THE ADVOCATE - A HOUSEHOLD WORD IN REVERE Vol.29, No.41 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, October 9, 2020 Revere says goodbye to Hollywood Showcase Cinemas to become city’s second Amazon distribution site By Th e Advocate N ational Amusements, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the sale of its Showcase Cinemas site on Squire Road, Revere to Northbridge Partners, a Massachusetts-based investment fi rm. Northbridge Partners reportedly has plans to lease the site to Amazon, a well-known, multinational e-commerce retailer. According to their Attorney, Gerry D’Ambrosio, Northbridge Partners plans to build a stateof-the-art, last-mile delivery station at the Squire Road site that will eff ectively function as an extension of Amazon’s new facility housed at the former Necco factory in the City of Revere. The plan is for the existing movie theatre building to be razed and replaced with a new, multi-million dollar facility, which will result in a smallThe appearance of the building will be in line with that of the Amazon Last-Mile Distribution facilities and will be similar to this rendering. (Courtesy Photo) er building footprint than the current movie theatre footprint and a reduced traffi c fl ow. The City expects to see increased tax revenue from the project. D’Ambrosio estimates that, “the tax for the new building will likely be three times what it is now, and that City auto excise tax revenue will also jump as Amazon will register their vehicles there as well. This will only help keep the residential tax rate lower.” Additionally, the new distribution facility will likely bring hundreds of new jobs to the City. Councillor calls for tighter candidate residency requirements By Adam Swift C ity Councillor and Democratic state representative nominee Jessica Ann Giannino is proposing to tighten the residency requirements for those seeking elected offi ce in Revere. An order introduced by Giannino at Monday night’s City Council meeting would require candidates for Mayor, School Committee, and City Council to have lived in the city for at least one year. In addition, City Council JESSICA ANN GIANNINO Councillor-at-Large $1.95 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 ward candidates would need to have been residents of the ward they seek to represent for one year. “Some of you may be wondering where this is coming from,” said Giannino. “I recently ran for state election and this was a requirement to run for state rep or to run for state senate [to live in the district for a year]. It is also a requirement in some of our surrounding towns.” Enacting the requirements in Revere, she said, would protect the community and ensure people running for offi ce have a real, vested interest in each part of the community. “I think this is a great motion, and I’m shocked that it’s not already the law,” said Councillorat-Large Anthony Zambuto. Although there was a general consensus among the council that the motion would have a positive impact, there were some questions about the ward council requirements. Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo said he supports the order, but noted that there could be issues with ward district lines if there is redistricting in the city. However, he said those issues could be hammered out when the council takes it up later this month in its legislative aff airs subcommittee. During public input, Joe Gravellese, Giannino’s opponent in the state representative primary, said there could be some unintended consequences as a result of the order. “I think this is a soluREQUIREMENTS | SEE Page 17 Overall, D’Ambrosio said, “the proposed facility will result in incredibly valuable economic growth for the City, not only in job creation, but also in increased tax revenue and permit fees.” Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, who represents the area around the site, said there is some nostalgia for the loss of the cinema, but that overall he is happy with the likely shape of the Amazon project. “Nostalgically, I’m sad to see AMAZON | SEE Page 13 City Council questions Mayor’s funding for pay raises By Adam Swift N ever one to mince words, Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto at Monday night’s City Council meeting characterized Mayor Brian Arrigo’s plan to fund raises for several administrative positions as “repugnant” and akin to plunging Revere into a “banana republic”–type state. In a motion at Monday night’s City Council meeting, Zambuto requested that Arrigo appear before the council at a future meeting to explain the maneuvering. At issue is a memo Arrigo sent to the council dated Sept. 29 regarding cuts the council made from the mayor’s proposed budget when it approved the $223,243,774 Fiscal Year 2021 budget in June. In the memo, Arrigo stated he plans to fund the salary adjustments for the positions through the use of federal, state and local funds that will not impact the budget’s bottom line. “To arrive at this fi gure, the ANTHONY ZAMBUTO Councillor-at-Large council voted to cut $127,296 from the budget that I submitted by reducing or rejecting proposed salary adjustments for seven specifi ed positions in the municipal payroll,” stated Arrigo. “Although I have doubts about the council’s legislative authority to intrude upon the executive function to set individual PAY | SEE Page 10
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 12th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living is virtually all over the place! Sunday, Oct. 18 CHELSEA, Mass. (September 2020) – Unlike Robert Frost in his famed poem “The Road Not Taken,” Ken Dudzik did not choose to take the road less traveled by choice. After being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2017 at age 58, Ken did not appear to have many choices. As his symptoms progressed and he lost the use of his legs, he faced the daunting prospect of fi nding a place to live. As Ken put it, “I was an outlier – too young socially and potentially too diffi cult a case medically for nearly all nursing homes.” But as fate would have it, Ken discovered the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL) and experienced, for the fi rst time, hope. “The excellent care, support and technology have allowed me a degree of independence I didn’t think possible after my diagnosis,” said Ken. Having worked as a forester with the USDA Forest Service for 40 years, Ken supported a team of scientists studying biological and environmental infl uences on forest health and productivity. He appreciates the sheer beauty of the outdoors and enjoys the landscaped grounds at the Center. Added Dudzik, “I’ve encountered many unplanned divergences down roads I would never have willingly traveled, but now I appreciate my life each and every day. Living at the Leonard Florence Center for Living makes this possible.” For Ken and all the ALS and multiple sclerosis (MS) residents at LFCL, the freedom to live independently is an incredibly precious gift. The ALS & MS Walk for Living on October 18 celebrates these inspiring individuals and helps raise muchneeded funds. Every single dollar raised goes directly back to patient care and programs for the ALS and MS residents. Walk virtually anywhere While the 12th annual ALS & Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM MS Walk for Living will be virtual, the reasons behind the walk are more tangible than ever. LFCL, which is operated by the nonprofi t Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, is the country’s fi rst urban model Green House® skilled nursing facility. Notably, the Center cares for more individuals living with ALS than anywhere else in the world. What’s even more unique is that residents – many of them completely immobilized – can control lights, turn on the TV, call for the elevator, open doors and raise window shades, all with help of a computer and sensor that tracks head and eye movements for instruction. This technology enables them to move freely through the entire residence. It is this degree of independence that vastly improves the residents’ quality of life. This year’s Walk for Living will honor Phyllis and Alan Bolotin. As longtime residents of the North Shore, they have contributed to organizations for years through their generosity, time, passion and dedication. “Phyllis and I are so proud to be involved with the Leonard Florence Center for Living and the 2020 Walk for Living,” said Alan Bolotin. “The Leonard Florence Center residents inspire us every day. It is our fervent hope that this event will raise funds and awareness about living with ALS and MS today.” It’s easy to participate in this Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF virtual two-mile walk. Participants can pick their own route and the people they chose to walk with, or walk by themselves. They can choose to walk, run, roll or ride a bike or a treadmill. They can also choose the day and time they would like to walk. The two miles can be completed prior to or on October 18. To register, simply go to the Walk for Living website (www.walkforliving.org) and click on REGISTER. All donations are tax deductible. “I continue to be amazed by our ALS and MS residents,” said Chelsea Jewish Lifecare CEO Barry Berman. “Their unwavering zest for living inspires us every single day. Clearly, the Walk for Living brings together a community of passionate, caring individuals. We are deeply grateful to our residents, staff , families, friends and local community who support us year after year.” Over the past 12 years, the Walk for Living has raised over $2 million. The goal is to make 2020 the best year ever. Once again, M&T Banks will be the Platinum Level sponsor; additional sponsors include A.H.O.A. and The Independent Newspaper Group. Individual registrants raising more than $150 and teams raising more than $500 will receive commemorative T-shirts. For more information or to make a much-appreciated donation, please visit www.walkforliving.org or contact Walk Director Maura Graham at mgraham@chelseajewish.org or 617.409.8973. About Chelsea Jewish Lifecare A highly respected leader in senior living, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare employs over 2,000 people and provides care to over 1,000 individuals daily, with campuses in Chelsea, Peabody and Longmeadow, Mass. Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (www. chelseajewish.org) is redefi ning senior care and re-envisioning what life should be like for those living with disabling conditions. The eldercare community includes a wide array of skilled and short-term rehab residences, ALS and MS specialized care residences, traditional and specialized assisted living options, memory care, independent living, adult day health, aging life care, home care and hospice agencies that deliver customized and compassionate care.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 3 Mayor: Celebrate Halloween safely, avoid high-risk activities, including trickor-treating, parties and haunted houses Parks & Rec announces alternative “Spooktacular Lane” event M ayor Brian Arrigo on Wednesday called on Revere residents to make plans to safely celebrate Halloween and avoid high-risk activities, including traditional trick-or-treating, parties and haunted houses. Over the next four weeks, the City of Revere will work to provide residents with information about the risks associated with various Halloween activities so they can make educated decisions for themselves and their families. Revere’s Parks and Recreation Department has developed an alternative plan for a “Spooktacular Lane” drive-thru event that incorporates Covid-19 public health guidance and provides Revere families an opportunity to safely participate in Halloween festivities. “Halloween is one of my family’s favorite holidays, but for the health of our community, we have to celebrate differently this year. We hope this alternative option provides our young people with a safer way to have some fun,” said Mayor Arrigo. “We’ve made some good progress over the past few weeks in terms of stabilizing our numbers. But we have to remain vigilant to ensure we are in the best possible position with the onset of colder weather and in anticiThe Revere Parks and Recreation Department is hosting this year’s Halloween Spooktacular Lane at 101 School St. (Revere High School) on October 31 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Adults will drive up to the event and youngsters will walk through the Spooktacular Lane while observing social distancing guidelines. The driver of each vehicle must remain in the car, EVENT | SEE Page 11 BRIAN ARRIGO Mayor pation of another surge in cases. I’m asking our residents to support us in this eff ort by not participating in high-risk activities. We are all in this together.” As of October 7, the Revere Board of Health has been notifi ed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health of 2,800 positive and probable cases of COVID-19 in Revere. The city is averaging 10.3 new cases a day. Revere is currently classifi ed as a “high-risk” community by the state; last week Revere had the third-highest per capita positive case rate in Massachusetts. Halloween Spooktacular Lane Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Same Location * Same Service for over 48 Years... Thanks to our customers for their support ! Chris Dan Steve OPEN AND READY TO SERVE YOU...GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE MASK REQUIRED! * Desktop Humidors * Gift Cards * Bongs * Travel Humidors * Vapes * Juice * Cigar Accessories * Lighters & Ash Trays * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * Juuls * CBD Infused Products GOLFER’S SPECIAL 15 Cigars - 4 Year Old Tobacco - Handmade - Individually Wrapped Only $43.95 HUMIDOR SPECIAL www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM Travel Humidors Starting at $25.00 Desktop Humidors Starting at $48.00 Buy any Box of Perdomo cigars and get a Perdomo Lighter - $25.00 value - FREE! Box Special Buy any Box of Cigars and get your choice of a Tin of Mini Cigars - Romeo & Julieta - Red - White - Blue - 1 Tin per Box! “Free Cigar” Marked Green Label “Free Cigar” - Buy 2 Cigars marked with a Green Label & get another cigar marked with a Green Label FREE! WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Daily Special STORE HOURS 8 AM - 8 PM Mon. - Sat., Sun. 8 AM - 6 PM
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Revere is going green when it comes to field maintenance: Mean Green, that is C hief of Infrastructure and Public Works Don Ciaramella recently put the City of Revere’s new Mean Green “Rival” lithium-powered electric lawnmower to work in Revere’s parks and fi elds as a fi rst step toward eventually converting most, if not all, of the city’s gas-powered items to electric. The seated mower can operate continuously for up to seven hours at speeds up to 11.5 mph on a single charge while cutting a path adjustable to 52 or 60 inches wide. “This has the equivalent of a 36 horsepower gas mower,” said Ciaramella. Moreover, the environmental benefi ts are obvious. The Mean Green uses no gas, has no emissions, makes very little noise and requires miniMOWER | SEE Page 11 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.879 MidUnleaded $2.399 Super $2.459 Diesel Fuel $2.279 KERO $4.159 Diesel $2.099 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A DA A message from: The Revere Fire Department, Office of Fire Prevention: This year’s theme is “Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” Kitchen fires are the leading cause of home fires, and unattended cooking fires are the leading cause of kitchen fires. With more people home due to the pandemic, everyone is cooking more! One ingredient you need every time you cook is safety. Here are some safety tips: • Stay in the kitchen when cooking. Never leave cooking unattended. • Wear tight-fitting clothing when cooking. Loose fitting clothing can easily catch fire. • Keep pot handles facing inward so pans can’t get knocked to the floor. • Teach children to stay 3-feet away from the stove. • Put a lid on stovetop fires. Keep a pot lid handy when cooking to smother stovetop fires. Then turn off the stove. • Never use water or a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. Water and extinguishers can spread the fire. Put a lid on a stovetop fire. • Keep things that can burn (paper, pot holders, towels, plastic bags) away from the stove. • For oven or microwave fires, keep the door closed, turn off the appliance and call the fire department. Remember if there is a fire: • Leave the building immediately and call 9-1-1. • If your clothing catches fire, stop, drop, cover & roll to put out the flames. • Most fire victims are hurt trying to fight the fire. Leave firefighting to the professionals. Always make sure you have working smoke alarms: • Test them monthly. If alarms have regular batteries change them when you change your clocks. ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND: DPW employee Sal Curiale is shown at the controls of the City of Revere’s new Mean Green electric lawnmower. (Courtesy photo) Prices subject to change FLEET
