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Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 MARCHESE | FROM PAGE 1 MARCHETTI CORP. On behalf of the Marchei Family, ha a Safe & Prosperous New Year! DIESEL TRUCK STOP yet to serve as president. “She ensures that every resident has a seat at the table,” Lattanzi said. “Her only agenda is to put people over politics.” Lattanzi said she does more than show up to vote monthly – she connects residents to necessary resources. Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith nominated Michael Marchese to serve as president. “I’d like to streamline the meetings and make them more productive,” Marchese said in his acceptance speech. “I’d like people to be involved in all meetings.” Also, during the meeting, Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky presented outgoing City Council President John Hanlon with a plaque and gavel. “You’ve proven to be honest, eff ective president to this membership as the former mayor and city clerk,” Matewsky said. He said Hanlon used the gavel nicely, being fair, honest and hardworking. Hanlon joked that collectively they’ve been around since before Columbus. “It’s been a great year,” Hanlon said. “I’ve made some great friends.” Former Everett Mayor and outgoing City Council President John Hanlon presented new City Council President Mike Marchese the gavel on Tuesday evening. Calendar of Events at the Everett Public Libraries 1/9/23 — 1/14/23 Parlin Adult and Teens 394 2300. Connolly Center Book Bingo! Par lin Meeting Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net Room. Wednesday, January 11th at 1:00 pm. Can’t get enough Bingo? Join us for our fi rst ever Bingo afternoon! Prizes awarded. Space is limited to 12 persons. Sign up in person or by calling (617) Group, Thursday, January 12th at 12:00 noon. A Cluelike, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely diff erent— and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart. (Amazon) See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits, or call the Parlin (617) 394 2300 or Shute (617) 394 2308 libraries. Thursday Night Movies! Parlin Meeting Room. Thursday, January 12th at 6:00 pm. Join us for the new critically acclaimed biopic about Mr. Blue Suede Shoes himself, Elvis. Parlin Children Crafts for Kids. Parlin Children’s Room. Tuesday, January 10th at 3pm. Let’s make Winter Penguins together! All kids ages 3 and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required. Sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. MAD SCIENCE. Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesday, January 11th at 3pm. We have the technology! Come discover fun experiments! Send a balloon rocket on its course. Create a catapult that can throw marshmallows. Make a classroom lava lamp! Friday Family Movie Night! Parlin Meeting Room. January 13th from 3-5 we will be watching. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch Rise of the Guardians with your friends and family.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Page 3 Sen. DiDomenico thanks councillor, U-Haul for holiday help State Senator Sal DiDomenico is shown thanking Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi for his help in transporting thousands of toys that were donated to the senator’s annual holiday toy drive. Lattanzi, who is a U-Haul rental dealer, asked U-Haul to donate some trucks to help in transporting the toys. Pictured from left to right are U-Haul GM Chris Francisco, U-Haul Executive Assistant Greg Mendes, U-Haul Boston President Jorge White, Senator DiDomenico, U-Haul Area Field Manager Ken Richardson, Elaine Cordeiro, Dolores Lattanzi and Councillor Lattanzi. Can’t Count on Costa W ell folks, it didn’t take long for appointed Ward 3 Councillor Darren Costa to show his true colors. Mr. Costa was the runner up in the last election for the Ward 3 City Council seat, and last March he become vocal in calling for the resignation of former City Councillor Anthony DiPierro. Calling himself an “anti-prejudice” person, Costa has proven that his platform was nothing but political malarkey. Monday night, Costa had an opportunity to put his money where his mouth is and vote for Ward Councillor Stephanie Martins for City Council President. This would have been an opportunity for the new councillor to prove himself to be true to his words and elevate a woman of color to a position of power. Instead, Costa fell right in line and voted for a bigot, Mike Marchese, to lead the City Council. Marchese, along with his brother, Joseph, have openly shared racist, transphobic, xenophobic and sexist memes on their social media accounts. However, Marchese’s conduct has not seemed to Everett Public Libraries Announce Winter Reading Challenge L earn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun activities to express yourself fully — all while earning badges on a virtual bingo card! From January 1–31, the Everett Public Libraries are participating in “All the Feels,” a winter reading challenge sponsored by Beanstack. We challenge our community to read and log at least 120 minutes during the challenge. Earn fun emoji-themed badges for logging your reading, completing activities, submitting book reviews, and filling out your bingo card. Adults, teens, and children are all invited to participate. Register to get a free book from the library, and win a prize by completing five challenges in a row or diagonally on the virtual bingo card! Visit everett.beanstack. com to get started, or call 617-394-2300 with any questions. Happy reading! Rocco Longo, Owner matter much to the political pundits who hold double standards around here – allowing the lying and corrupt Leader Herald reporter Josh Resnek to spew his lies, painting the entire city racist week after week – all under the approval of Marchese and his followers. Costa was appointed, not elected. He should tread carefully in this new year as actions always speak louder than words. You know the old adage – “do as I say, not as I do.” File under: Disappointed in Darren. Stay Tuned. - JDM OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call concludes its series on highlighting bills that were approved by the Legislature in 2022 on roll call votes and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker. ALLOW AMBULANCES TO BE USED FOR INJURED POLICE DOGS – NERO’S LAW(S 2573) Senate 38-0, (House on a voice vote without a roll call), approved and Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law legislation that would require EMS personnel to provide emergency treatment to a police dog and use an ambulance to transport the dog injured in the line of duty to a veterinary clinic or veterinary hospital if there are not people requiring emergency medical treatment or transport at that time. Sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) fi rst fi led the bill in 2019 following the tragic death of Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon who was shot and killed in the line of duty. His K-9 partner Nero was severely injured and had to be rushed to the animal hospital in the back of a police cruiser. Nero survived. Montigny also cites the heartbreaking loss of the beloved K-9 Kitt of the Braintree Police Department. “K-9 offi cers protect the men and women in law enforcement as well as the community at-large,” said Montigny. “These animals endure extreme danger from gun violence, narcotics and even explosive materials. Allowing our emergency personnel to provide basic treatment and transport is a commonsense measure that honors their contributions across the commonwealth. Sgt. Gannon was a native son of New Bedford and therefore his K-9 partner Nero is part of our community’s extended family. 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Sal DiDomenico Yes MAKE ADOPTION BY FAMILY MEMBERS EASIER (S 2616) Senate 39-0, (House on a voice vote without a roll call), approved and the governor signed into law a bill that repeals a law which prohibits adoption of children by family members including older siblings, aunts and uncles. The proposal would allow these family members, with the permission of the county probate courts, to legally adopt their family members. Current law only allows these family members to apply to become a guardian. Sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) said that this archaic law was put in place at the beginning of the last century to prevent the potential for inheritance abuse, but the commonwealth has since adopted legal protections, such as conservatorships, to prevent this from occurring. “Our families are often our largest sources of support and what a family looks like can mean different things to diff erent people,” said Lovely. “I fi led [the bill] to betBEACON | SEE PAGE 8 Lawrence A. 