6. See him run! 31. Boisterous play 60. Audience’s rejection form during the two Lyceum shows, animatedly interacting with 7. Cleopatra’s cause of death 32. Collectively 61. Hillary’s hubby 8. Whatchamacallit 33. Come to terms 62. British river the crowd, who sang along to what most consider the defi nitive 9. “Summertime” or “Porgy and Bess,” e.g. version of “No Woman, No Cry.” 34. *“...Here’s my number, so call me ____” 63. December 25th, for short 10. “Laughing on the inside” in text 36. Container weight 64. Pre-college challenge A classic album that delivers 22 reggae-fl avored tracks, as 11. Month of Purim 38. Kind of ski lift 66. Party bowlful Marley & the Wailers powered their way on to becoming legend- (Solution on Page 10) ary music icons! PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 6, 2017

The time has come, the walrus said, • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) As Bret Stephens recent- knows how many more people TO TALK OF MANY THINGS ly wrote in his Wall Street would have seen it at the of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings Journal commentary, “Unlike movie theater. I watch it all Mr. Carter, Mr. Obama hasn’t the time when it’s on the air by Sal Giarratani joined the jackals. He has and once, being a substitute merely opened the doors wide teacher in a criminal justice celebrations. You can’t save for them. What a fi tting fi nish class; I used the movie as a ‘em for next year--who would to this ruinous presidency.” lesson about criminal justice. purchase an “After Christmas” New Police Dog Calendars More Living with Christmas Tree? Anyone? Mommy and Daddy I actually feel sorrier for the There are all kinds of cal- Despite an economy we are trees than the guy who had endars out there. You can get told is getting stronger and been trying to sell them. They those firefighter calendars, with a rebounding job market, were cut down in the prime of cabbies have theirs, too. Now almost 40 percent of young life just to end up in someone’s you can even get NYPD police Americans are still living fi replace. dogs. Those who donate $20 with their parents, siblings, TASTE OF EASTIE to the New York City Police or other relatives, the largest JUST AROUND THE CORNER Foundation get a calendar, number since 1940 according It seems like I was just at the and all proceeds benefi t NYPD to census data. Taste of Eastie, but that was programs and initiatives. Here’s a Great Quote almost a year ago now. The What dog-owner out there “Liberals love humanity, event will be in late January. As doesn’t think a police dog they just hate people.” soon as I know more details, I calendar is a fantastic idea? — Anon A memorial in honor of Lt. Kevin M. Kelley is outside the will pass them on to you right Just saying. U.S. Senator Warren, Huntington Avenue Firehouse. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) here. When It’s Not Your Time, Is She Ever Happy? THE KING AND I It’s Not Your Time The Boston Herald on New REMEMBERING his face every day he went to COMING TO BOSTON We have heard the stories of Year’s Day ran quotes from fa- FIRE LT. KEVIN M. KELLEY work. He was one-of-a-kind, a Rogers & Hammerstein’s The people who luck out because mous folks about their wishes I still remember when Fire one-of-a-kind character forever King and I will be coming to the they were late for a train or for the New Year. Our very th Lt. Kevin M. Kelley was killed in the memories of all who knew Boston Opera House April 11 - plane, right? Here’s the latest. own U.S. Senator Elizabeth rd in the line of duty on January him. 23 . For more information, call A 29-year-old singer for Rus- Warren stated, “I expect 2017 9, 2009. 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We can’t cash checks at a truck’s cab. Miraculously no Son in the Bible. Everyone and Chuck Zodda is currently Nobody’s Looking Out for bank without an ID. We can’t one else was killed in this missed Eddy and his red neck heard on 12 radio stations You Most of the Time board a plane without an ID. horrible accident. He left and was glad to see he is doing across New England, and has A mugger robbed a 94-year- Hello? What’s the problem? behind his wife, daughters, quite well down on the South picked up new channels in New old woman in the Bronx on Post Trump and a fi rehouse grieving over Shore. Hampshire. NH1 News Radio Christmas Eve. In the “City Stress Disorder? his tragic loss. AFTER CHRISTMAS SALES WNNH FM 99.1 in Concord and that Never Sleeps” and has Apparently, a lot of liberals He remains in the hearts of Recently, I was at the WEMJ FM 107.3 and AM 1490 over 8 million residents, no- out there are suffering from all who knew him. I fi rst met supermarket shopping and in Laconia. body came to her aid. She was PTSD, but it’s Trump who is him back in my younger days noticed an “After Christmas” HELEN DIMASO, RIP screaming, and her calls for causing their trauma. They as a DMH police officer at sale. You could get two rolls Helen Dimaso, a lifelong help fell on deaf ears. Good still can’t believe they lost after Mass. Mental Health Center of Christmas wrapping paper Revere resident, recently passed country America, where every- the liberal mainstream media on Fenwood Road, not far from for just a buck. Lots of After away. She worked 32 years for one is on their own, even when all but guaranteed them a the fi rehouse. Often when an Christmas deals out there, but Sky Chef in Boston and retired your 94 years old. Welcome to historic victory at the polls. alarm was struck at my work what does the guy who sells at the age of 77. 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TD Garden for its 65th year this winter. showcases every type of ballroom and with Giulia! For Giulia, an Italian New Don’t miss Harvard, Northeastern, modern dance seen on ABC’s hit show Yorker trying to navigate life as a single Boston College, and Boston University Dancing with the Stars, including sizzling gal, a new date is the perfect oppor- face off this February at TD Garden for group performances, romantic duets, tunity to show off her home cooking. the coveted Beanpot trophy. Semifi nals: contemporary numbers and original While preparing a three-course dinner NOW Monday, February 6th, Harvard vs. pieces created specifi cally for the na- from scratch, she recounts stories of Northeastern @ 5:00 pm; Boston Col- tionwide tour. good Italian food and bad boyfriends. PLAYING lege vs. Boston University @ 8:00 pm. Her superior cuisine far surpasses her Monday, February 13th. Consolation/ SHUBERT THEATRE inferior taste in men in this mouth- Finals 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm. 