Hav a S fe & Happy Labor Day Weekend! Have a Safe & Happy Labor Day Weekend! Vol. 29, No. 35 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Season winds down with Revere Summer Nights 781-286-8500 Friday, August 30, 2019 Revere students, faculty head back to school By Alexis Mikulski R evere Public Schools are offi cially back in session. On August 27, the doors opened for the 2019-2020 school year. After the binders and backpacks were brushed off , students and teachers fi led into the locker-lined halls to embark on the new school year. Veteran Supt. of Revere Public Schools Dr. Dianne KelFAMILY AFFAIR: James Michael Morris is shown with Christina Portalla, and son, James Michael Morris Jr., 4, who proudly displays his Spiderman face paint at the recent Revere Summer Nights event. See photo highlights on page 8. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) KaBOOM! New playground in one day ly, who has been in offi ce for fi ve years, says the fi rst couple of days were a smooth transition filled with excitement. “I’m thrilled about the new beginning. It’s awesome to have such great kids and to welcome them back and see what changes they made over the summer,” she said. “They all have such diff erent aspirations and that’s great to see. We are also so lucky to have the most amazing teachers.” Sometimes a new year can bring anxiety for both parents and students. With schedules starting to reach their full momentum and changes occurring all around, it can be easy to fi nd yourself overwhelmed. Supt. Kelly says the best By Tara Vocino t only took six hours for 200 volunteers, 120 of them from Keurig Dr. Pepper, to create a fun and safe playground at I Consiglia Della Russo Park behind the Paul Revere Innovation School. PLAYGROUND | SEE PAGE 15 Shown in the front row are Keurig Dr. Pepper Senior Manager of Corporate Aff airs & Philanthropy Connie Fung, KaBOOM! Associate Project Manager Lex Lesley, Keurig Dr. Pepper Vice President of Corporate Communications Vicki Draughn, Paul Revere Innovation School Principal Donna Bonarrigo and Revere Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly. Shown in the back row are Mayor Brian Arrigo, KaBOOM! Project Manager Derrick Dixon, event organizer Elle Baker, Revere City Council President Arthur Guinasso, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, Economic Development Director Robert O’Brien, Keurig Dr Pepper Project Manager Andi Babbs and volunteer Kathleen Heiser. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) way for parents and students to combat this issue is to stay in contact with the district. “My advice is to reach out to your principal,” she said. “They are all very engaging and embrace family partnership, and can help set up plans for students struggling with anxiety.” “If we don’t know there’s a problem we can’t fi x it. Reach out and we’ll do everything we can to be of assistance,” she said. This year marks one of Revere Public School’s busiest seasons yet. A new high school is being built in the community after three-years of tireless eff orts from the school district DR. DIANNE KELLY Supt. of Schools and residents. With the new high school fi - nally a reality, Kelly emphasizes the importance of community involvement to make sure this is a successful and accommodating space. “We’re hoping to get over 50 parents, students and community members to set the vision for the new high school,” she said. “When we have that info we can work out where the building will go and what features it will have.” In addition to the planning of the new high school, there are many other activities this year for the community to get involved in. “In Mid-September we have a really big event going on. For the third year in a row, we will be hosting a student showcase. There will be two diff erent types. One of them is going to be academically based and the other will be a performing arts showcase,” she said. “Every school has diff erent events going on, so parents should make sure to check the school calendars to look out for these type of things.” Other important information for the community to be aware of this school year is that the City of Revere general elecSCHOOL | SEE PAGE 19 $2.40 GALLON
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 ~ Councillor’s Corner ~ Incumbent Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo By Alexis Mikulski F or this week’s “Councillor’s Corner,” Councillor-atLarge George Rotondo is featured. He is currently up for reelection this fall and is one of four incumbents running for a Councillor-at-Large seat with one being vacated by Dan Rizzo, who is seeking a mayoral run. There are currently 14 people in total running for this position. Rotondo has had a long and successful career in the health fi eld, from being a former EMT to working at a major Boston healthcare organization as a nurse since 1996. He has received multiple awards during his time in city council; the most recent was in June for saving the life of a citizen. Q: What is your hometown? A: I grew up in Everett, and moved over to Revere in 1995. Q: What is your educational background? A: I attended Bunker Hill Community College and am a couple of courses shy from my Bachelor’s in Political Science at Emmanuel College. Portal To Hope (“PTH”) offers a Veterans Program to families impacted by family violence and trauma. Mentors for this program are needed. If you are a veteran who wants to share your leadership in the cause to end domestic violence and join PTH’s Team, please call George Romvos at (781) 338-7678 for more information. ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.459 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.859 Diesel Fuel $2.799 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.399 CE Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS If a City Councillor tells you the truth, they care about you... If they tell you what you want to hear, they care about themselves! I always tell you the truth!!! ANTHONY T. ZAMBUTO VOTE TUESDAY SEPT. 10 11th Name on the Ballot (Paid Political Advertisement) IL ! SERVICE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service DEF Available by Pump! Q: How long have you been a member of Revere City Council? A: Over 10 years. Q: What is your biggest accomplishment? A: No matter what the issue is I always stand up for the people. I don’t work for anyone else but them. Q: What is the biggest issue the city is currently facing? A: Crimes and (drug and alcohol) addiction. Q: Do you have a proposed solution for this? A: We need to get more outreach workers number one, and we need to actually do something. Something we can do is have a wrap-around, they have proven outcomes. That means when someone comes in and they’re