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EV Vol. 29, No. 47 -FREEEVE ER TT AADD The Advocate–A household word in Everett! CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 By Christopher Roberson A BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT THAT CHECKS ALL THE BOXES. LOW MONTHLY FEES - ONLINE BANKING & BILL PAY REMOTE DEPOSIT CAPTURE - COIN SERVICES TALK TO US TODAY ABOUT OUR DIFFERENT BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNTS. WE’LL HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT OPTION. EVERETT – 419 BROADWAY LYNNFIELD – 7 7 1 SALEM STREET 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 Visit our website to learn more at: EVERETTBANK . COM Member FDIC Member DIF here were some heated moments during the November 16 School Committee meeting as Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani locked horns with Mayor Carlo DeMaria insisting that City Hall is holding $1.3 million that belongs to the district. During the meeting, Tahiliani said the total fi gure had been broken down into three requests for reimbursement. The first request was for $471,140 for costs related to COVID-19. The second request was for $300,000 for special education transportation. The last request was for $580,000 for the lease of the Devens School. “The first two requests are premature and are not being submitted to the City Council,” said Tahiliani, adding that she was told the district already had adequate funds to cover those expenses. Regarding the lease for the Devens School, Tahiliani said she was advised to take money from the School RIGHT BY YOU First Pop Warner fl ag football season wraps up E Friday, November 20, 2020 School officials wrestle city for $1.3M T Department’s transportation budget to cover that expense. Speaking about the $471,140 in COVID-19 expenses, Tahiliani said she already provided the city with expense documentation. She also said the city received those funds for the schools from the CARES Act. “The city received them because of us and is now refusing to give them to us,” she said. “I will do what I need to do to get the funds for our students. We’ve been talking about this for several months.” Vice Chairman Frank Parker said the COVID-19 money needs to be reimbursed. “$471,000 – put that in perspective, what that means to the School Department,” he said, adding that the athletic budget alone is $400,000. However, DeMaria reminded the committee that the School Department actually returned funds to the city last year. He also said the money in question is only SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 9 THE 8U CHAMPIONS – JAGUARS: Holding up their trophy and displaying the number one. Bottom row: Brayden Minichiello, Jason Marchese and Maurice Vance. Shown in the middle row are Jayvian Abreu, Carlos Valladares, Jaelen Sutson and Natalia Negron. Shown in the top row are Assistant Coach Michael Minichiello and Head Coach John Marchese. See pages 10 & 11 for story and photo highlights. (Advocate photo Tara Vocino)

Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Mayor’s Listening Tour gets underway By Christopher Roberson L eaders from a number of social organizations throughout Everett recently endorsed Mayor Carlo DeMaria as he looks to become a voting member of the School Committee. “We need to have unification, give the mayor the vote,” said Jackie Coogan, treasurer of the Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care in Everett, during the virtual forum on November 18, which is part of DeMaria’s month-long Listening Tour. An Everett educator of 37 years, Coogan recalled that in 1984 teachers went on strike because Edward Connolly, the mayor at the time, would not release money for salary increases. Coogan said the disconnect between the city and the schools has persisted throughout the years. “It’s always been an error,” she said. Deborah Kneeland Keegan, executive director of the For Kids Only Afterschool Program, said that in her experience, mayors have been able to “leverage additional resources” for the schools. Therefore, she said, DeMaria should have a seat on the School Committee sooner rather than later. “We shouldn’t put this off much longer,” said Keegan. Antonio Amaya, executive director of La Comunidad, said DeMaria said 60 percent of the mayors in Massachusetts sit on the School Committee. Some of them include Mayor Joseph Curtatone of Somerville, Mayor Gary Christenson of Malden, Mayor Neil Perry of Methuen, Mayor Thomas Koch of Quincy and Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui of Cambridge. “I want to take the politics out of this; I’m trying to right a wrong,” said DeMaria. “People should know where the mayor stands when it comes to education.” He said there has also been Carlo DeMaria Mayor he supports having neutrality on the School Committee. “We need to embrace those kinds of changes,” he said. Cathy Viveiros, executive director of the Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care in Everett, said that while residents may not know all the members of the School Committee and the City Council, everyone knows the mayor. “You are the strongest link to the people in our community – you’re it,” she said, adding that DeMaria would significantly bolster the value of the School Committee. “I’ve seen it work in other communities.” some discussion about asking the voters if he should be on the School Committee. However, a Charter Commission would be needed before the question could be put on the ballot. “You’re talking like four to five years,” said DeMaria. Should he be appointed to the School Committee, DeMaria said he would want to revamp the district’s food service. “I think the food the kids eat is borderline terrible,” he said. DeMaria also said he looks forward to a continued partnership with Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani. “I want to work with Priya. I hope she stays in Everett for 20 years and finishes her career here,” he said. DeMaria’s next Listening Tour event will be with the Everett Teachers Association at 5 p.m. on November 23. Priya and the Parlin Panther For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani bumps elbows with the Parlin Panther during a book drive at the Parlin School on November 17. The event was organized by the District of Equality, which was founded by Everett High School graduates Haley Peloquin and Jada Vaughan. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Public Schools)

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Page 3 Kiwanis donates $5,000 to Bread of Life and Grace Food Pantry By Christopher Roberson “The Bread of Life is so grateW ith the holidays just around the corner, Bread of Life and Grace Food Pantry recently received donations of $2,500 from the Kiwanis Club of Everett thanks to the monies raised for the annual 5K Walk for Ersilia. ful for this donation,” said Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, the organization’s executive director, as the gifts were presented on November 17. She said the money will help to continue funding for the Backpack Nutrition Project that was launched in November 2019. Snyder Stelmack also said the donations are a “great tribute” to Kiwanian Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo, who passed away in December 2018. Matarazzo’s family also expressed their gratitude for the donations. “We are grateful for the impact this fund has had on our community, and we pray and hope to continue these eff orts this year and many more years to come,” said Amata Matarazzo. “We know Ersilia is smiling KIWANIS | SEE PAGE 8 from ear to ear knowing that we are continuing to help keep Bread of Life and Grace Food Pantry recently received checks for $2,500 from the Kiwanis Club of Everett to aid in their ongoing eff orts to care for Everett’s needy families. Pictured representing the Matarazzo and Cataldo family are Giuseppe and Elvira Cataldo – Ersilia’s parents – presenting the check to Bread of Life Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Maria Pagliuca, Gina Maniscalco and Amata Matarazzo. Representing the Everett Kiwanis Club was President James Mitchell with Kiwanis Board of Directors and Offi cers John Mattuchio, Marlene Zizza, Gianna D’Angelo-Dunn, Fred Capone, Joanne Gregory and Stephanie Martins. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) COVID-19 testing sites closed for Thanksgiving T he Edith Street Park COVID-19 testing center will be closed on Wednesday, November 25. The testing center normally operates every Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m., however due to the holiday; the center will be closed to ensure that the lab will be able to process all testing samples. Testing will still be conducted during the morning hours of the day at Upper Florence Street Park at 72 Nichols St. from 7 a.m. to noon. On Thanksgiving Day, the testing center at the Rivergreen Park parking lot will be closed. Normal testing will resume on Friday, November 27 at Swan Street Park from 7 a.m. to noon and at the Everett City Hall parking lot from noon to 6 p.m.