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA watering new comedy. Eight audience UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN DISNEY ON ICE Follow Your Heart 866-348-9738 members at each performance can even — February 17-26, 2017. Just keep www.CitiCenter.org purchase seats to join Giulia on stage swimming with Dory and new pal Hank JESSICA LANG DANCE — January and be served the dinner she is cooking from Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory as 27-28, 2017. Founded in 2011, Jessica during the show! they set out to fi nd her parents and Lang Dance (JLD) is a New York City- discover the devotion of family. Cheer based dance company dedicated to WANG THEATER with Joy, Sadness, and the rest of the creating and performing the work of Jes- Citi Performing Arts Center Emotions from Disney•Pixar’s Inside sica Lang (a former dancer with Twyla 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA Out as they work together to boost Tharp), who was hailed as “a master of 800-982-2798 Riley’s spirit and win the big hockey visual composition” by Dance Magazine. www.CitiCenter.org game. Venture to wintery Arendelle The recipient of a 2014 Bessie Award, ANNIE — May 9-21, 2017. The where Olaf and Kristoff help reunite JLD seamlessly incorporates striking world’s best-loved musical returns in royal sisters Anna and Elsa from Dis- design elements and transforms classi- time-honored form. Directed by original ney’s Frozen and learn love is the most cal ballet language into artfully crafted, lyricist and director Martin Charnin powerful magic of all. See Cinderella, emotionally engaging contemporary and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, Rapunzel, Ariel, and the Disney Prin- works. this production of Annie will be a brand cesses make their dreams possible new incarnation of the iconic original. through virtues of bravery, kindness Featuring book and score by Tony and perseverance. And celebrate true Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, friendship with Buzz Lightyear, Woody THEATER Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, and the Toy Story gang. ANNIE includes such unforgettable Something Rotten! will be at the Boston Opera House. See songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy BOSTON OPERA HOUSE THEATER SECTION for further details. HYNES CONVENTION CENTER Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 539 Washington St., Boston, MA plus the eternal anthem of optimism, 617-954-2000 617-259-3400 “Tomorrow.” of New York (VSNY) is the realization [email protected] www.BostonOperaHouse.com MUSIC of a group of young musicians’ dream ANIME BOSTON 2017 — March 31 SOMETHING ROTTEN! — January to commission, perform, and record through April 2, 2017. Anime Boston is 19-29, 2017. A mash-up of 16th century classical music on the international the Northeast’s largest anime conven- Shakespeare and 21st century Broad- MUSEUMS TD GARDEN stage. Each player comes from a diverse tion, celebrating Japanese animation, way, Something Rotten! tells the story 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA background, and brings his or her own comics, and pop-culture. The event of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two 617-624-1050 personality, culture, life experiences, provides a truly passionate and focused playwrights stuck in the shadow of that MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON www.TDGarden.com and musical fl air to every performance. event for the city to enjoy. Anime Boston Renaissance rockstar Will Shakespeare. 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston ERIC CHURCH — January 28, 2017. Bound together by a passion for musical stays true to the comics and animation When a soothsayer foretells the next big 617-267-9300 Eric Church brings the Holdin’ My Own exploration and excellence, VSNY at- brands that originally inspired the event, thing in theatre, the Bottom brothers www.MFA.org Tour to TD Garden. There will be no tracts new audiences by crafting unique providing individuals with a particular set out to write the world’s very fi rst PAST IS PRESENT: REVIVAL JEW- opening acts on the Holdin’ My Own programs that highlight the connection attraction to Japanese anime an outlet musical. Directed by Casey Nicholaw, ELRY — February 14, 2017 – August Tour. Instead, Church will headline between well-known classics and newly for experiential celebration. The conven- Something Rotten! features a score by 19, 2018. Whether copying or choosing two full sets each night. “It’s just us,” commissioned pieces. VSNY has been tion will be presenting popular events Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpat- motifs to reinterpret, jewelers have al- Church said of his upcoming tour. working closely with living composers including a masquerade, an anime rick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick ways looked to the past for inspiration. I’m going to do an intermission in the such as Boston-based John. H. Wallace music video contest, video programming and John O’Farrell. The practice became popular in the 19th middle so people can get beer, which and Ketty Nez, Italian composer Mario rooms, an artists’ alley and art show, ka- CABARET — January 31-February century, as designers like Castellani, is not really done in country shows. I Pagotto, and Portuguese composers raoke, game shows, video games, manga 12, 2017. First appearing on The Great Giacinto Melillo, and Eugene Fontenay think it’s a neat way for fans to interact, Tiago Cabrita and Eurico Carrapatoso. library, dances, and much more. The ap- White Way in 1966, Cabaret is based began reviving examples of ancient or- and it gives us a breather, and it gives Program: Sergei Rachmaninov, Trio proximate number of exhibitors at this on writer Christopher Isherwood’s time