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No mention of this, in the Globe, or Mayor Menino's site. Were you around Government Center, this afternoon ? Pretty loud. Excellent sound system.
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Today- What the heck, is going on ? We are socked in, with fog!
Housing Bubble Burst 1980s and Oil Crisis, 2000 Internet Bubble burst
The effect of the Wall Street Crash of 2007-2008
It is very telling, about what effect downturns had on small towns, when the Fourth of July celebration slides downward.
To go from offering a chicken barbecue and lobster bake, featuring the best, for the Fourth of July parade, to changing the traditions,
and economizing, with a pancake breakfast with entertainment, and fun for the families all afternoon until the fireworks. The final down-
ward slide, hosting a hot dog dinner and modest fireworks.
From what I can remember, as a little child that was still in grade school-
We had a parade, and they marched into town. That was followed by a Fourth of July feast, in town- then everyone enjoyed a patriotic
concert in town. All the grown-ups talked their heads off, and all of us children got together and had fun in the town square park.
That changed. The parade marched through main street. We all went to the fairground where there were stalls for food and games.
There were stalls for the benefit for the firemen, the police, local community organizations. I remember the Elks, the most, because
of their signs. It was an all day affair. There was a dance hall. That ended, and we celebrated the Fourth with family, and at night,
went to a fairground even further away, for the fireworks show. I was still very young, when I experienced my first professional fire-
works show. The loudness of the fireworks frightened me. I did not like it, and I wanted to go home. That changed, and I appreciated
the grandness of fireworks. The crowds were very large, when compared to the modest beginning. People started blowing their hands
off, or injuring their eyes,or burning themselves with fireworks. We were only allowed to have sparklers.
Everything had changed. The town grew and grew. So many new houses, new town buildings, a new hospital, new roads, new bridges.
Housing Bubble Burst 1980s and Oil Crisis, 2000 Internet Bubble burst
The effect of the Wall Street Crash of 2007-2008
It is very telling, about what effect downturns had on small towns, when the Fourth of July celebration slides downward.
To go from offering a chicken barbecue and lobster bake, featuring the best, for the Fourth of July parade, to changing the traditions,
and economizing, with a pancake breakfast with entertainment, and fun for the families all afternoon until the fireworks. The final down-
ward slide, hosting a hot dog dinner and modest fireworks.
From what I can remember, as a little child that was still in grade school-
We had a parade, and they marched into town. That was followed by a Fourth of July feast, in town- then everyone enjoyed a patriotic
concert in town. All the grown-ups talked their heads off, and all of us children got together and had fun in the town square park.
That changed. The parade marched through main street. We all went to the fairground where there were stalls for food and games.
There were stalls for the benefit for the firemen, the police, local community organizations. I remember the Elks, the most, because
of their signs. It was an all day affair. There was a dance hall. That ended, and we celebrated the Fourth with family, and at night,
went to a fairground even further away, for the fireworks show. I was still very young, when I experienced my first professional fire-
works show. The loudness of the fireworks frightened me. I did not like it, and I wanted to go home. That changed, and I appreciated
the grandness of fireworks. The crowds were very large, when compared to the modest beginning. People started blowing their hands
off, or injuring their eyes,or burning themselves with fireworks. We were only allowed to have sparklers.
Everything had changed. The town grew and grew. So many new houses, new town buildings, a new hospital, new roads, new bridges.
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240,000 people drive into Boston everyday. Then, they leave and go home. That does not count visitors, who park and stay.
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A little old lady from one of the bedroom towns, has the right attitude. The shut down is just a blip. Then, again, Boston still has the problem of
few bathrooms, and few parking spaces. Many will be surprised how many of those belong to the Parks Services. It has been perfect weather, for
the tourists to enjoy. The tourists will not be seeing the interesting uniforms, that the Park Rangers wear. I cannot imagine, what it is like for the
tourists in Washington, D.C. They put up barriers, to keep the tourists out. Boston stopped feeling paranoid, last year. The concrete barriers were
temporary. The new metal barriers were stored away, when Spring gave Boston cherry blossoms. (Trees were a gift from our sister city, in Japan)
few bathrooms, and few parking spaces. Many will be surprised how many of those belong to the Parks Services. It has been perfect weather, for
the tourists to enjoy. The tourists will not be seeing the interesting uniforms, that the Park Rangers wear. I cannot imagine, what it is like for the
tourists in Washington, D.C. They put up barriers, to keep the tourists out. Boston stopped feeling paranoid, last year. The concrete barriers were
temporary. The new metal barriers were stored away, when Spring gave Boston cherry blossoms. (Trees were a gift from our sister city, in Japan)
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What is up with that enormous purple baby carriage , in Union Square ?
I have never seen so much graffiti. Most of it points to tumblr
The skies above Harvard Square must inspire watercolorists.
Such a watery sunset. Layers of color, piled on top of each other.
I have never seen so much graffiti. Most of it points to tumblr
The skies above Harvard Square must inspire watercolorists.
Such a watery sunset. Layers of color, piled on top of each other.
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The coyote pups respond with cries, when they hear the ambulance sirens. That means all day. Night has fallen, and they howl.
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Once, again, Tornado Alley East is under threat. A wild and windy day for all. More so, for some.
Look out, below! Higher winds than what has been blowing, are expected.
Warning: Wind Advisory in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 544 in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening
Massachusetts, Suffolk
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Statement as of 6:03 PM EDT on October 07, 2013
Expires 10:00 PM EDT on October 07, 2013
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 544 remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT
MA
Massachusetts counties included are
Essex Franklin Hampden
Hampshire Middlesex Norfolk
Suffolk Worcester
Look out, below! Higher winds than what has been blowing, are expected.
Warning: Wind Advisory in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 544 in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening
Massachusetts, Suffolk
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Statement as of 6:03 PM EDT on October 07, 2013
Expires 10:00 PM EDT on October 07, 2013
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 544 remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT
MA
Massachusetts counties included are
Essex Franklin Hampden
Hampshire Middlesex Norfolk
Suffolk Worcester
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The weatherman seems to be talking out of both sides of his mouth. At least one town on the East Coast will take a beating.
In other news-
Where is the Mail Recovery Center ?
Lost Mail Is Auctioned Off At Center In Atlanta
Mr. LIONEL SNOW (Director, Mail Recovery Center, Atlanta): "No recording devices are allowed out there at all."
http://www.npr.org/2010/12/28/132393643/Undeliverable-Mail-Is-Auctioned-Off-At-Center-In-Atlanta
March 7, 2013
Post Office moving Atlanta unclaimed mail auction online
"....a time of rapid change for the Postal Service, last month’s live auction was one of the last. The Postal Service is contracting out the auctions
and moving them all online as soon as April."
GovDeals, the contractor, says expanding the pool of bidders beyond those who could show up in Atlanta on a Wednesday morning will bring in
more money for the cash-strapped Postal Service.
A subsidiary of Liquidity Services, Inc., GovDeals contracts with 5,300 governments to sell their surplus.
After GovDeals’ 15 percent cut, that would leave an estimated 5 percent to 25 percent gain for the Postal Service. The Mail Recovery Center
brought in $7.8 million in revenue in 2011. With those numbers, the USPS would stand to gain between $390,000 and $1.95 million
per year.
