The Advocate–A Household Word in Everett! Vol. 29, No.41 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, October 9, 2020 DiDomenico’s Right to Counsel bill offers housing relief By Christopher Roberson W Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 771 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 WWW.EVERETTBANK. COM ith the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures set to expire on October 17, State Senator Sal DiDomenico has fi led a bill that would give residents the chance to remain in their homes by providing them with legal representation in Housing Court. “We don’t have any more time; we have to act,” he said during an online community meeting hosted on October 6 by the Everett Affordable Housing Task Force. “If we don’t do something, we’re going to have a real emergency on our hands.” At a projected cost of $6 million, the Right to Counsel bill would be funded by the federal CARES Act. DiDomenico said 80 percent Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF of property owners are accompanied by a lawyer during a Housing Court proceeding. In contrast, “seven to eight” percent of tenants are able to afford legal counsel. “It really is a no-win situation for families going into court,” he said. “It’s an intimidating place.” However, property owners are supportive of the bill. “They want to resolve these disputes and keep people in their homes,” said DiDomenico, adding that property ownSal DiDomenico State Senator ers would be eligible for tax credits to recoup lost rental fees. In addition, he said it costs approximately $50,000 per year to have even one family in a shelter. Putting families in shelters also creates a health problem as it only accelerates the spread of COVID-19. The bill is backed by Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Chelsea Mayor Thomas Ambrosino, the state’s federal delegation and 147 nonprofi t organizations. “It has widespread support in Honoring Ersilia COUNSEL | SEE PAGE 18 LOVING REMEMBRANCE: Gina Maniscalco, along with her parents Elvira and Giuseppe Cataldo thanked all who virtually walked and raised funds in honor of her sister, Ersilia at the second Annual 5K Walk For Ersilia ceremonies at Glendale Park on Saturday. See page 9 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Josh London).
Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 The Coronavirus Count State reports 83 new confi rmed Everett COVID-19 cases; city remains at “high-risk” for COVID-19 with state’s 8th highest rate over last 14 days E verett had the eighth highest average daily incidence of COVID-19 cases among Massachusetts communities over a recent two-week period, according to statistics released on Wednesday (Oct. 7) by the state Department of Public Health (DPH). The city had a daily incidence rate of 19.3 new cases per 100,000 over the period of Sept. 20 through Oct. 3. Only Middleton (58.1), Lawrence (35.2), North Andover (34.5), Nantucket (23.3), Chelsea (22.4), Sunderland (20.7) and Haverhill (20.0) had higher rates over that time span. This marked the ninth consecutive week that Everett has been among a group of communities marked in red on a state map – the designation for a high-risk community for having a daily rate of 8 or more cases per 100,000 over the most recent 14-day reporting period. Meanwhile, the state reported 83 new cases of COVID-19 in Everett over the past week, raising the total to 2,364 confi rmed cases. The most recent statistics showed 29,392 city residents have been tested for the virus so far – including 4,251 over the past 14 days. Of those tested, there were 159 confi rmed cases of the virus for a positivity rate of 3.74 percent during that time. That is more than three times the average state positivity rate of 1.04 percent. Last week’s positivity rate was 2.98 percent, which was more than three times the average state positivity rate of .87 percent. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Everett to the cases in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the DPH website at https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/ covid-19-response-reporting – click on COVID-19 cases by city/town. Here’s how nine area communities compare to Everett – and the statewide totals: Lynn: 4,950 cases, 194 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.01 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 9.8, 24th highest in the state. Revere: 2,741 cases, 196 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.48 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 17.8, ninth highest in the state. Everett: 2,364 cases, 159 toWhy Endure Back Pain? Relief can change your life... Introducing Agility Orthopedics’ Newest Physician J. ANDREW YOUNGHEIN, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon “Muscular and nerve pain, disease and injury associated with the spine can affect your entire body not to mention your quality of life. By understanding the cause of your symptoms, we your health and goals.” Fellowship Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery – Spine Surgery Residency in Orthopedic Surgery Medical Degree Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana Conditions Treated: • Back and Neck Pain • Spinal Stenosis • Sciatica • Myelopathy • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) • and more... Agility Orthopedics Schedule your appointment with Dr. Younghein 92 Montvale Ave., Suite 1400, Stoneham, MA • (781) 279-7040 • agilitydoctor.com For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net tal positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.74 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 19.3, eighth highest in the state. Malden: 1,597 cases, 107 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.86 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 10.4, 20th highest in the state. Peabody: 1,224 cases, 52 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.43 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 in the last 14 days – 5.5. Saugus: 734 cases, 45 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.83 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.5, 46th highest in the state. Wakefi eld: 371 cases, 15 total positive tests in the last 14 days, .70 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.4. Melrose: 342 cases, 20 positive tests in the last 14 days, .65 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.7. Reading: 349 cases, 14 positive tests in the last 14 days, .75 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.1. Lynnfield: 147 cases, 14 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.37 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.4. Statewide totals: 133,868 cases, 8,471 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.04 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.3. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of Oct. 7, 2020.)