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Page 7 Mayor announces Residential Parking Sticker Program M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the offi cial start date for the 2021 Residential Parking Sticker Program and would like to remind residents of the method for renewing residential parking stickers. Eff ective Monday, January 4, vehicle owners must visit the website https://epay.cityhallsystems.com and submit an online application in order to obtain their 2021 resident parking stickers. Once the online application is complete, stickers will then be mailed directly to the resident. A link to the website will also be available on the city’s official website, cityofeverett.com as well as the City’s Facebook Page. As a courtesy, from January 4 to February 28, stickers may be obtained for free. Then, beginning March 1, the $10 fee per sticker will once again be reinstated. Residents may apply for up to four stickers per online application. Information required to complete the application includes name, address, license plate number, the name that appears on the registration, email and phone number. Once a resident has successfully submitted an application, they will receive an email notification of the order. Upon verifi cation of their information, the resident will then receive an additional email as confi rmation that the order has been successfully processed. The parking sticker will then be mailed to the resident. Please be advised that in order for a resident sticker to be approved, the vehicle must be registered to the city of Everett, and the vehicle must be in good standing with the city of Everett (no overdue parking tickets or excise tax) 2021 resident stickers must be obtained and displayed on your vehicle prior to March 1. For residents applying for a fi rst time sticker (new plates/ vehicles), please come directly to city hall (room 13) with your vehicle’s registration and proof of address (driver’s license or current utility bill) to obtain a parking sticker. For residents of the Lower Broadway area, in order to renew your parking sticker please visit city hall (room 13) beginning January 4 to renew your Lower Broadway sticker and visitor placard. Please bring your registration, proof of Lower Broadway area address (driver’s license or current utility bill) and last year’s visitor placard to renew. For questions regarding the residential parking sticker program or the online application= contact the Parking Clerk’s Offi ce at 617-394-2295 or 617-394-2275. AG awards grant funding to organizations to help low-income residents pay heating bills W ith the cold weather season approaching, on November 11, Attorney General Maura Healey announced that she has awarded nearly $570,000 in grant funding to 14 organizations across the state to help low-income households pay off or lower their natural gas heating bills. As the state’s ratepayer advocate, Healey works to ensure that customers do not pay more for their natural gas service than they should. “Each winter, thousands of Massachusetts households struggle to come up with the funds to pay their monthly heating bills, and we expect many more to be in need this year amid the COVID-19 public health crisis,” said Healey. “This grant program will help us ensure that families have the financial support they need to stay warm during the cold months.” This year the Natural Gas Fuel Assistance Grant program is providing approximately $569,000 to programs run through state agencies, municipalities and nonprofit organizations that currently assist residents in paying for gas service. Approximately one-in-four low-income eligible households in Massachusetts currently receive assistance on their heating bills, and many more are expected to need help this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant program aims to close that gap by helping families who are in need but are not currently receiving assistance or not receiving enough help in paying their monthly bills. The grant program uses funds from a settlement that Massachusetts Attorney General’s Offi ce reached with National Grid for improperly charging customers reconnection fees. Since 2018 the grant program has awarded more than $2 million to programs and initiatives that provide fuel assistance. 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Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Moderna announces COVID-19 vaccine candidate with 94 percent efficacy C AMBRIDGE – Biotechnology company Moderna, Inc. recently announced the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273, a vaccine candidate against COVID-19. The Coronavirus Efficacy and Safety Study (COVE) has enrolled more than 30,000 participants in the United States and is being conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). The primary endpoint of the Phase 3 COVE study is based on the analysis of COVID-19 cases confirmed and adjudicated starting two weeks following the second dose of vaccine. This first interim analysis was based on 95 cases, of which 90 cases of COVID-19 were observed in the placebo group versus five cases observed in the mRNA-1273 group, resulting in an efficacy rate of 94.5 percent. A secondary endpoint analyzed severe cases of COVID-19 and included 11 severe cases in this first interim analysis. All 11 cases occurred in the placebo group and none in the mRNA1273 vaccinated group. The 95 COVID-19 cases included 15 adults over the age of 65 and 20 participants from diverse communities. The interim analysis included a concurrent review of the available Phase 3 COVE study safety data by the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), which did not report any significant safety concerns. A review of solicited adverse events indicated that the vaccine was generally well tolerated; most adverse events were mild or moderate in severity. Grade 3 (severe) events greater than or equal to two percent in frequency after the first dose included injection site pain (2.7 percent), and after the second dose included fatigue (9.7 percent), myalgia (8.9 percent), arthralgia (5.2 percent), headache (4.5 percent), pain (4.1 percent) and erythema/redness at the injection site (two percent). These solicited adverse events were generally short-lived. These data are subject to change based on ongoing analysis of further Phase 3 COVE study data and final analysis. Preliminary analysis suggests a broadly consistent safety and efficacy profile across all evaluated subgroups. As more cases accrue leading up to the final analysis, Moderna expects the point estimate for vaccine efficacy might change. The company plans to submit data from the full Phase 3 COVE study to a peer-reviewed publication. “This is a pivotal moment in the development of our COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Since early January, we have chased this virus with the intent to protect as many people around the world as possible. All along, we have known that each day matters. This positive interim analysis from our Phase 3 study has given us the first clinical validation that our vaccine can prevent COVID-19 disease, including severe disease,” said Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel. “This milestone is only possible because of the hard work and sacrifices of so many. I want to thank the thousands of participants in our Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, and the staff at our clinical trial sites who have been on the front lines of the fight against the virus. They are an inspiration to us all. I want to thank the NIH, particularly NIAID, for their scientific leadership including through years of foundational research on potential pandemic threats at the Vaccine Research Center that led to the discovery of the best way to make Spike protein antigens that are being used in our vaccine and others’. I want to thank our partners at BARDA and Operation Warp Speed who have been instrumental to accelerating our progress to this point. Finally, I want to thank the Moderna team, our suppliers and our partners, for their tireless work across research, development and manufacturing of the vaccine. We look forward to the next milestones of submitting for an EUA [Emergency Use Authorization] in the U.S. and regulatory filings in countries around the world, KIWANIS | FROM PAGE 3 her memory alive by doing what she always loved to do and that’s helping people in need. Especially with the holiday season nearing, we hope this will help lots of people in need. Of course, this would not be possible without the continuous show of love and support from family, friends and the community.” Kiwanis President James Mitchell said the club raised $20,000 during the second annual 5K Walk for Ersilia, which was held on October 3. “Kids need Kiwanis, now more than ever before, and Bread of Life and Grace Food Pantry are great examples of how our club can meet the needs in our community,” he said. “These two worthy institutions feed the needy famwhile we continue to collect data on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in the COVE study. We remain committed to and focused on doing our part to help end the COVID-19 pandemic.” Based on these interim safety and efficacy data, Moderna intends to submit for an EUA with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the coming weeks and anticipates having the EUA informed by the final safety and efficacy data (with a median duration of at least two months). Moderna also plans to submit applications for authorizations to global regulatory agencies. Moderna is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Operation Warp Speed and McKesson – a COVID-19 vaccine distributor contracted by the federal government – as well as global stakeholders to be prepared for distribution of mRNA-1273, in the event that it receives an EUA and similar global authorizations. By the end of 2020, Moderna expects to have approximately 20 million doses of mRNA1273 ready to ship in the United States. The company remains on track to manufacture 500 million to 1 billion doses globally in 2021. On November 10, the American Medical Association (AMA) issued a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code to report vaccination with mRNA-1273. Moderna recently announced that further progress towards ensuring the distribution, storage and handling of the vaccine can be done using existing infrastructure. ilies of Everett throughout the year, and it’s an honor to help those who help feed Everett’s families.” The Kiwanis Club of Everett operates various annual local projects to benefit children, including Thanksgiving turkey dinners donated by member Carl Penta of McKinnon’s Supermarket in Everett and Christmas Angel Tree gift cards as well as hats and mittens for students. “Annually the Kiwanis Club of Everett hosts a number of fundraisers, including the Kiwanis Pasta Supper, the Frank E. Woodward golf tournament and the 5K Walk for Ersilia, all to raise money to provide scholarships for Everett students. Everett Kiwanis provides 12 scholarships annually ranging from $1,000 to $2,000,” said Mitchell.