willing to get treatment we place them in emergency housing, treatment and job trainings. A lot of these people are homeless and don’t have support systems in place. Another thing we can do is install Narcan in public places where there is an AED device. Q: What is something people may not know about you? A: I speak several languages: German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French. I’m knowledgeable of other languages such as Arabic and Russian. By being a nurse I became profi cient in these languages in order to help someone. Q: What is your favorite place you've ever visited and why? A: Washington, D.C. Particularly the Lincoln Memorial and other historic places in D.C. It gives you that feeling of patriotism and honestly gave me goose bumps. Q: What makes Revere such a great place to live? A: The people are real, the water is clean, and it’s close to Boston. You can’t get any better Italian restaurants, and the best cigar shop in the state: ABC Cigars. Q: Why do you think it’s important for people to get out and vote in local city elections? A: They determine what Follow us on Twitter happens to you at home and on a daily basis. They are the ones that are the most in contact with you than any other politician or political group. Politics are local. Q: What are any future plans or goals you would like to achieve? A: I would like city council to act as more of a checks and balances system. A lot of time people become polarized and affi liate themselves more with the man than to remember they’re up there to work with the people. I would also like to see some aff ordable housing come to Revere. We have 2,500 people in the city who are seniors and veterans fi ghting for housing. They make less than $25,000 a year and spend half of that on their housing. Q: Why did you want to become a city councillor? A: My children have been in the community and I thought, “How do I make it better for them?” If I do it for them then by default I make it better for you. Q: What is the best way for the public to contact you? A: Email, GeorgeJRotondo@ gmail.com, or my cell phone at 781-248-6972. advocatenewspaperma Prices subject to change FLEET
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Page 3 Mel and Donna Massucco, Jr. of Squire Road Beautification – a family tradition luctantly agreed to the move but now says, “I would never live anywhere else. We are proud to have raised our family in Revere.” In Mel Jr.’s home, Donna is the primary caretaker of the property. She, also, spends an hour a day caring for the property. Immaculate lawn, colorful flowers, neatly trimmed bushes and weedless lawn attest to the eff ort that is expended by her on this property. Mel Jr. said, “I have always T his month the Revere Beautifi cation Committee (RBC) presented its “Beautiful Home” award to two members of the same family. The awards were given to the homes of Mel and Flo Massucco of Roland Road and Mel and Donna Massucco, Jr. of Squire Road. The landscaper for both of these homes is Moff a Landscaping of Revere but, as is usually the case, the daily work is done by the family. Mel Sr. of Roland Road is the primary caretaker of his property, spending about an hour a day pruning and watering the area. Neatly pruned bushes and closely clipped lawn attest to the care with which this property is given. Colorful fl owers around the lamppost in the front yard and lovely urns fi lled with fl owers adorn the front stairs of this house, completing the lovely eff ect. Mel and Flo are originally from East Boston and moved to Revere 55 years ago. Mel rehave been proud of my father and mother’s hard work making our home so beautiful. I wanted to continue this tradition with my family.” What a loving tribute to the Massuccos! The RBC is thrilled to give the Massucco family the “Beautiful Home” award and encourages other families to do the same to their property. Beautiful homes help to create a beautiful city. Mel and Flo Massucco of Roland Road
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Memorial bench dedicated to construction land owner By Tara Vocino A bench at Griswold Park was recently dedicated in memory of Phillip Barletta, a construction worker, who built more than 40 homes in Revere. Barletta’s construction yard, known as his “playground,” was taken by eminent domain a few years ago. When Mayor Brian Arrigo learned that Barletta took joy in gritty work, he wanted to do something to honor Barletta’s memory. “Phillip came here the day that he died,” Arrigo said during last Saturday’s dedication. “Sit quietly and look over this land that he loved so much.” Arrigo asked guests to close their eyes and imagine Barletta’s construction yard. Phillip Barletta’s daughter, Trisha Romano, said her father’s legacy will live on. Barletta’s daughter, Trisha Romano, said her father was very funny and that everyone loved him. She called Saturday’s dedication “a great moment” and said her father would be proud, as he looks down on his grandMayor Brian Arrigo said Phillip Barletta had a colorful way of getting his point across and had a tireless work ethic. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) children, Mayoral Side Nicholas Romano and Gennara Romano, the clerk in the City Assessor’s Offi ce. Gennara Romano said her MEMORIAL | SEE PAGE 5 Revere History Museum Trolley Tour – Sept. 8 10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. trolleys still have open seats tion at rschpmuseum@comcast.net. The first trolley will leave 108 Beach St. at 10:00 a.m., followed by a second trolley at 10:30 a.m. Our 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. trolleys are sold out, but plenty of space remains at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The trolley tour will be folR egister now for the free narrated Trolley Tour of Historic Revere conducted by the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation (RSCHP) set for Sunday, September 8. Learn about Revere’s historic sites; stops along the way: the Battle of Chelsea Creek, Rumney Marsh Burial Ground, and more. All participants must register in advance by calling 781-2862226 or confi rming registra lowed by a tour of the Revere History Museum, which will be hosting a cookout for tour participants. The tour and cookout are free of charge. Donations to the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation are appreciated.