VOL. 121 - NO. 13 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MARCH 31, 2017 $.35 A COPY At the End of the Day, Obamacare Still Standing by Sal Giarratani The Republican Party totally to do was sit on their hands like embarrassed itself on Friday, the rest of us and watch the March 24th, when Speaker Paul Republicans disintegrate. Ryan was forced at the last min- If and when there is another ute to stop a vote on his health- move by Republicans to deal care replacement proposal, with health care, they better get “RyanCare.” Did he really think all their ducks in a row before he ever had enough votes on they open their mouths. ’ the Republican side to pass his When President Obama preferred “Repeal and Replace” rammed ObamaCare into law, health care alternative to the he had a united Democrat Party Affordable Care Act of 2010? House Speaker Paul Ryan standing behind him. President One could easily tell in the (Photo by AP/Cliff Owen) Donald Trump, the great deal- final days leading up to the maker, just got whooped be- House vote that Ryan was passed the House by the nar- cause he allowed Speaker Ryan scrambling for enough Republi- rowest of margins, it was already to be his John Hancock. Ryan can votes to move the legislation D.O.A. in the Senate. pushed his ObamaCare Lite over to the Senate. One should President Trump and Speaker plan and it didn’t come close to never even call for a vote unless Ryan both looked like idiots for working as a replacement plan. News Briefs you know you can’t lose. the embarrassment of being Back to the drawing board Apparently, the Republican forced to call off the vote before it for a while. Get all sides of the by Sal Giarratani establishment didn’t really want went down in fl ames. Repealing Republican Party together and to replace ObamaCare that and replacing ObamaCare now involved in a new replacement much, because the establish- drops to the back of the priority plan. Work together, listen to ment is after all the establish- line and who knows when any each other, and come up with Mickey D Drink and Drive-Thru? ment. Looks like they didn’t concerted effort by Republicans something that can actually A Delaware driver was picked up by police for his want Republican rebels in the will happen again. Remember work for all of us. Until then, third drunk driving charge after passing out in the House’s Freedom Caucus to for years the GOP kept saying thanks to this recent GOP fail- drive-thru of a McDonalds. He was arrested after the look strong and, as a result, the give us power and we will do it? ure, some of the worst aspects cops were called to the restaurant. It was not clear Republicans who spent eight Well, Republicans now have the of ObamaCare are about to come whether or not he received his drive-thru order before years attacking ObamaCare House, Senate and White House into play, fewer choices and passing out. He is now charged with a felony and that’s dropped the ball. After yelping and they still came up empty. higher costs for some of us. no Big Mac. endlessly about repealing and There was the large photo in Next time, President Trump Donna Finally Fesses Up replacing ObamaCare, they the New York Times of gloating should not rely on the Ryans of Remember Donna Brazil, late of CNN and the fell down at the starting line Democrats surrounding minor- this world. The buck stops with Democratic National Committee. She got herself booted because they couldn’t come up ity leader Nancy Pelosi smiling him as does the blame. Other- off CNN for mixing her media job with her Democrat with an acceptable replacement. from ear to ear as if they just wise, why did any of us actually Party advocacy. She now admits she gave Hillary Even if it had miraculously won a great victory. All they had vote for him? Clinton questions in advance of presidential debates. After months of denial. she wrote in Time Magazine that it was a “mistake I will forever regret.” What is she really regretting? Doing it or getting Weaving Palms is an Italian Tradition caught? Either way, who cares, she’s yesterday’s news by Prof/Cav Philip Di Novo now, thank the Lord. People surrounded the Romans and the Jews carried palms in joyful Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend Chuck Berry Dies Jesus as he rode into and triumphant processions. In Italy, baskets of Legendary rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry has Jerusalem on a donkey olive branches as well as palms fi ll the churches, passed away. He composed, sang, and played a mean on Palm Sunday. Many and the scene of their blessing inside St. Peter’s guitar. Among his many songs, his anthem was always laid palm branches on in Rome is truly dazzling. “Johnny B. Goode” and, like Johnny, Berry was always the street in front of There’s no doubt about it — Italians know how being good at what he did for the music industry. the donkey. This story to celebrate and they have been using palms for The Beatles’ John Lennon once said of Berry, “If you is the basis for the blessing of the palms on Palm thousands of years to do it. tried to give rock ‘n’ roll another name, you might call Sunday. it CHUCK BERRY.” Churches distribute palms on Palm Sunday to This Palm Sunday, try serving the following traditional sauce Love it When ... commemorate the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. on your pasta: I always love it when a liberal letter writer sends Many Catholics put theirs on their crucifi x. Noodles with Bread Crumbs and Walnuts in a letter to the editor to attack a columnist about In Italy and in many Italian-American homes, (Mamma Colosimo’s Recipes) not knowing what’s in the Constitution and what the palms are carefully weaved into crosses, bas- 1lb. Noodles 7-8 slices of bread, 2-3 days Grated Cheese old (don’t let it get too hard) patriotism is. The letter writer came from Falmouth. kets, and rings hung over beds or other pieces of Red Sauce 2 cloves of garlic The paper was the Boston Herald. The columnist was furniture. There are many more elaborate items 1 C walnut halves or pieces Adriana Cohen. weaved from palm, depending on the skill of the Grate bread on cheese grater. Cut up 2 or more cloves of The issue was a high school criticizing its students weaver. garlic. Fry in frying pan with about 3 or 4 tablespoons of oil until for wearing red, white and blue and chanting U.S.A. I remember weaved palms being brought to lightly browned. Remove garlic if you wish. The writer thought calling out those students was church and the priest blessing them during Mass. Add bread crumbs and walnuts. Using low heat, stir constantly appropriate because high school teens should only You could see considerable handwork in these so crumbs don’t burn. be wearing their team’s colors. Cohen thought the pieces. Cook noodles 10 to 15 minutes to taste. Drain, put noodles students had a constitutional right to do what they did. When I was a youngster, it was a ritual to go to in large pasta dish. Add sauce, grated cheese and some bread my paternal grandparents’ home to pick up a piece crumb mixture. Stir. Add more sauce, grated cheese and bread (Continued on Page 10) of weaved palm to wear, and to visit. crumbs. In 293 B.C., victorious Roman soldiers bore Variation: We also top the noodles with plain red sauce with palm branches when parading in Rome. Both onions and codfi sh, if you prefer seafood.

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MBTA Seeks Ways to Reduce RIDE Costs If you depend on the MBTA’s The RIDE service — and I ARRIVEDERCI AUGUSTUS know many of my readers in the North End, East Boston, and surrounding communities do — you are probably worried by news It is interesting to note that reports that the MBTA is considering cutbacks in RIDE services. up to the time of Augustus, the Unfortunately, there are rumors about that make the proposed Romans seemed to be mostly changes sound more drastic than they are. concerned about the tombs of Here are the facts, simply stated: their ancestors, alters for ances- The MBTA is required, by a federal law, to provide The RIDE tor worship, and the safekeep- service. ing of the family relics. After vis- When President George Bush signed the Americans with iting the great tombs of Egypt, Disabilities Act into law on July 26, 1990, he said: “It signals the Augustus, then about 35 years end to the unjustifi ed segregation and exclusion of persons with old, set about the task of build- disabilities from the mainstream of American life.” The T is not ing a beautiful mausoleum for proposing to end The RIDE. Nor are they going to limit The himself. As an afterthought, he RIDE to only doctor’s visits. Nor are they proposing to terminate provided some extra space for weekend service. The law requires that The RIDE provide service the other members of his family “comparable to … public transportation services provided to which were to follow. The tomb individuals without disabilities.” It would hardly be comparable was completed and remained service to tell the disabled that you cannot use The RIDE to visit empty for about fi ve years. The your grandkids, go marketing, attend church or synagogue, or go fi ckle fi nger of fate then pointed to the theatre or sporting event, when persons without disabilities Mausoleo di Augusto, Roma, Italy. to young Marcellus, the one (Photo by Russell Yarwood) can do all those things on a bus, subway, or trolley. whose death was least expected, The T is required to provide The RIDE service for any trip that and most bitterly lamented by is within 3/4 of a mile of a bus, subway, or trolley line. The fee It has been said by some that on August 19, 14 A.D., 35 days the Emperor himself. It was the is $3.15 per ride. Currently The RIDE goes to many more places th the death of Augustus and his before his 76 birthday. He nephew of Augustus and his than just those required; this is the so-called Premium Service. later deifi cation were known in was carried on the shoulders of successor in the Empire who For Premium Service the fee is $5.25 per ride. advance by unmistakable signs. senators to the Campus Martius became the tomb’s first ten- The T is looking at ways to reduce the cost of providing Premium I have taken the time to investi- where he was cremated. His ant. Eleven years later, Marcus Service. Of all The RIDE customers, only 3% use premium service gate and to research those so- remains were gathered up by Agrippa became the second more than once a month, so there is a good likelihood that changes, called unmistakable signs and the leading men of the Eques- occupant. Octavia, the sister of if any changes are made, will not affect you. But if you are a user fi nd them too ridiculous to men- trian Order and placed in his Augustus, was next, and then of Premium Service (you will know if you are if you are paying the tion. I believe it would be most mausoleum. After his death, no came Lucius, the young son of higher Premium Service fee), it is important that you understand appropriate