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Page 7 Air quality monitoring coming to Charlestown, East Boston, Everett and Malden MyRWA awarded $499,979 EPA Grant W ith the grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in November, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) will monitor air quality at community-identifi ed locations in each of four cities. The monitoring eff orts will provide data and information to increase community awareness, inform decision-making around transportation infrastructure and reduce exposures to harmful transportation-related particulate air pollutants, including PM10, PM2.5 and ultra-fine particles. MyRWA chose to work with the communities of Charlestown, East Boston, Everett and Malden as they are among the most burdened by transportation-related air pollution and disease in Massachusetts and have limited data on air quality in the community. This work will be guided by a 12-member Community Advisory Board (CAB) and include extensive surveying and outreach to build capacity among residents who have been disproportionately impacted by poor air quality. “Our organization uses a network of volunteer scientists to track environmental conditions, develop actionAerial Dam able data, and work with community partners toward clean water, restored habitat, and a healthy environment for people,” said MyRWA Executive Director Patrick Herron. “We are excited to continue this long tradition of engaging our communities to understand environmental pollutants, identifying the solutions to these environmental challenges and helping protect public health with this latest eff ort.” The design of the air quality monitoring studies will be led by Dr. Neelakshi Hudda of Tufts University. The team will deploy a network of stationary monitors to measure PM2.5 and PM10 in all four communities this spring. Additionally, within each community, mobile monitoring will be conducted at up to seven locations (all seven with PM2.5 and PM10 monitors and three of seven with ultrafi ne particle number concentration measurements) that are selected by the community through extensive engagement. The results of the monitoring will be shared with communities to identify potential interventions. Beyond Tufts University, AIR Inc., STEP, Cambridge Health Alliance, the City of Malden and the City of Everett will partner in this work. About the Mystic River Watershed Association MyRWA works to improve the lives of the more than 600,000 residents of Mystic River watershed communities through its efforts to protect and restore water quality, natural habitat and open space throughout the 76-squaremile watershed. The Mystic River watershed is in 21 communities: Arlington, Belmont, Boston (Charlestown & East Boston), Burlington, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Reading, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefi eld, Watertown, Wilmington, Winchester, Winthrop, Woburn. For more information see www.MysticRiver.org. Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee EPA Monitoring
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net Tony Ventura’s Killer B’s Softball Team 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com It was 1991, and Tony Ventura of Everett Square Sporting Goods fame put together a celebrity softball team of Boston Bruins players for a benefit softball game. Pictured from left to right are Roger Naples, Earl Jenkinsen, Don Sweeney, Andy Brickley, Everett’s Eric Anderson, who was the Bruins’ equipment manager, Bob Beers, Tony Ventura, Ken Hodge, Jr., Andy Burridge, Jeff Lazaro, Bob Sweeney, “Killer” Kowalski and Lyndon “LB” Byers. BEACON | FROM PAGE 5 ter reflect the realities of the lives of Massachusetts residents who love and care for one another … our most vulnerable youth deserve to be cared for by the people who know and love them, and who can best assess their needs.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ACCESS TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES (S 2294) Senate 40-0, (House on a voice vote without a roll call), approved and Gov. Baker signed legislation giving equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Under prior law, adoptees born between 1974 and 2008 were unable to obtain original birth certificates without a court order that also unseals their record. The measure closes this gap and allows adopted individuals over the age of 18 or the adoptive parents of a child under 18 to access the adoptee’s original birth certificate without the unsealing of the information. “The Joint Committee on Public Health heard powerful testimony from adoptees who could not access their original birth certificate due to a current loophole in state law addressed by this legislation,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton), Senate Chair of the Committee on Public Health. “The Senate took a major step in assuring equality by guaranteeing that all adoptees, regardless of when they were born, will have access to their original birth certificate,” said Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer), sponsor of the bill. She noted that she has waited six years for its passage and that so many have waited their entire lives. “We tell them the wait is over and they matter,” said Gobi. “Many adoptees have been waiting their whole lives to learn their history, and I am honored to have played a part in helping them access their original birth certificates,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “For the sake of preserving our health and well-being, it is crucial to know what physical or mental health conditions to which we may be predisposed. By giving all adoptees born in Massachusetts access to their original birth certificates, this legislation closes a 34-year gap granting generations of individuals medical knowledge they have otherwise been denied.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE (S 3097) Senate 39-0, (House on a voice vote without a roll call), approved and Gov. Bakersigned into law a bill designed to make mental health care more accessible in the Bay State. Provisions include mandating coverage for an annual mental health wellness exam, comparable to an annual physical; a public awareness campaign on the state’s red flag laws that limit access to guns for people at risk of hurting themselves or others; implementation of the nationwide 988 hotline to access 24/7 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis services; mandating coverage and eliminating prior authorization for mental health acute treatment and stabilization services for adults and children; establishing an Office of Behavioral Health Promotion to coordinate all state initiatives that promote mental, emotional and behavioral health and wellness for residents; and creating an interim licensure level for licensed mental health counselors so that they can be reimbursed by insurance for their services and be eligible for state and federal grant and loan forgiveness programs. “The Massachusetts Legislature took vital strides toward transforming mental health care in Massachusetts,” said Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro), Senate chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. “By unanimously passing the Mental Health ABC Act, we affirm that mental health is just as essential as physical health and take a leap forward to ensure that all people in Massachusetts can access the mental health care they need and deserve.” “Too many people in communities across the commonwealth struggle to get the mental, emotional and behavioral health care they deserve,” said Rep. Adrian Madaro (D-Boston), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. “This legislation helps reduce barriers to resources, support, and treatment residents need for their overall wellbeing. It enables enforcement of existing parity laws, enhances emergency response services and acute psychiatric care, develops programs to strengthen the workforce and invests in mental health. Importantly, our legislation also creates initiatives to address the unique mental health needs of young BEACON | SEE PAGE 9
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Page 9 BEACON | FROM PAGE 8 people. This legislation is the fi rst step in addressing the structural defi cits in our mental health care delivery system by prioritizing the people it serves and the people who make it work.” “The health care system in Massachusetts is only as strong as its weakest link, and for far too long, mental health care has been overlooked and underfunded,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Senate Chair of theCommittee on Health Care Financing. “This legislation confronts this reality with the most comprehensive mental health care legislation the commonwealth has seen in recent years, and it builds off of the historic investments we made in this care system over this past two-year legislative session. Of particular importance to me, this bill will fi nally provide the state the tools it needs to enforce existing mental health parity laws and it will address the emergency department boarding crisis that’s impacting too many of our children and their families. I have long believed that Massachusetts should deliver affordable, high quality, and accessible care to its residents, and this includes mental health care.