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What to watch for
when Pats meet Colts
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RETURN OF
THE MAC Conor McGregor is back! Here’s where to watch UFC 229 around
Boston this weekend. 10-11
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MATT JUUL, NATIONAL FEATURES EDITOR
In the immortal words of Bruce Buffer: It’s
time! After nearly two years away from
the Octagon, Irish superstar Conor Mc-
Gregor finally makes his return to MMA at
UFC 229. Mystic Mac hopes to reclaim his
lightweight title against his nemesis and
current champ Khabib Nurmagomedov,
who holds a perfect 26-0 record. If you
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can’t make it out to Las Vegas for Can a Spider-Man villain carry finally hits theaters. We caught The Bay State’s own Dana the Norwood Theatre, we spoke
fight night, don’t worry too its own movie without the fan- up with director Ruben Fletcher to Gould is back on his with the acclaimed comic about
much, as there are plenty of favorite web slinger? Fans will chat about the latest comic book old stomping grounds. the pressure of performing in his
ways to watch right here in find when Tom Hardy’s “Venom” blockbuster. For more, see page 4. Before he brings the laughs to hometown. For more, see page 8.
the Hub.
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The fight of the year is going down on Saturday night. Check out our guide to this
weekend’s big bout between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. For
more, see pages 10-11.
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4 5 apologizing for saying
Emerson alum Eric “Modern Happiness.” We chatted Boston’s beloved Bill Burr the details on the comedian’s big
Hutchinson is back for a with the singer-songwriter about is set to take over the TD show and what else is happen- the world is flat.
special show at The Sinclair the record, hitting the road again Garden for an epic night ing around town. For more, see
in support of his new album, and more. For more, see page 9. of laughs this weekend. Get all page 14. GETTY IMAGES
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‘Venom’ director went to
great lengths to make sure it
was authentic to the comic
Ruben Fleischer talks us through his comic-book-inspired blockbuster. GREGORY WAKEMAN
Ruben Fleischer always I wanted to make sure sired tone for “Venom”
knew that directing that if we were making and the relationship
“Venom” would present a ‘Venom’ movie that we between Tom Hardy’s
him with a rare chance were ultimately making Eddie Brock and the
to make a unique comic- it for the fans,” he adds. alien symbiote that
book movie. “So I wanted to be sure merges with his body
“I was really excited that the movie we were was inspired by several
to do a darker, grit- making was as true and movies. His biggest ref-
tier superhero movie,” authentic to the comics erence point being the
Fleischer tells Metro. as we could make it.” 1981 cult classic “An
“The opportunity that Since they weren’t American Werewolf In
The Marvel anti-hero is hitting
existed with this film able to include Venom’s London,” “which re-
the big screen (again) this
was the chance to differ- archenemy Spider-Man volves around someone weekend. SONY PICTURES
entiate ourselves from in the movie, Fleischer going through a trans-
all of the other comic- admits that his team formation that they
book movies out there.” was “starting with a don’t really understand. and forging an unlikely was really funny and
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recognized that in order true to the comics. theme of a buddy mov- More specifically, was the tone from the
to do that he had to re- tor of the comic book,” “In every other as- ie in our film,” says though, Fleischer again beginning.
main true and authentic says Fleischer. “Whether pect, whether it was Fleischer. “So I pulled insisted that its tone “But we all took our
to the “Venom” com- that’s with the action, tonally or just giving from ’48 Hours’ and came straight from the cues from the comics,”
ics, even though he was suspense or comedy, nods to the comics, we ‘Midnight Run.’ “Venom” comics. he adds. “Eddie and Ven-
missing one of the main which some people will really wanted it to be “Where you get that “It was always really om have a complicated
components from the be surprised there’s so true to the comics as sense of two characters important that the film but also entertaining re-
source material. much of in the film. we could make it,” says that start out in op- was entertaining,” says lationship.”
“We didn’t want to “That was my guiding Fleischer. position really going the director. “The first “Venom” opens in the-
short-change the fun fac- principle throughout. The director’s de- on a journey together script I read for ‘Venom’ aters Oct. 5.
