Row Row Row to Revere is backRow Row Row to Revere is back – see page 7– see page 7 Vol. 29, No. 32 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, August 9, 2019 Kids, canines, fi re trucks partner at National Night Out MAKING SOME NOISE: More than 50 people from Revere, Saugus and Lynn, along with regional environmental group representatives, demonstrated in front of Saugus Town Hall on Monday night (Aug. 5) in protest of the recent noise problems at Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.’s trash-to-energy incinerator on Route 107 in Saugus. Joining in the rally and sea of signs on the lawn in front of Saugus Town Hall, left to right, are Revere residents Loretta LaCentra, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent and Revere on the Move Neighborhood Organizer Elle Baker. All three were among a dozen citizens who later testifi ed at a Saugus Board of Health Show cause hearing for Wheelabrator to explain recent noise issues at its Saugus plant. (Revere Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) “We’ve been tortured” Revere residents say they are tired of the noise from Wheelabrator Saugus By Mark E. Vogler T hree Revere residents were among a dozen area citizens who complained about the recent noise emanating from the Wheelabrator trash-to-energy plant in Saugus. “Make no doubt about it, loud and continuous noise is a form of torture,” Loretta LaCentra told members of the Saugus Board of Health Monday night. $2.44 GALLON Regular Unleaded $2.559 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.859 Diesel Fuel $2.839 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.559 ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 CE SERVICE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS IL ! “And I’m not being dramatic when I tell you we’ve been tortured,” she said. LaCentra and a number of other Revere residents joined RESIDENTS | SEE PAGE 4 Our 80th Year EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER Maggie Pino, 2, complete with her plastic Revere Fire Department helmet, sits in the passenger seat of Engine 4 during this year’s National Night Out. See page 12 for story and photo highlights. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) City Council considers new emergency system for schools By Alexis Mikulski T he City Council decided it will look into the possibility of utilizing IN FORCE911, a threat alert system, in Revere schools during last week’s city council meeting. According to a motion presented by Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo, this app will connect law enforcement directly with schools, in an effort to stop and decrease the number of school shootings. Currently the app system is being used in Worcester, Arlington and Medway, and is something Rotondo thinks would greatly benefi t the city 1 Week Class Aug. 19 CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available of Revere. “This is an app that our students and teachers can download, and assist the police with the location of a school shooter. We should get this app for our community,” he said. “The average time to get through to 911 during a call can be between one to three minutes. The average response time to an active school shooting is probably fi ve minutes. During an active shooting incident, one person is shot every 15 seconds.” According to its website, when someone uses the IN FORCE911 app, an alert is sent out to law enforcement and a dispatcher that they will receive in 12 seconds or less. The alert also notifi es every single member of the faculty and student body in the building, with detailed information. “This is something that is very possible and can save lives. I think it would work very, very well and suggest that anyone interested go on their phone and take a look on the app,” said Rotondo. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo showed his full support for this motion. “This is an excellent motion; we should be exploring programs that are out there that can help us protect our students, faculty and our administrators,” he said. “So far in 2019, across the United States there have been 22 separate school shooting incidents. These are acts of violence against students who went to school that day and never expected anything bad to happen. It’s scary … I do believe we need to do everything we possibly can to give everyone in the schools, from the students to the police department, all of the tools to protect themselves,” said Rizzo. “This is something we need to absolutely look into as a community.” COUNCIL | SEE PAGE 4 Prices subject to change FLEET
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 State Rep. Vincent sounds off about the recent Wheelabrator plant noise (Editor’s Note: The following is the statement that State Rep. RoseLee Vincent delivered to the Saugus Board of Health on Aug. 5 regarding recent citizen complaints regarding noise emanating from Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.’s trash-to-energy incinerator on Route 107 in Saugus.) Thank you, honorable members of the Saugus Board of Health. My name is RoseLee Vincent. I am the State Representative for the Town of Saugus and the City of Revere. Before I begin my remarks, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Saugus Board of Health for standing up to this environmental bully by hosting tonight’s meeting. I also want to express my deep appreciation to you for allowing members of the Alliance for Health and Environment, and neighborhood representatives to address your Board this evening. I am here to voice my deepest concern over the safety, health and environmental impact that the oldest incinerator in the country (circa 1975) has on the people I represent in Saugus and Revere. The recent and unprecedented noise assault on our neighborhoods that lasted for well over 6 weeks is unconscionable. It is a very real signal that there is something very wrong with this nearly 50 year old incinerator. Although the 24/7 noise has somewhat abated, it’s still occurring, and is a clear indication that this incinerator does not, and will NEVER meet the same standards that are afforded to people who live in other communities across the Commonwealth. What our neighbors have We Carry... * Lifetime Waterproof Warranty * Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone Tile Phil Russo Owner 31 Osprey Rd., Saugus * 781-289-9676 had to endure these past weeks, and continue to endure with this ungodly noise, is unacceptable by any reasonable person’s standards. It should be noted that since November, 2016 our neighbors who live in the shadow of the Wheelabrator have had to endure these types of noise occurrences at all hours of the day and night no less than SEVEN times due to issues at the plant, again demonstrating that perhaps this dinosaur of facility should be reaching the point of extinction. However, noise is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Wheelabrator Saugus. Put aside, for just a moment that the Wheelabrator Saugus inof the existing boilers and furnaces” (as stated in their September, 2018 Emission Control Plan to the MassDEP). Put all the environmental concerns aside for just a moment. Put simply, the issue of noise READY TO TESTIFY: State Rep. RoseLee Vincent heads into Saugus Town Hall on Monday night (Aug. 5) to address the Saugus Board of Health at a show cause public hearing for Wheelabrator Technologies Inc. to explain recent noise issues at its trash-to-energy incinerator on Route 107 in Saugus. Vincent, a Democrat representing the Sixteenth Suff olk District, was one of 12 people who testifi ed before the board. (Revere Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) cinerator and landfi ll are situated within the Rumney Marsh and abut two rivers that fl ow into America’s First Public Beach. Put aside the fact that according to the DEP, the Saugus ash landfi ll is the only unlined landfi ll still in use in the Commonwealth. Put aside, for just a second, that the DEP has approved a plan that will extend the life of the landfi ll for another fi ve to ten years without requesting an Environmental Impact Report, even though that very landfi ll was supposed to close in 1996. Put aside that there is currently an application before the DEP which would allow Wheelabrator to skirt emissions standards because the facility could not meet the current 21st century standards without “major modifi cations that we are talking about tonight shows that this is a real quality of life and health issue in addition to an environmental one. What the people in Saugus and Revere have been dealing with on a regular basis demonstrates clearly that this facility has outlived its usefulness. Wheelabrator Saugus is not a state-of-the-art incinerator – it cannot be retrofi tted to give our constituency in Saugus and Revere the protections they deserve. As I alluded to, the fact that Wheelabrator is arguing to MassDEP that they cannot meet new emissions monitoring standards without major modifi cations of the existing boilers and furnaces is alarming. This is another example of Saugus residents not having the same protections as the rest of the Commonwealth. The people we represent are calling on you, the Board of Health, to fi nally hold Wheelabrator accountable for their actions. This honorable body has the power to insist that the people in Saugus, Revere and beyond have a safe and healthy environment. By requiring Wheelabrator to come before you for a Site Assignment that is long overdue is a start to hold Wheelabrator accountable for their actions. Sadly, it does not appear the State and the Courts are going to help us protect our friends and neighbors. At this point, all of us are looking to the Town of Saugus and the Board of Health specifi cally, to take action. Please, honorable members, use your legal authority to hold Wheelabrator accountable. We are counting on you … we need you. Thank you.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 3 First subscriber joins shared solar energy program JOE-4-SUN Tara Vocino may be reached try thinks it’s a joke, but when the temperature reached 100 degrees, people suffered and died.” However, Kennedy said, they can prevent the onset of higher temperatures by using alternative power sources and enhancing communication. DiGaetano, a single mother Bryant Street resident Nancy DiGaetano is the fi rst subscriber to JOE-4-SUN, a low-income community shared solar energy program. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino B ryant Street resident Nancy DiGaetano embraced former U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II, who is now chairman/president of the Citizens Energy Corporation, when she recently became the fi rst subscriber to JOE-4-SUN, a low-income community shared solar energy program. DiGaetano will benefi t from solar energy without having to install rooftop solar panels. “I’m so excited and privileged to be able to partake in cleaner air and water to benefi t our future – that is our children,” DiGaetano said, adding Citizens Energy Chairman Joseph Kennedy said climate change will kill humans and animals if people don’t take charge of the future. that her electric bill is now 25 percent lower. “It was installed three weeks ago and I’ve already started saving $150 per year.” Kennedy was joined by Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, who guided the creation of the state’s low-income community shared solar access initiative through the legislature. “Citizens Energy, of Boston, is the leader in the nation when it comes to clean energy,” DeLeo said. “I hope to pass a climate resiliency program and sign it into law.” Kennedy lauded DeLeo for paying attention to the facts and the science of climate change. “He’s kept Massachusetts in line,” Kennedy said. “Half of the counof fi ve, and the other 3,500 lowincome households across the state will receive a guaranteed savings of approximately $150 per year. New solar arrays are slated to be built in Ayer, Springfi eld and Spencer. To be eligible for JOE-4-SUN, subscribers must also be National Grid customers. Mayor Brian Arrigo said the city will be purchasing half the power from two of Citizen’s Energy’s ground-mounted, utility scale solar arrays. He said the city is proud to continue its partnership with Citizens Energy in an eff ort to assist low-income households. “Few programs can provide such multifaceted advantages to the public good,” Arrigo said. “The city of Revere has already benefi ted from our partnership with Citizens Energy under a previous solar contract that will save us some $4 million in electricity expenses over the life of the project.” For additional information, visit citizensenergy.com/Joe4Sun, call 855-563-4786 or email JOE4SUN@citizensenergy.com. at printjournalist1@gmail.com.