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 3 Five bars hit with penalties for COVID violations By Christopher Roberson he Board of License Commissioners recently issued a string of penalties to bars that had violated the state’s COVID-19 regulations. During the October 1 meetT ing, Chairman Philip Antonelli said he was notifi ed on September 24 that Braza Bar & Grill was not adhering to the social distancing guidelines. Antonelli said that upon arriving at the establishment, he observed “150 to 200” customers at 42 tables. “There were more than six people at a table; some tables had 10 or 12,” he said. Prior to the meeting, the board had informed every establishment that they need to close by 11 p.m. “Nothing was slowing down; at 20 minutes off 11 it was business as usual like if they had a 1 o’clock license,” said Antonelli. In addition, he said, the fi re alarm was pulled and Braza was cited by the Everett Fire Department for being overcrowded. “There were a multitude of events going on,” said Antonelli. In response, manager Paul Duarte said only six customers are allowed at each table and that no more than 90 customers were in the building at that time. “This is the biggest restaurant in Everett,” he said, adding that Braza has 8,000 to 10,000 square feet of space. Duarte also said his tables are spaced six feet apart. “I can show you the way I’ve set up my tables,” he said. However, Antonelli said Fire Department personnel observed approximately 100 customers in the building that night. “Paul, I have pictures of everyone at the bar,” he said. “You put yourself in this situation. The place was packed, there was no social distancing – this is serious.” Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin said a precedent needs to be set to prevent future COVID violations. “I am frustrated and furious,” he said. “I ask you to take the harshest penalties you can, do whatever it is you need to do.” Yet, Duarte continued his protest. “If I need to close, I cannot be here for a long time; I’m going to shut the doors forever – I feel discriminated [against],” he said. “I’ve never had problems before – it’s not fair.” However, Antonelli did not agree, as he recalled the fatal shooting that occurred at Braza in August 2015. “Paul, please, we had someone get killed in front of the establishment; we’ve had people drinking from bottles,” he said. “You can’t tell me there’s no problems. I’m trying to be fair, but you want to push the envelope. I’m enforcing the rules of the governor.” The board’s initial action was to limit Braza to takeout service from October 2 through October 4. However, given Duarte’s ongoing resistance, the board voted to close the establishment for a full week starting on October 9. Takeout service will be permitted. Duarte will also be required to submit a COVID plan to the board. Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins said she is opposed to the 11:00 closing time. “Especially where we have the casino open the whole night, it makes no sense for a customer to start their fun and have it interrupted,” she said. “We have a huge competitor down the street.” In contrast, the hearing for Rob Jacks Bar & Restaurant was much more straightforward. Antonelli said Dennis Keefe and Nicole Smith, investigators with the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, discovered that neither manager Louis Flores nor any of his employees or customers were wearing masks. “I take responsibility for the report,” said Flores. Antonelli also said this was the fi rst time that Rob Jacks has had an infraction. “You’ve been a patron in good standing,” he said. Therefore, the board will require Flores to submit a COVID plan and that the establishment be put on probation for the remainder of WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! the year. During the hearing for La Fania Restaurante & Bar, Keefe and Smith reported that they observed customers singing karaoke, which is not permitted at this time. Owner Kilder Cardova maintained that it was just an announcement. He said there has been no karaoke since La Fania reopened in July. “I take this very seriously,” he said, adding that he is FIVE BARS | SEE PAGE 19 www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM
Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Many Greater Boston colleges able to keep COVID threat at bay By Christopher Roberson D uring the opening weeks of the fall semester, the majority of colleges and uni$1. GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 versities in Greater Boston have been able to shield themselves from the affl ictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Katherine Gianni, spokesperson for Boston University, said approximately 200,000 COVID-19 tests were administered during the past 10 weeks. “Generally, things are going very well and we’re pleased with the success of our screening, testing, contact tracing and other measures to limit and contain the spread of the virus,” she said. “By and large, our students are complying with the commitments and expectations they have agreed to.” Joseph O’Connell, spokesperson for Regis College, said a “limited number” of students, faculty and staff returned to campus last month, thereby keeping the number of positive cases under control. “They are adhering to a strict and robust return protocol that includes weekly testing and required mask wearing, among other measures,” he said. “We are pleased with how the semester has gone so far and continue to monitor the spread of the virus.” Daniel Magazu, spokesperson for Framingham State University, said there have only been a few minor hiccups since the semester began. “Students, faculty and staff have done a good job overall of following our safety guidelines around face coverings, social distancing and avoiding large gatherings,” he said. “We have not had any major student disciplinary issues to this point. We’ve followed up on reports of small student gatherings off campus, but nothing has risen to the level of a major disciplinary issue.” Magazu also said the university’s positive test rate has been well below the state average at 0.61 percent during the past 30 days. At Emerson College, spokesperson Rosemary Lavery said the college is utilizing its Campus Compact and the One Emerson Flex Learning Model for the fall semester. “The college has worked closely with our community members to ensure they understand the importance of following the Campus Compact, which outlines the health and safety guidelines that will ensure the safety of those on and surrounding campus,” she said. “We are confi dent our community takes these new protocols seriously.” Kimberly Allen, spokesperson for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), said the school has reported an “extremely low prevalence” of COVID-19. Although strict penalties are in place for any violations, Allen said, such action has not been necessary thus far. “The vast majority of our students are committed to acting responsibly to ensure their safety and the safety of their peers and neighbors,” she said. However, that has not been the case everywhere as 11 freshmen from Northeastern University were found in the same room at the Westin Hotel in Copley Square. As a result, those students were dismissed from the university for the remainder of the semester and their tuition fees will not be refunded. “Northeastern takes violations of health and safety protocols very seriously,” said Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor of student aff airs. “Cooperation and compliance with public health guidelines is absolutely essential. Those who do not follow the guidelines are putting everyone else at risk.” Estabrook also issued a stern warning at the beginning of the fall term. “Students who attend an unsafe gathering, social or party, either on or off campus can expect suspension,” she said in her letter to the student body. In one Merrimack College residence hall, 47 students tested positive for the virus. The school’s president, Dr. Christopher Hopey, said the building was closed and its 266 residents were moved into isolation. However, additional test results showed that the virus was confi ned to that particular residence hall. “We are optimistic that the campus can stay open and fully operational,” said Hopey. He also defended his reason to invite students back to campus rather than putting the entire semester online. “There are those who will argue the best way to minimize COVID-19 spread is not to have students on campus, but we felt that choice was and still is very harmful to our students, their mental health and their educational progress,” said Hopey. “Merrimack is an anchor organization in the Merrimack Valley and thousands of people are dependent on us being open, being safe and being present.” Education training organization looks to bolster virtual learning By Christopher Roberson T he Boston-based education training organization 1647 recently launched its annual fundraising campaign to improve the relationship between teachers and families at a time when it is most critical. Director Ann Walsh said the objective this year is to raise $5,000 by the end of December. If that goal is reached, an anonymous donor has pledged to match that amount to bring the total up to $10,000. 