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Page 9 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office awarded $1.15M federal grant to address opioid use disorder Will launch “Involving Families in Treatment of Inmates with Opioid Use Disorder Project” M EDFORD, Mass. – The Middlesex Sheriff’s Offi ce (MSO) has been awarded a $1.15 million federal grant to help support justice-involved individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and their families, Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian announced during a virtual press conference on Tuesday, November 17. The Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program (COSSAP) grant was awarded to MSO by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The funding will be used to launch the Involving Families in Treatment of Inmates with Opioid Use Disorder Project. “This grant will help us enhance and expand our nationally recognized Medication Assisted Treatment And Directed Opioid Recovery (MATADOR) Program by supporting eff orts to directly engage families of incarcerated individuals with Opioid Use Disorder,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “Families are critical supports for individuals with Opioid Use and all Substance Use Disorders. By SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 being withheld because additional information, including an itemized list of expenditures, needs to be sent to the City Council. “The city is not denying the schools any money,” said DeMaria. Preliminary investment plan In other news, the committee voted unanimously to accept Tahiliani’s Preliminary Investment Plan for fi scal year 2021. “We are maximizing every single dollar to make targeted investments,” said Tahiliani. She said those investments include $2.8 million for remote learning as well as $1.2 million for professional development and providing teachers with MacBook Air laptops. An additional $1 million will be used to support the district’s family liaisons and to fund translation services. Tahiliani also spoke about adopting a fi ve-part program known as the Whole Child Approach. “It is a powerful way to encourage children’s learning and thinking,” she said. providing loved ones with crucial information, tools and even counseling, we believe we can improve outcomes for individuals, families and our communities.” In addition to building off the existing MATADOR program, the project will also build on the MSO’s Family Resource and Outreach Coordinator initiative. The Family Resource and Outreach Coordinator position was established earlier this year to engage families through outreach and education, as well work with correctional staff to respond to inquiries, requests and concerns raised by family members of individuals in MSO custody. As part of the Involving Families in Treatment of Inmates with Opioid Use Disorder Project, the MSO will: • Develop and implement naloxone trainings and naloxone distribution for family members of incarcerated individuals with OUD. • Establish a comprehensive family services program for incarcerated individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This includes outreach to famEPS parent speaks out against delaying hybrid learning Parent Kristen Barrows asked the committee to reconsider postponing the district’s transition to the hybrid learning model. “Parents should have a voice and opinion on it,” she said. “I have a child who is normally an A-B student and is now failing.” Barrows said she spends two to three hours every night with her son on just one subject. “At fi rst, he wants to just give up,” she said, adding that online navigation quickly becomes challenging with five tabs open. “I can see why some kids get overwhelmed and frustrated. How much longer can parents try to help their kids, especially after a long day of work and trying to get dinner ready and whatnot?” Barrows also said increased screen time has started to take its toll and that social interaction has dropped off significantly. “They’re missing that engagement piece,” she said. However, in reviewing the city’s COVID-19 metrics, Tahiliani SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 19 ilies, educational programs on SUD, family counseling and support groups. The project will be advised and evaluated by Dr. Andrew Kolodny and Gail Strickler of Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management. “Involving families in addiction treatment is a best practice supported by strong evidence,” said Dr. Kolodny. “Opioid addiction is a life-threatening disease and improving outcomes means saving lives.” Since its launch in 2015, over 900 individuals have participated in MATADOR. There are currently nearly 420 active MATADOR participants, 340 of whom are receiving post-release care, while approximately 80 are presently receiving care at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. Of all those who completed six months of post-release MATADOR services, just 13 percent recidivated within one year. To view the November 17 virtual press conference in its entirety, please visit the Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce YouTube page.

Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 First Pop Warner flag football season wraps up with trophy ceremony By Tara Vocino E verett Crimson Tide Pop Warner coaches shared how its first fall flag football season went during Sunday morning’s trophy ceremony at Sacramone Field. 8U Playoffs The Jaguars were the champions in the 8U playoffs. According to Head Coach John Marchese, they beat the Patriots 38-20 on Saturday, and they won Sunday’s championship game against the 49ers 38-36. “We had a great season,” Marchese said. “I’m very proud of every kid in the organization.” For 8U Patriots, it was about improvement. “Win, lose or draw, the kids got better,” 8U Patriots Head Coach Jay Holt said. The 8U Raiders won 28-14 against the 8U Patriots. “It was a fun and exciting first season of flag football,” 8U Raiders Head Coach Melvin Fiore said. 11U Playoffs For the undefeated 11U Saints, which won the 11U championship, it was a fun experience. 11U Saints Head Coach Matthew Cafarella said it was a great team effort from top to bottom, adding that they fought hard all season. “It was a great victory,” Cafarella said. For the 11U Rams, they lost 13-12 to the Bucs. Although flag football is different from tackle, 11U Rams Head Coach James Schaefer hopes that it will continue for years to come. “Everyone aced it,” Schaefer FOOTBALL | SEE PAGE 11 THE 11U BUCS: bottom row: Tyler Rabideau, Jacari, Mateo Orrego, Jordan Nash. Top row: John Van Campen, Anthony Capalino, Jovens Jean, Dawood Auguste, Darren Fleurimont and Shilo Exantus with Coach Anthony Capalino and Tracey Nash. THE 12U CHAMPIONS – RAVENS: top row: Edward D’Angelo, Peter Cegobia and Dom Pspa. Bottom row: Dom Pspa, Atair Junior Avrelio, Devin Ho and Kevin Diaz. In back is Head Coach Melvin Fiore. THE 11U CHAMPIONS – SAINTS: Holding up their trophy and medals are Isaiah Velasquez, Brian Green, Tyler Freni, Nico Santo Nastaso, Jacquez Green, Omarian Ayala, Max Fernandes, Collin Belloise and Chance Barreto. In back are Assistant Coaches Frank Cafarella, Patrick Thistle and Mark Freni and Head Coach Matthew Cafarella. THE 11U BROWNS: Kneeling are Melody Fiore, Mason Curran. Middle row: Jaziel Gonzalez, Jamie Warner, Jamyis Turner, Michael Walsh, Esai Johnson and Jeroi Zamor. Back row: Emerson Lyons, Coach Brian Arrington and Derek Soper. Missing: Carlos Neto, Armani Negron and Assistant Coach Brandon Bailot. THE 8U PATRIOTS: front row: Welding Soto, Nasir Hall, James McLaughlin, Ediell Diaz, Taylor Kennedy and Bernardo DeLima. Back row: Head Coach Jay Holt and Assistant Coach Jay Biggi. Missing: Jaelei Biggi, Christopher Jocelyn and Mason Marble.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Page 11 FOOTBALL | FROM PAGE 10 said. “They were very competitive.” The 11U Bucs defeated the Rams 13-12. Bucs Head Coach Anthony Capalino said he’s glad that the kids got an opportunity to play some football this fall. 12U Playoffs For 12U Champions, the Ravens won 42-12 against the Dolphins. Ravens Head Coach Melvin Fiore said it was a good way to finish the season. “They played great all season as well,” Fiore said. 12U Patriots Head Coach Nicholas Olson said his team lost to the eventual champs, the Ravens, 25-22, on Saturday, but they won 36-7 against the Browns for Sunday’s game. “It was great to see this organization improvise, adapt and overcome during these trying times to organize its first flag football season to have these kids stay active and give them something to look forward to,” Olson said. The 12U Dolphins lost 4212 to the Ravens. “I’m proud of my team,” 12U Dolphins Head Coach John Marchese said, as his team signed keepsake helmets for their coaches. “Congratulations, Coach Mel and the Ravens players on a well-deserved victory.” The 12U Browns Head Coach, Brian Arrington, said it was a great season, and hopefully they can build on this season for future seasons. They lost 31-12 to the Dolphins. THE 12U PATRIOTS: front row: Donald Michel, Dominic Sheppard-Cook, Carlos Rodrigues, Elijah Lassiter, Jaiden Williams and Kenneth Delvalle. Back row: Assistant Coaches Nicholas Raggucci, Shane Mackenzie, Seajae Gaskill, Yavian Sanchez and Head Coach Nicholas Olson. THE 12U BROWNS: front row: Matthew LaMonica, Aidan Duclos, Jonathan Goes, Pedro Marcelino, Christopher Vemet. Back row: Daequan Jeffes, Head Coach Brian Arrington and Steven Nunes. Missing: Liam Disorio and Assistant Coach Brandon Bailot. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) THE 12U DOLPHINS: top back left: Angel Diaz, Jaiden Coriano, Adoni Santos, Coach John Marchese, Jacob Gisetto, Gideon Legall and Coach Steven Murphy. Bottom row: Diego Ayala, Justin Young, Nicholas Huncho, Evan Murphy and Joseph Mulligan. THE 11U RAMS: bottom row: Aaron Connor, Tyler Schaefer, Colin Rogers, Jayden Winters and Addison Lyons. Middle row: Lorenzo Froio, Nicholas Young, John Cassidy, AJ Palazzo and Nolan Lyons. Top row: Assistant Coaches Robert Froio, James Schaefer, Joseph Young and Tiffany Mulligan. Missing: teammates Lily Van Campen and Chase Clough. THE 8U RAIDERS: front row: Legand DiPaolo, Adam Harr, Tyson Fiore, Amari Ssembitto, Aidan Kane, Chace Barreto. In back is Head Coach Melvin Fiore. THE 8U 49ERS: bottom row: Richard Carapellucci, Patrick Walsh, Nicholas Goes, Xavier Winters and Jayden Groux. Middle row: Nathan Alcy and Shane Gaskill. Top row: Head Coach Billy Gaskill and Assistant Coach Seajae Gaskill.

Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 City seeks developers to transform former Pope John property to affordable senior, veterans housing The city is soliciting proposals to redevelop the former Pope John XXIII High School site as affordable senior and veterans housing. Request for Proposals for the disposition and redevelopment of the former Pope John XXIII High School located at 888 Broadway in Everett, Massachusetts, as Affordable Housing will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department, Room 14, City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149, until noon on December 7. Connolly Center temporarily closed D ue to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Connolly Center Food Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, November 25. The pantry will take this opportunity to restock the shelves to ensure that they will be prepared to serve the public over the coming weeks. Home deliveries will still be made on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24 to those in need. Additionally, they will be accommodating appointments for the Human Service Holiday program. The pantry will reopen the following week, on Wednesday, December 2. AG Healey calls for action to advance racial justice, equity in health A new report released by Attorney General Maura Healey advances a far-reaching set of recommendations for reducing health inequities that impact communities of color in Massachusetts. The report – “Building Toward Racial Justice and Equity in Health: A Call to Action” – highlights longstanding disparities and also addresses the disproportionate toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on the health of Black, Hispanic and Latinx communities, who have experienced significantly higher infection rates, hospitalization rates and age-adjusted death rates than other communities, and are more vulnerable to the economic impacts of the virus. “Our health care system works well for many, but the disparate effects of the pandemic provide a somber reminder that our system fails to equitably serve communities of color,” said Healey. “The intent of this report is to advance the urgent work that is needed to address these disparities. We are eager to work with stakeholders from across the state – health care institutions, policymakers, academics, patients and community-based organizations – to set out an ambitious plan for progress toward racial justice and health equity. COVID-19 has shown us that these actions cannot wait.” The report calls for action in five domains: data for identifying and addressing health disparities, equitable distribution of health care resources, telehealth as a tool for expanding equitable access to care, health care workforce diversity, and social determinants of health and root causes of health inequities. Healey, along with staff from her office, presented these recommendations during the virtual launch event that featured reflections from frontline health care providers and health equity leaders: Dr. Simone Wildes of South Shore Hospital, Dr. Altaf Saadi of Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Mothusi Chilume of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Monica Lowell of UMass Memorial Health Care and Dr. Frank Robinson of Baystate Health. Key recommendations from the report include: Data • Improving the collection and reporting of data on patient race, ethnicity and other demographic characteristics to help stakeholders better understand existing disparities and develop strategies to address them • Setting and measuring statewide equity benchmarks to demonstrate commitment to advancing health equity and racial justice Equitable distribution of resources • Promoting equitable health care provider payment rates to ensure that low-income communities and communities of color have access to the same resources available to any other community in order to meet their health needs • Reducing patient cost-sharing during the pandemic for primary care, behavioral health, and prescription drugs for certain chronic conditions so that underserved patients can get the services they need during the COVID-19 emergency Telehealth • Addressing the divide in digital access by increasing the availability of free and low-cost internet plans and devices and making sure that underserved patients are aware of available resources • Supporting coverage and payment parity for telehealth services, including telephonic visits, where clinically appropriate, for the next two years • Ensuring equitable access for individuals with disabilities and limited English proficiency through standardized provider procedures and accommodation services to minimize existing disparities in clinical care Workforce diversity • Expanding affordable and inclusive educational opportunities to increase access to health professions • Including anti-racist and cultural humility training in medical education, licensure and certification processes Social determinants of health • Prioritizing investments in key social determinants of health – including education, employment, housing, the environment and violence – in order to address upstream inequities that lead to health disparities • Exploring new models to bring together stakeholders who can apply a health equity lens to regional decisions that affect social determinants of health, such as regional health equity authorities MBTA joins Boston Foundation and Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to make public transportation easier to use T he MBTA recently announced that it is partnering with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and The Boston Foundation to provide CharlieCards to more neighborhoods throughout Boston. CharlieCards are reusable plastic fare cards that can be loaded with cash value or one-day, seven-day or monthly passes. “Too many of our customers have difficulty getting CharlieCards,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “This is especially true in transit-dependent communities where bus service is often the predominant mode of transportation. With today’s partnership announcement, we are addressing this issue by making CharlieCards more widely available and making taking the T more accessible.” The T will provide 5,000 CharlieCards preloaded with $5 each to East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Mattapan Community Health Center, South End Community Health Center, Upham’s Corner Health Center and Whittier Street Community Health Center. Each Health Center will receive 1,000 CharlieCards to distribute to their clients. By providing easier access, the T hopes to incentivize riders to use CharlieCards and fare vending machines throughout their travels, thus saving time and improving customer convenience. “We are extremely grateful to the MBTA and The Boston Foundation for making the convenience of CharlieCards more accessible to health center patients, many of whom rely on public transportation to get to work and to see their healthcare providers,” said Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers President/CEO James Hunt, Jr. “What’s more, this is a generous and inclusive approach to preparing city residents for the T’s forthcoming transformation of its fare system.” Funds for this program are provided by a grant from The Boston Foundation’s Permanent Fund for Boston, Greater Boston’s only endowed fund focusing on the pressing needs of Greater Boston. The Permanent Fund has been made possible by more than a century of gifts from those who seek to support innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing problems since 1915. “We are pleased to provide support for this innovative way to improve transit access and affordability for thousands of Boston residents,” said The Boston Foundation President/CEO Paul Grogan. “Making these preloaded CharlieCards available at community health centers improves access to health care and is a small but important way to level the field of access to critical transit throughout the city.” Transitioning customers away from the paper CharlieTicket to the CharlieCard has taken on additional importance as the MBTA moves ahead with efforts to transform the existing fare collection system to a next generation system as part of the MBTA’s Fare Transformation program. In the next three years, customers will find it easier to locate fare vending machines in their neighborhoods as the T undertakes an aggressive effort to bring new fare vending machines to the neighborhoods where customers live, work and play. The new fare system will include a new CharlieCard with tap technology as well as the ability for customers to use their smartphone to pay their fare. In 2019, the MBTA first launched the CharlieCard Access Program – working with nonprofit organizations, cities and towns to distribute more than 20,000 CharlieCards. Free no-balance CharlieCards were made available at Boston City Hall, the Boston Public Library and neighborhood library branches. Other locations included the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, city halls, libraries, and other organizations in Ashmont, Chelsea, Fairmont, Lower Roxbury, Lynn, Revere, Salem, Somerville, Watertown and Winthrop. Additional customer fare improvements include: • Fare equity between CharlieTicket, cash fares and the CharlieCard: As of September 1, 2020, all fare payments are the same, regardless of whether a customer is using a CharlieCard, CharlieTicket or cash; • CharlieCards are also accepted at all Fairmount Commuter Rail Line stations, with free bus transfers allowed from Zone 1A Fairmount Line stations as well as free transfers to the subway at South Station; • Youth Pass holders are able to purchase half-price Zone 1A Commuter Rail tickets; • The availability of the five-day Flex Pass on mTicket, a bundled Commuter Rail fare good for any five days of travel within a 30-day period; and • The extension of the Lynn Zone 1A Pilot through December 31, allowing travel from Lynn and River Works Commuter Rail Stations using a Zone 1A fare in order to provide additional travel options for North Shore customers and ease crowding on nearby bus routes.