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 RESIDENTS | from page 1 in a rally outside Saugus Town Hall to offer support to the Board of Health. “Why does nothing happen when we ask for silence from Wheelabrator and relief from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection? …. Don’t you think it’s ironic that when we beg for silence, all we get is more noise? But when we beg for answers, all we get is silence? This has to stop,” she declared. LaCentra, who has lived in Revere for 35 years, questioned why residents who live near the plant should “have to worry about how long these noise assaults should last.” “Perhaps Wheelabrator should be giving out earplugs with their logo on them because that would be money well spent,” she said. Another Revere resident, Elle Baker, said she is among 600 Revere residents who live within a half mile of the Wheelabrator plant – “close enough to hear the noise.” “There are no town lines separating Revere and Saugus from the noise that we hear from the facility,” she said. Baker, who grew up in East Saugus and has lived in Revere for several years, urged the Saugus Board of Health to think about protecting many Revere and Saugus residents who have endured “many sleepless nights” over the past two months. “The community came here to support you and empower you – the Saugus Board of Health – to have the strength and the conviction to make the diffi cult decision to choose to protect us from the wolf in sheep’s clothing … to hear the voices of the actual good neighbors: the ones that worry about the dangers of the Wheelabrator wolf,” Baker said. “You have volunteered to represent us, just as you do the rest of the community, from other establishments that you hold accountable for public health. And we ask that you do the same – by holding Wheelabrator accountable for public health, not limited to the Town of Saugus, but also the surrounding communities,” she said. “We live here and we have a right to clean air, clean water and to live without excessive noise.” Noise complaints go back to 2016. State Rep. RoseLee Vincent (D-16th Suff olk District) also was among the dozen citizens who were allowed to testify. The board limited the number of witnesses, claiming it was not practical to allow everyone in the audience to speak during the public hearing. “The recent and unprecedented noise assault on our neighborhoods that lasted for well over six weeks is unconscionable,” said Vincent, whose House district also includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus. “It is a very real signal that there is something very wrong with this nearly 50-year-old incinerator. Although the 24/7 noise has somewhat abated, it’s still occurring, and is a clear indication that this incinerator does not, and will never meet A CANCER SURVIVOR SPEAKS OUT: Point of Pines Beach Association Vice President Angela Sawaya, of Revere, stands near the entrance of Saugus Town Hall on Monday night. She blames her bilateral breast cancer on her years of living in a neighborhood aff ected by Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.’s trash-to-energy plant. She was among many Revere residents who showed up at a rally organized by the Alliance for Health and Environment prior to a Saugus Board of Health show cause hearing. PROTESTING THE NOISE: Revere resident Elaine Hurley and Ward 5 Councillor John Powers were among more than 50 people who attended a rally on Monday (Aug. 5) night on the lawn in front of Saugus Town Hall. They were there to show support for the Saugus Board of Health, which held a show cause hearing on recent noise problems at the Wheelabrator trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 in Saugus. the same standards that are aff orded to people who live in other communities across the Commonwealth,” Vincent said. “What our neighbors have had to endure these past weeks, and continue to endure with this ungodly noise, is unacceptable by any reasonable person’s standards. It should be noted that since November COUNCIL | from page 1 In addition to the 22 school shootings, there have been 251 mass shootings in the United States since the start of 2019, including the shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, this past week that left 29 dead and 53 injured. Parents and caregivers are exploring additional ways to keep their children safe this school year, including the purchase of bulletproof backpacks that retail between $99 and $160. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna believes there are 2016 our neighbors who live in the shadow of the Wheelabrator have had to endure these types of noise occurrences at all hours of the day and night no less than seven times due to issues at the plant, again demonstrating that perhaps this dinosaur of facility should be reaching the point of extinction.” many other ways to prepare Revere students for possible dangerous situations. “I would also like to add, on the subject of school shootings, that they’re teaching kids now how to tourniquet,” she said. “I think we should start having courses around here. I think it is something we defi nitely should explore.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 5 Wheelabrator apologizes for the noise, but insists it kept the state and Board of Health informed of its response to problems By Mark E. Vogler A top Wheelabrator Technologies offi cial told the Saugus Board of Health the company regrets disrupting the lives of residents living near its trash-to-energy plant during a fi ve-week period in June and July. “We understand that noises from an industrial operation can be bothersome and we want to start by saying directly that we are sorry if the recent turbine outage disturbed members of the community,” Wheelabrator Technologies’ Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety Jim Connolly said during Monday’s show cause hearing. “Our goal is to be a good neighbor and if we failed to do that we want to do better and we commit to you that we will,” Connolly said. “Obviously, in the recent outage, which was unexpectedly extended, there were concerns raised about the noise and we did not meet our community’s expectations. Again, we are sorry that happened and we commit to do better,” he said. Connolly provided the Board of Health with a detailed explanation of how the plant’s operation during the turbine refurnishment contributed to the plant’s noise problems -- as did several measures intended to silence the noise. But Connolly also rebutted criticism that Wheelabrator had not done enough to keep the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Board of Health informed throughout the period. He provided a log of communication between Wheelabrator and the DEP and the Health Board during the period of June 10 through July 12. “Wheelabrator did keep the BOH and the DEP informed in advance of and throughout the event, through the Chairman of the BOH and through the appointed contacts at the DEP,” Connolly said. “We had multiple contacts with the BOH and we were in regular, almost daily communication with the DEP,” he said. “In addition, there were several calls from our community relations liaison to the Chairperson of the Saugus Board of Selectmen. We felt that through these communications we were keeping both the BOH and DEP informed of our progress,” he said. While addressing the board, Connolly also noted: The steam turbine is taken down for service about every fi ve years “and the full scope of service cannot be anticipated until the turbine is opened up and inspected.” When Wheelabrator became aware of the concerns being raised in the community about noise the noise being generated, the company took “immediate steps to mitigate the noise by fi nding an alternate/enhanced silencer,” which was obtained from Texas and shipped to Saugus. Once the silencer was turned on and put in use, Wheelabrator determined “the sound reduction was not suffi cient to address the community concerns we were hearing and we therefore took one of our two boilers off -line to reduce the amount of steam we were producing. The single boiler operated with minimal sound impacts until the steam turbine was returned to service and we no longer needed to vent steam, and normal facility operations resumed.” Wheelabrator continues to investigate improved solutions to the concerns raised about the noise. The company is exploring additional steps it can take in the future to minimize noise issues when there is a need to take the turbine off -line for an extended period. “We would also be happy to discuss with the Board a communications protocol that we would use if there is a need to vent steam over any prolonged period,” Connolly said. “If there is a better way to communicate, we are happy to discuss it,” he said. “We apologize to any who were inconvenienced by sound during the period when both boilers were running. As I stated at the outset, our goal is to be a good community member and given the concerns that were raised, we want to do better,” he said. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 7 Annual Row Row Row to Revere will support sensory walkways at Whelan, run SEPAC events, pay for swimming lessons By Tara Vocino T he Third Annual Row Row Row in Revere will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17 to benefi t Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior across multiple spectrums. “Everyone knows someone aff ected by ASD, and there are so many nontraditional therapies that insurance doesn’t cover, such as horseback riding and swimming,” Row Row Row in Revere Coordinator Stacey Livote said on Monday at The Marina Restaurant & Bar at The Wharf. “So, we organize this event to help families with their monetary expenses.” This year’s funds raised will help support building two interactive sensory walks at the A.C. Whelan Elementary School this fall. Last year, the $25,000 raised built a sensory integration gym at the Beachmont Elementary School. “The sensory pathways promote movement activities for students, such as jumping, bouncing, breathing and bending, providing students with proprioceptive sensory input and help with selfregulation, in an appropriate and academically based way,” A.C. Whelan Elementary School Principal Jamie Flynn said Tuesday afternoon. “Erin DeMaura and our ASD teaching team (Kelsey Drapeau, Taylor Card, Katelyn Ferrari and Michael Walpole) collaborated together to submit the grant proposal to Row Row Row.” Costing $3,000, one pathway will be located on the third memorative oars will be given in nine age divisions, Bolognese continued. Entertainment will be provided by Vinyl Groove, who performs dance music, and singer/songwriter Billy Pezzulo. Sign-ups are available at the restaurant or by emailing Stacey_TheMarina@Yahoo.com until the day of the race. Boaters must be 18 or older. “It’s a great cause to help out SAFETY FIRST: Shown from left to right are Safety boaters David and Ellen Bolognese, Row Row Row Coordinator Stacey Livote, Asst. Coordinator Vanessa Molle and Host Victor Molle. They are pictured on Monday afternoon along the marina, holding the 2018 Row Row Row commemorative oar. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) fl oor, and the other will be in the second fl oor hallway, according to Flynn. Revere Public Schools staff and volunteers will install the pathways, which will be used by all students. Originally penned Row Row Row to Revere to benefi t spina bifi da, a birth defect that may interfere with walking, the event has, for the past two years, benefi tted ASD. Besides ASD, funds raised support the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) activities, according to Livote. SEPAC President Jennifer Duggan said Tuesday afternoon that funds raised have benefitted their Easter, Halloween, Christmas and Valentines parties, Autism Walk, ice skating and music therapy. Safety boater David Bolognese, whose cruiser boat, Ellie Mae, will be anchored into the river on standby, said Monday that the tradition was established, and they decided to make great use of the resources that they have with the marina in Revere. The Row Row Row to Revere originally began from Nahant into Revere via the Atlantic Ocean, according to Bolognese. This year, the route will run from the Point of Pines Yacht Club to the North Shore Marina located adjacent to the restaurant, then back to the Point of Pines Yacht Club, a one-mile route. Both locations are hosting this year’s event, and Livote predicts that it’ll be “bigger and better” than in previous years. He outlined the safety plan: an ambulance on land and Jet Ski on water will provide support. 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Mayor, Police Chief and City Offi cials address weekend’s events Special to Th e Advocate M McKinnon’s is NOW HIRING a Deli Manager in Danvers! APPLY ONLINE OR IN-STORE Family Pack - Grade ‘A’ CHICKEN TENDERLOINS Save $1.50 lb. Seasoned or Marinated BONELESS PORK ROASTS All Varieties! McKinnon’s Own - All Varieties! MARINATED CHICKEN WINGETTES Save $1 lb. Close-Trimmed BROCCOLI CROWNS Save $1 lb. Cabot MILD CHEDDAR Save $1 lb. Hood ICE CREAM Save $1.10 Harvest HONEY TURKEY Save $1.50 lb. Sale Dates: Friday, August 9th to Thursday, August 15th, 2019 ESL classes at First Congregational Church of Revere F all classes in Basic English will be taught at the First Congregational Church of Revere (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference), which is located at 230 Beach St.; phone: 781-284-4158. The classes will take place from September 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, to May 2020. Registration is on September 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is essential as classes fi ll up quickly. The cost is $40.00, which includes classroom instruction, a Student Book & Workbook. There is free childcare for children aged fi ve and under. We need two teachers and other volunteers. There will be a volunteer meeting on August 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the church. For more information, contact Laura Leroe at 781-5581088 or email lleroe@comcast.net. Family Pack - Bone In COUNTRY STYLE SPARE RIBS Marinated: $1.99 lb McKinnon’s Best Angus - USDA Choice 5 lb. Bag - 85% Lean FRESH GROUND SIRLOIN WOW! McKinnon’s Best Angus USDA Choice PORTERHOUSE OR T-BONE STEAK ayor Brian M. Arrigo, City Council President Arthur F. Guinasso, Public Safety Subcommittee Chair Councilor Ira Novoselsky, and Police Chief James Guido have issued the following joint statement to address rumors and misstatements that have spread through the city, primarily on social media, regarding police activity in recent days: A sequence of unrelated events in Revere this past weekend, coupled with an onslaught of inaccurate information about them primarily on social media, spawned unfounded fear in our community. We issue this joint statement to dispel rumors, to apprise the public of the actual circumstances that transpired, and to assure the residents of Revere of our unwavering commitment to public safety. 1. The Incidents: Four incidents, at least three of them involving a fi rearm, resulted in police response. Two incidents attracted news media attention, as well as unfi ltered chatter on social media. - Thursday night, Revere police reacted to a radio broadcast from Malden Police relating to a shooting incident that took place in Malden. Based on the details contained in the police radio broadcast, Revere Police found and identifi ed the suspect vehicle and several arrests were made. No gunfi re or criminal activity occurred in Revere. - Early Friday morning, Revere police investigated a possible gunshot injury to the foot of a man on Mountain Avenue. The police investigation is ongoing and thus far has produced no conclusions about matter. - Friday at approximately 5:15 p.m., a 34-year old man from outside of Massachusetts was shot while driving in afternoon rush hour traffi c on Route 1A southbound (North Shore Road) near Shawmut Street. State police and news media helicopters hovered over the area in the shooting’s aftermath. Police closed part of North Shore Road and Revere Street, which resulted in unusual traffi c jams in the area. Early investigation indicates that the gunfi re came from another vehicle. State and Revere police are continuing their investigation. - Sunday morning at approximately 12:30 a.m., Everett police were involved in a chase that began in Everett and continued into Revere onto Washington Avenue. The chase culminated when an Everett police offi cer allegedly shot the suspect, a 34-year old Lynn man who later died from his injuries. The incident involved no Revere police and the investigation into the matter is led by the Suff olk County District Attorney’s offi ce. 2. Observations and our Commitment to Public Safety - Only one of these events actually involved a criminal act in the City of Revere. That act involved at least one nonMassachusetts individual who was travelling in an automobile on a state highway that passes through Revere for approximately three of its 95mile length. - Two matters originated in neighboring cities, one culminating in Revere thanks to good police work by Revere officers and one culminating in Revere on the action of an Everett police offi cer. Neither involved a criminal act in this City. - Overall crime statistics in Revere have followed a downward trend in recent years. In regard to gang and youth violence, Revere police have implemented dynamic programs such as the Revere Police Youth Academy, the Police Activities League, and have assigned offi cers specifi cally to social intervention, community engagement, and crime suppression supported by the Charles E. Shannon Community Safety Initiative grants that are funded by the State Executive Offi ce of Public Safety. - Staffi ng levels at the Revere Police Department are at their highest in years, currently at 105 with two more designated to begin training at the Police Academy in the near future and will increase our number to 107. - While communities across the country confront the proliferation of illegal guns, and opioid abuse fuels criminal activity, Revere has been in the forefront of affi rmative steps to prevent crime rather than react to it. The Police Department works continuously with the School Department and Revere’s Offi ce of Substance Abuse Disorder Initiatives to identify potential problems, isolate trouble spots, and foster productive interaction to assist those in need while protecting the public good. Make no mistake; any type of criminal activity is a cause for concern. But it is irresponsible to heighten those concerns with incomplete, inaccurate, and incendiary commentary on social media. When we do so, our community suff ers. It is especially incumbent on those of us in public life and who hold offi cial offi ce in the City of Revere to be conscious of the consequences of our remarks. It is incumbent on us to refrain from hasty, provocative, and unfounded conclusions, lest we mislead and agitate the very people we are sworn to serve. Tragic events in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio made people especially anxious this weekend. It is regrettable that one unpreventable criminal act in our City was magnifi ed into a crime wave that quite simply does not exist today in the City of Revere. We have full confidence in the capable men and women of the Revere Police Department who are vigilant and committed to protecting and serving the City.