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Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Supt. Tahiliani unveils Entry Plan By Christopher Roberson S uperintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani was fi nally able to release her Entry Plan to the School Committee after seven months of wrestling with challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is a strategic blueprint designed to elevate the Everett Public Schools to new heights,” she said during the committee’s October 5 meeting. Tahiliani said her threephase Entry Plan is based on integration, accessibility, empowerment and cultivation. The fi rst phase of the plan is called Engaging and Understanding, the second phase is Synthesizing and Strategizing and the fi nal phase is Alignment and Implementation. “Phase One is close to completion,” she said, adding that the fi rst phase began last year while she was interviewing for the superintendent position. She also spoke about her commitment to equitable leadership and to developing a strategic plan during the next three months. “No facet of the Everett Public Schools will be too small to be viewed through our equity lens,” said Tahiliani. She also intends conduct a “deep dive” of every employee contract and to revamp the district’s hiring process. Tahiliani said she is also participating in Massachusetts’s three-year New Superintendent Induction Program and is being mentored by Dr. Mary Bourque. She said Bourque was an educator for 37 years and served as the superintendent of the Chelsea Public Schools for nearly a decade. “She is an invaluable resource to me,” said Tahiliani, “especially where we had to close school on my ninth day. My transition to the superintendent position was quickly consumed by COVID-19.” A Chelsea native, Bourque could not recall a time in her career that was even remotely comparable to COVID-19. “You're talking to a child of Chelsea,” she said, adding that mistakes are inevitable. “There has to be a whole lot of forgiveness; we’re in uncharted territory.” School Committee Memberat-Large Millie Cardello strongly urged the continuation of the Epic digital reading platform. “It was everything that a child would want to read,” she said, adding that her grandson used Epic last year. “It was so clean, so understandable.” Holiday Assistance Program available for income eligible residents M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Office of Human Services invite low-income Everett residents to apply for holiday meal and toy assistance. Applications will be taken at the rear entrance of the Connolly Center at 90 Chelsea St. on Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Applications will also be accepted on Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The dates for dropping off applications are October 22, 23 and 29 as well as November 5 and 6. Applicants should have proof of residence (Everett only), birth certificates for underage dependents and verification of low-income status. Applications will not be taken over the phone. During the current health crisis, you must wear a mask, have a temperature check and remain socially distant and outside the rear entrance of the Connolly Center until you are called. Please: only one member for each family. For additional information please call the Office of Human Services at 617-3942260 or 617-394-2323. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2012 KIA SOUL One Owner, Most Power Options, 101K Miles, Warranty, Runs & Looks Great! FUN IN THE SUN $6,500 Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com PRICED RIGHT! $5,350 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Leather, Loaded with Moon Roof, One Owner, Warranty, Only 104K Miles
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 7 MassFiscal responds to Speaker DeLeo’s call for more federal funding O n October 5 the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) made the following statement regarding House Speaker Robert DeLeo’s comments over the weekend on the Jon Keller’s “Keller At Large” show, in which DeLeo claimed the Massachusetts state budget requires additional federal money to fi ll a $2 billion-$6 billion “shortfall.” “Last year, without the threat of a pandemic, State House leaders made Massachusetts the last state in the Union to pass an annual budget,” said MassFiscal Spokesperson/ Board Member Paul Craney. “This year, they are not letting a crisis go to waste. The Speaker is the only politician in Massachusetts that has had oversight of our budget for over ten years, yet he is unabashedly trying to shift the blame for our fi scal woes to an unpopular federal government. We may be in the middle of a pandemic, but politics are more at play than ever.” City announces dates for early in person voting I n person early voting for the November 3 General Election will be held at Everett City Hall on the following dates: • Saturday, October 17 from 2–8 p.m. • Sunday, October 18 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. • Monday, October 19 from 2:30–7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, October 20 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. • Wednesday, October 21 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. • Thursday, October 22 from 2:30–7:30 p.m. • Friday, October 23 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. • Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. • Sunday, October 25 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. • Monday, October 26 from 2:30–7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, October 27 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. • Wednesday, October 28 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. • Thursday, October 29 from 2:30–7:30 p.m. • Friday, October 30 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Residents are asked to use the side door on Church Street. The last day to submit an application to vote by mail is on Wednesday, October 28 by 5 p.m. “Without the assistance from Washington…which we are very much depending upon on, which hasn’t been forthcoming so far, we are very concerned,” said DeLeo. You may watch DeLeo’s entire interview by clicking here: https://boston.cbslocal. com/2020/10/04/massachusetts-budget-deficit-coronavirus-aid-house-speaker-robert-deleo-jon-keller-at-largewbz/. According to MassFiscal, DeLawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law Leo’s comments come after several months of legislative sessions in which the Speaker and the Senate President did not show any willingness to reduce state spending; spending was so out of control that rankand-fi le lawmakers used the earmark process to fund election year pet projects through several borrowing bills. Craney added, “When Massachusetts State House leadMASSFISCAL | SEE PAGE 16 ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Revere says goodbye to Hollywood Showcase Cinemas to become city’s second Amazon distribution site By Th e Advocate N ational Amusements, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the sale of its Showcase Cinemas site on Squire Road to Northbridge Partners, a Massachusetts-based investment firm. Northbridge Partners reportedly has plans to lease the site to Amazon, a wellknown, multinational e-commerce retailer. According to their attorney, A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Same Location * Same Service for over 48 Years... Thanks to our customers for their support ! Gerry D’Ambrosio, Northbridge Partners plans to build a stateof-the-art, last-mile delivery station at the Squire Road site that will eff ectively function as an extension of Amazon’s new facility housed at the former Necco factory in the City of Revere. The plan is for the existing movie theatre building to be razed and replaced with a new, multi-million dollar facility, which will result in a smaller building footprint than the current movie theatre footprint and a reduced traffi c fl ow. The city expects to see increased tax revenue from the project. D’Ambrosio estimates that, “the tax