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Page 13 Mayor and Council on Aging announce Senior Pantry Shopping Days S enior shopping will take place on three Thursdays in December. The dates are December 3, 10 and 17 – by appointment only – from 9 a.m. until noon. Seniors, a limit of 10 per hour, will be escorted through the Connolly Center by a staff member, and the senior will be able to choose two bags of groceries. This program is available to Everett seniors aged 62 and over. You must enter the rear door of the building, where there is handicapped parking. You must wear a mask and remain socially distant, and temperatures will be IRS identifies $2.3B in tax fraud in FY 2020 Annual Report T he Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released the Criminal Investigation (CI) Division’s annual report highlighting the agency’s successes and criminal enforcement actions taken in fiscal year 2020, the majority of which occurred during COVID-19. The federal fiscal year begins on Oct. 1 and ends on Sept. 30. A key achievement was the identification of over $10 billion in tax fraud and other financial crimes. “The special agents and professional staff who make up Criminal Investigation continue to perform at an incredibly high-level year after year,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “Even in the face of a global pandemic, the CI workforce initiated nearly 1,600 investigations and identified $2.3 billion in tax fraud schemes. This is no small feat during a challenging year, and their work is critical to protecting taxpayers and the integrity of our tax system.” Key focuses of CI in fiscal year 2020 included COVID-19-related fraud, cybercrimes (with an emphasis on virtual and cryptocurrencies), traditional tax investigations, international tax enforcement, employment tax, refund fraud and tax-related identity theft. In response to COVID-19-related crimes, CI special agents quickly adapted their investigative techniques to initiate cases into fraudulent claims for Economic Impact Payments, Paycheck Protection Program loans, and refundable payroll tax credits from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. “This year, more than any in recent memory, demonstrated the extraordinary agility and adaptability of the CI workforce,” said CI Chief Jim Lee. “Clearly, unscrupulous individuals sought to exploit the economic safeguards put in place to buttress a nation in crisis. These individuals and groups were instead met with a cadre of special agents determined to thwart their efforts.” In fiscal year 2020, CI initiated 1,598 cases, applying 73 percent of its time to tax-related investigations. The number of CI special agents increased by one percent, following special agent hiring to offset planned retirements. CI continued increasing its usage of data analytics and strengthening its international partnerships to assist in finding the most impactful cases. One important partnership remained the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), a transnational committee comprised of tax organizations from five countries. In FY 2020 alone, more information was shared regarding cryptocurrency, tax crimes and related enforcement, than in the previous 10 years combined. CI also saw the first guilty pleas for a case under the J5 umbrella. “The release of IRS-CI’s annual report is an exciting day where we can pause to reflect on our most recent accomplishments,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Joleen Simpson. “While I am extremely proud of the success stories highlighted in the Boston Field Office section, I want to thank and commend all of the agents, analysts, and support staff that has equally contributed to making the Boston Field Office the envy of the country.” As the only federal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over federal tax crimes, CI has one of the highest conviction rates in federal law enforcement – at 90.4 percent. The high conviction rate reflects the thoroughness of CI investigations and the high caliber of CI agents. CI is routinely called on by prosecutors and partner agencies across the country to lead financial investigations on a wide variety of financial crimes. “While the annual report is an excellent summation of the hard work and dedication exhibited by CI, this year’s report takes on special significance,” said Lee. “This report unequivocally reflects the efforts of a workforce checked. For an appointment please call Dale or Margaret at 617-3942323. undaunted by unprecedented personal and professional challenges. I am profoundly grateful to serve with the men and women of CI.” The 2020 report is interactive, summarizes a wide variety of CI activity during the year and features examples of cases from each field office on a wide range of financial crimes. Some of the Boston Field Office’s most impactful cases in fiscal year 2020: • Twenty individuals sentenced as part of the “Varsity Blues” college admissions and testing bribery scheme • Rhode Island businesswoman sentenced in $10M Ponzi Scheme that defrauded more than 23 victims • Former assistant director of real estate for the City of Boston sentenced for accepting $50,000 in bribes • Connecticut man received nine-year prison sentence for surgical glove investment scheme • Maine tax return preparer sentenced to prison for preparing false tax returns for his clients The Suburban Rent Rebound By Rob Warnock F ollowing the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic downturn, rental markets across the country experienced an uncharacteristic decline in rent prices this summer. Nationally, rents dropped 1.3 percent from March to June, a time period when rent prices rose roughly 2 percent in each of the three previous years. Expensive coastal cities have been hit the hardest. Rental markets in San Francisco, New York, Boston and others have experienced double-digit year-over-year rent drops. But within metropolitan areas, we find that principal and suburban cities are on different trajectories. While rents have declined steadily in the larger, denser, principal cities at the core of each metropolitan region, rents in the outlying suburban areas have, on the whole, rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.* The trend can be seen clearly in the chart below, which aggregates data for principal cities and suburbs of the nation’s 30 largest metros. We observe three distinct phases: • January to March: Not yet disturbed by the ensuing pandemic, rents rise steadily and evenly across both principal cities and suburbs. • March to June: The pandemic halts many moving plans, and rents begin to fall across the country. Rents drop faster in principal cities than suburban cities, but softness in the market exists across the board. • June to September: Rents continue to drop in principal cities, but quickly rebound in the suburbs. By October, suburban rents are 0.5 percent higher than they were at the start of the year, and sit just below their pre-pandemic peak in March. Breaking down the numbers by metropolitan area shows how widespread this trend is. In 27 of 30 large metros, principal cities are experiencing faster rent drops or slower rent growth than their surrounding suburbs. And in 11, including major economic centers like Atlanta, Dallas and Philadelphia, apartments in the principal city are getting cheaper while at the same time apartments in the suburbs are getting more expensive. Use the interactive chart below to examine local trends in each market. The bold line represents each metro’s principal city, while the thinner lines represent its nearby suburbs. Hovering over each line will highlight city-specific rent data. Why is this happening? There are a number of reasons why rent trends in the principal city do not mirror those of nearby suburbs. The pandemic’s effects on everyday life have certainly been more pronounced in cities than suburbs. Shelter-in-place requirements and business restrictions have ground to a halt many of the events and amenities that attract people to cities in the first place: live entertainment, bars and restaurants, public festivals and the like. Many renters today are questioning whether it still makes sense to pay a premium for city living. As a result, migration plays a big factor in the urban and suburban rent divide. While rents cool, the for-sale housing market remains hot, and the people who leave the rental market to become homeowners are often creating vacancies in dense, renter-friendly cities. Temporary moves have also been common this summer and are mostly affecting large cities where younger, more mobile residents tend to cluster. Furthermore, whereas principal cities typically enjoy an annual influx of new residents each summer (especially college graduates and people pursuing career change), a shift towards remote work has stifled this inbound migration. There are also differences in the types of apartments available in each type of city; dense urban centers are more likely to contain newer, more expensive, more luxurious apartments that are positioned to see more vacancies and steeper rent drops during an economic recession. Meanwhile, suburbs tend to have a greater share of cheaper, lower-density homes that remain in high demand even as renters look to cut costs. In recent years, suburbs have offered cheaper housing options to those willing to sacrifice the benefits of living close to a job center. But in 2020, this affordability gap is shrinking in many metros that command the highest prices. After a decade in which proximity was at a premium, the pandemic has now sparked the flame of suburban rental demand. As a result, we should expect an uneven rental market recovery in the months to come. *Each metropolitan area contains one principal city, which is generally the largest population and job center. For our purposes, all other non-principal cities within the metropolitan boundary are considered suburban cities. For example, in San Francisco metro, San Francisco is the principal city while Oakland, Berkeley and San Mateo are all suburbs.