to simply say that one entered the room in which Agrippa. Caius, another young what is being proposed. he called his friends around his he was born unless it was of son of Agrippa, soon followed. One proposal is to eliminate Premium Service, so that The RIDE death bed and asked whether extreme necessity and only after Finally Augustus himself, who would go only to places where it is required by federal law to go. it seemed to them that he had purifi cation. A legend tells that died an old and lonely man, Obviously, this is a bad idea. However, the T is also looking at played the comedy of life fi tly those who approach the room became the tomb’s last tenant. alternatives to continue service to all locations currently served and then added “if this be true, without ceremony are overtaken It should be understood that while saving money. One idea is to expand The RIDE’s current then all clap your hands and with shuddering and terror. A during all of the years that trial partnership with Uber and Lyft. Other proposals involve from the stage of life dismiss new owner of the house went Augustus reigned as Emperor, partnering with other transportation partners that already serve me with applause.” He passed to bed in that room either by he received the admiration, the Premium Service areas. away as he was kissing Livia, chance or to test the legend. A respect, and affection of the and saying “live mindful of our story is told that a few hours Roman people. History praises wedlock, end farewell.” into the night he was thrown him for his patience, restraint, He was blessed with an easy out by a mysterious force, and and true concern for the Roman death and one he had always was found in his bed clothes, tradition. Good show, Gus. Friends of the longed for. He died in the same seriously injured lying before NEXT ISSUE: room as his father Octavius, the door. Pius Tiberius North End Branch Library Events Back Bay of Boston: From the Ropewalks to Muddy River Noted Boston historian Anthony North End Historical Society Upcoming Programs Sammarco will present a slide lecture on and curator of the Sacco and the transformation of Boston’s Back Bay Vanzetti exhibition at the John from tidal basin to a neighborhood of grand Adams Courthouse in Boston. avenues and impressive architecture. May 20th, 10:00 am, 9 Hull Wednesday, April 5th, at 6:00 pm, Street: The Saturday Evening North End Branch of the Boston Public Girls Club. A book talk by Jane Library, 25 Parmenter Street, North End. Healey, a freelance journalist Ike and Dutch: and author of a new book based Mentor, Protégé, and Common Sense April 8th, 10:00 am, 9 Hull on this real North End club from Scholar and historian Dr. Gene Street: The Trials of Sacco a century ago. Kopelson, author of Reagan’s and Vanzetti: Anti-Immigrant th June 10 , 10:00 am, 9 Hull 1968 Dress Rehearsal, will present Sentiment Impacts the Italian Street: From Italy to the North a lecture titled, “Ike and Dutch: North End. A presentation by End: Photographs, 1972- Mentor, Proté gé , and Common Barbara Berenson, local author 1982. An illustrated book talk Sense,” to delve deeper into the relationship between Reagan and his mentor and how it not ‡.,7&+(1 %$7+ only shaped Reagan’s future campaigns, but his presidency ‡0$6215< by Anthony Riccio, author and as well. Using newly discovered photographer and former di- audio clips, interviews with the original 1968 campaign staff, %RVWRQLDQ ‡5(02'(/,1* Eisenhower’s personal diary, and personal correspondence, Dr. rector of the North End Senior Citizen Center. Kopelson will show how Eisenhower infl uenced Reagan’s politics ‡&216758&7,21 and eventually, his far-reaching presidential policies. These programs are FREE to th &RQVWUXFWLRQ6HUYLFHV//& ‡'(02/,7,21 NEHS Members.. Wednesday, April 19 , at 6:00 pm, North End Branch of the For further info, visit www. Boston Public Library, 25 Parmenter Street, North End 5HPRGHOLQJ 'HVLJQ ‡)(1&(6 '(&.6 northendboston.org. American Treasures: The Secret Efforts to Save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address Join us for an adventure learning about Stephen Puleo’s latest book American Treasures: The Secret Efforts to Save the Declaration  of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address. Stephen Puleo is an author, historian, and a %RVWRQLDQFRQVWUXFWLRQVHUYLFHVFRP dynamic public speaker. Saturday, May 13th, from 10:00 am till /LFHQVHG ,QVXUHG 12:00 pm, North Bennet Street School, 150 North Street, North End. %RVWRQLDQFRQVWUXFWLRQ6HUYLFHV#JPDLOFRP All events are free and open to the public. Sponsored by Friends of the North End Branch Library POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 31, 2017 PAGE 3 POST-GAZETTE The Sons of Italy Italian Culture & Historical Commission Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts — A Family Affair 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 by Dr. Dean Saluti and Marjorie Cahn 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 Recently, the Sons of Italy could be expected, Sammarco’s of art were brought to the Mu- e-mail: [email protected] spent a day at Boston’s Mu- tour group received an histori- seum. He wowed us with his Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com seum of Fine Arts (MFA). This cal perspective of the MFA and understanding of art and his cultural extravaganza was its holdings. Sammarco led his knowledge of history. Boston is Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly sponsored by the Culture & group through the Museum in blessed to have such a scholar Published weekly by Historical Commission. Sons a logical path, based on when in our midst! Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, of Italy members from various specifi c wings and rooms were At the end of the three tours, Boston, MA 02113 Lodges — Braintree, Norwood, built. His tour participants en- we were guided to the MFA caf- USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Saugus, and Boston Renais- joyed a chronological analysis eteria to enjoy lunch. After all, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the sance — enjoyed this tour. of when and why specifi c pieces what would a Sons of Italy event POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 The Sons of Italy Commis- be without food? sion’s members were involved James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma in various phases of planning 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 and execution. Professor Emeri- tus from Curry College, Janice Vol. 121 - No. 13 Friday, March 31, 2017 Salvucci, had researched the OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions MFA’s famous architectural of this our adopted country the United States of America: structure and designed a tour To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey entitled “New Meets Old.” At the them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of same time, MFA docent Penney civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater Gacicia, wife of Boston Renais- and better than we found it. sance Lodge member Peter Gacicia, had prepared a tour Kristen D’Eramo Gerety has of the Museum that focused on lunch with her daughter Anthony J. “Tony” Italian art. Salvucci and Gaci- Marie Elena after their tour cia worked closely together to of the MFA. Kristen is a long- combine their work into one time member of the Boston tour that featured both Italian Renaissance Lodge of the Ciaramitaro art and the MFA’s magnifi cent Frank Pasciuto from the Sons Sons of Italy. architecture. This collaboration of Italy Culture & Historical resulted in a smashingly suc- Commission is urging his cessful tour. friend Dr. Dean Saluti, The 40 MFA tour attendees Chairman of the Commission, from the Sons of Italy were di- to get off the phone and enjoy vided into three separate tour the Museum. groups. The fi rst group was led by Gacicia and Salvucci. The second tour group was led by MFA docent Franca Richard. Richard is fl uent in Italian, and conducted her tour in English and Italian. Both the Giugliano family and the Pasciuto family chose to be on Richard’s tour, and were delighted to converse with her in Italian along the way. Richard’s tour was orga- nized by Sons of Italy Culture Tricia Cronin Centore enjoys Anthony J. “Tony” Ciaramitaro of Dracut, formerly of Everett & Historical Commissioner lunch with her mother, Erin and the West End, passed away at Lowell General Hospital on Annette Luongo. Luongo care- Centore, at the MFA after Tricia Centore Cronin of March 25th, 2017, at 74 years of age. fully linked these two families their tour. Concord (granddaughter of Beloved husband of Paula (Cipriano) Ciaramitaro. Loving together for the bilingual tour Patt and Chuck Centore), age father of Gina Meili and husband Dan of Groton, and Daniel and, in doing so, created quite 7, is in awe of the Nydia Blind Ciaramitaro and wife Jessica of Holden. Dear brother of Joseph a brilliant dynamic. Gill and Girl of Pompeii statue in the Ciaramitaro of Grand Prairie, TX. Cherished grandfather of Sal Giugliano as well as Mina MFA Jeff and Penny Binik Drew, Amelia, Mark, Avery, Matthew, and Christopher. and Frank Pasciuto happily Gallery. She was just told the Tony was a longtime photographer, and was formerly conversed with Richard in Ital- story of how Nydia alerted employed at Massport. However, he was probably best known ian during the tour. Meanwhile, the people of Pompeii to the in the North End for his annual stint as “Helicopter Santa” in the Guigliano grandchildren impending volcanic eruption, the NEAA Christmas parade. His fi rst fl ight was in 1972, and and the Pasciuto grandnieces pointing them to a path of continued over 35 years. Ted Tomasone of NEAA lamented had good exposure to the Ital- safety before she lost her life. Tony’s loss, “He will be sorely missed. He brought such joy to ian language along with art the children at the parade.” masterpieces. Kudos to Annette The funeral was held at the JF Ward Funeral Home, Everett, Luongo — excellent planning! on Thursday, March 30th, followed by a Funeral Mass in The third tour group was led Immaculate Conception Church, Everett. by famous Boston author and MFA docent Penney Gacicia, In lieu of fl owers, donations in Tony’s name may be made historian, Anthony Sammarco. wife of Renaissance Lodge to the Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre Street, Jamaica Sammarco is a member of the Sons of Italy member Peter Plain, MA 02130. Boston Renaissance Lodge. He Gacicia, led a tour she For the online guestbook, visit: jfwardfuneralhome.com. has published over 70 historical had designed that focused Mina and Frank Pasciuto’s books on Boston and its neigh- on the Italian holdings at grandnieces enjoyed lunch at boring communities. Many of the Museum. Here she is the Museum after the tour. his books have been on the explaining a relief of the L-R: Liandra Federico and Boston Globe Best Seller List. As Madonna and Child. Arianna Federico.