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 5 City receives over $113K in annual rideshare fees By Adam Swift G etting a dime per ride from every Uber, Lyft or other rideshare trip in the city might not seem like a lot, until you realize there were over 1.1 million such rides in Revere last year. Monday night, the City Council approved accepting $113,260 of those fees and putting them in the city’s roadway improvement fund. “This is the third year we have received funds from Uber and Lyft and other types of services like that,” said Richard Viscay, the city’s fi nance director. “We are entitled to one dime for each ride that originates here, and believe it or not, we had over 1.1 million Uber and Lyft rides originate in the city, so $113,000 and change is available to us to support our infrastructure needs and roads.” Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo asked if those funds were GEORGE ROTONDO Councillor-at-Large strictly for infrastructure repair or if they could be utilized for anything else, such as being put in the city’s general fund or capital project fund. Rotondo said he had several ideas about how the funds could be used. Viscay said the money can’t go into the general fund, but can be used for projects such as traffi c studies. “I believe we are going to use some of this money to do a street scan of all of our roads and get their conditions,” said Viscay, “so we can use it for capital planning, basically any kind of traffi c improvements that help offset the wear and tear on the roads and infrastructure we have in the city due to the increased volume of cars on the road.” The council unanimously approved accepting the funds for the roadway capital fund. In other infrastructure-related business at Monday night’s council meeting, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna introduced an order asking the mayor to have the public works department repair the public stairs at Winthrop and Bradstreet Avenues before the winter weather makes the situation more dangerous. McKenna said the top portions of the stairs are missing, making it dangerous for pedestrians using them. Councillor quarantines after friend tests positive for COVID-19 By Adam Swift W ard 6 Councillor Richard Serino has attended the last two City Council meetings via video, as he was under quarantine after coming into contact with a friend who tested positive for COVID-19. While Serino subsequently tested negative for COVID-19, he has quarantined at home for the past two weeks in line with state and federal guidelines. He said his situation is a reminder that the COVID-19 pandemic is still a serious issue locally and nationally. “About 11 days ago, I was meeting with a friend of mine who contracted COVID,” said Serino during Monday night’s council meeting. “He was a person who I considered as being in my circle, and is among the people I’ve been with since the beginning of the pandemic and I was seeing regularly. He was only getting a COVID test not because he was symptomatic, but rather because he was traveling and needed the test to go where he was going.” Serino said he was with the person the day after he got his COVID test, but said his friend was not symptomatic at that time. The day after that, Serino said, his friend got the positive test results, and Serino began his 14-day quarantine at home. “I do look forward to being back in the council chamber at the end of October,” said Serino. “I did test negative; however, under the advice of the CDC and Commonwealth guidelines for contact tracing, I will be staying inside until late this Thursday night (Oct. 8). This is just a reminder, too, to residents of the city that we are in the midst of a pandemic, and even if you are not symptomatic, you could still be a carrier of COVID-19.” With the ongoing pandemic, Serino said, it’s important to continue to follow CDC guidelines. “We must continue to be vigilant, wear a mask and stay socially distanced,” he said. Serino reminded residents that there is free COVID-19 testing at Revere High School and on Revere Beach near the Markey Bridge. “As we continue to be in a red community, please continue to stay vigilant and QUARANTINES | SEE Page 11 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Hundreds receive a week’s supply of food from Greater Boston Food Bank By Tara Vocino A pproximately 254 cars passed through and 20 walks-in received a week’s supply of food at the food pantry hosted by the First Congregational Church of Revere at the League for Special Needs Building on Wednesday. “Our food pantry has been serving the area every Wednesday without interruption, and the volunteer, fi nancial and city support has been truly encouraging,” the church’s administrative assistant, Loralei Lauranzano, said. Event organizer Wendy Baur said 68 families were new this week. The pantry is open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at 200 Winthrop Ave. Approximately 40 volunteers organize the weekly food pantry. Jim Mercurio asks outdoor volunteers to wear a neon vest to be seen in the dark. Volunteer El Mostafa Hajim delivers rice, cereal, canned vegetables/fruit and tomato sauce to the needy. Volunteers Farah Levesque and Jaeron Mercado load pastries into bags before Wednesday’s food pantry, which was hosted by the First Congregational Church of Revere. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Carolina Galvez walks over to receive bags of food. Mauricio Tejada receives a week’s supply of groceries, largely donated by the Greater Boston Food Bank and some purchased by the church. Hoshan Santos appreciated the generosity of donors to feed his son. Recipient Jason Sanchez thanked the food pantry for providing for his family. Volunteer Sarah Brown loads groceries into the back of a trunk. SUPPORT | SEE Page 8 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 62 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 The Coronavirus Count State reports 69 new confi rmed Revere COVID-19 cases; city has state’s 9th highest rate over last 14 days R evere registered the ninth highest average daily inRegister Online at: www.phunkphenomenon.com cidence of COVID-19 cases among Massachusetts communities over a recent twoweek period, according to statistics released on Wednesday (Oct. 7) by the state Department of Public Health (DPH). The city had a daily incidence rate of 17.8 new cases per 100,000 over the period of Sept. 20 through Oct. 3. Only Middleton (58.1), Lawrence (35.2), North Andover (34.5), Nantucket (23.3), Chelsea (22.4), Sunderland (20.7), Haverhill (20.0) and Everett (19.3), had higher rates over that time span. This marked the ninth consecutive week that Revere was among a group of communities marked in red on a state map – the designation for a “high-risk” community for having a daily SUPPORT | FROM Page 6 rate of eight or more cases per 100,000 over the most recent 14-day reporting period. The city had ranked second in the state six weeks ago and third in the two weeks preceding that. Meanwhile, the state reported 69 new cases of COVID-19 in Revere over the past week, raising the total to 2,741 confi rmed cases. The most recent statistics showed 38,221 city residents have been tested for the virus so far – including 5,625 over the past 14 days. Of those tested, there were 196 confi rmed cases of the virus for a positivity rate of 3.48 percent during that time. That is more than three times the average state positivity rate of 1.04 percent. COVID-19 | SEE Page 10 Volunteer Ydyr Bendyir loads food into a car. CLASSES OFFERED FOR FALL SEASON HIP HOP | BREAKDANCING MUSIC & DANCE APPRECIATION | SALSA CONTEMPORARY | BALLET ADVANCED COMBO CLASSES TAP | PHUNK SNAP SASSY VOGUE 1886 Revere Beach Parkway (above Popeyes & Dunkin Donuts) in Everett 617-389-9111 / For more information, email LILPHUNK2@AOL.COM Mark Losavio sends perishables down the assembly line. Grace Spicuzza, Miguel Leonarte and Bill O’Keefe checked in approximately 20 walk-ins. FROM MTVʼS AMERICAʼS BEST DANCE CREW
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 9 Beachmont ready to bloom BIC plans spring opening of Community Garden Massort Noise Complaint Line: 617-561-3333 ~FLASHBACK~ Fifteenth in a series of photos p BEACHMONT IN BLOOM: Tom and Mary Turner, Kathleen Heiser and Ed Deveau of the Beachmont Improvement Committee, Elle Baker from the City of Revere’s Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Economic Development and Beachmont resident Jadir Pimenta are shown on the site of the future Beachmont Community Garden on Broadsound Avenue. By Adam Swift I t might be hard to believe that a vacant lot on Broadsound Avenue may be home to a thriving, blooming community garden as early as next spring. The city has owned the plot at 133 Broadsound Ave. for several decades after the house was taken by FEMA due to repeated fl ooding issues. Now, the city, along with the Beachmont Improvement Committee (BIC), is in the midst of clearing the site for a 16-plot community garden that Elle Baker, the project manager of the City’s Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Economic Development, said could be ready for planting in the spring. “The Beachmont Improvement Committee has been interested in doing something with the property for some time, and we all think this a great idea, but we had to get the funding,” said Baker. Money was eventually earmarked for the community garden project through the Community Investment Trust. The public works department has already cleared concrete from the site, and Baker said much of the work for the garden will be done by the city. Baker said similar community gardens at the high school and Gibson Park have been great successes. She said the 16 fourfoot-by-eight-foot raised beds planned for the Beachmont Community Garden will be easily accessible and similar to the setup at the Gibson garden. The site will be irrigated so gardeners will have access to water, and Baker said other amenities on the site will include a shed for shared gardening tools, as well as an open space toward the back of the site where gardeners can gather at picnic tables. There will be a locked gate so only those who have garden plots will be able to enter the site. “We want to keep