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Rufus Sewell insists ‘The Man in the High
Castle’ season 3 stays true to Philip K. Dick
The man behind the series’ villainous Nazi officer talks about the show’s deeper forays into the sci-fi genre. ANDREW HUSBAND
In many ways, Amazon’s fall toward the nearest fiction elements that we
“The Man in the High accepted tropes of that are eking out here in the
Castle” series is as much genre. It becomes very third season were first
a work of science fiction generalized, less organic, explored by Dick himself.
as it is a period piece. and less interesting to me These elements were
After all, it’s an alterna- as an actor.” always there.”
tive history that imagines However, the British There was one aspect
a world in which Nazi actor notes, such has not of the “High Castle”
Germany and the Empire been the case for “High multiverse, though, that
of Japan won World War Castle.” Sewell wasn’t too keen
II. “That’s not the case on, especially as an actor.
Yet for the majority when it’s very good writ- “Even though I’m
of its first season, “High ing, or when it’s top qual- jealous of other actors
Castle” stuck to author ity writing,” he explains. getting to play all
Philip K. Dick’s novel and “One of the advantages of different versions of
largely avoided the more having Isa Dick Hackett, themselves,” he says,
mind-bending aspects who’s Philip K. Dick’s “I was very grateful
of parallel dimensions, daughter, as one of our for the opportunity to
the multiverse and other “The Man in the High Castle” producers is that we have not do that. I wanted
similarly speculative returns to Amazon for sesaon access and permission to to imbed myself as
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concepts. Season two delve into his extended deeply as possible into
delve somewhat deeper explorations of the the character that I was
but remained as close as Nazis have discovered a way to travel beyond plays the villainous themes that he revisited already playing, before
it possibly could to the the multiverse, as well their universe in order to John Smith, a former over and over again after there was any sort of
grounded reality beneath as the “travelers,” or conquer other worlds. American turned Nazi the book’s publication. departing from it. That’s
its characters’ feet. individuals who are “I don’t really worry commander. “One of the “He made any at- the best way to establish
Season three, which capable of moving from so much about the genre things that can happen tempts to write sequels an emotional arc, and
premieres Friday, largely one parallel dimension to unless it affects the is that when people start or short stories based on a through line, that the
abandons these restraints another. Their scientists quality of the writing,” writing according to a these explorations. This audience can latch onto
and goes all in. The are attempting to find says Rufus Sewell, who genre, the writing can is where the science- and understand.”
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Dana Gould on Boston, comedy
and 30 years of ‘The Simpsons’
The Hopedale native sure,” Gould tells Metro. “I’m sort of living two Simpsons” 30th season.
is back in the Bay State “Inevitably, there are a lives at the same time,” Gould, who served as a
ton of people in the audi- says Gould. “I find myself writer on the hit animat-
this weekend. ence that I know and/or in the ‘Brady Bunch.’” ed comedy for several
MATT JUUL are related to. There’s the In addition to his years, believes that the
extra pressure that you family life, of course, ev- series “can go 30 more.”
Even after all these years, really want to do well. erything going on in the “The funniest line I
Dana Gould still gets a “The crowds in Bos- world has bled into his ever heard about the se-
little nervous performing ton are some of the best onstage work as well. ries’ longevity was from
in the Boston area. comedy audiences in the While fans shouldn’t Matt Groening who said,
Despite his years of country,” he adds. “It’s a expect any “easy” jokes ‘We’ll do the show until
stand-up experience and smart area and just the about the president, we run out of ideas, and
other high-profile com- socio-cultural makeup of Gould notes that he’s then we’ll do it for three
edy gigs, the Hopedale the people. New England- been inspired to talk more years,’” says Gould.
native always feels pres- ers are funny. There’s about all the ways people “I think because it’s ani-
sured to bring his best a no-bull-crap aspect to break into two opposing mation and the charac-
material whenever he them, and they’re sar- camps, no matter what ters don’t grow older,
has a show in his old castic and funny. There’s the issue is. that’s a big part of it.”
backyard. The “Stan that added pressure of “Everything in the “’The Simpsons,’ from
Against Evil” creator, performing in front of world is the Red Sox and its inception, it was just
who performs at the people that know what Dana Gould performs at the Norwood Theatre on Friday night. GETTY IMAGES the Yankees,” says Gould. designed perfectly,”
Norwood Theatre on Fri- they’re talking about. “Politics is the Red Sox he adds. “Matt and Jim
day night, believes that It’s a comedy show I take eran has been working into Mike Brady. His new and the Yankees. Inter- [Brooks] and Sam [Simon]
the Bay State is home to very seriously.” on a new hour of mate- girlfriend and her 2-year- national relations is the built a beautiful ma-
some of the country’s It’s been a whirlwind rial, much of which is in- old triplets have put the Red Sox and the Yankees. chine. As somebody now
best comedy fans–includ- year for Gould since his spired by the changes in comic into baby mode Relationships are the Red who’s created a show and
ing many who’re related last performance in Mas- his personal life. once more, something Sox and the Yankees.” runs a show, that’s not to
to him–so he has to bring sachusetts. Following Gould is back in an- he never thought would The Bay State native’s be taken lightly. It’s really
his A-game whenever the release of his latest other relationship fol- happen again after rais- upcoming show also tricky. It’s a science. The
he’s in town. album, “Mr. Funny Man” lowing his recent divorce ing three kids with his comes on the heels of the show was designed bril-
“It’s always more pres- in 2017, the comedy vet- and has basically turned ex-wife. recent premiere of “The liantly.”METRO.US
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Eric Hutchinson on the keys to happiness
The acclaimed singer- garbage man — anybody. his album “Home Again,”
songwriter and Emer- Everyone is important to I really connected with.