Three generations of Giuglianos tour Boston’s MFA. L-R: Grandson Salvatore Giugliano, The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily his father Steven Giugliano, Sal Giugliano, 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. granddaughter Jill Cascio, Gill Giugliano, and L-R: Professor Janice Salvucci, Patt Centore, There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via grandson Stefano Giugliano. Gill Giugliano and former Boston City Councilor Diane e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- is a member of the Sons of Italy Culture & Modica. addressed, stamped envelope. Historical Commission. (Photos by Charles Centore) PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 31, 2017 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore April Showers Bring a Wonderful Spring! by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING OUT LOUD • Rome’s Birthday (April 21st) and St. Mark’s Day (April 25th): by Sal Giarratani Italy brims with many city- specific holidays, and two of Bringing Back Lower Roxbury the most famous occur in April. With all the bad news nowa- Recently, I was talking with a Rome’s Birthday honors the days, I was glad to see some Dorchester friend about “North founding of the Eternal City back positive ink touting developers’ Dorchester.” This designation in 753 B.C. Romans celebrate plans for a six-story, 23-unit has bothered me from the get with festivals, parades, concerts, apartment building in my old go. When I was a young teen, and fi reworks display that light Lower Roxbury neighborhood. I always remembered that the up this ancient metropolis. Four For years, this area has been Dorchester/Roxbury border days later, the serenely mysteri- little more than vacant lots was the elevated railroad tracks ous port city of Venice show- where once stood a vibrant that ran above Dudley Street cases its own displays of pride for community. If this plan works, between St. Patrick’s Church St. Mark’s Day, or la Festa di it could begin a rebirth of a long in Roxbury and Uphams Corner San Marco. St. Mark’s Square, forgotten neighborhood where in Dorchester. However, in the the spacious and bustling heart many once lived together. early 60s, the real estate indus- of the city, becomes the center for Back in the day, Lower try created “North Dorchester” Laughter is in the air as April as a primarily agricultural so- carnivals, outdoor markets, and Roxbury was better known as apparently to enhance property Fools’ Day approaches — no ciety. The livelihood of farmers parties. You can celebrate both St. Philip’s Parish to residents sales. Remember I was a kid joke! This cheerful folk holiday is depended on their ability to of these holidays at home with with its large working-class back then, but it was clear to known in Italy as pesce d’aprile, discern the weather in order to unique dishes characteristic of Italian-American population. me that race was a big factor or “April fi sh,” and the classic determine when to plant and each city. Spaghetti alla carbon- The old church site is now home in this new designation of North prank involves pinning a paper reap crops. Therefore, as the ara, or spaghetti with a creamy to Rosie’s Place. Lower Roxbury Dorchester. Remember this was fi sh to an unsuspecting person’s sayings compiled in the website egg sauce, makes a lovely accom- was a great place to grow up the same period that the real es- back. Though the tomfoolery of italyrevisited.org demonstrate, paniment to Rome’s Birthday, and often gets forgotten but we tate folks were reportedly prac- April Fools’ Day passes quickly, month-based archaic wisdom while risi e bisi, or risotto with were never just Roxbury and ticing red-lining many parts of the joy of this feast imbues the often concerned the natural peas, caps off St. Mark’s Day in defi nitely never the South End. Mattapan, too, often buying low rest of the month with fun and world. A popular Italian proverb a fresh and seasonal manner. For years this area near from Jewish homeowners and sunshine. April carries with it declared: “L’Aprile piovoso, fa il • Liberation Day (April 25th): Melnea Cass Boulevard has selling high to African-American the scent of fresh fl owers, the Maggio grazioso,” which means This patriotic holiday honors been a ghost town, but it used families looking to buy their juicy taste of a tart strawberry, “a rainy April makes a grate- Italy’s deliverance from the to be my neighborhood where fi rst homes. Using fear and op- and the ephemeral wonder of ful May.” This is a variation on Second World War, one of the I dreamed of tomorrow. But I portunity to buy, this practice rainbows after a spring drizzle. the “April showers bring May darkest periods in the coun- never saw the destruction of my ended up pitting blacks against As I sit to write this article, a fl owers” maxim. Another prov- try’s history. On April 25, 1945, old home in those dreams. This whites and too often fanning soft rain beats a melody on my erb states, “Marzo tinge, Aprile the cities of Turin and Milan new development will bring in the flames of racial hostility windowpane, turning the grass dipinge,” meaning that whatever became the fi rst in Italy to be new people without displacing between both groups. outdoors lush and green, and March dirties, April cleans — a freed from Nazi occupation, set- anyone because, sadly, every- I believe that the creation of shining on the pavement like reference to the rains and veg- ting off a chain of events which one was displaced decades ago. “North Dorchester” served only polished glass. I am reminded etation of April clearing out the resulted in Italy’s liberation The site of this new costruc- businesses looking to profi t over of the singsong rhyme I used to muddiness and snow of March. from fascism. Italy celebrates tion is behind 11 Newcomb people. It is time for City Hall intone as a little girl: “April However, the admonition of this monumental day, known Street which was the old and whatever the B.R.A. is now showers bring May flowers!” “Aprile, non ti scoprire” warns as Festa della Liberazione, with Emmanuel House, an after- called to cease using the term Indeed, April is the month when us that we should not discard parades, speeches, and histori- school site staffed by an order “North Dorchester,” since it was spring fi nally erupts into bloom, our jackets just yet, as April has cal exhibits. My ancestors lived of nuns who kept us on the never really that community’s when rain and fl owers and the some cold days up its sleeve! in Italy during World War II straight and narrow. name. warm sun meld together to form • Easter (April 16th): Oh, Eas- and had to contend with all the I wish to see my old com- There is a place called a playful, energetic atmosphere. ter! I love everything about this struggles that accompanied an munity reborn; maybe not as Dorchester and a place named Even the roots of the name “April” feast, from its rebirth symbolism armed confl ict, from bombings to good as it once was, but obvi- Roxbury. There is no such refl ect the month’s sense of reju- to the large family gatherings food shortages. In their honor, I ously better than it has been destination known as North venation and regrowth. April de- laden with delectable, seasonal always feel compelled to remind for over the last 40 years of Dorchester. It is a fake neigh- rives from the Latin word aperire, food. Easter is one of the most others of this springtime feast, neglect. Sadly, our elected and borhood. Also, there really is a which means which means “to important holidays in Italy, a day commemorating the brave appointed officials have for- place called Lower Roxbury and open.” Nature truly opens up where it is known as Pasqua. men and women who sacrifi ced gotten all about Lower Roxbury. a place called the South End. and awakens during this month, There, people attend Mass in so much to unshackle Italy from However, they all seem to be- Forget about North Dorches- evident in the pink tulips peeking churches decorated with olive the horrors of fascism. lieve in North Dorchester as if ter, but please do remember out of the damp earth and the branches and fl owers, then head • May Day Eve (April 30th): it were a real place. Lower Roxbury! buds winking on trees, and the home for a banquet featuring This is one of my favorite fi rst chirps of a newborn bird. Italian Easter delicacies like holidays! Since olden times, As the Latin origins of the name colomba pasquale (a sweet bread European folklore has attributed makes clear, April is a hugely shaped like a dove, sometimes the fi rst day of May with magical significant month in Italy. As with colorful Easter eggs tucked qualities. People stood in wonder NORTH END the fi rst full month of spring and inside) or pastiera (a pie made and fear of the elves, fairies, the recurrent home of Easter, with wheat berries, sweetened and witches that supposedly Italian Aprils burst with unique rice, or ricotta cheese, depending roamed the Earth on this day. In PRINTING customs, traditions and feast on the region). As a little girl, I Italy, May Day is called Calendi- days. Following are a collection of knew Easter was approaching maggio, and festivities begin the 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 festivals and lore that character- when my father brought home a prior evening, the last night of ize April in Italy. large uovo di cioccolato, or choco- April. Cities across the penin- Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette • April Proverbs: Italians are late egg, from a specialty shop in sula hold festivals and parties known for their rich tapestry the North End. Waiting to break with a spooky fl air, replete with of dictums that describe the open the egg and discover the witch decorations and an aura of Quality Printing months and seasons of the year. treasures hidden inside served magic. 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THEATRE NOTES BY BOBBY FRANKLIN Bobbie Steinbach Shines in Golda’s Balcony at The New Rep 1973, and how Golda Meir — through guts, determination, and hard-nosed negotiations with the United States — was able to secure the weapons needed to defend her country against its aggressors and prevent World War III. The philosopher Eric Hoffer once said “As it goes with Israel, so will it go with all of us.” After watching this production there is little doubt about the truth of those words. If ever there was an actor suited for a role, it is Bobbie Steinbach as Golda Meir. She is out- Bobbie Steinbach. standing from start to finish, moving about the (Photo by Andrew Brilliant/Brilliant Pictures) stage, telling the story and recreating conver- sations. To say this is a riveting performance The New Rep Theatre production of Golda’s would not be an overstatement. Balcony playing through April 16th at the Golda’s Balcony with Ms Steinbach has every- Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown is thing you could want in an evening of theatre. simply outstanding. The story about the life of A fine actor playing an amazing woman whose Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir that centers historical significance is not to be overlooked. on the events of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War also The pain, the tears, the laughter, and conflict delves into the life of Golda Meir and the history that comes when, as Ms Meir asks, “What hap- of how Israel came into being. pens when idealism becomes power?” The one-person play directed by Judy Braha It is a story that should be heard by all, and with Bobbie Steinbach in the title role relates Ms you won’t find a better telling of it than the one Meir’s journey from Russia to Milwaukee, where now playing at the New Rep. Don’t miss Bobbie she married and became a school teacher, to Steinbach in Golda’s Balcony. her move to Israel where she was elected that Golda’s Balcony playing through April 16th Richard J. Gavegnano country’s fi rst female Prime Minister. It is a at The New Repertory Theatre at The Mosesian story of struggle and determination that is also Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Water- Pirandello Lyceum “I Migliori” Award Recipient filled with much humor. It is also a reminder town. For more information, call 617-923-8487 of how close Israel came to being destroyed in or go to: www.newrep.org. RICHARD J. GAVEGNANO Finance and Banking Richard J. Gavegnano is not your typical President, Chairman, and CEO of a $4.6- billion fi nancial institution. Looking back, he Our American Hamlet has come a long way from his early years of growing up in East Boston with a single mother Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Italian immigrant grandparents. Gavegnano grew up in a triple decker on The world premiere of Our American Hamlet, Neptune Road where, he recalled, “Everyone playing through this weekend at the Sorenson knew everyone in the neighborhood, so you really couldn’t get away Center for the Arts on the campus of Babson with anything” recalls Gavegnano, “but we tried.” His mother‘s and grandparents’ diligent work ethic were a big infl uence in his College in Wellesley, is an intriguing look at the life. “Your reputation is everything,” his grandfather would tell Booth family who were best known for producing him. These values are still deeply imbedded in his character. two great 19th Century Shakespearean actors in After graduating high school, Gavegnano got a job in the Junius Brutus Booth and Edwin Booth. They mailroom of a brokerage fi rm where he quickly moved up