GovDeals, based in Alabama, plans to keep the distribution local. Gravley said the company plans to hire five people for a new warehouse in
Atlanta where bidders can pick up the goods, near the Postal Service location where they do now. Gravley said the company is exploring ways
to ship the lots to successful bidders rather than make them pick up in person.
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/post-office-moving-atlanta-unclaimed-mail-auction-/nWkQs/
March 7, 2013
Dead man's ashes and urns, make international news!
NORTHWOOD, N.H. (WHDH) -- Allison Kelley tried to ship the ashes of her husband from New Hampshire to Florida,
where her late husband Chuck’s daughter lives. However, when the package arrived the ashes and urns were gone.
She mailed his ashes in small and large urns to Chuck’s daughter in Florida, but when the package arrived, the tape
on the package was ripped and the urns weren't inside.
“If they fell out the shirts would have fallen out with it, in my opinion. Looks like someone put the shirts back in the box,” Kelley said.
She contacted the post office and they said they'd look into it.
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/...man-believes-late-husband-s-ashes-were-stole/
Oct 09, 2013
NORTHWOOD, N.H. —The lost ashes of a Northwood woman’s late husband have been found.
Allison Kelley's husband Chuck died of a heart attack in August.
She kept one small urn of ashes and mailed two urns to her husband's daughter in Florida, but they never made it.
The mail recovery center said this week that it has recovered both urns.
http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/lo...ter/-/9857858/22347996/-/kk7lukz/-/index.html
{gsgs comment- So many Postmasters have gone to jail, because of stealing!}
In other news-
Where is the Mail Recovery Center ?
Lost Mail Is Auctioned Off At Center In Atlanta
Mr. LIONEL SNOW (Director, Mail Recovery Center, Atlanta): "No recording devices are allowed out there at all."
http://www.npr.org/2010/12/28/132393643/Undeliverable-Mail-Is-Auctioned-Off-At-Center-In-Atlanta
March 7, 2013
Post Office moving Atlanta unclaimed mail auction online
"....a time of rapid change for the Postal Service, last month’s live auction was one of the last. The Postal Service is contracting out the auctions
and moving them all online as soon as April."
GovDeals, the contractor, says expanding the pool of bidders beyond those who could show up in Atlanta on a Wednesday morning will bring in
more money for the cash-strapped Postal Service.
A subsidiary of Liquidity Services, Inc., GovDeals contracts with 5,300 governments to sell their surplus.
After GovDeals’ 15 percent cut, that would leave an estimated 5 percent to 25 percent gain for the Postal Service. The Mail Recovery Center
brought in $7.8 million in revenue in 2011. With those numbers, the USPS would stand to gain between $390,000 and $1.95 million
per year.
GovDeals, based in Alabama, plans to keep the distribution local. Gravley said the company plans to hire five people for a new warehouse in
Atlanta where bidders can pick up the goods, near the Postal Service location where they do now. Gravley said the company is exploring ways
to ship the lots to successful bidders rather than make them pick up in person.
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/post-office-moving-atlanta-unclaimed-mail-auction-/nWkQs/
March 7, 2013
Dead man's ashes and urns, make international news!
NORTHWOOD, N.H. (WHDH) -- Allison Kelley tried to ship the ashes of her husband from New Hampshire to Florida,
where her late husband Chuck’s daughter lives. However, when the package arrived the ashes and urns were gone.
She mailed his ashes in small and large urns to Chuck’s daughter in Florida, but when the package arrived, the tape
on the package was ripped and the urns weren't inside.
“If they fell out the shirts would have fallen out with it, in my opinion. Looks like someone put the shirts back in the box,” Kelley said.
She contacted the post office and they said they'd look into it.
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/...man-believes-late-husband-s-ashes-were-stole/
Oct 09, 2013
NORTHWOOD, N.H. —The lost ashes of a Northwood woman’s late husband have been found.
Allison Kelley's husband Chuck died of a heart attack in August.
She kept one small urn of ashes and mailed two urns to her husband's daughter in Florida, but they never made it.
The mail recovery center said this week that it has recovered both urns.
http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/lo...ter/-/9857858/22347996/-/kk7lukz/-/index.html
{gsgs comment- So many Postmasters have gone to jail, because of stealing!}
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November 1, 2012
“How many times have you heard the words unprecedented, record-breaking, ‘We have never seen anything like this’ in the last three years?”
asked Ellen Douglas, associate *professor of hydrology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Working with the *Boston Harbor Association,
she helped prepare map scenarios for the city that show large swaths of South Boston and East Boston and parts of the North End under 1 to 4
feet of water during high tide if there is a 5-foot storm surge, about half the wall of water that inundated Manhattan. “Sandy is a wake-up call,”
Douglas said.
In the last century, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officials said, there has only been one severe flood in a subway tunnel, in
October 1996 when a three-day storm caused the Muddy River to overflow. At least 14 million gallons of water gushed into the Green Line
portal *between Fenway and Kenmore with such force that it moved tons of rock 500 feet into the tunnel. (I went to take the Green Line
at Kenmore Square, and the tunnel was filled to overflowing at street level. It took a long time to drain it.)
http://www.boston.com/news/local/ma...vere-storms/isUNbeXRaS4COZTRLJvxqL/story.html
http://www.stormh2o.com/SW/Articles/Managing_Storm_Flows_in_Boston_and_Brooklines_Hist_3214.aspx
It will not fade. The memory of an elderly woman from one of the Boston bedroom towns, in distress. "This has not happened for 30 years!"
Her home was flooded. 30 years of effort, memories, investment, were destroyed.
An unfamiliar wind began to blow that day. A wind, that was a stranger. I took to wearing snow hiking sunglasses, the strap secured around my head.
The strong wind blew in my eyes, and the gusts made it hard to walk and keep my balance.
That strange wind, comes to visit, once or twice a year, since that year. (including this year.)
From October 4 through 7, 1962, about seven inches of rain fell in greater Boston. The important Green Line Kenmore Station, with multiple
streetcar branch lines, was inundated with flood water. Passengers had to be rescued with rowboats from stranded streetcars in the branch
tunnels west of the station. The following is a description of the event from the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Annual Report of 1962
[predecessor of the MBTA]
http://www.celebrateboston.com/disasters/kenmore-flood.htm
March 12, 2013
March 1993 Storm of the Century, a look back 20 years
Another memory that will not fade. Houses washed out to sea. People on the roofs of those houses, fated to drown.
The winds were so high, the seas were so rough, the conditions so icy, that no boats and no one could be sent out
to save them.
310 people died as a result of the storm. Winds on top of Mount Washington reached 144 miles per hour, which is equivalent to a category 4 hurricane.
20 years ago is a blip in meteorological history, but in terms of technology it is another dimension all together. There wasn't any widespread internet
use yet, cell phones were the size of bricks and only a few elite had them. Weather models had been around for about 20 years, but were most
reliable for a short-term forecast. The Superstorm was one of the first major storms to be forecast accurately nearly 5 days in advance.
http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/2013/03/march_1993_storm_of_the_centur.html
Blizzard of 1978
That morning-
I waded through snow. The drifts were much worse. I could not see what was in front of me. I used the walls of buildings to keep track of where I was.
I went back home. My neighbors came to my door to see if I was all set, with food and water. The TV film footage was astounding. I stayed indoors, as
the weather advisory said to. When it stopped, I looked outside. 1978 was erased. The parked cars were invisible. Everything was a towering bank of snow.
