EV R Vol. 30, No. 2 -FREEEVE ER TT AADD www.advocatenews.net Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Legacy Honorin CATET CAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, January 15, 2021 Baker signs Home Rule petition giving mayor voting power on School Committee O n January 13, Governor Charlie Baker signed the Home Rule petition amending Everett’s City Charter and allowing Mayor Carlo DeMaria to become a voting member of the School Committee. DeMaria looks “ The time is always right to do the right thing. ” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WE’LL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AS ALWAYS, YOU CAN ACCESS OUR ONLINE BANKING AND ATMS ANYTIME. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 Right by you. 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 7 8 1 - 7 7 6 - 4444 WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM Member FDIC Member DIF Public Health Nurse Sabrina Firicano administers Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to Private Rocco Andreotti of the Everett Fire Department on January 12 at City Hall. Andreotti was the fi rst person in the city to receive the vaccine. See page 4 for story and photo highlights. Napolitano chosen as SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com new assistant city clerk By Christopher Roberson T he City Council, during its special meeting on January 13, voted unanimously to hire Peter Napolitano as Everett’s new assistant city clerk. Napolitano will take over for David Ragucci, who will be stepping down at the end of the month. From a pool of 31 applicants, 19 of them came forward for interviews with four fi nalists being sent before the council. From the four fi nalists, two of them withdrew, leaving Napolitano and Colleen O’Neil. An Everett resident, O’Neil said she worked for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and most recently for the Sky Zone Trampoline Park, where she has held numerous positions. In addition to serving 20 years as a councillor-at-large, Napolitano said, he served in the U.S. Navy for eight years. After being honorably discharged, he went on to work in the insurance and banking industries. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Everett Chamber of Commerce. Napolitano said his years on the council are what qualifi ed him to be the next assistant city clerk. “My time on the City Council gives me the experience to hit the ground running,” he said. Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone said that although the interview process went smoothly overall, he would have liked to have seen more than four finalists. “I feel the process should’ve been a little bit more thorough and a little bit more involved,” he said. forward to cohesively working with the other members of the School Committee while developing a record of accountability and allowing residents to know where he stands on important school-related matters. First responders get COVID vaccine (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett)
Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 DiDomenico sworn in for a sixth term in State Senate L ast week State Senator Sal DiDomenico was, once again, sworn into the State Senate – outside the State House. DiDomenico has served the Senate’s Middlesex and Suffolk District for the past 10 years, and this ceremony was a little bit different than what he and his colleagues had experienced in the past. Because of the many COVID-19 precautions, the Senators took the oath of office from Governor Charlie Baker outside in a socially distant event. DiDomenico said that it is special each time he is sworn into office. “It is an honor and privilege serving the residents of Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, Everett and the West End of Boston,” said DiDomenico. “It is a humbling experience each time I raise my hand and take the oath, and I am extremely grateful to the residents of my district for their trust and confidence. I want to thank my family, staff and friends for their unwavering support, and I am excited to continue working with my colleagues to move our Commonwealth forward.” After the ceremony the SenOn Beacon Hill, State Senator Sal DiDomenico was sworn in for a sixth term representing the Middlesex and Suffolk Senate District. (Courtesy Photo) ate met in a remote session and DiDomenico cast his vote for his friend, Senator Karen Spilka, to continue as Senate President for this upcoming term. Sheriff Koutoujian completes term leading Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association M iddlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian has officially completed his tenure as president of the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) after leading the organization for the past three years. The tenure of Koutoujian, who was elected in October 2017, was originally slated to conclude at the end of 2019. MSA presidents traditionally do not serve longer than a single twoyear term, but Sheriff Koutoujian was asked to serve an additional year by his colleagues in order to synchronize the MSA presidential term with the legislature’s session. “I want to thank my colleagues for the faith they placed in me as president. I esship over the past three years,” said Koutoujian. “During our tenure we worked closely with the legislature and the Baker Administration on some of the most important legislation impacting the criminal justice system in decades. Sheriffs do this job because we want to help those we serve; I am proud to have helped advance that goal over the last three years.” Koutoujian has been sucPeter Koutoujian Middlesex County Sheriff pecially thank outgoing Vice President Sheriff Chris Donelan for his thoughtful partnerceeded by Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins as President. Donelan has been succeeded by Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi as Vice President. SHERIFF | SEE PAGE 19 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 Page 3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MAYOR CARLO DEMARIA Complete renovation of Wehner, Rossetti, Meadows and Appleton St. Parks Central Fire Station renovation Canoe and kayak launch built @ Rivergreen North Creek flood mitigation construction completed Market Culvert repair underway Micro-milling and asphalt paving of Corey St. & Victoria St. lots TRANSPORTATION Installed PM bus lane and state's first bus lane rotary @ Sweetser Circle Added 2 additional miles of dedicated bus lanes Installed 20 new bike racks on Broadway 3 new bus stops with raised boarding platforms 350 potholes filled 2.5 miles of streets repaved 15,000 linear feet of sidewalk replaced YEAR IN YEAR IN REVIEW REVIEW CITY SERVICES 25 miles of sewer pipe cleaned 145 new trees planted, 120 stumps removed 2839 street lights upgraded to LED 343 decorative LED lights installed 1890 linear feet of water main replaced 76 lead water services replaced 4 raised crosswalks completed and installed COVID-19 RESPONSE 120,000 meals delivered to homebound residents Over 1 million pounds of food acquired and distributed 47,000 residents served through 311 60,000+ masks distributed $1.5 million slated to be disbursed for rental and mortgage relief
Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine now available for fi rst responders A By Christopher Roberson fter petitioning Everett’s state delegation, the COVID-19 vaccine was made available to the city’s fi rst responders on January 12. Private Rocco Andreotti of the Everett Fire Department was the fi rst person in the city to receive the vaccine at City Hall. He was followed by Sergeant Gina Collyer, a 32-year veteran of the Everett Police Department. “Along with my colleagues, State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joe McGonagle, the governor was receptive to our advocacy,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “These fi rst responders have been at the front line protecting our community during the pandemic and I am grateful to be able to off er the vaccine to these individuals as an important sign that Everett is on its way to beating this virus.” Police Chief Steven Mazzie expressed his gratitude for the vaccine being made available to his offi cers. “I’m thankLawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.179 MidUnleaded $2.459 Super $2.539 Diesel Fuel $2.559 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.35 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $1.999 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS ful that the COVID vaccine is being made available to the men and women of the Everett PD who would like to get it,” he said. “Being on the front lines in a public safety role has never been easy to begin with but adding a global pandemic into the mix has complicated it even more. I hope this is the beginning of reversing the trend and improving the atmosphere we operate in so we can do our jobs safely.” Going forward, the Moderna vaccine, which has an effi cacy rate of 94.1 percent, will be administered every week, Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All fi rst responders are encouraged to get the vaccine even if they were previously infected by COVID-19. In addition to Everett’s police officers and firefighters, the vaccine is also available to civilian personnel, dispatchers and school nurses. However, it has a very limited shelf life. Once a vial, which contains 10 doses, is pierced, it must be used within six hours. Currently, there are 30 fi rst responders signed up to receive the vaccine each day. In the coming weeks, the objective will be to provide 50 daily vaccinations. Sabrina Firicano and Caitlin Norden of the city’s Health Department will work with fi rst responders to set up appointments. To ensure that no dose is wasted, fi rst responders who need to cancel their appointment are asked to contact the Health Department at least 24 hours in advance. In accordance with the COVID-19 vaccine protocol, an appointment for the second dose of the vaccine must be made when the initial shot is administered. The vaccine is then expected to provide immunity for one year. Captain Michael O’Brien of the Everett Fire Department was one of the fi rst responders to receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine on January 12 at City Hall. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) Sergeant Gina Collyer, a 32-year veteran of the Everett Police Department, was the fi rst member of the department to receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. “This vaccine will give our first responders the protection they need and deserve. The commitment of our fi rst responders, healthcare workers, emergency personnel, and frontline workers over the past year has been nothing short of astounding,” said DeMaria. “These individuals are constantly going above and beyond protecting and serving our residents.” Once all first responders have received the vaccine, it will then be off ered to essential workers and individuals over the age of 75. Prices subject to change New Year! H Happy Ne FLEET
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 Page 5 Rep. McGonagle votes to pass landmark climate change bill O n January 4, State Representative Joseph McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature, enacted breakthrough climate legislation that overhauls the state’s climate laws, drives down greenhouse gas emissions, creates clean energy jobs and protects Environmental Justice (EJ) communities. The bill, An Act creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy (S.2995), sets a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions limit, as well as statewide limits every five years; increases the requirements for offshore wind energy procurement; requires emission reduction goals for Mass Save, the state’s energy efficiency program; and, for the first time, establishes the criteria in statute that define EJ populations. In addition, the legislation increases support for clean energy workforce development programs, including those targeting low-income communities, and improves gas pipeline safety. The bill is now with the governor. “This legislation represents a major piece of climate legislation that will set the course of the Commonwealth for the next three decades,” said House Speaker Ronald Mariano. “Today we send a message loud and clear that Massachusetts will empower our environmental justice communities, achieve net zero emissions by 2050, continue to lead on offshore wind, increase equitable access to our clean energy programs, and create pathways to clean energy jobs for underserved and low-income communities.” “I’m very excited for the commitment and investment made today by the legislature,” said McGonagle. “With this legislation, we are sending a message that the climate and environment will remain priorities in the Commonwealth for the next 30 years. Environmental justice communities such as Everett will reap from the passing of this bill.” The legislation includes, among other items, the following provisions. • Sets a statewide net-zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and mandates emissions limits every five years, as well as limits for specific sectors of the economy, including transportation and buildings • Codifies EJ provisions into Massachusetts law, defining EJ ing and certifying utility contractors • Increases the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) by three percent each year from 2025–2029, resulting in 40 percent renewable energy by 2030 • Establishes an opt-in municipal net-zero energy stretch code, including a definition of “net-zero building” • Prioritizes equitable access Joseph McGonagle State Representative populations and providing new tools and protections for affected neighborhoods • Requires an additional 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind, building on previous legislation action, and increases the total to 5,600 megawatts in the Commonwealth • Directs the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), regulator of the state’s electric and natural gas utilities, to balance priorities going forward: system safety, system security, reliability, affordability, equity and, significantly, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions • Sets appliance energy efficiency standards for a variety of common appliances, including plumbing, faucets, computers and commercial appliances • Adopts several measures aimed at improving gas pipeline safety, including increased fines for safety violations and regulations related to trainto the state’s solar programs by low-income communities • Establishes $12 million in annual funding for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center in order to create a pathway to the clean energy industry for EJ populations and minority- and women-owned businesses • Provides solar incentives for businesses by exempting them from the net metering cap to allow them to install solar systems on their premises to help offset their electricity use and save money • Requires utilities to include an explicit value for greenhouse gas reductions when they calculate the cost-effectiveness of an offering of Mass Save • Creates a first-time greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants that requires them to purchase 50 percent non-emitting electricity by 2030 and net-zero by 2050 • Sets benchmarks for the adoption of clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles, charging stations, solar technology, energy storage, heat pumps and anaerobic digestors.
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 DiDomenico’s Environmental Justice bill included in landmark climate change legislation B OSTON – On January 4, the Massachusetts Legislature enacted breakthrough climate legislation that overhauls the state’s climate laws, drives down greenhouse gas emissions and creates clean energy jobs. The bill, An Act creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy (S.2995), includes major changes to the way the Commonwealth approaches statewide climate change policy and historic Environmental Justice (EJ) language taken from legislation sponsored by State Senator Sal DiDomenico. Senator DiDomenico was a lead sponsor of the Environmental Justice Act, and he worked with his colleagues Senator Jamie Eldridge and Representatives Liz Miranda, Adrian Madaro and Michelle DuBois on this important issue throughout the last session. 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Xando is shown with Sergeant Stephen Panzini and Police Chief Steven Mazzie. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) bill,” said Senator DiDomenico. “Time and again, cities like Chelsea and Everett have been disproportionately impacted by our long history of short-sighted environmental policies, and we have taken on this toxic burden for our entire region. Moving forward, this legislation ensures that EJ communities have a seat at the table and a voice when decisions are made that impact their homes and their health. There are many landmark components of this bill, but this provision in particular is so important for our community. I am very grateful to the incredible EJ organizations, like Chelsea’s own GreenRoots for their fi erce advocacy on this; their tireless work has yielded a big win for EJ communities across the Commonwealth.” Critically, for the fi rst time, this bill codifi es EJ into Massachusetts law, defi ning EJ populations and providing new tools and protections for affected neighborhoods. It also requires each climate roadmap plan to improve or mitigate economic, environmental and public health impacts on EJ populations and lowand moderate-income individuals. The legislation also includes, among other items, the following provisions: • Sets a statewide net-zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and mandates emissions limits every five years, as well as limits for specifi c sectors of the economy, including transportation and K9 Xando retires from Everett