how society moves along. Here’s a person with
son alum is back in the I feel like right now, my just a beautiful voice
Hub this weekend. role is as a healer and as just telling stories with
MATT JUUL an entertainer and some- his guitar. I thought, “I
body who can lighten the know how to do that, I
It’s been a rough road for load a little bit. What I’m think.” But there were a
Eric Hutchinson leading looking forward to doing lot of people: The Wood
up to the release of the is making a moment that Brothers, Brandi Carlile,
singer-songwriter’s fifth lasts and hopefully giving Alabama Shakes. I just felt
studio album, “Modern a little bit of joy and hope like, “Oh, the only way to
Happiness,” which debuts to whoever comes to the make music is for pop ra-
on Friday. As the musi- shows. dio.” But I looked around
cian recently revealed to and I thought, there are
Billboard, he was “burnt What musical influences all kinds of people who
out” by the road and did you draw from while are making modern
contemplating retirement working on “Modern music that has an organic
after becoming frustrated Eric Hutchinson performs at The Sinclair in Cambridge on Friday night. GETTY IMAGES Happiness”? heart to it.
by how some of his songs I really wanted to make a
were being received. to the Hub and the keys venue. Playing in Harvard just a little bit of every- record that I would want What do you believe are
Thankfully, Hutchinson to happiness. Square is always fun, so thing. to listen to. I think I got the keys to happiness?
reconsidered this decision I’m excited to be there. caught up in what other It’s definitely something
and instead chose to take As an Emerson alum, you How has your mindset people wanted and what I’ve spent a lot of time
some time for himself in must be pretty excited to Where do you like to go changed heading into radio wanted. When examining and thinking
order to fall in love with be back in Boston. when you’re in town? this tour? I decided I wanted to about. I don’t know if I
music all over again. The I love Boston! I met my I just love walking. Boston Being at home and get- make music, I just made have the answer, but I
results? Hutchinson has wife in Boston. I met is such a walkable city, ting in a routine with my a playlist of songs that I think balance is the most
produced what may be many of my best friends especially the time of year community has been re- liked and songs that I felt important part. For me,
his best album yet along- in Boston. I got engaged we’re going to be there. ally helpful to put my life I wanted to listen to when I like to think about life
side his band The Believ- in Boston. I love playing Fall in Boston is just the and my job into perspec- I was washing the dishes like a table. Maybe I’ve
ers. Ahead of his show there. I feel like it was best. For me, the thing I tive for me. I have trade or having dinner or do- got my family leg and I’ve
at The Sinclair on Friday where I sort of came tell people if you really that I do and a service ing whatever. A big, big got my work leg and I’ve
night, we caught up with of age. Always excited want to experience the that I can offer to people part of that was Michael got my fantasy baseball
Hutchinson to talk about to come back, and The Boston culture, you got in the same way that a Kiwanuka, who I think is leg. But every leg has to
the new record, returning Sinclair is a beautiful to go to Fenway Park. It’s tailor can or a baker or a just excellent. Specifically be as strong and as even.
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Fight night:
Where to watch UFC 229 in Boston
It’s time! Here’s how to catch Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov around town this weekend. MATT JUUL
It’s been nearly two years big fight in the Hub this and then let loose on it at an Irish pub. The Hurricane’s at festivities will kick off at
since Conor McGregor weekend. Here’s your the dancefloor once UFC Green Briar will host the Garden 8:30 p.m., but all ticket
last stepped inside guide to the best spots to 229 wraps up. Tables and a 21+ screening of the holders must be inside by
the UFC Octagon, but watch McGregor vs. Nur- seats are still available, bout, with doors set to Head to this fan-favorite 10 p.m.
Mystic Mac will finally magomedov in Boston. with tickets starting at open at 8 p.m. Tickets bar near the TD Garden 150 Canal St.,
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Your guide to October’s best kid-friendly events. MATT JUUL
PARKING
Elementary & hayrides by
There’s no shortage of Saturday and Sunday rensmuseum.org
Pre-Schools Welcome! appt. only OPEN SEPTEMBER fun events in the fall for in October, the venue Breakfast with animals
978-658-0507
0507 978-657-5906
978- 9/29, & 9/30 adults in the Hub, but will host spooky parties Enjoy a fun brunch with
OPEN OCTOBER what about the little featuring pumpkin patch cute critters at the Frank-
FREE 10/6, 10/7, 10/8, 10/13, 10/14, ones? We’ve rounded photo opportunities, lin Park Zoo this month.