A memory I cannot forget- People died in their cars, or died in the snow, on the highways.
(I replaced that painful memory, with the novel sight of people skiing down Beacon Hill. People were skiing, everywhere.)
August 19, 2013
22 Years After Hurricane Bob and the No Name Storm
1991
On October 31, 1991, a low pressure system, high pressure system, and fading hurricane collided over the Atlantic Ocean, creating what became
known as The Perfect Storm.
Originally called the Halloween Storm or No-Name Hurricane, this tempest slammed the eastern United States, causing hundreds of millions of dollars
in damage. 10 people tragically lost their lives due to the storm.
"This author went to Revere Beach, just north of Boston, on the evening of November 2nd or 3rd, 1991. Everything at the bottom of Revere Bay
was thrown up onto the beach. Dozens of lobster traps, tons of seaweed, and a great deal of ancient boat debris was thrown about the shore.
Revere Beach rests on a large tidal flat, and most of the sand was blown completely off the beach and into the adjacent streets."
http://www.celebrateboston.com/disasters/perfect-storm.htm
1955 Hurricaine Diane hit Massachusetts and dumped more than 15 inches of rain on the region.
Tornado Alley East reaches out to me-
The year that the pressure dropped so hard, I could feel it. Dropped like a rock, in a minute. My Ogre Husband was with me, when it happened.
Frightening, novel experiences.
They warned us. "If you do not change your ways, and take care of the Earth, there will be a price to pay."
October 30, 2011
A freak October nor'easter knocked out power to more than 3 million homes and businesses across the Northeast on Sunday in large part
because leaves still on the trees caught more snow, overloading branches that snapped and wreaked havoc. Close to 2 feet of snow fell
in some areas over the weekend, and it was particularly wet and heavy, making the storm even more damaging.
The snow was a bone-chilling slush in New York City, and was a taste of what's to come for demonstrators camping out at Zuccotti Park
in lower Manhattan for the Occupy Wall Street protest.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/a...northeast_power_could_be_out_for_days/?page=3
I remember wearing mittens and seeing snowflakes during a Halloween night Trick or Treat. More than once, we had to wear our winter coats
over our costumes.
http://weatherspark.com/history/29794/1965/Boston-Massachusetts-United-States
The first reported snow fall in 1964 was on October 21; the last was on April 21. The month of 1964 with the largest number of those reports was
December, with a total of 107 reports. The day with the largest number of those reports was December 6, with a total of 21 reports.
http://weatherspark.com/history/29794/1964/Boston-Massachusetts-United-States
“How many times have you heard the words unprecedented, record-breaking, ‘We have never seen anything like this’ in the last three years?”
asked Ellen Douglas, associate *professor of hydrology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Working with the *Boston Harbor Association,
she helped prepare map scenarios for the city that show large swaths of South Boston and East Boston and parts of the North End under 1 to 4
feet of water during high tide if there is a 5-foot storm surge, about half the wall of water that inundated Manhattan. “Sandy is a wake-up call,”
Douglas said.
In the last century, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officials said, there has only been one severe flood in a subway tunnel, in
October 1996 when a three-day storm caused the Muddy River to overflow. At least 14 million gallons of water gushed into the Green Line
portal *between Fenway and Kenmore with such force that it moved tons of rock 500 feet into the tunnel. (I went to take the Green Line
at Kenmore Square, and the tunnel was filled to overflowing at street level. It took a long time to drain it.)
http://www.boston.com/news/local/ma...vere-storms/isUNbeXRaS4COZTRLJvxqL/story.html
http://www.stormh2o.com/SW/Articles/Managing_Storm_Flows_in_Boston_and_Brooklines_Hist_3214.aspx
It will not fade. The memory of an elderly woman from one of the Boston bedroom towns, in distress. "This has not happened for 30 years!"
Her home was flooded. 30 years of effort, memories, investment, were destroyed.
An unfamiliar wind began to blow that day. A wind, that was a stranger. I took to wearing snow hiking sunglasses, the strap secured around my head.
The strong wind blew in my eyes, and the gusts made it hard to walk and keep my balance.
That strange wind, comes to visit, once or twice a year, since that year. (including this year.)
From October 4 through 7, 1962, about seven inches of rain fell in greater Boston. The important Green Line Kenmore Station, with multiple
streetcar branch lines, was inundated with flood water. Passengers had to be rescued with rowboats from stranded streetcars in the branch
tunnels west of the station. The following is a description of the event from the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Annual Report of 1962
[predecessor of the MBTA]
http://www.celebrateboston.com/disasters/kenmore-flood.htm
March 12, 2013
March 1993 Storm of the Century, a look back 20 years
Another memory that will not fade. Houses washed out to sea. People on the roofs of those houses, fated to drown.
The winds were so high, the seas were so rough, the conditions so icy, that no boats and no one could be sent out
to save them.
310 people died as a result of the storm. Winds on top of Mount Washington reached 144 miles per hour, which is equivalent to a category 4 hurricane.
20 years ago is a blip in meteorological history, but in terms of technology it is another dimension all together. There wasn't any widespread internet
use yet, cell phones were the size of bricks and only a few elite had them. Weather models had been around for about 20 years, but were most
reliable for a short-term forecast. The Superstorm was one of the first major storms to be forecast accurately nearly 5 days in advance.
http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/2013/03/march_1993_storm_of_the_centur.html
Blizzard of 1978
That morning-
I waded through snow. The drifts were much worse. I could not see what was in front of me. I used the walls of buildings to keep track of where I was.
I went back home. My neighbors came to my door to see if I was all set, with food and water. The TV film footage was astounding. I stayed indoors, as
the weather advisory said to. When it stopped, I looked outside. 1978 was erased. The parked cars were invisible. Everything was a towering bank of snow.
A memory I cannot forget- People died in their cars, or died in the snow, on the highways.
(I replaced that painful memory, with the novel sight of people skiing down Beacon Hill. People were skiing, everywhere.)
August 19, 2013
22 Years After Hurricane Bob and the No Name Storm
1991
On October 31, 1991, a low pressure system, high pressure system, and fading hurricane collided over the Atlantic Ocean, creating what became
known as The Perfect Storm.
Originally called the Halloween Storm or No-Name Hurricane, this tempest slammed the eastern United States, causing hundreds of millions of dollars
in damage. 10 people tragically lost their lives due to the storm.
"This author went to Revere Beach, just north of Boston, on the evening of November 2nd or 3rd, 1991. Everything at the bottom of Revere Bay
was thrown up onto the beach. Dozens of lobster traps, tons of seaweed, and a great deal of ancient boat debris was thrown about the shore.
Revere Beach rests on a large tidal flat, and most of the sand was blown completely off the beach and into the adjacent streets."
http://www.celebrateboston.com/disasters/perfect-storm.htm
1955 Hurricaine Diane hit Massachusetts and dumped more than 15 inches of rain on the region.
Tornado Alley East reaches out to me-
The year that the pressure dropped so hard, I could feel it. Dropped like a rock, in a minute. My Ogre Husband was with me, when it happened.
Frightening, novel experiences.
They warned us. "If you do not change your ways, and take care of the Earth, there will be a price to pay."