the back space open and available for gardeners to gather,” Baker said. Beachmont Improvement Committee Member Ed Deveau said he likes the idea of a place within the community garden for people to socialize. “It’s a great idea to make it a more social environment,” said Deveau. There will be a lottery at a future date for anyone who wishes to use a garden plot. Baker said there will be an annual $25 fee for the gardeners to help cover maintenance and upkeep of the site. Baker said the gardens are a great space for older people who have gardened in the past and have downsized to a condo complex. Deveau said the community garden fi ts into the Beachmont Improvement Committee’s focus on upgrading the quality of life for residents in that part of Revere. “It’s an old neighborhood and a lot of people have been here for generations and have a great affinity for the neighborhood,” said Deveau. he d he enjoys the company of two of the senior guests. Th T hee ccit it head chef at senior citizens event head c ef ea che ciity’y’s la te che la ate Ma se se oenior ciitor c tiztize ay oorr BoBoob b Haaa eennsns eeve ay ayo yo aasas, tthe veenen the ho he honorary enjoys onoono as he ora orra arry oys ys nt as e en oyenjnjoys AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2012 KIA SOUL One Owner, Most Power Options, 101K Miles, Warranty, Runs & Looks Great! FUN IN THE SUN $6,500 Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com PRICED RIGHT! $5,350 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Leather, Loaded with Moon Roof, One Owner, Warranty, Only 104K Miles
Page 10 COVID-19 | FROM Page 8 Last week’s positivity rate was 3.82 percent. That was more than four times the state positivity average of.87 percent over the same period. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confi rmed in Revere to the cases in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the DPH website at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting – click on COVID-19 cases by city/town. Here’s how nine area communities compare to Revere – and the statewide totals: Lynn: 4,950 cases, 194 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.01 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 9.8, 24th highest in the state. Revere: 2,741 cases, 196 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.48 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 17.8, ninth highest in the state. Everett: 2,364 cases, 159 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.74 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 19.3, eighth highest in the state. Malden: 1,597 cases, 107 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.86 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 10.4, 20th highest in the state. Peabody: 1,224 cases, 52 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.43 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 in the last 14 days – 5.5. Saugus: 734 cases, 45 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.83 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.5, 46th highest in the state. Wakefi eld: 371 cases, 15 total positive tests in the last 14 days,.70 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.4. Melrose: 342 cases, 20 positive tests in the last 14 days,.65 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.7. Reading: 349 cases, 14 positive tests in the last 14 days,.75 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.1. Lynnfi eld: 147 cases, 14 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.37 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.4. Statewide totals: 133,868 cases, 8,471 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.04 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.3. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of Oct. 7, 2020.) THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 PAY | FROM Page 1 salaries, I respect the council’s overall objections to approve a budget that imposes the least fi nancial burden on the taxpayer. Consequently, despite my reservations, I did not challenge the council’s ultimate decision.” However, Arrigo said the council’s decision did not diminish the importance of the positions he sought to fund as part of reorganization of the city’s administrative framework. “As the Covid19 pandemic continues to impose extraordinary demands on our workforce, it underscores the need for a skilled and dedicated staff ,” Arrigo stated. “I have explored alternative means of funding the payroll adjustments without affecting the 2021 fi scal year budget. I have determined we are able to restore the unfunded portions of salaries with a combination of federal, state, and local dollars without impacting the city’s bottom line.” But for Zambuto, even though the mayor stated that the positions could be fully funded without any additional tax burden, the action was seen as a brazen end run around the authority of the City Council. “I am distraught by a memo that tells me the mayor is about to circumvent the will of the City Council,” said Zambuto. “We had Caring for you in it’s what we do best Dental care at no cost to you $305 towards eyeglass frames YMCA membership or $55 per month for gym membership We speak your language Join today! Call 1-888-566-3526 (TTY 711) www.seniorwholehealth.com/SNP Senior Whole Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. 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H2224_2019_77906_M Accepted 9/24/2019 *Limitations may apply Nurse Care Manager to coordinate your care Up to $400 a year for health-related items Transportation to and from your doctor appointments* a highly contentious budget deliberation, and my constituents voted for the City Council to be the legislative body for the mayor.” Zambuto said he is sure that the mayor found some kind of legal loophole that ensures the funding is strictly legal, but said the move goes against the will of the council for more than just fi nancial considerations. “I simply see that if we can do this then we are heading in the territory of a banana republic and a dictatorship,” said Zambuto. “The citizens elect the mayor to be the chief executive offi cer, and they elect the City Council to do the city’s business, especially when it comes to the appropriation of funds. I’m sure there is going to be an explanation coming as to how this fi ts into some, what I’ll call, loophole, but what it really does is circumvent the City Council, and I can’t stand for that.” Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti made a motion on top of Zambuto’s asking the mayor to appear before the council requesting that the council ask for a written opinion from the state’s bureau of finance law on the legality of the appropriations for the salary adjustments made by the mayor. “This is not political; this is strictly about checks and balances,” said Visconti. “I want to make sure we are doing the right thing, and I assume the administration has done that. But I’m here to represent the residents.” Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo echoed the sentiment that the council is needed to provide checks and balances in the budget process. “What we cut, it was very, very small,” Rotondo said. “But how can you give a pay raise – and people deserved the raise; make no mistake about it, they worked hard – but when you have people being laid off and losing their house or losing jobs here in the city itself, it is hard to justify that.” Zambuto reiterated that the mayor had circumvented the will of the council. “I’ve never seen a mayor try to get around the City Council like this since I’ve been on in 21 years,” said Zambuto. “I would like to get this train back on track.” The council voted to discuss the issue further at a future Ways and Means Subcommittee meeting. “This was not about money; it was about being an appropriate time to give pay increases during a pandemic when people were laid off ,” said Zambuto. “It doesn’t make it okay to do it through the backdoor. This is repugnant; this is ‘banana republic’ stuff , and I’m not going to tolerate it.