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL PAY HIKES FOR LEGISLATORS, MAURA HEALEY AND OTHERS – The governor, lt. governor, treasurer, secretary of state, attorney general, auditor, 40 senators and 160 representatives will all receive pay raises when they assume offi ce on January 3, 2023. Here’s how it all went down last week: Outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker announced that the 200 members of the Legislature will receive a 4.42 percent pay hike for the 20232024 legislative session that begins January 3, 2023. The hike will increase the base salary of each senator and representative by $3,117 per year— from the current $70,537 to $73,654. The total cost of the hike for all 200 legislators is $623,400 per year. Baker is required under the state constitution to determine the amount of a pay raise or cut that state legislators would receive for the 2023-2024 session. All Massachusetts governors are obligated to increase or decrease legislative salaries biennially under the terms of a constitutional amendment approved by the voters in 1998. The amendment, approved by a better than twoto-one margin, requires legislative salaries to be “increased or decreased at the same rate as increases or decreases in the median household income for the commonwealth for the preceding two-year period, as ascertained by the governor.” Looking back, legislators’ salaries were increased by $4,280 per year for the 2021-2022 legislative session, $3,709 per year for the 2019-2020 legislative session and $2,525 per year for the 20172018 session. Those hikes came on the heels of a salary freeze for the 2015-2016 legislative session, a $1,100 pay cut for the 20132014 session and a $306 pay cut for the 2011-2012 session. Prior to 2011, legislators’ salaries had been raised every two years since the pre-constitutional amendment base pay of $46,410 in 1998. The new $73,654 salary means the 1998 legislative salary of $46,410 has been raised $27,244 or 58.7 percent. In the meantime, a second pay hike for close to 70 percent of the state’s 200 legislators also takes eff ect January 3. Currently an estimated 139, or almost 70 percent, of the state’s 200 legislators receive a stipend for their service in Democratic or Republican leadership positions, as committee chairs or vice chairs and as the ranking Republican on some committees. All 40 senators and 99 of the 160 representatives receive this bonus pay which currently ranges from $17,039 to $90,876. Legislation approved by the Legislature in 2017 requires that every two years the stipends of these 139 legislators be increased or decreased based on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) that measures the quarterly change in salaries and wages. That formula will raise the stipend in 2023 for all of these 139 legislators. The biggest hike goes to House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka’s whose salaries will rise from $178,473 to more than $214,000. And there’s more. The 2017 law also requires that every two years the salaries of the governor and the other fi ve constitutional statewide officers be increased or decreased based on the same data from the BEA. Incoming Gov. Healey’s salary will increase by $37,185 above Baker’s current $185,000 salary for a total of $222,185. Healey also will receive the governor’s standard $65,000 housing allowance bringing her total annual compensation $287,185 in 2023. Incoming Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll’s pay will increase by $33.165-- from $165,000 to $198,165 under the 2017 law. Supporters defend the hikes noting that voters themselves in 1998 approved the adjustment for all future legislators every two years and that two independent commissions had recommended many of the other hikes in 2017. They say that pay raises of any type are always the subject of disagreement. They note it is important to pay government offi - cials a salary adequate enough to enable a family breadwinner or a professional to run for the offi ce and serve. Critics of the hikes were quick to respond. “It appears the fi rst act the Legislature and Statehouse leaders are set to take after the narrow passage of Question 1 is to accept a 20 percent pay raise,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Voters were told the 80 percent income tax hike in Question 1 would go to education and transportation needs but Statehouse leaders are taking care of themselves before anyone else with their largest pay raise since 2017. Question 1 is set to raise taxes … and for many small business owners, retirees, home sales and high-income earners, they will be shocked to see their taxes go up by 80 percent.” 4 PERCENT INCOME TAX HIKE ON EARNINGS OVER $1 MILLION ANNUALLY TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1 – Beginning with 2023 earnings, taxpayers who earn more than $1 million annually will pay an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current fl at 5 percent one, on their earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in this new constitutional amendment, approved as Question 1 by voters in November 2022, requires that “subject to appropriation” the revenue will go to fund quality public education, aff ordable public colleges and universities and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation. “Our coalition of community organizations, faith-based groups, and labor unions is committed to protecting the will of the people as expressed through Question 1: higher taxes on those who can most aff ord them, and greater investment in transportation and public education across the state,” said Steve Crawford, spokesman for Raise Up Massachusetts, the group that spearheaded the Vote Yes on Question 1 campaign and SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Broadway Office Space For Lease promoted the question as the Fair Share Amendment. “We will work with state leaders to ensure that the new revenue from the Fair Share Amendment is directed toward critical investments in our classrooms, campuses and transportation systems. And we will fi ght any eff orts to weaken the Fair Share Amendment by creating new tax breaks, avoidance schemes or giveaways for the ultra-rich.” “For some taxpayers, Question 1 will mean an 80 percent increase to their state income tax,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “The taxpayers that will be impacted by this are small business owners, retirees, home sales and high-income earners. The only appropriBEACON | SEE PAGE 11 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. 10% Off Senior Discount! Prime Broadway Location, 1,500 Sq. Ft. with conference Room, Lobby/Waiting Area, and Kitchen. Ideal for Law or Tax Office. Call Matt at (617) 699-0887
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 ELECTED | FROM PAGE 1 a first-class public education,” Cristiano said. “He has proven to be fiercely independent.” Mangan and his wife, Lori, share three children, all of whom graduated from Everett High School. “We’re lucky to have him,” Cristiano said. “I think he’s going to be a great leader for us.” Ward 2 School Committee member Jason Marcus said Mangan was there every time McLaughlin was at Spaulding Rehabilitation. “What else can you say about his compassion and caring about people?” Marcus asked. “He’s made a lot of friends.” In his first speech as Chair, Mangan said he is humbled at the unanimous vote. “We all do what’s in the best interest of the children,” Mangan said. “I’ve had a long-term relationship with most of you.” Mangan said he’s glad to call this diverse city home, adding that it’s been a tough year. He forewarned that he’s adherent to rules if he has to cut people off so that discussions don’t get out of hand. School Committee member At-Large Cynthia Sarnie nominated McLaughlin for Vice Chair, which passed with a 7-2 vote. Cristiano seconded that nomination, calling McLaughlin a “fierce and loyal friend.” “Last year when I was the Vice Chair, we often differed in our opinions,” Cristiano said. “However, you’ve shown that you care about the kids, wanting the very best for them.” Sarnie said they ran for Ward 6 together, adding that they respected each other and shook hands. “He loves this city,” Sarnie said. “You call upon him, and he’d be there in a second, along with Mangan.” Ward 1 School Committee member Millie Cardillo, who served in that seat in the ’90s, said they haven’t always agreed, but they were able to work it out. “I’m proud that Shown from left to right: Vice Chair Michael McLaughlin, Superintendent of Schools/committee secretary Priya Tahiliani and outgoing Chair Jeanne Cristiano during Tuesday’s School Committee meeting at Everett High School. you want to stay on for a second term,” Cardillo said. “We have agreed to disagree.” In his reelection speech as Vice Chair, McLaughlin said he’s truly honored to continue in this role. Last January, he shifted his focus from serving on the City Council when his eyes were opened to the needs of students. “As Vice Chair, I promise to continue to ask questions and continue to make Everett’s children the number one prioriPictured from left to right: Seated: incoming Vice Chair reelect Michael McLaughlin (representing Ward 6), incoming Chair Michael Mangan (representing Ward 4) and Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani; standing: Ward 5 School Committee member Marcony Almeida-Barros, Ward 2 School Committee member Jason Marcus, Ward 1 School Committee member Millie Cardello, School Committee member At-Large Joseph LaMonica, School Committee member At-Large Cynthia Sarnie, School Committee member At-Large Samantha Lambert and outgoing Chair Jeanne Cristiano (representing Ward 3). ty,” McLaughlin said. “The role is larger than each of us.” He encouraged his fellow members to put their personal feelings aside to improve their collaboration. Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani said Cristiano was an intelligent, honest and refreshing advocate for the committee. “I’m grateful for her leadership,” Tahiliani said. “She always displayed common sense and a great sense of humor.” Cristiano joked that she likes Marcus’s new hairdo. During public comment, David Fortin said he wishes the best for both of the leaders. “I’ve known both of you a long time,” Fortin said. “I’m pleased that you’re in a new position.” Also, during public comment, Paula Sterite said the leaders have big shoes to fill. “I thank Cristiano for allowing residents and taxpayers to speak, for the most part,” Sterite said. Incoming Chair Michael Mangan swore in committee secretary/Supt. of Schools Priya Tahiliani. Incoming School Committee Chair Michael Mangan said he is humbled at the unanimous vote.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Page 11 Immaculate Pastor, local officials and business owners support MassBadge Immaculate Church Pastor Michelet Pierre Rene, left, is shown with, from left, Father Joseph ChaCha Marwa, Boston Police Steven Sedlis, Edilson DeOliveira, owner of Oliveira’s Restaurant, Salvy Sacro, of Sacro Companies, Pastor Dieumosthene Michel, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, and City Councillor Wayne Matewsky during December’s MassBadge event. BEACON | FROM PAGE 9 ate response by the speaker, Senate president and Governor Elect Maura Healey is to support broad tax cuts and tax eliminations that everyone will benefit from. Massachusetts is on the verge of returning to the days of Taxachusetts unless these broad tax cuts are adopted and they must be done so very quickly because the negative impacts associated from Question 1 will not wait.” REVENGE PORN (S 3167) - Senate approved a proposal that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online without their permission—commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The practice is often used by ex-spouses or ex-partners. Massachusetts is one of only two states that does not have a law about this crime. Another provision changes current law under which minors, under 18 years of age, who share explicit images of themselves or other minors can be charged with violating Massachusetts child pornography laws and are required to register with the Sex Offender Registry. The bill allows minors to be diverted to an educational program that would provide them with information about the consequences of posting or transmitting indecent visual depictions of minors. Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton), the Senate chair of the Judiciary Committee, said the bill addresses the highly charged subjects of juvenile sexting and revenge porn. “I’m pleased that the Senate is taking action on a unified bill this week,” said Eldridge. “I commend the victims for their passionate advocacy and applaud their courage in coming forward to tell their stories.” “Under current law, when faced with an incident of sexting among teenagers, the police are forced with either charging them with a felony or doing nothing,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “The bill … provides law enforcement officers with a middle ground that will allow them to educate kids about the consequences of their actions without ruining their lives. It will have a tremendous impact on people who have become entangled in the web and transmittal of images that can cause traumatic and lifetime harm through a diversion program that will educate them about the legal and personal consequences of ‘sexting.’” The House approved a different version of the measure in May. The Senate version now goes to the House for consideration. THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (S 3169) – The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would create a “chain of custody” for used catalytic converter sales. A catalytic converter is a device that converts the environmentally hazardous exhaust emitted by a vehicle’s engine into less harmful gasses. The measure requires the buyer to keep records of each converter purchased, from which vehicle it was removed from and who the seller was. These records would be made available upon request to law enforcement. Supporters explained that several communities have seen a rise in catalytic converter thefts because the converters use platinum, palladium or rhodium to operate. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the values of these precious metals contained inside catalytic converters have skyrocketed and is staggering. As of March 2022, rhodium is valued at $20,000 per ounce; palladium at $2,938 per ounce; and platinum at $1,128 per ounce. For thieves, this means a catalytic converter might be a better score than the average wedding band or gold watch. “Many scrapyards and black-market buyers have an open call out for catalytic converters, which they turn around and sell to metal recyclers,” says the Cavallo and Signoriello Insurance Agency in Massachusetts. “Ten years ago, a thief could earn between $20 and $200 per stolen converter. Today, thanks to the spike in the value of these metals, that range is more like $300 to $850, for just a few minutes of work.” “Catalytic theft is an epidemic,” said House sponsor Rep. Steve Howitt (R-Seekonk). “It is not only very costly to the vehicle owner, if they do not have comprehensive insurance, it creates an inconvenience to have repairs done. This bill would try to tighten up the market in Massachusetts for these thieves to pawn their stolen goods.” The House approved a different version of the measure in October. The Senate version now goes to the House for consideration. MINIMUM WAGE HIKE FROM $14.25 TO $15 PER HOUR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 – Effective January 1, 2023 the state’s minimum wage rises from $14.25 per hour to $15 per hour. This hike is the final one of five annual increases mandated by a law passed in 2018 that has brough the minimum wage from $11 per hour in 2018 to the current $15 per hour. In addition, the minimum wage for tipped workers will increase from $6.15 per hour to $6.75 per hour—provided that their tips bring them up to at least $15 per hour. If the total hourly rate for the employee including tips does not equal $15 at the end of a shift, the employer is required to make up BEACON | SEE PAGE 16 EXPERIENCED SNOW PLOW DRIVER FOR DRIVEWAYS $40. PER HOUR PLEASE CALL: 781-521-9927
Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Everett Lights Kinara in Celebration of Kwanzaa Elected officials, City of Everett employees and performers are shown in front of the stage at the Connolly Center. All the candles on the kinara were lit in celebration of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi (center) alongside members of Uprising Dance Theatre. Vocalist Janey David performed the Black National Anthem. The City of Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cathy Draine, welcomed attendees and read one of her poems at the event. Aashka Dance Company performed for attendees.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Page 13 Everett Lights Kinara in Celebration of Kwanzaa Uprising Dance Theatre and Art of Black Dance & Music performed for attendees and taught everyone about the history of Kwanzaa. After the ceremony, attendees were invited to enjoy some delicious food. Gift bags were handed out to young attendees after the celebration concluded. Big Redd’s House performed. Dorothy “Dotty” Gomez lit each candle on the kinara. The Connolly Center was packed with community members for the Kwanzaa Celebration. Story & Photos by Ron Colman T he City of Everett recently hosted the first annual Kwanzaa Celebration at the Connolly Center. To conclude the City of Everett’s celebration of the holiday season and as part of Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s “Everett For Everyone” initiative, community members and elected officials joined together to celebrate Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is the seven-day festival observed from December 26 to January 1 as a celebration of African cultural heritage and values. Each day consists of lighting the kinara where each candle represents a different principle to discuss with others. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are Umoja – Unity, Kujichagulia – Self-determination, Ujima – Collective work and responsibility, Ujamaa – Cooperative economics, Nia – Purpose, Kuumba – Creativity, and Imani – Faith. The holiday culminates in a large feast called Karamu where participants decorate the table with ears of corn and seasonal fruits and drink from the unity cup to honor their ancestors. The City of Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion kicked off the evening by welcoming all who attended, introduced the performers and shared one of her poems later in the event. Attendees were treated to many talented performers throughout the event. Vocalist Janey David was first to perform with the singing of the Black National Anthem. Uprising Dance Theatre performed the African Drum Call and continued playing music and danced throughout the ceremony. De Ama Battle from the Art of Black Dance & Music gave attendees the history of Kwanzaa. Big Redd’s House treated the audience to jazz music. Aashka Dance Company stunned the crowd with their fantastic choreography. The ceremony culminated in lighting the kinara and libations led by Dorothy Gomez and Uprising Dance Theatre. Gomez lit each of the seven candles while each principle was observed. After the ceremony, all who attended were welcome to enjoy a delicious meal complete with delicious offerings like soup joumou. Mayor DeMaria would like to thank all the attendees, performers and those who put together the celebration for the community.