October 30, 2011
A freak October nor'easter knocked out power to more than 3 million homes and businesses across the Northeast on Sunday in large part
because leaves still on the trees caught more snow, overloading branches that snapped and wreaked havoc. Close to 2 feet of snow fell
in some areas over the weekend, and it was particularly wet and heavy, making the storm even more damaging.
The snow was a bone-chilling slush in New York City, and was a taste of what's to come for demonstrators camping out at Zuccotti Park
in lower Manhattan for the Occupy Wall Street protest.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/a...northeast_power_could_be_out_for_days/?page=3
I remember wearing mittens and seeing snowflakes during a Halloween night Trick or Treat. More than once, we had to wear our winter coats
over our costumes.
http://weatherspark.com/history/29794/1965/Boston-Massachusetts-United-States
The first reported snow fall in 1964 was on October 21; the last was on April 21. The month of 1964 with the largest number of those reports was
December, with a total of 107 reports. The day with the largest number of those reports was December 6, with a total of 21 reports.
http://weatherspark.com/history/29794/1964/Boston-Massachusetts-United-States
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Hilltop Steakhouse on Route 1 to close
Yes. It is true. They are closing on October 20, 2013
SAUGUS – Phil Mercurio, 79 and still a hearty eater, was polishing off his Salisbury steak as he recalled the days when the crowds spilled out the
front door of the Hilltop Steakhouse and into the parking lot behind. Hundreds of diners would line up alongside the life-size decorative cows as
they waited to hear their number and seating area (“87 Kansas City!”) called.
“The only time you could get seated reasonably quickly was around 4 o’clock, between the lunch and dinner shifts,” said Mercurio.
He and his tablemates had a lot to digest Thursday, having heard that the Hilltop — a bastion of marbled beef and big appetites —
will close its doors Oct. 20 after 52 years.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/ma...p-close/24QaoRi0byndzy7eBJL13M/story.html?amp
Mar 12, 2008 (Wall Street Crash of 2007- 2008, and no one could get a loan. Not even a bank.)
Customer appreciation
Hilltop Steak House, known far and wide for offering diners mouth-watering food at reasonable prices, has surpassed the 50 million mark in meals
sold out of its legendary Route 1 South restaurant.
To commemorate this achievement, Hilltop Steak House is holding a celebration from March 9-19
During the ongoing 10-day celebration, diners (one for each table) will get to pick a prize out of a giant Hilltop cowboy hat. The items range from a
catered cookout for 50 people valued at $1,500 to dinners for four, tenderloins, steak tips, gift cards, shirts and hats.
Discounted meals will also be offered to customers from 4 to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday for the foreseeable future as a token of appreciation.
For $9.95 customers who dine Monday through Friday can enjoy steak tips Marsala, boneless pork chops, broiled haddock, teriyaki steak tip kabob
chopped sirloin, shrimp and broccoli penne and country-fried chicken breast.
Hilltop will also charge $10.95 for boneless sirloin on Saturdays and $9.95 for a roast turkey dinner on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to closing time.
“We want to give back to the people who helped us achieve this major milestone,” DeRosa said.
One of the myths DeRosa wants to dispel through the customer appreciation extravaganza is that Hilltop Steak House is hurting financially and plans
to close.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/saugus/news/x688585861
Brodin added that Hilltop opened a new butcher shop last year in Weymouth and pointed out the catering business keeps getting bigger.
“The cactus (68-foot neon cactus built in 1968) isn’t going anywhere,” Brodin said. “We’re not closing, we’re growing and doing quite well.”
Yes. It is true. They are closing on October 20, 2013
SAUGUS – Phil Mercurio, 79 and still a hearty eater, was polishing off his Salisbury steak as he recalled the days when the crowds spilled out the
front door of the Hilltop Steakhouse and into the parking lot behind. Hundreds of diners would line up alongside the life-size decorative cows as
they waited to hear their number and seating area (“87 Kansas City!”) called.
“The only time you could get seated reasonably quickly was around 4 o’clock, between the lunch and dinner shifts,” said Mercurio.
He and his tablemates had a lot to digest Thursday, having heard that the Hilltop — a bastion of marbled beef and big appetites —
will close its doors Oct. 20 after 52 years.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/ma...p-close/24QaoRi0byndzy7eBJL13M/story.html?amp
Mar 12, 2008 (Wall Street Crash of 2007- 2008, and no one could get a loan. Not even a bank.)
Customer appreciation
Hilltop Steak House, known far and wide for offering diners mouth-watering food at reasonable prices, has surpassed the 50 million mark in meals
sold out of its legendary Route 1 South restaurant.
To commemorate this achievement, Hilltop Steak House is holding a celebration from March 9-19
During the ongoing 10-day celebration, diners (one for each table) will get to pick a prize out of a giant Hilltop cowboy hat. The items range from a
catered cookout for 50 people valued at $1,500 to dinners for four, tenderloins, steak tips, gift cards, shirts and hats.
Discounted meals will also be offered to customers from 4 to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday for the foreseeable future as a token of appreciation.
For $9.95 customers who dine Monday through Friday can enjoy steak tips Marsala, boneless pork chops, broiled haddock, teriyaki steak tip kabob
chopped sirloin, shrimp and broccoli penne and country-fried chicken breast.
Hilltop will also charge $10.95 for boneless sirloin on Saturdays and $9.95 for a roast turkey dinner on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to closing time.
“We want to give back to the people who helped us achieve this major milestone,” DeRosa said.
One of the myths DeRosa wants to dispel through the customer appreciation extravaganza is that Hilltop Steak House is hurting financially and plans
to close.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/saugus/news/x688585861
Brodin added that Hilltop opened a new butcher shop last year in Weymouth and pointed out the catering business keeps getting bigger.
“The cactus (68-foot neon cactus built in 1968) isn’t going anywhere,” Brodin said. “We’re not closing, we’re growing and doing quite well.”
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The 49th Head of the Charles Regatta October 19-20 2013
Bring windbreakers, ect on Sunday
Bring windbreakers, ect on Sunday
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Red Sox celebration tempered by ugly incident of the past-
A dangerous new weapon is loaned to a police officer who has no training, or experience. Why ? He is their good buddy.
Who paid for their good times and their opportunity to push people around and punish them, for not respecting their authority ?
An innocent bystander. What price did the city of Boston pay for their arrogance ?
The memory of the death of Victoria Snelgrove. She was a junior majoring in journalism at Emerson College. No 22nd birthday for her.
The payout to the family, for the death of the young lady, was five million dollars. Many things changed after Roberto Pulido was busted.
A dangerous new weapon is loaned to a police officer who has no training, or experience. Why ? He is their good buddy.
Who paid for their good times and their opportunity to push people around and punish them, for not respecting their authority ?
An innocent bystander. What price did the city of Boston pay for their arrogance ?
The memory of the death of Victoria Snelgrove. She was a junior majoring in journalism at Emerson College. No 22nd birthday for her.
The payout to the family, for the death of the young lady, was five million dollars. Many things changed after Roberto Pulido was busted.
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Play ball! *shiver*
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Who made Puppy Doe suffer so much ?
October 28, 2013
Radoslaw Czerkawski, 32, appeared in New Britain, Connecticut, Superior Court this afternoon and was placed into the custody of Quincy cops following a brief hearing.