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Page 5 MEMORIAL | FROM PAGE 4 grandfather was a kind and generous man. “He would do anything for his friends and family,” she said. “My grandfather also had a great sense of humor and always made those around him laugh.” She and her family said they are proud that a bench was dedicated in his honor, adding that it would have meant the world to him. Barletta’s brother, Anthony, said he never thought anything like this would happen. “It was like our second home,” he said of the construction yard. “He was so dedicated to this property.” Anthony Spagnola said Barletta would do anyone a favor at the drop of a hat and was one of the funniest people he ever met. “He called people a ‘goon' as a term of endearment,” SpagWe Carry... Phillip Barletta’s brother Anthony and daughter Trisha jokingly said Barletta came out with a bat to chase away underage children who were drinking on his land. nola said. Son-in-law Robert Romano said he assumed the task of mowing the lawn, which was approximately one-and-a-half acres, after Barletta’s passing in 2009 at the age of 82. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail. com. Shown in the front row are Phillip Barletta’s daughter Trisha Romano and son-in-law Robert Romano. Shown in the bottom row are Barletta’s brother Anthony, grandson Nicholas and granddaughter Gennara. dine drink gather * Lifetime Waterproof Warranty * Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone Tile Phil Russo Owner 31 Osprey Rd., Saugus * 781-289-9676 Follow us on Twitter advocatenewspaperma A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE enjoy Friday, August 30 at 9 PM Back by Popular Demand... STAR 69 Friday, September 6 at 9 PM THE WHO TRIBUTE BAND 5:15 Friday ACKTOTHE '80'S day eptember 13 at 9 PM BACK TO THE '80'S Saturday, August 31 at 9 PM The Ultimate Dance Party WILDFIRE OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 8 AM - 8 PM Sun. - Holidays: 8 AM - 6 PM (781) 289-4959 Saturday, September 7 at 9 PM Back By Popular Demand! VAN HAGAR ALL MAJOR BRANDS OF CIGARS * Desktop Humidors * Travel Humidors * Boxes of Cigars * Bundles of Cigars * Singles * Torch Lighters * Zippo Lighters * Cigar Cutters OUR 48th YEAR! Celebrating our 48th year at the same location. Thanks to all our customers - past or present - for making this possible. Everything is on SALE to celebrate this event. As an example, Boxes of Cigars - UNDER $100 - Desktop Humidors with accessories UNDER $100 and many other items! * VAPES * JUICE * JUULS * BONGS PIPES * GRINDERS * HOOKAHS AUGUST SPECIAL Coming September 14th Boston's legendary.. THE STOMPERS Advance Tickets Now on Sale at: www.breakawaydanvers.com 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com Spend $100 or more on any Montecristo, H. Upmann or Romeo + Julieta Cigars and get 3 Cigars and a Lighter FREE! A $40 Value C.B.D. PRODUCTS Creating Better Days * Nature’s Supplement * All Natural * CBD Infused Products * Edibles * Concentrates * Topicals
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Nine Metro North residents graduate from hospitality training program By Tara Vocino Nine refugees and immigrants graduated from a hospitality training program – hosted by the City of Revere, CONNECT and the International Institute of New England – last Wednesday at the Revere Society for Cultural & Historic Preservation. The job placement program specializes in placing graduates at Boston area hotels. CONNECT Director Stefanie Shull thanked Mayor Brian Arrigo for making this opportunity available and described how the hospitality industry is booming. Financial Coach Anne Auerbach offers some encouraging words. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Salem resident April Long Kigonya, formerly of Malden, receives a certifi cate for intensive job training. She hopes to work at the Holiday Inn in Boston doing housekeeping or in customer service. Chelsea resident Soumia Halhali would like to work as a cashier or in an offi ce while Rosa Logiudice hopes to do data entry and office work at City Hall. Logiudice graduated from Revere High School in 1981; Halhali graduated in 2018 from University Hassan II Casablanca in Morocco with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. “This is part of the mayor’s larger goal of preparing Revere residents to benefi t from the signifi - cant economic development occurring and expected to occur in the city over the next 20 years,” Shull said. “In addition to the Encore Boston Harbor Resort, which opened in late June, the number of hotel rooms in Revere is expected to double by 2020, from 800 to 1,600. The International Institute of New England and CONNECT are working together to make sure area residents have the best shot possible at securing the 40 to 80 new jobs expected at each hotel.” Shull said CONNECT plans to do more training and provided information on where to go to learn more. Recruitment for the next class in the fall starts immediately, and Revere residents have priority. Anyone interested can contact CONNECT at 857-334-3406 or visit CONNECT at 4 Gerrish Ave. in Chelsea, which is also on the 111c and 116 bus lines. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are accepted, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays until 7 p.m., according to Shull. CONNECT coaches are also available Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. at their Revere offi ce at 17 Walden St. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Skills Training Specialist Alex Kubana gives opening remarks. Andrea Long, of Malden, who graduated on May 14, went back to wish the graduates well. She would like to work in social media pr oduc tion; she attended Worcester State College fo r Occupational Therapy. Shown from right to left are graduates April Kigonya, Cesar Santana, Junie Pierre Louis, Justin Adriano Mokisi, Gindy Santiago Miranda, Laima Stukuls, Soumia Halhali, Rosa Logiudice and Josselyn Ortiz. Skills Training Specialist Alex Kubana (center) held a celebration following the presentation of certifi cates. Chelsea resident Justin Adriano Mokisi plans to work in hotel security. Revere resident Laima Stukuls thanked Mayor Brian Arrigo for job opportunities. She hopes to work as a front desk agent at one of the new hotels in Revere. Re v ere residen t Josselyn Ortiz wants to work at the Holiday Inn. The graduates excitedly raise their Certifi cates of Completion in the air. Lynn resident Cesar Santana hopes to work at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett as a front desk agent or in security. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources in 2006 from Salem State University. Chelsea resident Gindy Santiago Miranda hopes to work as a housekeeper at the Holiday Inn in Chelsea. Everett resident Junie Pierre Louis hopes to put her customer service skills to use with a job in security or humanitarian work. The graduates are pictured on Wednesday with Mayor Brian Arrigo on the stairs of the Revere Society for Cultural & Historic Preservation.