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 9 Rep. Vincent recognizes State House Intern Andrew D’Ambrosio BOSTON – State Representative RoseLee Vincent, a Democrat representing the 16th Suff olk District, recently recognized Andrew D’Ambrosio at the Massachusetts State House for his commitment and hard work as an intern in her Beacon Hill offi ce this summer. “My offi ce was very fortunate to have Andrew as an intern this summer because he is a very passionate and driven individual,” said Representative Vincent. “He was diligent in his work to serve all of the residents in the 16th Suffolk District. I wish him the best of luck in his fi rst year at BC, and in all of his future endeavors! Andrew is an intelligent young man with a bright future ahead of him.” D’Ambrosio recently graduated from Milton Academy and will be attending Boston College in the fall. At Milton, he served as the Editor-inChief of The Milton Measure, the school’s official newspaper. Along with his duties as head editor, he served as Everett’s Unique Steak House Bikers Against Child Abuse to host Touch-a-Truck event O n Saturday, Aug. 10, Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) of Northern Massachusetts and Boston Harley-Davidson will hold a Touch-a-Truck event. This event is absolutely free and is open to all families and kids in the area. There will be plenty of big trucks for the children to see up close. B.A.C.A. members will help kids sit on their motorcycles and learn about them in a fun, safe environment. Additionally, the event will include a bouncy house, a dunk tank where the children can try to dunk a biker, and many food trucks selling food and beverages. The Touch-a-Truck event will be held at Boston Harley-Davidson at 649 Squire Rd. in Revere from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. About Bikers Against Child Abuse B.A.C.A. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization of motorcyclists who volunteer their time to children who have been abused. Members spend time with those children to help empower them not to be afraid of the world in which they live. When a child feels threatened or at risk, the child can call a B.A.C.A. member who has been assigned to the child as a primary contact, and the biker will ride out to the child’s house – at any hour of the day or night – to make sure the child feels safe. B.A.C.A. members also escort children to court when they have to testify against an abuser, to make sure that the child never feels unsafe or alone during the trial process. Police ID, arrest graffi ti vandal “goon” Special to Th e Advocate F ollowing a six-week investigation, members of the Revere Police Department Narcotics / Gang Unit, Patrol Division and Massachusetts State Police identifi ed and arrested a 17-year-old Revere resident and charged him with 49 counts of tagging property throughout Revere. 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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 ~ Councillor’s Corner ~ Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe, Jr. By Alexis Mikulski F or this week’s “Councillor’s Corner,” City Council Vice President and Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe, Jr. is featured. He is currently up for reelection this fall, and will run unopposed for his seat. Read more about him below! Q: What is your hometown? A: I grew up off of Elm Street in Everett. Q: What is your education background? A: I received my Associates in Applied Science from Newbury College. Q: How long have you been a member of Revere City Council? A: Four years. Q: What is your biggest accomplishment? A: Becoming a father. The greatest thing you can do in life is to raise your family to be contributing and caring human beings. Q: What is the biggest issue the city is currently facing? A: Affordable housing for the residents who want to stay in Revere. Recent college grads or seniors are a great example. In order for Revere to thrive we need to retain our talented youth and aging population, and make sure there is space for them to grow and set roots, and continue to move Revere forward. Q: Do you have a proposed solution for this? A: I think some of the upcoming developments should include more workforce housing, and the commercial space to off er real careers for Revere residents. Q: What is something people may not know about you? Aluminum Everett er 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 61 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding ears! •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofingf g •Roo in • Fully Insured •• Replacement Windows Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum A: I’m a pretty open book. However, I enjoy to swim and kayak. I am also a living organ donor; I gave my mother one of my healthy kidneys in 1999. Q: What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited and why? A: I really love the northeastern coast, anywhere there is a beach. However, being able to snorkel in the Western Caribbean was pretty special. But I could never move from where I live now. I love Revere, Mass. Q: What makes Revere such a great place to live? A: I love our diversity. I also think it’s the coolest thing to live in a beach city. Q: Why do you think it’s important for people to get out and vote in local city elections? A: In a local election your single vote truly counts. Every two to four years you have one ouncilor Patrick Keefe is pleased to announce continued ward 4 Community Meetings. Our committee is focused on continuing to bring city hall to the residents and have their concerns heard. As always direct communication and collaboration works best. I think the ability to meet with residents face to face will not only give them the opportuC nity to be heard but also bring the community even closer together and give everyone a form of inclusion. I am happy to announce that Saturday, August 24, at 11 a.m. will be our committee’s third quarter community meeting at Luberto’s Bakery on Broadway. We look forward to seeing everyone for an informative gathering. Summer is Here! of the greatest rights of freedom, and that is to choose who will represent you. So many countries do not have these freedoms so you cannot take it for granted. Q: What are any future plans or goals you would like to achieve? A: Revere is truly in the midst of a transformation that has some cons, but the pros far outweigh the negatives. Change is hard for some to embrace but it’s the only constant in life. We must adapt and grow; otherwise we are dying. My goals are to help continue to move Revere in the right direction. I just want to do my small part. Q: Why did you want to become a city councillor? A: I felt Revere's representation needed some new voices, I didn’t always feel my voice or my neighbor’s were being heard. I am always willing to assist with actually getting things done. At times I didn’t always feel that was the case, so I jumped in to work on a solution rather than stand on the sidelines and watch. Q: What is the best way for the public to contact you? A: Email. I work a lot as most young parents do, so at times if I am in a meeting I cannot answer the phone, but an email can be responded to almost immediately. It also helps me keep track of what I need to get done. However, picking up the phone is easy, too. Lastly I am always around Revere. My wife and I are heavily involved in many organizations throughout the city so even on our spare time we can typically be found at one of our local parks or fi elds. Ward 4 Community Meeting on Sat., August 24
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 11 Revere High School 2019 Ironman Competition RHS Students for the 2019 Ironman Competition RHS Head Football Coach Lou Ciccatelli, Coach Vin Gregorio, Mark Marchese, Joseph Llanos, Zachery Furlong, Lucus Barbosa and Coach Paul Norton Truck Tire: Ryan Doucette Time Run: Alaa Atoui Dumbbell: Mazer Ali Obstacle Course: Edwin Hernandez Obstacle Course: Max Doucette Obstacle Course: Billy Ginepra Dumbbell: Yophee EK Dumbbell: Lucas Barbosa Obstacle Course: Jonathan Murphy Obstacle Course: Jaryd Benson Obstacle Course: Rayan Prizi Obstacle Course: Jonathan Murphy Obstacle Course: Calvin Boudreau