naments, newly unearthed in archaeo- them a breather. You can talk about élégiaque No. 1 in G minor; John H. event is over 120. Over 25,000 visitors in the bohemian clubs of Berlin in the logical excavations. Examine more than what’s been played and how the show Wallace: Triskele (A Trio for Viola, Oboe are expected at this anime convention. early 1930s. With decadence and sexual 4,000 years of jewelry history through is so far.” In addition, Church said the and Piano four-hand); Anton Dvorak, exploration being the first orders of about 70 objects — both ancient and split show with two sets gives him the Terzetto in C major, Op. 74; and Rob- business, Caberet tells the story of one revival — tracing the revival movement opportunity to have two different opening ert Schumann, Piano Quintet in E-fl at Sally Bowles, a daring femme fatale in from the 19th to the 21st centuries. songs, two closing songs and two sepa- major, Op. 44. COMEDY training, and her new roommate, the shy The exhibition focuses on four types rate themes and looks if he so chooses. MAVIS STAPLES — March 24, 2017. runaway Cliff. On a mission to experi- — Archaeological, Classical, Egyptian, Mavis Staples is living, breathing his- ence every sight and sound, Cliff follows and Renaissance. Highlights include LYNN AUDITORIUM tory. She is an alchemist of American WILBUR THEATRE Sally to the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy under- a 1924 brooch, on loan from Cartier, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA music, having continuously crossed 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA ground cabaret club presided over by the paired with an Egyptian winged scarab 781-599-SHOW genre lines like no musician since Ray 617-248-9700 all-knowing Emcee. But whilst the night (740–660 BC) with a similar design; www.LynnAuditorium.com Charles. Weaving herself into the very www.TheWilburTheatre.com goes on forever inside, the music is not an 1850s embellished gold brooch by DECADES REWIND — January 27, fabric of gospel, soul, folk, pop, R&B, VIC DiBITETTO — January 13, loud enough to cover the ever growing Castellani; a Renaissance revival neck 2017. Experience the greatest music of blues, rock, and hip hop over the last 2017. An incredibly powerful performer, voice of fascism, as Nazi ideals seep into ornament (1900–04) designed for Tif- the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s with Decades 60 years, this iconic singer has seen and comedian Vic DiBitetto churns energy, the city, and eventually the club itself. fany & Co.; a 1980s Bulgari necklace Rewind — a new concert extravaganza sung through so many changes, always honesty and humanity into nonstop This wildly entertaining musical thrills adorned with Macedonian coins; and a featuring a live 14-piece band perform- rising up to meet every road. Now in her laughter. His pace is frenetic. He’s been easily, as the narrative takes on ever 2002 Akelo pendant that emulates an ing hit songs spanning 30 years. See the seventh decade, with the release of her called a cross between Rodney Danger- more terrifying subject matter. Cabaret ancient Etruscan granulation technique. Decades Rewind Promo Video on You- new album Livin’ on a High Note, she fi eld and Ralph Kramden. The bottom is an absolute must see! Tube. Featuring over 60 songs, Decades is only gaining momentum. The album line is, DiBitetto leaves his audiences THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE MICHELE & DONALD D’AMOUR Rewind blends unique medleys from serves as a summation and furtherance breathless with laughter. He is referred DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME — March MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS the most prominent decades in music of her illustrious career. Refusing to to by most other comics as a “killer,” 7-19, 2017. When 15-year old Chris- 220 State Street, Springfi eld, MA history and has “the audience sing- fade away, she continues to tour inces- which means you just can’t follow Vic topher finds himself at the scene of 413-263-6800 ing along, dancing in their seats and santly, remaining as vital, engaged, and onstage. And that has been uttered by a crime, namely the murder of his www.Springfi eldMuseums.org down the aisles” all night long. This true as always. There is no persona; many very famous stand-ups over the neighbor’s dog Wellington in his owner’s THE GRAND TOUR: GEORGE AND fully live concert features an 8-piece she is, simply and untouchably, Ma- years. An Internet sensation with tens of garden (at seven minutes past midnight), BELLE SMITH COLLECT IN ITALY. rock band and 6 brilliant rocking vis — and Livin’ on a High Note is the millions of YouTube views and his now he fi nds himself a suspect due to his Avid art collectors, George and Belle vocalists surrounded by rock and symphony of her life. famous Bread and Milk, Justin Bieber, Asperger’s condition. So he embarks Smith traveled to Europe in 1882, just roll stage lighting, poignant videos of and Kanye West viral rants. on an extraordinary journey across the after promising their art collection to American culture, and over 100 costume country that pits this amateur detective the city of Springfi eld, Massachusetts. changes. From ABBA to Aretha, Cyndi SPECIAL WANG THEATER against the murder mystery culprit, The couple had planned a two-year to Chicago, Madonna to Marvin Gaye, Citi Performing Arts Center forcing him into confl ict with his fam- sojourn to study and collect fi ne and Decades Rewind pays tribute to the 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA ily, his dreams, and his ambitions with decorative arts. Many socialites and biggest and best hits of the ’60s, ’70s, EVENTS 800-982-2798 a triumphalist spirit that will uplift and intellects participated in the Grand Tour and ’80s. www.CitiCenter.org keep you thinking long after you’ve left of Europe, a favorite activity for English TD GARDEN CAROL BURNETT — April 8, 2017. the theater. This National Theatre of and American aristocrats beginning in THE CABOT 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA During An Evening of Laughter and London production won an incredible the late 17th century through the Vic- 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 