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Page 7 Share Your Love Foundation’s youth program awarded a grant by The Foundation Trust crease participation in volunteer activities throughout Massachusetts. To learn more about the program, connect with IAYP on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/SYLoveFondation/ or send an email to shareyourlove@outlook.com. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com Special to Th e Advocate T he Share Your Love Foundation received a $3,000 grant from The Foundation Trust to support a SAT prep course for its youth program for high school students. With the support of The Foundation Trust, this summer arising juniors and seniors from the Inspire Aspire Youth Program (IAYP) had the opportunity to attend SAT Prep Classes. IAYP mentors Portuguesespeaking teens and their parents to enroll and complete a post-secondary education, and ultimately improve their lives through education and achieve the American Dream. By providing a SAT course preparation to this cohort, the goal was to increase their knowledge of the test-taking strategies and overall confidence level. This goal was met as students reported having higher satisfaction with knowing more about how to proceed while taking the test, and 80 percent of them increased their level of confi dence about taking the SAT exam. Share Your Love Foundation Founder/President Debora Guimaraes said, “I am delighted that this fi rst formal support comes from such a well-known organization as Foundation Trust. With their assistance, our fi rst-generation Americans and inner-city teenagers had the chance to learn from high-qualifi ed teachers and be more prepared for the SAT test. It was a great experience and as a result I believe that our students will be more prepared for the College application process.” The Foundation Trust Manager of Outreach and Development Lauren Liecau said, “Share Your Love is positively shaping the lives of the students it reaches. The Foundation Trust is proud to support their new SAT prep program to give fi rst-generation Americans in Revere access to tools for academic, personal and professional development.” In the United States, only 22 percent of Latinos enroll in college, versus 39% of the white population. Furthermore, only two in 10 Latinos earn bachelor’s degrees, compared to 30% of blacks and 45 percent of whites. As the offi cial number of Portuguese-speaking children enrolled in college is unavailable, based on unoffi cial data it is estimated to be similar to the Spanish-speaking population. One of the reasons for the low college attendance rate is that immigrant families do not understand the higher education educational process and the paths to utilize support networks that exist. The importance of educating this population about the American educational system and the options available to them to thrive and succeed is crucial for their social development. Misinformation contributes to the notion that future generations have to follow their parents and do the same work activities, creating a vicious cycle where teens are stagnant and stymied from full emersion into American society – the opportunity to be part of the regular American job market and society. IAYP educates, motivates and off ers life-changing tools to parents and children to help teens develop a positive path and in505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm $12 LUNCH Menu! Come in & Enjoy our Famous... Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday until 3:30 PM Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only $22.00 includes Two Sides Every Friday FRESH HADDOCK DINNER Prepared Your Way! Includes two sides AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! AC SPECIAL Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 IL. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles) Only $59.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SE Auto., Leather, Loaded, Excellent Condition, Clean Title, Warranty, ONLY 72K Miles! Trades Welcomed READY TO GO! In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today 781-321-8841 2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML550 4Matic, AMG Package, Loaded with Options, Excellent Condition, Clean Title & Car Fax, 118K Miles LUXURY & STYLE! $6,995 $11,900 Easy Financing Available! 1236 Eastern Ave • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle!
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 ‘But… oh those Summer Nights’ By Tara Vocino In one last hurrah for summer nights, Revere On The Move and the Parks and Recreation Department jointly hosted the last Revere Summer Nights along Sandler Square on Friday night. A block away from Shirley Avenue and the Revere Beach MBTA stop, approximately 50 people took part in family-friendly art activities, food trucks, slush, watercolor, henna, and a bouncy house. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Youth Health Leadership Council members Malak Oufessa, Faith Nwafor, and Ayat Zakaria oversee the bouncy house during Summer Nights on Friday night. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Event organizer Dimple Rana with her niece, Jai, 3, bottom left, who has a unicorn face paint. Back Row: Sister Trishna Dorlean with her son, Tahi, 4, bottom right, who is visibly excited about Iron Man, a superhero. Nicholas Romano, aide to Mayor Brian Arrigo, brings city services to residents as an extension of City Hall inside Mobile City Hall, parked along Dehon Street. Mobile City Hall opened in late July, according to Romano. Santiago Medina, 9, draws a Bendy watercolor, guided by Art by Alina. Bendy is a demon from his favorite game, according to Santiago. The Neighborhood Developer committee members Jan Dumas, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Hochy Loura. Front Row: Neelix and Revere Community Engagement Manager Kyla Alterman teach residents about the Little Free Library initiative over home-made brownies. Mason Cafua, 3, who is dressed as Spiderman, said catching bubbles from DJ Jim is fun. Father James Michael Morris, Christina Portalla, and James Michael Morris Jr., 4, show off their Spiderman face paint. Eloti Mexican Street Corn co-owners Abel Moreno and Jose Hernandez sell a corn with chili powder, cheese, and spices on it. Ruby Gonzalez Martinez, 6, sports a rainbow face paint while her friend, Amy Escobar Garcia, 5, likes her colorful unicorn face painting by artist Etsko Meyers. Business partner Sabrina Gafken with her mother, Yvonne Hildebrandt, Vice President of S.G. Chalk Art, drew #loveliveshere rainbow design, pictured, along Dehon Street. Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito with School Committee candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio introduced themselves to residents and handed out water bottles with their sticker on it while seeking election this fall.