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 11 EVENT | FROM Page 3 and a second adult is encouraged to accompany younger children. Parks and Recreation staff will be on hand to accompany younger children as needed. Masks will be required for all attendees. The event is for Revere residents only, and each vehicle must register for a time slot in advance at www.revererec.org. For more information, please contact the Revere Parks and Recreation office at 781286-8190. Guidance for Halloween celebrations The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided comprehensive guidance related to risk levels associated with traditional Halloween activities. According to the CDC, higher risk activities should be avoided to help prevent the spread of the virus; those activities include the following: • Participating in traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed to children who go door to door • Having trunk-or-treat where treats are handed out from trunks of cars lined up in large parking lots • Attending crowded costume parties held indoors • Going to an indoor haunted house where people may be crowded together and screaming • Going on hayrides or tractor rides with people who are not in your household • Using alcohol or drugs [https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/ index.htm], which can cloud judgment and increase risky behaviors • Traveling to a rural fall festival that is not in your community if you live in an area with community spread of COVID-19 The City of Revere is encouraging residents to participate in lower-risk activities, including these suggestions from the CDC: • Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them • Carving or decorating pumpQUARANTINES | FROM Page 5 please get tested,” he said. City Council President Patrick Keefe noted that he and several other councillors have taken advantage of the free testing in the city and have had the kins outside, at a safe distance, with neighbors or friends • Decorating your house, apartment, or living space • Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt where children are given lists of Halloween-themed things to look for while they walk outdoors from house to house admiring Halloween decorations at a distance • Having a virtual Halloween costume contest • Having a Halloween movie night with people you live with • Having a scavenger huntstyle trick-or-treat search with your household members in or around your home rather than going house to house Moderate risk activities, according to the CDC, include the following: • Participating in one-way trick-or-treating where individually wrapped goodie bags are lined up for families to grab and go while continuing to social distance (such as at the end of a driveway or at the edge of a yard) – if you are preparing goodie bags, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after preparing the bags. • Having a small group, outdoor, open-air costume parade where people are distanced more than 6 feet apart. • Attending a costume party held outdoors where protective masks are used and people can remain more than 6 feet apart. See https://www. cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays. html#halloween for info on what is a safe mask. • Going to an open-air, oneway, walk-through haunted forest where appropriate mask use is enforced, and people can remain more than 6 feet apart – if screaming will likely occur, greater distancing is advised. The greater the distance, the lower the risk of spreading a respiratory virus. • Visiting pumpkin patches or orchards where people use hand sanitizer before touching pumpkins or picking apples, wearing masks is encouraged or enforced, and people are able to maintain social distancing. results come back negative. “I know that a number of councillors have been tested just because we want to spread awareness,” said Keefe. “On top of that, there are a lot of concerns about the city having a high positivity rate.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Introducing Agility Orthopedics’ Newest Physician J. 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Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 FOR RENT!! 350 Revere Beach Blvd., Unit 3-3X, Revere Beach The St. George Condominiums & Beach Club T RevereTV Spotlight 2 Bed, 2 Bath Luxury Condominium, Nicely Renovated w/ Panoramic Ocean Views Situated Directly on Revere Beach, Open Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, Walnut Cabinets, Bamboo Floors, Garage Parking, Indoor Pool, Steps to Beach, Turn Key Realty LLC, 350 Revere Beach Blvd., Unit 3-3A Revere, MA 02151 / Principal Broker Ken Celano Call: 781-264-3992 / Email: kcelano@turnkeyboston.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma MOWER | SEE Page 11 mum maintenance. Switching to an electric inventory will save money over the long run. “Items like lawn mowers, leaf blowers, etc., have very little regulation,” said Ciaramella, “Behe Revere Youth Baseball and Softball leagues are the end of their seasons, and RevereTV covered some games which aired live on TV and social media. Last Thursday the game was baseball: Diamondbacks versus Phillies. The RTV crew set up a dual-camera shoot with a portable control room. This setup allows for switching camera angles for live coverage in realtime from the fi eld without any editing. You can view this game, the Jets versus Titans softball game, and any others RevereTV covered this summer on RTV’s YouTube page. The most recent games replay on the community channels on Friday and Saturday nights. A new program to look out for on the community channel is an instructional crafting show put on by RevereTV’s friends at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. This was a hybrid production with some at home and some on set as they made a scarecrow door craft. The fi rst 25 seniors who called the senior center afcause of that, they are some of the worst polluters and least effi cient pieces of equipment that we use. These machines are the ter the show received supplies to make their own! This program will be airing in the usual Thursday time-slot of “The Senior FYI” at 2:00 p.m. On location, the RevereTV team is prepping and putting the finishing touches on the kitchen studio. The new Washington Avenue location has two studios, one of which is a fully equipped kitchen. The space has professional cameras and lighting in place for all the proper angles of a cooking show; however, the kitchen is versatile, and RTV is excited to learn of community members’ ideas once community production starts again. The RevereTV government channel continues to be fully scheduled with city meetings and state press conferences. The latest meetings happened Monday and Tuesday this week and include a City Council meeting. All city meetings can be viewed live on RevereTV, RTV YouTube and RTV Facebook. You can watch replays of meetings on all three outlets as well. future because they get the job done in a much cleaner and less expensive way than we are accustomed to.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 13 AMAZON | FROM Page 1 the Showcase Cinema close,” said Serino. “For my entire life, I have been going to the movie theater, and there has been a movie theater there in some form for about 50 years.” But given the one-two punch in societal changes of how people consume entertainment along with movie attendance falling off a cliff due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Serino said it was likely inevitable that the theater would close. On the positive side, the councillor said he is glad that the site will not be home to further residential development in the city and will remain a commercial property. On the campaign trail in Ward 6, Serino said he heard from many residents concerned about more large-scale apartment or condominium buildings going up in the area. “I’m very excited that this is going to be a commercial property,” said Serino. “Amazon will bring jobs to Revere, and from what I am hearing, they will also be improving traffi c in the area.” Serino said he will advocate for Revere residents to have precedence for jobs at the new Amazon facility, and added he will work with D’Ambrosio and the developers to make sure any necessary building mitigations are made to benefi t the residents of the ward. D’Ambrosio states that, “we are working closely with engineering and other consultants to design a plan for the facility that is in line with the City’s as-of-right zoning and which will result in a modern, well-designed building.” They are also actively seeking the input of City of Revere offi cials to develop a cohesive plan that is mindful of the concerns of and potential impacts to the City. Sale and transfer of property will likely go on record by this year’s end. Construction on the new facility will likely start in early 2021. LAST PICTURE SHOW: The Showcase Cinemas is shown from an aerial view (pictured above) and from the ground of the parking lot (pictured below). Amazon will be building a new distribution facility, their second in Revere. 1. On Oct. 9, 1604, Supernova 1604 (also called Kepler’s Supernova) was discovered – the only known supernova in what galaxy? 2. How many sides does a decagon have? 3. From 1958-1991 Bobby Fischer was the youngest international grand master in what game? 4. On Oct. 10, 1966, what “pocket symphony” song by The Beach Boys was released that used an electro-theremin? 5. What nursery rhyme Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 ends with “The cheese stands alone”? 6. Which month has had the most presidential inaugurations? 7. What author of “Out of My League” and “Paper Lion” was called “The Professional Amateur”? 8. On Oct. 11, 1844, wha t Pennsy l van i a entrepreneur was born who started out selling bottled horseradish and once said, “Make all you can honestly; save all you can prudently; give all you can wisely”? 9. Which Native American tribe has the largest reservation? 10. “The Emerald City” is the original title of what 12. On Oct. 12, 1928, what Boston hospital became the fi rst to use an iron lung – for an eight-year-old girl? 13. What is the Aurora Borealis also called? 14. On Oct. 13, 1908, Margaret Travers Symons became the fi rst female to speak in the UK’s Houses of Parliament – on what topic? 15. What is the official state bird of Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Tennessee and Mississippi? 16. In what decade did the TV shows “The Dating Game,” “Password” and “Jeopardy!” start? 17. The Jacques Brel song “Ne me quitte pas” has had 1,545 cover songs; what is its most common English name? 18. On Oct. 14, 1947, the fi rst U.S. air pollution control program was established where? 19. In what song is “a land called Honalee”? 20. On Oct. 15, 2003, what became the third country to send a human into space? ANSWERS children’s book? 11. What mining state has a state capital reception room nicknamed the Gold Room? 1. The Milky Way 2. 10 3. Chess 4. “Good Vibrations” 5. “The Farmer in the Dell” 6. March 7. George Plimpton 8. Henry J. Heinz 9. The Navajo 10. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” 11. Utah 12. Boston Children’s Hospital 13. The Northern Lights 14. “Votes for Women” 15. Mockingbird 16. The 1960s 17. “If You Go Away” 18. Los Angeles – the L.A. County Air Pollution Control District 19. “Puff , the Magic Dragon” 20. China (Lieutenant Colonel Yang Liwei)