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 REEM Co-Op Hockey Team Fall to Somerville, 4-1 REEM hockey team looks onto the ice during their game with Somerville Wednesday. REEM hockey’s Vishant Chawla works to get his stick untangled with a player from Somerville during their game Wednesday. REEM’s Lukas Deguire and Ollie Svendsen get ready for the face off in the second period during their game with Somerville Wednesday. REEM hockey’s Chris Cecca works to move the puck from behind the goal during the game with Somerville Wednesday. Andrew Crasco of the Everett/Malden high school hockey team looks up ice to find a teammate to pass the puck to. David Saia of the REEM hockey team works to move the puck up the ice into scoring territory. A little encouragement for the goalie during Wednesday’s game. REEM’s David Saia moves the puck up the ice as a player from Somerville moves in. REEM hockey player David Saia helps his goalie defend the goal area during their game with Somerville. REEM’s Jonathan Brandano controls the puck as a player from Somerville moves in. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney)
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Page 15 Sluggish start to the new year for the Everett boys’ co-op hockey team Tide looks to bounce back with games against East Bridgewater Saturday, Timberlane Monday REEM’s Jonathan Brandano controls the puck as Somerville defenders move in during Wednesday’s action at Allied Veterans Rink. By Joe McConnell T hey will have better days, but maybe the Everett High School boys’ co-op hockey team (2-2) can chalk this loss up to the schedule maker, who had them playing pretty much only once a week since the season got underway midway through last month. The Crimson Tide ended up losing to host Somerville Wednesday night (Jan. 4), 4-1. It was the type of game that coach Craig Richards and his players would soon rather forget, and turn that proverbial page to the next game on Saturday afternoon versus nonleague host East Bridgewater, starting at 5:30 p.m. They will then return home to the Veterans Rink on Elm Street to take on Timberlane Regional, another non-league foe, two days later on Jan. 9, beginning at 4 p.m. “We got outplayed, outhustled and outworked,” said Richards bluntly after the Somerville debacle. “There are no bright spots tonight.” Jake Simpson of Malden was credited with the team’s lone lamplighter assisted by Everett’s David Saia. Malden goaltender Ben Rosa was manning the net in this game. The Tide boys hope to bounce back quickly against aforementioned East Bridgewater on Saturday, and Timberlane at home two days later. Everett boys’ basketball begins 2023 on positive note Tide snaps two-game losing streak with convincing win over Chelsea in the home opener By Joe McConnell T he Everett Crimson Tide boys’ basketball team (3-1 in the Greater Boston League, 3-3 overall) obviously learned its lessons well after losing two games in last week’s BABC (Boston Amateur Basketball Club) Winter Tournament at Cathedral High School. Coach Stanley Chamblain’s squad have since practiced on its defensive skills, and as a result they blew away visiting Chelsea in the home opener Tuesday night (Jan. 3), 72-30. “After the winter tournament, the focus was on defense,” said Chamblain. “Our lack of assertiveness, confidence and playing at a high level of aggressiveness helped us lose those games last week. But we dug-in against Chelsea to get those back. “Right now, it’s all about the building blocks, and to reset the foundation over the long haul,” added Chamblain. The Tide led at halftime, 3611. The rout was on, which allowed the veteran coach to empty his bench to give the younger members on the roster some valuable varsity experience in the second half. Senior Steven Cordero paced the offensive attack against the Red Devils with 23 points. “(Cordero) played a good two-way game against BASKETBALL | SEE PAGE 16 Tide’s Steven Cordero, who led the team with 23 points against Chelsea, shown in action against BC High recently. (Advocate file photo)
Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 - LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 PHONE: 617-944-0211 philip.antonelli@ci.everett.ma.us annette.debilio@ci.everett.ma.us Public Hearing Monday, January 17th, 2023 @ 6:30 PM This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, January 17th, 2023 @ 6:30 P.M. at Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor, in room 27. Opinions will be heard regarding the following application: An application has been presented to the License Commission from F & L Inc., dba Destiny Lounge, 10 Woodlawn Ave, Everett, for a Change of Manager, Change of Officers, Change of Ownership, and Issuance/ Transfer of Stock. All interested parties may attend. Phil Antonelli Chairman January 6, 2023 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI22P6292EA Estate of: ABEBU ZEMUI Date of Death: 05/06/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Probate of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Kalkidan Eshete of Belleville MI requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Kalkidan Eshete of Belleville MI be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 01/13/2023. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 29, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE January 6, 2023 BEACON | FROM PAGE 11 the difference. “I’m pleased to see this scheduled increase to our minimum wage go into effect,” said Rep. Josh Cutler (D-Duxbury), House chair of the Labor and Workforce Development Committee. “It is welcome news for many workers, though clearly more help is needed to support hardworking families struggling with rising costs.” “With high inflation, worker shortages and supply chain disruptions, the upcoming minimum wage increase is just the latest challenge for Massachusetts small business owners,” said Christopher Carlozzi, the Massachusetts state director of the National Federation of Independent Business. “With the cost of labor rising, the price tag of products and services will also rise, and those costs will likely be passed to consumers. Main Street and consumers need relief but unfortunately this wage hike will only create more uncertainty.” “It’s time for a truly universal minimum wage that keeps up with rising costs and supports working families,” said Chrissy Lynch, Chief of Staff of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. “Our coalition of community organizations, faithbased groups and labor unions is looking at how to get us closer to that goal. And we won’t stop until working people across the state have true living wages.” “While it’s important to help those who are most vulnerable, an increase to the state minimum wage rate actually does the opposite,” said Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Massachusetts will have the highest minimum wage rate of all the states in New England. This will further incentivize retail chains to continue to automate jobs that otherwise could have gone to minimum wage BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI23P0022EA Estate of: MILDRED FRANCES ROCCO Also Known as: MILDRED F. ROCCO Date of Death: 11/25/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Joseph A. Rocco of Walpole, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Joseph A. Rocco of Walpole, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 02/01/2023. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 04, 2023 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE January 6, 2023 BASKETBALL | FROM PAGE 15 Chelsea,” said Chamblain. “It was definitely a good bounceback game for him. He was in a funk over the holiday break.” Dave De Souza was next in line on offense with 11 points, followed by sophomore Jaden Hill with eight, Allsin Desruisseaux seven, Kevin Ruiz six, Cleevance Erilus and Karmarri Ellerbe four, Adam Penaflor three and Alex Portillo two. Hill, playing in only his second varsity game since being called up from JVs, came off the bench and was immediately aggressive underneath the basket, while also hitting a three beyond the perimeter to earn Chamblain’s praise after the game. The Tide sophomore also had help from teammate Desruisseaux, who controlled the boards throughout to lead the team in rebounds with eight. After taking off for Lynn to face the Rams on Jan. 5 in an early season battle for first place in the GBL, the Everett boys return home Tuesday night (Jan. 10) to play host to the Lynn English Bulldogs, starting at 7 p.m.