Police Dept. tractors • Increases the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) by 3 percent each year from 2025– 2029, resulting in 40 percent renewable energy by 2030 • Establishes an opt-in municipal net-zero energy stretch code, including a defi nition of “net-zero building.” • Prioritizes equitable access Sal DiDomenico State Senator buildings • Requires an additional 2,400 megawatts of off shore wind, building on previous legislation action, and increases the total to 5,600 megawatts in the Commonwealth • Directs the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), regulator of the state’s electric and natural gas utilities, to balance priorities going forward: system safety, system security, reliability, aff ordability, equity and, signifi cantly, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions • Sets appliance energy effi - ciency standards for a variety of common appliances, including plumbing, faucets, computers and commercial appliances • Adopts several measures aimed at improving gas pipeline safety, including increased fi nes for safety violations and regulations related to training and certifying utility conto the state’s solar programs by low-income communities • Establishes $12 million in annual funding for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center in order to create a pathway to the clean energy industry for EJ populations and minority- and women-owned businesses • Provides solar incentives for businesses by exempting them from the net metering cap to allow them to install solar systems on their premises to help off set their electricity use and save money • Requires utilities to include an explicit value for greenhouse gas reductions when they calculate the cost-eff ectiveness of an off ering of Mass Save • Creates a fi rst-time greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants that requires them to purchase 50 percent non-emitting electricity by 2030 and “net-zero” by 2050 • Sets benchmarks for the adoption of clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles, charging stations, solar technology, energy storage, heat pumps and anaerobic digestors.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 Page 7 Citation awarded to business owners, residents for donating masks and food By Tara Vocino W ard 2 residents are giving back to their community in making approximately 3,000 masks and donating food to more than 400 families out of their Irving Street home and flower shop on Ferry Street. Back when masks were not widely available, Karina Sousa, her mother, Maria Oliveira, and friends sewed masks and exchanged masks for food donations, which they redirected to people in need. Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins presented a City of Everett citation to the Helloguan Florist owners on MonOn Monday night, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins, along with the City Council, honored, from left to right, volunteers Sophia Sousa, Maria Oliveira, Karina Sousa and Giulia Sousa for making masks. “Karina’s out-of-the-box idea and selflessness created a new channel to help a whole other segment of our community that we had not reached yet,” Martins said. “I am extremely thankful for their energy and efforts and also to the city for immediately providing me with more groceries each week so we could add to her distribution and feed more families.” Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins awarded a citation to Karina Sousa (left) on Monday for her work in sewing thousands of masks and donating food to hundreds of families. Sousa emigrated from Brazil in 2009. She thanked her friends and family who helped her with this project: Moises Oliveira, Adriana Mazuco, Ana Paula Zavodini, Elis Andrade, Claudinei Ferreira, Claudia Souza, Vera Gonçalves, Suelen Souza, Giulia Sousa, Sophia Sousa, Sultana Market, Vitória Meat Market, Councillor Martins and Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin. Martins said Sousa’s mother, Maria, used her own freezer at her flower shop, Helloguan on Ferry Street, to store the vegetables. She is extremely proud to see them as Brazilian immigrants giving back to the community. They also created a hat brand, “Os Pé Vermelho in America.” With the sale of these hats, they bought food to help community members. Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin, Karina Sousa and Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins are pictured outside of Sousa’s Irving Street home. (Courtesy photos, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins) WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for Program and be eligible for as much as towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Household of 1 = $39,105 Household of 2 = $51,137 Household of 3 = $63,169 Household of 4 = $75,201 Karina Sousa and her friends/family made and donated thousands of masks. day morning. Sousa said she decided to help because she saw many Latino families who do not speak English going through hard times, not knowing how to support their family, without jobs or resources. “I am feeling very honored with the citation I received,” Sousa said. “It’s so special to see an immigrant [receive] something like this, not only for me, but for the whole community (Courtesy photo, Karina Sousa) – and to know that everyone can make a difference in someone’s life.” Martins, who helped transport food, said Sousa and her friends/family stepped up during a time when city operations were coming together and there were many people in need. The city pantries were working day and night to reach thousands of residents, and still, there were so many people to get to. Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2021 Residents of 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 City distributes $216K for housing assistance S By Christopher Roberson ince the end of last month, the City of Everett has awarded $216,279 to residents for rent and mortgage assistance. During the January 11 City Council meeting, Erin Devaney, chief of staff to Mayor Carlo DeMaria, said the City earmarked $1.3 million in CARES Act funding to help residents stay in their homes. Devaney emphasized that the money was not taken from the $3.1 million that the City received in additional CARES funding on December 23, 2020. She said the City, working in concert with Action for Boston Community Development, received 316 applications for assistance between December 10 and December 22. Devaney said that within the total applicant pool there were 13 requests for assistance not related to housing, three applicants exceeded the maximum income level and seven applications were duplicates. To date, 71 applicants have received monetary housing assistance with the remaining 220 applications still being processed. Cost of holiday decorations In other news, Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone said the city spent $268,000 on holiday decorations, which was more than double the amount budgeted for fiscal year 2021. “We need to be careful with what we’re doing and how we’re doing it,” he said. “We can never lose sight of how taxpayer dollars are spent.” Capone requested copies of the invoices from holiday decoration purchases. Therefore, the council voted 10-1 to reContact information for City Councillors City Council President Wayne Matewsky: 617-389-5106. Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone: 617-387-9045. Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins: 617-394-8029. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro: 617-394-8235. Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le: 617-953-6112. Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio: 617-407-0860. Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin: 781-560-3791. Councillor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola: 339-987-7354. Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon: 617-387-7791. Councillor-at-Large Gerly Adrien: 617-835-8267. Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese: 617-389-8715. fer the matter to DeMaria and Chief Financial Officer Eric Demas. Matewsky reminds City Council of five-minute rule In his first meeting as City Council President, Wayne Matewsky reminded his colleagues that they cannot exceed five minutes when speaking on a matter. “The last year was a little rough,” said Matewsky. “We’ve been at these meetings till midnight or past midnight.” Posting legal matters Councillor-at-Large Gerly Adrien renewed her previous request to have the City Solicitor’s Office post on the city’s website lawsuits that have been filed against Everett relating to matters of “police misconduct and unlawful discrimination.” Adrien said she would like to have the postings updated every six months. Assistant City Solicitor Keith Slattery said he supported Adrien’s request. “Transparency is always a good thing,” he said, reiterating that only lawsuits, not claims, would be posted. “Anyone can make a claim; they can be unfounded; they can be unvetted.”