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Kids, canines, fi re trucks partner at National Night Out By Tara Vocino pproximately 300 people attended National Night Out on the A.C. Whelan Elementary School/Susan B. Anthony Middle School fi eld, and approximately 100 people attended National Night Out at the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School on Tuesday night; both were held at the same time. “National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that enhances the relationships between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community,” Police Chief James Guido said Tuesday night. Geared toward children, they had a chance to meet their “friends,” including state and local police, fi re and sheriff’s department personnel, who introduced them to their equipment, including fire trucks, cars and protective gear, and taught them that, while strangers, they’re present in need. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. A Jumna Bhalani, 1 1/2, of Revere, is reaching for two bubbles at National Night Out on Tuesday night at the West Revere Complex. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Samir Lasri tries on a State Police vest. Shown from left to right are Gazzelle Miller, 6, Gloria Miller, 13, and Iyanna Paisley, 9; they received back-to-school notebooks, courtesy of the Chelsea Court Probation Department. Revere Police Canine Offi cer Michael Mason did several canine demonstrations with Chance, 5, a three-year patrol German Shepard. Nicholas Camargo, 3, of Revere, pulls on the fi re horn inside Engine 1 at the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School during National Night Out on Tuesday night. Michael Diorio, 7, and Alyssa Diorio, 5, of Revere, go for a “test drive” in the Suff olk County Sherriff ’s Department car. Leo Murphy, 8, plays on the North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics utility truck, which is used for barricades and gunfi re – it is bulletproof. Andrea Diorio holds up a bulletproof shield that the Revere Police use when entering a barricaded home. Shown from left to right are Police Sgt. James Rose, Ret. Lt. Carl Borgioli, Grant Manager Kathy Callahan and Police Chief James Guido; they gave out anticrime goodies to children. Massachusetts Environmental Police Lt. Jim Hennessey brings his K9 Lab, Rey, 1 1/2, to test for gunpowder, fi rearms and explosives. After fi nding two “hides,” Rey was given a treat for his reward. Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad K-9s Jagger and Flynn, which work out of the State Fire Marshal’s Offi ce in Stow, take a break from patrol to pose by their car with Rachid Moukhabir, who is the Moroccan American Connections in Revere founder.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 13 ~ Yawkey League Baseball ~ Rockies clinch Yaz Division, set sights on playoffs By Greg Phipps acing one of the squads that managed to beat them this season; the Revere Rockies took care of business by sweeping a twin bill from the AI Thomas Athletics in Yawkey League play last Saturday at Revere High School. Revere’s fi rst-game 15-5 romp over the A’s clinched this year’s Carl Yastrzemski Division title. The Rockies went on to capF ture a 4-0 win in game two, and followed that up with a 6-2 home victory on Sunday over the Stoneham Sabers, who led the Ted Williams Division as of early this week. Revere, which sported a 26-2 record after Sunday’s win, played its fi nal three games of the regular season this week, as it gears up for the postseason. Game one on Saturday got off to a shaky beginning, as the visiting A’s, who had defeated Revere about a week earlier, built a 4-2 lead off the strength of a three-run third inning against Rockies starter Jon Shepard. An Alex Wong homer helped tie the game in the fourth, and then the home team exploded for 11 runs combined in the fi fth and sixth frames to race away with the game. Ryan Petrone and Kenny Polanco also blasted roundtrippers. Petrone drove in fi ve runs and Wong fi nished with three RBI. Wong, Petrone and Mike Lembo each had three knocks among the 18 total hits the Rockies managed in the contest. On the defensive side, Shepard was able to fi nd his rhythm on the mound and held the A’s to just one run over the last three innings. He did not strike out a batter, but his control was good (just one walk) as he improved to 8-0 on the season. Scoring three times in their fi rst at bat in the second contest, the Rockies produced all the runs they would need in an eventual 4-0 win. Starter Oliver Collette surrendered one hit in his fi ve innings of work, and Gehrig Schilling hurled two frames of scoreless, one-hit ball in relief. Collette earned his second win of the season. The two combined for seven strikeouts. The off ense was held to just six hits but Revere made the most of its chances. Wong doubled and drove in two runs while Bobby Foote also brought in a run with a hit. Revere got off to a fast start against the Sabers on Sunday, tallying single runs over the first three frames for an early 3-0 lead. The Rockies would add three more in the fifth. Petrone launched another long ball and Tony Iafolla drove in two. Jacob Byrne and Adam Del Rio added two hits each as well. Starter Kevin Sinatra (fi ve hits, two walks, two strikeouts) went the distance to notch his third win of the season against one defeat. Looking ahead to the playoffs, the Rockies are determined to make up for their runner-up league performance last season, when they lost the championship series to the Brighton Braves in seven games. Revere shortstop Ryan Petrone is the recipient of this hard slide by an Al Thomas Athletics baserunner during a force-out play in last Saturday’s doubleheader opener at Revere High School. Second baseman Mike Lembo lifts the glove after tagging out an A’s baserunner on Saturday. Rockies ace Jon Shepard had troubles early but settled down to earn his eighth win of the season in last Saturday’s doubleheader opener against the AI Thomas Athletics. Revere’s Alex Wong plows into second base but was out trying to steal in last Saturday’s fi rstgame win.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives from the week of July 29-August 2. There were no important roll calls in the Senate last week. SUBSCRIBE TO MASSTERLIST – IT’S FREE! Join more than 17,000 other people from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens who start their morning with a copy of MASSterList! MASSterList is a daily ensemble of news and commentary about the Legislature, Politics, Media and Judiciary of Massachusetts drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced editor Jay Fitzgerald. Jay introduces each article in his own clever and never-boring, inimitable way. Go to: www.massterlist. com/subscribe and type in your email address and in 15 seconds you will be signed up for a free subscription. With no strings attached. NO VETOES OF FUNDING IN $43.3 BILLION STATE BUDGET – In an unusual move, Gov. Charlie Baker signed the fi scal 2020 state budget into law without vetoing any of the $43.3 billion in spending approved by the House and Senate. Beacon Hill Roll Call talked to several Statehouse veterans and not one could remember any other time in the last four decades that the governor did not veto funding in the budget. Just last year, Baker vetoed $48.9 million from a $41.7 billion budget. “The lieutenant governor and I and the secretary [of Administration and Finance] and a lot of our team spent a lot of time talking about the line item stuff , and basically came to the conclusion that this budget is balanced,” said Baker at the signing ceremony last week. “We’re obviously going to pay a lot of attention to what happens to revenues in the fi rst two quarters of the year, because we did have a lot of volatility in the revenue base for 2019. So we’re going to work pretty hard to pay attention not just to the revenue side but also the spending side going forward.” “Only a besieged governor embroiled in so many distractions, could not fi nd a single cent of wasteful spending that needed his veto in a bloated $43.3 billion budget, an increase of almost $2 billion over last year’s spending,” said Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation. “With a fiscal year 2019 ‘revenue surplus’ (overtaxation) bonanza of $2 billion to squander, Charlie Baker, who needs to be loved at any cost, had to keep all his friends in the Legislature happy with him — fat, happy, and satiated.” Baker did veto six items in the budget, including a section that included the state’s meals tax among the items exempt from the state’s 6.25 sales tax during the sales tax holiday weekend set for Aug. 17 and 18. On those two days, consumers can buy most products that cost under $2,500 without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. The Revenue Department ruled a few weeks ago that for the fi rst time, meals would be exempt from the sales tax that weekend. The department also ruled that alcohol would not be exempt. This created a problem for restaurants because restaurants don’t separate food and alcohol when diners are given their tab. The establishment taxes both and does not have a system to separate the two. There was agreement among the governor, the legislative leadership and the Massachusetts Restaurant Association that the best solution was to follow what was done at all other sales tax holidays and not exempt meals from the sales tax. “Something needed to be done,” said Bob Luz, the CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. “We thank Gov. Baker and the Legislature for coming to a resolution. “Many restaurant systems are not equipped to handle both taxable and non-taxable items on the same transaction and there was much confusion in the function business,” continued Luz. “Restaurant owners would have had to produce two separate checks to customers, one with nontaxed food items and the other will taxable alcohol purchases, creating confusion for owners, employees and the general public. The burden far outweighed any potential benefi ts.” ALLOW UNIONS TO CHARGE NON-UNION MEMBERS FOR SOME COSTS (H 3854) House 156-1 approved (Senate approved on a voice vote without a roll call) and sent to Gov. Baker a bill that would allow unions to charge nonmembers for the cost of some services and representation. The bill was fi led as a response to a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees case that public employees cannot be forced to pay fees or dues to a union to which he or she does not belong.Freedom of speech advocates hailed the decision while labor advocates said it was an unjust attack on union. After the House and Senate approved the bill in early July and sent it to Gov. Baker, the governor proposed several amendments that he said would protect the privacy rights of public employees and correct statutory inconsistencies. Both branches rejected the amendments. “Today the Massachusetts House of Representatives stood up for workers,” said Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven Tolman when the House fi rst approved the bill. “They stood up for workers and against the right-wing special interests that forced their anti-union views across the country through the misguided and political Janus Supreme Court ruling.” “Unfortunately, what we saw during the Janus ‘fi x’ debate was just another instance of House and Senate leadership not playing well with others,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Rather than considering the governor’s suggestions, lawmakers rammed through rejections of the proposals on an almost party line. If signed into law, state workers’ privacy will be violated by union bosses who can access their personal contact information without their consent.