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Monday, September 21, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Rick Caraviello for Mayor, and for Composting: The Return of Fatlock - a Medford Info Parody
*Editor's Note: Factually, Rick Caraviello lost a case in criminal court. The dirty S.O.B. pressed false charges against a citizen claiming the short guy was intimidating big, fat Rick Caraviello who allegedly lied under oath about the other fat bastard, Ed Finn, when Finn slugged the short guy over a Free Speech issue. The citizen won and Rick Caraviello had egg on his face, and had to admit under oath that he was one of the Top 10 S.O.B.'s in Medford.
This was in front of the judge~~ ! The victim in the case couldn't contain his laughter when Caraviello fessed to the judge that, indeed, he was listed as one of the Top 10 S.O.B.'s in Medford. The judge, Michele Hogan, has retired. She had had enough of the buffoonery of Caraviello and that other fat bastard "retired" alleged detective Paul MacKowski. Deranged public officials beating up on innocent victims because they were too lazy to protect the public from real criminals. May they burn in hell for all eternity.
Witnesses heard Rick at Demet's Donuts the morning of the trial saying he was going to send an innocent man to prison. Well, Fatboy Caraviello, that lying, thieving bastard, lost, even his lies didn't fool the judge. Egg on his face, Caraviello went on to lose bids for Mayor and his beloved city council that he would spit at. Goodbye to bad rubbish.
Rick Caraviello for Mayor - a parody. "After seeing the Globe article on composting, I - the star of the legal television series Fatlock, a parody of Matlock, think we should remove all the bodies in Medford cemeteries and compost them! Sure the Formaldehyde might ruin the flowers, but having been known for my laziness on the city council that wouldn't vote me back in, I say destroy them all and add them to the compost heap. Our Revolution refused my overtures to join them, and here I am on the sidelines munching away on Nell Escobar Coakley's chocolate bon bons. Human composting, Nell and I have both signed up to lead the way." This is a parody, send all lawsuits to the late David Skerry, composted with Johnny Granara with Michael J. McGlynn waiting in the wings.
The good news is that Boston doesn’t have to choose between staying small, opt-in, and expensive or waiting for the Massachusetts mandate to take composting citywide. Garbage to Garden added a Medford-style pilot into the city’s current contract in the hopes that the city would want to test it. The pilot, if the city chooses to go ahead, would extend opt-in enrollment to specific neighborhoods rather than the whole city at once, paired with the kind of intensive, door-to-door outreach that worked in Medford. Frank estimates it could roughly double participation in those zones for about 30 percent more cost, a fraction of what building a citywide universal system from scratch would take. No launch date has been set.
Human Composting vs. Flame Cremation
MetricHuman Composting (NOR)Flame Cremation
Process
Enclosed vessel with plant material and microbes
High-heat fossil fuel combustion
Duration
6 to 12 weeks (including curing)
2 to 4 hours
Output
About 1 cubic yard of fertile soil
About 5 lbs of dry bone ash
Energy Use
Uses 87%–90% less energy
High energy usage
Carbon Impact
Saves ~1 metric ton of CO₂
Emits 500–600+ lbs of CO₂
The Composting Process
- Preparation: The body is gently washed and wrapped in a biodegradable shroud or placed on a bed of natural materials. [1, 2]
- The Laying In: Staff place the remains inside a specialized steel vessel, layering them with a custom blend of wood chips, alfalfa, and straw. [1, 2]
- Active Decomposition: Microbes naturally break down the tissues and bones inside the monitored vessel over 5 to 7 weeks. High temperatures naturally achieved during this phase destroy harmful pathogens. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Curing and Return: Any remaining bone fragments are mechanically reduced, and the resulting soil cures in an aerated bin for 3 to 5 weeks. The family receives roughly one cubic yard of nutrient-dense soil to use for gardening or donate to conservation land. [1, 2, 3]
Cost and Environmental Impact
- Financial Cost: Prices for human composting through specialized providers like Recompose or Return Home typically range from $5,000 to $7,000, which is comparable to a traditional funeral service but higher than direct cremation. [1, 2]
- Carbon Reduction: Choosing human composting prevents roughly one metric ton of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere compared to conventional burial or cremation. It also avoids the use of toxic embalming chemicals. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Legality and Availability
- State Legality: As of 2026, human composting is legally authorized in 14 U.S. states, including Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Vermont, California, New York, Nevada, Arizona, Maryland, Delaware, Minnesota, Maine, Georgia, and New Jersey.
- Logistical Hurdles: Because dedicated facilities are still uncommon, families often must pay additional transportation fees to ship a loved one's remains to an operating facility in another state.