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 Page 9 Artist spices up digital, interactive art gallery with customizable avatars By Tara Vocino M alden artist Karyn Alzayer hosted a digital, interactive art gallery, featuring guest-made avatars, on Saturday night. Using an application called Gather, approximately 33 guests customized their own avatar to explore 35 pieces of artwork video game–style. Like Zoom, participants had access to their microphone and camera. Alzayer’s husband, Daud, took a month creating the template, where guests can stop to view each work of art. Everett Councillor-at-Large Gerly Adrien and Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone, family, friends and other guests attended Saturday’s gallery. “I’m so excited to officially launch this space and was thrilled to see so many friends, family and community members,” Alzayer said Monday. “I hope it can inspire others to think about the different ways we can interact while keeping our distance.” A painted “play me, I’m yours” piano that Alzayer designed was showcased at the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston. The “caged ducklings,” referencing children separated from their parents in immigration, made national headlines. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Par t icipants can interGallery participants, using a video camera and creating an avatar, had to find the traveling wishing wall along with 34 other pieces of artwork in the five-hour gallery. act with each other based on their proximity in the space. Besides moving like in a video game, avatars can dance or become transparent ghosts to spice up the fun. The gallery is available online permanently, using only Chrome or Firefox browsers, ideally on computers vs. cell phones/tablets. Half of the artwork pieces are available for sale. For information, visit https://gather.town/app/ nsMShpUL0EVMr2lD/HennaInspiredGallery. “Penelope” is a five-foot fiberglass rabbit sculpture. (Photo Courtesy of Katy Rogers)
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Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 A wild night indeed: the time BC football beat Alabama at Sullivan Stadium A Forrest Gump-like remembrance of that Flutie Era win on Nov. 25, 1983 By Steve Freker W hen you look at Alabama Crimson Tide football these days, it is not simply a matter of the biblical David and Goliath matchup when an opponent ventures onto its path in most years. Nick Saban has transformed ’Bama back into a college football National Championship factory, with its modest recent title just a few days old after the 202021 Tide annihilated an exceptionally good Ohio State team Monday night in New Orleans, a 52-24 wipeout win. No, they don’t win it every year, it just seems that way. We do know they are always the favorite, and they have been for probably every single game they’ve stepped on the field the past 11 or 12 seasons, at least since 2009 when they won their first National Championship since the Bear Bryant days at ’Bama. The latest title Monday night got me to thinking, and a fantastic memory jogged back into the front of my mind. Does anyone recall the first and only time Alabama football came north of the Mason-Dixon Line to play Boston College on Eagle home turf... and LOST?! I do. It was on the evening of November 25, 1983, a Friday night and the night after Thanksgiving... And I Was There! When #13-ranked Alabama came to Foxborough in 1983 to play #15-ranked Boston College, its first-year head coach Ray Perkins, above, had mighty big shoes to fill since he was replacing the most iconic and winningest coach in Crimson Tide history, Bear Bryant. (Courtesy Photo) fer Stadium”) for the notorious Patriots-Dolphins 3-0 “snow plow” game, too!) This one certainly was up there in importance, for sure – with Cowboy Jack Bicknell’s BC Eagles on one side and future Patriots assistant coach Ray Perkins leading Alabama on the other sideline; this was a national level game at the time. CBS televised in nationally, a big deal in college in those days, nothing like it is today. Talk about pressure and a Doug Flutie was in the midst of building his legend in his junior year when he led Boston College (BC) football to a comeback 20-13, upset win over visiting #13-ranked Alabama at then-Sullivan Stadium in Foxborough, one of the biggest wins in BC history. (Courtesy Photo) That’s right. In one of my many “Forrest Gump-like” appearances, I was in attendance at that windy, rainswept, dreary weather matchup in good old Sullivan Stadium (where the practice bubble for Gillette Stadium now sits), the original home of the New England Patriots. A very memorable “I Was There” moment I’ve actually had many “I When the BC-Alabama game was played on November 25, 1983, the Patriots’ home field in Foxborough had been renamed “Sullivan Stadium” just a few months earlier by its new sponsor, Anheuser Busch, in honor of its longtime owner, Billy Sullivan. When it opened in 1971, it was christened “Schaefer Stadium” by its original naming rights sponsor, Schaefer Beer. (Courtesy Photo) Was There” moments in Boston (and some national) sports history in terms of attendance. But those are stories for another day. Although, just for context, yes, “I Was There” in December 1982, just under a year earlier (when it was still called “Schaetarget on his back – Perkins was in his first year as Alabama head coach – succeeding to that point the most legendary college football head coach in history, Bear Bryant, who had won more national titles than any coach ever, six of them. Alabama had come out of the gate on fire in 1983, winning four straight and rising as high as #3 in the national polls before a pair of tough losses to then #3 Penn State and #11 Tennessee knocked them back down them down to #18. But Perkins and the Tide roared back with three straight wins over three more Top 20 opponents to climb back to #13. Alabama that year was like many in the oldschool collegiate days, playing at monster strength of schedule. How many teams these days play an entire season of ranked, Top 20 opponents as the Tide did in 1983? At 7-2 coming into the BC game, Alabama was a big favorite on the road “up North” over the Eagles. It was the best start in years for BC football BC came in at 8-2, its best start in years as Bicknell and the Eagles were experiencing the first wave of “Flutie Fever.” BC had played only one ranked opponent that season and lost, 27-17, to #12 West Virginia. But this was Alabama. A perennial national title contender under Coach Bryant and Coach Perkins was expected to stay that course. Future Heisman Trophy winner and quarterback Doug Flutie, leading BC in his junior year season, was quickly building a following for the surprisingly #15-ranked BC Eagles and for football fans like me, it was like this: To go watch the University of Alabama Crimson Tide come to town and play a local team like Boston College was like getting a chance to witness a piece of history. When I found out I was getting a free ticket, courtesy of Coach Bicknell himself and the BC football program, it was like getting a chance to go see that history live. We got to see Flutie... and Godzilla, too Forget about David and Goliath, this was about seeing Doug Flutie in the flesh. And Godzilla, too. How did these tickets materialize? Well, right place, right SPORTS | SEE PAGE 14
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Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 12 time always wins. Throw in a 1972 Chevy Impala, mint condition, with those big, roomy seats, and we were good to go. On November 25, 1983, a kid named Steve Monaco had one day earlier just completed an excellent varsity football season as the starting varsity quarterback for Head Coach Paul Finn’s Malden High School (MHS) Golden Tornadoes football team. Monaco was a steady-under-pressure field general with a rocket arm who had already begun to attract the attention of college scouts, despite it just being his sophomore season. Just 36 hours earlier, Monaco had directed a brilliant comeback attempt in the 96th Annual Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Game, only to see the Tornadoes fall, 25-14. Despite the loss, the 15-year-old Monaco was sensational, staring down a 25-0 halftime deficit at windy, frigid Hormel Stadium and completing 18 of 21 passes for 177 yards and two TDs. I was an assistant coach, just my second season of many on Coach Finn’s football staff; we all had visions of what lay ahead for this kid, who would go on to set records and be one of the best Tornadoes signal-callers of all time. A high school sophomore already on the map Games like that had already put Monaco on the map, and about a