for the new building will likely be three times what it is now, and that City auto excise tax revenue will also jump as Amazon will register their vehicles there as well. This will only help keep the residential tax rate lower.” Additionally, the new distribution facility will likely bring hundreds of new jobs to the city. Overall, D’AmHOLLYWOOD | SEE PAGE 22 Chris Dan Steve OPEN AND READY TO SERVE YOU...GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE MASK REQUIRED! * Desktop Humidors * Gift Cards * Bongs * Travel Humidors * Vapes * Juice * Cigar Accessories * Lighters & Ash Trays * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * Juuls * CBD Infused Products GOLFER’S SPECIAL 15 Cigars - 4 Year Old Tobacco - Handmade - Individually Wrapped Only $43.95 HUMIDOR SPECIAL Travel Humidors Starting at $25.00 Desktop Humidors Starting at $48.00 Buy any Box of Perdomo cigars and get a Perdomo Lighter - $25.00 value - FREE! Box Special Buy any Box of Cigars and get your choice of a Tin of Mini Cigars - Romeo & Julieta - Red - White - Blue - 1 Tin per Box! “Free Cigar” Marked Green Label “Free Cigar” - Buy 2 Cigars marked with a Green Label & get another cigar marked with a Green Label FREE! Daily Special STORE HOURS 8 AM - 8 PM Mon. - Sat., Sun. 8 AM - 6 PM LAST PICTURE SHOW: The once-fi lled parking lot of the Showcase Cinemas in Revere. An aerial view of the Showcase Cinemas parking lot in Revere which will be sold to Amazon. The appearance of the building will be in line with that of the Amazon Last-Mile Distribution facilities and will be similar to this rendering.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 9 T5K Virtual Walk For Ersilia he family of the late Kiwanian Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo was on hand for the 2nd Annual 5K Walk For Ersilia at Glendale Park on Saturday. Sponsored by the Everett Kiwanis Club and the City of Everett, this year’s virtual walk benefi tted the Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo Memorial Fund for scholarships for Everett students. Ersilia’s family members, along with Mayor Carlo DeMaria, State Rep. Joe McGonagle, and City Councillor Anthony DiPierro with Everett Kiwanian, President Jim Mitchell, Club Treasurer Marlene Zizza, Director and City Councillor Stephanie Martins are shown at the annual 5K Walk For Ersilia. Everett Kiwanis Club President Jim Mitchell presents a check to Amata Matarazzo and brothers Carmine and Giuseppe Matarazzo. Mayor Carlo DeMaria gestures to the Cataldo family recalling his late cousin Ersilia’s spirit and love for her family and community. Gina Maniscalco, along with her parents Elvira and Giuseppe Cataldo thanks all who virtually walked and raised funds in honor of her sister, Ersilia. Amata Matarazzo and brothers Carmine and Giuseppe Matarazzo honor their late mother’s memory during Saturday’s event. Ersilia’s family members listen to Kiwanis Club President Jim Mitchell open the program for the second Annual 5K Walk for Ersilia at Glendale Park on Saturday. Everett Kiwanis Club Treasurer and Walk Director Marlene Zizza address the Cataldo and Matarazzo family on Saturday. HONORING ERSILIA: Pictured from left to right, Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Everett Kiwanis Club members, President Jim Mitchell, Treasurer Marlene Zizza, and Director Stephanie Martins, Carmine, Giuseppe and Amata Matarazzo, Ersilia’s parents Giuseppe and Elvira Cataldo, State Representative Joe McGonagle, and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. (Advocate photos by Josh London)
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Baker announces continued efforts to support older adults Launches 2nd round of nursing home reforms; strengthens staff fl u vaccine requirements T he Baker-Polito Administration has begun implementing its second round of comprehensive nursing home reforms to keep older adults safe, improve the standards of care and infection control and respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the Accountability and Supports Package 2.0 announced in September, the first phase includes $82 million in restructured Medicaid rates and immediate steps to eliminate three- and four-person bedrooms in nursing homes. In addition, the state released updated surveillance testing guidance for nursing homes and rest homes and announced new funding for Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) to support surveillance testing. The Administration also announced strengthened flu vaccine requirements for staff at nursing homes, rest homes, ALRs, adult day health programs, and dialysis units to protect vulnerable residents and providers. More than 55,500 older adults live in 700 nursing homes, rest homes and ALRs in Massachusetts. The Administration has taken significant action to support these residents throughout the COVID-19 emergency, and the actions announced on October 6 reinforce the state’s commitment to improving care for these residents both during the pandemic and long-term. Nursing facility Accountability and Supports Package 2.0 The Executive Office of Health and Human Services is implementing the first phase of several significant reforms announced as part of the Accountability and Supports Package 2.0 in September. This package of reforms holds long-term care facilities to higher standards of care and infection control, provides up to $140 million in additional funding to nursing homes and restructures Medicaid rates to be consistent with the recommendations of the Nursing Facility Taskforce. This first phase of reforms includes: • Requiring nursing homes to take immediate steps to Caring for you in it’s what we do best Dental care at no cost to you $305 towards eyeglass frames YMCA membership or $55 per month for gym membership We speak your language Join today! Call 1-888-566-3526 (TTY 711) www.seniorwholehealth.com/SNP Senior Whole Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Senior Whole Health (HMO SNP) and Senior Whole Health NHC (HMO SNP) are Coordinated Care Plans with a Medicare Advantage contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts/ EOHHS MassHealth program. Enrollment depends on annual contract renewal. H2224_2019_77906_M Accepted 9/24/2019 *Limitations may apply Nurse Care Manager to coordinate your care Up to $400 a year for health-related items Transportation to and from your doctor appointments* reduce or eliminate rooms with more than two residents to improve infection control standards and resident quality of life, the first step in eliminating threeand four-person bedrooms in nursing homes • $82 million in restructured Medicaid rates, which incentivize high-quality, high-occupancy, and care for high-acuity special populations, including residents with substance use disorder and/or several mental health diagnoses, while ensuring stability for high-Medicaid facilities • Strengthened criteria for nursing homes that establish isolation spaces for COVID-19-positive residents being discharged from hospitals, limiting isolation spaces to facilities that have a high-quality score from the state Department of Public Health (DPH), meet specific staffing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and have no deficiencies on DPH infection BAKER | SEE PAGE 16
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 13 Second annual Everett Community Art Walk brings art to local parks I ntegral Arts Everett is proud to present the second annual Everett Community Art Walk. The Art Walk is a citywide, month-long art scavenger hunt in which participants are invited to explore the city to fi nd artwork hidden outdoors in 21 local parks and playgrounds. The exhibit is on display from October 3 through November 6, and participants can view artwork at any time. Participation is suitable for all ages, free and open to the public. Explore our map online and take a socially distanced walk to find artwork printed on weatherproof signage. Use your phone to visit the website page for each piece to learn more about the artist and the piece. Participants are once again encouraged to explore our great city in search of all the artwork. Integral Arts Everett Founder/Board President Karyn Alzayer said of this year’s Art Walk, “Last year we sent you to explore Everett’s local businesses; this year we’re sending you out to explore Everett’s Parks and green spaces. With Everett so profoundly aff ected by Covid-19, we couldn’t safely send people to business and indoor locations, but we can still celebrate local art and artists as long as we do so safely!” Integral Arts asks all Art Walk participants to please wear a mask and stay at least six feet away from anyone who is not part of your household. Those who would prefer to see the art without venturing out can still explore the artwork virtually by visiting www. integralartseverett.org/artwalk-2020.html – where printable maps of art locations can also be found. See Integral Arts Everett’s website at www.integralartseverett.org or email integralartseverett@gmail.com for more information. The Everett Community Art Walk is supported in part by a grant from the Everett Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Encore Boston Harbor workers vote overwhelmingly to join IBEW Local 103 M ore than 120 technical and maintenance workers at Encore Boston Harbor have voted to become members of one of Boston’s fastest-growing labor unions, IBEW Local 103. Some of the people with job titles at the casino who participated in the vote were slot machine technicians, A/V technicians, electricians and Fire Control Center dispatchers. The vote was 95 percent yes in favor of forming the union. The votes were cast through the course of August and were made offi - cial recently, once the window for any challenges to the outcome closed. “We have seen the real difference the union makes in ENCORE | SEE PAGE 23 Augustine Monexant in the Fire Control Center