MUNCHKIN 10/20, 10/21, 10/27, 10/28 up the best things to do build off challenges, Lego The venue is hosting a
WITH THIS AD in Boston with kids this trick or treating, costume breakfast with red pandas
OPEN COLUMBUS DAY
month. contests and more. Oct. on Oct. 6 and another
6-31, LEGOLAND Discovery breakfast with gorillas
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE Kids in the Kitchen Center, 598 Assembly Row, on Oct. 21. Oct. 6 and 21,
Get your kids interested Somerville, boston.legolan- Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin
WWW.KROCHMALFARMS.COM in the culinary arts and ddiscoverycenter.com Park Rd., zoonewengland.org
OR VISIT US ON FACEBOOK swing by the Boston
Public Market this Be Well Series: Safety National Chemistry Week
month. The market is The Boston Children’s Get your beakers ready
hosting a special cook- Museum is always a because National Chem-
ing class series geared great place to take the istry Week is back this
towards the 6-12 crowd, little ones, who can month. Celebrate with
featuring hands-on learn about all sorts of the Museum of Science
Get plugged in. activities, tastings and
more. Oct. 6, The Kitchen
at the Boston Public Market,
100 Hanover St., eventbrite.
com
interesting topics. Stop by
on Oct. 13 for the safety
installment of the be
well series, where kids
can learn how to prevent
on Oct. 21. The festivities
will include hands-on
activities with guest scien-
tists from area universi-
ties and more. This year’s
Learn about a proposed transmission and respond to injuries theme is focused on “Out
system upgrade in your area. Brick or Treat as well as practice safety of This World,” so expect
Celebrate Halloween techniques with fun a few space-themed
You are invited to join Eversource at one of our local open houses in or near all month long at the activities. Oct. 13, Boston activities as well. Oct. 21,
LEGOLAND Discovery Children’s Museum, 308 Con- Museum of Science, 1 Science
your neighborhood to learn more about proposed improvements to the
Center in Boston. Every gress St., Boston, bostonchild- Park, mos.org
electric transmission system that will bolster reliability for our customers.
The Andrew Square to Dewar Street Reliability Project is a new 2.1-mile
transmission line that will be constructed between Eversource’s Andrew Shelburne Farm
Square substation and the Dewar Street substation in Boston, Massachusetts. Pick Your Own Apples & Pumpkins
Keeping the lines of communication open is an important part of our work
in the community. The open houses are designed to give residents an
*UST -ILES FROM "OSTON
opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions and provide Open Every Day
comments and feedback.
New! John Deere Combine
Open houses:
Hay Maze and Playground
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Thursday, October 11, 2018
Drop in between 6–8 p.m. Drop in between 6–8 p.m.
Cider Donuts, Hayrides, Play Tractors, Farm Animals, Grill,
St. Monica Parish Carson Place Function Hall
331 Old Colony Avenue 180 Mt. Vernon Street and Lots of Family Activities
South Boston, MA 02027 Dorchester, MA 02125
Weekends
For more information about this proposed project, please send an email to
Tractor Playground, Tot Hay Maze, Pedal Tractors,
TransmissionInfo@eversource.com, call 800-793-2202 or visit eversource.com. Barnyard Bounce, More!
7 !CTON 2D 3TOW -! s
Shelburnefarm.com
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Aries Don’t let anger take charge when positive Libra Keep your emotions in check to avoid missing
change is what’s needed. Refuse to let anyone out on something you should be doing. Distress will
play mind games with you. Protect your inter- lead to immobility. An open mind will help you avoid
ests and do so with a smile on your face. a stalemate.
Taurus Take a break from people you deal Scorpio Choose to take the high road, regardless of
with daily. It will give you a chance to rethink what someone else does. Anger will only magnify
what’s best for you and how you should go a situation you are trying to defuse. Kindness, love
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Gemini Get out and network with people you Sagittarius You’ll make headway if you stick to
TOMORROW’S PHOTO: admire to find encouragement and inspira- the script and follow through with your plan. Your
tion. Getting ahead depends on how and enthusiasm will outshine anyone trying to compete
what you do. with you.
Cancer A steady pace will lead to victory. Settling Capricorn Being a good listener will help you win the
a matter that has been causing you grief will confidence and help of new allies. Understanding
ease your stress and give you the courage to what’s behind others’ actions will give you the edge
move forward. when it comes to negotiating.
Leo Keep your life simple and do your best not Aquarius Focus on saving, not on spending. You
to overreact. Too much of anything will lead to don’t have to keep up with someone or follow that
trouble. Don’t make waves, indulge or let aggres- person’s lead, especially if he or she is a bad influ-
sive behavior dominate. ence. Do your own thing.
Virgo Personal improvements will pay off. Get- Pisces Something good is heading your way. Make
ting along with peers, friends and family will get sure you have all your paperwork in order and are
you the help you need to accomplish your goals. prepared for what’s coming down the pipeline.