617-624-1050 Reflection Where the Audience Asks fi ve Tony Awards in 2015, including torian era. Because the Smiths enjoyed 978-927-3100 www.TDGarden.com Questions, Burnett will take questions Best Play. the opportunities available to them in www.TheCabot.org THE BEANPOT — Monday, Februry from the audience, and show video clips Europe, they extended their visit by VIRTUOSO SOLOISTS OF NEW 6th and Monday, February 13, 2017. from her shows in a format that harkens SHUBERT THEATRE almost four years. For two-and-a-half YORK — February 19, 2017. Founded in The Beanpot, the offi cial battle for Bos- back to the legendary openings of The 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA years, the Smiths lived in Venice, Italy, New York City in 2014, Virtuoso Soloists ton’s hockey bragging rights, returns to Carol Burnett Show where her studio 866-348-9738 and the couple purchased the paintings audience had an unfi ltered opportunity www.CitiCenter.org on display in this gallery and the lobby to engage Burnett with questions and RENT — April 11-30, 2017. In 1996, during that time, including works by receive spontaneous answers. “I love an original rock musical by a little- Noè Bordignon, Raffaele Mainella, ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS the spontaneity of these evenings,” said known composer opened on Broadway Pietro Pajetta, Pasquale Ruggiero and Carol. “I never know what anyone is go- … and forever changed the landscape Ettore Tito. “The Sicilian Corner” — every Friday 10:00 am to Noon with hosts Tom ing to ask, or say, or do, so it keeps me of American theatre. Two decades later, on my toes!” Burnett is widely recognized Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Best in Italian Music” with Nunzio Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues THE NICHOLS HOUSE MUSEUM by the public and her peers for her work DiMarca every Sunday from 9:00 am to Noon. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BBRACCIOLIRACCIOLI It was the middle of January next to mine and we headed my skis toward each other and in the early 1960s. Sal Meli, to 128 and Polaroid to pick up snowplowed, a procedure I had Served in Tomato Sauce a fellow East Bostonian that I Sal, who also had gotten a ride learned earlier to slow down and 4 thinly sliced beef steaks 1 tablespoon of grated Romano had grown up with, invited me to work. Sal was waiting for us stop. I then twisted my body to 3/4 cup fl avored bread crumbs cheese to a ski club that he belonged and, with his suitcase wedged the right, and turned at a right 1 small garlic clove chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil to in North Conway, N.H. I had in the trunk, off we went head- angle stopping parallel to the White thread never been to a ski resort or on ing north on 128. side of the lodge, about two feet skis at any point in my young When we reached the Ports- away from the outside wall of In a bowl, mix bread crumbs, chopped garlic and grated cheese. life. Sal explained that the club mouth Circle, we stopped at the building. I took off my skis, Add olive oil to slightly moisten the bread crumbs. Take one beef and surrounding resorts were Howard Johnson’s for a quick turned, came to attention, and slice at a time. Spread some bread crumbs in the center of meat. the “in places” for skiers, and bite to eat and then proceeded saluted the mountain. Carry- Leave sides of meat about half-inch clear of bread crumbs. Gently most of them were young ladies. north on Route 16 to North Con- ing my skis into the building, roll from long end of meat, gradually folding in the sides so bread That sounded convincing and I way. It was early evening when I returned them to the rental crumbs won’t fall out. Roll the meat to the end. Squeeze the rolled decided to take him up on the we arrived at the ski club that offi ce, headed for the lounge, meat in your hands. Take white thread, and wrap around the roll offer. Sal belonged to, and we were ordered a hot cocoa with a shot and sides of meat to secure ends from opening. At that point in time, I was assigned to a dorm room with of brandy in it and waited for my Brown on all sides in a skillet before adding to your tomato teaching at Hyde Park High bunk beds. I don’t remember companions to return. sauce. Cook in sauce about 45 minutes. Before serving, remove School and had made a few the name of the club, but it I have never ever been on a Braccioli from sauce. Let stand in platter a minute before remov- friends, especially with the was typical of that part of New pair of skis since that episode. ing thread. Then slice into 1/2-inch portions and serve separately younger single members of the Hampshire, rustic and geared Beginners luck was hovering or with cooked pasta. faculty. A young science teacher solely for ski enthusiasts. Sal over me and I didn’t want to NOTE: I learned to make Braccioli from watching my mother and named Tom Aylward and I had had made the reservations press it any further. Tom and mother-in-law. Patience and experience are needed but are well become friends and he was a and breakfast and dinner were Sal returned within the hour, worth the effort. skier. I mentioned this to Sal, included. He introduced us to both covered with snow and In my childhood, I remember going to Moscardino’s Meat Market and he told me to extend an in- many of the lodge members as cold. They joined me in the on Salem Street. The butcher cut the beef for Braccioli for the cus- vitation to Tom for that weekend we sat down to dinner, and sev- lounge over cocoa and told me tomer as we watched. Today, supermarkets have taken the place in the middle of January. eral more as we headed to the of their ventures on the slopes of personal butcher shops in many cities. We depend on fi nding I was playing at the Charter main room of the lodge, where for that morning. Sal and I had thinly cut beef steaks packaged and on display. Occasionally, I House on Friday and Saturday a large fi re place was blazing had it. He didn’t want to push have purchased a bottom of the round roast and carefully sliced evenings. This long-gone hotel away and the bar was in full his luck either. We left Tom thin steaks myself to make my Braccioli. was located on the