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes IMPROVE CHILDREN’S HEALTH (H 4012) House 152-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill designed to make it easier for children and their families to navigate the state’s complicated and often difficult to understand health-care system. A key provision requires health insurance companies to perform monthly updates of their provider databases that tell patients which doctors and other medical resources are available to them. Patients complain that many physicians are listed as local and taking new patients despite having retired, moved or stopped accepting new patients. The measure ensures that foster children are able to remain covered by MassHealth until they turn 26, the same option that children covered by their parents’ private insurance currently have. It also creates a Health Policy Commission analysis of children under age 21 with medical complexities, their insurance and availability of care. “I am proud of the House’s leadership and steadfast commitment to caring for our most vulnerable children,” said Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Claire Cronin (D-Easton). “This bill will assess the healthcare and wellness needs of children in the commonwealth and expand access to services for these children and their families. This is a step forward to ensuring that all of our children have equal access to quality healthcare.” “Nothing is more heartbreaking than talking to a constituent whose child is in crisis, but they’re having diffi culty fi nding healthcare services in the complex system of providers, insurers and resources,” said Health Care Financing Chair, Rep. Jennifer Benson (D-Lunenburg). “By identifying and addressing these diffi culties in this legislation, we are working to ensure that every child in the commonwealth will be able to access high-quality services quickly and effi ciently.” “This bill makes important reforms to increase access to healthcare, supports further study of issues critical to children’s behavioral health and takes an important look at improving the state’s foster care system,” said Rep. Marjorie Decker (DCambridge). “It will strengthen and expand access to care for children both by collecting data, as well as assessing current methods in the pursuit of providing the kind of behavioral health care children need.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes MEET BEYOND 9 P.M. House 125-31, approved a motion to allow the House session to continue beyond 9 p.m. Under House rules, the House cannot meet after 9 p.m. unless the rule is suspended. Supporters of rule suspension said that the House has business to fi nish and should stay in session to work on it. Opponents of rule suspension said it is irresponsible for the House to debate and vote late at night when taxpayers are asleep. (A “Yes” vote is for meeting beyond 9 p.m. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes 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 late-night 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 July 29-August 2, the House met for a total of seven hours and 25 minutes while the Senate met for a total of eight hours and 21 minutes. Mon. July 29 House 11:02 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Senate 11:04 a.m. to 4:59 p.m. Tues. July 30 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. No Senate session Wed. July 31 House 11:08 a.m. to 4:36 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. Aug 1 House 11:06 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Senate 1:04 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fri. Aug. 2 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 15 RBC recognizes Friendly Garden Co-Op Apartments M ost people think that individual homes are the only ones eligible for the “Beautiful Home” award given by the Revere Beautifi cation Committee (RBC). This is untrue as evidenced by the recipient of this month’s award. RBC recently selected the Friendly Garden complex on Revere Street as a recipient of this honor. As in many instances around the city, there is not a large amount of land available for planting at this site. The Friendly Garden residents didn’t let that stop them. They took things into their hands and landscaped their property, creating a lovely eff ect. As one drives into the property, the driveway is full of color on both sides. On the left side of the drive there are plantings chock-full of red, white and purple fl owers. Some are around trees while others border the rounded edges of the grass, creating a lively impression. This eff ect is duplicated on the right side of the driveway. The multicolor petunias and begonias fl ank the entrance to the building. This eff ect is continued down the drive to the Revere Street entrance and around the building along Revere Street. Added to the petunias and begonias are hostas, evergreen bushes, rose bushes and sedum. All available space is fi lled with lovely color! In addition, there are two decorative benches on the sidewalk into the building, creating a welcoming eff ect. The original work was done by Mike’s Landscaping of Malden, but the daily work is being done by a group of the complex’s residents. Friendly Garden residents Stacy Ventola and Maryann Irwin perform the daily work to keep the property looking so lovely, and George Salerno helps with all of the holiday decorations. This team eff ort has produced a beautiful product. This is truly a labor of love for the Friendly Garden team as evidenced by their statement that “We have a passion for working on the landscaping. It’s very rewarding when members comment on how beautiful the grounds look each season. Some of the members who are unable to leave their apartment tell us that they smile when they look out their window and see all the beautiful fl owers.” RBC congratulates the members of the Friendly Garden team and encourages other apartment/condominium complexes to emulate them by beautifying their property. Revere resident competes in Empire Dance Championship lbert Nicholls of Revere competed in the Empire Dance Championship, which was held from Aug. 1-3 at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. With his instructor, Saori DeSouza of the Dancesport Academy of New England, as his partner, Nicholls entered 12 dance heats in the beginner, intermediate and full silver categories in the 61-63-yearold level. Nicholls also entered the 3-Dance Challenge. He placed first dancing the cha -cha, mambo and rumba. Nicholls said he appreciates DeSouza’s eff orts in helping him improve his ballroom dancing. Revere resident Albert Nicholls competed in the Empire Dance Championship in New York City earlier this month and won fi rst place in the 3-Dance Challenge. (Courtesy Photo) Mayor launches Mobile City Hall to bring city services directly to Revere residents M ayor Brian Arrigo announced the official launch of Mobile City Hall, the City of Revere’s latest initiative to make interacting with city government more accessible and convenient for residents. Mobile City Hall, a retrofitted passenger van, will be in a different neighborhood each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-2 p.m. and will make house calls. With the support of Revere 311 staff, residents can pay city bills, apply for licenses and receive any service offered on Revere.org without having to visit City Hall. “With the launch of our new and improved Revere. org, and today with Mobile City Hall, we’re continuing to modernize and professionalize the way our residents can interact with their city government,” Mayor Arrigo said. “Revere residents deserve the very best in city services and we’re proud to now bring them directly to their neighborhoods and doorsteps.” Mobile City Hall made its offi cial debut at last week’s International Sand Sculpting Festival and Revere’s National Night Out on August 6, and will be present at community events throughout the year. The Mobile City Hall schedule will be kept updated on Twitter @mobilecityhall and at Revere.org/mobilecityhall. Mobile City Hall can also be booked from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to provide services to residents at home. To book an appointment, residents can email mobilecityhall@revere.org with contact information, requested time and desired service. A Stop & Shop Kicks Off A+ School Rewards