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VOL. 114 - NO. 19 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 7, 2010 $.30 A COPY Do You Remember ... Happy The Blue Jays Softball Team Mother’s Day from Chelsea Street in East Boston from Publisher, Pam Donnaruma and the Staff of the Post-Gazette Can you fill in the missing names? Left to Right: Charles Collura, ____________________, Anthony Marzio, Mr. Simione, Gregory Francisco, Ski Scarpone, Rocky Tuttela, Andy Gianquinto, Michael Marzio, Mr. DeFranzo, _______________________________ and Gigs. (Circa 1950) (Photo courtesy of Anthony Forgione) News Briefs by Sal Giarratani Mayor’s Column by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston Last month, people all over the world house gas emissions by 25% by 2020 and How About Joining the celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Earth highlights how climate action will bring Salesian Boys & Girls Club? Day. Here in Boston, we continue to significant economic benefits to Boston. move our city forward with innovative I am excited about this plan and com- The other day I dropped by the Salesian Boys new green projects and initiatives. mitted to moving the ambitious agenda & Girls Club on Byron Street in Eastie to see Whether it is the efforts of a local busi- forward so that Boston may realize the my sister-in-law Renee Landry who is on the ness owner, our neighborhood residents, full benefits of a low carbon city and en- Club’s staff. She was glad to see me and showed or the leadership of our government, sure that our city remains a vibrant one me around the place. It reminded me of my collectively our efforts in sustainability for future generations. boyhood days back in Roxbury when I used to are the reason Boston is recognized as Other exciting initiatives include a go over to the Emmanuel House where the one of the greenest cities in the nation. proposal to develop a 1.65 megawatt wind Graymoor Nuns had a great afterschool pro- Boston’s business and residential com- turbine on Moon Island, a property owned gram. It kept all of us out of trouble which is munities are doing an outstanding job by Boston but located within the munici- something the Salesian Club does as well. of implementing practices to make Bos- pal boundary of Quincy. The City of Bos- For more information, you can stop by, call ton a greener, more sustainable, and ton is working with Quincy officials to 617-567-6626 or click on to salesianclub.com. livable city. I presented the fourth an- move the project forward, which would Veteran’s Salute nual Mayor’s Green Awards last week provide enough electricity to power The Vietnam Combat Veterans Armed Forces to four residences and fourteen busi- 807 homes in Boston and Quincy. held their annual Veterans Salute last Thurs- nesses recognizing their commitment We have also received $63 million in day, April 29. The memorial service honored to sustainability. From creating a green energy efficiency improvements for 48 young men who gave their lives for freedom roof/garden to implementing energy Boston Housing Authority facilities serving as Vietnam Veterans honorably was management, water conservation and across the city. The improvements held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Clock other sustainable practices, their com- are expected save the BHA more than Tower at Marina Bay. Through us, they will live mitment to our community and the en- $56 million in energy costs over the next forever. vironment and is an outstanding ex- 20-years, result in approximately 600 ample of the leadership necessary to jobs, and reduce carbon dioxide emis- NEAA Baseball is Back advance Boston’s ambitious sustain- sions by 13,000 tons annually. Majors Youth Baseball League celebrated ability goals and continue to grow our The commitment of Boston’s residents Opening Day last Saturday, May 1 at Langone green economy. and businesses to our local community Park on Commercial Street. A Players Bar-B- Boston’s Climate Action Leadership and environment is what makes our city Que in memory of Frankie Vilar was held all Committee also presented last month, a beautiful place to live, and that com- afternoon during the double header. This year after a year-long public process, a set of mitment will help ensure Boston’s sus- I am hoping to return Saturday mornings to wide-ranging recommendations aimed tainability for the future. On April 23rd help Dom Campochiaro with his Baseball Clinic at significantly reducing greenhouse and 24th approximately 4,800 volunteers for the three and four-year olds. Someday, gas emissions and preparing for the came out to 168 sites across the city for risks of climate change in Boston. The (Continued on Page 14) report calls for reducing Boston’s green- (Continued on Page 14) THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN AT 35 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON This office is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMPM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 7, 2010 Res Publica by David Trumbull Baker’s Dozen: THE ROMAN TEMPLES 13 Ways to Save Taxpayers More Than $1 Billion The Romans built rectan- The Vestals were se- Charlie Baker has un- ing the amount of money the gular temples and circular lected at age six to ten from veiled thirteen government state spends each year on temples. They were gener- among the noble Roman reforms that could save these programs. ally intended to be seen families and were not sub- taxpayers over $1 billion. 