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Page 9 Gerry Visconti Hosts Annual Senior Pizza Party Danielle, Joe, and S ofia Visconti and Jackie Luti distribute pizza Stephen Fielding, Morris Morris, and Gerry Visconti O nce Again, Gerry Visconti hosted his “Annual Senior Pizza Party” at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center on August 22. Gerry and his family provided seniors with pizza, salad, Italian cookies, gift cards, and shopping bags. The dynamic and passionate vocalist Joey Canzano, sponsored by Gerry, performed a vast array of musical songs from several genres for seniors. This annual free senior event has become a wonderful opportunity for seniors and they were fi lled with deep-rooted gratitude. Thank you, Visconti family! (Photos courtesy of Stephen W. Fielding) Everett’s Unique Steak House Joey Canzano gets ready to sing Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline We offer an authentic dining experience featuring homemade recipes from Brazil, passed down from generations. The main attraction is the Rodízio which is an all-you-can-eat traditional Brazilian barbecue that you may enjoy as much as you like beef, chicken, pork and lamb. Accompanying the barbecued meats is a full-course exceptional salad bar and a delicious Brazilian hot side dishes made from typical Brazilian ingredients updated daily. Beside the Rodízio we also offer an option to pay by weight and delicious homemade desserts. Gerry and Danielle Visconti with Sue Colella, Maryann Lyons, Lorraine Poccio, Iris D’Anna, Tina Notaro, Mary Pecarao, Nancy Monkewicz, and Lucy McGrath. Enjoy Karaoke and Sports in our Lounge Bar Experience the best Brazilian steakhouse in the Boston area! Gerry Visconti with Nick and Marie Giacobbe, Rose Napolitano, Rose Mirasolo, Lorraine Repoli, Marianne Fiore, Rosemary Pisano, Anton Todisco, and Santa Inscalata. FULL LIQUOR BAR Enjoy our selection of drinks and coming to join drinks and try out traditional Caipirinha. music from Thursday to Sunday. 749 Broadway, Everett * (617) 389-8615 Hours: Sun-Thurs 11AM-11PM/Fri-Sat 11AM-12AM/Bar Open until 1AM Call Now for Reservations or UBER EATS Delivery! Lawrence Siegel, Cheryl Kelly, Gerry Visconti, Ralph and Dottie DePesa Gerry, Danielle, Gerry, Jr., Sofi a, and Jo Visconti show the cake they brought for seniors.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Saluting Revere’s Working Men and Women Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo Council Vice President Patrick Keefe Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky School Board Member Carol Tye Council President Arthur Guinasso Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto Mayor Brian Arrigo Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino John R. Correggio Candidate for Councillor-at-Large Ward 5 Councillor John Powers School Board Member Susan Gravellese Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Page 11 Annual Bocce On The Beach Tournament 2019 Sponsored by Rumney Marsh Burial Grounds Restoration Committee Intense action on the beach bocce court. Councillor Steve Morabito with Team Morabito INCOMING: Mayor Brian Arrigo is pictured making his best throw at the Bocce on the Beach. Team Bocce Kings Mercurio Brothers team Team Silvestri East Boston Savings Bank team WINNERS: Councillor Patrick Keefe’s Ward 4 Horseman First Place Carmela Pagnoni with referees Second Place: John Kingston team Rolling Thunder Crimson team Carmela Pagnoni, Director of The Joy of Bocce with Bob Upton of the Rumney Marsh Burial Grounds Committee
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Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Revere Police Activities League Awarded Foundation Trust Grant T he Revere Police Activities League in conjunction with the Revere Police Department has been awarded a Foundation Trust Grant to promote wellbeing and healthy development for high risk, at risk, and disadvantaged children, youth and communities. This funding will supplement the Revere Police Summer Youth Academy with 8 additional days of programming. This programming will focus on building positive relationships with police personnel, educate youth on the dangers of substance abuse, address social/emotional health, and build self-esteem and self-confi dence while off ering a continuum of services throughSKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com | 781-231-1111 ATM on site Sunday Located Adjacent to Rite Aid Pharmacy in Saugus Plaza, South Bound Route 1 MBTA Bus Route 429 FREE WI-FI - 2 WIDE SCREEN TV’S FULLY AIR CONDITIONED SUMMER SKATING SCHEDULE ATTENTION! 12-6 p.m. $7.50 Monday Closed Tuesday School & PTO GROUPS 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday Thursday 12-4 p.m. $7.50 Friday Saturday Adults 18y + over $8.50 Private Parties Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $7.50 Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 12-11 p.m. $7.50 Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 Skates included in price/Blades $3 Bowling Alleys, 2 snack bars, video games. BIRTHDAY PARTIES $11.50/Person, min. of 10 kids. Price includes Adm. + Roller Skates. Cake, soda, paper goods, 20 tokens for birthday person plus 100 Redemption Tickets and a gift from Roller World in one of our private BP Rooms. Win a trip for 2 to Las Vegas Bellagio Hotel Jet Blue Air 5 days / 4 nights Your school PTO can for your group. Call for details. out the summer months. Summertime activities and trips included; kayaking on the Ipswich River, Ropes Course at Project Adventure, North Shore Navigators vs: Brockton Rox Baseball game, Tour of Fenway Park, New England Aquarium and IMax Theatre, classroom presentations, discussions, and community service work throughout the city. Dr. Joseph Spinazzola, Executive Director of the Foundation Trust, comments, “We are honored to support CAPIC’s important partnership with the Revere Police Department by expanding the Revere Police Activities League’s programming for their Summer Youth Academy.” To learn more about the work of the Foundation Trust, visit https://foundationtrust.org. For Rent Roomates M/F wanted to share large 4 bedroom house on Orange Line in Everett. 420 friendly, carpenter with tools. Safe, quiet and clean. $180/week Please call 857-261-1414 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 Summer is Here!