Czerkawski was initially called a 'person of interest' in the case but Quincy police said after his New Britain court appearance that he will be charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty. Each count carries a maximum 5-year prison sentence if convicted.
A translator was needed because Czerkawski speaks only Polish.
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/quincy/2013/10/quincy_police_have_suspect_in_dog_abuse_case.html
Czerkawski, who police said is not a U.S. Citizen, was living on Whitwell Street with an older woman at the time of the incident, police said.
Police said he was working as an elderly caregiver but wasn’t a licensed nurse or registered caregiver.
October 28, 2013
Radoslaw Czerkawski, 32, appeared in New Britain, Connecticut, Superior Court this afternoon and was placed into the custody of Quincy cops following a brief hearing.
Czerkawski was initially called a 'person of interest' in the case but Quincy police said after his New Britain court appearance that he will be charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty. Each count carries a maximum 5-year prison sentence if convicted.
A translator was needed because Czerkawski speaks only Polish.
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/quincy/2013/10/quincy_police_have_suspect_in_dog_abuse_case.html
Czerkawski, who police said is not a U.S. Citizen, was living on Whitwell Street with an older woman at the time of the incident, police said.
Police said he was working as an elderly caregiver but wasn’t a licensed nurse or registered caregiver.
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New rock song says the Sox beards are here to party
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WHDH) -- The beards are long in Fenway Park, so long in fact that they’ve inspired a southern rock song.
Tim Montana and the Shrednecks had their song “This beard came here to party” on the backburner, but when the Sox were playing the
ALCS in Detroit Montana and his bandmates rushed to get the song done for what turned out to be the final game of the ALCS.
A special Red Sox edition of "This Beard Came Here To Party" by Tim Montana and The Shrednecks featuring Billy F. Gibbons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8_MfeDIujE
"My baby likes it, like ZZTop."
In other news, today-
Thanks to the wonderful example that the richest people in the nation have set, many people have come to feel they are entitled to steal.
And sell the stuff on ebay. Errgghhh
Hilltop Steakhouse in Saugus, found it a bit difficult to end the party of 52 years because so much was stolen.
Good news. The stolen fiberglass calves, cows and steers have been found.
People have been stealing those things ever since I first heard of the place.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WHDH) -- The beards are long in Fenway Park, so long in fact that they’ve inspired a southern rock song.
Tim Montana and the Shrednecks had their song “This beard came here to party” on the backburner, but when the Sox were playing the
ALCS in Detroit Montana and his bandmates rushed to get the song done for what turned out to be the final game of the ALCS.
A special Red Sox edition of "This Beard Came Here To Party" by Tim Montana and The Shrednecks featuring Billy F. Gibbons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8_MfeDIujE
"My baby likes it, like ZZTop."
In other news, today-
Thanks to the wonderful example that the richest people in the nation have set, many people have come to feel they are entitled to steal.
And sell the stuff on ebay. Errgghhh
Hilltop Steakhouse in Saugus, found it a bit difficult to end the party of 52 years because so much was stolen.
Good news. The stolen fiberglass calves, cows and steers have been found.
People have been stealing those things ever since I first heard of the place.
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Snarled traffic and restrictions all over the city of Boston, tonight.
Red Sox game, President Obama and the Drake concert
From da May- yah's office-
No vehicles will be allowed to park in any area that is posted with temporary signs that read-
“No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Wednesday and Thursday 4 PM to 2 AM.”
THIS INCLUDES VEHICLES DISPLAYING A CITY OF BOSTON ISSUED RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT.
Although this is an inconvenience for residents, it is a necessary part of the Boston Police
Department’s public safety plan designed to provide a safe environment for residents and
visitors alike.
Parking Restrictions will be as follows- (50 streets closed off)
http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/Default.aspx?id=6379
State Police have informed us that they will be shutting down exits to the Kenmore area after the sixth inning of the game from Storrow Drive,
Landmark Center (Park Drive), and Charlesgate East and West. If you're planning on walking over after parking elsewhere, that's not a bad idea
-- but make sure you get there before the seventh inning, as there will be no access to pedestrians after that.
list of parking restrictions around the city, released earlier today-(These will take effect at 4:00 this afternoon and be in effect until 2:00 Thursday morning.)
All of Kenmore Square !
Kenmore Square/Fenway:
Bay State Road from Beacon Street to Granby Street
Beacon Street from Kenmore Square to Park Drive
Boylston Street from Mass. Ave to Park Drive
Brookline Avenue from Beacon Street to Park Drive
Burlington Street from Brookline Avenue to the end
Commonwealth Avenue from Mass. Ave to the BU Bridge
Deerfield Street from Commonwealth Avenue to Bay State Road
Ipswich Street from Boylston Street at Hemenway to the Sunoco gas station
Jersey Street from Boylston Street to Peterborough Street
Kilmarnock Street from Van Ness Street to Peterborough Street
Lansdowne Street from Brookline Avenue to Boylston Street
Newbury Street from Beacon Street to Charlesgate West
Raleigh Street from Bay State Road to Commonwealth Avenue
Van Ness Street from Ipswich Street to Kilmarnock STreet
Yawkey Way from Boylston Street to Brookline Avenue
See list for Northeastern area, Allston/Brighton, Downtown, The Pike
http://www.boston.com/community/blo...g_your_way_through_a_busy_boston_evening.html
Red Sox game, President Obama and the Drake concert
From da May- yah's office-
No vehicles will be allowed to park in any area that is posted with temporary signs that read-
“No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Wednesday and Thursday 4 PM to 2 AM.”
THIS INCLUDES VEHICLES DISPLAYING A CITY OF BOSTON ISSUED RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT.
Although this is an inconvenience for residents, it is a necessary part of the Boston Police
Department’s public safety plan designed to provide a safe environment for residents and
visitors alike.
Parking Restrictions will be as follows- (50 streets closed off)
http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/Default.aspx?id=6379
State Police have informed us that they will be shutting down exits to the Kenmore area after the sixth inning of the game from Storrow Drive,
Landmark Center (Park Drive), and Charlesgate East and West. If you're planning on walking over after parking elsewhere, that's not a bad idea
-- but make sure you get there before the seventh inning, as there will be no access to pedestrians after that.
list of parking restrictions around the city, released earlier today-(These will take effect at 4:00 this afternoon and be in effect until 2:00 Thursday morning.)
All of Kenmore Square !
Kenmore Square/Fenway:
Bay State Road from Beacon Street to Granby Street
Beacon Street from Kenmore Square to Park Drive
Boylston Street from Mass. Ave to Park Drive
Brookline Avenue from Beacon Street to Park Drive
Burlington Street from Brookline Avenue to the end
Commonwealth Avenue from Mass. Ave to the BU Bridge
Deerfield Street from Commonwealth Avenue to Bay State Road
Ipswich Street from Boylston Street at Hemenway to the Sunoco gas station
Jersey Street from Boylston Street to Peterborough Street
Kilmarnock Street from Van Ness Street to Peterborough Street
Lansdowne Street from Brookline Avenue to Boylston Street
Newbury Street from Beacon Street to Charlesgate West
Raleigh Street from Bay State Road to Commonwealth Avenue
Van Ness Street from Ipswich Street to Kilmarnock STreet
Yawkey Way from Boylston Street to Brookline Avenue
See list for Northeastern area, Allston/Brighton, Downtown, The Pike
http://www.boston.com/community/blo...g_your_way_through_a_busy_boston_evening.html
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Joy and fun are prohibited in Boston. Huge dump trucks block all entrances to Fenway. OWS style barricades to keep people out. Homeland security budget.
