VOL. 117 - NO. 10 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MARCH 8, 2013 $.30 A COPY Proposed North End Hotel Bad Idea & Bad Bet by Marie Matarese It was revealed last week that Normandy Real Estate Partners - the same folks who are proposing to plunk another hotel on Blackstone Street in the middle of what is supposed to be the North End’s Haymarket/ Market District - once again are facing the failure of one of their other hotel ventures. The company had planned to construct an 11-story hotel at 275 Albany Street, but in a Spring letter to the Boston Redevelopment Author- ity (BRA), the company indicated that “shift- ing economic conditions” led it to scrap the hotel plans previously approved by the BRA and that “given current market condi- tions, the applicant was unable to secure a Ahead hotel operator despite diligent efforts to do so.” Blackstone Street where Boston’s historic This comes on top of revelations last sum- “pushcart” vendors set up every weekend. mer of continued significant financial diffi- Along with the rest of us, the Haymarket Be sure to move your clocks culties the company has been having mak- Pushcart Association, which prevents those ing a go of the Ames Hotel on Court Street vendors, has been strenuously opposed to AHEAD one hour in downtown Boston. And those revelations the hotel idea. came after the company changed the Albany Aside from magnifying the types of con- AT 2:00 AM - SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Street project from two hotels and retail to flicts which have created difficulties be- one hotel, residential and retail, abandon- tween the Haymarket operations and the ing the second hotel in favor of a residen- hotel which already exists at the end of tial tower. Blackstone Street, a hotel would be a mis- Community leaders and officials who have use of property that should be used to tie examined the issue have been opposed to the idea of putting a hotel on Parcel 9 on (Continued on Page 14) News Briefs by Sal Giarratani IMPORTANT INFORMATION Hollywood East Meets New Posted Street Sweeping Hollywood West Recently, First Lady Michelle Obama presented The Boston Public Works Department 2013. The Boston Transportation an Oscar to Cambridge-born Ben Affleck for his is implementing a posted street sweep- Department will post the signs on your movie Argo. This was the first time for a First ing program on several streets in your street prior to that date. The signs will Lady ever to do such a thing. Why not? After all, immediate neighborhood. These addi- indicate the days and hours when the if Hollywood is all smoke, mirrors and fakery, why tions will complete the posted sweeping parking restrictions will be in effect. not let Michelle be a presenter since the White program for the North End. Currently, Please note the information on the House is all fakery too? Let the phonies applaud many cars on these streets do not move signs prior to April 1st. each other. on the scheduled street sweeping day • The odd numbered side of the street and the sweeper cannot access the curb will be swept on the 1st and 3rd designated The Latest Hypocrite on Capitol Hill area. This program will allow for more weekday of the month. The even side Is there something in the water of the Potomac effective mechanical street sweeping will be swept on the 2nd and 4th desig- River that over and over again we see just how resulting in a cleaner environment in nated day of the month. many morally righteous politicians end up look- your community. • The program will typically run from ing more tawdry with their confessions. The new streets to be posted for sweep- March 1st through December 31st each I remember U.S. Senator John Tower, R-Texas, ing are: year. who once was considered presidential timber • Battery Street, from Hanover to End • This program will be enforced ended up ethically challenged at the end of his Thursdays 8:00AM—12:00PM through parking fines as well as the tow- long career. Turns out also that good old segre- • Clark Street, from Hanover to Com- ing of vehicles. Please comply with the gationist supporting U.S. Senator Strom Thur- mercial Thursdays 8:00AM—12:00PM posted regulations. mond, R-SC, had fathered an African American • Cross Street, from N. Washington to • Comprehensive street sweeping love child. Latest news? Come on down former Atlantic Tuesdays 12:00PM—4:00PM information can be found by logging U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, R-New Mexico. He • Garden Court, from North Sq to Fleet on to www.cityotboston.gov. Weather admits to an old affair and love child too. For years Tuesdays 12:00PM—4:00PM and road conditions will occasionally in the U.S. Senate, both he and fellow U.S. Sen. • Moon Street, from North Sq to Fleet require cancellation of street sweep- Paul Laxalt, R-Nevada, worked together up on Tuesdays 12:00PM—4:00PM ing and enforcement. You can register Capitol Hill but now we find out that Domenici • Stillman Street, from Salem to End for posted street sweeping electronic and Michelle Laxalt, 24 years old at the time, Tuesdays 12:00PM—4:00PM reminders and cancellation info by worked much closer together. To the point of • Typically, the North End posted accessing the No-Tow link at that web- fathering Paul Laxalt‘s grandson. I never real- sweeping program begins on March 1st. site. Inquiries can also be directed to ized how many hillbillies are up on Capitol Hill. However, due to the many snow events, the Mayor’s 24-Hour Service at 617-635- Former U.S. Senator Peter Domenici acknowl- the placement of the signs on these 4500 at any time. edged his affair, which took place in the ’70s, streets has been delayed. Therefore, the • Your cooperation is greatly appre- (Continued on Page 14) program and enforcement for these ciated as The Boston Public Works Dept., streets ONLY will begin on April 1, works to provide a cleaner City.

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by David Trumbull

Rendering unto Caesar and unto God The United States Commission on Civil Rights has MICHELANGELO announced that it will hold a briefing, in Washington, Friday, March 22nd, to examine recent legal developments concern- cussed in more detail in the ing the intersection of non-discrimination principles with next issue of this column. those of civil liberties. In 1508 Pope Julius II or- Two topics will serve as starting points for a discus- dered Michelangelo to paint sion involving religious liberties and non-discrimination the ceiling of the Sistine rules and their broader implications for civil liberties: the Chapel. This is the work Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC case and student group non- where much of it was done discrimination policies, including the Christian Legal Society while lying on his back. Here, v. Martinez case. Also at issue are religious liberty claims he chose to present a con- under First Amendment provisions other than the Religion densed version of events re- Clauses. corded in the Book of Genesis. There will be two panels at the briefing. The first panel He painted 343 colossal fig- will be composed of scholars involved in the Hosanna-Tabor ures on 10,000 square feet of v. EEOC or Christian Legal Society v. Martinez litigation: ceiling, and at the age of 33, Kimberlee Colby, Senior Counsel at the Christian Legal after four years of agonizing Society, Ayesha Khan, Senior Litigation Counsel, Ameri- labor, created the most pow- cans United for Separation of Church and State, Daniel erful piece of painting in the Mach, Director, American Civil Liberties Union Program The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. world. Twenty-four years on Freedom of Religion and Belief and Lori Windham, Senior later he returned to paint the Counsel, Becket Fund. No discussion on the Ital- to prepare a defense for his titanic Last Judgement on the The second panel will consist of experts who will discuss ian Renaissance would be beloved City of Florence altar wall of the same chapel. the broader conflict between anti-discrimination norms and complete without including when it was under siege and This work shows sinners civil liberties. Experts scheduled to appear on the second one of the greatest geniuses in this effort he designed being condemned to Hell by panel include Alan Brownstein, Professor, University of the world has ever produced. one of the most effective Christ’s furious judgment. It California at Davis Law School, Marc DeGirolami, Associ- Few artists have matched the defenses known up to that is one of the largest fresco ate Professor, St. John’s University School of Law, Leslie grandeur of his conceptions time. As proof that he was paintings ever executed and Griffin, Professor, University of Nevada Las Vegas Law School, or the power of his creations. every bit as cultured as he the most comprehensive in Marci Hamilton, Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of To know his life is to know was talented, he also wrote the world. Law, Michael Helfand, Associate Professor, Pepperdine the history of Italy’s glory. poetry which is still being Michelangelo was 72 years University School of Law, and Edward Whelan, President, Michelangelo di Lodovico republished today. old when commanded by Ethics and Public Policy Center. Buonarroti-Simoni was born History credits Michel- Pope Julius III to take over If you are concerned about current domestic threats to in Caprese, Tuscany, in angelo with more than the position of Architect for religious liberty, including the Obama Administration’s 1475, at the height of the 50 great artistic creations. the Basilica of St. Peter, then attack on Catholic schools, hospitals and charities, this is great Italian Renaissance. The most famous appear to under construction. He was your opportunity to comment. Public comments are being Today we know him simply be the Pieta’ of St. Peter’s, the eighth of about fourteen accepted until April 21st. Lawyers and professors of law may as Michelangelo. Chiefly, he the Sistine Chapel ceiling, men who served in this ca- dominate the Washington briefing later this month, but was known as a sculptor and the Sistine Chapel wall pacity. Here, he served with- the public comment period is open to anyone who is dis- in this art he created some and the dome of St. Peter’s out compensation “For the tressed that our First Amendment Right to Free Exercise of the greatest masterpieces Basilica. love of God only.” The design of Religion is being attacked by the very federal officials that this world has ever The title Pieta’, as we know, and construction of the cen- who took oaths to defend the Constitution. known. Additionally, he was is given to any representa- tral dome is attributed to him Comments may be submitted to [email protected] a painter and in this art tion in painting or sculpture and once again he produced or send written correspondence to: also he created some of of the Virgin Mother griev- one of the greatest master- (Continued on Page 7) the greatest masterpieces ing over the body of Jesus pieces of art. that this world has ever after the Crucifixion. Michel- NEXT ISSUE: known. 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Remembering My Brother Dominic Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 by Sal Giarratani 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 I cannot believe how fast time goes by. It seems like only yesterday that my e-mail: [email protected] sister-in-law Tanya told me that my Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com brother Dominic had passed away in his sleep while visiting his family, includ- Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly ing his sons, down in Austin, Texas. Published weekly by However, that was on March 5, 2007. Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Dominic was only 56 years old and his Boston, MA 02113 unexpected death came as a shock to USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA everyone. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the He and I were less than three years POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 apart and grew up together with mostly all of the same friends. He was my baby James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma brother but also my friend and ally and 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 we always had each other’s backs. Vol. 117 - No. 10 Friday, March 8, 2013 When he passed, I felt so all alone. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t end up OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions thinking about him. Brothers form of this our adopted country the United States of America: special bonds. If I was in trouble, he Here’s a photo of my brother Dominic To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: always came to my rescue. When he was with his wife Tanya from 1996. To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: in trouble he always knew I’d be there In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better like the cavalry. I miss those talks and our political than we found it. Often we would talk on the phone for debates. He always had opinions, as did hours debating politics or presidents. I. Our best political moment had to be He made me look like a liberal. He the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980. couldn’t believe I was still a Democrat He lives on inside me and his family. Mary Jane (Scarpa) Guida but I always joked that I was a “Reagan He always did the best he could and I will forever miss him. 1930-2013 Democrat”. ary Jane (Scarpa) PIRANDELLO LYCEUM Guida of Stoneham M passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Annual I Migliori Awards Dinner at Winchester Hospital. She Rosario Cascio, president of the Pirandello Honorees will receive their awards at the was 82 years of age. A funeral Lyceum, has announced the 2013 recipi- I Migliori awards dinner to be held at the Mass was held on Monday, ents of the Pirandello’s prestigious I Migliori Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Boston Logan Air- March 4, 2013 at St. Patrick in Mens et Gesta award. Again this year the port, Boston, 101 Harborside Drive, 617-568- Church in Stoneham. Board has recognized a group of outstand- 1234 on Saturday evening, April 6, 2013. Born in Cambridge, Mary was ing Americans of Italian descent who have Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres at 5:45 pm. the loving daughter of the late made important contributions to their pro- Dinner begins at 7:00 pm. Rosario Scarpa and Catherine fession, to society and to the Italian-Ameri- Proceeds from the dinner benefit the (Follo) Scarpa. She was a warm and caring daughter, can community. The I Migliori Honorees for Pirandello Scholarship Fund which last sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will 2013 are: year provided six $1,500 scholarships to be sadly missed. Sabato D’Agostino college bound students. Mary was the beloved wife of 57 years to Carmine Musician, Educator For additional information, please do Marilyn Petitto Devaney not hesitate to call either Maria Capogreco Guida. She was the devoted mother of Richard, Paul Governor’s Councillor at 617-567-1233 or Dorothy Maio at and Mark and mother-in-law of Marie, Rachel and James DiStefano 781-245-6536. Michael Martinek. Mary was the cherished OSIA State President We are pleased to have as the Master grandmother of Adriana, Alyssa, Jessica and Dexter. Salvatore Lupoli of Ceremonies, Mr. Joe Sciacca, Editor She was the dear sister of Louis Scarpa and his wife Business Entrepreneur and Director of the Boston Herald Donna and the late Jessie Lyons and her husband Frank Pasciuto newspaper. Jack. Mary is also survived by many loving nieces and Business/Real Estate Music by Frank Zarba and Ray Cavicchio nephews. Frank Zarba for your dancing pleasure and listening plea- Mary was a dedicated member of the Order Sons of Musician, Vocalist sure will be provided. Italy in America for 44 years and was a dedicated PRESIDENT’S AWARD Please join the Pirandello Lyceum in member of Wakefield Lodge #1734. Mary’s son Paul is Franco Vitiello congratulating these very worthy honorees the Executive Director of the Grand Lodge and her Architect, Italian Culturalist as they receive their I Migliori award. granddaughter Adriana is the Executive Assistant. She served as an officer on the Charity Commission of the Grand Lodge and in various capacities in the March of Dimes Team Nico Cella Scalese North Middlesex Regional Mixed Lodge #2154 of Stoneham, where her husband Carmine served as Seeks Sponsorship for “March for Babies” in Boston President. Stephanie Scalese, Team periences taught us many sponsorship, and our Family Please honor Mary by making donations toward a Captain for the March of things, and showed us what Team name. It’s a great way scholarship in Mary’s memory to the Charitable & Dimes team Team Nico we can do to help ensure to support a great cause — Educational Trust, OSIA 93 Concord Avenue, Belmont, Cella Scalese, invites you to other families don’t have to and get some advertising MA 02478 and please reference the Mary J. Guida sponsor their team through go through the same things around the community. Memorial Scholarship. this annual national tradi- we did. Your participation sends a tion. The Scalese family is In support of this incred- clear message that you are honored to support the ible cause, we are asking strongly committed to a amazing work the March of you to join us for the 2013 healthy life for all families. Dimes does to ensure that campaign by providing a The March for Babies in one day all babies will be born Family Team Sponsorship. Boston will take place on full-term and healthy. Your tax-deductable dona- Saturday, May 11, 2013 with A MESSAGE FROM tion to the March of Dimes many family and corporate STEPHANIE: at the $100, $250, $500, teams coming together for We first became involved $750 or $1,000 level helps one cause. in the March for Babies in our Family Team reach our Please feel free to email 2012 after we lost our son, goals, as well as helping to me at stephaniescalese@ Nico, on March 5th. He was promote your business lo- gmail.com for information on stillborn at 36 weeks. He cally. Each sponsor will re- participating. I look forward looked just like our six year ceive an 18" x 24 sign to dis- to hearing from you and old son, Domenic, and is now play along the walk — with thank you in advance for our guardian angel. Our ex- your business name, level of your support. SAVE THE DATE Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, NORTH END WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 MARCH MEETING The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily The next meeting for the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will be held on the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. Monday, March 11th at 7:00 pm. All residents of the North End are welcome to attend NEWNC’s There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via meetings, which are held on the second Monday of each month at the Nazarro Community Center e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- addressed, stamped envelope. at 30 North Bennet Street. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore March into Spring by Ally Di Censo THINKING When I flipped the page of 2) The signs of spring: The a color which foreshadows OUT LOUD my desk calendar to reveal other day, I saw two delicate the vibrant spring foliage by Sal Giarratani the first day of March, my green shoots proudly poking to come. St. Patrick’s Day insides bubbled with excite- out of the dirt in front of means the Dropkick ment. Finally, it seemed, the my fiancé’s house, their em- Murphys blaring from radios WHAT IS REAL AND WHAT IS ILLUSION? long winter was over! Now erald hue striking against and gatherings of family and “The difference between the idea and reality lies in the shadows.” came spring, the month of the black dirt. Robins now friends where storytelling — T.S. Eliot tender flower buds and baby regularly hop and scamper in and Irish soda bread rule. Aristotle once observed dies but one victim. Was it 5) St. Joseph’s Day: chicks and Easter eggs. Soon my front lawn, their scarlet Two that infinity was the lack of meant to be? Was it not that I could store my heavy winter breasts boldly announcing days after St. Patrick’s limitations. If that is true, person’s time to die? coats in the closet, assum- spring. Just yesterday I no- Day comes the Feast of then I know lots of people Or how about when you ing the New England weather ticed a huge influx of people St. Joseph, particularly re- who believe in infinity since are taking an important test cooperates and make way visiting the shops and res- vered in Italian-American they are always challenging and time rushes by but when for my pastel blazers and taurants near my home — communities. On this day, their limits with me. I used you are at work, it seems blue polka-dotted rain boots. coming out of hibernation my father brings home to tell them, “Go to hell,” but to take days for quitting It was amazing how much en- and thawing out from the win- zeppole, or a type of Italian now I will just tell ‘em, “Hey time? Isn’t all time made up thusiasm the mere mention ter, I suppose. March pre- donut made especially for Aristotle, go to hell.” Isn’t it of the same seconds, min- of a new month could muster pares us all for the glorious this festival. St. Joseph’s Day amazing as we age, we find utes, hours and days? Why inside me. I can hardly be spring to come. is also celebrated with pic- th better ways of telling others do we perceive it differently the only person who gets 3) Girl power!: March 8 is nics and outdoor excursions off when they are asking depending on what we are excited over March, I imag- International Women’s Day. in Italian, placing it within for it? It doesn’t take brain doing? Did you know that ine — after all, this is a In Italy, this is the Festa the context of a spring festi- surgery to figure out why a the capacity for us to per- month which symbolized re- Della Donna. The beautiful val. Around this time of year recent grand jury let a truck ceive time is actually some birth and growth since time mimosa flower, which blooms my father and his childhood driver off after an accident kind of miracle? How do immemorial. Inspired, I cre- in the early days of March, friends would roam around that killed a guy riding his we know how long a min- ated a list of my five favorite has become the Italian sym- the Abruzzi countryside bike. Bicyclist groups were ute really is? We just do? things about March to get bol of this holiday dedicated smelling the new peach blos- very upset over this jury’s Another wise man named everyone energized for this to commemorating women’s soms, as farmers readied decision, saying that most Albert Einstein once said we springtime month. So, with- rights and raising awareness their fields for spring. folks don’t respect folks who need time in our lives or out further ado, here is what of the In the United States, So there you have it — five ride their bikes in traffic everything would be happen- I love about the third month March is Women’s History absolutely amazing things to with motorists on the road. I ing at once. of the year: Month. I love delving into love about March. From the really don’t think that is true Which brings me finally to 1) The crazy weather: the past to find female role winds to the robins, from the but I do see riders on their an old episode of The Twilight The Italians have a saying models whose strength and mimosas to the shamrocks bikes sailing through red Zone when the world was which declares “Marzo paz- courage paved the way for to the zeppole, March is full lights like this action was a rushing toward the Sun but zarello, guarda il sole e prendi women today. I also admire of wonderful surprises and written right into our Bill of there was a patient in a hos- l’ombrello.” Translated, this how this holiday alerts us to hidden gems that herald the Rights. Respect is gained. A pital bed freezing because means: “Crazy March, look the plight of women around arrival of spring. If we could majority of folks on bikes she was dreaming the Earth at the sun and get the the world. all pause at the beginning of seem oblivious to others was moving further away umbrella.” I love March’s 4) St. Patrick’s Day: No every month and count at around them, especially from the Sun. The doctors changeable weather because self-respecting Bostonian ig- least five aspects that we love folks trying to walk across were dying from the heat it keeps things interesting. nores St. Patrick’s Day. about it, every day of the year the street. If you wish to be while the patient was freez- One day, I may be walking This holidays brims with would be its own present, respected, you must earn ing to death. Which was re- down the street under a slate- joy in a month where the granting us as much joy as that respect. Until then, the ality and which the illusion? gray sky, propelled by a brisk trees only just begin to show we are willing to give it. stereotype seems to fit. Hey, Like everything we ex- spring breeze. The next day, their buds and the ground Ally Di Censo is a Graduate Karen (she’s my bicycle perience in life, we find I may don a t-shirt and light remains a muddy brown. Student in History at the Uni- riding cousin up in Maine), that the difference between versity of Massachusetts Bos- windbreaker in sixty-degree St. Patrick’s Day means I’m not talking about you. something real and what we temperatures! I am never green to me, in the form of ton. She appreciates any com- You’re one of the good ones presume is real lies in the sure what to expect from the myriad shamrock and lep- ments and suggestions about who follow the laws of the shadows of our minds. Some- Italian holidays and folklore at March, but that is much of rechaun decorations adorn- road. I hate seeing anyone times many of us live and die the month’s charm. ing homes and businesses, [email protected]. die in a needless fashion. and never knew our reality We all, and I mean all, must while others hiding in the use our time here on Earth shadow never see the real- to our advantage by not hurt- ity clearly. We live and die ing anyone else along the and never really saw or did pathway. anything of value for us or Speaking of time, I often anybody else. wonder about fate. Is it real? When Porky Pig says, Do we all have our time, like ‘That’s all folks,’ let’s hope the Irish believe? There’s a there’s more to life than terrible action and everyone what we saw or as Daffy dies. There’s another equally Duck might add “That’s The Massachusetts Department of Transportation terrible action and everyone despicable!” Invites you to a meeting regarding CALLAHAN TUNNEL VENT BUILDING LaSumma Ristorante (North Street) 30 Fleet Street, Boston REHABILITATION PROJECT invites you to celebrate Wednesday, March 27th – 6:00pm Our Sicilian Tradition Feast of Saint Joseph Dinner NAZZARO COMMUNITY CENTER Join Us on Sunday, March 17, 2013 The contractor as well as MassDOT project staff from noon to four o’clock in the will present the project details and schedule. afternoon. Enjoy the Delicacies of Our Heritage. Fennel and Orange Salad, For more information, please contact John Romano, MassDOT Municipal Broccoli Rapé and Beans, Calamari Liaison at 857-368-8905 or [email protected]. Salad, Assorted Frittatas, Stuffed Artichokes, Pasta Sarde, Pasta This meeting space is accessible to people with disabilities. Mollica, Assorted Traditional Des- If you need a reasonable accommodation (such as American Sign serts, Fruit, Nuts and Coffee. Language Interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc.) and/or language assistance to fully participate, please contact $50.00 per person tax and tip John Romano at MassDOT at 857-368-8905 or [email protected] included. By reservation only - Call before March 14th. Such accommodations will be provided free of charge. 617-523-9503 - Seating is limited. Credit Cards accepted. POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013 Page 5

S imple TIMES . . . by Girard A. Plante

I know the snow shovels have new bat and ball re- important element to play- still stand guard on the front placed the scratched up ing Wiffle Ball! porch. Others lean atop faded yellow bat from heavy A fascinating part of play- slowly-but-surely melting use the year before. I often ing Wiffle Ball is its wonder- snow banks — daily remind- wonder, where did Wiffle Ball ful way to gain superb hand- ing us of the Blizzard last originate? eye coordination. Little month. And, perhaps, an- The warm-weather ritual League coaches encouraged other winter wallop awaits of rounding up our siblings playing Wiffle Ball to achieve us. After all, this is New and friends was born in 1953 that skill set. Whether that England. in Fairfield, Connecticut. advice achieved its inten- I’m an optimist on weather You see, inventor David N. tion or helped in making issues. Ever since I lifted my Mullany’s 12-year-old son ‘the cut’ on a Little League first shovel full of snow at and his friends yelled “whiff” team remains a raging age six, I’ve always eased with every strikeout. Thus, debate. into the spring mindset upon the Wiffle Ball. Wiffle Ball is still manufac- March’s arrival. Three pre- During my youth, I gath- tured by the same family vious months of long, dark, ered a collection of Wiffle who invented the game. frigid, icy, snowiness seem Ball bats that took a rest in Dave Mullany is president of endless. But they always the corner of my cellar upon Wiffle Ball, Inc. Remember fade away to warm air and football season’s arrival. One he’s the star who tossed sun. large-barreled red plastic bat the Wiffle Ball’s first curve Another sure sign that that I added to my collection in the summer of 1953. In spring has sprung is spot- I dubbed the ‘Babe Ruth Bat’ 1990, his dad David N., who ting the iconic Wiffle Ball at because, unlike the thin invented Wiffle Ball, died the checkout line at your Wiffle Ball bat, you hit lots of at age 82. He was born in neighborhood market or homers with ease. Hatfield, Mass. pharmacy. The placement of Hitting home runs with Nowadays, David Jr’s sons the thin yellow plastic bat the Wiffle Ball bat took prac- David J., and Stephen, are in front of any store is no tice and a keen eye as the the company’s vice presi- North End Friends of St. Francis House coincidence. Wiffle Ball was crafted to dents. The company’s quaint The warmer, sunnier, serve up strikes aplenty. Its factory is based in Shelton, Bake Sale & Flea Market longer days we’ve all been well-known dips, curves, and Connecticut and employs 20 The North End Friends of St. Francis House will be run- pining for are here to stay. wild bounces across asphalt people. ning their annual Bake Sale and Flea Market to raise There’s no turning back, you are legion. Do you still harbor that money for the St. Francis Homeless Shelter on Boylston skiers! Besides, this year’s But my trusty Babe Ruth inner-Wiffle Ball angst after Street in Boston. The event will be held on Friday, March record snowfall for the month Bat always connected for a all these years? Wiffle Ball 22nd from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday, March 23rd from of February will keep you huge hit or homer! Some leagues abound across 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 and ski resort owners jump- kids called it “cheating” by Massachusetts and all of North Bennet Street, North End, Boston. ing for joy through March using anything but the thin New England! I searched If you would like to donate items for the flea market, you and maybe beyond. yellow bat. Either way a plas- on Google and found the can drop them off at the Nazzaro Center beginning Satur- Wiffle Ball transports me tic bat connects with a plas- following current Wiffle Ball day, March 16th through Thursday, March 21st. The Center back to those simpler days tic ball. Anyway, I reasoned, website: www.goldenstick. is open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and 7:00 am of my youth when a must- the enjoyment was the all- com. Play ball! to 9:00 pm during the week. If want to donate bake goods, homemade items are much appreciated. You can drop them st • Nanna & Babbononno (Continued from Page 13) off Thursday, March 21 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm or early in the morning on Friday, March 22nd. friend. I was told the pup’s English. I tried an experi- herited a beagle that my They will also be having Mamma Romano’s famous egg- name was Tammi and was ment and taught the dog to kids immediately named, plant, meatball and sausage sandwiches. They go fast so housebroken. My lady friend understand the same com- Beagsley. Beagsley became stop in early! If you cannot attend and would like to make a couldn’t keep it where she mands in a third language, part of the family and he and donation, you can mail a check for any amount made out lived and thought I might Spanish. I told Babbononno the kids grew up together. By to St. Francis House and mail it to Olivia Scimeca at give it a good home. 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(Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013 Page 7 Maintaining Standards Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Hello folks, we free rent, free food, free man back into office. What’s Not many of us will deny that life has grown more difficult, are now that everything plus the extraor- wrong with this picture??? ... the price of things continues to climb while basic services much closer to dinary EBT Card. There may Budget cuts in Massachu- seem to be slowly disappearing. A trip to the supermarket is spring. St. Pat- be some people that need all setts and a raise in state tax all that is necessary to confirm how expensive necessities rick’s Day is the above, but not all of the will take effect this month, have become and our next telephone conversation with an coming soon and Easter will millions of people on welfare according to the Patrick ad- automated voice will speak volumes for the loss of personal be celebrated the end of are needy! There are many ministration. But there’s no service we have come to accept in modern life. March. Snowbirds will be users and abusers that give mention of cutting back on We struggle to find something of interest on television, try making their ascent back to the system a bad name. And social programs or even to contend with increasingly aggressive drivers who won’t Boston. Heard Florida wasn’t here’s the interesting part, investigating fraud in the “give you a break” on the highway and do our best to hold our much warmer, but we all working people and seniors system! How much more is temper while battling with some indecipherable computer know the attraction is “no who pay for prescription in- the working-class going to program. As a response to the deteriorating situation, how snow to deal with!” ... Talk of surance have to take ge- take before they begin to often have we heard someone say that life was better in the the town is Ecco Restaurant neric drugs to keep costs rebel??? ... It’s unrealistic past, that things have grown far too complicated in today’s on Porter Street is receiving down, while those on Medic- how much junk mail the world and wish they could turn the clock back to a simpler rave reviews from diners for aid are allowed brand names public receives on a daily time. fine dining. Customers say on our taxpayer’s dime! It’s basis. Our mailboxes are It is true that life in the modern world has grown more “The food and service are the cherry on the cake! If stuffed with the nuisance complicated and as a consequence more difficult; too often second to none!” Meat lovers that’s not enough to keep piles of unwanted advertise- we succumb to life’s mounting difficulties by relaxing our are passing the word that your blood boiling, there ments and catalogues, etc. standards of civility falling victim to the pressures of the Ecco’s sirloin steak sur- are illegals that receive Environmentalists preach world around us. passes Abe and Louie’s on amenities, only in Massa- about needing to keep the As children, we were taught to respect our elders, to never Boylston Street in Boston. chusetts. And now we learn planet green, free from un- speak until we were spoken to, to remove our hat upon en- The restaurant offers afford- the government wants to wanted trash, but do nothing tering a house. Speaking with your mouth full was