Lynnway set operation. We socialized a bit, there to endanger his life again back a bit on the right, just over but made it an early night as ski and asked what time he wanted the bridge from Point of Pines. lessons and ski rentals began us to pick him up. Our next 1st Generation They had a jazz lounge and my right at sun up. venture was to head to North Italian-American trio had been featured there The next morning, following Conway Village and check out for about a year. I asked my Sal’s direction, we headed to the shops. Later, back at Sal’s Vita Orlando Sinopoli cousin, Ralph Pepe, to fi ll in for Cannon Mountain, rented the ski club lodge, we eat, drank me and he was open. I okayed ski equipment we needed for and socialized. The following Shares with us my absence with the hotel man- the weekend, tied up with a ski weekend, I was kicking off the a delightful recollection ager and I began preparing for instructor and took a begin- fi rst set with my trio at the jazz my fi rst ski trip. The one thing ner’s lesson on how to ski. We lounge at Charter House Hotel. of her memories as a child everyone insisted I bring with gave Tom the money for the ski My silent comment was, “Don’t growing up in me was warm clothing. I either lift tickets as he didn’t need tempt fate ever again, this is bought or borrowed the neces- lessons; we surely did. The in- where I belong.” When I told this Boston’s “Little Italy” sary outdoor clothing and was structor told us to stay on the to Dad and Babbononno, they and a collection of supervised by Babbononno Bunny Slopes, the lower part of agreed with me! GOD BLESS while packing. He looked at the the mountain where the novice AMERICA Italian family recipes things I had planned to fi t into skiers could practice and not from the homeland. my suitcase and asked, “Hey, get hurt. He then instructed us Jenny, you go ah da Northa on how to start off, steer and Remember Pole?” I told him what I was up stop. Sal and I tried out his Great as Gifts to which was totally foreign to instructions and, fi nding a bit Your FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM him. He had lived his young of success with them, headed and in local bookstores — ask for life in Foggia (sweater weather for the beginners’ slopes. You Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN in the winter), and while in the couldn’t see the snow through Loved Ones Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN Italian Marines, never ventured the falling beginners at that anywhere north of Venice. He novice site and I decided to leave had never experienced anything Sal and go to the next level of in the way of our kind of weath- Cannon Mountain, the inter- er until he settled in Boston, mediate slope. This, too, was and proceeded to give me a run- so busy that I decided to take down of what I needed, “Jenny, the cable car to a 3rd level, an fi rst, you take-a widda you da advanced slope, but didn’t get muntande, longa unda ware. out of the cable car fast enough Den, you packa warma soxa foh and wound up heading for the The Post-Gazette you feet. Metta due o tre swetta, top of the mountain where only a cupalini foh da heada anda expert skiers had the right to go. accepts memorials niza warma glovza a keepa you Being in my early 20s, fear- throughout the year. handza warma.” I agreed with less (or brainless — I’m not him and packed enough warm sure) and innocent regarding Please call clothing for two weeks instead what I was doing, I snapped 617-227-8929 of a two day weekend. on my skis and kicked off right Dad, being a very practical from the summit, pushing man, told me that I was crazy myself forward and downward giving up two nights pay to with my ski poles, silently say- play in the snow. Mom said a ing to myself, “Hail Mary, full Rosary, fearing that I would ski of Grace, the Lord is with Thee What right into a tree. Babbononno …” The slopes were steep and assured them that he had expert skiers whizzed past me Happens supervised my packing and as if I was standing still. I was told them not to worry about actually dragging my poles in me being cold. When Dad told the snow so as not to speed up. When him that I might even try ski- I made it down the expert slopes ing, Babbononno walked away without falling, skied past sev- You Don’t swearing in Italian, adding, “I eral people on the intermediate For events going on in Massachusetts giovene sono pazzi.” (The young slopes without mishap and Advertise? people are crazy) That Friday continued down the mountain this WINTER, morning, I placed my suitcase until I reached the Bunny Slope. Nothing! call the Massachusetts Offi ce of Travel & Tourism in the trunk of my white ’58 I somehow zigzagged around Thunderbird and headed to the falling novice skiers who For information on Web site at www.massvacation.com. school. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts EXTRA Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 December in Baseball History my wishes.” He went to the U.S. leadership skills as did the Docket No. MI16P6568EA Docket No. MI16P6553EA Back on Christmas Day 1989, Supreme Court, lost and retired Indians and Sox before that. In Estate of Estate of Yankees great Billy Martin, who in 1970, but his was the fi rst 2016, Napoli had a killer year RICHARD N. SHEA RITCHIE P. LOWRY managed the NY Yankees fi ve blow in favor of free agency. with 34 homers and 101 RBIs, Date of Death April 2, 2013 Date of Death September 20, 2016 different times after retiring as Remember when Jim but now he is looking again. The CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR a Yankees infi elder during the Lonborg, the team ace of the Orioles might be interested if FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: To all interested persons: 1950s with the likes of Mickey 1967 Impossible Dream Red they can’t keep Mike Trumbo. A Petition for Late and Limited Formal A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Mantle and Whitey Ford, died Sox, went skiing at Lake Tahoe Speaking of Mike Trumbo, he Testacy and/or Appointment has been fi led Appointment of Personal Representative in a car crash in upstate New after losing Game 7 of the World too is a free agent looking for a by Sarah A. McPhillips