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Police bully the people celebrating in Copley Square, at the Boston Marathon finish line. Seven people arrested.
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Decorations up. Candy out. Meanwhile in Witch City, Salem, MA-
People planning to visit Salem on Halloween night should be aware of the following:
Salem Police will have new, bright orange Salem Police Tents throughout downtown.
If you see something suspicious or concerning in Salem, say something!
(Paranoia has increased, since the Boston Marathon Bombing. If it looks like a bomb ? (The undercover police are wearing outrageous sparkly blue costumes!)
Leave costume weapons - real or fake - at home.
Public consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Triple fines are in effect on October 31st. This means citations for illegal behavior, including public drinking, vandalism, and littering could have fines up to $300.
Traffic to Salem will be heavy. Plan to take the MBTA Commuter Rail or Salem Ferry.
Arrive early so you have time to make the most of your Halloween experience.
The party ends after the fireworks at 10:15 PM. Plan to depart at this time, as police and public works departments will be clearing the streets and sidewalks.
11:00 o'clock is the Puritan Hour- All witches, goblins, and ghosts must go to the hotel, cafe, or saloon of their choice.
Downtown roads in Salem will be closed to accommodate the thousands of revelers.
Salem Police make the closure decisions based on public safety needs, and make every effort to keep roads open to traffic until 5:00 PM.
The City of Salem strongly discourages disorderly behavior, including drinking in public, littering and random acts of vandalism.
Offenders will be penalized to the maximum amount allowed under the law both civilly and criminally.
Streets closed to traffic at approximately 4:00 p.m., no later than 5:00 p.m., and until approximately 11:30 p.m.
1. Washington St. from New Derby to Bridge St.
2. Essex St. from Barton Square to Union St.
3. Derby St. from Lafayette St. to Congress St.
4. Brown St. at New Liberty St. Second backup closure at Howard St.
5. Lafayette St. from Derby to Front St.
6. Hawthorne Blvd. from Derby St. to Essex St.
People planning to visit Salem on Halloween night should be aware of the following:
Salem Police will have new, bright orange Salem Police Tents throughout downtown.
If you see something suspicious or concerning in Salem, say something!
(Paranoia has increased, since the Boston Marathon Bombing. If it looks like a bomb ? (The undercover police are wearing outrageous sparkly blue costumes!)
Leave costume weapons - real or fake - at home.
Public consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Triple fines are in effect on October 31st. This means citations for illegal behavior, including public drinking, vandalism, and littering could have fines up to $300.
Traffic to Salem will be heavy. Plan to take the MBTA Commuter Rail or Salem Ferry.
Arrive early so you have time to make the most of your Halloween experience.
The party ends after the fireworks at 10:15 PM. Plan to depart at this time, as police and public works departments will be clearing the streets and sidewalks.
11:00 o'clock is the Puritan Hour- All witches, goblins, and ghosts must go to the hotel, cafe, or saloon of their choice.
Downtown roads in Salem will be closed to accommodate the thousands of revelers.
Salem Police make the closure decisions based on public safety needs, and make every effort to keep roads open to traffic until 5:00 PM.
The City of Salem strongly discourages disorderly behavior, including drinking in public, littering and random acts of vandalism.
Offenders will be penalized to the maximum amount allowed under the law both civilly and criminally.
Streets closed to traffic at approximately 4:00 p.m., no later than 5:00 p.m., and until approximately 11:30 p.m.
1. Washington St. from New Derby to Bridge St.
2. Essex St. from Barton Square to Union St.
3. Derby St. from Lafayette St. to Congress St.
4. Brown St. at New Liberty St. Second backup closure at Howard St.
5. Lafayette St. from Derby to Front St.
6. Hawthorne Blvd. from Derby St. to Essex St.
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They took the T employees out of the T ticket booths. They took the T police out of the T stops. Now, we have robbers taking things
from people in wheelchairs. Easy to see who robbed the helpless passenger in the wheelchair. The money they saved, paid for the new
cameras. No one is out of work. Police and security details, at all the new building sites. The property is safe. I can't say the same for
the people who live and work in this city.
from people in wheelchairs. Easy to see who robbed the helpless passenger in the wheelchair. The money they saved, paid for the new
cameras. No one is out of work. Police and security details, at all the new building sites. The property is safe. I can't say the same for
the people who live and work in this city.
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Nov 08, 2013
Dighton, MA
This Veterans Day weekend will be a special one for Dighton Community Church.
The Elm Street community will host a pre-celebration of Veterans Day, ringing its Paul Revere bell
at a church service for the first time in more than five years.
The ringing of the bell will be a symbol of appreciation for veterans.
"It is a special bell, cast in Canton in 1821, where several church elders traveled with 50 pieces of silver
and tossed them into the mold to sweeten the sound," said church member Myrna Santos.
"After more than 190 years, it sounds as sweet as when it was cast. It was rung after installation this week,
and I heard its wonderful sound again."
"The building of this church began in 1770 on the eastern edge of the Great Cornfield of the Pocanocket Indians.
Construction was halted during the American Revolution and the church was used as soldiers farmed and [as a ]
sheepfold. Completion was in 1798. The bell was cast at the Revere Foundry in Canton and purchased by Joseph
Revere in 1821. The tower was added three years later. The church was modernized in 1861 and restored in 1930."
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=66342
Santos said after years of use, the bell became a safety hazard as its yoke developed a crack. So, the church community launched
a restoration project that was completed earlier this week with the reinstallation of the bell.
Celebrating the completion and to honor area veterans, there will be more ceremonies at the church on Sunday.
Dighton Veterans Agent Donald Hirschy and Selectman Patrick W. Menges, a retired First Sgt. of the Army,
will be honorary speakers. The story of the military bugle call Taps will be told by Army veteran Eugene Goodson.
The story of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" will be told by pastor the Rev. David Stewart.
Although Stewart never served in the military, his father flew a plane during World War II.
"We are excited. It will be a service of appreciation. We will thank these people who have given of themselves for the freedom we have," Santos said.
http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/...ll-returns-to-Dighton-church-for-Veterans-Day
Dighton, MA
This Veterans Day weekend will be a special one for Dighton Community Church.
The Elm Street community will host a pre-celebration of Veterans Day, ringing its Paul Revere bell
at a church service for the first time in more than five years.
The ringing of the bell will be a symbol of appreciation for veterans.
"It is a special bell, cast in Canton in 1821, where several church elders traveled with 50 pieces of silver
and tossed them into the mold to sweeten the sound," said church member Myrna Santos.
"After more than 190 years, it sounds as sweet as when it was cast. It was rung after installation this week,
and I heard its wonderful sound again."
"The building of this church began in 1770 on the eastern edge of the Great Cornfield of the Pocanocket Indians.
Construction was halted during the American Revolution and the church was used as soldiers farmed and [as a ]
sheepfold. Completion was in 1798. The bell was cast at the Revere Foundry in Canton and purchased by Joseph
Revere in 1821. The tower was added three years later. The church was modernized in 1861 and restored in 1930."