Program for 2019-2020 School Year Customers encouraged to select schools to support in their community QUINCY– Stop & Shop announced today that its A+ School Rewards fundraising program is now open for the 2019-2020 school year. The program provides Stop & Shop customers with an easy and unique way to earn money for their local schools, simply by shopping at their local Stop & Shop. “Whether to pay for new technology or extracurricular activities, or to help establish enrichment opportunities, neighborhood schools can always use additional funding,” said Whitney Clarke, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Stop & Shop. “Since it began, our A+ School Rewards Program has helped enhance the education of thousands of school children in the communities we serve and we’re proud to off er the fundraising program again this year.” By registering their Stop & Shop card, Stop & Shop customers can support their chosen schools with every purchase they make, both in-store and through their Peapod delivery or pickup orders. Customers can select up to two schools that they would like their Stop & Shop purchases to support. The selected schools will earn money from qualified purchases during the program period, which will run from Sept. 6, 2019 to March 14, 2020, this program year. Each individual school decides how to spend their award, whether it’s to purchase new technology, fund fi eld trips, or used for other education-related programs or materials. Since 2005, Stop & Shop has donated more than $20 million through the A+ School Rewards Program. Over $2.45 million was raised for schools during the 2018-2019 school year alone. All public, private and parochial schools housing grades K-12, as well as Home Schools, are eligible to participate and can register by visiting https://stopandshop.com/ school-rewards/. ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS Hurry, Won’t Last!! Warm & Welcoming best describes this 5+ room Ranch desirable side street location. View the interior of this home right on your smartphone.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Tickets on sale for second by Jim Miller How Medicare Covers Ambulance Services Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover ambulance services? About three months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I rarely drive anymore, and I just received a $1,100 bill from the ambulance company. Surprised Senior Dear Surprised, This is a Medicare issue that confuses many seniors. Yes, Medicare does covers emergency ambulance services and, in limited cases, non-emergency ambulance services too, but only when they’re deemed medically necessary and reasonable. So, what does that means? First, it means that your medical condition must be serious enough that you need an ambulance to transport you safely to a hospital or other facility where you receive care that Medicare covers. If a car or taxi could transport you without endangering your health, Medicare won’t pay. For example, Medicare probably won’t pay for an ambulance to take someone with a simple arm fracture to a hospital. But if he or she goes into shock, or is prone to internal bleeding, ambulance transport may be medically necessary to ensure the patient’s safety on the way. The details make a diff erence. Second, the ambulance must take you to the nearest appropriate facility, meaning the closest hospital, critical access hospital, skilled nursing facility or dialysis facility generally equipped to provide the services your illness or injury requires. It also means that the facility must have a physician or physician specialist available to treat your condition. Thus, Medicare may pay for an ambulance to take you to a more distant hospital if, for example, you are seriously burned, and the nearest hospital doesn’t have burn unit. Similarly, if you live in a rural area where the nearest hospital equipped to treat you is a two-hour drive away, Medicare will pay. But if you want an ambulance to take you to a more distant hospital because the doctor you prefer has staff privileges there, expect to pay a greater share of the bill. Medicare will cover the cost of ambulance transport to the nearest appropriate facility and no more. Non-Emergency Situations In limited cases, Medicare will also cover non-emergency ambulance services if such transportation is needed to treat or diagnose your health condition and the use of any other transportation method could endanger your health. Not having another means of transportation is not suffi cient for Medicare to pay for services. Some examples here are if you need transportation to get dialysis or if you are staying in a skilled nursing facility and require medical care. In these cases, a doctor’s order may be required to prove that use of an ambulance is medically necessary. Ambulance Costs The cost for ambulance services can vary from several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on where you live and how far you’re transported. Under original Medicare, Part B pays 80 percent of the Medicare-approved amounts for ambulance rides. You, or your Medicare supplemental policy (if you have one), will need to pay the remaining 20 percent. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, it must cover the same services as original Medicare, and may off er some additional transportation services. You’ll need to check with your plan for details. How to Appeal If an ambulance company bills you for services after Medicare denies payment, but you think the ride was medically necessary, you can appeal (see Medicare.gov/claims-appeals). Often, a lack of information about a person’s condition or need for services leads to denials. If you need some help contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which has counselors that can help you fi le an appeal for free. To locate your local SHIP, visit ShiptaCenter.org or call 877-839-2675. For more information on this topic, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and ask them to mail you a copy of the “Medicare Coverage of Ambulance Services” booklet, or you can see it online at Medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11021-MedicareCoverage-of-Ambulance-Services.pdf. 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. Murphys Boxing event at Encore Boston Harbor Resort to host Las Vegas–style fi ght night for Murphys Boxing championship match T ickets are now on sale for Encore Boston Harbor’s second Murphys Boxing championship match on Friday, August 23 at the newly opened $2.6 billion resort. The second match is subsequent to a sold-out event on Friday, July 12, which saw more than 2,300 attendees. “We were thrilled to see such success with our inaugural Murphys Boxing match earlier this month,” said Encore Boston Harbor President Robert DeSalvio. “We are so happy to bring these Las Vegas–style events to the Boston area, and we’re glad to see the community responding so well. We plan to continue off ering these can’tmiss nights.” Headlining the stacked card will be Boston’s most popular fi ghter, Mark DeLuca (24-1, 13 KOs), who will take on undefeated Mexican knockout artist Edgardo Velazquez (11-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-round battle for DeLuca’s title. The co-main event will feature one of the hottest fi ghters in the super featherweight division, Murphys Boxing’s own Abraham Nova (15-0, 11 KOs) and Mexico’s Jesus Antonio Perez Campos (23-3, 18 KOs). The undercard will feature a who’s who of many other Boston area–based fi ghters. “People are still buzzing about our last event at Encore Boston Harbor,” said Murphys Boxing Founder/Promoter Ken Casey. “It’s so exciting to be coming right back to Encore with the big guns like DeLuca, Nova and Gongora all on the same card while the excitement is still in the air.” Encore Boston Harbor will host Murphys Boxing fi ght night on Friday, August 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $50 and are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. About Encore Boston Harbor Encore Boston Harbor is a $2.6 billion integrated luxury gaming resort destination featuring a 210,000 square foot casino, 671 lavishly appointed hotel rooms, an ultra-premium spa, specialty retail, 15 dining and lounge venues and a state-of-the-art ballroom and meeting spaces. It is the largest private, single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Situated on the waterfront in Everett, Mass., and connected to Boston Harbor by water shuttles, Encore Boston Harbor has opened part of the Mystic River shoreline to the public for the fi rst time in more than a century. The resort has created a six-acre pedestrian Harborwalk that connects to a pedestrian/bicycle path and provides access to the river, an events lawn and picnic and public viewing areas, as well as ornate fl oral displays and public art. For more information, visit encorebostonharbor.com or follow Encore Boston Harbor on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. About Murphys Boxing Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman Ken Casey in 2014. In just fi ve short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. The year 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as their fi rst fi ghter achieved a world title. Along with the promotion’s fi rst champion, several Murphys Boxing fi ghters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fi ghts in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out its banner year by co-promoting the World Boxing Organization Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world-ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Abraham Nova, Greg Vendetti, Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan and undefeated prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, William Foster III and more! For more information visit www. murphysboxing.com. Police report shooting in area of North Shore Road and Shawmut Street O n Friday, Aug. 2, at approximately 5:16 p.m., the Revere Police Department received a report of a shooting in the area of North Shore Road and Shawmut Street. When offi cers arrived, they discovered a male victim in a vehicle in the southbound lane of North Shore Road. The victim, who was suff ering from a gunshot wound, was transported to the hospital, where he is currently listed in critical condition. The Revere Police Department and Massachusetts State Police are seeking information from motorists who were in the area at the time of the shooting, who witnessed the shooting or who might have witnessed any type of altercation between people in vehicles in that area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Revere Police Criminal Investigation Division at 781656-1131 or the Massachusetts State Police at 617-727-8817. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 17 International Overdose Awareness Day: SUDI Office T he City of Revere’s Substance Use Disorder Initiatives (SUDI) Offi ce encourages residents and businesses alike to participate in International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a worldwide event to advance public awareness about the opioid epidemic. Furthermore, IOAD aims to reduce stigma associated with drug-related fatalities, as well as promote evidencebased drug policies that save lives and increase public safety. To learn more about IOAD, visit https://www.overdoseday.com. In recognition of IOAD, the SUDI Offi ce is collecting 4 x 7 photographs of individuals whose lives were cut short due to an overdose. These photos will be displayed in SUDI’s windows throughout the month of August, and a brief memorial will take place on Wednesday, August 28 at 5 p.m. In addition to attending the event, SUDI asks community members and business owners to demonstrate support for the families and friends who’ve lost loved ones by displaying purple ribbons on front doors, mailboxes, car antennas, etc. Additional Information Photo submission – 4x7 photos submitted in a sealed envelope: • Mail to 437 Revere St., Revere, MA 02151 • In-person at the SUDI Offi ce • SUDI mail-slot located in City Hall (Water Dept./Basement Level) – SUDI will accept photos by email if extenuating circumstances prevent submission Purple ribbon SUDI will provide a purple ribbon upon request. Please contact Jennifer Duggan at Personal stories The SUDI Offi ce invites family members interested in sharing a personal story about their loved one at the August 28 event. Please contact Carrieann Salemme at (617) 9226069 or email sudi@revere.org for further details. (781) 629-4158 or send an email to sudi@revere.org to inquire. Award-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! DON’T WAIT! Call 781-321-2074 Pavers * Walkways * Patios * Driveways * Pool Decks Planting * Perennials * Shrubs * Trees New Lawns * Sod * Hydroseed Flowers/Annuals/Mums * Conventional Seeding * Synthetic Complete Maintenance * Cleanups (Spring & Fall) * Lawn Cutting, Edging & Weeding * Lawn Fertilizer Programs * Trim & Prune Shrubs * Mulching, Thatching Interlock Block * Fire Pits * Sitting Walls * Pillers Landscape Lighting * Design * Install * Repair * Night Illumination
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Obituary Loretta “June” (McCaff rey) Andreottola O f Revere passed away on August 2, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Michael “Tucker” Andreottola. Devoted mother of Bobby Casella and his wife Rose of Revere, Karen Andreottola of Revere, and the late June McGrath. Cherished grandmother of Bobby Casella, Amber Cunningham, Jenna, Mark, and Michael. Adoring great grandmother of Elina and Jack Casella. Dear sister of Lorraine Padulla and her late husband Frank, and the late Claire, Eleanor, William, Howard, Paul, Audrey, Robert, Annette, and Donald. Also survived by many loving nieces , nephews, and friends. HELP WANTED 3-5 years experience Building Interlock Block Walls MA driver’s license preferred but not required Must be reliable and dependable Call: 781-321-2074 Patricia Elizabeth (Mehan) Malone 8 0 of Revere passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on July 31, 2019. Born in Milwaukee, WI on November 23, 1938 to the late Quinn and Mary Mehan (Maher). Patricia was a Registered Nurse and met her husband of 61 years, Paul G. Malone in Florida while she was in nursing school. He was serving in the United States Navy. Patrica worked at Lowell General Hospital while raising her family in Chelmsford later moved to Revere and worked at Union Hospital in Lynn. She was an avid reader and continued to take college courses well into her seventies at North Shore Community College and Salem State. Her fi ve grandchildren were the light of her life as she was a strong presence in all of their lives. She is survived by her husband Paul G. Malone, and three children, Patricia M. Malone of Revere, Paul G. Malone, Jr. and his wife Rebecca of Chelmsford and Elizabeth A. Sawyer and her husband Thomas of EdgarOBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 17
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 19 OBITUARIES | from page 18 town and her sister Maureen Brown. Patricia is the cherished grandmother of Miguel Malone, Paul G. Malone III, Sam Malone, Ryan Sawyer and Meghan Sawyer. She will be remembered for her uncanny ability to talk to anyone about anything for long periods of time. Strangers became friends instantly. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Donna-Lee Aufi ero Lee dedicated 19 years as a cafeteria worker for the Revere public school system. She also worked part-time for 15 years for the Mystic Service Center in Medford driving and transporting handicap and special needs children home or to after school programs. During her spare time she also enjoyed hairdressing. DonnaLee enjoyed life by spending time with her family, friends and her new grandson. She will be greatly missed by all who love her. Donna-Lee is the beloved wife of James “Jim” J. Aufi ero, Sr, with whom she shared 38 years of marriage. Devoted mother of James J. Aufi ero, Jr. and his wife Maria of Beverly, Alisha L. Aufi ero and her fi ancé Francis Dagle of Ayer. Dear sister of James Howard, Sr. and his wife Sandra of ME. Also lovingly survived by 1 grandson, Joseph R. Aufi ero. Follow us on Twitter advocatenewspaperma assed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, July 31, 2019 at the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital in Everett. She was 63 years of age. Lifelong resident of Revere, she is the daughter of the late Shirley and Elizabeth (Flight) Howard. Donna-Lee attended Revere Public Schools and graduated from Revere High School, Class of 1973. DonnaP 1. What kind of dog has Irish, Scottish and Welsh varieties? 2. On Aug. 9, 2001, what TV character portrayed by Jim Nabors became an honorary U.S. Marine? 3. What acronym is the forefather of the Internet? 4. On Aug. 10, 1909, what manufacturer of the first mass-produced solidbody electric guitar was born? Congrats Kathy! After 39 years at Everett Bank, our Senior Vice President Kathleen Rush is retiring. Kathy started as a Customer Sales Representative and worked her way up to the top, embodying the values of the bank every step of the way. Don’t worry, she’ll still be serving as the Clerk of the Corporation so you’ll see her around. Nonetheless, we wish her the best of luck in this next chapter of her life! 5. What light meringue is named after a Russian ballerina? 6. Who created Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister and Honey Bear? 7. On Aug. 11, 1903, the first U.S. patent for what instant beverage was issued to Japanese American Satori Kato? 8. In bicycling what does BMX stand for? 9. What are the modern names of Bombay and Calcutta, India? 10. On Aug. 12, 1851, Isaac Singer received a sewing machine patent; in what N.E. city was his first factory? 11. In August 1985 what famous flapper actress with a bob hairstyle died? 12. Which U.S. state has the longest shoreline? 13. On Aug. 13, 1961, what European wall was started? 14. Who was known as the Queen of Disco? 15. 19th-century international “Ice King” Frederic Tudor harvested ice from a pond on his farm in what Bay State town? (Hint: starts with S.) 16. What evangelist said, “The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course”? 17. On Aug. 14, 1883, awardwinning Black-American embryologist Ernest Just was born, a Marine Biological Laboratory on what N.E. coast? 18. How many players are needed for a game of bocce? 19. In August 1787, what captain was appointed to the HMS Bounty? 20. On Aug. 15, 1969, what performer opened the Woodstock festival? (Hint: initials RH.) Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 18 Right by you. Member FDIC Member SIF 1. Terrier 2. Gomer Pyle 3. ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) 4. Leo Fender 5. Pavlova (Anna) 6. Stan and Jan Berenstain 7. Coff ee 8. Bicycle motocross 9. Mumbai and Kolkata 10. Boston 11. Louise Brooks 12. Alaska 13. The Berlin Wall 14. Donna Summer 15. Saugus 16. Billy Graham 17. Woods Hole, Cape Cod 18. At least two 19. William Bligh 20. Richie Havens
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