to were also to become even more famous, or become a successful stockbroker. His affi liation with East Boston infamous, because of another family member — Savings Bank began in 1974, fi rst as a corporator and trustee John Wilkes Booth, who had his moment on the and then as the lead independent director. His became Chairman stage after assassinating President Abraham of the Board in 2003, and in 2007 he was elected CEO of the Lincoln. Bank. In March 2014, Gavegnano was also appointed President. Playwright Jake Broder, who also appears in In 2008, Gavegnano was the driving force behind the partial public offering of EBSB, raising over $100 million while increasing the play as Adam Badeau, has woven together Jacob Fishel and Will Lyman. the bank’s assets to over $1.9 billion. As Chairman and CEO, a very interesting work that begins with Edwin (Photo by Nile Haver/Nile Scott Shots) Gavegnano has used his experience to grow EBSB from a $1 Booth backstage preparing to perform for the billion asset size bank to a $4.6 billion bank. He also acquired first time since his brother’s terrible act. The work. Jacob Fishel is superb as Edwin Booth. and rebranded a $465-million local South Boston bank (Mt. play moves to telling the story of the Booth Edwin is thought by many to have been one of Washington Bank) and added 20 full service branch offi ces. family with much emphasis on their patriarch the greatest Shakespearean actors of all time, In 2016, Gavegnano introduced the fi rst Mobile Banking Junius Brutus, a man bordering on madness and Mr. Fishel reinforces that view with his fine Unit. The full-service mobile branch is equipped with an ATM and with a love for the bottle as well as having performance. and allows consumers to open accounts on-site and apply for great talent on the stage. Will Lyman in the Joe Fria brings us a picture of John Wilkes loans. The mobile unit visits assisted living facilities, schools, part of the elder Booth brings the part right to Booth that shows us a cocky but insecure community and charitable events throughout the Boston market. Gavegnano positioned the bank to be recognized in 2014 the edge without ever slipping into caricature. young man whose anger and resentment grow by Forbes as one of America’s 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Lyman shows why he has for years been one of as he is eclipsed by his brother’s fame. John Institutions and, in 2015, he was appointed to serve on the Federal Boston’s finest actors. lacked the ability to make it on the stage as an Reserve Bank of Boston Community Depository Institutions The mix of history, family drama, and Shake- actor. Unfortunately, he did manage to have his Advisory Council. He also serves as the Chairman and President spearean dialog all make for a very interesting one moment and unforgettable line. of the EBSB Charitable Foundation, an organization founded in Director Steven Maler has 1998 that benefi ts charitable organizations serving residents of done a fine job with this work Boston and North and South Shore communities. and it deserves a wide audience. Gavegnano has accomplished all of this while keeping to his Unfortunately, it closes after East Boston roots. In 2014, he was a recipient of East Boston this weekend, so head on out to Chamber’s Prosperity Award, and in 2015 he received the Don Bosco Award presented by the Salesian Boys & Girls Club. He Wellesley and catch it while you attributes all his successes to his childhood experiences growing can. up on Neptune Road. Nominated by James Sartori, CPA Our American Hamlet by the Commonwealth Shake- speare Company through April 2nd, Sorenson Center for the Arts at Babson College, 231 Forest St., Wellesley. For more info, go to: www.commshakes. org or call 781-239-5660. DIAMONDS ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY Bought & Sold Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Jim (617) 263-7766 PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 31, 2017 Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce ALL THAT ZAZZ in Washington, DC by Mary N. DiZazzo Sheet Masks — Simple and Benefi cial Ciao Bella, My first experience with a Sheet Mask was quite lovely. It comes already cut out to the size of a face and is usually white. I found it in Filene’s Basement here in Boston. It came conveniently folded up in a plastic case for its one-time use only. 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Kudos go out to South Boston native Sal Paterna, You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, longtime probation officer Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. and the Honorable Clerk Magistrate, on winning the 17 Ways Owning a Pooch Will Make Your Life Even Better John W. McCormack Public Service Award at this year’s As a furry pup lover, there is humans with pooches who suf- need time to socialize with other 137th Annual Evacuation no doubt in my mind that hav- fered from heart attacks were pooches, too! This means that Day Banquet sponsored by ing a dog brings many upsides twice as likely to fully recover their humans will have a chance the South Boston Citizens to my life. I have been with my as those without! to socialize while they oversee Association. The event was human companion 16 years. 6. Dogs make excellent ser- the puppy playdates. Those of on March 17th, at the Mas- I mean, how can she NOT live vice and alert animals. Canines you with pups know that even sachusetts Convention and happily waking up to a smiley make excellent service compan- going on a walk in the neighbor- Exhibition Center in South Sal Paterna face and my wagging tail? For ions when trained properly for hood can bring many friends Boston. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) those of you who do not yet have people with disabilities. They and start many conversations! a furry friend, or who are plan- can be trained to bring medica- 13. There’s never a dull or ning on adding one to your fam- tion, alleviate a stressful situa- boring moment. Have you ever ily, you’ll be glad to hear that tion for their human, and even found yourself sitting at home, Exclusive Screening of there are scientifi cally proven detect an approaching epileptic wondering what to do today? benefi ts that pooches bring to seizure or low blood sugar. There are so many things you each of our lives! 7. Children with dogs in their can do with your dog, whether Briciole Sul Mare 1. Dogs improve your mood household miss less school. it is taking a trip to the park, dramatically! Spending just 15- Yes, it’s true. We all know training, playing, running, or at the Dante Alighieri Society 30 minutes with your pooch can that children absolutely adore just watching them chew a toy. The Dante Alighieri help you feel calmer and more pups, but research has shown It’s all fun, for both of you. Society of Massachusetts, relaxed, reducing stress and that children from dog-owning 14. Dogs may save your life. Inc., in collaboration with increasing happiness. Playing families have better school at- Our lovely canine friends seem Studio Chirco Edizione with your pup increases your tendance due to better overall to be able to detect the smell Musicale e Cinema – brain’s levels of dopamine and health and less sickness from of cancer in human bodies. Crema, Producer Nino serotonin, both of which are having a pup at home. There have been stories of pups Chirco, Italian Film neurotransmitters associated 8. But wait, there’s more (for who continued to lick and sniff Director & TV Star Walter with pleasure and tranquility. the kids)! Having dogs has ac- at moles or lumps on their Nestola, The Balboni So the next time you’re feeling tually been shown to improve a human’s bodies, who eventu- Communications Group, down, grab the newest toy from child’s self-esteem, and makes ally found out that those skin LLC, Frank Bertolino Beef your bark box and spend some issues that cause stress easier conditions were cancerous. In & FB Packing invite you time with your pup! That wag- to handle. fact, since humans made this to an exclusive screening ging tail will be sure to put a 9. Simply put, they are a hu- discovery, dogs have even been of the critically-acclaimed smile on your face. man’s best friend. Because of trained in just 3 hours to detect Italian comedy-drama 2. Having a dog may help their heightened sense of smell, cancer! Briciole Sul Mare on Friday, reduce your risk of cardiovas- sight, and hearing, dogs are 15. Stressed at work? Let April 21st at 7:00 pm. cular disease. Studies show extremely intelligent creatures me prescribe you one adorable A Meet & Greet will be that talking to and petting your with a loyalty to their humans puppy. Notice the increasing held with special guests: pooches are often accompanied that is unexpectedly strong. trend in workplaces allowing Legendary Italian Pop by lower blood pressure, and Those with dogs will know your dogs to come to work with their Music Diva Iva Zanicchi; Rock & Roll Vocal Group and Grammy that means a lowered risk for pups can sense human body humans? There’s a reason for Halls of Fame vocalists The Platters®; and Italy’s rising music a myriad of different illnesses. language, emotions, and feel- that! Studies have shown that artists Paola Gruppuso and Amato Scarpellino. 3. Step aside, kitties! Dogs ings, and this paves the way for people who take their dogs to A reception will be held with light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and protect children from skin con- an unbreakable bond. work have lower stress levels cash prizes immediately following the screening. ditions and allergies. Children 10. They will go to great during the workday. If you This is a complimentary event. who grow up with dogs have a lengths — 2,800 miles to be have ever walked into the Post- RSVP by Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at 6:00 pm to: BSMScreening- lower risk of developing eczema exact — to fi nd their humans. Gazette offi ce, have you noticed [email protected]. than those who have cats or Have you guys heard the story there isn’t any stress because I Visit: www.Vivaitaliano2017.com for more information. no dogs at all. Yes, it’s true! In of Bobbie the Wonder dog? am there? The perfect pooch to This fi lm is subtitled in English. Parental guidance is suggested. addition, children also develop Well, he traveled a whopping be sitting near you all day and Limited free parking in the Dante lot. few pet allergies if they grow up 2,800 miles to return to his every day. $5 validated overfl ow parking will be available at Kendall Square with a dog. family after accidentally being 16. Having a dog makes YOU Cinema Garage (355 Binney Street). 4. Having a dog improves your abandoned across the country. more awesome! The responsi- The Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, Inc., is located physical wellbeing and encour- 11. They make excellent bility, patience, selflessness, at 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA. For further information, ages a healthy fi tness routine. watchdogs. From puppyhood, and commitment that come with call 617-876-5160, or go to www.dantemass.org. Of course! Your dog requires dogs innately learn to watch and having a dog make us stronger, daily exercise, and so do you! be aware of anything rotten com- all-around better people. The Dog owners carry the responsi- ing your way. Potential burglars dog-human relationship is a bility of playing with and work- are put off by a barking or dog two-way street. We’ve heard the ing their dogs, so it only makes watching in the window. Rott- phrase, “Who rescued who?” Friends of Christopher Columbus Park sense that dog people tend to be weiler’s, German Shepherds, and it’s certainly something to more active. and Scottish Terriers are among consider. Dogs have proven that Neighborhood Membership 5. Humans with dogs recover the top watchdog breeds. they improve our physical and more quickly from illnesses. Dog 12. Dogs help increase social mental health, as well as the owners have a much higher interactions. Yes, not only do health of those around us. Social/Trivia Night rate of recovery from being sick dogs need care and playtime 17. Need I say more? The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will host than non-dog owners. In fact, with their humans, but they That’s all for now! its annual Membership Social/Trivia Night on Thursday, April 6th, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Living Room, 101 Atlantic Avenue. Membership dues support the many projects of the Friends of NEAD Annual Children’s Easter Party Christopher Columbus Park. Please come and join FOCCP for the fi rst time or renew your membership. North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will be There will be egg coloring, a balloon artist, and There will be delicious passed hor d’oeuvres, trivia games, and holding their Annual Children’s Easter Party photos with the Easter Bunny from 10:00 am to cash bar. Living Room owners John and JB Hauck will set up the on Saturday, April 15th, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The Puppet Show, sponsored by City dining room for this special event. Bring a friend, your energy, and 12:00 Noon at the Nazzaro Center. The event is Councilor Sal LaMattina, will start at 11:00 am knowledge of all things trivial. free thanks to our sponsor Mike Giannasoli, and and run for about 45 minutes. We will also have For more information on tickets, go to www.foccp.org. our corporate sponsor Eversource. Please bring a free raffl e and some Easter give-aways for the your own camera to take photos of your kids/ kids in attendance. family with the Easter Bunny. We hope to see you all there — rain or shine! Mattéo Gallo North End Friends of St. Francis House Bake Sale and Flea Market o Appraisals The North End Friends of St. Francis House goods, pastries, and goodies from North End Sales & Rentals Bake Sale and Flea Market will be held bakeries. Also, tons of treasures in our Flea on Saturday, April 7th, from 8:00 am till Market. • 6:00 pm, and Sunday, April 8th, from 9:00 am We will also be collecting SPARE CHANGE. Real Estate till 1:00 pm at the Nazzaro Center, 30 North HELP US HELP THE HOMELESS!! Bennet Street, in the North End. Checks for any amount can be made out to 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 We will have Mamma Romano’s famous St. Francis House and mailed to Olivia Scimeca, eggplant sandwiches, as well as meatball 21 Cleveland Place, Apt. 5, Boston, MA 02113, (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 and sausage sandwiches. Homemade baked or dropped off at the Nazzaro Center. PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 31, 2017