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 A combination of good offense/defense led to victory for Everett Tide girls’ softball By Tara Vocino E verett Tide defeated Medford Softball, 136, during the first game of the doubleheader at Hickey Park in Medford on Saturday morning. Outfi elder Jordyn Sikora (#55) steals second base during the fi rst game of Saturday morning’s doubleheader at Hickey Park. The Everett Crimson Tide Softball Team gathers in support of each other against the Medford Softball team. Everett Tide players celebrate their 13-6 victory against Medford on Saturday morning. Shortstop Jayla Davila (#1) gets the runner out. EVERETT TIDE SOFTBALL TEAM: Back row, from left to right: Coach Danielle Nadeau, Infi elder Alexa Morello (#14), Third Baseman Ashley Seward (#6), Infi elder Maeve Hurley (#9), Pitcher Sophia Clarke (#15), Outfi elder Michaela Marchant (#7), Infi elder Luiza Velev (#12), Outfi elder Sarah Tiberii (#5), Coach JT Morello, Coach Ivan Velev and Head Coach Nicholas Olson. Front row, from left to right: Outfi elder Julianna Ferguson (#33), Outfi elder Jordyn Sikora (#55), Shortstop Jayla Davila (#1), Catcher Emilia Maria-Babcock (#3), Infi elder Kassidy Rivera (#24), Outfi elder Arianna Osorio-Bonilla (#8) and Outfi elder Ariana Rouse (#10). (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 15 Everett Tide girls’ softball continued to show dominance in game 2 By Tara Vocino Everett Tide girls’ traveling softball league defeated the Medford Mustangs, 10-5, during the second doubleheader game at Hickey Park in Medford on Saturday afternoon. They are tied, 7-1, with the Salem Witches in the Middlesex Essex League fall softball conference. If they win this weekend’s game, Everett Tide will head into the playoffs, according to Head Coach Nicholas Olson. Infi elder Kassidy Rivera (#24) reaches fi rst base after a solid single to right fi eld during the second game against Medford Softball during Saturday’s doubleheader at Hickey Park. Outfi elder Arianna Osorio-Bonilla (#8) steals third base, showing good hustle. Proud dad Alvaro Rivera, at left, passionately cheers on his daughter, infi elder Kassidy Rivera (#24), during the game. Pitcher Sophia Clarke (#15) winds up for another fast ball – she was fi ring hard all day long. Outfi elder Jordyn Sikora (#55) almost beats out a ground ball. Infielder Maeve Hurley (#9) steals home, displaying good heads-up softball. Pitcher Maeve Hurley (#9) comes in for relief, hoping to bring the Tide to a successful day. Head Coach Nick Olson, center, congratulates his team after a successful win, 10-5, against Medford Softball on Saturday afternoon. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 BAKER | FROM PAGE 10 control surveys The reforms build on the strong steps the Commonwealth has taken since the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency to support nursing home residents and staff. With this package, the Commonwealth has committed more than $400 million in new funding directly to nursing homes, on top of more than $180 million in federal funding. In addition, the state has provided direct staffing supports, more than 2.8 million pieces of PPE, testing via mobile testing units and reimbursement for surveillance testing and enhanced facility accountability through regular infection control surveys and other audits. Long-term care surveillance testing The Administration has updated long-term care staff surveillance testing guidance to align with federal guidance. Surveillance testing is a critical way for facilities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and better protect high-risk residents. The updated guidance ensures all staff are tested at least once each month, with additional testing in facilities with new COVID cases or in high-positivity areas. While nursing homes and rest homes are required to adhere to the surveillance testing guidance, ALRs are recommended to do so. To further support ALRs in performing adequate surveillance testing, the state will fund up to two rounds of testing for all staff per 30 days when there is a new staff case in an ALR. Nursing homes and rest homes have been reimbursed for staff surveillance testing since the policy was released in June. Flu vaccine requirements To protect long-term care ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 (617) 381-7445 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM in regards to an application for zoning relief. In response to Governor Baker’s declaration of a public health emergency and the related Emergency Executive Order dated March 12, 2020, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be meeting remotely until further notice. The audioconferencing application Zoom will be used for this purpose. An online link and telephone access number will be provided on all meeting agendas and also on the Board’s website. This application will permit the public to access and participate in future Board meetings and hearings. Instructions for joining meetings in this manner will be provided on the City and City Clerk’s website. We extend our thanks for your understanding and participation in this manner, which is intended to keep members of the Board and the public safe. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Person Requesting: 43 Corey Street C004-000038 Sergio Cornelio 43 Corey Street Everett, MA 02149 Reason for Denial: Applicant seeks to alter and convert an existing two (2) family and change the use to a six (6) unit residential dwelling located within the Dwelling District on a 15,553-sf lot. Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: Zoning Ordinance: 1. Everett Zoning Ordinance APPENDIX A Section 4(a)1 limits a single or double semi-detached dwelling existing at the time of must seek relief in the form of a variance allowing the conversion of a double semi-detached dwelling to a six-unit dwelling. 2. Everett Zoning Ordinance APPENDIX A Section 17(A)2 requires two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit. The proposed plan contains four (4) parking spaces requiring relief in the form of a variance for eight (8) parking spaces. MARY GERACE – Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk BOARD OF APPEALS October 2 & 9, 2020 For Advertising with Results, or Info@advocatenews.net c call The Aall The Advdvococatate Newspapers Newspapers at 617-387-2200 residents and other vulnerable populations from a potentially deadly flu season – and preserve health care resources needed to respond to the COVID-19 emergency throughout the fall and winter – DPH has revised the flu vaccination requirements for staff at nursing homes, rest homes, ALRs, adult day health programs and out-of-hospital dialysis units. The DPH order eliminates the option for staff to opt-out of getting a flu vaccine, with exemptions only for medical or religious reasons. Immunization is the most effective method for preventing infection of the flu, and staff at long-term care facilities and other health care providers serving vulnerable populations play an important role in stopping its spread. For more information on protecting yourself and your family by getting the flu vaccine, visit https:// www.mass.gov/flu-facts. MASSFISCAL | FROM PAGE 7 ers run out of ideas, they blame Washington. Since March, there hasn’t been any discussions from State House leaders on how to reduce spending. The only conversations they want to have is to raise taxes, borrow more, or wait for a federal bailout.”