week earlier Cowboy Jack and the Eagles had invited a passel of local high school prospects, including Monaco, to come see what was arguably the most anticipated BC home football game in its history at the time. Since Monaco wanted to take two of his MHS football buddies to the game, Moose Gennette and Jake McGrath, who had been on the receiving end of many of Monaco’s passes the day before, there left one more ticket to be had. “Thank you very much,” I said, “I’ll drive,” as we loaded up the Impala and headed down 95-South to go see Godzilla and try and see what Flutie Fever felt like in person! Despite the horrendous weather, with wind and rain drizzling at the beginning and then whipping up stronger and stronger like an orchestral storm, the game lived up to its billing...if you were a BC fan. An Alabama fan? An utter disaster. The Crimson Tide was supposed to mop up the floor with the lowly Eagles, who had somehow surreptitiously snuck into the Top 20. Steve DeOssie, a senior captain who simply ate the Crimson Tide for dinner, one of the best games of his senior year. Alabama was stopped at the BC two-yard-line on one first-half drive, then at the BC one-yard line in another deep drive. It had to settle for field goals of 20 and 28 yards for a 6-0 lead. (An aside: I actually knew Here is Malden High School Hall of Famer quarterback Steve Monaco (12), the Golden Tornadoes’ all-time leading passer, making a handoff in the 1983 Thanksgiving Day Game, which was the 96th game in the Malden-Medford series. Just over 24 hours later, he was at Sullivan Stadium, taking in the BC-Alabama showdown. (Courtesy/Maldonian) First half all tied at 6-6, a disaster for Alabama The first half was a deadlock, tied at 6-6. The rain, wind and snow had been a steady three-course, sloppy serving of weather that football fans and players all swear they love, but most of them are flat-out liars on that one. Obviously, being from Malden, we had brought neither umbrellas, proper rain gear nor decent footwear, except Monaco, who swore by work boots even at that young age. For all of us, it was plastic trash bags all around, belay the ponchos, with holes ripped open to poke our heads through, of course. For the Eagles, it was not “Flutie Magic” that ruled the night – it was the BC defense. Leading the way for BC was middle linebacker DeOssie at the time, having met him when he played in the Shriner’s High School Football All-Star Game in 1980 with my younger brother, Gary. The two became good friends, having both been born in Charlestown, and they stayed in touch. They both went on to be college football captains, DeOssie at BC, after a great high school career at now gone Don Bosco, and Gary a three-year starting tight end at UMass Amherst. DeOssie went on to a 12-year NFL career and is now an analyst of the present-day Patriots. My brother got some professional football offers from the then fledgling USFL, but he opted to go start earning a paycheck and became a career corrections officer.) Back to the game: Flutie took his team 66 yards in the closing minutes of the half to a fourth-down, one-yard touchdown dive by Steve Strachan to make it 6-6. But kicker Kevin Snow missed two chances at the extra point – on the first miss Alabama was penalized – and the score was tied at intermission. The weather continued to SPORTS | SEE PAGE 15
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 Page 15 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 14 be incredibly bad. Let the record show that over 58,000 tickets were sold for this game, a near sellout. But the place was, maybe, just over half full at kickoff. Thousands more fled the wicked weather at halftime. When asked about the game at the time, Flutie said in one published report, “It was so bad that when you came out of the game after not moving the ball you were almost glad because you had a chance to get warm. That sounds ridiculous, but it’s true.” A weird night got weirder: “The Big Blackout” A weird and crazy night then got a little weirder, and a little crazier. Then came “The Big Blackout” just before the second half began. The Sullivan Stadium lights went out just before the second half was to begin. It was later reported that the nationally televised CBS picture transmission went out, too, although the commentators, Lindsey Nelson and Jack Snow, continued the play-by-play audio. But they kept playing the game! The game had started at 1:30 p.m., but now it was well after 3:00 and heading to 4:00 as the second half started. Daylight wasn’t burning, to quote John Wayne from “The Cowboys,” it was running away and hiding, it being late November. With about 4:30 left in the third quarter, no times were exact because of the absence of a scoreboard; a punt by Boston College’s John Mihalik from midfield was blocked by Paul Tripoli. Anthony Smiley got the ball at the Alabama 42, picked up several blockers and went all the way to give the Crimson Tide a 13-6 lead. That must have been what jumpstarted the “Fever.” Flutie had been not much of a factor up until the fourth quarter. That changed in the fourth quarter as Flutie took over and along with two fourth-quarter touchdowns by fullback Bob Biestek, one on a five-yard pass from Flutie, the other on a three-yard dive with 5:06 to go, the Eagles soared to 9-2, as great a come-from-behind victory as the school has ever experienced. Flutie Magic pulled it out for BC in the end Flutie finished 14-of-29 for 198 yards, over half of that total yardage in the fourth quarter. Defensive end Dave Thomas recovered two deadly (for Alabama) Tide fumbles in the SPORTS | SEE PAGE 19 “YOUR FINANCIAL FOCUS” JOSEPH D. CATALDO IRS DEBT By Joseph D. Cataldo RS offers in compromise aren’t always the best way to eliminate IRS debt. The IRS does not have an unlimited amount of time to collect unpaid taxes owed by taxpayers. Oftentimes, taxpayers unknowingly and needlessly give the IRS more time to collect the tax. Pursuant to Internal I Revenue Code Section 6502, the IRS only has 10 years from the date of assessment to collect the unpaid tax. This is called the Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED). It is important to keep in mind prior to filing for bankruptcy, filing an offer in compromise, filing for innocent spouse relief or delaying the collection process by filing a collection due process appeal thar you should keep the following in mind: a. Be confident in the probability of success b. That success will result in less debt than waiting for the CSED Once you file for an Offer in Compromise, that will extend the CSED for the time the Offer in Compromise is open plus an additional 30 days. Offers in Compromise can be open for anywhere between six months and one year. With Covid-19, the time period is almost certain to be longer. Most Offers in Compromise fail anyway. The CSED is tolled while the Offer is pending. The tolling ends once the Offer is accepted. Furthermore, the taxpayer must remain current for a period of five years on all tax filings and payments. Making a payment plan in order to get the IRS off your back does not extend the CSED. Filing for bankruptcy extends the CSED plus an additional six months after the bankruptcy is finalized. If the bankruptcy fails due to the tax returns not being timely filed, then you have simply given the IRS more time within with to collect the tax. You can file for bankruptcy for a federal income tax for any tax return that was due to be filed more than three years prior to the bankruptcy filing. Keep in mind that the original tax returns themselves must have been filed on a timely basis. The CSED is not extended if you enter into an installment agreement with the IRS. It is not extended while it is requested and while it is in place. Also be careful when applying for innocent spouse relief. If both husband and wife sign off on a tax return, they are both liable for the taxes owed. To be eligible for innocent spouse relief, the following conditions apply: 1. There was a joint income tax return filed for the year that resulted in the disputed debt 2. There was a substantial understatement of tax that was caused by an erroneous item on the return or the negligence of one spouse 3 . The “ i nnocen t ” spouse didn’t know or didn’t have reason to know there was a substantial underpayment of the tax liability 4. It would be inequitable or unreasonable to hold the spouse liable for the tax liability The problem is that filing for innocent spouse relief extends the CSED. If the CSED isn’t far off, you might be better off not filing for such relief. Remember: know the date of assessment and realize the IRS has only 10 years to collect that debt before you take any one of these courses of action.
Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen A message from Bob Katzen, Publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call: Join me Sunday nights between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. as we jump in my time capsule and go back to the simpler days of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s for my talk show “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Fun and Nostalgia Show.” My special guests on Sunday, January 17 at 7 p.m. will be Alan Tolz and Steve Elman, co-authors of “Burning Up the Air,” the defi nitive biography of Jerry Williams— one of the world’s most famous radio talk show hosts of all time. There will be a special live appearance by the original, the one and only “Grace, Queen of the Cockamamies.” Steve Elman tracked her down for us. Grace is an icon who was a regularly featured caller on Jerry’s show and is known for her hysterical malapropisms. She has not been heard on the radio for 22 years. Visit us at www.bobkatzenshow.com There are many ways you can listen to the show from anywhere in the world: If you have a smart speaker, simply say, “Play WMEX on RADIO.COM” Download the free RADIO.COM app on your phone or tablet Listen online at: www.radio. com/1510wmex/listen Tune into 1510 AM if you still have an AM radio THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senator’s votes on roll calls from the week of January 4-8. The 2019-2020 legislative session has ended and the 20212022 session is now underway. CLIMATE CHANGE (S 2296) House 145-9, Senate 38-2, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a 57-page climate change bill. A key section makes the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal net zero by 2050. “I owe a special debt of gratitude to Speaker Mariano for his invaluable mentorship over my six years as House energy chair,” said Rep. Tom Golden (D-Lowell), House Chair of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. “It is his long-standing recognition of Massachusetts’ opportunity to play a leadership role in off shore wind and his fearless commitment to push forward when others hang back that have led us to advance legislation as ambitious as the Next Generation Roadmap bill.” “While I believe protecting the environment is of the utmost importance, this bill guarantees the construction of nuclear power plants in Massachusetts communities, of which I am deeply concerned about their placement and eventual consequences in Worcester County and Massachusetts in general,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) who voted against the measure. “The bill gives unregulated power to unelected bureaucrats with severe consequences on homeowners, communities and the energy sector. Everyday homeowners will be forced to change to a new home heating system, most likely with little to no fi nancial assistance from the government that is forcing these changes upon them.” “The climate change bill takes a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including recognizing how forests and other natural and working lands can be used to promote carbon sequestration and help Massachusetts reach its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050,” said House Minority Leader Bradley Jones (R-North Reading). “It also incorporates municipal lighting plants as partners in these eff orts by setting greenhouse gas emissions standards and establishing an equal playing fi eld for these facilities. I’m proud to have served on the conference committee that produced this historic bill which reaffi rms Massachusetts’ role as a national leader on clean energy issues.” “This bill steps up the pace of our collective drive to contain climate change,” said Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), Senate Chair of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. “It’s the strongest eff ort of its kind in the country. With the tools the Legislature assembles here, we’re constructing the response we need and providing a blueprint to other states.” “I support green energy research and usage,” said opponent Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn). “My concern is this bill would be forcing and mandating higher prices at the gas pumps and on home heating oil, and higher electricity costs on homeowners, renters and small businesses. Green energy is costly to produce with today’s technology and not always reliable, therefore I look forward to a time when it will be cost-effective and far more dependable than now.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes $626.5 MILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (H 5250) House 143-4, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a $626.5 million economic development package which did not include a House-backed plan to have Massachusetts join other New England states in legalizing sports betting. Provisions include $50 million in funding for transit-oriented housing; $30 million for a program similar to the federal Paycheck Protection Program that loans money to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to pay employee payroll, mortgage interest, rent, utilities and interest on other debt obligations; $35 million for loans for community development lending institutions to extend capital to small businesses, with a focus on minority- and women-owned businesses; $50 million for neighborhood stabilization to help return blighted or vacant housing back to productive use; $6 million for a competitive grant program administered by the Massachusetts Cultural Council to promote artists in creating new mediums to showcase their art, and to promote local museums to showcase their exhibits remotely; $102.3 million for local economic development projects across the state; $20 million for a competitive grant program fund dedicated to supporting community development, infrastructure projects and climate resilience initiatives in rural communities and small towns; and the creation of the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights that would require student loan borrowers to be licensed at the state level, prohibit servicers from engaging in predatory, unfair and unlawful practices, and establish a Student Loan Ombudsman in the Attorney General’s offi ce to resolve complaints and help borrowers navigate their repayment options. “The economic development agreement reached is a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package that will provide desperately needed support to our restaurant sector, our small businesses, and especially those most disproportionately impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic,” said Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow), Senate chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “While no single piece of legislation on its own can BHRC | SEE PAGE 17 S y Senior ni r How Seniors Can Make Their Sa e a H BY JIM MILLER S i C M k hi Bathrooms Safer and Easier to Use Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for making a bathroom senior-friendly? My 78-year-old mother has mobility problems and fell getting out of the bathtub last month. I’d like to modify her bathroom with some safety features that can help keep her safe. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Great question! Because more accidents and injuries happen in the bathroom than any other room in the house, this is a very important room to modify, especially for seniors with mobility or balance problems. Depending on your mom’s needs and budget, here are some simple tips and product recommendations that can make her bathroom safer and easier to use. Floor: To avoid slipping, a simple fi x is to get non-skid bath rugs for the fl oors. Or if you want to put in a new fl oor get slip-resistant tiles, rubber or vinyl fl ooring, or install wallto-wall carpeting. Lights: Good lighting is also very important, so install the highest wattage bulbs allowed for your mom’s bathroom fi xtures and get a plug-in nightlight that automatically turns on when the room gets dark. Bathtub/shower: To make bathing safer, purchase a rubber suction-grip mat, or put down adhesive nonskid tape on the tub/shower fl oor. And have a carpenter install grab bars in and around the tub/ shower for support. If your mom uses a shower curtain, install a screw or bolt-mounted curtain rod, versus a tension-mounted rod, so that if she loses her balance and grabs the shower curtain the rod won’t spring loose. For easier access and safer bathing, consider getting your mom a shower or bathtub chair so she can bathe