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YOUR WEEKEND STARTS NOW
Columbus Day Parade
The annual parade returns this weekend, this time taking over East
Boston instead of the North End (the neighborhoods alternate hosting
the festivities each year). Check out this year’s Columbus Day Parade
when it kicks off from Suffolk Downs on Sunday afternoon.
Oct. 7, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., East Boston, free
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feature 10 types of East Coast
oysters paired with 10 spirits
Alan Cumming Bill Burr chosen by a panel of experts. A
The Tony Award winner brings The no-nonsense comic and Bay portion of the proceeds will also
his new cabaret show, “Legal State native is back in town this go to benefit the Massachusetts
Immigrant,” to Boston this weekend. Bill Burr will take over Oyster Project.
weekend. See Alan Cumming the MassMutual Center in Spring- Oct. 7, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Innovation
take the stage at Symphony Hall field on Thursday before heading & Design Building, 19 Dry Dock
on Sunday night. to the Hub for a huge show at the Ave., $100+, bostonoysterbash.
Oct. 7, 7 p.m., Symphony Hall, TD Garden on Friday night. Oct. com
301 Massachusetts Ave., $50+, 4-5, various locations, billburr.com
celebrityseries.org MOVIES
Tracy Morgan
Honk! Festival The comedy superstar and former
“Free Solo”
Enjoy three days of fun when “30 Rock” actor returns to Boston Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasar-
the annual fest returns to the for one night only this weekend. helyi and Jimmy Chin profile the
Boston area this weekend. The See Tracy Morgan bring the laughs incredible journey of Alex Hon-
festivities will feature all sorts at The Wilbur on Friday night (just nold, a free soloist climber, as he
of fun, including performances make sure to keep your phone off). attempts to climb the 3,200-foot
by street bands, parades, family- Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m., The Wilbur, 246 El Capitan in Yosemite National Elton John
friendly activities and more. Tremont St., $50+, thewilbur.com Park without any harnesses in The legendary performer is saying farewell to his fans with what’s being billed as his final tour, which stops
Oct. 5-7, various locations, this breathtaking documentary. in Boston this weekend. If you can’t make it to the show at the TD Garden on Saturday, don’t worry, as Elton
honkfest.org FOOD & DRINKS Chai Vasarhelyi and Honnold John will be back for one more performance in November.
will both appear at the Coolidge Oct. 6, 8 p.m., TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, $59+, tdgarden.com
HubWeek Brunch Battle Corner Theatre for a special
screening of the film on Friday,
Monday marks the start of Back for its fourth year, some of followed by a Q&A. MUSIC
HubWeek, the annual celebra- Boston’s best restaurants will duke Oct. 5, 8 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.,
tion of all things art, science it out for the title of Brunch Battle Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290
and technology. Thought lead- champion. Enjoy bites from this Harvard St., Brookline, coolidge. Christina
ers from across the globe will year’s competitors, which include org Aguilera
converge to discuss important Gather, Lulu’s, Brownstone, Row
topics that will impact the 34, Southern Proper, Metropolis, MUSIC Spend Columbus Day with
world for years to come. The Towne Stove & Spirits, The Broad- Christina Aguilera when she
festivities also include pop-up way and The Friendly Toast. Nelly brings her “Liberation” tour
experiences, parties and more. Oct. 6, noon-2 p.m., District Hall, to Boston. Outkast rapper Big
This year’s speakers lineup 75 Pier Four Blvd., $25, 21+, Party with Nelly in Boston this Boi is set to open the show
includes activist David Hogg, eventbrite.com weekend. The rapper is set to on Monday night.
New York Times columnist take over the Grand for a special Oct. 8, 8 p.m., Wang Thea-
Maureen Dowd and noted Oyster Bash show on Sunday night. tre, 270 Tremont St., $45+,
architect and MIT professor Oct. 7, 10 p.m., The Grand, 58 bochcenter.org
Neri Oxman. If you love oysters, then you’ll Seaport Blvd., Suite 300, $25+,
Oct. 8-14, various locations, want to head to the Seaport this 21+, thegrandboston.com
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16 WEEKEND, OCTOBER 4-7, 2018
Marriott workers walk out, marking
Boston’s first-ever hotel strike
“I am striking because days and eventually suc-
I have to work three jobs cessfully settled a con-
Marriott hotel to try and cover all my tract with the university.
workers walked out family’s expenses,” said
Brooke Melanson, a bar-
A Marriott Interna-
tional representative
Wednesday morn- tender at the Westin Bos- said in a statement that
ing, marking the ton Waterfront (which the company is “disap-
first hotel strike in is owned by Marriott) in
a statement sent out by
pointed” that the union
chose to strike “at this
Boston, according the union. “Just like any time.”