discour- able prices, fine dining make them legal causing an about putting a limit on the aged and eating in public was confined to restaurants and in an ultra contemporary uprising among those immi- amount of junk mail compa- assigned places like parks and rest areas, never done while atmosphere. Ecco Restau- grants that did everything by nies are allowed to mail ... walking down a street, a common breach of etiquette that rant receives a platinum the book to become citizens The last surviving founder of we experience today, one that the trash and food wrappers plate in my eyes! ... HERE’S of this country. Only in the East Boston Times has on our streets and sidewalks will attest to. The use of “four A THOUGHT! If Presi- America and only initiated passed recently. Frank Tarbi letter words” was seen as a severe breach of civility while dent Obama’s administra- by the Democrats, sealing helped launch the now fa- the way we addressed people was reflective of our respect for tion continues to take from votes for their party! ... Gas mous East Boston Times and one another. Recently a group of us had dinner at the home of mutual the wealthy, eventually the prices continue to rise! The early on into the newspaper’s friends, immediately it became apparent that our hosts had wealthy will run out of oil industry reports a $0.25 history turned his share of made an effort to receive their guests. The table was set money, the middle-class will trillion annual profit, yet gas the paper into the publish- with fresh flowers, each setting was laid properly with knife become the wealthy and the prices continually rise which ing end of it, dividing the and spoons to the right of the plate and forks to the left, and poor will become the middle- in turn raises the cost of paper into two separate part- it all went to convey a sense that as guests we were welcome. class. And of course, those goods and services depen- nerships. Many people re- Often, we are stopped on the street by friends who speak of who know how to manipulate dent on transportation. What member Frank as being out- Mom. Even though she has been gone for several years, they the system, the so-called is the Obama administra- going and friendly. He will be remember her as a fastidious woman who always dressed free-loaders, will remain tion doing about it? NOTH- missed by the community. well and looked well groomed. It is true, even at 100 plus receiving free health care, ING! Yet, the voters voted the .... Till next time! Mom took the time to make up and go to the hairdresser. She took pains to have her clothes well-tailored and pressed • Res Publica (Continued from Page 2) everything before dressing. In her last years, there were many stays in hospitals, we always knew when she was feel- U.S. Commission on Civil render ourselves unto God — as citizens of the United ing better when she asked for her makeup and Shalimar, Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania generously, zealously, hold- States, but much more impor- how she loved Shalimar. Mom set high standards for herself Avenue, NW, Suite 1150, ing nothing back. To the tantly, as disciples of Jesus and years later she is remembered with affection and admi- Washington, DC 20425 extent we let God transform Christ.” ration for them. “We need to render unto us into his own image, we Every excuse is offered to justify the loss of civility we have Caesar those things that bear will — by the example of — Charles J. Chaput, grown accustomed to, we are too busy, it is old fashioned, it his image. But we need to our lives — fulfill our duty Archbishop of Philadelphia is too difficult, and as a result we continue to experience the deterioration of polite society replaced by a mentality of indifference and disrespect. It has been said; when standards are lost they are gone North End Friends forever, sobering words that should be remembered as we conduct our lives from day to day. of WHEN TOLD THE REASON FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME THE OLD INDIAN SAID, St. Francis House “Only the government would believe that you MOVING PEOPLE FROM Homelessness to Hope could cut a foot off the top of a blanket, sew it to the bottom and have a longer blanket.” FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE for PINELLI’S St. Francis Homeless Shelter Bakery and Function Facilities Friday, March 22nd, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Visit our Shops for your Saturday, March 23rd, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Traditional Easter Specialties Nazzaro Community Center Open Easter Sunday 8 am - 2 pm 30 North Bennet Street, North End, Boston We will have Mamma Romano’s Famous Eggplant Sandwiches Pizza Grana (Wheat Pie), Pizza Ghiena, as well as Meatball and Sausage Sandwiches. Strufoli, Taralles, St. Joseph Zeppole Homemade baked goods, pastries and goodies from Italian Pastry and more North End bakeries. Also tons of treasures in our Flea Market. 282 Bennington Street, East Boston We will also be collecting SPARE CHANGE 617-567-1992 HELP US Route One South, Lynnfield 781-592-5552 HELP THE HOMELESS!! www.spinellis.com WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013 Patron Saint: The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony SCREENING AT SAINT LEONARD’S Church Hall at Saint Leonard’s on Prince Street in the North End. Along with the film, those attending will enjoy light refresh- ments and an opportunity to meet some of the people interviewed in the film. 2013 YEAR OF ITALIAN CULTURE Patron Saint: The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony tells the story of a community BOSTON - PROVIDENCE PROGRAM of immigrants and their continuing ties to their ancestral home. On the last Sunday of every August since 1688, citizens of NOW THROUGH APR 18 | Wolk Gallery, School of Montefalcione, a small town near Naples, Architecture and Planning, MIT. “L’Aquila, 2010.” Exhibition have honored their patron Saint, Anthony of photographs by Michele Nastasi. During the exhibition on of Padova. When Montefalcionesi immi- March 21 | Conference “Th e Suspended City: Rebuilding grants to the United States settled in CAMBRIDGE Boston’s North End, they continued the de- L’Aquila After the Earthquake of 2009.” On Friday, March 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm, votional tradition of their hometown. On the NOW THROUGH JUL 14 | Christian Anthony Guarino, filmmaker and final Sunday in August, despite the time RISD Museum, Providence. PROVIDENCE native of Montefalcione, Italy, will be screen- difference, the communities in Boston and Exhibition “Th e Festive City.” ing his documentary Patron Saint: The Montefalcione hold their grand finale, a pro- Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony in the cession of Saint Anthony, simultaneously. MAR 8 | American Academy of Arts and Sciences. “Rita Levi Montalcini: Th e Woman, Th e Scientist.” 6:00 PM. 136 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA. Mandatory (free) registration at De Niro’s Neo-Nazi Southie Put-down http://montalciniboston.eventbrite.com. CAMBRIDGE by Sal Giarratani MAR 11 | Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, A few years ago I read that England Chairman Jeff “Pinocchio, Storia di un Burattino.” 7:00 PM. 41 Hampshire when the Italian Republic Robbins said the show could St., Cambridge, MA. Performed by Massimiliano Finazzer was about to honor Hollywood actually serve a useful pur- Flory. CAMBRIDGE actor Robert De Niro numer- pose if it’s done right.” Done ous Italian-American orga- Right? Showcasing South SPRING 2013 | University of Rhode Island and Dartmouth nizations officially reacted to Boston residents as politi- College, New Hampshire. “Preeminent Italian Female that honor by asking the Ital- cal extremists or sympatric Authors” featuring Dacia Maraini (RI) and Clara Sereni (NH). ian government not to do any to extremism, how can that PROVIDENCE & HANOVER such thing since De Niro’s be done right, especially long Hollywood career added when history shows just the negatively to those horrible opposite? SPRING 2013 | De Chirico Exhibition. PROVIDENCE stereotypes of Italians and I remember back in the Italian Americans as mostly early 1970s as a 20-some- APR 5-6 | Shubert Th eatre. Spellbound Contemporary Ballet gangsters. I believe the Ital- thing opponent of forced performs “Lost of Words” and “Downshifting.” BOSTON ian government withdrew Getting back to Hart’s busing. We were constantly the honor after getting much first-hand knowledge about being bad-mouthed by the APR 9 | MIT. “Celebration in Honor of Franco Modigliani.” negative feedback from Ital- Southie and neo-Nazis, like liberals and their daily rags. Speakers: Robert Solow (Nobel Laureate) and Robert Merton ian-American organizations him I remember when some They didn’t see those white (Nobel Laureate). CAMBRIDGE here in the United States. out of town white suprema- supremacists being run out I read where Senator Jack cist group came up to Southie of town. They apparently APR 21 - JUN 30 | Hart reacted very negatively to seemingly exploit ten- thought they would be wel- Museum of Fine Arts. Exhibition to an upcoming Showtime sions caused by the federal comed as allies in a com- “Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane Master Drawings from the show that De Niro is the ex- busing court order. When mon fight. I’m sure they Casa Buonarroti.” BOSTON ecutive producer of, stating, they arrived they were met were surprised by South “I am offended on behalf of with resistance and told to Boston’s reaction to bigots MAY 7-8 | City Hall. Barrique “Th e Th ird Life for Wood.” all the good residents of go back to where they came coming into their fight. How BOSTON South Boston that this from. They did in haste. many times did the liberal project in any way will be Never to be seen again on A media try to paint Jimmy MAY 9 | Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts. “On the filmed and thereby reflect Street, B Street, East Broad- Kelly as a loudmouth racist? Road with Dante Alighieri.” CAMBRIDGE poorly on the town.” Hart has way or West Broadway. How many times did they lived his whole life in Southie This new cable series is remark about the South MAY 20 - JUN 28 | th City Hall. “Looking for Hemingway.” and added, “I have never called The 4 Reich and has Boston Marshals being BOSTON encountered anything re- been called a cross between storm troopers? Exhibition by Franco Azzinari. sembling a neo-Nazi group.” the films American History X You can’t make anti-bus- JUN 4 | Rep. Nick Collins also and The Town. Hollywood is ing or I.R.A. movies any- “Pinocchio, Storia di un Burattino.” Performed by said, “I am tired of Hollywood calling it a crime-thriller more, so Hollywood has Massimiliano Finazzer Flory. PROVIDENCE writing and rewriting scripts that mixes race, religion and moved onto Nazis now. I and making movies that politics. The series follows never lived in Southie but JUN 11 | Berklee College of Music. Concert by Enrico Rava characterize people from the former leader of the neo- as someone who fought and his Quintet. BOSTON Boston or South Boston in Nazis who gets released from alongside South Bos-ton from such a grotesque and unflat- prison to return to Southie Charlestown, I knew what JULY | “La Notte della Taranta.” Part of the “Outside the tering light. If this is all as a spy for the FBI. Southie people were all Box” Festival. BOSTON De Niro has left in the tank, I read that the Anti- about and I understood the he should just retire.” Defamation League’s New fight they fought. I fought SEP - OCT | Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard alongside them. University. “New Italian Cinema,” in cooperation with When I think of South CAMBRIDGE Boston or Charles-town, I Cinecitta’ and Harvard Film Archive. think of hard working folks FALL 2013 | LUCIA trying to survive and raise Harvard University. International Conference R I S T O R A N T E & B A R families as best they can on “Galileo and Sunspots.” Organized by Museo Galileo, through good times and bad. Firenze Istituto Nazionale di Astrofi sica, Harvard University Traditional Italian Cuisine I think of people like my in cooperation with NASA. CAMBRIDGE grandfather from West Cork who arrived in Charlestown OCT 2013 | PIB Seminar Series: “Italian and American 415 Hanover Street, Boston over 100 years ago. He, like Policies on Biomedical Research.” BOSTON 617.367.2353 many others came for a new start and a chance to be OCT 2013 | living in this country. They Center for European Studies, Harvard University. came to marry and raise “Salvemini Colloquium” on Italian history and culture with 11 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester families and give their chil- Prof. Massimo Salvadori. CAMBRIDGE 781.729.0515 dren more opportunities than they ever received back OCT | 2013 Emmanuel College. “Th e Meaning of Private Function Rooms for any Occasion home. Machiavelli’s Prince.” Lecture by Prof. Maurizo Viroli De Niro, like all of Holly- (Princeton). BOSTON Christening • Bridal Shower • Baby Shower wood, would rather show gangsters, neo-Nazis and • NOV 23 | Brown University. International Prize: “Boccaccio Birthday Bereavement, Etc. bank robbers than what really is the story. Paint up Afterlife.” In cooperation with the American Boccaccio Donato Frattaroli stereotypes and sell stuff Association (ABA) and the Town of Certaldo on the occasion of [email protected] www.luciaristorante.com that is simply exhausting the 700th anniversary of Giovanni Boccaccio. PROVIDENCE *#@^! POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013 Page 9 Socially Scene by Angela Cornacchio

cally complex and justifiably the most popular of the six funeral motets he wrote for St. Thomas’ Church in Leip- zig. It was written in 1723 for the funeral of Johanna Maria Käsin, the wife of Leipzig’s postmaster. The chorale mel- ody on which it is based was by Johann Crüger; the German text is by Johann Franck and speaks of Jesus Christ freeing man from sin and death. Composed in July 1874, Brahms’s Kleine Hochzeits- Kantate (Little Wedding Can- tata) for chorus and piano is The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra celebrates their 40th sea- rarely heard and was written son with the Museum of Fine Arts. Photo Courtesy of at the peak of Brahms’s com- Boston Chorus pro Musica is putting their own spin on Comcast.net. positional powers. Brahms the production of Four Weddings and a Funeral. Museum of Fine Arts Jay Clayton, Paul Lovens, composed this piece in 1874 (Photo by SueAuclair.com) Boston Makes Music … Rajesh Mehta, Matt Savage at the special request of his The Aardvark Jazz Orches- and Walter Thompson. friend, the famed Swiss poet the art of love and life. This piano); with each of the tra with Mark Harvey, Aardvark’s latest CD, Evo- Gottfried Keller, who wrote is a special show only taking work’s ten movements allud- founder and music director, cations, was named by The the words. The work was place once, Sunday, March ing to individual watercolors present the world premiere New York City Jazz Record as commissioned by Keller’s 10th at 3:00 pm at the Old created by Hartmann during of Boston JazzScape on Fri- one of the magazine’s picks close friend Marie Exner for South Church located 645 his travels abroad. Some of day, March 8th at 7:30 pm at for Best of 2012. Founder and the wedding of her brother Boylston Street in Boston. the more descriptive move- the Museum of Fine Arts. music director Mark Harvey Sigmund Exner with Emilie Call 800-658-4276 or visit ment titles include: Tuile- The internationally ac- was honored recently by the von Winiwarter, whose names www.choruspromusica.org for ries, Ballet of the Chicks claimed Aardvark Jazz Or- City of Boston and the City Keller worked into his poem. tickets or more information in their Shells, The Market chestra marks the high of Cambridge, as both cities Brahms throughout his life on the performance. at Limoges, The Hut on point of its historic 40th sea- proclaimed January 30, 2013 declined invitations to write BSO Adds Art to their Mu- Chicken Legs (Baba-Yaga), son with the world premiere Mark Sumner Harvey Day music for special occasions; sic … The Boston Symphony and The Great Gate of Kiev. of music director Mark in recognition of his contri- this charming “little cantata” Orchestra and the Copley So- Unfortunately, most of the Harvey’s epic new work, Bos- butions to the arts, music is a rare exception to that ciety of Art have joined forces original Hartman paintings ton JazzScape. With styles education and community rule. Unpublished during to curate an exhibit of 32 from the 1874 exhibit in ranging from swing, bop and outreach. Brahms’s lifetime, the new paintings throughout St. Petersburg have been lost. blues to Third Stream to free You can see this monu- work first appeared in 1927 Symphony Hall on exhibit John Kirby of Boston Art improvisation, the piece tells mental anniversary celebra- and has not been often now through April 13th. In- Inc., and Ron Della Chiesa of a fascinating story of Boston, tion at the Museum of Fine performed. spired by Mussorgsky’s Pic- WGBH selected the 32 works from the Revolutionary War Arts, Boston in the Remis Composer Daniel Pinkham tures at an Exhibition, in col- for the Symphony Hall to the Great Fire of 1872 to Auditorium located at 465 wrote his popular Wedding laboration with BSO perfor- exhibit from a field of 125 Sacco & Vanzetti to the infa- Huntington Avenue. You can Cantata in 1956 for the mar- mances of the work April 12th entries by Copley Society mous urban renewal of the call 800-440-6975 for reser- riage of his friends Lotje and and 13th, the paintings were Artists. The paintings can be West End, from Boston-born vations or get more informa- Arthur Loeb. The texts from unveiled at a special recep- viewed at www.bso.org and if jazz maven Nat Hentoff to so- tion by visiting www.mfa.org. the Song of Solomon (Song of tion in honor of the artists you’re looking to purchase cial crusader Kip Tiernan, Four Weddings and a Songs) are great favorites at in the O’Block/Kay Room on tickets to any of the perfor- from the back story of the Funeral … The classic com- weddings and anniversaries. March 6th. The artwork will mances through April 