from a seated position. In addition, you should also have a handheld, adjustable-height showerhead installed that makes chair bathing easier. If your mom has the budget for it, another good option is to install a curb-less shower or a walk-in-bathtub. Curbless showers have no threshold to step over, and come with a built-in seat, grab bars, slip resistant fl oors and an adjustable handheld showerhead. While walk-in tubs have a door in front that provides a much lower threshold to step over than a standard tub. They also have a built-in seat, handrails and a slip resistant bottom, and some have therapeutic features like whirlpool water jets and/or bubble massage air jets. Curb-less showers and walkin-tubs run anywhere between $2,500 and $10,000 installed. Toilet: Most standard toilets are around 15 inches high and can be an issue for taller seniors with arthritis, back, hip or knee problems. If your mom has trouble getting on or off the toilet, a simple solution is to purchase a raised toilet seat that clamps to the toilet bowl, and/or purchase toilet safety rails that sit on each side of the seat for support. Or, you can install a new ADA compliant “comfort height” toilet that is 16-to-19 inches high. Faucets: If your mom has twist handles on the sink, bathtub or shower faucets, consider replacing them with lever handle faucets, or with a touch, motion or digital smart faucet. They’re easier to operate, especially if she has hand arthritis or gripping problems. Also note that it only takes 130-degree water to scald someone, so turn her hot water heater down to 120 degrees. Doorway: If your mom needs a wider bathroom entrance to accommodate a walker or wheelchair, an inexpensive solution is to install some swing clear off set hinges on the door which will expand the doorway an additional two inches. Emergency assistance: As a safety precaution, you should also consider purchasing a voice-enabled medical alert system like Get Safe (GetSafe.com) for her bathroom. This device would let her call for help by simple voice command, or by pushing a button or pulling a cord. You can find all of these suggested products at either medical supply stores, pharmacies, big-box stores, home improvement stores, hardware and plumbing supply stores, as well as online. 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. Seni nior ior
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 Page 17 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 1. On Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 safely made an emergency landing in what U.S. river? 2. How are Chaga, Enoki and Button similar? 3. Who was nominated for Best Movie Director at the Academy Awards fi ve times between 19401960 but never won? 4. On Jan. 16, 1980, Boston scientists announced the production of interferon, which fi ghts what? 5. How are Hearst, Hammond and Cinderella similar? 6. What website main page of a popular volunteer organization has a logo showing a globe made of jigsaw pieces? 7. What Middle Eastern city has an indoor mall ski area with lifts and “magic carpets”? 8. What continent is the snow leopard native to? 9. How are Canadiens, Senators and Jets similar? 10. On Jan. 17, 1706, who was born who later helped found the fi rst American all-volunteer fire company, Philadelphia’s Union Fire Company (“Bucket Brigade”)? 11. What football star nicknamed “Broadway Joe” said, “You learn how to be a gracious winner and an outstanding loser”? 12. On Jan. 18, 1967, “Goose” Tatum died, who was the “Clown Prince” of what sport? 13. In January 1786 the Virginia General Assembly enacted what president’s “Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom” (forerunner of 1st Amendment)? 14. January 19 is National Popcorn Day; the fi rst popcorn machine – a street vending machine – was invented in Chicago in what year: 1885, 1929 or 1943? 15. In “Moby Dick” what character said, “As for me, I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote”? 16. In what film did Katharine Hepburn win Best Actress for playing Eleanor of Aquitaine? 17. On Jan. 20, 1937, who became the fi rst U.S. president to be inaugurated on January 20? 18. What is another word for rutabaga? 19. How are femur, fi bula and tibia similar? 20. On Jan. 21, 1948, the Flag of Quebec, or Fleurdelisé, was adopted; what stylized fl ower does it have? ANSWERS repair the damage to our communities and our economy caused by COVID-19, the set of measures included in this report sends an unambiguous signal to the people of our commonwealth that help is on the way. In our time of greatest need, we must be there to support our families, our communities, and our small businesses, and this bill will bring important relief across a variety of sectors and communities.” Opponents did not off er any arguments on the House or Senate fl oor during debate. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes $52.9 MILLION FOR SCHOOLS DURING COVID (H 5164) House 157-0, Senate 39-0, overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of the entire $52.9 million in funding for one-time grants to school districts, charter schools and educational collaboratives to help in novel coronavirus prevention and to maintain and increase educational quality during the pandemic. Supporters of the $52.9 million said schools desperately need this funding to continue to operate in various modes during the pandemic. In his veto message, Gov. Baker said, “I am fi ling a supplemental budget request today for $53 million to prioritize more targeted measures to address COVID-related learning gaps.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $52.9 million.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes $300,000 FOR PACE (H 5164) House 126-27, Senate 37-2, overrode the governor’s veto of the entire $300,000 for the Partnership to Advance Collaboration and Efficiencies (PACE) initiative. According to its website, PACE is a collaborative initiative of Massachusetts’ nine state universities and 15 community colleges to create a “systematic eff ort for campus collaborations which will benefi t each institution, their geographic region and the state. It is designed to promote cost savings and operational effi ciencies, increase productivity and improve service delivery.” Supporters of the $300,000 said PACE has been successful in cost savings in the long run and short run and generates savings for all 24 campuses. In his veto message, Baker said his reason for vetoing the $300,000 was because it was not in his original version of the budget that he fi led. (A “Yes” vote is for the $300,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes $150,000 FOR AFL-CIO (H 5164) House 131-26, Senate 38-1, overrode the governor’s veto of the entire $150,000 for the operation of the Massachusetts AFLCIO Workforce Development Programs to provide dislocated worker assistance, layoff aversion and job training with a focus on pathways to quality careers through traditional and non-traditional apprentice and pre-apprenticeship training. “At the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, we provide job-skill-based education and training because we understand that a highly skilled workforce is essential to keeping Massachusetts competitive,” reads the AFL-CIO’s website. “We believe that unions must work with employers to continuously upgrade the skills of workers and that effective partnerships are essential to that goal.” In his veto message, Baker said his reason for vetoing the $150,000 was because it was not in his original version of the budget that he fi led. (A “Yes” vote is for the $150,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico 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 January 4-8, the House met for a total of 27 hours and fi ve minutes while the Senate met for a total of 27 hours and 26 minutes. Mon. January 4 House 11:03 a.m. to 6:37 p.m. Senate 12:15 p.m. to 7:33 p.m. Tues. January 5 House 12:03 p.m. to 4:34 a.m.* Senate 12:18 a.m. to 4:41 a.m.* Wed. January 6 House 11:47 a.m. to 2:06 p.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 2:47 p.m. Thurs. January 7 House 11:47 a.m. to 12:28 p.m. Senate 11:54 a.m. to 11:58 a.m. Fri. January 8 No House session No Senate session *Tuesday’s sessions did not end until after 4 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com ~ Home of the Week ~ STONEHAM - UPDATED CORNER UNIT Located at BROOKMEADOW CONDOS. Featuring 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, new ceramic tile floor, new carpeting throughout, freshly painted and new light fixtures. 