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 LISTEN TO BOB’S SHOW: Beacon Hill Roll Call’s publisher, Bob Katzen, hosts “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Fun and Nostalgia Show” every Sunday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jump into Bob’s DeLorean time machine and tune in for a trip back to the simpler and happier days of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. My guest on Sunday, October 11 for the fi rst hour will be Stephen Talbot who played Beaver Cleaver’s friend Gilbert Bates on «Leave it to Beaver.» Stephen has had a very successful career as an award-winning documentary producer and writer including 16 years at the PBS/WGBH series Frontline from 1992-2008. He lived in Boston during that stint. There are many ways you can listen to the show from anywhere in the world: • If you have a smart speaker, simply say, “Play WMEX on RADIO.COM” • Download the free RADIO.COM app on your phone or tablet • Listen online at: www.radio. com/1510wmex/listen • Tune into 1510 AM if you still have an AM radio THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on how local legislators voted on some of the bills that were approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker in the 2020 session. Of the more than 6,000 bills that have been fi led for consideration, only 178 have been approved and signed by the governor. And only 28 of those were bills that affect the entire state while the vast majority were either sick leave banks, local land-taking measures or other local-related measures applying to just one city or town. Of those 28 bills, 13 were related directly to the COVID-19 virus and 15 were on other matters. Sick leave banks allow public employees to voluntarily donate sick, personal or vacation days to a sick leave bank for use by a fellow worker so he or she can get paid while on medical leave. Land takings are local land measures that usually only aff ect one city or town. Here are six of the statewide bills signed into law: BREAKFAST AFTER THE BELL (H 4896) House 158-0, Senate 35-0, approved a law designed to boost participation rates in school breakfast programs in high-poverty schools. The measure would require that breakfast be off ered only after the school day begins, through a variety of ways including breakfast in the classroom, grab-and-go and second-chance breakfast. Currently, only 150,000 of the 300,000 students eligible for breakfast actually take part in it. Supporters said that most school breakfasts are currently off ered in the cafeteria before the bell and the participation rate is less than 40 percent of eligible students because bus schedules and family obligations often result in the student not being able to arrive at school in time for breakfast. Participation is also low because of the stigma attached to the program. They said many students assume that everyone who arrives at school early for breakfast is from a poor family. The participation rate rises to up to 90 percent of eligible students participating in the lunch program later in the day. “Pre-pandemic, this bill made a lot of sense,” said Rep. Andy Vargas (D-Haverhill), co-sponsor of the bill. “In many ways, Breakfast After the Bell makes even more sense now. There are more families and students and need. School districts are being asked to limit cafeteria use to prevent the virus from spreading. Districts are short on revenue. Breakfast After the Bell speaks to all of these concerns and I look forward to its implementation and outcomes for educational equity.” “Ensuring breakfast access to all children who need it in our public schools was a priority pre-COVID-19 and is now more important than ever,” said the measure’s co-sponsor Rep. Aaron Vega (D-Holyoke). “Many districts have already implemented Breakfast After the Bell, including Holyoke, and are seeing the positive impact on school attendance, classroom engagement and a reduction in nurse visits.” “Studies show that something as simple as eating a healthy breakfast signifi cantly improves student performance throughout the school day,” said House Education Committee Chair Rep. Alice Peisch (DWellesley). “This bill will bolster participation in school breakfast programs across the commonwealth by allowing students to access this critical meal after the day begins, breaking down barriers associated with traditional breakfast programs such as lack of early transportation to school and associated social stigma.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore – NICKY’S BILL (S 2367) House 154-0, Senate 40-0, approved a law that established a registry that identifi es individuals who have been found to have committed abuse against persons with disabilities. The measure was fi led by Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury) at the request of a constituent who is the mother of Nicky, an intellectually disabled and non-verbal individual. Nicky had been inappropriately restrained and struck multiple times by her caretaker. Under current law, unless the off ender is criminally convicted, no system exists to identify caretakers and prevent them from finding employment with another provider licensed by the state. “Enacting this registry will help disrupt a cycle of abuse of individuals with disabilities and put in place common-sense protections that families in the commonwealth deserve,” said Sen. Moore. “There are clear benefi ts to screening prospective employees who intend to work within the licensed caretaker fi eld.» (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore $1 BILLION-PLUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOND (H 4932) House 155-4, Senate 39-0, approved a $1 billion-plus information technology bond titled “An Act Financing the General Governmental Infrastructure of the Commonwealth.” The state borrows the funds to fi nance the projects in the package. “We are pleased to have worked closely with the Legislature to sign this bill into law and continue investing in information technology improvements, public safety upgrades and food security across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Baker. “We are continuing to support critical capital investments that modernize our technology infrastructure and allow us to deliver eff ective and reliable government services for the people of Massachusetts during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.” “The Legislature is using a new tactic, which is to borrow money in hopes the public doesn’t catch on,” said Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “If this package was funded through tax hikes, there would have been a more robust debate for how to pay for it. Many of the election year pet project earmarks would applicants for Fifth Member of the Board Yes Yes PROTECT DISABLED PERSONS have been left out. Unfortunately, lawmakers know the public doesn’t pay attention to state debt, so they were able to add more debt to the most indebted state in the country.” Hundreds of provisions in the bill include massive state projects including $165 million for state telecommunications and data-security-related equipment; $140 million for the purchase and implementation of information technology, telecommunications and data-security-related items for various state agencies; $1.25 million for information technology upgrades for the House of Representatives; $40 million to replace State Police cruisers; and $20 million for policy body cameras. The package also includes hundreds of local projects successfully sought by individual legislators for their districts including $500,000 for New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoological Society’s infrastructure improvements for the animal ambassador and nature connection education center projects; $61,200 to update the town hall conference room’s streaming technology for the local cable services in Stoughton; $15,000 