12th Charlie Card to Mayor Kevin edy presented by Chorus Pinkham invested them with be on view for all visitors at- you can call the BSO Box White’s “Summerthing”. pro Musica featuring Bach, a variety of musical con- tending concerts at Sym- Office at 888-266-1200 or vis- Founded in 1973, the Aard- Brahms and Pinkham & Whi- trasts and moods — sudden, phony Hall through April 13th. iting the Symphony Hall Box vark Jazz Orchestra is one tacre will take stage on Sun- serene, racing, slow, eager, One of the most popular Office at 301 Massachusetts of the longest running large day, March 10th at 3:00 pm at contemplative, longing, in- works performed in concert Avenue. jazz ensembles in the world. the Old South Church in tense — all in a 10-minute halls today, Pictures at an Spring Has Sprung … The The band has premiered Copley Square, Boston. composition. Love is a Exhibition was originally com- Boston Flower & Garden more than 150 works for jazz The Boston-based chorus, strong, complicated, infi- posed in response to the Show returns to the Seaport orchestra and released 11 Chorus pro Musica, will nitely varied theme. passing of Modest Mussorg- World Trade Center in Bos- CDs to rave reviews around be under the direction of For his Five Hebrew Love sky’s close friend, artist ton on Wednesday, March the globe, including 6 discs Dr. Betsy Burleigh. This pro- Songs, Eric Whitacre asked Viktor Hartmann, who died 13th through Sunday, March on Leo Records, a leading ad- gram will include Bach’s his girlfriend to compose “a at age 39 in 1873. In the 17, 2013. The theme — Seeds venturous music label. Guest Jesu, meine Freude, Daniel few postcards” in her native spring of 1874, the Academy of Change — will showcase artists who have appeared Pinkham’s Wedding Cantata Hebrew. He then set her of Fine Arts in St. Peters- how the region’s best green with Aardvark include jazz and Eric Whitacre’s 5 Hebrew exquisite and delicate poetry burg, Russia, mounted a post- thumbs are fearlessly em- luminaries Jaki Byard, Love Songs. in his characteristic lush, humous exhibit of 400 of the bracing new plants, methods Sheila Jordan, Jimmy Giuf- Johann Sebastian Bach’s romantic style. The poetry artist’s paintings, including and materials to increase the fre, Geri Allen, Lewis Porter, Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227 is intimate, each song cap- a few on loan from Mussorg- beauty, the bountiful harvest Vinny Golia, Dominique Eade, is the longest, most musi- turing a moment that the sky’s own personal collection. and the ecological friendli- two had shared together. By June 22nd that same year, ness of their gardens and Eric Whitacre has written, Mussorgsky completed his outdoor spaces. “These songs are profoundly Pictures at an Exhibition personal for me, born en- Mattéo Gallo (originally written for solo (Continued on Page 13) tirely out of my new love for this soprano, poet, and now my beautiful wife, Hila o Appraisals Plitmann.” Sales & Rentals Four Weddings and a Funeral is a timeless take on • JUSTINE YANDLE Real Estate DIAMONDS ROLEX HOTOGRAPHY ESTATE JEWELRY P 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold 781.589.7347 [email protected] (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani THE SHAMROCKAH Judge W. Arthur Garrity. We Rosa Parks was called many MONSTERS, INC. tures. Watch as he almost AT SULLY’S wrote together in a number ugly names after she refused (Blu-ray+3D) gets thrown out of the house For all those Irish at of Southie newspapers blast- to stand at the back of a bus Disney-Pixar when Jon becomes allergic heart, don’t forget the Sham- ing the social engineers in 1955 and inspired a whole Experience the ‘Monsters, to cats. Then, head on to the rockah at Sully’s in Charles- who were pushing class war- movement to fight harder. Inc.’ Ultimate Collector’s Edi- farm as Garfield joins in the town on Friday, March 15th. fare through court-ordered She once said something that tion as lovable Sulley (John daily raising of his farm ani- Don’t forget where you’re go- busing of children neighbor- Jimmy Kelly could have also Goodman) and his wise- mal pals! When he saves a ing. This is Sullivan’s Pub on hood to neighborhood. Kelly said, “You must never be fear- cracking sidekick Mike bluebird from a hungry cat, Main Street, not to be con- became a local legend and ful about what you are doing Wazowski (Billy Crystal) are a dogcatcher almost catches fused with Old Sully’s down by inspired many others to speak when it is right.” the top scare team at Mon- him. There is never a dull where the potato sheds used out like John Ciccone, who It doesn’t take much cour- sters/Inc., the scream-pro- moment when Garfield is to be by Lynde Street. The fun now publishes the new South age to go after a dead man cessing factory in Monstro- around! starts at 8:00 pm and ends at Boston Today community which says much about our polis. When a little girl INTERVIEW midnight. There will be live newspaper and myself who liberal news media. named Boo wanders into WITH A HITMAN (DVD) traditional Irish music and went on to be a prolific writer GROSSMAN NAMES their world, it’s the mon- Well Go USA Ent. Irish step dancing. All pro- in various newspapers in NAPOLITANO NEW sters who are scared silly, Silent. Relentless. No at- ceeds benefit the Bunker Hill and near Boston. We learned COMMITTEE DIRECTOR and it’s up to Sulley and Mike tachments. This is Viktor’s Day Parade. For more details much from Jimmy Kelly State Treasurer Steve to keep her out of sight and (Luke Goss) code. The man- call 617-784-4519. about standing up and speak- Grossman has named Dan J. get her back home. Enter tra that took him from the GROSSMAN LOOKS LIKE ing out against injustice. Napolitano of Everett, a vet- the phenomenal world of ex- slums of Romania to the pin- HE’S RUNNING IN ‘14 This book now calls Jimmy eran Democratic activist citement and imagination nacle of his profession — as State Treasurer Steve Kelly names but Jimmy isn’t as the executive director of that will have you scream- a murderer for hire. Viktor Grossman is acting more and here anymore to defend him- the Grossman Committee. ing for more. This Ultimate knows the value of life more more like he’s considering self. Kelly was a good man Napolitano, 26, is a member Edition is full of sensational than most, which makes gubernatorial fight in 2014. who always put up a good of the Everett Common Coun- bonus features and family him the perfect killer. But He recently took a jab at fight to defend his values and cil and served as president fun! after a ruthless betrayal by former U.S. Senator Scott his neighborhood. He was of the council in 2012. He THE BOUQUET (DVD) his bosses, he escapes to Brown who might also be too loud at times because be- served as a member of the Gaiam-Vivendi Ent. London, joins a new “family,” seeking the GOP nomination ing part of any silent major- field team during Grossman’s Two estranged sisters torn and finds himself caught in for governor at the same ity wasn’t his style. I consid- 2010 Treasurer campaign. apart by their differences a vicious underworld power time. Grossman now says he ered him a friend as he did Said Grossman, “I am de- suddenly find themselves struggle. Viktor is now bet- is “strongly leaning toward me. We stood together back lighted that DJ has joined our working together towards a ter, faster and more ruthless running” for governor — and in the bad old days when a team as we work to build a common goal in the heart- than ever before, but an en- Brown would be a formidable federal court order single- strong and effective campaign warming drama, The Bou- counter with a dark beauty opponent. He joked about handedly destroyed public organization for 2014. DJ quet. For years, overachiever (Caroline Tillette) offers him pocket tweets saying, “I prom- education and many young played a significant role in Terri (Kristy Swanson) and a chance at a new life. But ise you I won’t be pocket people of that era. Jimmy helping us build grassroots her idealistic sister, Mandy can he ever hope to escape tweeting” if he runs for gov- Kelly was no racist or blow- support in 2010 and those (Alberta Mayne) have kept the ghosts — and buried se- ernor. Others also being men- hard, he truly cared about life skills will be vital during the their distance from each crets — of his past? tioned for governor include around him. 2014 campaign.” other, as well as from their VEEP: U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano parents’ struggling florist THE COMPLETE and Attorney General Martha LEGAL NOTICE business. But when a tragic FIRST SEASON (Blu-ray) Coakley. Many Republicans MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY turn of events brings both HBO Home Ent. think that if Brown runs for REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION women home, they discover Former Senator Selina governor Charlie Baker will just how much they need one Meyer was a charismatic The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting a Request for Information stay out of the race. for MPA CONTRACT NO. M465-S1, BLACK FALCON CRUISE TERMINAL AND CONLEY another to continue their leader and rising star in her BAR LOUIE COMING CONTAINER TERMINAL, SOUTH BOSTON, MA, from vendors that provide systems with proven family legacy. Filled with party, with her eye on the NEAR FENWAY SOON technology designed to provide waterside perimeter security to provide data gathering, detection, display and alerting of waterside threats at both Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and Conley Container romance, humor and hope, White House — then she be- Add the Texas-based Bar it’s an endearing story came Vice President. Julia Terminal facilities. Louie to the area surround- The Authority has prepared a Request for Information (RFI) that describes the Authority’s intention about making time for the Louis-Dreyfus stars in the ing Fenway Park and adding to acquire and install an above water, radar-based, intrusion detection system at Massport ones you love. Also starring new HBO comedy series. to the growing dining and Maritime Facilities located at Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and Conley Container Terminal and Michael Shanks and Danny VEEP follows the whirlwind discusses Evaluation Criteria and other requirements for the RFI. The full RFI will be available to nightlife scene. This new Bar interested parties beginning Wednesday, March 13, 2013 via email by contacting Susan Brace at Glover. day-to-day existence of Vice Louie should be opening [email protected]. THE CLIENT LIST: President Meyer as she puts in July on the first floor of Submissions in response to the RFI will be evaluated on the basis of: THE COMPLETE FIRST out political fires, juggles a the Marriott Residence Inn (1) The extent to which the points of information and questions presented in the Authority’s RFI are thoroughly and clearly answered; and (2) the ability to provide a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS), SEASON (3-DVD) busy public schedule and scheduled to open in May. Sony Pictures Home Ent. demanding private life and real-time, radar-based, maritime vessel detection and tracking system which functions in all-weather This new hotel will have 175 conditions, including day and night operation. This system would be IP based and integrate to existing Sexy. Seductive. Scandal- defends the president’s in- rooms at its 121 Brookline IP network infrastructure. The system should have the ability to integrate with new or existing IP based CCTV systems. ous. The sensational first terest, even as she tries to Avenue address. The 23-year- The selection shall involve the short-listing of one or more vendors based on an evaluation of the season of the provocative hit improve her dysfunctional old restaurant chain already drama stars Jennifer Love relationship with the chief Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation. The Authority reserves its right is open at Patriot Place in to conduct interviews, issue a Request for Proposal or seek product demonstrations if it is deemed Hewitt in her hottest role executive. Foxboro and in Providence. necessary or, based on the quality and responsiveness of the submittals, select a vendor or vendors ever. Committed to support- MICHAEL SCHENKER - for implementation of the REAL-TIME, RADAR-BASED MARITIME VESSEL DETECTION AND The Fenway-Longwood Area TRACKING SYSTEM. ing her family, Texas house- TEMPLE OF ROCK (DVD) has been growing leaps and wife Riley Parks (Hewitt) MVD-inakustik The Vendor shall specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. bounds in recent years and Standard insurance requirements can be found on the Authority’s web page at www.massport.com/ takes a job at the neighbor- A concert from Tilburg in it appears there will be doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx. ing town’s massage spa. the Netherlands, recorded in more construction to come in The Vendor shall also provide an original and nine copies of litigation and legal proceedings She’s stunned to discover May 2012. This release has information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, in a separate sealed envelope this area between Brookline entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/doing-business/Pages/ that female co-workers offer a lineup that includes Schen- Village and Kenmore Square. CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on litigation and legal proceedings history “extra” services not on the ker, lead guitar; Doogie GOING AFTER A DEAD GUY submittal requirements. massage menu. With the White, vocals; Herman Rare- IS SO UNBECOMING Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”). One (1) original and nine (9) support of her cunning new bell, drums; Francis Bucholz, copies of a bound document each limited to no more than 20 sheets (40 pages) of relevant material Howie Carr recently did a including a cover letter but not including covers and dividers shall be addressed to Houssam H. boss (Loretta Devine) and bass; and Wayne Findley, column about a new book Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs and received no later the love of her oft-married rhythm guitar, keyboards. on Whitey Bulger written than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce mother (Cybill Shepherd), Also includes bonus tracks Center, Capital Programs Department, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, East Boston, MA 02128. by veteran Boston reporters Any submission which is not received by the Capital Programs Department in a timely manner shall Riley now leads two starkly from the 2011 High Volt- Dick Lehr and Gerry O’Neil. be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. The litigation and legal proceedings history shall be different lives: struggling age Festival with Michael In the book, it is alleged that submitted in a separate sealed envelope, as required. Any information provided to the Authority in single mom and enterpris- Voss, vocals and Elliott any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the Authority will not former City Councilor Presi- be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority will use reasonable ing businesswoman with a “Dean” Rubinson, plus guest dent Jimmy Kelly was on the efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants retained by scandalous secret. Season 2 appearances from Schen- take from Whitey for $100 a the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. premieres March 10th at ker’s friends and musical The procurement process for these services will proceed according to the following anticipated week back during the busing schedule: 10:00 pm on Lifetime! companions, including his days. Kelly passed away in THE GARFIELD SHOW: brother Rudolf (The Scorpi- 2007 after several terms as EVENT DATE / TIME SPRING FUN ons), ex-Journey singer Jeff council president and after Solicitation: Release Date March 13, 2013 COLLECTION (DVD) Scott Soto, and UFO bassist his death the new Broadway Deadline for submission of written questions March 22, 2013 / 5:00 PM Gaiam-Vivendi Ent. Pete Way. Two hours and 15 Bridge connecting Southie to Offi cial answers published (Estimated) March 29, 2013 / 5:00 PM Garfield invites you to join minutes of pure excitement, the South End was dedicated Solicitation: Close Date / Submission Deadline April 11, 2013 / 12:00 PM him this spring! So grab your as the concerts rock with in his honor. Times are Eastern Standard Time (US). camera and head on outside no-holds-barred as they pour I first met Kelly back in the Questions may be sent via email to [email protected] subject to the deadline for as Garfield and his friends out over two dozen tracks of early ’70s during the anti- receipt stated in the timetable above. In the subject lines of your email, please reference the MPA embark on a series of adven- pleasure! Project Name and Number. Questions and their responses will be posted on Capital Bid Opportunities busing struggles. 