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Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 OBITUARIES Darlene M. Demirdjian ters, Arthur J. Dionne, Jr. and his Mary of Salem, her twin Debra Dionne of Saugus, Denise Citro of Peabody and Mark Dionne and his wife Laurie of Danbury, CT; her sister-in-law, Patricia Demirdjian of Lynn. She is also survived by many cousins, nephews, nieces, and grandnephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in Darlene’s memory may be made to St. Anthony’s School, 54 Oakes St., Everett, MA 02149. Anthony J. Of Everett, age 61, died peacefully on Saturday, January 9 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. She was surrounded by love from her beloved husband Peter Demirdjian with whom she shared 33 years of marriage and her children when she passed. Born in Somerville, Mrs. Demirdjian was the daughter of Arthur J. and Ann (Tiernan) Dionne, Sr. of Saugus. She had worked as an office manager for Dunkin Donuts Enterprises. Darlene was the most caring and loving person anyone could ever hope to know. In addition to her husband and parents, Darlene is survived by her two children, Kathryn Vecchione and her husband Joseph, IV of Saugus and Peter V. Demirdjian and his fiancée Jackie Kelley of N. Andover; one granddaughter, Amelia; her brothers and sis“Tony” Herbert dren, Anthony Herbert and his partner Janell Puopolo, Brian Herbert and his wife Stephanie, Trinna Herbert and her partner Joseph Gravell. Proud grandfather of twelve grandchildren: Michael, Justin, Bianca, Jenarro, Alexa, Gianna, Blake, Corey, Anthony, Francesca, Brandon and Giulianna. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Tony lived to make people laugh and was always loved by all that knew him. Crystal (Pezza) Lussier and her husband Edgar. Loving aunt of Daniel Topp. Treasured friend of Barbara Ciampi, John and Karen Bernier and Toni Cianchetta. Crystal was a member to the Red Hats, Saugus Garden Club and Ladies of the Moose. In lieu of flowers donations in Crystals name may be made to: St. Jude at www.stjude. org. Margaret I. (Landry) Pelosi Paul of Everett. Sister of Mildred Kane of Melrose and the late Lt. Thomas Landry, USMC and Evelyn M. Conlon. Loving grandmother of Gena Verholtz, Joseph LaBella, Margaret E. Lee and Francis E. Lee and loving great-grandmother of Tarrant Verholtz. Contributions in Margaret’s memory to The Catholic TV Network, P.O. Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471 would be sincerely appreciated. Age 72, passed away on January 10. A longtime resident of Everett before moving to New Hampshire five months ago. Tony worked for Local 33 Carpenters Union and also enjoyed coaching Everett Huskies for many years. Beloved husband of Camille (Sabella) for 50 years. He is survived by his three loving chilOf Everett passed away on January 9, 2021. Beloved fiancé of William “Bill” Cox. Devoted mother of the late Adrien B. Lussier and his surviving wife Nancy Cianchetta. Cherished grandmother of Jillian M. Lussier and Samantha Reed. Great-grandmother of Liam. Dear sister of Kathy Topp Retired Head Procedure Clerk, Malden District Court Of Dracut, formerly of Everett, Jan. 9. Beloved wife of the late Francis N. Pelosi. Dear and devoted mother of Christine M. Pelosi of Dracut, Karen Soldani and her husband, William of York, ME, Neil Pelosi and his partner, Darlingka Michalski of Louden, NH, Patrice LaBella of Dracut, and Margaret Lee and her husband,
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 Page 19 SHERIFF | FROM PAGE 2 “As Sheriffs Tompkins and Cocchi begin their tenure, I look forward to working with them to build upon the foundation of collaboration and professionalism that have been the hallmark of MSA’s approach to enhancing public safety and improving outcomes for those in our custody, their families and our communities,” said Koutoujian. “Over his tenure as MSA President, Sheriff Koutoujian helped us to shepherd through a number of changes that impacted not only our collective organization as a whole, but our individual county operations as well,” said Tompkins. “We are all thankful for his service to the MSA and appreciative of his great efforts to advance our mission. And, as I take the baton, I look forward to expanding upon those efforts alongside Sheriff Cocchi and MSA Executive Director Carrie Hill as we continue to elevate the work of the MSA.” During his term as president, the MSA worked with State Senator William Brownsberger and State Representative Claire Cronin on the historic 2018 criminal justice reform bill. The bill included changes to restrictive housing within jails and prisons, created a special commission to study the prevention of suicide among correction officer,; expressly authorized the establishment of specialized housing units for individuals ages 18–24 (which the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office had previously opened) and created a mechanism for medical parole, among other key provisions. Medical parole had been a top priority for Koutoujian since 2013 when he began working with State Senator Patricia Jehlen on passage. Under his leadership, the MSA also worked with the Baker-Polito Administration, State Senator Cindy Friedman and State Representative Denise Garlick on the passage and implementation of legislation establishing a landmark Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) pilot program involving seven sheriffs’ offices. Under the law, those entering custody in one of those seven counties on an FDA-approved MAT regimen can continue that regimen unless determined otherwise by a qualified addiction specialist. Sentenced inmates not on a verified MAT regimen at the time of their commitment may also be evaluated for participation 30 days prior to their scheduled release. For the past year, Koutoujian served concurrently as president of both MSA and the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA). As MCSA President, Koutoujian leads an association comprised of sheriffs of over 100 of the nation’s most populous counties. He will serve as MCSA President through the end of 2021. SPORTS | FROM PAGE 15 fourth quarter to set up both BC TDs. Alabama never gave in, and with under three minutes left got the ball back twice, but BC’s defense hung on with stops at the Eagles’ 28-yard line, and finally, on the last play of the game, at its own 11-yard line. Of course, the Malden guys stayed all the way to the end. Wet and cold, but happy to see a part of history. Flutie would go on to be one of the most celebrated collegiate players in modern times, winning the Heisman Trophy as the nation’s best player the next year, his senior season in 1984. He also led BC to backto-back wins over Alabama, a 37-31 victory in Tuscaloosa, Ala., the next season. (Alabama never scheduled BC again!) Flutie – 5-10, 175 lbs. – was not projected as a professional QB, but went on to have a 20-year pro career in the USFL (1985), NFL (198689 and 1998-2005) and Canadian Football League (CFL, 1990-1997), including two stints with the Patriots (198789, 2005). Monaco did not end up wearing the Gold and Maroon of BC. After he finished a Hall of Fame career at Malden High, he became the Golden Tornadoes’ first Division 1 scholarship quarterback since the 1940s, heading to South Kingston to play four years for the University of Rhode Island Rams. It was great to see history in the making...and we will all never forget the day we saw BC beat Alabama in our own backyard. Good times, indeed – a real memory-maker.
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Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Bhandari, Pramila Velasquez, Hoover A Landaverde, Carlos A Lopez-Nacho, Danny Dasilva, Octavio Sermot, Shelyer Svidunovich, Aaron J Akhter, Gahanara BUYER2 Bista, Ashish Landaverde, Marcos F Lopez, Esteban SELLER1 Pawlyk, Josephine Jean M Savage RT Donofrio, Berardino Walsh, Kyle E Fodera, Gaetano Dipanfilo, Ronald E Parlatore Nicholas J Est Iqbal, Tabish Sentner, Shawn SELLER2 Mcintyre, Debra A Walsh, So J Fodera, Andrew Scoppettuolo, Melissa J Laskey, Christine M Sentner, Christine ADDRESS 23 Arlington St 32 Westover St 17 Evelyn Rd 40 Floyd St 71 Chestnut St 43 Fuller St 2 Laurel Ct 24 Paris St CITY DATE Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett PRICE 23.12.2020 22.12.2020 22.12.2020 21.12.2020 21.12.2020 $520 000,00 $430 000,00 $520 000,00 $750 000,00 21.12.2020 $1 350 000,00 $455 000,00 $369 000,00 $778 000,00 18.12.2020 17.12.2020
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