- Religious and Legal Restrictions: The Catholic Church and several other religious groups oppose human composting because it does not leave distinct remains to be placed in an urn or sacred burial ground. Additionally, laws prohibit using the resulting soil to grow food for human consumption or selling the compost commercially.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Aretha Franklin vs Karen Carpenter
Aretha's Range, from Pop to Gospel to Dance is something Carpenter could not touch. Repeating "Doncha remember you told me you loved me baby" with no soul does not a singer of greatness make See my essay on Goodbye to Love on my Substack. Rest Karen's soul, but she had none. https://joeviglione.substack.com/p/karen-carpenter-vs-aretha-franklin
Sunday, May 24, 2026
After Death: Mark E Rumley will Trademark the Hub of Beelzebub while Rum Rum Burns in Hell for All Eternity
Mark Rumley, the Hub of Beelzebub TM or "Flying and Lying, A Trip Through Hell with Mark Rumley"
Beelzebub is known in demonology as one of the seven deadly demons or seven princes of Hell, Beelzebub representing gluttony and envy. The Dictionnaire Infernal describes Beelzebub as a being capable of flying, known as the "Lord of the Flies",
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beelzebub
Saturday, May 23, 2026
May Mark E. Rumley, allegedly bloated old Michael J McGlynn, and the ugly Board of Directors of MCC TV3 all Burn in Hell for their Censorship
On the local level, the jealousy and stupidity I witnessed from Attorney Mark E. Rumley and his fellow conflicted “board members,” if they can be called that, at Medford anti-community Phonyvision, was disgusting. Rumley was merely consigliere to a political gangster, nothing more, his community-posing aside, when Rumley passes on and the Devil greets him in hell, Lucifer will tell Rumley point blank that his censorship of the citizens, on behalf of McGlynn, is why the toaster will be turned up to 11 on that 1-10 scale, like Spinal Tap. Rumley would be a joke long after he’s gone, except that he is so irrelevant now, he will be known only to Satan for all eternity, and no one else.
10:28 am May 23 2026 JOE V
https://joeviglione.substack.com/p/stephen-colbert-tv-3-medford-public
Stephen Colbert, TV 3 Medford, Public Access Dissolving, and a Commentary by Joe Viglione
Joe V started in Access TV in 1979, and radio in 1978 = he continues to generate great content almost half a century later
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Moving Parts Moving Around in Politics
Moving Parts Moving Around in Politics
My nemesis, the ex city solitor of Medford Mark E Rumley, was the consigliere of mayor McGlynn. The new mayor, Breanna Lungo-Koehn and her family allegedly hate McGlynn like the Hatfields hate the McCoys, so she exiled Rumley. My dear friend Mayor Gary Christenson in Malden gave Rum Rum a job for his pension. So Christenson hired the ex mayor, Stephanie Muccini Burke and Mark Rumley to allegedly get their pension! I publicly called it "Gary's home for Little Wanderers" and Breanna, the mayor who previously worked with us on the TV station, sent an e mail...she loved the term Home for Little Wanderers https://www.thehome.org/ ....but dear Gary Malden really could have saved some money, both Rumley and Muccini-Burke did NOT need the money. Greed. https://www.thehome.org/ * side note, I had Rumley thrown off of a witness stand in Somerville District Court when I got a 4 year restraining order on a crazed lesbian; then I forced Rumley to shut up when I had Governor Deval Patrick remove the mayor's uncle from the Housing Board.... ha ha ha Rumley hates me.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Caravello Not Guilty after Arrest
LOS ANGELES — A California philosophy lecturer accused of assaulting federal agents after removing a tear gas canister from a crowd — the same canister that a U.S. Border Patrol agent had thrown at protesters during an immigration raid — was found not guilty by a jury on Thursday. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jonathan-caravello-not-guilty_n_69d801e6e4b048dba44c0d5f?origin=home-latest-news-unit
Jonathan Caravello, 38, faced up to 20 years in prison if he was convicted of the charge. The verdict is the latest blow to the Trump administration, which has thrown baseless assault charges at people who protest its mass deportation operations — but has repeatedly failed to secure convictions.
The jury returned their verdict after roughly two hours of deliberation. They found Caravello not guilty of assault on a federal officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon, as well as a lesser included offense of assault on a federal officer.
Speaking to his supporters outside the courthouse after the verdict, Caravello said he had no intention of hitting anyone with the tear gas canister, and that he would continue protecting his community.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Catholic Church: Here to Sell Your Churches and RxxE Altar Boys
You call me, my son Jesus came to heal, Constantine called the First Council of Nicaea in 325 and a symbol of death, the crucifix, had Catholics like sheep crossing themselves for good luck in some nonsensical ritual. The crucifix, a sign of death, insteady of infinity the true sign of Christ, was the bringing together of the pagan and the alleged Christian point of view. It's a farce. The kingdom of heaven is within, not walking with some bearded dudes among sheep. Amen.
For Handicap Parking at your church see fat Babs.