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from the film’s spoiled American Boston Ballet’s trademark works. This starlet to the star-struck locals. breathtakingly beautiful classical bal- COMEDY Stones in His Pockets ran for more let is presented with lavish original than three years in London’s West sets and costumes by David Walker NOW WILBUR THEATRE End and was nominated for three from the Royal Ballet. When last 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA Tony Awards. presented in 2009, The New York PLAYING www.TheWilburTheatre.com BY THE WAY, MEET VERA Times raved, “exquisite.” The show SINBAD — March 8, 2013. Known STARK — March 29th through runs for 2 hours and 45 minutes for keeping his act clean without April 27th. In a new screwball com- which includes two intermissions. using derogatory terms or foul edy, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN language, Sinbad has been enter- Lynn Nottage takes a funny and taining people for over thirty years. irreverent look at racial stereotypes SPECIAL His popularity spiked in the late in Hollywood. By the Way, Meet Vera 1980s and early 1990s with appear- Stark is a 70-year journey through ances on Star Search and A Different the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong EVENTS World which helped him carve out African-American maid and budding a very successful stand-up career. actress and her tangled relationship OLD SOUTH CHURCH He appears at the Wilbur Theatre for with her boss, a white Hollywood 645 Boylston St., Boston, MA one night only and the show begins star desperately grasping to hold 617-536-1970 at 7:30 pm. For further information, on to her career. When circum- www.OldSouth.org please visit the Wilbur’s website at stances collide and both women land MOREHOUSE COLLEGE GLEE www.thewilbur.com. roles in the same Southern epic, the CLUB — Friday, March 15, 2013 from story behind the cameras leaves Vera 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The soul-stirring GIGGLES COMEDY CLUB with a surprising and controversial voices of the Morehouse College Glee @ PRINCE PIZZERIA legacy scholars will debate for years Club Concert fill the rafters of Boston's 517 Broadway (Rt. 1) Saugus, MA to come. Old South Church to raise funds to 781-233-9950 support the Greater Boston More- www.PrincePizzeria.com AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER house College Scholarship Fund, pro- PAUL D’ANGELO — March 15th Oberon, 2 Arrow St., Harvard Sq., viding four-year scholarships to Bos- and 16th. D’Angelo is the comedian/ Cambridge, MA ton high school students. Tickets can writer/actor that The Los Angeles 617-547-8300 be purchased at www.gbmcaa.org. Times calls “…quite likely the www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org funniest entertainer you’ve never THE GLASS MENAGERIE — INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL heard of yet”. Paul Murphy spent Now though March 17, 2013. While OF BOSTON ten and a half years as an Assistant Amanda Wingfield desperately 45 Matignon Rd., Cambridge, MA District Attorney, supervising several struggles to provide her fragile 617- 499-1451 of Massachusetts’s busiest court- daughter with at least one “gentle- www.ISBos.org houses, before building a reputation man caller,” her son, Tom, dreams of POETS' SPRING - PRINTEMPS as a noted criminal-defense trial escaping from his job at a warehouse DES POÈTES, BOSTON 2013 — attorney. The unexpected twist to and his oppressive life at home. March 29, 2013. The International this story is that, for nine of those Zachary Quinto (Mr. Spock in the new School of Boston hosts a French years, under the pseudonym of Paul seris of Star Trek films) stars as Tom. poetry evening mixed with music, D’Angelo, he was simultaneously An exquisite family drama filtered dance, painting and drama works of becoming one of the nation’s top through Tom’s memory, The Glass students and professionals. Joining standup comedians. D’Angelo will Menaerie is staged by John Tiffany, the students will be O. Besson, cho- perform in three shows on the the acclaimed director of the interna- reographer, Boston Conservatory, 15th and 16th. Contact Giggles at tional sensation Black Watch and the S. Leventhal, violonist and music 781-233-9950 for show times and Broadway musical Once. teacher, Boston Conservatory, A.B. ticket information. THE DONKEY SHOW – Ongoing. Amr, qanounist, M. Karaa, singer, Bringing the ultimate disco experi- C. Lucien and JD Joachim and C. NICK’S COMEDY STOP ence to Boston, this crazy circus of Ribes-de Palma, poets from Haiti and 100 Warrenton St., Boston, MA mirror balls, feathered divas, roller France. 617-248-1976 skaters and hustle queens tell the www.NicksComedyStop.com story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream FENWAY PARK WOMEN IN COMEDY FESTIVAL through great ’70s anthems you know 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA — March 21st through March 23rd. by heart. www.RedSox.com For three nights, come celebrate RUN TO HOME BASE — On Sat- Citizen Cope will be performing at the Wilbur Theatre women in comedy at Nick’s Comedy STONEHAM THEATRE urday, May 4th, several thousand run- on March 14th. See MUSIC SECTION for more details. Stop with some of the funniest women 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA ners and walkers will have the thrill around. All shows are 18 and over 781-279-2200 of crossing home plate at Fenway Park into the future, remember his prom- and begin at 8:00 pm. Doors open www.StonehamTheatre.org while supporting wounded veterans ise from 1971: “Sunshine, come on at 7:00 pm.Visit Nick’s website for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and their families. The 2013 Run-Walk MUSIC back another day … I promise you I’ll more details and information on how — April 18, 2013 through May 12, to Home Base presented by New Bal- still be singing.” to purchase tickets. 2013. Winner of six Tony Awards, ance is a 9K (5.6 mile) run and a 3- WILBUR THEATRE in 2002, Thoroughly Modern Millie mile walk to benefit the Red Sox Foun- 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA TD GARDEN tells the story of a small-town girl, dation and Massachusetts General www.TheWilburTheatre.com 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA Millie Dillmount, who comes to Hospital Home Base Program. Partici- AN INTIMATE SOLO / ACOUSTIC 617-624-1050 THEATER New York City to marry for money pants will help provide much needed PERFORMANCE BY CITIZEN COPE www.TDGarden.com instead of love. Millie samples the clinical care for veterans returning “thoroughly modern” flapper life, — March 14, 2013. Citizen Cope is an P!NK —March 28, 2013. With spe- 2ND STORY THEATRE from Iraq and Afghanistan with com- makes friends and finds unexpected American songwriter and producer. cial guest The Hives. P!nk’s new tour, 28 Market Street, Warren, RI bat stress or traumatic brain injury — romance. With rousing dance num- His music is a mix of blues, soul, folk The Truth About Love, stops in Boston 401-247-4200 wounds that effect an estimated 30% bers and toe-tapping music, Thor- and rock. He has been touring pro- at the TD Garden. The American www.2ndStoryTheatre.com of the brave men and women who oughly Modern Millie is a thoroughly fessionally for 10 years. Citizen Cope’s singer-songwriter has six platinum ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S served our nation. The run is a enjoyable night of theatre. The compositions have been recorded by albums under her belt along with NEST — March 8th through April 7th. unique, fun event that also supports Stoneham Theatre believes that artists as varied as Carlos Santana, appearances in many films. She’s sold Randall Patrick McMurphy is a services and counseling for veterans' everyone should have the oppor- Dido, Pharoahe Monch and Richie over 40 million albums and 70 mil- charming, life-embracing rogue who families, research to improve diagno- tunity to experience live theatre. Havens. He currently records and pro- lions singles in her 18-year career contrives to serve a short sentence sis and treatment and community In an effort to bring the excitement duces for his own record label, Rain- andis as hot as ever. in a mental institution rather than a education. Registered runners and of live theatre to more of the com- water Recordings. Contact the Wilbur prison. This, he soon learns, was a walkers begin at historic Fenway Park munity, the theatre offers “Pay Theatre for information on purchas- AGANNIS ARENA mistake. Dale Wasserman's power- and wind their way through scenic What You Can.” One hour prior to ing tickets. 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston ful adaptation of Ken Kesey's cap- Boston and with a timed finish at the the first Thursday performance 617-358-7000 tivating novel is the stuff of great Green Monster and a photo finish at of each Mainstage production, THE CENTER FOR ARTS www.BU.EDU/Agannis/ theatre. A modern American classic. Fenway's famous home plate. The IN NATICK SIGUR RÓS — March 26, 2013. tickets to that performance will be Run-Walk to Home Base is a wonder- sold on a “Pay What You Can” basis. 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA Sigur Rós is an ambient/post-rock REAGLE MUSIC THEATRE ful opportunity to show your support Sponsored by Melrose Cooperative 508-647-0097 band from Reykjavík, Iceland, who 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA of our deserving veterans. And friends Bank. This offer may not be combined www.NatickArts.org have been active since 1994. Known 781-891-5600 and family are invited to Fenway to with any other offers. Subject to JONATHAN EDWARDS — March 15, for its ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi www.ReagleMusicTheatre.org cheer you on and enjoy terrific family availablility. 2013. He’s neither grizzled nor nos- Birgisson’s falsetto vocals and the use A LITTLE BIT OF IRELAND — activities. While runners must be 14 talgic, but veteran artist Edwards is of bowed guitars, the band’s music March 15th through 17th. Now in its and older, families of all ages may still warm as sunshine, real as truth is also noticeable for its incorpora- 15th edition! Enjoy one of the larg- participate in the walk. Advance and intimate as a visit between old tion of classical and minimalist aes- est Irish shows in New England. A CULTURAL registration is required.Visit their friends. With uncompromising musi- thetic elements. Purchase tickets at pinch of Irish tenors! A wee touch of website at www.runtohomebase.org cal integrity, he delivers songs of pas- www.ticketmaster.com, by calling Riverdance! A peek at Irish cottage for more information. sion, insight and humor rendered in 800-745-3000 or at all Ticketmaster life. A rousing Irish pub visit! The NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY a powerful tenor. As Edwards journeys locations. lilt of laughter with a master Irish JORDAN HALL comic. The grand rhythms of Irish 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA FREE EVENTS step dancing. The ever insistent 617-585-1260 ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS charms of Irish bands. Hundreds of www.NECMusic.edu bewitching Irish songs fill the air on NATHAN GUNN — March 15, 2013. NORTH END/WEST END NSC St. Patrick’s weekend when everyone Grammy-winning baritone Nathan 1 MICHELANGELO STREET ITALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHBITION is Irish! It’s Reagle’s hearfelt hom- Gunn has made a reputation as one BOSTON, MA WOLK GALLERY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING age to the Emerald Isle — and it’s of the most exciting and in-demand 617-523-8125 M.I.T., CAMBRIDGE all a little bit of heaven. Pure Celtic baritones of the day. He has appeared CINEMA ITALIANO— Tuesday, “L’AQUILA, 2010” Now through April 18th. An exhibition of photographs magic! in internationally renowned opera March 12th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. by Italian photographer Michele Nastasi. houses such as the Metropolitan ABCD North End/West End NSC pre- ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric sents a viewing of the 2008 Italian “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am to 12 Noon every Friday with host Tom OF BOSTON Opera of Chicago, and Royal Opera comedy-drama Pranzo di Ferragosto Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA House Covent Garden, His many roles (Mid-August Lunch), directed by and every Sunday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. 617-585-5678 include the title roles in Billy Budd, Il starring Gianni Di Gregorio in his “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi www.LyricStage.com Barbiere di Siviglia and Hamlet. Also directorial debut. Gianni (played by 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. STONES IN HIS POCKETS — Now a distinguished concert performer, Di Gregorio) is a broken man with “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays 90.7 FM though March 16, 2013. Stones in His Mr. Gunn has appeared with the New mounting condo debts who is forced or online www.djrocco.com. Pockets is the hilarious and poignant York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony to entertain his 93-year-old mother “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sundays from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN story of a rural Irish village turned Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Or- and three other feisty women during 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. upside down by the arrival of an chestra, San Francisco Symphony and Italy’s biggest summer holiday, “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO 650 AM American film crew. When Charlie many others. Ferragosto. The other women include and online at www.wsro.com. and Jake are cast as extras in the the mothers of his landlord and “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ movie, they discover that Hollywood’s BOSTON OPERA HOUSE doctor, who will forgive his debts in radio or itunes, college radio click on Zumix. For more information, log onto romanticized Ireland stands in stark 539 Washington St., Boston, MA exchange for his services. This film www.italiaunita.org. contrast to the reality of their daily 617-259-3400 one many Italian film awards. It “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays 9:00 pm– lives. Winner of the 2001 Olivier www.BostonOperaHouseOnline.com will be shown in Italian with English 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's Place. Award for Best New Comedy, the play SLEEPING BEAUTY — March 22, subtitles. Snacks and refreshments Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. features two actors taking on more 2013 - April 7, 2013. Marius Petipa’s will be served. Call ahead to reserve a than a dozen eccentric characters, Sleeping Beauty has become one of seat. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Take a pledge! A New Jersey Catholic high since 2010, COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED school has asked female students, but not due to the STRUFOLI the boys, to take a no-cursing pledge. Teacher rising cost of Lori Flynn explained that the school simply a law degree A Fried Nugget-Shaped Pastry wants “ladies to act like ladies.” She noted and declining 2 ½ cups flour 1 large egg (beaten) that the boys have been told to refrain from job prospects ¼ cup sugar ½ cup milk bad language around girls. and salaries for lawyers. “Thirty years ago if 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla What? Ambitious stoners: State authorities you were looking to get on the escalator to ½ teaspoon salt 1 eight-ounce jar honey in Washington announced they were seek- upward mobility, you went to business or law 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 small jar nonpareils ing a $100,000-a-year “marijuana consult- school,” said Indiana University law profes- or margarine 4 cups cooking oil ant” who knows how the recently legalized sor William D. Henderson. “Today, the law drug is best grown, dried, tested, labeled, school escalator is broken.” Mix first four ingredients in a ten-inch bowl. Add melted packaged and cooked into brownies. According to Mother Superior Frances butter or margarine, beaten egg, milk and vanilla. Mix to Dead issue! A power outage darkened part Fitzgerald, an honest confession is not always make dough that can be rolled into a ball. Cut dough into of New Orleans’s Superdome during the good for the soul, but, in most cases, it’s four or five portions and cover. Roll each portion into long Super Bowl, causing a 34-minute delay cheaper than hiring a high-powered lawyer. strips of one-inch thickness. Cut strip into half-inch in the game. Some locals said the stadium The great Tom Analetto, the unofficial portions. Heat oil in small saucepan or small deep fryer. is cursed because it was built on the site of a mayor of Medford, claims a lawyer is always Carefully drop a few Strufoli into hot oil. Stir with slotted 19th-century cemetery. willing to spend your last dollar to prove he’s spoon. Cook until golden brown. Remove from oil with slotted Stamp your feet to protest! The United right. spoon. Set aside in a clean bowl. States Postal Service announced it would stop A poll revealed 43% of Americans say the Heat honey in a double boiler. Drop Strufoli, a portion at delivering mail on Saturdays in a bid to save government is “definitely” or “probably” con- a time, into warm honey. Stir a few seconds. Remove with the cash-strapped agency $2 billion a year. cealing the existence of extraterrestrial life slotted spoon. Place in a clean bowl. Sprinkle nonpareils The Postal Service will begin a five-day-a- on Earth. And 27% of Americans believe God over them. Continue until all Strufoli are coated with honey week mail delivery on August 1st, though it plays a direct role in determining which and nonpareils. Serve hot or cooled. will still deliver packages and urgent deliv- teams win sports events. 