SONS of ITALY Massachusetts Education and Law Awards by Adriana Guida
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VOL. 119 - NO. 22 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 29, 2015 $.35 A COPY SONS OF ITALY Massachusetts Education and Law Awards by Adriana Guida 2015 Scholarship Recipients with State President Carmelita Bello (left), Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito (center), Charitable and Educational Trust Chairman Angelo Rossi (right), and Scholarship Commission Chairman Donna Giuliani (right). (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) On Sunday, May 3, 2015, crimination that affect the praised each recipient as News Briefs nearly 300 guests packed Italian-American commu- they were presented with the ballroom of the Wynd- nity. He noted that the pres- their awards, noting their by Sal Giarratani ham Boston Andover to cel- ence of the three distin- individual successes and ebrate the second annual guished recipients of this their college institutions of Massachusetts Education year’s awards is proof of choice. Charitable and Edu- Quote to Note and Law Awards breakfast. the positive impact Italian cational Trust Chairman “Over and over, American workers have taken The Commission for Social Americans have on our Angelo Rossi was on hand to the brunt of bad trade deals.” Justice honored three long- communities. present the awards, 20 of — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren time public servants for The Scholarship Commis- which are given through the If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix it their outstanding dedication sion of the Grand Lodge of Trust directly. Recently New York City voters were asked and service to their commu- Massachusetts awarded a Massachusetts Lieuten- whether they supported the “Broken Windows” nities. The Justice Award total of 31 scholarships to ant Governor Karyn Polito, approach to cracking down on quality of life was given to The Honorable high school seniors pursu- who served as Toastmaster offenses. The results must have been pleasing Robert B. Calagione, First ing degrees in majors such for the event, spoke about to NYC Police Commissioner Billy Bratton. Fifty- Justice of the Milford Dis- as engineering, education, the positive effects of her seven percent supported this crime fighting idea trict Court since 2004, and journalism, business, and upbringing in an Italian- while only 38 percent opposed it. African Ameri- Associate Justice of the science. The students come American home, and the cans supported broken windows by a 50 percent Westborough District Court from the tops of their classes values that were instilled in to 46 percent margin. New York City folks are since 2001. The Law En- and are involved in numer- her that inspired her to com- also supportive of the way the NYPD does its job forcement Award was ous national honor societies, mit to a life of public service. too. awarded to Woburn Police extracurricular activities, In her remarks, State There’s a New Newspaper Chief Robert J. Ferullo Jr., a and volunteer organizations. President Carmelita Bello Serving Area Latinos 35-year veteran of the Scholarship Commission acknowledged that the two Woburn Police Department, Chairman Donna Giuliani Commissions that are part The other day at the East Boston Post Office, I and Chief since 2011. The touched on the numerous of the event have long, rich picked a new newspaper serving folks in East Public Service Award was and varied accomplishments histories of recognizing the Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop and Everett. granted to The Honorable of the scholarship recipi- talents and accomplish- It is called El Heraldo Latino. Knowing that the Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor ents, and noted that they are ments of Italian-Americans, Post-Gazette originally started out in all Italian, I of Somerville since 2003. well poised to become lead- and of giving back to the can see why Spanish-speaking newspapers play Commission for Social ers in their chosen fields community. She noted that a vital role in emerging immigrant communi- Justice Chairman Albert and communities as they over its 101 year history, the ties. However, like the many other Latino news- A. DeNapoli, Esq., spoke on progress through the next Grand Lodge has raised and papers I have seen, I think it is also important the continuing work of the level of their education. given over $7 million to vari- (Continued on Page 15) Commission on a state and Liaison to the Scholarship ous charitable endeavors, national level, as there are Commission and State still many instances of dis- Trustee Mary Ann Bello (Continued on Page 6) THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN AT 35 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON This office