PLAYGROUND | from page 1 Last Friday, the team of volunteers joined forces to build the playground. Mayor Brian Arrigo issued a proclamation declaring August 23 as “Let’s Play Day” in Revere. THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 ership over it.” “This playground is designed by approximately 15 students at the Paul Revere Innovation School,” KaBOOM! staffer Sarah Pinsky said. “Being a partner in community gives them ownShe went on to say that if kids love climbing, this is the playground for them – featuring a cargo net climber as well as a rope/pole climber, monkey bars, a double racer slide and a green merry-goPage 15 round, all of which is made from 60 percent recycled aluminum, steel and plastic, according to Pinsky. Approximately 20 children were anxiously waiting to use the playground. Event organizer Elle Baker said it was an amazing day of teamwork to benefi t the families of Revere. Let’s Play, an initiative developed by Keurig Dr. Pepper, provided an undisclosed amount of funding while KaBOOM! spearheaded the ~ Home of the Week ~ REVERE....Perfectly located in Point of Pines neighborhood - This nicely maintained 11 room enjoyment! ,000 Keurig Dr. Pepper Senior Vice President Roger Johnson, at bottom, oversees the fi nal stages of the playground build. At top, volunteer Joseph Edmunds screws on the slide. View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. Keurig Dr Pepper Customer Marketing Manager Shawnda Shaffer, Susan B. Anthony Middle School Teacher Justin Pezzuto, Susan B. Anthony Middle School Teacher Brandon Pezzuto, Keurig Dr Pepper Marketing Manager Dan Sloan and Keurig Dr Pepper Senior Manager Kay Khoo shovel the seating area beside the playground. In front: various Keurig Dr Pepper staff , including HR staff ers Xenia Hersey and Catherine Kelly. In back: Keurig Dr Pepper staff ers Jeff rey Lowe and Katie Gilroy carry approximately 50 pounds of mulch into the playground area from the street. Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Ward 5 City Councillor John Powers, Event Organizer Elle Baker, volunteer Julie DeMauro, Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito and City Council President Arthur Guinasso.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 by Jim Miller Is Pet Insurance a Good Idea for Seniors on a Budget? Dear Savvy Senior, I own two dogs and a cat that I would do almost anything for, but expensive veterinary bills put a strain on my budget. Is pet insurance a good idea? Older Pet Owner Dear Pet Owner, If you’re the kind of pet owner who would do anything for their furry family, including spending thousands of dollars on medical care, pet insurance defi nitely is an option to consider. Here’s what you should know. Rising Vet Costs The cost of owning a pet has gone up in recent years. New technologies now make it possible for pets to undergo sophisticated medical treatments for many life-threatening diseases, just like humans. But these treatments don’t come cheap. That’s why pet insurance has gotten more popular in recent years. More than 2 million pets are currently insured in the U.S. and Canada, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association. How Pet Plans Works Pet insurance is actually very similar to human health insurance. Pet policies typically come with premiums, deductibles, co-payments and caps that limit how much will be paid out annually. But unlike people coverage, you usually have to pay the vet bills in full and wait for reimbursement from the insurer. Pet policies vary greatly from basic plans that cover only accidents and illness, to comprehensive policies that provide complete noseto-tail protection including annual checkups and vaccinations, spaying/neutering and death benefi ts. You should also be aware that pet policies typically don’t cover pre-existing conditions, and premiums are generally lower when your pet is young and healthy. Costs for pet insurance will also vary by insurer and policy, but premiums typically depend on factors like the cost of veterinary care where you live and the age and breed of the pet. The average annual premium for basic accident and illness coverage was $516 per pet in 2017, while the average claim paid was $278, according to the pet health insurance association. Shopping Tips Major pet policy providers include the ASPCA, Embrace, Healthy Paws, Nationwide, PetFirst, Petplan and Trupanion. To help you shop and compare coverage and costs from pet insurers, go to PetInsuranceReview.com. If you’re still working, one way to pay lower premiums, and possibly get broader coverage, is to buy pet insurance through your employer, if available. Eleven percent of employers in the U.S. off er pet health insurance benefi ts, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, and these plans are usually discounted. Alternative Option Many animal advocates think most pet owners are better off forgoing pet insurance and instead putting the money you would have spent on premiums into a dedicated savings account to pay for vet care as needed. Depending on the policy, pet insurance can cost $1,500 to $6,000 over the life of an average pet, and most pet owners will never spend that much for treatment. Ways to Save If you can’t aff ord pet insurance or choose not to buy it, there are other ways you can save. For example, many local animal shelters off er free or low-cost spaying and neutering programs and vaccinations, and some shelters work with local vets who are willing to provide care at reduced prices for low-income and senior pet owners. There are also a number of organizations that provide fi nancial assistance to pet owners in need. To locate these programs, visit HumaneSociety.org/PetFinancialAid. To save on pet medications, get a prescription from your vet (ask for generic is possible) so you can shop for the best price. Medicine purchased at the vet’s offi ce is usually more expensive than you can get from a regular pharmacy or online. Most pharmacies fi ll prescriptions for pets inexpensively, and many pharmacies off er pet discount savings programs too. You can also save by shopping online at a verifi ed pharmacy like 1800PetMeds. com, DrsFosterSmith.com and PetCareRX.com. 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. Mayor Brian Arrigo declares August 23 as “Let’s Play Day” in Revere. Mayor Brian Arrigo chose two students and a relative of Consiglia Della Russo to cut the ribbon. PLAYGROUND | from page 15 build. They build 150 play spaces annually, according to Pinsky. PLAYGROUND | SEE PAGE 19 The ribbon is cut after the six-hour workday. Event organizer Elle Baker with KaBOOM! Projec t Manager Derrick Dixon, at left, thanked everyone for their teamwork to make the playground happen. Volunteers Kathleen Heiser, Pamela Anderson, Elle Baker and Julie DeMauro pause for a Dr. Pepper break. KaBOOM! Chief Executive O fficer James Siegal congratulated the crew on fi nishing the project. Mayor Brian Arrigo and Event Organizer Elle Baker go for a spin on the merry-go-round. An aerial view of the community build on Friday afternoon.
Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen 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. THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on how often local senators voted with their party leadership. The votes of 33 Democratic senators were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem (D-Newton). The votes of fi ve Republicans were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 87 votes from the 2019 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. Eighteen of the 33 Democratic senators (54 percent) voted with Creem 100 percent of the time. The Democratic senator who voted the lowest percentage of times with Creem was Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury) who voted with her 94.2 percent of the time. None of the fi ve GOP members voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. Two of them came close. Sens. Vinny deMacedo (R-Plymouth) and Donald Humason (R-Westfi eld) both voted with Tarr on all but one of the roll calls. The GOP senator who voted with Tarr the lowest percentage of times is Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) who voted with him 90.8 percent of the time. PERCENTAGE OF TIMES SENATORS VOTED WITH THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2019 Award-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 The percentage next to the senator’ name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 87 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll call. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted and does not count the roll calls for which he or she was absent. Sen. Joseph Boncore 100 percent (0) 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 piecPage 17 es 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 August 19-23, the House met for a total of 17 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 17 minutes. Mon. Aug. 19 House 11:05 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tues. Aug. 20 No House session No Senate session Wed. Aug. 21 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Aug 22 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Fri. Aug. 23. No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Obituaries Marie G. Canty At 88 years, in the presence of her God & her devoted family, August 23rd. Beloved daughter of the late Charles J. & Grace M. (McDevitt) Canty. Dear sister of the late Edward C. & his late wife Marie E. Canty. Adored & proud aunt to Ellen G. Ferrante & her husband Revere School Committeeman Michael A. Ferrante of Revere & Lucille A. “Lu-Ann” O’Hearn & her husband Mark of Melrose. Loving grandaunt to Edward M. & Melissa E. Ferrante, both of Revere & Cory R. & Nancy M. O’Hearn, both L ifelong Revere Resident & Retiree of the A. & P. Corp. OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 18 NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! DON’T WAIT! 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Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 17 of Melrose. Marie also leaves several cousins in Ohio & the North Shore Area. Family & friends are invited to attend the Visiting Hours on Friday, August 30, in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107), REVERE, beginning at 9:00 a.m., & followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere, at 11:00 a.m. and immediately followed with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Retiree of the A&P Corp. as a computer operator. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923. A most proud & energetic member of Boston’s Deaf Community, she never allowed her handicap in any way to interfere with her exciting life of work & play. Rocco L. Castiglione A t 81 years, in Revere, formerly of Boston’s North End, following a lengthy & valiant battle with leukemia for several years. Rocco died in comfort & surrounded by a most loving immediate family & extended family. Beloved husband of Carole L. (Yoff e) Castiglione. Adored father to Jayson E. Caste of Manhattan, NY, Howard C. Castiglione & wife Rhonda, all of Manhattan, NY, Matthew R. Castiglione & wife Heather of Tewksbury. Cherished grandfather of Joshua A. Castiglione of Orange, Haiden C. Castiglione of Manhattan, NY & Daisie M. Castiglione of Tewksbury. Dear brother of Sally Naso & husband Vincent J. of Everett, Josephine Spinale of Chelsea & her partner Joseph Rzepka & also the late Anna M. Ortiz & the his late brother-inlaw Paul Spinale. Dear friend to Domenic Valente, John “Lucky” Luciano, Jay Vacirca & Bob Gatchel. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era & member of K of C-Ansonia Council of Boston’s North End. Also an active member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Winthrop Lodge #42 (Past Chairman of United Nations Children’s Pilgrimage for Youth). In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mass. Chapter, 9 Erie Drive, Ste. 101, Natick, MA 01760. Pietra (Giambra) DiMartino O f Revere formerly of East Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 26, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore DiMartino. Loving mother of Joseph DiMartino and his wife Doreen of Revere, Mario DiMartino and his wife Doreen also of Revere and Rosario “Roy” DiMartino and his wife Christine of Stoneham. Dear sister if Rosa and Filippo both of Italy. Also survived by 10 loving grandchildren and 9 loving great grandchildren.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 Page 19 10. What singer’s 13th album was “September Morn”? 11. What U.S. state has the nickname the Garden State? 1. Which two countries celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September? 2. On Aug. 30, 1963, a hotline between what two countries started? 3. What well-known song title includes the parenthesized words “Searchin’ for the Spirit”? PLAYGROUND | from page 16 John Vickery and John Potter install the top portion of the monkey bars. The playground was open for the fi rst day of school this past Tuesday. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@ gmail.com. Mayor Brian Arrigo with Keurig Dr Pepper Vice President of Corporate Communications Vicki Draugh issued a proclamation that August 23 will be “Let’s Play Day” in Revere. 4. Fairhaven, Mass.—based Titleist produces what sports equipment? 5. On Aug. 31, 1899, F.O. & Flora Stanley took the first car trip up what N.E. mountain? 6. In 1933 what cookie was invented at The Toll House Inn in Whitman, Mass.? 7. In what musical would you find the songs “Wouldn’t it be Loverly” and “The Rain in Spain”? 8. On Sept. 1, 1972, Bobby Fischer beat whom to become the world chess champion? 9. What part of France is known for apples? Recreation Department Program Coordinator Adriana Borriello pours cement out of a wheelbarrow during the playground build. Three Recreation Department staff were present, according to Borriello. Shown from left to right are Keurig Dr. Pepper Marketing Manager Erika Delgado, in center, Keurig Dr. Pepper Finance Manager Alaina Kane, Keurig Dr. Pepper Mechanical Engineer Jennifer Smith, Keurig Dr. Pepper Marketing Specialist Stephanie Weinstein, and The Sandals team leader/Revere Chief Planner Frank Stringi, at right, with Lady Bugs team leader John Kingston, at left. They built several pressure treated benches that can each fi t four adults comfortably. Twelve people total built the benches, according to Kingston. Follow us on Twitter advocatenewspaperma 12. On Sept. 2, 2001, Christiaan Barnard died, who had performed what 1st human transplant? 13. In 1971 who became the first Puerto Rican baseball player to receive a World Series MVP award? 14. On Sept. 3, 1783, what war ended with the Treaty of Paris? 