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 TITO JACKSON: like I did over at the Maverick entire congressional delegation SPLIT (DVD) JUST ANOTHER SPEND Marketplace Cafe right here in has gone on record opposing Candy Factory Films AND SPEND DEMOCRAT? Eastie. a proposed MBTA commuter Split tells the story of Inanna (Amy Ferguson), a young actress City Councilor Tito Jackson, HAPPY EIGHTIETH rail cutback; the letter sent to working as a stripper, who becomes obsessed with a mask-maker who is running for mayor this BIRTHDAY TIME the MBTA was policy-focused. (Morgan Spector) and sacrifi ces parts of herself, piece by piece, in year, has called to “fully fund” Family members and friends However, Moulton in his own order to win his love. The fi lm depicts a mythic journey that blurs Boston Public Schools, restoring of Willie E. Hicks, owner of statement, went right after Gov. theater performance, dreams, and real life, as Inanna connects with budget cuts and handing out Hicks Auto Body in Dorchester, Charlie Baker using the same other women’s experiences of trauma and repressed sexuality. This free MBTA passes to all high wished him a happy birthday Democratic Party talking points. provocative and powerful confrontation frees Inanna, and she’s able school students. But analysts on March 21st. Willie’s auto Moulton has been a major to claim her rage and rise to claim her own independence. say it would not only cost shop has been fi xing cars at the disappointment to all the AMERICANA (DVD) millions, but also be pretty corner of Talbot and Blue Hill independents and Democrats Candy Factory Films diffi cult to actually pull off given Avenue for almost 50 years. His who supported his election bid. Years after alcoholism drove Avery Wells (David Call) from his the city’s increasing education son Willie Jr. remarked, “It was He sounds like just another home and career, the San Francisco fi lm editor fi nds himself back budget. a celebration of his life (and) liberal Democrat spouting his in the city, sobered up, and coerced into fi nishing a cut of a new Jackson’s ideas would was about all the people who high-charged partisan sound- fi lm, Americana. He relents and takes the job due to his connec- actually result in a $17-million have come into his life, socially, biting for media feeds. tion to the fi lm’s star — his sister, Kate (Kelli Garner) — and the increase in the mayors proposed personally, business-wise who THE GOVERNOR WILL BE convincing of the fi lm’s producer, Caleb Andrews (Jack Davenport). $1-billion school budget. His have given us the opportunity to BAKING IN SOUTHIE Soon he starts receiving menacing calls from a stranger threatening supporters may think his ideas really accept them as friends.” Governor Charlie Baker will to reveal his darkest secrets — threats impossible to ignore when are good, but the price tag is MOULTON LOOKING be hosting an event over at Capo his sister is murdered. Avery’s world is turned upside down and always the bottom line, and his FAR TOO POLITICAL Restaurant in South Boston on he falls off the wagon — and slowly his suspicion of conspiracy price tag can only mean higher U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton from Wednesday, April 12th. If you surrounding the release of Americana grows. Avery’s self-abusive taxes, which is what one always the North Shore is looking far are interested in attending, behavior continues and he dips deeper into paranoia, spurred on gets when the spend and spend too political for his and the Bay please call Hannah Libby at by his lawyer Ben (Peter Coyote) and brother-in-law Josh (Frank politicians want to fi x things. State’s own good. The state’s 617-523-5005. Mosley), only raising more questions. TITO’S ALSO OFF-BASE

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But when a brave orphan boy slamming Mayor Walsh. I immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. named Leo, his magical imaginary friends, and a group of free- think the present command of The Authority has pre-qualifi ed bidders for the work of the General Contractor and HVAC Sub-Trade dom fi ghters are imprisoned in a creepy monastery, they discover the Boston Police Department for this project. the truth behind the legend in this fun and thrill-fi lled animated is in very good hands with NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS adventure the whole family will enjoy! DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, Commissioner Evans and APRIL 11, 2017. SOLACE (Blu-ray) Supt.-in-Chief William Gross. ROOFING CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF PORTIONS OF Lionsgate Home Ent. During the Evans era, Boston EXISTING ROOF WITH A NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE MECHANICALLY ATTACHED AND/ Anthony Hopkins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Colin Farrell bring has established a reputation OR FULLY ADHERED SYSTEM INCLUDING ROOF RELATED INSULATION AND/OR COVER BOARDS, FLASHINGS, ACCESSORIES AND RELATED. to life this gripping tale of a brilliant psychic — and the serial killer for being one of the safest large that stays one step ahead of him. When three bodies turn up with PAINTING CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETE THE PAINTING OF EXPOSED INTERIOR AND cities in America. EXTERIOR ITEMS AND SURFACES, INCLUDING SURFACE PREPARATION, PAINTING OF identical wounds, cryptic notes nearby, and no other evidence, an SAY HELLO TO ZACH EQUIPMENT, BARE PIPING, INSULATED PIPES, CONCRETE SURFACES AND STEEL. FBI agent (Morgan) calls on his clairvoyant colleague, Dr. John Zachary Conley of Medford PLUMBING CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW BACKFLOW Clancy, a retired physician with psychic powers, to assist in solv- is a new real estate guy in PREVENTER, MAKE-UP WATER CONNECTIONS, DOMESTIC COLD WATER PIPING, NEW ing the case. He gets far more than he expected when he confronts FLOOR DRAINS, WASTE PIPING, PIPE INSULTATION, RELOCATION OF EXISTING PIPING East Boston, the hottest INCLUDING VENT PIPING AND HOSE BIBB. the elusive murderer (Farrell). But when the all-seeing killer knows neighborhood in our city. He ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR every move they’ll make, how can they stop the slaughter? was raised in Weymouth, but DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS INCLUDING MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING MEDIUM VOLTAGE FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK (DVD) is now involved in some great SWITCHGEAR AND MCC LINEUPS, MEDIUM VOLTAGE DRY TYPE TRANSFORMER, MVDvisual MEDUM AND LOW VOLTAGE VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES, OVERCURRENT AND SWITCHING doings right here. Look him up DEVICES, RACEWAYS, WIRING, JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES, WIREWAYS, AND ALL For the Love of Spock is a one-of-a-kind documentary sure to unite or you might bump into him OTHER COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Trekkies worldwide, as it tells of the life of Star Trek’s Mr. Spock, AND POWER WIRING (MEDIUM AND LOW VOLTAGE) TO HVAC EQUIPMENT. Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fi fty years. Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017. The documentary celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek, and Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital the story is told through an intimate look at the life and career of Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may ATTENTION issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. Nimoy, and the enduring appeal of his alter-ego Mr. Spock. Enjoy In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their never-before-seen footage and interviews of friends, family, and ATTORNEYS bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management colleagues that include William Shatner and the original Star Trek & Maintenance and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the cast, as well as Zachary Quinto and the new crew of the Starship sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. Enterprise. A complex but loving tribute to an icon and a father, as The POST-GAZETTE Bidding procedures and award of the contract and subcontracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the told by his son, fi lmmaker Adam Nimoy - “Live Long and Prosper!” newspaper is a paper Commonwealth of Massachusetts. THE GOSPEL OF MARK (DVD) A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each fi led sub-bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) Lionsgate Home Ent. of general circulation. percent of the value of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, According to The Gospel of Mark, Jesus is a heroic man of action, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the We are qualifi ed to Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The an exorcist, healer, miracle worker — and the Son of God who keeps bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to his identity secret. This critically acclaimed, epic production — fi ve accept legal notices do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the years in the making — is based on the latest theological, historical, from any court in each faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. and archaeological research, and offers an unforgettable, highly The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials town that we serve. payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a authentic telling of the Jesus story — ending with the empty tomb, surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of a promise to meet again in Galilee, and Jesus’ instructions to spread wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts the good news of the resurrection. LEGAL NOTICES General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay THE SWAN PRICESS: ROYALLY UNDERCOVER (DVD) minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or Sony Pictures Home Ent. For information on placing the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. The Swan Princess is back with an all-new feature length movie The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance that will take viewers on an undercover detective adventure in The a Legal Notice in the and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS, Swan Princess: Royally Undercover. The newest installment of the ($1,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an POST-GAZETTE, please Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, beloved animated franchise follows the enchanting tale of your call (617) 227-8929; Special Provisions for complete details. Princess Alise and her friends. It begins when mysterious visitors Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: arrive in the Kingdom, and Princess Alise, Lucas, and their friends or mail notice to: ROOFING AND FLASHING – Estimate $50,000.00 go undercover on a secret spy adventure to see if they can be trusted. POST-GAZETTE PAINTING - Estimate $105,000.00 They embark on a new adventure using all their superior detective PLUMBING – Estimate $30,000.00 skills as well as some super cool spy gadgets. P.O. BOX 135 ELECTRICAL – Estimate $1,900,000.00 A KIND OF MURDER (DVD) BOSTON, MA 02113 The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section Magnolia Home Ent. 44E of the above referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. Patrick Wilson and Jessica Biel star in this Hitchcockian noir. Attn: Legal Notices This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port It’s 1960 in Manhattan and Walter Stackhouse (Wilson) seems Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General to have it all: status, money and a “happy” marriage. But he has Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action become obsessed with Marty Kimmel, a man suspected of killing to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract his wife. This brutal murder unlocks Walter’s darkest fantasies — Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). Small Ads The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior his desire to be free from his own wife, the beautiful but damaged to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such Clara (Biel). When she is found dead in suspicious circumstances, certifi cation where the sub-contract exceeds $10,000. both Walter and Kimmel’s lives become dangerously intertwined, Get Big Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs which ultimately catches the attention of Corby, a ruthless and Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality ambitious detective. Convinced that Walter has become Kimmel’s in or reject any or all proposals. Results MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY copycat killer, Corby begins to work tirelessly to nail both murder- For more information call THOMAS P. GLYNN ers. Before long, the three men begin to circle one another — who CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 617-227-8929 Run date: 3/31/17 will live and who will die? POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 31, 2017 PAGE 9