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Page 15 OBITUARIES Thomas “Tom” Toscano 1. On Nov. 20, 1805, what famous composer’s only opera, “Fidelio,” premiered in Vienna? 2. In “Bleak House” who wrote, “Implacable November weather. As much mud in the streets as if the waters had but newly retired from the face of the earth”? 3. Did the first Thanksgiving feast include potatoes? 4. On Nov. 21, 1846, what word did Oliver Wendell Holmes invent from Greek to describe ether’s effects? 5. How are Drumstick, Harry the Turkey, Charlie, Katie and Cobbler similar? 6. Why does a church group in Leiden in the Netherlands celebrate Thanksgiving Day? 7. The first karaoke machine was in what country? 8. On Nov. 22, 1896, George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. died, who invented the Ferris Wheel for what? 9. Can turkeys fly? 10. What function did President James Buchanan’s orphaned niece – the first White House female who was called “First Lady” – perform? 11. In the 1960’s who recorded the song “Leaves That Are Green”? 12. On Nov. 23, 1936, what revamped magazine was launched with an emphasis on photography? 13. What are haricots verts? 14. On Nov. 24, 1877, what novel by Anna Sewell that championed animal welfare was published? 15. What is the well-known Aleut word for a pullover or jacket? 16. On Nov. 25, 1952, in London, what Agatha Christie play opened that became history’s longest continuously running play? 17. What state produces the most Vidalia onions? 18. Mayflower pilgrim Edward Winslow in a 1621 letter described a November feast and stated that they entertained about 90 men, including what “King”? 19. What is Massachusetts’s official dessert? 20. In the 1800s to the 1900s, anadama bread was known to be popular in what Massachusetts county? ANSWERS Of Everett, age 92, passed away on November 11. Born in Gaeta, Italy on July 9, 1928, son of the late Erasmo and Lena Toscano. Devoted husband for 60 years to the late Carmela “Chickie” (Puopolo) Toscano. Loving GRANT | FROM PAGE 7 nior and veteran populations who need assistance in paying heating bills. • United Way (Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk Counties): The emergency heating assistance program will expand its outreach to families in need. • Springfield Partners for Community Action: The organization will use the funds to increase the reach of its current program which helps residents in need who do not qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. • The Towns of Palmer, Weymouth and Dartmouth: The Towns will expand the reach of their current fuel assistance programs. • The Southeast Asian Coalition of Massachusetts (Essex, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester Counties): The organization will use the funds to enhance its current program that is geared toward assisting Southeast Asianand Arabic-speaking households to gain access to fuel assistance programs. • The Spanish American Center (northern Worcester County): The organization will use the funding to expand its current program that provides assistance to Latinx families. brother of Vera Jeffords of Colorado and the late Flora Di Pasquale. Devoted brother-in-law to Janice Delling and her husband Bob, Lorraine Dowdie, John Puopolo and his wife Susan, Stephen Puopolo and his wife Patricia, Edward Puopolo and his wife Frances. Also, survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Tom came to the US as a small child and spoke many languages. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII. After serving his country, he attended Tufts University and worked for many years a Harvard University. He will be missed by his family and friends. Mary F. Colosi A resident of Atria Maplewood Place in Malden, formerly of Saugus and Everett, passed away on • REACH (Refuge, Education, Advocacy and CHange) Beyond Domestic Violence (Greater Boston communities in Middlesex County): The organization will provide funds for survivors of domestic violence in need of assistance in paying gas heating bills. • Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (Greater Lowell): The organization will use the funds to help those in the Cambodian American community in Greater Lowell who are in need. The grant program ran through October 31, 2021. Attorney General Healey is encouraging residents who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact their utility company to learn about the available assistance programs. The state’s utility companies are offering financial assistance to residents impacted by the pandemic, including flexible payment plans and balance forgiveness plans for those who are eligible. Utility companies are authorized to provide payment plans for up to 12 months for residents who are behind in their payments. The Attorney General’s Office urges residents who are experiencing a loss of income to consult with their utility to see if they may qualify for the utility’s low-income November 11. She was the daughter of the late Dominic and Pasqua Colosi of Everett. Loving Aunt of Joanne and her husband Robert Hazel of New Jersey, Peter and his wife Deborah Colosi of North Reading, Ronald and his wife Gloria Colosi of Chelmsford, and Frank and his wife Maryann Renda of Medford and the late Nancy Lewis of Everett. Loving sister of the late Frank Colosi, Anna Renda and Peter Colosi, Sr. She is survived by her sister-in-law Laurel Colosi of Tewksbury and many loving great nieces and nephews. Mary grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. She worked for many years as a secretary for General Electric Corp. Mary was a very private person but spent much time with a friend OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 18 rate, Arrearage Management Programs (AMP) or LIHEAP. Customers might qualify for low-income assistance, even if they haven’t in the past, as eligibility is based on the last four weeks of gross household income. AMP provides for an individualized payment plan that, if followed, allows the customer to have forgiven all or a portion of an outstanding unpaid balance. In order to qualify for LIHEAP, customers must have a household income that does not exceed 60 percent of the state median income. The office also urges residents who are struggling to pay their bills to contact their local Community Action Network to determine if they qualify for available financial assistance. Some recipients of the Attorney General’s Natural Gas Fuel Assistance Grant program will supplement LIHEAP funding at Community Action Networks. For more information about gas utilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the resource page, which includes contact information for Massachusetts utility companies. Customers who have concerns about their utility rights during the public health crisis should contact the consumer assistance hotline at 617-727-8400 or file a complaint online. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net 1. Beethoven 2. Charles Dickens 3. No 4. Anesthesia 5. They are names of turkeys that have received a presidential pardon. 6. Because the Pilgrims sheltered in Leiden before they went to the New World. 7. Japan 8. The 1893 World ’s Columbian Exhibition in Chicago 9. Wild turkeys can fly short distances; domesticated turkeys cannot fly. 10. Buchanan was a bachelor and she acted as his hostess. 11. Simon & Garfunkel 12. Life Magazine 13. Green beans (in French) 14. “Black Beauty” 15. Parka 16. “The Mousetrap” (its run ended in March 2020 due to COVID) 17. Georgia 18. Massasoit 19. Boston cream pie 20. Essex

Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen A note from Bob Katzen, publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call. Thanks to the many readers who joined me last Sunday night between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. for my talk show “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Fun and Nostalgia Show.” Tune in every Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as we jump in my time capsule and go back to the simpler days of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. There are many ways you can listen to the show from anywhere in the world: If you have a smart speaker, simply say, “Play WMEX on RADIO.COM” Download the free RADIO.COM app on your phone or tablet Listen online at: www.radio.com/1510wmex/listen Tune into 1510 AM if you still have an AM radio THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on three roll calls from the week of November 9-13. All House roll calls are on proposed amendments to the $46 billion fiscal 2021 state budget that the House considered for two days last week. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE BUDGET “DEBATE” This was the first state budget in the COVID-19 era and most representatives participated virtually from their homes. Most of the decisions on which of the amendments proposed by representatives are included and which are not included in the budget are made “behind closed doors.” Of the 778 budget amendments proposed, most of them are bundled into consolidated amendments by category which are then voted up or down on one vote by the House. This year there were four consolidated amendments, and all but one were approved unanimously and without real debate. The other one received only one negative vote. The system works as follows: Individual representatives file amendments on various topics. Pre-pandemic, members were then invited to “subject meetings” in Room 348 where they pitched their amendments to Democratic leaders who then drafted consolidated amendments that include some of the individual representatives’ amendments while excluding others. This year, negotiations on amendments took place in private Zoom calls, dubbed “348 Zoom,” with a nod to Room 348. Supporters of the system say that any representative who sponsored an excluded amendment can bring it to the floor and ask for an up or down vote on the amendment itself. They say this system has worked well for many years. Opponents say that rarely, if ever, does a member bring his or her amendment to the floor for an up-or-down vote because that is not the way the game is played. It is an “expected tradition” that you accept the fate of your amendment as determined by Democratic leaders. Opponents also say this archaic inside system takes power away from individual members and forces legislators to vote for or against a package of amendments. They argue that individual amendments should be considered on a one-by-one basis on the House floor. $46 BILLION FISCAL 2001 STATE BUDGET (H 5150) House 143-14, approved and sent to the Senate an estimated $46 billion fiscal 2021 state budget that uses $1.5 billion from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to help cover expenses. The House added an estimated $27 million to the price tag of the original version of the budget drafted by the House Ways and Means Committee. Debate was on Tuesday and Thursday instead of the usual fouror five-day period it has taken in the past. The package also includes a controversial amendment that would allow abortions after 24 weeks in the case of lethal fetal anomalies and lower the age from 18 to 16 that a minor can choose to have an abortion without parental or judicial consent. The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation says the budget is approximately $285 million larger than the governor’s revised budget and 5.7 percent greater than the final fiscal 2020 budget. Supporters said the package was a reasonable and fiscally responsible one that ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 (617) 381-7445 To Whom It May Concern: application for zoning relief. In response to Governor Baker’s declaration of a public health emergency and the related audioconferencing application Zoom will be used for this purpose. An online link and telephone access number will be future Board meetings and hearings. Instructions for joining meetings in this manner will be provided on the City and City Clerk’s website. In addition, Everett Community TV (ECTV) may provide coverage of these meetings. 