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Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 City Hall preparing for Nov. 3 General Election Ballot count could eclipse 2016 total By Christopher Roberson W ith three weeks to go, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio is expecting about 16,000 ballots to be cast in the November 3 General Election. By comparison, 13,710 ballots were submitted in the 2016 General Election. To date, Cornelio said 6,000 mail-in ballots have already COUNSEL | FROM PAGE 1 every corner of the Commonwealth,” said DiDomenico. He also said that State Representative Michael Connolly and State Senator Patricia Jehlen are co-sponsoring a bill to extend the foreclosure and eviction moratorium. In addition, DiDomenico said there are currently 65,000 residents across the state who are unemployed and are living in rental units. He also said there has been no relief from Capitol Hill. “The federal government’s commitment to our working-class residents is not there,” said DiDocome in, although he expects that number to swell to 10,000 ballots by Election Day. In addition, early voting will be available for two weeks outside City Hall. Cornelio said he anticipates another 1,000 ballots coming from that voting avenue. Cornelio also said there is no threat of voter fraud at this time. menico. “I blame the leadership in the U.S. Senate.” Despite substantial support for the bill, there will still be obstacles in the coming months. DiDomenico said that Chief Justice Ralph Gants of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court was a powerful proponent of affordable housing. However, he passed away on September 14. “When he passed, we lost a huge ally,” said DiDomenico. He also faces opposition from the Realtors Association. “I’m not sure we can convince everybody, to be honest with you,” said DiDomenico. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 (617) 381-7445 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM in regards to an application for zoning relief. In response to Governor Baker’s declaration of a public health emergency and the related Emergency Executive Order dated March 12, 2020, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be meeting remotely until further notice. The audioconferencing application Zoom will be used for this purpose. An online link and telephone access number will be provided on all meeting agendas and also on the Board’s website. This application will permit the public to access and participate in future Board meetings and hearings. Instructions for joining meetings in this manner will be provided on the City and City Clerk’s website. We extend our thanks for your understanding and participation in this manner, which is intended to keep members of the Board and the public safe. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Person Requesting: 94 Wyllis Ave. D0-06-0000772 Mr. Sujan Kharel 94 Wyllis Ave. Everett, MA 02149 To the said Board of Appeals, the owner/applicant owns an existing single-family house, built in June 1925, and would like in to convert it to a three-family (3) dwelling. The existing 8128 sf lot is located in a Dwelling District. Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: Reason for Denial: • Zoning Ordinance: Section 4 Dwelling Districts b) Dimensional Requirements 2 Lot Area line c which states c. All other uses--------------0.5 maximum floor area ratio (Ord. of 6-29-87; Ord. of 4-29-91 Ord. of 7/16/2002; Ord. of 11/13/2007) MARY GERACE – Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk BOARD OF APPEALS October 2 & 9, 2020
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 19 FIVE BARS | FROM PAGE 3 a COVID-19 survivor. “I know what this is like more than anybody.” However, Keefe and Smith disagreed with Cardova’s assessment. “In our opinion, it was karaoke,” said Keefe. “The gentleman was singing.” Therefore, the board voted to close La Fania for a full week starting on October 9 and will EDUCATION | FROM PAGE 4 “School and home are one in the same right now,” said Walsh. “You can’t do school without families.” She said that thus far virtual learning has been both a “blessing and a challenge.” “There’s so many little moves you have to make for virtual learning to work,” she said. “Everybody is well-beyond capacity; everyone I know is exrequire that a COVID plan be submitted. Takeout service will be permitted. At La Finca Restaurant, Keefe and Smith reported that the door was locked, the tables were only three feet apart and that customers were not wearing masks. “You can’t have a locked door with patrons inside; that’s life safety,” Antonelli said to manager Manuel Vasquez. hausted.” Therefore, 1647 will be hosting a virtual Family Engagement Roundtable on October 22 from 4-5 p.m. “You really want to be laser focused,” said Walsh. “You don’t want to waste time on anything right now.” She also said that all of her coaches are parents themselves. “We’re able to give really authentic training,” she said. Examples of that trainVasquez said the door was only locked while he went downstairs to his office for “two minutes.” However, Licensing Commission Member Philip Arloro was tired of getting the runaround. “We’re just [hearing] stories, it’s frustrating,” he said. Like Braza and La Fania, the board voted to close La Finca for one week starting on October 9 and require that a COVID ing include simulating parent-teacher conferences, welcome phone calls and various other forms of ongoing communication. “Educators need tools and strategies to build relationships with families so that they can collaborate to ensure every student’s success,” said Walsh. “Families know their kids best and want them to succeed, so schools need to tap into that plan be submitted. Takeout service will be permitted. During the hearing for Tres Gatos Restaurant & Bar, Keefe and Smith said they observed 60 patrons inside the establishment as well as a table with eight customers. They also said that the bartenders were not wearing masks and that alcohol was being served without food. In response, Chef Ozzie said energy and expertise to fill some of the gaps created by remote learning. Teachers are working incredibly there were only 25 customers inside. He also said he was unaware of the 11 p.m. closing policy. In addition, Ozzie said his bartenders were behind the bar and more than six feet away from the customers. However, with the exception of takeout orders, the board voted to have Tres Gatos close for three days starting on October 9 and to submit a COVID plan. hard to reach their students and families and we want to support them with strategies that work.” Gina S Soldano REALTOR® ABR®, AHWD, e-PRO®, GREEN, MRP®, PSA®, SFR®, SRES®, SRS® Broker/Associate Millennium Real Estate 291 Ferry Street, Everett, MA 02149 (857) 272-4270 Gina.Soldano@era.com gsoldanorealtor.com
Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 OBITUARIES Pauline M. (Hogan) Reed Hogan. She grew up in Everett and graduated from Matignon High School in Cambridge. She has lived in Manchester for the past 55 years. Pauline worked for BankEast and Stebbins Associates, Inc. prior to her retirement. Later, Pauline returned to work she loved as Parish Secretary at her church, St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester, N.H. 86, of Manchester, N.H. died October 6, 2020 at Elliot Hospital surrounded by her family after a long period of declining health. She was born in Everett on January 1, 1934 to John and Marion (Hillson) She was a member of St Anne's Guild and St. Vincent de Paul Society. Pauline was happiest when surrounded by friends and family. She was predeceased in 1993 by her beloved husband of 40 years, Forrest "Mickey" Reed. She is survived by fi ve children, Patricia Reed of Portsmouth, Sheila Pappas of Manchester, Christine M. Bouchard of Hooksett and Michael Reed and David Reed both of Manchester, N.H.; 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and her sister, Mrs. James (Sheila) Kenny of York, ME. A walk-through visitation with masks, social distancing and limited interaction with the family is Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester, N.H.. A Mass of Christian Burial with masks and social distancing will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 439 Pine St., Manchester. Committal prayers will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 448 Donald St., Bedford. In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Cathedral Outreach, 145 Lowell St., Manchester, N.H. 03104, or at www. stjosephcathedralnh.org Bernard C. Evans, Jr November 18, 1942– September 12, 2020 Of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in the Everett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was 77 years old. Born in Winchester, Bernie lived in Everett for most of his OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 22