53% believe God These do not need refrigeration. eries such as medicine on Saturdays and post rewards athletes who have faith with NOTE: Mama made these for holidays because she knew offices will also remain open on that day. The success. that Peter and I loved to have some for breakfast with our milk cutback was expected as the Postal Service “I’m home!” The number of stay-at-home or cocoa. She also prepared them for us to deliver a dishful to grapples with huge losses, totaling $15.9 bil- dads rose from 81,000 in 2001 to 176,000 in a few neighbors. She always reminded us to wish them a lion last year alone. Congress is likely to 2011. Among men aged 25 to 54, 83 percent happy holiday. oppose the change. were in the workforce last year; five years I remember relatives and friends arriving at our home for a Carlo Scostumato says, “One sure way to earlier, 88 percent were. brief visit on Christmas and Easter morning. They brought speed up postal delivery, send all postal Ugh. Nearly 44 percent of Americans don’t us a bowl of their Strufoli or Sfinge. Mama or Papa also employees their paychecks by mail.” have enough savings to cover basic expenses served the visitors a small glass of liqueur as they exchanged Giuseppina, cosce storte, says, “The United for more than three months in the event of a holiday greetings. Sometimes, Peter and I were allowed a States Postal Service is almost two hundred financial emergency like losing their job or small taste of the liqueur before being savoring the guest’s years old. If you were that old you’d move paying for unexpected medical care. Almost dessert. slowly too.” a third has no savings accounts at all. Those precious moments always flash back in my mind when Citrulo! Dan Marino had a lovechild with a Be aware, Francesco Vigo (1747-1836), is I am preparing my special holiday treats. co-worker at CBS Sports, but kept the affair believed the first Italian to become an Ameri- secret from the network for seven years. The can citizen. A successful fur trader on the sportscaster and former Miami Dolphins western frontier. Vigo served as a colonel, Vita can be reached at [email protected] quarterback sired a daughter with produc- spy and financier during the American Revo- tion assistant Donna Savattere in 2005, then lution. He died a pauper, but in 1876 the U.S. allegedly paid her millions of dollars to keep government gave his heirs about $50,000 to quiet, the New York Post reported. Marino told repay them for Vigo’s financial support of the his wife about the affair and the child but Revolutionary War. 1st Generation concealed it from CBS until the Post contacted Major John Belli, an Italian, was the Quar- him. The Marino’s, who have six children, termaster General of the U.S. Army from Italian-American celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary two 1792–1794. The first settler in Scioto County, weeks ago. He has now admitted fathering Ohio, he lived there until his death in 1809. Vita Orlando Sinopoli the child saying he’d taken “full responsibil- Show biz stuff by the stately musicologist Shares with us ity both personally and financially.” Albert Natale. Dinah Washington sang under Gee, back in 1959, we proudly took full her real name, Ruth Lee Jones, as a gospel a delightful recollection responsibility as the father of a beautiful singer until after her first recording with of her memories as a child baby daughter we named Robyn. Our beauti- Lionel Hampton in 1943. Arranger/conduc- ful and brilliant daughter Robyn will be cel- tor/composer Paul Weston worked for the growing up in ebrating her birthday Sunday, March 24th. best: Rudy Vallee, Phil Harris, Tommy Dorsey, Boston’s “Little Italy” Also celebrating a birthday on that day is the Bob Crosby and Dinah Shore. A reminder! and a collection of great film actor Steve McQueen who was born Singer Frankie Laine’s father wanted him in 1930. to become a pharmacist or an architect. Italian family recipes Ready for some juicy gossip? Katie Couric Ready for this? Jimmy Vincent, the sensa- from the homeland. once had an awkward date with Larry King tional drummer for the Louis Prima Band was — and had to fight off the much older broad- born Jimmy Vincent Faraci in a close-knit caster’s amorous advances. Couric said she Italian family in East Boston. Jimmy was Great as Gifts was 30 and single when she met King, then born on June 30, 1923. In 2008, Jimmy, FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM 53, in Washington, D.C. On the date, Couric retired to Las Vegas with his wife of 41 years and in local bookstores — ask for says, King ordered a low-cholesterol meal Claire. They have two sons, Andrew and Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN “because he had just had quadruple bypass, Jimmy, Jr., and a daughter Joanne. And Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN which was hot.” King — who has married Jimmy Durante, who passed away in 1980, eight times — then insisted on taking her is buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery in back to his place, where he “lunged” at her. Culver City, California. The great Jackie “I was like, ‘Oh, mother of God,’” Couric said. Gleason, who left us in 1987, is at Our Lady “I said, ‘Larry, you are such a nice man, but of Mercies Cemetery in Miami, Florida. More I would like to meet someone a little closer morbid stuff! Actor Henry Fonda passed away Boston Harborside Home to my age.’” in 1982, was cremated and his ashes given Moron! An inmate who escaped from a to his family. Our paesano Dean Martin, who Joseph A. Langone Pennsylvania jail made the mistake of stop- passed away in 1995, is at Westwood Village ping in a local bar for a celebratory beer. Timo- Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California. thy Bonner, 40, went to Richy’s Bar after Dean’s true name is Dino Paul Crocetti. And 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 breaking out of a police station’s cell, and Ezio Pinza is entertaining at Putnam Cem- 617-536-4110 asked customer Robert Smith to buy him a etery in Greenwich, CT. beer. Smith did so, but the cops burst through AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME www.bostonharborsidehome.com the door seconds later. “He didn’t even get to take a drink of it before they slammed him Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite on the bar,” Smith said. “He was only here a Remember Your Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca few minutes.” Bang! Bang! Since 2009, there have been Loved Ones Courtney A. Fitzgibbons 43 mass shootings of four or more people — an average of one such killing spree a month. The Post-Gazette accepts In only four of the 43 shootings had anyone memorials throughout the year. raised concerns about the mental health of the killer to authorities? Please call A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International Will there be fewer lawyers? Law school 617-227-8929 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 applications have plummeted 38 percent POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013 Page 13

• Socially Scene (Continued from Page 9) Set to the backdrop of spec- tacular garden displays by cutting-edge landscape pro- fessionals and area nurser- ies, the 2013 Boston Flower & Garden Show features hours of lectures and dem- onstrations by top garden few minutes of the first film writers, industry experts and and decided to stay and see creative local chefs, shop what was shown before they from a wide marketplace fea- arrived. turing thousands of plants Babbononno became im- and hundreds of the newest patient when the girls had gardening products and new not returned at the desig- special events designed to nated time. He glanced illustrate the changing land- at his pocket watch, a gold scape of gardening. Hamilton which I inherited 2013 is bringing some new and keep in a glass case, and life to the show; A Living Cata- decided to head to the the- log. This year’s gardens fea- The Boston Symphony ater and bring the girls ture examples of new plants, Orchestra mixes things up home. Prior to leaving, he sustainable building materi- with some art on display leashed up the German als and innovative earth- through April 13th. shepherd and brought him friendly techniques. Learn (Photo courtesy of on the expedition. When about the birds and the bees. BSO Productions) Babbononno arrived at the Home chicken raising and theater, he bypassed the beekeeping are fast-growing Liquid nitrogen salsa that ticket booth, walked up to the hobbies. They’re bringing smolders when it hits the doorman, told him that he in the experts to get you plate. Orange gel that trans- was looking for his daugh- started. From Garden to Gour- forms into noodles when it ters and continued into the met. Local chefs teach you hits hot broth. Black Truffle theater to find the missing how to grow, use and pre- Dippin Dots Ice Cream that Mom and Dad with Tammi. girls. Neither the doorman serve produce and herbs for arrives tableside smoking. nor any of the ushers stopped year-round enjoyment and Chef Jason Santos’ guests expired rodent, she would him as he wandered through nutrition. Strut Your Stuff in can expect a sensational wait until Babbononno, my the lobby. Babbononno was Floral Competitions. The an- culinary experience. Perhaps father or one of my uncles only 4' 11" tall, but the dog nual tradition continues as that’s why he was something returned home and have must have made him look the Garden Club Federation of a darling of Gordon Ram- them remove it from the like a 6 footer. of Massachusetts and the say on the 7th season of house. Then came the Not finding the girls in the Massachusetts Horticultural Hell’s Kitchen. Santos’ cook- day when Tippi, proud of lobby, he headed inside the Society coordinate colorful ing style, which combines her latest kill, dropped the darkened theater, walked up competitions amongst the Asian, French and tradi- limp body of a garden snake and down the aisles yelling, region’s top amateur floral tional American flavors with at Nanna’s feet. Nanna “Angie, a du sta?” (“Angie, arrangers and horticulturists, dazzling visual and textural screamed loud enough for where are you” … in dialect) all set to the show theme. twists, has been called “Julia my mother, Aunt Eleanor As he yelled, the dog echoed The Boston Flower Show Child Meets Willy Wonka.” and cousin Paula to all run him with a bark. When he brings hope to us all after While serving as the former to her rescue. As I was in finally found Mom and Ada, the snowy winter in New En- executive chef at Gargoyles the kitchen when the they were given orders to gland. The show starts off on the Square, Santos trans- present was delivered and accompany him home. They on Wednesday, March 13th formed the restaurant from witnessed the whole sce- explained how they missed through the 17th. For more neighborhood stalwart to des- nario, I just stood there and the first part of the co- information on show times tination hotspot. Now, Santos Beagsley, the Wonder Dog. watched. After all the ladies feature to Nanna when they and demonstrations visit is owner and executive chef had arrived, not one of them arrived home and she www.bostonflowershow.com. at Blue Inc. in Boston which From what I remember, would touch the snake to calmed Babbononno down, A Little Tasty Treat to is one of the area’s hottest Italians have always loved remove it. Tippi sat aside but the girls were so embar- Complement Your Time in dining destinations. He also pets. Even going back to an- the snake looking up at rassed that it was a long the City … Blue Inc., is a teaches culinary courses at cient Rome, they loved their Nanna as if to say, “Look time before they returned to culinary adventure infused Boston University and Cam- animals. When Pompeii was what I brought you this that same theater. with blue energy. A carnival bridge Rindge and Latin as excavated, the entrance to time!” Dad was the first one On the other side of the of hand-crafted cocktails. well as serves as restaurant someone’s home had an in- home that afternoon and the family, Grandpa Christoforo Their menus promise one chair for Taste of the Nation. scription cemented to the snake was finally taken raised canaries and had a deliciously wild ride. Whether Blue Inc., is one of those floor, “Cave canum.” (Be- from the kitchen and depos- cat for a pet when Dad and it’s a business lunch, after- places that makes the Hub ware of the dog.) My first rec- ited somewhere. his sister, Aunt Mary, were work cocktails, night on the so unique and intriguing. ollection of a family pet was In later years, when Tippi kids. I don’t know much town, dinner with friends or The restaurant is located at when I was very young and was just a memory, Mom told about the birds, but under- you just need to infuse some 131 Broad Street in Boston we all lived in one big house me a story about Babbo- stand that Grandpa taught color in your dining experi- in the heart of the financial on Eutaw Street in East Bos- nonno’s dog, a family pet the cat to do things that dogs ence, Chef Jason Santos, from district. You can contact ton. Nanna had a cat named during Mom’s teen years. I were trained to do and the Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen, will no them at 617-261-5353 for Tippi. She was orange and believe it was a German cat followed him around just doubt surprise and excite you reservations or more infor- white, had a pleasant dispo- shepherd. One Sunday, when like it was a dog. with his whimsical cuisine. mation on their events. sition and was bilingual. my mother was in her teens The cat didn’t show up for She reacted to both English and she and her best girl- dinner one night and was and Italian. She was dedi- friend, Ada Georgone (Ada missing for a few days. cated to Nanna and would would become Uncle Nick’s Grandpa searched for him POST-GAZETTE often bring home presents first wife), decided to go to and only discovered the cat’s and lay them at Nanna’s the Seville to catch the mati- location when he heard it EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE feet. More often than not, nee, Babbononno told them cry somewhere in the back the presents were mice she what time to be home. They yard. When he saw the cat, IS NOW OPEN had caught somewhere in arrived late and missed the he saw blood on the hind the neighborhood. first few minutes of the co- quarter. He picked it up and MARIE MATARESE There were two things feature. Back then, most saw that it had been shot. He 35 Bennington Street, East Boston Nanna hated more than any- theaters showed two pic- held the cat in his arms, thing else, rats and snakes. tures. The co-feature was walked to the South Ferry, 617.227.8929 To her, a mouse was a rat usually a B level production brought the cat to Boston and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. that hadn’t grown up yet and this was followed by headed for the Angel Memo- and when Tippi graced the main attraction. Any- rial Hospital. The cat was too THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. my grandmother with an way, they missed the first far gone and had to be put to sleep. When my grandfather ACCEPTING Advertisements — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — was back home, he asked all of the Chelsea Street neigh- THE bors if they knew anything General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals about someone shooting Memorials • Legals Johnny Christy animals in the neighbor- ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE hood. He did find out who did it, but the rest of the story is not printable. The Federal Trade Commission Orchestra Years later, when we moved to Belmont, I inher- works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. MUSIC FOR ALL ited a dog from an old girl- Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 or log on to . (Continued on Page 5) www.ftc.gov Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013

LEGAL NOTICE • News Briefs • Proposed North End Hotel (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 1) MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY together the Haymarket and sense for the state to pick a NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS and stated, “I hope New the Public/Farmers Market hotel project for Parcel 9. Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. M442-C1, FLOAT AND GANGWAY REHABILITATION, Mexicans will view that being developed on Parcel 7 This is especially true when PIERS PARK SAILING CENTER, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the my accomplishments for my Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce into a viable expanded Mar- the alternative to choosing Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on beloved state outweigh my ket District. the hotel is a project which WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened personal transgression.” Now it appears that not would expand the Market and read publicly. News reports suggested only is the hotel proposal a District has broad support NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS BID ROOM the affair was about to go bad idea, but a bad financial from the community, local AT THE LOGAN OFFICE CENTER ONE HARBORSIDE DRIVE, EAST BOSTON, public so the former senator MASSACHUSETTS AT 9:00AM LOCAL TIME ON MARCH 22, 2013 risk. Considering the state- public officials, the Haymar- decided to fess up first. The work includes FURNISHING ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, ments made by the very in- ket vendors and the project INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: dividuals seeking to build the Advisory Committee and in- (a) PILE GUIDE REPAIRS; U.S. Senate Debates hotel on Parcel 9 about the volves a development team (b) SURFACE PREPARATION AND RECOATING STEEL BARGE; Federal IDs for All difficult economic conditions looking to be involved for the (c) REPLACEMENT OF TACTILE WARNING STRIP; As a baby boomer born a in the hotel market, and in long-haul and not just (d) ALUMINUM GANGWAY, RAMP AND PLATFORM REPAIRS. few years after WWII and as light of the financial difficul- secure the permitting ap- Bid documents will be made available beginning MARCH 14, 2013. someone whose childhood ties they have encountered provals and sell off the de- Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital was held captive to the Cold on their other two Boston velopment rights to third Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may War, any attempt at having issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. hotel projects, it makes no parties. Americans carry IDs around The estimated contract cost is $240,000. for law enforcement to see A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve smacked of Nazism or com- (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed munism. In those dictator- LEGAL NOTICE check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable ships, the police could ask MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed for your papers whenever NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the they wished. If you couldn’t Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1065-C2, MITIGATION SOUNDPROOFING PROJECT, faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. produce them, you could be CHELSEA, EAST BOSTON, REVERE, AND WINTHROP, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials in big trouble. This is a free the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages country where the people time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013, immediately after which, in a designated room, the proposal to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General aren’t pawns of the state. will be opened and read publicly. Laws, and Section 26 to 27 G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum Back in college and high Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, school, mandatory reading time on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. included George Orwell’s NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and 1984 and Aldous Huxley’s A (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 1:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013. Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on Brave New World. These nov- The work includes ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR MAKING an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance els spoke of a future where IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE OF FORTY-ONE (41) SINGLE- AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY NINETY- sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. the state ruled all. I wonder This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority SEVEN (97) DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF ACOUSTICAL REPLACEMENT contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements if anyone reads those books WINDOWS, STORM WINDOWS, PRIMARY DOORS, STORM DOORS, PAINTING, AND and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal anymore. As time goes by, INCIDENTAL WORK. Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations more of what was in those Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013. (Executive Order 11246). pages has come to reality. In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such We are less free today than Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of DOORS AND WINDOWS certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. back in my high school days OR GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. The estimated contract cost is $1,800,000.00. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs and most people simply don’t In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality even care as long as they bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management in or reject any or all proposals. and an Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the sub-bid category of work for keep getting free stuff from which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY the government. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital THOMAS P. GLYNN This idea is part of the Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 03/08/13 ongoing discussion on im- issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with migration reform but the the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the LEGAL NOTICE idea of a national ID card Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY tracking our every move- A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ment sounds scary to me. percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. A288-C3 FY 13-15 INTERIOR AND CURBSIDE There is already too much of or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the SIGNAGE, TERM CONTRACT, AVIATION AND NON-AVIATION FACILITIES BOSTON, this tracking going on with- Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The BEDFORD, AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts out adding National Photo ID bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, cards into the mix. performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. APRIL 3, 2013 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials publicly. Obama as Social Engineer payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT Thank God He Isn’t a company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013. to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General The work includes: Train Conductor Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum TERM CONTRACT FOR INTERIOR AND CURBSIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL MASSACHUSETTS PORT Bill O’Reilly, the host wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, AUTHORITY AVIATION AND NON-AVIATION FACILITIES LOCATED AT BOSTON, BEDFORD of The O’Reilly Factor on which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS ON AN “ON-CALL, WORK ORDER” BASIS OVER A Fox News had a great Bos- TWO-YEAR PERIOD. WORK INCLUDES REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNAGE; FABRICATION The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGN PANELS, BOXES, AND FRAMES; REMOVAL AND ton Herald commentary on and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00. Said policy REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIGN PANELS; AND MODIFICATION (IN PLACE) OF EXISTING February 23rd. As he opined, shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See SIGN PANELS. WORK TO BE INSTALLED ON EXISTING SUPPORTS (HANGARS, POSTS, “Please listen up. We are all the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for ETC.), EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. complete details. The estimated contract cost is $400,000 (FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS). being conned by the Obama Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013. administration. This year, PAINTING Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital the American taxpayer will The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may fork over about $571 bil- 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. lion to pay for educating chil- to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve dren in the nation’s public This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a not less than 3% of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed schools … However, accord- With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable ing to President Obama, it’s Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. not enough. He wants more deemed responsive and eligible. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the tax dollars, especially for contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. EARLY EDUCATION … we and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials need to spend more on edu- Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety cation. And anyone who (Executive Order 11246). company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General opposes that hates kids!” to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum Does anyone out there certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, know that Head Start has A Contractor having fi fty (50) or more employees and his subcontractors having fi fty (50) or more which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner been around for over 48 employees who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will, within one hundred twenty of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. (120) days from the contract commencement, be required to develop a written affi rmative action The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and years, since President John- compliance program for each of its establishments. Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00 [ONE MILLION son back in 1965? The Feds Compliance Reports - Within thirty (30) days of the award of this Contract the Contractor shall fi le a DOLLARS]. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an have spent approximately compliance report (Standard Form [SF 100]) if: Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, (a) The Contractor has not submitted a complete compliance report within twelve (12) Special Provisions for complete details. $200 billion on it and as months preceding the date of award, and This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority O’Reilly reminds us, “… (b) The Contractor is within the defi nition of “employer” in Paragraph 2c(3) of the contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements there’s one big problem. The instructions included in SF100. and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal program isn’t working.” Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations The contractor shall require the subcontractor on any fi rst tier subcontracts, irrespective of the dollar (Executive Order 11246). One of the latest stupid amount, to fi le SF 100 within thirty (30) days after the award of the subcontracts, if the above two ideas to make early educa- conditions apply. SF 100 will be furnished upon request. SF 100 is normally furnished Contractors The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior annually, based on a mailing list currently maintained by the Joint Reporting Committee. In the event to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such tion better, one that sug- a contractor has not received the form, he may obtain it by writing to the following address: certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. gests that we give direct Joint Reporting Committee Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs cash payments to parents of Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality 1800 G Street in or reject any or all proposals. poor kids to make sure their Washington, DC 20506 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY kids show up for class and Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs THOMAS P. GLYNN do their homework. As Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 03/08/13 O’Reilly says, “If that comes MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY to be, America essentially THOMAS P. GLYNN will be paying parents to CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 03/08/13 WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM parent.” BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court by Sal Giarratani Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Papelbon Says Phils You should read “Long after failing a drug test. He 617-768-5800 617-768-5800 Lacking Leadership Shot’ it is a real book on is now back in came at 39 Docket No. MI13D0557DR Docket No. MI13D0380DR Philadelphia Phillies closer baseball by a real baseball years old ready to continue DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Jonathon Papelbon feels his player. pitching. He believes he can PUBLICATION AND MAILING PUBLICATION AND MAILING team lacked last season and Shouldn’t Edgar Martinez earn peace of mind and for- DIANA MARCELA GUTLERREZ CELSO ALVES BARBOZA VS VS made his feelings known to be in the Hall of Fame Too giveness from his team- ANGEL LUIS CORREA RITA BARBOZA reporters a couple of weeks David Ortiz recently told mates by pitching well this To the Defendant: To the Defendant: back. On the first day of Boston Herald sportswriter season. The former Cy The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce Phillies exhibition play, Jon- Scott Lauber that Edgar Young winner with 171 wins requesting that the Court grant a divorce for requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. Desertion and/or Irretrievable Breakdown of athon reiterated his previ- Martinez belongs in the Hall expresses regret at his past The Complaint is on file at the Court. the Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the ous stance on what happened of Fame and had hoped that mistakes and hopes to come An Automatic Restraining Order has been Court. in 2012 that “Since I’ve Martinez would have been back with a good season. He entered in this matter preventing you from An Automatic Restraining Order has been taking any action which would negatively entered in this matter preventing you from been here, I haven’t seen voted in this year but he has been resigned for this impact the current financial status of either party. taking any action which would negatively any leadership.” According to wasn’t. Martinez like Ortiz year with a raise. He will be SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. impact the current financial status of either party. You are hereby summoned and required to SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Pap, what he says is accu- has spent the bulk of their making $3 million on a one- serve upon: Aman Lopez, Esq., Law Office of You are hereby summoned and required to rate, especially since the careers as a DH. Ortiz be- year contract. Last season, Aman Lopez, P.O. Box 178, Lincoln, MA serve upon: Jose Joaquim Macedo, Esq., Law 2011 Phillies were 102-60 lieves that “Good players are he went 10-9 with a 3.43 01773 your answer, if any, on or before April 8, Office of Jose J. Macedo, 392 Cambridge 2013. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, your answer, while the 2012 Phillies were good players, no matter if ERA in 24 starts last year in to the hearing and adjudication of this action. if any, on or before April 5, 2013. If you fail to 81-81 and were 17 games you’re a DH, if you’re a posi- his 15th season. You are also required to file a copy of your do so, the court will proceed to the hearing behind the Washington Na- tion player. He put up num- Pudge Back in Texas Again answer, if any, in the office of the Register of and adjudication of this action. You are also this Court. required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in tionals in the NL East. bers like any good player.” As Ivan Rodriguez has re- WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, the office of the Register of this Court. Thank God the Phillies got I read Ortiz written words on joined the Texas Rangers as First Justice of this Court. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, him from the Red Sox or who the newspaper page, I won- a special assistant to the Date: February 25, 2013 First Justice of this Court. knows how really bad they der if he wasn’t also talking general manager with sev- Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Date: February 22, 2013 could have been. Papelbon about himself. After all, Big eral roles planned for him. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate had a good year. He was Papi has spent most of his Rodriguez made his Major Run date: 3/8/13 Run date: 3/8/13 only 5-6 but did have 38 16-year career as a DH. How- League debut as a 19-year- saves with a 2.44 ERA with ever, since 1973 when the old for the Rangers back in

LEGAL NOTICE 92 strikeouts. DH came into existence in 1991. The 14-time All-Star Death of Baby the American League none catcher retired as a player MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Weighs on Neshek have been elected to the Hall last April after 21 seasons, NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Months later the pain is of Fame. more than half with the Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. W198-C2 TERMINAL HVAC UPGRADE, WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MA, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at still quite evident in Pat Edgar Martinez played 18 Rangers. the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Neshek’s voice as he talks seasons, all with the Seattle Sophie Kurys Was a East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, about the worse loss of his Mariners. His career num- Baseball Legend 2013 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. life. All he and his wife now bers are simply great. Mar- Sophie Kurys stole 201 Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led know is the reason their tinez had 309 homers, 1,261 bases in 1946 while playing sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. son died 24 hours after RBIs, 2,247 hits and a .933 in the All Girls’ Professional NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, delivery last October. The OPS. Meanwhile, Ortiz to Baseball League has passed WORCESTER, MA AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013. Oakland Athletics relief date has 401 homers, 1,326 away at 87 years of age. She The work includes: REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TWO EXISTING ROOF TOP UNITS WITH DX COOLING/HOT WATER HEATING AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, DEMOLITION pitcher is now in spring RBIs, 1,863 hits and a .928 was nick-named the “Flint OF PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND REPLACE WITH NEW DDC CONTROL SYSTEM, training for those annual OPS. Could the past be pro- Flash,” She played for the VALVES AND ACTUATORS. workouts before season’s logue here? Will the stats of Racine Belles. Her stolen Bid documents will be made available beginning MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013. start. Physically, he’s ready DHs be taken seriously in base mark was recognized Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital for the 2013 season but the the future? If they are Edgar in a recent exhibit by the Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. emotional impact has taken Martinez belongs in the Hall Hall of Fame. Billy Martin In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their both him and his wife for a and so too will Ortiz. holds the Minor League bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an loop. Dorchester Boxing Show mark with 155 steals in 2012 Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of GENERAL BUILDING While the Oakland Athlet- Back on March 10 and Ricky Henderson holds CONSTRUCTION. ics overcame a four-game The Boxing Show sched- the Major League record of The estimated contract cost is ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000). In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their deficit to win the American uled for February 24 at the 130 steals. bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management League West over the Texas Victory Road National Guard Kurys led the women’s and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the sub-bid category of Rangers, his wife was in the Armory in Dorchester has league in steals seven work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. hospital delivering their first been rescheduled for Sun- straight years for a career Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the child. They posted the good day, March 10. The fights total of 1,114. She mainly Commonwealth of Massachusetts. news of the birth and with- start at 5:00 pm. The main played second base and is A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) in 24 hours, were posting event is between