of Framingham, has been fi led by Robin E. Lowry of Fitzwilliam, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal NH requesting that the Court enter a formal York at age 61. Series and tore ligaments in big raise after leading the AL Decree and Order and for such other relief as Decree and Order and for such other relief as The birth of free agency began his left knee? He was never the with 47 homers and 108 RBIs. requested in the Petition. requested in the Petition. on December 23, 1975, when same again. In 1968, I think he But the Orioles apparently The Petitioner requests that Sarah A. The Petitioner requests that Robin E. McPhillips of Framingham, MA be appointed Lowry of Fitzwilliam, NH be appointed as Peter Seitz ruled for pitchers went 11-11, returning to 1966 haven’t offered him enough to as Personal Representative(s) of said estate Personal Representative(s) of said estate Andy Messersmith and Dave form when he went 10-10. He keep his talents in Baltimore, to serve Without Surety on the bond in an to serve Without Surety on the bond in an McNally, and ended baseball’s was sent packing to the Brewers which might be good news for unsupervised administration. unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE reserved clause system that after the 1971 season where he Mike Napoli, eh? You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the bound players to one team simply faded into history. The Cubs Named AP’s Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. and thus brought to life free date of his skiing injury was Sports Story of 2016 You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a agency. December 23, 1967. Everything changed for written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this Both Messersmith and Happy Birthday Time the Chicago Cubs this past Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day McNally can thank Curt Flood. Christmas Happy Birthdays November when the lovable of January 24, 2017. of January 24, 2017. This is NOT a hearing date, but a This is NOT a hearing date, but a When Flood was traded by the go out to Hideki Okajima (41) losers were no more. The deadline by which you must fi le a written deadline by which you must fi le a written Cardinals in the offseason of and Ricky Henderson (58). Cubbies, who last won the appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to 1969, he wrote Commissioner Where Will Napoli Go World Series in 1908, beat the this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed Bowie Kuhn on December 24, in 2017? Indians in Game 7 and took by an affi davit of objections within thirty by an affi davit of objections within thirty 1969, saying, “I do not feel I Former Red Sox player Mike home the World Series trophy. (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be am a piece of property to be Napoli is now a free agent. The Even after they seemed down taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION bought and sold irrespective of Rangers have always liked his and out, they never gave up. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- • Expansion of Tuition Free College (Continued from Page 1) istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons spring with the goal of helping to assist students in completing “Providing opportunities for interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice more Boston students afford college, the plan matches all Boston’s residents to attend regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- and complete college. In order enrolled students with Success community college tuition-free tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the Boston coaches who can help is a direct benefi t of Boston’s estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets them navigate the challenges building boom and strong econ- and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. LEGAL NOTICE of higher education. In its fi rst omy,” said Director of the Bos- Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Commonwealth of Massachusetts semester, the Tuition-Free ton Planning and Development First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. The Trial Court Date: December 27, 2016 Date: December 27, 2016 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Community College Plan has Agency Brian Golden. “We know Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate 208 Cambridge Street enrolled 41 students, a number that there are profound benefi ts Run date: 1/6/17 Run date: 1/6/17 Cambridge, MA 02141 that is expected to rise as the — economic and otherwise — to (617) 768-5800 plan’s benefits become more the recipients of community col- Docket No. MI16D2772DR widely known. lege degrees throughout their LEGAL NOTICE DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING The Tuition-Free Community lives. I am pleased we are able REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS College Plan is funded by the to use funds from the Neigh- JESSICA SSENFUKA The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting consulting services for MPA vs. Mayor’s Office of Workforce borhood Jobs Trust to make CONTRACT NO. A 382 – ENERGY CONSULTING SERVICES, ALL FACILITIES. The Authority is seeking an energy consultant to support development of Authority-wide energy management DOUGLAS S. 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However, the Authority reserves the right to An Automatic Restraining Order has been select a different number if it is deemed in its best interest to do so. The consultant shall be issued entered in this matter preventing you from fees generated by large-scale lege Plan, or to apply, please a contract in an amount not to exceed $250,000. The services shall be authorized on a work order taking any action which would negatively impact commercial building projects visit: www.bostonpublicschools. basis. the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE in the city. org/tuition-free-college. A Supplemental Information Package will be available, on January 11, 2017 on the Capital Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Bid Opportunities webpage of Authority http://www.Authority.com/doing-business/_layouts/ You are hereby summoned and required CapitalPrograms/default.aspx as an attachment to the original Legal Notice, and on COMMBUYS to serve upon Jessica Ssenfuka, 562 Main (www.commbuys.com ) in the listings for this project. If you have problems fi nding it, please Street, Apt. 1B, Waltham, MA 02452 your contact Susan Brace at Capital Programs [email protected] The Supplemental Information answer, if any, on or before February 3, 2017. .')