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: 345 Main Street D0-02-000129 Person Requesting: Dr. Elizabeth Covino 345 Main Street Everett, MA 02149 Reason for Denial: • Parking is shown in the front yard setback and the vehicles are backing into the street • Parking is shown to be tandem in that one car would need to be move to allow another to exit the property Zoning Ordinance: Section 3 General Requirements paragraph P which states the following: P. Up to three (3) dwelling units shall be prohibited except by the grant of a Special Permit by the Zoning board of Appeals in the Business, Business Limited, Industrial and Industrial Limited Districts. (Ord. of 4-29-91) J. Parking facilities shall be designed so that each motor vehicle may proceed to and from the parking space provided for it requirement and the dimensional requirements of paragraph (I) of this section, where a parking facility is under full-time attendant supervision. building setback for the Zoning District in which the parking facility is located. 4. Except for one- and two-family dwellings, parking shall be designed so that it is not necessary to drive over sidewalks or curbs or to back into the street or driveway. MARY GERACE – Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk BOARD OF APPEALS November 20 & 25, 2020 funds necessary programs without raising taxes. “Amid this unprecedented global pandemic, the House took action to pass a budget that helps to protect those most vulnerable among us as a result of the widespread effects of COVID-19 with significant investments in housing, substance addiction programs, food security and economic development,” said House Speaker Bob DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “I am proud that this budget also furthers the House’s ongoing efforts to help survivors of domestic and sexual assault, safeguard women’s reproductive rights, protect the environment and support high-quality early education and care.” Chief House budget writer and House Ways and Means Committee Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) did not respond to repeated attempts by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on passage of the budget. Rep. Joseph McKenna (R-Webster) told Beacon Hill Roll Call that he voted against the budget because DeLeo allowed the non-budget policy abortion amendment to be considered despite DeLeo’s recent warning to House members that the budget was no place for outside amendments this year. “After the speaker’s pledge that no policy items would be considered in the budget, I was tremendously disappointed that the Legislature instead took up a tremendously controversial expansion of abortion policy during a lame-duck session,” McKenna told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “I could not support a budget that included these measures.” “Black and Hispanic communities have borne the brunt of this pandemic with lack of adequate healthcare and loss of lives and employment,” said Rep. Russell Holmes (D-Boston). “This budget does not show that the Legislature is serious about staving off our pain. The lack of Blacks and Hispanics in the leadership team and us not being in the room where decisions are being made is apparent.” “Speaker DeLeo and Rep. Michlewitz chose to again ignore the needs of my constituents by not providing funding for my district,” continued Holmes. “They chose instead to continue to fund the earmarks of their districts and those members who are in the ‘good ole boy/girl’ network. I take it very seriously that my constituents send me to the Statehouse to vote on their behalf. Each vote is earned and not given. This budget did not earn their vote. (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes INCREASE ABORTION ACCESS (H 5150) House 108-49, approved a budget amendment that would allow abortions after 24 weeks in the case of lethal fetal anomalies and lower the age from 18 to 16 that a minor can choose to have an abortion without parental or judicial consent. The amendment’s sponsor Rep. Claire Cronin (D-Easton) did not respond to repeated attempts by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on passage of the amendment. Republican Minority Leader Brad Jones (D-North Reading) criticized Speaker DeLeo for bringing this non-budget policy proposal forward after DeLeo had said the budget was no place for outside amendments this year. “It raises the question whether agreements and understandings really mean anything,” said Jones. “I don’t deny the underlying issue is important, critically important to members and to the public. But to be done as part of the budget process is wrong. I don’t care what side of the issue you’re on, being done as part of the budget process in a lame duck session, under the cover of darkness, in the midst of a pandemic is wrong.” “The House of Representatives has taken a critical first step in removing medically unnecessary barriers to abortion care and ensuring that Bay Staters are no longer forced to fly across country or forced to go to court in order to get the abortion care they need,” read a statement from The ROE Act Coalition which includes the ACLU of Massachusetts, NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts and Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts. “While our work is far from over, the ROE Act Coalition recognizes the passage of [this amendment] as a significant accomplishment, years in the making.” Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) pointed out several current laws that prohibit actions by people under the age of 18. “If a young girl cannot get married, if she cannot smoke a cigarette, if she can’t drink alcohol, if she can’t vote—I certainly don’t think that she should be able to get a third-trimester abortion without parental or the judicial bypass,” said Garry. “[In] July 2018 we codified Roe v. Wade. This is not protecting Roe v. Wade, this is expanding abortion to the moment of birth and it is just wrong under those circumstances.” (A Yes” vote is for the amendment expanding abortion. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No INCREASE SOME TAXES FROM 5 PERCENT TO 9 PERCENT (H 515) House 30-127, rejected an amendment that would have raised the tax rate on long term capital gains, dividends and interest income from 5 percent to 9 percent. Amendment sponsor Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) said that this sort of income overwhelmingly goes to the wealthiest households. He said the hike would raise an estimated $1.7 billion annually in new, progressive revenue. He called capital gains, dividends and interest “unearned income” that is unfairly taxed at the same rate that the state taxes “earned income” like wages and salaries. He said this is inherently inequitable and means the person working a minimum wage job is subject to the same Massachusetts income tax rate as the person with a billion dollar investment portfolio. “This additional revenue would allow us to stop the cuts at the MBTA and to boost funding for our regional transit authorities,” said Connolly. “It would allow us to guarantee housing stability and it would give us the means to end homelessness in our commonwealth. It would also enable us to live up to the commitments we proudly made earlier this session with the Student Opportunity Act, and it would further enable us to support our public colleges and universities and to expand access to the full range of health care, childcare and social services, programs that are made all the more critical in this time of worsening pandemic, economic hardship and legal threat to the Affordable Care Act.” Amendment opponents said that calling capital gains, dividends, and interest “unearned income” is totally misleading. They noted that the taxpayer actually originally earned this income and should not be taxed more than once on it. “To a ‘progressive’ Democrat perpetual tax hikes are the solution to every problem real or imagined,” said Chip Ford, Executive Director of Citizens for Limited Taxation, “and more is never enough.” “Rep. Mike Connolly’s defeated amendment to hike the tax rate on so-called ‘unearned income’ is a perfect example,” added

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Page 17 Ford. “He even compared it to the upcoming ‘Millionaire’s Tax’ constitutional amendment to unfairly soak the wealthy that’s being pushed onto the 2022 ballot by the liberal wing of the Legislature—most legislators— that is expected to raise an additional $2 billion annually. More is never enough for insatiable tax-and-spend ‘progressives,’ as this again demonstrates.” “Through the Raise Up Mass coalition, my constituents are calling for greater funding to get us through this crisis and support progressive revenue to do that,” said Rep. Patricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfi eld) who voted for the amendment. “In fact, I pledged to a large group just a few weeks back that I would support progressive revenue increases. Though I would have much preferred to take this vote outside the budget process, when faced with an up or down vote, I believe it was important to keep my promise to my constituents.” “Left wing House lawmakers live in a fantasy world where any low value state program should be funded no matter its cost,” said Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “It’s a good day for Massachusetts taxpayers when their proposals are soundly rejected.” (A “Yes” vote is for the hike. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible latenight sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of November 9-13, the House met for a total of 25 hours and 50 minutes while the Senate met for a total of three hours and 52 minutes. Mon. Nov. 9 No House session Senate 11:14 a.m. to 11:52 a.m. Tues. Nov. 10 House 10:05 a.m. to 12:04 a.m. (Wednesday) No Senate session Wed. Nov. 11 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Nov. 12 House 11:00 a.m. to 10:51 p.