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARIES Gail A. (DeGregorio) Moreira eron, Hailey, and Nico; dear sister of Pat DeGregorio and the late Cheryl DeGregorio & Vincent DeGregorio and sister in-law to Adolfo & Livia Moreira, Francisca & the late Mario Moreira, Maria and the late Ulisses D’Aguiar; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Gail spent over 20 years in the Everett Public Schools system working as a teacher’s aide with special needs children, later retiring as a secretary. Gail made such an impact on so many and will be sorely missed by all of the friends she made there over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations October 2, 1960 ~ December 24, 2022 (age 62) O f Melrose, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24th, 2022, at the age of 62 ending her battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Gail was born on October 2, 1960, to the late Pasquale & Florence DeGregorio. On June 22nd, 1981, she married the late Jose Moreira, and they shared 34 years raising their family together in Everett, MA. She was an extraordinary mother to Nicholas, Christopher, Alexander (Sara), and Jonathan. She was a proud and adored grandmother to Camto METAvivor Foundation, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, or Susan G. Komen Foundation would be appreciated. Gail’s family has chosen to celebrate her life on Sunday January 15th, 2022 at Danversport on 161 Elliott Street in Danvers, MA 01923 from 11 am to 2 pm. For more information, please visit www.roccofuneralhomes. com. John A. “Jack” Fritz Sr. f Everett. Jack passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on December 29, O Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300 Jackson, FL 32256 or Wounded Warrior Project.org Mr. Ralph Portella, Jr. 2022. Loving husband of the late Pauline (McCormick) Fritz. Loving father of John A. Fritz Jr. and his wife Kelly Fritz, Diane Fritz, Patricia Fritz, Robert Fritz and his wife Stacey Fritz, Kevin Fritz and his wife Nicole Fritz, and the late Colleen Fritz. Cherished grandfather of Ashely Sordello, Michael Sordello, John “JT” Fritz, Kevin Fritz Jr., Kolleen Fritz. Loving Brother of Alfred Fritz and wife Ann Fritz, Anthony (Brother) Fritz and his late Sister Marcia and husband Steve. Son of the late Elizabeth (Mitchell) and Anthony Fritz. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours at the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 4th.The Funeral from was on Thursday followed by a funeral mass at St. Immaculate Conception Church in Everett, MA. her husband John of Saugus; two grandsons, Matthew Grana and his wife Sierra of SC and Michael Grana and his wife Teresa Grana of Saugus; two great grandchildren, Aliya and Domenic Grana of SC. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 19 O f Saugus, formerly of Everett. Passed away on Saturday, December 31st at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 89. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Ciampa) Portella with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Revere, Mr. Portella was the son of the late Ralph J. and Mary (Aldoriso) Portella. In addition to his wife, Mr. Interment in Holy Cross Portella is survived by his two daughters, Desiree Portella of Peabody and Lisa Grana and
Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday January 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: 28 Cedar Street. Map/Lot: B-01-000136 Person Requesting: Mr. Cleomar Batista 4 Wilder Road. Leominster, MA 01453 PROPOSAL: To demolish the existing structures on the property and construct a Four (4) Story Six (6) unit Residential Structure Reason for Denial: The proposed use as a Six (6) unit building is not permitted is this Zoning District Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: Violations: • A Six (6) unit residential use is not permitted • The frontage for the lot is only 41’-9” in length. • The total side yard setback is only 14’-8”. • The FAR (floor area ratio) for the proposed use is 1.32. where 0.5 is the limit • Parking shown on the lot only indicates 10 spaces where 12 spaces are required. • There are several parking spaces that are undersized (less than 9’ x 18’) Zoning Ordinance: 1) Section 4 Dwelling Districts (a) Uses quoted below (a) Uses. Within any dwelling district as indicated on the zoning map, no building, structure or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected which is intended or designed to be used in whole or in part for any industry, trade, manufacturing, or commercial purposes, of for other than the following specified purposes: (1) A single or double semi-detached dwelling existing at the time of the first enactment of, the Zoning Ordinance may be converted to provide not more than a total of three (3) dwelling units provided that the following standards are met: Any addition shall comply with the front, side and rear yard requirements and height limitations of the Zoning Ordinance. Where the existing building is already non-conforming, any alteration shall not increase the existing non-conformity. Parking in accordance with this Zoning Ordinance shall be provided for any additional dwelling units. (Ord. of 4-29-91) 2) Section 4 Dwelling districts b) Dimensional Requirements 2) line C Quoted below C. All other uses--------------0.5 maximum floor area ratio (Ord. of 6-29-87; Ord. of 4-29-91; Ord. of 7/16/2002; Ord. of 11/13/2007) 3) Section 4 Dwelling Districts b) Dimensional Requirements 1) Frontage which states the following: Frontage: a. 50 (Fifty) Feet minimum Residential lots in existence prior to the passage of this ordinance shall be exempt from The frontage requirement in this ordinance for a period of five (5) years from the date of passage of this ordinance, but shall conform to the requirements in effect prior to passage of this ordinance (Note: 30 feet Minimum) (Ord. of 6-29-87; Ord. of 7/16/2002 Ord. 11/13/2007) 4) Section 4 Dwelling Districts b) Dimensional Requirements line 6 which states the following: Side Yard: a. Four (4) feet minimum with a total of sixteen (16) feet 5) Section 17 Off-street parking paragraph A line 2 which states the following: A. 2 spaces per dwelling unit Off-street parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the requirements as outlined below. Where the Term “gross square feet” is used, it shall mean the total occupiable floor area measured within the exterior walls of the building. (Original Ord. Of 2-26-1965, 6-29-87) 2. Multi Family Dwellings 6) Section 17 Off-street parking line K which states the following: (K)Parking facilities shall be designed so that no vehicles shall be parked nearer to any street lines than the minimum specified building setback for the Zoning District in which the parking facility is located. [in this case the front yard set back is a minimum of 10 feet per Section 4 Dwelling Districts b) Dimensional requirements] 7) Section 17 Off-street parking line I which states the following: Each required car space shall be not less than 9 feet in width and 18 feet in length exclusive of drives and maneuvering space, and the total area of any parking facility for more than five (5) cars shall average two hundred seventy-five (275) square feet per car. No driveways or curb cuts shall exceed thirty (30) feet in width. (Ord. 01-046/2001) MARY GERACE- Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals December 30, 2022, January 6, 2023 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 workers. Once this job is eliminated, it does not come back. The result will be higher costs for the consumer, higher costs for businesses and less available minimum wage jobs for workers who need to enter our workforce.” “Despite the progress we’ve made, the minimum wage is still insufficient to meet the needs of working families, especially amid rising inflation,” said Beth Kontos, president of the Massachusetts branch of the American Federation of Teachers. “And some workers are still not covered by the minimum wage, including municipal workers who have devoted their lives to public service and deserve more than poverty wages.” INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER (H 3147) – The House approved a bill that would establish an Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Massachusetts, the second Tuesday of every October. “I was thrilled that my colleagues and I were able to pass this very important piece of legislation,” said sponsor Rep. Sean Garballey (D-Arlington). “This designation will go a long way to increase awareness and strengthen efforts to provide education about this rare and aggressive disease. Inflammatory Breast Cancer is the most aggressive form of breast cancer and the least understood. Many women receiving this diagnosis have never heard of Inflammatory Breast Cancer or its presentation. Inflammatory Breast Cancer accounts for 1 percent to 5 percent of all breast cancer cases yet represents 10 percent of all deaths due to breast cancer.