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PASTA CON BROCCOLI Easter is just over two weeks After dinner, as the sun began he purchased at Arkin’s Men away, and a few more stories to set, Aunt Dorothy wanted Shop on Bennington Street. (Great Lenten Dish) come to mind. The fi rst hap- to head to the hotel’s casino. As a matter of fact, Mr. Ray 10 ounces cut-up broccoli — 1 cup cut up *spaghetti pened in the spring of 1958. Uncle Nick and I headed for an was one of the people who frozen or fresh or short pasta of choice Easter fell on April 6th that outdoor roof lounge and sat to infl uenced the way I dressed 6 cups water 2 small minced garlic cloves year, a little earlier than usual. watch the population of Havana from then on. He looked like he 2 tablespoons olive, canola, (optional) I was at college at the time and parade by below on a walkway was right out of Gentlemen’s or vegetable oil Salt to taste working two jobs to pay my that curved around the bay of Quarterly magazine. I wore my 2 tablespoons butter or way through. Uncle Nick and Havana. It was called El Mali- powder blue suit until it went margarine (optional) Aunt Dorothy were heading to con. As the parade of locals con- out of style a few years later *Break up spaghetti or thin spaghetti into two-inch portions. Havana for Easter and, like they tinued, we sipped aged rum and when the Ivy League fashions Bring six cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add cut-up had done in preceding years, smoked the world’s best cigars. took over for men. broccoli to saucepan, cover and cook at a slow boil for about fi ve invited me along wherever they After darkness had set in, I Once the fi rst picture began, minutes. Add cut up spaghetti or pasta of choice to broccoli. Stir went. They never had children, noticed fl ickers of light coming Mr. Ray told me to go to my and cook until pasta is to your liking. *Add oil, butter or marga- and with Uncle Nick as my from the jungle that lay to the grandparent’s home where the rine, and salt to taste. Stir and continue to cook for a few seconds Godfather, I was the closest east of Havana. When I asked family was congregating for before removing from burner. they would ever get to having an Uncle Nick what they were, he Easter dinner. I would be able *Variation: Place oil in a small bowl. Add two small minced offspring. In the past, I couldn’t told me that they were probably to spend about an hour with garlic cloves to oil. Stir and add to broccoli/pasta mixture. Place accept their invitations due from rebel campfi res. He then the folks, but had to return to saucepan on burner, bring to a boil and then remove from burner. to school and sports commit- told me that the government work right after that. When I Salt to taste. Serves two. ments. In the spring of 1958, I was an unpopular one, and if returned, I had a doggy bag for was able to join them and spend they weren’t careful, the rebels him that Nanna and Mom put NOTE: When Mama was needed in the bakery, she prepared Easter in Cuba. would someday take over. On together. He was delighted as he this simple meal on a two-burner gas unit that Papa had installed Uncle Nick had a neighbor New Year’s Eve, his prediction loved Italian food. Once he had in a back room of the bakery. Those evenings, we ate on a make- who was with Colpitts Travel would come true, as the gov- sampled Nanna’s cooking, he shift table created by turning over one of the 3’ x 6’ wooden bread Agency in Boston, and he ernment abdicated and Fidel said to me, “If it wasn’t for the boxes that my brother Peter or Papa rested on a few milk crates or made all of the arrangements: Castro and his band of rebels Italians and the Chinese, the wooden horses. We had family discussions during the meal just a fl ight from Boston to Miami, a took over. That was 58 years world would starve to death.” as we did in our apartment. Papa insisted on the family having our shuttle from Miami to Havana, ago and things haven’t im- Knowing what both cultures meals together. transportation to the Habana proved. As a matter of fact, have to offer in the way of food, Meat did not have to be served for supper when Mama prepared Hilton, and a room next to political events within the next I think he was right on the pasta with broccoli because our family preferred having a second Uncle Nick and Aunt Dorothy. few years would bring us close money. helping of pasta in place of meat. This all took place on Holy to WWIII with the USSR, but This routine was something I Thursday, and we were to that’s a story for another day. would continue through 1962. return on the following Monday. Four years earlier, when I was I started at the Seville in 1952, I would miss one weekend 14, one of our neighbors who at the age of 13, and would stay away from my job at the Seville worked in the garment industry there for ten years. The only Theater, one day of classes, and asked if Dad and I would like time I broke the tradition was IN MOTION one day of baseball practice. So, new suits for Easter. The cost on Easter in 1958, when I joined on April 3rd, off I went. would be only 20 something Uncle Nick and Aunt Dorothy Of course Babbononno made dollars each, and we both said in Cuba. Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning sure I had the right clothes for we were interested. The next People don’t dress for Mass Cuba. He dug out my summer day, he dropped by with a tape any more. I see both men and Thursday, March 23, 2017 suits and a few short sleeve measure and swatches of mate- women wearing jeans and very Boston Bruins 3 — Tampa Bay Lightning 6 dress shirts. He and Nanna rial. I picked out a powder blue casual outfi ts. I have to admit then picked out the ties to color, showed the neighbor, it, even I don’t wear a tie that In net for Boston Bruins #40 Tuukka Rask go with warm weather gear. Danny Gallo, a sketch I had often; just when I attend social In net for Tampa Bay Lightning #31 Peter Budaj With two suitcases fi lled with made of a one button roll jacket functions or have business to a month’s worth of clothes, I design, a style that was in vogue conduct. Times have changed was ready for a long weekend in in the early 1950s, and he said, I guess. Havana. On Good Friday, Uncle “No problem.” Thinking back, I never saw Nick showed me the sites. He When the tailor-made suit Babbononno, my father or had been to Cuba many times arrived, I headed to Sumner’s, uncles go anywhere unless they before and wanted to introduce a high style men’s shop on were dressed, and that included me to one of his favorite vaca- Boylston Street in downtown a shirt and tie. I wonder if we tion sites. Holy Saturday proved Boston. I bought a roll collar were better off then as com- to be a repeat of Good Friday dress shirt to accompany my pared to now. The same dress- and I thoroughly enjoyed my new suit, and a narrow blue ing down applies for the ladies, fi rst trip to a Caribbean island. velvet tie to compliment the especially at Sunday Mass. I The next morning, we headed outfi t. I then headed to Filene’s wonder where we should go to the Cathedral for Easter Mass Basement and found a pair of from here??? dressed in our Easter outfi ts. navy blue pointed-toe suede GOD BLESS AMERICA Back in the day, everyone shoes to finish off the look. dressed for Mass, especially on On Easter Sunday, I wore my Easter Sunday. My uncle and new outfi t to the 11:30 Mass Remember I understood much of what at the Sacred Heart Church on was being said by the priest. Paris and Brooks Streets in East Your Spanish is close to Italian. Poor Boston. All the guys looked and Aunt Dorothy, being a Boston smiled. Loved Ones Yankee, didn’t understand a My friends were going to walk word. Later, we had lunch back Revere Beach that afternoon this at the hotel and then sunned wearing their Easter finest, ourselves at a nearby beach. but I couldn’t join them. I had Memorial Day Aunt Dorothy had made dinner to work as an usher at the reservations at the hotel’s main Seville Theater. When I arrived, restaurant and it would be one Mr. Ray, the manager, looked of the few times in my young life me up and down and just that I ate a Sunday dinner that nodded with a smile. He, too, wasn’t Italian. had a new Easter outfi t which

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Sjostedt of Billerica, MA has Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on APRIL 26, 2017, immediately after which, MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY been informally appointed as the Personal in a designated room, the proposal will be opened and read publicly. Representative of the estate to serve without NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS surety on the bond. NOTE: A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE BLACK FALCON CRUISE Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1436-C1, LOGAN OFFICE CENTER HVAC The estate is being administered under TERMINAL, ONE BLACK FALCON AVENUE, SOUTH BOSTON, UPGRADES, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts informal procedure by the Personal Represen- MASSACHUSETTS AT 9:30 AM LOCAL TIME ON APRIL 18, 2017. Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- CONTRACTORS MUST BRING A CONFINED SPACE ENTRY HARNESS AND One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on bate Code without supervision by the Court. A PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE WITH THEM SO AS TO BE ABLE TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017, immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be Inventory and accounts are not required to be ENTER THE GALLERY SYSTEM TO INSPECT THE WORK AREAS. opened and read publicly. fi led with the Court, but interested parties are THE BASE BID WORK INCLUDES: Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local entitled to notice regarding the administration REPAIRS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CONCRETE DECK OF BLACK FALCON CRUISE time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led from the Personal Representative and can TERMINAL, INCLUDING REPAIR OF THE EXPANSION JOINT, REPAIR OF SPALLING subbids will be opened and read publicly. petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and CONCRETE, ENCAPSULATION OF PILES WITH CONCRETE, PLACEMENT OF SANDBAGS NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS expenses of administration. Interested parties TO ACT AS FORMWORK FOR CONCRETE AND GROUT, DRIVING OF PILES, AND REPAIRS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 9:00 A.M. MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017. are entitled to petition the Court to institute TO SUPPORTING BEAMS UNDER THE DECK. ALL WORK WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE The work includes INSTALLATION OF A NEW ROOF MOUNTED ENERGY RECOVERY UNIT formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- CONFINED SPACE OF THE GALLERY SYSTEM BELOW THE DECK OF BLACK FALCON AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. INSTALL VARIOUS HVAC IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT minating or restricting the powers of Personal CRUISE TERMINAL. THE SECOND FLOOR INCLUDING DUCT MOD’S CONTROLS AND NEW VAV’S. Representatives appointed under informal pro- BASE BID WORK INCLUDES REPAIRS AT LOCATIONS TO BE DETERMINED: Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017. cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, ± CAP WALL END REPAIRS Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital can be obtained from the Petitioner. Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may Run date: 3/31/2017 ± EXPOSED PILE ENCASEMENTS issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. ± DECK REPAIRS In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with ± COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & LEGAL NOTICE THE ADD-ALTERNATE #1 WORK INCLUDES REPAIRS AT LOCATIONS TO BE DETERMINED: Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of HVAC. Commonwealth of Massachusetts ± CAP WALL END REPAIRS The estimated contract cost is SEVEN HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($705,000.00) The Trial Court ± EXPOSED PILE ENCASEMENTS In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their Probate and Family Court ± COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Middlesex Division bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management The ADD-ALTERNATE #2 WORK INCLUDES REPAIRS AT LOCATIONS TO BE DETERMINED: & Maintenance and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the 208 Cambridge Street ± CAP WALL END REPAIRS sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 ± EXPOSED PILE ENCASEMENTS 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 Docket No. MI17P0987EA ± DECK REPAIRS Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Estate of ± COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) HELEN CRAWFORD Bid documents will be made available beginning APRIL 5, 2017. percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Also Known As Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital 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, HELEN L. CRAWFORD Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Date of Death December 1, 2016 issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The INFORMAL PROBATE The estimated Base Bid cost is $1,343,000 bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to PUBLICATION NOTICE do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the The estimated cost for Add-Alternate #1 is: $289,000 faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. To all persons interested in the above The estimated cost for Add-Alternate #2 is: $68,000 captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Paul G. Crawford of Santa Cruz, CA, a Will percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a has been admitted to informal probate. 