to the union Unite parent, I want time with “Marriott’s current
Here Local 26. my children to see them
grow up. We hear all the
economic proposal
matches the economic
time how well Marriott is terms in the parties’ last
KRISTIN TOUSSAINT doing. We want Marriott contract, which included
kristin.toussaint@metro.us to recognize our contri- the largest increases in
bution to their success.” the parties’ bargaining
Workers at Marriott history,” the statement
About 1,500 Marriott ho- hotels across the coun- continued. “We have not
COURTESY UNITE HERE LOCAL 26
tel workers walked out try, including San Fran- proposed any changes to
Wednesday morning to cisco, Detroit, Honolulu, our associates’ health,
demand a living wage, than six months of con- Workers from seven Hundreds of house- Seattle, San Jose and San welfare or retirement
marking the start of the tract talks, Marriott still Marriott-operated hotels keepers, cooks, bartend- Diego are threatening to benefits. During the
first hotel strike in Bos- doesn’t get it,” said Unite are participating in the ers, bellmen, food and strike as well. strike our hotels are
ton history. Here Local 26 President Boston strike: the Aloft beverage servers and Unite Here Local 26 open, and we stand ready
After months of failed Brian Lang. “It’s our work Boston Seaport District, dishwashers are strik- says that this action to provide excellent ser-
negotiations, Unite Here that creates the great ex- the Element Boston ing for better wages, marks the first hotel vice to our guests. While
Local 26, the union perience for the hotel Seaport District, the demanding that “one strike in Boston history. we respect our associ-
representing the hotel guests. We are the rea- Ritz-Carlton Boston, the job should be enough.” The last time Local 26 ates’ rights to participate
workers, said they were son that they keep com- Sheraton Boston, the W The workers gathered at workers went on strike in this work stoppage,
forced to strike. ing back. Our demand is Hotel Boston, the Westin the Sheraton Boston on was at Harvard in Oct. we also will welcome any
“After five years of modest and fair: One job Boston Waterfront and Wednesday and marched 2016. Dining-hall work- associate who chooses to
record profits and more should be enough.” the Westin Copley Place. with picket signs. ers walked out for 22 continue to work.”
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2 $69,000 $86,250
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Applications will also be available in person on the following dates and times:
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Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Thursday, October 11th, 2018 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Friday, October 12th, 2018 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Saturday, October 13th, 2018 10:00AM - 2:00PM
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17 NEWS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 4-7, 2018 NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Presidential test alert sets CITY of BOSTON
phones buzzing throughout the US NEIGHBORHOOD BOSTON HOUSING
Millions of U.S. cellphones DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
buzzed and beeped on 26 COURT STREET 52 CHAUNCY STREET
Wednesday during the BOSTON, MA 02108 BOSTON, MA 02111
first test of a presidential
alert system that would TEL: 617-635-0603
warn the public of a na-
tional emergency, such as
an imminent attack.
OCTOBER 4, 2018
The test message from On or about October 13, 2018, the City of Boston, acting through its
the Federal Emergency Department of Neighborhood Development (DND), will authorize the
Management Agency Boston Housing Authority (BHA) to submit a request to the U.S.
(FEMA) went out at 2:18 A phone receives an emergency test “presidential alert” message. GETTY IMAGES Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of
p.m. EDT and triggered funds under Section 18, Section 8, and/or Section 9 of the United States
Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake a project known as West
a loud tone, a special people reported not get- morning and attempt to Newton Rutland Apartments for the purpose of:
vibration and a message ting the alerts or getting send a personal message.”
reading: “THIS IS A TEST them on a delayed basis. The test alert was HUD Demolition/Disposition Approval
of the National Wireless U.S. cellphone users are sent by a device similar Disposition of the BHA’s West Newton-Rutland-East Springfield Street
Emergency Alert System. not able opt out of presi- to a laptop from a FEMA public housing development along with the ancillary structures and vacant
No action is needed.” dential alerts. laboratory. land at the property located at 54-102 West Newton Street, 62-64 Rutland
A separate alert on The test alert was the The beep of the test Street, 79 Rutland Street, and 34 East Springfield Street, in order to
television and radios was most discussed topic on alert echoed through facilitate renovations to 146 existing public housing units and preservation
of those units as deeply subsidized housing. The disposition is subject to
issued at 2:20 p.m. EDT. Twitter, in part because of Times Square, causing approval by HUD through its Demolition/Disposition application process
Officials estimated President Donald Trump’s some pedestrians to look for public housing pursuant to Section 18 of the United States Housing Act
Tuesday that upwards of propensity for sending up in confusion before of 1937 and HUD regulations including 24 CFR 970.