for Medfi eld for the implementation of an electronic payroll program; and $1 million for Everett for electronic learning devices for all Everett students and virtual professional development, training and remote learning support for their teachers. (A «Yes» vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM (H 4503) House 149-0, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call), approved a law to improve the delivery of public health services through enhanced collaboration between local boards of health and regional health districts. A key provision creates a State Action for Public Health Excellence Program to encourage boards of health and regional health districts to adopt practices that will improve the effi ciency and eff ectiveness of the delivery of local public health services. The program would also provide grants to improve these health systems and requires not less than 33 percent of the grants go to cities and towns with a median household income below the state average. Other provisions include the state providing at least four annual free public health educational and training opportunities to boards of health and regional health district offi cials; and setting minimum standards for local public health services. Each of the state’s 351 cities and towns has its own board of health which is designed to ensure many health-related items including food safety in restaurants, response to public health emergencies, housing code violations and water quality at beaches and pools. Cities and towns have vastly diff erent staffi ng levels and most small towns lack a full-time staff . “Public health departments of the 351 communities of the commonwealth deal with issues seen and unseen across a wide range, from water quality and effective sanitation to substance use disorders and suicide prevention,” said the bill’s co-sponsor Rep. Denise Garlick (D-Needham). “These are the issues and concerns of the quality of life in Massachusetts. This bill is vitally important and timely given our current concerns over emergency preparedness with infectious diseases such as … [the coronavirus].” “This legislation will work toward ensuring each resident of the commonwealth has access to the public health services they need to live a healthy life, regardless of their zip code or the size of their community,” said co-sponsor Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury). “[The bill] will signifi cantly strengthen our local and regional health systems by tackling many of the fi nancial and operational burdens municipalities face.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Ye s Rep. RoseLee Vincent Ye s HELP CITY AND TOWN GOVERNMENTS (H 4777) House 156-0, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call), approved a law that would lower the number of voters needed at an open town meeting in order to have a quorum. Other provisions include allowing virtual representative town meetings to be held online and allowing towns to hold town meetings outside the geographic limits of the town if the select board determines that it is not possible to conduct town meetings within the geographic limits of the town that ensures health and safety. Another key section allows a mayor who is unable to submit an annual budget for fi scal year 2021 to the city council within 170 days after his or her inauguration to submit the budget to the city council within 30 days after the termination of the governor’s declaration of emergency, or on July 31, 2020, whichever is earlier. Supporters said it is essential to provide municipalities with the fl exibility they need to run their government. They said the bill would allow cities and towns to function while still being fi scally responsible and maintaining the health and safety of voters. (A «Yes» vote is for the bill.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Ye s Rep. RoseLee Vincent Ye s MOSQUITO CONTROL (H 4843) House 158-0, (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call), approved a law that would grant additional tools to the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board to combat mosquito-borne illnesses including Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). The measure gives the board the authority to take preventative, management and eradicative mosquito control methods to address the problem when the risk is elevated. The board must notify local authorities, property owners, agricultural entities and other stakeholders about spraying plans, products and timelines. Other provisions include allowing cities and towns to opt out of
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 15 RESERVED SPECIAL POWERS OF APPOINTMENT O ften times, individuals decide to transfer assets in order to protect them against a possible nursing home stay. Due to the risk of losing assets, transfers often occur prior to when the transferor would prefer. An often-used technique used in drafting to create a bigger incentive for such transfers is the insertion of a provision in a deed or in an irrevocable Trust reserving a limited or special power of appointment (SPOA). A SPOA is a power which enables someone at a later date to change the original disposition of the real estate if a deed is the relevant document or the Trust principal if an irrevocable Trust is the relevant document. The SPOA is reserved by the individual transferring an interest in real estate or transferring any type of property to an irrevocable Trust. In 2017, the Massachusetts Appeals Court in the case of Skye v. Hession held that a deed containing such a reserved SPOA was a valid transfer. The remainder person (the person receiving the Trust principal upon the death of the lifetime benefi ciary or the person who the real estate was deeded to) has a vested remainder interest subject to divestment. If the SPOA is never exercised, the remainder person will end up taking title as originally planned. The pure defi nition of a SPOA is that it cannot be exercised in favor of the person creating the power, his creditors, his estate, or the creditors of his estate. This is important for MassHealth purposes in order to not have the underlying asset(s) countable for eligibility purposes. The MassHealth applicant’s spouse should also be excluded as a person who might benefi t from the exerHelping Seniors Recognize Fake News and Propaganda Dear Savvy Senior, cise of the SPOA. As long as the property in question is vested in persons other than the applicant or spouse, and as long as neither of them have any power to revest the property in themselves, the property should be deemed transferred for purposes of beginning the five year look back period. If nursing home level care is not needed within fi ve years from the date of transfer, the property should be protected. Furthermore, any subsequent exercise of the SPOA itself after the five- year period has elapsed should in no way create any additional period of MassHealth ineligibility. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. mosquito control eff orts if they provide a suitable alternative control plan; requiring the board after each spraying action to provide a written report summarizing eff orts and details of products used to stakeholders; and creating a Mosquito Control for the 21st Century Task Force to develop a sustainable, long-term mosquito plan using input from a number of stakeholders and experts with the goals of protecting public health while minimizing environmental impacts. “As we enter peak mosquito season, I am proud to have worked on and passed urgent and comprehensive EEE legislation that enables the commonwealth to prevent and manage this mosquito borne illness,” said Rep. John Mahoney (D-Worcester). “This legislation thoughtfully addresses the concerns of public health experts, environmental health advocates, local boards of health and our municipalities as we work to mitigate this concerning public health matter.” “With this bill, we’re ensuring that the Department of Public Health can respond to the most imminent health concerns posed by EEE, while moving the commonwealth toward a more sustainable, comprehensive, and environmentally protective plan for the future,” said Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston). “Cases of EEE and WNV are on the rise and we need to be vigilant,» said Rep. Josh Cutler (D-Duxbury). “Mosquitoes don’t stop at the town line, so having a coordinated, statewide approach is necessary. This legislation also ensures that voices of farmers, and the impacts on our water supplies and organic agriculture are included.” During the hearing on the original version of the legislation in May, many groups and individuals testifi ed against the bill. They expressed concern about land, rivers and wetlands conservation, organic agriculture, wildlife and exposure to toxic chemicals. About 20 minutes after the House approved the bill, public health offi cials announced that this year’s fi rst case of WNV has been found in mosquitoes collected in Belmont. No human or animal cases have yet been identifi ed. The DPH has advised residents to protect themselves by using mosquito repellents with an EPA-registered active ingredient; wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and socks when outdoors; keeping mosquitoes out of your home by repairing any holes in your screens and making sure they are tightly attached to all your doors and windows; and removing areas of standing water around your home. More details on how to protect yourself can be found at https:// www.mass.gov/service-details/ west-nile-virus-wnv (A “Yes» vote is for the bill.) 