You can lease someone's handicap plate for $7.00
parody
Jackass Of the Month: Rick Caraviello Beats Out Mark Rumley and Barbara DeCristofaro.....
This jackass was stalking me on Garfield. At Littlest Laundromat. On Central Street. I defeated stalker Caraviello in criminal court. Buffoon still stalking me. What a nut job. Loser will never be mayor or city councilor again. Mumbles Caraviello
Sunday, April 5, 2026
RELENTLESS IN THE PURSUIT OF CALLING OUT UNETHICAL, BAD COPS IN MEDFORD AND ELSEWHERE, HARRY MACGILVRAY
Why Beat a Flogged Horse? / Medford Police who should be thrown off the force! RELENTLESS IN THE PURSUIT OF CALLING OUT UNETHICAL, BAD OPS IN MEDFORD AND ELSEWHERE, HARRY MACGILVRAY SUPPORTED TRUMP WITH YOUR TAX DOLLARS WHILE HE WAS ON THE JOB AND WAS FINED. HARRY, BABS DECRISTOFARO, PAUL COVINO, PAUL MACKOWSKI, VERY EVIL PEOPLE ALONG WITH MARK E RUMLEY. GET THEE HENCE, SATAN! https://www.huffpost.com/entry/news-live-updates_n_69ca6616e4b0128a9ef83bad/liveblog_69d2c26ce4b0d214cc71d184?origin=home-latest-news-unit The U.S. president said he would carry out the strikes on Tuesday if Iran does not "open the Fuckin' Strait," the blocking of which has already economically hit Americans' pockets. Intentionally targeting a country's civilian infrastructure amounts to a war crime under international law.
"Make no mistake: You won't gain anything through war crimes," he continued. "The only real solution is respecting the rights of the Iranian people and ending this dangerous game."
The Continued Adventures of Fat Babs and Shark Dumbley... Chapter 1
a parody of fictional ex city officials that were public figures....the views and opinions expressed in this nonsensical blog that a judge ruled no one could take seriously are those of the author, all people, places and things are the figments of a delusional mind, drunk old ex mayor....ha ha ha ha ha the Mad Magazine of Medfraud Politics
FB: (Fat Babs) My new business, Babs Placard cards, we recycle handicap placards to needy able-bodied people, usually from cousins, aunts, uncles and in my case, mother! In fact I do not know how the hell my mom still has her placard,
S.D. Yes, they should have suspended it and taken it back
F.B. Well, they didn't, and we rent it out to unsuspecting suckers
S.D. (Shark Dumbley): Betcha that loser Joe Sackless would love to have it when he's veering off the road allegedly inebriated!
FB: Son of Loony Leo! HA HA We're all such a bunch of hypocrites, damn us! HA HA HA
S.D. Yeah, Joe Sackless, MBTA cop that loony Leo never punished, what a weasel ....ha ha ha....Joe Sackless is such a girl! Allegedly drunk driving and too cowardly to take a breathalyzer...
FB: You would know, Shark the State Ethics Commission didn't fine him enough, Harry! HA HA HA
S.D. And what does that mean? "U would know?"
F.B. Thin skinned failed city solicitor who can't find a job
S.D. I'm retired! What you you mean mean "You would know?"
I have nothing in common with Leo Loony's allegedly drunken offspring...both of them....ha ha ha ha ha...call the Fire Dept for the police chief....ha ha ha ha ha
F.B. i'm retired TOO! Pizza Delivery, only I eat the pizza on the way to the customer!
SD: But What you you mean mean "You would know?"
FB: Can't say since you are so thin-skinned you threatened to sue a friggin' blog editor who got under that thin skin, ha ha ha, your nemesis beat you fair and square?
SD: What do you mean, You Would Know?
FB: Well, Shark, given the way you and loony Leo Sackless raised your boys, Retroactive Abortion would have been a blessing!!! HA HA HA
S.D.Rather abuse our kids than abuse dear old mom! AND the judge said no normal person could believe that blog!
F.B. OH MY GOD, HE REALLY GOT TO YOU. HA HA HA, THE JUDGE SAID THAT TO DEFEAT YOU AND DAVID SCARY IN COURT....HA HA HA HA HA....THE JUDGE WAS ON THE SIDE OF THE BLOGGER AND GAVE HIM THE WIN!
S.D. NO ONE BELIEVES THE BLOG The L'Italien Report is fake news, and the expose' on all the cops pure fiction! He got them from public records requests from us and all we did was lie and cheat, so the records are worthless!!!!
F.B. In you dreams! HA HA HA HA HA, YOU SPENT MORE TIME TRYING TO ATTACK AND SUE HIM THAN YOU DID IN SOMERVILLE COURT ON THURSDAYS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF CREDIT CARD USERS WHEN YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE AT CITY HALL...WORKING....LOOKING UP DRUG REHAB PLACES OR SOMETHING!