8. Conduct forensic from the Forum which they ject to the common law, For the last four years, Gov- financial analysis for ben- faced. The entrance to the enjoyed many privileges ernor Patrick and Treasurer efits eligibility — Between temple was usually empha- and political importance. Cahill have lacked the pol- $10M to $20M in savings. sized by a deep portico (cov- At public games they sat in itical will to implement the State agencies need to ered porch). The interior the seats of honor. A strong real reforms necessary to consider more than just tax was one room with small built by Augustus in the year similarity has been noted stave off a budgetary disas- returns when determining windows, poor lighting and 42 B.C. History claims that between the House of the ter, which now faces the individuals’ eligibility for usually quite damp. This this was the site where Vestal Virgins and the later next Governor. Here are two public benefits and services. room was called the cella and Caesar’s body was cremated Christian Nunnery, between of Charlie’s proposals: A lifestyle analysis quan- usually housed some statu- in the presence of a grief the admission ceremony, 7. Require proof of legal tifies the living expenses ary or memorabilia. Some stricken public. This was the the vow of chastity, clip- residency for state benefits of individuals — such as temples had a portico only in first temple that was dedi- ping of the hair and the gar- — Between $10M to $25M credit card bills, recreation front and these were known cated to a mortal. ments that they wore. They in savings. activities, auto loans, gro- as prostyle temples, while The Temple of Vesta also watched over and kept alive Applicants applying for cery bills — and compares others had a portico front faced the same Forum and the sacred fire in the temple. state services should be the expenses to known and rear and these were was built about 205 A.D. It The fire was considered to required to verify their legal sources of income. If the known as amphi-prostyle. was the most venerated of be the source of Roman life status in this country. It is money spent during the A great many temples all temples in Rome. The and power. If the fire was al- only fair that recipients of period analyzed exceeds the were built by these pre- Cella contained a sacred fire lowed to go out, the Vestal in state services should be known funding sources, it is Christian Romans. The which was kept alive by the charge was scourged for her required to prove to state quite possible that there is most noteworthy at this time Vestal Virgins, the Roman carelessness. If the Vestal agencies they are in this another source of income. are: Goddess of the hearth. They violated her vow of chastity, country legally before ob- The state should conduct The Temple of Julius lived under strict super- she was condemned to death taining government ben- this analysis on a pilot basis Caesar faced the Forum vision in the House of the by being buried alive. efits. Currently, there is no for a few services — such as Romanum Magnum and was Vestal Virgins nearby. NEXT ISSUE: More temples uniform policy that requires public defendants and public the state to verify the legal housing — before individu- status for those applying als are deemed eligible for for all state services includ- the benefits. Rally Held for State Senate Candidate Sal DiDomenico ing public housing, unem- ployment benefits, workers David Trumbull is the compensation, and welfare. chairman of the Boston Ward Although conservative esti- Three Republican Committee. mates were used for this Boston’s Ward Three includes purpose because the data the North End, West End, part does not exist, this new of Beacon Hill, downtown, requirement could produce waterfront, Chinatown, and significant savings consider- part of the South End. h'REATER"OSTONS!FFORDABLE0RIVATE#EMETERYv 0LEASE*OIN5SFOR/UR !NNUAL/PEN(OUSE 3ATURDAY -AY22 FROMAMTOPM 3PECIAL0RE .EED0ROGRAMS From left to right: Congressman Mike Capuano, Worcester County Sheriff Guy Glodis, Former Senate Candidate Dennis Benzan, Former Senate Candidate Mike Albano, Former Senate Candidate Dan Hill, Sal DiDomenico at podium, Governor Deval Patrick, Sal’s wife, Tricia DiDomenico, Lt.