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 21 ~ Home of the Week ~ 1. 1. On Oct. 9, 1604, Supernova 1604 (also called Kepler’s Supernova) was discovered – the only known supernova in what galaxy? 2. 2. How many sides does a decagon have? 3. 3. From 1958-1991 Bobby Fischer was the youngest international grand master in what game? 4. 4. On Oct. 10, 1966, what “pocket symphony” song by The Beach Boys was released that used an electrotheremin? 5. 5. What nursery rhyme ends with “The cheese stands alone”? 6. 6. Which month has had the most presidential inaugurations? 7. 7. What author of “Out of My League” and “Paper Lion” was called “The Professional Amateur”? 8. 8. On Oct. 11, 1844, what Pennsylvania entrepreneur was born who started out selling bottled horseradish and once said, “Make all you can honestly; save all you can prudently; give all you can wisely”? 9. 9. Which Native American tribe has the largest reservation? 10. 10. “The Emerald City” is the original title of what children’s book? 11. 11. What mining state has a state capital reception room nicknamed the Gold Room? 12. 12. On Oct. 12, 1928, what Boston hospital became the fi rst to use an iron lung – for an eight-year-old girl? 13. 13. What is the Aurora Borealis also called? 14. 14. On Oct. 13, 1908, Margaret Travers Symons became the fi rst female to speak in the UK’s Houses of Parliament – on what topic? 15. 15. What is the offi cial state bird of Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Tennessee and Mississippi? 16. 16. In what decade did the TV shows “The Dating Game,” “Password” and “Jeopardy!” start? 17. 17. The Jacques Brel song “Ne me quitte pas” has had 1,545 cover songs; what is its most common English name? 18. 18. On Oct. 14, 1947, the fi rst U.S. air pollution control program was established where? 19. 19. In what song is “a land called Honalee”? 20. 20. On Oct. 15, 2003, what became the third country to send a human into space?* ANSWERS SAUGUS...Nicely renovated and maintained 6 room Colonial removed to create a large, beautiful family room - buyer and Cliftondale Square. View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. 1. 1. The Milky Way 2. 2. 10 3. 3. Chess 4. 4. “Good Vibrations” 5. 5. “The Farmer in the Dell” 6. 6. March 7. 7. George Plimpton 8. 8. Henry J. Heinz 9. 9. The Navajo 10. 10. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” 11. 11. Utah 12. 12. Boston Children’s Hospital 13. 13. The Northern Lights 14. 14. “Votes for Women” 15. 15. Mockingbird 16. 16. The 1960s 17. 17. “If You Go Away” 18. 18. Los Angeles – the L.A. County Air Pollution Control District 19. 19. “Puff , the Magic Dragon” 20. 20. China (Lieutenant Colonel Yang Liwei)
Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 20 life. He worked for over 36 years for the City of Everett, Public Works Department, as a heavy equipment operator-driving a street sweeper for many of those years. Bernie was also a very active and proud member of the BPOE, Revere Lodge #1171. He served as its Exalted Ruler as well as a Past District Deputy and Past State Trustee. Bernie was a longtime member of the Teamsters Union, Local 25 as well. Dear son of the late Alice M. (O’Keefe) and Bernard C. Evans. Beloved husband of Marilyn A. (Messenger) for over 53 years. Dear and devoted father of Paul Evans of Revere and Laura Evans of Everett. Devoted brother of James L. Evans and his late wife, Barbara Resnick of Everett, Katherine Eggleston of Phoenix, AZ and MargaretMary Coderre and her late husband, David of Somerset. Loving grandfather of Tayla M. Evans of Everett. Relatives and friends are respectively invited to attend BerFOR RENT!! 350 Revere Beach Blvd., Unit 3-3X, Revere Beach The St. George Condominiums & Beach Club nie’s visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main Street) EVERETT, Thursday, September 17 at 10 a.m. with a funeral home service to follow at 12 noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Bernard’s memory to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-2256 or to Elks Veterans would be sincerely appreciated. OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 26 HOLLYWOOD | FROM PAGE 8 brosio said, “the proposed facility will result in incredibly valuable economic growth for the City, not only in job creation, but also in increased tax revenue and permit fees.” “We are working closely with engineering and other consultants to design a plan for the facility that is in line with the city’s as-of-right zoning and which will result in a modern, well-designed building,” said D’Ambrosio They are also actively seeking the input of city of offi cials to develop a cohesive plan that is mindful of the concerns of and potential impacts to the city. The sale and transfer of property will likely go on record by this year’s end. 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October 3, 1918: Sgt. Elden C. Hall of Everett displays unusual bravery in repairing telegraph wires which were under heavy shell fire near Montfaucon, France. October 4, 1917: Everett Chapter of Liberty Girls of 1917 organized to support troops overseas. Ella L. Davis elected President. October 5, 1924: Clan Stewart FC, Everett, Mass was announced as one of the 126 soccer teams to compete for the 1924-25 National Challenge Cup. can confi rm that it has signed an agreement for the potential sale of our Showcase Cinemas de Lux Revere site to Northbridge Partners, a Massachusetts-based developer. Showcase Cinemas is deeply committed to our Massachusetts and U.S. theatrical exhibition business,” said National Amusement offi cials in a written statement. “We have been a business leader in the Revere community for more than a half century. As part of looking towards the future, we continue to focus on the development, design and evolution of the theatrical experience through the opening of our new Showcase Cinema de Lux at Hanover Crossing in 2021. We also are diligently looking at potential new sites for future Showcase Cinemas locations, including in the Revere area.” Developer and investor NorthBridge Partners has spent the last 15 years focusing on last-mile industrial properties in major markets in the Northeast US. The vertically integrated fi rm has been successful in its core strategy, targeting smallto-mid-sized industrial properties with a value-add components such as asset repositioning, modernizing, tenant relocations, building expansions, or ground-up development. Since 2015, it has invested in 30 properties totaling $450 million in value. The emergence of next-day and same-day delivery have underscored the fi rm’s acquisition philosophy: delivery time has an impact on consumer purchases. Northbridge has seen companies seek industrial assets close to major metros to achieve those delivery goals and cut transportation costs. This weekly series in The Everett Advocate is published with permission from a book written by retired Everett City Clerk Michael Matarazzo. Enjoy! Weekly Series brought to you by F.J. LaRovere Insurance Agency 492 Broadway, Everett * 617-387-9700 Check out our new website: www.larovere.com
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 23 ENCORE | FROM PAGE 13 the lives of working families. Local 103 helped ensure that the workers who built this casino had family-sustaining wages and great benefi ts, and we know that union membership will give us the opportunity to ensure we enjoy the same,” said John Gentile, an electrician at Encore, who is among the workers that voted to join IBEW Local 103 through a mailin ballot process overseen by the National Labor Relations Board. He added, “I couldn’t be happier to officially be a union member and to know Local 103 has our backs.” “IBEW Local 103 is thrilled to welcome the employees of Encore Boston Harbor to our union family and to continue improving the lives of workers at Encore Boston Harbor, and across the region,” said Lou Antonellis, the Business Manager/Financial Secretary of Dorchester-based IBEW Local 103. “We also commend Shown from left to right are IBEW Local 103 members Rob Van Horn, Rich Antonellis, Chris Sheehan and Renee Dozier. (Courtesy Photos) Encore Boston Harbor for allowing these workers a free and fair election process. Management did not interfere with workers exercising their democratic right to choose a union for a better life, and that sends a great message to the public about the kind of employer that Encore Boston Harbor is and plans to be. We look forward to productive negotiations that will help win key improvements for the workforce, and that will ensure