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=66342
Santos said after years of use, the bell became a safety hazard as its yoke developed a crack. So, the church community launched
a restoration project that was completed earlier this week with the reinstallation of the bell.
Celebrating the completion and to honor area veterans, there will be more ceremonies at the church on Sunday.
Dighton Veterans Agent Donald Hirschy and Selectman Patrick W. Menges, a retired First Sgt. of the Army,
will be honorary speakers. The story of the military bugle call Taps will be told by Army veteran Eugene Goodson.
The story of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" will be told by pastor the Rev. David Stewart.
Although Stewart never served in the military, his father flew a plane during World War II.
"We are excited. It will be a service of appreciation. We will thank these people who have given of themselves for the freedom we have," Santos said.
http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/...ll-returns-to-Dighton-church-for-Veterans-Day
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I Drive Your Truck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCSMCgqlc-0
The strange tale behind this song and all the people, highly placed and just regular folk, that were involved.
Local Ties To Country Music's Song Of The Year
Jared Monti, the 30-year-old soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in 2006.
The song "I Drive Your Truck" was inspired by the story his father, Paul, told NPR.
A tale that begins with woman and the man who shared their grief, of their children, lost by war.
A tale of unearthly and unexplainable links between them and their children.The love and sharing
that spreads in unending waves, from them, outward.
If you’re a country music fan, no doubt you know the tune "I Drive Your Truck," which was named country music’s
Song of the Year last week. What you may not know is that the song has local roots.
The truck it refers to once belonged to 30-year-old Jared Monti, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2006. Ever since,
his father, Paul Monti of Raynham, has been driving that truck.
http://wgbhnews.org/post/local-ties-country-musics-song-year
Local Ties To Country Music's Song Of The Year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpCkmuUTsHk
[Extended Interview with ] Jared Monti's Father, Paul Monti, On "Drive Your Truck"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xueX2rdZeo&feature=youtu.be
The Cause- That involved people, highly placed and regular people
65,000 soldiers did not have flags on their graves, on the days that honored them
Bourne, Cape Cod, MA
56,000 flags placed on graves of fallen soldiers
Flags placed at Bourne National Veterans Cemetery
(Some of my family and friends are buried here.)
The effort was organized by Paul Monti, the father of Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti, a Medal of Honor recipient
killed during enemy fire in Afghanistan in 2006 while trying to save a fellow soldier.
Monti battled for years with cemetery officials for permission to place the flags on the markers and was finally granted permission in 2011.
"I do this in honor of my son but more in honor of all these veterans that served our nation, that sacrificed so much to keep us free,"
said Monti.
Cemetery officials had originally said the grounds were designed to display rows of flags along the road, but not near its flat markers,
so that crews could maintain the grounds.
Under an agreement with the cemetery, the flags are now allowed to be placed at markers on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and removed a week later.
Monti said placing the flags fortify what Memorial Day is all about.
"It's one day a year when people can say, 'thank you for my freedom,'" said Monti. "Because freedom is not free. It costs, and it costs blood."
http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/bost...iers/-/9848842/14233240/-/rimpwy/-/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCSMCgqlc-0
The strange tale behind this song and all the people, highly placed and just regular folk, that were involved.
Local Ties To Country Music's Song Of The Year
Jared Monti, the 30-year-old soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in 2006.
The song "I Drive Your Truck" was inspired by the story his father, Paul, told NPR.
A tale that begins with woman and the man who shared their grief, of their children, lost by war.
A tale of unearthly and unexplainable links between them and their children.The love and sharing
that spreads in unending waves, from them, outward.
If you’re a country music fan, no doubt you know the tune "I Drive Your Truck," which was named country music’s
Song of the Year last week. What you may not know is that the song has local roots.
The truck it refers to once belonged to 30-year-old Jared Monti, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2006. Ever since,
his father, Paul Monti of Raynham, has been driving that truck.
http://wgbhnews.org/post/local-ties-country-musics-song-year
Local Ties To Country Music's Song Of The Year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpCkmuUTsHk
[Extended Interview with ] Jared Monti's Father, Paul Monti, On "Drive Your Truck"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xueX2rdZeo&feature=youtu.be
The Cause- That involved people, highly placed and regular people
65,000 soldiers did not have flags on their graves, on the days that honored them
Bourne, Cape Cod, MA
56,000 flags placed on graves of fallen soldiers
Flags placed at Bourne National Veterans Cemetery
(Some of my family and friends are buried here.)
The effort was organized by Paul Monti, the father of Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti, a Medal of Honor recipient
killed during enemy fire in Afghanistan in 2006 while trying to save a fellow soldier.
Monti battled for years with cemetery officials for permission to place the flags on the markers and was finally granted permission in 2011.
"I do this in honor of my son but more in honor of all these veterans that served our nation, that sacrificed so much to keep us free,"
said Monti.
Cemetery officials had originally said the grounds were designed to display rows of flags along the road, but not near its flat markers,
so that crews could maintain the grounds.
Under an agreement with the cemetery, the flags are now allowed to be placed at markers on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and removed a week later.
Monti said placing the flags fortify what Memorial Day is all about.
"It's one day a year when people can say, 'thank you for my freedom,'" said Monti. "Because freedom is not free. It costs, and it costs blood."
http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/bost...iers/-/9848842/14233240/-/rimpwy/-/index.html
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This happens, more and more, in Massachusetts
HAVERHILL, Mass. (WHDH) -- Police are looking for the driver who ran over a 10-year-old child in Haverhill on Monday. The boy had tire marks
on his shirt when he was rushed to the hospital.
(The 10-year-old victim has been released from the hospital and coming home, but he is plenty sore.)
“He didn’t stop, I was furious at the time. When I heard my brother was all right I was like good,” said Angel Hernandez, victim's brother.
“This is a school zone, so a truck was parked there and the car came around. In a rush and he was coming crossing and hit him. All of a sudden
they took off,” said Angel Cruz, victim's grandfather.
Fifteen-year-old Angel Hernandez was with his younger brother to their apartment nearby after the accident. Police were called and
the boys said a man was driving a specific car.
“It was a Mercedes, gray Mercedes. I don't know what year. E. Class,” Hernandez said.
Haverhill police want to find the driver who took off. They say the boy is lucky he wasn't killed and investigators took note of his clothing.
“They could actually see tire marks on the young man's clothing, so the car went right over him,” said Deputy Chief Donald Thompson,
Haverhill Police Dept.
The accident happened around 5 p.m. near Haverhill's Lafayette Square. The cross walk is well marked, warning drivers to stop.
A school crossing guard said he's not surprised by the hit and run.
“Especially in the morning, it's the worst time. They're racing. It’s almost like road rage,” said Larry Jojokian, crossing guard.
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/...earching-for-driver-in-haverhill-hit-and-run/
Nov 13, 2013
Hit-and-run crash leaves boy with tire tracks on back
Aisea Cruz, 10, was struck while using a crosswalk on Broadway in Haverhill on Monday.
"It was painful," he said. "I went over the hood."
The boy was hit so hard he was left with tire tracks on his back. He also has a fractured foot, pelvis and ribs.
"There was a semi-truck that stopped, and then after he stopped, there was another car that came around it
and the kids were crossing. And I guess the car hit him and kept going," said grandfather Angel Cruz.
The driver stopped for a moment [and looked at the victim's body] before taking off.