#.016+%' .')#.016+%' Package will provide detailed information about Scope of Work, Selection Criteria and Submission If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the %QOOQPYGCNVJQH/CUUCEJWUGVVU hearing and adjudication of this action. You are %QOOQPYGCNVJQH/CUUCEJWUGVVU Requirements. 6JG6TKCN%QWTV 6JG6TKCN%QWTV In recognition of the unique nature of the project and the services required to support it, the Authority also required to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the Register of this Court. 2TQDCVGCPF(COKN[%QWTV 2TQDCVGCPF(COKN[%QWTV has scheduled a Consultant Briefi ng to be held on January 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the Bid Room /KFFNGUGZ&KXKUKQP /KFFNGUGZ&KXKUKQP at the Capital Programs Department, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., %CODTKFIG5VTGGV %CODTKFIG5VTGGV Boston, Massachusetts 02128. At this session, an overview of the project will be provided, the First Justice of this Court. 'CUV%CODTKFIG/# 'CUV%CODTKFIG/# services requested by the Authority will be described, and questions will be answered. 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Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN Jack Sharkey vs. Joe Louis HITTING THE BOOKS — sons, most seasoned observers There’s a category for hits on in Wisconsin felt a coaching The Gob Showed Brilliance in His One Sided Defeat all NHL stat sheets, but the change would be made. When The works of great artists show meetings that occur as player’s the phone rang in Detroit, us something new no matter how whiz up and down the ice are Granato was available. But many times we view them. I have of short duration, some barely those fi nal 15 academic credits yet to walk away from viewing or interrupting the fl ow of play. needed to be completed. reading a play by William Shake- But for at least one former There’s a modern mantra in speare without seeing something NHL veteran, his hits are fo- big-time college and profes- in it I had not seen before. That cused on the academic courses sional athletics today: there are is sometimes true because of the he must pass in order to keep no days off, just days in which way it is directed or performed, his current job. games are not played. Every but I have the same experience Last March, when the Univer- day athletes are expected to when I read his works. Great art sity of Wisconsin hired former hit the workout facility. For the is always open to interpretation. U-W star player Tony Granato coaches, the so-called college It also affects different people as the head coach of its storied offseason brings a focus on re- differently, and can even have a men’s hockey program, there cruiting, evaluating prospects different effect on the same per- was a stipulation written into by studying videos as well as son each time he views it. the contract terms. Granato preparing for the upcoming Often times there are subtle- would have to complete the season. ties we miss during a previous courses needed for his un- As a new coach — and a experience. Many times I have dergraduate degree in human rookie college coach (he had noticed something in a movie I development and family studies previously only coached in the had missed before even if I have during the following academic pros) — Granato also had to put Louis drops Shakrley. seen the fi lm multiple times. I year. His student/coach status together a staff while restarting have watched The Third Man at The bout took place on only made him more determined has been featured in several his academic life. One of those least two dozen times and I still August 18, 1936, at Yankee and focused. publications. new assistants is his brother fi nd new things in it. Stadium. Just two months, Jack came out to meet Louis in It’s not well-known by the Don, who served fi ve seasons Over the past few years, I have earlier Louis had suffered his the fi rst round, only to run into general public, but the vast ma- as the head coach of the AHL’s enjoyed revisiting fi ghts from the fi rst career loss, a knock-out at a sharp young opponent. Max jority of colleges and universi- Worcester franchise in the early past. I have found it interesting the hands of Max Schmeling. Baer once said, “Fear is looking ties require their full-time head 2000s. how many times I have been Close to 30,000 fans showed up across the ring at Joe Louis and coaches to be college graduates. He took a couple of summer surprised at how different a fi ght to see if the loss had a lasting knowing he wants to go home The major doesn’t matter. What school classes. Then he fi nished was from my memory of it, either effect on Joe. early.” Well, Sharkey may not matters is that the coach pos- two more in the fall semester having seen it when it occurred Jack Sharkey and his manag- have felt that when he stepped sesses an earned bachelor’s and will take the fi nal two in or having watched it many years er, Johnny Buckley, had talked into the ring, but he certainly degree from an accredited insti- the upcoming spring term — ago and seeing it again after all their way into the fight with knew that’s what he was dealing tution of higher learning. all while immersed in guiding those years. The fi rst Louis vs. Louis, and even managed to get with seconds into the bout. The mandate is consistent his team and himself through Conn fi ght and the Ali vs. Fore- a guarantee of 25% of the gate. Now here is where my com- with the requirements for most the rigors of his fi rst collegiate man fi ght are two that I have It looked like a good fi nal payday ments about seeing things that professional positions in higher coaching season. written about that turned out for the ex-champ. Unless Louis have gone unnoticed in previous education across the country. In essence, Granato, a former to be very different from what had