225 million U.S. mo- tweets to his 55 million turning back to their
bile phones and other followers. phones and continuing Capital Repairs and Renovations:
devices like smartwatches On a conference call with their day. The BHA’s plans for West Newton-Rutland-East Springfield Street include a
would receive the alerts on Tuesday, government The hashtag #Presi- de minimis disposition of 3 units located at 34 East Springfield and capital
broadcast by cell towers, officials told report- dentialAlert became the improvements to the remaining properties, including exterior masonry
repairs, new windows at dormers, exterior doors, roofs, HVAC equipment,
or about 75 percent of all ers Trump would not top U.S. trending topic fire alarm, and sprinkler systems, as well as selected renovated kitchens
devices. personally trigger the on Twitter, where most and baths, selected unit finishes, and handicapped accessibility upgrades.
Officials said they alert — from his phone or users complained about BHA will provide federal project-based operating subsidy through HUD’s
expected the alert would any other device — and the alert system or used RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration), Section 8, or other program to
not reach all phones for a emphasized that no presi- the opportunity to crack support the rehabilitated and/or newly created rental units at the
variety of reasons. Some dent could “wake up one jokes. REUTERS properties.
The estimated funding amount, including non-federal sources, is
$72,600,000.
Government Center Garage The activities proposed comprise a project for which a Finding of No
Significant Impact on the environment was published on March 8, 2018. An
Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental
determinations for this project is on file at the City of Boston’s
RESERVE EVENT Department of Neighborhood Development, 26 Court Street, 11th floor,
Boston, MA 02108, and may be examined or copied weekdays from 9A.M to
4P.M.
PARKING ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR
to the DND Compliance Unit, 26 Court St, 11th floor, Boston, MA 02108. All
comments received by October 12, 2018 will be considered by the City of
Boston prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Boston certifies to HUD that Martin J. Walsh, in his official
capacity as Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts
if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the
environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been
satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities
under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Boston
to use Program Funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Boston’s
certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated
NO MATTER THE EVENT submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later), only
if they are on one of the following bases:
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! (a) The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of either the
City of Boston; (b) the City of Boston has omitted a step or failed to make a
decision of finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the
2 BLOCKS FROM TD GARDEN grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24
CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another
Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a
written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of
environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in
EASY ACCESS TO I-93 accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be
addressed to the Environmental Officer, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Thomas P. O’Neill Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street,
Boston, MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify
the actual last day of the objection period.
617-227-0385 Martin J. Walsh
Mayor, City of Boston
GCG . 1 City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA 02201METRO.US
18 NEWS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 4-7, 2018
HPC Report:
Nurse staffing
question costs
could reach
$949 million
Nurses rally near Partners HealthCare in Somerville, Mass. on Aug. 21. The Massachusetts Nurses Association backs ballot Question 1 that mandates minimum
levels of nurse staffing statewide. GETTY IMAGES The ballot’s Ques- cess involved, calling the
tion 1 will be de- review a “missed oppor-
tunity … to shed light
cided in November. on an important patient
safety issue.”
The total annual costs “This guess on costs
of a ballot question that by the HPC is irresponsi-
would limit the number ble and inconsistent and
Heavy Periods of patients assigned to
one nurse would land
between $676 million
and $949 million, ac-
resembles nothing that
the HPC has ever done
before. This estimates a
cost of $300K per nurse
due to Uterine
cording to a new state FTE, per year, and — like
analysis that cautioned the inflated numbers
those figures are likely distributed by hospital
on the conservative side. executives — there is no
Fibroids? Less than five weeks
before voters will de-
cide Question 1, the
Health Policy Commis-
independent data source
or transparency in these
cost estimates,” Mas-
sachusetts Nurses As-
sion on Wednesday re- sociation President Julie
leased its findings from Pinkham said in a state-
If You Suffer From Any of ...Then Consider Uterine a study that found an ment.
additional 2,286 to 3,101
$300K
These FIBROID Symptoms... full-time nurses would
Fibroid Embolization (UFE) be required to meet the
N Bleeding Between Periods N Heavy Bleeding proposed staffing man-
N Minimally invasive & non-surgical dates, with the greatest This estimates a cost
N Reproductive Dysfunction N Pelvic Pain demand at community
N Short recovery and no hospitalization hospitals and for night of $300k per nurse,
N Protruding Belly N Bloating per year, and — like
shifts.
N Frequent Urination N Constipation N Covered by Medicaid & most insurance plans Health Policy Com- the inflated numbers
mission Chairman Stu- distributed by hospital
art Altman told report-
ers that the initiative,
executives — there is
its associated costs and no independent data
the way hospitals choose source or transparency
to respond if it passes in these cost estimates.
could “force a lot of
other changes” to health
care in Massachusetts. Pinkham said that
“There are a number data the HPC used came
of changes that could from opponents of Ques-
take place short of hav- tion 1 and said “hospital
ing this add to the costs, executives have blocked
but it would require every transparency ef-
more significant chang- fort, from the Supreme
es in different aspects Judicial Court all the
of what we now spend,” way to independent
he said. “I think it would analysis by what should
add to the cost of the sys- be a watchdog agency.”
tem. Whether we choose Dan Cence, a spokes-
to afford it or not is an- man for the Question 1
Don't Hesitate, Call Today! 857-277-7573 other issue.”