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to 2:17 p.m. Fri. Nov. 13 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ To all Parties interested in a Public Hearing for the following Zoning Amendment Topic: City Council Meeting 12/28 (Public Call In) Time: Dec. 28, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://ci-everett-ma.zoom.us/j/92889733280 Meeting ID: 928 8973 3280 One tap mobile +16465588656,,92889733280# Dial in +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 928 8973 3280 CITY COUNCIL …………………………………………………………….No. C0265-20 IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 (781) 768-5800 Docket No. MI20C0609CA In the matter of: Judith Clervil CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change Name of Adult Judith Clervil of Everett, MA requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: Judith C. Lucien IMPORTANT NOTICE Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition Middlesex Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 12/10/20. This is NOT appearance if you object to this proceeding. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 12, 2020 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate November 20, 2020 Sponsor(s)/Rosa DiFlorio, as President Whereas: This ordinance is to promote the Public Safety and wellbeing of the occupants and neighborhood. Now, therefore, by the authority granted to the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts to make ordinances: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts that the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett be amended as follows: Section 1 7 ofAppendix A Zoning be amended by adding the following: To allow for the conversion of buildings without change to FAR to be relieved of the requirement for number of parking spaces. by His Honor the Mayor. A true copy attest To amend section 17 of Appendix A Zoning and others as necessary to allow for the conversion of buildings without change to FAR to be relieved of the requirement for number of parking spaces. Sergio Cornelio, City Clerk November 20, 2020

Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 15 and did extensive travel later in life. She also was always very fashionably dressed. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston: https://ccab.org/ or the Children’s Health Fund NY, NY: https:// www.childrenshealthfund.org/. Verley W. “Dew” (Rienstra) Barletta Formerly of Everett, passed away on November 12, 2020. Loving mother of Linda Barletta and her wife Debbie, Denise Castano, Michael Barletta and his wife Judy, Andrea Bourque and her husband Robert. Proud grandmother to five grandchildren: Richie, Jennifer, Danny, Bobby and Katie and one great-grandchild: Natalie. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Of Everett and Harwich Port, age 85, passed away on November 15, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Dementia along with numerous physical ailments. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Richard S. for over 55 years. Loving mother of Richard Jr. and his wife Daniela of Lynnfield. Sister of the late Geraldine Dorion. Barbara is also survived by her adored granddaughters, Sara, Emma and Lily Domenica all of Lynnfield. Barbara was the oldest daughter of Mary Dorion and Joseph Ramuglia. Barbara was raised in Cambridge by her mother Mary and shared a childhood with her late sister Geraldine before Geraldine passed away in her early teens. They struggled to survive for many years until an angel by the name of Joseph “Joe” Ramuglia showed up in their lives and took care of Barbara A. (Dorion) Rocco both mother Mary and daughter Barbara until his own death. Barbara eventually fell in love with and married Richard S. Rocco. Together they lived and raised their one and only child Richard S. Rocco Jr. on Second Street in Everett surrounded by cousins that all resided in the same neighborhood. Barbara always loved staying active in clubs and organizations. She was involved in the Centre School Parent Teachers Association, Cub Scouts for the local kids, and helped organize summer beach parties for the Wyndemere Bluffs Association in Harwich Port. Later in life she served as a trustee for the Parlin Memorial Library in Everett for many years. As Barbara and Richard got into their “golden years” they would split time between Del Ray Beach, Florida and Harwich Port, yet always returning to Everett for the holiday season. They were avid travelers and visited destinations from Europe to the Far East. Although later in life, no matter where Barbara was she had to check in with her beloved family. Her son Richard, his wife Daniela and three grandchildren were always first and foremost on her mind. She lived to listen to the stories that flowed from Sara, Emma or Lily around the dinner table and lit up like a beacon of joy hearing them talk. Ultimately time caught up with Barbara and she was called home to be with her departed husband Richard, mother Mary, father Joe and sister Geraldine. May they all rest in peace and embrace each other eternally. God Bless you Barbara you are finally at peace. Please omit flowers; donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Rocco to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online www.DementiaSociety.org/donate. Mary T. (DiGirolamo) Giangregorio angregorio and his wife Linda of Londonderry, NH, the late Patrick Giangregorio, Adele Scenna and her fiancé Arthur Sullivan of ME, Robert Giangregorio and his wife Paula of Newburyport, Linda Bickford and her husband Charles, Jr. of Malden, and Elena Hall and her late husband Clifton Hall of Londonderry, NH; grandmother of fourteen OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 19 Age 91, died at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Friday, November 13th. She was the wife of the late Ralph Giangregorio and fiancée of Augustine Sbrogna of Worcester. Born in Everett, Mrs. Giangregorio was the daughter of the late Antonio and Adele (Bevilacqua) DiGirolamo. Mary was the mother of Ralph Gi

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Page 19 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 18 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. At Mary’s request, please omit fl owers. Maureen E. (Medugno) Currier SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 9 said there has been a “sharp rise” in the number of cases during the past two weeks. “Our positivity rate has risen almost nonstop since September,” she said, Of Everett on November 5, age 68. Beloved wife of Richard. Devoted mother to Matthew and the late Anthony Goodman, and the late Shawn Currier. Devoted daughter of Ruth (Arnold) and the late Emilio Medugno. Loving sister of Donna J. Medugno, Neil Medugno, and the late Joyce A. Medugno. Proud grandmother to Abby, Emma and adding that the current positivity rate is at seven percent – two percent beyond the safe level. “There is no sign of decline in those fi gures.” Therefore, Tahiliani stood behind the decision to hold off on Michael. Reen was a great daughter, sister and friend to all her knew her. She was an excellent cook and baker and was always there for anyone who needed her. She will be sadly missed by everyone. Services were private. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Sa hybrid learning despite pressure from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. “We have no doubt that we are making the right decision in resisting the temptation,” she said. Sa BY JIM MILLER How to Track Down Old Friends Online Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in tracking down some old friends I’ve lost touch with over the years but could use some help. What websites can you recommend that can help me fi nd them? Tracking Tom Dear Tom, Thanks to the Internet, tracking down long-lost friends from many years ago is relatively easy to do and, in most cases, it won’t cost you a cent. Here are some tips and online tools to help you get started. Remembering the Details Before you begin your search, a good fi rst step is to jot down any information you can remember or find out about the people you’re trying to locate. Things like their full name (maiden and married), age or birth date, last known address or phone number, old e-mail address, names of family members, etc. Knowing details can help you turn up clues while you search. Social Media and Search Engines After you compile your information, a good place to start your search is at social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. And search engines like Google and Yahoo. When using search engines, type in the name of the person you’re searching for in quotation marks, for example, “John Smith.” You can narrow your search by adding other criteria like their nickname or middle name, the city or state they may live in, or even their occupation. People Search Sites If your initial search comes up empty, you can also use people searches like AnyWho.com, Intelius.com or WhitePages.com. These sites will provide a list of potential matches from across the U.S. Because many people share the same name, these sites will also supply details to help identify the right person, perhaps including their age, prior hometowns, names of relatives, colleges attended or employer. While these sites are free to Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma use at a basic level, they charge a small fee for providing certain details like the persons contact information. White Pages, however, sometimes provides home phone numbers for free. Niche Finding Sites Here are a few other niche people-finding websites to help you with your search. To look for old high school classmates, try Classmates. com. This site has contact information only for people who have registered with it. But even if your friend hasn’t registered, it could provide contact info for another classmate who remains in touch with your friend. Another option is to check out your high school alumni website. Not every school has its own site, but some do, and you can look for it by going to any search engine and typing in the name of the school with the city and state it’s located in. You can also search at AlumniClass.com, a huge hosting site for thousands of high schools across the U.S. If you’re looking for old college friends, look for an alumni directory on the school’s website. You might be able to access your friend’s contact info by completing an online registration. Or, try calling or emailing your alumni relations department and ask them to pass on your contact info to your friend. If you’re looking for someone you served with in the military, Military.com off ers a free “Buddy Finder” service that has a database of more than 20 million records – visit Military. com/buddy-finder. You can also search for free at GIsearch. com, TogetherWeServed.com and VetFriends.com. If you can’t fi nd any current information about the person you’re searching for, it could be that he or she is dead. To fi nd out if that’s the case, use obituary databases such as Tributes.com and Legacy.com, which has a newspaper obituary search tool from hundreds of U.S. newspapers. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. y Senin y Senior nioreniior Sen or

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