Michael most remembered for steal- percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit the news on Twitter that Owen McLaughlin from Dor- ing home in the 14th inning equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the their baby had died. Every- chester and Jimmy LaBlanc of the 1946 championship Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The one is rooting for him from South Boston. For more game. bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do this season. He had missed details, call Peter Welch’s business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. the 2009 season recover- Gym at 617-269-4641. LEGAL NOTICE The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials ing from Tommy John Colon Returns to Athletics payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety surgery. The six year, side Bartolo Colon got a 50-day Commonwealth of Massachusetts company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages arm pitcher signed a one- suspension late last season to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General The Trial Court Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum year, $975 thousand deal Probate and Family Court wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, last November after going Middlesex Division LEGAL NOTICE 208 Cambridge Street which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner 2-1 with a 1.37 ERA in 24 of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. East Cambridge, MA 02141 games with Oakland. (617) 768-5800 The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Commonwealth of Massachusetts Docket No. MI13P0231EA and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ($3,000,000). Said policy Catcher in the Public Rye? The Trial Court shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See There’s a new baseball bio Middlesex Probate and Family Court Estate of 208 Cambridge Street the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for out by Mike Piazza. His mem- HENRY V. TOOMAJIAN complete details. Cambridge, MA 02141 Date of Death November 11, 2012 oir is called “Long Shot.” His 617-768-5800 Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: INFORMAL PROBATE Docket No. MI13D0163DR SUB-TRADES career was both strange and PUBLICATION NOTICE most inspiring. He was a 62nd DIVORCE SUMMONS BY HVAC PUBLICATION AND MAILING To all persons interested in the above- ELECTRICAL round draft pick who was BERTA LUZ REGALADO MELARA captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner not considered any kind of Susan Toomajian of Winchester, MA; The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section a/k/a BERTA LUZ REGALADO 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or prospect by the Los Angeles Susanne Almeida of Winchester, MA; VS Philip J. Toomajian of North Reading, MA, to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. Dodgers who took him. How- JULIO CESAR ELINOS This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision a Will has been admitted to informal probate. ever, Piazza became the best RODRIGUEZ PALENCIA Susan Toomajian of Winchester, requiring that not less than THREE PERCENT (3%) of the Contract be performed by minority and To the Defendant: women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to hitting catcher in baseball MA; Susanne Almeida of Winchester, MA; The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce Philip J. Toomajian of North Reading, MA familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent history as well as well paid requesting that the Court grant a divorce for has been informally appointed as the Personal procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. to boot. He became Mr. New Desertion. The Complaint is on file at the Court. Representative of the estate to serve without An Automatic Restraining Order has been This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority York Mets in the late ’90s surety on the bond. contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements entered in this matter preventing you from The estate is being administered under and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal too. Piazza was denied entry taking any action which would negatively informal procedure by the Personal Represen- Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations into Cooperstown this year. impact the current financial status of either party. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. (Executive Order 11246). I always thought watching bate Code without supervision by the Court. The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior You are hereby summoned and required to Inventory and accounts are not required to be to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such Piazza play baseball made serve upon: Berta Luz Regalado Melara, filed with the Court, but interested parties are certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. you feel good. He belongs in a/k/a Berta Luz Regalado, 42 Otis Street, entitled to notice regarding the administration Somerville, MA 02145, your answer, if any, on Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs the Hall of Fame and will from the Personal Representative and can or before April 8, 2013. If you fail to do so, the petition the Court in any matter relating to the Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality eventually get there. He court will proceed to the hearing and in or reject any or all proposals. estate, including distribution of assets and says he didn’t do steroids to adjudication of this action. You are also expenses of administration. Interested parties required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY hit his baseballs; he did it by are entitled to petition the Court to institute THOMAS P. GLYNN the office of the Register of this Court. formal proceedings and to obtain orders playing hard at the game of CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 03/08/13 WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, terminating or restricting the powers of Per- hitting. He loved the sound First Justice of this Court. sonal Representatives appointed under infor- of the ball cracking off the Date: February 25, 2013 mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. bat into some spot free to drop Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 3/8/13 WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM in for a hit. Run date: 3/8/13 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 8, 2013

“I think he’s been for- tunate to be here. I also HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB think we’ve been fortun- ate to have him here with a by Richard Preiss good goaltender like Tim Thomas. So he learned the ropes right away. He was allowed to grow at a decent He was the only player on Stanley Cup run. Although rate and now he’s ready the roster never to see he didn’t see action in the for it. Having been here for ice time during the Bruins playoffs, he did play 29 regu- a number of years, he’s a post-season run to the 2011 lar season contests as a goaltender ready to take Stanley Cup Championship. backup to Thomas, earning over.” Night after night he sat on a 2.67 GAA. Last year he And with Tim Thomas’ the bench as his teammates played in 23 more, coming departure to Colorado for went over the boards and away with a 2.10 GAA. what looks like retirement, onto the ice. It was his fate What was all that over the Julien has put his faith in to be the backup to the best years? That was seasoning, Rask. Bruin that spring during according to Julien, who be- “Right now, there no doubt two of the most memor- lieves it takes goaltenders I have the same confi- able months in Bruins the longest to develop. dence (that he had with Tim The Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, history. “I’ve always said that for Thomas). At the same time, March 3, 2013 the Canadiens defeated the Bruins 4-3. The player who played a goaltender to be success- Tuukka is going to want (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography every moment of every ful it’s important that he to prove himself through a game that special spring have some maturity and whole year, not just a 20- “He’s been doing that all definitely notices a differ- was Tim Thomas, a veteran that does take a little longer. game span. He’s going to year, every game. He’s such ence. “I feel good out there. goalie who was in the culmi- That’s my personal view. I’ve want to be solid from start to a great guy. We just want to Sometimes when you don’t nating stages of a personal always felt the goalie takes finish. I think that’s his see him do well. He’s been play that much, you jump in ice hockey odyssey that had a little longer (to develop) challenge and he’s looking amazing for us.” there and it feels like the seen him languish in the than forward players and forward to it.” “He’s playing great,” games are really fast — and minor leagues for years be- defensemen.” And his teammates have chipped in Andrew Ference. you don’t see those pucks so fore finally joining the B’s In addition, Julien thinks been impressed thus far. “I don’t think he’s really well. But right now things and gradually blossoming Rask has been in a setting “We call him quick like a surprising anybody. He’s are kind of moving along and into the star of wonder that that’s been beneficial to cat because he’s so quick,” been solid for us for a num- the puck seems to find a way captivated the hockey world. him. observed Nathan Horton. ber of years. He’s been just to hit me.” He was the man of the kind of waiting patiently. I So far he’s kept those hour, the days, the weeks LEGAL NOTICE know everyone want the pucks out of the net at a rate and the months. When it MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY best for him so it’s really that’s good enough for a 2.09 was all over, Tim Thomas NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS nice to see him doing what I GAA through early March. had etched a personal saga Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1150-C1, DIGITAL PASSENGER INFORMATION think everybody hoped and It’s Tuukka’s time and into Stanley Cup history and PROGRAM (DPIP) - TERMINAL E, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, expected he would do. He’s how far the B’s go this spring left a legacy that may very MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs living up to expectations, will definitely depend on Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, well not be equaled in Bruins Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2013 immediately which is not easy to do, him. If the first third of the history. after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. especially in that position.” abbreviated season is any But over on the bench Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local As for himself, now that indication, a long run in the time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013 immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led sub- there was the forgotten one. bids will be opened and read publicly. he’s playing regularly, Rask playoffs awaits. The one who came to prac- NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT tice every day, got ready ev- Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, LEGAL NOTICE Massachusetts 02128-2909 AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON THURSDAY, MARCH 28, ery day and was present at MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY every one of those Stanley 2013. The work includes THE MODIFICATION OF EXISTING STEEL STRUCTURES AS WELL AS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Cup games just in case he THE INSTALLATION OF NEW STEEL MEMBERS, CHASES, FINISHES, AND SUPPORTS Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1315-C1, FY13-15 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL was needed. For every single FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DIGITAL DISPLAY BANKS. THIS WORK INCLUDES THE MAINTENANCE TERM CONTRACT, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, one of those 25 playoff games INSTALLATION OF NEW POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR THE NEW DIGITAL MA; L.G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MA; ALL MARITIME FACILITIES, AND WORCESTER that spring he never was. DISPLAY BANKS AS WELL AS EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION ROOM MODIFICATIONS. REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MA, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at TRADES INCLUDE ELECTRICAL, COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS METALS. the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, He is Tuukka Rask, a Bid documents will be made available beginning MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013. East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 03, player born and raised in Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital 2013 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Finland who has been with Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT the B’s for a number of years, issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 9:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013. a player who got his start as In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their The work includes THE PROVISION OF LABOR (JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS), TOOLS, bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an EQUIPMENT, AND INCIDENTAL MATERIALS FOR THE REMOVAL, RELOCATION, REPAIR, a backup to Thomas and got Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT thrown right into the every- SYSTEMS. The estimated contract cost is $360,000.00. AND WIRING (600V, NOMINAL, OR LESS), INCLUDING FIRE ALARM WORK, AND OTHER LOW day mix when Thomas went In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their VOLTAGE SYSTEMS WORK AT THE AUTHORITY’S PROPERTIES WHICH INCLUDE LOGAN bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MA, L.G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MA, ALL down with an injury in and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the sub-bid category of MARITIME FACILITIES, AND WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MA ON AN AS March of 2010. work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. NEEDED AND ON-CALL BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. And step right in he did. He Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with Bid documents will be made available beginning MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013. wound up the 2009-2010 the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital regular season by playing Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. in 45 contests and coming percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their away with a Thomas-like equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an goals against average of or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of ELECTRICAL. Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The The estimated contract cost is NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($900,000). 1.97. bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do Then came the playoffs business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub contracts shall be in accordance with performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the and the Bruins laid an egg Commonwealth of Massachusetts. — a big one. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) The B’s got by Buffalo and company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit then faced the Philadelphia to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Flyers, who had qualified Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The for the playoffs on the very which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do last day of the regular sea- of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. son by beating the New York The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Rangers. and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety Everything looked fine the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages as the B’s jumped out to a complete details. to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum 3-0 lead in games. But the Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: ELECTRICAL wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, Flyers clawed their way back The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. to even the series at 3-3. to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. Even in Game 7 the B’s The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of TEN MILLION DOLLARS burst out to what appeared requiring that not less than TEN PERCENT (10%) of the Contract be performed by minority and ($10,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an to be a commanding 3-0 lead women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent Special Provisions for complete details. but the Flyers came back to procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. erase that deficit and elimi- No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority nate the Bruins. It was one contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements of the worst collapses in and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations Stanley Cup history. It was (Executive Order 11246). (Executive Order 11246). a team malfunction for sure. The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such But the last line of defense to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. always gets more scrutiny. certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs And that last line was Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality Tuukka Rask. in or reject any or all proposals. Like Coach Claude Julien, in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Rask was back the next THOMAS P. GLYNN THOMAS P. GLYNN season for the regular sea- CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 03/08/13 CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 03/08/13 son that culminated in the