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “A goal of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is to help keep the state’s food supply safe and secure. By assisting farmers with grants and technical assistance, the Baker-Polito Administration is helping to modernize their operations, open new market channels and meet regulatory requirements that will directly benefit farmers and consumers of their products.” ---Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner John Lebeaux announcing $1 million in grants to Massachusetts farms to implement practices that improve food safety within their operations. “Keeping the commonwealth’s workforce safe is important to both employees and employers as well as the greater community. These Safety Grants will provide training and education that helps promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace.” ---Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta announcing $800,000 in Workplace Safety Grants. All women have a fundamental right to access safe and affordable abortion. But on the Cape and Islands, women have been forced for years to make expensive trips BEACON | SEE PAGE 20
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 17 Service Information: RelaMASSHEALTH ESTATE RECOVERY T he MassHealth estate recovery claim is a creature of state and federal statute and regulation. Because such claims arise and are enforced under Massachusetts law by the state’s Division of Medical Assistance, state law and administrative practices are of much concern to the general public and to elder law attorneys. The Massachusetts statute specifi es that the state shall recover all MassHealth (Medicaid) benefi ts paid on a recipient’s behalf where the recipient was age 55 or over as of the time of receipt and the services were provided after October 1, 1993. Federal law mandates such recovery as the federal government reimburses the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approximately 50 cents for every dollar expended for such benefi ts. Massachusetts will recoup all MassHealth benefits paid on the recipient’s behalf, regardless of the service for which it was paid and regardless of whether the recipient lived in the community or was institutionalized in a long-term care facility. It is irrelevant whether the payments were for nursing home care, prescription drugs, hospitalization for a particular illness, a Medicare co-payment for an indigent elder picked up by MassHealth or visiting nurse services to keep the elder at home. Since 1989, the general rule in Massachusetts has been that a creditor of the estate must bring his or her claim by filing suit within one year of the decedent’s death, or the claim is barred. Even after the year has passed, however, the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) can still protect its claim by fi ling it within four months of the fi duciary’s appointment. In short, the crucial deadline for Medicaid claims is the later of one year from the date of death or four months from the fiduciary’s appointment. The DMA would bring suit against the estate’s executor or administrator in a court of competent jurisdiction. The DMA’s chosen forum is the Boston Municipal Court. Previous proposed legislation by the Romney administration had sought to expand estate recovery to include assets beyond the decedent’s probate estate. The law has been that only assets that were in the MassHealth recipient’s name at the time of his or her death were subject to estate recovery (i.e. the recipient’s probate estives and friends are invited to attend an hour of visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Tuesday, January 10th from 10 – 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. For directions and condolences visit www.BisbeePorcella.com. Donations in Ralph’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army at give.salvationarmyusa.org. O Page 19 Diane M. (Cafarella) Pesce f Melrose, formerly of Everett, passed peacefully December 24, 2022. Beloved wife of Joseph Pesce for 39 years. Daughter of the late Louise (Mosca) and Joseph Cafarella. Dear and devoted mother of Joseph Pesce of Allenstown, NH, and Nicole Pesce of Melrose. Sister of Joseph Cafarella of Everett, Frank Cafarella of Everett and Catherine Cafarella of Saugus. Loving grandmother of Cora Pesce and Maximus Pesce. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Diane’s visiting hours at Boston Cremation, 287 Main St, Malden, MA 02148 on Friday January 6th from 10a.m.12:00p.m. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net From all of us at Carpenito Real Estate... tate). The Romney administration attempted to expand estate recovery to include virtually all property interests possessed by the MassHealth recipient at the time of his or her death such as life insurance, life estates, jointly owned property, living trusts, tenants by the entirety, IRA’s, 401(k)’s, etc. Those attempted expanded recovery rules were slated to take eff ect on January 1, 2004. Subsequently, the state legislature delayed implementation until July 1 of that year as a result of heightened pressure from many elder lobbyist groups, the Mass Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the elderly population itself. Then, our state legislature went a step further by repealing the expanded estate recovery provisions altogether. Expanded estate recovery is not law today in Massachusetts. It is still very important to keep in mind that you should try to avoid probate if at all possible. Even an untimely death at a younger age might lead to a massive estate recovery claim against your probate estate if you had been receiving MassHealth benefi ts after having reached 55 years of age. At the present time, expanded estate recovery is not on the horizon. That’s a good thing insofar as asset protection is concerned. Nonetheless, dying with a probate estate might result in much more than the cost of probate itself. It could very well result in an obligation for the Personal Representative of the estate to repay a very large lien assessed by the Estate Recovery Unit. 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. 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC GRADE II/PLUMBER The Everett Housing Authority seeks qualified applicants with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in all areas of building maintenance. Qualified applicants must have strong mechanical ability and knowledge of plumbing, heating, HVAC and basic electrical systems. A Massachusetts Plumber’s License is required. Applicants must also have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation. The wage rate for this position is $36.29/hr., with an excellent benefits package. Submit resume and cover letter to SKergo.eha@comcast.net or Stephen Kergo Executive Director, Everett Housing Authority, 393 Ferry Street, Everett MA 02149. Everett Housing Authority is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. January 6, 13, 2023 EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY LEASED HOUSING ASSISTANT Everett Housing Authority seeks applicants for a part-time position with administrative office experience. This part-time position will provide office support of the general, day-to-day administrative and clerical tasks related to the Leased Housing department. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, have accurate keyboard and numeracy skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is necessary. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work with, and respect individuals of varied social, income, and ethnic backgrounds. Bilingual in Haitian Creole or Spanish is desirable. The wage rate for this position is $24.60 maximum 18hrs/wk. with no benefits. Submit resume and cover letter to Roberta Correale, Assistant Director, Everett Housing Authority, 393 Ferry Street, Everett MA 02149 or email rcorreale.eha@comcast.net. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Everett Housing Authority is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. January 6, 2023
Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday January 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: 28 Cedar Street. Map/Lot: B-01-000136 Person Requesting: Mr. Cleomar Batista 4 Wilder Road. Leominster, MA 01453 PROPOSAL: To demolish the existing structures on the property and construct a Four (4) Story Six (6) unit Residential Structure Reason for Denial: The proposed use as a Six (6) unit building is not permitted is this Zoning District Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: Violations: • A Six (6) unit residential use is not permitted • The frontage for the lot is only 41’-9” in length. • The total side yard setback is only 14’-8”. • The FAR (floor area ratio) for the proposed use is 1.32. where 0.5 is the limit • Parking shown on the lot only indicates 10 spaces where 12 spaces are required. • There are several parking spaces that are undersized (less than 9’ x 18’) Zoning Ordinance: 1) Section 4 Dwelling Districts (a) Uses quoted below (a) Uses. Within any dwelling district as indicated on the zoning map, no building, structure or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected which is intended or designed to be used in whole or in part for any industry, trade, manufacturing, or commercial purposes, of for other than the following specified purposes: (1) A single or double semi-detached dwelling existing at the time of the first enactment of, the Zoning Ordinance may be converted to provide not more than a total of three (3) dwelling units provided that the following standards are met: Any addition shall comply with the front, side and rear yard requirements and height limitations of the Zoning Ordinance. Where the existing building is already non-conforming, any alteration shall not increase the existing non-conformity. Parking in accordance with this Zoning Ordinance shall be provided for any additional dwelling units. (Ord. of 4-29-91) 2) Section 4 Dwelling districts b) Dimensional Requirements 2) line C Quoted below C. All other uses--------------0.5 maximum floor area ratio (Ord. of 6-29-87; Ord. of 4-29-91; Ord. of 7/16/2002; Ord. of 11/13/2007) 3) Section 4 Dwelling Districts b) Dimensional Requirements 1) Frontage which states the following: Frontage: a. 50 (Fifty) Feet minimum Residential lots in existence prior to the passage of this ordinance shall be exempt from The frontage requirement in this ordinance for a period of five (5) years from the date of passage of this ordinance, but shall conform to the requirements in effect prior to passage of this ordinance (Note: 30 feet Minimum) (Ord. of 6-29-87; Ord. of 7/16/2002 Ord. 11/13/2007) 4) Section 4 Dwelling Districts b) Dimensional Requirements line 6 which states the following: Side Yard: a. Four (4) feet minimum with a total of sixteen (16) feet 5) Section 17 Off-street parking paragraph A line 2 which states the following: A. 2 spaces per dwelling unit Off-street parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the requirements as outlined below. Where the Term “gross square feet” is used, it shall mean the total occupiable floor area measured within the exterior walls of the building. (Original Ord. Of 2-26-1965, 6-29-87) 2. Multi Family Dwellings 6) Section 17 Off-street parking line K which states the following: (K)Parking facilities shall be designed so that no vehicles shall be parked nearer to any street lines than the minimum specified building setback for the Zoning District in which the parking facility is located. [in this case the front yard set back is a minimum of 10 feet per Section 4 Dwelling Districts b) Dimensional requirements] 7) Section 17 Off-street parking line I which states the following: Each required car space shall be not less than 9 feet in width and 18 feet in length exclusive of drives and maneuvering space, and the total area of any parking facility for more than five (5) cars shall average two hundred seventy-five (275) square feet per car. No driveways or curb cuts shall exceed thirty (30) feet in width. (Ord. 01-046/2001) MARY GERACE- Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals December 30, 2022, January 6, 2023 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 off-Cape or out of state to access abortion services. This funding to Health Imperatives, which has locations on Martha’s Vineyard and Barnstable, breaks down barriers to care and gives women across the Cape and Islands access to this fundamental healthcare right.” ---Rep. Dylan Fernandez (D-Falmouth) on $4.1 million in grants awarded to reproductive health organizations including some on the Cape and Islands. “As the Lottery’s 50th anniversary celebration approaches the end, what better time to introduce the $50 ticket to begin our next 50 years? Our customers had been requesting this ticket for some time. After careful consideration, the Lottery has what we believe will provide them with the entirely new level of excitement they have been seeking.” ---State Treasurer Deb Goldberg, the chair of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, announcing the upcoming sale, beginning February 7th, of the Lottery’s first $50 instant scratch ticket which will offer over $1 billion in total winnings and feature a $25 million instant win prize, the largest in Mass Lottery history. 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 filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible latenight sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of December 26-30, the House met for a total of 11 hours and 22 minutes and the Senate met for a total of seven hours and 53 minutes. MON. DEC. 26 No House session No Senate session TUES.DEC. 27 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 2:13 p.m. WED. DEC. 28 No House session No Senate session THURS. DEC. 29 House 11:03 a.m. to 7:26 p.m. Senate 11:23 a.m. to 4:18 p.m. FRI. DEC. 30 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@ beaconhillrollcall.com. Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
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The French fi lm “Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory,” which is said to be the fi rst motion picture, was created in what year: 1872, 1895 or 1911? 9. Who had his fi rst national TV appearance/fi rst host appearance hosting the game show “Earn Your Vacation”? 10. In his journal in January 1842, what Concord, Mass., cabin dweller wrote, “I have been popping corn tonight… The popped corn is a perfect winter fl ower, hinting of anemones and houstonias.” 11. On Jan. 9, 1811, the first all-female golf tournament was held – at Musselburgh Golf Club in what country: Germany, Scotland or USA? 12. What former professional basketball player’s nickname is “Dr. J”? 13. How are anthracite and bituminous similar? 14. On Jan. 10, 1904, what actor was born in Dorchester, Mass., who appeared as the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz”? 15. How are growler, bergy bit and castle similar? 16. In 2023 what two countries will together host the FIFA Women’s World Cup? 17. 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