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, surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of Paul G. Crawford of Santa Cruz, CA has or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts been informally appointed as the Personal Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay Representative of the estate to serve without minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the surety on the bond. bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or The estate is being administered under do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. informal procedure by the Personal Represen- faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS bate Code without supervision by the Court. payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a ($1,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Inventory and accounts are not required to be surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, fi led with the Court, but interested parties are wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts Special Provisions for complete details. entitled to notice regarding the administration General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: from the Personal Representative and can minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the petition the Court in any matter relating to the Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and/or ELECTRICAL $120,000 estate, including distribution of assets and the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. MISCELLANEOUS AND ORNAMENTAL IRON $30,000 expenses of administration. Interested parties The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance, ROOFING $33,000 are entitled to petition the Court to institute Auto Liability Insurance, and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or minating or restricting the powers of Personal Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Special Provisions for complete details. cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision can be obtained from the Petitioner. This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that not less than FOUR POINT SIX PERCENT (4.6%) of the Contract be performed by requiring that not less than TWO AND ONE TENTH PERCENT (2.1%) of the Contract be performed Run date: 3/31/2017 by minority and women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders minority and women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action Your Ad Requirements 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 to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior Could Go The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where the sub-contract exceeds $10,000. Here certifi cation where the sub-contract exceeds $10,000. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs 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 For information about Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. advertising in in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS P. GLYNN the Post-Gazette, call THOMAS P. GLYNN CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 617-227-8929. CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 3/31/17 Run date: 3/31/17 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 31, 2017 PAGE 11

EXTRA Innings by Sal Giarratani

“To Dream the It wasn’t easy watching my teams like Harmon Killerbrew, article. I believe Red Sox Nation played in 163 games, had 153 Impossible Dream” hometown ball team lose year Al Kaline, Rocky Colavito, and was born that year because for RBIs, batted .346 and stole 18 This season will mark the 50th after year after year. I remember MICKEY MANTLE. I mistakenly the fi rst time in more than a bases. Then think about the anniversary of the Impossible paying 90 cents to sit in the thought the Red Sox’s best days decade of baseball, the Red Sox great Duke Snyder back with Dream team, the 1967 Boston bleachers to be close to the Red were behind them. I was proved were back in contention. the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950, Red Sox, and the actual birth of Sox bullpen. My favorite relief wrong in 1967. Yes, I know they lost that year who at age 23 played in 152 Red Sox Nation. After suffering guy was, of course, Dick Radatz That season started off great. to Bob Gibson in Game 7, but it games, batted in 107 RBIs, hit for what seemed like an eternity known to all as “The Monster” I remember working behind made believers out of us. I have .321 and stole 16 bases. with one dismal season after and not to be confused with the the cafeteria counter at the never stopped believing since. Mookie is going to be a great another, old Boston fans Green Monstah in the outfi eld. City Spa in Worcester Square Remembering Dallas Green baseball player, hopefully with remember what it was like in Mostly I went to see my in the South End. It was April the Red Sox for a long time. the netherworld of baseball here favorite players from other 14th, the Sox started a rookie NEAA Baseball in Boston during the ’50s and named Billy Rohr, who lost a Beginning Soon ’60s. Ticket prices were cheap, LEGAL NOTICE no-hitter with two outs in the The North End Athletic but the teams were just so bad. ninth when Elston Howard got Association (NEAA) kicks off Commonwealth of Massachusetts a cheap single for the Yankees. its 2017 season on Saturday, The Trial Court I remember Rohr’s second April 29th, down at Langone LEGAL NOTICE Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Division winning start when he beat the Field. Everything begins that The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street Yankees again, 6-0, with my day starting at 10:00 am. Middlesex Probate and Family Court East Cambridge, MA 02141 brother and I sitting in the right Arroyo Takes Head Shot 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 fi eld grandstands. He only won Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI16P6283EA (617) 768-5800 one more game in his career, Estate of but it is a major footnote to that Docket No. MI17D0607DR ISABELLE C. KIBURIS DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Date of Death September 6, 2016 season. PUBLICATION AND MAILING INFORMAL PROBATE I loved all the old photos As I read his obituary, I SILIANISE LOUIS PUBLICATION NOTICE published with the magazine couldn’t help but remember vs. To all persons interested in the above the fi ery personality of Dallas KARL W. VERNET captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Green, a towering fi gure of a To the Defendant: Charles E. Kiburis of Grand Etang, Nova LEGAL NOTICE The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce Scotia, Canada, a Will has been admitted to manager and fi xture with the requesting that the Court grant a divorce for informal probate. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Philadelphia Phillies who just Bronson Arroyo is back again Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. Charles E. Kiburis of Grand Etang, Nova The Trial Court passed away at 92 years of with the Cincinnati Royals and The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. Scotia, Canada has been informally appointed Middlesex Probate and Family Court An Automatic Restraining Order has been as the Personal Representative of the estate to 208 Cambridge Street age. He used to be a big league still has many fans from his entered in this matter preventing you from serve without surety on the bond. Cambridge, MA 02141 pitcher, but hardly a great one. days with the Red Sox. Recently, taking any action which would negatively impact The estate is being administered under (617) 768-5800 Once he joked, “I was a 20-game during a Cactus League game the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE informal procedure by the Personal Represen- Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Docket No. MI15P7062EA winner but it just took me fi ve against the Rangers, he was hit You are hereby summoned and required to bate Code without supervision by the Court. CITATION ON PETITION years to do it.” He was only in the face by a catcher’s throw serve upon Silianise Louis, 39 Varnum Park, Inventory and accounts are not required to be FOR ORDER OF 20-22 in his short ’60s career. on a stolen base attempt. He Waltham, MA 02451 your answer, if any, on or fi led with the Court, but interested parties are COMPLETE SETTLEMENT before April 20, 2017. If you fail to do so, the entitled to notice regarding the administration He is, however, most noted for stayed on his feet and then left court will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- from the Personal Representative and can Estate of giving up the only grand slam the game on his own two feet. tion of this action. You are also required to fi le a petition the Court in any matter relating to the STEVEN M. HARRIS ever hit by the all-time hit leader The 40-year-old pitcher was copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the estate, including distribution of assets and Date of Death August 22, 2015 Register of this Court. expenses of administration. Interested parties Pete Rose. When he managed, examined in the clubhouse by A Petition for Order of Complete Settle- are entitled to petition the Court to institute Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., ment has been fi led by A. Cowpland Lilien the six-foot-four Green made a doctor. Bronson is attempting formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- First Justice of this Court. of Framingham, MA requesting that the court lots of noise. In 1980, the a comeback this season with minating or restricting the powers of Personal Date: March 9, 2017 enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement Representatives appointed under informal pro- no-nonsense skipper led the the Reds after missing two including the allowance of a fi nal account and Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, other such relief as may be requested in the Phillies to their first World years with elbow and shoulder Run date: 3/31/17 can be obtained from the Petitioner. Petition. Series championship. injuries. Run date: 3/31/2017 IMPORTANT NOTICE Dallas Green spent 62 years Puerto Rico on WBC Roll You have the right to obtain a copy of the LEGAL NOTICE Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. in baseball as player, manager, Puerto Rico is on its way to LEGAL NOTICE You have a right to object to this proceeding. general manager, and team the World Baseball Classic Commonwealth of Massachusetts To do so, you or your attorney must fi le president. He also managed semifi nal on March 18th, after The Trial Court a written appearance and objection at this Probate and Family Court Department Commonwealth of Massachusetts court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of the NY Yankees and the NY destroying Venezuela by a Suffolk Division The Trial Court April 14, 2017. Mets. He was a pure and simple score of 13-2. Back in 2013, 24 New Chardon Street Probate and Family Court This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline true baseball guy. As David Puerto Rico was runner-up to Boston, MA 02114 by which you must fi le a written appearance Suffolk Probate and Family Court Montgomery, Phillies Chairman the Dominican team. Big stars (617) 788-8300 24 New Chardon Street and objection if you object to this proceed- Docket No. SU17P0379PM Boston, MA 02114 ing. If you fail to fi le a timely written appear- stated, “He was a big man with a for the Puerto Rico team have (617) 788-8300 ance and objection followed by an Affi davit big heart and a bigger-than-life been Mike Aviles and Kenny CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF of Objections within thirty (30) days of the PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF Docket No. SU17P0606EA return date, action may be taken without personality.” Vargas. CONSERVATOR OR OTHER Estate of further notice to you. How Good is Mookie Betts? Yankees Getting PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO MARY KATHERINE BURLINSON Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405 How good was Mookie Betts its Rotation Together Date of Death January 22, 2017 First Justice of this Court. last season at age 23? Last year, As of right now, the NY In the matter of Date: March 17, 2017 VINCENZIO GRAFFEO CITATION ON PETITION FOR Mookie played in 158 games, Yankees have CC Sabathia, Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Of: Boston, MA FORMAL ADJUDICATION