is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMPM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 29, 2015 State Representative Madaro Budget Amendments Net East Boston $220,000 by Marie Matarese CUPID AND PSYCHE Psyche was a maiden who who he was. It was her jeal- personified the human soul. ous sisters, however, who Her story was beautifully told caused her to believe that back in the second century she was embracing a hid- A.D. by Lucius Apuleius, eous monster in the dark- more commonly known as ness of night. Consequently, Apuleius. He was born in one evening while Cupid Africa, into a wealthy fam- slept she went close to him ily, and this permitted him with a lamp, and was amazed to travel to Athens where he to behold the most handsome spent a considerable amount of the gods. In the excite- of time studying the work of Psyche discovers Cupid. ment of joy and fear that Plato. Apuleius also lived in followed, a drop of the lamp’s Rome for many years follow- Ass,” a book which tells hot oil fell upon Cupid. ing his classical studies and the story of a man named He quickly awakened, cen- became actively engaged as Lucius, who was trans- sured her for her action, and an advocate. He returned to formed into an ass; thus pro- disappeared. Africa fairly early in his ca- viding him ample opportu- Her happiness now gone, reer and married a wealthy nity to observe the ridicu- Psyche wandered from State Rep. Adrian Madaro with City Councilor Sal older woman. After he was lous doings of mankind, temple to temple inquiring LaMattina. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) charged with using magic to including the activities of about her lover, eventually win the rich widow’s hand, Cupid and Psyche. Through- arriving at the palace of He’s young, he’s handsome, articulate and ambitious. He he replied with much wit in out this story the moral con- Venus. Her misery really be- won his first election at the age of 26 by an impressive an oration called “Apologia,” ditions of the time were also gan when Venus retained margin. I’m describing newly elected State Representative which has since become depicted with much humor. her, treated her as a slave, Adrian Madaro. quite famous. Subsequently, The story tells us that and imposed the most diffi- I had the pleasure of interviewing Madaro recently who he traveled throughout Africa Psyche, the youngest of a cult and humiliating labors was eager to speak of his plans for East Boston. Since being delivering lectures and ora- king’s three daughters was upon her. It is said that sworn in, Madaro hit the ground running, submitting three tions. His most famous lit- so beautiful that even Psyche could have not have budget amendments for East Boston and receiving a whop- erary work was “The Golden Venus was envious and jeal- continued to exist under her ping $220,000 dollars. ous. Because of this jeal- suffering, had not Cupid, who Twenty-five thousand will go to the State Police to patrol ousy, Venus ordered Cupid to still secretly loved her, invis- Constitution Beach. One-hundred and twenty thousand will LEGAL NOTICE inspire Psyche with great ibly comforted and assisted go to Project Bread for low income children to receive healthy love for a most contemptible her in those toils. With this nutritious meals and seventy-five thousand is slated for NOTICE OF SALE man. After setting his eyes aid, Psyche finally succeeded the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center for 24-7 emer- Notice is hereby given by TODISCO on Psyche, and unknown to in overcoming the hatred of gency substance abuse counselors. TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, her, Cupid was stricken with Venus. Through the inter- Madaro is full of ideas for the betterment of East Boston, EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to and intends to work hard towards that goal. His thought the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, her beauty and fell deeply in vention of the gods, Psyche Section 39A that they will sell the love. Under cover of darkness was granted immortality, for housing is to have more middle-class housing be built, following vehicles. he carried her to a beautiful and was united with Cupid and build up Eastie’s economy. He explained “Roseland Vehicles are being sold to satisfy Project has broken ground, New Street housing rentals will their garage keeper’s lien for towing, spot, where unseen and un- forever. storage and notices of sale: known, he visited her every In works of art, Psyche is be market price, and with the completion of the waterfront, 2002 AUDI A4 night and left just before shown as a beautiful maiden great things are expected for East Boston. More open space VIN# WAULT68E82A102518 dawn. Cupid warned Psyche with the wings of a butter- is being planned, Piers Park Phase II will become an active 1999 MAZDA 626 not to endanger their happi- fly.