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 September 28-October 2, the House met for a total of 27 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 24 minutes. Mon. Sept. 28 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:26 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Tues. Sept. 29 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 30 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Oct. 1 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. Fri. Oct. 2 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors detect fake news? My 75-year-old mother shares a lot of misinformation with her family and friends that she sees on Facebook. I’ve talked to her about it, but for some reason she has a diffi cult time deciphering real news from fake news and propaganda. Frustrated Daughter Dear Frustrated, Unfortunately, the digital misinformation problem your mom is experiencing is not uncommon. According to researchers from Princeton and New York University, people aged 65 and older are up to seven times more likely to share fake news and dubious links on social media than their younger counterparts. Why? There are several theories. The fi rst is that many seniors started using social media sites like Facebook only within the past fi ve or six years and may lack the digital literacy skills to identify false or misleading content. Some other possible theories are that most seniors experience some cognitive decline as they age, making them more likely to fall for hoaxes. Many older Americans also suff er from chronic loneliness which can cause them to share misinformation as an attempt to make connections with other people. And studies have shown that older people are generally more trusting than younger generations, which can make them more gullible. All this is particularly concerning now as we sit in the midst of a global health pandemic and a 2020 election season, both of which are ripe with misinformation, rumors and conspiracy theories. And seniors are prime targets of this false/misleading information because they are much more likely to vote than their younger cohorts and are much more vulnerable to getting sick and dying if they contract COVID-19. Where to Get Help To help your mom detect and combat online misinformation there are several great resources she can turn to that off er free courses and tips. One is MediaWise for Seniors, a project of the Poynter Institute, which off ers two free online courses to help seniors detect and combat online misinformation – see Poynter.org/mediawise-for-seniors. The fi rst four-week course has already fi lled up, but your mom can still enroll in a self-directed course called “Hands-On Lessons to Separate Fact and Fiction Online.” It is hosted by Christiane Amanpour and Joan Lunden, and is scheduled to begin Sept. 24, but she can take the course anytime. In addition, Poynter has worked with AARP to produce Fact Tracker interactive videos and a webinar on spotting and fi ltering misinformation at AARP. org/facttracker. Some other free course options you should look into include Senior Planet, which is offering a one-hour online course on “How to Spot Fake News” at SeniorPlanet.org. The News Literacy Project that provides the Checkology virtual classroom, which was initially created for middle and high school students, is now off ering an independent learners option that is ideal for older adults – see Get.Checkology.org. Their lessons will help your mom detect the difference between news, opinion and propaganda. Coursera, a free world-wide online learning platform, which offers an in-depth six-week course called “Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens,” which she can access at Coursera.org/ learn/news-literacy. There are also many good websites, like PolitiFact.com, Snopes.com and FactCheck.org that will let your mom fact check a story to help her identify fact versus fi ction. These sites have most likely already fact-checked the latest viral claim to pop up in her news feed. 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.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Estate of: Date of Death: CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for of requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: of be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in administration. JOIN OUR TEAM A “We seek a quality box truck driver and mover for vending equipment. Full time plus OT available. Good pay and good benefits. Must pass drug test and have a clean driving record. Apply in person Monday-Friday 9am-4pm at 83 Broadway, Malden, MA. No phone calls please.” t 87 years, in Revere, formerly of Arlington, October 2, unexpectedly. Beloved wife of 45 years to the late Edward T. Schmitt, Jr. Adored mother of Anne Marie Schmitt of Revere & Eileen T. Perry & her husband Henry S. Perry & cherished grandmother of Kathleen M. Perry & Colleen M. Perry, all of Wakefield. Devoted daughter Education training organization looks to bolster virtual learning By Christopher Roberson T he Boston-based education training organization 1647 recently launched its annual fundraising campaign to improve the relationship between teachers and families at a time when it is most critical. Director Ann Walsh said the objective this year is to raise $5,000 by the end of December. If that goal is reached, an anonymous donor has pledged to match that amount to bring the total up to $10,000. Anyone interested in making a donation can do so at www.1647.org/donate. “School and home are one in the same right now,” said Walsh. “You can’t do school without families.” She said that thus far virtual learning has been both a “blessing and a challenge.” “There’s so many little moves you have to make for virtual learning to work,” she said. “Everybody is well-beyond capacity; everyone I know is exhausted.” Therefore, 1647 will be hosting a virtual Family Engagement Roundtable on October 22 from 4-5 p.m. “You really want to be laser focused,” said Walsh. “You don’t want to waste time on anything right now.” She also said that all of her coaches are parents themselves. “We’re able to give really authentic training,” she OBITUARIES Alice Marie (Manning) Schmitt to the late Joseph P. & Margaret E. (Howell) Manning & faithful sister to the late Rev. Joseph H. Manning & the late William J. Manning, USAF. Past Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America (CDA) – Court James Lee of Revere & a lifetime member. Alice Marie also held the offi ce of District Deputy of the CDA for several terms, as well as six terms as their Treasurer. Member of Revere Womens’ Club & Mass Citizens for Life & Past President & Member of the Parents’ Guild at Regis College. Helen J. (Dowd) Ulman O f Wakefield, formerly of Lynn and Beachmont (Revere), age 91, died at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Wakefi eld on Friday, October 2. She was the wife of the late Kenneth N. Ulman. Born and raised in Revere, Mrs. Ulman was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Plunkett. An employee for many years at the Woolworth’s in Lynn, Mrs. UlCopyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. 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Examples of that training include simulating parent-teacher conferences, welcome phone calls and various other forms of ongoing communication. “Educators need tools and strategies to build relationships with families so that they can collaborate to ensure every student’s success,” said Walsh. “Families know their kids best and want them to succeed, so schools need to tap into that energy and expertise to fi ll some of the gaps created by remote learning. Teachers are working incredibly hard to reach their students and families and we want to support them with strategies that work.” man worked as a sale associate. Helen is survived by many nieces and nephews, her beloved lifelong friend Alice Raye, her sister-in-law and husband Judy and Daniel Cahill, and brother-in-law Patrick J. O’Leary. She was predeceased by her siblings Agnes Eaton, Elizabeth “Betty” Golden, Edmund Dowd, Bernard Dowd, John “Jack” Dowd, Mary DoucetteO’Leary, and her beloved dog, Foxy. In lieu of fl owers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. DATE PRICE Revere 18.09.2020 $610 000,00 17.09.2020 $825 000,00 16.09.2020 $460 000,00 15.09.2020 $760 000,00 Eriksen Winifred E Est Eriksen, Robert J 43 Genesee St Ferone, Roberto Ferone, Lucia 584 Park Ave Lloyd, Gerard M 350 Revere Beach Blvd #10M 15.09.2020 $440 000,00 15.09.2020 $760 000,00 14.09.2020 $500 000,00 08.09.2020 $705 000,00
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