these workers have all the tools and training they need to provide guests with the best, and safest experience when they frequent the casino.” The vast majority of the workers participating in the election will be members of IBEW Local 103. A limited number of workers will become members of other specialty Trade Unions. However, all the workers will negotiate together under one contract and as part of one bargaining unit within the casino. Workers will gain access to a range of training opportunities, courses and professional advancement opportunities available through the unions, and will soon enjoy the benefi ts of a union contract. Encore reopened its doors on June 12 after closing in April due to statewide COVID-19 restrictions. While shuttered, the casino implemented several new policies, including new social distancing rules and Plexiglas dividers, to reduce the ability of the virus to spread indoors. As part of Massachusetts’s Phase 3 reopening plan, casinos were permitted to reopen if they adhered to specifi c guidelines detailed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. IBEW Local 103’s recruitment efforts in recent years have not only expanded to include more full-time workforces, like the recently organized group at Encore Boston Harbor, but have been centered on increasing representation for women, people of color and veterans within the Local. Under the leadership of Antonellis, the union recruited its most diverse apprenticeship classes ever over the last three consecutive years and has continued to expand the number of minority-owned contractors that are signatory to the union. IBEW Local 103 is among the fastest-growing unions in New England and has been recognized for the last four consecutive years as being among the fastest growing Locals with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 BUYER2 Desimone, Gino Rueda-Watts, Nicole Kalda, Caitlin Jones, Stephanie M SELLER1 Desimone FT Grubb, Rachel J Urias Investments LLC Sheehan, Daniel M SELLER2 Toomajian, Marilena Chouinard, Jennifer D Sheehan, Sarah J ADDRESS CITY DATE PRICE $440 000,00 21-R Prescott St 43 Charlton St #B408 22 Stevenson Ave #1 9 Emery St Everett Everett Everett Everett 18.09.2020 18.09.2020 18.09.2020 16.09.2020 $435 000,00 $390 000,00 $482 000,00
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Page 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 22 Bernadin Etienne 62 of Peabody formerly of Everett passed away on September 21 by accident.Bernadin was the son of Mathieu Etienne Sr. and Anastasie Millien, both deceased, was born in Port-au-Prince Haiti, on June 1st, 1958. After spending his childhood in Haiti, at age 14 in 1972, Bernadin Etienne joined his parents and older siblings in the United States in Brooklyn New York. He attended Erasmus High School and Staten Island Community College. Samantha Etienne. In 2018, he married Patricia (nee Estinvil). He worked for the MBTA for 18 years and was well liked by his colleagues. Bernadin had a generous and kind heart. He was an avid lover and player of soccer in his younger days. Most notably, in the 80’s he played soccer for the Brooklyn team Zenith and later Staten Island College. To many people and his teammates, he was intimately known as Big Ben. In his youth, on the soccer fi eld he was always in good physical condition and had stamina for the position he played. He was relentless in playing the midfi eld position. What he lacked in technique, he made up for it in physical prowess. His ability to instill confi dence in his teammates, hard work and inner desire to be on the winning team made everybody want to have “Big Ben” on their team. Ben’s most distinguished attribute was the fact that he gave friendship and goodwill to all.. He will be remembered for always knowing how to crack a good joke, talk about sports and enjoying a good Haitian meal (legume being his favoritenan ti bol). Bernadin is survived by his wife Patricia (Estinvil) Etienne.; a daughter, Samantha Etienne; two brothers, Leonard and Mathieu, Jr.; two sisters Marie Suzette Dorce and Christine Etienne; nieces and nephews, Robin, Rachelle, Fayola, Samori, Anastasia, Brianna, Myalana, Emmaline, and Alexandre. RESERVED SPECIAL POWERS OF APPOINTMENT Often times, individuals decide to transfer assets in order to protect them against a possible nursing home stay. Due to the risk of losing assets, transfers often occur prior to when the transferor would prefer. An often-used technique used in drafting to create a bigger incentive for such transfers is the insertion of a provision in a deed or in an irrevocable Trust reserving a limited or special power of appointment (SPOA). A SPOA is a power which enables someone at a later date to change the original disposition of the real estate if a deed is the relevant document or the Trust principal if an irrevocable Trust is the relevant document. The SPOA is reserved by the individual transferring an interest in real estate or transferring any type of property to an irrevocable Trust. In 2017, the Massachusetts Appeals Court in the case of Skye v. Hession held that a deed containing such a reserved SPOA was a valid transfer. The remainder person (the person receiving the Trust principal upon the death of the lifetime beneficiary or the person who the real estate was deeded to) has a vested remainder interest subject to divestment. If the SPOA is never exercised, the remainder person will end up taking title as originally planned. The pure definition of a SPOA is that it cannot be exercised in favor of the person creating the power, his creditors, his estate, or the creditors of his estate. This is important for MassHealth purposes in order to not have the underlying asset(s) countable for eligibility purposes. The MassHealth applicant’s spouse should also be excluded as a person who might benefit from the exercise of the SPOA. As long as the property in question is vested in persons other than the applicant or spouse, and as long as neither of them have any power to revest the property in themselves, the property should be deemed transferred for purposes of beginning the five year look back period. If nursing home level care is not needed within five years from the date of transfer, the property should be protected. Furthermore, any subsequent exercise of the SPOA itself after the five- year period has elapsed should in no way create any additional period of MassHealth ineligibility. Rockport - $599,000 38 Main St., Saugus (617) 877-4553 mangorealtyteam.com gy Saugus - $979,000 COMMERCIAL USE Fluent in Chinese, Cantonese and Italian! ~ Meet Our Agents ~ Sue Palomba Barry Tam Lea Doherty Patrick Rescigno Rosa Rescigno Carl Greenler Call (617) 877-4553 for a Free Market Analysis! NEW LISTING! JUST SOLD! JUST SOLD!
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Page 28 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Happy Sandy Juliano Broker/President Columbus Day! REVERE RENTAL - AVAILABLE OCT. 1 - CALL OR TEXT MARIA 781-808-6877 NEW LISTING BY NORMA NEW LISTING BY SANDY NEW LISTING BY SANDY UNDER AGREEMENT! 67 CLARENCE ST., EVERETT UNDER AGREEMENT! SINGLE FAMILY 6 ROOM SINGLE WITH FINISHED BASEMENT NEW PRICE! $549,900 LISTED BY SANDY 39 LEXINGTON ST., EVERETT $725,000 NEW LISTING BY NORMA TWO FAMILY 45-47 SYCAMORE ST., EVERETT $724,900 NEW LISTING BY MARIA OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCT. 11, 2020 12:00-2:00 834 BROADWAY, EVERETT $550,000 OCT. 11, 2020 12:00-1:30 32 WESTOVER ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $479,900 JRS WELCOMES MIKE MATARAZZO AS NEW AGENT Sandy Juliano, President of JRS Properties, Inc., is happy to announce that Michael Matarazzo has joined the JRS team as an agent. Michael is one of Everett’s most recognizable citizens having served on the City Council and as City Clerk. He is “Adding someone, like Michael, who has a long history of public service in the City of Everett, reinforces our commitment to providing our clients with agents who know the people and and continues to serve their clients with the personal touch and local knowledge too often missing from the large franchise agencies. At JRS, Michael will join his wife, Denise (Paratore) who has Sandy. 25 HAWKES ST., SAUGUS SINGLE FAMILY $449,900 LISTED BY NORMA UNDER AGREEMENT! Mixed use building, Malden 3 commercial and one residential unit $1,200,000 Joe DiNuzzo Norma Capuano Parziale - Broker Associate OD il F - Agent Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com 10 00AM 500 PM Denise Matarazz - Agent Maria Scrima - Agent Follow Us On: 617.544.6274 Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent Michael Matarazzo -Agent Mark Sachetta - Agent
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