Channel 5 WCVB, this morning
The victim said, "He stuck his head out of the window [of the car] and looked at me. I could of been dead. He did not care."
http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/bost...ck/-/11984708/22945636/-/5hiv9nz/-/index.html
Police said they're looking for a gray Mercedes.
HAVERHILL, Mass. (WHDH) -- Police are looking for the driver who ran over a 10-year-old child in Haverhill on Monday. The boy had tire marks
on his shirt when he was rushed to the hospital.
(The 10-year-old victim has been released from the hospital and coming home, but he is plenty sore.)
“He didn’t stop, I was furious at the time. When I heard my brother was all right I was like good,” said Angel Hernandez, victim's brother.
“This is a school zone, so a truck was parked there and the car came around. In a rush and he was coming crossing and hit him. All of a sudden
they took off,” said Angel Cruz, victim's grandfather.
Fifteen-year-old Angel Hernandez was with his younger brother to their apartment nearby after the accident. Police were called and
the boys said a man was driving a specific car.
“It was a Mercedes, gray Mercedes. I don't know what year. E. Class,” Hernandez said.
Haverhill police want to find the driver who took off. They say the boy is lucky he wasn't killed and investigators took note of his clothing.
“They could actually see tire marks on the young man's clothing, so the car went right over him,” said Deputy Chief Donald Thompson,
Haverhill Police Dept.
The accident happened around 5 p.m. near Haverhill's Lafayette Square. The cross walk is well marked, warning drivers to stop.
A school crossing guard said he's not surprised by the hit and run.
“Especially in the morning, it's the worst time. They're racing. It’s almost like road rage,” said Larry Jojokian, crossing guard.
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/...earching-for-driver-in-haverhill-hit-and-run/
Nov 13, 2013
Hit-and-run crash leaves boy with tire tracks on back
Aisea Cruz, 10, was struck while using a crosswalk on Broadway in Haverhill on Monday.
"It was painful," he said. "I went over the hood."
The boy was hit so hard he was left with tire tracks on his back. He also has a fractured foot, pelvis and ribs.
"There was a semi-truck that stopped, and then after he stopped, there was another car that came around it
and the kids were crossing. And I guess the car hit him and kept going," said grandfather Angel Cruz.
The driver stopped for a moment [and looked at the victim's body] before taking off.
Channel 5 WCVB, this morning
The victim said, "He stuck his head out of the window [of the car] and looked at me. I could of been dead. He did not care."
http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/bost...ck/-/11984708/22945636/-/5hiv9nz/-/index.html
Police said they're looking for a gray Mercedes.
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Another ugly and disgusting name added to describe Whitey Bulger- coward.
“You won’t even turn around and look at us, coward?”- said Patrick Callahan
The relatives were given their say, by a judge. They would have said their words to Whitey Bulger's face.
Whitey Bulger chose to have his chair turned around. He never saw their faces.
The truth will never wash completely out. The Senate has to be involved, if we want that to happen.
One victim's relative spoke the truth- "He would still be alive today, if it wasn't for the FBI."
Whitey Bulger bragged and hinted about all the dirt he could spill. At the end, he said nothing.
"....Judge Denise J. Casper asked Bulger if he wanted to make a statement. Bulger rose and said, “No.
Whitey Bulger corrupted the city of Boston, and his Massachusetts Senate president brother, Billy M. Bulger helped him to do it.
The team of Whitey Bulger and Billy M. Bulger scared the living daylights out of Mayor Kevin White. He feared a bushwack death.
(There is a larger than life, bronze statue of Kevin White, at Faneuil Hall. )
http://www.chieftainsofsouthboston.com/how-whitey-bulger-terrified-the-mayor-of-boston/
Whitey and his Winterhill Gang made plenty of cash, dealing guns to the Irish Cause during The Troubles-
"In 1984, the Valhalla left Gloucester, Ma, loaded with seven tons of munitions, including assault rifles, hand grenades
and Redeye surface-to-air missiles."
"The weapons never reached Ireland though. An informant within the IRA’s senior leadership spilled the beans,
and the shipment was intercepted by the Irish Navy."
"There were a lot of losers in the operation, including the IRA and the crew of the Valhalla when they returned to Boston.
Whitey Bulger and his partners were the only winners. Their drug-smuggling scheme let them leave the game with some
serious money."
Did Whitey Bulger scam and betray The Irish Cause to the CIA ? Ask Patrick Nee.
Whitey Bulger is to be sentenced at 10 a.m. Thursday.
*tip of the hat, to Jack Nicholson
“You won’t even turn around and look at us, coward?”- said Patrick Callahan
The relatives were given their say, by a judge. They would have said their words to Whitey Bulger's face.
Whitey Bulger chose to have his chair turned around. He never saw their faces.
The truth will never wash completely out. The Senate has to be involved, if we want that to happen.
One victim's relative spoke the truth- "He would still be alive today, if it wasn't for the FBI."
Whitey Bulger bragged and hinted about all the dirt he could spill. At the end, he said nothing.
"....Judge Denise J. Casper asked Bulger if he wanted to make a statement. Bulger rose and said, “No.
Whitey Bulger corrupted the city of Boston, and his Massachusetts Senate president brother, Billy M. Bulger helped him to do it.
The team of Whitey Bulger and Billy M. Bulger scared the living daylights out of Mayor Kevin White. He feared a bushwack death.
(There is a larger than life, bronze statue of Kevin White, at Faneuil Hall. )
http://www.chieftainsofsouthboston.com/how-whitey-bulger-terrified-the-mayor-of-boston/
Whitey and his Winterhill Gang made plenty of cash, dealing guns to the Irish Cause during The Troubles-
"In 1984, the Valhalla left Gloucester, Ma, loaded with seven tons of munitions, including assault rifles, hand grenades
and Redeye surface-to-air missiles."
"The weapons never reached Ireland though. An informant within the IRA’s senior leadership spilled the beans,
and the shipment was intercepted by the Irish Navy."
"There were a lot of losers in the operation, including the IRA and the crew of the Valhalla when they returned to Boston.
Whitey Bulger and his partners were the only winners. Their drug-smuggling scheme let them leave the game with some
serious money."
Did Whitey Bulger scam and betray The Irish Cause to the CIA ? Ask Patrick Nee.
Whitey Bulger is to be sentenced at 10 a.m. Thursday.
*tip of the hat, to Jack Nicholson
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History. Fourteen days to appeal. He said the word yes, to show that he understood that he had the right.
There will be no grounds. He had the best that the taxpayers could buy.
$800,000.00 in hard cash, and he claimed he was indigent.
2 life sentences + 5 years. "He extorted money from everyone."
All the victims were mentioned. The money will be dug up, and given to the survivors.
"Unfathomable," the judge said. (That he was not arrested, but enabled.)
He might be shifted around, to answer for other slaughters, in other places.
Waiting for the first circuit to make their decision. 3 justices.
The door will clang shut.
There will be no grounds. He had the best that the taxpayers could buy.
$800,000.00 in hard cash, and he claimed he was indigent.
2 life sentences + 5 years. "He extorted money from everyone."
All the victims were mentioned. The money will be dug up, and given to the survivors.
"Unfathomable," the judge said. (That he was not arrested, but enabled.)
He might be shifted around, to answer for other slaughters, in other places.
Waiting for the first circuit to make their decision. 3 justices.
The door will clang shut.
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