S.D. I'M SUING YOU
FB: GET IN LINE ...maybe I'll get the blogger to throw you off of the witness stand or shut you down at a Housing Authority meeting....ha ha ha ha ha
S.D. FREEE SPEECH, IT'S A BITCH, AND SO ARE YOU!
FB: YEAH, BUT I AM FAT BABS AND LOVE BEING A FAT, USELESS BITCH....HA HA HA HA HA....NEPOTISM, I LOVE IT.
to be continued, I guess....
note: this parody has nothing to do with another Fat Babs we didn't know existed when we originally wrote this
Barbara "Babs" Thore
(1946–2022) was the beloved matriarch on TLC's My Big Fat Fabulous Life, known for her wit and charm.
She passed away at 76 from cerebral amyloid angiopathy. The show
documented her life, health struggles, and the family's grief, with her
legacy continuing to be featured.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Exhibit 1: The Psychology of a Bully: Looking Into the Skewed Mind of Ex-Solicitor Mark E. Rumley - A Serious Essay
The Medford city lawyer at his most bizarre. As most here know I publish "The Mad Magazine of Medford Politics" on a blog, Medford Information Central dot com. We published a parody that someone inside the police station sent us the floppy disc again. It was a joke. So Solicitor M.e.R. puts it in a public records request. By the way, Judge Daniel M. Wrenn gave me the victory over TV3, so I'm quite pleased that he said no one would take the writings seriously. That TV3 spent over 100k in lawsuits, and that your solicitor - as the Mayor's go-to-guy with TV3 - failed to stop the lawsuits (MCC TV3 was found to have violated the anti-SLAPP law; Rumley congratulated me @ a Paul Donato breakfast for beating TV3 in oral argument in front of Judge LaMothe and Judge Singh - on my own without an attorney present!) - well, you see why Solicitor Rumley and city hall are terrified of my writings. God Bless Judge Wrenn, if you can't take writings seriously, suing for libel is frivolous. Too bad TV3 wasn't sanctioned, but I want everyone to see how the city solicitor conducts himself, so here's yet another exhibit.
The alleged Mr Know-it-All - Mark E Rumley, is evidenced here as the quintessential bully. No decorum, the Council President slamming the gavel as Rumley interrupts Michael Marks (no matter what you think of Marks, he had the floor and expect respect at that moment)....the psychology of Mark Rumley, acting like a balding Pam Blondi! ...er Bondi...as exposed as Kristy Noem's husband in drag.
Mark E. Rumley, former appointed Board Member of Medford Community Cablevision, inc, a racist and now defunct corporation that scammed the community, did much damage to the city.
At the alleged behest of now-defunct Michael J. McGlynn, defunct as allegedly ousted mayor, the dysfunctional Rumley stepped in the way of Freedom of The Press and bullied those in opposition of TV3.
Exhibit 1 is this video where Rumley histrionics are in play, and this individual who, along with ex police chief Leo A. Sacco Jr. and their alleged family problems (dysfunctional allegedly breeding dysfunctional) their poor kids allegedly had no chance being born into such arrogance and entitlement.
Joe Sacco never getting a breathalyzer, stick that under your hat unethical Harry MacGilvray!
Paul Covino, that ugly s.o.b., hardly a good role model.
So let's discuss Rumley's Folly, his back and forth with alleged witness intimidation expert the cowardly Michael Marks (rhymes with Sharks)
Please Mr President Mark Rumley there is not one item on that list that cannot be
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discussed whether it's this week next week or the week after which would be prohibited if this paper took its first15 seconds
vote its first reading tonight not one issue on that paper which came out of committee would be prohibited from being22 seconds
discussed Mr President with all due respect Mr President I'm confused the gentleman here is acting on behalf of29 seconds
the
mayor as the mayor spokes I object I'm on behalf of the city this is
not a court you can't object to here yes I can I'll object to you today
tomorrow Mr38 seconds
presid if I can finish my comment I'm very confused very confused is an app description thank45 seconds
youus Mr President Mr presid the gentle the gentleman comes up here as the the mayor spokesperson then he's coming up here54 seconds
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on uh legal Maneuvers that we're doing as a council on voting on issues
to give his opinion on that I don't know what he's acting as city
solicitor the1 minute, 2 seconds
mayor
spokesperson I can't understand Mr pres well I'll make it clear I'm the
city solicit well you should act City solit now and as to1 minute, 11 seconds
procedure
perhaps the council should get its act together on procedure well you
can't be both you're wearing two hats tonight no I we spokesperson the
city1 minute, 20 seconds
I AM THE EGOMANIAC SELF-ABSORBED, HATEFUL solicitor and I will not be insulted in this fashion
you should not be counselor
What a jerk! What misbehavior!