been completely demoralized viewings comes into play. Jack And in sports, it can lead to finalist for the Hobey Baker my memory told me. In the case by Schmeling, it didn’t appear Sharkey was defi nitely an art- some interesting scenarios to Award, is doing again what he of the Louis Conn bout, there Sharkey would have any chance ist in the ring. He was a master ponder. once did and what his current seems to be a collective memory of beating him. boxer whose biggest fault was his For example, veteran Bruins players do today: take classes in that has grown into a legend Sharkey had lost the title to lack of consistency. Given that, head coach Claude Julien is a the morning or early afternoon about that match that is really Primo Carnera in 1933. After he still possessed outstanding proven NHL mentor, respected and then head over to practice quite different from what actually that, Jack had six fi ghts leading talent. At this point in his career, far and wide throughout the or take time to prepare for that occurred that night. up to the Louis fi ght. He only won he was well over the hill. You can league. But he couldn’t serve as night’s game. The former two- There is something else I have two of them, with three losses see that in his lack of leg move- the head coach at just about all time All-American is, at the learned from reviewing these and a draw. Given his record, ment. Jack had been light on his of the colleges or universities in age of 52, one of the few head fi ghts from boxing’s great past. it would appear he would be a feet when younger, but now he the Boston area. Why? Because coaches in America whose life It is possible to learn a lot from perfect comeback opponent for looked to be stiff and tired. It is he is not a college graduate. on campus comes quite close watching a great fi ghter at the Louis, and maybe that is why not good being in a race with a By contrast, Harvard head to that of his players. end of his career, even in a one- they were agreeable to giving young athlete while having two coach Ted Donato is in the op- He undoubtedly has a re- sided defeat. I recently watched him such a good payday. He still fl at tires. posite situation. Following the newed appreciation of the aca- the Joe Louis vs Jack Sharkey had the cache of being a former Once the bout got underway, conclusion of his NHL career in demic challenges his players bout and found it very interest- Heavyweight Champion of the Jack had to know he had no 2004, the former Bruins stal- face while also coping with team ing. The match lasted only seven World. chance of beating Louis. But wart easily transitioned into the travel schedules for far-fl ung minutes and was a one-sided When the opening bell rang, it Jack was also a champion and collegiate coaching ranks just road games throughout the win for the Brown Bomber, but didn’t take long to see that Joe wasn’t going to just quit. So what months later when he took over Midwest. There are books to Sharkey was very interesting to was not at all gun shy. The loss could he do? Well, this is where as the head coach of his alma read, papers to write, plus being watch as he fought the last fi ght to Schmeling had not hurt his you get to see some amazing mater. Why? First, because he present and prepared to partici- of his career. confi dence. If anything, it had moves. is a college graduate, having pate in classroom discussions. Jack reached down for every played hockey at Harvard while In some classes, it doesn’t trick he knew. He used body remaining with the Crimson really matter all that much that feints, arm feints, he rolled with all four years. And, of course, Granato still holds the New York the punches, and he tied Louis being familiar with the his- Rangers’ team record for most up when he could. He attempted tory and culture of the program goals by a rookie (36) and went to counter Louis’s jab, but no in Cambridge was also a big to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final longer had the reflexes to be plus. with the Los Angeles Kings. effective. Which brings us back to Or that with all the talk about What you end up seeing when Granato. A four-year performer concussions these days, Grana- watching this fight is a once for the Badgers, he chose to to can relate. He sustained a great boxer performing some leave the Madison campus and bad one in February, 1996, amazing moves; only they are pursue his dream of playing that led to brain surgery to stop now being done in slow motion, in the NHL before taking the bleeding inside his head. He’s which makes them easier to see. final few courses that would also been on the other side of Nothing worked to save him from have enabled him to earn an the debate, hitting Chicago’s being stopped, but they did pre- undergraduate degree back in Neil Wilkinson in the head vent Jack from suffering a much the 1980s. back in 1994 by employing a worse beating. The treat for stu- The decision didn’t appear to two-handed swing of his stick, dents of boxing in watching this derail his future. He was drafted an infraction that earned him a seven-minute fi ght is in studying and played for three NHL teams 15-game suspension. how Sharkey attempts to survive during a 13-year career. That Off campus, of course, he the Louis onslaught. Yes, it is was followed by another 13- leads a different life. Granato a one-sided fi ght, and Sharkey year span in the NHL coaching and his wife Linda have four goes down four times. But in ranks that began in 2002 and grown children. And now it’s between you get to see a formerly included serving as head coach time for Granato to grow the great artist reaching to his palate of the Colorado Rockies, not team at his alma mater. Wis- in an attempt to paint one more once but twice. His most recent consin has been in a downward masterpiece. He is not able to NHL position was serving as an spiral, most recently turning in do it, but he still shows amazing assistant coach with the Detroit two consecutive losing seasons. skill. A lot can be learned from Red Wings. Can Granato return the Bad- watching Jack Sharkey during But with the U-W program gers to greatness? Only time Sharkey in defensive mode. his fi nal few minutes in the ring. in free fall the last few sea- will tell.