VOL. 121 - NO. 14 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 7, 2017 $.35 A COPY Remembering the Palm GREAT ONE Sunday APRIL 9TH On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany, saying, “The world must be made safe for democracy.” Four days later, on April 6th, Congress voted overwhelmingly in favor of a war declaration. Winthrop Square Project The Friends of the Public Gar- this development project and witnessed the lives of millions den and Boston Common have refuse, on behalf of the other of people; they have sheltered been faithful stewards of these Bostonians, the benefits that and eased the weary and have beautiful public green spaces for go with it. provided a haven and times of many years. The city owes them While I appreciate the dedica- inspiration. an enormous debt of gratitude tion of the people who protect The Winthrop Square devel- for their dedication. However, these parks, we would respect- opment, at no cost to the life that dedication has blinded fully ask them to reconsider of these green spaces, offers a them to the much larger picture their opposition and remind widespread and historic well of of the myriad benefi ts fl owing them that the parks are here, opportunity. Affordable hous- News Briefs from the Winthrop Square de- in the heart of our city, for the ing, jobs, playgrounds, and velopment. benefi t of all the people of Bos- safe spaces for our children are by Sal Giarratani This project, on city-owned ton, whether they have had op- immediate and important is- land, is a once-in-a generation portunity to enjoy them or not. sues that the Winthrop Square opportunity for Boston, with Boston Common is the oldest project will directly address Don’t Go with God? an unprecedented $150 million public park in the nation, and it throughout the city. The citi- The ACLU is suing the State of Georgia over its offered by Millennium Partners is called the Common, because it zens of Boston are in need of an refusal to allow a couple to give their 22-month old to build a 750-foot tower on the is here for the common good, for affordable place to live and for baby the surname Allah. The American Civil Liberties site of a condemned garage. The every person who resides in Bos- meaningful and sustainable long Union fi led the lawsuit on behalf of the parents. State project will fi ll the city’s coffers ton or visits from far and wide. term employment. This project is law requires that a baby’s surname be either the with funds to be invested in the Like many times before, on not just a one-time opportunity surname of the mom or the dad. However, the couple protection of parks all over Bos- a Saturday this past Janu- generator (as remarkable as a wants to name their baby Zaly Kha Graceful Lorraina ton, including Boston Common, ary, over 175,000 people came $150 million payment to the city Allah. Good luck to that kid growing up. There’s but more importantly, it will together on the Common and is) but will continue to work for another reason why some folks apparently should support construction of new af- throughout the Garden, in sup- the city as long as it exists. never become parents in the fi rst case. fordable housing and renovation port of women’s rights and in The Winthrop Square project Drum Roll for Losers of existing affordable housing in opposition to President Donald shines a light on a unique and With that stunning end to the latest GOP alternative Chinatown, East Boston, and Trump’s initiatives. The grass widespread public good that to Obamacare, I laughed as I read a retort from Speaker South Boston. It will provide was surely trampled, the ground will vastly outweigh morning Paul Ryan who stated, “We were a ten-year opposition thousands of jobs and over $12 beaten down, as thousands and shadow. To stand in the way of party where being against things was easy to do. million annually in property thousands marched in solidar- this unprecedented opportunity, Doing big things is hard.” Boy, Ryan must be a brain taxes to the city. ity. This is exactly the role of based on nothing more than surgeon, huh? It will also cast a minimal these spaces in our civic life and a few minutes of incremental Yes, He Kane? morning shadow on the Public the city embraces it. shadow early in the morning Glenn Jacobs, better known as WWE bad guy Kane, Garden and Boston Common, Why? Because the public good that are already allowed by other is stepping out of the wrestler’s ring and into the which currently is not allowed of this historic gathering so far developments would be a tragic political ring. He has fi led paperwork to run for Knox by law. There will be no impact outweighed any limited imposi- mistake. If the Public Garden County Mayor in Tennessee. He isn’t the fi rst pro whatsoever on the growing tion on the land. Because the and Boston Common could talk, wrestler to run for politics in Tennessee. Remember season of the fl owers, trees, or purpose of these spaces is for the we have no doubt they would say Jerry “The King” Lawler known for his feud with Andy shrubs that grace these beauti- people to gather, to celebrate, to the same. Kaufman from “Taxi” TV fame? ful parks. However, because of protest, to play, to live, in har- these limited shadows and a mony with this city, as a united Deb Blair (Continued on Page 14) little known, 26-year-old shadow community. This is their home, President law, the Friends of the Public our home. Since 1634 and Link Garden are fighting to stop 1837, these public spaces have Downton Boston Resident THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQUARE, EAST BOSTON This offi ce is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 7, 2017 The Wicked mart Investor by Chris Hanson We all remember “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” from ABC’s Wide World of Sports. The host Jim McKay left this PIUS TIBERIUS tidbit out: many winners were once losers who decided to change course. It’s too bad the average investor doesn’t embrace needed Tiberius Claudius Nero Cae- made a hasty departure from change; he lets a status quo bias dictate his investment decisions. sar, second emperor of Rome, Rome and settled in Rhodes for To explore this topic, I turn my attention to someone eminently was the third of the twelve about seven years. He returned special to me, Braintree-born marathon runner Sean Quigley. Caesars and was also the third to Rome and took up residence The Wicked Smart Investor had the privilege of witnessing his member of the Julio-Claudian on the Esqualine Hill where he fi rst steps. line. He was born on the Pal- attended mostly to his personal The signifi cance of that milestone only became apparent when entine Hill on November 16, affairs and exercised no public he started running track at Archbishop Williams High School. 42 B.C., the son of Tiberius functions. Claudius was ad- Sean was fast and won many awards. His most prestigious award Claudius Nero and Livia. His opted by Augustus along with was the 2003 National Scholastic 500M trophy. I was elated for mother Livia later married Au- Marcus Agrippa. The practice of my fellow Bishop. gustus. His father died when adopting adults was not uncom- Sean continued to rack up successes at La Salle University and Tiberius was only nine years old mon in Rome during imperial beyond. He placed well in the 2008 U.S. Olympic trials. The next and at that young age he eulo- times. year, he won the Boston Mayor’s Cup during our beloved Mayor gized his dead parent from the During a revolt and ensuing Menino’s tenure. Now that Sean is running in the Boston Marathon rostrum in the Forum. While in three-year war with Illyricum, as an elite runner, I’m beaming with pride. After all, I changed his his early teens, he and Marcel- Claudius was given command diapers so I can somewhat lay my claim to him. lus accompanied the chariot of of fi fteen legions plus an equal He put in a lot of hard work and sacrifi ce to get to this point. It Augustus in the triumph at Ac- number of reserve forces. His took a bit of trial and error for him to optimize his training program. tium (the defeat of Marc Antony perseverance was amply re- Sean only thinks of winning. If something isn’t working, he puts and Cleopatra). warded by a complete victory it far, far behind him. At a later age, Tiberius mar- over this territory which now The average investor fi nds making changes harder to do. This ried Agrippina, the daughter makes up a part of Yugoslavia. is called the status quo bias and it can as dream-crushing as of Marcus Agrippa, the army The victory took on more im- Heartbreak Hill. Simply put, investors have an innate preference for general, statesman and builder portance because of a simul- the current state of affairs.