Featuring Mayor Tom Menino as himself in a “godfather” role and an actor playing International Place developer Don Chiofaro, this MassInc parody video pokes fun at the ongoing Harbor Garage development dispute along the Greenway. Watch for the North End’s Modern Pastry box at the end. The video is also featured on the Boston Herald website and Universal Hub.
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3 Replies to “Menino Plays Godfather in Parody Video About Harbor Garage Dispute With Chiofaro”
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So….Menino is treating this like a joke now?
What a disgrace. We as Italians work so hard to stop this type of sterotyping. Now one of the most powerful people in Boston is doing it. I think both of you owe the Italians an apology.
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Does this mean that Mayor Menino and Don Chiofaro have since settled their differences? Hope so!