Though Altman
said the HPC’s analysis
opponent group Coali-
tion to Protect Patient
Safety, said Wednesday
wasn’t intended to tell marked “an absolutely
people how to vote and terrifying day for health
WOBURN that the commission care in our state.”
sought to avoid the polit- “The Health Policy
800 West Cummings Park, Ste 2500, ical fight over the ballot Commission’s analysis
question in conducting confirms that the nega-
Woburn, MA 01801 its study, the campaigns tive consequences are too
quickly pounced on its great and the costs are
results. too high for rigid, gov-
WEST ROXBURY The “Yes on 1” cam- ernment-mandated nurse
paign blasted the com- staffing ratios in the Com-
1208B VFW Parkway, Ste 300, mission early Wednes- monwealth. This puts
West Roxbury, MA 02132 day morning over the the cost question to bed,”
data it used and the pro- Cence said. STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICEwww.metro.us
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hardness from baseline over a four-month “In our study, women taking Vesele saw a
allows blood to flow to penis and genitals,
period. Their erections also lasted twice as stunning 23.7% and 20.4% improvement in
promoting stronger, harder erection which
long. arousal and sex drive over baseline.
last longer.
These same men also experienced an You can imagine why some couples are
But what makes Vesele so remarkable, and
astounding 27% increase in the desire for taking Vesele together. Everything feels better.
what these other sex pills can’t do, is that a
sex (libido/sex drive) and an even greater Everything works better. Everyone performs
small portion of this blood flows to the brain,
improvement in overall satisfaction and better.
which creates feelings of intense arousal.
In laymen’s terms, users become incredibly ability to satisfy their partners. A New Frontier of
excited and turned on. Higher Absorption Non-Prescription Sex Pills
This is why the makers of Vesele say their into the Blood Stream With daily use, Vesele is helping men (and
pill has worked so effectively in human Vesele is made up of three specialized women) with their sex lives and overcome
clinical use survey trial. It increases blood ingredients: two vasodilators and a patented sexual lets downs without side effect or
flow to the two most important organs for absorption enhancer often called an expense.
great sex, the penis and the brain. accelerator. The FDA considers all to be safe. Through a patented accelerate, Vesele’s
The Brain Erection Connection Research shows that with age, many men formula is better absorbed into the
struggle to produce an erection firm enough bloodstream, resulting in remarkable
Until now, medical researchers did not fully
for penetration. improvements in erection firmness and
understand the brain-erection connection.
hardness.
It has now been made clearer with the data And although there are many theories
backing Vesele. When both are supplied with as to why this happens (including a loss in And with better blood flow, users also
a constant blood flow, men are harder and testosterone) one thing is certain, inadequate experienced sexual feeling they haven’t felt
firmer for longer...and have higher sex drives. blood flow is virtually always to blame. That’s in years.
“Most of the research and treatment why sex drug manufacturers focus on blood Where to Find Vesele
methods for men’s sexual failures have flow, it makes your erection hard.
This is the official release of Vesele in
focused on physiological factors and have But what’s more surprising, and what Massachusetts. As such, the company is
neglected the emotional ones. For the leading these manufacturers have failed to consider, offering a special discounted supply to any
sex drugs to work, like Cialis and Viagra, you is that lack of blood flow can also kill your reader who calls within the next 48 hours.
need visual stimulation” explains Dr. Henry sex drive. That’s because blood supplies
Esber, from the company who created Vesele. A special hotline number and discounted
energy for the brain. This energy is required
pricing has been created for all Massachusetts
for creating brainwaves that cause excitability
19 Boston Weekend, October 4-7, 2018
According to research published by the residents. Discounts will be available starting
National Institute of Health, 50% of men and arousal.
today at 6:00AM and will automatically be
taking these drugs stop responding or can’t Studies show that nitric oxide stimulates the applied to all callers.
tolerate their side effects...and on top of that entire cardiovascular system, including the
they spend $25 per pill and it doesn’t even Your Toll-Free Hotline number is 1-800-450-2662
arteries that lead to both the brain and penis.
work half the time. and will only be open for the next 48 hours. Only
The higher concentration of the ingredients in
a limited discounted supply of Vesele is currently
This is what makes Vesele so different. It Vesele combined with the accelerator ensures
available in your region.
THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. RESULTS NOT TYPICAL. VESELE IS NOT A DRUG AND DOES NOT REPLACE PDE5 INHIBITORS.You can also read