drove in 113 RBIs, batted .318 Tanaka Masahiro, and Mike Run date: 3/31/17 RESPONDENT To all interested persons: and stole 26 bases. Think of Pineda listed as starters, with (Person to be Protected/Minor) A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal the following. Tommy Davis of fi ve other guys including Luis To the named Respondent and all other Representative has been fi led by Joseph F. the 1962 LA Dodgers at age 23 Severino trying to fi ll out the interested persons, a petition has been Burlinson of Easton, CT requesting that the LEGAL NOTICE filed by Vincenzio Graffeo of Boston, MA last two spots in the starting Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the above captioned matter alleging that such other relief as requested in the Petition. rotation. The Trial Court Vincenzio Graffeo is in need of a Conservator The Petitioner requests that Joseph F. LEGAL NOTICE or other protective order and requesting that Burlinson of Easton, CT be appointed as Probate and Family Court Ken W. Shulman of Boston, MA (or some other Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Middlesex Division Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised Commonwealth of Massachusetts serve Without Surety on the bond. administration. East Cambridge, MA 02141 Middlesex Probate and Family Court The petition asks the court to determine that (617) 768-5800 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court IMPORTANT NOTICE Middlesex Probate and Family Court the Respondent is disabled, that a protective Docket No. MI17P1425EA Cambridge, MA 02141 order or appointment of a Conservator is nec- You have the right to obtain a copy of the (617) 768-5800 208 Cambridge Street Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Estate of Cambridge, MA 02141 essary, and that the proposed conservator is Docket No. MI16D0666DR appropriate. The petition is on fi le with this court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. STEPHEN A. BONICA (617) 768-5800 You have the right to object to this To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a Also Known As DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Docket No. MI17D0647DR written appearance and objection at this STEPHEN ANTHONY BONICA PUBLICATION AND MAILING proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your DIVORCE SUMMONS BY attorney must fi le a written appearance at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day Date of Death October 3, 2016 LAOURA MATTHEWS of May 4, 2017. PUBLICATION AND MAILING court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date INFORMAL PROBATE aka LAOURA TABAGOUA of April 27, 2017. This day is NOT a hearing This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline vs. MELISSA ARMIENTI by which you must fi le a written appearance PUBLICATION NOTICE date, but a deadline date by which you have to JOSEPH MATTHEWS vs. fi le the written appearance if you object to the and objection if you object to this proceed- To all persons interested in the above NICHOLAS ARMIENTI ing. If you fail to fi le a timely written appear- captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner To the Defendant: petition. If you fail to fi le the written appearance To the Defendant: ance and objection followed by an affi davit Stephen Alfred Bonica of North Port, FL. The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce by the return date, action may be taken in this The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce of objections within thirty (30) days of the Stephen Alfred Bonica of North Port, FL requesting that the Court grant a divorce for matter without further notice to you. In addition requesting that the Court grant a divorce for return day, action may be taken without has been informally appointed as the Personal Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. to fi ling the written appearance, you or your Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. further notice to you. Representative of the estate to serve without The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. attorney must fi le a written affi davit stating the The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. surety on the bond. An Automatic Restraining Order has been specifi c facts and grounds of your objection UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION An Automatic Restraining Order has been The estate is being administered under entered in this matter preventing you from tak- within 30 days after the return date. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS entered in this matter preventing you from tak- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- ing any action which would negatively impact UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) ing any action which would negatively impact IMPORTANT NOTICE tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE A Personal Representative appointed the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE The outcome of this proceeding may bate Code without supervision by the Court. Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. limit or completely take away the above- Inventory and accounts are not required to be You are hereby summoned and required istration is not required to fi le an inventory You are hereby summoned and required to named person’s right to make decisions fi led with the Court, but interested parties are to serve upon Laoura Matthews, Laoura or annual accounts with the Court. Persons serve upon Melissa Armienti, 2 Garden Court, about personal affairs or fi nancial affairs entitled to notice regarding the administration Tabagoua, 682 Walk Hill St., Mattapan, interested in the estate are entitled to notice Somerville, MA 02143 your answer, if any, on or both. The above-named person has the from the Personal Representative and can MA 02126 your answer, if any, on or before regarding the administration directly from or before April 21, 2017. If you fail to do so, the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make petition the Court in any matter relating to the April 21, 2017. If you fail to do so, the court will the Personal Representative and may peti- court will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- this request on behalf of the above-named estate, including distribution of assets and proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion of this action. You are also required to fi le a person. If the above-named person cannot expenses of administration. Interested parties action. You are also required to fi le a copy of estate, including the distribution of assets copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at are entitled to petition the Court to institute your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the Register and expenses of administration. Register of this Court. State expense. formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- of this Court. WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, minating or restricting the powers of Personal Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Representatives appointed under informal pro- First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: March 24, 2017 Date: March 22, 2017 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Date: March 10, 2017 Date: March 10, 2017 Terri Klug Cafazzo, Register of Probate Terri Klug Cafazzo, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 3/31/17 Run date: 3/31/17 Run date: 3/31/2017 Run date: 3/31/17 Run date: 3/31/17 PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 31, 2017

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

It was perhaps one of the since this was an NBA game You Don’t Play Boxing, but You Do Play Baseball quietest 70-point performances — a level where all the players Baseball season begins soon so I thought I would once again share some photos you’ll ever see scored, for it have all the tools to make up a of boxers and ballplayers. wasn’t until near the end of the defi cit like that with less than “At the bell come out swinging, bats and punches!” achievement that fans in the TD two minutes to go. Garden began to take notice in So Booker took over, scoring a demonstrative way. and scoring and scoring, with We speak, of course of the the Suns calling timeouts and 70 tallies put up by Phoenix deliberately fouling the Cs to Suns guard Devin Booker further manage the clock and against the Celtics, the most give their teammate even more ever scored by an individual chances. player against the Green and After the contest’s conclusion, White since the franchise began some were critical of the Suns — in the late 1940s.The previous saying they were trying to pad record holder was Elgin Baylor, Booker’s point total with such who swished 64 through the strategies. We don’t buy that twine while playing for the because the Suns were behind. Minneapolis Lakers when the The ultimate objective of every Cs were visiting way back on coach is to win the game. Coach November 8, 1959 — exactly Watson was trying his best to Jack Blackburn, Joe Louis, and Satchel Paige. one year to the day before John do that with the only realistic F. Kennedy would be elected chance he still had: Booker’s President of the United States. hot hand. Baylor accomplished his feat If the Suns had been ahead Ted Williams sparring while in the service. over 1,300 miles from Boston and were simply prolonging Garden. The last time someone the game, critics might have broke 60 against the Celtics on a point. However, the Suns the parquet during the regular were behind, trying to close an season was back on January 14, 11-point defi cit with 1:48 left on 1962, when Wilt Chamberlain the clock. That doesn’t sound walked off the court at game’s like an attempt at padding to end with 62 next to his name in us. That sounds like a strategy the scorebook. of a coach using his best player It has been a long season for in a last-ditch attempt to pull the Suns, who came into the out a victory. Garden with a less than lofty If one thinks about it, the 22-50 record, well on their Celtics were the ones who Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey. way to closing the lid on the were successful that night. campaign when the regular First, they won the game — the season comes to an end in ultimate objective of the players mid-April. and coaches. It was Phoenix Indeed, the Celtics looked like that left with its 51st loss of they had things well in hand, the season. Secondly, they leading by 26 at one point and essentially shut down Booker’s Joe DiMaggio on Speedbag. eventually going on to a 130- seven teammates who got into 120 victory that provided them the game — limiting those seven with their 47th triumph of the players to just 50 points. season. So, while Booker did achieve It might have been a routine his remarkable total, the other victory, though a bit more of a members of the team were letdown on defense than Celtics essentially rendered ineffective head coach Brad Stevens would by the Celtics. Basketball is a have liked, except for Booker. team game. And, as on the vast The 20-year-old came into the majority of nights, an excellent game as the Suns leading scorer team beat a noteworthy Jimmie Foxx, Jack Sharkey, and Ted Williams. (20.9 per game) and left with a individual. chapter of his own in the Celtics Stevens indicated that he was record book. disappointed in his players not What bothered the Cs was being able to play at the same what Suns coach Earl Watson, level for an entire 48 minutes, Max Schmeling and Babe Ruth. a former player at UCLA and knowing that there will be better an NBA journeyman for 13 teams in the playoffs. seasons, chose to do down the Perhaps the Celtics were a stretch. Seeing another game little embarrassed because in on the verge of entering the loss the closing moments the home column, Watson, in his fi rst full crowd, sensing the game was season at the helm, ordered that won, began to cheer for Booker Booker’s teammates feed him as he closed out a night of the ball. history at the Garden. And why not? But even his hot hand fell Do nothing and it was a sure short of preventing a victory loss. Do something and the by the Celtics. So why not Suns might get back into it, enjoy watching history being although their chances were made? As the final buzzer slim. So as the clock wound sounded, fans had their tickets Gene Tunney and Al Jolson take the fi eld. down in the fourth quarter, as keepsakes and a memory the hot hand of the night was to last a lifetime. Moreover, Ernie Terrell and Joe DiMaggio. given the maximum opportunity the Celtics won. From a fan’s to continue scoring. And the perspective, there was nothing Cs, who were leading by 18 really wrong with that. with a little over four minutes BIG GAME BUILDUP — As to go, saw that differential get the days dwindle down in whittled down to 11 with 1:48 the regular season, fans are remaining. looking forward to Cleveland’s “I just wanted to win the visit to the Garden on April game,” said Stevens in his 5th. It’s a contest that could postgame press conference as well decide which team will he refl ected on his state of mind emerge as the winner of the when the Suns appeared to Eastern Conference’s regular have brightened in those closing season crown and a preview of a moments. possible matchup in the coming His concern was well founded playoffs.

John L. Sullivan in the dugout, 1904, Former Lightweight Champ Carlos Ortiz with WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Huntington Ave. grounds. Roberto Clemente.