15. What do swans mostly eat? 16. What U.S. president from Massachusetts wrote in his diary, “I continue my practice of drinking a Jill of Cyder in the Morning and find no ill but some good Effect”? 17. On Sept. 4, 1886, what Apache chief surrendered to the U.S. government? (Hint: starts with G.) 18. What reef can you see from the moon? 19. Where in New England would you find the “the world’s largest deep-hole dimension granite quarry”? 20. On Sept. 5, 1882, where was the first U.S. Labor Day celebration? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 18 KaBOOM! Project Manager Derrick Dixon and KaBOOM! staffer Sarah Pinsky with the build in progress behind them. Five KaBOOM! staff ers coordinated the build, according to Dixon. SCHOOL | from page 1 tions will take place on Nov. 5. Currently there are nine residents who are running for a seat on the school committee. Five of them are the incumbents, and four are newcomers. The school committee is responsible for the oversight of the public school system, and determines whether or not the goals and policies are being met. The school superintendent serves as the committee’s chief executive offi cer and educational advisor. To find out more information about the 2019-2020 school year, you can visit www. reverek12.org. The City of Everett and Everett Bank wish to honor Kathleen Rush for 39 years of service. Kathy has been an intricate part of the community and was recently presented with a citation for her outstanding dedication to the City. Everett Bank’s Board of Directors and staff would like to take this opportunity to thank Kathy for her exemplary work. Congratulations on 39 wonderful years! 1. Canada and the USA 2. Russia and the USA 3. “Ghostbusters” 4. Golf 5. Mount Washington, N.H. 6. The chocolate chip cookie 7. “My Fair Lady” 8. Boris Spassky 9. Normandy 10. Neil Diamond 11. New Jersey 12. Heart 13. Roberto Clemente 14. The American Revolution 15. Underwater vegetation 16. John Adams 17. Geronimo 18. The Great Barrier Reef 19. Barre, Vt. 20. NYC
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Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 IS YOUR HOME NEXT? The Revere Real Estate Listings are brought to you by: 53 Jackson Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-813-3325 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER2 BUYER1 Rivera, Nelly Gonzalez, Maria E Iraheta, Rene SELLER1 Diaz, James Vaquerano, Daniel S Leal-Jimenez, Victor M DelCarmen-Leal, Gloria Ramos, Monica G Shaban, Wisam A Siniscarco, Krista Mejia, Walter A Basulto, Claudia Chheou, Hanna N Brown, Eli Tinoco, Raul E Galli, Andrea Giglio, Mark Basulto, Omar Theng, Tim Bowen, Connor Arda, Pinar D Karim, Abul S Perry, Cheryle A Ciampa, John M Shaw Dennis Est Zevolo, Patrick Karim, Samina Hennigan, Stephen Haas, Jennifer M H O T 3 bedroom 2 1/2 Colonial with 2 car garage. Must see to believe! EXCELLENT VALUE.............................$589,000 53 Jackson St. Saugus (781) 813-3325 SELLER2 19 Page St 66 Eastern Ave 23 Rand St Tinoco, Tomasa A 213 Mountain Ave #213 203 N Shore Rd 11 Haddon St 12-B Argyle St ADDRESS PRICE $ 320 000,00 $ 460 000,00 $ 540 000,00 $ 305 000,00 Cafarella, Deborah A 43 Greentree Ln Filadoro, Caryl 474 Revere Beach Blvd #303 $ 380 000,00 $ 350 000,00 $ 593 500,00 $ 716 100,00 $ 207 000,00 $ 240 000,00 $ 291 900,00 $ 420 000,00 214 Malden St #3 15 Wave Ave #3A 350 Revere Beach Blvd #12J P R O P E R T Y SAUGUS - Single family home, Lot Size 20,000, 3 bed, 2 full baths , 2 car garage and much more. WIll Not Last............................................$589,900 J U S T SAUGUS - Exsquisite Grand Foyer makes 4-5 Bdrm Colonial a home with loads of sunlight beaming thruout. Kitchen opens up to lge. family rm. along with pellet stove overlooking backyard...........................................................$499,000 LEGAL 2 FAMILY MIDDLETON - Luxury High End Estate ..$1,229.000 Luxury 1-2 & 3 bedrooms starting at $1800 a month! ~ RENTALS ~ REVERE - 2 Family 4/4 incredible investment opportunity both Units are in great shape. Will Not Last........................................... $399,000 WINTHROP - 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, kitchen granite w/stainless gleaming hardwood..............................$2600 WEST REVERE- 1 bedroom, 3 rooms total.............$1500 N E W L I S T I N G REVERE - Legal 2 Family ranch, spacious and nice neighborhood. House needs to be completely renovated. Call for Price! Darlene Minincleri & Sue Palomba Call for a FREE Market Analysis to ceiling windows........................Call for price! L I S T E D LISTED & SOLD
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Page 24 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 30, 2019 ............. # 1 “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 this 3-4 bedroom Split Entry Ranch, mas lower level perfect for the extended family, located on dead-end!......................$550,000. SAUGUS 1st AD IMPRESSIVE 7 rm, 3 bdrm, 2 full, updated bath colonial, white kit w/quarts coun lower level, newer roof, heat, central air & win SAUGUS 1st AD Custom built Chalet style ranch placement windows, update heat & hot water, dead-end st............................................$349,900. SAUGUS 1st AD Unique Contemporary home atrium door to stone patio, IG pool & hot tub, Square.................................................$609,900. SAUGUS PERFECT in everyway! Custom Go to: 5PiratesGlen.com...............$1,400,000. 11 room colonial 3 full baths 3-4 bedrooms, lvrm, hardwood, familyrm w/wet bar, level lot, WONDERING WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH? CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS! LITTLEFIELD REAL ESTATE SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck. .........$570,000 SAUGUS ~ Desirable 2 family. Each unit has 2 beds, updated kitchens and baths, vinyl siding, in-unit laundry, rear decks .......$499,000 SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial, 4-5 bedroom, 2 full baths, gas heat, central AC, new siding, new roof, hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new kitchen with SS appliances quartz counters ...............$559,900 38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM 781-233-1401 SAUGUS ~ Raised ranch, 3 bed, 3 bath, gas heat, central AC, garage under, great location, master bedroom with master bath and walk in closet, finished lower level for the extended family ......... $599,900 Call Rhonda Combe For all your SAUGUS ~ 4 bed, 3 bath colonial. Spacious kitchen, SS appliances, Oversized one car garage, irrigation, gas heat enclosed porch, centralVac, finished lower level ... $569,900 real estate needs!! 781-706-0842 SAUGUS ~ 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial. Open concept 1st floor, 2 car garage, newer gas heat, roof and HW heater, prof landscaping....$439,900 REVERE ~ 2 family located in the Beachmont area, 3 beds, one bath in top unit, 2 beds, one bath lower unit .....................................$639,000 LAND FOR SALE WILMINGTON ~ Colonial featuring 4 beds and 2 full baths, great dead end location, central AC, hardwood flooring, finished lower level ..$534,900 SAUGUS ~ 3 bed ranch, open concept, stainless appliances, private dead end street, newer gas heat, hardwood flooring, 10k lot, garage ..............$435,000 LYNN ~ New construction. 3400 sq feet, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, gas heat, central AC, hardwood flooring, walking closet, great cul de sac location, garage under ........... $879,999 SAUGUS Call Rhonda Combe at 781-706-0842 for details!! SOLD SOLD
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